75¢ Colby Thursday September 25, 2014 Volume 125, Number 150 Serving Thomas County since 1888 8 pages FFreeree PPressress Connecting college, foundation By Sam Dieter would help the two organizations Colby Free Press work together more closely. [email protected] The foundation is close to hir- ing an interim director, Todd said, Two members of the Colby adding that the board would like Community College Trustees to offer its new director health agreed to join a committee to help insurance and Kansas Public Em- the college and Endowment Foun- ployees Retirement System ben- dation communicate better at their efits. College President Stephen meeting Monday afternoon, when Vacik said he thought the director they heard a report from the foun- should have a measure of account- dation president. ability to both the college and the Outgoing Foundation President foundation. Jay Todd updated the trustees The committee should include about the search for a new direc- two trustees and two endowment tor to replace Nick Wells, who board members, and would meet, resigned last month, and detailed Todd said, “so that we can come the foundation board’s other top together more than we have may- priorities. be in the past.” Wells said he would stay in as No specific mention was made Rethink: trash to treasure acting director until a replacement of what the committee would do could be found or until the foun- at its meetings. SAM DIETER/Colby Free Press dation’s annual meeting, which- Wells, a former trustee, com- Lynette Koon (above), ever comes first. Trustees Caro- plained about perceived problems director of the Northwest lyn Armstrong and Linda Vaughn with the college leadership in his Kansas Regional Re- both volunteered to be on a com- resignation letter, which he read cycling Center, showed mittee of trustees and endowment a Colby Grade School board members, which she said See “FOUNDATION,” Page 2 fourth grade class differ- ent kinds of plastic bot- tles the recycling center does and does not take Wednesday morning. On Rail facility a bench below, she had some of items made out of recycled plastic and other materials, includ- location sought ing a hat, a T-shirt and plastic wood used for Colby is on the list of Kansas The location will depend on park benches. Nancy cities as possible for a new rail the type of facility the department Robinson, who works at transloading facility to be built by wants to build, he said. The ques- the center, demonstrated the state. tion of who would manage the how to run the machines The final location, or locations, facility has not yet been worked that bale plastic and card- for the facility will be announced out, either. It could be owned by board (right), letting the within a year, said Dennis Slim- the department, which could use kids help her feed one of mer, chief of transport planning it to move salt and aggregate used the machines. for the Kansas Department of to pave roads. Or several partners Transportation. The Freight Ad- could use the facility, which could visory Committee, formed by the be part of an industrial park. department and the Kansas Turn- A consultant will be hired to pike Authority in April, mapped help the state answer these ques- out 20 cities – Colby included tions, the department said. Students ‘love you’ says team – statewide that could serve as a The committee came up with home for a transloading facility. the idea for the Significant Freight By Sam Dieter board heard. This is the first visit for the col- mission also wants more detailed financial A statement from the depart- Corridors map of at its first meet- Colby Free Press lege since 2004, but the commission says it information, and wants to know how the col- ment said the facility would serve ing in April, Slimmer said. Along [email protected] will start visiting more often, every four years lege tracks the number of students who stay as a way to move goods from with Colby, cities identified as instead of every 10. in school and graduate. Assessment of “re- trains to trucks to serve customers possible sites for rail-truck trans- The Colby Community College Trustees President Stephen Vacik said Dr. Thomas tention” was a big problem for the college in who do not have access to freight fer were Scandia, Concordia, learned that students love their college and Hamel, chair of the commission team that vis- 2004, Vacik said, so that has been fixed since rail service. Marysville, Salina, Abilene, Kan- adore its president during a report last Monday ited Colby, told him “students adore you.” Dr. then. Slimmer said the list of cities sas City, Gardner, McPherson, on a visit by an accreditation team checking Vacik said he heard that the students have a The four-person team that visited the col- will be narrowed down, adding Hutchinson, Garden City, Dodge the college’s evaluation for a review of its pro- great love and affinity for the college, which is lege included Hamel, vice president for aca- that the department has not decid- City, Newton, Wichita, Attica, grams and performance. not true everywhere team members visit. demic affairs at Oakton Community College ed how big the facility will be or Wellington, Winfield, Pittsburg, A team from the Higher Learning Com- Beyond that, Vacik added, you can never in Des Plains, Ill.; Jean Anne Swillum, instruc- even if there will be just one. Columbus and Coffeyville. mission, which oversees accreditation for know what a team wants during its visits. Re- tor of developmental mathematics at Pulaski the college, visited Colby from Monday to cently, the commission has been interested in Technical College in North Little Rock Ark; Wednesday last week to review records and diversity and multi-culturalism, he said, want- decide if the college remains accredited, the ing to see results in the classroom. The com- See “STUDENTS,” Page 2 Ferrets’ friend dies at age 77 Sunday A lifetime Logan County rancher who amount of grass that way, compared to made a name for himself for his often un- more common grazing practices, but the popular efforts to shelter endangered spe- British-inspired system has been slow to cies died on Sunday. catch on among other beef producers here. Larry Haverfield, 77, Russell Springs, He and Gordon Barnhart, another Logan died Sunday at Citizens Medical Center County rancher, first invited federal offi- in Colby. The career rancher was born in cials to put ferrets on their land in 2005. Scott City, graduated high school there The Haverfields and Barnharts signed a and married Bette Talbott in 1954. They five-year cooperative agreement with the have run cattle on a 10,000-acre ranch U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. When they south of Russell Springs since 1957. did release ferrets on their land in Decem- Haverfield made headlines by refusing ber 2007, it was the first time the animals to wipe out prairie dogs on his land and in- had lived in Kansas in 50 years, but that troducing black-footed ferrets, an endan- did not make the men popular with their gered animal that feeds on prairie dogs, to neighbors. his ranch. Haverfield had stopped killing the prai- He was known as a progressive cattle- rie dogs on his land well before that, once man who often marched to the beat of a saying that if the Lord had put them there, TOM BETZ/Goodland Star News different drum. He grazed his cattle using who was he to kill them? His stance gener- A black-footed ferret, one of this country’s most endangered ani- a cellular system, grazing a “paddock” ated a horrified response from other stock- mals, sat at the center of a firestorm of controversy along with of grass intensively for a few days, then men, most of whom look on the ground Larry Haverfield Larry Haverfield when he had the animals placed on his ranch moving the herd. He once figured he could land almost seven years ago. produce twice as much beef on a given See “FERRETS,” Page 2 Page 2 Colby Free Press Thursday, September 25, 2014 Area/State Weather Ferrets’ friend dies Sunday at 77 Briefly The deadline for Briefly is noon From “FERRETS,” Page 1 the day before. Items submitted in the morning will be set up for the following squirrels as little better than rats. day, space available. The deadline for He didn’t treat them as sacred, however, and would Monday’s paper is noon Friday. sometimes shoot one to feed to the swift foxes that also inhabited his land. He allowed wildlife agents represent- ing Indian tribes in South Dakota to trap the prairie foxes Class coming up as breeding stock for a reintroduction program up there. for beginning medics Citing a century-old law that allows them to poison Thomas County Emergency Medi- land infested with prairie dogs, Logan County commis- cal Services and Colby Community sioners brought in an exterminator to poison Haver- College are offering a class for new field’s land in an attempt to kill the animals so the ferrets emergency medical technicians from would have nothing to eat. They started poisoning the Oct. 3 to March 27. It will meet from land in September 2007, just months before the first fer- 1 to 5 p.m. Fridays and one Saturday a rets were introduced. month. This is a hybrid course; much The ranchers and their lawyer, Randy Rathbun, went of the homework is online. If you are National Weather Service to court to keep the county off their land, and a judge 17 or older, have a driver’s license and Tonight: Clear, with a low ruled in their favor in March 2008. Haverfield agreed are interested, contact Candy Bryant at around 59. Southeast wind 5 to to set up 90-foot vegetation barriers around some of his 460-4585. 10 mph. land to keep the prairie dogs from spreading to other Friday: Sunny, with a high ranches, and a judge ruled the county could put poison Baptist Church invites near 84. Breezy, with a south on those barriers, but none of the rest of the land. The wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to case was appealed, but the state Court of Appeals upheld everyone to free lunch 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. it last year, and the Kansas Supreme Court refused to Come and bring a friend to a free Friday Night: Mostly clear, take up the case. “Joyful Blessings” meal from 11:30 with a low around 56. South In an article Rathbun wrote for Prairie Wings, a maga- a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the First wind 10 to 15 mph. zine put out by Audubon of Kansas, he explained the Baptist Church, Webster and Grant. Ev- Saturday: Sunny, with a high case in detail, including the county’s use of Phostoxin, eryone is welcome. For information, near 83. Breezy, with a south a poison gas which kills every animal living in a prai- call Radonda Buford at 462-2804. wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to rie dog burrow, and Rozol, which can kill any birds or 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. animals that eat the dead prairie dogs. He claimed that a Author to talk about Winds could gust as high as 35 county-hired exterminator poisoned 500 acres of Haver- mph. field’s land without his knowledge, which was only no- new book at library Marj Brown will review her new Saturday Night: Mostly clear, ticed later because he left a gate open. book, “Secrets of Roberts Mountain,” with a low around 58. Haverfield was a member of Audobon of Kansas and at a Booked for Lunch program at the Sunday: Sunny, with a high the Defenders of Wildlife. He was known as a sports TOM BETZ/Goodland Star-News Pioneer Memorial Library at 12:15 p.m. near 82. Breezy. fan and an avid reader, and invited friends to go fossil- Children of those participating in a release of black-footed ferrets in next Wednesday, Oct. 1. For informa- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, hunting on his land. 2010 watched one watch them from a prairie dog hole. tion about the book, call Brown at (785) with a low around 59. 462-3515. Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thun- derstorms. Mostly sunny, with a Students ‘love you’ say evaluators Colby Walking School high near 81. college the college to account a black-and-white copier, which minivan. The Escape has about Bus program to kick off Monday Night: A 30 percent See “STUDENTS,” Page 2 for retirement benefits for past will cost the college $4 more per 16,000 miles on it, and Vacik’s The Colby “Walking School Bus” chance of showers and thunder- Dr. Pamela Stinson, associate employees differently, which month. The older copiers are in car has about 36,000 miles. program begins Wednesday for Sacred storms. Partly cloudy, with a low vice president for academic af- will affect the money the college bad need of repairs, said Public Overstreet said the college also Heart and Colby Public schools. Vol- around 54. fairs at Northern Oklahoma has this year. Information Director Debbie needs to replace a 38-seat bus, unteers are needed to walk children to Tuesday: Sunny, with a high College in Tonkawa; and Dr. • Approved the sale of a bro- Schwanke. It costs seven cents but the board made no decisions school. To volunteer, email colbywsb@ near 78. Jacalyn Askin, vice president ken camera used by the veteri- to print out a sheet, which the on that. gmail.com or call Ryan or Paula Hale at Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, of administrative services for nary technology program. Greg newer copier could print for 4.3 • Approved bills for (785) 405-0228. with a low around 52. Maricopa Community College Nichols, vice president of aca- cents. This copier could print $1,119,647. Wednesday: A 20 percent in Chandler, Ariz. demic affairs, said it would be faster, and save money if people • Approved 119 contracts, chance of showers and thun- The team will make a prelimi- cheaper to replace the camera print color copies at a central mainly for part-time instructors Orchestra in rehearsal, derstorms. Mostly sunny, with a nary report, and the college will for $150 to $180 than fix it. location instead of at their own and outreach coordinators. looking for players high near 76. get the chance to correct omis- • Discussed allowing trust- buildings. • Accepted the resignation of The Pride of the Prairie Orchestra has sions, said Debbie Schwanke, ees to take college classes at a • Voted to let Overstreet look library associate Jena Bailey. started rehearsals. Everyone interested Wednesday: High, 88; Low 53 director of public information cheaper rate. John Gatz, attorney for new vehicles. The college’s • Approved a service agree- in playing is invited to rehearsals at 7:30 Precip: Wednesday 0.None at the college, said. The final for the college , said there could decision on which car to buy ment with Honeywell to make p.m. Mondays at the Colby Community Month: 2.53 inches report will be available in about be a conflict of interest issue or a are not set in stone, Overstreet energy improvements to school College band room, in the Cultural Arts Year: 17.00 inches three months, and Vacik said the problem with public perception said, but if the college spent buildings and renewed an agree- Center. For questions, call Mary Shoaff, Normal: 17.78 inches whole process will not be fin- if the trustees get a lower rate. just under $20,000 on a used ment with Goodland High (785) 462-2159, or Janet Hopson, (785) (K-State Experiment Station) ished until around December. No decision was made. Ford Escape for Vacik, it could School for college nursing 462-5102. Sunrise and Sunset In other business, the trustees: • Approved a $1,018-per- add the president’s current car students to shadow the school Friday 7:36 a.m. 7:35 p.m. • Heard from Dr. Glenda month lease agreement for a to the fleet. It would then still nurse. Moon: waxing, 6 percent Overstreet, chief financial offi- Health Department (U.S. Naval Observatory) new color copier for the college have money left over in the bud- cer at the college who said the and a $248-per-month lease for get to look for a new eight-seat to close early Oct. 15 The Thomas County Health Depart- ment will be closed from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, to help with a Committee to connect college and foundation bike rodeo. For information, call Angie Gaede at 460-4596. From “FOUNDATION,” Page 1 two members from each group to avoid has $6 million right now in three funds, living donors, and that should be the case open meetings laws. But John Gatz, the he said, but it could be hard to raise more in Colby. at both the trustees and endowment board attorney for the college, said the number given the current farm economy. As Wells told the trustees at their last Senior center meetings last month. When asked about is actually three. Gatz later added that he Trustees Chair Arlen Leiker said there meeting, the foundation would need to needs delivery help his resignation from the trustees about a does not think the endowment board itself have been problems with the foundation’s spend $50,000 to $80,000 to convert its The Senior Progress Center is look- year earlier, he said he had been unable would be subject to open meetings laws. fund raising efforts that started before finances to the Generally Accepted Ac- ing for two volunteers to delivery meals to open a line of communication between Fund raisers should probably be left to Wells’ time. Money that goes to the foun- counting Principals system. The account- to people’s homes from 10:30 to 11:45 the college and foundation boards. a paid, commissioned employee, Todd dation or to the college directly should be ing firm Adams Brown Beran and Ball a.m. every Thursday. Mileage may be Vaughn said he thought Dr. Vacik said. In the last year, the trustees have counted together, he said, adding that he recommended the foundation make the reimbursed. Talk to Kaila DeBoer at should be on the committee. Todd said talked about hiring someone to raise more had heard that around 80 percent of the change after its yearly audit of college 460-2901 for information or to volun- the committee would have to have only money for the college. The foundation money most schools raise comes from finances. teer. 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„ Hometown Content, Listings by FYI „ Hometown Content, Listings by FYI Family Colby Free Press Thursday, September 25, 2014 Page 3 Smoky Hill Trail Local author to sign books meeting in October The Eighth Annual Confer- of the Russell County Histori- ence of the Smoky Hill Trail cal Society, will have a motor- following Booked for Lunch Association will be Friday to coach tour, traveling and stop- Sunday, Oct. 17 to 19, at the ping along the Smoky Hill Trail Booked for Lunch is at noon Wednesday. At children age 10 and up. It has also received the Deines Cultural Center, 820 in Russell County. lunch, author Marjorie Brown will review her Melany Michael Printz Award through the American North Main Street in Russell. The public is invited to at- newest published book, “Secrets of Roberts Library Association. The subject of this year’s tend any or all of the confer- Mountain.” Marjorie is from the Colby area Wilks After his mother’s death at the end of World conference is “Flora and Fauna ence. Registration is $45 for and will be signing books after the program. War II, Jack Baker’s father sends him from of the Smoky Hill Trail: Com- members of the association and Lunch is free. • Library his home in Kansas to attend a boys’ boarding missary of the Plains.” $90 for non-members. One-day The Pioneer Memorial Library has complet- Links school in Maine. Jack doesn’t know what to Jeff Seim, graduate student registrations are $45. ed the installation of the Fall StoryWalk proj- expect. Certainly not Early Auden, the strang- at Fort Hays State University, The Smoky Hill Trail As- ect at the Northwest Research-Extension Cen- est of boys. Early keeps to himself, reads the will present “Commonly En- sociation is a non-profit orga- ter at 105 Experiment Farm Road in Colby. Kellogg-Hubbard Library. number pi as a story, and refuses to accept countered Snakes of the Smoky nization established in 1997 to The “walk” will be available through Monday, Speaking of stories, let me tell you about truths others take for granted. Feeling lost and Hill Trail Region of Western preserve the historical legacy of Oct. 27, weather permitting. This is the third two that we have added to the library recently. adrift, Jack connects with Early and the two Kansas.” the Smoky Hill Trail, promote StoryWalk held by the library and has been an The first is a book for youths 10 to 14 years become friends. Craig Lilak’s program is its designation as a National enjoyable adventure for many families. old. It is, “The Thing about Luck,” by Cynthia During a break from school, the boys set out “Visions of the Past – Native Historic Trail and interpret the The route begins at the center’s office where Kadohata. This is a Kansas Notable Book for for the Appalachian Trail on a quest for a great American Petroglyphs.” Lilak events, remnants and locations flyers will be available with a map. Following 2014. We received a grant through the Kansas black bear. As Jack and Early travel deeper lives in Wilson and Salina. that represent the historic trail, the map, you will find the directions you need State Library and the Institute of Museum and into the mountains, they meet peculiar and Orville Newton King, a re- the Butterfield’s Overland Des- to take to read the book “Growing Vegetable Library Services (a Federal Agency) to pur- dangerous characters, and make some shock- tired pharmacist from Law- patch, successor freight and Soup,” by Lois Ehlert, as you stroll through chase these two items. The Kansas State Li- ing discoveries. rence, will speak on “Prairie stage lines and the railroad and the grounds. You are also asked to sign the brary website (kslib.info/1055/2014-Notable- Jack’s ability to be a steadfast friend to Early Pharmacy and Frontier Medi- highways that replaced this im- trail book if you participate. All are welcome Books) says protagonist Summer knows that will be tested as the boys discover things they cine.” portant overland trail. to visit StoryWalk and the experience is free. kouun means “good luck” in Japanese, and never know about themselves and others. This There will also be a program For more information, con- StoryWalk was developed in Vermont in this year her family has none of it. young adult novel will challenge and astound presented by members of the tact Elton Beougher, president, 2007 and is an innovative and delightful way Just when she thinks nothing else can pos- readers as they navigate mysterious and un- Ellis County Cachers, who will (785) 625-5703 or ebeoughe@ for children – and adults – to enjoy reading sibly go wrong, an emergency whisks her par- charted lands. explain and demonstrate the fhsu.edu or Jody Zeman, secre- and the outdoors at the same time. The goal of ents away to Japan – right before harvest sea- Other junior fiction items we are adding popular hobby of geocaching. tary, (785) 259-0725 or jodyze- StoryWalk is to help build children’s interest son. Summer and her little brother, Jaz, are left are: “Lulu and the Brontosaurus,” and “Lulu Kay Homewood, director [email protected]. in reading while encouraging healthy outdoor in the care of their grandparents, who come Walks the Dog,” both by Judith Viorst; “The activity for both adults and children. Story- out of retirement in order to harvest wheat and Ghosts of Tupelo Landing,” by Sheila Tur- Walk aligns with the No Child Left Inside phi- help pay the bills. nage; “Mouseheart,” by Lisa Fielder; “Ready losophy that stresses the vital importance of Having thoroughly disappointed her grand- Freddy! Shark Attack!” and “Ready Freddy! reconnecting children with the natural world. mother, Summer figures the bad luck must be Thanksgiving Turkey Trouble,” both by Abby Students invited StoryWalks have been installed in 45 states finished, but then it gets worse. Summer has to Klein; “Emperor Pickletine Rides the Bus,” by and four countries, Germany, Canada, Eng- figure out how to change it herself, even if it Tom Angleberger; and “Danny’s Doodles: The land and Bermuda. They are always received means further displeasing Obaachan, because Squirting Donuts,” by David Adler. with appreciation. The StoryWalk Project was it might be the only way to save her family. Our fall hours are: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to academy meeting created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vt., A second Kansas Notable book is, “Navigat- through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 and developed in collaboration with the Ver- ing Early,” by Clare Vanderpool, written for a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Staff from the Kansas Academy mathematics or science. Other mont Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition and the See you in the library! of Mathematics and Science at criteria for acceptance are drive, Fort Hays State University will interest, maturity, stability, and visit Colby at 6 p.m. Thursday, personal and family commitment. Oct. 9, at the Pioneer Memorial Tuition, fees and textbooks are Independent, credentialed advisors Library. provided for up to 18 credit hours The academy recently sent per semester for students cur- postcards to Kansas high school rently attending a public school in students inviting them to attend. Kansas through state funding and may better tailor retirement planning Students in the program stay en- state appropriations. An onslaught of retiring baby boomers. the terrible at correctly predicting market move- terns and help ensure that you have enough in- rolled in their high school but live Seventh grade through sopho- uncertain duration of Social Security funding, ments and multiple studies have shown that come to support your retirement lifestyle. on the Fort Hays campus and take more students are encouraged to difficulty with workplace retirement accounts market timers usually end up with significantly • Guarantee your required income. For college courses to complete their attend. Make reservations for a like 401(k)s – even if these factors were stron- smaller retirement savings than buy-and-hold many retirees, having income that is not sub- last two years of high school. seat at (785) 628-4690. ger than they are now, you’d still have a heavy investors. While it can be stressful to see your ject to market fluctuations is an important part Prospective students must have Individual visits may also be burden in managing your finances during re- portfolio plummet during a market correction, of their retirement plan. Many will have at completed at least two years of scheduled at the same number. tirement, says financial planner Carl Edwards. it’s important to stay calm and focus on your least some level of guaranteed income from high school with distinction in “Financial planning for retirement has al- long-term strategy. Social Security or defined benefit pension ways been a daunting prospect,” he said. “The • Use risk-appropriate financial vehicles. plans. However, if you are worried that your current landscape simply makes your prepara- Retiring can be a risky business. The days of expenses exceed your guaranteed income, New Colby attorneys tion that much more crucial in using your as- relying on employer-provided pension plans a financial advisor can help you explore op- sets well,” says Edwards, a highly credentialed are largely over, and retirees now have to deal tions for additional streams of income for life. consultant and owner of C.E. Wealth Group with risks including investment, inflation, Guarantees are subject to the paying ability of to take oath in Topeka (www.cewealth.com). health care, longevity and others. Though the the income provider. “Many advisors and clients rely too much on total elimination of risk isn’t possible, we can • Utilize longevity planning. Today’s retir- Two people from Colby will be ka Performing Arts Center in To- single product lines. This misuse often gives manage many of them through competent re- ees are living longer than ever and many worry sworn in at Kansas attorneys Fri- peka, where Heather Smith, clerk products and the financial industry in general tirement planning and a clear understanding of about outliving their assets. Longevity plan- day in Topeka, after passing the of the Kansas Supreme Court, will a bad name. Advisors who are restricted in the factors including your goals, time horizon and ning is about preparing for a happy, comfort- bar examination in July. administer the state oath and Tim types of financial products they can offer or financial circumstances. able and independent retirement and can help Rachel Alison Lamm and Chris- O’Brien, clerk of the U.S. District understand may not provide the best advice. • Invest in the most tax-efficient manner. ensure that your wealth lasts as long as you topher A. Rohr are among the 134 Court, will administer the federal Independent and credentialed planners, on the Taxes can take a big bite out of investment need it to. new attorneys who will partici- oath. other hand, don’t have their hands tied in what returns, which is why we stress tax-efficient • Consider the effects of inflation. Inflation pate in the ceremony at the Tope- they can offer clients and may provide better planning with our clients. While taxes are just is one of the biggest issues facing retirees be- advice.” one piece of the overall financial puzzle, it’s cause they are disproportionately affected by Edwards reviews seven essential points that important to structure your investments so that rising prices. Escalating food, fuel and medi- Consumer Protection finds everyone should know regarding retirement you are able to keep what you earn. cal costs can devastate a retirement portfolio planning. • Complete a cash-flow analysis. Retirement unless these costs have been factored into your machinery company a fake • Avoid trying to time the market. Markets will involve major changes to your finances. planning. Positioning your retirement portfo- often move in cycles and some investors be- Sources and timing of income will change lio to fight inflation is critical to ensuring ad- Kansas Attorney General Derek To avoid falling victim to fraud- lieve that they can boost their investment re- and financial priorities may shift as you start equate income in retirement. Schmidt is warning consumers ulent online entities: turns by buying at the bottom and selling at generating income from retirement savings. A that an online company selling • Watch out for requests to wire the top. The problem is that most investors are cash-flow analysis will identify spending pat- machinery is fraudulent and at- money overseas or domestically, tempting to trick consumers into or to place funds in escrow with wiring money overseas. a third-party company. Fraudulent Online resource gives information about reverse mortgages Superior Heavy Machinery, online entities will commonly re- an online entity claiming a Min- fer to another company to appear In the midst of other big deci- and Extension, collaborated with adding that they are only available tion should ask themselves: Is my nesota address, purports to sell more legitimate. Research these sions that come later in life often Martin Seay, assistant professor to homeowners aged 62 and older home safe and comfortable? Will used heavy equipment by posting companies – if you can’t find in- comes the decision whether to in Family Studies and Human who are living in their homes. The it fit my needs as I grow older? online ads through a well-known formation, it should be a red flag. stay in your own home, move into Services on a fact sheet, “Under- homeowner is still responsible for What other housing options do I trading website. Consumers are • Don’t fall for offers that sound a retirement complex or in with standing Reverse Mortgages: Do paying property taxes and main- have? Why do I need the money? asked to wire money to a “parent too good to be true. Ask the sales- another family member. They Make Sense For You?” The taining the home. Is my house in good repair? company” in England before de- person to send written materials; Among the options for those eight-page resource is available “While the idea of using your “Older borrowers are able to livery of the equipment. take the time to research and don’t who own their homes – especial- free online at www.ksre.ksu.edu/ home for cash may be appealing, borrow more than younger bor- Responding to a consumer allow yourself to be pressured. ly if they have substantial equity bookstore/pubs/MF3163.pdf. it is an important decision that rowers, said Seay, who said the complaint, the attorney general’s • Don’t let a fancy website sway built up – are reverse mortgages, “Home equity is the difference cannot be made hastily or before Home Equity Conversion Mort- Consumer Protection Division you. Verify that the company has a according to Kansas State Uni- between the current market value you understand the benefits and gage from the Federal Housing investigated and determined that track record. Be leery of compa- versity assistant professor, Eliza- of a home (what it would sell for) pitfalls of this financial product,” Administration is the most com- Superior Heavy Machinery is nies that just “pop up” on the radar beth Kiss. A reverse mortgage is a and the remaining amount owed said Seay, adding that reverse mon reverse mortgage product. fictitious. Similar complaints in seemingly out of nowhere. home loan that provides cash pay- on the mortgage loan,” Kiss said. mortgages are a complex financial Information about financial other states have resulted in the Consumers who believe they ments based on home equity. A reverse mortgage works best product sometimes difficult to un- planning is available at: www. Better Business Bureau deeming may have been the victim of a Kiss, a family financial planning for homeowners who have a lot derstand. ksre.ksu.edu/financialmanage- this company fraudulent as well. scam should contact the attorney specialist with K-State Research of equity in their home, she said, Anyone considering such an op- ment/. “This is another reminder not to general’s office by calling (800) wire money overseas or to people 432-2310 or online at www.In- you don‘t know,” Schmidt said. YourCornerKansas.org . IS YOUR Corrections Markets INSURANCE AGENT Quotes as of close of The Colby Free Press wants to previous business day FREE TO GET YOU maintain an accurate record of Hi-Plains Co-op A BETTER DEAL? our town. Please report any error Wheat (bushel) $5.19 or lack of clarity in a news story Corn (bushel) $3.43 to us at 462-3963. Milo (hundredweight) $4.98 Soybeans (bushel) $8.41

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More candidates: good for Kansas In a state as solidly Republican as Kansas, it’s not unusual to have no Democratic opposition. Once Rep. Kent Thompson won the Kansas House 9th Dis- trict Republican nomination in the primary, it virtually guar- anteed him a win in the general election precisely because he faces no further opposition. That’s not a good thing, but until now, state officials have not required that candidates face opposition in the general elec- tion. But Thursday’s ruling by the Kansas Supreme Court that Democrat nominee Chad Taylor could withdraw from the U.S. Senate race, prompted Secretary of State Kris Kobach to insist the Democratic Party field another candidate in Taylor’s place. No matter that incumbent Pat Roberts has an opponent in Greg Orman, who has filed as an independent. It would be fabulous if more candidates from more political persuasions ran for office in Kansas. We are the land of politi- cally bland: conservative and ultra-conservative Republicans. In the 2012, the ultra-conservatives defeated more than a doz- en moderate incumbents in state House and Senate elections, further tilting decisions to favor big business and the privatiza- Summer winds up at the ball park tion of Medicaid, with Medicare now on the horizon. Today, Republicans hold a super-majority in both the Kansas Call me crazy – and several people already hours, and by 2:09 I’d walked six blocks into have – but all last week, I kept getting this urge the stadium, bought water, peanuts and a hot House of Representatives and Senate, both U.S. Senate seats, to do something wild on Saturday, usually my Steve dog, gone to the restroom and was in my seat and all four U.S. House seats. day off. Haynes for the first pitch. Only 25 percent of Kansas voters are registered Democrats, The weather was wonderful, the Rockies, I was a little worried because the team had yet, perhaps tellingly in the race against Roberts, a full 30 per- after a horrible summer, were playing well, • Along the won four in a row, but they obliged me with cent of Kansans claim no party affiliation. besting the San Francisco Giants and then Sappa great hitting and better pitching: Two triples, The Republican advantage speaks volumes in terms of fund thrashing the Arizona Diamondbacks. OK, two home runs, two double plays and, oh yeah, raising. while the Giants had been surging, the Snakes one inning, they had four strikeouts. So far, slightly more than $10.5 million has been raised this were only a game ahead of the hapless Rocks utes left to get into the stadium.” Four outs? First baseman Justin Morneau election cycle. Of that, not quite $2 million will go to Demo- at the bottom of the Western Division. But So Friday night, I went on the computer to struck out first, but the pitch got away from crats. More than 75 percent of all campaign donations go to the Colorado hadn’t been able to beat Arizona all look for tickets. Stub Hub, the resale ticket the Arizona catcher and rolled off into the year, while they’d pretty much had their way site, is amazing, a great service to buyer and dugout. Morneau trotted down to first base. It campaigns of Kansas Republicans. against the Giants as long as Clayton Kershaw seller. You have your choice of virtually any didn’t help the Rockies much, since the next At this point, it’s too soon to tell how much of that money wasn’t pitching. location in the stadium, any section, high or three men up fanned, too. But that’s one of the will translate at the ballot box. Cynthia, who’s usually up for something low, bleachers to boxes. things I like about baseball: you see something In finance reports on 2nd District Congresswoman Lynn Jen- crazy, had to work in Colby, so she wasn’t We’ve been buying tickets from scalpers, new and different every game. kins for the 2012 election, only 2 percent of her almost $2 available. I called a couple of buddies, but which is potluck. This is more like a smorgas- I’m still not sure how you’re supposed to million campaign donations came from small donations. The neither was in town. Nonetheless, by Friday bord. It took a while to make a choice, but I score that play. An error (passed ball) on the majority came from Political Action Groups, including those I’d made up my mind: I had to see one more finally settled for a first-base box seat, row 19, catcher, I think. representing Koch Industries, ExxonMobile, Honeywell, and ballgame before the season was out. about our favorite, because as Cynthia says, The rest of the evening was like playing the accounting, banking, and insurance firms. We’ve seen several games in Denver this everything happens at first base. morning in reverse. I got out of the ballpark Jenkins, no doubt, has just as big a campaign chest this time year, one in St. Louis and one in Kansas City, I printed the ticket and went to bed. In the and onto I-70, stopped for a sandwich, popped which is more like sitting in a sauna than a morning, Cynthia was gone before I got up. over to Famous Dave’s to buy ribs for Cynthia, around against Democrat Margie Wakefield, but whether that ballpark, even a Class A game in Augusta. But I showered and shaved, made some toast and stopped at Sonic for a Coke, King Sooper at represents voter support has yet to be determined. for me, it’s never enough. went out to the fairground to take pictures of Bennett for gas and I was off into the fading In truth, Kansans are not well represented by their elected I’d have to go by myself, but I’ve made lots tractors and threshers. It was a little slow – twilight. I hit home at 11:35. officials. And perhaps those of us in rural communities know of trips to Denver (and Topeka and Kansas people were coming in, unloading, the train It adds up, just in case you’re wondering, to that better than our city counterparts. In small towns, we have City) by myself. I knew I’d survive. I figured if wasn’t running yet, not everything was set up four hours on the ground in Denver (just three learned we must all come together to effect change and that di- I got up early Saturday, got a few things done – but plenty of pictures to be had. at the ballpark), eight on the road and about 40 visiveness is our doom. We have learned to sacrifice our egos, and left by 10, I had lots of time. Cynthia said I hit the road at 10:45, a little late, but I made minutes for stops, which is a lot of driving for that our word means something and that our allegiance is to since she was working, someone had to go up time on the way. I stopped in St. Francis one game. I was beat. But smiling. God and country only, and not some special interest. take pictures at the thresher show, and smiled for a bite of lunch, then it was nonstop to the What better way to say goodbye to summer? We are to blame for the state of Kansas politics. Fortunately, sweetly. parking lot. I had a slice of pizza, a peach, wa- “But you’ll have plenty of time,” she said. ter and coffee to keep me going. I arrived at Steve Haynes is president of Nor’West News- a democracy is a forgiving beast. We should let it out of the “If you leave here by 10:30, you have 40 min- 1:35 Mountain Time, 10 minutes shy of four papers. When he has the time, he’d rather be cage. – The Iola Register, via the Associated Press We encourage comments on opinions expressed on this page. Mail Domestic violence happens everywhere them to the Colby Free Press, 155 W. Fifth St., Colby, Kan., 67701, or e-mail colby.editor @ nwkansas.com. One in four. Mark Twain said, “The two most important What would you do if I told you that since Other days of your life are when you were born and this time last year, one in four women experi- when you find out why.” I suggest the “why” Colby Free Press enced domestic violence? Ignore it? Be out- Opinions is to raise your voice for those who can’t … 155 W. Fifth St. (USPS 120-920) (785) 462-3963 raged? Offer help? the abused, the raped and those who have died. Colby, Kan. 67701 fax (785) 462-7749 I have had the privilege of serving on the I urge you to join me and many others across Send news to: colby.editor @ nwkansas.com boards of domestic violence/sexual assault or- • Mark Schreiber Kansas to speak up and say “Not now! Not ganizations in our state over the last several Kansas Coalition ever! State award-winning newspaper, General Excellence, Design & Layout, years. I’m not a victim. Fortunately, I was Columns, Editorial Writing, Sports Columns, News, Photography. raised in a great family. Mark Schreiber is president of the board Official newspaper of Thomas County, Colby, Brewster and Rexford. I never thought about domestic violence for medical personnel on how to treat a rape of directors of the Kansas Coalition Against Sharon Friedlander - Publisher or sexual assault as a problem until about 20 victim. Sexual and Domestic Violence. sfriedlander @ nwkansas.com years ago when a staff member told me about I am president of the board for the Kansas NEWS a boy living in a nice rural Kansas town who Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Vio- R.B. Headley - Sports Editor drew her a picture so that she would remember lence, an alliance of 29 programs across our state that provide support, shelter and a voice Where to write, call colby.sports @ nwkansas.com what he looked like after his father killed him. Marian Ballard - Copy Editor for the abused and assaulted. From Garden Even though that story struck a nerve, I stayed U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, mballard @ nwkansas.com silent, reluctant to get involved. Years later, I City to Kansas City, Pittsburg to Hays, these 109 Hart Sen- Sam Dieter - News Reporter finally decided I had a voice and I wanted to programs are literally a lifeline for victims. ate Office Building, Washington, D.C. colby.editor @ nwkansas.com do something to end this violence. Domestic violence and sexual assault have 20510. (202) 224-4774 Heather Alwin - Society Editor Too often, we ignore that bruise on some- been with us long before the current issues in roberts.senate.gov/public/ colby.society @ nwkansas.com one’s face or that timid, almost scared, posture the National Football League. It has been an ADVERTISING issue for far too long. What can you do? First, U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, 361-A Russell of a co-worker, relative or friend. After all, it’s Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. Kathryn Ballard - Advertising Representative not happening to us, and it may mean having learn about programs in your area by going to kballard @ nwkansas.com an uncomfortable conversation about personal the coalition website, www.kcsdv.org, to find 20510 (202) 224-6527. Fax (202) 225- Sharon Funk - Advertising Representative issues. We convince ourselves it will go away the closest program is and how you can sup- 5124 moran.senate.gov/public/ sfunk @ nwkansas.com or that it’s not as bad as we might imagine. port them and the coalition. (Options, with of- U.S. Rep. Tim Huelskamp, 126 Can- fices in Hays and and Colby, serves northwest Kylee Hunter - Graphic Design Domestic violence and sexual assault are non House Office Building, Washington, khunter @ nwkansas.com Kansas.) never all right. It’s a person breaking some- D.C. 20515. (202) 225-2715 or Fax BUSINESS OFFICE one’s nose, burning them with cigarettes, rap- Then add your voice to a growing number of Office Manager ing them or threatening them with greater vio- Kansans saying, “Not in my home, not in my (202) 225-5124. Web site: huelskamp. Melissa Edmondson - Office Manager lence. It’s ugly, and it has to stop now. business, not in my city, not in my state, not house.gov medmondson @ nwkansas.com What an education I have received from ever will I accept violence.” State Rep. Don Hineman, (118th Evan Barnum - Systems Administrator dedicated people in our state who are focused The coalition and the regional programs District) State Capitol Building, 300 support @ nwkansas.com on eliminating this oftentimes silent scourge! need your voice added to theirs, whether vol- unteering time, donating a few dollars or just SW 10th St., Room 50-S, Topeka, Kan., Nor’West Press They are the ones who make sure emergency 66612, (785) 296-7636 don.hineman@ shelters are open so that at 2 a.m., a victim speaking to colleagues that this violence must Richard Westfahl - General Manager stop now! house.ks.gov Gary Stewart, Foreman has somewhere to go. They provide training Jim Jackson, Jim Bowker, Pressmen Kris McCool, Judy McKnight, Tracy Traxel, Mailing

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Q: I inherited a framed painting that hung Beetle Bailey • Mort Walker in my grandfather’s living room since at least the 1920s. It’s a painting of a gondola with a few passengers and a standing gondolier. But they’re not riding on a canal; instead, they’re floating down what appears to be an- under ground cave. The painting is signed “M. Gi- anni” in the lower left corner. A: Here are a few things to do to learn more about your painting: First, make sure it really is a painting and not a print. If you can’t tell, take it Conceptis Sudoku • Dave Green to an expert in your area. Then check online artist By Dave Green databases. You can find some information online, but you 3 1 5 4 can learn more if you go to your library and ask someone there to help you search databases the 4 7 8 Blondie • Chic Young library subscribes to. “M. Gianni” may be an Ital- ian artist named Maria Gianni, who was born in 8 2 9 the 19th century but worked into the 20th. She painted using watercolors and gouache. 9 6 7 If you have an original painting, its value de- pends on its condition and size. Some Maria Gi- anni paintings have auctioned for prices in the 4 2 1 low hundreds, but others have topped $1,000. Q: I have a 6-foot-tall cardboard cutout of 1 6 9 Elvis Presley wearing his black leather outfit. I’ve had it for 20 years. What is it worth? 4 3 2

A: Life-size cardboard cutouts of Elvis still are 5 2 3 6 2014 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc. being made and sell for about $20-$30 today. 9/25 Q: We have an oak hanging map cabi- Difficulty Level net that’s 51 inches wide by 21 inches high. This is a logic-based num- 5 6 3 7 2 1 8 9 4 It holds seven large pull-down canvas maps ber placement puz­zle. 2 1 4 9 8 5 3 7 6 Hagar the Horrible • Chris Browne printed by W. & A.K. Johnston of Edinburgh, The goal is to enter a num- 7 8 9 6 3 4 5 2 1 Scotland. They include maps of Asia, Africa, ber, 1-9, in each cell in which 6 2 8 1 7 9 4 3 5 Europe, North and South America, the United each row, column and 3x3 9 5 1 4 6 3 7 8 2 States and a couple of the two hemispheres. 3 4 7 2 5 8 6 1 9 region must contain only one 1 3 6 8 4 2 9 5 7 The maps of Europe show the Austro-Hun- instance of each numeral. garian Empire and the Russian Empire, not 8 7 2 5 9 6 1 4 3 The solution to the last 4 9 5 3 1 7 2 6 8 2014 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc. the Soviet Union. The map of Africa is barely Sudoku puzzle is at right. Difficulty Level 9/24 recognizable. There’s a large country in the center of the continent labeled “Congo Free State.” How old are the maps, and what is the Cryptoquip full cabinet worth? A: Look for a copyright date on the maps to date them more precisely. They predate World War I, which ended the Austro Hungarian Em- pire and saw the formation of the Soviet Union. The Congo Free State existed from 1885 to 1908, Mother Goose and Grimm • Mike Peters so the maps can more precisely be dated as pre- 1908. William Johnston (1802-1888) and Alexander Keith Johnston (1804-1871) were partners in a printing business that they founded in Edinburgh in 1826. Alexander became a respected geogra- pher, and the brothers’ firm eventually printed and sold maps, atlases, guidebooks and globes. Some old maps can sell for millions. Your maps, designed for educational purposes, are not worth that much, but your cabinet and maps could sell for hundreds of dollars if the maps are in excellent condition. (c) 2014 by Cowles Syndicate Inc. Sally Forth • Greg Howard Bridge • Steve Becker Crossword • Eugene Sheffer

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A Self-Inflicted Wound There is a substantial amount of guesswork in the play of the cards, but frequently it can be avoided by careful play. Take this case where West led a heart against South’s four-spade contract. East cashed two high hearts and continued the suit. When declarer ruffed with the queen, West overruffed with the king. West then returned a club to dummy’s ace. South, having lost the first three tricks, now had Zits Jim Borgman & Jerry Scott to guess the location of the queen of diamonds to • make the contract. He reasoned that since East had entered the bidding at the four level, he was more likely to have the queen. Declarer therefore cashed the king of diamonds and led a diamond to the jack, but when West produced the queen, the contract went down one. South was undoubtedly unlucky that West had the king of spades, and also that West had the queen of diamonds when the indications were that East had it. But bad luck notwithstanding, South should have made the contract. He subjected himself to a diamond guess that he could have avoided. He had a sure thing available, and no lie of the cards could have defeated him had he exercised proper care. At trick three, South should ruff East’s heart lead with the ace of spades! It is true that this hands the defense a trump trick without a strug- gle, but there is nevertheless a method to this madness. South then leads a club to the ace, ruffs a club and plays a trump, not caring one iota which de- fender wins the trick. Whichever one does will either have to return a diamond, eliminating the guess for the queen, or lead another suit, present- ing declarer with a ruff-and-discard. (c)2014 King Features Syndicate Inc. Colby Free Press Thursday, September 25, 2014 Page 7 To place your classified ad, mail (155 W. Fifth), fax (785-462-7749), Classifieds phone (785-462-3963), or stop by our office at 155 W. Fifth Notices Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted Misc. for Sale Services

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American Fam- 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. 60+ booth. cepting full-time and part-time ap- late September through the end of questions call 785-462-3963. ily Insurance - Rita Peters Agency Great place to begin your holiday plications for EMT’s, AEMT’s and April with paid holidays. Apply on site Huge Garage Sale 1923 S. Range ---3/21---TFN--- - Colby 785-462-8246. Paramedics. Applicants should be at 9904 HWY 25 Atwood KS. or email - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Sat- shopping. See our Colby Fall Fling ---1/18---TFN--- page on Facebook. motivated, comfortable taking care of [email protected] urday, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tables, chairs, ---9/19---10/2--- patients for long transport times and ---9/12---9/25--- Apartments for Rent file cabinets, computer, accesso- dedicated individuals to work in a ru- ries, time clocks, shelving display Electrician / Apprentice Needed. Seed and Feed The Flea Market will be open ral setting. 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Rawlins County Ave., Colby, KS; 785-460-6763 462-5892 for more info. 305 N. accepting applications for part-time Alfalfa large round bales, and small of tools, bedding, halloween cus- EMS is a Type IIA service and is the E.H.O. square bales, dairy & good stock Franklin, Colby. laundry workers (2-3 days/week). toms, hand tools and power tools. primary 911 service. Rawlins County ---9/19---9/25--- cow alfalfa. Jonny Jones, Hoxie 785- ---9/19---9/26--- You will be working days, no nights or ---9/24---9/26--- is located in North West Kansas at Sundays. Will be working with just a 675-8920. the intersection of Highway 25 and ---9/12---10/2--- Colby Photo now offering custom few other employees. Call 672-1012 Highway 36. Rawlins County offers for information or pick up an applica- Business for Sale framing, digital printing, passport Certified AgriPro TAM III and SY competitive pay with a great benefits tion at 111 E 3rd St, Oakley. 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Johnny Jones 785-675- any questions you may have. A+ Cleaners 785-538-2526 or 785- Applicants should be motivated, Questions please call 785.462.2100. 8920. 443-5400, Johnene Cheney. responsible, possess good com- ---5/29---TFN------9/18---10/8--- Brewster School District ---9/3---11/3--- munication and people skills, be a Employment Opportunity: Colby USD #314 team player, and flexible to change. of Hays 24/7 Travel Store is currently ac- Seeking applicants for Dan is back! Dan Geschwentner. Duties include processing materials cepting applications for part-time 800-734-0689 • 620-792-2491 Small remodeling and repair jobs. for recycling, building and equipment the full-time position of or full-time cashiers. Compensation NOW HIRING Call 785-443-3673. maintenance, forklift and machinery District Board Clerk. FAX 620-792-4653 includes $9.00 starting wage plus ---12/15---TFN--- operation, and loading and unloading www.doonantruck.com incentives including BCBS health Frontier Ag, Grinnell trucks/trailers. Interested applicants This position will begin and life insurance, 401K, and paid and Grainfield Locations Classified ad deadlines (word ads may contact 785-460-1840 for an vacation. Apply online at www.24-7- training immediately. only). Noon the day before publica- application or send a resume with are currently hiring full stores.com or apply in person at Colby Interested applicants should tion (noon Friday for Monday paper). references to P.O. Box 43, Colby, KS and part time feed and 24/7 Travel Store, 1980 S. Range. Ads going into the Country Advo- 67701. EOE. send a resume and letter ---9/10---9/29--- grain personnel. cate need to be in on Thursdays. ---9/12---9/25--- Competitive wages of interest to: Public Notice Please check your ad the First time Superintendent Janci Mills at it runs. If you find an error, please and benefits package includes health, life, [email protected], IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF call at (785) 462-3963 so it can Public Notice THOMAS COUNTY, KANSAS be corrected, since we will not be retirement and 401K. or mail copies to Notice of Vote - Fairview Cemetery responsible for errors after that first P.O. Box 220 In the Matter of the Estate of Call John 785-743-8609 JOHN FREDRICK FIKAN, a/k/a day. The Colby Free Press. Pursuant to K.S.A. 79-2925b, as amended by 2014 House Bill 2047 Brewster, Kansas 67732. JOHN F. FIKAN, a/k/a ---3/1---TFN--- Total Property Tax Levied E.O.E. JOHN FIKAN, Deceased

2014 Budget $ 6,147 CASE NO. 2013-PR-15 2015 Budget $ 7,983 Approved (vote) 3 to 0 NOTICE OF HEARING ON Full Time & Part Time PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT Chartwells Dining (Published in the Colby Free Press on Thursday, September 25, 2014) NOW Colby College Meat Cutter, THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: Now taking applications for HIRING Cooks, Prep Cooks, You are hereby notified that a petition an Assistant manager and You could and Servers has been filed in said Court by Bradley Cook’s positions. Please stop Fikan and Jason Fikan, co-Administrators be our next of the Estate of John Fredrick Fikan, a/k/a by the College Cafeteria for Apply in person John F. Fikan, a/k/a John Fikan, deceased, an application. Hours vary. 1855 S. Range Ave. praying for a final settlement of the estate, EOE-M/F/V/D. 08/14/14 COMMUNITY approval of the acts, proceedings and Colby, KS accounts of the administrators, allowance for administrators’ expenses, attorney’s EVENTS fees and expenses, determination of the heirs entitled to the estate and assignment REPORTER to them in accordance with the laws of the HELP WANTED State of Kansas. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before October 16, 2014 1:30 pm on said The Thomas County Sheriff’s Office The Colby Free Press is looking for a part-time writer is currently seeking applications for a day, in said Court, in the City of Colby, to do social notes, weddings, engagements, obituaries, Thomas County, at which time and place Detention Deputy. Applicants must church and club items, features and other news of said cause will be heard. Should you be at least 21 years of age and meet Customer Support Representative fail therein, judgment and decree will be required standards in the following interest to the town. This is a great way to be in touch with entered in due course upon said petition. categories: background investigation; the pulse of your town and get to know a lot of people. Shelbourne Reynolds is looking for a motivated and talented individual to join our team in the role of a Customer Support Representative. Bradley Fikan and Jason Fikan, written, oral and psychological testing, It requires accuracy, speed and attention to detail. co- ADMINISTRATORS keyboard skills; health screening. Work week would be 15-20 hours (hours are flexible). The job will involve travel within the United States and Canada. This position would be based out of our Colby, KS location and the job role LEWIS, BEIMS & HOLSTE, LTD. The Sheriff’s Office is an equal op- Pay commensurate with experience and ability. 509 Main St. portunity employer and provides em- would include machinery unloading, delivery, set up as well as in field Atwood, KS 67730 ployees single health Insurance, sick support for Shelbourne Reynolds’s line of Stripper Headers. The job (785) 626-3221 Send a letter and resume to: Sharon Friedlander, Attorneys for the Petitioner leave, vacation, KPERS, retirement Publisher, at 155 W. Fifth St., Colby, KS., 67701, would suit an enthusiastic, hands-on individual who has mechanical benefits, overtime provisions, and uni- [email protected] or apply in person at the and combine harvester experience. Good communication skills are (Published in the Colby Free Press on forms (cleaning supplied). Salary de- important as it will also be necessary to attend Farm Shows and co- Thursday, September 25, pends on qualification and experince. address above. No calls please.This could be the job October 2, and 9, 2014 you’ve been looking for. EOE m/f/h. ordinate field demonstrations and dealer/customer training sessions. Persons wishing to apply may pick up Passport and valid driving license required. Excellent pay and benefits an application at the Thomas County including health, dental and paid vacation. Sheriff’s Office, 225 N. Court, Colby, Please Kansas 67701. (Phone: 785-460- Please apply in writing enclosing a cover letter and resume to: 4570). Position to remain open until Daniel Morris - Shelbourne Reynolds Inc. Recycle! filled. Send applications to Rod Taylor, Sheriff. Interviews will begin immedi- P.O Box 607, Colby, KS, 67701. 155 W. Fifth • Colby, Kan. 67701 • (785)-462-3963 ately. www.shelbourne.com 785.426.7482

YourYour sourcesource forfor Subscribe Today! 155 W. Fifth St. • Colby, KS 67701 LocalLocal NewsNews && SportsSports 785-462-3963 Free Press Page 8 Colby Free Press Thursday, September 25, 2014 SSpportsorts Brothers Angry Tigers likely await Colby taking Titans, Bulldogs renew rivalry; Crusaders aim for 4-0 record bold leap By R.B. Headley However, strong Longhorn de- Colby Free Press fense and quarterback Trey Teter’s [email protected] 138 passing yards powered Hol- These Eagles comb’s attack. The ‘Horns tallied Ulysses High’s football ros- two first-half touchdowns before also like Chiefs ter features 97 players, but those tacking on one late game-winning numbers aren’t going to bother field goal. Colby’s Denver Bronco fans the Colby Eagles entering Friday Not many more details are can laugh all they want at Eagle evening. available since Ulysses doesn’t brothers Josh and Ben Matchell The Eagles (1-2) are confident post stats at maxpreps.com. The this week. and ready to even their record at Tigers did total 80 points during Just don’t be standing anywhere 2-2 after getting their first varsity their two earlier victories. near a football field. You might football win in nearly two years It will be one of three entertain- get just run right over and through last weekend. ing contests involving area foot- like others who’ve opposed the REBEL JAY R.B. HEADLEY/Colby Free Press Colby-Ulysses kickoff is set for ball teams this weekend. Colby High Eagles so far this fall. Colby High brothers Josh 7 p.m. on Friday at Ulysses. Friday night also delivers a Bold moves have been a prob- Matchell (above vs. Hugo- Superior numbers didn’t add up familiary rivalry between the lem for the Colby brothers, and no ton) and Ben Matchell (below to a third consecutive Tiger tri- Triplains-Brewster Titans (2-1 fear paid off brilliantly during last vs. Oakley) are proving to be umph. record) and Golden Plains (0-3). weekend’s 27-12 varsity football too tough for tacklers as they Instead, the unbeaten Holcomb The collision kicks off at 7 p.m. win over Hugoton. R.B. HEADLEY/Colby Free Press both broke the 100-yard rush- Longhorns (3-0) — featuring 57 in Rexford. So why not step into the “real Colby High junior Austin Hart delivered a strong hit to Hugoton ing barrier last weekend. The players according to maxpreps. The Titans dropped their season world” of those who sit around quarterback Parker Titus during last weekend’s 27-12 Colby Eagles beat Hugoton, 27-12, com — kept battling until they opener, but have rebounded for and boldly forecast other winners home victory at Dennen Field. Also pictured for the Colby Eagles at Dennen Field. scored a 17-14 double-overtime consecutive wins over Deerfield such as: is senior linebacker Eric Schuette (52). victory over Ulysses. and Cheylin. Quarterback Ryan Kansas City Chiefs over the Tiger defense held Holcomb Gfeller has topped 100 yards rush- New England Patriots on Monday noon contest in Colby against St. land Christian’s school building, a to only 38 rushing yards, a far ing during both contests. Night Football! John’s Military Academy from few blocks west of Dennen Field lower number than the 390 Colby Meanwhile, the undefeated Both Matchells say the Chiefs Salina. on Highway 24. ground out during its 27-12 win Heartland Christian Crusaders will topple Tom Brady’s team and Kickoff is listed at 2 p.m. with Watch for results from all these over Hugoton last weekend. will play another Saturday after- even their record at 2-2. They’ll the game played just behind Heart- games on Monday. be just one-half game behind Den- ver when thee Broncos finish their “bye” week. Despite loss, Royals closing on playoffs So fans of Colby, Kansas City, and Kansas State can cheer a little CLEVELAND (AP) — They’re standings. There are four days left Allen worked the ninth for his Kenny Lofton in 1996. louder (both Matchells take K- alive, barely, but it beats the al- in the regular season. 23rd save as the Indians kept their The Indians took the lead in the State to beat Texas El Paso on Sat- ternative. The Cleveland Indians’ “We said all year long as long as season relevant. fifth off rookie Brandon Finnegan urday) as the Eagles aim to start playoff hopes are fragile, and we have life, we’re going to keep They’re off today, but the Indi- (0-1) on Carlos Santana’s RBI their own winning streak at 2-1 they’re doing all they can to keep battling and that’s exactly what ans will closely monitor Kansas groundout. Cleveland added a run Ulysses Friday night. them from shattering. we did tonight,” outfielder David City’s game in Chicago and Oak- in the sixth on Murphy’s pinch What are three other facts to Yan Gomes hit a three-run Murphy said. “We’ve had some land’s visit to Texas. sacrifice fly. know about these brothers enter- homer, Michael Brantley got three good moments. We’ve had some “It has all to do whether or not Cleveland entered the unusual ing Friday’s next great test? Matchells are picking to win 10 more hits and Cleveland stayed bad moments this season, but we have life coming into Friday,” series — the teams completed a Despite being sibling rivals, other top college and pro games in the AL wild-card chase for at hopefully we’re going to be going Murphy said, “so regardless we’re suspended game on Monday — Josh credits little bro Ben for mak- this weekend. least one more day with a 6-4 win into the last series of the season going to come ready to play, but 3 1/2 games behind the Royals ing the family look even better. College: Both like Texas to win over the Kansas City Royals on still alive.” hopefully we’re going to be play- and the Indians ended in the same “He (Ben) is better looking and at Kansas (sorry, Rock Chalkers, Wednesday night. The Royals, who haven’t made ing for something.” place. Unfortunately for them, way more charming,” the Eagle the win streak stops at one), for- A loss would have eliminated the playoffs since 1985, fell two Brantley has hit safely in 15 they wasted a chance to pull clos- quarterback declared. mer K.U. rival Missouri winning the Indians, but after blowing a games behind first-place Detroit straight games and needs one er and now have to win their final Ben responded with a conces- at No. 13 South Carolina, No. 1 3-0 lead, they rallied and moved in the AL Central. more hit to be the first Indians three games and hope for help sion that big brother is still supe- Florida State surviving again over within 3 1/2 games of Kansas Zach McAllister (4-7) pitched player with 200 in a season since from other teams. rior in one important competition. currently undefeated North Caro- City and Oakland in the wild-card 2 1/3 scoreless innings and Cody “I win everything except video lina State and Stanford handing games,” he admitted about the sib- the Washington Huskies their first Cloud hangs over ling rivalry. “I’ve always had to defeat. win and be better simply because Where do the brothers not he is my big brother.” agree? Most every kid brother can re- How about tonight, where Josh Trojans for 3-1 win late to that comment. takes No. 12 UCLA to win a big However, both Matchells also showdown at No. 15 Arizona Cloud County high-flying hit- College Monday night. know where Colby’s football suc- State. The winner has played for a ters McKenna White and Laura On Wednesday, White missed cess really begins: on both lines. Pac 12 South title and Rose Bowl Sudbeck soared for 35 kills to only kill attempt all match and It’s often been revealed that the spot each of these last two sea- lead a 23-25, 25-20, 28-26, 25-22 finished with 18 lethal shots past linemen are the brightest, most sons. victory over Colby Community the Trojans’ defense. well-spoken and surprisingly tal- Ben takes the Sun Devils to fi- College Wednesday evening in Sudbeck slammed 17 kills and ented members of many football nally burn those pre-season big Concordia. Jocelyn Marten drilled another 11. teams. favorite UCLA Bruins. The Trojans slipped to 8-9 over- Cloud County raised its record Josh agrees that at least one Ea- NFL picks: Both Matchells like all, but are still 4-3 against Jay- to 11-4 overall, 4-2 in Jayhawk gle front-liner brings an impres- da Bears! — sorry, an ancient hawk Conference West foes. league play. sive talent to this team. 1980s reference — the Chicago Colby was coming off a three- No individual results were “(Junior) Bryce Arnberger can Bears to tear up visiting rival set trouncing of Garden City at obtained for the Trojans from twerk better than anyone else on Green Bay, Baltimore corraling the Colby Community Building Wednesday or Monday’s victory the line,” Josh revealed. “Or on Cam Newton’s Carolina Pant- Wednesday evening. over Garden City. Colby plays the team for that matter!” ers, New Orleans fans to dance Cloud County knocked off pre- next at the Johnson County tour- Many old-timers are still prob- through a big Sunday night win vious Jayhawk West leader Pratt nament starting on Friday. ably wondering what twerking over the home-team Dallas Cow- means, but perhaps it’s best to boys and those surging Chiefs. R.B. HEADLEY/Colby Free Press leave that definition alone. Just Where do they not agree? Josh Freshman setter Miranda Geist went low to keep this play alive think of it as a new form of funky likes unbeaten Philadelphia to win for Colby Community College’s volleyball team during a recent ’Dogs split at home dancing from the 1970s. at San Francisco; Ben believes the Jayhawk Conference West home match. The Trojans are 4-3 same score of 25-13. Moving on, let’s check who the By Maggi Nieman Niners will draw even at 2-2. against league foes so far t his season. Golden Plains High School “We played better than we did The Golden Plains Middle last week,” player Taryn Flecken- School “A” volleyball team re- stein said. “But we still have some Bulldogs take lead, but ’Hawks respond mained undefeated after twinning things to work on.” home matches against Logan and The Golden Plains B- Team By Judy Rogers With a successful extra point ef- Palco on Thursday, Sept. 18. ended up getting one loss and one Golden Plains High School fort, they regained the lead. The A team began the day play- win. They lost the first set to Lo- The Bulldogs didn’t give up ing the Logan Trojans. The first gan 15-13, rallied for a 15-8 sec- The Golden Plains High foot- and continued to gain multiple set went well for the Bulldogs, ond-set victory but lost set three, ball team continues to improve as first downs as Luna ran with a full finishing off with a score of 25-18. 15-8, their season progresses. head of steam to end the first quar- The second set was a little closer, The B- team won their second “Even though we are improv- ter trailing 14-8. rounding out with a score of 25- game against the Lady Lopers, ing,” senior Domonic Luna after With pressure in the backfield 21. 15-8 and 15-11. last weekend’s 56-8 loss to the from Nick Brown, the Bulldogs The A team then went on to play “We played good against Dam- Wheatland-Grinnell Thunder- held tough, but the Hawks were the Damar-Palco Lopers. Both ar,” teammate Haley Miller said, hawks in Grinnell. “We still have fired up and added three more the first set and second ended the “But we could have talked more.” a long ways to go.” touchdowns in the second quarter. Their gains on the field were The Bulldogs moved the ball to evident during the Thunderhawks’ within sight of the goal line, but homecoming game Friday eve- were unable to cross it. ning. With a 36-8 lead at the half, the The Bulldogs got off to a good wind died down, the Thunder- start as they received the kickoff hawks put the ball in the air for facing the wind. three additional passing touch- With runs by Braden Korte, downs in the third. Jesus Aragon and Luna, the boys “We had their running game gained first downs. But with pass- shut down,” senior Braden Korte JUDY ROGERS/Golden Plains High School es into the wind falling short, they said. “But we still need to work on Golden Plains’ Nick Brown looked for an opening against the had to turn the ball over on downs. improving our pass coverage.” Wheatland-Grinnell Thunderhawks last weekend. Wheatland-Grinnell took ad- The Bulldogs are now 0-3 on vantage of the wind by passing for the season and 0-2 in their district PEACE TREATY PRESENTS a first down, then a touchdown. as they return to the Luna put a stop to the extra point home field this Friday for their attempt to leave the Thunder- Homecoming game against the Indian Summer Days hawks ahead 6-0. Triplains-Brewster Titans. After receiving the kick, Luna Kickoff is 7 p.m. ran in a 55 yar Bulldog touchdown The Titans are 2-1 after win- Pow Wow on the first play. Korte ran in the ning 46-0 over Cheylin in their Street dance PAT converison to put the Bull- Brewster homecoming game last September dogs up 8-6. weekend. Night shows 26-27-28 The ‘Hawks continued to use Middle school football takes parade the wind to their benefit as they place today and watch for results passed in another touchdown. in upcoming editions.