Page 2 Colby Free Press Wednesday, July 25, 2012 Area/State Weather Fear prompts gun sales Briefly Carnival crew needs help to run games at fair Help! The Thomas County Amusement Association needs volunteers to after Colorado shooting help run the games during the fair next week. If you can help, call the Chamber of Commerce offi ce at 460-3401 and sign up for a shift. Volunteers will set up rides, get ready for the carnival and take care of From “PANIC,” Page 1 on time. In New Jersey, a showing of “Batman” last-minute details at 9 a.m. Sunday. Many hands will help the work go was canceled after someone stood up during the fast. For questions or to volunteer, call Wanda Brown at 462-5857. laws, though political leaders in Washington have movie, opened an emergency exit and then re- shown no sign of bringing up such measures any turned to their seat. time soon. About 90 minutes into a Monday night showing Colby High diplomas ready at district office Authorities have said that the suspected Colo- of “Batman” in Santa Monica, Calif., a commo- Diplomas for the Colby High School Class of 2012 are available for rado shooter, James Holmes, methodically stock- tion caused some girls to shriek and two dozen pick-up at the school district administration offi ce, 600 W. Third St. For piled weapons and explosives at work and home in people to sprint for the exit, jumping over seats information, call the offi ce at 460-5000. recent months. He purchased thousands of rounds and pushing each other out of the way. It turned of ammunition and a shotgun, a semi-automatic out that a large man with a backpack was actually rifl e and two Glock pistols, authorities said. not a threat and was having a medical problem. Church offers a free lunch for everyone On Friday, clad in head-to-toe combat gear, Nationally, the shootings have triggered a fi erce Everyone is invited to the Fourth Saturday free meal from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church, Webster and Grant. in Colby. For National Weather Service he burst into a midnight showing of “The Dark debate over gun control and whether government Tonight: Scattered show- Knight Rises,” tossed gas canisters into the crowd has a role in reining in the ownership of fi rearms. information, call Norma Higerd at 462-7806. ers and thunderstorms, mainly and opened fi re. The shooting killed 12 people Gun sales often fl uctuate based on news events, before 11 p.m. Partly cloudy, and wounded dozens of others. especially whenever people think the passage with a low around 63. Breezy, Police in the Denver suburb of Aurora say Hol- Triplains enrollment will be held Aug. 8 of more restrictive gun laws is imminent. Sales Enrollment for the Triplains School will be from 8:30 to 4 p.m. Wednes- with a north wind 15 to 20 mph mes also booby-trapped his apartment. Holmes is spiked following the election of President Barack day, Aug. 8, at the school in Winona. The district operates on a four-day decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after now in solitary confi nement at a local jail. Obama, when weapons enthusiasts expressed fear week, with Mondays off. Call (785) 846-7869 for information, says Lamar midnight. Winds could gust as The rise in gun sales refl ects but one of the that the Democrat might curtail gun rights. FBI Bergsten, principal and superintendent. high as 30 mph. Chance of pre- anxieties created by the shootings. Since the mas- fi gures also show background checks for handgun cipitation is 40 percent. sacre, there have been reports of chaos at movie sales jumped in Arizona following the shooting of Thursday: Patchy fog before theaters, apparently sparked by misunderstand- U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in 2011. Colby Schools set enrollment for Aug. 8, 9 11 a.m. Otherwise, sunny, with a ings or careless words. Some Democratic lawmakers in Congress cited Returning students in the Colby Public School will enroll from 7 a.m. high near 94. North wind around A confrontation with an intoxicated man in an the shooting as evidence of the need for tougher to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, at their respective buildings. New students 5 mph becoming calm. Arizona theater caused about 50 people to fl ee, gun control laws – particularly a ban on high- enroll from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 9. District activity cal- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, authorities said. A southern California man was capacity ammunition magazines. Congress, how- endars will be available. The district website www.colbyeagles.org is dis- with a low around 63. Southeast arrested after authorities say he made allusions to ever, hasn’t passed strict legislation in more than abled until mid-August. Additional enrollment information will be listed in wind around 5 mph becoming the Aurora massacre after the movie didn’t start a decade. the Wednesday, Aug. 1, edition of the Colby Free Press. calm after midnight. Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Light south wind Group needs ‘bigs’ to work with kids increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the Presidential candidates swap Big Brothers Big Sisters of Thomas County is looking for people able to morning. volunteer one to two hours a week as mentors for kids who need a “big.” Friday Night: Partly cloudy, You could make a difference in a child’s life, working with the largest with a low around 68. sharp foreign policy criticism mentoring organization in Kansas. For questions, call Orvella Romine at Saturday: A 20 percent (785) 460-9125. chance of showers and thunder- By Julie Pace ney “refl exively criticizes the U.S. combat operations in 2014. storms. Mostly sunny and hot, Associated Press president’s policies without of- Romney also said he will re- Library plans big book sale for next week with a high near 97. fering any alternatives.” store the U.S.-Israel relationship Saturday Night: Partly The Pioneer Memorial Library will have its annual Book Sale Blowout SEATTLE – In a rare face- Romney’s campaign has swat- and make the Jewish state his from Monday to Sunday, Aug. 5. With lots of children’s books, fi ction and cloudy, with a low around 72. off on foreign policy, President ted away that criticism, but it’s fi rst foreign destination as presi- Sunday: Mostly sunny and nonfi ction items to choose from, prices go down as the week progresses. Barack Obama and Republican also shown few signs that the dent. He said he would increase Sunday, all remaining books are free. Hours are 9 a.m. to a half hour before hot, with a high near 99. rival Mitt Romney are swapping presumptive GOP nominee will military assistance to Israel, Sunday Night: A 20 percent closing each day and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday. For information, call sharp criticism but exposing few offer more specifi c areas of con- though the Obama team says the Debbie Tittel at 460-4470. chance of showers and thunder- clear policy differences on key trast with Obama when he meets administration has already pro- storms. Partly cloudy, with a low national security matters. with world leaders overseas. vided Israel with record levels around 71. For Romney, who seeks to Instead, Romney has con- of security assistance. Registration open for kids’ football camp Monday: A 20 percent chance boost his foreign policy creden- tinued with broad jabs casting The foreign policy fi ght Colby Little League Football is accepting registrations for an upcom- of showers and thunderstorms. tials as he begins a high-stakes Obama as a timid leader. was expected to continue after ing camp and for the fall season. If you have a child in third through sixth Mostly sunny, with a high near trip abroad, a lack of specifi c “If you do not want America to Romney arrived in Europe on grades, stop by the Sports Shoppe to register. Camp will be from Wednes- 96. proposals has exposed him to a be the strongest nation on earth, Wednesday to begin a six-day, day to Friday, Aug. 8 to 10. A physical form must be completed prior to Monday Night: A 20 percent fl urry of criticism from Obama I am not your president,” Rom- three-country tour and Obama participation. Camp registration is $50 and includes a T-shirt. Camp and chance of showers and thunder- and his surrogates. ney told the veterans group. pushes on with fundraising registration for the season is $100. For information, see Travis at the Sports storms. Partly cloudy, with a low Just over three months from Romney said he would reset events at home. Shoppe or call Amy Wildeman at 460-7815. around 71. Election Day, the president’s Obama’s reset with the Kremlin, The president was jetting Tuesday: A 20 percent team has dug in on its efforts but he did not elaborate on how. from Seattle, where he raised chance of showers and thun- to cast the Republican as a na- On Afghanistan, he accused money Tuesday night, to New First day for Colby Schools is Aug. 23 derstorms. Mostly sunny, with a tional security lightweight while Obama of making politically Orleans for more fundraisers The fi rst day of classes for Colby Public Schools will be Thursday, Aug. high near 95. trying to capitalize on Obama’s motivated decisions on drawing and a speech to the National Ur- 23. The earliest day for athletic practice is Monday, Aug. 13, but each strength on such issues. down U.S. force levels. ban League. coach determines actual practice times. The district website www.colb- Monday: High, 99; Low 66 Following Romney’s speech He said that, if elected, he will In an election year dominated yeagles.org is down until mid-August. More information will be listed in Tuesday: High, 104; Low 67 Tuesday to the Veterans of For- call for a review of the transition by the economy, it could be the the Wednesday, Aug. 1, edition of the Colby Free Press. Precip: Monday 0.None eign Wars convention, Vice in Afghanistan – but with the last phase of the campaign fo- Tuesday 0.None President Joe Biden said Rom- same goal as Obama of ending cused on foreign policy. Month: 2.43 inches Youth foundation plans barbecue, concert Year: 8.50 inches The Todd Becker Foundation will have a free barbecue, concert and pre- Normal: 13.61 inches sentation beginning at 7 p.m. Sunday on Franklin Avenue between Fourth (K-State Experiment Station) City weighs proposed 2013 budget and Fifth streets. For information, contact Chris McClemens, events coor- Sunrise and Sunset dinator, at (800) 983-2644 or through www.toddbecker.org. Thursday 6:39 a.m. 9:02 p.m. From “CITY,” Page 1 crease of about $90,000 in the police and fi re fund First quarter Moon at 3:57 a.m. to pay for two new patrol cars and a pump truck, (U.S. Naval Observatory) helped to cut about $20,000 budget, she said, and and $1.5 million in the economic development Colby Water Use Museum displays student art work expressed a willingness to cut his budget further. fund for land acquisitions at the airport, Zerr said. The Prairie Museum of Art and History has a free exhibit of art by stu- Monday 3,438,000 gal. dents from kindergarten to high school from area schools through Sunday. Tuesday 3,425,000 gal. “I would be more than happy to work with Deb The fi nanced projects fund, which was used to fi - (Colby Public Works) to nickel and dime enough items to get us there,” nance the aquatic park and fi re station, will drop The museum, 1905 S. Franklin Ave., is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday Weber said at the council meeting. by about $2 million this year, she said. to Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. on weekends. Call Ann Miner at 460-4590 for Changes to next year’s budget include an in- information.

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