Page 2 Colby Free Press Monday, August 13, 2012 Area/State Weather Colby hospital reaches milestone Briefly Dennen Field closed From “HOSPITAL,” Page 1 to be a part of. “Even new employees are of a million dollars, grain from “This is the fi rst time in 30 contributing,” he said. the Steeles helped the foun- for repairs to track Foundation. “Family Center years that we’ve gone to the Unger said Lon Frahm of dation exceed its endowment Dennen Field is closed for about a for Health Care’s provider base public (for fi nancial support), Colby has agreed to match em- goal for the campaign just two week due to resurfacing, repairs and continues to grow, and as we all and it’s pretty remarkable that ployee contributions. She said months into the drive. maintenance being done on the track. know, having general surgery we’ve been as successful as the center averages 250 employ- Other gifts of grain have come For information, call the high school of- on a full-time basis will have a we’ve been, especially when ees at any given time. from Mike and Jeanene Brown, fi ce at 460-5300. huge impact on the care CMCI you see other hospitals that get “Since 2002, CMCI employ- Ken and Sheila Frahm and Lon will offer. tax money struggle. ees have contributed to the Em- Frahm. “This is an incredible time to “Here, we are not getting any ployee Giving Fund,” she said. “The bottom line is not only Volleyball, football be apart of health care in north- tax money and we are consis- “Those accumulated contribu- the impact we have here in Col- teams plan scrimmages west Kansas. The support we tently in the black. We are con- tions since 2002 have allowed by,” said Unger, “but also the The Colby High volleyball and have received from our com- tinually expanding, and its excit- us to allocate $30,000 to the ex- impact our efforts have in north- football teams will hold “drinks only” munity and … employees in just ing to see how far we’ve come. pansion project.” west Kansas. The community scrimmages on Friday, Aug. 24. The the last eight months will have We’ve progressed light years The campaign also has re- is really turning into a regional volleyball drink scrimmage will start at very lasting implications on our since I fi rst got here, and it’s all ceived fi nancial support from center when you think of the 6 p.m. in the high school gym, and the community.” because of the people pitching area people, businesses and new Aquatic Park, the college football scrimmage will start at 8 p.m. Unger said that having the in and giving fi nancially. We foundations. and the other businesses here. at Dennen Field. The admission fee support of hospital and clinic have good administration, and Midwest Energy has con- “But it’s the people who make to both will be a bottled drink for the employees has played a major board support has been vital for tributed $30,000, Farmers and our community so great. It’s the players. For information, call the high role in the success of the cam- success, too.” Merchants Bank and the Garvey generosity of all of these indi- school at 460-5300. National Weather Service paign. “We have 100 percent par- Texas Foundation $50,000 each, viduals and businesses, foun- Tonight: Scattered showers “We believe in the campaign,” ticipation from CMCI employ- Sunfl ower Bank $10,000 and dations and employees who’ve and thunderstorms, mainly be- said lab manager Bob Hanzlick, ees,” Unger said. “Because of the Steele Foundation $3,000. contributed. It speaks to the Lemonade stand will be fore 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with who’s worked for the hospital their dedication, we have raised A substantial gift of grain spirit of the community. set up on Tuesday a low around 60. South wind for about 25 years. “We give to $120,000.” from Paul and Sharon Steele of “We want quality. We want The Fourth Annual Lemonade Stand around 15 mph. Chance of pre- help build a good health center. Clinic manager Scott Focke, Colby was reported in the Colby the best, and that is what we held by April Swartz will be from 10 cipitation is 30 percent. Everyone’s interested in pitch- who has taken charge of em- Free Press on Feb. 17, which are willing to get behind. That a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Swartz Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with ing in and giving support. We ployee giving, said everyone is shed light on this unique vehicle means the best doctors and the Veterinary Hospital, 1775 W. Fourth St. a high near 93. Breezy, with a see the benefi ts of our efforts excited about the opportunity to for giving to the campaign. best facility and the best care.” All proceeds go to the Northwest Kan- south wind 15 to 20 mph, with every day, and it’s a great thing get involved. Valued at more than a quarter sas Animal Shelter in Goodland. Come gusts as high as 30 mph. meet pets available for adoption. For Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, questions, call the vet hospital at 460- with a low around 63. South 1078. wind around 15 mph. Firefighters receive money for relief fund Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunder- From “RELIEF,” Page 1 Kansas Firefi ghter Relief Act. Most of this year’s distribution was de- Seniors plan potluck storms after 4 p.m. Mostly sunny, The Kansas State Firefi ghters Association posited electronically into relief-association at Presbyterian Church with a high near 96. Southwest ers relief associations across the state, said will receive $431,244 for education and re- bank accounts. The group More Fun Together plans a wind 10 to 15 mph. Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger, search and to help pay for the association’s Electronic report fi ling and fund distribu- potluck for people 50 or older who are Wednesday Night: A 40 nearly $550,000 more than last year. death benefi t fund. tion has been a point of emphasis for John alone, widowed, divorced, separated or percent chance of showers and “This fund assists fi refi ghters and their Of that, $331,244 is earmarked for edu- Boyd, the Firefi ghter Relief Act administra- who have partners in nursing homes at thunderstorms, mainly between families when an accident or death occurs cation and research into fi re prevention and tor for the insurance department. 6 p.m. Tuesday at the First Presbyterian 9 p.m. and 4 a.m. Mostly cloudy, in the line of duty,” Commissioner Praeger fi refi ghting, and $100,000 is used to replen- “The electronic fund transfer is cost ef- Church. Bring a dish to share; table ser- with a low around 61. said. ish the association’s death-benefi t fund. fi cient and quick,” Commissioner Praeger vice and beverage will be provided. For Thursday: Partly sunny, with The money is generated by a 2-percent Nearly $1.3 million in benefi ts was paid said. “The (groups) receiving the money can information, call 462-6342. a high near 78. tax paid by insurance companies on fi re in 2011 to fi refi ghters as a result of fi refi ght- put it to good use immediately, and John has Thursday Night: Partly and lightning insurance premiums written ing-related injuries or disability, and nearly been instrumental in making that happen.” cloudy, with a low around 57. in Kansas for the previous year under the $837,000 went to dependents. Community blood drive Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 78. planned for Wednesday The Colby Community Blood Drive Friday Night: Partly cloudy, will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a low around 59. GOP candidate puts Medicare back in spotlight Wednesday, and from 7:45 a.m. to 1:30 Saturday: Mostly sunny, with plan could work, economists Medicare.” But Romney never a central issue in the campaign,” p.m. Thursday at the Community Build- a high near 86. By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar The Associated Press say, but the devil’s in the details. said whether he embraced that said John Rother, president of ing, featuring the Battle of the Badges Saturday Night: A 20 percent Lots of them, mostly yet to be plan himself. During the Re- the National Coalition on Health between law enforcement, emergency chance of showers and thunder- WASHINGTON – Republi- ironed out. publican primary, Romney had Care, a nonpartisan group repre- medical and fi re department members. storms. Mostly clear, with a low can Paul Ryan’s blueprint for Ryan would also turn Medic- called Ryan’s budget a “bold senting a broad swath of players People will vote on who they want to around 61. Medicare could prove as polar- aid – the federal-state program and exciting effort” that was in the health-care system. win the traveling trophy and bragging Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a izing in the campaign as Presi- that covers welfare clients and “very much needed.” The political sensitivities are rights. Everyone who donates will re- high near 87. dent Barack Obama’s health- the working poor – over to the Democrats wouldn’t let them clear. Polls fi nd that Americans ceive a T-shirt and a chance to win a care overhaul has been. Even states. It would sharply limit off the hook, criticizing the “Ry- lean heavily on Medicare to prize donated by local businesses. Call Friday: High, 89; Low 60 Mitt Romney may not want to the growth of future spending an-Romney” Medicare plan at help keep them secure after re- (800) 733-2767 to schedule an appoint- Saturday: High, 95; Low 60 go there. on that safety-net program. Be- every turn. tirement and are suspicious of ment or go to redcrossblood.org. Vol- Sunday: High, 89; Low 51 Romney’s new running mate tween them, Medicare and Med- “From the standpoint of pub- proposed alternatives, such as unteers will be serving homemade zuc- Precip: Friday 0.None has built a strong reputation on icaid cover about 100 million lic understanding, the Romney- Ryan’s plan. chini bread. For information, call Bev Saturday 0.None Capitol Hill for bold ideas to people, touching nearly every Ryan ticket has a hill to climb,” Surveys also give Democrats Vaughn at 462-3861 or 443-1467. Sunday 0.None restrain health-care costs and American family in some way. said health economist Joe Antos an edge over Republicans when Month: 0.34 inches federal spending overall. His While expressing support of the business-oriented Ameri- people are asked which party Year: 9.19 inches centerpiece idea is to steer fu- broadly, Romney has yet to spell can Enterprise Institute. “I think people most trust to handle Normal: 16.36 inches Organization ordering (K-State Experiment Station) ture retirees into private insur- out where he stands on specifi cs they can do it, but it’s going to Medicare. Democrats held a 48 fruit for delivery Sunrise and Sunset ance plans, with a fi xed payment of his running mate’s proposals. require some explaining….” percent-39 percent advantage The Catholic Youth Organization at Tuesday 6:56 a.m. 8:40 p.m. from the government that may And that could get tricky. Seniors vote at higher rates on that issue in a June 2011 AP- Sacred Heart Church is selling fruit for Moon: waning, 9 percent or may not cover as much of a Mindful of the risks, Romney than younger people, and Medi- GfK poll. delivery in late August. Reserve your Wednesday 6:57 a.m. 8:39 p.m. retiree’s costs as does the cur- put gentle but unmistakable dis- care matters to them. Concern In an interview Sunday on order of freestone peaches, Bartlett Moon: waning, 4 percent rent program. tance between his agenda and about Medicare cuts in Obama’s CBS’ “60 Minutes,” Romney pears or Gala apples through Wednes- (U.S. Naval Observatory) Ryan, a conservative Wiscon- Ryan’s hot-potato budget pro- health-care law helped drive and Ryan both offered words day. Contact any member or Megan Colby Water Use sin congressman and chairman posals on Sunday, a day after older voters into the Republican meant to reassure the elderly. Augustine at the Sacred Heart rectory, Friday to Sunday 2,655,000 gal. of the House Budget Commit- announcing his running mate’s camp in the 2010 congressional America is about more (average) 462-2179. Pickup is scheduled for 4 to (Colby Public Works) tee, calls his idea “premium selection. The presidential can- elections, delivering control of choices, Romney said, adding: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, at the 4-H support.” Democrats call it a didate singled out Ryan’s work the House to the GOP. “That’s how we make Medicare Building. voucher plan. In theory, Ryan’s “to make sure we can save “This puts Medicare in play as work down the road.”

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