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FREE PRE ss Page 12 Colby Free Press Friday, September 4, 2009 SSPORTPORT SS Stopped him in his tracks Recreation department plans busy fall schedule The Colby Recreation Department plans several Bonnie Brown will offer an aerobics class anyone activities for people of all ages this fall. 16 and older starting at 7 p.m. tpmogjt at the col- The Northwest Kansas Twisters Dance class taught lege pool. The class will be held every Monday and by Colby High dance team coach Denita Rodgers Thursday through Dec. 10 for an hour. will be offered to students in three age groups start- Recreation Director Stacy Lee be running a boot ing Tuesday at the Community Building. Classes for camp from 5:45 to 6:30 a.m. starting Monday, Sept. students 4 to 7 will be from 4 to 4:45 p.m., 8 to 10 14, at the Community Building. The camp will take from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. and 10 to 12 at 5:15 to 6 place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. She p.m. said the six-week course will emphasize calisthen- The classes will include pom, jazz, and hip hop. ics, plyometrics, and old-school fitness. It will be Baton twirling and flags will be new concepts intro- feature sprint, endurance and circuit training. duced in class this year. Rpdgers saod. Register by Wednesday. The cost is $30. The costs to attend is $25 per month per partici- Lee will also be teaching an “abs, back, and buns” pant plus a $3 enrollment fee. course from noon to 12:30 p.m. starting on Wednes- For information, call Rodgers at (785) 460-1325 day, Sept. 14, at the Community Building. The class or e-mail her at [email protected]. will feature high repetitions in light weights, crunch- Samantha Miller will be teaching a “Baby and es, squats and lunges. To join the six-week class, reg- Me Swim” class for kids 6 to 24 months and their ister by Wednesday. Cost is $20. parents. The class will start at 6 p.m. on Tuesday at Assistant Director Tess Smith will offer a low- KEVIN BOTTRELL/Colby Free Press the Colby Community College pool. The hour-long impact aerobics class for people over 55 from 10 to Colby Middle School seventh-graders (from left) Matt Barnum, David Browne and Jay classes will take place every Tuesday through Oct. 10:45 a.m. starting Wednesday, Sept. 14 at the Com- Ziegelmeier joined forces to tackle Goodland’s Kyler Gray during a game at Dennen Field 20. The costs is $45. People wanting to take the munity Building. The class will feature light cardio- on Thursday. Although Goodland scored on the drive to pull ahead in the second quarter, the course must register by Friday. vascular work, light weights and stretching every Eagles went on to win the game. The department also will be offering several pro- Tuesday and Thursday for six weeks. Register by grams for adults. Wednesday. The cost is $20. Bronco’s third-string quarterback shines against Arizona By Pat Graham job,” Broncos coach Josh McDan- Warner, who threw 30 touch- though, remains up in the air. pass to fellow rookie Kenny ball efficiently, their drives stalled AP Sports Writer iels said. “It’s not too big for him, down passes last season, had none Brandstater could be in line to McKinley, but Greg Toler swatted out near the red zone. Matt Prater the game’s not too big for him, the in the preseason. start should Kyle Orton and Chris it out of McKinley’s hands in the connected on four field goals, DENVER (AP) — Rookie quar- huddle’s not too big for him. He “I never really felt like I got into Simms not heal in time. end zone at the last moment. making him 7-for-7 in the pre- terback Tom Brandstater turned in operated with that first unit pretty a rhythm today for whatever rea- Orton cut and dislocated While the Broncos moved the season. a solid dress rehearsal. Next up good.” son,” Warner said. his right index finger when he just may be the real thing. While Brandstater shined, the Now, Warner’s eager to get out smacked his right hand on a de- With Denver’s top two quarter- defending NFC champion Cardi- of the preseason and begin the fender while following through on IT’S GRILLING TIME! backs injured, Brandstater stepped nals (0-4) struggled — again. On Cardinals’ NFC title defense. a pass against Chicago on Sunday TRAEGER GRILL SPECIALS! in and guided the Broncos to a the heels of a disappointing per- “I’m looking forward to game- night. Simms, who’s backing up 19-0 win over the Arizona Cardi- formance last week against Green planning a team, putting in some Orton, was already sidelined after PELLETS ON SALE NOW!! nals in the preseason finale Thurs- Bay, coach Ken Whisenhunt hint- plays and some things we’ve done spraining his left ankle two weeks $13.50/Bag day night. ed he might play his starters lon- in the past that we really haven’t ago at Seattle. In a composed and effective per- ger than usual for a final exhibi- done in preseason,” Warner said. It will be hard to deny him a Most Flavors formance, Brandstater completed tion game. “I’m looking forward to all of roster spot, especially after Thurs- (September 1st - 12th ONLY) 16 of 30 passes for 187 yards, and But he gave Kurt Warner & Co. that. But you still don’t leave pre- day. Spices 10% OFF led the Broncos to scores on four an early exit. Warner completed season extremely excited about Brandstater looked sharp in ~Special Orders - Call on Fri.~ of their first five possessions. The just 2 of 7 passes for 48 yards and what we’ve accomplished.” his first start, completing a 43- GRILLS IN STOCK! only blemish for the sixth-round one interception before heading to The Broncos (1-3) avoided their yard pass to Chad Jackson and a draft pick out of Fresno State was the bench following the first quar- first winless preseason since their 32-yarder to Brandon Lloyd down COLBY AUTOMOTIVE an interception by Michael Adams ter. first year of existence in 1960. the sideline that set up the Bron- Hours: 8-12 & 1-6 • M-F & 8-12 Sat just before half time. “We’ll clean it up,” Whisenhunt The team will officially kick off cos’ only touchdown, a 1-yard 590 N. Franklin • Colby • 785-462-3349 “For a rookie quarterback, and said of the offense. “I still feel the McDaniels era on Sept. 13 at run by Darius Walker in the first We will be CLOSED Labor Day Weekend Sept 5-7 (Sat - Mon) good about our football team and Cincinnati. quarter. I’ve had a chance to coach a num- Thanks for your patronage through our 31 years in downtown Colby! ber of them, he’s really done a nice the way we’ve been working.” Just who may be at quarterback, He nearly threw a touchdown Chiefs take loss versus St. Louis By R.B. Fallstrom turnovers and won the annual Governor’s Cup. St. AP Sports Writer Skins & Feathers Louis had 12 takeaways in the preseason under new coach Steve Spagnuolo compared to one last year. ST. LOUIS (AP) — In his first preseason game “Every time the ball’s in the air, we all think ‘It’s 15 – 3 Person Golf Scramble calling the plays, Kansas City Chiefs coach Todd my ball,’” said Butler, a backup safety. & Haley had just as much trouble finishing off drives Haley fired offensive coordinator Chan Gailey on as the man he replaced. Monday and assumed that role, which he held while The Chiefs had four gains of 40 yards or more and helping the Arizona Cardinals reach the Super Bowl European Pheasant Shoot totaled 406 yards, yet still lost 17-9 to the St. Louis last season. Kansas City (0-4) totaled 42 points in the Rams on Thursday night to finish their fourth win- preseason and scored only two touchdowns. Sponsored by: Atwood Country Club & Beaver Creek European Shoot less preseason this decade. Gov. Jay Nixon attended the game and was at mid- “I made a few mistakes out there, but overall it felt field for the coin toss. 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Friday 5 pm Pre-Registration and Cocktails @ Atwood Country Club Saturday 3 Person European Pheasant Shoot at Beaver Creek Gamebirds 9 am-10 am, Warm up shooting clays 10 am, Shoot Starts 1 pm, Lunch 2 pm, Tee Off 3 Person Golf Scramble at Atwood Country Club 5-5:30 pm, Awards and Prizes Entry Fee $200 per person • Entries are Limited! Register by September 15th (call to reserve spot) European Pheasant Shoot Scoring 3 Person Golf Scramble • A shot and downed Chucker = Eagle (-2) • Golf Scramble 2-5 pm • No penalty for a shot at & missed Chucker • Prizes and awards follow • A shot and downed pheasant = Birdie (-1) scramble in the clubhouse • No shots fi red at a pheasant = Par (0) • 3 members of shooting team • A shot at pheasant and not downed = Bogie (+1) must be the same for golf team PRAIRIE FIRE WOOD PELLETS Items you need to bring: Shotgun, eye & ear protection, orange cap or vest, golf clubs, balls, tees, Kansas Hunting License for approx.