GOP Fights Mask Policy

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GOP fights mask policy; variant grows By John Hanna nal decision about mask mandates AP Political Writer and restrictions on businesses and public gatherings to counties. TOPEKA — Republicans in the But Kelly’s planned order would GOP-controlled Kansas House require their elected county com- formally registered their opposi- missions to take a specific public tion Tuesday to Democratic Gov. vote to opt out of a statewide poli- Laura Kelly’s plan for encourag- cy requiring people to wear masks ing counties to keep mask man- in indoor businesses and public dates in place as a potentially spaces. more infectious strain of corona- Kelly said in a statement that virus became more widespread in the resolution is “unnecessary” the state. because counties can opt out her The House voted 84-39 along planned order and said Repub- party lines for a resolution telling licans are engaged in “political legislative leaders to revoke any games.” order from Kelly for a statewide Fellow Democrats noted con- mask policy. Kelly issued such an cerns about coronavirus variants. Marvin Cloe (above, at center) received one of the Quilts of The seven veterans honored were (at bottom, from left) order in November that is due to One potentially more infectious Valor given at a presentation earlier this month to a group of Vaughn, Larry Short, Cloe, Carlos Saddler, Max Perkins, expire Wednesday, and she has variant first identified in the Unit- Thomas County veterans. Max Vaughn (below) was wrapped Richard Michel and Michael Turner. said she will issue a new order ed Kingdom is responsible for 64 in another. The quilts were all made by volunteers to be given EVAN BARNUM/Colby Free Press Thursday. cases in 11 of the state’s 105 coun- out by the Quilts of Valor Foundation. The measure was sponsored ties so far, the state health depart- by House Speaker Ron Ryckman ment said. Jr., of Olathe; Speaker Pro Tem “We’re not at the end of the Blaine Finch, of Ottawa, and Ma- pandemic yet,” said Rep. Kathy jority Leader Dan Hawkins, of Wolfe Moore, a Kansas City, Kan- Quilts for vets honor valor Wichita, who’ve all publicly said sas, Democrat. “I do absolutely By Evan Barnum they will oppose Kelly’s planned agree that things are getting better, erts, who had a son in Iraq. Her Colby Free Press order. but let’s not put all the sacrifices dream became the Quilts of Valor A law that took effect last week that we’ve all made at risk.” Foundation, the mission of which What is valor? Everyone likely extends a state of emergency for In Shawnee County, home to “is to cover service members and the coronavirus pandemic from Topeka, officials on Tuesday has their own definition, but to veterans touched by war with March 31 until May 28, but it also confirmed the county’s first three those in the military, it is being comforting and healing Quilts of allows eight top legislative lead- cases of the United Kingdom vari- willing to put your life on the line Valor.” Nominations for quilts ers, including Ryckman, Finch ant. Neighboring Douglas County for the good of your country. come from family and friends for and Hawkins, to revoke orders the confirmed a cases of the variant In early March, a group of men living veterans only. - governor issues during a state of last week. who did just that were each hon The quilts, given in a ceremony emergency. Two counties in the Kansas ored with one-of-a-kind quilts at the Prairie Museum of Art and The state has seen a sharp de- City area, Wyandotte and Leav- given to each on behalf of Quilts History, went to seven veterans cline in new Covid-19 cases in enworth, have had cases of the of Valor, a group dedicated to from Thomas County. An eighth recent months, and they’re now variant, as has Sedgwick County, honoring servicemen and women. veteran, J.B. Cox of Atwood, who at levels seen last summer. Finch home to the state’s largest city of Dana Pfanenstiel of Scott City served in World War II, was to get said during a brief House debate Wichita. Finney and Ford coun- made the presentations on behalf his a few days later. The seven veterans honored on the resolution that no circum- ties in southwest Kansas and Ellis of the Quilts of Valor Foundation, - stances justify an “overreaching” County in northwest Kansas have which in western Kansas is repre that Sunday were Marvin Cloe, order on masks from Kelly. had cases, and so have Crawford, sented by the High Plains Quilts Richard Michel, Max Perkins, - “What we do not need are more Labette and Neosho counties in of Valor Group. Started in 2018, it Larry Short, Carlos Saddler, Mi - statewide mandates,” Finch said. southeast Kansas. serves mainly Lane, Scott, Wich chael Turner and Max Vaughn. - The new law also leaves the fi- ita, Greeley, Wallace, Gove and All seven veterans joined volun Logan counties. tarily – none had been drafted. “These quilts are a tangible re- Several volunteers work to - cre minder of America’s appreciation ate each quilt, as they are pieced, and gratitude to our military,” she quilted and bound by different Lower tax cuts said. members around the country. Pfanenstiel stressed that a quilt As the quilts were presented, of valor was not a charity quilt, they were unveiled for the veteran blanket or present, but a way to to see first, before being shown to letting servicemen and women the audience. pass in Topeka know that “we on the home front Volunteers then wrapped the respect and appreciate our free- quilt around each veteran, as- Pfa By John Hanna But that earlier measure also dom that they helped sustain.” nenstiel read their service record. AP Political Writer revived memories of a notorious “Recipients often state it means THE VETERANS tax-cutting experiment in 2012 more to them than any of the mili- Cloe enlisted in the Army in TOPEKA – Most Republicans and 2013 under GOP Gov. Sam tary medals they have received,” 1965. After being trained in per- on Tuesday downsized their am- Brownback. Those tax cuts were she said, “because it comes from sonnel management he was sent bitions for cutting Kansas income followed by large and persistent the heart and hands of the makers to Tuy Hoa, South Vietnam. Re- taxes and pushed a narrower pro- budget shortfalls until lawmakers and their community.” turning to the states as a chief posal through the GOP-controlled reversed most of them in 2017. At the time of the presentation, warrant officer 5 in 1968, he was Legislature in hopes of overcom- Senate tax committee Chair she said the national web site released from active service. In ing Democratic Gov. Laura Kel- Caryn Tyson, a Parker Repub- showed 269,505 quilts had been 1971 he became a member of the ly’s resistance to reducing rev- lican, said she supported much awarded nationally, with 2,277 in Kansas Army National Guard and enues. of the bigger plan and parts of it just the previous two weeks. served for 30 years, including The House voted 81-43 to ap- made GOP senators “feel good,” The program was started in prove a bill that would save tax- but, “It’s another thing to get it 2003 by a mother, Cathrine Rob- See “QUILTS,” Page 2 payers $284 million over three into law. We need it into law.” years. Top GOP legislators started “All or nothing? Sometimes with a goal of providing relief to you end up with nothing,” she told businesses and individuals whose her colleagues Tuesday evening state income taxes have risen be- before their vote. “I would rather cause of changes in federal in- get pieces and have true reform come tax laws at the end of 2017. and get the money to the taxpay- The measure also includes a mod- ers, where it belongs.” est increase in the standard deduc- Kelly vetoed two GOP tax- tion for all individual filers. cutting plans in 2019 after win- The Senate approved the mea- ning the governor’s office the year sure hours later, 30-10, sending it before largely by running against to Kelly. Most GOP senators last Brownback’s legacy. She said month showed a larger appetite earlier this month than Kansas is for tax cuts, passing a package still “digging out” from the ex- that would have cost the state $1.3 periment and shouldn’t cut taxes billion over three years and gone because it is recovering from the far beyond Republican leaders’ corona-virus pandemic. stated goal of returning the unan- Some Republicans had hoped ticipated state revenue “windfall” to pass a plan with the two-thirds tied to federal tax changes. majorities necessary in both chambers to override a Kelly veto. Backers of the bill had three votes

See “TAX,” Page 2 Page 2 Colby Free Press Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Area/State Weather Briefly The deadline for Briefly is noon the day before and for Monday’s paper, noon Friday. Gather today to mark Mark Boeger retirement Join us to say thank you and happy retirement to Mark Boeger after 22 years with the Thomas County Road and Bridge Department. A reception will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. today at the 4-H Building on the Thomas County Fairgrounds. For questions, call Clair Schrock at 443-3661. Everyone 16 and over can sign up for vaccine The Thomas County Health Department and Citizens Health, following the state’s lead, have moved into Phase 5 of the state Covid vaccination program. County residents or patients of the Family Center for Health Care who are 16 and older may now receive the vaccination. Register at www. thomascohealth.com/covid-19 or www.cmciks.com/covid-19, or contact your pharmacy. If you lack internet access, call (785) 405-0104. Delivery comes with little notice. You will be contacted when we have vaccine; no need to call. Party to honor county employee Linda Murray A retirement party for Linda Murray is planned for 2 p.m. Thursday in - National Weather Service “Thank you for your service” was heard many time at the Quilts of Valor presentation for the commissioners’ meeting room at the Thomas County Courthouse. Mur ray worked for the treasurer’s office for 13 years and in other departments Tonight: Clear, with a low a group of area veterans. Max Perkins (center) shook hands with one congratulator as as well. Elevators are closed due to construction; anyone unable to climb around 27. Northwest wind 10 Richard Michel looked on. The ceremony was held at the Prairie Museum of Art and history. stairs is encouraged to send a card or call and wish her well. For questions, to 15 mph becoming northwest Organizers said the quilts serve to “cover … veterans touched by war with comforting and call Treasurer Layn Bruggeman at (785) 460-4520. 5 to 10 mph after midnight. healing Quilts of Valor.” EVAN BARNUM/Colby Free Press Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 5 to 15 Puddle Duck plans enrollment Thursday mph. Enrollment will be from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday for the 2021-22 school Thursday Night: Clear, with year at Puddle Duck Preschool. Puddle Duck. for kids 3 to 5,welcomes all Quilts given to veterans denominations. Call teacher Amy Jennings at 460-2603 with questions. a low around 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph. From “QUILTS,” Page 1 ing that he was claustrophobic, the help they needed. Friday: Sunny, with a high he was reassigned to the de - Turner enlisted in the Air near 74. South wind around 10 Support group for Parkinson’s to meet time in Operation Desert Storm. stroyer USS New. His tour took Force in 1996, serving two tours Parkinson’s Families of Northwest Kansas will meet at 2 p.m. next mph. Cox, the Atwood veteran who him to the North Atlantic, Ca - overseas, including time Bosnia Thursday at the Pioneer Memorial Library and on Zoom. The topic is ex - Friday Night: Mostly clear, received his quilt in a later cer - ribbean and the Mediterranean. and Saudi Arabia, before being ercise and how it improves the mind and body. For information, call Elaine with a low around 40. emony, enlisted in the Navy in He was in Greece when the gov - released in 2000. He joined the Ptacek at (785) 443-3439. Saturday: Sunny, with a high 1944. On the way to Japan, he ernment there was overthrown. Air National Guard in 2003, near 78. said his ship, LST 128, was torn One assignment he had was to with another tour in Bosnia be - Saturday Night: Mostly clear, Shriners taking orders for Vidalia onions up by several storms. The dam - escort the body of a soldier from fore going to Iraq. Turner said with a low around 46. The Hi-Plains Shrine Club of Colby is selling-fresh crop Vidalia onions age was bad enough that the ship Portsmouth Naval Hospital to he was most proud for the work Sunday: Sunny, with a high in 10-pound bags for $15. Delivery will be around the first of May, depend - had to be decommissioned when Washington D.C. and then to they did in Bosnia to help try to near 83. ing on the harvest schedule, since the southern states have experienced it arrived, work that he was as - Arlington National Cemetery. protect civilians from genocide. Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, cold and icy conditions this winter. Onions must be pre-ordered; you will signed to before being sent back He was released from the ser - Vaughn enlisted with the with a low around 48. be notified for pickup at Colby Canvas, 285 E. Third. To order, call (785) to the United States. Arriving vice in 1975. Army in 1954. He had to start Monday: Mostly sunny, with a 462-3981 by Thursday. on a converted Liberty ship, he Saddler enlisted in the Navy basic training at Camp Carson, high near 82. was released from the service in in 1966. After being trained as Colo., a second time, after being Monday Night: Partly cloudy, Wesleyan Church has free clothing for kids 1946. a diesel mechanic, he was as - hospitalized with pneumonia. with a low around 48. Michel served in the Navy signed to Camp Tienshan, South After being trained as a quarter - Free clothing for kids. (Donations accepted.) All clothing from infants Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with from 1953 to 1957, mainly Vietnam, for a year, then Guan - master, he helped prepare equip - to young adults, 9 to 11:30 a.m. or by appointment. To shop or donate, go a high near 79. on board the aircraft carrier tanamo Bay, Cuba. He then ment being shipped overseas. to the west office door of the Colby Wesleyan Church, 320 W. Pine St. For USS Midway and repair ship returned to Vietnam, serving Vaughn said he signed up to questions, call secretary Amanda Richards at (785) 462-8391. Monday: High, 68; Low 23 USS Luzon ARG2. After help - aboard the USS Manatee, and go overseas, but his enlistment Tuesday: High, 73; Low 18 ing overhaul the Midway and was released in 1970. ended in 1956, before he was as - Brewster Grocery fish fry set for Friday Precip: Monday 0.None load ammunition and bombs Short served in the Air Force signed. The Brewster Grocery will hold its fish-fry fundraiser from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday 0.None on board, he sailed around the from 1966 to 1970. He was “Though we may never know Friday at 325 Kansas Ave. in Brewster. Cost is $14 for one plate or $25 for Month: 3.57 inches world, training with NATO stationed at Cannon Air Force the depth of your sacrifice to two, including a 20-ounce drink, catfish, coleslaw and potato wedges. The Year: 3.86 inches countries and getting cold- Base in Clovis, N.M., a midway protect and defend the United store is a nonprofit community-owned grocery, and its annual fundraiser Normal: 2.56 inches weather training in Greenland base for medical air evacuation States of America,” said Pfa - helps put groceries on the shelf. For information, call the store at (785) (K-State Experiment Station) flights. Assigned to the outpa - nenstiel at the ceremony, “today Sunrise and Sunset and Iceland. 694-2824. Thursday 7:28 a.m. 8:08 p.m. Perkins enlisted in the Navy tient clinic there, he worked we present these quilts to honor (NOAA Solar Calculator) in 1971 and volunteered for sub - with wounded soldiers, some you. Branson group to appear in Oakley April 6 - severe, assisting them in getting “It is our desire that you be marine training. After discover - covered with this quilt and that it The Duttons, with three generations of musical performers from Bran - will become an heirloom which son, Mo., will appear at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Oakley High School Au documents your service in the ditorium for the Western Plains Arts Association series. Admission will be Lower tax cuts pass in Topeka United States military.” by Western Plains season ticket or adults $20 and students $10 at the door. From “TAX,” Page 1 services.That idea is a non-start - don’t on their federal returns. er for Republicans, who derided Democrats have attacked GOP more than necessary in the Sen - it as the “Netflix tax.” tax proposals for providing re - ate – including yes votes from The federal tax changes in lief to large corporations. House Covid-19 Updates March 31 two of the 11 Democrats. But 2017 were championed by for - Minority Leader Tom Sawyer, a County .. Active .. Hospital (KDHE*local) .. Hospital Total ...Deaths .. Total cases (KDHE*local) ..Recovered .. Vaccine doses Thomas .....8 ...... 0 ...... 93*112 ...... 18 ...... 1,092*1,135 ...... 1,109 ...... 2,423 they were three votes short of mer President Donald Trump Wichita Democrat, decried the Sherman ...0 ...... 27...... 11 ...... 619*641 ...... 630 ...... 2,309 the required supermajority in the and discouraged people from narrower plan approved Tuesday Cheyenne .1 ...... 0 ...... 25...... 12 ...... 358 ...... 326 ...... 2,135 House and had no Democratic claiming itemized deductions on as a corporate giveaway. Rawlins ...... 0 ...... 9 ...... 7 ...... 298 ...... 311 ...... support there. their federal returns. Kansas law “It’s too rich,” said Sen. Tom Decatur .....0 ...... 19...... 12 ...... 264 ...... 252 ...... The governor has been open to does not allow people to item - Holland, a Baldwin City Demo - Norton ...... 0 ...... 0 ...... 25...... 27 ...... 1,203*1,218 ...... increasing the standard income ize on their state returns if they crat who voted no. “It’s still got Sheridan ...... 27...... 432 ...... tax deduction but has proposed don’t on their federal returns, re - a lot of Wall Street in it. It needs Logan...... 20...... 292 ...... offsetting the cost of that policy sulting in larger state tax bills for more Main Street.” Gove ...... 8 ...... 82...... 22 ...... 385 ...... by imposing the state’s 6.5 per - some.The bill approved Tuesday Senate Republicans’ larger Wallace ...... 8...... 175 ...... Statewide ...... 9,697 ...... 4,902 ...... 301,862 ...... 1,141,605 cent sales tax on online music would allow people to itemize plan was far more aggressive on Numbers are those posted most recently by county and /or state officials. andmovies and digital streaming on their state returns even if they increasing standard deductions.

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Janet Kaiser of Quinter; Judith During the National Defense Sometimes it seems the price we pay for nerable (meats, seafood, dairy, ice cream) and Watkins, Hoxie; Cheryl Goetz, Report, Goetz, reported that the milder spring weather is the occasional storm Emily which are a bit more stable (whole fruits and Park; Sharon Maurath and Dee John Athey and Spalding chapters that sweeps across the Plains, leading to power vegetables, condiments, hard block cheese). Ann Smith of Oakley. are working to acquire a memo - outages. Bennigsdorf When checking the freezer, Nwadike says ice Acting Regent Goetz opened rial headstone for Medal of Honor When refrigerators and freezers lose electri- can be a good indicator. the meeting with the Pledge of the recipient, George Miller (1852- cal power, the refrigerated and frozen foods • Knowledge “If an item is still frozen solid, or if you Allegiance followed by the cus - 1888), who fought in the Indian inside can become susceptible to foodborne for Life can still feel ice crystals, that’s a good thing,” tomary ritual and responses from Wars, to be placed in the Red Top contaminants in just a few hours. Nwadike said. Chaplain Mann and the assembly, Cemetery south of Quinter. Mem - Severe weather events like thunderstorms “But whatever you do, don’t taste some- followed by the group recitation bers were encouraged to contrib - and tornadoes can bring down power lines in vantage. thing and think, ‘Well, if it tastes OK, it’s still of The Preamble to the Constitu - ute to this project. More will be a neighborhood, or even an entire city. When If the power goes out in your community good.’ Bacteria doesn’t always reveal itself tion. discussed at the April meeting. the power goes out, the clock starts ticking on look to share space with friends. If you have that way.” The oft-repeated adage holds true: Program theme for the meeting Other reports were presented by the viability of meats, seafood, ice cream, cut nearby friends and neighbors that have extra When in doubt, throw it out. was “Born in Kansas,” to which Watkins, Maurath and Smith on produce and even leftover pizza. space in their freezer, consolidating frozen Some homeowner insurance providers cover members answered roll call with various topics.A treasurer’s report According to the U.S. Department of Agri- foods is a great strategy. “A full freezer will a certain amount of food loss that results from their date and place of birth. Mau - was given. Snacks were provided culture, bacteria like E. coli, salmonella, and maintain its temperature longer than a freezer a power outage. Nwadike advises homeown- rath gave the national president’s for the meeting by Mann. campylobacter can grow within minutes of that’s only half full,” Nwadike said. ers to check with their insurance providers to general message. The president New members to the chapter food entering the “Danger Zone” – the range After you’re done moving all your frozen find out what is covered, and what kind of doc- general congratulated chapter re - in 2020 were welcomed: Connie of temperatures between 40- and 140-degrees foods try to keep freezers shut. Whatever you umentation will be required to make a claim. gents on reports of the year 2020 Gene Eller (Mrs. Pat Rooney) of F. The insulation in freezers and refrigerators do, Nwadike said, don’t open the doors. “Don’t Even if the loss of food creates a financial detailing the wide range of activi - Stratton, Neb.; Joyce Elizabeth are your best allies during a power failure, as open them to peek in and check to see what the hardship, it pales in comparison to the risks of ties and progress accomplished, Bremenkamp (Mrs. Eric Russell) long as you don’t subvert them. temperature is. Just leave them closed. Avoid consuming unsafe, contaminated food. Some despite the pandemic shutdown. of Littleton, Colo., and Marga - “Consumers should always be prepared for that temptation!” Opening will lead to temper- foodborne illnesses can result in a costly hos- April 1 will mark the completion ret Ellen Shimmick (Mrs. Daryl the reality that they may lose power when ature loss at a much faster rate and will close pital stay, if not death itself. of the $14 million restoration of Hartzog) of Jennings. spring and summer storms are in their area,” that window of reliable cold time. For information and helpful tips, contact the national organization’s Consti - The meeting adjourned for a said Londa Nwadike, a food safety special- Refrigerator and freezer-rated thermometers the Thomas County Extension Office at (785) tution Hall project. This undertak - noon meal of Asian cuisine at ist with K-State Research and Extension and are also a good permanent addition to your ap- 460-4582 or email me at ebennigsdorf@ksu. ing effort included replacement of Melanie’s Kitchen, Quinter, with the University of Missouri. “The wide-spread pliances. Nwadike says they’re inexpensive edu. Have a wonderful week and stay safe! floors, seats and ceiling; restora - Goetz as host. power outages during the February 2021 win- and will give you a reading the first time you tion of the lay light overhead and The Tuesday, April 27, meeting ter weather was a good reminder of that.” open the appliance, after the power has been Emily Bennigsdorf is the agriculture and a return of lighting sconces. Un - will be held at 401 WillowAvenue A refrigerator in good working order can restored, and are important to use anytime. natural resources Extension agent for Thomas expected asbestos and lead paint in Oakley. Any interested lady is maintain its temperature for about four hours; Once your power comes back on the real County. From Westminster, Colo., she gradu- removal were needed as the issues invited to attend this meeting to a full reliable deep freezer can keep food fro- question is, what is good enough to keep? ated from Fort Hays State University and has were uncovered during the resto - begin at 10 a.m. Hostess will be zen as long as 48 hours. Nwadike said there The Department of Agriculture provides worked at Colby Community College as an ad- ration, along with other safety is - Smith. Noon meal to be provided are small actions that can help stretch your ad- information about which foods are most vul- missions counselor. sues. Maurath also reported on the by Regent Gayle Bremenkamp. national society’s renovation of – Dee Ann Smith, the Chapel sponsored by Kansas assistant secretary chapters. All items were Kansas Middle school releases honor roll Here is the Colby Middle Keaton Evans, Keagan Gitau, Pey- ton, Xander Rhymer, Adrian Sal- Coulter, Abbygale Fabrizius, -Ali School Honor Roll for the third ton Gordon, Bailey Honeyman, cido, Breylyn Shanahan, Summer son Flanagin, Brayden Foss,- Ja Small businesses quarter. Top Academic students Dalton Jacob, Dallas Kleinsorge, Turner, Annika Way. cob Hall, Emma Johnson, Kam- are the girl and boy in each grade Bree Kough, Brielle Mackley, Seventh Grade bree Lahnanen, Cai Lanning, with the highest average. For the Landon Mainus, Lily McKinney, Top Academic – Brittany Joe Leija, Rilan Mackley, Beth need transition plan Academic Club, they had to have Neale Morrison, Sean O’Quinn, Swartz, Bryton Dixon. McKinney, Campbell Morrison, all A’s, with no more than one Ashlyn Smith, Chrysanthemum Academic Club – Isabella Kennedy Morrison, Logan Nolan, B. To make the Orange & Black Smith, Aslan Stephen, Tage Sulli- Castaneda, Bryton Dixon, - ShayJalyssa Sabatka, Ella Stephen, In the United States, an- estitheir transition. Club, students needed a 3.0 (B) van, Jaden Tubbs, Maleea Valdez. lee Holzmeister, Madison Hull,Grant Stephens, Emilie Stra- mated 60 percent of private - busiTheir ‘Exit Planning Checklist’ grade average. Sixth Grade Taydon Janousek, Stella Kauff- mel, Kaitlyn Trejo-Carrillo, Guy nesses are owned by Baby Boom- includes: Fifth Grade Top Academic – Cora DeGood. man, Makenzi Rhymer, BrittanyTubbs, Breckyn Wahlmeier. ers, those born between 1946 and• Build your team. Top Academic – Myka Nolan. Academic Club – Kage Dan- Swartz, Aidden Weisshaar, BradyOrange & Black Club – Kira 1964 – now ages 57 to 75. • Set your personal goals. Academic Club – Madelynn iels, Cora DeGood, Katelyn Die- Wiedeman, Braxton Withington,Adelman, Esteban Alvarado, According to data from the Exit• Benchmark your business. Angelos, Josalyn Boyson, Alys- derich, Alana Fabrizius, Emily Cody Wright, Kade Youngman.Madison Arnberger, Dalton Bell, Planning Institute, approximately • Estimate the value of your sa Bremenkamp, Noelle Burris,Flanagin, Lexy Golemboski, An- Orange & Black Club – Chloe Teagon Britt, Kaylie Carter, Car- 70 percent of U.S. business - ownbusiness. Camryn Cole, Laura Dalke, Jackthony Jaeger, Brayden Lazaro, Ackerman, Anjali Balbuena, Co- son Cook, Dawsen DeGood, ers are expected to leave their• Address the gaps to meeting Faber, Legend Finley, Zoey Gines,Janessa Leija, Maddie McCarty, ryl Carman, Lillian Carter, Caleb Drew Dennis, Emerson Garcia, business in the next 10 years. yourThe goals. Naomi Griffin, Bailey McCorkle,Jayton Rush, Lakyn Sims, Bret- Cersovsky, Sadie Cheney, Jor- Alexis Gatz, Austin Graves, Cam- net effect is that about $10 trillion• Draft a transition plan. Jude Metcalf, Myka Nolan, - Lyton Thomas, Harper Vaughn, Gala dan Cole, Maverick Davenport, eron Lilly, Haydin Litsinberger, in capital will be changing hands• Develop a contingency plan. man Patton, Julian Salcido, JuliaWhite, Ryker Wildeman, Boston Kayden Davis, Ryder Dempewolf, Layla Lundgren, Hayden Mann, over the next decade. “On the website, we are- pro Siefers, Maxson Smiley, ConnerWoofter, Kieran Youngman. Kaleb Dixon, Ben Gines, Caitlin Kennedy McCarty, Kenlie Miller, “The market is going to be- vidingchal everyone with a base- un Surmeier, Fia Tubbs, Parker -Wil Orange & Black Club – Ben Gray, Cheyanne Hill, Molly Nor- Aden Reilley, Simon Salcido, Ca- lenged to be able to handle derstanding this, of exit planning,” liams, Alexis Zolinski. Arnberger, Joslyn Bartlett, Kor- man, Luis Salazar, Stryker Shaw, den Schriner, Weston Singer, Tay- and so we view that as a buyer’sHarwell said. “Hopefully we have Orange & Black Club – Jar- rynne Duffey, Izabella Fuen- Braelyn Stupka, Talon Wark. lon Todd, Brooke Vogler, Kadence market,” said Jack Harwell, -a builtcer the site so that you could ret Adelman, Ali J. Balderas, Jen- tes, Rylee Harder, Ayden Joslyn, Eighth Grade Wallace, Chelsy Weigel. tified exit planning advisorbuild with your own exit plan. But as sen Barnett, Pierce Bartlett, Ein Parker Lazaro, Aubri Lilly, Alex Top Academic – Logan Nolan. the Kansas Small Business Devel- business owners look at the- ma Bencken, Lacey Brogan, Searee Matzek, Braelyn Nelson, Asher Academic Club – Alisabeth opment Center. terials, maybe it’s too much to Bruggeman, Dakota Buford, Eden Odell, Riya Patel, Addison Patton, Barton, Josie Berggren, Hailey “Owners who don’t preparetackle on their own. That’s why Cline, Kaden Dible, Elijah Dodd, Thane Paxson, Ashlynn Reming- Bolyard, Casen Carroll, Corey their business for sale or transitionwe’re here.” may be challenged to get what it’sHarwell said it is often difficult Thank You! worth when they retire.” for business owners to plan for an He said the center recentlyexit strategy. Milo growers launch podcast We would like launched a program, called the“Business owners are reluctant to extend our Kansas Center for Business -Tranto ask for help,” he said. “SomeNational of Sorghum Producers policy edition,” said Vice Presi- Sorghum Smart Talk: Policy sition, to help small business- ownthem are concerned what peoplehas launched a new podcast, Sor- dent of Communications Jennifer Edition is available on Apple appreciation for ers prepare their business for mightthat think if they know thatghum the Smart Talk: Policy Edition. Blackburn. “Expanding NSP’s Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spo- the generous day when they are ready to business step owner is considering- ex This spinoff of the original Sor- communications portfolio helps tify, Soundcloud and at www.Sor- grant the away. Harwell cited data fromiting.” ghum Checkoff Sorghum Smart us reach more sorghum farmers as ghumGrowers.com. - Talk - Shephard’s Staff 2016 indicating there were ap “But many business owners just podcast will focus on legislapreferences on how they consume National Sorghum Producers received from the proximately 30,000 Baby Boom- don’t know their options; the- tive re and regulatory matters affect- information evolves.” represents U.S. sorghum growers ers who own businesses in - Kansources to plan an exit from ing the sorghum farmers, answering a The inaugural episode of Sor- and serves as the voice of - the in Midwest Energy sas. business are just not available call to for information accessible atghum Smart Talk: Policy Edition dustry coast to coast through- leg Community Fund. “It’s an existential threat, -espehelp business owners.” home, on the road or in the tractor.titled “New Year, New Congress” islative and regulatory representa- cially in our rural communitiesIn a newer and related project,Sorghum Smart Talk: Policy features board Chairman Kody tion and education. To learn more, - Shephard’s Staff where there are very few - busiHarwell said the center is discuss- Edition, sponsored by Richard- Carson, Chief Executive Tim go to www.sorghumgrowers.com. nesses to start, and then the- prosing ways to potentially help- conson Seeds, will provide sorghumLust and Tom Sell, co-founder of pect of losing even one of themnect is rural business owners withfarmers insight into the associa- Combest, Sell & Associates. The going to be an impact to the- aspiringcom entrepreneurs who wanttion’s advocacy efforts and helptrio highlight policy priorities for munity,” he said. to move into their area, capitaliz- producers navigate complex - isthe industry in addition to answer- Harwell said the Kansas centering on what is commonly referredsues and programs in Washington.ing questions from members. has five professionals with- totrain as “brain gain” in rural areas.“We have seen immense successGrassroots engagement will be ing in exit planning to help thePersons interested in explor- with the originalSorghum Smart a cornerstone of the new podcast, state’s business owners. 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Back to school, yes, but state in control Now we have the governor and the Republican Legislature joining forces to order school districts to end dual-track classes and get students back into classrooms for the final quarter of the school year. Fine. We agree. Students need to be in class. Everyone knows last year’s attempts at remote education were at best a stopgap. Schools across the country reported classes finished the year way behind where they should have been. Minority and other “disadvantaged” students reportedly were especially hard hit, Everyone, liberals and conservatives, Republicans and Democrats, should be able to agree on these priorities. The evidence is in-person classrooms are more productive and bet- ter for students. Experience generally has shown the dangers of having kids in school may have been exaggerated anyway. Kids don’t seem to get or transmit this corona virus the way adults do. All that given, we do need to see kids back in class, and the sooner, the better. Many school districts had already adopted this stance and had shifted to in-person classes, or were in the process. Some started much earlier. Chef son shows up mom The sight of the Legislature ganging up with the governor to issue a mandate, however, is more than a little troublesome. My son is a great cook. that all he has to do is grab his “lunch” out of Of course, all my children are good cooks. Cynthia the fridge. On Fridays, he makes a fancy meal Just a month ago, the legislators clashed with Gov. Laura Kelly They take after their parents. We can all follow for himself and his friends. If it turns out pretty over her authority to issue executive orders under the Kansas a recipe and improvise as needed. Haynes enough, he takes photos of it and sends it to us. Emergency Management Act. However, while the girls and their husbands It helps that he bought imported china from In two or three major revisions of the act in the last three can whip up a tasty breakfast, lunch or dinner, • Open Tunisia several years ago. A pretty plate al- years, both sides won some victories. The major change, how- my son makes meals worthy of Bon Appetite Season ways adds pizzaz to a meal. ever, was to put the governor’s authority to issue emergency or Gourmet magazines. Occasionally, the meal will be accompanied - orders under the oversight of the Legislature, effectively tying Lacy took to cooking early. When he was by a signature drink like the fresh mango mo her hands. too young to use the stove, he would make rant as a busboy and dishwasher. He was a jito he made to go with some Cuban food he himself grilled cheese by putting a piece of bartender, never a cook, but he watched and whipped up. Steve and I tried them and they’re Legislators decried the dangers of leaving so much power in - the hands of one person. cheddar between two slices of toast and mi learned. He’s also a great bartender. great but, it was too much trouble for us to - crowaving it. After college, he had a lot of different jobs strain the mango so we liquified them in the Many of them talked about how local officials – county com By high school, he was making cookies and – everything from taxi driver to house painter. blender and have really fruity mojitos. missions, city councils, school boards – should make decisions muffins for his church group. At each one he learned. He eventually became So, nearly every week his sisters and Steve - for their own communities. It was a learning process, I admit. I remem a bartender and restaurant manager. He learned and I wait to see what he will come up with - We did not disagree, for the most part. ber him working on making chocolate-chip the tricks of the trade but saw too many of his – and he’s willing to share his recipes, but usu - - The law that resulted allowed the governor to act, but in ef cookies. Letting the butter soften took too long bosses become alcoholics. He also wanted a ally I really don’t have that much time or pa - fect, her orders became suggestions for counties and school so the first time, so he used the spreadable but more stable job with health-care benefits. tience. You have to be a chef to do them – he - boards, which were given the ultimate power to decide. ter. Disaster; it’s full of added water. The sec When an opening came up to join the clean- learned from some good ones – and I’m just It was a good and valid argument. ond time, he just microwaved the butter sticks ing crews at KU, he jumped at the chance, a cook. It appears now, however, that not even the Republican Leg- instead of waiting for it to warm up. Another even though he would be back on the night Cynthia Haynes, co-owner and chief finan- islature actually believed what the members said over the past disaster. By the third time, he had learned that shift, going to work at dusk and getting off at you had to get the butter out the night before dawn. cial officer of Nor’West Newspapers, writes year. Not when they themselves wanted to issue a mandate, at you wanted to make cookies – or wait a long He’s a supervisor there now, and his cook- this column weekly. Her pets include a dog, least. time for it to soften. ing skills are used mostly at home. He feeds cats, toads and a praying mantis. Contact her - - Inconsistent argument has long been a hallmark of govern After high school, he spent a couple of sum himself and his friends. at cynthia.haynes @ nwkansas.com - ment. Sometimes, maybe often, it’s “do as I say, not as I do.” mers in Colorado working at a fancy restau He shops and makes meals for a week so But in the future, maybe the legislators will spare us the hand-wringing and high moral argument, and admit, it’s not what you believe, but who has the votes. “Be good, and do what we tell you,” because might makes right at the Statehouse. All students back to school today Because it’s pretty clear to see, principle means nothing Last week, the Kansas Legislature adopted • Establishes due-process rights for Kansans when the majority decides it wants to make the rules. a slightly modified version of the Back to Rick aggrieved by an executive order. – Steve Haynes School Act, which will require public schools Billinger • Ensures the buck stops with elected offi- in Kansas to offer a full-time, in-person learn- cials at the state and local levels. ing option for all students beginning today. • Preserves local control of schools. Where to write, call This covers the rest of the current school State year. Many school districts have resumed in- • Senator The Senate confirmed the governor’s- ap - U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann, - person learning since the bill was introduced. pointments of Jacy Hurst and Lesley Isher 522 Cannon House Office Build Gov. Kelly has indicated she will sign it. wood to the Kansas Court of Appeals. Ms. ing, Washington, D.C. 20515. (202) 225-2715. Website: being undermined in many areas around the Hurst will be the first woman of color on the mann.house.gov In a unanimous vote, the Senate passed country, with governments seeking to limit or Court of Appeals. She lives in Lawrence and State Sen. Rick Billinger, State Capitol Building, 300 SW HB2071, which would amend the definition of prohibit the use of natural gas. This poses a is a partner in the law firm Kutak Rock LLP in 10th St., Room 236-E, Topeka, Kan. 66612, (785) 296-7399 the crime of stalking to include intentionally growing threat to the 870,000 households in Kansas City, Mo. Ms. Isherwood is a resident engaging in a course of conduct targeted at a Kansas who use natural gas and rely on it to of Wichita, and a senior assistant district at- [email protected] State Rep. Adam Smith, specific child under the age of 14. heat their homes and water, cook meals for torney in Sedgwick County. (120th District) State Capitol The crime would occur when a reasonable their families and many other uses,” said Sen. Building, 300 SW 10th St., Room 186-N, Topeka, Kan., person, in the circumstances of the targeted Mike Thompson. It is an honor and pleasure to serve you. 66612, (785) 296-0715 [email protected] child or an immediate family member of such Please do not hesitate to contact me with your State Rep. Jim Minnix, child, feared for such child’s safety. The pen- SB40 has been signed by the governor. This questions or concerns. (118th District) State Capitol - Building, 300 SW 10th St., Room 512-N, Topeka, Kan., alty for the new provision would be a severity bill reforms the Kansas Emergency Manage level 7 person felony for a first conviction and ment Act in ways meant to preserve the liberty Sen. Rick Billinger, a Goodland Republi- 66612, (785) 296-7384 [email protected] a severity level 4 person felony for a second or and freedom of Kansans, including: can, represents the 40th District of northwest subsequent conviction. The Johnson County • Ending all Covid-19 related statewide Kansas in the state Senate. Reach him at State district attorney testified that the bill closes a mandates, including the mask mandate, as of Capitol Building, 300 SW 10th St., Room Colby Free Press loophole that was identified in a recently pub- today. 236E, Topeka, Kan., 66612, phone (785) 296- 155 W. 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COLBY POLICE posted for tow away. Selden Library turns 30 in April March 13 2:24 p.m. – Interference report 2:04 a.m. – Checked welfare on filed for incident at Thomas Coun- By Judy Rogers someone at American Implement; ty Jail. everything OK. 2:32 p.m. – DeShane Crumity The Selden Public Library will celebrate its 2:13 a.m. – Security check at arrested on warrant. 30th birthday in April, with prize drawings Cornerstone Ag South. 3:11 p.m. – Released Vladislav throughout the month. 2:13 a.m. – Security check at Kandinov. The library will resume normal hours on Langer Steel. 4:24 p.m. – Took transient from Saturday after cutting back due to the corona- 2:20 a.m. – House checks. Brewster Fuel Depot to J-J Oil. virus pandemic. 2:42 a.m. – Security check at 5:29 p.m. – Helped Highway Patrons will be able to sign up each time Oasis. Patrol with injury accident on they visit for a weekly drawing on Saturdays. 7:04 a.m. – Helped someone at Willow and Country Club. All names will then be entered into the draw- 600 S. Mission Ridge. 10:47 p.m. – Security check at ing at the end of the month for an iPad and 2:32 p.m. – Caller reported con- Frontier Ag in Menlo. other prizes. Refreshments will be available cerns with a dog at Comfort Inn; 11:05 p.m. – Security check at throughout the month. dog is OK. Rexford Schools. The Selden Public Library opened in April 5:33 p.m. – Caller reported a ve- March 12 1991 after the passage of a small property-tax hicle parked in front of his house 4:30 p.m. – Caller reported levy to pay for operations. Marsha Rogers, for a few days; unable to locate. people asking for money at Oasis former school librarian, helped start the library 8:42 p.m. – Caller reported sus- Travel Center; unable to locate. and has served on the board as president ever picious messages; everything OK. 10:57 p.m. – Took Freddrick since. Others have joined her on the board to 11:34 p.m. – House checks. Sutton to the Goodland bus stop. keep things going. March 14 March 13 “Being a lifelong educator and avid reader, 7:47 a.m. – Dog at large taken 12:28 p.m. – Released Sutton. it was important to me to allow members of our community access to a variety of reading Rayna Hynek and Dally Hynek tried out the new children’s furniture recently added to Colby Animal Clinic. 1:40 p.m. – Traffic control for a to the Selden Public Library with memorial funds provided by the families of Myrtle materials,” said Rogers. “By opening the li- 10:02 a.m. – Walk through of disabled vehicle in the 2600 block Shaw, Carol Hill and Ann Hazlett. The all-volunteer library will be celebrating 30 years Dillon’s. of U.S. 24. brary here in Selden, I believed access would throughout April with refreshments and prize drawings. JUDY ROGERS 3:34 p.m. – Caller reported dog 2:18 p.m. – Took a transient be available to all those in the vicinity. at large in the 200 block of West from the Brewster Fuel Depot to “The Northwest Kansas Library System was Eighth; unable to locate. J-J Oil. instrumental in helping us get started. They Rogers said. “Their willingness to allow us the Security money. 5:05 p.m. – Caller reported 6:17 p.m. – Caller reported semi continue to assist us in providing training and use of the building helps us to continue to pro- “The grants and memorials we have re- someone having difficulties run- stuck in mud at County Rd. 23 and services to the volunteers and patrons.” vide library services to all our patrons.” ceived have been instrumental in improving ning in the 2000 block of South U.S. 24 ; subject was to call S&M Selden is one of four libraries in the state Over the years, the library has had upgrades, the library facilities and services provided,” Country Club; the subject is OK. in the morning. operated completely by volunteers. The oth- including heating and air conditioning sys- Rogers said. “These gifts help us to continue 6:08 p.m. – Accident March 12 March 14 ers are Vermillion, in the north central area; tems, replacement of flooring and new shelves to provide important services to our patrons.” in Colby High School parking lot. 1:16 p.m. – Helped Highway Leon, in the south central part of the state; and and statuary out front provided by the Vesta The library’s biggest event each year is the 7:35 p.m. – Caller reported dog Patrol with a traffic stop at I-70 Norcatur, in Decatur County. However, Selden Shea Memorial. It recently added new chil- Summer Reading Program. Last year, it had at large; owner got the dog. mile 51 westbound. was the only all-volunteer library for much of dren’s furniture with memorial money from more children in the program then ever before 9:48 p.m. – Caller reported sus- 2:32 p.m. – Booked Labaron its 30 years. Myrtle Shaw, Carol Hill and Ann Hazlitt. despite virus restrictions. The board has al- picious person; report filed. Dredrick Lee. “We wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for the The library has received several grants in ready started planning for this summer. 11:21 p.m. – Security check at 6:36 p.m. – Helped Department volunteers,” said Rogers. “We are fortunate to addition to state library and Northwest Kansas Another big project is the Story Walk on the the airport. of Transportation in directing traf- have volunteers who are available and believe Library System money to help provide ser- walking trail east of the grade school. Each March 15 fic on U.S. 24 westbound. in the library and are willing to help wherever vices. month from April through October, a new sto- 2:21 a.m. – House check. 6:40 p.m. – Served warrant on needed. Our appreciation for them is unend- The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation ry is placed on the walk for people to read and 8:58 a.m. – Caller reported van- Lee from the Texas Department of ing.” provided the first computers for public use. enjoy while walking the trail. dalism to the Scout Hut in Fike Criminal Justice. The building at 109 S. Kansas Ave., built in A grant from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation The library has adult fiction, children’s fic- Park; report filed. March 15 the early 1930s, belongs to the city, which al- helped to remodel the restroom and front of tion, audio books, video discs, digital books 6:35 p.m. – Caller reported 7:30 a.m. – Removed debris lows the library to use the building and helps the building and provide new signs in 2017. and videos, interlibrary loan access, computer damages to their vehicle at Fair- from the roadway at First and pay the utilities. Nex-Tech provides internet A recent Hansen grant helped the library up- and internet access and community services. view Estates. South streets in Rexford. and a WiFi hotspot. The building originally date computer equipment and purchase a lami- It also houses the collection of historic Selden 8:24 p.m. – Business check of 8:19 a.m. – Caller reported slid- housed the telephone exchange and was later nator. Midwest Energy helped buy a projector newspapers from 1889 through 1970. Walmart. ing off and getting stuck at 646 used as an office. and screen for presentations. Everyone is welcome to visit. The hours are 8:52 p.m. – Report filed for County Rd. 15. “We couldn’t have our library without the The board recently replaced tables and 9 to 11 a.m. Monday and Saturday and 5:30 to theft at 1150 S. Franklin. 3:33 p.m. – Report filed for cat- support of the city, the mayor and the council,” chairs with federal Aid, Relief and Economic 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. 11:05 p.m. – Warrant arrest tle at County Rds. 30 and M. made on traffic stop at the 200 4:46 p.m. – Burglary at 2647 block of North Chick. County Rd. C. 11:05 p.m. – Driving while sus- 6:30 p.m. – Caller reported a Colleges ramp up programs for students pended report filed for stop at the disabled vehicle at U.S. 83 and By Chris Lee - 200 block of North Chick. County Rd. 35; driver had help en a higher education. You can find it The group is working with dele arships under the education tab. March 16 at www.decaturcoop.net/scholar- gates who have already applied to The Plumbing, Heating, and route. - 1:30 a.m. – Walk through at the 7:17 p.m. – Open door at the Barton Community College will ship2021. ensure they know of the change. Cooling Contractors Founda - hold its Junior Day on Wednesday, The Kansas Future Teacher To apply, go to ksbstate.org/. tion has a site with a variety of Event Center. Rexford School football field; ev - 12:14 p.m. – Caller reported a erything OK. April 14. Find out about the col Academy’s Spring 2021 Mini- Employment of electricians is resources for those wanting to barking dog; information provid- 9:39 p.m. – Caller reported a lege’s programs, including ag, art, Academies provide professional projected to grow 14 percent from enter those fields. Go to www. athletic training, business, crimi- learning opportunities for high 2014 to 2024. Electrical appren- phccfoundation.org/foundation/. ed. vehicle hitting a cow at County - - 9:02 p.m. – Caller reported ve- Rds. F and 28. nal justice, early childhood, emer school students interested in be ticeships combine college-level There is a tab for scholarships. hicle following them to the old 11:17 p.m. – Assisting other gency medical service, medical, coming teachers. These mini- learning with on-the-job training. Butler Community College will - music, natural gas, psychology, academies, focusing on science, They offer college credits without have orientation/enrollment days Law Enforcement Center build agency report filed for a traffic - - ing. stop at the 200 block of North sales tech, theater and welding. technology, engineering, art, and student loans, excellent compen in April for Andover and El Do All juniors who attend will re- math, will be Mondays, April 12, sation and benefits – even while rado campuses. Find out more at Chick. - THOMAS COUNTY SHERIFF 11:32 p.m. – Booked, Feliciano ceive a free T-shirt, lunch and be 19 and 26. Register at google. training – mobility and opportuni www.butlercc.edu/orientation or March 11 entered for three scholarships that com/emporia.edu/kfta/spring- ty for advancement and responsi- call (316) 322-3163. Bermudez-Castanon. - IMPORTANT DATES 12:40 a.m. – Security check at March 16 range from $500 to $1,000. Reg 2021-mini-academy. bility. Find out about the program : - ister at juniorday.bartonccc.edu or The Kansas Boys State orga- at powering-america.org/careers. Saturday, May 1 – Registra- JJ Oil. 11:33 a.m. – Released Bermu - 9:48 a.m. – Escort for Golden dez-Castanon. call (620) 792-9286. You should nization has decided that to have Do you want to get an educa tion deadline for Kansas Board sign up before Monday, since only a safe, in-person 2021 session, it tion in culinary arts, pastry or of Regents scholarships at www. Plains High School. 1:58 p.m. – Cattle gate stolen at - - 11:54 a.m. – Booked Josue Er- County Rds. 22 and Y. 150 students will be accepted un will wait until as many juniors as food service? The American Cu kansasregents.org/scholarships_ - der Covid restrictions. possible have Covid-19 vaccina- linary Foundation offers several and_grants. nesto Rosalessoto. 9:18 p.m. – Booked Jarrad Boy - 12:12 p.m. – Caller reported er. The Decatur Cooperative As tions. The American Legion has programs, including scholarships. Friday, May 7 – Registration abandoned vehicle at Veterans 22:47 p.m. – Released Boyer. sociation’s board has established approved a change in dates with Find out more at www.acfchefs. deadline for June 12 ACT. Memorial and Plymouth Drive; four annual scholarships to assist Kansas State University: Sunday, org/ACF/About/ACF/About/. Friday, June 18 – Registration the children of members in getting Aug. 1 to Saturday, Aug. 7. 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Sylvia misapplies a rule There were a handful of members at the club who stoutly maintained that Sylvia was the worst player they had ever seen. Although most of them Todd the Dinosaur • Patrick Roberts realized that this harsh judgment was colored by their own bitter experiences as her partner, they nevertheless insisted on referring to Sylvia in this derogatory manner. Despite her reputation, Sylvia did have her mo- ments of sublime glory. Consider this deal where she was West and led the queen of spades against three notrump. She was playing with a partner who had beseeched her on many previous occa- sions -- as had so many others -- to conserve her high cards during the play. It was largely for this reason, after declarer had won the spade lead with the king and led the king of clubs followed by the jack, that Sylvia obe- diently played her ten on the jack! The purpose Zits • Jim Borgman & Jerry Scott in doing this was to conserve her highest card in clubs, the queen! Declarer had planned to follow low from dummy had Sylvia played the queen, or had she shown out of clubs, since he could assure scoring at least 10 tricks by retaining dummy’s ace. But when Sylvia produced the ten, declarer could not conceive that Sylvia would have the Q-10-x and fail to cover the jack. So he went up with the ace, expecting to catch East’s queen. After East showed out on the ace of clubs, de- clarer, to his utter dismay, finished down two, and Sylvia added still another scalp to her extensive collection. © 2021 King Features Syndicate Inc. Colby Free Press Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Page 7 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 St. Lost & Found Help Wanted Misc. for Sale Garage Sales Kansas Classified Network

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Page 8 sPorts Colby Free Press Wednesday, March 31, 2021 sPorts Bulldog senior’s hoops career Golden Plains athletes named tops 1,000 points in basketball to all-league basketball teams By Judy Rogers who scored over 1,000 points. He ranks fifth on the Golden Plains High School all-time list of six who have broken the 1,000 mark. By Judy Rogers team as a freshman and first team as a sophomore. The boys record is held by Travis Schlenk, 1992, Golden Plains High School “It is a great honor to get recognized for my hard Golden Plains senior Wade Rush scored more that with 1,300. Parker Christensen, 1985, scored 1,145; work and accomplishments,” she said. “I cannot 1,000 points in basketball as a Bulldog, passing the Jesse Miller, 2005, 1,104; Josh Miller, 2001, 1,101; Five Golden Plains athletes were named to thank my teammates and coaches enough for mark on Feb. 12 in Grainfield and ending with a total and Donnie Delzeit, 1986, 1,040. the Western Kansas Liberty League All-League pushing me every day to become a better player.” of 1,065. On the girls side, Brenda Phillips, 1981, holds basketball teams. Sophomore Breanna Rath was named to the Rush, the son of Steve and Laura Fellhoelter and the the record with 2,003 points. Amber Rogers, 1993, Three girls received first team honors, including second team. This is her first season to receive all- late Lane Rush, had 229 varsity points as a freshman, scored 1,720; Katelyn Spresser, 2007, 1,507; and seniors Ashley and Brooke Stoll and junior Kassie league recognition. 293 as a sophomore, 250 as a junior and 293 this year. KayCee Miller, 2019, 1,159. Miller. Senior Wade Rush has been recognized by the His season high this year was 21 points against “It felt good to reach this goal,” Wade said. “I hope This is Ashley’s second year to be named to the league all four years of high school. He received Cheylin in the Western Kansas Liberty Tournament. many future Golden Plains athletes continue to work all-league first team. Brooke had received second- Honorable Mention as a freshman, was named to His career high was 26 points scored against both toward scoring well for their team.” team recognition as a sophomore and junior. the second team as a sophomore and as a junior. Cheylin and Weskan at the Sagebrush Shootout “This is a great accomplishment for Wade,” said Miller has been named to the all-league team He received honorable mention this year. Tournament his sophomore year. Activities Director Travis Smith. “What a great way for the past three seasons. She was on the second Rush joins several other Golden Plains athletes, to cap off his Golden Plains career.” Murray, Porter lead Nuggets past 76ers By Arnie Stapleton season more than a year ago. that energy from the crowd. It’s just good to AP Sports Writer The crowd consisted of employees of have fans back in the building. We were hav- Kroenke Sports and Entertainment and health- ing to create our own energy. DENVER – Jamal Murray scored 30 points, care professionals who have been on the front- “It’s good to see things starting to get back Michael Porter Jr. added 27 and the Denver lines of the fight against Covid-19. to a little normal.” Nuggets raced out to a 25-point lead on their Denver coach Michael Malone welcomed TIP-INS way to a 104-95 win over the slow-starting the rowdies back to the arena formerly known 76ers: Dwight Howard picked up a Fla- Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. as the Pepsi Center, normally one of the loud- grant-1 foul when he hammered Will Barton Nikola Jokic added 21 points for the Nug- est venues in the NBA. He said he was glad to in the closing seconds of the first half. ,,, Riv- gets, who played in front of a home crowd for have family watch them in person for the first ers said big man Joel Embid is close to return- the first time since the pandemic shut down the time since last March. ing from a bone bruise on his left knee that 2019-20 season in mid-March of last year. “The fact that we are inviting front-line has sideline him since March 12. Embid has “They made all the difference in the world workers is a tremendous gesture,” Malone returned to on-court activities and is working for us,” Murray said. “It was just good to have said with a shoutout to the work “these front- on his conditioning. “He’s close, I can tell you them back in the building.” line workers have been doing on a daily basis that,” Rivers said. Especially after the 76ers’ backups made a to help fight Covid and all the damage it has Nuggets: Paul Millsap, Porter, P.J. Dozier late run to turn the blowout into a contest. inflected upon us as a city, a state, a country and Murray sank 3s during Denver’s 12-3 run “We thought it was going to be easy,” Jokic and all across the world.” to close the first quarter.... PG Monte Morris said after the Nuggets jumped out to a 44-22 The 76ers’ backups closed the third quar- (thigh) missed his 10th consecutive game and lead after one quarter but watched the Sixers’ ter on a 10-2 run and kept up the pressure in Malone said Morris is expected to be consid- second-teamers chip away in the second half. the fourth, finally chipping the deficit below ered questionable for Thursday’s game against Reserve Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers with double digits in the final minute while Philly’s the Clippers and “then right after that we can 13 points, all in the fourth quarter. starters cheered them on. probably try to work him into a game.” The much-anticipated matchup between “Well, the positive is that the clock finally UP NEXT the East-leading Sixers and the rejuvenated expired,” 76ers coach Doc Rivers said. “That 76ers: Wrap up a six-game trip with a visit Nuggets, who made the biggest headlines at was one very good positive, because I was to Cleveland on Thursday night. the trade deadline with the additions of Aaron hoping they would do the AAU rules and just Nuggets: Visit the Los Angeles Clippers on Gordon and JaVale McGee, quickly fizzled keep the clock (running). I thought we should Thursday night before returning to Denver for with Denver’s first-quarter flourish. have had a running clock from the first quarter a five-game homestand. Before the Nuggets took a 68-45 lead into on.” the locker room, Jokic stepped up to the free The Nuggets savored the closer-than-it- More AP NBA: apnews.com/hub/NBA and throw line and was met by chants of “MVP! needed-to-be victory. twitter.com/AP_Sports. MVP! MVP!” from the first crowd at Ball Are- “It was so fun,” Porter said of hearing the na since the pandemic shut down the 2019-20 crowd cheering in Denver again. “We missed Rockies’ Oberg out for two months By Pat Graham “This one hurts. He’s in relatively against Miami. A few days after AP Sports Writer good spirits overall. From the that outing, he went on the injured team, we’ll support Scotty, put list with axillary artery thrombosis The morning after throwing in our arms around him when we see (blood clot) in his right arm. a game, Colorado Rockies right- him.” Oberg went through genetic handed reliever Scott Oberg What’s next for Oberg will be testing after the first time a clot showed up at the training facility more consultations with special- appeared in 2016. That link was in Arizona with a scary sensation ists to see what else can be done ruled out. that’s become all too familiar – as he deals with blood clots for the Over his career, Oberg, a 15th- numbness in his pitching arm. fourth time in his career. He was round pick by Colorado in 2012, The blood-clot issue – the one optimistic the issue was under has an 18-8 record spanning 259 he hoped was finally behind him – control after undergoing thoracic games with a 3.85 ERA. had returned. outlet surgery last September. “He was really finding his way After surgery Thursday to dis- It’s a big blow to the Colorado as a reliable, consistent big league solve blood clots in his right el- bullpen. Oberg, who turned 31 on relief pitcher,” Black said. “It bow, the status of Oberg for the March 13, was steadily working looked as though he was on his season – possibly for his career his way back to the mound after way to a nice run of performance – remains unknown. The Rockies missing all of the 2020 pandemic- for years, barring any health is- placed Oberg on the 60-day in- shortened season due to a blood sues. He was in a really good spot, jured list Saturday. clot. delivery-wise, stuff-wise, men- “We’re crushed,” Rockies man- He hasn’t appeared in a big tally confident, overall strength in ager Bud Black said of the news. league game since Aug. 16, 2019, his body. He was doing great.” IT’S TIME! Order your Graduation Yard Signs today! Show support for your graduate with an awesome yard sign!

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