75¢ Colby Thursday February 20, 2014 Volume 125, Number 29 Serving Thomas County since 1888 8 pages FFreeree PPressress

Snow falls again but goes quickly

An overnight snow storm closed the delayed for one hour. SAM DIETER/Colby Free Press Interstate outside Colby along with area Traffic was stuck in Colby for several hours Caleb Mattix (top left) shoveled the side- schools this morning. Though temperatures this morning as well. The Kansas Department walk in front of the First Presbyterian remained in the upper 20s, crusty ice and of Transportation closed both lanes of Interstate Church this morning after an overnight snow-packed roads, sidewalks and windshields 70 at 4:30 a.m. from here to Burlington, Colo., storm dropped close to three inches, created difficult conditions. due to poor weather conditions and visibility while shovelers aided by a Bobcat (top Private citizens and city and county workers issues, then extended the closure to WaKeeney right) cleaned up along Third Street east were kept busy this morning after about 2.8 at 6:45. The highway opened back up at 8:15. of Franklin. City workers got the big inches of snow fell here last night. Colby Two inches of snow fell in Brewster and machinery rolling (above) to clear Fifth Public Schools were closed for the day, along west of Oakley, and one and half inches fell Street in front of the Community Build- with Oakley, Brewster, Golden Plains and in Goodland. The National Weather Service ing. This Highway Patrol trooper had Oberlin School districts, Heartland Christian predicts windy but mostly clear skies into the a chilly start to his day as he watched School and Sacred Heart School. Goodland, weekend and day time temperatures in the 40s over the roadblocks barring Interstate Atwood and Hoxie schools were delayed and 50s, but a slight chance of snow Saturday 70 to traffic. The road reopened before for two hours this morning, according to the night. 9 o’clock. Rockin M Radio website, and St. Francis was Antelope herd blamed in spread of noxious weeds Training helps By Sam Dieter his problems. You can only get two or three Matt Peek, a research biologist at Colby Free Press Up to 40 antelope use that land, firearms antelope permits in this the department’s Emporia office, [email protected] he said. They seem to rest in the area, he said, and these are given as opposed to only 130 of them 10 same places where the thistle out by drawing. Many tags are years ago. With over 500 archery A Sherman County farmer grows, using the denser thickets given out for other weapons, in- permits being sold, the number trustees’ work claims pronghorn antelope are of weeds as a parking space. cluding bows and muzzle-loading permits given outdoor antelope wandering onto his land, spread- “I’ve seen antelope that’s en- firearms. has more than doubled in that By Sam Dieter christ told them to keep in mind ing noxious weeds, but state wild- tirely covered with Canada this- Hopper said he has met Ihrig time. Colby Free Press that all of these complaints will life officials he talked to won’t let tle,” he said. “They lay down in and given him the same sort of For his part, Sowers said later [email protected] probably sound convincing. They him shoot them. Game managers it.” options for dealing with animals he saw no proof of that antelope should remember that even if a see things a little differently. The problem has gotten worse that he offers to other landown- were spreading any kind of weeds. The Colby Community College complaint is legitimate, that does Chuck Ihrig, who farms south over the years, Ihrig said, adding ers. Both Hopper and Sowers “I have a hard time believing trustees had a training session at not necessarily change the priority of Goodland, said he has seen that he has only been seeing an- said they have never found direct that it’s because that’s where they their monthly meeting Tuesday for fixing it, he said. dozens of antelope on his land in telope and deer on his land in the evidence of antelope spreading were laying down,” he added. night and talked about what they He noted the number of trustees recent years, and along with them, last 15 years. Recently, Ihrig said, noxious weeds, and both say that While it is possible that animals need to work on as a board. who talked about the budget when an explosion of bindweed and he saw a herd of perhaps 100 an- there are many other ways for the could spread weeds, he added, Gary L. Sechrist with the Kan- he asked the board members what Canada thistle. He said the ani- telope along K-27 about six miles plants to move from field to field. the weeds are probably on Ihrig’s sas Association of School Boards they thought the board’s idea of mals seem to gravitate to patches south of Goodland. “Over the last nine years, Chuck land because he did not wait long told the trustees to reflect on why continuing improvement should of thistle on his land, adding that “They want you under their and I have conversed many times,” enough before plowing it after the board exists and to look at be, and several other times during they are relatively recent visitors thumb and they don’t want you Hopper said. “I’ve tried offering taking it out of the conservation different areas the board needs the training. to the area he farms. He said he bothering them,” Ihrig said of the solutions to Chuck, just like I have program. That land should have to focus on. He said the trustees Several of the members men- has received only limited coop- state agency. with other landowners.” been treated with weed killer and should keep their vision and stan- tioned the need to worry about the eration from government officials, The agency, the Department of The depredation permits let planted with a cover crop for a dards aligned among the board college’s financial situation. Oth- and feels the state has been going Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, he farmers shoot deer out of season, year before it was tilled, he said. members, and to assess their stan- ers mentioned keeping up with the out of its way to accommodate the said, puts seed on Conservation he said, but the department does Land that was used for the pro- dards. He added that this doesn’t times, or offering the right educa- animals because the produce hunt- Reserve land for plants that en- not give out-of-season antelope gram will still have a lot of seeds do much good if the climate, or tional programs to their students. ing revenue. tice the animals to graze there. Ih- permits. The department issues in it when it is converted back to culture, of an organization is not Trustee Kenton Krehbiel said On Jan. 10, Ihrig said, he invit- rig said he feels the department’s unlimited tags to hunt antelope farmland, and these can sprout suitable. the college should continue to im- ed District Wildlife Biologist Wes main goal is to bring in more rev- with a bow and arrow, Hopper when that ground is tilled. “If you don’t know where prove each day, month and year, Sowers and biology technician enue from hunters. said. A seven-person panel of He added that weed seeds can you’re going, you’re going to prompting Sechrist to say the Kurtis Meier, along with some “It’s not a playground for hunt- farmers, bankers and business spread in many ways, including wander in your work,” Sechrist trustees had the same opinion of neighboring farmers, to inspect ers,” he said. “We have to make a owners, none of them depart- wind, birds, other wild animals, said. continuous improvement, Kreh- some of the thistle-infested land. living off of it.” ment employees, sets the number livestock, people and trucks. Farm The trustees should pay atten- biel’s was just more general. He said he took the tract out of the He also said that Mike Hopper, of muzzleloader and firearm an- machinery especially can kick up tion to their main goals, he said, Conservation Preserve Program the conservation officer, or game telope permits for the state each mud with seeds in it. because if they do not focus on See “WORK,” Page 2 about three years ago. Sowers warden, for Cheyenne, Sherman year. These are given out by ran- Ihrig said he has other land in the most important jobs, they will gave him “depredation permits” and Wallace counties, has been dom drawing. Conservation Reserve, but took spend too much working on oth- to shoot five deer, he said, but he uncooperative in his dealings with This year, 184 of those permits this field out because the U.S. er people’s goals. If people have feels the antelope are the source of him on this issues. were given out statewide, said complaints about something, Se- See “ANTELOPE,” Page 2 Page 2 Colby Free Press Thursday, February 20, 2014 Area/State Weather Briefly The deadline for Briefly is noon the day before. The deadline for Mon- Your move day’s paper is noon Friday. School Carnival coming on Sunday KATHRYN BALLARD The Sacred Heart School Carnival will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Colby Free Press Sunday at the school. Come enjoy games, food and a drawing. For infor- Unlike today’s storm, the mation, call Laura Schwarz at 460-2813. snow that fell earlier this month met temperatures cold enough to stick around for Church invites everyone to sing hymns a while. This creative snow If you like the old hymns, make plans to enjoy an evening of nothing but sculpture of a knight from a hymn singing at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Berean Bible Fellowship Church. chess set was the creation Anyone and everyone is invited. For questions, call the church at 460- of Konnor Kriss in the yard 2763 or Rich Epp at 443-1994. of his grandparents, Ken and Sukey Idol, on School Ave. Sorority serving soup for preschool Kappa Upsilon sorority will hold its annual soup supper to raise money for the Puddle Duck Preschool during the regional wrestling meet from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday in the basement of the Community Building. The women will serve chili, chicken-noodle and vegetable-beef soup and des- ert for a donation. For information, call Amy Jennings at 460-2603.

Antelope blamed for weeds Baptists invite all to enjoy free lunch Bring a friend to a free “Joyful Blessings” lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 From “ANTELOPE,” Page 1 them deal with an infestation In his time here, he said, he p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church, Webster and Grant. Everyone is from any kind of animals, issu- has probably heard anywhere welcome. For information, call Radonda Buford at 462-2804. Natural Resources Conservation ing permits, trapping them on from three or four to two dozen Service, a program of the Farm a farmer’s land or lending the complaints about wildlife each Services Agency, would not re- farmer propane cannons and year. Last year, he said, he got Pet Wash scheduled Saturday enroll it. He started plowing the other noise-making devices to between eight to 10 complaints Students in the Veterinary Technology program at Colby Community National Weather Service land right away rather than let it scare them away free of charge. from farmers about deer and two College plan a pet wash from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in the Stanley Carr Tonight: Mostly clear, with sit idle, adding that he has other He also takes landowners’ con- or three about antelope. Sowers Agricultural Center on campus. Charges for dogs range from $8 to $14, a low around 23. Breezy, with land still in the conservation tact information to give to hunt- said he has gotten around 30 depending on size. Cats are $10 each. Proof of vaccinations is required. a west wind 20 to 25 mph de- program, and just added about ers who want to go after antelope complaints about deer and five Proceeds benefit the Student Veterinary Technician Association. For an creasing to 10 to 15 mph after 100 acres. He said he’s spent or deer on their land, he said, but about antelope during the same appointment, call Colleen Maison at 460-5462. midnight. $32 an acre on weed killer. he can’t give farmers permission time in the nine northwestern Friday: Sunny, with a high During the visit, Sowers said, to do whatever they want. counties he oversees. near 54. Breezy, with a west Legion to serve up biscuits and gravy the two mainly talked about “I feel like I’ve got a good The department can hardly wind 10 to 20 mph becom- There will be a breakfast feed from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the Ameri- Canada thistle and deer on his working relationship with a lot accommodate people who want ing northwest in the afternoon. can Legion, 1850 W. Fourth St. Make a donation, eat biscuits and gravy, land, rather than a possible ante- of landowners,” he said.“I don’t to wipe out the antelope, Peek Winds could gust as high as 30 hash brown and scrambled eggs, and support their programs. For informa- lope problem. He said he heard make every landowner happy.” said, because it has no intention mph. tion call Tracey Galli at 462-0450. about Canada thistle but not Hopper agreed that antelope of doing that. In fact, it’s been Friday Night: Partly cloudy, bindweed, and he saw no proof gather in large herds this time of doing just the opposite. It’s con- with a low around 22. Northwest that antelope caused the prob- year, but said that he has never ducted a restoration program for Orchestra plans concert Sunday at college wind 5 to 10 mph becoming The Pride of the Prairie Orchestra will present “Dial ‘M’ for Music,” lem. found evidence that they spread the animals, which were all but south in the evening. conducted by Beverly Rucker, at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in the Cultural Arts As for bindweed, Peek said noxious weeds. wiped out along with buffalo Saturday: Mostly sunny, with Center at Colby Community College. Admission is by season ticket or at its seeds spread mostly in the Since he became the conser- and elk on the High Plains. a high near 43. North wind 5 to the door, $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and $3 for students. For informa- wind. Antelope only eat small vation officer in Sherman and The animals were all but gone 10 mph becoming east in the tion, call Mary Shoaff, 462-2159, or Janet Hopson, 462-5102. amounts of the plant, gener- Wallace counties in 2001, Hop- from the state by 1964 when they morning. ally when the seeds are not hard per said, the antelope popula- were first released in the depart- Saturday Night: A slight enough to make it through the tion has stayed steady while the ment’s unit 2, which includes chance of snow between 10 Chili cook-off kicks off speedway fund animal’s system intact. Stud- number deer has probably gone Wallace and Sherman counties Help the Thomas County Community Foundation build the new Speed- p.m. and 4 a.m. Mostly cloudy, ies have found that only about down in the last five or 10 years. south of Interstate 70, Peek said. way Improvements Fund at the Chili Cook-Off and Daytona 500 Party with a low around 20. Chance of 6 percent of the seeds make it “I grew up in Kansas,” Hop- They have been released sev- from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Thomas County 4-H Building. precipitation is 20 percent. through their digestive tract able per said, “I killed my first deer eral more times since then up Participate for a $10 entry fee or make a suggested donation of $5 to eat. Sunday: Partly sunny, with a to sprout, he said. when I was 12, and I’m 46 years through the 1990s, including a Proceeds will go to improvements such as lights for the track, concessions high near 38. The seed can stay dormant old.” release in Gove County in 1979. and restrooms in the pit area. For rules and contest information, contact Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, for 30 years before sprouting, Jeff Carney at 443-0284 or go to www.thomascountyspeedway.com. with a low around 20. Peek said. It only takes a couple Monday: Mostly sunny, with a of inches of root to grow a new high near 42. Coffee talks cover conservation programs plant, and the roots can grow 20 Training helps work Monday Night: A 20 percent An Ag Programs Coffee Shop talk will be held at 2 p.m. next Thursday to 30 feet deep. chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, From “WORK,” Page 1 why they should not want the in the conference room of the Thomas County Office Complex, 350 S. He said most complaints with a low around 20. public there. He went over rea- Range, sponsored by the Kansas Alliance for Wetlands and Streams and about antelope he hears in pass- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with Sechrist also advised the sons they have closed sessions Western Prairie Resource Conservation and Development. Ross Sloan, ing, not formally. The animals a high near 41. trustees to make sure they share during their meetings. Lynn Thurlow and Curtis Meyer will have information on farm programs, can damage fences, he said, be- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, power evenly with President In other business, the trustees: the Wetland Reserve Program, the Continuous Conservation Reserve Pro- cause, unlike deer, they crawl with a low around 21. Stephen Vacik. The trustees • Decided to change the start gram and Hunting Access and Conservation Habitat programs. For infor- under a fence instead of jump- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, do not necessarily have to like of the meeting on Monday, mation, call Duane Cheney at 443-1405. ing over it. with a high near 45. each other, Sechrist said, but he March 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 5 “They’re going to end up pointed out what could happen p.m. Dr. Vacik said the start time taking a couple strands of wire Lions start March by serving up soup Wednesday: High, 59; Low 27 if they did not trust and commu- had been set at 5:30 to give for- with them,” he said, adding that Gem Lions Club will have its annual winter soup day, featuring veggie, Precip: Wednesday 0.03 inches nicate with each other. mer trustee Bill Shields time to this can happen to temporary chili and potato soup, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at the Month: 0.14 inches “If you absolutely hate the get there. The trustees met at 5 electric fences. The best way Gem Community Building. They serve soup, cornbread and cake, your Year: 0.44 inches person across the table from p.m. for the training. to make sure they don’t run off donation serves community betterment. Remember to bring eye glasses Normal: 0.93 inches you,” he said, “you’re not go- • Approved payment of and hearing aids to recycle. For information call Ken Poland at 462-7809. (K-State Experiment Station) with part of a fence is to make ing to be a real effective board $964,863 in claims for the Sunrise and Sunset sure the lowest strands are about member.” month. Friday 7:28 a.m. 6:28 p.m. 16 inches off the ground, which Sechrist also reminded the • Approved an agreement for Murder mystery tickets on sale now Moon: waning, 60 percent is low enough to keep cattle trustees that any meeting where clinical affiliation with Univer- The 10th annual murder mystery at the Pioneer Memorial Library will (U.S. Naval Observatory) from crossing. a quorum of them show up sity of Colorado Health-Memo- be “Dead 2 Rights.” For $25 per person, you can help solve a mystery Hopper said the department needs to be open to the public, rial Health System in Colorado while dining in style. Doors open at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 1. Seating is will talk to landowners to help adding that there is no reason Springs. limited, but tickets are available now. For information, call the library at 460-4470.

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Wilks by Brandon Sanderson; “Son,” by and has a degree in floral design from South Flori- The first is a science fiction Lois Lowry; “Counting By 7s,” by da Center for Floral Studies. She works at Steve’s novel, “The Fifth Wave,” by Rick Holly Goldberg Sloan; “Infinity,” Floral in Manhattan. Yancey. This is the first in a se- •Library and “Invincible,” both by Sherri- The groom is the son of Jerry and Debbie Lam- ries. Yancey grabs the reader in Links lyn Kenyon; “The Selection,” and bert of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Frank and Susan the prologue by discussing the in- “The Elite,” both by Kiera Cass; Kwapnioski of Lincoln, Neb. He is the grandson vasion of aliens to earth through “Hattie Ever After,” by Kirby of John and Bernice Nietfeld of Marysville and birth – pregnant women need not Elizabeth George. This book is the Larson; “The Beginning of Ev- the late Isidore and Helen Kwapnioski of Tarnov, read this book or prologue. Not a size of most Stephen King novels, erything,” by Robyn Schneider; Neb. good idea. No. 18 in the Inspector Lynley se- and “The Year of Billy Miller,” by He is a graduate of Kansas State University and After this, the author introduces ries. I wonder how the author has Kevin Henkes. holds a master’s degree in agronomy from the 16-year-old Cassie who has been had time to write 18 books in the If you have not come in to see University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He founded Pre- alone for four years since the first series, since this item alone is 719 the Friends of Pioneer Memorial ferred Crop Solutions, a crop consulting company, wave of invasion, also known as pages of reading. Library silent auction, “Chair-ish and is a Hoegemeyer Hybrids distributor covering the arrival. She trusts no one, liv- Detective Sergeant Barbara Your Library,” items please do. western Kansas. ing in a tent in the woods, until she Havers teams up with Inspec- Come enjoy the creativity of the The wedding will be at the Church of Christ in meets a young man named Evan tor Thomas Lynley to investigate specially decorated and painted Oakley with a reception, dinner and dance to fol- Walker. Their relations develop the disappearance of her friend’s tables and chairs. Each item is low at the Cooper Barn in Colby. and seem the only bright spot at daughter, Taymullah Azhar. The unique and would be a great gift. The couple plans to live in Manhattan. Andrew Kwapnioski and Kandy Schertz first glance. It is a dramatic book mystery takes Lynley and Havers All you need to do to bid is sign up that envelops you into an intrigu- from England to an Italian market for a number. Then you can qui- ing and exciting writing style. place. Barbara must go against etly begin bidding on the item you Property Transfers The second book is also sci- protocol and continue looking for cannot live without either keeping ence fiction, “The Last Dark,” by the young girl. This is her friend’s or giving as a gift! Real Estate recorded west 238.13’ of Lots 1-2, Block 1, Sec. 4, T9, R35. Stephen Donaldson. This is No. 4 daughter and she will not stop Be sure and get your eBooks Dec. 27 to Jan. 27 Colby Davis I Subdivision (Mon- • Jan. 15, quit claim deed, Rich- of the Last Chronicles of Thomas even if it costs her. and Audio-books for your tablets The following real estate trans- tana Mikes). ard D. Henry to Rory S. and Lacey Covenant series. Other items we have added for free through the library’s ac- actions have been reported by the • Jan. 8, James Matt and Misty Henry; SE/4 of Sec. 1, T7, R34. Driven to despair by leprosy, are: “Fifteen Minutes,” by Karen count at the Sunflower eLibrary. Thomas County register of deeds: Mildenberger to James Matt and • Jan. 15, Norman L. and Betty Covenant delves into a magical Kingsbury; “The Signature of All This site will also down load • Dec. 30, quit claim deed; Paul Misty Mildenberger; SW/4 of J. Behring to Shane P. Ruff; west realm known as “the Land.” He Things,” by Elizabeth Gilbert; these digital website so you can M. and Ann Palmer to Michael Sec. 13, T10, R32. 7’ of Lot 1 and east 53’ of Lot 2, meets Lord Foul’s Bane and oth- Unspoken,” by Dee Henderson; checkout eBooks and audio-books and Emily Palmer; tract of SE/4 • Jan. 9, Craig J. Curtin to Wy- Block 10, Colby Pine Hill Addi- ers but is skeptical of all that is “Schoolhouse Brides,” by Wanda for you tablets, Kindles, Nook’s, of Sec. 16, T6, R35. att Ashley; Lot 4, Block 6, Colby tion. happening in this mystical place. Brunstetter, JoAnn Grote, Yvonne mp3’s IPod, and smart phones • Jan. 2, quit claim deed; Ronald Swartwood First Addition. • Jan. 17, Quintin C. and Mary However, he admits his leprosy Lehman and Collen Reece; and “A (www.sunflowerelibrary.org). All G. Crampton Trust to Ronald and • Jan. 9, Joann S. and Lawrence E. Flanagin to Calvin Joseph has disappeared. Covenant is na- Patchwork Christmas Collection,” you need to do is download the Meri Crampton Trust; SW/4 less K. Curtin to Wyatt Ashley; Lot 4, Temaat and Teresa Christine ive when he enters this land; he by Judith Miller, Nancy Moser appropriate app for your device tract of Sec. 15, T6, R35. Block 6, Colby Swartwood First Sparks-Temaat; Lot 1 Block 4, learns he wears a ring that has and Stephanie Grace Whitson. and then use your library card • Jan. 3, Donald Whelchel to Addition. Colby Harvest Ridge No. 2 Sub- magical powers. Hence, both Lord Nonfiction items added are: number to sign up. After that it is Donald E. and Robin R. Whelchel; • Jan. 9, Paul M. Steele Trust to division. Foul the Despiser and Lord of the “Plantiful: Starting Small, Grow simple to check out items. Lots 1 and 4 less west 56’ and Jean Paul Steele; N/2 of Sec. 19, • Jan. 21, Julienne M. Jensen, land seek his assistance. This book Big with 150 Plants that Spread, Our winter hours remain 9 a.m. Lots 5, 8 and 9, Block 17, Origi- T8, R34. formerly known as Julienne M. takes time to reveal the details in Self-Sow and Overwinter,” by to 8 p.m. Monday through Thurs- nal Colby. • Jan. 9, Paul M. Steele Trust to Soucie and Andrew J. Soucie to a world of fantasy, but the reader Kristin Green; “Fibromyalgia Ba- day, 9 to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 to 4 • Jan. 3, sheriff deed, Thomas Chuyun Huang Steele; N/2 of Sec. Robert L. Soucie Trust and Carrie will enjoy the intrigue. sics: A Beginner’s Guide,” by Pati p.m. Saturday ant 1 to 4 p.m. Sun- County Undersheriff Marc Finley 19, T8, R34. A. Soucie Trust; SE/4 of Sec. 18, If you are not into science fic- Chandler; and “Troubled Hero: A day. to Farmers and Merchants Bank; • Jan. 9, Paul M. Steele Trust T10, R33. tion, you might want to pick up Medal of Honor, Vietnam, and the See you in the library! Lot 16, Block 4, Colby Pioneer to Jo Ellen Kraus; N/2 of Sec. 19, • Jan. 21, Martin W. and Chris- the tome “Just One Evil Act,” by War at Home,” by Randy Mills. Subdivision. T8, R34. tine K. Gugelman to Donald Wil- • Jan. 3, Dale C. and Heather I. • Jan. 9, Paul M. Steele Trust to liam and Janean R. Jolly; Lot 4, Dixon to Dawn M. Hopper, Lot 9, Dana Kraus; N/2 of Sec. 19, T8, Block 10, Colby Metzler Subdivi- Block 3, Colby Metzler Subdivi- R34. sion. Getting in the dancing spirit sion. • Jan. 9, Paul M. Steele Trust to • Jan. 23, Ricci J. Welter to Da- • Jan. 3, Nico Inc. to Western Ellen Marie Bryant; N/2 of Sec. vid Hause and Patricia A. Heth- Kansas Mexican Foods Inc.; tract 19, T8, R34. erington; Lots 24-25, Block 21, of SW/4 of Sec. 7, T8, R33. • Jan. 9, Paul M. Steele Trust to Original Brewster. • Jan. 3, quit claim deed, Earl Jerrilee Shuman; SE/4 of Sec. 14, • Jan. 24, Norman L. and Betty and Janet K. Treat to Earl H. and T8, R34. J. Behring to Jessica Jones and Janet K. Treat; Lots 9-13, Block • Jan. 9, Paul M. Steele Trust to Brandon Ashford; Lots 2-4 and 39, Eaton’s Third Gem Subdivi- Philip L. Shuman; SE/4 of Sec. S/2 of adjoining land vacated by sion. 14, T8, R34. Union Pacific Railroad, Block 4, • Jan. 6, Raymond J. Schindler • Jan. 10, MHS Enterprises Colby South Park Addition. to Jordan Florian and Randa LLC to Vertie Lance Bolyard; Lot • Jan. 24, John W. and Rosalie Lashelle Spresser; south 68’ of 2 and east 15’8” of Lot 3, Block Jacobs to John W. and Rosalie J. Lots 4-5, Block 50, Colby South 23, Original Colby. Jacobs; east 115.5’ of Lots 18-20, View Addition. • Jan. 10, TNT Auction LLC to Block 76, Colby West Addition. • Jan. 6, sheriff deed, Thomas MHS Enterprises LLC; Lots 8-9, • Jan. 27, quit claim deed, Mark County Deputy Sheriff Sheri Sta- B, 12-13, 16-17, 20 and adjacent and Ronda Myers Trust to M5 ab to Scott Barnum Family Trust; vacated north 8’ of W. Second St., Skyview LLC; tract of Block 4, Lots 1-2, Block 28, Colby South Block 28, Original Colby. Colby Lunsway Subdivision. Park Annex. • Jan. 13, John C. and Jo Ann • Jan. 27, Lois Doreen Menden- • Jan. 7, Gale L. Premer Trust, Tweed to John C. Tweed Trust and hall Trust and Joseph L. Menden- Georgia K. Premer Trust, Faye Jo Ann Tweed Trust; Lot 3, Block hall Trust to Dale C. and Heather A. Premer 2011 Trust, Chad T. 1, Colby Woofter Addition. L. Dixon; Lot 15, Block 7, Colby Premer 2011 Trust and Marci L. • Jan. 14, Nancy Nikl to Solo- Pine Hill Addition. Smith 2011 Trust to FCMG LLC; mon Creek Land LLC; SW/4 of

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Fingerprinting teachers reasonable Requiring public school teachers and administrators to be fingerprinted to facilitate background checks is a reasonable way for the state to protect the safety of Kansas students. It’s understandable that state teacher groups would oppose this policy, which the state Board of Education decided to pur- sue this month, but the concerns voiced by teachers have to be weighed against the importance of identifying school employ- ees who might pose a physical or emotional threat to students. The requirement for fingerprinting and background checks has been in place since 2002 for new teachers applying for their initial licenses. The new rules will simply extend that re- quirement to teachers who had obtained their licenses before 2002. That will affect an estimated 35,000 educators across the state. Among other things, the Kansas National Education Asso- ciation objected to the fact that it would cost teachers about $50 to meet the requirement. That’s not a huge amount, but maybe school districts could consider sharing the expense. Instead of making teachers schedule and complete the fingerprinting process on their own time, maybe districts could make the process more convenient Social Security fix would benefit all by bringing technicians to the teachers, perhaps at an in-ser- vice training event. For many media pundits and politicians, pit- Unfortunately, most people don’t know ting the elderly against the millennial genera- about the hidden costs of their 401(k)s because The kind of checks that will be required of teachers aren’t tion has become all the rage. Andy fees are taken “off the top” of investment re- much different than those being required by many companies The narrative is that the huge amount of fed- Heintz turns or share prices. However, a research pa- of their employees these days, and it’s important, for the sake eral money that will be spent on Social Secu- per by Robert Hiltonsmith of Demos, which of our children, that schools be able to check the backgrounds rity and Medicare in the coming decades will • Wildcat was featured in a Frontline documentary called of teachers and administrators. leave no money for spending aimed at creat- Ramblings the “Retirement Gamble,” found that a median It’s unfortunate, in a way, that school districts and other em- ing a more prosperous future for our nation’s income, two-earner family will pay $155,000, ployers see a need for this kind of check, but especially for young people: investments in renewable en- all told, in 401(k) fees. That represents about people who are responsible for children in public schools, the ergy, research and development, job training, more conducive to supplementing Social Se- 30 percent of the total this family would have fingerprinting requirement doesn’t seem out of line. renewable energy and infrastructure. curity income. Such a stance would be to the had, if it weren’t for the fees. – Lawrence Journal-World, via the Associated Press This popular theme is not only divisive, it advantage of people throughout America’s age Since the traditional employer-defined pen- also distracts Americans of all ages from co- spectrum. sion plans have attenuated over time and de- alescing around progressive policies that most Teresa Ghilarducci, a senior fellow of the fined-contribution plans have become much would support. Furthermore, making Social think tank Demos, has proposed a Guaranteed more prominent, the failure of the 401(k) ex- Where to write, call Security and Medicare solvent for the distant Retirement Account, which would supplement periment reaffirms the need to expand Social future would be a boon not only for today’s Social Security income by offering a univer- Security and reform our private retirement elderly, but also for “millennials” who want to system. U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, 109 Hart Senate Office Building, sal system of individual accounts where in- avoid the cruelties of poverty when they are no vestments are managed in pool savings with Americans, both young and old, have a Washington, D.C. 20510. (202) 224-4774 longer able to work. low fees and safeguards for individuals dur- stake in making sure they have a decent qual- roberts.senate.gov/public/ Instead of allowing themselves to be sucked ing downturns in the stock market. While I ity of life after they retire. U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, 354 Russell Senate Office Build- into the old-vs.-young trap, young adults haven’t immersed myself in all the particulars ing, Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 228-6966. should support expanding Social Security by of the program, surpassing the current 401(k) Andy Heintz, a K-State journalism gradu- Fax (202) 225-5124 moran.senate.gov/public/ raising or eliminating the cap on income sub- plans in helping people secure a stable retire- ate and former Colby Free Press sports editor jected to the tax. Such an action could make ment wouldn’t be too difficult. now living in Ottumwa, Iowa, loves K-State U.S. Rep. Tim Huelskamp, 126 Cannon House Office the program solvent into the distant future. Research has shown fees charged by 401(k) athletics and fishing, sports and opinion writ- Building, Washington, D.C. 20515. (202) 225-2715 or Fax And, given the fact, that 401(k) and other plans and mutual funds are often inflated be- ing. You can find his blog at www.orble.com/ (202) 225-5124. Web site: huelskamp.house.gov defined-contribution savings plans have prov- yond the actual costs of managing investments just-one-mans-vision, or find him at twitter. State Sen. Ralph Ostmeyer, State Capitol Building, 300 en to be an unworthy substitute to traditional because financial firms have an interest in rais- com/heintz23. SW 10th St., Room 136-E., Topeka, Kan. 66612, defined-benefit pension plans, millennials ing these fees that directly conflicts with the should also support viable alternatives that are (785) 296-7399 [email protected] interests of their investors. State Rep. Ward Cassidy, (120th District) State Capi- tol Building, 300 SW 10th St., Room 151-S, Topeka, Kan., 66612, (785) 296-7616 [email protected] State Rep. 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Q: We have a wooden filing cabinet that has Beetle Bailey • Mort Walker a flat work surface with two cupboard doors below and drawers above. There are 15 small drawers over six larger drawers with brass plates for labels and a horizontal glass door on top. There is a brass plate on top that says “Yawman & Erbe Mfg. Co., Rochester, N.Y.” The drawer pulls have a logo with “Y and E” on them. Can you give me an idea of the value of this piece? A: Philip H. Yawman and Gustav Erbe started Conceptis Sudoku • Dave Green working in partnership in 1880. At first they made By Dave Green microscopes, but they soon began manufacturing specialty equipment for other companies. In 1898 7 6 5 1 they began making and selling office equipment under the name Yawman & Erbe Manufacturing Blondie • Chic Young Co. The company held several patents for filing systems and other office equipment and was one 2 9 3 6 8 of the largest producers of office furniture and 5 7 2 9 equipment in the world in the early 1900s. Your filing cabinet would sell for $500 to $800. Q: While cleaning out a storage area in the home where my husband and his broth- 9 3 4 7 ers were raised, we found a box of old board games dating back to the 1930s and early ’40s. 1 5 2 9 7 Most are in good shape with all of their pieces. We wonder if they have any value. The games

include Monopoly, Dog Race, Touring Auto, 8 6 2 4 Inc. Syndicate, Features King by Dist. Puzzles, Conceptis 2014 Game of Football and Baseball, and some card 2/20 games like Pit and Rook. Difficulty Level A: Since the games are in good condition and This is a logic-based num- 6 5 7 9 1 2 8 3 4 have all their pieces, you have to take a look at ber placement puz­zle. 9 1 8 7 4 3 5 6 2 Hagar the Horrible • Chris Browne their copyright dates and editions – an early date The goal is to enter a num- 3 4 2 8 5 6 7 1 9 and edition is usually more valuable than later ber, 1-9, in each cell in which 5 3 9 6 7 1 2 4 8 ones. Some games are rarer than others, too, and each row, column and 3x3 8 2 6 4 3 9 1 5 7 a game that relates to football and baseball also 1 7 4 2 8 5 3 9 6 region must contain only one 4 8 5 1 6 7 9 2 3 appeals to sports collectors. instance of each numeral. You can find books on collectible games at 2 6 3 5 9 8 4 7 1 The solution to the last 7 9 1 3 2 4 6 8 5 Inc. Syndicate, Features King by Dist. Puzzles, Conceptis 2014 your library and bookstore. You also can find Sudoku puzzle is at right. Difficulty Level 2/19 prices and some photos of collectible games on- line, including on our website, Kovels.com. And you can join the Association of Game & Puzzle Cryptoquip Collectors, AGPC.org, which publishes a quar- terly newsletter for collectors. Q: I have an antique chandelier with lots of glass prisms. It is dusty and I am afraid to clean it. Any suggestions? A: If you are worried about electric shock, turn Mother Goose and Grimm • Mike Peters off the power at the fuse box or breaker panel. A hairdryer set on low heat can sometimes be used to blow away any dust. There are liquid sprays on the market made to clean glass chandeliers. Look for one at a nearby home improvement or hard- ware store. Follow the directions carefully. The spray drip-dries the glass, and the dirt is gone. If you are brave, take a picture of the chande- lier, then remove the prisms and other parts and carefully load them into the dishwasher to clean on gentle cycle. Use the picture as a guide to put it back together. We like to do jobs like this as a team because you will need help taking things apart while standing on a ladder. Good luck. Tip: Bakelite jewelry was cast, not molded, so Sally Forth • Greg Howard there are never seams or mold lines. (c) 2014 by Cowles Syndicate Inc. Crossword • Eugene Sheffer Bridge • Steve Becker

Todd the Dinosaur • Patrick Roberts It’s So Easy to Go Wrong There are hands where declarer must do every- thing exactly right in order to make the contract. This is one of those cases. Normally, you wouldn’t see the East-West cards and wouldn’t know that absolute perfec- tion in the play is required to be successful. But even if you had the advantage of seeing all four hands, you’d still have to mind your p’s and q’s diligently to avoid coming home lame. The seven-notrump contract (certainly not recommended) is imaginary. But if that’s where declarer lands, he should make the contract by taking advantage of a few lucky breaks here and Zits • Jim Borgman & Jerry Scott there. For starters, he wins the spade lead with the king and plays the seven of hearts (not the deuce) to dummy’s queen. He next leads the jack of clubs and, after East follows low, plays the ten (not the eight) under the jack. Declarer continues with dummy’s nine of clubs, on which he plays the eight. (Alternatively, South could first have led the club nine, playing the eight, and then the jack, playing the ten.) This allows him to remain in dummy to lead a third club to the queen, successfully completing the first part of his mission. South next leads the eight of hearts (not the deuce) to dummy’s ace and finesses the jack of diamonds. He then cashes the king of hearts, leads the deuce to dummy’s four and finesses the queen of diamonds to finish with all the tricks. Analyzing South’s play, we find that he took five finesses with leads from dummy, even though dummy had only two obvious entries. By careful handling of his spot cards, declarer gained maxi- mum mileage, entrywise, from dummy. The importance of the entry problem must be recognized at the outset. One careless play and the contract goes down the drain. Even the best chef in the world can’t unfry an egg! (c)2014 King Features Syndicate Inc. Colby Free Press DAY, DATE, 2014 Page X Page 6 Colby Free Press Thursday, February 20, 2014 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 Notices Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted

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olby Public Notice Community College RESOLUTION NO. 1072 sions of the Act; and date. A copy of the Plan shall be filed in EXHIBIT A Colby Community College is accept- WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Kansas the office of the City Clerk and be available PROPERTY DESCRIPTION A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERN- Department of Commerce, pursuant to a for public inspection during normal busi- ing applications for part-time Bus ING BODY OF THE CITY OF COL- letter dated November 27, 2013, autho- ness hours. A description of the housing Lots Eight (8), Nine (9), Ten (10), and Eleven (11), Block One (1), Re-Plat of Davis Addition Drivers. Must have CDL and a good BY, KANSAS DETERMINING THAT rized the City to proceed with the establish- and public facilities projects that are pro- No. 1, and All of Lots Five (5), Six (6), Seven (7), and Eight (8), Block Two (2), Re-Plat of Davis safety driving record. Applications THE CITY IS CONSIDERING ES- ment of a Rural Housing Incentive District posed to be constructed or improved in the Addition No. 1, in the City of Colby, Thomas County, Kansas. TABLISHING A RURAL HOUSING pursuant to the Act (the District); and proposed District, and the location thereof are available in the Administration INCENTIVE DISTRICT WITHIN THE WHEREAS, the City has caused to be pre- are described in Exhibit D attached hereto. EXHIBIT B area located in Thomas Hall. Send CITY AND ADOPTING A PLAN FOR pared a plan for the development or rede- A summary of the contractual assurances MAP OF PROPOSED RURAL HOUSING INCENTIVE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES application to Colby Community THE DEVELOPMENT OF HOUS- velopment of housing and public facilities by the developer and the comprehensive FOR THE DAVIS ADDITION RESIDENTIAL PROJECT College, Attn: Lisa Failla, 1255 S. ING AND PUBLIC FACILITIES IN in the proposed District in accordance with feasibility analysis is contained in Exhibit SUCH PROPOSED DISTRICT; ES- the provisions of the Act (the Plan); and E attached hereto. Range Ave., Colby, KS 67701. Job TABLISHING THE DATE AND TIME WHEREAS, the Plan includes: Section 3. Public Hearing. Notice is to remain open until filled. CCC is OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON SUCH 1. The legal description and map required hereby given that a public hearing will be an Equal Opportunity Employer MATTER, AND PROVIDING FOR by subsection (a) of K.S.A. 12-5245; held by the Governing Body of the City to THE GIVING OF NOTICE OF SUCH 2. The existing assessed valuation of the consider the establishment of the District committed to diversifying its work PUBLIC HEARING. real estate in the proposed District list- and adoption of the Plan on March 4, 2014, force and encourages applications ing the land and improvement values in Council Chambers at City Hall, 585 N. from women, members of minority WHEREAS, K.S.A. 12-5241 et seq. (the separately; Franklin Avenue, Colby, Kansas 67701; groups, individuals with disabilities Act) authorizes any city incorporated in 3. A list of the names and addresses of the public hearing to commence at 7:30 accordance with the laws of the state of the owners of record of all real estate p.m. or as soon thereafter as the Govern- and veterans. Kansas (the State) with a population of parcels within the proposed District; ing Body can hear the matter. At the public less than 60,000 located in a county with 4. A description of the housing and pub- hearing, the Governing Body will receive a population of less than 80,000, to desig- lic facilities project or projects that are public comment on such matters, and may, nate rural housing incentive districts within proposed to be constructed or improved after the conclusion of such public hearing, Public Notice such city; and in the District, and the location thereof; consider the findings necessary for estab- WHEREAS, prior to such designation the 5. A listing of the names, addresses and lishment of the District and adoption of the ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID governing body of such city shall conduct a specific interests in real estate in the Plan, all pursuant to the Act. THOMAS COUNTY, KANSAS housing needs analysis to determine what, proposed District of the developers re- Section 4. Notice of Public Hearing. if any, housing needs exist within its com- sponsible for development of the hous- The City Clerk is hereby authorized and Sealed proposals will be received by the munity; and ing and public facilities in the proposed directed to provide for notice of the public Thomas County, Kansas in the Thomas WHEREAS, after conducting such analy- District; hearing by taking the following actions; County Clerk’s Office at the Thomas sis, the governing body of such city may 6. The contractual assurances, if any, the 1. A certified copy of this resolution shall County Courthouse, 300 N. Court Ave, adopt a resolution making certain find- Governing Body has received from such be delivered to: Colby, Kansas until 4:00 p.m. on February ings regarding the establishment of a rural developers, guaranteeing the financial A. The Board of County Commission- 27, 2014 for a project to remove overhead housing incentive district and providing le- feasibility of specific housing tax incen- ers of Thomas County, Kansas; hazards and deteriorating limestone and gal description of property to be contained tive projects in the proposed District; B. The Board of Education of U.S.D. replacement of the same, if necessary therein; and 7. A comprehensive analysis of the feasi- 315; and per the specifications set forth in the bid WHEREAS, after publishing such resolu- bility of providing housing tax incentives C. The Planning Commission of the documents. The proposals will be opened tion, the governing body of such city shall in the proposed District as provided in City. EXHIBIT C constructed concurrently with the project. and read in public at 9:00 a.m. at the regularly send a copy thereof to the Secretary of the Act, which shows the public benefits LIST OF NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF scheduled Thomas County Commissioners Commerce of the State (the Secretary) re- derived from such District will exceed 2. This Resolution, specifically includ- THE OWNERS OF RECORD OF ALL EXHIBIT E meeting on February 28, 2014. questing that the Secretary agree with the the costs and that the income there- ing Exhibit A thru E attached hereto, REAL ESTATE PARCELS WITHIN THE SUMMARY OF THE CONTRACTUAL AS- finding contained in such resolution; and from, together with all public and private shall be published at least once in the PROPOSED DISTRICT SURANCES BY THE DEVELOPER AND PROJECT: REMOVAL OF LOOSE AND WHEREAS, if the Secretary agrees with sources of funding, will be sufficient to official newspaper of the City not less OF THE COMPREHENSIVE FEASIBILITY DETERIORATED STONE AND such findings, such city may proceed with pay for the public improvements that than one week or more than two weeks Barbara Jean Schuette ANALYSIS REPLACEMENT OF ANY REMOVED the establishment of a rural housing incen- may be undertaken in such District, and preceding the date of the public hear- P.O. Box 80 STONE FROM ELEVATIONS ON THE tive district within such city and adopt a WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the ing. Colby, KS 67701 Contractual Assurances COURTHOUSE, WHILE PRESERVING plan for the development or redevelopment City proposes to continue proceedings Section 5. Further Action. The Mayor, The Governing Body of the City of Colby STRUCTURES AND HISTORICAL of housing and public facilities in the pro- necessary to create a Rural Housing Incen- City Manager, City Clerk and the officials WB Rural Housing, Inc. has entered into a development agreement INTEGRITY OF THE COURTHOUSE, posed district; and tive District, in accordance with the provi- and employees of the City, including the P.O. Box 705 with WB Rural Housing, Inc. This agree- AS PER PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS WHEREAS, the City of Colby, Kansas sions of the Act, and adopt the Plan, by the City Attorney, are hereby further authorized Hoxie, KS 67740 ment, as supplemented and amended, in- AVAILABLE WITH THOMAS COUNTY. (the City) has an estimated population of calling of a public hearing on such matters. and directed to take such other actions as Under contract on said property. cludes the project construction schedule, a BID SHOULD INCLUDE A BEGIN DATE approximately 5,438, is located in Thomas THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the may be appropriate or desirable to accom- description of projects to be constructed, AND AN ESTIMATED LENGTH OF County, Kansas, which has an estimated Governing Body of the City of Colby, Kan- plish the purposes of this Resolution. EXHIBIT D financial obligations of the developer and PROJECT. population of approximately 7,977, and sas as follows: Section 6. Effective Date. This Resolu- DESCRIPTION OF THE HOUSING AND financial and administrative support from therefore constitutes a Rural City as said Section 1. Proposed Rural Housing tion shall take effect after its adoption by PUBLIC FACILITIES PROJECT OR the City of Colby. Requests for Bid Documents (including the term is defined in the Act; and Incentive District. The Governing Body the Governing Body. PROJECTS THAT ARE PROPOSED TO project specifications) and any questions WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the hereby declares intent to establish within ADOPTED by the Governing Body of the BE CONSTRUCTED OR IMPROVED IN Feasibility Study regarding the project should be directed City has performed a Housing Needs Anal- the City a Rural Housing Incentive District. City of Colby, Kansas on January 21, 2014. THE PROPOSED RURAL HOUSING IN- The City conducted a study to determine to Shelly Harms, Thomas County Clerk. ysis dated November 16, 2012 (the Analy- The District is proposed to be formed with- CENTIVE DISTRICT whether the public benefits derived from Thomas County may accept the lowest sis), a copy of which is on file in the office in the boundaries of the real estate legally Gary L. Adrian, Mayor the rebate would be sufficient to pay for and best responsive bid, and reserves the of the City Clerk, 585 N. Franklin Avenue, described in Exhibit A attached herein, Attest: Housing Facilities the public improvements to be undertaken right to reject part or all of any or all bids, Colby, Kansas. and shown on the map depicting the exist- Joni L. Ketchum, City Clerk The housing facilities will be composed of in the District. The analysis estimates the to waive irregularities or informalities in any WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the ing parcels of land attached herein as Ex- eight single family homes. The homes will property tax revenues that will be gener- bid, to divide purchases among bidders to City has heretofore adopted Resolution No. hibit B. A list of the names and addresses Seal have three bedrooms, two bathrooms, un- ated from the Development, less existing accomplish the best gross price, and to 1063 which made certain findings relating of the owners of record of all real estate CERTIFICATE finished basement and two-car garage. property taxes to determine the revenue make the final decision as to acceptability to the need for financial incentives for the parcels within the proposed District and I hereby certify that the above and fore- stream available to support the costs of of quality and price. Bids received after the construction of quality housing within the the existing assessed valuation of said real going is a true and correct copy of Reso- Public Facilities the public infrastructure. The estimates specified time of closing will be unopened. City, declared it advisable to establish a estate, listing the land improvement values lution No. 1072 adopted by the Governing Public improvements will include acqui- indicate that the revenue realized from the Time is of the essence. Rural Housing Incentive District pursuant separately, is attached hereto as Exhibit C. Body of the City on January 21, 2014 as the sition of land and construction of infra- project would be adequate to pay the costs to the Act and authorized the submission Section 2. Proposed Plan. The Govern- same appear of record in my office. structure improvements located within the of the public infrastructure. (Published in the Colby Free Press on of such Resolution and a Housing Needs ing Body hereby further declares intent to DATED: January 21, 2014 boundaries of the District, including street, February 12, 13, 14, 17, 19, 20, 21, Analysis to the Kansas Department of adopt the Plan in substantially the form water, sanitary sewer, and electric improve- (Published in the Colby Free Press on 24, 26, and 27, 2014) Commerce in accordance with the provi- presented to the Governing Body on this Joni L. Ketchum, City Clerk ments. Infrastructure improvements will be Thursday, February 20, 2014) Free Press Page 8 Colby Free Press Thursday, February 20, 2014 SSpportsorts Eagles at Road to state glory reaches Colby Ulysses By R.B. Headley workout, practice, dual and tour- open since none are rated in 4A’s Colby Free Press nament have been about since last top six. [email protected] February: the 4A state tournament 152: Buhler’s Scott Whitson called off at Salina’s Bicentennial Center holds the No. 2 spot. Snow and ice have forced a Colby will be both a happy and starting one week from today. 160: Goodland’s John Paden second postponement of Col- sad place to visit this weekend. The Colby 4A regional features appears to be a strong favorite as by High’s basketball games at Some might hang around town four of this week’s 4A Top 10 rat- he’s also rated No. 2 in 4A. Ulysses. for a celebration, others probably ed teams led by No. 4 Goodland, 170: One of the toughest The Eagles and Tigers were leave fast enough. No. 6 Lindsborg-Smoky Valley, weights features No. 1 Warren re-scheduled to play tonight Only one fact remains certain: No. 8 Colby and No. 9 Abilene. Kropp of Scott City, No. 2 Aus- after winter weather wiped for 15 prep wrestling programs While most coaches will say tin Cook from Smoky Valley and out their Feb. 4 contests. across western Kansas, their ul- ratings mean almost nothing, it Goodland’s No. 4-rated Colton Instead, the Great West timate goal depends on how fa- gives fans an idea of who will be Cooper. Athletic Conference foes will vorite wrestlers perform in Colby favored during these two days. 182: Colby senior Andrew Tay- meet on Thursday, Feb. 27. Friday and Saturday. That idea leads to a rundown of lor remains a strong No. 1; Smoky Girls’ varsity is still set for The Colby Community Build- individual highly-rated wrestlers Valley’s Spencer Bird is No. 4. 6:30 p.m. with boys follow- ing will fire up with Friday’s 4A entering this regional: 195: Ulysses’ Diego Maravil- ing. Regional first-round matches be- 106: No. 4 Tate Carney of Col- la has reached the top five, just The only other area var- ginning at 1 p.m. by could fade No. 2 Logan Mc- ahead of No. 6 Skylar Hittle from sity games scheduled tonight However, most goals will not be Dowell from Abilene and Smoky Concordia. were Heartland Christian at achieved until Saturday’s action Valley’s No. 6-rated Austin Lusti- 220: Colby sophomore Austin home against Goodland’s C R.B. HEADLEY/Colby Free Press resumes at 11 a.m. Championship field. Hart has been a strong top-five teams. No rescheduled date Colby High coach Matt Sims, left, and Eagle wrestlers cheer on showdowns are set for 6 p.m. 113: No. 6 Chance Maynard of rated wrestler all season. He could has been obtained. a teammate during an earlier dual this season. The Eagles and Top four placers in each weight Buhler is the one 4A top six-rated collide with No. 4 Jon Yates from 14 teams will compete at this weekend’s 4A regional in Colby. division advance to what every wrestler. Buhler and No. 2 Otto Orosco of 120: Abilene’s No. 2 Zane Ulysses. Baugh leads this bracket. 285: Again, there are two rated 126: Abilene’s Casyen Smith is wrestlers in No. 3 Jason Zook of Another team of Colby Eagles who love to attack just one spot (No. 5) above Hugo- Chapman and Smoky Valley’s No. ton’s Pedro Ordonez (No. 6). 5 Brix Brickey — which might be 132, 138 and 145 could be wide among the best wrestling names. Trojans knock off Nebraska opponent By R.B. Headley when Joshua Jones threw nine Colby Free Press shutout innings in a 4-0 triumph [email protected] over Northeast Texas Community College. Just as coach Ryan Carter ex- On Wednesday, five Trojan pected, Colby Community Col- hurlers combined for 11 strikeouts lege’s bats came alive with 10 hits against McCook Community Col- during a 6-3 triumph at McCook, lege. Neb., Wednesday afternoon. Reliever Spencer Deines earned Center fielder David Nelson the victory as he fanned five dur- reached base five times to spark ing two innings that Colby built its the attack. He ripped three singles, early lead. Fily Perez and Nelson walked twice and drove home one both singled home Colby runs. run. Garth Helton, Jeremy Denton The Trojans (2-3 record) scored and Jorge Cruz all pitched score- in five of nine innings capped by less frames. Ihle worked the eight Ryan Ihle’s eighth-inning home before Grant Buchanon took over run. and recorded his first save of this Ihle two hits, two runs and an- season. other RBI thanks to that solo blast Other leading Trojan hitters R.B. HEADLEY/Colby Free Press off McCook relief pitcher Logan were Drake Biggins (double, run Peterson. scored), Cory Cyrus (hit, run, A look at Colby Middle School’s seventh-grade boys basket- Heath Bolyard and Terrance Finley. Middle row: Max Davila, Colby was coming off a strong RBI), Nolan Carter (hit, run) and ball team after camera operator error prevented it from ap- Nate Douglas, John Zerr, Aaron Platt, Kory Finley, Austin pitching performance on Sunday, Matt Benn (hit, walk). pearing in the Winter Sports section last month. The players Reed, Seth Hutfles and Brett Morris. Back row: Tommy Cline, politely lined up for this photo re-shoot before Wednesday af- Trey Miller, Josh Olson, Jordan Schippers, Isaac Rosales and ternoon’s practice. From left, kneeling: Jalen Havel-Stephens, Carter Stanley. The Eagle seventh and eighth-grade teams’ Jakob Tubbs, Kainin O’Malley, Tucker Branum, Gage Winger, with Goodland today were postponed due to snow/ice. Dodge downs Colby Deandra “Dee Dee” Williams’ 17 rebounds led the Colby Com- Dodge City takes munity College women during a 70-56 home loss to Dodge City Wednesday nights. Williams more than doubled win from Trojans any other player on the floor. Ke- sha Buckner’s eight boards led The Dodge City Conquistadors They slipped to 9-19 overall and Dodge (15-13 overall, 2-10 Jay- weren’t interested in surrendering 0-12 against Jayhawk foes. hawk Conference). any treasures to Colby Commu- Dodge City’s now 15-13 over- Colby High alum McKenna nity College Wednesday night. all, 4-8 in league play. Ortner hit a trio of three-pointers With E.J. Eaves finding gold in Regular-season victory chances and topped the Trojans with 14 the form of 34 game-high points, are down to two for coach Rusty points. Sierra Green went two-for- Dodge City held off every poten- Grafel’s team. two from beyond the arc. tial Trojans rally during an 89-79 They will visit Pratt Col- Kelli Tolar’s game-high 27 triumph in Colby’s Community lege Saturday before their final points paced Dodge City. Building. game against Cloud County next Colby (56) — McKenna Ortner Colby sophomore and NCAA Wednesday evening. 14 points, Deja Cato 10, Deandra Division I signee Jeremiah In- Colby (79) — Jeremiah Ingram Williams 9, Ariel Hutchinson 6, gram delivered a double-double 27 points, Joey Meyer 17, Bran- Sierra Green 6, Amanda Miller (27 points, 12 rebounds). Ingram den Williams 11, Ramon Johnson 4, Loren Evans 4, Tori Biddle 3. R.B. HEADLEY/Colby Free Press will join San Jose State University 9, Kyle Summers 6, Terry Starks Three-pointers: Ortner 3, Green Colby Community College’s of the Mountain West Conference 5, Justin Talley 4. Rebound lead- 2, Biddle. Rebound leaders: Wil- McKenna Ortner lined up a after this season. ers: Ingram 12, Meyer 12. Assists: liams 17, Miller 7. Assists: Cordae three-point attempt against vis- Freshman teammate Joey Mey- Starks 6. Steals: Meyer 2. Blocked McKelvy 2, Williams 2, Biddle iting Dodge City Wednesday R.B. HEADLEY/Colby Free Press er also reached double-double sta- shot: Ingram. 2. Steals: Williams 2, Ortner 2. night. Ortner scored 14 points. Freshman Joey Meyer jumped around three Dodge City defend- tus with 17 points, 12 boards. Dodge City (89) — E.J. Eaves’ Blocked shots: Miller, Cato. ers to try for two more of his 17 points during the Colby Com- However, the Trojans’ quest for game-high 34 points powered the munity College Trojans’ 89-79 home setback Wednesday night. a Jayhawk Conference victory will visitors while Ameer Jackson tal- Meyer also pulled down 12 rebounds. have to wait another three nights. lied 20.

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