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Fair board reschedules fundraiser By Deitra Wedd Another member asked why Colby Free Press wait for February. [email protected] “Well I would like for this whole virus peak to pass, get through the The Thomas County fair board holidays etc. before we have a big had to postpone its November gathering,” said Nancy Rundel. fundraiser, so the members de- The board then decided to set cided Thursday to have the supper the event for Feb. 6, and Moser Saturday, Feb. 6. said they’d look at getting details “We do still have steak and on a gun to give away. chicken strips and everything “It’s a nice-looking gun,” Mos- that was bought for the Novem- er said. “For smaller prizes, I have ber one,” Board President Austen a screw driver set, a Matco pry Moser said. “We talked about hav- bar set, a Matco remote control ing it on Jan. 9, but that’s when the car and then a pair of Oakley sun- (Kansas Fairs and Festivals As- glasses from Vision Source. sociation state) convention is, so “Do we want to sell tickets for Getting to the root of Christmas what do we want to shoot for?” any of these in advance?” One board member said she He added that he thinks to win Junior high and high thinks they should wait for Febru- the gun, you should have to be school students at Heartland ary at least. present at the event. Christian School (above) “The food is frozen,” Moser “On any of the other stuff,” worked to bring life into their said. “It’s not going to go any- Nativity skit. After the shep- where.” See “FAIR BOARD,” Page 2 herds were told to be excited and breathless, the director turned to the animals whose sleep was disrupted, coach- ing them to act out the com- Kansas electors plications when Baby Jesus was born in a stable miles from home in the skit “Our Chaos, His Peace” Thursday evening during the school’s vote for Trump Christmas program. “Shrillock Homes” (right) TOPEKA (AP) — Republican ward signed documents certifying was called in to detect who party officials picked to servetheir as actions. had stolen the true meaning Kansas members of the Electoral The electors were led by Kansas of Christmas. College today cast the state’s six GOP Chairman Mike Kuckelman, The school’s preschool electoral votes for President Don- and all were state party officials or class (below) pointed out ald Trump. activists. the “stars in the sky” as they The electors convened at the Trump carried Kansas with signed “Away in the Manger” Statehouse in the House cham- more than 56 percent of the vote to start off the program. ber with Secretary of State Scott in the November election, while MARIAN BALLARD Colby Free Press Schwab, the state’s chief elec- Democrat Joe Biden received less tion official, presiding over than their 42 percent. However, Biden 15-minute meeting. They first castcarried enough states to win 306 votes for president, then for Vice electoral votes nationally, to 232 President Mike Pence and after- for Trump. Business draws visitors

Health workers first for vaccines By John Hanna riving in Kansas after the U.S. Food and Drug also grocery and meatpacking plant workers. Associated Press Administration authorized its emergency use Kansas officials hope to receive the first of Friday. Kansas officials expect the state to- re two doses of a vaccine made by Moderna for TOPEKA — Kansas health care workers ceive the first of two doses for 23,750 people49,000 people later this month, though the today began receiving the first of the state’sthis week, but it likely will be months before a FDA has yet to authorize its emergency use. corona-virus vaccines amid an ongoing fall vaccine is available to everyone. Kansas averaged more than 2,400 new con- surge in cases that has left hospitals stressed. State officials weren’t saying today where firmed and probable corona-virus cases a day Dennis and Rosie Hayes, who described themselves as Five employees of the Via Christi Ascen- the first vaccines were going after arriving at from Nov. 1 through Friday, according to data sion health care system received shots at its St. cold-storage sites. Kansas also isn’t disclosing from the state Department of Health and En- long-time customers of Colby Ag, made their way through Francis hospital in Wichita, including a criti- where the vaccine is being stored before distri- vironment. It has reported more than 185,000 the food line a the Colby-Thomas County Chamber of Com- cal care nurse, a housekeeper for a Covid-19 bution, citing security reasons. cases since the pandemic reached the state in merce sponsored Business After 5 happy hour Wednesday unit and a respiratory therapist, according to The state’s vaccine distribution plan calls early March, or one for every 16 of its 2.9 mil- at the Case-IH dealership down on Horton Avenue. Every- body agreed that though the crowd was a little light in this spokeswoman Roz Hutchinson. for giving the first shots to health care -worklion residents. virus-affected year, the food and company were great. Em- Doses of a vaccine made by Pfizer began ar- ers at high risk of corona-virus exposure, in- The state also reported 5,800 hospitaliza- cluding workers in nursing homes, as well as tions and 2,072 deaths as of Friday. ployee Wanda Brown said the firm likes to sponsor the affair nursing home patients. Other essential work- during the holidays to showcase the smaller merchandise ers would receive shots in the second phase of Follow John Hanna at twitter.com/apjd- inside, especially the lines of red toys. STEVE HAYNES/Colby Free Press the distribution, including first responders but hanna. Page 2 Colby Free Press Monday, December 14, 2020 Area/State Weather Fair fundraiser rescheduled Briefly From “FAIR BOARD,” Page 1 though it’s just paying the membership and doing it virtual.” Free drive-thru Covid tests available he added, “I’d make it must be present to win. The board agreed to renew their membership. A state contractor, TourHealth, offers free drive-thru Covid-19 testing in Keep it easier on us instead of tracking everybody Moser said they had a buildings and grounds Colby in front of the Thomas County Office Complex at 350 S. Range Ave. down.” committee meeting and went over what to do to Hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The site has the The state convention this year, he said, is going finish the show arena. PCR test used by hospitals, so results will take a day or two. For informa- to be virtual, with one-hour classes spread over “Clair (Schrock) was going to visit with the city tion, call the county Health Department at (785) 460-4596. two weeks. and a few others to see what options they could “I’ve talked to our district rep,” he said, “and come up with,” he said, “and then we talked about she’s the one whose been informing me. But I do fixing windows on the lamb barn, the other two Rec plans ‘Ugly Sweater’ Cornhole tourney think it’s worth continuing our membership as horse barns and the big metal barn. Those are our Colby Recreation will hold its first “Bells and Bags Ugly Sweater Corn- soon as I can get the forms, because with Covid projects, so everybody start getting ideas, get a hole Tournament” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Community Build- National Weather Service and all that, there is a program where we have hold of somebody to come do bids.” ing. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishing teams, as well as for to the Tonight: Snow, mainly after been members for X number of years, and they Moser said one of the other projects they’ve best-dressed team. Teams can be same gender or coed. An ugly Christmas 10 p.m. Low around 21. South- can apply to help us get money back. talked about doing is putting some lighting in the sweater or other Christmas attire is strongly encouraged. This is an adults- east wind 10 to 15 mph becom- “She can’t guarantee the amount, but what she parking lot by the 4-H building. only event. Entry is $30 per team. To register, call (785) 460-4440, go to ing east after midnight. Chance was hearing that they were applying for a fairly “Same thing, just kind of get bids,” he said, secure.rec1.com/KS/colby-ks/catalog or stop by the community building. of precipitation is 80 percent. large amount. Our membership fee is $50 or “and we kind of figured that would probably be New snow accumulation of 1 to $120 a year, so I think it’s worth continuing, even our main projects for the year.” Santa City in drive-thru mode at Fike Park 2 inches possible. Everyone is invited to drive through Fike Park, admire the Christmas Tuesday: Snow, mainly decorations and stop for a curbside visit with Santa. Enjoy a candy cane before 1 p.m. High near 28. and sugar cookie from Mrs. Claus and tell Santa what you want for Christ- Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph Governor tackles racial justice mas. Times include 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. daily from today to Friday; 3 to 5 becoming north in the after- p.m. Saturday and Sunday; and 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. from Monday, Dec. 21 to noon. Chance of precipitation is By Andy Tsubasa Field approved the recommendations The report also recommends Wednesday, Dec. 23. For questions, call the Colby Convention and Visitors Associated Press/Report for against law enforcement agen- 80 percent. New snow accumu- after five months of bi-weekly Bureau, (785) 460-7643. lation of 1 to 3 inches possible. America meetings and 26 learning ses- cies using unmarked police ve- Tuesday Night: A 30 percent sions with community members, hicles during traffic stops unless chance of snow before 7 p.m. TOPEKA – Kansas Gov. law enforcement representatives police believe they are needed Bank tree benefits meals on wheels Farmers Bank & Trust’s Colby branch is getting in the holiday spirit Mostly cloudy, then gradually Laura Kelly released a report and others, according to an an- to avoid endangering officers or with its Giving Tree at the bank, 2080 S. Franklin Ave. Customers can pick becoming mostly clear, with a Thursday outlining more than nouncement. public safety. an ornament that represents a donation amount and all funds collected will low around 11. North wind 5 to 60 recommendations to the state “I implore legislators and law go to the local Meals on Wheels program. For questions, call the bank at 10 mph becoming west after Legislature and local govern- enforcement agencies across the Andy Tsubasa Field is a midnight. ment officials on how to tacklestate to take a close look at these corps member for the Associ- (875) 460-2251 Wednesday: Sunny, with a racial justice issues. recommendations and see how ated Press/Report for America high near 37. West wind 10 to The report’s recommen- they can create real change for Statehouse News Initiative. Re- Brewster freshman class running shoe drive 15 mph. dations were crafted by the the communities they serve,” port for America is a nonprofit The Brewster High freshman class is collecting shoes until Tuesday to Wednesday Night: Mostly 15-member Commission on Ra- Kelly said in the statement. national service program that raise money for its senior trip and other expenses. #Funds2Orgs will buy clear, with a low around 17. cial Equity and Justice, which The panel recommends places journalists in local news- the footwear. Drop off clean, gently worn or new shoes at the Pioneer Me- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with Kelly appointed in June in re- against driver’s license suspen- rooms to report on undercov- morial Library or the Berean Bible Fellowship in Colby, or at the school. a high near 43. sponse to the May 25 death of sions for people who fail to pay ered issues. Shoes will go to microenterprise partners in developing nations in Central Thursday Night: Partly George Floyd in Minneapolis. fines or fees and against no- America, the Middle East and Africa. For questions, contact class sponsor cloudy, with a low around 22. The racial justice commission knock warrants in drug cases. Tammy Higerd at (785) 443-3625 or [email protected]. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy. Parkinson’s support changes meeting place Friday Night: Partly cloudy, Personal data on vaccinations protected Parkinson’s Families of Northwest Kansas has a new meeting location. It with a low around 20. By John Hanna agency signed a data-use agree- one. now meets at 2 p.m. every other Thursday at the Pioneer Memorial Library Saturday: Sunny, with a high The Associated Press ment with the centers “a while Already, a recent poll con- in Colby. This is a support and resource group for patients and families near 44. ago” but “won’t be providing ducted by the Associated Press- throughout the region. The next meeting will be Thursday. For informa- Saturday Night: Mostly clear, TOPEKA – Kansas does not any identifying information.” NORC Center for Public Affairs tion, call Elaine Ptacek at (785) 443-3439. with a low around 23. plan to send personal informa- The agency’s standard agree- Research shows about a quarter Sunday: Sunny, with a high tion to the federal government ment calls for collection of data of U.S. adults aren’t sure if they near 51. Library accepting food to settle fines about residents who receive about recipients “critical” to the want to get vaccinated against The Pioneer Memorial Library has a Christmas present for its customers: Friday: High, 32; Low 17 corona-virus vaccines, though it pandemic response and says the corona virus. Roughly an- Saturday: High, 31; Low 11 until Wednesday, Dec. 23, anyone with an overdue fine can settle their debt has signed a data-use agreement data will help determine how other quarter say they won’t. with a nonperishable food item. Food should be in date, have labels intact Sunday: High, 35; Low 6 with the Centers for Disease vaccines are distributed, moni- “The data-use agreement, Precip: Friday 0.05 inches Control and Prevention. tor their safety and effectiveness we’re very uneasy with and this and be in good condition. For questions, call (785) 460-4470. Saturday 0.02 inches Dr. Lee Norman, secretary and identify areas that are un- time don’t have plans to submit Sunday 0.None of the Kansas Department of der-vaccinated. A list of data to that personal, identifying infor- Adult-ed prep classes offered at college Month: 0.60 inches Health and Environment, said be collected includes a person’s mation,” Norman told reporters Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 6, Colby Community College Adult Edu- Year: 13.26 inches this week that the state was name, address and birthdate. Wednesday. “We’re waiting for cation department will open enrollment for free academic skill-building Normal: 19.95 inches “very reluctant” to share per- Norman said the state is wary more clarity on how the infor- classes to help students prepare for the high school equivalency exam. Fol- (K-State Experiment Station) lowing corona-virus safety protocols, classes will use a combination of Sunrise and Sunset sonal information. Department of sending the federal govern- mation will be used.” spokeswoman Ashley Jones- ment such personal information A spokeswoman for the cen- online and face-to-face formats. For questions, call Nance Munderloh at Tuesday 7:57 a.m. 5:22 p.m. 460-4663. Wednedday 7:58 a.m. 5:22 p.m. Wisner said Thursday in a text because it believes doing so will ters did not immediately re- (NOAA Solar Calculator) to the Associated Press that the discourage people from getting spond to an email seeking com- vaccinated. Kansas in June en- ment. But Jones-Wisner said the Library requiring a mask to enter building acted a law that says people ex- state health department believes Pioneer Memorial Library patrons are required to wear a face mask posed to the corona virus don’t Kansas’ position is acceptable to through the holidays, until Saturday, Jan. 9 at least. For questions, call Covid-19 Updates have to cooperate with health the federal agency. County Date Active Hosp Hosp Deaths Total cases Librarian Melany Wilks at (785) 460-4470. officials tracing the contacts One federal document lists Total (KDHE/local) of infected people. Legislators a recipient’s birthdate as “re- Thomas Dec. 14 ...... 49 ...... 7.... 65/75...... 6...... 797/824 and Attorney General Derek quired” and names and address- Citizens Health reports waits, asks patience - Sherman Dec. 14 ...... 35 .....20...... 7...... 521/520 Schmidt saw it as protecting es as “required if known” under Citizens Health reports longer wait times due to higher traffic in the clin Cheyenne Dec. 14 ...... 9 ...... 2...... 10...... 235/204 people’s privacy, but health of- the agreement. But the agree- ic, curbside swabbing, emergency room, lab, x-ray and phone lines. For the ment itself says it “does not cre- Covid-10 hotline, call (785) 462-6184, option 3, or email covidquestions@ Rawlins Dec. 14 ...... 6...... 223 ficials have reported that it has cmciks.com. While this rush persists, Citizens asks for your patience and Decatur Dec. 14 ...... 8...... 220 hindered contact tracing. ate an obligation or commitment Norton Dec. 14 ...... 10 .....21...... 24....1,106/1,132 “Some people are a little to transfer data,” and it promises understanding. For questions, call Megan at (785) 460-1214. Sheridan Dec. 14 ...... 25...... 349 paranoid about that, so we’re that the federal government will Logan Dec. 14 ...... 16...... 261 not planning to share that kind maintain the confidentiality of Citizens Heath Expo spread out this year This year’s pandemic-version Citizens Health Expo continues as Citi- Gove Dec. 14 ...... 5...... 20...... 315/299 of information with the federal personal information about vac- 17 75 government,” Norman told re- cine recipients. zens offers discounted lab draws Monday to Friday until Dec. 31. If you Wallace Dec. 14 ...... 6...... 150 porters Wednesday. want do draws, complete the Expo registration form found at www.cmciks. Kansas Dec. 14 ...... 5,895...... 2,019...... 190,018 It’s likely to be months before Follow John Hanna at www. com and bring it along with payment to the hospital. For questions, call Note: information posted is sometimes inconsistent. a vaccine is available for every- twitter.com/apjdhanna Megan at (785) 460-1214. These figures reflect the data as posted.

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His guest was Sims, head participants to learn a variety of meet for women set 10, 2020, at the Sheridan County Health Complex wrestling coach at Colby High techniques and life skills. He said in Hoxie. School. He is beginning his 15th it is a privilege to coach and help A yearly conference that pro- owners. He is the son of Joseph Sr. and Carol (Smith) Lo- vides knowledge and support During the upcoming three-day, bato. year as head coach. guide and influence students to be Sims gave an overview of the the leaders of tomorrow. to women in agriculture has an- virtual conference, conference Due to the Covid crisis, a memorial service will history of Colby High wrestling, This year’s roster has 22 partici- nounced that its 2021 event will speakers will focus on creating be held later. noting that the program began pants. Colby High was host to the be held online. community online and at home The family suggests memorials in his name, in in 1931. There was no wrestling Eagle Invitational on Friday. Due Women Managing the Farm by providing those attending with care of the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Box during the 1942-1944 seasons be- to Covid-19, the invitational was a will be held virtually Wednesday tools that cover such topics as: re- 987, Hoxie, Kan., 67740. Jace Lobato cause of World War II. one-day tournament this year in- to Friday, Feb. 10 to 12. Organiz- lationships and health, agricultur- During its tenure, the program stead of the usual two days. ers say the format – like many al and estate law, crop production, has produced 263 state place- The club meets at noon Tues- other events brought about by marketing and management. Preservation grants open ments and 62 state champions. days at City Limits Convention the uncertainties of the Covid-19 Organizers say a new aspect in pandemic – will continue to offer 2021 will be a resource library of Applications are now available of the application. Property own- The Colby Eagles have had 21 Center. for the Kansas Historical Soci- ers may not be the State or federal team placements in the top four, – Relda Galli a supportive setting for women to videos and materials for main- develop the skills, resources and taining a healthy and sustainable ety’s Kansas Rural Preservation governments. knowledge needed for success in home and business life. grant program through the Nation- Grant are between $5,000 and the competitive agricultural in- Registration and more informa- al Park Service, Department of $50,000. The grant reimburses 90 Hunters can get deer tests dustry. tion is available online at wom- the Interior. Earlier this year, the percent of eligible project activi- EMPORIA (AP) — Kansas No human cases have been re- Nearly 300 women attended enmanagingthefarm.com. Cost is society received a $500,000 grant ties up to the award amount and from the National Park Service’s grant recipients shall provide 10 wildlife officials are offering corded.deer the in-person conference in early $50. The conference website also hunters in the state free testing for The project will offer the free 2020. Women Managing the Farm includes information about speak- Paul Bruhn Historic Revitaliza- percent of the cost of eligible proj- chronic wasting disease on the testing on a maximum of 450 has been held each year since ers, programs, exhibitors and tion Grants Program. Those funds ect activities as match. carcasses of deer they kill during samples over the next three years. 2005, attracting women farmers, scholarships, or interested persons are now being offered through this All rehabilitation work must subgrant program to the owners of comply with guidelines for arche- this year’s deer hunting seasons. 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Jury trials will test pandemic practices Courts in Kansas are going above and beyond in dealing with challenges of Covid-19 as they aim to resume jury trials. Officials are installing Plexiglas barriers, requiring masks and social distancing, and limiting the total number of people in courtrooms. Unfortunately, as a story by The Topeka Capi- tal-Journal’s Titus Wu suggests, that still might not be enough. Why not? Courthouses simply aren’t built for pandemics, and the right to a trial in front of a jury of one’s peers is sorely tested when those peers must obey a stringent and evolving list of safety requirements. Lawyers are concerned that masks cover their faces and make emotions difficult to convey. And those on trial, if they’re being held in jail or prison, may present virus risks of their own. Meanwhile, the right to a speedy trial is stretched if court dates are simply delayed. Frankly, Wu’s story does an outstanding job of painting a situation where there are no easy answers. You know that’s the case when some sources suggest moving trials outside to allow easier public access. We all deserve an accessible and convenient court system. We have a right to it. But at the same time, we shouldn’t be Daughter visits, brings office along expected to put our health at risk to access that system. Those accused of heinous crimes enjoy a presumption of innocence, It was a whirlwind week while Kara was fear it would only become a mice magnet. here. We were busy every day, but didn’t seem -ob- after all. Surely those serving as jurors or witnesses should to really get anything done. And yet, every Jim, as usual, is doing his part to light the enjoy the presumption of basic health. night we were exhausted. Outback world. At least his little corner of it. The basic question of “one’s peers” comes into play, too. I’m afraid it wasn’t much of a vacation for I’m so proud of him. This year he had If potential jurors are afraid to serve because of the virus, or her. With the miracle of the internet, laptops most of his Christmas lights installed before if they’re in a high-risk group, it’s easy to imagine the pool and working online, her office was in touch Carolyn Thanksgiving, while the weather was mild and of willing jurors shrinking. Before the pandemic, serving in with her every day. The demands on her are • he could work outside. It’s not unusual for him a jury was too often seen as a burden or inconvenience. If it’s great, but she manages her responsibilities Plotts to be stringing lights in the middle of a snow also a health hazard, who on Earth will be left to step up and with confidence and aplomb. storm. serve for the cause of justice? I have to pinch myself sometimes when I -ob- I’m hoping he enjoyed it enough that he will The unfortunate fact is, courts across Kansas may simply be hear either of my daughters talking with their Christmas is in the air. I know, because make early light installation the new norm. co-workers. They are so professional and use I have the blisters on my fingers to prove Oh,it. this doesn’t mean he’s done. Far from forced to wait. language and terminology I don’t begin to un- Decorating shows are great except they make it. He’ll continue to hang lights until Christ- We applaud those who have taken safety and health seri- derstand. I wonder what happened to the little you believe you can recreate their creations. mas Eve or he runs out of lights. However, you ously. If judges and attorneys believe trials can continue on a girls who would dash in to show me the latest One show demonstrated how to hot glue the have no idea how many lights still remain in limited basis, they should be encouraged to do so. But the re- bug they had discovered or ask a question like, cellophane ends of peppermint discs together the basement. He’ll never run out. alities of our current crisis suggest that a full-scale return will “How high is up?” to form a candy garland. Hot glue and cello- require a vaccine and widespread immunity. They are all grown up now, with jobs I phane is usually not a good combination. The Carolyn Plotts of Norcatur, proofreader at That’s going to take time, although hopefully less than we never imagined possible. They are sisters, but one melts the other, and when fingers try to The Oberlin Herald, continues a family tradi- expected even a few months ago. as different as night and day. However, there fuse the two together it often ends in a three- tion of writing a weekly column with a home- – The Topeka Capital-Journal, via the Associated Press are similarities. They are both fearless. They way weld – cellophane, fingers and glue. Still, spun point of view. In her “spare” time, she are both well-educated. They are both good it’s quite cute and will adorn a tree or wreath works in a prison ministry, helps run a house cooks. They are both good with kids. Most of somewhere. It needs to be somewhere so peo- for visiting families of prisoners, builds hous- all, though, they are both good to their mother. ple can break off an end piece. Otherwise, it es in Mexico, cooks and raises chickens and Where to write, call And that means the world to me. They used will have to be discarded after one season, and calves. And who knows what all else.

to think I could fix anything; now I know they I have too much invested in it to just throw U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, 109 Hart Senate Office Building, can. it away. If stored in the basement, however, I Washington, D.C. 20510. (202) 224-4774 Website: roberts. senate.gov/public/ U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, 521 Dirksen Senate Office Build- ing, Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-6521. Fax (202) 228- 6966 Website: moran.senate.gov Maybe the election’s over, maybe not U.S. Rep. Roger Marshall, 312 Cannon House Office As Steve Haynes said in his editorial in rounded the corner several months ago. Building, Washington, D.C. 20515. (202) 225-2715 or Fax Wednesday’s paper, we can relax, the election Ken Really? Maybe Trump just lost control and (202) 225-5124. Website: marshall.house.gov is over and Biden won. ran off the road. Maybe yes and maybe no. President Don- Poland Right now there is no curve in sight. With State Sen. Rick Billinger, State Capitol Building, 300 SW ald Trump still hasn’t admitted it, at least not a little discipline and effort, society can pay 10th St., Room 236-E, Topeka, Kan. 66612, (785) 296-7399 publicly. He continues to harangue the social • Ken’s attention to the real evidence and practice the [email protected] media and his faithful followers with his claim World suggested guidelines for slowing down the State Rep. Adam Smith, (120th District) State Capi- to victory. Never mind that the courts have spread and we can slow it down until the vac- tol Building, 300 SW 10th St., Room 151C, Topeka, Kan., thrown out nearly every suit trying to overturn cines can reach enough people to conquer the the ballot counting in several states. Even the the judges and courts don’t like him! virus. 66612, (785) 296-0715 [email protected] Republican election officials in all the suppos- He cried awhile back when the Supreme Right now, our health care facilities and State Rep. Don Hineman, (118th District) State Capitol edly red states declare they find no evidence of Court ruled against him. Never mind that he workers are being overwhelmed. Building, 300 SW 10th St., Room 372-W, Topeka, Kan., significant cheating or fraud. had appointed two of them and at least two 66612, (785) 296-7384 [email protected] So much for the integrity of our democratic others had been appointed by Republican Ken Poland describes himself as a retired process of elections. presidents. I’ve yet to hear what he has to say farmer living north of Gem, a Christian, - af How long are his loyal subjects going to about the last rejection of his faithful support- filiated with American Baptist Churches, and hang onto that ridiculous theory or myth? The ers attempt to get a Supreme Court hearing to a radical believer in separation of church and most they can hope is that it is a loud outcry just throw out several states’ election results state. 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Baby Blues • Rick Kirkman & Jerry Scott Terry Family Circus • Bil Keane Kovel Antiques and • Collecting Spatterware easily confused It is easy to Beetle Bailey • Mort Walker guess what this is – a rainbow spatterware water pitcher. But how old is it? Spatterware was first made in the late 1700s in England, but most found to- Dave Green day dates from Conceptis Sudoku • By Dave Green about 1800 to 1850 in Staf- 6 7 8 2 3 fordshire, Eng- This 11-inch-high antique land, made to rainbow spatterware water 2 4 1 9 5 Blondie Chic Young sell in the United picture with bands in five • States. Unfortu- colors sold for more than 6 nately, the word $5,000 at a Conestoga 9 8 6 “spatterware” auction this year. Notice now has several the double G-scroll handle, 3 1 5 9 meanings, prob- an added value feature. ably because no- 3 9 7 vice collectors didn’t realize there is a difference between spatter and spongeware. Another hazard 7 is that there are fairly good copies of spatterware made today to be used in the kitchen. Experts can 1 8 5 6 2 tell old from new by the shape, weight and white glaze color. They also know the difference in the 9 5 4 3 1 2020 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc. 12/14 look of a spattered paint mark and the mark left Difficulty Level by a paint-dipped sponge. Old rainbow spatter This is a logic-based num- 8 7 5 6 1 2 9 3 4 like this pitcher is expensive. This piece sold with ber placement puz zle. 2 9 1 3 8 4 7 6 5 Hagar the Horrible • Chris Browne the buyers’ premium for $5,227. The goal is to enter a num - 3 4 6 9 5 7 1 2 8 Q: I have vintage copper bottom cooking pots ber, 1-9, in each cell in which 5 6 2 8 9 3 4 7 1 hanging in the kitchen. I use most of them, but each row, column and 3x3 1 3 9 7 4 6 8 5 2 my aunt gave me what looks like a frying pan 4 8 7 5 2 1 6 9 3 region must contain only one 7 2 8 4 3 9 5 1 6 with six pounded out round sections that look as instance of each numeral. if they are made to cook something special. I have 6 1 4 2 7 5 3 8 9 The solution to the last 9 5 3 1 6 8 2 4 7 2020 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc. seen several of these pans for sale online, but no Difficulty Level 12/11 Sudoku puzzle is at right. one seems to know what it was made to do. A: You have an egg poacher, a pan made to cook eggs in small perforated cups that fit into the Cryptoquip dents in your “frying pan.” You need the missing cups. Put water in the pan and bring it to a boil. Turn down the heat, break an egg into the cup and leave it for just two minutes. Then slide the poached egg out of the cup onto a piece of toast Mother Goose and Grimm Mike Peters or a slice of ham. A poacher was used for this • classical breakfast first introduced in the famous Isabella Beaton cookbook published in 1861. Other types of egg poachers were also made. There were deep covered pots that held stacks of racks with perforated cups. Early egg poachers were made of iron, tin, aluminum or nickel- plated copper. Most made today are copper, and many are sold to be used as decorations. It is claimed that in 2019, the average number of eggs eaten per person was 279. Eggs can be refriger - ated for a long time, but if you put your egg in boiling water and it floats, throw it out. The egg has spoiled and can make you sick. © 2020 Cowles Syndicate Inc.

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Famous Hand This deal was played in the final of the 1989 world team championship, which saw Brazil defeat the United States to capture the Bermuda Bowl. With Hugh Ross of the U.S. South, four hearts was reached as shown. West led a spade to dummy’s king, and Ross played two rounds of trump, West ducking both. Declarer then led a club to the jack, also ducked, and lost a diamond finesse to West’s king. West’s spade return was taken by the ace, and Zits • Jim Borgman & Jerry Scott a club was conceded to the ace. West saw that a diamond or heart return would make it easy for South to score 10 tricks, so he returned a spade, hoping declarer would slip. But Ross did not fal- ter. He discarded dummy’s third club while ruff- ing in his hand, cashed the diamond ace and then played clubs, rendering West helpless. If West ruffed with the eight, dummy would overruff and play good diamonds until West scored his trump ace; if West did not ruff either club, declarer would discard both diamonds from dummy and then lead the diamond ten to achieve the same result. Either way, the contract was home. When Brazilian star Gabriel Chagas held the South cards at the other table, the play to the first few tricks was essentially the same. But- af ter West took the diamond king and returned a spade to dummy’s ace, Chagas erred by playing a third round of trump instead of driving out the club ace. West, Chip Martel, made no mistake. He won the heart and returned a heart, drawing Chagas’ last two trumps in the process. With no stopper left in spades and the club ace still outstanding, Chagas could not score a second club trick and so finished down one, giving the U.S. a 470-point gain on the deal. © 2020 King Features Syndicate Inc. Free Press Colby Free Press DAY, DATE, 2020 Page 7 To place your classified ad, mail (155 W. Fifth), fax (785-462-7749), phone (785-462-3963), or stop by our office at 155 W. Fifth St. Page 6 Colby Free Press Monday, December 14, 2020 ssPortsPorts Chiefs defeat Dolphins By Steven Wine the Chiefs scored 30 consecutive AP Sports Writer points after falling behind 10-0. It was the sort of run the Dolphins' MIAMI (AP) — The Miami defense had hoped to avoid. Dolphins weren't satisfied with"The turnovers were good," putting a scare into the Kansas coach Brian Flores said. "We City Chiefs, which in itself is a played well in spurts; we made sign of progress for a franchise some plays. But against a team striving to shake its perennial al- like that, one misalignment, one so-ran status. miscommunication and they take Miami intercepted Patrick Ma- advantage. That was the case to- homes three times and staged a day." frantic fourth-quarter rally by The loss was the second in the totaling 14 first downs, butpast stillnine games for the Dolphins came up short Sunday and lost (8-5). It didn't doom their chances 33-27 to the reigning Super Bowlof making the playoffs for only champions. the second time since 2008, but "There are no moral victories," it made winning next Sunday defensive end Christian Wilkins against New England almost im- said. "We did some good stuff; we perative. did some not-so good stuff. This "It was fun to see our defense Eagles Wyatt Tubbs (above) and Hagan Booi (below) is a good game to learn from. We get a lot of turnovers like that," won all of their matches during the Colby invitational didn't get the result we wanted." cornerback Byron Jones said. "But Friday. They overcame their opponents, managing to The Dolphins had a 4-1 edge in it's a little frustrating, because we Eagles place second lock their legs in place. turnovers and sacked Mahomes gave up a lot of easy stuff.” By Brad Weese second in their pool, winning four out of MELISSA EDMONDSON/Colby Free Press three times, including for a 30- "The defense gave us many op- Colby Free Press five matches. Their only loss came during yard loss that set up the game's portunities," Tagovailoa said. "Of- their fourth dual, against Junction City, first touchdown. Rookie Tua- Ta fensively we didn't execute the The 2020 Eagle Invitational wrestling where Colby lost 33-48. govailoa had his most productive way we should have. A lot of that tourney had just a dozen teams instead of The Eagles posted dual victories over day yet with 316 yards passing, falls on me with leadership, not the 18 as in past years, and it took place Cozad, Neb., 52-24, Topeka Seaman 55- even though his playmakers at re- taking what the defense is giving on one day instead of two, at the Colby 22, McPherson 56-24 and Hutchinson ceiver and running back were lim- me, pretty much making rookie High and Community Building gyms on 54-24. ited because of a wave of injuries. mistakes. You can't do that againstFriday. Next up for the Colby wrestlers will be With Miami's loss, the Pitts- a Super Bowl-caliber team like Separate pools were run at each an out-of-state dual at 4 p.m. Thursday in burgh Steelers clinched a playoff the Chiefs." location, with no overall bracket. McCook, Neb.. spot. 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