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Governor talks about vaccinations By Steve Haynes she said during a brief telephone [email protected] interview. “It’s been enough for what we need to do.” “It’s all about vaccines now,” She said it might be June be- Gov. Laura Kelly said Friday, as fore the state can work through Kansas moves toward protecting the next three phases and open up its population and hopefully end- the vaccination drive to everyone. ing the corona-virus pandemic in Children would be included then, our part of the world. assuming the government ap- The state is just wrapping up proves one or more vaccines for Phase 1 of a newly-revised vac- their use. cination protocol announced last “We’d like to set up robust vac- week. Shots are being given to cination sites,” Kelly said. “I can’t health-care workers, residents and give you an absolute deadline or patients in long-term care and se- date. We are aiming for June.” nior housing facilities and “criti- The next phase of the state plan cal workers.” “We’re getting a steady supply,” See “GOVERNOR,” Page 2 College hires Rock facing vice president An Ohio native with a long aca- nearly done demic resume, Dr. Tiffany Evans, began her new role as vice presi- The stonework at the new Colby Event Center, which dent for academic affairs at as has been underway for months, is only days away from Colby Community College when being done. It has been laid in fits and starts, as long as staff returned to campus after the the weather was warm enough for the mortar. holidays. Stonemasons (above) were working on the north wall of Evans fills the position vacated the building this week and a supervisor for Coonrod and by Brad Bennett, who stepped Associates said they needed about 10 more good days to down in October to become presi- finish. dent of Seward County Commu- Large sandstone blocks could be dropped in, but nity College in Liberal. smaller blocks had to be cut to size, raising a cloud of dust “Colby Community College (right) obscuring the mason as the saw bit in. Mortar was is extremely excited to have Dr. slathered on the bottom and sides as the blocks were put Evans join our team,” said Presi- in place, and more was added as needed (below). dent Seth Carter. “She brings an Excess mortar that oozed out around the blocks then incredible depth and breadth of Tiffany Evans was smoothed (below right) with a brick jointer. Anchors knowledge, and we feel she is a between many of the blocks keep the rock wall straight wonderful addition to the Colby serving in the Kentucky Commu- and in place against the steel structure. family.” nity and Technical College Sys- EVAN BARNUM/Colby Free Press A native of Cleveland, Evans tem as the special assistant to the has also lived in Texas, Utah, chancellor. North Carolina and Kentucky. Her appointment here comes after See “COLLEGE,” Page 2 Courthouse windows next With renovations going on at dan room to move the lift around the courthouse, Thomas County the building. commissioners heard on Monday, As work continues on the build- workers will remove panels from ing, Aaron Tilden with Willdan windows, starting as soon as next Energy had said he was seeing week. what several months of hard work “Willdan (Energy) will have on everyone’s part looks like. a lift here all next week to start “We’d like to thank Shelly for removing panels from window being very accommodating,” he areas,” said County Clerk Shelly said, “and allowing us to come in Harms. “I would recommend find- and kind of be a nuisance to her ing another place to park your ve- at times.” hicles and use the south entrance Commissioners haven’t yet for gaining access to the building, moved into the old courtroom for safety reasons.” upstairs, as work continues on re- She also suggested giving Will- modeling there. – Deitra Wedd Impeachment trial could begin on Inauguration Day By Lisa Mascaro day by the House over the deadly Capitol The impeachment trial will be the ber divided 50-50. That tips the majority Ten Republicans fled Trump, joining and Mary Clare Jalonick siege, the only president in U.S. history first for a president no longer to in the office. Democrats once Kamala Harris Democrats who said he needed to be The Associated Press twice impeached, after a pro-Trump mob And, politically, it will force a reckoning takes office, as the vice president is aheld tie- accountable and warned ominously stormed the building. The attack has left among some Republicans who have stood breaker. of a “clear and present danger” if Con- WASHINGTON – President Donald the nation’s capital, and other capital cit- by Trump throughout his presidency and In a note to colleagues Wednesday, gress should leave him unchecked before Trump’s impeachment trial could begin ies, under high security amid threats of largely allowed him to spread false at- McConnell said he had “not made a finalDemocrat Joe Biden’s inauguration Jan. on Inauguration Day, just as Democrat more violence around the inauguration. tacks against the integrity of the 2020 decision on how I will vote” in a Senate 20. It was the most bipartisan presidential Joe Biden takes the oath of office, in anHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi has not election. impeachment trial. impeachment in modern times, more so extraordinary end to the defeated presi- said when she will take the next step to Senate Republican leader Mitch Mc- With the Capitol secured by armed Na- than against Bill Clinton in 1998. dent’s tenure in the White House. transmit the impeachment article, a sole Connell is open to considering impeach- tional Guard troops inside and out, the The Capitol insurrection stunned The trial timeline and schedule are charge of incitement of insurrection. ment, having told associates he is done House voted 232-197 on Wednesday to and angered lawmakers, who were sent largely set by Senate procedures and will Some senior Democrats have proposed with Trump, but has not signaled how he impeach Trump. The proceedings moved start as soon as the House delivers the ar- holding back the article to give Biden and would vote. at lightning speed, with lawmakers vot- See “TRIAL,” Page 2 ticle of impeachment. That could mean Congress time to focus on his new admin- Convening the trial will be among his ing just one week after violent pro-Trump starting the trial at 1 p.m. Wednesday. The istration’s priorities. last acts as majority leader, as two new loyalists stormed the Capitol, egged on ceremony at the Capitol starts at noon. Biden has said the Senate should be senators from Georgia, both Democrats, by the president’s calls for them to “fight Trump was impeached last Wednes- able to split its time and do both. are to be sworn into office leaving cham- like hell” against the election results. Page 2 Colby Free Press Thursday, January 14, 2021 Area/State Weather Briefly The clean The deadline for Briefly is noon the day before. Items submitted in the morning will be set up for the follow- between ing day. the storms Free drive-thru Covid testing continues Nobody was using the TourHealth continues to offer free hand washing bays, but drive-thru Covid-19 testing from 8:30 plenty were lined up Tues- a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays in the park- day for the automatic wash ing lot in front of the Thomas County at the Kansas Quick Wash Office Complex, 350 S. Range Ave. on West Fourth Street. It You can make appointment at www. was a chance to get the tourhealth.com. Testing will continue vehicle clean between the through the end of the month, the state National Weather Service snows of the past, the wind says. Results may take several days. For High Wind Warning and dust today and the questions, call the county Health De- Red Flag Warning next storm down the road. partment at (785) 460-4596. EVAN BARNUM Today: Areas of blowing Colby Free Press Adult-ed prep classes dust before 5 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 44. Very windy, with offered at college a northwest wind 30 to 35 mph The Colby Community College Adult increasing to 40 to 45 mph in the Education department has open enroll- afternoon. Winds could gust as ment for free academic skill-building high as 65 mph. classes to help people prepare for the Tonight: Mostly clear, with a Governor talks about vaccinations high school equivalency exam. Follow- low around 23. Very windy, with ing corona-virus safety protocols, class- a northwest wind 30 to 40 mph, From “GOVERNOR,” Page 1 from legislators and the press lockdown coming that would more people protected. es will use a combination of online and with gusts as high as 55 mph. about putting convicts ahead of close down the state’s economy Kansas is already giving sec- face-to-face formats. For questions, call Nance Munderloh at 460-4663. Friday: Sunny, with a high includes anyone 65 and older, average Kansans. again. ond doses to the first people near 39. Very windy, with a high-contact critical workers, “We’ve gotten some blow- “That’s sort of conspiracy- vaccinated here, she noted, and northwest wind 35 to 40 mph firefighters, police officers,back first from the git-go on that,” theory stuff,” she said. “There’s is nearly ready to launch into the Library requiring a decreasing to 30 to 35 mph in responders and corrections of- she said. “I’m very comfortable now no talk, there’s no need for next phase. the afternoon. Winds could gust mask to enter building ficers, grocery workers, thosewith it, however.” another lockdown. While we wait for our turn, Pioneer Memorial Library patrons are as high as 65 mph. working in large aviation plants, Even though nearly two-thirds “There’s absolutely no talk what should Kansans do? asked to don a face mask before enter- Friday Night: Mostly clear, transportation workers and of the state’s prisoners (5,320 of about shutting down our busi- “I’d like for them to go get ing and to keep it on while inside. This with a low around 18. Blustery, those in retail, agricultural jobs, about 8,600, or 62 percent) have nesses, and there is no need to tested,” Gov. Kelly said. “We library policy is in effect until further with a northwest wind 10 to 20 Covid response workers, postal tested positive for the virus, she stockpile (food and supplies).” have free testing sites. notice. For questions, call Librarian mph, with gusts as high as 30 workers and Department of Mo- said, studies have not been done The governor said she hopes “I want them to continue to Melany Wilks at (785) 460-4470. mph. tor Vehicles staff. to assure us that people can’t be President-elect Joe Biden will practice all the mitigation ef- Saturday: Partly sunny, with Also in Phase 2 are those liv- reinfected. take a stronger federal role in forts we have been doing, wear- a high near 46. Breezy, with a ing or working in congregate “We don’t know that you can’t the virus-distribution effort. ing your masks, washing your Parkinson’s support northwest wind 10 to 15 mph in- settings, including homeless get it again,” she said. “We’re “I’m actually looking for- hands, avoiding mass gather- group meets Thursdays creasing to 15 to 20 mph in the shelters, child-care institutions, just following the science as we ward to an enhanced partnership ings, even in a family setting. Parkinson’s Families of Northwest afternoon. emergency shelters, behavioral- know it. The CDC (U.S. Centers with the federal government,” “I know it’s getting old. I Kansas meets at 2 p.m. every other Saturday Night: Partly health institutions and correc- for Disease Control and Preven- she said, noting that one thing know people are tired of it. Thursday at the Pioneer Memorial Li- cloudy, with a low around 24. tions facilities. tion) recommends this highly.” the president-elect proposes is We’re doing everything we can. brary in Colby. This is a support and Sunday: Sunny, with a high The governor acknowledged She did say there is no truth to pushing out vaccine that’s be- This is not the time to let down resource group for patients and families near 45. there’s been some complaints rumors of an impending second ing held in federal stocks to get our guard.” throughout the region. The next meeting Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, will be next Thursday. For information, with a low around 25. call Elaine Ptacek at (785) 443-3439. Martin Luther King Day: College hires vice president of academic affairs Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy. From “COLLEGE,” Page 1 Evans said her lifelong passions revolve master’s degrees, in library and information Helping Paw could help Monday Night: Mostly around building stronger communities science from Kent State University, non- feed your pets cloudy, with a low around 23. Earlier posts were interim president of through educational opportunities. profit management from the University of For those who are struggling to make Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a Henderson Community College and provost “There is no greater honor than being en- Akron and art history from Cleveland State ends meet, Helping Paws, a new pet- high near 39. and chief academic officer at Elizabethtown trusted with the responsibility of education University. food bank, might help feed your pooch. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, Community and Technical College. She was and developing communities into robust Evans moved to Colby with her husband, Apply at Genesis-Thomas County with a low around 21. chief academic officer at South Piedmont opportunity hubs where students, residents, Douglas Fox. In her free time, she said, she food bank, 350 S. Range. Families Wednesday: Sunny, with a Community College in Monroe, N.C., after and business and industry can flourish.” enjoys creating digital and mixed media will receive a voucher they can redeem high near 47. working as a dean at Salt Lake Community She holds a doctorate in library and in- collages, writing creative nonfiction, andfrom 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. College in Utah and Stephen F. Austin State formation science from the University of Jimmy Buffett concerts. Wednesdays in the little cabin at the Wednesday: High, 64; Low 34 University in Nacogdoches, Texas. Pittsburgh. Her resume also includes three Colby United Methodist Church. Vol- Precip: Wednesday 0.None unteers and donations are needed. For Month: 0.None information, call (785) 460-2761 or go Year: 0.None Trump’s trial could begin on Inauguration Day to www.colbyumc.org. Normal: 0.39 inches From “TRIAL,” Page 1 Pelosi invoked Abraham Lincoln and the ward” and said, “Mob violence goes against (K-State Experiment Station) Sunrise and Sunset Bible, imploring lawmakers to uphold their everything I believe in and everything our Friday 8:02 a.m. 5:45 p.m. scrambling for safety as the mob descended, oath to defend the Constitution from all en- movement stands (NOAA Solar Calculator) and it revealed the fragility of the nation’s emies, foreign “and domestic.” for.… No true history of peaceful transfers of power. She said of Trump: “He must go, he is a supporter of mine Covid-19 Updates Jan. 14 clear and present danger to the nation that could ever disre- County . Active ...... Hospital .. Hospital ... 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ELBAC A&E aaa ELBAC A&E The First 48 (TV14) The First 48 (TV14) The First 48 (TV14) The First 48 (TV14) The First 48 (TV14) The Magnif i cent Seven (‘16, PG-13) Denzel Wash ington, Chris Pratt. Na ture Na ture (:03) Magnif i cent 7 (‘16) AMC Caddyshack (‘80, R) aaa Chevy Chase. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (‘86, PG-13) aaac Matthew Broderick. Vaca tion AMC O Brother, Where Art Thou? (‘00, PG-13) George Clooney. Fury (‘14, R) aaac Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf. ANIMAL Pit Bulls & Pa rol ees Pit Bulls & Pa rol ees : “No Wolf Behind” (N) Pit Bulls & Pa rol ees Pit Bulls & Pa rol ees ANIMAL Lone Star Law (N) Lone Star Law (N) Lone Star Law (TV14) Lone Star Law (TV14) Lone Star Law (TV14) BET Bough Breaks (‘16) ac Sleepless (‘17, R) aac Jamie Foxx, Michelle Monaghan. Big Mommas: Like Father (‘11) ac BET Big Mommas (‘11) ac (:55) The Help (‘11, PG-13) aaac Emma Stone, Vi ola Da vis. Parkers BRAVO (:13) Fri day (‘95, R) aaa Ice Cube, Chris Tucker. (:18) Next Fri day (‘00, R) aac Ice Cube, Mike Epps. Fri day aa BRAVO Real Housewives (N) Watch What Chat Room Housewives (TV14) (:01) Salt Lake City Housewives (TV14) CARTOON Space Dad Dad Dad Rick Morty Rick Morty Fam Guy Fam Guy Dragon Attack (N) CARTOON Burgers Dad Dad Dad Fam Guy Fam Guy Fam Guy Rick Morty Momma Nm Lazor Wulf CMT Vaca tion (:45) National Lampo on’s Vaca tion (‘83, R) aaa Chevy Chase. Na tional Lam poon’s Eu ro pean Va ca tion (‘85) ac CMT (6:30) Mamma Mia! (‘08, PG-13) Meryl Streep. Clue less (‘95, PG-13) aaa Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash. Movie CNN Sit u a tion Room (N) Sit u a tion Room (N) CNN Spe cial Re port : “Biden’s Jour ney” CNN Newsroom Live CNN Sit u a tion Room (N) Sit u a tion Room (N) CNN Spe cial Re port State of the Un ion CNN Newsroom Live COMEDY The Wolf of Wall Street (‘13, R) aaac Le o nardo DiCaprio, Jo nah Hill. S. Park S. Park COMEDY Forget ting Sarah Marshall (‘08, R) Ja son Segel. Hot Tub Time Machine (‘10, R) aac John Cusack. S. Park DISCOVERY Under cover Bil lionaire: Small Biz Big Dreams Un der cover Bill (TVPG) Un der cover Bill (TVPG) Under cover Billion aire DISCOVERY Alaska: The Last Fron tier (TVPG) (N) (:06) Cal Fire (N) Home stead Res cue Alaska: Last (TVPG) DISNEY Jessie Big City Big City Big City Big City Big City Se crets of Sulp (TVPG) Raven Raven DISNEY BUNK’D BUNK’D Se crets of Sulp (TVPG) Jessie Jessie BUNK’D BUNK’D Jessie Jessie E! To Be An nounced To Be An nounced To Be An nounced E! To Be An nounced Kardashians (TV14) E! 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(:01) The Evil Twin (‘21) LIFETIME Dy ing For a Daugh ter (‘20, NR) (:03) Obsessed with the Babysitter (‘21) (:01) Dy ing (‘20) MTV Ridic u lous Ridic u lous Ridic u lous Ridic u lous Ridic u lous Ridic u lous Ridic u lous Ridic u lous Ridic u lous Ridic u lous MTV Ridic u lous Ridic u lous Ridic u lous Ridic u lous Ridic u lous Ridic u lous Ridic u lous Ridic u lous Ridic u lous Ridic u lous NICK Dan ger Hus tle Young Young Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends NICK Substi tute Hus tle Young Young Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Young PARMT Movie Movie PARMT (6:00) Movie Yellow stone (TVMA) Movie SYFY (5:35) Death Wish (‘18) Gone in 60 Sec onds (‘00, PG-13) aaa Nicolas Cage. Futurama Futurama Wild Life SYFY Gone in 60 Sec (‘00) Red 2 (‘13, PG-13) aaa Bruce Wil lis, John Malkovich. Futurama Futurama Futurama TBS (6:00) Uncle Drew (‘18) Central Intel li gence (‘16, PG-13) aaa Kevin Hart. 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WGN NewsNation NewsNation NewsNation NewsNation NewsNation WGN NewsNation NewsNation NewsNation NewsNation NewsNation HBO aaac aaac HBO The Invis i ble Man (‘20) Tiger : “Part II” (TVMA) (N) (:45) Tiger : “Part I” (TVMA) Tiger : “Part II” (TVMA) Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (‘03, R) Uma Thurman. (:51) Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (‘04, R) Uma Thurman. 30 Coins : “The Mirror” MERP MERP MAX The Talented Mr. Ripley (‘99, R) aaa Matt Damon. Go ing in Style (‘17, PG-13) aaa Morgan Freeman. (:57) La La Land (‘16) MAX Wander lust (‘12, R) aac Paul Rudd. (:40) Hor ri ble Bosses (‘11, R) aaa (:18) CHiPs (‘17, R) Dax Shepard, Mi chael Peña. SHOW Resis tance (‘20, R) aac Jesse Eisenberg. Dal las Buy ers Club (‘13, R) aaac Shameless : “NIMBY” SHOW The Circus The Circus Shameless (TVMA) (N) Your Honor (TVMA) (N) Your Honor (TVMA) The Circus Shameless Family Colby Free Press Thursday, January 14, 2021 Page 3 Library starts ‘1,000 Books’ program Pioneer Memorial Library will at Pioneer Memorial Library to If you do not have access to a offer the “1,000 Books Before help give area children the op- computer or mobile phone for log- Kindergarten” program to its pa- Judy portunity to succeed from the very ging and you are a patron in good trons, beginning Friday. The ini- Kleinsorge beginning. The program is only standing, you can use a computer tiative is promoted by the 1,000 available as an online challenge at the library. Written instructions Books Foundation, whose goal is • Library through the library with a Pioneer are also available in the children’s to provide a simple, innovative, Links Memorial Library card. area at the library. Just ask a li- yet fun approach to establishing Follow the Beanstack Link, brarian and we will help you get strong early literacy skills to help available Friday, on the library started. young children gain the confi- a newborn has about 2,000 days website (www.colbylibrary.com) This opportunity is available to dence to become strong readers. until the first day of kindergarten.to register. It is recommended anyone regardless of schedules, Studies show that reading regu- If a child is signed up as a 2 year that you register a family account finances or language, and these larly with a young child stimulates old, there is still plenty of time by with a head of household and then families will see firsthand the brain development and strength- simply reading one book a day, add children. Children from birth benefits of reading to their child. ens a parent’s relationship with and this goal could be reached in to age 6 are eligible since not all There is no greater feeling than their child. Watching stories being less than a year by just reading children begin kindergarten at age watching a child flourish into an read on the internet or even be- three books each evening. 5; however, if your child is in kin- avid reader. So sign up, read and ing read to by a librarian does not Our library has over 6,974 dergarten they are not eligible for reap the rewards! have the same impact on a young books for children under the age the program. The library’s hours are 9 a.m. to child as being read to by someone of 7. You will not have to pur- Once your child has enrolled in 6 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; they love. chase books; come allow the Pio- 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, 9 to 8 Tuesday and Thursday; 9 Experts agree that children who neer Memorial Library to serve just type in titles as you read them, to 5 Friday and 10 to 4 Saturday. learn necessary skills early do as your resource for a variety of beginning with books read this Closed Sunday. better in school and later in life. books for you to share with your Friday. For the child who wants The library will bring books to Participating in a program such as child. Attending Lapsit and Story to have the same book read over the curb if you don’t want to come 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Time sessions at the library will and over, log it each time, and it in. Place items on hold on our li- can help put a child on the right help expand your child’s literary will count towards your goal. As brary catalog or call 460-4470. track. world – and you can count those they progress through the books, You can also get eBooks on Libby What goes up must come down, and Heath Paxton was the des- This self-paced program can books, too. your child will earn incentives or Hoopla. For questions, contact take anywhere from a few months Money from the Pete Henry they can pick up at the library. A us at contactus@colbylibrary. ignated taker-downer of the Pioneer Memorial Library’s Christ - mas lights on a calm and sunny January day. to a few years. The idea of 1,000 Foundation has provided sup- mobile app is also available (find com. MARIAN BALLARD/Colby Free Press books should not be intimidating; port for the 1,000 Books program Beanstack Tracker, by Zoobean). Don’t try to call government about impact payment Corrections
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Some may have seen the For filers with income above those direct deposit payments as pend- amounts, the payment amount is ing or as provisional payments in reduced. their accounts before the sched- Checking status of payment Keller Brothers januaRy 2021 student OF tHe MOntH uled payment date of Jan. 4, the People can check the status of official date funds are available. both their first and second- pay Berenice Paper checks will be sent ments by using the Get My Pay- Keller Brothers was a responsible, legal, lawful and through January. Some people ment tool, available in English respectable business, composed of two men. The Villa Ramirez will be mailed debit cards in Janu- and Spanish only on IRS.gov. Keller Brothers were partners, brothers and life-long ary, and the IRS urges people to Payment not received? friends. Leslie J. (Les) and Benjamin L. (Ben), as the Parents: carefully check their mail. Mailed Claim on 2020 tax return Keller Brothers entity, had a successful partnership Javier Villa and Ana Ramirez payments will require more pro- Payments started going out last cessing and mailing time. week and will continue through for many years. SPONSORED BY: The IRS emphasizes that there mid-January. Direct deposit pay- COLBY ROTARY is no action required by eligible ments are being made first to Those in business dealings with this firm in times past individuals to receive this sec- those that have valid routing and have had their voices silenced in death. My voice will Berenice, a Senior from Colby High School, is the Colby Rotary Club’s ond payment. The payments are account information on file for -di not be silenced. 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Unrest is integral to America’s fabric There was no justification for the Trump-supporting mob to storm their way into the halls of the Capitol and no benefit to their claims of a stolen election. Whether it is this right-wing fringe element running rough- shod on our nation’s Capitol, or the Black Lives Matter “activ- ists” looting stores and burning down blocks of urban centers, the violence, vandalism and death are unacceptable. What’s wrong is wrong, no matter who is doing it. Like dogs in a pack, when one barks, the rest join in not always knowing what they’re barking about. Such is the case with a mob. They’re useless. Organized protests and uprisings? Now that is a very differ- ent story, and very different from mob mentality. Unrest gave birth to our country, and to this day our liberty continues to draw life from the roots that first tapped the soil of freedom through the Declaration of Independence and our Constitution. Unfortunately, the liberty offered by that foundation is not an easy thing to maintain, because what threatens to tear it apart, is ultimately necessary to keep it together. Thomas Jefferson wrote to James Madison on Jan. 30, 1787, expressing support for “a little rebellion now and then” in re- Insurrections require action sponse to an uprising and series of protests led by Daniel Shay and a group of 1,200 farmers who were angry over conditions Insurrections – no matter their size or suc- is twofold: 1. It would bar Trump from ever cipled Republicans should use this moment to cess – create substantial “to-do” lists for gov- holding office again. 2. It would set precedentremind America why character should be the in Massachusetts in 1786. ernments in their wake. Here’s a partial list that that Congress will act in the strongest terms No. 1 consideration when selecting a presi- The federal style of government the Founding Fathers were the world’s most recently damaged democracy possible against future presidents who attempt dent. writing into the United States Constitution, which would be should address. to place themselves above the law. After all, there were any number of Re- approved later that year, endeavored to pursue “liberty and • Recognize that impeaching Donald Trump • Do protect the country from an unstable publicans who could have replicated the ac- happiness” but it had its evils too, according to Jefferson, “the before his term ends on Jan 20 is unlikely, and president in his final days in office. The 25th complishments that Trump’s supporters have principal of which is the turbulence to which it is subject.” the only way it could be accomplished may Amendment – not impeachment – is the cor- praised: conservative judges, tax cuts, tougher But ultimately, he said the conflict that would be an ongoing create more lasting harm than good. An over- rect way to do this. Democrats and principled China policy and harder stances on immi- part of America’s fabric would be worth it – “Malo pericu- riding goal of both Democrats and principled Republicans should have regular conversa- gration. Four years ago, Republicans sim- losam, libertatem quam quietam servitutem.” or “I prefer the Republicans should be to convince as many of tions with the vice president and Cabinet ply should have dismissed Trump and found tumult of liberty to the quiet of servitude.” Trump’s 74 million supporters to permanently members. someone with far better character to accom- abandon him and other politicians of similar The vice president has a very important role plish their priorities. The fact that they didn’t Unrest is a medicine necessary for the sound health of gov- character. That is the way to turn this national to fulfill in these final days of the term. As the leaves all of us to hold our breath for these re- ernment. disgrace into an opportunity. only other nationally elected leader in the land maining days of his term. “Even this evil is productive of good,” said Jefferson. “It If impeachment must be so hurried to con- – despite recent rhetoric, the president is not • Do some math. It was disturbing to read prevents the degeneracy of government, and nourishes a gen- vict the president before Jan. 20, the chances his boss – he needs to demand to be part of that a YouGov survey after the Capitol mob eral attention to the public affairs. I hold it that a little rebellion are high that the proceeding will appear to a certain proceedings for no other reason than to found 45 percent of Republicans backed the now and then is a good thing, and as necessary in the political sizable number of people to be a court that keep an eye on the president and to take actions attack. Hopefully that is just another example world as storms in the physical.” gives its defendant inadequate opportunity to through the 25th Amendment in the event that of bad polling. But even if it is not, it is a sig- The storm brewed and it challenged our democracy, but then present his defense. That perception will result he determines the president truly has become nificant opportunity. In the past, almost any also invigorated it. in fewer of those 74 million people abandon- mentally unstable, as some prominent Repub- action in support of Trump polled closer to 80 Do you understand? Whether it was Trump, or extremists, ing Trump-style governance than otherwise licans and former members of Trump’s inner percent to 90 percent favorable with Repub- would. circle have suggested. licans. or violence and carnage, our Constitution has been tested and Remember, the vice president is elected by At 45 percent, it is quite possible Trump has it continues to work. From the occupation protests in Seattle, • Don’t forever rule out an impeachment of Trump, even if it can’t be completed before the people. A president cannot fire a vice presi- lost about half his base. Democrats and princi- to the destructive demonstrations in Minneapolis, and now the Jan. 20. For example, if the president pardons dent. That’s significant. pled Republicans should work to cement those riot at the U.S. Capitol and everything in between, we are still himself, impeach. Take the time to do the pro- • Preach that character counts, and keep losses. Combine those numbers with the fact here and we are still free … and possibly stronger as a result. cess right, as the chance of a conviction would our fingers crossed. It doesn’t currently- ap there were only eight Republican senators who – Dan Thalmann, Washington County News seem to be high. pear likely the president will be removed by voted to uphold any election objections, and past president, Kansas Press Association Large majorities of the country would see a the 25th Amendment. That will create a tense the arithmetic is better than it has been in some self-pardon as one man placing himself above number of days for the country to survive be- time to actually get a few things done. the law. Much has changed in America, but fore his term ends. That would be good because there is quite a Where to write, call disdain for that principle has not. Law and or- It was sobering to hear that the speaker of mess to clean up. der Republicans would seemingly have a hard the House and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs – The Lawrence Journal-World time ignoring that fact in impeachment. of Staff discussed Trump and how he is able to via the Associated Press U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, - 521 Dirksen Senate Office Build The benefit of a post-term impeachment access the nuclear codes. Democrats and prin- ing, Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-6521. Fax (202) 228- 6966 Website: moran.senate.gov U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, B33 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510. (202) 224-4774 Web- From chaos leaps hypocrisy site: www.marshall.senate.gov State Sen. Rick Billinger, State Capitol Building, 300 SW One of many noticeable observations after Kamala Harris, who raised millions of dol- last Wednesday’s breach of the U.S. Capitol by Other lars over the summer to pay bail for arrested 10th St., Room 236-E, Topeka, Kan. 66612, (785) 296-7399 Trump rioters is how the same Democrats who BLM rioters who burned and occupied Ameri- [email protected] last summer supported defunding the nation’s Opinions can cities, is calling out the heinous existence State Rep. Adam Smith, (120th District) State Capi- police departments in the face of Black Lives of “two systems of justice” in the American tol Building, 300 SW 10th St., Room 151C, Topeka, Kan., Matters riots are now born-again supporters of system – one that allowed white Trump sup- 66612, (785) 296-0715 [email protected] law enforcement. Dane Hicks porters to storm the capital, and another that It turns out being threatened by an angry tear-gassed “peaceful protesters” at BLM riots State Rep. 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Baby Blues • Rick Kirkman & Jerry Scott Terry Family Circus • Bil Keane Kovel Antiques and • Collecting Large fruit bowl made in England Q: My grandfather gave me a bowl he found Beetle Bailey • Mort Walker at a rummage sale years ago. It’s marked “Brent- leigh Ware Made in England” on the bottom. It’s 11 1/2 inches long by 5 3/4 inches wide and 4 3/4 inches high. Can you tell me how old it is? A: Brentleigh Ware is a trade name used by Howard Pottery Co. Ltd. in Stoke-on-Trent, Staf- fordshire, England. The pottery was in business from 1925 to the mid-1970s. Your large bowl may have been made to hold fresh whole fruit. Brentleigh Ware in not well known, and a large Dave Green bowl might sell for $20 to $40. Conceptis Sudoku • By Dave Green Q: I’d like to know if the Barbie doll I received as a child is worth anything today. Her blond wig 9 8 3 has lost a bit of hair at the crown. There is some kind of stain on her arm and on one leg and some 5 4 2 6 Blondie Chic Young damage to her hands. I gave her pierced ears. It’s • hard to read the marks on her behind but it looks 9 5 like “Midi 1952 Barbie 1958 by Mattel Inc.” 8 A: You are misreading the mark. The first Bar- bie dolls were made in 1959. You have Midge, a 4 1 5 9 3 2 doll Mattel introduced as Barbie’s best friend in 1963. The first Midge dolls were marked “Midge 4 T.M. (c)1962 Barbie (c)1958 by Mattel, Inc.” The word “Patented” was added in 1964. Midge 3 1 has the same body type as Barbie and can wear the same clothes. Several versions of Midge have 2 3 7 9 been made. Price depends on condition and rarity. The original clothing and box add value. Midge 7 6 2 2021 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc. dolls with side-glancing eyes are rare and sell for Difficulty Level 1/14 the highest prices. Your doll with some damage, This is a logic-based num- 3 2 6 7 8 9 1 5 4 hair loss and added “pierced ears” is in altered ber placement puz zle. 8 5 4 3 1 6 2 7 9 Hagar the Horrible • Chris Browne condition so is worth less than $50, though it’s a The goal is to enter a num- 7 9 1 5 2 4 8 6 3 first edition. A mint Midge might sell for $100. ber, 1-9, in each cell in which 5 4 7 1 6 8 9 3 2 Q: My mother passed away, and my sister and each row, column and 3x3 2 6 8 9 5 3 7 4 1 1 3 9 2 4 7 5 8 6 I have been going through her many antiques that region must contain only one 9 8 5 4 3 1 6 2 7 she left us. We’d like to sell a Steuben reeded instance of each numeral. green iridescent vase we think was made during 6 7 3 8 9 2 4 1 5 The solution to the last 4 1 2 6 7 5 3 9 8 2021 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc. the Carder era. How can we determine its value? Sudoku puzzle is at right. Difficulty Level 1/13 A: Steuben Glass Works was founded in 1903 by Frederick Carder, an English designer, and Thomas Hawkes. Steuben became part of Corn- Cryptoquip ing Glass Works in 1918, and Carder became design director of Corning in 1932. Steuben was sold to Schottenstein Stores Corp. in 2008, and Corning Inc. bought back the brand in 2011. The Corning Museum of Glass now oversees pro- duction and sales of Steuben. Carder developed Mother Goose and Grimm • Mike Peters iridescent Aurene glass in 1904. It was made in gold or blue at first, but from about 1905 to 1910, green Aurene was made. All Steuben iridescent glass is expensive today. An 8-inch vase could sell for more than $1,000. Q: I have an elderly aunt who traveled to far- off places as a young woman in the 1920s and 1930s. She gave me a brass compote. It’s about 8-inches wide on a short pedestal base with an etched design picturing an Asian woman under the leafy branch of a tree. It has a fancy scalloped rim and a dull finish. She enclosed a note with it that reads, “A brass compote given to me by an old admirer back in the early ’20s.” Does this piece have any value? Sally Forth • Greg Howard A: Your brass compote with the carved (or chiseled) Asian design has more sentimental than Crossword • Eugene Sheffer monetary value. You can find others somewhat like it for $5 to $20 at auction when offered as a single item. They are most often found in a mixed lot made up of other unrelated pieces of brass. © 2020 Cowles Syndicate Inc.
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There’s nothing at all to it Some of the so-called advanced plays in bridge are not really very difficult to execute. For ex - Zits • Jim Borgman & Jerry Scott ample, take the elimination play, illustrated by this deal. Without the aid of an elimination play – also often referred to as an endplay – South might eas- ily go down at six spades. He would lose a trump trick for sure, and if he failed to take the heart finesse in the right direction, he would also lose a heart trick. But South can assure the slam if he goes about the play in the proper manner. There is no need for him to have to guess where the queen of hearts is located. If he plays his cards correctly, he can force the opponents to solve the problem for him. He wins the diamond lead with the ace and takes his first step in the right direction by ruffing a diamond. He then leads a club to the ace and trumps a club. The effect of these plays is that all the dia- monds and clubs are eliminated from the North- South hands. Declarer now leads a trump. Regardless of which opponent wins the ace, South has the rest of the tricks. In the actual case, East wins and is forced to make a losing return. If he leads a heart, he eliminates the guess for the queen, while if he leads a minor suit, declarer can ruff in his hand and discard a heart from dummy. Note that the outcome would be exactly the same if West had the ace of spades. © 2020 King Features Syndicate Inc. Colby Free Press DAY, DATE, 2021 Page 7
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Mission Ridge, Colby or call 785- Hamburger, steak, roast, processed 460-6763 to request one by mail. at American Butcher’s. Call Jonny This position will be open until filled. Jones 785-675-8920. Equal Opportunity Employer. ---5/9---TFN--- 162 Hill, Colby 645 W 8th, Colby 610 S School, Colby 225 S Lincoln, Colby 515 S Grant, Colby 810 W Plum, Colby 20 Cottonwood Dr., Colby ---1/11---1/22--- Help Wanted sold sold sold sold sold sold Great hourly pay! Wanting Night sold Auditor for Motel 6 in Colby. Apply in person at 1985 S. Range. ---12/23---TFN--- NW/4 3-9-17, Rooks Co. 765 S Grant, Colby 355 N. Franklin, Colby 290 N Garfield, Colby 100 Ohio, Rexford 460 W 4th, Colby 220 N French, Colby Thomas County is seeking to hire a Building Maintenance and Custodial sold sold sold sold sold sold sold Director with an effective start date January 2021. The Director will work DETAIL PERSON under the direction of theCounty Commissioners, supervision 1750 Sewell, Colby 10538 Rd Q, Atwood 280 N Sterling, Colby 1360 & 1362 E 9th, Colby 1380 & 1382 E 9th, Colby 815 W 5th, Colby 195 N French, Colby of custodians, coordinate the Self-motivated, reliable, installation, maintenance and hardworking individual. sold sold sold sold sold sold repair work in ALL county buildings. sold He/she will regularly inspect work Attractive benefit pack- sites, execute work as necessary, age. Valid driver’s license maintain inventory and arrange for required. Pickup appli- 420 Arrowhead, Colby 105 School, Rexford 215 Illinois, Brewster 350 E Cherry, Colby 1340 & 1342 E 9th, Colby 360 N Nashville, Colby 1102 Ct Place, Colby contractors to perform non-routine repairs. Benefits include: health, cation at Tubbs & Sons dental, cancer and retirement Ford Sales, Inc., 810 S. sold sold sold sold sold sold sold benefits. Salary is negotiable. Range Ave, Colby, KS or Thomas Country is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To pick up call Mike at 785-460-6746 a job application and description of 810 S Garfield, Colby 135 N Grant, Colby 180 N Range, Colby 860 & 862 Cherokee, Colby 880 & 882 Cherokee, Colby 640 W Summit,Colby 615 E 7th, Colby Use the Classifieds! sold sold sold We look forWard to serving all your real FULL-TIME OPENING estate needs in 2021! 485 Lawrence, Colby 1730 Dylan, Colby 425 N Range, Colby HELP WANTED: The Thomas County Highway Department is accepting applications for one full-time employee. The work will consist of maintaining county and township roads, flagging, installing signs, driving truck, snow removal, etc. Normal work hours will be from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Fri- day. Must be a high school graduate or have GED equivalent and hold a valid CDL or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment. Thomas County Highway Department maintains a safe work environment; therefore, drug and alcohol testing will be required. Starting pay is $15.00 per hour plus benefits with a possible increase after a six-month training period. Ap- plication deadline is January 22, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Applications Molly J. Oliver Lee Juenemann Emily Swatzell are available in the Highway Department Office located at the (785) 202-0217 Thomas County Shop 1260 Sunflower Ave, between the hours (785) 462-5203 (785) 871-0960 of 8:00 a.m. until noon and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Thomas County Highway Department is an equal op- 390 N. Franklin Suite 100, Colby, KS 67701 • Phone: (785) 460-7653 portunity employer www.bigironrealty.com