75¢ Colby Thursday May 29, 2014 Volume 125, Number 84 Serving Thomas County since 1888 10 pages FFreeree PPressress School adds tweaks to budget By Sam Dieter simply be raised from $497,768 Colby Free Press to $499,578 to reflect the higher [email protected] amount of state money being paid into the fund. At its monthly meeting May 19, The new budget had not been the Colby School Board added published in the Colby Free Press one more revision to the $6.4 mil- when the state called, Harrison lion 2013-14 budget it plans to said. This means the district had publish this summer. to reschedule the public hearing After the board voted at its for the budget from May 19 to its April 21 meeting to publish a re- June 23 meeting, but did not have vised budget, Superintendent Ter- to publish twice. rel Harrison told the board, a rep- Last month, the board agreed resentative of the Kansas Depart- to revise the budget because of an ment of Education called, and told unexpected increase in the state the district it would need more. money the district will get for They said the $6,374,534 budget the number of students going to did not include enough money school here. for the Kansas Public Employees This new budget of $6,374,534 Retirement System, so on May 19 will be a little higher than the the board had to replace the bud- $6,363,020 budget originally ap- Elder statesman stops here get it approved last month with yet proved for the 2013-14 fiscal year. another version. The extra money came from the This change will not affect the state because of the way money By Sam Dieter Dole, a decorated Army veteran, was when he was on the Agriculture Committee. bottom line of the new budget for students is weighted, DeYoung Colby Free Press congressman for the 1st District of west- A group of farmers showed up with caps the board wants to approve, said said last month. In September [email protected] ern Kansas from 1961 to 1969 then a U.S. reading, “Dump Dole.” district Business Manager Jo De­ Senator from 1969 until June 1996, when he “I put them down as undecided,” he said. Young. The retirement fund will Former Sen. Bob Dole, Kansas’s most resigned to run for president against incum- “Maybe they’ve still got their caps.” See “BUDGET,” Page 2 famous statesman of the post-World War bent Bill Clinton. He got a warmer reception here on II era, passed through town on his state- “People always say, ‘Well what would Wednesday, when about 80 people showed wide tour Wednesday, stopping at the Colby you do different?’” the Russell native said. up to hear him speak, including Colby May- Community College Student Union to spend “I said, ‘Well, I’d win.” Seatbelt helps an hour with old friends and supporters. He recalled stopping through Colby once See “STATESMAN,” Page 2 SHARON FRIEDLANDER and SAM DIETER Colby Free Press Two of former Sen. Bob in truck wreck Dole’s fellow World War II veterans, Dale Deaver A seatbelt may have saved a The truck went into the west ditch (top, standing) and Lloyd 43-year-old MacDonald man and rolled several times just south Theimer, exchanged a from serious injury when his truck of mile marker 1, about five miles memory or two after he rolled Tuesday afternoon near from the Herndon turnoff. spoke to a crowd of local Herndon in Rawlins County. Rucker, who was wearing a seat residents Wednesday af- Brian Rucker was driving a belt, was treated at the Rawlins ternoon at the Colby com- Mack truck northbound on K-117 County Health Center, the patrol munity College Student when the left driver’s side tire said. Herndon is between Atwood Union. Dole spoke as blew out about 2:40 p.m., the and Oberlin about six miles north part of his farewell tour, Kansas Highway Patrol reported. of U.S. 36. then posed for pictures with audience members, including Connie Smith Davis (standing, at left) and Fran Smith, who had Studio Friday a photo with him from 1963. Colby Mayor Gary Adrian (bottom left) intro- duced Dole after a group of American Legion Rid- features native ers (below) escorted him here from an earlier stop Amy Bertrand, a Colby native Colby Art Walk for several years, in Oakley. who now lives and works in Law- Jay said. She credits her first art rence, will be the featured artist at teachers, Cal Mahin and La- Studio Friday next week, June 6. maoreaux Fulwider, with provid- Everyone is welcome to come ing a strong base for her work. join in from 9 a.m. to noon and Bertrand lives in Lawrence with 1 to 3 p.m. in the Colby Commu- her husband Scott and two dogs. nity College art room at Ferguson In addition to work and creative Hall. There is no charge. pursuits, she can be found read- “At her day job, Amy is a social ing, walking or doing yoga. worker for at-risk teenagers in an Participants should bring a arts-based job training program,” very fine-tipped black permanent said Rebel Jay, college art instruc- marker (Sharpie Ultra-Fine Point tor. “She experiments with her or others), a variety of colors of own creative work in her spare medium-fine point markers (Bic time – including making art, music or others), a pile of 8.5-by-11 and writing. The 2-D art forms she white paper and a clipboard or enjoys most are drawing, painting, hardback book to draw on. collage and photography.” For information, call Jay at Bertrand has participated in the (785) 269-7065. WaKeeney campus disposition still on hold By Heather Alwin school. Twenty-nine students were en- of academic affairs, said he did not have “We’re trying to be as lean as possible modeling debt is repaid. The bank can Colby Free Press rolled for this fall, he said, and they likely those numbers with him but thought it while still meeting the needs of our stu- take over the dorm if the school defaults, [email protected] will not enroll at the Colby campus. was 90 to 100 students. dents,” Nichols told the board. but when the remodeling costs are fully The owners will let the college have the Nichols said part of the plan for the Trustee Carolyn Armstrong asked paid, the school gets the building back. Colby Community College trustees building rent-free this year, Rodenbeck nursing program was to use distance when the administrators would know • Adopted recommendations to estab- considered a plea to keep the school’s said, leaving it to pay only maintenance, learning for lectures and hands-on train- whether they have an agreement. Nichols lish bond compliance procedures and WaKeeney location open, including an taxes and insurance. Rodenbeck said he ing when necessary. The college is work- said they have to get the details together appoint Dr. Glenda Overstreet as compli- offer of free rent for the upcoming school believes the school could get enough ing on an agreement with the WaKeeney and go through them with the head of the ance officer. year, at their meeting May 19, but made donations to cover the roughly $5,500 hospital to allow nursing students to use hospital, who so far has seemed amenable • Heard a report from Dr. George Mc- no decisions. needed to pay taxes and insurance. The that facility for the hands-on portion to the idea. Nulty that the school is looking at pro- Rod Rodenbeck, whose wife once landlords would require a two-year com- of the program, said President Stephen In other business, the trustees taught in the school’s nursing program, mitment, charging $1,000 per month after Vacik. • Approved a lease with Farmers and See “WAKEENEY,” Page 2 told the trustees he does not feel the clos- the first year. Although he had previously advocated Merchants Bank for the “double-decker” ing of the WaKeeney campus, which Board member Audrey Hines asked expanding the location’s offerings to gen- dorm currently being remodeled. The housed nursing and massage therapy what the break-even number is for the eral education classes, Vacik said, that did document allows the bank to lease the programs, was the best decision for the location. Greg Nichols, vice president not work. building back to the school until the re- Page 2 Colby Free Press Thursday, May 29, 2014 Area/State Weather Elder statesman stops here on tour Briefly From “STATESMAN,” Page 1 The deadline for Briefly is noon the day before. Items submitted in the or Gary Adrian, Thomas County Commis- morning will be set up for the following sioner Paul Steele, and Mike Tubbs, owner day, space available. The deadline for of Tubbs and Sons Ford Sales. Ten Ameri- Monday’s paper is noon Friday. can Legion Riders escorted the senator from Oakley to Colby. Staffers and college em- ployees followed as the was brought into Rural Life service the building in a wheelchair. He will be 91 at Lone Star Church this summer. The First Presbyterian Church of Col- Dole asked the group several questions of by will hold a Rural Life Sunday service his own: at the Lone Star Church on the grounds Which Republican should run for presi- of the Prairie Museum of Art and His- dent in 2016? The crowd offered no sugges- tory at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Everyone is tions, but Dole said he thought there should welcome; wear period clothing if you be some talented candidates. He pointed out like. A potluck will follow at the church what he thinks are the current president’s hall, Fourth and Garfield. For informa- lack of qualifications. tion, call secretary Wynn Duffy at 462- National Weather Service “Is Obamacare popular out here?” Dole 6343. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a asked. low around 59. Southeast wind “Obama’s not popular out here,” someone 10 to 15 mph. replied. Baptist Church invites Friday: Sunny, with a high Dole said he was a patient at Walter Reed everyone to free lunch near 86. Southeast wind around Army Medical Center for the whole of Come and bring a friend to a free SAM DIETER/Colby Free Press 10 mph. 2010. He said President Obama came to see “Joyful Blessings” lunch from 11:30 Louise Schwanke shook hands with Bob Dole shortly before he took his seat; her Friday Night: A 20 percent him then and called him shortly before he a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the First son Charles brought her to meet him again. chance of showers and thunder- started his Kansas tour. Baptist Church, Webster and Grant. Ev- storms. Partly cloudy, with a low “If you want a government-run health- they wanted to vote the lone Republican out 1964, which expanded the U.S. role in the eryone is welcome. For information, around 60. Southeast wind 5 to care system,” he added, “just look at the of the party. Vietnam War. Dole, a young congresssman call Radonda Buford at 462-2804. 10 mph. VA.” His proudest achievement, he added, was at the time, said he thinks it was a mistake Saturday: A 40 percent He asked if there were any other World helping to save Social Security two years and pointed out that he sponsored a bill to Berean church plans chance of showers and thunder- War II veterans in the crowd – only three earlier. He was part of a 15-member com- repeal it. It failed, but a bill introduced later storms. Partly sunny, with a high raised their hands – and pointed out they are mittee headed by Alan Greenspan, later to succeeded. school for “agents” near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph a “disappearing generation.” More than 16 head the Federal Reserve board. The com- He said he still feels Congress should de- The Berean Bible Fellowship is re- increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the million served, but only 1 million survive. mittee did not finish its work until after its cide first if the country is going to go to war. cruiting special agents for “Agency afternoon. His biggest disappointment came in 1985, winter break, he said, because of partisan The resolution gave then-president Lyndon D3,” a free Vacation Bible School from Saturday Night: A 30 percent he said, when he backed a constitutional deadlock. B. Johnson authority to use “conventional” 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday through Thurs- chance of showers and thunder- amendment to require a balanced budget. It He added that he feels Social Security military force in Southeast Asia, which al- day, June 5, at the church, 1000 S. storms. Mostly cloudy, with a fell short, but Dole said he feels it would will have to be rescued again if it is to be lowed the administration to expand our role. Franklin. Kids from age 4 through sev- low around 63. have been a good idea, given the $17 trillion around for future generations, and pointed Following his remarks, several members enth grade are eligible. For information Sunday: A 40 percent chance federal deficit. With 51 Republicans and 49 out that it can take a long time for politi- of the audience came forward and offered or to register, go to www.colbyberean. of showers and thunderstorms. Democrats in the Senate at the time, he said, cians to negotiate and get things done. comments and had their photos taken with com or call Tammy Higerd at 460-2763. Partly sunny, with a high near he thought his bill would pass. Just before “Then they act when the ax is about to Sen. Dole. Connie Smith Davis shared 90. the voting, he learned that one Republican fall,” he said, “and they need to get out of a signed photo of her family with him on Garage sale to help Sunday Night: A 30 percent planned to vote the other way, which led to a the way.” the Capitol steps from 1963. When he had chance of showers and thunder- tie and the defeat of the resolution. Some of mission program Richard Hawkins asked what he thought signed the photo, she said, he said he hoped The Mingo Bible Church basement storms. Partly cloudy, with a low Dole’s associates were so angry, he recalled, of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, passed in they had enjoyed their visit. around 62. will sponsor a community garage sale Monday: A 30 percent June 6 and 7, with proceeds going to chance of showers and thun- Operation Christmas Child. Hours will School board adds tweaks to budget be 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 derstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. p.m. Saturday. For information, call From “BUDGET,” Page 1 earn conference to raise money The board hired Cindy Black highly recommended by her ref- Ronda Myers at 462-7727. Monday Night: A 20 percent for the dance team, concessions and Eddie Dankenbring as co- erences as well as some board chance of showers and thunder- 2012, the district saw an unex- at summer league basketball directors of the transportation members at the meeting, as high storms. Partly cloudy, with a low pected jump in enrollment when games to raise money for the department. Black will deal with school head tennis coach. Shir- Sign up walkers around 59. 996 students were counted. The basketball team and a car wash the employees, Harrison said, ley Arnberger’s resignation as for Relay for Life Tuesday: A 20 percent district used that enrollment lev- to raise money for scouting while Dankenbring oversees assistant volleyball coach also It’s time to join in the fight against chance of showers and thun- el, DeYoung said, since fewer hardware, coaching shirts, uni- mechanical issues. Jessica Lin- was approved. cancer by signing up for the Thomas derstorms. Mostly sunny, with a students were counted last fall. forms, a pitching machine and a man was hired as a fifth-grade • Approved a teacher em- County Relay for Life from 6 p.m. Sat- high near 84. When the “weightings” for basketball shooting gun. teacher and Katie Wieser as a ployment agreement with the urday, June 7, to 6 a.m. Sunday, June 8. Tuesday Night: A 40 percent the students were added up, • Voted to let the schools dis- third-grade teacher. Melissa Kansas National Education As- Form a team or join an existing team by chance of showers and thunder- however, the district found itself pose of outdated basketball uni- Nichols was hired as a part-time sociation for next year. The base calling Christy Gugelman at (308) 362- storms. Partly cloudy, with a low with more money to spend than forms. math teacher and Katie Coulter, salary for teachers will increase 7122. Cancer survivors can pre-register around 59. expected. These allow more • Approved the resignation of who resigned as a teacher at the to $35,600 from $34,600. The at that number, and you can order lumi- Wednesday: A 30 percent money based on things like bi- David Mitchell as a custodian grade school, was hired as the number of days staff must work naries in memory of or in honor of your chance of showers and thunder- lingual students and applica- and Lacey Moore as a middle part-time assistant activities di- will go down from 184 to 183. loved ones for $10 each. storms. Partly sunny, with a high tions for free or reduced-price school teacher’s aide. The board rector and part-time teacher at Staff who have health insurance near 79. lunches, to cover students on also approved the resignation the high school. through Blue Cross Blue Shield whom the district spends more of Christy Sturdy as a full-time • The board approved a sup- will start paying $30 a month Shepherd’s Staff Wednesday: High, 90; Low 57 money. high school teacher and rehired plemental contract for Wendy instead of $5, for a $555 per offering arts camp Precip: Wednesday 0.None In other business, the board: her as part-time. Frahm-Weishaar, who was month premium. Shepherd’s Staff in Rexford is taking Month: 2.47 inches • Voted to cancel the June reservations for a week-long creative Year: 3.73 inches 2 meeting for lack of agenda arts camp from Sunday, June 8, to Fri- Normal: 7.21 inches items. WaKeeney campus still on hold day, June 13, for kids 8 to 14. The cost (K-State Experiment Station) • Tabled a proposed contract is $265. For registration or information, Sunrise and Sunset with sports clothing company From “WAKEENEY,” Page 1 • Discussed a proposal to have the financial aid go to www.shepherdsstaff.org or call Friday 6:20 a.m. 9:04 p.m. Under Armour and the Sports office send student aid forms to the admissions Joan Dingwerth at (785) 687-2565. Moon: waxing, 4 percent grams to fulfill the terms of the Campus Sexual office to help with recruiting, since the forms ask (U.S. Naval Observatory) Shoppe. • Approved student fund rais- Violence Elimination Act, a federal law requir- students to list schools they are interested in. Colby Water Use ing schools to provide training to curb sexual • Asked Nichols how difficult it will be for the Wednesday 3,046,000 gal. ers for the summer, including We want your local news: violence. Vacik said some of the programs can be college to get a new chemistry instructor. Nich- (Colby Public Works) T-shirt sales and a liftathon for e-mail to the football team, car washes graphic and the school may get occasional com- ols said it will be a challenge since the position is colby.editor @ nwkansas.com and lunch for the iConnect iL- plaints. typically hard to fill.

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Lee,” by Pop, Boom,” presented by Mad Links us know what people are reading Michael Korda; “Blind Descent,” Science of Colorado, amazes kids without knowing who is reading by Brian Dickinson (going down with an energetic and spectacular what. Mt. Everest blind); “Brothers For- science fun performance. It’s for is an entry for the grand prize. If If you see a book and want to ever,” by Tom Sileo and Colonel kids, but adults accompanying the a person gets all eight possible tic read it and help us purchase the Tom Manion USMC (Ret.); “Con- children will also love this event. tac toe combinations they get two item, place it on hold and give us form: Exposing the Truth about Before “Spin, Pop, Boom,” we extra chances, a total of 10 possi- the funds to purchase it for the li- common core and public educa- start our regular summer reading bilities to win. This card must be brary so everyone in our commu- tion, “ by Glen Beck; “The Tap- activities at 3:15 p.m. Monday turned in by Friday, Aug. 1, so you nity will have access. If you have ping Solution: For Weight Loss with Kitchen Chemistry (creative have lots of time to read the cat- a book you want us to purchase and Body Confidence,” by Jes- foods) for kids. After that, we egories on the card. that is not on the Sunflower eLi- sica Ortner; “The Cheat System have activities each day for differ- We have also produced instruc- brary catalog, call and ask us if it Diet: Cheat to Lose 12 pounds in ent age groups. Pick up our sched- tion sheets for you to download is available to purchase through 3 weeks,” by Jackie Wicks; “Cast ule in the library or online at our apps to their tablets (iPad’s and the vendor who supplies digital On, Bind Off; 21 ways to begin website (colbylibrary.com). Droids), phones, notebooks, com- materials for the Sunflower eLi- and end your knitting,” by Cap Summer reading is not just for puters, mp3s, iPods, etc. so you brary platform. Sease. kids anymore. The library has had can download ebooks and au- Our subscriptions to digital We have added the following an adult and teen summer reading diobooks on your devices. These magazines have a more liberal movies (DVDs): “The Hobbit: programing for two years now. work great to take on a plane to lending plan. You have to down- The Desolation of Smaug;” “Rag- Devin Spresser and Brandy Bussen This year’s is “Spark A Reaction read or listen to. If you are on a load the apps to your device, sign amuffin;” “Her;” “Despicable – Read!” We are stepping up the long trip in a vehicle you can in with your card and then down- Me;” “August: Osage County;” participation. Our adult services download some items to listen to load the magazine. The Zinio digi- “An American in Paris;” “Show Rexford couple plans librarian Nancy Saddler has kept and plug into your vehicle’s ste- tal platform allows magazines to Boat;” “Apollo 13;” “Pollyanna;” the basic format of the patron reo system. When you are out of be checked out by multiple per- “Anchors Aweigh;” and “Almost reading a book, filling out a card state and have your apps installed sons. So download them before an Angel.” to marry in July rite and being entered in a drawing and your library card information your trip or while travelling. Ev- Remember that we are now on Brandy Bussen and Devin High School in 2007 and Colby for a prize. This year we have also saved on your device, you can eryone can enjoy the resources at summer hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Spresser, both of Selden, plan Community College in 2009, added a “Tic Tac Toe Game Chal- check out other items while you the same time. Monday through Wednesday, to to marry Saturday, July 12, and received her bachelor’s in lenge” to win a Kindle eReader. are traveling. Your digital library Now, let me tell you about 8 p.m. Thursday, to 5 p.m. Friday. 2014, at the Rexford Commu- elementary education from Fort The adult or teen picks up the Tic can go where you go. some items we received just last We’re open 10 a.m. to 4 .m. Satur- nity Church. Hays State University in 2011. Tac Toe game from the library If you see a book you would week. Nonfiction books include: day and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. The bride is the daughter The groom is the son of Leroy and reads books from nine dif- like to borrow on Sunflower eLi- “The Brainy Bunch: The Hard- See you in the library! Robert and Serena McCurdy of and Renee Spresser of Selden ferent categories. Each tic tac toe brary account, but you have to ing Family’s Method to College Rexford and Edward and Ro- and Wanda Spresser of Colby. (across, up and down, or diagonal) place a hold for it, please do. We Ready by Age 12,” by Kip and setta Bussen of Hays. She is the He is the grandson of Bernita granddaughter of Sid Kamp of and the late Orris Aumiller of On the Beat Rexford, Norbert and the late Selden and Bernadine and the Joann Bussen of Oakley and the late Don Spresser of Leoville. COLBY POLICE es north of Colby. Spoke to sub- ly call at 1150 S. Franklin. 8:30 a.m. – Business check at late Clyta and Henry Hrnchir of He is a 2008 graduate of May 14 ject; was spraying a field. 5:18 p.m. – Rollover injury ac- Frontier Ag, Menlo. Atwood. Golden Plains and works as a 10:30 a.m. – Funeral blocks. 1:32 p.m. – Brought prisoner cident on K-25 at mile 201. 10:03 a.m. – Walk through at A first grade teacher at farm hand at Spresser Farms. 12:37 p.m. – Caller reported from Garden City to Colby. 6:23 p.m. – Mark Anthony Val- Brewster School. Golden Plains Elementary, she The couple will live in someone harassing subject over 4:36 p.m. – Released Jeffery dez arrested on warrant by Doug- 1:23 p.m. – Provided traveler’s graduated from Golden Plains Selden. Facebook. Crowder. las County. assistance. 2:57 p.m. – Dog at large. Un- May 15 7:49 p.m. – Caller reported 1:23 p.m. – Brought prisoner able to catch. 10:34 a.m. – Booked Dehavin sheep stolen from Free Breakfast from Douglas County to Colby. 3:22 p.m. – Report filed for lost Austin Walker. Inn. Report filed. 4:12 p.m. – Served arrest war- Levant woman to head wallet. 6:02 p.m. – Booked Jason Ran- May 19 rant on David Pajudis. 11 p.m. – Security checks. dall Davis. 3:09 a.m. – Accident at U.S. 24 5:40 p.m. – Driving while sus- 11:29 p.m. – Security at the 9:37 p.m. – Possible accident at County Rd. 11. pended report filed for incident at VFW Auxiliary district south Cornerstone Ag. eastbound I-70 mile 50. 4:49 a.m. – Welfare check at County Rds. 13 and U. May 15 10 p.m. – Security checks. Brewster; all OK. 6:08 p.m. – Booked Mark Val- Anita Thiel of Levant has been counties with auxiliary units in 1:19 a.m. – Caller reported win- May 16 7:29 a.m. – Brought inmate dez. elected president of the Veterans Goodland, Colby, Oakley, Grin- dow broken out of vehicle. 12:20 a.m. – Booked David A. from Sherman County Sheriff’s 11:05 p.m. – Served arrest war- of Foreign Wars Auxiliary for the nell, WaKeeney, Ellis, Hays, 4:05 a.m. – Narcotics violation Pajuodis. Office to Law Enforcement Cen- rant on Dustin L. Munk for Mitch- 6th District of northwest Kansas. Victoria, Plainville, Phillipsburg, report filed for traffic stop. 10:56 a.m. – Residential check. ter. ell County. It has been over 20 years, she Stockton, Leoti and Tribune. 6:58 a.m. – Caller reported 11:46 a.m. – Helped Highway 8:25 a.m. – Report filed for theft May 21 said, since a woman from the Thiel will be installed at the de- cows in yard. Patrol trooper on traffic stop at from farm shop in the 1600 block 9:06 a.m. – Erratic driver on Colby auxiliary has been district partment (state) meeting in Salina 9:31 a.m. – Criminal damage to eastbound I-70 mile 53. of County Rd. 36. I-70 eastbound mile 25. All OK. president. Florine Hurst, who now on June 6 to 8. She will also be property: damage to nine vehicles 2:15 p.m. – Caller reported 9:49 a.m. – Large chunks of tire 1:50 p.m. – Subject called 911 lives in Oberlin, was the last. starting her fourth year as presi- in parking lot. male hitchhiker walking north at on roadway at K-25 mile 204. Re- reporting two subjects arguing at The 6th District comprises 17 dent of the Colby auxiliary. 10:33 a.m. – Accident. U.S. 83 mile 154. All OK. moved from roadway. the westbound rest area. All OK 11 a.m. – Criminal damage to May 17 11:10 a.m. – Helped with stalled 2:32 p.m. – Subject called Citi- property report filed for chase and 9:12 a.m. – Cow out in east vehicle at U.S. 24 and County Rd. zens Medical Center needing as- Colby grad wins scholarship accident on May 13. ditch in the 1600 block of County 27. sistance in Brewster. Spoke with 3:49 p.m. – Caller reported ju- Rd. 2. Left message. 11:23 a.m. – Took inmate from subject. Abigail Friesen, a 2014 gradu- and Marilyn Friesen of Colby. veniles riding on hood of car. Not 11:49 a.m. – Caller needed Law Enforcement Center to Raw- 11:17 p.m. – Harassment report ate of Colby High School, was re- The scholarship recognizes found. wrecker for disabled pickup in lins County Sheriff’s Office. filed on an incident in the Rexford cently awarded a Henry J. Putnam academic and leadership achieve- 4:18 p.m. – Caller reported dog the 1900 block of U.S. 83. Oakley 1:46 p.m. – Took inmate from rural area. scholarship from Kansas State ments. Approximately 11,000 at large. Unable to catch. Motors towed vehicle to Oakley. Law Enforcement Center to Sher- Last Thursday University for the 2014-15 school academic scholarships have been 5 p.m. – Caller reported dog at 12:52 p.m. – Speeding vehicle man County Sheriff’s Office. 9:30 a.m. – Theft of scrap iron year. The scholarship is renewable awarded to Kansas State Univer- large. Unable to catch. westbound in the 2500 block of 6:34 p.m. – Booked Filogonio from 1147 County Rd. AA. for four years. sity students for the upcoming 5:14 p.m. – Accident. U.S. 24. Notice to appear issued Patrico-Altamirano. 1:54 p.m. – Took subject from Friesen is the daughter of Steve school year. Most of the univer- 8:48 p.m. – Report filed for bat- on traffic stop in the 1300 block May 20 Law Enforcement Center to sity’s scholarships are made pos- tery/disorderly conduct. of E. Fourth. 8:24 a.m. – Helped subject at Larned State Hospital. Corrections sible through donations and gifts 10:23 p.m. – Helped highway 11 p.m. – Security check at County Rds. 36 and T 11:19 p.m. – Caller reported to the Kansas State University patrolman on traffic stop. 2106 E. U.S. 24 8:28 a.m. – Caller reported oil cattle in road on U.S. 83 about two Foundation. The Colby Free Press wants to May 18 pipe rack at K-25 and County Rd. miles north of Logan County line. maintain an accurate record of THOMAS COUNTY SHERIFF 2:07 a.m. – Assisted Colby Po- AA partially in road. No markings Motor vehicle injury accident re- We want your local news: our town. Please report any error May 14 lice at Range and Webster. on it, will check back later to see port filed. e-mail to or lack of clarity in a news story colby.editor @ nwkansas.com 8:03 a.m. – Walk through at 9:30 a.m. – Assisted Highway if it was moved. to us at 462-3963. Brewster School. Patrol and Oakley Police Depart- 8:30 a.m. – Checked Brewster ment with traffic control for The businesses. Run For The Wall at Exit 70 I-70. 8:43 a.m. – Brought prisoner 12:18 p.m. – Brought inmate from Rawlins County to Colby. from Rawlins County Sheriff’s 10:30 a.m. – Funeral block. Office to Law Enforcement Cen- You Work Hard for Your Money, and 11:28 a.m. – Brought prisoner ter. from Scott County to Colby. 12:20 p.m. – Provided traveler’s Peoples State Bank Works Hard for You! 12:22 p.m. – Caller reported aid. spray plane flying low over hous- 2:05 p.m. – Helped on disorder- Police herd baby geese off road 9 Month Certificate of Deposit at 0.90% PLAINVIEW, N.Y. (AP) – flew above it. Some Long Island Expressway The new whereabouts of the re- Annual Percentage Yield 0.90% drivers may be grousing about located fowl was not immediately geese when they discuss their known. morning rush-hour delays. 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Open meetings law makes a difference It’s often said that ignorance of the law is no excuse, and it isn’t. But pleading ignorance of the law sometimes leads to incredible stories. Such is the case in the Jackson County city of Denison, where voters on Aug. 5 will be asked to decide whether Mayor Audrey Oliverius should be recalled. A recall petition on the mayor was initiated and subsequently validated after she called an executive session near the end of a March 10 meeting and the Denison City Council, during the executive session, voted on a motion concerning the appoint- ment of a person to fill a vacant council position. Oliverius contends that she received no formal training for the job from the city or Jackson County and was unaware the March 10 action violated the Kansas Open Meetings Act. There is some evidence Oliverius really was ignorant of the Open Meetings Act and its provisions. She later sent an email to the then-city clerk to make an addition to the minutes for the March 10 meeting. According to the recall petition, “This record shows that a motion was made and a vote was taken in executive session.” It’s difficult to believe someone familiar with the open meet- Hooked? How about that triple ings act would so willingly provide the evidence of a clear violation. A friend asked me the other day how I ever We stuck by the radio. I don’t keep score got hooked on baseball, and I took that to like my dad did, but I listen to a lot of games. But it’s equally difficult to believe a city official, even in a mean he didn’t get it. Steve We both do. A decade later, though, the team small town (only 12 valid signatures were required to force a I could have explained a lot better the next Haynes is playing like winners again. It’s fun to see. recall vote), wasn’t aware of the Open Meetings Act. And it’s day, when the Colorado Rockies, turned a tri- We’re itching to go to a game. (I do keep score nearly impossible to believe that no one at that executive ses- ple play to end an inning that had been going • Along the then. It’s like taking notes in a college class; sion knew that what they were doing was illegal. the wrong way, then scored four runs against Sappa otherwise, I forget what happened a few in- Oliverius’ name was the only one on the recall petition, but San Diego to take the lead. nings before.) everyone at that meeting was in violation of the law and is I’d been ready for a nap before that, but then Oh, that triple play. It wasn’t your ordinary equally responsible for what happened. One reasoned, in- I couldn’t leave the radio. The Rockies’ for- County when the city would not come to terms play, though no triple play is. The Rockies formed voice should have been enough to stop the executive tunes came and went. They lost the lead with on his stadium lease. Then, there were those have only notched three in 20 years. session before it veered into dangerous territory. a blown save in the ninth, going into the 10th flashy green-and-gold uniforms that seem so Third baseman Nolan Arenado gloved the locked up at 6 all. commonplace today, the sheep grazing on the grounder and stepped on third, firing right The fact no such voice was heard shows the mayor and Then in the bottom of the extra inning, one grass beyond the wall and the mechanical rab- away to D.J. LeMahieu at second. His throw to council members were comfortable taking such an issue be- of the teams’s new players, veteran free agent bit that popped up behind home plate to de- Morneau at first was late, and the runner was hind closed doors. That mindset has no place in government. Justin Morneau, hit a “walkoff” home run liver fresh balls to the umpire. Rally. called safe. Except. Another umpire ruled that That Oliverius’ name is the only one on the recall position with a man on to end the game 8-6. That’s the And then Finley up and moved the team to the Padres’ runner coming into second had put and the fact the city clerk, treasurer and utility supervisor have way the team has been playing this year, stay- Oakland. his hand out to block the throw, which is inter- resigned indicates there may be more going on in the com- ing close even when they lose, leading both We suffered until Marion Kaufman created ference, which meant … the runner was OUT. munity. Whatever it is, the voters likely know and will use that leagues in hitting and managing to win even the Kansas City Royals, and then suffered a lot You could hear the crowd. knowledge at the polls at the proper time. when the big stars are having an off night. more as they ever so slowly became a decent That’s what I really treasure about baseball, The incident is reminiscent of a song county music singer I guess I got hooked as a kid, when my dad team. Cynthia and I were young marrieds in sharp infield play. Going to the ballpark is like Miranda Lambert recorded several years ago, “Famous in a would sit at the kitchen desk and listen on a Kansas City by then, living on a budget, and fishing to me; there are no bad days, just dif- little transistor radio to Kansas City Athletics the company’s free tickets to Royals games led ferent experiences, and always a great play or Small Town.” The song’s message was that “everybody dies games. He’d drawn up his own score sheet so us to Municipal Stadium a lot. two. famous in a small town” because regardless of what they do, he could record each at bat, and had his sec- We stayed around long enough to see the And then the finalé the other day. There’s good or bad, “word’s gonna get around.” retary run them off on the duplicator. (It was Royals come of age. We watched them lose to no more exciting way to end a ballgame, of Hopefully, word about the Open Meetings Act has gotten long before anyone had an office copier.) the Yankees twice in chilly post-season play- course, for the crowd or the team, who rushed around in Denison. I can still see him sitting there in his white offs, but had moved to Colorado by the time out to greet Morneau at home. There is no excuse for ignorance of the law. undershirt, trying to stay cool in those times they got to the World Series and then won one, I love high school and college basketball, – The Topeka Capital-Journal, via the Associated Press before air conditioning. against St. Louis in 1985. with its constant movement, and I can deal Dad took us to games in Kansas City, though We rejoiced when Denver finally got a team. with football in person. (On television, I think we were eternally disappointed in “our” team The Rockies were exciting in those early it’s mostly dull.) But I live for the start of Write us as owner Arnold Johnson traded any star we years, when the “Blake Street Bombers” could spring training. had to the hated Yankees. That guy named hit if not field, and the pitching was always Yeah, I’m hooked. I’ll probably stay that Maris, that really hurt. so-so. It took a while, but the Rocks finally way. The Colby Free Press encourages Letters to the Editor on any Then came Chicago insurance man Charles did make the playoffs, and the World Series, Steve Haynes is president of Nor’West News- topic of general interest. Letters should be brief, clear and to the O. Finley, who liked to shake things up. One though they’ve not been sparkling since. Not papers. When he has the time, he’d rather be point. They must be signed and carry the address and phone number year, he rented a cow pasture in Johnson until this year. reading a good book or casting a fly. of the author. We do not publish anonymous letters. We sign our opinions and expect readers to do likewise. Nor do we run form letters. What do students learn in math class? Colby Free Press Over the years, we in the math department I thought. 155 W. Fifth St. (USPS 120-920) (785) 462-3963 have found that one of the students’ greatest Other 22. I learned that if you want to be involved Colby, Kan. 67701 fax (785) 462-7749 criticisms of any math class is their claim that in gambling, you better own the gambling hall. they didn’t learn anything. I, therefore, decid- Opinions 23. I learned that just because you study for Send news to: colby.editor @ nwkansas.com ed, as part of their final, to have the students a test for 15 hours doesn’t mean you’ll pass it. State award-winning newspaper, General Excellence, Design & Layout, list 10 things they learned. These things could Perhaps homework all along would have been Columns, Editorial Writing, Sports Columns, News, Photography. be anything at all in relation to the class. In Daris Howard better. Official newspaper of Thomas County, Colby, Brewster and Rexford. order for them to spend more time thinking • 24. I learned not to buy a new calculator you Sharon Friedlander - Publisher about it, they were allowed to write their list Outtakes have never used just before the exam. sfriedlander @ nwkansas.com ahead of time and just bring it with them to the 25. I learned that no matter how easy some- NEWS final. Most observations were quite normal, 11. I learned that there are multiple ways to thing looks when a teacher does it, it’s much R.B. Headley - Sports Editor but some made for interesting reading, espe- do something wrong, but there is usually only harder on your own. colby.sports @ nwkansas.com cially those who forgot and had to write them one way to do it right. 26. I learned that you shouldn’t get behind Marian Ballard - Copy Editor on the spot. Here are some of the classics: 12. I learned that procrastination helps a per- because it is almost impossible to catch up. mballard @ nwkansas.com 1. This class helped me be more religious, son fail. 27. 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1065 S. Range • Colby, KS 785-462-3305 Page 6 Colby Free Press Thursday, May 29, 2014 County represented Pass the at Wamego festival chips please The Sampler Festi- SAM DIETER/Colby Free Press val in Wamego was a Staff members and huge success. We are Leilani administrator from Colby pleased that we were Thomas Public Schools served pulled a part of it. There pork, beans, coleslaw and were 228 exhibitors • On the Road chips to other school district and vendors who had Again! employees last Thursday a chance to interact evening. Teachers, factuly with over 11,000 at- and staff gathered in the tendees. holding races three times during Colby high cafeteria for the The venue was the city park June with hot laps at 6 p.m. and school district’s end-of-the and baseball fields. It was the racing at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 1 year staff supper. largest festival ever and appropri- is Sundae, Sundae, Sundae; June ately was the 25th anniversary of 15 is the Father’s Day race and the event. The festival returns to Sunday, June 29, features URSS Wamego the first weekend of May Sprint Cars. 2015. The 5K with your K9 Color Run One special volunteer was hon- will be Saturday, June 7, at the ored during the tourism luncheon Colby Walking Trail. Registration for visitor center volunteers. This is at 8 a.m. and the 5K will begin was the 10th anniversary of the at 9 a.m. at Colby High School. visitor center. Margaret Denneler This event is sponsored by Swartz has been a volunteer for all those Veterinary Hospital. 10 years, working every Friday Citizens Medical Center Benefit morning. We appreciate the loyal- Golf Tournament will be Friday, ty of the volunteers and a special June 13, at Meadow Lake Golf Conservation program accepting chicken habitat thank you to Ralph Fischer, visitor Course. center manager. The Farmer’s Market opens Adrian J. Polansky, state execu- have already taken steps to pro- The final rule for listing the less- pants and prospective participants The Leadership Thomas County Wednesday, June 25, following tive director of the Farm Service tect the species and therefore re- er prairie-chicken as a threatened should contact their local Farm board of directors has begun plan- the Farm to Fork Conference. Agency, announced that farmers, ceive exemptions in an agreement species and the special rule lim- Service office, 915 E. Walnut, ning for an adult class this fall. Wednesdays, it will be from 5 to 7 ranchers and landowners imple- reached between Farm Service iting regulatory impacts on land- 462-7671, and seek advice from Brochures are being developed p.m. at the Law Enforcement Cen- menting Conservation Reserve and the Fish and Wildlife Service owners and businesses because of the Natural Resources Conserva- for those interested in applying. ter Plaza. Saturday hours will be 8 Program practices intended to for participating in the program. this listing were effective May 12. tion Service in developing conser- Watch for further details or call to 10 a.m. at the Southwind Plaza. protect and increase lesser prairie- Farm Service and the Fish and Go to www.fws.gov/southwest/es/ vation compliance plans. me at 460-7643. Marie Skolout Other meetings coming to Col- chicken populations will continue Wildlife Service worked together LPC.html to learn more about the Go to www.fsa.usda.gov for in- was inadvertently left off of the by during June includes the Kan- to be able to enroll new land and to develop a biological opinion threatened lesser prairie-chicken. formation. list of new board members. She sas Rural Economic Development exit the program on expired acres to ensure Conservation Reserve Conservation Reserve partici- was a member of the 2003-2004 Alliance Wednesday and next just the same as before the species compliance with the Endangered Leadership Thomas County Lead- Thursday. The Family History was listed as threatened under the Species Act provisions. ership class. We look forward to Expo will be here next Thursday Endangered Species Act. “This biological opinion gives working with her again. and Friday and Saturday, June 6 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife predictability to CRP participants Summer is unofficially here; and 7. Service reported that last year, who voluntarily apply protective Memorial Day is over, school is We will be developing the Quar- the range-wide population of the conservation practices for the out and Colby Aquatic Park is terly Calendar of Events including lesser prairie-chicken declined lesser prairie-chicken so addition- open. June, July and August. If you have to a record low of 17,616 birds, al regulations may be unneces- The summer reading pro- events you would like included an almost 50 percent reduction sary in the future,” said Polansky. gram begins Monday and will on that calendar, please have the from the 2012 population esti- “This gives agricultural produc- run through Thursday, July 3, at information to me by Friday, June mate. Producers participating in ers using proactive conservation Pioneer Memorial Library. Bub- 13. You may e-mail cvb@thomas- Conservation Reserve in the 39 practices confidence that they can bleRama, the summer reading county.com or call 460-7643. lesser prairie-chicken counties in maintain traditional farming and kickoff event takes place today, Enjoy the many summer activi- Kansas are planting native grasses ranching activities.” but there are many other events to ties! and vegetation that will enhance be held as part of the reading pro- Leilani Thomas is director of nesting and brooding habitats, and gram. “Spin, POP, Boom” present- the Colby Convention and Visitors taking other steps to help restore Your hometown. ed by Mad Science of Colorado Bureau, a long-time civic volun- the declining lesser prairie-chick- will be at 2 p.m. next Thursday at teer and a passionate observer of en population. These landowners the library. “Chain Reaction” for the tourism industry. Their future. all ages will be at 2 p.m. on Tues- Imagine the possibilities for day, June 17. Kitchen Chemistry your community if everyone will be at 3:15 p.m. Mondays. JUNE 6-8 in Marion designated just 5% of their Picnic in the Park begins at Saturday night Opening act estates to hometown needs. noon Wednesday in Fike Park. Larry Booth will entertain at the Silver Bullet With the help of community first picnic. June 1h we welcome Friday night foundations, we can create Shakedown with Megan Carmi- permanent sources of chael. Eli Robert, Jay Stewart and Journey tribute funding for local charities, Justin John. Family games, food, schools, churches, parks, June 18, the Bugbee Sisters, crafts, beer garden and so much more! Monica and Karla will be per- forming. The Kiwanis Club and (620) 382-3425 chingawassadays.com High Plains Co-op will hold their annual hot dog feed with the pro- ceeds from donations to benefit the Kiwanis Fourth of July fire- works display. Margie Schoenfeld will be the final June performer Learn more at on the 25th. 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Q: I have a glass quart jar embossed “1776” 1 3 2014 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc. above the Liberty Bell and “1976” below it. 5/29 The other side is embossed “Mason’s.” Is it Difficulty Level worth anything? This is a logic-based num- 1 5 8 7 2 3 9 4 6 A: Canning jars like yours were made by An- ber placement puz­zle. 3 4 9 8 5 6 2 7 1 Hagar the Horrible • Chris Browne chor Hocking of Lancaster, Ohio, to celebrate the The goal is to enter a num- 7 2 6 1 9 4 8 3 5 1976 Bicentennial of the United States. The jars ber, 1-9, in each cell in which 8 1 3 5 4 7 6 2 9 often are found today and sell for $5 to $10. each row, column and 3x3 9 7 5 2 6 8 3 1 4 Q: My husband was a cartoonist and some- 2 6 4 9 3 1 5 8 7 region must contain only one 4 9 2 3 1 5 7 6 8 times corresponded with Charles Schulz, fa- instance of each numeral. mous for his “Peanuts” comic strip. When my 5 8 1 6 7 2 4 9 3 The solution to the last 6 3 7 4 8 9 1 5 2 2014 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc. husband had heart surgery, Schulz sent him Sudoku puzzle is at right. Difficulty Level 5/28 two original Peanuts strips. Each is about 30 inches long and 6 inches high and is signed “Schulz.” My husband has since died and the Cryptoquip strips now belong to me and our children. One strip features Charlie Brown and Snoopy, and the other Lucy and Schroeder. Please tell me what the strips are worth. A: If the strips are indeed original works by Charles Schulz, they’re valuable. Some have sold Mother Goose and Grimm • Mike Peters at auction for $15,000. The first thing you want to do is make sure you are storing them safely by using archival papers and boxes. Keep them away from direct light. Insure them. If the strips are not marked with a date, try to find out when they first ran. If you want to sell, contact a repu- table auction house that deals in comic art. Q: I have a complete set of six Gorham sil- ver-plated bronze figural bells. They date from the late 1970s and were sold as limited editions by the Hamilton Collection. The series is titled “Women Who Changed the Course of His- tory.” The set includes Catherine the Great, Marie de Medici, Marie Antoinette, Isabella I, Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots. Please Sally Forth • Greg Howard tell me the current value of the set. A: Your bells were part of the fad of limited Crossword • Eugene Sheffer edition plates, figurines and bells popular in the 1970s. Each bell sold back then for $75, and 5,000 sets were made. Today you would be lucky to get $200 for the set. (c) 2014 by Cowles Syndicate Inc. Bridge • Steve Becker

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There’s a Very Good Reason Let’s say you’re in three notrump, and West leads a low club. How should you proceed? Your first play from dummy is very important. Zits • Jim Borgman & Jerry Scott You should rise with dummy’s ace despite all you may have heard or learned that at notrump it is better to hold up an ace at least once when the enemy attacks your weakest suit. There is a very good reason for putting up the ace. Assuming that West has led his fourth-best club, East must have the king, queen or jack (be- cause West would have led the king if he had the K-Q-J-7). Winning the first trick is therefore sure to block the clubs if West led from a five-card suit. If the clubs are divided 4-3, your first play makes no difference. The play at trick two is also critical. Ordinarily, you would force out the ace of hearts rather than attempt a diamond finesse, but here you should reverse the usual procedure. There is an excellent reason for tackling the diamonds first. If West has the ace of hearts and king of diamonds, the order of plays is irrelevant because the contract is doomed. If East has the king of diamonds, with or without the ace of hearts, the contract is in the bag whichever red suit is played first. The only case that matters, therefore, is the one where West has the king of diamonds and East the ace of hearts. In that instance, playing diamonds first makes the contract, while playing hearts first loses the contract. (c)2014 King Features Syndicate Inc. Colby Free Press Thursday, May 29, 2014 Page 9 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 Card of Thanks Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted Vehicles for Sale Services

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Just like the 100 he nearly caught No. 2 Tucker 11:30 a.m.: Colby’s Matt highs, Rogge’s seeded fifth com- Gillespie of Wheatland-Grinnell A confused look is never any Pieper in the 4A triple jump. ing in while Miller holds 11th. last weekend. fun when trying to watch the Kan- He’s an underdog coming in., but 6:30 p.m.: Golden Plains’ Ky- 3:45 p.m.: Golden Plains’ Ma- sas state track and field champion- most fans would love to see a No. lie Jones in the 1A high jump. cayla Easton in the 1A 400-dash ship meet, so hopefully today’s 16 upset a No. 1. Show college This should be fun with Jones finals (if qualified). preview will help guide Colby- hoops fans how it’s done. seeded eighth (5’) but two inches 3:45 p.m.: Colby’s Brielle area fans through two busy days. 2:10 p.m.: Golden Plains’ from four tied for first at 5’2”. McKee and Sydney Stephens in Event times are listed for ev- Kami Miller and Triplains’ 6:30 p.m.: Golden Plains’ the 4A 400-dash finals (if quali- ery Colby Eagle, Brewster Bull- Shayna Rogge in the 100-high Zach Spresser in the 1A long fied). dog, Golden Plains Bulldog and hurdle prelims. Rogge’s running jump. He’s been winning all sea- 4:20 p.m.: Golden Plains’ Triplains Viking competing at fifth and school record-holder son and enters state seeded No. 4. Kami Miller and Triplains’ Wichita State University’s Cessna Miller eighth with exactly .05 sec- 7 p.m.: Brewster’s Layton Shayna Rogge in the 300-low Stadium. onds separating them at regional. Werth in the 1A 3200-run. Fri- hurdle finals (if qualified). Fans not going to Wichita can Top seed Clara Eilert of St. John’s day’s finale with Werth a clear 5:30 p.m.: Brewster’s Layton still follow the meet through live is only .08 seconds ahead of Rog- medal contender (seeded eighth). Werth in the 1A 800-run. The internet updates. Without further ge. However, nobody’s likely pass- busy Bulldog surprised a few by day, here is the complete run- 3 p.m.: Golden Plains’ Tristan ing Pike Valley’s Caden Callaway earning this third state race. How- down: Schwarz in the 1A discus throw. if he matches his 9:09.6 regional ever, he is seeded ninth and three Friday He’s already broken the school re- time. The next best is 10:13.44. other contenders were less than 7:45 a.m.: Colby’s Andrea cord twice and his 148’4” is fifth Saturday second faster during regionals. Browne in the 4A 3200-run. entering state. Another five feet 9:30 a.m.: Golden Plains’ 6:30 p.m.: Golden Plains’ She’s seeded sixth entering state could move Schwarz into title- Kami Miller and Triplains’ Macayla Easton, Kylie Jones, with Louisburg runners owning contending range. Shayna Rogge in the 1A 100- Kynndra Rush and Gabrielle the four fastest times, so imagine 3 p.m.: Triplains’ Shayna high hurdle finals (if qualified). Schiltz in the 1A 1600-relay. if that bus broke down tonight. Rogge in the 1A triple jump. 9:45 a.m.: Colby’s Matt Pieper The girls are seeded 10th enter- 8 a.m.: Colby’s Hannah Rogge’s 36-2 region effort leads in the 4A long jump. Pieper holds ing this traditional finale of every Strange and Jordan O’Malley in 1A with only Otis-Bison’s Taylor the No. 10 spot, though higher track meet. Another three seconds the 4A high jump. Strange is sev- Regan (35’10 1/2”) and Hoxie’s spots worthy of a medal are not off their time could make it grand enth and O’Malley 15th, though Carly Heim (35’3 3/4”) within a far from reach (four inches or so). with a possible top five finish. ROD HAXTON/Scott City Record Jordan has gone higher than the foot of that mark. 1:20 p.m.: Colby’s Andrea 6:30 p.m.: Colby’s Sydney Freshman Jordan O’Malley took the baton from sophomore Syd- 4’10” at regional. Another two 3:35 p.m.: Golden Plains’ Ma- Browne in the 4A 1600-run. Stephens, Hannah Strange, ney Stephens and helped Colby High’s 1600-meter relay into the inches would lift Strange into the cayla Easton in the 1A 400-dash Browne will try to move up from Jordan O’Malley and Brielle 4A state meet at Wichita beginning Friday morning. 4A top five. prelims. She’s seeded 11th and her 12th seed, as four more run- McKee in the 4A 1600-relay. The 10:25 a.m.: Colby’s Brielle state usually brings out the best ners and a potential medal are Eagles are ninth or just one spot teams. No worries as this Eagle McKee finishing their freshman McKee and Sydney Stephens in from this two-time medalist. barely three seconds ahead. from state medals. They’re barely relay knows how to rise, taking seasons in style. O’Malley gets the 4A 400-dash prelims. McKee 4:20 p.m.: Golden Plains’ 2:05 p.m.: Brewster’s Layton a half-second behind two other fifth a year ago with Stephens and that same chance this weekend. Triplains girl rules Bulldog regional title chases will jump Besides the best long jump of 44, 3. (tie) Hoxie 44, 5. Logan 42. any 1A girl athlete last weekend, Other area teams were Triplains Triplains junior Shayna Rogge placing seventh with 30 points in college captured both hurdles champion- and Brewster not scoring. Golden Plains High state track ships during last week’s regional 100-hurdles: 1. Shayna Rog- and field qualifier Zach Spresser meet at Hays. ge, Triplains, 16.74; 2. Kami has signed a letter of intent to Rogge outran Golden Plains ri- Miller, Golden Plains, 16.79. compete for Concordia University val Kami Miller while posting 1A 300-hurdles: 1. Shayna Rogge, in Seward, Neb., beginning this top five times in both those 100 Triplains, 48.52; 2. A. Frisbie, fall. and 300-meter hurdling events. Cheylin, 49.36; 3. Kami Miller, Spresser won Friday’s 1A Re- Area fans are familiar with Golden Plains, 50.18. 400-dash: gion 24 triple jump championship Rogge, who was an all-conference 1. S. Bird, Quinter, 1:01.82; 3. last weekend and will compete basketball player for the Triplains- Macayla Easton, Golden Plains, for state honors at Wichita State Brewster Titans this winter. She 1:03.58. 3200-run: 1. Tustin, University this helped the Titans knock off Gold- 12:41.32; 5. Ana Bermudez, weekend. en Plains in their Western Kansas Golden Plains, 14:12.11. He also Liberty League tournament title 400-relay: 1. St. Francis, 52.59; qualified in the showdown. 7. Golden Plains, 54.84 (Kami 1A long jump. Both teams advanced to the Miller, Kylie Jones, Kynndra State track 1A substate final, where Golden Rush, Macayla Easton). 1600-re- KATHRYN BALLARD/Colby Free Press takes place Fri- Plains beat Triplains-Brewster lay: 1. Quinter, 4:22.92; 3. Golden Young swimmers were ready to jump in when the Aquatic Park opened on Saturday in Colby for day and Satur- and avenged that defeat. Plains, 4:23.97 (Gabrielle Schiltz, its 2014 summer season. Popularity should continue to rise with the temperatures. day at Cessna All Golden Plains, Brewster Kylie Jones, Kynndra Rush, Ma- Stadium. and Triplains girls’ top eight plac- cayla Easton). Besides be- Z. Spresser ers along with champions in those High jump: 1. H. Waldman, ing a two-time events and first five team scores Wheatland, 5’; 3. Kylie Jones, Cool times arrive at Park state qualifier, Spresser qualified from Friday’s 1A Region 24 track/ Golden Plains, 5’; 7. Kelly Lamb, for the Junior Olympics in sum- field meet in Hays. These results Triplains, 4’10”. Triple jump: 1. Opening day last weekend The complete season schedule: July 28 through August 2 means the Colby Aquatic Park May 24 through July 13 Fair week features 1 p.m. to 6 mer track last season. did not appear in Wednesday’s Shayna Rogge, Triplains, 36’2”; Zach is the son of Jennifer and edition. 2. T. Regan, Otis-Bison, 35’10 will be available virtually every (Except June 21) p.m. hours Monday through Sat- day this summer until school re- Pool will be open 1 p.m. to 6 urday. Curt Spresser. He becomes part of Teams: 1. Wheatland 69, 2. 1/2”; 5. Gabrielle Schiltz, Golden another Bulldog program at Con- Quinter 52, 3. (tie) Golden Plains Plains, 32’7 3/4”. sumes in late August. p.m. Monday through Thursday; 1 August 3 through August 10 The 2014 park hours have been p.m. until 8 p.m on Friday; 1 p.m. Hours are again 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. cordia where the men’s team fin- released with 1 p.m. being a regu- to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Monday through Thursday, Satur- ished No. 11 at the National Ath- lar opening time from Monday July 14 through July 27 day and Sunday. letic Intercollegiate Association Royals staggering through Sunday. There are special Pool hours expand from 1 p.m. Friday swimmers enjoy an extra (NAIA) outdoor championship exceptions like Saturday, June 21, to 7 p.m. Monday through Thurs- hour until 8 p.m. meet last weekend. when the Colby Swim Club team day along with Saturday and Sun- The remaining open days will They were the Great Plains Ath- welcomes several opponents for day. Closing time remains 8 p.m. be August 23, 24, 30, 31 and Sept. letic Conference (GPAC) outdoor from brutal sweep its annual all-day home meet. on Friday. 1 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. champions. The Wichita Eagle fered from a fatigue arm and the The manager approached Alex offense continued on their quest Gordon, one of his eldest play- to be baseball’s most disappoint- Stray bullet strikes Oklahoma player ers and his designated clubhouse ing unit. 211217A01 leader. The clubhouse was quiet. All this occurred against a fee- OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — York, Sooners coach Lon Kruger Cousins was walking with friends let from an exchange of gunfire a The atmosphere was not funereal, ble opponent, at a time when the Oklahoma guard Isaiah Cousins said in a statement. Tuesday when he was hit by a bul- street away. not yet, but the duo stood together schedule only gets tougher. The is expected to recover after he Kruger coached at Kansas State. as if teetering on the edge of the club faces an 16-game gauntlet. was struck by a stray bullet in his Mount Vernon Police Deputy abyss. A four-game series beckons in hometown of Mount Vernon, New Commissioner Richard Burke said Ned Yost, the beleaguered Kan- Toronto, home of the American Advertising sas City Royals manager, met League East’s division leaders. with Gordon less than an hour af- After that, the Royals play four ter a 9-3 loss, the team’s seventh more against their-cross state ri- at the right time in nine games. vals from St. Louis. The Yankees After Yost walked off, Gordon visit Kauffman Stadium before se- in the right place made plain the torture of the last ries against division rivals Cleve- three days. land, Chicago and Detroit. to the right people “We got our butts kicked, in “We’re going to have to get this every aspect of the game, by the figured out quick,” Yost said. “Or will help you grow Houston Astros,” Gordon said. we’re going to be in trouble.” WHAT TOOK YOU A LIFETIME The outcome was as painful as The reasons for optimism are your business Call Kathryn that statement sounds. In a three- fleeting. TO LEARN CAN BE LOST IN MINUTES. game leveling, Houston outscored The only consolation on or Sharon at their hosts, 21-5. Owners of the Wednesday? The game wasn’t worst record in the American broadcast locally. the Colby Free League when this series began, Right now, on the edge of June, Press today! the Astros now have two fewer the group has failed in all aspects. victories than the Royals (24-28). Yost portrayed his offense as a 785-462-3963 “It’s terrible,” first baseman broken, bewildered group. Eric Hosmer said. “It was embar- He listed a series of issues rassing.” plaguing the group: Pitch selec- WITH A STROKE, TIME LOST IS BRAIN LOST. Each day provided a fresh dose tion, over-aggression, a lack of Learn the warning signs at of agony. On Monday, Yordano timing, mistakes within the basic Ventura injured his elbow. On mechanics of swinging at a base- StrokeAssociation.org or 1-888-4-STROKE. Tuesday, Ned Yost found him- ball and connecting with the bar- self ejected, and steamed after rel of a bat. ©2004 American Heart Association watching his hapless offense on “We’re not swinging the bats Made possible in part by a generous grant from The Bugher Foundation. television inside the clubhouse. well,” Yost said. “And that’s the 155 W. 5th Colby 785-462-3963 On Wednesday, Danny Duffy suf- bottom line.” • •

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