Area/State Colby Free Press Thursday, February 18, 2010 Page 3

Weather Candidate hopes to win district by spending less Corner From “CANDIDATE,” Page 1 “it’s the scheduling: deciding which events especially farmers. those checks on the imports.” to go to.” “We need to be offering opportunities to Boldra said she supports current energy With such a massive disparity in fund Boldra said she sees herself as running keep business here,” she said. production in Kansas, including wind, so- raising, how does Boldra expect to com- to be a citizen legislator, rather than a ca- She said going to an ordinary job ev- lar and coal plants, but thinks “cap and pete? One of her strategies is name recog- reer politician. Winning the seat, she said, ery day for so many years has given her a trade” legislation would destroy farming nition. She said she knows a lot of people would be the capstone of a career in public unique perspective from some candidates. and housing here. It would create national around northwest Kansas because she’s had service, rather than a stepping stone to an- In addition to being a teacher, Boldra said, building codes that would make it hard to so many students as a teacher and a college other offi ce. she is a part-time real estate agent and she make major renovations or sell existing educator, including some in Colby. “We’re going to take democracy out for a and her husband own Sportsman’s Supply homes. Many homes in the 1st District are She’s also been beating a path through spin and see if it works,” she said. in Hays. Her family also still owns the farm older and would have to be brought up to the district, visiting all 69 counties so far. She compared herself to Moran, whom she grew up on in McPherson County. code before they could be sold, costing ho- She came to Colby in November to speak she said she has known for many years. “I’ve really lived the Kansas experience,” meowners thousands, she said. National Weather Service at a National Honor Society induction cer- “Jerry has done a really good job,” she she said. Boldra is running against six other Repub- Tonight: Snow likely, mainly emony. She said she attended many county said. “He holds a town-hall meeting in ev- She expressed opposition to the National licans, including Barnett and Huelskamp. after midnight. Cloudy, with a low fairs around the district last year and has ery county each year. That’s something I Animal Identifi cation System, which uses One Democrat, former Salina Mayor Alan around 21. Northeast wind be- been out on the campaign trail again since would continue.” technology to track livestock. Jilka, is running, however, Boldra said, be- tween 10 and 15 mph. Chance the fi rst of the year. If elected, one of the areas Boldra said “If they’re born and bred here, we know cause of the Republican majority, the Aug. of precipitation is 70 percent. “The miles are not an issue,” she said; she’d like to focus on is small businesses, where they came from,” she said. “Make 3 primary will decide the election. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. Friday: Light snow, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high County corrects error near 33. North wind between 10 District to discuss budget cuts and 15 mph. Chance of precipi- tation is 30 percent. New snow on taxes for business From “BUDGET,” Page 1 sary. Several board members asked if going to a four- accumulation of less than a half From “COUNTY,” Page 1 inch possible. structure will be served by micro- wrote, “I’m for whatever saves us the most money day school week would save money. Harrison said Friday Night: Light snow, wave, technology popular 20 years and whatever saves us the most teachers.” she had spoken to offi cials of schools which had mainly before midnight. Mostly on the tax rolls so that a tax state- ago which has made a comeback. The board approved the new schedule, which changed to a four-day week, and while they said cloudy, with a low around 18. ment could be generated through He said the company is building Harrison said would save $40,000 and not result they liked having an extra day to do planning or North wind 5 to 10 mph becom- the county treasurer’s offi ce. We a “highway of towers” in western in the loss of any teachers. staff training, the change did not save much mon- ing southeast. Chance of pre- have that straightened out now, Kansas linked by microwave, and Board member Kevan Taylor suggested doing ey. Hourly support staff, such as kitchen workers cipitation is 20 percent. and it is in the computer and will would like to start building here in away with second-semester parent teacher confer- and custodians, would be hurt most by the reduc- Saturday: A 30 percent go out from now on at tax time.” the spring. He said they adhere to ences since they were poorly attended this year. He tion in hours, she said. chance of snow. Cloudy, with a Mr. Patrick said he also needed all safety standards and are well said a lot of parents are using the Power School Harrison added that she hasn’t ruled the idea high near 32. East wind between the commissioners to approve within the limits for airport traf- web program to keep tabs on how their kids are out, however. 10 and 15 mph. the annual strategic plan for the fi c. doing in class, and a conference may not be neces- Saturday Night: A 40 percent Thomas County Economic Devel- The commissioners gave him chance of snow. Cloudy, with a opment Alliance, which they did. the go-ahead to have an engineer low around 19. Richard Bailey, site acquisition plat the property and report back Sunday: A 20 percent chance manager for Viaero Wireless, and to them on Friday, Feb. 26, to give of snow. Cloudy, with a high near Harlan Downing, a landowner, people plenty of time to ask ques- 33. brought the commissioners a site tions. LOCAL TV LISTINGS Sunday Night: A 20 percent layout and plans of where Viaero In other business, the commis- chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, intends to build a 195-foot self- sioners: sponsored by the with a low around 17. supporting tower on the southeast • Read a letter from the North- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a side of Colby. The address is 840 west Kansas Planning and Devel- high near 39. E. Pine, he said, a triangular piece opment Commission wanting the Monday Night: Partly cloudy, of property on the southwest cor- commissioners to approve a fi ve- with a low around 18. ner of Pine St. and Country Club year plan update. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with Drive where Downing parks farm • Approved a bid from North- a high near 42. machinery. west Kansas Decorating Center Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, Bailey said he had been to the for carpet installation in the court- with a low around 19. City Council, and they told him room and judicial offi ces on the Saturday Evening February 20, 2010 Wednesday: Mostly sunny, permitting the tower was the coun- third fl oor of the courthouse for 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 with a high near 41. ty’s call and wanted him (Bailey) $16,400, KAKE/ABC Harry Potter-Azkaban Local to get county approval. 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