Page 2 Colby Free Press Thursday, April 26, 2012 Area/State Weather Legislature back for veto session Briefly From “VETO,” Page 1 County,” he said, “but Ward the Legislature more time, he der with Nebraska all the way Dennen Field reserved (Cassidy) will do a good job for said, adding, “I think that’s a to Wyandotte County. Another seats up for renewal Billinger said the House has them.” pretty poor idea.” would have it pick up counties The Colby Booster Club reminds passed two maps with more However, he said, that redis- Billinger said he suspected along the southern border with Dennen Field reserved-seat holders than 100 of the 125 representa- tricting plan was killed by the some legislators want to drag Oklahoma. who want to renew their seats for the tives voting in favor. The sec- Senate because it was in the their heels and leave redistrict- The Big First doesn’t want next three years to do so by Monday. On ond map, he said, fi xed some same bill as an unpopular con- ing up to the courts. At his press that, Billinger said. The better May 7, said club member Lisa Wilson, oversights with the fi rst, includ- gressional map. Ostmeyer’s conference Monday, however, way would be to pick up terri- any seats not reserved become available ing a small town that was split Senate map was also rejected. Kobach said this is not allowed tory in the center of the state, to the public. Please mail your check for between districts. That helped Billinger said that proposal was by the state Constitution. going south of Junction City all $50 per seat to CHS All Sports Booster the second map pick up several a good one, with incumbents “Contrary to popular miscon- the way to Topeka. That way, he Club, Box 136, Colby, Kan., 67701. For more votes. kept apart and no challengers ception, the Kansas Supreme said, it would pick up more rural questions, e-mail chsallsportsboosters@ Billinger said he has fi led drawn out of their districts. Court justices do not have the territory, keeping similar coun- colbyeagles.org. to run in this year’s election. Billinger said that since the authority to draw the redistrict- ties in the district from one end He said he didn’t know of any Senate hasn’t been able to pass ing lines themselves,” Kobach to the other. International students challengers, but depending on a House map, the House Redis- said. “They can only declare Redistricting isn’t the only National Weather Service to talk about homelands Tonight: Showers and thun- what happens with redistrict- tricting Committee may give legislatively drawn district lines business left before the Leg- Members of the Colby Community derstorms likely, mainly after 1 ing, he may have a much dif- them until the end of the day to- either ‘valid’ or ‘invalid.’” islature. Budget negotiations College International Students and a.m. Some of the storms could ferent district than the last time day, after which it will come up The Legislature also has to continue, but Billinger said he Friends Organization will talk about the be severe. Cloudy, with a low around. Under the House plan, with a map for the Senate. draw new lines for the U.S. didn’t anticipate any hold-ups traditions and culture of their homelands around 55. Breezy, with a south Billinger’s district, which cur- “Every state but Kansas has House of Representatives. there. However, he said, the at 7 p.m. Sunday at the First Presbyteri- wind between 15 and 25 mph, rently includes Sherman, Thom- fi nished their redistricting,” Billinger said the problem with House may delay fi nal voting on an Church, 515 W. Fourth St. A potluck with gusts as high as 30 mph. as, Sheridan and Graham coun- Billinger said. “It’s time for us the congressional map is that the budget to motivate the Sen- supper will begin at 6 p.m., or come for Chance of precipitation is 70 ties, would lose Graham while to step up and get it done.” Wichita and Johnson counties ate to get redistricting done. dessert at 7. For information, call Con- percent. picking up Wallace, Logan and Ostmeyer said he is disap- want to keep their districts and The Legislature also has to nie Davis, club sponsor, at 460-5483. Friday: Showers likely and most of Gove. pointed that the Legislature the 2nd District wants to keep pass a school budget, a reform possibly a thunderstorm before At the Republican party con- couldn’t get the process fi nished Junction City and Manhattan. package for the Kansas Public Meeting Sunday for 1 p.m., then a slight chance of vention to replace Rep. Jim during the fi rst part of the ses- However, the 1st District needs Employees Retirement System Morrison in 2010, support from sion, going on to say he doesn’t to pick up more territory to bring and the KanCare proposal – a pool workers, officials showers. Mostly cloudy, with The Colby Recreation Department a high near 69. Breezy, with a Graham County delegates was have a good feel for what the its population up to equal the reform plan for Medicaid, the instrumental in Billinger’s elec- Senate leadership will do. There other three. Billinger said some state-federal program which will hold a meeting for all new and south wind 15 to 20 mph be- returning lifeguards, concessions and coming west. Winds could gust tion. are some who want to push the proposals have it taking the pays for health care for people “I’d hate to lose Graham primary election back to give counties along the northern bor- on public assistance. front desk workers and anyone inter- as high as 30 mph. Chance of ested in working at the Colby Aquatic precipitation is 60 percent. Park this summer at 5 p.m. Sunday at Friday Night: Partly cloudy, the Community Building. At 6:30 p.m., with a low around 39. Breezy, Catfish released in ponds east of Colby a staff meeting will be held for score- with a north wind between 10 keepers, umpires and concession staff and 20 mph, with gusts as high From “CATFISH,” Page 1 year-around running water. Spalsbury said channel cats. for summer activities. For information, as 30 mph. the ponds are open to the public for walk- A couple of fi shermen were already at the call Recreation Director Stacy Lee at Saturday: Partly sunny, with Things will improve over time as the al- in fi shing. The smaller, older pond is really smaller of the two ponds. Spalsbury says he 460-4440. a high near 63. North wind be- gae in the pond dies off, Spalsbury said, but just a tree-lined wide spot on Prairie Dog likes to see people using the ponds, but is tween 5 and 10 mph. right now, “the poor water quality limits Creek. concerned that only a few fi sherman know Brewster schools Saturday Night: A 30 per- what can be put in.” The larger pond was built around 2008 to of the newest public fi shing area. cent chance of showers. Mostly The lake may still get stocked later, he catch the runoff from the water treatment “We want to get the word out that they plan potluck, awards cloudy, with a low around 42. added. In the meantime, he will have wild- plant. are here,” he said. “Word usually spreads The Brewster School District will Sunday: A chance of rain, life people in Colby keep an eye on it. Much It already has bass and bluegill imported quickly through the fi shing community.” hold its annual awards program for with thunderstorms also pos- will depend on when it rains, how much and from Scott Lake, and the small one has a If the pond proves viable, he added, he junior high and high school students sible after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, the ensuing weather, he said. few catfi sh and sunfi sh that have washed would like to put in a public-access gate Monday. The evening will begin with with a high near 58. Chance of One long-term solution for Villa High downstream from Villa High Lake. near the ponds so that fi shermen would not a potluck supper at 6:30 p.m.; the pro- precipitation is 40 percent. Lake, he said, would be aerators to keep The ponds have had minnows for over a have to disturb either the cattle or the pas- gram will start at 7. Everyone is wel- Sunday Night: A 40 percent more oxygen in the water. He said the city year, he said, and those act as an indicator ture gate. come. For information, call Janci Mills chance of rain and thunder- would have to provide maintenance and of the water quality: no minnows means bad Spalsbury said he envisions two fi shing at (785) 694-2236. storms. Mostly cloudy, with a electricity. water. areas around Colby, with Villa High Lake low around 48. So, what to do with the new fi sh? Before stocking the ponds, Spalsbury having rainbow trout in the winter, and both College spring concert Monday: A 30 percent chance For the last couple of months, the depart- walked the shore, looking for minnows, areas having channel cats and other fi sh set for Tuesday of showers and thunderstorms. ment has leased pasture around two ponds larger fi sh feeding on the surface and moss year-around. The Colby Community College mu- Mostly cloudy, with a high near just east of Colby. Outfl ow from Colby’s growth. Seeing active fi sh signs and less al- As for Villa High, he said, “We’ll just sic department will hold its free Spring 68. new wastewater treatment plant provides gae, he decided to go ahead and release the have to monitor the situation.” Concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Monday Night: A 30 percent Northwest Kansas Cultural Arts Center chance of showers and thunder- on campus. It will include the Concert storms. Mostly cloudy, with a Candidate’s wife effective political weapon Choir and Sunfl ower Singers directed low around 52. by Dr. Philip Shuman and the Concert Tuesday: A 10 percent From “WIFE,” Page 1 favorably compared with 9 per- came around and helped per- beams when she introduces him Band and Jazz Ensemble directed by chance of showers and thun- cent who do not. suade him to run again. She has at rallies. Tony Schroer. Pat Ziegelmeier will ac- derstorms. Mostly sunny, with a December, the height of the pri- But her profi le is growing. since embraced a central role in Her mere presence seems to company the vocalists. This is the fi nal high near 77. mary campaign. And donors and national media helping the campaign confront help relax her husband, who performance for Dr. Shuman, a long- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, Despite health concerns, she outlets alike are clamoring for her husband’s political chal- sometimes struggles to shed a time instructor who plans to retire at the with a low around 53. spent the vast majority of those her time. lenges, great and small. In some plastic image. They are not shy end of the year. Everyone is invited. Wednesday: Sunny, with a days and nights living in the Ann Romney headlined a New ways, it’s the same supportive about public affection, and he high near 77. buses, planes and hotels that de- York City birthday fund raiser role she has always played in regularly squeezes his wife’s Vehicle, license offices fi ne the less glamorous necessi- this week with Donald Trump a marriage that’s spanned 43 hand, even when the cameras ties of presidential politics. that generated more than a half- years. are not rolling. to shut down Tuesday Wednesday: High, 85; Low 57 It won’t be possible to get a Kansas Her public role in the 2012 million dollars for her husband’s But never has her role been On national television this Precip: Wednesday 0.Trace vehicle license, title, driver’s license presidential contest so far ex- campaign. The same day, she this public. week, Ann Romney defended Month: 2.30 inches or identifi cation card from Tuesday ceeds that of other GOP candi- taped a television interview for Several times a week on the her husband’s decades-old de- Year: 3.97 inches through Tuesday, May 8, while the com- dates’ spouses. “Entertainment Tonight.” She campaign trail, Mitt Romney cision to travel with the family Normal: 3.98 inches puter system at the Kansas Department She is still largely unknown. and her husband also taped their shares how they fi rst crossed dog strapped in his carrier to (K-State Experiment Station) of Revenue in Topeka is shut down for Quinnipiac University found fi rst nationally televised inter- paths at a Michigan elementary the car roof, suggesting that the Sunrise and Sunset upgrades. Anyone needing a license, Friday 6:50 a.m. 8:34 p.m. this week that 64 percent of view as a couple with Diane school but didn’t start dating dog “loved” the experience. She title or renewal should obtain it from a Moon: waxing, 33 percent registered voters don’t know Sawyer of ABC News. until high school. He introduces has also become the campaign’s state or county offi ce by Monday. For (U.S. Naval Observatory) enough about her to form an As Mitt Romney often tells his wife as his “sweetheart,” leading voice in the struggle to information, call Thomas County Trea- opinion; 25 percent view her supporters, his wife ultimately regularly holds her hand and win over female voters. surer Donita Applebury at 460-4520.

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