75¢ Colby Thursday June 26, 2014 Volume 125, Number 100 Serving Thomas County since 1888 8 pages FFreeree PPressress Clemency sought by convict By Sam Dieter shot Harkins, who had been a vice Colby Free Press president of Sunflower Bank, in [email protected] her home in Colby on March 31, 1997. A Colby man convicted for His story during the ensuing murdering his fiancee in the 1990s trial was centered around money. applied for executive clemency, The two got into an argument in an act which could get him out which Harkins criticized Pabst’s of jail or result in a shorter prison latest job opportunity, he said, Courtesy of LaDonna Regier sentence. and made him feel worthless. So Dr. LaDonna Regier showed pictures of people “hawking” (above), or selling produce by the roadside produce near a village This is the last day the public he gave his fiancée a .44 caliber in Ghana last Thursday while talking about her mission trip there. Nurses in the clinic talked with a mother (below) about her can comment on the case of Tod revolver, telling her to shoot him child. Regier’s security guard Baba posed for a shot (bottom right) with the new generator installed at the clinic where she Alan Pabst, who shot his fiancée if he was so worthless. But in- worked. Regier herself was shown in a pictures (bottom left), making a traditional dish out of cassava and plantains. Phoebe Harkins in 1997, and ap- vestigators gathered ballistic evi- plied for clemency this month. dence contradicted this claim at The public had until 15 days after the scene, where Harkins was shot the notice of his application was twice. The evidence indicated she published in the June 11 Colby had been shot from several feet Free Press to comment. Gov. Sam away, and while sitting down. Doctor shares mission tale Brownback will make the final de- The court later found that Ste- cision of whether to grant Pabst’s phen Maxwell, the prosecutor in By Sam Dieter application, after it goes through the case, used improper conduct Colby Free Press the Kansas Parole Board. at the end of the trial. Maxwell [email protected] Any convict can apply for repeatedly told the jury during his A Colby missionary told the story of her clemency, and the state parole closing argument that the suspect effort to save and change lives in the African board weighs each case and sends lied, prompting Pabst’s defense country of Ghana last week. a report to the governor. Before attorney to move for a mistrial at Dr. LaDonna Regier described her experi- clemency can be granted, notice one point. ences in the impoverished African nation to that the convict applied for it must Pabst’s conviction was over- a local audience last Thursday evening at the be published to give members of turned because of these remarks, Trinity Lutheran Church. She has made sev- the public, the victim or the vic- but when the case was retried in eral visits to different parts of the country as tim’s family, time to weigh in on 2000, the conviction was upheld. a missionary doctor, treating local patients. A the matter. Pabst filed a motion for post- knee injury sent her home from one of her lat- If clemency is granted, the con- conviction relief to the Kansas est trips. viction remains on a convict’s re- Supreme Court, pointing out that She made her last trip to the country after cord. But the board can reduce the Pedro Irigonegaray – an attorney she hurt her knee badly enough to need sur- time of their prison sentence. Harkins’ family hired to work on gery. After the operation, Regier realized she The case was the last murder the retrial – had a conflict of in- had it better than her patients in Ghana. Instead in Colby before William Shank terest from past cases that would of surgery after that kind of injury, she said, allegedly killed his ex-girlfriend have affected his second trial. they would have been dragging a leg around Teri Morris in February 2013. He worked on an adoption case for the rest of their lives. They might have died Pabst’s application for clemency for Pabst’s child, and represented from blood loss or infection. follows a series of unsuccessful Harkins’ family on other legal appeals to his sentence made for matters which would have been See “MISSION,” Page 2 over a decade after his conviction. affected by the trial verdict. That Pabst was convicted of pre- motion was denied in 2006, then meditated first degree murder again in August 2008, after Pabst after a trial in August 1997. He appealed. College hires data manager Colby Community Trustees session. She had been making brought in a new administrator at about $58,000 a year. a special meeting Friday morning. In other business, the trustees: The trustees voted to hire An- • Approved supplemental con- gel Morrison as the director of tracts for Dr. Shad Clymer as a data management for a salary of veterinary pharmacology instruc- $51,000 per year at the brief meet- tor, and Melissa Vogt as a veteri- ing. College President Stephen nary coagulation and transfusion Vacik told the trustees that Mor- instructor. Professional contracts rison would have basically the were approved for Vogt as the vet- same job as the outgoing Dean of erinary technology distance learn- Students, Xuemei Yang. At their ing director, and Michelle Meyer April meeting the trustees voted as the instrumental music director. not to renew Dr. Yang’s contract, • Approved two payment of which expires at the end of this claims resolutions, for $1,225,535 month, after a brief closed-door and $794,266. School’s rising expenses lead to higher fees By Sam Dieter The board also cut the time that the Jumpstart pro- In other business, the board: ments for students who become valedictorians and Colby Free Press gram will be open this summer, from eight to four • Set textbook fees at $75 and activity fees at $35 salutatorians, who are now required to take two for- [email protected] days. This has been part of the after school program per activity, for not more than $95 per student. This eign language classes, as well as biology, chemistry since last year. During the school year, the program represents a five dollar increase in both book and ac- and physics. The handbook also clarified the absence The Colby School Board prepared the district for has been open for kids in the afternoon from Monday tivity fees from last year. In both cases, Harrison said policy to say that high school students are required the coming school year at its monthly meeting Mon- to Thursday. this is the first increase in three years. by law to attend school. Students will have a letter day night, passing several price increases for servic- Superintendent Terrel Harrison said budget cuts • Set school meal prices, with a slight increase sent to their parents after five absences; the school es provided by the district. reduced the federal grant of just under $600,000 over last year. Breakfast will cost $1.45 for students will have a conference with parents after seven ab- For one of the actions, the board voted to start which had been used to fund the activities. Jo DeY- in kindergarten to eighth grade, $1.55 for high school sences, and after 10 absences a student should have a charging for the year-old after school program, a se- oung, business manager for the school district, said students and $1.85 for adults. Lunch will cost $2.60 doctor’s note saying they are absent. Students cannot ries of activities which had been free for grade school the district will get only $75,000 of the $125,000 for grade school students, $2.70 for middle school participate in extracurricular activities if they had an students in the area. The school will now charge $15 federal grant it expected to receive to run the pro- students, $2.80 for high school students and $4 for absence that day. per month per student for most, $2.25 for students gram in the coming year. She said she does not know adults. Harrison said there was a four percent in- When the board members also questioned who qualify for reduced-price lunches and kept the how much the district will get beyond that point. The crease in food prices from last year, and the increase the change to the dress code to required simply program free of charge for students who qualify for school district might have to pay for the activities in meal prices mirrors some surrounding schools. “shirts and tops,” Harrison said the regulations free lunches. entirely on its own in the future. Last year, breakfast prices ranged from $1.35 for Board President Janice Frahm, the only board The program started in the spring of 2013; the kindergarten to $1.75 for adults, and lunch cost from See “FEES,” Page 2 member to vote against the proposal, said $2.25 district has used $217,824 of the grant which came $2.30 for kindergarten to $3.75 for adults. Milk still was too little to charge for at-risk students. Member to the school through the 21st Century Communi- costs .25 for one carton. Brice Barton argued that those students are the ones ty Learning Center. It was meant to fund the after • Approved handbook changes for the school year. who need to be in the after school program the most. school program through September 2017. Among the changes were more stringent require- Page 2 Colby Free Press Thursday, June 26, 2014 Area/State Weather Ag harvest feeds county’s hungry Briefly The deadline for Briefly is noon the day before. Items submitted in the morning will be set up for the following day, space available. The deadline for Monday’s paper is noon Friday.

Mosquito fogging to start Colby city crews will be fogging for mosquitoes beginning Monday. Depending on weather, the schedule will be: Mondays or Tuesdays they will fog from Webster Street south. On Thursdays or Fridays they will fog from Webster Street north. Please empty any container holding stagnant water to help keep the mosquito population down. For information call Omar Weber at 460-4420.

Station ‘song sale’ to help chief The Ride 100.3 radio will have a “pay for request” National Weather Service show from 7 to 9 a.m. Friday to help raise money for Tonight: A 20 percent chance Police Chief Ron Alexander’s medical expenses. The of showers and thunderstorms suggested donation is $10 per song, and the station will after 10 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with match that up to $200. a low around 66. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 25 mph, School to sell fireworks with gusts as high as 35 mph. SAM DIETER/Colby Free Press Friday: A 40 percent chance Heartland Christian School will have a fireworks stand Trent McCain (center, above) chatted alongside CHS employees, volunteers and com- from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday to Friday, July 4, in the of showers and thunderstorms, munity members Friday morning at the Genesis Thomas County food bank. Amanda mainly after 3 p.m. Some of the parking lot of Colby Livestock Auction on Country Club Juenemann (left) with CHS had just dropped off a $2,790 check to the food bank, part Drive. For information, call Ronda Myers at 443-1384. storms could be severe. Partly of the CHS and United Plains Ag’s nationwide Harvest for Hunger food, funds and grain sunny, with a high near 88. drive. The company’s northwest Kansas locations raised $16,750 this year which was Breezy, with a southeast wind split among six charities in the area, including Genesis. CHS also took in $52,061 and Breakfast to help with expenses 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high 1,724 pounds of food that will go to the Kansas Food Bank and Food Bank of the Rock- The Thomas County Fair Board will have a benefit as 30 mph. ies. breakfast for medical expenses for the Ron Kogler Friday Night: A 40 percent family from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the 4-H Building. chance of showers and thunder- Come enjoy biscuits and gravy, hash browns and eggs storms, mainly before 11 p.m. and make a donation. For information, call Audrey Some of the storms could be se- Hines at 462-2388. vere. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 10 to 15 Doctor shares mission tale Church invites all to free lunch mph becoming northwest after Come and bring a friend to a free “Joyful Blessings” midnight. From “MISSION,” Page 1 IV fluids, and they are likely to die a new uncle they have never met be- from the disease. The poor sanitation fore. Instead of an uncle, Regier said, meal from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Saturday: Sunny, with a high First Baptist Church, Webster and Grant. Everyone is near 88. West wind around 10 The Ame Nyame memorial clinic and bad quality of the local water also the child ends up with a new owner, where she worked during her last visit leads to cholera and dysentery, and often a fisherman who forces them to welcome. For information, call Radonda Buford at 462- mph becoming north in the af- 2804. ternoon. sits between three small, impover- patients often come in dehydrated do hard labor. Saturday Night: Mostly clear, ished farming villages. People there by diarrhea caused by bad sanitation. Regier followed her presentation with a low around 62. survive by growing tomatoes, cassa- Farm injuries are common there as with pictures from Ghana, including No trash pick up on Fourth Sunday: Sunny, with a high va, plantains and some grain – doing well, but in Ghana this means cuts her clinic, the nurses and the mothers The City of Colby Sanitation Department will not be near 94. the labor by hand – then selling their from the hatchets and cutlasses they and children who came in for treat- working on Friday, July 4. Friday’s residential route will Sunday Night: Mostly clear, produce to people driving down the use to clear the land. ment. Several pictures showed the be picked up next Thursday. Please have your tipper with a low around 68. main roads. Many patients come to her not with nurses were making “foo foo,” mash- cans to the curb by 8 a.m. For information please contact Monday: Sunny, with a high “You can see these young mothers a disease, but after a self-induced ing cassava, a type of yam and plan- Omar Weber at the Public Works Department, 460-4420. near 90. just desperately chasing the buses and abortion, Regier said. A young girl’s tains – similar to bananas – in a bowl Monday Night: A 30 percent the vans with their products on their friends will bring her to the clinic and and mixing it together. It is eaten with heads trying to make a sale,” Regier then leave quickly to avoid getting stew, which in Ghana always has chil- Free hot dogs celebrate Fourth chance of showers and thunder- Come one, come all to the High Plains Lions Annual said. involved, giving only the simplest ies in it. storms. Partly cloudy, with a low Fourth of July celebration for free hot dogs and She was saddened to walk into vil- description of what happened to her. Pictures from one of the villages around 64. watermelon. Entertainment, jewelry raffle. bingo and a lages filled with trash and excrement, Even the patient will not want to talk showed a passion play put on by local Tuesday: A 20 percent cash giveaway (238 half dollars) all begin at six p.m. on where families live eight or nine in a about it, and Regier said she has to students. The play was done outside, chance of showers and thun- Friday the Fourth, at the Thomas County 4-H building. one-room house, and cannot always “get in their face,” and tell them they with the students playing Roman sol- derstorms. Mostly sunny, with a For information call Roger Hale at 462-1172. high near 87. afford a meal. By Ghanian standards, will die if they do not say what hap- diers dressed in modern combat fa- Tuesday Night: A 20 percent the villagers near her clinic are lucky: pened to them. tigues instead of armor. It was power- chance of showers and thunder- they get their water from wells. Children have it even worse in the ful to watch the play put on in the late Lemon AID stand supports shelter storms. Partly cloudy, with a low Malaria is the most common illness villages. Parents often sell their chil- afternoon, which is supposedly the Stop by at Swartz Vet Hospital for the Sixth Annual around 64. Regier treated at the clinic. Children dren at the age of four or five for about time Christ was crucified, Regier said. Lemon AID Stand, run by April Swartz to support the Wednesday: A 20 percent are the most vulnerable; many need $12, telling them they will live with Northwest Kansas Animal Shelter. The stand will be chance of showers and thun- open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at 1775 W. Fourth St. derstorms. Mostly sunny, with a Donations of dog and cat food, toys, beds, blankets and high near 90. School’s expenses lead to higher fees other pet items will be accepted. For information, call 460-1078. From “FEES,” Page 1 tract, and the board rejected it without the board at 6 p.m on Monday, July Wednesday: High, 87; Low 60 taking a vote. 21. Precip: Wednesday 0.30 inches would be up to the principal. The • Set a reorganizational meeting for College rounding up Sunflowers Colby Community College is attempting to contact Month: 4.92 inches board members asked the principal to former members of the Sunflower Singers performance Year: 8.80 inches publish their guidelines. Grade school group. The Singers, under the direction of Randy Berls, Normal: 9.84 inches students will also be given a reduced Tanker overturns Wednesday (K-State Experiment Station) will be performing at Founder’s Day on Saturday, July lunch or have their lunch card revoked Sunrise and Sunset An Oakley man went to the hospital the side of the road and hit a guardrail, 12. Call Berls at 460-5520 or (785) 890-0082. Friday 6:19 a.m. 9:15 p.m. if they go too long without paying early Wednesday morning after his and the 2012 Peterbilt tractor trailer New moon at 3:09 a.m. their lunch money. semi rig hit a guard rail and overturned he was driving travelled along the (U.S. Naval Observatory) • Rejected a proposed contract for on U.S. 83. whole length of the guard rail, then Diplomas available for graduates Colby Water Use uniforms with Under Armour, through William George Fiedler II, 50, overturned in the ditch. Diplomas, transcripts and miscellaneous items for the Wednesday 1,620,000 gal. the Sports Shoppe. Harrison said that was hauling a tanker trailer north on Fiedler, who was wearing a seatbelt, Colby High School graduating class of 2014 are available (Colby Public Works) the school’s attorney John Gatz had the highway at 5:35 a.m. when the was taken to the Logan County for pick-up at the school administration building, 600 several reasons why the school would accident happened, according to the Hospital, where he was treated and W. Third St. If you have not received yours, stop by the not want to be involved in the con- Kansas Highway Patrol. He drifted to released. office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

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Penny Dreadful Penny Dreadful Penny Dreadful ©2009 Hometown Content, listings by Zap2it ©2009 Hometown Content, listings by Zap2it Family Colby Free Press Thursday, June 26, 2014 Page 3 Deaths Club serves Relay Software monitors Wilbur Leebrick Wilbur Leebrick, 95, Colby, Services are pending with the what court changes died Wednesday, June 25, 2014, Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel, at the Deseret Health and Rehab 462-7979. Once this week is finished we in Colby. will have completed exactly half Melany the year – 26 weeks. I knew you all needed to know Wilks Dale Vaughn that bit of trivia. I also want to Dale Vaughn, 88, Colby, for- retired in 1998. let all of you know that there are •Library merly of Selden and Rexford, died A lifelong member of the Amer- some interesting applications be- Links Monday, June 9, 2014, at Hays ican Legion and the Masons, he ing created using technology. The Medical Center. served as a spokesman and was Techdirt website (www.techdirt. He was born Dec. 2, 1925, in president for the Masonry Union com) published an article explain- get help. Is she safe? Will the man Selden, the son of John and Glad- of Colorado in the 1960s.

ing how software was created by come back and attack her? The of- ys Vaughn. He attended Rexford Preceding him in death were lawyer David Zvenyach using ficial on the other end of the phone and Colby schools. his parents; three wives, Frances Twitter. It said he “quickly hacked encourages her to calm down, to He served in the Army in the (Barnett) Vaughn, May Vaughn together a system to check the tell her what happened. She does Pacific theater during World War and Betty Vaughn; three sons, Supreme Court’s website every this while she stands in a vulner- II, from 1943 to 1945. Robert Dale Vaughn, John Alex five minutes for any opinion that able position in her kitchen. In 1942, he married Frances Vaughn, and Jackie Lynn Vaughn; changes, and to then automati- Grace will be utterly taken Barnett of Rexford. They were two siblings, Norris Vaughn cally tweet out an announcement aback when she finds out the married for 39 years. They farmed and Nyla (Short) Bond; and two @SCOTUS_servo.” identity of this victim. The story and lived near Rexford until 1952, grandchildren, Jerry Vaughn and When I checked the @scotus turns her life upside down as well when they moved to Longmont, Christina Smith. servo site, I found it was not just as those in Collier, Mont. The au- Colo. There he ran a gas station Survivors include a daughter, small changes that were tweeted, thor’s writing is easy and enjoy- for several years while learning Lois (James) Jones, of Rexford, but also slip decisions (prelimi- able. It flows, and you will find it masonry. and four grandchildren. nary decisions) and original case to be a fast but suspenseful book. In the early 60s, he started Dale There will be a celebration of decrees. The next is “Any Other Name,” Vaughn Construction Services. his life from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, I then went to the Supreme LISA STRAMEL by Craig Johnson. The author is a This successful business was fol- July 6, 2014, at the Twin Peaks Court Website (www.suprem- Kenlie Miller (left), Samantha Skolout, Hayden Bellamy and Dilys award finalist for his book, lowed by Dale Vaughn Equipment Golf Course Clubhouse, 1200 ecourt.gov) to find where these Anna Stramel filled luminary bags with sand and placed “The Cold Dish,” (Independent Sales in the 1970s, from which he Cornell Drive, Longmont, Colo. candles in them before distributing them around the track would be posted for the public – at Mystery Book Sellers Associa- at Dennen Field. They are members of the Solomon Valley www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/ tion; www.mysterybooksellers. 4-H Club, which helped set up for Relay for Life on June slipopinions.aspx. com/the-dilys-award). This is the Thelma R. Bland 7 as the Club’s community service project. Members also Here is what their website states Wyoming writer’s 11th book in about the listings and published the Walt Longmire Mysteries se- Thelma R. Bland, 70, Scott City, Byron Bland, Ellis; Warren Bland, placed sponsor signs around the track, hung signs on the mother of Ryan Bland of Colby, Scott City; and Randall Bland, fence, set up tables and helped where needed. documents: “The ‘slip’ opinion is ries. Though classified as a mys- the second version of an opinion. tery, I think it could be a cross- died Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at Garden City; five sisters, Mariet- It is sent to the printer later in the over with a bit of modern western the Citizens Medical Center in ta, Emma Lou, Linda, Rosalea and day on which the “bench” opinion swagger. Colby. Cindy; and three grandchildren. is released by the Court. Each slip In this novel, Sheriff Walt She was born July 30, 1943, in Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Four Colby students opinion has the same elements as Longmire is impatiently waiting Chase, the daughter of Edgar and Saturday, June 28, 2014, at the St. the bench opinion – majority or for a long coal train to go by. He Ruth Hof Meis. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott plurality opinion, concurrences or has been asked by old friend and A resident of Scott City since City, with Father Bernard Felix graduate from K-State dissents, and a prefatory syllabus boss, Lucian Connally, to help 1971 when she moved from Col- officiating and burial in the Scott Nearly 3,000 students complet- Oakley: Patrick Ahrens, Bach- – but may contain corrections not solve a supposed suicide. This by, she was a rural letter carrier for County Cemetery. ed degree requirements from Kan- elor of Science, agribusiness; appearing in the bench opinion…. does not compute with Connally. the United States Postal Service. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. sas State University this spring. Jordan Albers, Master of Archi- These opinions are posted on the He knows he can trust Longmire On July 15, 1963, she married to 8 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. Degrees earned include nearly tecture; Steven Kelly, Master of website within minutes after the and implores him for help. Find Neil J. Bland in Plainville. to 5 p.m. Friday at the Price and 2,150 bachelor’s degrees, more Arts, English; Brandon Maurath, bench opinions are issued and will out what the two encounter, learn She was a member of the St. Sons Funeral Home in Scott City. than 550 master’s degrees, more Bachelor of Science; Matthew remain posted until the opinions and solve. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott Vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Fri- than 175 doctorates and more than Temaat, Bachelor of Science, ag- for the entire term are published in Other items we are adding are: City. day at the church. 25 associate degrees. riculture; James Wright, Bachelor the bound volumes of the United “Death At the Door,” by Carolyn Preceding her in death were her The family suggests memorials Here are the graduates from our of Science. States Reports … (www.suprem- Hart; “River Road,” by Jayne Ann parents and two brothers. to the church, in care of the funer- area: Hoxie: Bailey Ochs, Bachelor ecourt.gov/opinions/slipopinions. Krentz; a western, “Raiding With Survivors include her husband al home, 401 S. Washington St., Colby: Breck Arnberger, Bach- of Science, business administra- aspx).” Morgan,” by Jim R. Woolard; of Scott City; three other sons, Scott City, Kan., 67871. elor of Science, agriculture; Seth tion. If a change is made in these “Cheap Shot,” by Robert B. Park- Bredemeier, Bachelor of Science, Atwood: Gregory Solko, Bach- documents it may seem slight, er; a biography, “The Closer,” by High Plains Lions Club agriculture; Courtney Ress, Mas- elor of Science, education but the article discussed how this Mariano River; science fiction, ter of Arts, English; Levi Schlick, Ludell: Jill Bergling, Bachelor creates confusion about the deci- “The Kraken Project,” by Doug- A variety of pizzas and salad report concerning the Fourth of Bachelor of Science. of Science, family studies and sion and the real intent of the rul- las Preston; nonfiction “Mindful were offered to the Colby High July free hot dog and watermelon Selden: Jonathan Broeckelman, human services; Joseph Holste, ing. Some changes may be small Discipline: A Loving Approach Plains Lion members at their feed. The party begins at the 4-H Bachelor of Science, agriculture; Doctor of Philosophy, civil engi- or seem insignificant, but a word to Setting Limits and Raising an meeting Monday at the Robert building at six in the evening. Jessica Fredrickson, Bachelor of neering. change can make a huge differ- Emotionally Intelligent Child,” by Burnett Memorial Student Union. Roger Hale reported that the Science. ence in law and decisions from the Shauna Shapiro and Chris White; Following the meal, the club evening will start with Boy Scout bench. So now if a person wants “The Shelf: Adventures in Ex- turned to their regular program. Troop 140 leading the group with to understand if something has treme Reading,” by Phyllis Rose; Lion Larry Brenn conducted the the flag salute followed by enter- been changed, they can sign up to “How The Brain Learns to Read,” meeting in the absence of Presi- tainment. Serving will start after Courteous cops pay off receive tweets about the changes. by David A. Sousa; and “Maps,” dent Mary Hurtt. Melda Moore the scout troop’s presentation. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) two troopers in the parking lot of If you want to learn more, read the by Aleksandra Mizielinska and reported that she is presenting the Other events will include a jew- – Acting courteous, even when the Anchorage headquarters late article at tinyurl.com/mhdazke. Daniel Mizielinski published club with a special High Plains elry raffle, trivia, bingo and the arresting someone, has paid divi- Friday afternoon. We are constantly adding ma- through Big Picture Press. Lions banner. Get well cards were annual coin toss game. dends for the Alaska State Troop- According to troopers, Fahey terial and I would like to tell you As the heat continues and sum- signed for Deb Koon and Melinda “This year someone will go ers. said he believed they “were more about some fiction. The first is mer storms head our way, remem- Morton. home with 238 (birthday years of KTVA reports (is.gd/BqTlLn) a professional and courteous to the “Bone Dust White,” by Karin ber to get a good book, audiobook, Past District Governor Sheryl America) half-dollars,” Hale said. 49-year-old Anchorage man want- people they arrested than other Salvalaggio. This is Salvalaggio’s magazine or movie to enjoy. Brenn gave a report on the State Community help for this an- ed on several felony warrants de- law enforcement personnel he had first novel and she is touted for Our summer hours are: 9 a.m. to Lions Convention she attended nual event includes several people cided to turn himself in to troopers dealt with.” consideration as a highly-sought 6 p.m. Monday through Wednes- in Manhattan. 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Empty excuses cap state’s budget woes Facts – not false bravado from Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback and others – matter most in reviewing the state’s dire financial situation. After the Legislature approved deep income tax cuts that took effect in 2013, revenues have plunged. In recent days, the governor and others have tried to obfuscate this fiscal disaster. Focus on what happened last Thursday, when Brownback and a bipartisan group of top lawmakers agreed to borrow $675 million to cover bills early in the 2015 fiscal year, start- ing July 1. That’s a huge leap from the $300 million borrowed in June 2013 to pay the current fiscal year’s bills. Borrowing more money is bad, right? That’s what Brown- back emphasized in a statement last year on this very topic: “When we first came into office we were borrowing $700 million to basically operate the state, to float the state for a year. Now, we’re down to $300 million. So we continue to improve the fiscal situation of the state, which is really good news for the people of Kansas.” But now that the situation has dramatically reversed, Brown- back isn’t emphasizing the costs and risks tied to such a large Farewell tour shows need for ‘giants’ amount of borrowing. Last Thursday, the governor returned to his unsupported Has anyone ever done quite what former While none of that is unusual in our history, Sen. Bob Dole is attempting, touring the state there have always been times when statesmen claims, repeating his upbeat view of the Kansas economy, de- that sent him to Congress nearly two decades Steve rose above it. spite the harsh facts staring Kansans in the face. after his retirement? Haynes Recalling some of his accomplishments, Brownback said a dip in revenue had always been expected. The senator embarked this spring on what Sen. Dole remembered joining with Sen. Ed- But it sure wasn’t this big. Plus, why didn’t the governor and amounts, at age 90, to a farewell tour of the • Along the ward Kennedy to pass the landmark Ameri- Legislature make adequate spending cuts to better match lower state he served so long. It’s been a tough row, Sappa cans With Disabilities Act. expected incomes? his body having nearly deserted him, but he “Although we didn’t agree very often,” he He once again claimed President Barack Obama’s tax poli- gets help to and from the car, and his mind and said, “he was always prepared and he worked cies had lowered expected receipts and surprised state officials. memory remain sharp. He swears he’ll get to ber, we were always a little disappointed that very hard, though he didn’t have to. It was a Yet income tax revenues were down only 7 percent across all 105 counties. he served only his trademark Dole pineapple loss when he passed.” the country the first four months of 2014 – but fell 24 percent His appearances have drawn out Kansan juice at receptions. Besides, he said, the laws that really last, after Kansan who remember some help the While Dole won most of his elections, it like the disabilities act, have bipartisan sup- in Kansas. senator gave them, often with the gravest of wasn’t always easy. In the 1960 Republican port. The governor praised the state’s admirably low unemploy- problems. Lynn Streitt told him in Oberlin that primary, he recalled, he beat Keith Sebelius of “A majority can shove it down your throat,” ment rate. he had saved her life when, as a child of 5, Norton, who succeeded him as congressman, he said, “but people resent that.” That’s great, but it hasn’t done much to boost state revenues. she needed an emergency flight to a burn cen- by less than 1,000 votes in the primary. For the Like Obamacare today, I suppose. Brownback pointed to the “record number of people work- ter in Galveston, Texas. She said the senator Senate, he downed former Gov. Bill Avery of Today, Dole can still keep a crowd in stitch- ing in the state.” made the arrangements directly with President Wakefield. es. Noting that his generation is fading away, That ignores the fact many other states have created jobs at Nixon. I got to know him a little better in the 1970s, especially the vets from the war, he comment- a faster rate than Kansas in the last three years. While Sen. Dole couldn’t recall the details when as a reporter for The Kansas City Times, ed: New data this week also didn’t paint an encouraging picture of the case, he said it was the kind of thing he I interviewed him several times. The one thing “We don’t have long to wait. We don’t even for the state. and his staff had always done. It was only one I wanted to do when he stopped out here was like to wait on room service. of the stories he has heard so far. to thank him for offering me a job as his press “We tell stories – we can tell pretty much The federal Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages re- “I’ve been moved to tears so many times on secretary in 1974. I was surprised – Washing- whatever we want. There’s nobody around to port showed Kansas employment grew by 1.6 percent in 2013 this tour,” said Clarisa Unger of the Dole In- ton had never been my dream – but I was oh correct us.” – below the national average of 1.8 percent. Worse, the aver- stitute of Politics at the University of Kansas, so flattered. As we shook hands and he moved on to the age weekly wage in Kansas declined by .4 percent, while the who accompanied him here. We had a new baby, a new house in Kan- next person, Sen. Dole said to me: U.S. average stayed flat. Kansas’ wage figure of $832 a week He is nearly the last of the giants who helped sas City and dreams of moving back to a small “If you come to Washington, even just for was the 13th worst in the nation. lead this country from 1960 into the 1990s, town, and I loved what I did. I turned him a year, you learn a lot. You learn how things Brownback should stop the doubletalk and tedious excuses. many of them – including Dole and Presidents down, one of three good jobs I declined that get done.” They weaken his credibility and provide false messages to the John F. Kennedy, Gerald R. Ford and George year. I never felt the senator held a grudge, I took that to mean he still thinks I should public. H.W. Bush, decorated heroes of World War II. though. have said yes. Maybe he’s right – though I’ve – The Kansas City Star, via the Associated Press They stood at the top of a great generation. Years later, when we had an hour to kill be- been more than blessed in what I’ve done I’ve known Sen. 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Q: My mother bought a rocker at a Good- Beetle Bailey • Mort Walker will store in the 1960s for about $10. When we brought it home, Dad found a crest and date under the seat. It says “S. Bent & Bros., Inc., Gardner, Mass., 1867.” It’s still sturdy, although the arms have been imperceptibly braced where they meet the seat and the paint is worn where the hands rest. Can you tell me about the maker and an approximate value? A: S. Bent & Bros. was founded in 1867 by Samuel, Charles and Roderic Bent. The compa- Dave Green ny made Colonial-style furniture. The company Conceptis Sudoku • By Dave Green closed in 2001. The furniture was mass-produced and a rocker sells for about $50 to $75 today. 1 8 Q: I own an antique Snoopy candy jar. It’s glass with a color picture of Snoopy on it. Is it 6 4 7 Blondie • Chic Young worth anything? A: Anything related to Snoopy, Charlie 6 8 Brown’s pet dog in the Peanuts comic strip, 5 7 can’t be called an “antique” because it’s not 100 or more years old. The comic strip, the work of 4 8 3 5 9 1 6 Charles Schulz (1922-2000), debuted in 1950. The Snoopy candy jar dates from about 1965, 4 3 which makes it a “collectible.” The jar, in excel- lent condition, sells for $5 to $20. 5 1 Q: I have a glass butter churn, approximate- ly 14 inches tall and 6 inches in diameter, with 3 7 4

a metal lid and crank mechanism on the top. 9 5 2014 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc. It has wooden paddles that do the work. The 6/26 glass is embossed “Dazey Churn No. 40, Pat- Difficulty Level ented Feb. 1922, Dazey Churn & Mfg. Co., St. This is a logic-based num- 4 2 8 7 3 6 9 5 1 Louis, Mo., Made in USA.” What is it worth? ber placement puz­zle. 9 6 5 2 8 1 7 3 4 Hagar the Horrible • Chris Browne A: Nathan Dazey became manager of the EZ The goal is to enter a num- 7 3 1 9 5 4 2 6 8 Churn Co. of Dallas in 1904. He bought out the ber, 1-9, in each cell in which 2 9 4 3 7 8 5 1 6 owner a couple of years later and moved the com- each row, column and 3x3 1 5 6 4 2 9 8 7 3 pany to St. Louis. Dazey was granted a patent for 8 7 3 1 6 5 4 2 9 region must contain only one 5 4 2 6 9 3 1 8 7 improvements to small churns for household use instance of each numeral. on Feb. 14, 1922. The company was sold in 1947. 6 1 7 8 4 2 3 9 5 The solution to the last 3 8 9 5 1 7 6 4 2 2014 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc. Reproductions have been made. Dazey made 1, Sudoku puzzle is at right. Difficulty Level 6/25 2, 3 and 4 quart churns given Nos. 10, 20, 30 and 40. Smaller churns are reproductions. Vintage Dazey No. 40 churns sell for about $100. Cryptoquip Q: I own many beautiful items I would like to sell, but I’m not sure about finding a good antiques buyer in my city. I have lost two good oriental rugs through consignment. When I called to check on my rugs, the owner told me they had been donated and I never received Mother Goose and Grimm • Mike Peters any money. Please give me some advice. I’m not originally from the area where I live now. A: Before taking any antiques to a consignment shop, check on the shop by contacting your lo- cal Better Business Bureau. Never give anything to someone to repair, restore or sell without first getting a signed receipt that includes a detailed description of the items and states what you want the shop to do with them. Some places accept items for donation as well as for consignment. Be sure you are specific about what you expect. Some shops have policies that allow them to dispose of items if you do n’t pick them up within a certain length of time. Be sure you understand their policy before you leave Sally Forth • Greg Howard items. If you feel the business has been dishonest, file a complaint with the bureau. To find your lo- Crossword • Eugene Sheffer cal Better Business Bureau, go to BBB.org. (c) 2014 by Cowles Syndicate Inc. Bridge • Steve Becker

Todd the Dinosaur • Patrick Roberts

A Critical Choice In notrump, declarer often must choose which of two suits to attack at the outset. The choice may not at first seem clear-cut, but declarer can usually come to the right conclusion by weighing all of the possibilities carefully. In this hand, for instance, South’s proper play is to win the spade lead in dummy and try a club finesse. As it happens, the finesse loses and Zits • Jim Borgman & Jerry Scott South’s remaining spade stopper is dislodged, but he makes the contract because West has no entry card to his established spades. Note that if South wins the spade lead and tack- les diamonds first, he goes down. East takes the ace and returns a spade, and South cannot score more than eight tricks. Now let’s see how South goes about solving the problem of whether to tackle diamonds or clubs first. In the light of West’s threatening spades -- probably a seven-card suit, judging from the bidding -- the immediate aim is to eliminate his potential entry card or cards, if possible. The only entry cards West can have are the ace of diamonds and king of clubs. If he has both, the contract has no chance; if he has neither, the con- tract is in the bag whichever suit is played first. The only cases that matter, therefore, are those where West has the diamond ace and East the club king, or East the diamond ace and West the club king. Tackling clubs before diamonds succeeds against both possibilities. In the former case, the club finesse wins, and South makes five notrump. In the latter case, the club finesse fails, but West is permanently out of the picture because he has no re-entry, and declarer makes four notrump. (c)2014 King Features Syndicate Inc. Colby Free Press Thursday, June 26, 2014 Page 7 To place your classified ad, mail (155 W. Fifth), fax (785-462-7749), Classifieds phone (785-462-3963), or stop by our office at 155 W. Fifth Notices Help Wanted Help Wanted Houses for Sale Wanted Services

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DSNWK is in need of a KS by calling Don at 785-694-2752. wire, pipe corrals, continuous fence, reliable, caring individual to teach chain link, privacy fences, and Dan is back! Dan Geschwentner. ---6/9---7/7--- Wanted to rent grass 2014 beyond McNab puppies for sale. Out of daily living skills to an individual Small remodeling and repair jobs. 785-824-8092. concrete flat work. Contact Jerad working parents Long Island, KS. with developmental disabilities in Great Western Tire of Colby, Inc., Call 785-443-3673. ---6/4---6/30--- 785-672-7607. Leave message 308-645-9085. rural Thomas County near Colby, 1170 S. Country Club Drive, is now ---12/15---TFN------6/12---7/28------5/12---TFN--- Kansas. This is a full-time posi- accepting applications for all shop Classified ad deadlines (word ads tion, Monday - Friday. This shift is positions. Positions included, but Vehicles for Sale I specialize & analyze the situa- only). Noon the day before publica- approximately 8am to 5pm. High not limited to, lube oil & tire, truck tire, tion surrounding the environment. Garage Sales tion (noon Friday for Monday paper). School diploma or GED preferred. service call, and alignment techni- Pines, Deciduous, Evergreens, 2001 9400i, day cab, 450HP Cum- Ads going into the Country Advocate Related experience is helpful, but cians. Experience required, but will Shelterbelts, Fruit Trees, Cleanup, mins, 10 speed, field-ready, good need to be in on Thursdays. Please not necessary. Applicants should train the right person. Valid driver’s Removal, Trimming, Nurseryman, 1101 Court Place - Saturday, 8 - 10 condition. $22,500. Call 785-694- check your ad the First time it runs. If possess a valid Kansas driver’s license is a requirement. Full time Gardening, Landscaping, Shrubs & a.m. 3281. you find an error, please call at (785) license and a good driving record. position includes competitive salary Yard Care. Dave’s Tree Service 785- ---6/26---6/27------6/23---7/7--- 462-3963 so it can be corrected, Must pass KBI, SRS, and Child/ and benefits. Apply in person, EOE. 443-0994. Also do handyman work. since we will not be responsible for Adult abuse checks. For more Questions please call 785.462.2100. ---6/9---7/7--- Yard Sale 840 S. Grant - Friday, 4 - 7 errors after that first day. The Colby information, contact Darryl Clark ---5/29---TFN--- 1995 Mercury Sable. 82,500 origi- p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Little nal miles. $1,200. Call 785-694- Free Press. at 785-421-2851. Apply on-line at Somers Mobile Welding. Mobile boy clothes 12 months to 2T, toys, The Team at Kansasland Tire of 3281. ---3/1---TFN--- www.dsnwk.orgor mail resume to welding and machinery repairs. Call books, JD ROBB. Norton has an immediate opening ---6/23---7/7------6/25---6/27--- DSNWK, 100 W. McFarland, Hill for a service truck operator/general Chad Somers at (785) 338-2454 or City, KS 67642. EOE. (785) 694-2628. 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Please call Kerry @ Infinite Connections, buck- and excellent benefit package. We ed local excavation contractor. Must have reliable transportation. For et truck, stump grinder, insured and primarily stay within the Midwest. To 785-443-2119 and leave message. Half Price Sale All of July Wednes- have own tools. Must be knowledge- applications, job descriptions, and ---6/25---7/9--- free estimates. Family owned and day’s & Saturday’s 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 salary information, contact Jennifer visit about our opportunities give us able about CAT engines, electronics, a call M-F at (785) 675-3881 or (913) operated. 785-626-4261. p.m. Second Time Around Shop, 115 hydraulics, pumps. Travel required or Sharon at 785-625-3055. Options ---1/31---7/17--- Center Ave. Oakley, Kansas. is an EOE; Bilingual a plus, Minorities 533-2478. on an as needed basis. 2-3 years ---6/16---TFN--- Seed and Feed ---6/23---7/21--- experience with CAT heavy equip- encouraged to apply. 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Call today gas engines, snow blowers (some Fuel truck driver needed in the 443-3653. customers with feed, chemical, office at 155 W. Fifth St., Colby or for to get a free quote. 785-462-6908. work or used to work), large volume Scott City, Kansas area. Applicants ---6/20---7/3--- seed, seed conditioning, mainte- questions call 785-462-3963. ---5/13---TFN--- parts, log splitter, garden tiller, trailer, should live within a 60 mile radius nance, and harvest. Experience ---3/21---TFN--- mechanic tools, air compressor, ’88 of Scott City. Must have CDL with is not required. Full-time position Chev. Pickup, household contents. Hazmat and Tanker endorsements, Livestock Do Your Feet Hurt? We can help includes competitive wages, health with I-Step Technology. We also ---6/23---6/27--- clean driving record, and submit to insurance, retirement savings plan Houses for Rent drug/alcohol testing. 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Apply in Person at Colby Public Schools is Brewster USD 314 Deseret Health & Rehab olby accepting applications for: at Colby, 105 E. Community College is currently accepting College Dr., Colby, KS • Groundskeeper applications for a Colby Community College is ac- or contact Amy or WE NEED SATELLITE • Custodian Rhonda at 785-462-6721. cepting applications for an Adjunct Daycare Nursing Instructor. Bachelor’s de- TECHNICIANS WHO ARE Sick leave, health insurance, gree in nursing, current Kansas RN li- MOTIVATED AND READY vacation leave, state retire- Director cense and CPR certification required. TO GET PAID! ment package, and other olby Integrity, innovative thinking, a sense Blue Sky Satellite is DISH benefits may be available. A The position is a Community College of humor, understanding of the rural Network’s leading service provider district application form may business opportunity community college, and ability to with 12 locations in the Midwest. Colby Community College is accept- work as a team is necessary. To ap- be picked up at the adminis- within the school ing applications for a full time Ac- ply, submit a letter of application, re- We offer Paid Training, Top tration office, 600 West Third building. Please call counting & Human Resources An- sume, all postsecondary transcripts Hourly Rates, 4 Day Work Week, Street, Colby. Applications 785-694-2236 for alyst. Duties include a wide range of and references to Lisa Failla, Colby Company Vehicles, Excellent accepted until postions are information. Position individual and supervisory functions Community College, 1255 S. Range, Company Benefits including related to the processing and re- Colby, KS 67701. Materials may 401(k) and Performance Bonuses. filled. EOE will begin August 2014. cording of financial transactions. Re- be emailed to lisa.failla@colbycc. sponsible for working with accounts If you are looking for a rewarding edu. CCC is an Equal Opportunity receivable, accounts payable, payroll career, apply online TODAY at Employer committed to diversifying The Northwest Kansas Educational Service Center and general accounting activities its work force and encourages ap- careers.blueskydish.com or call including monthly financial reports, plications from women, members of Ray Ziegler at 316-619-2552. is accepting applications for the 2014-2015 school year. closing, internal audit, and creating minority groups, individuals with dis- BSS is an Equal • Head Start Teachers (Sherman/Gove Counties) testing procedures. The Analyst will abilities and veterans. Opportunity Employer • Gifted Facilitator also provide tactical support regard- • Speech Pathologists ing human resources activities under • School Psychologist the direction of the Vice President of • Early Childhood Special Education Teachers Business Affairs and in coordination • Interrelated Teachers (Oberlin/Grinnell) with the President. Bachelor’s degree • Head Start Aides (Rawlins/Thomas County) in Accounting, Finance or related ex- • Para-educators (Golden Plains/Quinter) perience with minimum of two years relevant experience of labor laws, Applications are available at www.nkesc.org or social security & retirement benefits. 785-672-3125. Applications will be accepted until the Previous human resources experi- positions are filled. *NKESC is an EOE* ence, PHR or SPHR designation a plus. Integrity, innovative thinking, a sense of humor, understanding of the rural community college, and ability to work as a team is necessary. To Now Experienced Field Service Technician apply, submit a letter of application, resume, all postsecondary tran- Hiri Ng ($2000.00 HIRING BONUS) scripts and references to Lisa Failla, Enjoy working outside? Searching for great salary Colby Community College, 1255 S. Range, Colby, KS 67701. Materials and great benefits? 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The rodeo gets underway at 8 Area high school players are p.m. three consecutive evenings keeping their skills sharp in Col- through Saturday, Aug. 2. by’s high school summer basket- Besides many top rodeo per- ball league. formers, this year’s show features Colby boys’ varsity coach Kev- specialty act Cowboy Kenny and in Brown has been happy to see the Steel Rodeo Tour, a freestyle five high school varsity teams and motocross act. four junior varsity competing on Announcer Randy Corey will Wednesday evenings during re- call the play-by-play action with cent weeks. additional insight from rodeo Varsity squads from Brewster, clown Robbie Hodges. Bennie Hoxie, Weskan and St. Francis and Rhett Beutler of Son Rodeo are challenging the Eagles on Co. will supply bucking horses Wednesdays every week. and bulls. Games featuring 20-minute The Buetler family has been halves that don’t stop for foul calls bringing their livestock to Phil- or other in-bounds plays tip off at lipsburg since 1960. 5 p.m. and continue until 10 p.m. Ticket prices are $15 for re- Brown reported that the Hoxie served adult seats and $13 for children’s adult seats. General ad- Indians — a 1A powerhouse in Bronc riding has been a tradition even before “Kansas’ Biggest mission tickets are $13 for adults several sports — currently owns Rodeo” began at Phillipsburg in 1929. an undefeated 5-0 league record. and $10 for children. The Eagles were 3-1 entering Tickets can be purchased via Wednesday night’s game against phone by calling (785) 543-2448 gate to concessions to parking. rie Horizon Agri-Energy chief ex- Weskan. or visiting Heritage Insurance in “We all come together to make ecutive officer Mike Erhart said. R.B. HEADLEY/Colby Free Press Phillipsburg at 685 Third Street it work. It doesn’t matter your re- “Everybody pulls together and Junior varsity teams from Colby Colby’s high school summer High, Hoxie, Golden Plains and Information can also be ob- ligious views or whether you’re does their thing. And they don’t basketball league has de- tained by going online and visit- rich or poor,” rodeo sponsor Prai- get paid for it.” Brewster are also participating. livered action during recent Wednesday’s game featured ing KansasBiggestRodeo.com. weeks as the Colby Eagles The rodeo begin in 1929 as a two referees, coaches, clock op- played Weskan Wednes- erators and scorekeepers. Despite Phillipsburg community celebra- day evening. Donte Whitfield tion. One year later, the Rock Is- Sluggers venture the usual summer heat, open doors (above) soared far too high for and fans kept Colby High’s gym land Railroad advertised visits on any defender to stop during rail from eastern Kansas to “Kan- reasonably cool. this first-half play while class- The Eagles’ lineup on Wednes- sas’ Biggest Rodeo “ — and the mate Leighton Rinehart (right) name stuck. to Garden tourney day featured soon-to-be senior went low to battle for posses- Numerous world champions Aaron Faber along with twin down and desperate steal of home sion of the basketball against and pro rodeo Hall of Famers By R.B. Headley brothers Ashton Russ and Aus- plate secured Ellis’ 3-2 victory. a feisty Coyote. Both varsity have competed in the arena north Colby Free Press tin Russ. Other returning Colby So all this drama adds up to and junior varsity teams from of town. [email protected] High jumping into the action were what should be an interesting several area schools play on Another tradition is volunteers sophomores Brooks Curry, Leigh- After trouncing Hays Thomas weekend of baseball in the Garden Wednesday evenings. staffing everything from the ticket ton Rinehart and Donte Whitfield. More Prep last week, can the community. Pool play will deter- Colby Sluggers take down Dodge mine seeding for Sunday’s tourna- City and Garden City next? ment beginning at 9 a.m. Commodores capture first national title More wins will be the main goal Slugger veterans Luke Cox and for coach Brian Quagliano’s Le- Austin Boheme led the Sluggers’ OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The gion baseball team at Garden City 10-8, 12-2 doubleheader sweep talk at the College World Series Vandy baseball joins women’s bowling as NCAA champs this weekend. of Hays Thomas More Prep on was about how few home runs The Sluggers start a three-day Wednesday, June 18. were hit at TD Ameritrade Park. my teammates would pick me up. and the 22nd in 72 games by the Kenny Towns. But Mike Papi was tournament adventure on Friday Cox tripled and scored the de- Well, one was hit Wednesday It’s a home run, but it’s also a team Commodores (51-21). forced out at home on a chopper to with two pool-play contests. ciding run during game one. night — and the folks in Nash- effort to get here. We were confi- “I was praying it was gonna be Ravenelle, and Brandon Downes Colby (3-5 record) takes on Boehme also tripled followed ville, Tenn. undoubtedly will be dent the whole entire year.” gone,” Vandy’s Tyler Campbell grounded out. Dodge City in an 11 a.m. opener by a three-run blast where he com- talking about it for a long time. Norwood turned on Nick How- said, “and to see it land in the The title, secured when Rav- before challenging Columbine, pletely circled the bases in game John Norwood’s tiebreaking ard’s 97 mile-per-hour fastball bullpen was awesome. Obviously, enelle struck out Daniel Pinero, is Colo., at 7 p.m. two. homer in the top of the eighth in- and sent it into the left-field bull- Virginia is a tough team, and we Vanderbilt’s first in a men’s sport. A final contest against defend- An error allowed Boehme to ning carried Vanderbilt to a 3-2 pen for only the 25th home run still had to come out in the ninth The school’s only other title ing Zone champion Ellis awaits score, and his pitching didn’t al- win over Virginia in the third and hit in the four years the CWS has and play hard until it was over.” came in women’s bowling in the Sluggers on Saturday (4 p.m. low Hays any other runs. deciding game of the CWS finals, been played in the cavernous TD The Cavaliers (53-16) loaded 2007. start). It will be the rematch of last The Sluggers have taken an giving the Commodores their first Ameritrade Park. the bases with one out in the “This dog pile was by far the summer’s title game, when Ellis eight-day break for wrestling national championship. It was Norwood’s third homer eighth when Adam Ravenelle hit best,” first baseman Zander Wiel delivered a last at-bat comeback break, but they’ll now be play- “I thought it was gone, but you of the year, his first since April 19 said. “These guys are my brothers, that ruined Colby’s state tourna- ing every few days leading into never know in this park,” Nor- and Vanderbilt’s first since May and to celebrate this with them is ment plans. post-season playoffs. Colby will wood said. “I was just hoping it 16. It also was only the third home just incredible. It’s just so special The Sluggers were one out from be home for a doubleheader with went out, and if it didn’t, I knew run in 16 CWS games this year to be a part of history.” state until a hit batter, wild run- Oakley on Wednesday. Biter hit with ban, Holiday run deadline is today Opportunities will remain The new tradition features a fun To register or obtain informa- through today to enter Colby’s in- run, youth mile and 10K relay. tion, please contact the Colby Americans lose 1-0 augural Firecracker Fun Run set Relay teams must consist of two Recreation Department at (785) for 9 a.m. on Friday, July 4. or four runners. 460-4440. BRAZIL (AP) — Luis Suarez appeal. has been banned for nine inter- The sanctions mean that, in ad- national matches — and from all dition to his World Cup immedi- football activity for four months ately being over, Suarez will miss Back selects K-State over KU — after being found guilty of bit- nine Premier League games as The Wichita Eagle what am I excited about? The two former K-State players. He is ing Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini. well as Champions League and With Kansas State, Kansas and question is more what am I not cousins with both Jarard Milo and Uruguay and Liverpool striker Capital One Cup matches before Iowa State all extending scholar- excited about? It’s a perfect fit. “ Brian Goolsby. Suarez, 27, bit the defender dur- the end of October — assuming he ship offers within the last week, Goolsby orally committed to “It is cool to carry on that fam- Denzel Goolsby faced a difficult ing the latter stages of the 1-0 vic- stays at Liverpool. R.B. HEADLEY/Colby Free Press the Wildcats on Wednesday, an- ily tradition,” Goolsby said. decision. tory that secured Uruguay’s place Meanwhile, in actual World A furry fan enjoyed the atmo- nouncing his decision on Twitter. Goolsby is listed as a running At least it felt that way until the in the knockout stages. Cup game action, the United sphere of Colby recreation He chose them over the Jayhawks back on Bishop Carroll’s roster, Bishop Carroll playmaker made FIFA launched an immediate States lost 1-0 in Germany just baseball and softball Wedne- and Cyclones as well as Illinois but he also plays slot receiver and a pros-and-cons list for all three investigation, and an independent before today’s press deadline. day evening. All kinds of dogs State and Northern Illinois. returns kicks. His position at K- football programs. disciplinary panel confirmed the The Americans likely needded enjoyed the K9 Color Run in He is the sixth known member State remains undecided. “I could not think of a single punishment on Thursday. either a win or tie to advance in Colby earlier this month, and of K-State’s 2015 football recruit- “They recruited me as an thing to put on the cons side for Uruguay federation president, World Cup play, but played a Ger- now the Recreation Depart- ing class. athlete, so I’m not sure if I will Kansas State,” Goolsby said. Wilmer Valdez said on Thursday man man many have picked will ment is getting ready for its He will bring a family pedigree end up at running back or wide “With them, it isn’t a matter of that the federation will lodge an win the World Cup title. July 4 Firecracker Fun Run. with him. Goolsby is related to receiver,” Goolsby said. Experience the QSI Advantage Your hometown. 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