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Page 4 Colby Free Press Monday, March 8, 2004 Family Death Brewster girl wins Masonic Lodge essay contest Lural Lois Barrand Lural Lois (Close) Barrand, 80, We are proud that a Brewster girl port. On Feb. 28, Joseph Moore and looking for someone that welcomed been seeing much of one another for died Sunday, March 7, at the Logan has won the 2003 Thomas County Sally his son Jonathan of Lakin were din- the wind. a while. But just like sisters any- County Hospital in Oakley. Masonic Lodge essay contest with Michael ner guests of Marian and Coleen Sure seems like the wind is per- where, we are always happy to have Mrs. Barrand, Oakley, was born a paper on “What Price for Free- Crumrine at Bubba’s. Following sistent this winter and I’m hoping the time together we do get. And it’s on March 23, 1923 in Monument. dom—for current national security, the lunch, the Moore gents left for the month of March doesn’t live up •Brewster always great to spend time with Preceding her in death was her immigration policy, and the role of Lakin. Later on Saturday afternoon, to its reputation. Thurl too. Correspondent husband, Paul W., in April of 1996 the USA as world peacekeepers.” Dick and Judith Jackson of Milikin, We were surprised to hear that Speaking of time, does it seem and one grandson. Anne Pinkelman of Brewster High Colo. arrived for a short visit at the Ruth Jones was returned to the hos- like it’s going to fast for you too? I Survivors include two sons, School has been awarded a $50 sav- in the prizes. Crumrine home. pital on Sunday morning but the can’t believe it is already March and Elton Westbrook, Ellis, and John ings bond. Her essay will represent The Brewster Bulldog ladies bas- They spent the night and left Sun- reports are that she is getting much in a few short weeks we’ll be Westbrook, Oakley; one daughter, Thomas County at the state level ketball team, which took second at day for their home. They were able better. Some of these bugs are hard switching our clocks up to Daylight Lois Vost, Salina; two brothers, where she has the opportunity to the regional basketball tournament to get as far as Limon before the to get out of our systems so it takes Savings Time. Glen Close and Stuart Close, both win $1,000-$2,000 in scholarship in Goodland last week will be tak- weather forced them to stop at Li- a while to fight them. Sure seems like lots of buildings of Oakley; one sister, Mary Lou money. ing on the Tribune Lady Jackrabbits mon overnight. The Crumrine’s I was happy to have Harriet and and such going on in Goodland and Shipley, Benton City, Wash.; and 8 The essay was assigned as part of in Russell on Friday, the fifth. were happy for the safe travels Thurl Demaree drop in for a short Colby. There are lots of new busi- grandchildren and 6 great-grand- her English 111 class taught by This is the Sub-State playoff so home of their weekend visitors. visit at the Center last week. nesses and there’s a few old ones children. Delores Depe. Anne is the daugh- we do wish the girls the very best. The moisture was a very wel- Seems like between Harriet recu- that have disappeared but guess Services will be Tuesday, March ter of Pastor Mike and Janet Pinkel- On Friday, all townspeople are en- come visitor overnight on Sunday perating from her surgeries and me that’s what they call “progress.” 9, at 2 p.m., at the First Christian man. Congratulations to Anne and couraged to wear red in support of and the snow was welcomed by trying to get straightened out with Hope all of you have a great week Church in Oakley with Rev. Bob best wishes for more consideration the girls so be sure to show your sup- most schoolkids in the area. I’m still my treatments and such we haven’t and we’ll see you next time! Kelly officiating. Visitation is today from 2 to 9 p.m. at Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel in Colby, and from 10 a.m. National event looks at ethnic diversity, immigration until service time, Tuesday, at the First Christian Church. Garden City Community College they are also organizing a series for ers. The conference has taken place of rural and small town America. In education, discussion and pre- Burial will be in the Oakley Cem- will host its 2004 Five-State Multi- breakout sessions by local present- annually in Garden City because the Breakout session presenters focus- sentations are to be led by early etery, Oakley. cultural Conference on Thursday ers focusing on immigration-re- community’s beef packing industry ing on minority business develop- childhood educators concerned Memorials are suggested to St. and Friday, March 25 and 26. lated concerns in health care, edu- has drawn extensive immigrant la- ment will include Gilbert Cruz, op- about the need to give immigrant Jude’s Childrens Hospital and the Participants from around the cation and business. bor from Mexico, Central America erator of Fiesta Courtyard in Gar- children the skills necessary to suc- Shriner’s Childrens Hospital. Do- country will have the chance to “The 2004 conference will ben- and Southeast Asia for more than den City; Gilberto Dorantes of ceed in school. nations may be left at the church or learn how southwest Kansas deals efit professionals who work in two decades, creating a unique cul- Commerce Bank and representa- There will also be a presentation Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel, 745 with ethnic diversity and immigra- multicultural settings in both the tural mix. tives of a multicultural task force by Melinda Lewis of El Centro in S. Country Club Dr., Colby, Kan. tion. public and private sectors,” said Dr. Donald Stull, a University of affiliated with the Garden City Area Kansas City, an organization that 67701. Organizers have booked four Anna Worden of Garden City Com- Kansas anthropologist, has labeled Chamber of Commerce. works to eliminate out-of-state tu- keynote speakers for the event and munity College, one of the organiz- Garden City a window to the future Presenters addressing immigrant ition charges for undocumented stu- Happenings and minority health care issues will dents enrolling in Kansas colleges Events emphasize how little Card Shower be on hand from Kansas Social and and universities. Rehabilitation Services and the For information or to register, call Square dancing Saturday Garden City-based Mexican-A- (620) 276-9652 or e-mail anna.- The Golden Buckle Square Pauline (Lewallen) Baird Kansas matters in presidential race Pauline (Lewallen) Baird will be merican Ministries clinic. [email protected]. Dance will be at the Colby Middle TOPEKA (AP) — When cham- residents result in only six electoral School, 750 W.Third St. on Satur- celebrating her 85th birthday on pionship tournaments start in col- college votes, with 270 needed to Wednesday, March 17. day at 8 p.m. (CST). lege basketball, Kansas matters. win the presidency. Steve Bailey of Holdrege,Neb. Her children and grandchildren When someone’s hungry for roast Yet population isn’t the only rea- are requesting a card shower. Community Calendar will be the caller. Guests are always beef on wheat, Kansas matters. In son Kansas lacks influence. welcome. Send cards to her at 206 Aspen aviation, Kansas matters. “How do we differ from Iowa? Rd., Goodland, Kan. 67735. WEDNESDAY, March 10 Trail Quilter’s show But in presidential politics, Kan- How do we differ from New Hamp- Genesis Thomas County pickup, 350 S. Range, 10 a.m.-noon &1 planned this month sas doesn’t matter. shire?” said Dave Kerr, R-Hutch- -4 p.m. The End of the Trail Quilter’s The Sunflower State is naturally inson. “Those aren’t huge states, yet Markets Pre-kindergarten screening, United Methodist Church, 8:30 a.m. Guild will be hosting a quilt show influence-challenged when it they have a huge role.” to 4:30 p.m. March 27 and 28 at Sterl Hall in Quotes as of close of comes to contests for the nation’s Kansas also receives less atten- previous business day Storytime for toddlers, Pioneer Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Abilene. The show is being held in highest office. Yet Kansas has fur- tion nationally because of its loyalty Hi-Plains Co-op Diplomats Luncheon, noon, call 460-3401 for details conjunction with the Dickinson ther diminished what little influ- to GOP candidates. In the 35 presi- Wheat $3.45 TeleFriend Information meeting, 5:30 p.m. (call 462-6996) County Historical Museum’s an- ence it could have. dential elections since statehood, Corn $2.86 Caregiver Support Group, Colby College Student Union, 7 to 9 nual quilt show. The antique quilts “The frustration is that we’re not Kansas has given its electoral votes Milo $4.78 p.m. (1st Wednesday of each month) - Jennifer Anderson, coordi- hanging at the Heritage Center at even engaged in the game right to Republicans 28 times. The last Soybeans $8.86 nator, (800) 432-7422. 412 S. Campbell will be shown for now,” said Secretary of State Ron Democrat was Lyndon Johnson in Gem Lions, Gem Community Building, 7 p.m. (2nd & 4th two weeks prior to the culmination Thornburgh, Kansas’ chief elec- 1964. This year, if Republicans can- Wednesdays) of the show of contemporary work tions official. not carry Kansas for President News? Call 462-3963 Solid Rock Junior High Youth Group, Armory, 7-8:30 p.m.