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Colby Wednesday March 3, 2021 Volume 132, Number 34 Freeree Pressress Serving Thomas County since 1888 8 pages F P The Great Book Sale Library Court’s files are blocking remodeling By Deitra Wedd going to be done with that prior to Colby Free Press our area being done at the Justice [email protected] Center. “Who’s going to start moving Thomas County commissioners our stuff, because we got a call heard Friday from District Judge that somebody needed (to work) Kevin Berens about some prob- in an area where we have secured, lems he sees coming up during confidential files, so they need to renovation project at the county be moved out. I’d have to have courthouse, including what to do staff sitting there (to watch them), with confidential files still stored because they can’t keep confiden- in the courthouse. tial stuff out in the open, and then Commissioners eventually sug- it’d have to all be put back. My gested moving old court files from staff cannot do all that work. a vault in the courthouse to locked “When the project was started, space in the county office com- we were told we could occupy plex until it can be moved to the those areas (in the courthouse) Justice Center later this year. Ev- until the project is completed, but eryone agreed to that. that has not been true from the be- Court offices were moved out ginning.” of the courthouse to leased space The judge said he was never south of Interstate 70 in South- told they needed to take every- wind Plaza in November so work thing with them when court of- could start on renovations, but fices moved, and they don’t have many files remain stored in thethe old space to store the files at the building downtown. temporary location. “What do we need to do to start “The thought process was, planning for you occupying those ‘Why move stuff multiple times areas (in the courthouse),” Judge Berens asked, “because you’re See “FILES,” Page 2 Energy costs to get state help By John Hanna Kansas with big energy bills that AP Political Writer are coming due, and advocates of the bill said some could face bank- TOPEKA – Kansas legislators ruptcy without help. moved quickly today to create a The measure had bipartisan low-interest loan program for cit- support in the Republican-con- ies to help them cover a spike in trolled Legislature, and GOP lead- Three times a year, costs associated with providing ers hoped to push the bill through Pioneer Memorial Library heat and electricity to residents both chambers Wednesday. Law- sells off unused, sur- during last month’s intense cold makers see the measure as a first plus and donated books, snap. step toward dealing with tens of which is an inexpensive A state House committee ap- millions of dollars in extra energy way to build up a per- proved a bill that would allow the costs faced by cities, businesses sonal library. A four-day state to loan out $100 million of and residential customers. sale started last Wednes- its idle funds immediately to cities Supporters of the bill said cit- day with prices averaging that have community-owned elec- ies-operated utilities saw gas pric- about 40 cents a book. tric and natural gas utilities. es during the cold snap as much “It’s about getting Sub-zero temperatures led to as 200 times higher than what they people out the door with a big spike in demand for natu- normally pay. the books,” said Melany ral gas, and other problems, such Wilks, library director. A as freezing equipment, made gas Follow John Hanna at twitter. seven-day sale in July, hard to obtain, causing prices to com/apjdhanna around the time of the jump. That left dozens of cities in Thomas County Fair, starts with higher prices that drop each day. By the end, prices are “by Colby native’s talk the sack.” The books cover about every category, from bi- ographies to fiction, - ro on Mars Curiosity mance to repair manuals and cookbooks to self- Colby native and former Mars help, with music CDs and Curiosity Rover team mem- videos on sale as well. ber Sarah Lamm will talk about EVAN BARNUM Mars exploration for the Dr. Max Colby Free Press Pickerill Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, in the Frahm Theatre on campus. Lamm will talk about Curiosity as well as the newest rover, Perse- Lawmakers look to protect businesses verance. She was a member of the team By John Hanna state’s local school districts to offer in-person saster” but lawmakers are getting fewer com- on NASA’s Curiosity Rover for and Andy Tsubasa Field classes to all of their students by March 26. plaints now. three years and worked for the Associated Press/Report for America Only a handful of the state’s 286 districts don’t “You can only go up from the bottom,” he U.S. Department of Energy’s Los plan to have a majority of their students back said. “I think things are at least trending in the Alamos National Laboratory over TOPEKA – Kansas lawmakers moved Tues- in classrooms by then, according to State De- right direction, but I would still contend that’s three summers. She was selected day to extend protections for businesses from partment of Education data. the only direction it could go.” as a 2019 Mars Generation 24 lawsuits over Covid-19, while a prominent The debates over those measures and oth- Legislators last year enacted a law to protect Under 24 Leader in STEAM and critic of Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly said the ers rewriting the state’s emergency manage- health care providers from being sued over Space, a group of young people state’s vaccine distribution has improved in re- ment laws come amid ongoing Covid-19 in- medical decisions they made during the pan- from around the world who are Sarah Lamm cent weeks. oculations. Some Republican legislators con- demic. They also protected adult care homes breaking barriers in science, tech- The Republican-controlled Legislature is tend that distribution of vaccines is going too that followed state rules and public health di- nology, engineering, arts and math degree at Kansas State. considering several measures arising out of the slowly, pointing to federal Centers for Disease rectives and manufacturers that provided per- (STEAM) fields and bringing the Masks are required on campus. pandemic or Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s Control and Prevention data ranking Kansas sonal protective or medical equipment. sciences to the public through The free presentation can also be response to it. The Senate Judiciary Commit- near the bottom of states for doses adminis- But the general protection from lawsuits for multidisciplinary interests. watched at www.colbycc.edu/lec- tee approved a bill that would give businesses tered per 100,000 residents. stores, restaurants, bars and other businesses A 2018 graduate of Kansas State tures. an extra year of protection, until March 31, Kelly and state Department of Health and University, Lamm holds bach- The Pickerill Lecture Series is 2022, from lawsuits from customers or em- Environment officials contend that reportingSee “LAWMAKERS,” Page 2 elor’s degrees in chemistry, geolo- paid for each year by anonymous ployees who contract Covid-19 if those busi- issues have led the number of doses adminis- gy, and geography. She graduated donors. For information, contact nesses were “in substantial compliance” with tered to be underreported and the department from Colby Community College Dr. Linda Davis-Stephens at (785) public health orders. is working to fix that problem. Senate Presi- and Colby High School in 2014. 460-5528. The measure goes next to the Senate, which dent Ty Masterson, an Andover Republican, Today, she is pursuing a master’s also was debating a bill to require all of the said the distribution had been a “colossal di- Page 2 Colby Free Press Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Area/State Weather Court files slow remodeling Briefly The deadline for Briefly is noon the From “FILES,” Page 1 workers are changing windows on that floorsure nobody is tampering with them. day before and for Monday’s paper, now instead of the county clerk’s floor “Iand agree with you,” Flipse said. “I feel noon Friday. Items submitted in the when we can leave it there,’” Berens said, decided to do the clerk’s floor the followingthe same frustration. We asked in our com- morning will be set up for the follow- “but the fact is, we cannot leave that stuff week. mission meetings, I said can this be done? ing day. there without my staff being harassed to “I called and they (the workers) were in- And they said we can do this with a minimal come up right now and go move something formed that the courts need a week’s notice amount of disruption to everybody. Well, I Gem Lions plan chili or spending the weekend trying to get stuff because that vault is full of stuff and it’s go- guess minimal is different to you and me moved so that the folks (contractors) have ing to take some time to move it,” she said. than it is to them, so I do feel your frustra- drive-thru Saturday access to those areas.” “Well, they wanted to know if they could tion as well.” The Gem Lions invite everyone to for He said they need to agree on a solution. have it out by Monday.” He asked if it would be an option to talk take-out-only chili, the “Covid version” “I’m tired of getting my staff up there to Harms said one of the problems they have to Willdan Energy Solutions, the contractor of a Soup Day, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. move stuff, and I’m tired of having to go run into is that workers already had week- doing the renovations, and say they’re done Saturday at the Gem Community Build- up and move stuff myself when this project end plans, so she suggested seeing if they in that room until those files can be moved. ing. Net proceeds will go to community was not consulted with us,” he said. “You could get stuff moved out Thursday. “That’s something we can talk about,” betterment projects, sight programs and guys sent these people up, and nobody said, “So other than replacing the window in Flipse said, “and if that’s not a solution, education. For information, contact “Hey, by the way, if this project goes, the the vault room, that’s all they have left to then we come up with another option.” Sandy Johnson at (785) 443-2297. courts are going to be really inconvenienced do, right?” Baughn asked. Berens said he didn’t come to the com- as well as the rest of the team.’ Berens said no, workers have been in that missioners to hold up the project, that he National Weather Service “I really do feel sorry for all the other area for electrical jobs, so it’s not just the just wants the county to provide someone to Parkinson’s support Tonight: Clear, with a low courthouse staff that has had to live through windows. do the back-and-forth moving. group to meet Thursday around 31. East wind 5 to 10 the noise, the dust, the asbestos removal, Commissioner Brad Flipse asked if the “If we’re going to move it somewhere Parkinson’s Families of Northwest mph becoming south after mid- constant interruptions with their business, else to another location to secure it, so then Kansas meets at 2 p.m. every other county finds a place to move the records, Thursday at the Pioneer Memorial Li- night. equipment being in their offices, piping- bewould they need to have someone from Be- nobody has to ask us for permission to go Thursday: Rain likely after 1 ing installed over their desks while people rens’ staff supervise the move? into those areas and have my staff sit there, brary in Colby. This is a support and p.m. Increasing clouds, with a are supposed to be occupying them. “The issue isn’t giving people access it’s then I want commissioners to commit to resource group for patients and families high near 58. Southeast wind 5 “But I’m not going to continue to put my when it’s full and then we move it out,” the paying for that, because I’ve already taken a throughout the region. The next meeting to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 staff in the position to have to do things you judge replied. “My staff has to sit there until bunch of money out of my budget.” will be Thursday. For information, call mph in the afternoon. Chance of guys threw upon us when we have other it’s ready to be put back in because we can- Baughn said they have the money in the Elaine Ptacek at (785) 443-3439. precipitation is 60 percent. work we’re supposed to be doing.” not leave confidential files sitting out in a county general fund to pay for that. He sug- Thursday Night: Rain, main- To that end, he said he needs to know who public area.” gest moving it over to a secure area in the Colby grad to talk ly before 1 a.m. Low around 36. will be moving their stuff if it needs to be Baughn asked why it’s necessary to move county office complex on Range Avenue. about Mars exploration East wind 10 to 15 mph becom- relocated, and where to. it out. Berens said that space would work fine; Colby native Sarah Lamm, a former ing north after midnight. Chance “You find the spot for it,” he added, “and “I don’t see any reason to move the re- they’d just need to make arrangements to member of the Mars Curiosity Rover of precipitation is 80 percent. the cost for it will be on you. I’ve taken a lot cords until we make the move (to the Justice get it done. team, will talk about Mars explora- Friday: A 50 percent chance of money out of my budget to cover the cost Center) in July,” he said. “So we move it once into the office,” tion for the Dr. Max Pickerill Lecture of rain before 7 a.m. Mostly sun- just to temporarily relocate. That doesn’t in- Harms explained that the records have to Flipse said, “make that secure so only you Series at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Frahm ny, with a high near 58. North clude the money you set aside.” be moved for anyone to get in the vault, so and your people have access to it, it stays Theatre on campus. A 2018 gradu- wind 5 to 10 mph. Commissioner Mike Baughn asked where they have to move them out of the vault for there until it goes into the new (Justice Cen- ate of Kansas State University, Lamm Friday Night: Clear, with a in the courthouse the judicial system still electrical work, windows or whoever has to ter) and we will provide the labor to get it holds bachelor’s degrees in chemistry, low around 33. has things that need to be moved. Berens get in there, and then someone from Berens’ moved.” geology and geography and is pursu- Saturday: Sunny, with a high said storage areas include the vault upstairs. staff has to sit there and watch all the re- That was the plan everyone agreed to. ing a master’s degree. She graduated near 65. Breezy. County Clerk Shelly Harms said the cords while they’re out of the vault to make from Colby Community College and Saturday Night: Mostly Colby High School in 2014. Masks cloudy, with a low around 38. required. Admission is free, or the lec- Breezy. Lawmakers look to protect businesses ture can be seen at www.colbycc.edu/ Sunday: Sunny, with a high lectures.For information, contact Dr. near 67. From “LAWMAKERS,” Page 1 protections aren’t needed. the percentage of doses admin- But Rep. Rui Xu, a Westwood Linda Davis-Stephens at (785) 460- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, Meanwhile, the Department istered at about 72.5 percent. Democrat, sees the problem as a 5528. with a low around 34. is due to expire March 31. Sup- of Health and Environment con- “The data files we are - get short supply across the nation. Monday: Sunny, with a high porters of the Senate Judiciary tinued to face scrutiny over the ting as of last week will help “Demand is far outstripping near 69. Red Cross to draw Committee’s bill said extending distribution of vaccines. A CDC us dig in and find out where thesupply right now,” Xu said. “As Monday Night: Partly cloudy, the protection another year will report Tuesday ranked Kansas discrepancies are happening far as I’m aware, we are getting blood here March 10-11 with a low around 41. give lawmakers time to see how 46 among states for its per capi- between the various (reporting) the vaccine out as soon as we’re The next Colby blood drive will be Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with many cases arise. tal administration of doses, at systems,” said state health de- getting it, and that’s all the state from noon to 6 p.m. next Wednesday a high near 65. Eric Stafford, a lobbyist for 21,609 per 100,000 residents. partment spokeswoman Ashley can do.” and 7:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, the influential Kansas Chamber The CDC said at least 444,176 Jones-Wisner in a text to The Some GOP lawmakers criti- March 11, at the Community Build- Monday: High, 53; Low 18 of Commerce, said the group Kansas residents have received Associated Press. cized Kelly for closing K-12 ing. Appointments are encouraged. Tuesday: High, 72; Low 25 hasn’t heard of any cases, but, at least one of two required vac- Some Republican legislators school buildings in March 2020 To schedule, contact coordinator Bev Precip: Monday 0.None “If Covid never goes away, we cine doses, or 15.2 percent of question the department’s ex- until the end of the spring se- Vaughn at (785) 443-1467 or go to Tuesday 0.None would prefer that the liability the state’s 2.9 million residents. planation of reporting problems, mester, and a bill approved www.redcrossblood.org. Sixteen-year- Month: 0.None protection never goes away.” Those numbers are higher and Democratic state Rep. Louis Monday by the Senate would al- olds can donate with a parent’s consent. Year: 0.53 inches Some attorneys and lawmak- than figures reported MondayRuiz, by of Kansas City, suggested low only local schools boards to Normal: 1.76 inches ers argued last year that the pro- the state health department, but there have been communication cancel in-person classes. (K-State Experiment Station) tections provided by the Leg- the CDC also reports Kansas as problems between the state and Alzheimer’s caregiver Sunrise and Sunset group meets next week Tuesday 7:12 a.m. 6:40 p.m. islature and could shield some receiving more doses. Both put local officials. bad behavior. Callie Denton, The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Sup- Wednesday 7:11 a.m. 6:41 p.m. port Group will hold a virtual meeting (NOAA Solar Calculator) executive director of the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association, said Bill sets school re-opening deadline at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 11. To register, call (800) 272-3900. For infor- the dearth of lawsuits shows the By John Hanna tack on local control of public K-12 schools. AP Political Writer mation, call Sheryl Carson, (785) 821- The measure also could be largely symbolic. 2670. According to State Department of Education data, Covid-19 Updates March 3 TOPEKA – The Kansas Senate today approved only five local districts were not planning to have County . Active ...... Hospital .. Hospital ... Deaths ...... Total cases .. Recovered a proposal from its top Republican to require the a majority of their students returning to in-person VA clinic has free Covid ...... (KDHE*local) ...... Total ...... (KDHE*local) ...... Thomas ...... 15 ...... 3 .....91*112 ...... 14 ..... 1,076*1,110 ...... 1,093 state’s public school districts to offer in-person classes by March 26. shots for vets over 65 Sherman ...... 26 ...... 9 ...... 607 ...... classes to all students by March 26. GOP lawmakers criticized Democratic Gov. Rick Austin, Kansas state veterans Cheyenne ....5 ...... 3*2 ...... 25 ...... 12 ...... 353 ...... 317 Senate President Ty Masterson, an Andover Re- Laura Kelly for closing K-12 school buildings in service representative in Colby, says Rawlins ...... 0 ...... 9 ...... 7 ...... 290* ...... 311 publican, is pushing the measure with the number March 2020 until the end of the spring semester. the Veterans Affairs Clinic in Burling- Decatur ...... 1 ...... 0 ...... 18 ...... 11 ...... 259 ...... 247 of new Covid-19 cases lower than they have been A bill approved Monday by the Senate would al- ton will be offering veterans over age Norton ...... 1 ...... 0 ...... 24 ...... 27 .....1,200*1,217 ...... in months. Masterson and other Republicans ar- low only local schools boards to cancel in-person 65 free Covid vaccinations on Thursday Sheridan ...... 27 ...... 426 ...... gue that many students don’t fare well academi- classes. Logan...... 20 ...... 292 ...... and and again Thursday, March 11. Call cally or emotionally with online learning and Legislators also are considering proposals to the clinic at (719) 346-5239 and push 0 Gove ...... 7 ...... 82 ...... 22 ...... 376 ...... need to get back into classrooms. rewrite the state’s emergency management laws, Wallace ...... 8 ...... 173 ...... at the recording to schedule. For ques- Statewide ...... 9,290 ...... 4,743 ...... 294,304 The Senate’s 26-12 vote sends the measure to with the House set to debate a measure today. tions, call the clinic or call Austin at Numbers are those posted most recently by county and /or state officials. the House. (785) 443-0120. Some Democrats argued that the bill is an at- Follow John Hanna at twitter.com/apjdhanna

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So Duan, an assistant professor in Jake Harper had the program. offered by Kansas State Research and Exten- to have information that people can take and the Department of Chemical En- His guest was Haynes, who pre- sion since 2016. Emily apply to their everyday lives is so important.” gineering at Kansas State Univer- sented photo highlights from a re- This program is now being offered online to Bennigsdorf Dining with Diabetes is available to people sity. cent trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mex- help expand the education reach and connect beyond those diagnosed with pre-diabetes Dr. Duan’s presentation was on ico. The Haynes’ enjoyed whale more people together. This series will be of- • Knowledge or Type II diabetes. Sawer notes that family the development and implementa- watching from a boat and were fered in four sessions with each class lasting for Life members, caregivers and other support per- tion of electrical conversion en- able to get quite close to a hump- for two hours. K-State Research and Extension sons are encouraged to join the course. ergy and storage for sustainable back whale and her calf for sev- agents launched this program in February and Price added that the online courses provide a energy. Duan said that while there eral hours. Haynes and his wife will be adding classes the beginning of March. said Sara Sawer, the lead trainer and a fam- good opportunity for family members in sepa- are challenges in the areas of com- make an annual trip to Mexico. “Even prior to the Covid pandemic, we had ily and consumer sciences agent in Sedgwick rate locations to participate together. mercial development, cost, mar- Feb. 23, the club met with decided that we had an audience that wanted County. “Our information is evidence-based “People can log on at any time,” Sawer said. keting and policy, he believes the guests Eli Alwin, Greg Bellamy, to have access to the program but in a remote, and we encourage healthy lifestyle changes, “That is a benefit for those who are not able goal of sustainable energy storage Chase Hartwell, Melissa and digital form,” said Gayle Price, program direc- which might be picking one thing to work on to get out because of the pandemic, but also can be a reality within 10 years. Madeline Schneider and Mark tor for Dining with Diabetes and an extension until it becomes part of your routine.” for those who are working full time. This is On Feb. 9, the club met with and Wendy Weishaar. specialist at the Southeast Kansas Research- In Kansas, 9.4 percent of adults have been more convenient for them. And it’s beneficial guests Jenna Reinert, Cindy and Jen Schoenfeld had the pro- Extension Center in Parsons. diagnosed as having diabetes. It is the seventh for those who want the information on their Shawn Reinert and Quade Woof- gram. Schoenfeld, Dr. Seth Carter These online courses will let each individual leading cause of death in Kansas, and those own time and at their own pace. Some people ter. and Greg Bellamy presented in- learn at their own pace during a five-week pe - with diabetes have medical expenses that are – learn better that way.” Jenna Reinert was recognized formation on the Colby Tennis riod. The lessons include: on average – 2.3 times higher than those who For information on Dining with Diabetes as the club’s February Student of Center project. The project is a • Diabetes self care or healthful food choic- don’t have diabetes. or more resources, please contact the Thomas the Month. She is active in Na- partnership among Colby Com- es. Nationally, 34.2 million people have dia- County Extension office at (785) 460-4582 or tional Honor Society, 4-H and munity College, Colby Public • 5-10 minute low-impact physical activity. betes, or about one in every 10 people in the email [email protected]. Catholic Youth Organization. Her Schools and the City of Colby. • Tasty, healthy and familiar foods. U.S. Health officials estimate that one in five Have a wonderful week and stay safe! plans include attending Kansas Funding for the 1,059,721 facility • Cooking techniques using artificial sweet- people don’t know they have the disease. The State and majoring in human de- is 80 percent complete. The proj- eners, reduced-fat foods, herbs and spices. risk of death for adults with diabetes is ap- Emily Bennigsdorf is the agriculture and velopment/family science with a ect is being paid for entirely with • Food demonstrations, including healthy, proximately 60 percent higher than for adults natural resources Extension agent for Thomas minor in business. grants and donations. diabetes-friendly recipes. without diabetes, and the total medical costs, County. From Westminster, Colo., she gradu- Ron Evans had the program. The facility will be on the col- “There is so much information that people lost work and wages for people with diabetes ated from Fort Hays State University and has He presented highlights from his lege campus and will be approxi- get on the Internet or from well-meaning fam- tops $327 billion annually. worked at Colby Community College as an ad- 20 year, 5 month career in the Air mately 21,328 square feet in size, ily and friends, but it’s not always accurate,” “Diabetes is a public health epidemic,” Saw- missions counselor. Force. Evans retired from the Air with two full-size tennis courts, Force as a lieutenant colonel in two full-size pickle ball courts 1986. As a fighter pilot he and flew a small viewing area. It will 378 combat missions in Vietnam. also provide an area for indoor Energy assistance available for high bills walking. It will be accessible to Evans flew an F-4 Phantom jet Kansans are encouraged to apply for funds households pay a portion of their home energy mission are required to submit what costs they and served as a project officer for community members at no cost. the F-16. The tennis center will be the available through the Low Income Energy As- costs by providing a one-time per-year ben- incurred because of the storm, along with a sistance Program to help pay high electricity plan detailing what steps they are taking to Evans said he enjoyed flying only facility of its kind between efit. The 2021 application period began Jan. 4. and shared two memorable night WaKeeney and Colorado Springs. bills caused by extremely cold temperatures. Applications must be received before 5 p.m. mitigate the cost to consumers. missions. One involved lightning Colby Rotary meets at noon Due to extreme cold, Kansans may see higher Wednesday March 31. • The commission is working on a plan to hitting his plane and tracer rounds Tuesdays at City Limits Conven- than usual utility costs. In addition to promoting low-income assis- spread extra costs out over several months or “My administration is considering every tance, the following actions are currently be- more to soften the impact on customers. flying very close on either side tion Center. of the cockpit. Evans also taught – Relda Galli tool at our disposal to ensure Kansans and ing taken to address higher than usual utility • Gov. Kelly and the commission asked the communities are protected from price surges costs for Kansans: Federal Regulatory Commission to investigate caused by the extreme weather,” said Gov. • The Kansas Corporation Commission has the events that led to a utility shortage and aid Laura Kelly. “While LIEAP assistance is instructed utilities under its jurisdiction (Ev- the state in protecting consumers from high Art contest geared available to Kansans experiencing higher than ergy, Liberty, Southern Pioneer, Kansas Gas costs. usual utility costs, we continue to communi- Service, Black Hills, Atmos and the City of Kansans should contact their utility provider cate with our local and federal partners to ad- Eskridge) to defer the extraordinary costs as- to explore payment plans to spread out costs. to suicide prevention dress this problem.” sociated with cold weather. The federally-funded program helps eligible • Utility companies regulated by the com- The state of Kansas has launched This group believes that every the Youth Suicide Prevention Art young person deserves to be safe Contest is for artists, musicians, from suicide and that the best way American Legion Boys State postponed to August painters, writers, sculptors, poets, to reach youth in Kansas is to pro- singers and photographers from vide opportunities for youth to The American Legion Boys assistance and blessing of Kansas Boys State is a “learning by do- can also submit nominees for fu- sixth grade through high school. reach out to their peers, thus cre- State of Kansas has announced State University officials, it - be ing” political exercise that simu- ture years. The contest, hosted by Kansas ation of the Youth Suicide Preven- that due to the uncertainty of co- came clear that moving the date lates elections, political parties The new deadline to register to Partners in Empowering Youth for tion Art Contest. rona-virus vaccines being fully was in the best interest of the del- and government at the state, coun- guarantee a spot in the program is Suicide Prevention, will help state The goals of the contest are to available to the general public by egates, staff/volunteers and the ty and local levels, providing op- Monday, May 31. The cost to at- agencies shape suicide prevention raise awareness of the possibility the start of June, the 2021 Boys University.” portunities to lead under pressure, tend the Boys State of Kansas pro- messages and health promotion of hope and healing while work- State of Kansas session will move Traditionally, Kansas Boys showcasing character and work- gram is $350; however, in many campaigns. ing to provide enough support to from its traditional early June State is for individuals who have ing effectively within a team. It’s instances, sponsors pay the major- In 2019, 521 Kansans died by Kansas youth so that no one ever event to the first part of August.completed their junior year of also an opportunity to gain pride ity of the fees, with the delegate or suicide including six under the walks alone in crisis. The sub- The 2021 session, which was to high school. With last year’s can- and respect for government, and his family paying $50. age of 15 and 83 individuals be- missions will reach other youth be held Sunday, June 6, through cellation, the program announced the price paid by members of the Potential sponsors, such as tween the ages of 15 and 24. to reduce stigma around mental Saturday, June 12, will now be in January that it was expanding military to preserve democracy. American Legion posts, civic or- “Suicide is the second leading health and experiencing thoughts held Sunday, Aug. 1, through the pool of registrants for this Those wishing to attend the pro- ganizations, businesses, clubs and cause of death for Kansans age of suicide. Preventing suicide is Saturday, Aug. 7, at Kansas State year’s session to include those gram should go to ksbstate.org to interested individuals, or those 15 to 24 and is a leading cause of a community effort and youth are University in Manhattan. The who have completed their senior register. In addition, anyone can with questions, should contact death for youth ages 5 to 14 – this extremely important. So, the part- program, which was cancelled in year of high school (those who nominate individuals to attend Troy Fowler, director of opera- is unacceptable,” Dr. Lee Norman, ners ask eligible Kansas youths to 2020 due to the corona-virus pan- missed out on last year’s event by going to ksbstate.org and sub- tions, at troy.fowler@ksbstate. secretary of the Kansas Depart- pull out your pen and paper, reach demic, will be in its 83rd year. due to the corona-virus pandem- mitting the person’s name, mail- org. ment of Health and Environment, for your guitar and mic, or grab “We did not want to cancel the ic), as well as individuals who ing address, e-mail address, high said. “Every one of us has a role to your favorite art supplies to let event a second year in a row,” said have completed their sophomore school and phone number. You play, whether you’re a friend, par- your voices be heard. Tom Wierman, Kansas Boys State year of high school. ent, community member or school All submissions to the contest executive director. “After consult- The American Legion Boys employee. We need to come to- are due by 10 p.m. Monday, April ing with numerous individuals, State of Kansas program provides gether to help our youth.” 4. For information and to submit we decided holding a virtual event a relevant, interactive, problem- GEM LIONS CLUB The Kansas Partners includes a project, go to www.ksphq.org/ was not feasible nor of interest to solving experience in leadership the Department of Health, Kan- artcontest/. potential delegates after having and teamwork that develops self- COVID VERSION OF THE SOUP DAY sas Department for Aging and If you or someone you know is spent most of the last 15 months identity, promotes mutual respect Disability Services, Kansas De- struggling with mental health or going to school virtually. With the and instills civic responsibility. partment for Children and Fami- thoughts of suicide, contact the TAKE OUT CHILI ONLY lies, Kansas State Department of National Suicide Prevention Life- Corrections Markets Education, the Kansas Suicide line at (800) 273-8255 (or 800- March 6, 2021 • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Prevention Headquarters and the 273-TALK). Quotes as of close of Kansas Attorney General’s Office. The Colby Free Press wants to previous business day Gem Community Building maintain an accurate record of Hi-Plains Co-op F W D our town. Please report any error Wheat (bushel) $6.02 Conservation hearing Tuesday or lack of clarity in a news story Corn (bushel) $5.49 Net Profits Go To Community Betterment. A public hearing will be con- Quality Buffer Initiative. to us at 462-3963. 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Power failure raises planning questions A couple of recent events show our country is in real trouble because we haven’t planned intelligently for a transition to all- electric power and because our entire information network ap- parently has grown up without necessary safeguards. In our rush for clean, sustainable power, we’ve built wind towers and solar farms galore, but we haven’t invested in enough backup power to protect us from the day the sun doesn’t shine and the wind doesn’t blow. In Kansas, the very utilities that liked to brag about how much wind power they had harnessed led the pack when roll- ing blackouts were all that prevented the entire Midwest power grid from collapsing. And if that had happened, we were not far away from a na- tional collapse. We’re not saying the nation should stop its race to eliminate fossil fuels and convert to electric vehicles. We are saying that unless we plan properly for regular and backup power to sup- ply a world that will depend more and more on this fragile power grid, we are going to find ourselves in real trouble. Last month’s arctic outbreak showed us that. Electric cars, electric trucks, electric trains, electric appli- Birds cash in on backyard ‘hot springs’ ances and electric computers won’t run without power. The danger of a world that will not run is real. And, like it or not, I hated to disturb them. They were having gallon at a time, and clean it out about once such a grand time splashing around in the Cynthia a month, but it never freezes. It’s wonderful. backup power – for the foreseeable future – will come from warm water and having a drink. We leave a pan of water out for our cats and natural gas, fuel oil and other sources not spoken of in polite Still, I was out there to get the dog, and his Haynes any visiting animals that need a drink, both society. kennel is right next to the bowl of heated water summer and winter. There will have to be some compromises to keep it going. we leave out for the cats. • Open A year ago, back on the ad run, I saw a bowl It’s just that simple. Green goals aside, we can’t continue to But it wasn’t ours or even the neighborhood Season just like the dog’s water bucket, but only about build a world where it’s easy to pull the plug. felines enjoying the water. It was a flock of the size of a good-size dog dish. It, too, has And that might happen. robins. been perfect. The revelation that Russian agents managed to penetrate We’ve noticed them for a couple of weeks tric line from the garage. Now the cats and birds enjoy a cool drink government computers, from the Pentagon to the Department now. They arrived about the same time as the For years, we used a five-gallon bucket to all summer from the pan near the house and of Agriculture, and business systems of all types and sizes, great freeze. They all looked about twice their water our dogs. It was great in the summer, but all winter from the bowl near the dog kennel, normal size as they puffed their feathers out in the winter, it froze over each night and we where both containers are hooked to the elec- from major corporations on down, should chill us. to help insulate them. They were enjoying our had to put in fresh water each morning. tric cord from the garage. The computer world that sustains us, that ties us together water and also eating the berries off our cedar That wouldn’t be so bad, but after about a The birds stick to the cat water bowl most of and makes everything go, is as vulnerable as the power grid, it tree. week, you had five gallons of ice and that babythe time, but sometimes, when the dog is in the seems. So far, there’s no evidence our enemies have set up the Snow covered the ground, so nothing should was heavy! We would move the bucket from house or asleep in his doghouse, they stop by means to cripple America, but they penetrated enough of our have died of thirst, but not a lot of open water the kennel to a sunny place on the patio and for a sip or a dip or a little of both. vast information grid to do just that. Whenever they felt like it. with the temperature below zero. turn it upside down. In an hour or so, we could After all, Remy is a bird dog. The world today runs through “the cloud,” an ill-defined, However, in the Haynes backyard, we have remove the bucket and refill it with fresh water distributed network of servers and processors tied together by not one, but two sources of open water all win- while the bucket-shaped ice sculpture melted. Cynthia Haynes, co-owner and chief finan- ter long. Then one day, while selling ads at a farm- the Internet. Corporations store their files, from trade secrets to cial officer of Nor’West Newspapers, writes The first is the dog’s water bucket, which is and-home store, I saw a heated water bucket this column weekly. Her pets include a dog, finance, in “the cloud.” Government agencies likewise. inside his chain-link kennel. for dogs. I grabbed it and have used it every cats, toads and a praying mantis. Contact her And in network-tracking software that “everybody” uses, I’ve seen a lot of birds congregated around winter since. We have to refill it every coupleat cynthia.haynes @ nwkansas.com the Russian intelligence corps apparently found a key that the rim of the green bucket, heated by an elec- of weeks, with the hose or by carrying out a gave them access to it all. Would they, or the Chinese, or some terrorist alliance, take advantage of that? To believe otherwise is naive. We live in a dangerous world. Now, before it’s too late, would be a good time to stop and Budget looks at some higher salaries take account of our vulnerabilities. Then we must give at least Last week was the final week for the stand- The subcommittees have recommended we try as much attention to protecting our systems as we have to cli- ing committees and subcommittees to report Rick to find money for both areas when we work mate change and the rush to connect everything to one wire, their budget proposals to the full Senate Ways Billinger our omnibus bill later this session. one server farm and one cloud. and Means committee for work on the 2021 If we don’t, we will suffer far worse than we’ve seen this and 2022 budgets. A few of the reports the On Monday the Senate was closed for the winter. Far worse. – Steve Haynes committee is considering are social services, State funeral of one of our colleagues, Bud Estes, higher education and judicial budgets. • Senator from the 38th District in southwest Kansas. Social-service agencies got additional mon- Bud grew up in Bucklin and lived in Dodge Where to write, call ey last year only to have the governor take it City. He was a strong advocate for Western away by line-item veto. One particular group a bill in the Ways and Means Committee that Kansas and will be greatly missed. that was targeted by Gov. Laura Kelly was a would address these salary issues, so the gov- State Sen. Rick Billinger, State Capitol Building, 300 SW very modest raise in salaries for the people ernor will not be able to continue balancing the It is an honor and pleasure to serve you. 10th St., Room 236-E, Topeka, Kan. 66612, (785) 296-7399 who work in intellectual and developmental state budget on the backs of our most vulner- Please do not hesitate to contact me with your [email protected] disabilities. able citizens. questions or concerns. State Rep. Adam Smith, (120th District) State Capitol Our committee heard last year about the There are many concerns for the Ways and Building, 300 SW 10th St., Room 186-N, Topeka, Kan., challenges that these agencies face in retaining Means Committee, including higher educa- Sen. Rick Billinger, a Goodland Republi- their good and hard-working staff when they tion. Gov. Kelly made huge cuts to the higher can, represents the 40th District of northwest 66612, (785) 296-0715 [email protected] are only able to pay an hourly wage that is less education budget. The Kansas courts also are Kansas in the state Senate. Reach him at State State Rep. Jim Minnix, (118th District) State Capitol than fast-food restaurants. We heard testimony struggling to keep pace with their salaries, Capitol Building, 300 SW 10th St., Room Building, 300 SW 10th St., Room 512-N, Topeka, Kan., that they were losing good people to Chick- especially in the clerical positions. 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Kansans urged to prepare for bad weather

No one needs to stretch their memory through May) in Kansas is that we will “Check your weather radio to make cess to computer or television.” • Flooding – Never drive into water too far to see the devastation that can be be drier and warmer than normal,” Knapp sure you can receive alerts inside the lo- Knapp shared additional ideas for deal- that is covering a roadway. It’s difficult caused when severe weather strikes. The said. “That’s based on average condi- cation that you will be staying, such as ing with various weather events: to know how deep the water is, and it recent arctic blast across many parts of the tions over the course of the season. But the storm shelter or a safe room in your • Tornadoes – Plan on how family will takes less water than you think to sweep United States – and especially in Texas – that does not preclude a storm event that house,” Knapp said. “Sign up for emer- communicate if the kids are at school and a car away. Also, it’s nearly impossible to is a blaring testimony to the destructive would drop a lot of water in a very short gency alerts (often sent by text message) parents at work or you’re all out at the know if the roadway is intact beneath the effects on communities and livelihoods. time and produce flooding risks.” that might be offered by your county playground. water. The National Weather Service has The National Weather Service has de- Considering the unpredictable nature of emergency preparedness office.” • Lightning – If you can hear thunder,a campaign encouraging motorists who clared March 1 to 5 as Severe Weather weather, Knapp says it’s crucial to have a Knapp suggests buying a transistor ra- lightning is close enough to strike you. encounter flooded roadways to ‘Turn Preparedness Week in Kansas, where the plan in place to deal with the potential ef- dio, if you don’t already have one, and You should be in an indoor facility, not Around, Don’t Drown.’ If there’s water old joke stands that if you don’t like the fects of bad weather. fresh batteries. A transistor radio will help an outdoor overhang or picnic shelter. over a roadway, wait for it to subside or weather currently, just wait a few hours. “One of the things that the National you get local information from broadcast You can also take shelter inside your car. find an alternate route. “We don’t have to look further than Weather Service recommends is that peo- media in case power is not available. Avoid contact with the ground. Knapp recommends keeping current February when we went from a frigid, ple review plans for themselves and their Think through the many ways you might • Hail – If you’re driving, get off the with weather conditions in your area by arctic outbreak to mild, summer weather family to make sure everything is still receive information from local authori- road as quickly as possible. Do not seek going to the website for the Kansas Me- in the matter of a day,” said Mary Knapp, in place and people know what to do,” ties. shelter under an overpass, because it cre- sonet, mesonet.k-state.edu, a network of an assistant state climatologist at Kansas Knapp said. “Go over with your friends “You don’t know which information ates a bottleneck and increases the risk of more than 70 weather stations located State University. and family what you will do for each of source might be cut off,” Knapp said. a traffic accident. throughout the state. History proves that spring in Kansas the different kinds of weather events, “For instance, if a wind storm causes • Wind – Tornadoes get the bulk of The National Weather Service also comes with a variety of weather threats, whether that might be a tornado alert, damage to cell towers, your cell phone the publicity, but straight-line winds can provides local weather information on its including tornadoes, straight-line winds, power outage, wind or flooding.” may not have reception any longer. If you be every bit as strong and dangerous. If website, www.weather.gov. hail, lightning, flash floods and more. Now is also a good time to check on are relying on the Internet or cable and strong winds are in the forecast, take shel- “The forecast for spring (March emergency supplies. your power goes off, you won’t have ac- ter as you would for a tornado warning. On the Beat

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Page 8 Colby Free Press Wednesday, March 3, 2021 ssPortsPorts Eagles end season at substate By Brad Weese over Minneapolis, and the Thom- Tuesday, the Eagles and Norton high-scoring shootout, as Colby Colby Free Press as More Prep-Marian girls from were tied up at 12 after the firstscored 30 points and Norton had Both Colby High girls and boys Hays, who beat Russell 51-13. quarter. The Norton boys added 29. basketball teams ended their sea- The Colby boys ended their 17 points in the second and held For the Colby boys, four seniors, sons this week with losses in the season with a 9-12 mark. The Coach Parker McKee’s team to Jaren Rush, Peyton Wahlmeier, first round of substate competitionNorton boys improved to 14-6 five. At halftime, the Blue Jays Ryanhad Myers and Jacob Wetter, said to the Norton Bluejays. on the season and now face Min- a comfortable advantage, 29-17. “goodbye” to their high school ca- The Lady Eagles ended their neapolis, which defeated Russell Both teams posted another 12 reers. The Lady Eagles also will 2020-21 campaign Monday night 74-50. Boys semifinal games willpoint in the third. Going in the lose four seniors: Kourtney Finley, with a 44-21 loss to the Lady Blue- take place Friday. The other semi- fourth, Colby trailed 41-29. The Brianna Barnett, Mackenzie Dod- jays during the first round of the finals will see Thomas More Prep, last eight minutes proved to be a son and Kennedy Stanley. Class 3A substate tournament on which defeated Beloit 63-35, play Norton’s court. Phillipsburg, which beat Goodland Tuesday, the Colby boys met the 48-39. same fate with a 70-59 loss. The In the Colby-Norton girls game, locations was decided in each case the Lady Eagles found themselves College basketball by playing at the home of the high- trailing 10-9 at the end of the open- er seed, though Norton will be the ing quarter. In the second, Norton location for the final two rounds of scored 14 and held Coach Tom Ste- substate this weekend as well. phens’s team to 3. The Lady Blue- has been postponed The Lady Eagles ended their jays led 24-12 at the break. Colby Community College days remain as scheduled for season with a 11-10 record, while Norton’s defensive pressure men’s basketball home games 5:30 p.m. at the Colby Com- the Norton girls improved to 15-6 continued in the second half. In against Dodge City Wednesday munity Building. Tickets can and will now play Phillipsburg on the third quarter, Colby could only and Seward County on Satur- be purchased at www.colby- Thursday in the semi-finals. The score three and Norton added an- day have been postponed. No trojans.com/tickets. Opt-in text P-Burg girls defeated Beloit 71-30. other 14. At the end of three, the makeup dates have been an- messaging for schedule chang- Playing in other semifinals will score was 38-15 Norton. In the nounced. es is available at www.colbycc. be the Cowgirls from Goodland, fourth quarter, both teams scored The women’s games for both edu/text. who advanced with a 54-20 victory 6 points. Lady Bulldogs hold off Buffaloes 64-47 By Judy Rogers lead in the game Feb. 18. outscored the Buffaloes 16-13. Golden Plains High School They continued to hit their shots while Scoring were Ashley Stoll 24 points, Kassie their defense controlled the Lady Buffaloes, Miller 17, Breanna Rath 6, Rayna Taylor Carli Nieman played defense against Hill City on Feb. 9th in Rex- The Golden Plains Lady Bulldogs held off outscoring them 16-8 in the second for a 39-20 and Brooke Stoll 5 each, Carli Nieman 4 and ford. She contributes to the team playing both varsity and junior the Rawlins County Buffaloes in Atwood to halftime lead. Morgan Wark 3. varsity for the Lady Bulldogs. JUDY ROGERS/Golden Plains High School remain undefeated with a 64-47 win. The Lady ’Dogs had a third-quarter slump as The girls pulled down 29 rebounds and had The Lady ’Dogs came out hitting shot after they could only get 9 points to fall while the 14 assists and 21 steals, including Miller 8, A. Bulldogs take win shot to get them started with a 23-12 first quarterBuffaloes posted 14. In the fourth, the ’Dogs Stoll 5, Rath and Wark 3 each and B. Stoll 2. By Valeria Ortiz pull ahead 12-5, holding a 15-7 Golden Plains High School lead at the end of the quarter Kansas gives first approval for athlete bill The Bulldogs held on to the The Golden Plains junior-var- lead as they added 9 in the second, By Andy Tsubasa Field both University of Kansas and them to hire licensed agents and allow athletes to earn money from sity girls won a two-quarter game holding Hill City to 3 for the 24- Associated Press Kansas State University athletic attorneys. endorsements, loosens restrictions over Hill City in Rexford. 10 win. Report for America directors who say passing it will The House is scheduled for a fi- around transfers and permit play- The Bulldogs won 24-10 on Scoring were Sidney Taylor, ensure Kansas universities won't nal vote Tuesday. If approved, the ers to return to school after enter- Feb. 9 and remained undefeated Rayna Taylor and Carli Nieman, TOPEKA, — Kansas House be at a recruiting disadvantage bill would go to the Senate. ing a professional league's draft. at 6-0. members advanced a bill Monday with institutions in states that have Congress is considering similar Emporia State University Presi- 7 each; Lauren Patmon 2; and that would allow college athletes similar laws, such as California bills related to college sports, in- In the first quarter, the -Ring Emma Weiner 1. dent Allison Garrett testified to necks opened the game with a 3 “It was an aggressive game,” to profit from their name, image,and Florida. The bill would allow cluding one from Kansas Repub- lawmakers last month that she and pulled ahead 5-1. The Bull- said Weiner, “but it was a fun.” or likeness. college athletes to make money lican Sen. Jerry Moran. He intro- hopes the bill doesn't lead to in- dogs went on a 10-point run to The legislation is backed by from endorsement deals and allow duced a bill last week that would equality for women athletes.

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