75¢ Colby Thursday December 4, 2014 Volume 125, Number 189 Serving Thomas County since 1888 8 pages FFreeree PPressress College hires same interim as last time By Sam Dieter nity and Technical College in Colby Free Press Kentucky. [email protected] Dr. Heim served in the same po- sition from October 2010 If you think the name to April 2011, before of Colby Community Vacik started his tenure. College’s new interim Before that, he had been president has a familiar principal at the middle ring, it just might be that and high schools here. he’s also the old interim Vacik told him it would president, and a former be reasonable to expect principal here as well. a new president to be At a special meeting hired and working here Monday night, college Max Heim by March 1. trustees voted to bring When he came to the back Max Heim to serve as inter- trustees meeting, Dr. Heim said, im president. Dr. Heim will start he had not expected to get a new his new job Jan. 1, when President job. Stephen Vacik leaves to become president of Maysville Commu- See “COLLEGE,” Page 2 SAM DIETER/Colby Free Press Julie Barnes (above) checked a nativity set in her home Wednesday afternoon. She and her husband Drew are among the hosts for the annual holiday home tour, sponsored County fixes by the United Methodist Women. Maradith Molstad (right), another hostess, was next to her Christmas tree, which is decorated entirely with some of her Hummel figurines. zoning for lots Homes tour set Several lots west of Colby on ple plans to build one home on the U.S. 24 have been rezoned for combined lots and did not want an houses following approval from easement “running through their for this weekend the county-city Planning Com- basement,” he said. mission and the Thomas County Commissioner Mike Baughn Four Colby families are put- Although several of the wom- commissioners, who also vacated asked Overton whether the plan- ting the finishing touches on en are first-time hostesses on the an unused utility easement at their ning commission had held a pub- Christmas decorations in their tour, they have spared no effort meeting last Wednesday. lic hearing on the issue. Overton homes as they get ready to wel- to make their homes as inviting The commissioners had de- replied that it had held the hearing come guests inside this week- as possible. Molstad said she has clined to act on the easement until and there were no objections. end. been decorating her house for the Planning Commission had a Baughn then moved to approve The homes of Sandy and two weeks. chance to consider it first. the vacation and the commission- Melany Wilks, Drew and Ju- Barnes said she loves Christ- Terry Overton, a city repre- ers approved it unanimously. lie Barnes, Stan and Maradith mas, often has an open house at sentative on the planning group, The commissioners then took Molstad and Teri Cloe will be her home and puts up the same brought both issues to the county up the zoning issue, targeting a ready for guests Sunday during decorations each year, just in meeting last week. group of lots west of Colby on the United Methodist Women’s different places. This includes a On the easement vacation, U.S. 24. annual holiday home tour. The hand-carved, olive-wood nativ- Overton said the request was from Overton said the county’s zon- homes will be open from 2 to 5 ity her father-in-law bought in two landowners in El Chaparral to ing regulations, adopted in the p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $10 for 1979 in Bethlehem. All proceeds vacate an easement between two adults and $5 for children. will go to church mission work. one-acre lots they own. The cou- See “COUNTY,” Page 2 Grouse holding up Couple will dance, sing on Sunday action on oil leases Tapping and singing, a la Bing phy and song-and-dance arrange- Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Dan- ments of Christmas favorites like By Matthew Brown greater sage grouse, according to ny Kaye, Fred Astaire and Ginger “Sleigh Ride,” “Rockin’ Around The Associated Press government data obtained by the Rogers, Two on Tap will present the Christmas Tree” and “The Associated Press. its “Happy Holidays” program at Nutcracker’s” “Russian Dance”. SARATOGA, Wyo. (AP) –– Ef- The U.S. Bureau of Land Man- 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Col- No Two on Tap show would be forts to conserve a struggling spe- agement’s delay on the parcels by Community College Cultural complete without a few comedic cies of grouse that ranges across underscores just how much is at Arts Center. surprises, and audience participa- the Western U.S. are having far- stake for an industry that finds This one-of-a-kind two-act va- tion is always included. reaching effects on the region’s its future inextricably intertwined riety show is packed with holi- This performance is brought to energy industry as the Obama ad- with a bird once known primarily day fun. Music fans of all ages Colby by the Western Plains Arts ministration decides whether the for its elaborate mating display. will hear standards like “O Holy Association. Admission is by sea- bird needs more protection. The grouse’s huge range, cov- Night” and “Have Yourself a Mer- son ticket or at the door, adults Sales of leases on 8.1 million ering portions of 11 states and an ry Little Christmas.” $20, students $10. Groups of 20 acres of federal oil and gas parcels area more than four times as big Broadway artists Melissa Giat- or more students accompanied by –– an area larger than Massachu- as New England, includes vast oil, tino and Ron DeStefano return to sponsors are $5 per student. Con- setts and Rhode Island combined gas and coal reserves and the best the Midwest with an all-new Yule- tact Pat Ziegelmeier at (785) 460- –– are on hold because of wor- tide celebration featuring colorful 5518 to make arrangements. ries that drilling could harm the See “GROUSE,” Page 2 costumes, vocals, tap choreogra- Melissa Giattino and Ron DeStefano dance, sing as Two on Tap. Inductees get a rose at ceremony Senior Jay Ziegelmeier shook hands with Brady Holzmeister, a junior at Colby High School, as he was inducted into the National Honor Society. Hai- ley Schindler, another senior, passed out roses to students joining the society at the in- duction ceremony Nov. 19. A total of 21 students were in- ducted. CARRIE TOWN Page 2 Colby Free Press Thursday, December 4, 2014 Area/State Weather College hires same man Briefly The deadline for Briefly is noon the day before. Items submitted in the From “COLLEGE,” Page 1 Before talking about taking a job, Heim said he morning will be set up for the following day, space available. The deadline has helped the state association find around 150 for Monday’s paper is noon Friday. “It’s possible, we probably ought to talk,” he new school superintendents in the last 15 years. said when Chairman Arlen Leiker asked him if he There were only two searches he could think of in would consider being president again. which he could not find someone. Volunteers need to fill Genesis baskets “I just came to talk about your search,” he said. Colby Public Schools is paying the associa- Volunteers are needed to help Genesis-Thomas County food bank board “I didn’t know I was going to be searched.” tion around $3,500 to help find a new superinten- member fill Christmas food baskets. Come by at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, Public Information Director Debbie Schwanke dent, Heim said, which is the same fee it would at the Thomas County 4-H building on the fairgrounds. Baskets will be said afterward that she was not sure when Heim’s charge the college. By contracting directly with distributed from 6:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at the 4-H Building. name was first put forward as a possible interim him, Schwanke said, she believes the college will For information, call Leisa Hansen at 462-3984. president. She pointed out that he was instrumen- avoid paying that fee. tal in helping to find Vacik, and she thinks the The agenda for the trustees meeting included the National Weather Service Army needs help ringing Christmas bell Forecast here. president may have been the first to suggest bring- possible hiring of an interim president, although it Thomas County Salvation Army volunteers need people to man the ing him back. did not list Heim specifically. The trustees spent a red kettle at Walmart through the Christmas season. To join up, call Sue Monday: High, 29; Low 7 Heim works with the Kansas Association of total of 45 minutes in closed session talking with Draper at 462-7511. Tuesday: High, 70; Low 16 School Boards, helping districts find new superin- Vacik and college attorney John Gatz, with Heim Wednesday: High, 40; Low 17 tendents. He said he came to the meeting to offer on call, before they voted to bring him on. Drive seeks coats, hats, gloves for kids Precip: Monday 0.None the college help from the association. Schwanke said her understanding is that Heim A “coat drive” sponsored by Citizens Medical Center, the Colby Rotary Tuesday 0.None After the meeting, he said he would use the as- will come to work two or three days a week. The Club and the Colby Wesleyan Church has all the adult coats it can handle, Wednesday 0.None sociation’s resources to help the college find a new college will pay him $80 an hour, plus $50 for but hardly any for kids. To donate a new or slightly used child’s coat, drop Month: 0.None president, as well as a professional acquaintance travel time, $20 a week for home telephone ex- it off at the hospital admissions desk through the end of January. If you Year: 16.84 inches of his, Jim Springer. Dr. Springer has served as the pense and a standard state rate of 56.5 cents per need coats, go to the church Kids Closet from 3 to 6 p.m. the first and third Normal: 20.65 inches president of Hutchinson Community College and mile of travel, plus lodging costs. Heim lives near Wednesday every month. For information or if you need help, call Megan Sunrise and Sunset interim president at Coffeyville and Cloud County Russell, about 140 miles away, and said he would Carmichael at 460-1214. Friday 7:49 a.m. 5:21 p.m. community colleges. prefer to commute here. Moon: full. (U.S. Naval Observatory) Dance planned Saturday at Legion Hall There will be a public dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Colby Tonight: A 30 percent chance of County fixes zoning on lots American Legion Hall. Ray Gerver will play. For information, call Lue rain, mainly between midnight and Duffey, (785) 269-7057. 3 a.m. Patchy fog between midnight From “COUNTY,” Page 1 ago but she was unable to locate Commissioner Paul Steele and 3 a.m. Otherwise, increasing a record of the decision because said that situation has not yet clouds, with a low around 35. South late 1970s, envisioned industrial no official action had been tak- been resolved. Existing regula- Orchestra to give evening holiday concert wind around 5 mph becoming west growth west of town, but now en. tions that set the minimum lot Beverly Rucker will conduct the Pride of the Prairie Orchestra at 7 p.m. after midnight. people want to build houses Overton also asked for a size for a septic tank and leach Saturday in a holiday concert, “Christmas on the Prairie,” at the Frahm Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high Theatre on the Colby Community College Campus. Admittance is $10 for near 55. Breezy, with a north wind there. Overton asked the com- formal decision. So, after the field at two acres could prevent missioners to rezone the area commissioners received a legal development on those one-acre adults, $5 for seniors and $3 for students, or by patron season ticket. For 10 to 20 mph. questions, Mary Shoaff, (785) 462-2159 or Janet Hopson, (785) 462-5102. Friday Night: Patchy fog after 3 from industrial to single-family description of the area to be re- lots, and Steele said he is not a.m. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a residential. zoned and verifying there were inclined to grant waivers to that low around 24. North wind 5 to 15 Baughn hesitated at first, not no objections at the public hear- regulation. Lions plan big feed downtown on Saturday mph. because he opposed the change, ing, they voted unanimously for Overton said he had informed The High Plains Lions will have a pancake feed from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday: Patchy fog before 10 he said, but because he did not the residential zoning. the owner that the lots should be Saturday at the Colby Community Building. Donations of $5 each will go a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with feel the commissioners should The commissioners and Over- a minimum of two acres, adding to club projects. For information, call Roger Hale at 462-1172. a high near 46. Northwest wind 5 to vote on the change unless some- ton also briefly discussed devel- that the owner cannot simply 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. one opposed it at the planning opment on one-acre lots west of build a small building on each Kids invited to shop at Santa’s Workshop Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, commission’s public hearing. Colby. and rent them out since such Santa’s Workshop is coming from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday in the board with a low around 28. County Clerk Shelly Harms Baughn said the Local En- “accessory buildings” are not room of the Thomas County Office Complex. With the help of friendly Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a said she thought the commis- vironmental Protection Group allowed on single-family resi- elves, children from preschool through fourth grade may buy Christmas high near 55. sioners should take some sort questioned the size of the lots, dential land without first having gifts (up to four) for parents, grandparents or guardians, for a suggested Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with of official action to record in the which had been discussed at a a primary residence on it. donation of $4 per gift. For information, call the Thomas County a low around 30. meeting minutes. She said this previous commissioners meet- Community Foundation at 460-9152. Monday: Sunny, with a high near issue had come up a few years ing. 54. Monday Night: Mostly clear, with Nativity sets on display at church ‘Nativi-Tea’ a low around 25. Come and view over 300 nativity sets on display and enjoy a cup of hot Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a Grouse holding up action on oil cider and a cookie at the First Presbyterian Church’s Nativi-Tea from 1 to high near 53. From “GROUSE,” Page 1 offices in the West and Plains. 1985. 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Call 462-6342 for questions. Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. While some in the industry In 2010, federal biologists type of windy, open country for are concerned that the bureau’s said protection was warranted, Light parade Sunday; registration Friday Wednesday: Sunny, with a high The 17th annual Christmas Light Parade will be at 5:45 p.m. Sunday near 57. developing wind power. deferrals are going to dampen but didn’t impose it, citing other While the birds are not found or curtail energy development, priorities and a shortage of mon- beginning at Second and Franklin. Entries are due Friday, Dec. 5, at the in Kansas, farmers and wildcat- other developers are launching ey. Colby-Thomas County Chamber of Commerce. For information, call 460- ters here fear similar impacts their own efforts to preserve A September 2015 deadline to 3401. Man reports from the designation of the less- sage grouse. Whether that’s either offer protection or decide er prairie chicken, another rare enough to avoid protections re- they’re no longer needed result- Riders making soup to help Santa City bridge stolen grouse, as “threatened” under mains to be seen. ed from settlements of lawsuits The Colby American Legion Riders plan a soup supper at the Legion the Endangered Species Act. Sage grouse often are com- brought by environmentalists. Hall on Fourth Street following the Light Parade on Sunday. Donations FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. “We’re not real happy about pared to the Northern spotted Whether the sales of leases on will be accepted for Santa City. For information, call Tracey Galli at 462- (AP) –– A Michigan man says his it. It’s not even an endangered owl, another imperiled bird that the deferred parcels will pro- 0452. family’s 5,000-pound footbridge species,” said Rick Bailey, who stirred a fight over logging in ceed and drilling will occur has been stolen from his property runs an oil and gas lease broker- the Pacific Northwest. The sage could hinge on that decision. Construction shifts emergency room entry in suburban Detroit. age, Nevada Leasing Services. grouse is more a hapless wild Already the administration’s Due to construction, access to the Citizens Medical Center emergency Robert Cortis filed a police re- He said he’s had hundreds of chicken, ducking futilely behind timeline to craft conservation room will be through the southwest “birthing room” entrance off Franklin port Wednesday saying the 40- thousands of acres of potential fence posts as political and eco- plans for the bird is slipping. Ave. through Monday. Concrete work between the hospital and clinic has foot steel-and-wood bridge was leases put on hold. nomic forces bear down upon its Federal officials want the 11 closed off the College Drive entrance. For information, contact Megan missing from his rural property. Those parcels are among al- sagebrush homeland. sage-grouse states and federal Carmichael at 460-1214. Cortis says he discovered the most 5 million acres the bureau Crop lands, home develop- agencies to agree to long-term bridge gone when he stopped by has deferred in Nevada since ment, fires and oil and gas drill- steps to protect the birds. The Seniors plan potluck at Presbyterian Church his property near 8 Mile Road 2013. Millions more are on hold ing consumed more than half effort includes overhauling 99 The group More Fun Together plans a potluck for people 50 or older with plans to move the bridge this across Utah, Colorado, Wyo- that expansive habitat over the federal land-use plans. who are alone, widowed, divorced, separated or have a partner in a nursing week. He planned to set it up at his ming, Montana and the Dako- past century. Grouse numbers “It is a Rubik’s Cube of con- home at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church. Bring a dish to catering business as a place to take tas, according to data compiled are down at least 30 percent to servation,” said Deputy Interior share; table service and beverage provided. For information, call Wynn wedding photos. from bureau records and agency no more than 500,000, just since Secretary Jim Lyons. Duffey at 462-6342. 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Family Colby Free Press Thursday, December 4, 2014 Page 3 Deaths Library honors Glenice Urban Glenice Urban, 86, an Oakley and Jim Kinsley. volunteers at lunch native, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, Survivors include her son, Ron We had a really 2014. Urban of Denison, Texas; two great Booked for She was born March 28, 1928 grandchildren; and four great- Lunch this week. Melany in Oakley to George and Myrtle grandchildren. The O’Brien Fam- Wilks (Stover) Kinsley. She married Memorial services will be at 10 ily played their Steve Urban and they had a son, a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, at the stringed instru- • Library Ron. The couple later divorced. Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home ments with a pro- She was a homemaker and in Okaley, with inurnment in the Links gram that included worked at several jobs, including Oakley. No visitation. a medley of Christ- Paul’s Pharmacy. She was a The family suggests memorials mas and holiday member of the Oakley United to the church or Hospice Services Hall and Bret Witter. Hall has not pieces. The Heartland grade Methodist Church and the United in care of the funeral home, always believed in Santa. He did school kids sang two Christmas Methodist Women. Box 221, Oakley, Kan. 67748. as a kid, but had the tradition de- songs for us as well. Preceding her in death were her Condolences may be left at www. stroyed when he was a youth. During this event we also hon- parents and two brothers, Gordon kennedykosterfh.com. However, while working at the ored the library’s volunteers. Radio City Christmas Spectacular Many of our volunteers do not that all changed; he found himself Colby Rotary Club want us to spend money on them, wearing the red suit. While fill- because that is the reason they ing the role of Santa he found it Colby Rotary Club met Tues- skills including resumé writing volunteer, to help the library. So challenged his viewpoint and the day, Dec. 2, at Colby Community and interviewing skills; balancing each year we add a book to the beauty of serving others changed College with 36 members and a checkbook and technology edu- collection in their name. This year his whole perspective. This book guests Diann Organ, Andrew Toth cation. we added the following books too will warm your heart. LAKIN DENNY/Abilene Hustlers and Amanda Wahlmeier. The goal of the Adult Educa- in honor of our volunteers: “The Another fun book is “Can- Claire Denny helped new member Logan Nolan decorate The Genesis-Thomas County tion Program is to raise the skills Christmas Light,” by Donna Van- dlelight Christmas,” by Susan Christmas cards for Genesis as a club community service collection was taken. of each participant regardless of at Liere (in regular and large print); Wiggs. This is No. 10 of the Lake- project at the Abilene Hustlers meeting Monday. President Eric Griggs reported what level they enter the program. “Winter Street,” by Elin Hilder- shore Chronicles series. Logan the club is helping sponsor the Wahlmeier noted they have had brand; “Nora Bonesteel’s Christ- O’Donnell wants Christmas in Abilene Hustlers purchase of a Shelter Box. The individuals in their 70s participate mas Past,” by Sharyn McCrumb; Avalon to be memorable for him Shelter Box provides emergency in the program. “The 13th Gift,” by Joanne Huist and his son, Charlie. O’Donnell shelter and living supplies for Instructors from the program Smith; “Mr. Miracle,” by Deb- meets Darcy Fitzgerald. Neither After decorating Christmas to go shopping. 10 people. The project began in travel to the Norton Correctional bie Macomber (regular and large sees the other as one to fall in love cards for Genesis on Monday, Council members Lakin 2000 and provides relief for such Facility once a week to provide print); “A Quilt for Christmas,” with, but then events happen and Abilene Hustlers 4-H Club Denny and Kailey Shields an- disasters as earthquakes, floods, educational training. They are by Sandra Dallas; Santa Claus Is their relationship is kindled. This members enjoyed a soup supper nounced that pizza fundraiser tsunamis, hurricanes, landslides, getting ready to start a new adult for Real: A True Christmas Fable book too is another enjoyable read followed by the monthly meet- sales will begin Friday, Dec. 19, typhoons and conflict. reading program at the facility About the Magic of Believing,” for the holidays! ing. and go through Friday, Jan. 16, Amanda Wahlmeier and Diann as research shows 87 percent of by Charles Edward Hall and Bret As you prepare for the holidays, Hallie Vaughn took roll call with prizes to be awarded to the Organ presented information on inmates have a lower than high Witter; and “An Island Christ- check out a magazine in print or which was answered by “your top five sellers. It was also an- the Adult Education Program at school education. The instructors mas,” by Nancy Thayer. download a magazine using our favorite book.” She announced nounced that county club day the college. This program is open also work with parolees in several Other Christmas items we are Zinio digital magazine platform. that the club had received a will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. to anyone who is 16 or older, who communities to help them learn adding are: “The Lodge on Holly Go to our website at Colbylibrary. thank you from the Kansas 4-H 21, at Sacred Heart Catholic is not enrolled in a school system. necessary skills to become pro- Road,” by Sheila Roberts; “Snow- com and click on the logos of Foundation for its $100 dona- School. The program is federally funded ductive citizens and improve their fall,” by Shelley Sheppard Gray; Sunflower eLibrary and Zinio. To tion. Members finished the -eve and provides a variety of educa- lives. “A Frontier Christmas,” by Wil- check out books and magazines Jenna Crampton said the gifts ning with the 4-H pledge. tional services, including helping Jake Harper won Roto-Lotto. liam W. Johnstone with J.A. John- all you need is to have download- the club is purchasing for the The next monthly meeting people complete their General Rotary meets at noon Tuesdays stone; “What a Lady Needs for ed the apps to your device, follow Christmas Heart Tree need to be will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. Educational Development pro- in the Student Union. Christmas,” by Grace Burrowes; their instructions and have a Pio- turned in by Thursday, Dec. 11, 5, at the 4-H Building. gram, as well as learning other life – Relda Galli and Candlelight Christmas,” by neer Memorial Library card. so members decided on a time – Lakin Denny, reporter Susan Wiggs. Remember that the library’s One book mentioned above Christmas campaign called Food Company gives drivers “Mr. Miracle,” will soon be made For Fines has begun. This year into a Hallmark movie. Macomb- it runs until 5 p.m. Wednesday, Grenade trapped in firewood er always has a way of writing Dec. 31. A library patron who has online training course heartwarming stories that include overdue fines may bring in canned explodes in woman’s stove struggles, relationships and new foods to redeem the fines on his VIENNA (AP) – Austrian po- The blast Sunday in the lakeside Cargill employees were recent- According to Mike Siemens, beginnings for some characters. or her account. We ask that the lice investigating a grenade blast town of Gmunden shattered the ly a part of the first trucking fleet leader in animal welfare and Protagonist Addie Folsom is com- canned or boxed food have cur- were less puzzled by the explo- stove’s glass panel, but the sturdy to complete the National Cattle- husbandry for Cargill, the online ing back home to get her life to- rent dates; have labels intact; and sion and more by where it took wrought-iron stove prevented in- men’s Beef Association’s Beef training is a valuable part of the gether. She wants to enroll in be in good condition. You can re- place – inside a wood stove that juries. Cattle Transportation Education industry’s efforts toward achiev- college and get the education she deem your library fines, by simply appeared to contain nothing but online training, provided by the ing continual improvement. always desired. bringing in canned or boxed food firewood. Beef Cattle Institute at Kansas “Many livestock transporters Harry Mills, Addie’s local that roughly equals your fine, then The woman who owned the State University. have been hauling cattle for many guardian angel, will help her in fill out a small form available at wood burner also had no clue at The training modules, made years, if not decades, and do an her life during this season. As the front desk; give the items and first. After all, she only put- fire possible by Beef Checkoff funds, excellent job of making sure that Macomber is known to do, she your slip to the library staff so wood inside. were developed by faculty mem- the livestock are properly handled weaves in a bit of romance, and they can remove any fines you Or so she thought. bers, cattle haulers and regulatory and cared for,” he said. “I also in this book it includes Erich Sim- have on your record. The “It’s Only Another Beer” Police spokeswoman Petra Black and Tan officials across the United States believe that you can always learn mons, who lives next door. She Food for Fines does not ap- Datscher said Monday a World as part of the Master Transporter something new every day when remembers him well from high ply to lost or damaged items. If War II grenade apparently landed video series. These modules pro- working with livestock, and addi- school, the good person everyone you have a lost item or damaged on a tree during fighting. It was vide animal transporters educa- tional training can help us achieve liked. She was the exact opposite! item, please come in and talk then enveloped by wood grow- tion on how to handle cattle dur- a greater understanding about the As neighbors, their paths will to our library staff and solve the ing around it to the point that it ing loading and unloading, proper livestock we are hauling, continue cross more than casually. One un- problem. We will be donating the was invisible when the tree was loading of trailers, how to inspect to improve our abilities and make expected Christmas event throws food items to the Genesis-Thomas chopped down for firewood and trailers for safety for the animals us more aware of the needs of the them together and soon they must County food bank. 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Widening deficit bodes ill for state Gov. Sam Brownback says that before the election, he didn’t know Kansas would be facing a massive budget deficit. If that’s true, he’s about the only one in Kansas who didn’t know it. Warnings started coming out last summer. Brownback’s opponent, Rep.. Paul Davis, certainly was telling everyone who would listen. A majority of voters apparently weren’t listening or didn’t care. Economists were issuing warnings. Newspapers were shouting it from the rooftops. The state’s own budget number crunchers were predicting it. Credit agencies were sounding alarms; they downgraded the state’s credit rating. “They’re just trying to paint a ‘Chicken Little, sky is falling’ situation, which is not true,” Brownback said in October. He even ignored the advice of an ag economics professor from his K-State days, Barry Flinchbaugh, who is quoted by insiders as saying he told the governor to his face: “You must have been sleeping in my class. You obviously didn’t learn anything.” Today, with a $715 million hole widening in the state budget, Brownback says he’s “looking at all factors” to fix the Voters chose low-tax approach problem. Those who have been sounding the alarm have said all along that those “factors” will have to include increasing Kansas pundits, whoever they are, say the spending more on schools, welfare and gov- close races for governor and U.S. Senate in ernment operations of all sorts. sales and property taxes, cutting further into education budgets Kansas should be a wake-up call for Repub- Steve That’s what we have been used to for the and raiding more from the highway fund. licans to start acting more like Democrats and Haynes last half century. No matter which party was Maybe the time has come to listen to the Chicken Littles. grow the budget and the size of state govern- in power in Topeka, the state budget and the But those willing to believe that Gov. Brownback didn’t ment. • Along the size of government grew each year. The so- know – not until six days after the election – that Kansas The fact is, however, that voters gave the Sappa called moderates ruled the Republican party was swirling down a financial drain, will probably continue Republican party a near-sweep of state of- for most of that time, and paid scant attention ignoring the the distant thunder. fices, from the governor’s mansion and the of the conservative wing. But 15 to 20 years – Clay Center Dispatch, via the Associated Press Statehouse on down. The governorship, all the dated their belief in the conservative mantra: ago, things began to change. elected state offices, U.S. House and Senate lower taxes, less government. Conservatives began to take one legisla- races and a huge majority of the Legislature They could swing the other way in four tive seat after another, one party chairmanship all went to the GOP. years, who knows. It happens all the time to after another. One-time leaders of the GOP Where to write, call So, it seems, the people are not as convinced state and nation: Voters want a change, they could not even get elected to the party county as the pundits – the editorial writers and col- shift enough to the left or right of center, and committee in their hometowns. And by the U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, 109 Hart Senate Office Building, umnists for virtually every Kansas daily one party or the other is in charge. Before the time Sam Brownback left Washington to run Washington, D.C. 20510. (202) 224-4774 newspaper, the professors who write political Brownback administration, we had six years for governor, only the state Senate was run by columns and probably more than a few broad- of government as usual under the liberal Dem- moderates. And that soon would change. roberts.senate.gov/public/ casters, too – that the conservatives running ocrat Kathleen Sebelius, before she went to Over the next four years, we will find out U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, 361-A Russell Senate Office the state are wrong, wrong, wrong. Washington. if the conservatives can make their philosophy Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-6527. Fax (202) We had an election. Despite determined op- The editorial writers and professors and col- work. The voters have agreed to that much. 225-5124 moran.senate.gov/public/ position, the Republicans won, and today’s umnists, almost uniformly, came down on the Maybe the pundits were right. Maybe they, U.S. Rep. Tim Huelskamp, 126 Cannon House Office Kansas Republican officeholders are almost side of the big government. They had backing and the rest of us, will be surprised. Building, Washington, D.C. 20515. (202) 225-2715 or Fax all, to a man and woman, conservative. from The New York Times, which published But – though they find this hard to believe Most of the Republican candidates won by several editorial about far-away Kansas over – they, and their moderate and liberal friends, (202) 225-5124. Web site: huelskamp.house.gov convincing margins. Gov. Sam Brownback the last couple of years. are no longer in charge in Kansas. State Sen. Ralph Ostmeyer, State Capitol Building, 300 had the smallest, only 4 percent over Demo- Their consensus was that Gov. Brownback SW 10th St., Room 136-E., Topeka, Kan. 66612, crat Paul Davis, but the governor had been un- and Sen. Pat Roberts were in trouble, might Steve Haynes is president of Nor’West News- (785) 296-7399 [email protected] der heavy attack on all fronts. That he won at lose the election; that the Brownback tax cuts papers. When he has the time, he’d rather be State Rep. Ward Cassidy, (120th District) State Capi- all was something of a statement. were ruinous; that the state could not meet it’s reading a good book or casting a fly. But up and down the line, the voters vali- obligations; and that Kansas really should be tol Building, 300 SW 10th St., Room 151-S, Topeka, Kan., 66612, (785) 296-7616 [email protected] State Rep. Don Hineman, (118th District) State Capitol Building, 300 SW 10th St., Room 50-S, Topeka, Kan., 66612, New Congress could break deadlock (785) 296-7636 [email protected] Given all the words and images devoted to manage to avoid a government shutdown, and We encourage comments on opinions expressed on this page. Mail the midterm elections over the past few weeks, Other it faces decent prospects of expanding and them to the Colby Free Press, 155 W. Fifth St., Colby, Kan., 67701, you’d think the results had told us something protecting our energy boom, promoting fast- or e-mail colby.editor @ nwkansas.com. Opinions do not necessar- vital about the future of the country. Opinions track trade authority, and funding key infra- ily reflect those of theFree Press, its staff or the owners. In reality, they were just a curtain-raiser. structure needs. Defense spending will not be It’s the next few weeks and months that really further reduced. matter. Lee Hamilton The parties on Capitol Hill are highly suspi- olby ree ress The big question, as the old Congress re- • cious of one another. Incoming Senate Major- C F P convenes and prepares to make way for next Center on Congress ity Leader Mitch McConnell has said the right 155 W. Fifth St. (USPS 120-920) (785) 462-3963 year’s version, is whether the two parties will things about wanting more openness, a more Colby, Kan. 67701 fax (785) 462-7749 work more closely together to move the coun- traditional process and more ability on the mi- Send news to: colby.editor @ nwkansas.com try forward – or lapse back into confrontation to halt deportations of millions of illegal im- nority’s part to offer amendments, but he’ll be and deadlock. I suspect the answer will be a under great pressure from members of his cau- State award-winning newspaper, General Excellence, Design & Layout, migrants. His action could unleash unpredict- mix: modest progress on a few issues, but no cus to make life hard for Democrats. Similar- Columns, Editorial Writing, Sports Columns, News, Photography. able consequences. Meanwhile, the new Re- Official newspaper of Thomas County, Colby, Brewster and Rexford. major reforms. publican Senate is almost certain to give the ly, Democrats in the Senate, still fuming over Overall, the deep frustration Americans President’s nominees a hard time. what they view as obstructionism from the Re- Sharon Friedlander - Publisher feel toward Washington will likely continue, While GOP senators are unlikely to want to publicans over the last several years, will face sfriedlander @ nwkansas.com especially since, despite the urgent problems appear too tough on Loretta Lynch, the nomi- pressure to make life as hard as possible for NEWS confronting us, the House leadership has an- nee for attorney general, the gloves will almost the new majority. R.B. Headley - Sports Editor nounced an astoundingly relaxed 2015 agenda certainly come off for nominees who must ne- Yet here’s the basic truth: divided govern- colby.sports @ nwkansas.com that includes not a single five-day work week, gotiate hearings after her. ment does not have to be dysfunctional. It can Marian Ballard - Copy Editor 18 weeks with no votes scheduled and just one Yet indications of what next year may be be made to work, and if incremental progress mballard @ nwkansas.com full month in session: January. like have already begun to emerge. Bills with on small issues is the way to get started, then Sam Dieter - News Reporter Still, there is hope for at least a modicum a relatively narrow focus that enjoy bipartisan let’s hope Congress and the President pursue colby.editor @ nwkansas.com of progress. The President wants to enhance support – boosting agricultural development that course. Heather Alwin - Society Editor his legacy. More politicians these days seem aid overseas, funding research into traumatic colby.society @ nwkansas.com to prefer governing to posturing. The Repub- Lee Hamilton is director of the Center on ADVERTISING brain injuries, giving parents with disabled lican Party may have won big in the elections, children a tax break on savings for long-term Congress at Indiana University. He was a Kathryn Ballard - Advertising Representative but it still cannot govern alone: it will need expenses – either have passed the “lame-duck” member of the U.S. House of Representatives kballard @ nwkansas.com Democratic votes in the Senate and the coop- Congress or stand a good chance of doing so. for 34 years. Sharon Funk - Advertising Representative eration of the President. And both parties want In the end, 2015 will see a mix of small steps sfunk @ nwkansas.com to demonstrate that they recognize they’re re- forward and backward. There’s little chance of Kylee Hunter - Graphic Design sponsible for governing. a minimum-wage increase and it’s unlikely khunter @ nwkansas.com Congress faces plenty of issues that need BUSINESS OFFICE the budget will be passed in an orderly and addressing, which means that skillful legisla- traditional manner. Similarly, significant and Office Manager tors who want to show progress have an exten- difficult issues like major entitlement and tax Melissa Edmondson - Office Manager sive menu from which to choose: trade, health reform will prove hard to budge, and real im- medmondson @ nwkansas.com care, terrorism, responsible budgeting, rules migration reform is a near impossibility. There Evan Barnum - Systems Administrator on greenhouse gas emissions – all of these are will be no knockdown punch on Obamacare, support @ nwkansas.com amenable to progress. but we’ll see plenty of efforts to chip away at NOR’WEST PRESS Which is not to say that progress is inevita- it. 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Q: I was given a platter with a painted tur- Beetle Bailey • Mort Walker key in the center and a pink and green flower border. The platter is round, 2 inches high and 15 1/2 inches in diameter. It’s marked with a green backstamp that reads “The Cowell & Hubbard Co., Cleveland, O” inside a shield- shaped cartouche. Can you tell me more about my platter and what it’s worth? A: Your turkey platter was sold by Cowell & Hubbard, but it wasn’t made by that company. The Cowell & Hubbard Co. was founded in Conceptis Sudoku • Dave Green Cleveland in 1861 and was once Cleveland’s old- By Dave Green est and most prestigious jewelry store. It sold a variety of luxury goods – jewelry, fine silver, chi- 7 2 9 na dishes, cut glass, clocks, lamps and engraved stationery. Cowell & Hubbard contracted with 5 1 6 4 3 Blondie • Chic Young some of the best American and European ceram- ics manufacturers, such as Lenox in the United 1 States; Haviland and Ahrenfeldt in Limoges, France; Cauldon, Minton, Wedgwood and Royal 9 7 5 Worcester in England; and Rosenthal of Germa- 1 2 3 6 ny to buy dinnerware and decorative items that were sold exclusively by the store. 3 4 1 Factories often printed the names or marks of retailers as part of a backstamp with and without 6 the maker’s own mark. It’s not clear who made your platter, but it was probably made in the 9 2 5 4 1

1930s and is worth about $75 to $100, thanks to 6 3 2 2014 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc. every family’s need for a Thanksgiving platter. 12/04 Q: We have a copy of the Nov. 23, 1936, issue Difficulty Level of Life magazine. That’s Vol. 1, No. 1. There is This is a logic-based num- 8 5 9 6 3 1 4 2 7 a picture of the Fort Peck Dam in Montana on ber placement puz­zle. 3 7 2 5 4 8 6 1 9 Hagar the Horrible • Chris Browne the cover. It measures 8 1/2 by 6 1/2 inches and The goal is to enter a num- 1 4 6 7 9 2 8 3 5 is in excellent condition. Is this a real original ber, 1-9, in each cell in which 9 1 5 3 6 4 2 7 8 or a souvenir copy? It doesn’t say “copy” on each row, column and 3x3 6 2 4 8 7 9 3 5 1 it anywhere. What would it be worth to a col- 7 8 3 1 2 5 9 4 6 region must contain only one 5 9 7 2 8 3 1 6 4 lector? instance of each numeral. A: You have a replica of the first issue of Life 4 3 1 9 5 6 7 8 2 The solution to the last 2 6 8 4 1 7 5 9 3 2014 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc. magazine. It’s an exact but smaller version of the Sudoku puzzle is at right. Difficulty Level 12/03 full-size issue. The Fort Peck Dam was built on the Missouri River as part of Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal projects. The cover photo was taken Cryptoquip by Margaret Bourke-White. Life was published weekly until 1972. It was revived as a weekly newspaper supplement from 2004 to 2007. Full- size first editions of Life can sell for over $100, but online sellers offer the smaller replica for $10 to $15. Mother Goose and Grimm • Mike Peters Q: I own a pine double-bed headboard and double dresser with mirror. A label in a draw- er says “Hand Burnished Pine by Shockey.” Could you give me a value? A: Your two-piece bedroom set was made by Franklin Shockey Co. of Lexington, N.C. The furniture company opened in 1941 and appears to have operated into the early 1960s. Shockey made a line of mid-century modern pine furniture that collectors hunt for today. If your set is in the mid-century modern style and in good condition, you might get as much as $1,000. (c) 2014 by Cowles Syndicate Inc. Bridge • Steve Becker Sally Forth • Greg Howard Crossword • Eugene Sheffer

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Even When You Lose, You Win Sacrifice bidding certainly does not fatten your bank account, but it can help greatly to slow down depreciation of your assets. Consider this deal where South judged – from both the bid- ding by East-West and his partner’s initial pass – that the enemy could make a game in either four spades or four hearts, each worth 620 points at duplicate scoring and 820 at rubber-bridge scor- ing. Accordingly, he bid five clubs at his third Jim Borgman & Jerry Scott turn, and West doubled. Zits • West led the king of hearts and continued with the ace. After ruffing, declarer cashed the A-K of trumps, felling the queen. Then, aware that the diamonds might be divided unfavorably, South embarked on a course of play designed to hold the doubled contract to down one. He led a dia- mond to the queen, ruffed the eight of hearts, then led a diamond to the king and ruffed dummy’s last heart. These cautious preparations paid off well when South now exited with a spade. Although East- West could cash their two spade tricks, there was no way for West to score his diamond trick. Thus, if East won the second spade, he would have to yield a ruff-and-discard, eliminating West’s natural diamond trick. And if West won the second spade instead, he would likewise have to yield a ruff-and-discard or lead a diamond into South’s A-10. Either way, declarer would go down only one. Considering that East-West would have scored 620 (or 820) points had they been allowed to play at either major-suit game, South’s sacrifice bid proved very effective. South might not have got- ten any richer by going minus 100, but he cer- tainly would have wound up much poorer had he given up without a fight. (c)2014 King Features Syndicate Inc. Colby Free Press Thursday, December 4, 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

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Colby, 7 p.m. Kansas Volleyball Association mention, quite an achievement ac- The 5’8” Rogge was a powerful High school basketball: Colby voters looked clear to Thomas cording to long-time Kansas prep hitting force all season while lead- at Hays Tourney, TBA County where they spotted two coach Jerry McKee. ing Triplains-Brewster to some High school basketball, girls great all-state picks: Colby High “They (all-state voters) don’t memorable victories — including and boys: Western Plains at Gold- junior Brielle McKee and Tri- look out here too often,” the cur- two wins over long-time area rival en Plains, 6:30 p.m. R.B. HEADLEY/Colby Free Press plains-Brewster senior Shayna rent Colby High volleyball leader Golden Plains. High school basketball, girls Whether she was going low for a dig or setting up hitters, Colby Rogge. said. “Brielle had a great season. Both McKee and Rogge will be and boys: Triplains-Brewster at High junior Brielle McKee proved to be among 4A Division II’s McKee was the starting setter She led us in both assists and starting on their school basketball Logan, 6:30 p.m. best volleyball players during this 2014 season. and leading digger on Colby’s digs.” teams debuting this week. Trojans Eagles unleash new lineup today By R.B. Headley Colby Free Press top 100 [email protected] Offensive behavior could come from everywhere when Colby High’s boys hit the basketball in win floor this winter, and coach Kevin Colby Community College’s Brown’s looking forward to see- men scored 62 first-half points ing it. and shot a torrid 66.2 percent “I wouldn’t be surprised if we overall during 102-50 victory at had a different leading scorer al- KSU-Salina Wednesday evening. most every night, “ Brown re- The Trojans (8-4 record overall) marked before his second Eagles drilled 43 of 65 field goals includ- team entered today’s 4:45 p.m. ing 10 from three-point distance. Hays City Shootout opener against Few new starters could deliver Great Bend. “The entire team has a better debut than guard Trey been practicing very hard and I Schultz, who clearly played up to know they will play with intensity his name by knocking in five of and as a team.” seven treys. Junior Chandler Comfort Schultz’s efforts added up to 17 showed the talent to tickle nets points overall behind only leading with both baseline and wing shots scorer Khyree Wooten’s 19. last winter. Wooten went nine-for-11 from Now the 6’1” track hurdler steps inside the arc, though that was into Colby’s point guard position actually a little colder than sopho- while four other Eagles assume more Joey Meyer’s eight-for-nine new starting roles: 5’10” sopho- performance (16 points). more Leighton Rinehart (wing), Freshman James Yarnton also 6’2” senior Ashton Russ (wing), caught fire as the Melborne, Aus- 6’2” sophomore Donte Whitfield tralia sharpshooter heated Salina’s (post) and 6’2” senior Austin Russ net with another four trifectas. (post). Yarnton tallied 14 points on Those five fill Brown’s pro- five-for-seven field goals. jected starting lineup after playing Meanwhile, freshman Has- reserve roles last season. R.B. HEADLEY/Colby Free Press The coach also sees at least an- This loose basketball might represent varsity playing time, with at least 10 players expected to san Attia powered Colby’s inside R.B. HEADLEY/Colby Free Press punch. other five jumping into the fray contribute for Colby High’s boys entering their season opener today against Great Bend. Battling Freshman Khyree Wooten quite often: seniors Josh Brown for control during last week’s team scrimmage were (from left) senior Chase Eaggert, junior Tan- The 6’10” post poured in 12 made this layup during an ear- points (six of eight shooting) and (post), Caleb Mazanec (post), ner Lee and seniors Ashton Russ and Caleb Mazanec. lier home game this season, Aaron Faber (wing), sophomores ripped down a team-high 14 re- and he hit nine of 11 shots for Rex Branum (wing) and Brooks year’s team,” Brown said. “And Colby’s early home schedule in- seven players back with signifi- bounds. Colby Community College at Curry (post). I think our defense will be much cludes 4A Division II No. 1 Hol- cant varsity experience, we still Attita grabbed seven offensive KSU-Salina Wednesday night. rebounds and seven on the defen- Curry and Mazanec bring the better.” comb, Ulysses and 4A Division I will be young with five top play- sive end. points off Colby’s bench. most height into Colby’s rotation The Eagles get great tests with No. 3 Hays. ers being underclassmen.” Don’t forget freshman guard The Trojans are now 5-2 on a as both are listed at 6’3”. Great Bend beginning a three- “We have a brutal schedule “This is a group that I believe Brian Starr’s 10 assists which kept string of eight away games lead- “I believe we have a little more games-in-three-days Hays Shoot- before Christmas,” Brown said. will keep getting better as the year the Trojan offense rolling all eve- ing into their holiday break. They depth this year compared to last out. “And even though we have six or goes along,” he concluded. ning. Colby has dominated KSU- will finish the road stretch at Otero Salina during recent meetings, but (Colo.) Junior College Saturday no intensity was lost after half- evening. time. It’s a perfect chance at payback Feisty Colby High girls Utes stop The Trojans tallied another 40 rather than the usual Christmas points while permitting only 20. cheer. Otero topped Colby, 68-60, Freshman Layton Leydig and on Nov. 11 in Colby’s Community Shockers’ Tim Cubit teamed for another 10 Building. are ready for ‘real’ contest By R.B. Headley win streak Colby Free Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Eagle wrestlers ram [email protected] — After weathering a late comeback by Wichita State, Colby High girls are real sick the Utah Utes recovered just into Dodge tonight of facing each other, which means in time to earn their biggest Great Bend and other future oppo- win in 15 years — against a nents better look out. team that’s not accustomed to By R.B. Headley start this season. The Eagles return nine experi- losing. Colby Free Press Junior Brady Holzmeister (22- enced varsity players and a feisty Delon Wright hit a go- [email protected] 11) was a clear state contender un- fast-paced focus on improving last ahead jumper with 14 sec- til breaking his collar bone. year’s 9-12 final record. Once fully healthy, there’s no Other Eagle varsity returners onds left in overtime to boost “We’re so ready to play a No. 25 Utah over the eighth- reason to think the Colby High are junior Matthew Pieper, sopho- game,” coach Ryan Becker said. wrestlers won’t follow up their more Ernie Leija, juniors Tanner ranked Shockers 69-68 on a wish being granted at 3 p..m. Wednesday night, snapping 4A-top five team finish last season Elias, Connor Edmundson and today in the Hays City Shootout with another strong array of talent. Brady Slinger. their regular-season winning against returning 5A state semifi- streak at 35 games. “We return a lot of experience “The lineup will change as the nalist Great Bend. as (4A state finalist) Andrew Tay- year moves along. We have a few The do-everything senior “They lost seven of their top guard played all 45 min- lor was the lone senior last year,” guys still healing from some foot- eight players to graduation. But coach Matt Sims said. “I think we ball injuries,” Sims said. utes and scored five of his they pressure the ball and I expect 13 points in the extra period should be solid this year and look Another three weights were still their younger players to do noth- to improve each week.” being decided on Tuesday, so that as Utah (6-1) withstood a ing but the same against us.” late Shockers rally and three Kansas wrestling “experts” adds a little drama entering Dodge Relentless attacking might just agree as Colby brings a 4A No. City. missed free throws in the final play into Colby’s game plan, be- 3.2 seconds. 5 ranking into tonight’s season- A glance at tne entire projected cause Becker expects pressure to opening dual against 6A No. 7 Eagle lineup: Brandon Taylor had 17 be “the driving force” for his sec- points and Dakarai Tucker Dodge City. The Eagles defeated 106 — Leija (7-6 last year). ond Eagles varsity team. those Demons, 43-23, in a dual 113 — Carney. scored 13 for the Utes, who The coach has welcomed ag- hadn’t hosted such a highly last year at Colby. 120 — Junior Adrian Villa or gressive guards like juniors Brenly Many of those same victors freshman Sean Rall. ranked team since toppling Terrell and Brielle McKee, seniors No. 1 Alabama 51-49 on Dec. will be on the mats tonight as 11 126 — Elias (21-20). Shaila Giebler and Kelly Sloan. varsity weights were set entering 132 — Sophomore Tyler Schrit- 30, 1999. Talented sophomores Bailey Scott City native Ron Bak- Tuesday’s team practice. ter or freshman Shevin Martin. Foss, Jordan O’Malley, Courtney The Eagles feature four return- 138 — Schroeder (18 wins last R.B. HEADLEY/Colby Free Press er scored 15 points, Tekele Van Eaton and Callie Siruta are A Scott City girl couldn’t quite keep pace with Colby High senior Cotton had 14 and Fred Van- ing state qualifiers that include season). clearly eager to make an impact in sophomore state finalist Tate Car- 145 — Holzmeister. Hannah Strange during varsity basketball action last season. Vleet added 13, but Wichita these varsity contests. Strange and senior Shaila Giebler (23) are two of nine experi- State (4-1) couldn’t over- ney (36-7) last year, 4A consola- 152— Pieper (17 wins last “Honestly, we could play as tion state champ/junior Austin year). enced varsity Eagles returning. come 38 percent shooting in many as 10 girls in the first quar- its first regular-season defeat Hart (40-9), sophomore heavy- 160 — Arnberger (14-9). ter (against Great Bend),” Becker Strange (5’10”), Hailey Schindler one in games that could include weight Ethan Jay (31-13), senior 170 — Junior Ben Matchell or since a 90-81 loss at Creigh- revealed. “We will be able to stay (5’11”) and Darby Sager (6’) to matchups with 5A No. 8 Newton ton on March 10, 2013. Brett Schroeder and junior Bryce freshman Nic Johnson. fresh and dictate tempo with our junior Allie Friesen (5’11”). and 6A No. 8 Garden City. Arnberger. 182 — Edmundson (8-8). The Shockers went 31-0 bench.” In other words, who starts 4A Division II No. 1 Hugoton, last season and then won As mentioned in the Free Press 195 — Slinger (5-5). When the Eagles attack inside, where really doesn’t matter enter- No. 5 Holcomb and 1A Division I last week, Carney and Hart have 220 — Hart. three games in the Missouri there should be plenty of options ing this weekend’s Shootout. The No. 1 Hoxie are among other top Valley Conference tourney. both earned 4A No. 1 rankings to Heavyweight — Jay. ranging from seniors Hannah Eagles will play almost every- foes who will face Colby High.