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2014-15 HUNTINGNor’West Newspapers GUIDE HUNTINGHUNTING GGUIDEUIDE IINSIDE!NSIDE! 75¢ Bird City Times The Goodland Star-News COLBY Wednesday October 22, 2014 Volume 125, Number 165 Serving Thomas County since 1888 10 pages FFREEREE PPRESSRESS Schools’ head retires in summer The Colby Public Schools will Members set a special board meet- be looking for a new superinten- ing for next Monday to begin the dent after Terrell Harrison re- search for her replacement. Doug signed Monday night. Moeckel, deputy executive direc- “I really enjoyed working in tor of the Kansas Association of this district,” Harrison said, “and School Boards, will be invited to I will help any way I can to find help the board in its search. a replacement, but it is time for Harrison has served for seven me to enjoy my grandchildren and years as the superintendent and travel with my husband.” another seven before that as the The school board approved her principal of Colby Grade School. resignation, effective after the end Before that, she taught English of the school year June 30, at its at the Wallace County schools in monthly meeting Monday night. Sharon Springs. Fire extinguishers 101 Stolen corn Firefighter and instructor Zach Golemboski (top) explained kinds of fire extinguishers and how points to risk to use them for a Com- munity Emergency Re- Thomas County sheriff’s depu- and who is bringing in the corn, sponse Team exercise ties are asking farmers to be on the however. Eric Sperber, manager Saturday at the Colby lookout for people trying to steal at Cornerstone Ag in Colby, said Fire Department. Donna part of their crop as they harvest. workers start a ticket for each load Ronco (right) took aim One farmer reported losing a and know which farmer or custom at a blaze in a fire ex- whole truckload of corn – about harvester brought it in the vast ma- tinguisher trainer while 1,000 bushels – taken right out of jority of the time. John Strecker, her mom, Janice Ronco, his semitrailer last Monday night. manager at Hi Plains Co-op, said served as her backup. Deputy Lance Goodman said that a person who is not a farmer The two switched places the corn disappeared sometime would not be able to take a load of (bottom right) so each between 8 p.m. Oct. 13 and 8 a.m. corn to his elevators. could get some prac- Oct. 14. He said Tavis Towns of Goodman said the sheriff’s of- tice. Below, Golemboski Monument left a 1990 Peterbilt fice is still investigating and offi- showed various kinds truck with the keys in the igni- cers would like to hear from any- of extinguishers to W.G. tion near County Roads 14 and H one with any information. Farm- and Orvella Romine. The that night and came back the next ers need to be aware that this kind class has 10 students. day to find it empty. About $3,500 of theft is happening in Thomas worth of corn had been taken, County, Goodman said, and call MARIAN BALLARD Colby Free Press Goodman said. the sheriff’s office at 460-4570 if Managers at area elevators they have information on a theft or said they know their customers see any suspicious activity. New mentors grow program By Sam Dieter students are signing up to mentor Colby Free Press younger kids this fall. [email protected] The organization is expecting almost twice as many mentors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of their kids this year, said Director Thomas County expects to grow Orvella Romine, with 20 around its program almost twofold be- cause so many Thomas County See “MENTORS,” Page 2 Acoustic duo blends sounds Acoustic Eidolon, a Colorado tjo and Hannah Alkire on cello, chance to absorb some of the most Hungarian String Quartet and is group that blends blending Celtic, from the Boulder, Colo., area, powerful and intriguing music on recognized for her stunning tone folk, world and Latin music, will have played in the United States, the scene today.” and emotional, impeccable play- appear at 3 p.m. (Central Time) Europe, Australia and Canada. Their original sound stems from ing and for taking the cello “plac- Sunday at the Sherman Theatre, The have 11 CDs and a DVD of diverse musical backgrounds and es it’s never been before.” 1203 Main St. in Goodland, spon- their signature “new acoustic” unusual instrumentation, includ- The two joined their personal sored by the Western Plains Arts sound, which Dirty Linen maga- ing the one-of-a-kind double neck lives after forming their musi- Association. zine praises as “a sumptuous mu- guitjo, an instrument Scott de- cal alliance and were married in Joe Scott on double neck gui- sical feast.” They are described signed. The guitjo has 14 strings 2001. The result is a coupling of by the Swallow Hill Music Asso- and Joe has developed his own intricate, passionate music with ciation as “an evening of brilliant style and technique, playing both engaging stories. instrumentality.” Georgia’s Good simultaneously. Admission is by Western Plains Life magazine enthuses, “Acous- Alkire, a classically trained cel- season ticket or at the door, adults tic Eidolon offers concert-goers a list, studied with G. Magyar of the $10, students $5. Acoustic Eidolon Page 2 Colby Free Press Wednesday, October 22, 2014 Area/State Weather New mentors grow program Briefly From “MENTORS,” Page 1 younger kids can start at the age them by name, and I like it a The deadline for Briefly is noon the day before. Items submitted in the of 16. Romine said she tries to lot.” morning will be set up for the following day, space available. The deadline new matches of “bigs” and “lit- get high schoolers to start as There are no rules that dictate for Monday’s paper is noon Friday. tles” to add to the 31 it had last bigs as sophomores how far apart in age kids have year. The Thomas County group Ally O’Neal, a senior at Col- to be, Romine said, adding that Genesis gears up for holiday project was recognized for the growth it by High School, is one of the she tries to make sure bigs and Genesis-Thomas County food bank plans again to help feed hungry has seen in recent years by the bigs who is returning for a sec- littles are not the same age, and Thomas County families during the holidays. Anyone interested in receiv- state organization for Big Broth- ond year. She went to the Colby it’s easier when they go to dif- ing a food basket should pick up forms from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 ers Big Sisters. Grade School’s after-school ferent schools. But at places like p.m. Wednesdays at the office, 350 S. Range Ave., Suite 13, or call the Often an adult “big” acts as a program to become fourth-grad- Golden Plains, she finds her- food bank at 460-7930. Forms are also available at the Pioneer Memorial mentor to their “little,” a child er Morgan Durham’s big for an- self matching middle and high Library, the Thomas County Health Department and the Kansas Depart- they see at different places. other year. school kids. The high schoolers ment for Children and Families office. Return them by Thursday, Nov. 6. Some matches, including the “I really like it, even when cannot mentor Golden Plains new ones, are part of the “Bigs I don’t see her after school,” Elementary School kids, since National Weather Service in School” program, where all O’Neal said. “She’s so excited their school is 10 miles away. Christmas greenery orders due by Nov. 2 Tonight: Partly cloudy, with the mentoring takes place at to see me, and that makes me so This summer, the group’s The Colby Presbyterian Women are selling fresh Christmas greenery – a low around 45. North wind the child’s school and for some happy.” statewide organization gave Big wreaths, garlands and centerpieces – to raise money for mission projects. around 5 mph becoming calm matches, older students act as The younger girl has been Brothers Big Sisters of Thomas Orders are due by Sunday, Nov. 2. For prices, information or to orders, call after midnight. bigs. At least five students have doing better in school with her County an award to recognize its the church at 462-6342 or JoAnne Sunderman at 460-2476. Delivery will Thursday: Patchy fog before volunteered from Colby Com- help, O’Neal added, and she has growth. The program here was be the first week in December. 11am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, munity College, and five each come to recognize Durham’s recognized at the June confer- with a high near 77. Light and from Brewster, Colby and Gold- friends when she sees them at ence, and the next month Nancy Advance voting open at courthouse variable wind becoming south 5 en Plains high schools. the after school activities. Jeter, area director for northwest Early voting has begun at the Thomas County clerk’s office. Hours are 8 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Kids can join the program “When I come to these things, Kansas, travelled here to present a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday until Monday, Nov. 3, the day before Thursday Night: Mostly as a “little” at from age 5 to all of her friends know me,” the Thomas County board with elections. Advance voting must be shut down by 4:30 every day. For infor- clear, with a low around 49.