75¢ Colby Thursday April 3, 2014 Volume 125, Number 53 Serving Thomas County since 1888 10 pages FFreeree PPressress Chromium cleanup resin OK’d By Sam Dieter tract with little discussion, al- Colby Free Press though several members men- [email protected] tioned it was good the high price-tag for the resin – which has The Colby City Council ex- been the subject of discussion at tended a contract to clean chromi- past meetings – has not risen re- um out of the city’s under­ground cently. The contract guaranteed a water supply Tuesday, in order to flat price for the year unless the maintain a flow of clean drinking manufacturer’s price of the resin water to the city’s system. changes, and City Manager Tyson The council approved a contract McGreer said the price of the resin with Evoqua Water Technologies, has stayed even recently. The city formerly Siemens, to supply resin paid the same amount for resin to clean well water at the city’s from February 2013 through the water treatment plant through end of last year, he said, and be- this year for $162 a cubic foot, fore that $155.97 for a cubic foot. or $194,400 for one 1,200-cubic- He added that the Kansas De- foot load. The resin is used to filter partment of Health and Environ- chromium out of the ground water ment will reimburse the city for Kids tune up for school at the Ace Services “Superfund” the cost. At its last meeting, the cleanup site on east Fourth Street, council approved an agreement formerly run by the U.S. Environ- with the state to take over running mental Protection Agency. The council approved the con- See “CHROMIUM,” Page 2 Foundation plans auction Colby Community College’s to generate. Endowment Foundation will cel- “With the cost of education in- ebrate its 50th birthday with a creasing, scholarships are even scholarship benefit auction, its more important,” said Wells, add- biggest scholarship fund raiser of ing that the foundation distributed the year, Saturday, April 12, at the about $180,000 in scholarships Comfort Inn Convention Center. last year. Doors will open at 4:45 p.m., To honor the college’s 50th with a buffet dinner at 5:30 p.m. year, the foundation will be giv- and a live auction at 7 p.m. ing away a classic Chevrolet Im- All of the money raised by pala that night, when one of ten the benefit will go to scholar- keys will start the car, signaling ships for the college’s students, the winner. Seven keys have been said endowment Director Nick drawn so far. Two more will be Wells. The event has raised over drawn that night, and the final key $100,000 each year for at least the will be auctioned during the ben- last three years. efit. Wells said this is the 41st Tickets are $40 per person or scholarship benefit auction for $300 for a corporate table, and the foundation, and the event has reservations must be made by grown significantly over that time. Monday by calling Wells at 460- The silent auction now brings in 4684. more than the entire auction used SAM DIETER/Colby Free Press Amy Jennings, a teacher at Puddle Duck Preschool (top), talked with parents Wednesday about signing their kids up while the prospective students kept them- Pharmacist selves entertained. Kylie Powell, 3, (cen- ter right) picked up the foam blocks that she and other kids (center) played with at the school. Hazel Stover (above) drove a plastic shopping cart. Kylie’s parents Sar- returns home ah and Aaron Powell (above) took her on a short tour during the preschool’s yearly For pharmacist Scott Smith, open house. working at Palace Drug Store is a return home – to where his phar- macy career got started. He has joined the downtown pharmacy, filling a position left open when Mike Larmer moved Spotters learn about tornadoes to Garden City earlier this year. Smith said he has worked in the store, which his parents own, for By Sam Dieter above Colby, and closer to two miles off the starts rising through the sky, building a tower as long as he can remember. When Colby Free Press ground above Hill City and Norton. of clouds. he was a kid, he cleaned and [email protected] This is why the service still needs storm Tornados themselves happen under the up- stocked shelves, and when he got spotters: radar picks up the clouds in a severe draft of the storm, where the base of the cloud old enough to drive, he delivered Colby residents learned how to spot torna- storm, Floyd said, but “we don’t know if a tor- is flat and has no rain falling from it. A curtain medicines around town, getting dos and severe storms from the ground at a nado’s there unless you tell us there’s a tor- of cloud called a “wall cloud” that drops down to know many of the pharmacy’s class Friday, so they can help give weather of- nado there.” from this base is where a tornado is most likely customers. ficials a more accurate understanding of storm. The service considers those who went to the to happen, Floyd said, adding that these which As a high school student, he About 35 people, including citizens, law class to be trained storm spotters, he said. They will often form quickly and start spinning. completed an on-the-job training enforcement officers, firefighters and city em- were asked to report funnel clouds that form at “The storm’s trying to produce a tornado,” program with all the pharmacies ployees, came to see a presentation by Dave the start of a tornado or the “wall cloud” that he said. HEATHER ALWIN/Colby Free Press Floyd, warning coordination meteorologist often forms just before one to the weather sta- On one side of this tower of clouds, Floyd in town. Smith became a certified Scott Smith of Colby returned pharmacy technician during his for the National Weather Service’s Goodland tion. They were also told to report hail over 3/4 added, the rising water vapor cools and rains to his roots when he came to office, Friday evening in the basement of the of an inch in diameter, winds of over 58 mph, falls to the earth. A “shelf cloud” often forms last two years of high school, and take a position at Palace Drug. following a short period of land- Community Building. It was the last of a series standing water over a foot deep or moving wa- beneath the main cloud in front of the rain, he scaping work, he went to college was always to own his own store. of storm-spotter classes held in the 19-county ter over six inches. said, pointing this part of the storm does not to get his pharmacy degree. During the last year of school, area of northwest Kansas, Colorado and Ne- A map that Floyd presented showed that contain a tornado but can lead to straight-line At the University of Kansas, he Smith rotated among several phar- braska served by the Goodland station. most tornados occur in the middle of the coun- wind gusts strong enough to damage buildings. majored in pre-pharmacy, a “fast- macies for hands-on training. He Floyd said the beam of doppler radar, which try, from the Gulf Coast to the upper Midwest, track” undergraduate program said this experience helped him helps the service track severe storms and spot including eastern Kansas. Tornados can occur See “SPOTTERS,” Page 2 that lets pharmacy students get learn what he really wanted to do: possible tornadoes, starts to aim upward far- here from March to October, but are most like- their degree quicker, Smith said. retail and community pharmacy. ther and farther off the ground as it moves out ly in May, June and July. He took on extra classes to get a from the weather station, so that it can only see He said the severe thunderstorms that lead minor in business because his goal See “PHARMACIST,” Page 2 things about 1,500 to 2,000 feet off the ground up to a tornado form as an “updraft” of hot air Page 2 Colby Free Press Thursday, April 3, 2014 Area/State Weather Spotters learn about storms Briefly From “SPOTTERS to the rising number of reported tornados, Floyd The deadline for Briefly is noon the day before. The deadline for Mon- said, including the advent of doppler radar in the day’s paper is noon Friday. He said he has been giving the much same pre- 1980s, cell-phones, storm-spotter classes and sentation year in and year out, but was inspired even the movie Twister. Another set of statistics City cleanup week coming next month the hold the classes earlier on the year after an he had showed that more and more very minor The City of Colby will have its annual spring cleanup week from Mon- outbreak of 16 tornadoes hit Kansas in a four-hour tornados have been reported over the last 60 day to Friday, May 5 to 9. Call in advance to have boxed and bagged items period May 4 and 5 in 2007, killing 13 people, in- years, while the service has seen about the same picked up from curbside. For questions, call the city at 460-4410. cluding 11 when a single tornado leveled the town number of major storms in that time, which would of Greensburg. have been readily noticed even without modern Part of his presentation consisted of weather re- technology. Emergency Response Team class Saturday cords: the first severe storm in the 19-county area One advantage of that technology, he said, is Classes for prospective members of the Northwest Kansas Community last year was on April 29 and the last one was on that the service can send alert messages to warn Emergency Response Team will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Oct. 14. The first of the season’s 10 tornados was people about tornados, flash floods and dust at the Colby Fire Department on Country Club Drive. The training is free on April 8 near Benkelman, Neb., and damaged storms via text message, although these alerts and open to the public. For information, call Autumn AraSmith, Thomas a farm there. The last two on Aug. 5 were visible tend to only contain basic information. County emergency preparedness director, at 460-4516. National Weather Service from the Goodland station, although Floyd said “It’s basically up to you after you get this mes- Tonight: A chance of rain they were so small he was “almost embarrassed” sage to figure out what’s going on,” Floyd said. Trustees to hold retreat at college and snow before 9 p.m., then a to record them. To find out about severe weather online, he A special meeting of the Colby Community College trustees will begin slight chance of snow between 9 Another interesting statistic concerned the said people should go to the website for the ser- at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the board room in Thomas Hall as the trustees p.m. and 10 p.m. Cloudy during number of tornado reports over the years since vice’s Storm Prediction Center at www.spc.noaa. conduct a planning retreat. The meeting will be open to the public. For the early evening, then gradual the weather service started keeping detailed re- gov, and the Goodland weather station website at information, call Debbie Schwanke at 460-5411. clearing, with a low around 24. cords in 1950. The number of reported tornados www.weather.gov/gld. The center issues weath- Blustery, with a north wind 15 to has grown exponentially since then, from 200 in er watches, dealing with conditions that might 20 mph, with gusts as high as 1950 to around 1,700 in 2011. The increase, he produce violent storms, Floyd said. Individual Group plans dance at American Legion 30 mph. Chance of precipitation said, was probably because people have become weather offices issues warnings when an actual A public dance is planned for 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Colby Ameri- is 40 percent. New snow accu- better equipped to report tornados. storm has been reported or are indicated by radar. can Legion Hall. Jim Calhoun will provide music. Everyone welcome. For mulation of less than a half inch Various factors have doubtlessly contributed information, call Lue Duffey at (785) 269-7057. possible. Friday: Sunny, with a high Flight safety day takes off this weekend near 56. Northwest wind 10 to Chromium cleanup resin OK’d The Federal Aviation Administration’s Safety Team will present a day 15 mph. of free flight safety information beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Colby Friday Night: Partly cloudy, From “CHROMIUM,” Page concrete pavement with asphalt Country Club Drive and Valley municipal airport. The program will feature talks on aircraft ownership with a low around 30. East wind from Range to near Heartland Drive, Eighth Street from Range and maintenance, control tower operations, aviation automation and medi- 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to the plant for the federal govern- Christian School. The city will Avenue to School Avenue, and cal regulations, as well as open discussion and lunch. For questions, call 15 mph after midnight. ment, whereby the department pay for the engineering for the Seventh Street from from Range airport manager Mark Ostmeyer at 460-4438. Saturday: Partly sunny, with will give the city up to $50,000 project, while the costs of con- to Copeland Avenue. It wants a high near 60. Windy, with to operate the plant until the struction itself will be paid for to clear branches from around Anthropology group to meet here a south wind 15 to 20 mph in- start of the state’s fiscal year on with a “geometric improvement 2,400-volt lines from the north creasing to 25 to 30 mph in the Everyone is welcome as the Kansas Anthropological Association holds July 1, and $400,000 after that grant” from the state Depart- side of Fifth from Austin to its state meeting Saturday at the Prairie Museum of Art And History, 1905 afternoon. for two years. Under the agree- ment of Transportation. Walker, and then from Walker Saturday Night: A 40 per- S. Franklin. Speakers will be Steven R. Holen and Kathleen Holen at 1 ment, Colby can stop operating • Approved a bid from Capital to Westside Park, both sides of p.m., on early humans in the region; Mike Baughn of Brewster at 2 p.m. cent chance of rain after 1 a.m. the plant if the city runs out of City Tree Care to cut branches Austin from Fifth to Sixth, and Mostly cloudy, with a low around on northwest Kansas history and prehistory; and Don Rowlison at 2:30 money, giving the department away from power lines in town the north side of Harvey Court. p.m. on area field surveys. For information, call Rob Aiken at 462-6399. 36. Breezy. 90 days’ notice. for $37,500. McGreer said the • Approved a revised version Sunday: A chance of show- McGreer said later that, de- company was the only one to of the Rural Housing Incentive ers, with thunderstorms also pending on how much water is return a bid the city sought for District, which it approved at its Retired Seniors plan annual dinner, dance possible after 1 p.m. Mostly pumped from the wells by the its annual tree-trimming project. last meeting. McGreer said this The Northwest Kansas Retired and Senior Volunteer Program will hold cloudy, with a high near 55. plant and how much chromium He said he thinks the bid was was because Bainter Construc- its annual banquet and dance, for members and guests, Wednesday, April Chance of precipitation is 40 is in that water, the city should cheaper than the one for last tion, which is building several 16, at the City Limits Convention Center in Colby. Make reservations by percent. use about one and a half loads of year’s project, and that many houses in the district, wanted Monday with the office, 462-6744. Sunday Night: A slight resin each year. other companies are not certi- it not to include one lot which chance of showers. Mostly In other business, the council: fied to work on trees around the company does not want, but Retired teachers form chapter for northwest cloudy, with a low around 35. • Approved a bid from Penco electrical lines. Bid packets had rather another lot nearby. A group of retired teachers from the area plans an organizational meet- Chance of precipitation is 20 Engineering of Plainville for been sent to 14 firms, he said. • Approved $465 in accounts ing at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Colonial Steakhouse, at the north (U.S. percent. engineering work on repaving The city wants to cut branch- to be charged off and $8,669 in 83) I-70 interchange near Oakley. For information or to make a reserva- Monday: A 20 percent Fourth Street from Range Ave- es from around 7,200-volt and accounts to be sent to the state tion, call Carolyn May at 460-3644, Penny Arnoldy at 460-6044 or Mona chance of showers and thunder- nue 2,850 feet west for $49,500. 12,470-volt power lines along set-off program to collect delin- Coupal at (785) 675-9180. storms. Partly sunny, with a high The city plans to replace the Fifth and Sixth streets between quent utility bills. near 58. Breezy. Monday Night: A slight Kindergarten musical to be Tuesday chance of rain and snow. Some The Colby Grade School kindergarten musical will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday thunder is also possible. Partly Pharmacist returns to Colby in the Colby Grade School Auditorium. It’s free and open to the public. cloudy, with a low around 35. For information call music teacher Jennifer Otten at 460-5100. Breezy. Chance of precipitation From “PHARMACIST,” Page 1 but only recently put his pharmacy coat back is 20 percent. on to start helping customers. He likes counsel- After graduating in 2012, Smith got a job with ing patients, he said, and helping them with their Human resource group to hear about stress Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with The Colby chapter of the Western Kansas Human Resource Manage- Safeway, a grocery chain that based him in Colo- medications. a high near 60. Breezy. ment Association will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Montana Mike’s, rado. He didn’t quite know what he was getting He said he believes pharmacists are the most Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a presentation from noon to 1 p.m. by Ken Loos of High Plains Men- into, he said, moving to a completely new area, accessible health care professionals but are unde- with a low around 36. Breezy. tal Health on “Stress Management and Keeping Employees.” Make res- but he moved quickly from a substitute position rutilized. Pharmacists can help patients with an Wednesday: Sunny, with a ervations by Monday with Janice Husband at [email protected]. high near 72. to staff pharmacist then to manager in just over array of medical questions, Smith said. four months. “There is no such thing as an interruption,” he Wednesday: High, 56; Low 33 After about 10 months as the pharmacy man- added. “That’s what we’re here for.” Foundation needs help to buy pool passes Precip: Wednesday 0.Trace ager at one store, he was promoted again, to man- Smith said he enjoys learning from his dad, The Thomas County Community Foundation, 350 S. Range Ave., Suite Month: 0.None ager at a larger store in Castle Rock, Colo. He said Randy Smith, who has over 35 years of experi- 14 in Colby, is taking donations to pay for 10-day swimming passes to Year: 0.62 inches stayed there about a year, adding that he loved the ence in the pharmacy. The team is now expanding the Colby Aquatic Park to kids who get free and reduced-price lunches Normal: 3.98 inches Denver area. But Larmer’s departure from Palace its services by providing consulting for area nurs- at Thomas County schools. Write “Aquatic Park Pass Fund” in the memo (K-State Experiment Station) Drug came at the same time Safeway put its stores ing homes and “blister packing” for customers, line of checks. For information, call Melinda Olson at 460-9152. Sunrise and Sunset up for sale. Smith said he thought the timing was packaging each customer’s medicines in periodic Friday 7:24 a.m. 8:11 p.m. good to move back to Colby. doses and delivering or mailing them. Sign up for K-18 baseball coming soon Moon: waxing, 25 percent He has been here since the beginning of March, The Smith family works Monday through Fri- Sign up for K-18 baseball for youths 13 to 15 will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, (U.S. Naval Observatory) helping his parents with their store remodeling, day at the store, located at 460 N. Franklin Ave. April 13, at the Colby High baseball field. If you can’t make it, call. Once a team or teams are formed, no late sign ups will be accepted. Parents must attend. Cost is $25. For questions, call Travis Branum at 443-5520.

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John J. Abendschan Mead were married on Friday, Also in attendance were John J. Abendschan, 94, Colby, Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel in March 21, 2014, in Windom. the bride’s maternal grand- father of Beth (Larry) Gabel of Colby, 462-7979. The bride is the daughter of parents, Larry Sawdey and Colby, died Monday, March 31, Condolences may be left at Patty Mead of Colby and John Dorothy Wyrick, both of 2014, at the Deseret Health and www.kersenbrockfuneralchapel. Mead of Windom. She works for Waverly, the groom’s son Rehab Center in Colby. com. Wal-Mart in Hutchinson. Christian Nathaniel May- Services are pending with the The groom is the son of Trish field and the bride’s niece, (Jerry) Langley of Grainfield and Julia Siefers, and nephews, Shawn Mayfield of St. Francis. Drake Siefers and Gaige Konnel Nevin Keller He works for American Maplan Beeck. Konnel Nevin Keller, 23, Oak- McConnell, all of Windsor. in McPherson. The couple lives in Win- ley, died Sunday, March 30, 2014, Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Pamela Siefers served as maid dom. at home. Saturday, April 5, 2014, at the of honor and Jake Riley was best He was born April 9, 1990, in Oakley High School Auditorium. Colby to Gary and Raelene (Mc- Visitation will be from 4 to 7 Connell) Keller. He graduated p.m. Friday at the Buffalo Bill from Oakley High School. Cultural Center, Oakley. Preceding him in death was a The family suggests memorials grandfather, Clifford McConnell. to the cultural center, in care of the Survivors include his parents, of Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, Mindy and Jack Mayfield Oakley; a brother, Jerrik Keller, of Box 221, Oakley, Kan., 67748. Windsor, Colo.; two sisters, Alexa Condolences for the family may Keller and Danielle (Cody) Fors- be left at www.kennedykosterfh. berg, all of Oakley; and grandpar- com. Library Week to celebrate changed lives ents Les and Jeri Keller and Sylvia Did you remember it was April author Judie Withers will speak that fill your mind and soul and Rolland R. Rush Fool’s Day on Tuesday? I didn’t, Melany on her recently published book, get more intense as you read it. and no one came in the library to “The Burden of Guilt: Endurance Another item is “Lies You Rolland R. Rush, 82, Brewster, Services are pending with try and trick us. Some of our pa- Wilks to Strength.” Wanted to Hear,” by James Whit- died Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel in trons are slipping up! Friday, April 18: Kansas au- field Thomson, his first book. Citizens Medical Center in Colby. Colby, 462-7979. National Library Week is com- •Library thor Tom Averill will speak on his Protagonist Lucy is just return- ing April 14 to 18 – maybe some- Links book, “Rode.” ing from the American Library VFW Auxiliary one can come up with some great Now, let me tell you about Association Conference – this is idea to surprise us then. an item on our new book shelf, truly in the prologue – it must be The Ladies’ Auxiliary to the district convention were elected. What is National Library Week? flyer, we will have lunch at noon “Command Authority,” by Tom a good book – via plane. She’s Veterans of Foreign Wars met A donation of $100 was allowed It is a time to celebrate the work of each day that week. It is free; Clancy with Mark Greaney. This sitting next to an elderly woman March 3 at the post, with Presi- for National Home. libraries in our nation. never let money keep you from is No. 13 of the Jack Ryan series. who is furiously knitting a sweater dent Anita Thiel officiating. The charter was draped in mem- This year’s theme is “Libraries enjoying these delicious lunches, Protagonist Jack Ryan Jr. has for her fourth grandson. The story Following the opening, a legis- ory of Doris Voisin and Cordelia Change Lives @ Your Library” the speakers and of course, time taken over from his father. Rus- moves to Lucy’s apartment where lative report was given from the Jesperson, and a donation made to You must come in and enjoy the with friends. We take donations sian President Valeri Volodin is she reflects on her son Nathan. It’s VFW Weekly about 400 leaders cancer aid and research for memo- creative displays the staff has to help defray costs, but it is not threatening the world balance of his birthday. Things are not quite meeting with legislators on Capi- rials. made. necessary for you to give. power through espionage and po- right for Lucy; explore the depths tol Hill concerning issues facing The president presented an How do we change lives? I be- The doors to the basement open litical maneuvering, his way since of her life along with relationships veterans, service members and award the auxiliary received for lieve libraries have helped our na- at 11:45 when we begin serving. the beginning of his career. that have twisted and turned. their families. its contribution to the National tion to be an informed, thoughtful I give a few announcements. This He lets no one stand in his way, Other fiction items we are add- Changes to the auxiliary’s by- Military Services program. and free people. Libraries support year we will share special poetry but Jack Jr. and his buddies are go- ing are: “Ride The Man Down,” laws were discussed. The next meeting will be at 4:15 life-long learning. Libraries en- by local community people from ing to try. They have information by Bill Brooks; “Passing through Two applications for member- p.m. Wednesday at the post, for courage people to enjoy, create our recent poetry workshop, then from Jack Ryan Sr.’s time in the Kansas,” by Kenneth Newton; ship were presented. quarterly audit. and thrive through reading, lis- our speaker will start at 12:15 p.m. CIA. They must figure out how “Make Me A Mother,” by Susanne Delegates to the department and – Hazel Duffey tening, viewing and experiencing If you come on your lunch break, everything comes together in one Antonetta; and “The Trouble with new, dynamic things. We level the know that it is not an insult to massive puzzle in order to stop the Honor,” by Julia London. playing field so everyone can have leave early. There are others who evil being perpetrated. Nonfiction items we have add- No redistricting drama access to modern technology. Li- want to participate, but have to The next is “Innocence” by ed are: “Fine Gardening Pocket braries provide ways for all ages leave to get back to work on time. Dean Koontz. Addison, 26 years Gardens: Design Ideas for Small- CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) – Re- land’s two congressional districts to relax, laugh and plain have fun. The schedule of speakers is: old, has lived under the city with Space Gardening,” by Fine Gar- drawing congressional boundaries has fewer people than Wyoming’s We provide programming for all Monday, April 14: author Mar- his father and grandfather since dening; “The Records of Human- every 10 years is a hotly contested population. ages as well. ilyn June Coffey will speak on her his youth. Too marred to consider kind,” by Wolfgang Kunth; and process in many places – but not Montana’s at-large district is The Pioneer Memorial Library book, “Mail-Order Kid.” being seen by others, he lives in “Birds of Kansas,” by Max C. Wyoming, the nation’s least-pop- the largest in population with just celebrates the community of peo- Tuesday, April 15: Valerie the dark quiet recesses. Thompson, Charles A. Ely, Bob ulated state. shy of 1 million people. ple who help to make this library Brown-Kuchera will speak on He comes out at night to enjoy Gress and Chuck Otte (a memo- The 2010 census counted grow and thrive. We celebrate to the book “The Power of One,” by the stars and passes his time by rial to Mary B. Smith). 568,300 Wyoming residents. That Corrections share our lives together. Our li- Bryce Courtenay. reading. Tonight and other nights, Our normal winter and spring keeps the state solidly among the brary motto declares that we are Wednesday, April 16: past li- he has heard a faint melody, al- hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon- six others with only a single con- The Colby Free Press wants to here to “Bring Words To Life,” brary Director, JoAnne Sunder- most like the blues but deeper. day through Thursday, to 5 p.m. gressional district. maintain an accurate record of for you in many innovative ways. man will speak on “Killing Jesus,” He must find who produces such Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Wyoming doesn’t have the our town. Please report any error Come and enjoy with us. by Bill O’Reilly. beauty. Koontz begins this book and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. least-populated congressional dis- or lack of clarity in a news story In case you have not received a Thursday, April 17: Kansas with amazing literary descriptions See you in the library! trict, however. Each of Rhode Is- to us at 462-3963. Markets Severe weather stems from extremes in temperature, moisture Quotes as of close of Fifty-six tornadoes were re- to be developed to protect against themselves. Worse yet is the situa- More information can be found land (www.crh.noaa.gov/gld/) or previous business day ported in Kansas last year, the erosion, and have been wiped out tion where people go after the tor- at the K-State Research and Ex- your county emergency manage- Hi-Plains Co-op quietest year for tornadoes since within a couple of hours, it can nadoes to take photos and docu- tension Weather Data Library ment website. The Extension Di- Wheat (bushel) $7.23 1994. According to the National be a very devastating to the area ment them. It is important to seek (www.ksre.ksu.edu/wdl/). Other saster Education Network also has Corn (bushel) $4.80 Weather Service, only five ranked economy.” shelter immediately in a warning. resources include the National helpful resources (www.eden.lsu. Milo (hundredweight) $8.13 as strong, violent tornadoes. There Although tornadoes can arrive “I worry that perhaps we’re cre- Weather Service office in Good- edu). Soybeans (bushel) $13.72 was one injury and no deaths. at any time of the day, the most ating an environment where it be- The average number of tor- common times are early afternoon comes something that people want nadoes in Kansas, based on data to mid-evening, Knapp said. to do, forget the risk they are tak- from the past 30 years, is about 80 “It tends to be earlier in the ing and forget the danger involved annually, said Chad Omitt, warn- western part of the state … but it with these storms, not only the ing coordination meteorologist can vary widely depending upon tornadoes but the lightning and with the National Weather Service how the storm actually develops large hail that those can bring,” he Office in Topeka. and progresses across the coun- said. Last year was relatively quiet in try,” she said. The El Reno, Okla., tornado last Kansas, because the pattern of the Knapp said when there is a se- May near Oklahoma City is an ex- storm systems was set up to the vere thunderstorm watch or warn- ample of the dangers associated Reach out to others east, said Mary Knapp, climatolo- ing, people should treat it with with going out in a vehicle and gist for Kansas State University. caution, as severe thunderstorms getting too close to a tornado. with healing and hope. Although tornadoes can and have could produce a tornado with lit- “Specifically, these were people happened every month of the year tle or no warning. Even without who were trying to chase the tor- in Kansas, May historically has a tornado, large hail, heavy rains nado, document it, take pictures,” the most tornadoes. that might produce flooding and Omitt said. “They got too close “The expectation is as we move damaging straight-line winds are to it. In fact, all of the fatalities toward more normal rainfall pat- possible. in that event were people in auto- terns in April and May, we see Watch versus warning mobiles who got too close to the an increase in severe weather Omitt said people should know tornado. I think that can be a cau- outbreaks,” Knapp said. “People the difference between a watch tionary tale.” should remember that it only takes and a warning. Knapp advises people to never one tornado to be devastating.” “A watch is usually large in leave shelter during severe weath- How severe weather develops space, a large part of a state or er and wait for an “all-clear” re- A sharp contrast in the air many different states, and it runs port before going outside. Also, masses, Knapp said, causes se- on the order of four to eight hours,” have multiple ways to receive vere weather – thunderstorms and he said. “It’s basically a heads up. weather reports in case one meth- tornadoes. The contrast can be in Nothing could be happening right od of communication isn’t work- temperature or in the amount of now, but in the next several hours ing. moisture, particularly if there is thunderstorms could develop, and “In many cases, the tornado a dry line of air behind the storm the atmosphere could produce tor- won’t be that clean, visible fun- system. nadoes.” nel we’re accustomed to seeing “Any of those imbalances can Omitt said when a watch is is- on television,” she said. “It can fuel the severe weather,” she sued people should consider stay- be wrapped in rain and difficult to Centura Health wants to help you inspire others to live said. “If thunderstorms are large ing in a safe place, rather than be- see that it’s actually a tornado. If healthier in every way, because physical, mental and enough that they intersect with ing outside, in a vehicle or in any you’re seeing a heavy rain shaft spiritual health are all connected. For over a hundred the jet stream, that puts the final situation of vulnerability. People down the road, it might be best to ingredient in the mix and starts a should also consider reviewing delay your trip and wait it out in a years, our outstanding team has been dedicated to rotation that can produce the se- their safety plan in case a warning safe place.” caring for the communities we serve—one body, mind vere events.” commences. Don’t underestimate lightning No area of Kansas is more sus- “A warning is when something during severe thunderstorms, ei- and spirit at a time. ceptible than another, Knapp said, is either on the ground or there’s ther, Omitt said. Lightning is so but people tend to hear more about a good chance that in the next common that many people don’t damage in the eastern part of the half hour a tornado might devel- think of it as a threat. state due to the greater population. op in that warning area,” he said. “If you’re close enough to hear “The amount of damages that “That’s when you put your plan thunder, you’re close enough to be might occur in the western areas, into action and protect yourself at risk,” he said. “We always em- including damages to fence rows and your family.” phasize to people that if you can and irrigation systems, tends to be Sometimes when a warning is hear thunder and you’re outside, Be inspired at centuraconnected.org underreported,” she said. “When issued, Omitt said, people want to just go to your vehicle, roll up the Centura Health complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Secti on 504 of the Rehabilitati on Act of 1973, and no person shall be excluded from parti cipati on in, be denied benefi ts of, or otherwise be subjected to discriminati on in the provision of any care or service you talk about fence rows that look outside and confirm the po- windows and keep your hands in- on the grounds of race, religion, color, sex, nati onal origin, sexual preference, ancestry, age, familial status, disability or handicap. might have taken 20 to 30 years tentially dangerous situation for side until the storm passes.” Copyright © Centura Health, 2013

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Senate is wrong not to open records The Kansas Senate’s shameful treatment of proposed leg- islation that would have opened to public scrutiny the prob- able cause affidavits law enforcement officials and prosecutors use to obtain search and arrest warrants was a disservice to all Kansans. Legislators earlier this session were given legitimate reasons for treating those affidavits as open records, and House mem- bers, to their credit, passed a bill that would do just that 113-10 before sending it along to the Senate. Once there, however, provisions addressing probable cause affidavits for arrest war- rants were basically gutted by the Senate Judiciary Committee before Senate leaders decided the legislation, House Bill 2555, wouldn’t be debated on the Senate floor this year. While it was still working the bill, the Senate committee weakened provisions related to affidavits for search warrants by requiring the public to petition the clerk of the court for the information 14 days after a search warrant was executed. The subjects of a search would have immediate access to the affidavit. Sen. Greg Smith, R-Olathe, who offered amendments to the bill as passed by the House, said his experience as a police Gallup head sees wrong issues stressed officer made him sympathetic to concerns law enforcement officials and prosecutors had about treating the affidavits as As chairman and chief executive officer of So, will Crimea fall to the Soviets? Gallup, Jim Clifton has his fingers on a lot of “Who cares,” Clifton said. “Will there be public records. information. And what he sees in America to- Steve new jobs in 2014?” Therein lies the problem. The Fourth Amendment protects day does not make him too happy with the way Haynes An editor accompanying the group asked this country’s citizens from unreasonable search and seizure. things are going. how to counteract that trend. Without access to the probable cause affidavits used to obtain “Look at the issues they’re dealing with in • Along the “Entrepreneurship, starting business, is a search and arrest warrants, citizens have no way of knowing Washington,” he says. “Health care, peace, Sappa spirit,” Clifton replied. “That’s really broken.” whether the actions of law enforcement officials and prosecu- immigration, Ukraine, Syria. But if you ask He pointed out that the U.S. Gross Domes- tors, and even the judges who sign off on the warrants, pass Americans what they care about, it’s jobs and tic Product was reported to have grown at a 3 constitutional muster. the economy. age of those 1.4 workers. percent rate last year, although the true growth The Fourth Amendment wasn’t written to protect law en- “They are working on all the wrong things.” These people are not in business to make it was about 1.9 percent. The government needs forcement officials and prosecutors. It was written to protect Full-time employment, as a percentage of big, he said; they just like what they are doing to cut the shackles off of business, he said, par- the population, now is the lowest it’s ever and the freedom to do it. Larger businesses are ticularly energy. the citizens, who must have access and transparency. been, Clifton said during a recent session with relatively few, he added, about 600,000 with “We’ll have to have fracking, oil, to make Law enforcement officers have told legislators they fear a group of college editors in Washington for 10 to 20 workers and 500,000 with 20 to 100. stuff,” he added. “The potential is extraordi- release of the probable cause affidavits would lead to sensa- a program with the National Newspaper As- Another thing to remember, he said, is that nary.” tionalism and pre-trial publicity. Their fears, however, aren’t sociation Foundation. the government doesn’t have any money. Only His predecessor, Dr. George Gallup, found- substantiated by the experiences of other states, almost all of “Forty million people are either out of a the taxpayers have money, but a whole ecosys- er of the company and of modern opinion re- which treat the affidavits as public records. job or are grossly underemployed,” he said. tem lives off of them. And the source of that search, Clifton said, got his start doing mar- Keeping the records sealed only protects law enforcement “Clinically diagnosed depression is four times money, successful businesses, is shrinking. ket research on newspaper readers for Joseph officials and prosecutors from publicity about their mistakes. higher than it had been. Americans really are It used to be, he said, that 500,000 new busi- Pulitzer in St. Louis. He was fond of saying, – The Topeka Capital-Journal, via the Associated Press more divided. What’s the wedge? nesses started every year while 400,000 closed “If democracy is about the will of the people, “It’s really the role of government in our down. With a net gain of 100,000, the country maybe somebody should go find out what that lives.” grew and prospered. is.” Write us While the government reports the U.S. has “That’s been working well,” he said, “but Nearly 80 years later, the organization he about 26 million businesses, he said, the gov- three years ago, those two lines crossed.” founded is still at it. ernment is wrong. There really are only 6 mil- Now, each year, 400,000 businesses spring The Colby Free Press encourages Letters to the Editor on any lion, since 20 million “businesses” have no up while 500,000 fail. The change is 200,000, Steve Haynes is president of Nor’West News- topic of general interest. Letters should be brief, clear and to the employees. And of the 6 million, 3.8 million he said, and our prosperity is in question. papers. When he has the time, he’d rather be point. They must be signed and carry the address and phone number have four or fewer employees, with the aver- reading a good book or casting a fly. of the author. We do not publish anonymous letters. We sign our opinions and expect readers to do likewise. Nor do we run form letters or letters about topics which do not pertain to our area. Thank-yous from this Word of mouth morphs budget talks area should be submitted to the Want Ad desk. Letters will not be censored, but will be read and edited for form I genuinely enjoy living in a small town. therapy, in WaKeeney. Revenues did not keep and style, clarity, length and legality. We will not publish attacks on Though I grew up in Mobile, Ala., I have Steve pace with expenses and the programs have not private individuals or businesses not pertaining to a public issue. spent the better part of my adult life in rural generated enough full-time students to sustain Before an election, letters (other than responses by a candidate) areas and have never missed the traffic, crime Vacik our presence. The college will be looking at will not be published after the Thursday before the polls open. and impersonal nature of the big city. What’s alternative locations and strategies for main- not to like about block parties, holiday parades • From the taining our presence in that part of our district and fund raisers for neighbors in need? while minimizing expenses. However, I rec- Having stated my case for the small town president ommended that we close the facility and the Colby Free Press life, there is one aspect that at times is trou- board agreed. 155 W. Fifth St. (USPS 120-920) (785) 462-3963 bling: the rapid spread of (mis)information. I never recommended that the college elimi- In all, a number of recommendations were Colby, Kan. 67701 fax (785) 462-7749 Once an idea is shared at the coffee shop, the nate the equestrian team. Because questions considered carefully. Reviewing programs and beauty parlor or the co-op, it tends to take on had been raised about expense versus return making budget and program decisions is never Send news to: colby.editor @ nwkansas.com a life of its own. It reminds me of the party on investment, I provided information from an easy task for anyone. State award-winning newspaper, General Excellence, Design & Layout, game where someone whispers something in the college budget and student information I appreciate the letters, emails and calls the Columns, Editorial Writing, Sports Columns, News, Photography. one person’s ear and then it is passed similarly system. Ultimately, my recommendation to college received about our various programs Official newspaper of Thomas County, Colby, Brewster and Rexford. around the room. Rarely does the last person the board was that the college should keep our and positions prior to the March trustees meet- Sharon Friedlander - Publisher share anything close to what the first person equestrian team, with budget cuts – which is ing. Your thoughts and experiences, especially sfriedlander @ nwkansas.com said. A “playful gopher” becomes a “prayerful what we will look at with all of our programs from our alumni, are valuable when weigh- NEWS golfer” in just a minute or two. across the institution for 2015. The board of ing potential actions. There was such support R.B. Headley - Sports Editor Recently, some information was shared trustees agreed with my recommendation. voiced, I hope those thoughts and experiences colby.sports @ nwkansas.com about the college and I felt compelled to try to On the other hand, I did recommend that the will continue to be expressed through financial Marian Ballard - Copy Editor dispel any rumors or clarify misinformation. college consider eliminating the golf teams giving to support the expenses of those areas. mballard @ nwkansas.com My desire would be to foster a higher level of – men’s and women’s – and the dance/cheer Everyone has a particular focus on a pro- Sam Dieter - News Reporter credibility within the community. squad. This was not because I do not see value gram, team or issue which they believe most colby.editor @ nwkansas.com Despite what you may have heard, the col- in those areas – I do. I also did not make the important at the college. Ultimately, however, Heather Alwin - Society Editor lege is not eliminating the agricultural pro- recommendation because of personal bias. our community must support the overall mis- colby.society @ nwkansas.com grams. Or the college farm. Or the equine pro- Rather, I was simply looking at possible ar- sion of the institution and preserving its future. ADVERTISING duction program. In fact, none of that was ever eas where the college could make some strate- To do otherwise would be like watching and Kathryn Ballard - Advertising Representative recommended by anyone to anyone. While it gic cuts to our bottom line and impact the few- supporting one pole while the barn was crash- kballard @ nwkansas.com is true that I did not grow up on a farm, rest as- est number of students. Anytime students are ing down around us. Sharon Funk - Advertising Representative sured that I am keenly aware of the importance impacted, I am deeply concerned; but I felt it After almost 50 years, the challenges for sfunk @ nwkansas.com of agriculture to the citizens of northwest Kan- was a reasonable, albeit uncomfortable, step to Colby Community College remain the same – Kylee Hunter - Graphic Design sas and the general economy of our state. take. After some thoughtful discussion of the increase enrollment, uphold quality instruction khunter @ nwkansas.com Rather, based on program reviews, cost pro and con arguments, the board of trustees and maintain and expand financial resources. BUSINESS OFFICE analyses and the prompting of others, I put to- chose not approve this recommendation. With your continued support, we will effec- Office Manager gether a list of possible steps that the board of I also recommended to the board that we tively address them – and maintain a strong Melissa Edmondson - Office Manager trustees could take to reduce college expenses close our center in WaKeeney. When the col- presence for higher education in northwest medmondson @ nwkansas.com for the upcoming year. One item on that list lege made the commitment to open a full-ser- Kansas in the years yet to come. Evan Barnum - Systems Administrator was the elimination of the equestrian team. vice center in Trego County, the hope was that support @ nwkansas.com Make no mistake, it is a very good program it would realize additional students and credit Dr. Stephen Vacik is president of Colby – it is also a very expensive program. For that Community College. Vacik is a native of Fargo Nor’West Press hours from those living in the eastern portion reason, I shared with the board the savings as- of our district and Ellis County. N.D., and was vice president of instruction at Richard Westfahl - General Manager sociated with taking such action, in addition to The college offered a number of courses as East Mississippi Community College before Gary Stewart, Foreman the pros and cons. well as two programs, nursing and massage moving to Colby. Jim Jackson, Jim Bowker, Pressmen Kris McCool, Judy McKnight, Tracy Traxel, Sheri Arroyo, Mailing

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Booked into the Thomas Coun- as County Sheriff/Oakley Mu- party. Old building gets makeover ty jail: nicipal Court Services, released • Colt Steven Morris, 30, Sagi- • Tommy Dean Stickel, 46, Col- March 25 for time served. naw, Texas, Friday, battery, dis- by, Jan. 18, disorderly conduct, • Jared Leif Johnson, 18, Colby, orderly conduct, Oakley Police assault (three counts), violation of last Thursday, theft, Colby Police, Department, released same day on protective order, Colby Police De- released same day to responsible bond. partment, released March 26 on party. • Tyler Dorn Spurlin, 20, Colby, $100,000 appearance bond. • Michael Stephen Schmidt, 56, Friday, possession/distribution • Kily Camille Miller, 23, Col- Topeka, last Thursday, failure to of hallucinogenic drugs, posses- by, March 7, probation violation, appear, Thomas County Sheriff, sion of drug paraphernalia, using possession of drug paraphernalia released Friday on bond. communication facility to ar- (two counts), possession of other • Tammylynn Ann Woodman, range sales or purchase, no drug illegal drugs, possession of hallu- 54, Oakley, last Thursday, proba- tax stamp, Colby Police/Thomas cinogenic drugs, Thomas County tion violation, Thomas County County Sheriff, released Monday Sheriff’s Office/Court Services of Sheriff/Court Services of Logan on $100,000 appearance bond. Thomas County, released Friday County, released Sunday for time • Crystal Lynn Peter, 42, Colby, to responsible party with proba- served. Sunday, driving with license sus- tion continued. • Mayla Marie Ziegelmeier, 21, pended or revoked, Colby Police, • Roger Dale Wright, 47, Oak- Colby, last Thursday, theft, Thom- released Tuesday on $1,000 ap- ley, March 20, driving under the as County Sheriff/Colby Police, pearance bond. influence (second offense), Thom- released same day to responsible K-State selling hybrid hens bred for high egg production Kansas State University’s Poul- Whites; Hybrid Browns; Hybrid bring their own containers and try and Gamebird Research and Contrasts; and Dual Purpose Hy- plan to transport the birds in an Teaching Center is selling sev- brids. area where fresh air is available. SHARON FUNK/Colby Free Press eral breeds of pullets on Saturday, The pullets, which will be 17 More information about the sale The upstairs showroom at Colby Furniture looks brand new again after its recent remodel. April 19. The young hens have weeks old, have been vaccinated is available on the website or by Dave Keck said he removed four tons of plaster from the walls as part of the remodeling effort, been raised from hatch and select- and grown without antibiotics, contacting Eve Clark at evec@ revealing the original brick walls of the 120-year-old building. He also replaced 17 windows, ed for high egg production. Beyer said. By the day of the sale, ksu.edu or 785-532-5681. repainted the original ceiling and refinished the woodwork. “These hens are perfect for they will have been vaccinated for small farm flocks,” said Scott Bey- Marek’s, Newcastle, bronchitis, er, poultry specialist with K-State avian encephalomyelitis (AE)/ Research and Extension. “They’re Fowl Pox, and infectious bursal all hybrids and will produce eggs diseases. at the most efficient costs.” The hens have been raised and Beyer said the center always managed by students in K-State’s sells out, so buyers must reserve Department of Animal Sciences their pullets ahead of time. An and Industry. order form is available online at All birds must be picked up on www.asi.k-state.edu/species/poul- April 19 between 9 a.m. and 5 try/. The cost varies depending on p.m. at the farm at 2000 Marlatt the breed, which includes Hybrid Ave. in Manhattan. Buyers should Ireland short of sheep Kansas for upcoming contest Newspapers are DUBLIN (AP) – Do you own Prices for such animals in Ireland a shaggy sheep? Ireland needs are running high, and farmers are ewes. under pressure to sell them before The Irish require at least 6,000 the May 22 start of the four-day Electrifying! sheep as hosts of this year’s Gold- competition in Gorey, south of en Shears World Championships. Dublin. But they’re more than 1,000 short This year’s event features com- with just weeks to go before an petitors from 38 countries from event dubbed “the Olympics of China to Chile, including de- sheep shearing.” fending champion shearer Gavin Organizers said Monday they Mutch of Scotland. Ireland previ- need ewes, aged 12 to 14 months, ously hosted the 37-year-old con- to ensure that all competitors are test in 1998. supplied similarly shaped sheep.

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Baby Blues • Rick Kirkman & Jerry Scott Terry Family Circus • Bil Keane Kovel Antiques and • Collecting Old bean pot worth about $30

Q: My old earthenware pot with two han- Beetle Bailey • Mort Walker dles stands 6 inches high and holds about 3 1/2 quarts. The base is unglazed and the lid has reddish-brown glaze. The front of the pot is impressed “Red Wing, Provincial Ware, 29.” My oldest sister used to make baked beans in it for our family of seven. Is it worth anything? A: The number “29” on your pot is the style number Red Wing gave to its four-quart stock pot. It’s sometimes advertised as a bean pot. The Provincial Ware bean pot came in quart and 1 1/2 Conceptis Sudoku • Dave Green quart sizes. Red Wing Pottery was in business in By Dave Green Red Wing, Minn., from 1878 to 1967. The com- pany started out making stoneware jugs and can- 7 ning jars and other utilitarian pottery, and later made dinnerware, vases and art pottery. Its Pro- 1 7 5 8 Blondie • Chic Young vincial Cooking Ware was introduced in 1941. Pieces from the line were reintroduced in 1963 5 9 and are marked on the bottom, not the side. The value of your stock pot is about $30 if it’s in good 7 3 4 5 condition. 6 2 Q: I’m trying to find a value for my Dunhill lighter. It’s 14K gold with brushstrokes. It was 1 7 9 6 my papa’s and I always remember that lighter sitting by the backdoor table with a pack of 4 6 Bel-Airs. Grandma never let him smoke in the house. I’m not a smoker and am thinking of 4 5 9 3

selling the lighter to buy my boys something 7 Inc. Syndicate, Features King by Dist. Puzzles, Conceptis 2014 that would be from Papa. I just don’t want to 4/03 get ripped off. Can you tell me what the lighter Difficulty Level is worth? This is a logic-based num- 2 1 4 3 5 6 9 7 8 A: The value of your lighter depends on the ber placement puz­zle. 8 5 7 9 4 2 6 3 1 Hagar the Horrible • Chris Browne gold content and the price of gold when you sell The goal is to enter a num- 6 9 3 8 1 7 5 4 2 it. The value of 24K gold is the highest because ber, 1-9, in each cell in which 3 8 6 4 2 9 7 1 5 it is almost pure gold. Gold marked 14K is 58.33 each row, column and 3x3 5 7 2 1 6 8 3 9 4 percent gold and 41.7 percent other metals. Gold 9 4 1 5 7 3 2 8 6 region must contain only one 1 2 9 7 8 5 4 6 3 is mixed with copper, silver and zinc to make it instance of each numeral. stronger and less likely to show scratches. Prices 4 3 5 6 9 1 8 2 7 The solution to the last 7 6 8 2 3 4 1 5 9 Inc. Syndicate, Features King by Dist. Puzzles, Conceptis 2014 fluctuate, but you can find the current price on- Sudoku puzzle is at right. Difficulty Level 4/02 line. An ounce of 14K gold was worth about $725 in January 2014. Gold lighters sell at auction for prices ranging from $150 to $500. Cryptoquip Q: I have a matchbook from the Stork Club that pictures a stork wearing a top hat and smoking a cigarette while standing on one leg. The words “Smoke Fatima” are written in the cigarette smoke. Only one match has been re- moved. Would this be of interest to a collec- Mother Goose and Grimm • Mike Peters tor? If so, how do I contact one? A: The Stork Club was in business in New York City from 1929 to 1965. Fatima was a popu- lar brand of cigarettes made from a Turkish blend of tobacco. Most collectors want unused match- books. They usually take the matches out before storing or displaying them since they are only interested in the cover - unless the matches them- selves have printing on them. Matchbook covers are sold online and at collectors’ swap meets and conventions, most for just a few dollars. There is a club for matchbook cover collectors, the Rath- camp Matchcover Society, Matchcover.org. (c) 2014 by Cowles Syndicate Inc. Sally Forth • Greg Howard Bridge • Steve Becker Crossword • Eugene Sheffer

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Death of a Monarch All bridge players at times experience a good- luck streak where everything goes right. How- ever, there are also times when everything goes wrong. It is during these unlucky streaks that the true mettle of a player is tested. Unfortunately, some players spend so much time feeling sorry for themselves that they make no effort to over- come their bad luck. For example, consider what happened to South in this deal. He was in six hearts and would have Zits • Jim Borgman & Jerry Scott been home free had the trumps divided 2-1, or even 3-0 with East holding the three trumps. Furthermore, even if West had all the missing trumps, South still had a spade finesse in reserve. All these chances combined made him a huge fa- vorite to make the slam. He won the queen-of-clubs lead with the ace and got his first bad news when he cashed the ace of trumps and East showed out. Having suf- fered a few similar misfortunes in the recent past, South had expected this development. And when, shortly afterward, he attempted the spade finesse and the queen lost to the king, he was down one, bemoaning his continuing bad luck. However, South would have made the slam had he concentrated on the task at hand instead of allowing himself to wallow in his earlier misfor- tunes. After learning about the trump situation, he should have tried for an elimination play. This could have been done by cashing the king of trumps and king of clubs, followed by a dia- mond to the queen and a club ruff. The A-K of diamonds, another club ruff and a trump lead would then have put West on lead in a hopeless position. With only spades remaining in his hand, he would be forced to lead one and thereby pres- ent South with his 12th trick. (c)2014 King Features Syndicate Inc. Page 8 Colby Free Press Thursday, April 3, 2014 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 Help Wanted Help Wanted

Brown’s Consignment Auction Brewster USD 314 is taking appli- FirstFleet is Hiring Class A CDL Part-time Dietary Server posi- Field Service Technician - Mur- Frontier Ag in Atwood has an - Sunday, April 6, 10 a.m., Hoxie cations for a Daycare Director. The Drivers. Daily Time at Home. Hiring tion available, great hours for phy Tractor & Equipment. Co., opening for a truck driver and 4-H Building. Extra large auction position is a business opportunity Area - In route from Garden City, a high school student. Flexible Inc. is seeking a full-time experi- operations labor. Apply at 12731 booked. Antiques, collectables, within the school building. Posi- KS, to Lexington, NE. Also hiring hours and Friendly Environment. enced traveling heavy construc- Highway 25 or call 785-626-3932 old coins, furniture items, house- tion will begin July 2014. Please Regional drivers based in and near Contact Gary 462-2154 at Fairview tion equipment technician for the for details. hold items, fishing items, shop call 785-694-2236 for information. Garden City. Weekly Time at home. Estates Retirement Community, Colby, KS area. Experienced tech- ---4/2---4/21--- tools, cutting torch, welder, yard ---4/3---4/9--- Live Better, Work Here! Excellent 1630 Sewell Ave, Colby - EOE. nicians starting pay at $65,000 or tools and much more. May 4th Benefit package includes health ---3/26---4/7--- more. Requires HS diploma/GED The Team at Kansasland Tire of another large auction booked. Employment Opportunity: Colby coach to assist you with your per- & technical school training &/or Norton has an immediate open- 785-675-3767 Mickey Brown. 24/7 Travel Store is currently ac- sonal health needs, when enrolled Rawlins County Conservation equivalent experience. Excellent ing for a service truck operator/ ---3/31---4/4--- cepting applications for part-time in our Blue Cross Blue Shield in- District is accepting applications benefits. Apply at http://murphy- general service person. Must have or full-time cashiers. Compensa- surance program. Paid vacations, for a District Manager. Office tractor.com/careers/. EOE a valid drivers license. Competitive When was the last time your life tion includes $9.00 starting wage Uniforms provided, 401k, Late experience and QuickBooks ex- ---3/27---4/9--- wages, 401k, insurance, & uni- insurance policy was reviewed? plus incentives including BCBS Model Equipment. Eligible for up to perience a plus. Benefits include forms. Experience preferred, but $.02 per mile Fuel Bonus and $125 For a Free Life Insurance Review health and life insurance, 401K, health insurance stipend, KPERS Are you wanting to work from not necessary we will train. Please quarterly Safety Bonus. Qualifica- Call Shirley Skolout at Mountain and paid vacation. Apply online at retirement, sick and annual leave. home; Start your own business; stop by at 11101 Rd E1, Norton Plains Agency at 785-460-6284. www.24-7-stores.com or apply in tions: Class A CDL-Tractor/Trailer. Closing date for applications is and pick up an application or call Clean Driving Record. 2yrs Tractor/ Make your own hours and increase ---3/17---4/11--- person at Colby 24/7 Travel Store, April 15, 2014. Mail or bring cover your income? I have ground level 785-877-5181 EOE. 1980 S. Range. Trailer Ex. Drivers with 1 to 2yrs letter and resume to the District ---2/12---TFN--- opportunities available to get you ---4/2--4/28--- experience will be considered for office at the USDA Service Center, Dan is back! Dan Geschwentner. started. All training is provided. our mentoring program. No DUI’s 1001 Sherman Street, Atwood, KS PSI Transport, LLC, is always Small remodeling and repair jobs. Contact me today and I can help Call 785-443-3673. Colby Public Schools is accept- in the last 5yrs or Felonies in the 67730 or call 785-626-3149 ext. looking for good company live- you get started on the path to ---12/15---TFN--- ing applications for an elemen- last 7yrs. Call Paul today! EOE 1333. EOE stock and grain haulers as well tary instructor. Submit a letter 816-556-3850 x2210 Apply Online: ---3/28---4/10--- Time, Freedom and Financial Suc- as shop mechanics. Competitive cess. 785-443-1458 or visit www. Classified ad deadlines (word of interest, resume, transcripts, www.firstfleetinc.com. pay life/health/dental benefit and mitch2014.arealbreakthrough. ads only). Noon the day before credentials and district application ---3/31---4/4--- Housekeeper needed for sea- bonus program available . EOE publication (noon Friday for Mon- form to Janel Andrews, 600 West sonal cleaning for Assisted Living com (785) 675-3477 day paper). Ads going into the Third Street, Colby. Applications Sacred Heart School is accept- Facility. Housekeeping experience ---3/13---4/9------7/13---TFN--- Country Advocate need to be in on accepted until position is filled. ing applications for a part-time preferred but will train the right Thursdays. Please check your ad 785-460-5000 EOE reading specialist and full-time person. Contact Gary 462-2154 Sheridan County Road Dept. is Carriers needed to deliver the the First time it runs. If you find an ---4/2---4/4--- classroom teacher for the 2014- at Fairview Estates Retirement currently seeking applications for Colby Free Press! Great for some- error, please call at (785) 462-3963 2015 school year. For more infor- Community, 1630 Sewell Ave, the position of shop mechanic. Ex- one needing extra income. A few so it can be corrected, since we will CBS/CSS Recovery Specialist , mation please contact the school Colby - EOE cellent benefits which include full hours a day, 4 days a week. Bonus not be responsible for errors after Colby Branch Office - High Plains at 785-460-2813 or visit www. ---3/26---4/7--- health insurance, vacation leave, after 3 months. To apply please that first day. The Colby Free Press. Mental Health Center currently sacredheartcolby.com/school KPERS retirement, and paid holi- stop by the office at 155 W. Fifth ---3/1---TFN--- has a full time position available ---3/28---TFN--- Rawlins County USD 105 is ac- days. Starting wage will depend St., Colby or for questions call in our Colby Branch Office for a cepting applications for Full Time on experience and/or education. 785-462-3963. Recovery Specialist. Work focuses Truck Drivers needed for local Assistant Custodian at the El- This position is a 40 hour week ---3/21---TFN--- Help Wanted primarily on providing patients deliveries. Rosen’s Inc. is looking ementary School. Benefits include plus overtime. Applications may be and their families with medically for Class A or B CDL drivers. Must full single health insurance, KPERS picked up at the office located in necessary services. Qualifica- have or be capable of obtaining retirement, life insurance, and sick Hoxie, KS 840 4th St. If questions, Oilfield Pipe Tester guaranteed tions include at least (1) a BA/BS tanker and hazmat endorsements. leave. To obtain an application, call 785-675-3621. EOE Archer Daniels pay and benefits call 785-269- degree or be equivalent by work Must pass a drug screen and DOT please come to the district office Midland Company 7878. ---3/13---4/9--- experience. Candidate must also physical plus have clean MVR. at 205 N. 4th Street 785-626-3236 (ADM), is seeking ---4/3---4/9--- Apply in person at Rosen’s Inc. 60 be able to provide after hours on or go to www.usd105.org. Rawlins a Truck Driver call services. Must possess valid Stephens Drive, Colby or call 785- County USD 105 is an equal op- We are seeking applications for at our Brewster, Kansas driver’s license and a good 460-1330 for more info. portunity employer. temporary seasonal employment driving record. Must also be able ---3/19---4/7------3/26---4/14--- Kan., location. in the Maintenance Department at to successfully pass an intensive HELP WANTED Job duties include: transporting Colby Housing Authority. Duties background check. Interested ap- and delivering grain; maintain- include but are not limited to clean- Colby Public Schools plicants should send their resume, ing apartments, painting and yard ing truck logs; general house- transcript, three professional ref- has a vacancy for a work. Applications are available at keeping duties at the facility; erences and a letter of interest Transportation Director. the Colby Housing Authority office, HELP WANTED and daily truck maintenance. to Amy Bird, 208 East 7th Street, 600 S. Mission Ridge Ave., Colby, Sick leave, health insurance Hays, KS 67601. High Plains Applicants must be willing to Kansas 67701. 785-460-6763 This Servers, Line Cooks benefits, state retirement pack- Mental Health Center is an Equal work overtime and weekends position will be open until filled. Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. and Prep Cooks age and other benefits may during harvest season, with Equal Opportunity Employer. ---3/31---4/11--- also be available. A classified ---4/3---4/9--- Come join a FUN team atmosphere today! Full and part regular hours consisting of 40 to district application is available time positions now available at the Buckhorn Family 60 hours per week. Applicants Restaurant, Oakley, KS. Excellent career opportunity. at the Administration Office, must possess a Class A CDL Competitive wages, flexible hours, Blue Cross Blue Shield 600 West Third, Colby or avail- with air brakes endorsement. Part-time insurance packages, profit sharing, paid vacation, prevail- able to download at www. ADM offers competitive pay Administrative ing wages, year-end bonus program, 401k, and many colbyeagles.org. Applications and benefits including medical, Assistant more benefits available to qualified employees. Experi- accepted until position is filled. dental, prescription drug cover- enced applicants encouraged and training also available. 785-460-5000 EOE age, life insurance, pension and The Thomas County Community Foundation is seeking a highly For more information call Cinnamon a 401(k)/ESOP with employer motivated, organized and friendly individual with the ability to @ 785-672- 3062 ext. 17 or apply contribution. ADM requires multi-task and perform a wide variety of office/computer duties, online @ www.mitteninc.com. successful completion of a pre- 27-30 hours/week, M-F. Great flexible hours, perfect for moms! employment drug screening/ Skills required include knowledge of Microsoft Office, effective physical and background check. oral and written communication, willingness to learn, ability to Wellhead Systems, Inc. manufactures quality oil wellhead products ADM is an Equal Opportunity/ work independently, and enthusiasm to interact with the public. and supplies satisfying the needs of the oil industry, both locally as well Marketing experience and website maintenance a plus but not Affirmative Action Employer. required. Interested and qualified applicants should submit a as globally. We strive to exceed our customers expectations, the first Crop Insurance time, every time, whether it be through timely delivery, providing the Apply online at www.adm. cover letter, resume, and three references by 4:00 p.m. Tues- Professional com/careers. day, April 8, 2014 to: Executive Director, Karla Haggard, 350 S. best value for the money, efficient and courteous service, or superior Farm Credit is accepting applica- Range, Suite 14, Colby, KS 67701. Please call 785-460-9152 quality, reliability and durability of our products. tions for a full time position as a or email [email protected] with any questions. Having this passion and drive results in a constant growth trend for crop insurance professional in an olby our company. Therefore, Wellhead Systems is growing and expand- established agency. Position re- quires a minimum of one to five Community College ing. We are currently looking to add employees to our team. We need years of related administrative Colby Community College is Machine Operators, Warehouse Associates, Office Associates, experience or related insurance and a Safety Manager. accepting applications for a environment. This person must be Director of Institutional Develop- able to provide accurate complete ment. The Director is responsible If you are ready to join a highly-trained and motivated workforce, please policy documentation while main- submit your resume for an interview with our company. for increasing college effectiveness taining a thorough understanding through fund-raising, initiating and [email protected] of crop insurance products. The facilitating relationships/partnerships 710 W. McVey St. • Hill City, KS 67642 • 785-421-2255 successful applicant will have an with internal and external stakehold- understanding of agriculture pro- ers, oversight of activities and events duction in Northwest Kansas and to build and maintain alumni and will display strong communication donor relations and creation of an and computer skills. Salary to be action plan for resource development NOW determined based upon qualifica- based on the strategic plan and input Part-Time tions, with benefit package provid- from faculty, staff and trustees. Re- Housekeepers ed. To apply submit letter of appli- sponsible for developing and propos- HIRING cation and resume to Farm Credit ing policies, plans and protocols for of Western Kansas, PO Box 667, future college fund-raising. Ability Colby, KS 67701 attention Randy to organize and coordinate activities Holiday Incentive Pay! • 401(K)! COME GROW WITH US Wilson or email to randy.wilson@ and events for relationship-building Employee Recognition Programs! • Advancement Opportunities! fcwk.com. Applications accepted between the college, community and Citizens Medical Center, Inc. (CMCI) is leading the way in until position is filled. EEO/AA/M/F/ external constituents and/or alumni is Apply online at www.bosselman.com or at the excellent health care in Northwest Kansas. CMCI is an equal Veteran/Disability essential. Additional duties include opportunity employer and offers competitive wages and leadership and development training for internal college stakeholders, Hampton Inn located in Colby, KS excellent benefits! CMCI is growing to meet the needs of Heavy Equipment public gift acknowledgment, and EOE Post-Employment Drug Testing Required our community and we want you to Come Grow With Us! assisting in budget preparation. The Mechanic successful candidate must also work closely with the Vice President of Environmental Services: Heavy Equipment Mechanic need- Business Affairs to maintain accurate The Northwest Kansas Educational Service Center ES Tech/Laundry Tech, Full-time and Part-time ed to maintain a fleet of late model is taking applications for Board Clerk/Business Office Payroll Clerk: records and reports. The Director of Family Center for Health Care: heavy equipment and trucks for Institutional Development reports Essential Qualifications Required: Receptionist, Full-time (Bi-lingual preferred) a highway construction company. directly to the President and will serve • High School Diploma MA, Full-time Experience and mechanical knowl- on the Administrative Council. Bach- • Must be able and willing to operate or learn to operate Food Service: edge of the following required: elor’s degree required. Experience in Institutional Development preferred. • Diesel and gas engines a MAPP Accounting System Cafeteria Aide, Full-time – CMC Understanding of the importance of • Detail oriented Diet Aide, Part-time – PSLC • Repair of chassis, driveline, technology, integrity, open communi- • Ability to develop personal relationships Nursing Service: hydraulic, brake, electrical, ac cation, innovative thinking, a sense of • Exhibits a high level of professionalism CNA, Full-time – CMC and suspencion systems. humor, and ability to work as a team to increase enrollment in a rural setting is • Ability to work independently CNA, Full-time and Part-time – PSLC • Caterpillar & Kenworth experience a plus. necessary. Flexible benefits program • Strong communication skills RN, Full-time and Part-time – CMC which includes options for health and • CDL with drug screen required. • Position requires punctual and dependable attendence dental coverage, life insurance, reim- LPN/RN, Full-time and Part-time – PSLC • Must be able to work with a Special Notes: bursement accounts and participation Radiology: high degree of independence Subject to background check in state retirement program. To apply Sonographer/Rad Tech, Full-time and organizational skills. send letter, resume and all postsecond- Prefer experience in school/governmental accounting Social Services: Generous salary & benefit pack- ary transcripts to Colby Community Job description available upon request Activities Aide, Part-time age including health/life insurance, College, Attn.: Lisa Failla, 1255 S. Range, Colby KS 67701. Materials Preference is to have the job filed by May 1, 2014 Human Resources: 401(k) retirement, vacation, travel Monetary Package: may also be emailed to lisa.failla@ Coordinator, Full-time – CMC expenses and holidays paid. colbycc.edu. Job to remain open until Salary - Dependent upon qualifications and experience filled. Interviews will begin immedi- Single Health Insurance with $20,000 Life Insurance Please Contact: Human Resources ately. CCC is an Equal Opportunity KPERS covered position CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTER, INC. Employer committed to diversifying its work force and encourages ap- For position details contact: Dan Thornton, Executive Director at 785-672-3125 100 E. College Dr., Colby, KS 67701 Oakley, KS 785-672-4319 plications from women, members extension 110. Applications are available at www.nkesc.org or 785-672-3125. 785-460-4877 EOE of minority groups, individuals with Citizens Medical Center, Inc. www.sporerland.com Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. *NKESC is an EOE* www.nwkshealthcare.com Equal Opportunity Employer disabilities and veterans. Colby Free Press Thursday, April 3, 2014 Page 9 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 Office Space for Rent Help Wanted Services Kansas Classified Kansas Classified Kansas Classified Network Network Network Downtown office space for rent, Pebble Embossed Plastic Ban- Beckman Fencing for all your corner location, utilities included quet rolls 40’x300’ (white) $30 + fencing needs specializing in Auctions Help Wanted/Truck Driver Help Wanted/Truck Driver with rent. Call Thomas County tax. 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Tennis teams have tied success through the years to everything from sniffing their lucky tennis balls before each match to color- ing every players’ hair a “formi- dable” greenish-yellow. Yet coach Gene Rothfuss can count on a far stronger Colby Eagles foundation this spring: six returning players who are focused on reaching the 4A state tourna- ment next month. “We expect to go to regionals with an excellent record, and send players to state again this year,” Rothfuss remarked Wednesday evening after practice. Senior Michael Schiferl reached state last season and appears ready to repeat with hopefully a medal capping his Colby High career. Classmates Chase Hartwell and R.B. HEADLEY/Colby Free Press Billy Selley join Schiferl for a Senior Billy Selley was among the Colby High Eagles working on R.B. HEADLEY/Colby Free Press strong trio of top singles players. their serves during practice this week. The Colby High track and field athletes were busy warming up on Wednesday for one of their Meanwhile, returning juniors final practices before Friday’s season opener at McCook, Neb. Teams from Nebraska, Kansas Angel Aguilar and Sterling Miller by’s No. 1 doubles team. Colby’s first varsity matches and Colorado are expected to compete. Watch for more details later this week. are top candidates to become Col- Sophomore Tyler Oren should will take place in the Russell Invi- complete this varsity lineup after tational on Friday, April 11. earning some great experience Defending region champion during his freshman campaign. Pratt will lead the tough Russell Junior Alec Onstad and three tourney field. ‘Army’ of Eagles ready for opener new freshman players — Ernie Pratt is currently rated No. 5 Leija, Dave Davila and Dylan among all 4A tennis teams on with Shull at second base last By R.B. Headley Blackhart — could also make an catchitkansas.com. season. However, all her versatile Colby Free Press immediate impact. “Pratt is a perennial winner at athletic talent might allow B.B. to [email protected] The Eagles begin their tennis regionals and they will be there also play some outfield. season with junior varsity duals (in Russell),” Rothfuss confirmed. Coach Jeff Kryzcki’s not wear- “Brooklyn’s the type of athlete at Garden City on Monday and Watch for results and other de- ing a big smile this spring because who can fill some holes while Tuesday in WaKeeney. tails all season in the Free Press. he’ll offer free tacos when his some younger player develops,” Colby High School softball team Krzycki confirmed. “And she scores seven or more runs. swings the bat well.” Taco John’s would be paying Senior Haley Mengel’s hitting Eagles capture high some overtime to taco makers if skills will almost surely earn her that policy came into play. a spot somewhere in the Eagles’ “I don’t think we’ll struggle lineup. She missed most of last at the plate or to score runs,” he season due to an ankle injury. powerlifting places proclaimed about the Eagle girls. Mengel also brings great power Colby High athletes delivered ers. “We hit 23 or 24 home runs last- and ability to the pitcher’s circle. three championships and several Rose benched 220 pounds (third year, and we’re certainly capable She’ll join sophomores Kylee strong performances during the place), squatted 305 and cleaned of doing that again. And we run Martin, Desi Schippers and junior recent Trego Power Lifting meet 185. the bases aggressively.” Danielle Foster as Colby’s “first in WaKeeney. Gugelman benched 255 pounds Plus they’re running around the four” hurlers entering the season. Isabel Rosales earned an all- (third), squatted 275 and cleaned bases and diamonds in waves this “Kylee’s really been in control around title as she placed first 185. spring. Colby High softball could of what she’s doing. She’s been among her division in squat (265 Sophomore Austin Hart squat- literally play its own “Final Four” pretty sharp from what I’ve seen,” pounds) and cleaned 135 pounds. ted 350 pounds, cleaned 215 and this weekend without needing a Kryzcki said. “Desi and Danielle She also benched 130 pounds benched 245 — all tops among the player from any other team. both throw a lot of strikes. Desi for third place. Colby participants. “We’ve got a small army of worked hard in the off-season. Alli Franz placed second over- Brady Slinger squatted 250 girls, enough for four teams,” R.B. HEADLEY/Colby Free Press She’s a totally different pitcher A Colby High pitcher focused on firing strikes during the Eagle all as she squatted 190 pounds pounds, cleaned 160 and benched Krzycki said about a roster of from last season.” (first place), cleaned 105 (second) 175. All information was provid- nearly 40 players that really has softball team’s practice earlier this week. The Eagles play their “Danielle’s just so steady. She season-opening doubleheader at Holcomb on Friday. and benched 75 (second). ed through Colby High strength him smiling. “That’s a good prob- stays really calm, nothing seems Garrett Rose and Colyn Gugel- training coach and physical edu- lem for any coach to have. The The Eagles’ “first four” of re- out, she wants to throw you out by to fluster her,” he added. “When man were the Eagles’ other plac- cation teacher Ed Schmitt. competition level has been so high turning varsity regulars Andrea three or four steps.” you need someone to throw that it can only make our team bet- Barton, Haileigh Shull, Brooklyn First baseman Sager provides a strikes, you know you can count ter.” Bange and Darby Sager will lead great target for all those sizzliing on Danielle.” The Eagles weren’t too bad last Colby into a season-opening dou- torpedo throws, whether they are However, the Eagles also fea- Trojans on to Texas spring, posting an 18-5 record bleheader at Holcomb on Friday high or low. She stepped into this ture younger pitchers who will while advancing into regional fi- (4 p.m. first pitch). key position last year after senior certainly stay busy during junior By Debbie Schwanke point scorer for the Trojans at the nals play against powerful Pratt. Starting catcher Barton and leader Karly Kriss suffered a knee varsity contests. Their continual Colby Community College NJCAA Indoor Track and Field Pratt won that showdown and shortstop Shull are senior corner- injury. improvement along with the de- Championships where he finished advanced to the state tournament stones that Krzycki knows he can While Sager provides security velopment of other starting play- Colby Community College eighth in the 5000-meter run with — something Krzycki truly be- build around. around first base, she’s a frighten- ers could take Colby right into that sophomores Omar Trevino and a personal best time of 15:23.41. lieves his team can achieve this “Those are the two positions we ing threat whenever it’s time to state tournament next month. Raheem Brown have signed let- Brown is a sprinter originally season. know for sure,” he said. “Andrea’s step into the batter’s box. “Last year, we started off with ters of intent to compete for Way- from Klein Forest High School “They (Pratt) were awfully a strong catcher who works harder “Darby did a tremendous job a bang. This season will be a little land Baptist University in Plain- in Houston, Tex., who earned All- good. They’re the team we are try- all the time. Haileigh’s a shortstop last year. She scoops throws and more gradual,” Krzycki conclud- view, Texas. American honors this past indoor ing to become,” he said. “We’ve who at times last year had ice in gets to a lot of softballs that you ed. “By regional time, we could Trevino and Brown will be season in the 60-meter and 200 got a ways to go, but we’re defi- her veins. She wants no close might not expect her to get.” be the kind of team that nobody heading closer to home as they are meter dashes. nitely making progress.” plays. When Haileigh throws you Bange played mainly teamed really wants to see.” both Texas residents. He holds the Trojans’ school re- Trevino, a distance runner from cord in the 60-meter dash with a San Antonio, earned All Region time of 6.75 and in the 200 meter VI honors in cross country this dash with 21.51. past season and helped the Tro- Brown also holds the outdoor Broncbusters take two from Trojans jans repeat as Region VI cross school record in the men’s 200 country champions. He was also a meter dash with a time of 21.52. from gobroncbusters.com walked one and struck out four. Garden City Community Col- were obtained from the double- The top of the first saw Colby lege Broncbusters piled on three header. Colby Community College’s take an early lead, 1-0. Colby’s more runs in the bottom of the Weather permitting, the Trojans softball team was never able to rally started when freshman Myr- third. Emilie Laliberte kicked are scheduled to play another pair get over the hump and overcome ia Riffel doubled and eventually things off with a double, plating against non-league foe McCook, Advertising its troubles against Garden City scored. Danielle Aronoff. Neb., Community College today Community College Broncbusters Garden City Community Col- In Wednesday’s game two, Gar- at McCook. at the right time in a 7-5 road loss on Wednesday. lege Broncbusters answered Col- den City shut the door early on Colby returns home to play The Trojans fell behind by six by’s top inning with one run of Colby, capturing a 17-1 victory. Otero College from Colorado Fri- runs in the fourth inning. its own in the first. Garden City With 10 runs in the first three day afternoon with first pitch set in the right place Colby scored four runs in the Community College Broncbusters innings, the Broncbusters left no for 1 p.m at Carl Adams Field. sixth on two errors and a ground- scored on an error. doubt about the eventual outcome. Other weekend events feature to the right people out by Sara Churchwell. The lead stayed with Garden Freshman Briana Roth took the the Colby Trojans baseball team Natalie Elmgreen ended up on City Community College Bronc- loss for Colby. She lasted just 1 traveling to Pratt Community Col- will help you grow the wrong side of the pitching de- busters after the second, when it 1/3 innings, walked none, struck lege for 1 p.m. Jayhawk Confer- cision, charged with the loss. She scored two runs on an error and a out none, and allowed five runs. ence doubleheaders on Saturday allowed six runs in three innings, solo home run. No other Colby details or stats and Sunday. your business Call Kathryn or Sharon at the Colby Free Rosters are set for boys’ All-Star Classic Press today! Rosters for the 21st annual The girls’ rosters were featured Baird (Almena), Mason Schiltz (Rexford/Golden Plains), Devon 785-462-3963 Northwest Kansas All-Star Bas- in Wednesday’s Free Press. (St. Francis), Isaac Alinor (Digh- Ghumm (WaKeeney), Darius Herl ketball Classic have been an- Today highlights the boys who ton), Grant Wickham (Phillips- (Oakley), Keil Kelly (Abilene), nounced by Colby Community will be participating and their burg) and Braydon Hubert (Oak- Clayton Riedel (Hays), Jordan College. towns or schools represented. ley). Windholz (Hays), and Shane The All-Star games featur- Boys’ Team 1: Kade Spresser Boys’ Team 2: Chase Ken- Jones (Hill City). ing high school senior basketball (Hoxie), Hadley Gillum (Plain- nedy (Hoxie), Reed Stephens Coaches for the boys are Chris players will be held on Sunday in ville), Austin Baalman (Oakley), (Stockton), James Peterson (At- Drees from Plainville High School the Colby Community Building. Logan Frederking (Plainville), wood), Hayden Walker (Weskan), and Aaron Dardis from Hoxie The girls will tip-off at 4 p.m. Clay Schemm (Sharon Springs), Mathew Barnett (Dighton), Kyle High School. with the boys’ game to follow at Cayden Daily (Sharon Springs), Breth (Oberlin), Tanner Fur- Watch for results to appear next 6 p.m. Trey Ellis (Phillipsburg), Jordan bush (Norton), Tristan Schwarz week. 155 W. 5th • Colby • 785-462-3963