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Page 2 Colby Free Press Wednesday, July 18, 2012 Area/State Weather County OKs rules for jail project Briefly From “COUNTY,” Page 1 group, “but would act as a con- and remodeling. The remaining subject to protest if the lesser of Colby Wesleyan has duit to facilitate whatever the balance of $600,000 will come 2 percent of the county’s quali- Vacation Bible School the acting city manager as well. county wants them to do. They from available money within the fi ed voters or 100 voters petition Colby Wesleyan Church is having Commissioners have a right would simply do things they are county’s budget and the sheriff’s for protest. Vacation Bible School from 9:30 a.m. to to change the board “to better requested to do by the county.” drug forfeiture fund. Commissioners will meet noon through Friday at the church, 320 serve the needs of the commu- The commission would issue, Cowan said no election is re- again at 2 p.m. on Monday at W. Pine. Children age 4 through fi fth nity” later. For example, if in sell and receive the money for quired with the building com- the courthouse. Discussion of grade will have Bible stories, crafts, the future, the county decides bonds as a municipal corpora- mission fi nancing option unless the jail project will resume at games, snacks and music as they learn to build a new building for the tion, said Cowan. The members there is a protest petition. A 3:30 p.m., with members of the about trusting God. For a free ride, call Road and Bridge Department, would sign contracts, but they resolution of intent must be pub- building commission present. Joy Rothfuss at the church offi ce, 462- they could appoint the depart- have no authority to take action lished for public notifi cation, Haas and Cowan will discuss 8391. ment’s supervisor in place of the on anything without the coun- followed by a 30-day protest the building commission’s re- police chief. ty’s approval. They would work period. To push for an election, sponsibilities with them, provide During the phone conference under specifi c limits set out by the opponents must get at least 5 options for a payment schedule Alumni association on June 25, bond lawyer Kevin state law, he added. percent of the county’s popula- and fi eld questions. The building plans reception here Cowan of Gilmore and Bell said The second resolution re- tion to sign a petition. commission itself will discuss The University of Kansas Alumni the building commission doesn’t quests to sell bonds for $2.6 mil- The resolution to create the the second resolution and vote Association will hold a reception from necessarily have to be an active lion to pay for the jail additions building commission is also either to approve or deny it. 7:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday at the Prairie Museum of Art and History, 1905 S. Franklin Ave., featuring Jayhawk give- aways, doughnuts and coffee. Associa- College trustees discuss contract issues tion members can show their card and receive a free KU print. Make reser- From “COLLEGE,” Page 1 the June 18 and July 9 meetings, agreements she will have Deb Schwanke, public infor- vations by contacting Kerri Wright at and a resolution for payment of claims. mation director, distribute a press release [email protected] or (785) 864- experience in residence life, he has a mas- Before approving the claims, Leiker said about the program again once she returns 9772. For information, contact Brad ter’s degree in leadership development, so some people who turn in their payment from vacation. Eland, assistant director, at beland@ he’ll do a good job.” claims do a really nice job of providing de- Shields asked what the response has been kualumni.org or (785) 764-6636. Wells asked what Doug Johnson’s job is. tails for Visa payments, but others leave that to the four-day class week, and Washburn Nichols said he is the director of student section blank, and he wants to know those said it’s all been positive. Vacik said they support services, but his work is not the details. will see the proof in the fi nal numbers, Bluegrass festival same as Keefer’s. He also cautioned everyone that the col- which will be done in September. to accept donations Trustee Bill Shields asked how many lege is low on cash, and expenses at Star- • Heard from Wells about the college En- The Pickin’ on the Plains Bluegrass students are enrolled in a course art instruc- bucks, taverns and the like could be per- dowment Foundation. He said the Maxine Festival will be accepting donations of tor Rebel Jay teaches called the History of ceived badly. President Stephen Vacik said Nelson scholarships are continuing to grow nonperishable food and money for Gen- National Weather Service Medieval Renaissance Cultures. Vice Chair the college has looked at the possibility of and will be worth about $4,500 this year. esis-Thomas County food pantry from Tonight: Partly cloudy, with Cindy Black pointed out that it said three on using a per diem system, or a daily allow- He added that applications were sent out Friday to Sunday. As the need for food a low around 69. North wind the report. ance for expenses, rather than getting re- for those scholarships to as many students continues to rise, everyone is encour- around 5 mph. Washburn said next time Jay teaches that ceipts, but there are many pros and cons, as possible. aged to bring items to the ticket booth Thursday: Sunny and hot, class, she plans to divide it among the mu- and he said they are still discussing it. • Elected the 2012-2013 offi cers, includ- at the Thomas County Fairgrounds with a high near 102. Northeast sic, the art and the history instructors so it Vacik said the college has also been look- ing Leiker as chairman; Black, vice chair; throughout the weekend. For informa- wind around 5 mph. might draw more students. ing at its vehicles and may try to downsize Vacik, secretary; and Wells, treasurer. The tion, call Jo Wolf at (785) 460-2892. Thursday Night: Mostly Washburn said the class is a general edu- its fl eet and reduce the number of trips be- board also elected Leiker as its representa- clear, with a low around 71. East cation course and is not required, so an in- ing made. tive to the Kansas Association of Commu- wind 5 to 10 mph. structor who chooses to teach the class will “So I can assure you, we are look- nity College Trustees and Wells as the ex Meeting set about Friday: Sunny and hot, with a be paid per student per year attended. ing at that,” Vacik said. “That’s not being offi cio member to the college foundation becoming foster parent high near 102. Southeast wind Chairman Arlen Leiker asked if there’s missed.” board. St. Francis Community Services will around 10 mph. a way to separate out Title III items from In other business, the board: • Tabled the approval of bank depositories hold an informational meeting for any- Friday Night: Mostly clear, regular expenses mainly because the board • Heard a report from Nichols, who said and authorized signatures and approval of one interested in learning more about with a low around 73. doesn’t know how much has been spent and the college is up 2,000 credit hours from a lease agreement with the Norton County becoming a foster or adoptive parent at Saturday: Sunny and hot, how much is left of the grant. Alan Waites, this time last year. Hospital. Waites said changes need to be 6 p.m. Monday at the Colby Wesleyan with a high near 102. vice president of business affairs and chief • Heard from Washburn, who said they made to the signature cards and he will try Church, 320 W. Pine St. in Colby. Re- Saturday Night: Mostly clear, fi nancial offi cer, said they already do that are getting ready for a fall training session to have those ready for the August meet- freshments will be served. For informa- with a low around 73. for most accounts, but it would be almost for the staff. Leiker asked why the college ing. Vacik said he and John Gatz, college tion, call Marla Baumann at (785) 476- Sunday: Sunny and hot, with impossible to do for payment of claims. isn’t listed as a participating school for attorney, had some concerns about the lease 8501 or go to www.st-francis.org. a high near 102. The board then approved the contracts the EdtoGo program, and Washburn said agreement and said he would try to bring Sunday Night: Mostly clear, as listed as well as the other items of the it should be, but they might not be until a that back to the board at the same meeting. with a low around 73. consent agenda, which were the minutes of student is enrolled in the program. She said Library plans book sale Monday: Sunny and hot, with for end of month a high near 101. The Pioneer Memorial Library will Monday Night: Mostly clear, Utah airport’s security scrutinized after breach have its annual Book Sale Blowout with a low around 73. from Monday, July 30, to Sunday, Aug. Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with From “BREACH,” Page 1 The Gazette of Colorado Springs, cit- plane and called SkyWest. 5. With lots of children’s books, fi ction a high near 102.

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