75¢ Colby Monday July 28, 2014 Volume 125, Number 117 Serving Thomas County since 1888 10 pages FFreeree PPressress Challenger emphasizes voting rights By Sam Dieter Kris Kobach. Since taking office in 2011, law requiring just a sworn statement that said, he hears stories about the difficulties found no proof of that illegal aliens keep Colby Free Press the current secretary of state has become a voter is a citizen. people have had to go through in order trying to register to vote. The figure Ko- [email protected] known for his support of conservative- “It’s as much of a cause as a campaign,” to register. His own daughter was reject- bach gives, he says, involves just 70 re- backed laws, such as the Secure and Fair Morgan said. “What I’ve found is that it is ed by the states’s computer system after ports of violations, of which 18 involve The Kansas Republican primary elec- Elections Act, which requires voters to on more fertile ground than I expected.” having sent a copy of her passport, which immigrants and five involve immigrants tion features a challenger for Secretary of show photo identification at the polls and The voter law, which Kobach helped was lost by the system. who may have voted. State. for new voters to provide proof of U.S. to draft, has created two or three classes “All this confusion has been created “As a Republican, I got very weary of Scott Morgan has been campaigning citizenship. of voters, Morgan said, depending on and there was no problem to begin with,” the idea as though we were afraid to com- for about a month and a half for the pri- Morgan says he hopes to reverse much whether they use state or federal forms Morgan said. mary, when he will run against incumbent of Kobach’s work and return to the older to register. Wherever he goes, Morgan Over and over again, he said, he has See “CHALLENGER,” Page 2 Budget Schools, ends taxes in black matter Editor’s Note: Former Rep. By Sam Dieter Rick Billinger of Goodland and Colby Free Press Wallace County Commissioner [email protected] Adam Smith of Weskan face each other in the Republican primary The Colby Community College for the 120th District seat in the trustees heard reports from the Kansas House of Representa- college’s administrators at their tives next Tuesday. Reporter Ladd monthly meeting last Monday. Wendelin sat down with both men Chief Financial Officer Glenda to discuss the issues facing west- Overstreet said during her month- ern Kansas. Billinger will be fea- ly financial report that the college tured Wednesday. finished the fiscal year with $2.25 million of its budget remaining. By Ladd Wendelin This means that by the end of The Oberlin Herald June the college had only spent 85 [email protected] percent of its $14,520,000 budget from the 2013-2014 year. None of Ask Wallace County commis- that money was expected to be left sioner and Weskan native Adam over when the trustees passed the Smith about the differences be- budget last summer, Overstreet re- tween him and his opponent, for- ported. The college is preparing to mer representative Rick Billinger, supply information from the year and the answer may not surprise for its annual audit. you. At the end of June, the college “I share a lot of similarities with had $90,060 in encumbrances and Rick (Billinger),” Smith said. an unrestricted cash balance of “We’re your typical western Kan- $2,661,986. sas people. You don’t find a lot of In her regular report, Overstreet diversity here, unlike the politi- said two of the three planned up- Showy start to Fair week cians in eastern Kansas. But we’re grades to college computer sys- both very good proponents for the tems are done. The book store Bailey Bixenman (top) made short work of the barrels during Saturday issues that go on these days.” adjusted its inventory after a book afternoon’s horse show at the Thomas County Fairgrounds. Cadence Both men are running for state buyback, and is helping to stream- Koch and her horse (right) were among the many contestants at the open representative for the 120th, which line a process for athletic scholar- class horse show for the Thomas County Free Fair. Chandler Comfort covers five counties in northwest ships. (below) was among the contestants showing their trail riding skills in the Kansas, plus northwest Thomas Bank reconciliations for July small horse arena during the show. The 4-H show was today. County and the city of Colby. The have been completed for the ac- seat is now held by Ward Cassidy, tivity fund, adult education fund, SAM DIETER/Colby Free Press a St. Francis Republican who has capital account, special student decided not to run for re-election. account, federal funds and flex ac- Smith said education, property counts. The general fund has been taxes and helping western Kansas reconciled through June and the to grow are all issues that have student union’s account through become central to his campaign, May. which has kept him busy over the The college paid $563,067 in last month, making stops in towns accounts payable last month, and throughout the district. received $97,501 in student ac- Education, he said, is some- count payments and $69,743 in thing that he feels strongly about, remittance payments. making sure that the state puts in • George McNulty, vice presi- enough money for schools. But dent of student affairs, reported don’t expect him to beat that horse that the admissions department to death. processed 92 applications and had “That issue is a given,” he said. 15 campus visits last month. For “We’ve put schools in a lot of hurt the year, 1,404 applications were in Topeka…. Expenses for schools processed, with 496 visits. The de- have increased, and something’s partment had enrollment days on gotta give. We’re getting to the June 9 and 23. point where we can’t give teach- The financial aid department ers and staff raises or benefits. Do is preparing for disbursement of that long enough, and you won’t aid to students this October. The have teachers anymore.” department got new comput- Along with the continued fight ers and monitors with Title III for school funding and county grant money, and plans to train revenue in Topeka, he said, one of in preparation for the accredita- the main reasons he is running for tion visit from the High Learning the Legislature is to keep property Commission in September. The taxes low. department is reviewing several “The schools get a lot of press documents relating to financial aid on the money they get from the guidelines to prepare for the visit. state,” he said. “There’s a lot of Forty-seven associate of sci- things the counties pay into what’s ence degrees, 71 associate of arts Fair breakfast has new menu, caterer called demand transfer funds that degrees and 205 associate of ap- we pay to the state, and we’re plied science and technical cer- The menu for the Thomas County Commu- Virginia Umberger was catering it. Umberger biscuits and gravy, hash browns, fresh fruit, supposed to get back a portion tifications were awarded at the nity Foundation’s fair breakfast has changed has catered the breakfast in recent years, said juice and coffee. The breakfast will be from of those, but in the six years I’ve graduation this spring. since the last year. Karla Haggard, executive director for the 7:30 to 10 a.m. Thursday morning in the 4-H been a Wallace County commis- Two hundred fifty-four hours of Due to a mix-up with information in the an- Community Foundation, but will not be doing Building. sioner, we’ve never gotten these nual fair section of the Colby Free Press, last so this year. That job has gone to Dana Leija. funds refunded…. See “BLACK,” Page 2 year’s menu was used and the article said that This year, Leija plans a menu of casseroles, “That’s one of the biggest issues I see, especially with the mortgage registration fee bill going through the state Senate.” Another issue that western Kan- sas counties have struggled with in recent years, he said, is declin- ing population. The people who See “SCHOOLS,” Page 2 SAM DIETER/Colby Free Press These National Guard soldiers stayed at Colby High School Thursday night on based 134th Cavalry unit of the Nebraska Army National Guard, which camped their way back to Nebraska. Dozens of vehicles lined up in the parking lot of the here earlier as they headed to training in Colorado. school belonged to the 67th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, part of the Lincoln- Page 2 Colby Free Press Monday, July 28, 2014 Area/State Weather Schools, taxes matter to district Briefly From “SCHOOLS,” Page 1 County actually saw a lot of young people Smith said that he has enjoyed campaign- The deadline for Briefly is noon move back home, because there were op- ing for a seat in the Legislature, and he the day before. Items submitted in the have settled down in the area are growing portunities in agriculture rather than profes- hopes that it’s enough to win the support of morning will be set up for the following older and dying, while younger people are sional work…. his fellow Republicans. But ultimately, he day, space available. The deadline for moving to the cities, which offer more jobs “If we can get large-town amenities in said, he hopes that people will vote for the Monday’s paper is noon Friday. and opportunities. small towns, it’d help get younger folks candidate who best represents their values “If you look at this area 100 years ago,” he back here to live and work.” and – above all – listens. Fair parade ready said, “it took so many more people to make He said that, while he’s no stranger to “We need an advocate for western Kan- to march Tuesday a community or a farm work. A century ago, struggling small towns, making tough de- sas,” he said. “It’s not that some of the The 2014 fair parade begins at 5:30 it took an entire family to harvest 600 acres, cisions, especially in regards to long-term politicians in Topeka don’t want to listen p.m. Tuesday. Call Brette Hankin at the whereas nowadays, a farmer hops into his health care for the county’s elderly, requires to you; it’s that no one has ever talked to Colby Area Chamber of Commerce for tractor and gets the job done himself in less education and ample support from the com- them before. But if you can be an advocate information, 460-3401. time. munity and find someone that’s going to listen to A bus will pick up all veterans who “We’re an agriculture-based economy, “We built a brand new nursing home in the success stories out in this area, we need want to ride in the parade from 4:30 to and in part, we’re losing our population be- Sharon Springs in 2012,” he said. “I was someone who can promote western Kansas National Weather Service 5 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with cause of that. People love the small-town chairman of board at the time for the com- in that way. Hall, 220 Lake. At 5 p.m., it will go to a low around 64. Southeast quality of life, and they want to raise their mission. The community wanted a new fa- “I believe that I can be a good, strong Fike Park to join the parade. For infor- wind 10 to 15 mph. kids here, but the jobs aren’t here.” cility, because the old structure of the build- voice for western Kansas, and I feel I can mation, call Dale Deaver at 443-1113. Tuesday: A 40 percent One suggestion, he said, is to install a ing wasn’t just insufficient. It was danger- be a good representative by being a voice chance of showers and thunder- fiber optic, high-speed Internet system ous.… of the people. I can’t say whether or not I storms, mainly after 1 p.m. Part- throughout rural communities and into the “I went to over 20 community meetings can change the votes of my colleagues, but Carnival needs ly sunny, with a high near 77. countryside, so that people can work off-site to help educate people on the costs and ben- at least they won’t be able to ignore us in workers to step right up Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. or start new businesses. efits for the new nursing home, and the vote western Kansas.” Volunteers are needed to help run Tuesday Night: Showers and “It’d be a boon for our communities,” passed by a significant margin. The commu- games for the Thomas County Fair from thunderstorms likely. Some of he said. “When the recession hit, Wallace nity stepped up, but it was a tough sell.” 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday. For the storms could produce heavy Friday and Saturday, volunteers work rain. Cloudy, with a low around from 7 to 9 p.m. and from 9 to 11 p.m. 61. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. For information or to sign up, contact Chance of precipitation is 60 Budget ends in black at college Brette Hankin at the Colby Area Cham- percent. ber, 460-3401, or colbychamber@ Wednesday: Showers and From “BLACK,” Page 1 A medical coding program in tion. ware, which helps the college thomascounty.com. thunderstorms likely, mainly be- partnership with Seward County Money from a Perkins grant correct broken internet links and fore 9 a.m. Some of the storms outreach courses are being of- Community College has been went to send three employees to misspellings on its website. could produce heavy rain. Most- fered at area high schools this revised. It will now provide ben- a Kansas Board of Regents data • Athletic Director Ryan Stur- Food donations ly cloudy, with a high near 77. summer. Norton and Goodland efits to both colleges. conference last month. dy reported that students will be buy tickets for a bike East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance high schools have both decided Dr. Nichols reported that the The massage therapy instruc- back on campus soon, including Bring food for Genesis-Thomas of precipitation is 60 percent. to start offering courses from the college has launched a new ad- tor position has been advertised, the volleyball team, which plans County food bank to the Monster Truck Wednesday Night: Partly college. vertising campaign through on- and the college hired a farm to arrive around Friday, Aug. 1. Show at the Thomas County Fair and cloudy, with a low around 59. There are 15 students and line music website Pandora and maintenance technician, chem- Their season starts on Tuesday, win a bike. Two adult bikes and two Thursday: A 20 percent residence advisors in the college radio ads reaching into Colora- istry instructor and music in- Aug. 26, a week after school kids’ bikes will be given away during chance of showers and thun- dorms and 241 have signed up do and Nebraska. The campaign structor, each of which the board does. show, starting at 8 p.m. Friday at the derstorms. Mostly sunny, with a to live there this fall. was launched with help from approved. There will be a men’s basket- fairgrounds. One food item gets you high near 80. • Vice President of Academic outreach coordinator Matt Per- • Debbie Schwanke, public ball golf tournament on Friday, one ticket. For information, call Audrey Thursday Night: Partly Affairs Greg Nichols reported due and the admissions depart- information director for the col- Aug. 22, a Labor Day volley- Hines at 443-0544. cloudy, with a low around 60. that the Trego County-Lemke ment, helped with the campaign lege, reported that about 170 ball tournament at the end of the Friday: A 20 percent chance Memorial Hospital has approved to advertise the school’s online people went to the Founders month and a night golf tourna- No dance at Legion of showers and thunderstorms. an agreement with the college to courses, Nichols reported. Fac- Day Celebration on July 12 to ment that weekend. Mostly sunny, with a high near offer nursing classes at the hos- ulty in all divisions have added mark the 50-year anniversary of Sturdy’s department is pre- this Saturday only 84. pital in WaKeeney. The trustees online courses, he said, with 89 the college. S&T Communica- paring a packet including paper- There will be no public dance this Friday Night: Partly cloudy, approved and sent an agreement available by fall. tions provided watermelon and work for physicals, assumption month at the American Legion Hall. with a low around 60. to the hospital last month, after The college got a Title III Dillons provided bottled water. of risk forms and insurance in- The next dance will be a birthday dance Saturday: A 20 percent voting in March to close down grant to provide backup for the Schwanke said that she formation to give student ath- from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 6. Craig Stevens chance of showers and thun- the college’s campus in WaKee- college farm’s solar panel sys- looked at the college’s recently letes. The mailing list for the will provide music. For information, derstorms. Mostly sunny, with a ney to save money. tem, which is awaiting installa- purchased Siteimprove soft- booster club has been updated. call Lue Duffey at (785) 269-7057. high near 84. Saturday Night: Partly Kickball to jumpstart cloudy, with a low around 60. Challenger emphasizes voting rights hospital building fund Sunday: A 20 percent chance Citizens Medical Center Inc. will of showers and thunderstorms. From “CHALLENGER,” Page 1 Last week, Morgan said, he got an en- Sen. Bob Dole’s presidential campaign in hold a kickball tournament to raise Mostly sunny, with a high near dorsement from the Hutchinson News. The 1988. He held the same position for former money for its building fund starting at 85. pete for new voters,” he said. “I thought that week before, he got an endorsement from Gov. Mike Hayden and was nominated in 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at the city ball was the whole point, getting people in.” The Kansas City Star, his opponent has been 1990 for the 2nd District seat in the U.S. fields. Registration is $20 per player. Friday: High, 97; Low 64 In the last two weeks of the campaign, a great source of material. House of Representatives. Contact Megan Carmichael at 460-1214 Saturday: High, 100; Low 61 about 19,000 voters in Kansas still have “He has frankly been a big help,” Morgan Soon afterward, he and his wife Kathleen to register a team of 10 to 12 players, to Sunday: High, 89; Low 57 been unable to register, Morgan said. This said. “He has said strange things. He has built a company which published state and volunteer or to donate. Precip: Friday 0.05 inches loss of voters, along with all those who de- stood there and said there is no federal right city statistical reference books. The ran the Saturday 0.None cided not to even sign up because of the dif- to vote, and that is just scary.” company for 17 years, until it was sold to Sunday 0.None ficulties created by the law, is far worse than Although he expects to be outspent dur- the Congressional Quarterly in 2007. Mor- Catholic youths taking Month: 1.17 inches five people voting illegally. ing the campaign perhaps 20 times over, gan also has served on the Lawrence School fruit orders Year: 10.30 inches “But that fear sells,” he said. “My thing Morgan says he hopes to get anywhere from Board. The Catholic Youth Organization will Normal: 13.61 inches was somebody needs to stand up and say 25 to 55 percent of the vote, depending on Four years ago, he said, Kobach promised be selling fruit through Sunday, Aug. (K-State Experiment Station) this isn’t us. You look around and you look how many people get off their couches on to build one Internet portal for businesses 10. Order freestone peaches, Bartlett Sunrise and Sunset around and you’re like, ‘Won’t somebody election day. to file records. That has not been done, he pears or gala apples by contacting mem- Tuesday 6:41 a.m. 8:59 p.m. please run against this guy,’ and then you Morgan described the job of secretary claimed, because of the political posturing bers or Megan Augustine at the parish Moon: waxing, 7 percent Wednesday 6:42 a.m. 8:58 p.m. look around and you realized that somebody of state as one that he is “oddly qualified the secretary of state has been busy with, office, 462-2179. Pickup will be from Moon: waxing, 12 percent is you.” for.” He said it involves everything from and jobs he has taken as a lawyer in other 4:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27. (U.S. Naval Observatory) In the six or seven weeks he has been corporate filings and working elections to states. Colby Water Use campaigning, Morgan said, he has put about notarizing legislation and keeping cemetery “He does not want to be secretary of Friday to Sunday 2,982,000 gal. 7,000 miles on his car. Although expected records. state,” Morgan said. We want your local news: (average) to lose badly at the start of the campaign, in Morgan said he has been involved in poli- If elected, Morgan said he would serve a e-mail to (Colby Public Works) the last week he has met people all over the tics for more than 40 years. His biography four-year term, and if he ran after that, he colby.editor @ nwkansas.com state who object to the voter ID law. says that he was chief counsel for former would probably step down after eight years.

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Anderson Madonna L. Anderson, 77, a Survivors include nine chil- Gem homemaker, died Thursday, dren, Cynthia R. (Christopher) July 24, 2014, at Citizens Medical Neff, Comins, Mich.; Victoria L. announces 2014 graduates Center in Colby. Wark, Rexford; DeWayne “Duke” She was born June 18, 1937, L. Anderson, Topeka; Debra S. The 49th annual commencement ceremo- Associate of Science Ehr. Montrose: Cameron Medina. Strasburg: at home on the family (Dan) Thompson, Round nies at Colby Community College were held Colby: Jaydon Bixenman, Andrea Diz- Brandon Heusser. Thornton: Cory Cyrus. farm near Herndon, the Rock, Texas; Marty R. on May 16 at the Colby Community Building. mang, Alyse Dumler, Kayla Faus, Katera Yuma: Kendra Trussel. daughter of John and Anderson, Colby; Tina A list of graduates and their hometowns are Harter, Konnor Kriss, Natalie Morris, Dane Nebraska: Arapahoe: Noah Hoffman. Co- Emma (Kiplinger) Huss. M. Ohlrogge, Gem; Da- listed below. Olofson, James Ortiz, Ryan Sturdy, Kayla zad: Pedro Garcia. She attended St. Mary’s vid L. (Lori) Anderson, Associate of Applied Science Williams, Andrew Wood, Katherine Zerr. Other states: El Paso Texas: Robert Mon- Grade School and gradu- Owosso, Okla.; Dustin Colby: Courtney Amundson, Caleb Carter, Northwest Kansas: Atwood: Pamadi Cee- ticone. Missoula, Mont.: Maisy Munson. ated from Herndon Rural G. (Francis) Anderson, Leah Scott, Kimberly Sramek, Arianna Val- say, Taylor Packard. Gem: Ariel Severson. Redford, Mich.: Anthony Barley. Uvalde, High School in 1955. Winfield; Shawn A. dez-Castell. Goodland: Christopher Burchfield, Sonya Texas: Josue Quiroga. On Feb. 20, 1955, she (Nikki) Anderson, Ray- Northwest Kansas: Brewster: Dani Acker- Formhals. Hoxie: Shakara Bray. Menlo: Jac- Other countries: Australia: Ryan Ihle. Do- married Irvin “Andy” more, Mo.; 23 grandchil- man. Gem: Daniel Poland. Goodland: Jessica quelyn Armstrong. minican Republic: Lorena Rosario. Truman Anderson of At- M. Anderson dren; and 14 great-grand- Gittinger, Lisa House, Laura Klemm, Amber Kansas: Dighton: Loretta Harmison. Hills- Certificates wood. They lived in sev- children. Thomas, Rachel Ward. Hoxie: Sarah Cas- boro: Ashlee Dinges, Heather Toal. McPher- Colby: Courtney Amundson, Shelby Ben- eral western Kansas communities. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. tle, Mary Olson. Kanorado: Karen Hooker. son: Lori James. Palco: Taylor Lambert. nett Ricky Bullock, Caleb Carter, Cheryl Following his death in 1989, she Tuesday, July 29, 2014, at the Norton: Heather Bausch, Emily Juenemann, Phillipsburg: Sara Schurz. Plainville: Sheila Conner, Margaret Ellis, Ashley Gooder, Justin remained in Gem. Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel in Mary Lyles, Tye Nichell, Kynzie Stevens, Eichman. Salina: Emily Heier, Brianna Salas. Kennicutt, Dickynson Lolowang, Holli Miller, In addition to being a home- Colby, with Dustin G. Anderson Casey Temmel. Oakley: Jade Kruse, Kylie Scott City: Caleb Foos. Syracuse: Rachel Mutiara Salulimbong, Jessica Schroeder, Cort- maker, she worked at the Lantern officiating and burial in the Fair- Martin, Ethan Schwarz, Heather Waterhouse. Platt. ney Steinert, Kasie Stevenson, Grace Tende- Park Manor in Colby for 17 years view Cemetery, Atwood. Oberlin: Bridget Corcoran. Park: Dominika Colorado: Aurora: Michelle Starkey. an, Zach Thompson, Arianna Valdez-Castell, and seven years as a home health Visitation was to be from 2 to Brown. Rexford: Victoria Wark. St. Francis: Burlington: Amanda Diaz. Deer Trail: Aus- Kayla Weber. aide in a private home. A quiet 4 p.m. today at the funeral chapel. Shawn Warren. tin Linden-Lowell. Longmont: Kaiya Canar. Northwest Kansas: Atwood: Angela Ko- woman with a generous spirit, she The family suggests memorials Kansas: Almena: Steven Anderson-Brown, Stratton: Jorge Cruz. priva, Patricia Mong-Rickard. Brewster: felt that being a wife, mother and in her name to be designated later, Tamara Haussermann, Joanna Martin. Bel- Nebraska: Hayes Center: Halsie Large. Whitney Schultz. Gem: Daniel Poland. Hern- grandmother was her most impor- in care of the funeral chapel, 745 leville: Michelle Cottenmyre. Clayton: Me- Mitchell: Abby Ford. Morrill: Branden Hes- don: Darla Lovelady. Hoxie: Sarah Castle. tant role in life. S. Country Club Dr., Colby, Kan., gan Wentz. Damar: Kyle Benoit, Lindsey sler. Kanorado: Josephina Garcia. Logan: Mika Preceding her in death were 67701. Hamel, Lorie Hamel. Ellis: Rachael Kroeger, Other states: Columbia, Mo.: Kelli Robin- Cary, Nichole Mainville. Norton: Ashley Bai- her husband; her parents; five sib- Condolences for the family may Rachel Mick, Jennifer Schartz, Corey Sher- son. Columbia, S.C.: Cameron Lee. Durham, ley, Marissa Baker, Angela Ndhlovu, Panji lings; a son, Timothy Anderson; be left at www.kersenbrockfuner- fick. Fulton: Opal Heckman. Garden City: N.C.: Donald Cates. Jackson, Wyo.: Blake Ndhlovu, Jason Shannon, Amber Simmons, and a son-in-law, Dennis Wark. alchapel.com. Mayra Cruz. Geneseo: Alissa Webb. Grain- Steiert. Laramie, Wyo.: Nolan Carter. Salt Charla Sprigg, Lindsey Tacha, Crystal White, field: Shannon Herl, David Manhart. Han- Lake City, Utah: Megan Witzel. Stockton, Amanda Wiltfong. Oakley: Megan Bell, Sar- ston: Mallorie Salmans. Hays: Tianna Chart- Calif.: Heather Flohrschutz. ah Harrison, Kylie Martin, Ethan Schwarz. Brewster Prairie Gem 4-H Club ier, Charlsie Klaus, Keisha Schmidt, Erin Til- Other countries: Brazil: Luis Felipe Pujol. Oberlin: Meghan Gault, Sara Kyte, Kirsten litson. Hill City: Lacey Radcliffe, Kelly Ste- Canada: Matthew Benn, Gennard Paul. Ser- Lavers. Selden: Emily Truetken. The annual “Fair Tour” meeting also reminded of the work sched- phen. Jetmore: Taci Beil. Kensington: Nancy bia: Andjela Reljic. Kansas: Collyer: Jessica Haase. Dresden: of the Brewster Prairie Gem 4-H ule for Putt-Putt Golf and security Ferguson. LaCrosse: Megan Durr. Lakin: Associate of Arts Gage Reichert. Geneseo: Alissa Webb. Great Club was held on July 17 at Hunt- in the 4-H Building. Katie Novack. Lenora: Andrea Day. Ness Colby: Skylar Barrett, Amanda Duvail, Jo- Bend: Elizabeth Bowman. Hays: Dana Ellis. er Hall in Brewster. Acting Presi- The club decided to add Layton City: Becca Hawkinson. Osborne: Betha- elle Endreola, Shanice Falls, Diana Hashen- Healy: Jessica Ward. Hill City: Sandra Brad- dent Ben Baird called the meeting Werth’s name to the bank signa- ny Grabast. Phillipsburg: Kaitlynn Kester. berger, Derian Horinek, Benjamin Jurek, Dane shaw, Jeffrey Parsons. Long Island: Norma to order and Layton Werth led the ture card and to donate money for Pratt: Devan Arnold, Katharine Hart. Salina: Olofson, Paige Roopchan, Dana Wilson. Redburn. Ludell: Jennifer Beall. Luray: Alys- flag salute. medical expenses for a business- Roanne Stein. Sharon Springs: Kiara Wilson. Northwest Kansas: Atwood: Pamadi Cee- sa Windle. Ness City: Chelsey Fitzpatrick. The club sang “Jingle Bells” man who has made the club live- Smith Center: Ericka Kingsbury. Wichita: say, Alexander Helms. Brewster: Whitney Phillipsburg: Michelle Brown, Torrie James, and the “ABC” song, led by Mad- stock signs used at fair time. Melissa Franks. Schultz. Goodland: Garth Helton, Angie Gabrian Peterson-Shea. Quinter: Jayna Har- ison Schroeder, Charley Barrett, Program talks highlighted 4-H Colorado: Bennett: Kelli Riggs. Ber- Jones. Herndon: Rebecca Reuther. Logan: gitt, Brandon Kerns. Scott City: Kristina Fry. Blayne Reid and Kayson Coulier. parents; Amanda Reid gave a thoud: Lindsey Sterkel, Shelby Sterkel. Cal- Katie Becker. Oberlin: Serena Stacy. Selden: Sharon Springs: Jami King. Stockton: Ky- The nine members present an- talk on “mom fair tips,” Michelle han: Wade Tope. Stratton: Erika Cure, Steph- Angel Mellott. lie Eustice, Dorothy Plante, Jayne Prockish. swered roll call by naming their Werth demonstrated how to mount anie Tauchen. Kansas: Delphos: Kelsie Paige. Gove: Ivee Syracuse: Rachel Platt. WaKeeney: Nicole favorite area in the Colby Aquatic a photo for the photography proj- Nebraska: Bertrand: Angela Wissmann. Noel, Paige Todd. Hill City: Alexus Wanker, Mattheyer, Brenda Schoenberger. Park. There were no guests. ect and Shelby Palmgren gave 10 Lexington: Cody Rieker. McCook: Allison Stockton: Leonard Dix. Wichita: Monte Colorado: Burlington: Daniela Montes- Emeline Hutton read minutes of reasons to wear a seatbelt. Kelly Elliott, Laura Larreau, Elizabeth Breckner, Campbell. Bustillos. Calhan: Wade Tope. Julesburg: the June meeting, which were ap- Schroeder led the club in playing Amber Hoffmaster, Kimberley Holliday. Pali- Colorado: Aurora: Louis Edmiston, Dan- Adriana Legarreta Santos. proved as read. Octopus for recreation. sade: Alicia Ridlen. iel Mackay. Centennial: Taryn DiRito. Deer Nebraska: Franklin: Emily Schmidt. Hast- Parent leaders Michelle Werth Layton Werth read announce- Other states: Casper, Wyo.: Sheila Trail: Austin Linden-Lowell. Elbert: Alexan- ings: Alyssa Harig. Lexington: Cody Rieker. and Kathy Baird reminded mem- ments, reminding the members of Bolinger. Niantic, Conn.: Skylar Bowers. drea Harris. Erie: Taryn Lee. Greeley: Grant Other states: Orlando, Fla.: Branden Wil- bers of the upcoming fair dates fair events, and the August pro- Orlando, Fla.: Branden Williams. Virginia Buchanan. Johnstown: Filimon Perez. Little- liams. Wilson, N.Y.: Kathleen Cooley. and deadlines and asked that the gram. All members brought a pot- Beach, Va.: Stephanie Albers. ton: Nickolas Silva. Longmont: Christina fair booth committee meet follow- luck dish for supper. ing the meeting. Families were – Emeline Hutton, reporter Hot weather can be dangerous to dogs The “dog days of summer” are Even walking your dog at this conditioned car. To avoid heat heat. Dogs with shorter snouts, here, but don’t let the phrase fool time of year can be dangerous. exhaustion, walk your dog during like boxers and pugs, already have Thomas County Fair Monster you. This hot time of year can be If your dog is lagging behind, the coolest parts of the day, such difficulty breathing, making them dangerous for your pup, says a panting excessively or has saliva as early morning or late evening. more susceptible to the effects of Truck Show and Tough Trucks Kansas State University veterinar- thicker than usual, it’s time to cool If your dog has more severe heat. 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Questions abound with state gun law A state law that exempts firearms manufactured in Kansas from all federal regulations has drawn a lot of attention re- cently – from both supporters and critics. The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence has filed a law- suit about the 2013 law that declares the federal government has no authority to regulate guns, ammunition and accessories manufactured, sold and kept in Kansas. The Brady Center said the law is an unconstitutional attempt to nullify federal gun laws. Gov. Sam Brownback’s re-election campaign used the law- suit as a springboard to send out a fund-raising e-mail saying the Brady Center was suing the governor “for protecting the Second Amendment rights of Kansans.” Regardless of which side of this debate you’re on, the “Sec- ond Amendment Protection Act” certainly raises some inter- esting issues. The statute makes it a felony for any federal employee to enforce federal gun regulations on Kansas-only weapons. It also says no state or local officials can attempt to enforce any federal gun regulations on Kansas-only weapons. The Brady Center lawsuit already guarantees that this state Check the truth of your information law is headed to federal court. What will happen if the state tries to charge a federal official with a felony for trying to en- Less than a week to the primary election. like the other candidate. The comments do not In my last article, I wanted to express the idea have to be truthful; the only requirement is that force a federal law? that everyone should vote and everyone should Ward Cassidy there is some group’s name for who sent the The law declares that Kansas-only guns are exempt from take the time to study the issues. It is not al- postcard. Sen. Ralph Ostmeyer was the victim any federal regulations. So what, if any, regulations will those ways easy to find out just which candidate best This week of such dirty tactics in the last election. firearms be subject to? Will Kansas manufacturers now be al- meets your expectations for representation. • in Topeka An interesting thing to do is to go to the lowed to make guns without serial numbers, making it difficult A Senate race for the 4th District is a great Kansas Ethics Commission website and check to trace any gun involved in a crime? Can they legally make example of why people just hate election time. where the candidate’s financial support has guns that can elude mental detectors or other security devices? It should be illegal to have commercials that come from. I believe almost every organiza- Can such guns be sold without the background checks required are misleading and not truthful. If you’re a didates’ faults. tion has a lobbyist in Topeka. Many of them by federal law? Republican, in Kansas, you should have to do I have met the leader of this organization, have become my trusted friends, who always Eliminating federal regulations without setting any state reg- more than just be critical of Obama Care. as he was at the Capitol many days, trying to supplied good information and were never Politics is a machine, and it is all about influence legislation. Why anyone gives them forceful or intimidating. The people they rep- ulations on Kansas-only guns poses a significant safety issue money. It is also about getting support from a thought is beyond me. They try to intimidate resented provided thousands of dollars to leg- for Kansas residents. However, setting and enforcing a set of political groups to get that money. When I first you to get your vote. I always thought if they islators. If I trusted the lobbyist, and the check Kansas-only regulations likely would represent a new expense ran for office four years ago, most of the mon- were against someone, I would vote for the they sent was from a group I wanted to get ac- for state taxpayers. ey I received to campaign came from family, one they were against. curate information from, I gladly accepted it. I It’s pretty obvious that the Second Amendment Protection friends, my own pocket and constituents of the Also, I suspect there are few members of also sent more than one check back. Act was intended more as a political protest than as a practical 120th District. this so-called political action group. I have met Anyone who runs for any office or board or benefit for Kansans. Only time will tell how many tax dollars Newspaper ads, radio ads, signs and post- a political action group that only has one mem- is a leader in an organization puts themselves the state will spend to defend a law that has little chance of cards can add up quickly to several thousand ber, and he is constantly in the Capitol trying out there for criticism. We have great leaders standing up to constitutional scrutiny. dollars. I talked with a friend who is running to convince legislators to think like him. in all of our communities. We also have many – Lawrence Journal-World, via the Associated Press a primary in Johnson County, and they have If you’re an incumbent legislator, you have coffee-shop experts who have never put them- spent over $12,000 so far this year. access to mailing lists of everyone who voted selves out there. In the last House election, there were candi- in your district – how many are registered Re- Identify people you know and whose judg- dates spending $50,000 to get elected. That is publicans, Democrats and independents, and ment you trust; if you are not certain whom to Write us a lot of money for an $88-a-day job. You also whether they voted in the last election. vote for, ask them. Then take the time to vote. get a $123 dollar a day stipend for food and In my first election, I had to pay to get some If you don’t, you have no reason to complain. The Colby Free Press encourages Letters to the Editor on any lodging, that varies by how far you live from of that information, and it cost $2,000 to send topic of general interest. Letters should be brief, clear and to the Topeka. I know it was not their own money out a small postcard. You have to list on the Rep. Ward Cassidy of St. Francis represents point. They must be signed and carry the address and phone number they were spending. post card who paid for the advertisement. I the 120th District in the Kansas House of of the author. I just read the Salina paper, and a group have seen three large postcards, sent out in a Representatives, covering northwest Thomas, We do not publish anonymous letters. We sign our opinions and called Kansans for Liberty has decided that week, which were not paid for by the candi- Decatur, Rawlins, Cheyenne, Sherman and expect readers to do likewise. Nor do we run form letters or letters several House members are not fit for re-elec- date. They were paid for by a group that either Wallace counties. In his second term in the about topics which do not pertain to our area. Thank-yous from this tion. They have taken it upon themselves to likes the candidate’s philosophy, hopes to con- Legislature; he is not running for a third term. area should be submitted to the Want Ad desk. deliver fliers door to door describing the can- vince him to think like them, or really doesn’t Send e-mails to [email protected]. Letters will not be censored, but will be read and edited for form and style, clarity, length and legality. We will not publish attacks on private individuals or businesses not pertaining to a public issue. Before an election, letters (other than responses by a candidate) Are we doomed to polarization? will not be published after the Thursday before the polls open. We face complex problems. 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Elsewhere in the U.S., mailed once per week: three months $39, one year $95. Student rate, nine months, in Colby, Thomas County and Oakley, $64; mailed once per week elsewhere in the U.S. $72 Colby Free Press Monday, July 28, 2014 Page 5 Chatting over steak Cattle profits subject of beef meet in Oakley Many cattle producers are ex- Research and Extension special- gram delivered online, but this periencing record returns on their ists Dale Blasi, Jaymelynn Far- year it will be presented in a face- calves this year, but even times of ney, Sandy Johnson, Charlie Lee, to-face meeting format covering high profitability demand a search Chris Reinhardt, Justin Waggoner those common myths in cow-calf for more opportunities to enhance and veterinarians from the Kansas production followed by a “town a beef operation. These opportu- Department of Agriculture – Divi- hall” style question and answer nities will be discussed at the up- sion of Animal Health. A list of session. coming K-State Beef Conference, the myths the presenters plan to To register for the meeting in from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, “bust” include: Oakley, contact Scott “Bronc” Aug. 14, at the Buffalo Bill Cul- 1. My operation is too small for Barrows at (785) 743-6361 or any tural Center, 3083 U.S. 83 in Oak- a planned breeding program. Golden Prairie Extension District ley. 2. Trichomoniasis is a regula- office, by Monday, Aug. 11, for a “We shouldn’t rest while we’re tory problem. lunch reservation. There is no cost, profitable,” said Bob Weaber, 3. Antibiotic restrictions won’t as the conference is sponsored. cow-calf specialist for K-State affect me. For information see www. SAM DIETER/Colby Free Press Research and Extension and 4. Record keeping has to be ksubeef.org and look for Lue Duffey, left, and Dr. Cindy Duffey took a seat at the Colby American Legion’s steak feed one of the conference present- complicated. K-State Beef Conference under Friday night at the Legion Post. ers. “Certainly, we see a number 5. I don’t need to body-condi- “Upcoming Beef Events.” of opportunities on the horizon tion score my cows. for cow-calf producers to expand 6. Producers need 1,400-pound their profitability, not just in 2014 cows to make 1,400-pound fed “Guardians” unusual movie when we’re expected to have prof- steers. Public Notice its, but moving forward as times 7. I can change a trait without IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ahead may become leaner.” affecting others. THOMAS COUNTY, KANSAS The goal of the conference is for 8. Heterosis isn’t important in extension professionals to have a today’s beef business. In the Matter of the Estate of in the world of Marvel comics Lynn D. Hagler, Deceased conversation with profit-minded 9. All information in a bull sale By Jake Coyle Gunn, is the weakness of the com- sought by some powerfully evil cattle producers about timely catalog is important, and a bull’s Case No. 14-PR-26 AP Film Writer edy it wears so proudly. It takes forces: Ronan the Accuser (Lee production and management top- actual birth weight is a good selec- NOTICE OF HEARING more than a soundtrack full of Pace, obscured by makeup but ics. This year’s focus is “busting tion tool. AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS At the height of their powers, ‘70s tunes, a talking raccoon and a still a severe presence) and his myths that affect your bottom 10. Any heifer is a replacement. our overlords at Marvel have few gags about “Footloose” to be boss, Thanos (Josh Brolin). The THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS line.” 11. Ionophores (Rumensin or CONCERNED: deigned to prove, like an emperor funny. It’s “zany” in quotes. warm spirit of “Guardians” owes “We were motivated to the topic Bovatec) are too expensive to be You are hereby notified that on July 15, tolerating a court jester, that they “Guardians of the Galaxy” much to Pratt, the guileless, for- by a series of conversations we practical in my operation. 2014, a Petition was filed in this Court do, in fact, have a sense of humor. takes place at the far reaches of merly doughy “Parks and Recre- had at our K-State Winter Ranch 12. The only beef consumer by Sherry L Ummel, an heir, devisee and legatee, and Executor named in the Last Will The Marvel universe, of course, space, where we find Peter Quill ation” star; his casting in inspired. Management meetings,” Weaber worth focusing on is the one that and Testament of Helen B. Hagler deceased, isn’t entirely lacking comedy, (Chris Pratt) skipping along on an The Guardians, who were first said. “We kept tally of common goes to a white tablecloth restau- dated October 20, 1989 requesting that the as we’ve seen in “Iron Man” abandoned planet. He removes his introduced in a 1969 comic, are questions and myths producers rant. instrument previously filed with the court be admitted to probate and record as the Last and “The Avengers.” But on the mask, presses play on a Walkman far from Marvel’s star players. had. We thought it might be use- 13. I don’t need to pay attention Will and Testament of the decedent; Letters whole, the Marvel kingdom is and does something normally sac- But their not-primetime-player ful to provide scientific informa- to wildlife and endangered species Testamentary under the Kansas Simplified built on an unshakable foundation rosanct in Marvel-land: He danc- status is freeing to Gunn, whose tion that refutes a number of those on my property. Estates Act be issued to Executor to serve without bond. of self-seriousness. es. Blaring is the irresistible 1974 2010 comedy “Super” starred myths that affect producers’ prof- The conference will take on a You are further advised under the Yet “Guardians of the Galaxy,” hit “Come and Get Your Love” by Rainn Wilson as a wannabe crime itability.” different approach this year com- provisions of the Kansas Simplified a 3-D space opera about a ragtag Redbone, the first of many such fighter. Joining Weaber at the confer- pared to past years, Weaber said. Estates Act the Court need not supervise crew of mercenaries, is Marvel’s old radio hits. “Guardians of the Galaxy,” a administration of the Estate, and no notice ence meetings will be K-State Historically, it was a one-day pro- of any action of the Executor or other most irreverent film yet, and has The music, as we learned in the Walt Disney Studios release, is proceedings in the administration will be a welcome, slightly self-mocking prologue, is from a mixtape given rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture given, except for notice of final settlement of decedent’s estate. toneSTATE that OF KANSAS dares to suggest interga- to Quill as a child by his cancer- Association of America for “in- USD # 315 EXPERIENCE You are further advised if written lacticBudget Formbattles USD-A over orbs might actu- stricken mother shortly before her tense sequences of sci-fi violence It's about QUALITY, not quantity objections to simplified administration are ally2014-2015 be a tad silly. death. and action, and some language.” filed with the Court, the Court order that This is all very much to the good, NOTICETwenty-six OF HEARING years 2014-2015 later, BUDGETQuill is Running time: 121 minutes. Two supervised administration may ensue. but the problem with “Guardians a Han Solo-like scavenger who stars out of four. Adam W. Smith You are required to file your written The governing body of Unified School District 315 will meet on the 18th day of August, 2014 at 7:00 PM, Proven Leader at local, regional, & state level defenses to the Petition on or before August of the Galaxy,” directed by James stumbles across a silver orb also 19, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the District Court at 600 W Third St Colby KS 67701 for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed  Elected representative to over 15 organizations of Thomas County, Kansas, at which time use of all funds and the amount of tax to be levied. Detailed budget information (including budget profile) is available at  Elected executive board of directors to 8 organizations STATE OF KANSAS USD # 315 and place the cause will be heard. Should and will be available at this hearing. Budget Form USD-A  Elected President/Chairman to 3 local and 2 statewide organizations you fail to file your written defenses, Public Notice judgement and decree will be entered in 2014-2015 Adam has successfully fought for rural communities against: The Amount of 2014 Tax to be Levied and Expenditures (published below) establish the maximum limits of the 2014-2015 Budget. due course upon the Petition. NOTICE OF HEARING 2014-2015 BUDGET  Forced consolidation of local governments, schools, and court systems The "Est. Tax Rate" in the far right column, shown for comparative purposes, is subject to slight change depending on final assessed valuation. All creditors are notified to exhibit their  Legislative "sweeps" of Oil and Gas Depletion Fund money, worth over demands against the Estate within four The governing body of Unified School District 315 will meet on the 18th day of August, 2014 at 7:00 PM, $14 million in 2013. That is money the local taxpayers won't have to pay! months from the date of the first publication 2012-2013 Actual 2013-2014 Actual PROPOSED BUDGET 2014-2015 at 600 W Third St Colby KS 67701 for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed  Massive property tax exemptions for large manufacturing corporations of this Notice, as provided by law, and if Actual Actual Amount of 2014 Est. their demands are not thus exhibited, they use of all funds and the amount of tax to be levied. Detailed budget information (including budget profile) is available at Adam is a proven responsible conservative who has REDUCED his Code Actual Tax Actual Tax Tax to Tax shall be forever barred. and will be available at this hearing. county's mill levy by over 14.5 mills in just 4 years, in spite of… 99 Expenditures Rate* Expenditures Rate* Expenditures be Levied Rate*  Progressively taking on three major infrastructure projects Line (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) SHERRY L. UMMEL, The Amount of 2014 Tax to be Levied and Expenditures (published below) establish the maximum limits of the 2014-2015 Budget.  A voter-approved bond issue that alone added over 8 mills! OPERATING PETITIONER The "Est. Tax Rate" in the far right column, shown for comparative purposes, is subject to slight change depending on final assessed valuation.  Reductions in state and federal funding for health, roads and bridges, & more! General 06 6,334,212 20.000 6,369,313 20.000 6,306,109 1,396,056 20.000 BROWN, CREIGHTON & PECKHAM Supplemental General (LOB) 08 2,124,272 19.392 2,206,991 20.743 2,185,535 1,279,956 16.999 Please vote Adam W. Smith for State Representative 2012-2013 Actual 2013-2014 Actual PROPOSED BUDGET 2014-2015 308 Main - Box 46 SPECIAL REVENUE Atwood, KS 67730 Actual Actual Amount of 2014 Est. "I would be honored to serve the people of northwest Kansas!" Adult Education 10 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000 (785)-626-3295 Code Actual Tax Actual Tax Tax to Tax Adult Supplemental Education 12 0 0 0 www.SmithForKansas.com Paid for by Smith For Kansas, Christine Smith, Treasurer ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONER 99 Expenditures Rate* Expenditures Rate* Expenditures be Levied Rate* Bilingual Education 14 16,387 29,546 28,067 Line (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (Published in the Colby Free Press on Virtual Education 15 5,249 9,202 39,226 OPERATING Monday, July 21, 28, August 4, 2014) Capital Outlay 16 756,562 1.742 481,426 7.000 807,646 602,378 8.000 General 06 6,334,212 20.000 6,369,313 20.000 6,306,109 1,396,056 20.000 Driver Training 18 8,427 8,786 18,054 Supplemental General (LOB) 08 2,124,272 19.392 2,206,991 20.743 2,185,535 1,279,956 16.999 Extraordinary School Program 22 0 0 0 SPECIAL REVENUE THOMAS COUNTY FAIR 2014 Food Service 24 444,922 507,005 558,846 JULY 28TH - AUG 2ND Public Notice Adult Education 10 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000 Professional Development 26 83,484 75,042 58,070 Adult Supplemental Education 12 0 0 0 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF Parent Education Program 28 0 0 0 THOMAS COUNTY, KANSAS Bilingual Education 14 16,387 29,546 28,067 F&M BANK NIGHT Summer School 29 0 0 0 Virtual Education 15 5,249 9,202 39,226 Special Education 30 1,325,797 1,411,698 1,501,967 In the Matter of the Estate of Capital Outlay 16 756,562 1.742 481,426 7.000 807,646 602,378 8.000 Vocational Education 34 367,147 335,333 366,226 Tuesday, July 29th Helen B. Hagler, Deceased Driver Training 18 8,427 8,786 18,054 Special Liability Expense Fund 42 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000 Extraordinary School Program 22 0 0 0 -1st 100 people that come to our main bank Case No. 14-PR-26 School Retirement 44 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000 Food Service 24 444,922 507,005 558,846 location will receive a 1/2 priced wristband Extraordinary Growth Facilities 45 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000 NOTICE OF HEARING Professional Development 26 83,484 75,042 58,070 Special Reserve Fund 47 1,372,428 1,763,168 for that night only. (one per person) AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Parent Education Program 28 0 0 0 Federal Funds 07 261,287 350,076 382,488 Summer School 29 0 0 0 Gifts and Grants 35 0 1,000 0 THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS Special Education 30 1,325,797 1,411,698 1,501,967 CONCERNED: At Risk (4Yr Old) 11 0 0 0 -1st 300 people that come to the ticket booth Vocational Education 34 367,147 335,333 366,226 You are hereby notified that on July 15, Cost of Living 33 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000 Special Liability Expense Fund 42 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000 that purchase 20 tickets will receive 5 free! 2014, a Petition was filed in this Court At Risk (K-12) 13 631,193 605,294 610,131 School Retirement 44 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000 by Sherry L Ummel, an heir, devisee and Declining Enrollment 19 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000 legatee, and Executor named in the Last Will Extraordinary Growth Facilities 45 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 and Testament of Helen B. Hagler deceased, Special Reserve Fund 47 1,372,428 1,763,168 STATE OF KANSAS USD# 315 dated October 20, 1989 requesting that the Federal Funds 07 261,287 350,076 382,488 instrument previously filed with the court be Budget Form USD-A Gifts and Grants 35 0 1,000 0 admitted to probate and record as the Last 2014-2015 2012-2013 Actual 2013-2014 Actual PROPOSED BUDGET 2014-2015 At Risk (4Yr Old) 11 0 0 0 Will and Testament of the decedent; Letters Actual Actual Amount of 2014 Est. Testamentary under the Kansas Simplified Cost of Living 33 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000 Code Actual Tax Actual Tax Tax to Tax For more information please Estates Act be issued to Executor to serve At Risk (K-12) 13 631,193 605,294 610,131 Fund—Continued 99 Expenditures Rate* Expenditures Rate* Expenditures be Levied Rate* call 785-460-3321 without bond. Declining Enrollment 19 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000 Line (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) You are further advised under the KPERS Special Retirement Contribution 51 411,378 499,549 609,450 provisions of the Kansas Simplified STATE OF KANSAS USD# 315 Estates Act the Court need not supervise Contingency Reserve 53 0 95,566 Budget Form USD-A administration of the Estate, and no notice Textbook & Student Material Revolving 55 26,326 62,564 2014-2015 2012-2013 Actual 2013-2014 Actual PROPOSED BUDGET 2014-2015 of any action of the Executor or other Activity Fund 56 300,444 262,288 proceedings in the administration will be Actual Actual Amount of 2014 Est. Tuition Reimbursement Fund 57 0 0 0 given, except for notice of final settlement Code Actual Tax Actual Tax Tax to Tax DEBT SERVICE of decedent’s estate. Fund—Continued 99 Expenditures Rate* Expenditures Rate* Expenditures be Levied Rate* Bond and Interest #1 62 528,325 5.748 532,875 0.000 0 0 0.000 You are further advised if written Line (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) objections to simplified administration are Bond and Interest #2 63 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000 KPERS Special Retirement Contribution 51 411,378 499,549 609,450 filed with the Court, the Court order that No-Fund Warrant 66 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000 Contingency Reserve 53 0 95,566 supervised administration may ensue. Special Assessment 67 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000 You are required to file your written Textbook & Student Material Revolving 55 26,326 62,564 Temporary Note 68 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000  VOTE FOR defenses to the Petition on or before August Activity Fund 56 300,444 262,288 COOPERATIVES** 19, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the District Court Tuition Reimbursement Fund 57 0 0 0 Special Education 78 0 0 0 of Thomas County, Kansas, at which time DEBT SERVICE and place the cause will be heard. Should TOTAL USD EXPENDITURES 100 14,997,840 46.882 15,606,722 47.743 13,471,815 3,278,390 44.999 Bond and Interest #1 62 528,325 5.748 532,875 0.000 0 0 0.000 you fail to file your written defenses, Less: Transfers 105 3,992,146 xxxxxx 4,045,303 xxxxxx 2,214,371 xxxxxxxx xxxxxxx LONNIE WILSON Bond and Interest #2 63 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000 judgement and decree will be entered in NET USD EXPENDITURES 110 11,005,694 xxxxxx 11,561,419 xxxxxx 11,257,444 xxxxxxxx xxxxxxx No-Fund Warrant 66 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000 due course upon the Petition. TOTAL USD TAXES LEVIED 115 3,093,827 xxxxxx 3,346,239 xxxxxx 3,278,390 xxxxxxxx xxxxxxx All creditors are notified to exhibit their Special Assessment 67 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000 demands against the Estate within four Temporary Note 68 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000 OTHER months from the date of the first publication COOPERATIVES** Thomas County of this Notice, as provided by law, and if Historical Museum 80 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000 Special Education 78 0 0 0 their demands are not thus exhibited, they Public Library Board 82 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000 TOTAL USD EXPENDITURES 100 14,997,840 46.882 15,606,722 47.743 13,471,815 3,278,390 44.999 shall be forever barred. Public Library Board Employee Benefits 83 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000 Less: Transfers 105 3,992,146 xxxxxx 4,045,303 xxxxxx 2,214,371 xxxxxxxx xxxxxxx Commissioner Recreation Commission 84 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000 SHERRY L. UMMEL, NET USD EXPENDITURES 110 11,005,694 xxxxxx 11,561,419 xxxxxx 11,257,444 xxxxxxxx xxxxxxx Rec Comm Emp Benefits & Spec Liab 86 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000 PETITIONER TOTAL USD TAXES LEVIED 115 3,093,827 xxxxxx 3,346,239 xxxxxx 3,278,390 xxxxxxxx xxxxxxx TOTAL OTHER 120 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000 District 1 TOTAL TAXES LEVIED 125 3,093,827 3,346,239 3,278,390 BROWN, CREIGHTON & PECKHAM OTHER 308 Main - Box 46 Assessed Valuation - General Fund 128 $62,414,893 $66,866,092 $69,802,783 Historical Museum 80 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000 Atwood, KS 67730 Assessed Valuation - All Other Funds 130 $67,880,785 $72,350,341 $75,297,215 Public Library Board 82 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000 (785)-626-3295 Outstanding Indebtedness, July 1 2012 2013 2014 ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONER Public Library Board Employee Benefits 83 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000 General Obligation Bonds 135 1,030,000 525,000 0 Adv. paid by Lonnie Wilson, Treasurer Recreation Commission 84 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000 Capital Outlay Bonds 140 0 0 0 (Published in the Colby Free Press on Rec Comm Emp Benefits & Spec Liab 86 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000 Temporary Note 145 0 0 0 Monday, July 21, 28, August 4, 2014) TOTAL OTHER 120 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000 No-Fund Warrant 150 0 0 0 TOTAL TAXES LEVIED 125 3,093,827 3,346,239 3,278,390 Lease Purchase Principal 153 0 0 600,000 Assessed Valuation - General Fund 128 $62,414,893 $66,866,092 $69,802,783 TOTAL USD DEBT 155 1,030,000 525,000 600,000 Assessed Valuation - All Other Funds 130 $67,880,785 $72,350,341 $75,297,215 * Tax Rates are expressed in Mills Outstanding Indebtedness, July 1 2012 2013 2014 Janice Frahm ** Sponsoring District Only Mary Flanagin General Obligation Bonds 135 1,030,000 525,000 0 Make a Difference Please Recycle President Clerk of the Board Capital Outlay Bonds 140 0 0 0 (Published in the Colby Free Press on Monday, July 28, 2014) Temporary Note 145 0 0 0 No-Fund Warrant 150 0 0 0 Lease Purchase Principal 153 0 0 600,000 TOTAL USD DEBT 155 1,030,000 525,000 600,000 * Tax Rates are expressed in Mills Janice Frahm ** Sponsoring District Only Mary Flanagin President Clerk of the Board

Page 6 Colby Free Press Monday, July 28, 2014 DJ releases mix of songs to help people save Do you know the two simple tally, have a life-saving message. In fact, Hands-Only CPR has member the correct rhythm when life you save with CPR will most center of the chest to the beat of steps of Hands-Only CPR? Then Cardiac arrest is a leading cause been shown to be equally as ef- trained to the beat of a familiar likely be a loved one. Would you the disco song “Stayin’ Alive” or you’re ready to help save a life. of death with over 420,000 out- fective as CPR with breaths, and song. be prepared to act if someone you any of these lifesaving hits until If you don’t, then the American of-hospital cases occurring every people are more likely to feel As part of the third year of the love or a stranger collapses from help arrives! Heart Association and WellPoint year in the United States. When comfortable performing it. A De- national Hands-Only CPR cam- cardiac arrest? Watch and learn Link to the DJ Earworm CPR Foundation want you to listen up. a teen or adult has a cardiac ar- cember 2012 study published in paign, the American Heart Asso- the simple steps to help save a video at www.youtube.com/watc The two organizations have rest, survival depends on im- the American Heart Association’s ciation debuted the new “Hands- life with Hands-Only CPR. If you h?v=GECRg9257OM&feature=y dropped a new beat on their on- mediately receiving CPR from journal, Circulation, found that Only CPR Mash-up” along with know the two steps to Hands-Only outu.be going Hands-Only CPR national someone nearby. Survival rates Hands-Only CPR performed by digital promotions and a one-min- CPR, you’re ready to help save a To learn more about the Hands- awareness campaign and mobile drop as much as 10 percent for bystanders keeps more people ute Hands-Only CPR demo video life. Only CPR campaign and get ready tour with the help of the world- every minute that goes by with- alive with good brain function af- to train Americans in the life-sav- • Hands-Only CPR Lifesaver to save a life go to www.heart.org/ renowned music mixologist, DJ out intervention. The Bees Gees’ ter experiencing a cardiac arrest. ing technique. Mash-up. Hands-Only CPR has handsonlycpr or facebook.com/ Earworm. hit song “Stayin’ Alive” and the According to the American Heart • Hands-Only CPR Demo just two simple steps. If you see AHACPR. Hands-Only CPR has just two songs in Earworm’s new “Hands- Association, people feel more Video. Eighty percent of out-of- a teen or adult suddenly collapse, simple steps: 1) If you see a teen Only CPR Mash-Up” have rates confident performing Hands-Only hospital cardiac arrests happen in (1) Call 911; and or adult suddenly collapse, call of at least 100 beats per minute, CPR and are more likely to re- private or residential settings. The (2) Push hard and fast in the 911; and 2) Push hard and fast the same rate recommended for in the center of the chest to the performing Hands-Only CPR. beat of the classic Bee Gees’ song “Hands-only CPR is one of the “Stayin’ Alive.” easiest and most beneficial life- Man wants to make daughter a princess Now, in an effort to spread this saving techniques that everyone lifesaving message to a younger can learn,” said Vickie Frank, ex- ABINGDON, Va. (AP) – A Vir- mountainous region between old daughter Emily could be a have control over the land with- generation, the organizations col- ecutive director of Heart and Vas- ginia man says he has claimed a Egypt and Sudan called Bir Tawil. princess. They named the area the out recognition from neighbor- laborated with DJ Earworm to cular Services at Shawnee Mission kingdom in Africa so his daughter No country claims the land. Kingdom of North Sudan. ing countries, the United Nations create a mash-up of other well- Health. “The more people who are can be a princess. Heaton says he planted a flag Shelia Carapico, a professor of or other groups. Heaton says he known songs that have the right trained to perform Hands-only Jeremiah Heaton told the Bristol designed by his children there so political science and international hopes to get Sudan and Egypt to rate to guide compressions for CPR in emergency situations, the Herald Courier (bit.ly/1rcQHtp) that he could become a king – and studies at the University of Rich- recognize the kingdom. Hands-Only CPR, and coinciden- more lives we can save.” that he recently trekked to a small, more importantly, so his 7-year- mond, says Heaton would not Couple to sell town with odd name ALADDIN, Wyo. (AP) – Here’s thing about the two-story general Owning Aladdin has been a a gift for someone who has every- store in Aladdin, except to put on full-time job and then some for thing: A tiny town in far northeast- a new roof. A pot-bellied stove the Brengles. When Judy Brengle ern Wyoming named Aladdin. provides heat, the Gillette News- isn’t ordering clothes or doing in-  RE-ELECT You won’t need a genie in a bot- Record reported (tinyurl.com/puz- ventory, she’s sorting mail or sell- tle to buy it. Just $1.5 million gets paty) Sunday. ing beer and cigarettes. you 30 acres and 15 buildings, The place sells fishing supplies, She said she has grandkids who including a 118-year-old general groceries, antiques, art, beer and will keep tending the store and BYRON SOWERS store that’s still operating. hardware. It doesn’t have running post office indefinitely. Rick and Judy Brengle bought water, but there are two working “We’ve had several interested the town 28 years ago and now outhouses nearby. buyers, but not very many people Thomas County Commissioner want to move on from the full- Aladdin got its name in 1894 want to work seven days a week,” District 1 time job of running it. from folks who hoped to strike it Brengle said. “We bought this place because rich just like the fellow in the Ara- I had empty-nest syndrome,” Judy bian Nights folktale. 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Rookwood Beetle Bailey • Mort Walker pottery prob- ably is the most famous of the art pot- teries made in the United States in the late 19th and 20th centu- This Rookwood tile featuring a dark blue rook on a branch ries. It was Conceptis Sudoku • Dave Green started by was used for advertising by By Dave Green Maria Long- Rookwood Pottery of Cincin- worth Nich- nati about 1915. One sold in 6 2 ols of Cincin- 2012 at auction in Cincinnati nati in 1880, for $5,250. 5 7 2 Blondie • Chic Young the first of many art potteries founded by women. She saw some French Haviland pottery at the 1 3 9 5 6 1876 Centennial Exhibition, and after experi- menting was able to make pottery with similar 8 4 7 3 decorations. In 1880, she started the Rookwood 7 5 2 6 9 pottery which made white graniteware and yel- low clay pieces. By the next year they were mak- 3 2 5 1 ing vases with underglaze blue or brown prints, some with Japanese-inspired designs. 3 5 1 4 8 Later the main product had “standard glaze,” more even-shaded. Rookwood used many glaz- 6 3 7

es, decorating techniques and designs before it 8 7 2014 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc. went bankrupt in 1941. It has been bought and 7/28 sold several times. The company now makes new Difficulty Level items, architectural tiles and art pottery. The best This is a logic-based num- 7 9 3 5 8 4 2 1 6 Rookwood sells for high prices, modern pieces ber placement puz­zle. 2 6 5 1 7 3 8 9 4 Hagar the Horrible • Chris Browne for little. But the company has always marked The goal is to enter a num- 1 4 8 6 9 2 7 5 3 pieces with marks that can be dated. ber, 1-9, in each cell in which 8 3 2 7 5 9 4 6 1 The most famous is the RP mark with flames. each row, column and 3x3 4 7 9 2 6 1 3 8 5 After 1900, Roman numerals were added that 6 5 1 4 3 8 9 2 7 region must contain only one 9 1 7 8 4 5 6 3 2 give the year of manufacture. One unusual Rook- instance of each numeral. wood piece that collectors like is the advertising 5 8 4 3 2 6 1 7 9 The solution to the last 3 2 6 9 1 7 5 4 8 2014 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc. tile made in 1915. It was given to stores that had Sudoku puzzle is at right. Difficulty Level 7/25 Rookwood pottery in the giftware section. Today the 4-inch-by-8-inch tile picturing a bird called a Rook sells for more than $5,000. Cryptoquip Q: I have a Beatles metal lunch box made by Aladdin Industries. It’s light blue with the faces of the Beatles and facsimiles of their autographs on the front and the band playing on the back. It has a small amount of rust and the thermos is missing. The inside has a poem about safety Mother Goose and Grimm • Mike Peters rules. I’ve seen these sell for upward of $1,000 on the Internet. What is this worth? A: Don’t believe every price on the Internet. Look for prices of items that actually sold. Sellers can ask high prices, but items don’t always sell for that much. Lunch boxes in good condition, without rust, complete with thermos sell for the most. A lunch box like yours with thermos sold for $450 in 2012. Another, in good condition but without the thermos, sold at auction for $300. (c) 2014 by Cowles Syndicate Inc. Bridge • Steve Becker

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Todd the Dinosaur • Patrick Roberts Famous Hand This deal occurred in a four-table team-of-four match, and the participants included some of the most famous names in bridge. The hand illus- trates, as it frequently does when very good play- ers get together, that their minds don’t all operate in the same channels. The closest to par result occurred at the first table, where the bidding went as shown. West led the queen of diamonds, which seems a sensible thing to do, and the defenders took the first three tricks to put the contract down one. At the second table, the bidding went:

Zits • Jim Borgman & Jerry Scott West led the ace of hearts, which did not prove an overwhelming success. Declarer ruffed, drew trumps and claimed all 13 tricks for a score of 1,250 points. At the third table, the bidding was identical except that East doubled five spades instead of West. Again West led a heart, and again declar- er scored 1,250 points. Needless to say, both of these Wests, having lost 1,450 points because of their opening leads, were ready to cut their re- spective throats. At the fourth table, the bidding went:

North-South were playing weak two-bids. North made the imaginative bid of three dia- monds (forcing) at his first turn. He was planning to support spades later and hoped to stop a dia- mond lead. Here, once again, West led the ace of hearts, but this time South scored 1,860 points. At this table, West’s opening lead cost him 2,360 points! That night West cut his throat (while shaving, he said). (c)2014 King Features Syndicate Inc. Colby Free Press Monday, July 28, 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 Notices Help Wanted Help Wanted Apartments for Rent Vehicles for Sale Services

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EOE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF The instructor will provide clinical and THOMAS COUNTY, KANSAS theoretical instruction of this certified Implement John Deere is If you are looking for a rewarding In the Matter of the Estate of program in Message Therapy. The an excellent place to have career, apply online TODAY at MARILYN MARIE SELBY, successful candidate will hold an a career. Positions are all careers.blueskydish.com or call Deceased earned baccalaureate degree in an full time with benefits. Stop Ray Ziegler at 316-619-2552. Case No. 2014 PR 29 allied health related field with a mas- by and see David Oren or BSS is an Equal NOTICE OF HEARING AND ter’s degree strongly preferred. Three call 1-800—JD-Colby. Opportunity Employer NOTICE TO CREDITORS or more years of professional experi- ence in massage therapy is recom- THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: mended and demonstrated knowl- You are notified that on July 24, 2014, a edge of professional standards is petition was filed in this Court by Robert expected. Job to begin August 2014. Harvest Woods Come make our apartments B. Selby, an heir, devisee and legatee, your new HOME!! and executor named in the “Last Will and To apply, submit a letter of applica- Apartments Testament of Mary Marie Selby,” deceased, tion, resume, all postsecondary tran- dated May 27, 2011, requesting the will filed scripts and references to Lisa Failla, with the petition be admitted to probate and 1205 Cable Road Colby Community College, 1255 S. NOW record; petitioner be appointed as executor, Phillipsburg, KS 67661 All Positions without bond; and petitioner be granted Range, Colby, KS 67701. Materials 785-543-6111 Letters Testamentary. may be emailed to lisa.failla@col- Full & Part Time You are required to file your written bycc.edu. Job to remain open until TDD# (800) 766-3777 HIRING defenses to the petition on or before August 20, 2014, at 2:30 p.m. in the District Court, filled. CCC is an Equal Opportunity Colby, Thomas County, Kansas, at which Office Hours: Employer committed to diversifying HUD Vouchers Welcome!! time and place the cause will be heard. its work force and encourages ap- Monday – Friday Holiday Incentive Pay! • 401(K)! Should you fail to file your written defenses, Rental Assistance May be Available judgment and decree will be entered in due plications from women, members of 8 am – 5 pm [email protected] Employee Recognition Programs! • Advancement Opportunities! course upon the petition. minority groups, individuals with dis- All creditors are notified to exhibit their abilities and veterans. demands against the Estate within the latter of four months from the date of first This Institution is an Equal Apply at 1000 E. Willow Ave., Colby KS publication of notice under K.S.A. 59-2236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity Opportunity Provider & Employer. EOE Post-Employment Drug Testing Required of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.

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The Colby Free Press CLASSIFIEDS BERENS LAW FIRM, LTD. Kevin N. Berens, #19304 PO Box 525 410 N. Franklin Ave. Colby, KS 67701 785-462-2266 785-462-3963 • Buy • Sell • Trade Attorney for Petitioner (Published in the Colby Free Press on Monday, July 28, August 4, 11, 2014) Free Press Page 10 Colby Free Press Monday, July 28, 2014 SSpportsorts Concordia fights off Colby at K-18 state A couple of bases-loaded hits The infield single scored Bra- was all Colby K-18 needed to num to make it 2-2 during Colby’s knock off East Regional cham- third. pion Concordia at Friday’s state Though Curry was picked off tournament in Lucas. first, Parker Wright drew a walk Yet the Concordia Citizens and pounced on more shoddy Bank nine escaped both jams and Concordia work behind the plate. showed why they’ve cashed in 20 Not one but two more pitched wins (20-1 record) this season. bounced to the backstop while The champs also twice erased Wright rumbled into third. He put Colby leads while scoring a 6-4 Colby ahead 3-2 after Schritter first-round state victory. delivered an RBI-single. While Colby’s K-18 season Yet two-out heroics would be- ended, the boys were certainly come Concordia’s specialty dur- ready to play after two tough West ing the final four frames. Espe- Regional losses dropped Colby cially during the third as all three into a No. 4 state seed. runs dashed home with two outs. Speedster Shevin Martin blazed R.B. HEADLEY/Colby Free Press Schritter’s terrific “shoestring” Colby’s Rex Branum caught mmacorner.com through the 100-degree heat for a catch just above the grasstops 1-0 Colby first-inning lead. this throw around a sliding run- in center field finally ended that Colby native Danny Mainus, left, sent Ian Connelly tumbling to the mat during their Resurrection ner during K-18 baseball earli- Fighting Alliance 16 professional bout in Broomfield, Colo., Friday night. After being hit by an inside Concordia inning. pitch, Martin stole second base er this season. Branum pitched Colby potential game-tying and dashed to third on another er- six innings in the state tourna- runs then stepped up during each rant Concordia throw. ment game at Lucas on Friday. of the next four frames. However, Rex Branum’s RBI-grounder only one more run scored when Colby man wrecks promptly sent Martin dashing ond at-bat. He drove a double Schritter stole second, moved to across the home dish. deep into left-center field and took third on Zach Hart’s hit and scored Branum then stopped Concor- third on another passed ball. on Tucker Branum’s infield out. dia’s first-inning threat. With a Now it was Brooks Curry’s Concordia answered that Colby fighter’s pro debut first chance to create some great runner on third, he struck out one run to regain a 6-4 lead through state memories. Curry battled Colby’s Danny Mainus barely professional career with a 46-sec- batter and retired the next when six. and chopped a ball up the middle needed three minutes to earn his ond submission rear-naked choke- Gage Winger made one great run- Rex Branum walked during the that Concordia’s second baseman third professional Mixed Mar- hold of Kyle Carver in 2011. ning catch in left. seventh — only to see Concordia stopped — but could not throw tial Arts win during Resurrection The 5’7”, 135-pound Mainus Concordia’s first lead of 2-1 retire Colby’s final two batters. Curry out. Fighting Alliance 16 on Friday. continues to compete in bantam- only fired up Branum for his sec- Colby finished 16-6 this summer. Mainus was not interested in weight while representing Den- delivering a friendly greeting for ver’s Grudge Training Center. Nebraska native Ian Connelly, Resurrection Fighting Alliance who was making his professional 16’s main event at the 1STBank Sizzling Indian cools Royals debut at Broomfield, Colo. Center featured Josh “Cuddly Connelly somehow survived the Bear” Copeland scoring a first- KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — any other opposing slugger who more shots Sunday and leading first round, but a powerful Mainus round knockout of Jan Jorgensen Hall of Famers Reggie Jackson played at Kansas City. the Cleveland Indians over the armbar finished this preliminary for the heavyweight title. and Jim Rice didn’t do it. Neither Carlos Santana hit five home Royals 10-3. bout quickly. He officially won by Copeland remained unbeaten did Mark McGwire, Albert Pu- runs in a series at spacious Kauff- Santana tied a team record for submission over Connelly at the professionally at 9-0. jols, Jim Thome, Barry Bonds nor man Stadium, connecting for two homers in a series. 3:04 mark. Mainus captured his first win CASEY O’DAY since clobbering Cameron Thur- Colby’s Danny Mainus gets a good for a technical knockout on Outlaws end state quest for Sluggers lift after winning his Mixed Mar- June 8, 2013. The Colby High al- tial Arts pro fight Friday night. um’s now 3-2 since beginning his By R.B. Headley Colby Free Press Ellis ‘three-peats’ [email protected] What better way to hammer home a playoff victory than an endless barrage of devastating as zone champions bunts? Trailing 3-0 early, the Goodland No late comeback drama was Outlaws discovered “small ball” need for Ellis to clinch its third was their best way to cause big consecutive Zone 7 title Friday trouble for Colby Friday evening. night at Colby. Almost every Goodland rally Ellis defeated the Goodland during the 14-6 Zone 7 tourna- Outlaws, 10-6, which finished an ment win featured a hit that didn’t undefeated 3-0 through the tour- leave Colby’s infield. nament. The champs advance into The Outlaws’ first bunt was Class AA Legion state tourney thrown into right field, resulting in play beginning on Wednesday in three bases rather than one. Wathena. Goodland’s next bunt plated A year ago, Ellis dropped to the the first Outlaw run. They just brink of elimination but rallied kept bunting, bunting and bunting R.B. HEADLEY/Colby Free Press and defeated Colby twice for its while scoring at least three runs Colby Sluggers third baseman Matt Barnum caught this low throw, but Goodland’s baserunner zone title “repeat”. during four different innings of a reached safety with his head-first slide during Friday’s Zone 7 elimination game at Colby. The Colby Sluggers finished 14-6 comeback win. third this season, winning two The Sluggers’ pitching also ran The Outlaws promptly fell, 15-7, day — including a 10-run rally home on an errant Outlaws pitch. elimination games before a sea- out with their state tournament to champion Ellis later on Friday from 12-3 down to knock out Nor- Hart then delivered his team- son-ending 14-6 loss against hopes. evening. ton, 13-12. leading 30th RBI of the season for Goodland earlier on Friday. Not only did Colby’s Casey Colby (14-14 final record) took Josh Matchell’s first of two base that 3-0 Sluggers advantage. A final complete Zone 7 tourney Quagliano and Austin Boehme a quick 3-0 lead over Goodland hits ignited the three-run Sluggers However, the Outlaws caught recap: throw complete-game wins on which seemed to continue the first inning. Ben Matchell also them 3-3 before one inning was Tuesday: Norton 5, Oakley 4; Wednesday, but top pitcher Luke Sluggers’ momentum. They won reached base safely while moving done. They tacked on another Plainville 11, Colby 10. Cox was also unavailable due to two “survival” contests on Thurs- brother Josh into position to motor three in the second to take control. Wednesday: Ellis 13, Plainville having his wisdom teeth pulled. 0; Goodland beat Norton; Ellis 15, R.B. HEADLEY/Colby Free Press Top catcher Austin Hart and Goodland 7. A Goodland Outlaw reacts to Quagliano basically traded posi- Thursday: Colby 13, Norton 12; striking out against Ellis during tions. Hart did his best to work through 3 2/3 innings with Qua- Sluggers make mark with bats Oakley 13, Plainville 8; Colby 15, the Zone 7 tournament in Col- gliano catching his 105 pitches. Oakley 6. by. After eliminating the Colby The final Colby Sluggers of- Runs batted in: Hart 28, Ma- Slugging percentage: Cox .780, Yet seven walks, two Slugger Friday: Goodland 14, Colby 6; Sluggers, Goodland’s season fensive leaders during their 14-14 zanec 17, Cox 16, Holzmeister Boehme .655, Ben Matchell .581,, errors and all those Outlaw bunts Ellis 15, Goodland 7. ended with a loss to Ellis. season this summer. 14, Casey Quagliano 13, Hudson Hart .548, Josh Matchell .526. were just too much to handle Fri- Total hits: Austin Hart 30, Josh Stramel 13. Doubles: Hart 8, Josh Matchell day evening. Goodland mixed Matchell 28, Caleb Mazanec 27, Batting average: Cox .420, Hart 6, Ben Matchell 4, Mazanec 4, in some sizzling clutch hits like Brady Holzmeister 22, Austin .411, Mazanec .397, Ben Matchell Shull 3. Luke Avila’s two-RBI shot into Former K-State star Boehme 21, Luke Cox 21. .387, Boehme .382. Triples: Cox 8, Boehme 4, Josh left-center field. Runs scored: Josh Matchell 33, On-base percentage: Boehme Matchell 3. Another eight Outlaws drove Boehme 25, Holzmeister 23, Hart .595, Macen Shull .560, Cox .540, Home runs: Boehme 2. No oth- in runs to advance Goodland into 21, Mazanec 20. Stramel .514, Josh Matchell .510. er Sluggers hit homers. resigns with Packers the Zone 7 championship round. GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — catch on a long corner pass from Jordy Nelson had a secret on the Aaron Rodgers, word filtered out way to the first practice of Packers on social media. training camp. The Packers didn’t divulge It didn’t take long for the rest of terms when announcing the sign- his teammates to find out. ing after the end of practice, and Green Bay’s leading receiver NFL.com reported it was a four- now has a deal commensurate year, $39 million deal with an with his production after signing a $11.5 million signing bonus. contract extension just before tak- “He said he re-signed and he ing the field Saturday morning. was really happy,” Rodgers said. “So I was like the last one in the “Now he can buy all the land in locker room and waiting on the Kansas. I’m very happy.” paperwork to come down to get it Nelson, a Kansas native who done. That way, I had some secu- attended Kansas State, posted rity when I went out to practice,” career-bests of 85 catches and Nelson said. 1,314 yards last season. The 2008 Soon enough, Nelson told fel- second-round pick has developed low receivers and the quarter- into one of the top receivers in the backs. Coach Mike McCarthy league with his ability to make found out in the middle of practice. sideline catches. Right about the time that Nelson Rodgers thinks Nelson has top- was making a pretty touchdown notch instincts and reactions.