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Colby Thursday February 4, 2021 Volume 132, Number 19 Freeree Pressress Serving Thomas County since 1888 6 pages F P Snow makes art Recent snowstorms gave the Villa High lake a whole different look, with pools of white lining the lake, reflect- ing off the ice and ghosting the trees, all created by the walking trail lights. While not many people are inclined to walk the perimeter at night in the cold, the sidewalk was cleared for those brave enough to venture out. A light dusting of snow Wednesday night brought the scene back to life. But bundle up in the day- time too. An arctic cold front moving through will drive temperatures down. The National Weather Service is calling for temperatures to fall into the 40s before plunging into the teens and 20s starting Monday and lasting through the week. EVAN BARNUM Colby Free Press

Unemployment fix doesn’t stop concerns By John Hanna the pandemic. She and departmentan hour since the reboot – orbelow a 1,000 since Oct. 28,- acThey dropped before surgingpeople getting the forms who also Associated Press officials have blamed the- littlestrug more than five every second.cording to state health departmentagain starting in late November,can’t get through to the depart- gles on a decades-old computer “How many actually got throughdata. The state added 2,247 casesfueling concerns that many of thement’s special fraud call center. TOPEKA – Assurances from system. is my concern,” said House -comto its pandemic tally since - Monclaims were bogus. University of Kansas journal- labor officials that new security“I’m not going to deny thatmerce it committee Chair Sean -Tarday, bringing it to 278,915, closeJulie Menghini, the Depart- ism professor Teri Finneman - re protocols are blocking thousandshas been a tough road and thatwater, a Stilwell Republican. to one for every 10 of its 2.9- mentmil of Labor’s director of - govceived a notice saying that she of fraudulent attempts every hourmany Kansans are frustrated by GOP lawmakers have been atlion residents. ernment affairs, told legislators inowed taxes on $1,500 in unem- to access Kansas’ unemploymentthe inadequacy of the system thatodds with Kelly almost since- Co The health department addedan email Tuesday evening that ployment it benefits that she never benefits system did little Wednes- is 40, 45 years old,” Kelly saidvid-19 reached the state in early86 deaths to the state’s pandemichas this year mailed out its largestreceived. She’s tried repeatedly to day to dispel the concerns of- duringRe a Statehouse news confer- March over her closing non-es- total since Monday, making number it of forms notifying peopleget through to the Department of publican lawmakers who fear theence on Covid-19. sential businesses and trying to3,895. Kansas averaged 25 addi- they owed income taxes on unem- Labor by phone and in frustration state is losing millions of dollarsGOP lawmakers have becomemandate mask wearing, and - Retional Covid-19 deaths a day forployment benefits. She saidwrote the a letter last week. to Covid-19 pandemic scammers.increasingly focused on fraudulentpublicans have signaled that the it seven days ending Wednesday.department made “every effort” to Finneman, who has covered The state Department of Laborclaims and have said they’re -worwill make what they view as herBut the health department saidensure that the forms didn’t go stateto government in other states reported that it blocked more thanried that employers, who cover mistakesat a key issue when sheWednesday evening that it hadpeople who had bogus claims filedas a former political reporter, said 649,000 attempts from internetleast part of the benefits for theirseeks a second term in 2022. confirmedBut a case in Ellis Countyin their names. she has never seen anything like it bots or human scammers to logex-workers, will be on the hookin recent weeks, as the number inof northwest Kansas of a more“However, despite our best- effrom a state agency. She said the into its unemployment systemfor bogus claims if the fraud is newnot Covid-19 cases has declined,contagious coronavirus variant forts and in light of the historicfact that Kansas let an agency- op within 34 hours after a shutdowndetected. The department also GOP is criticism has focused on thefirst identified in Great Britain.level of forms issued as well erate as with a decades-old computer of the system ended Tuesdaymailing forms to individuals -tellDepartment of Labor and issuesPublic health officials worry thethat high level of fraudulent -activsystem is “completely inexcus- morning. The department shuting them they owe income taxeswith the rollout of vaccines. it could lead to an increase in ity,new we expect a small universe able.”of down the system Saturday after- on past unemployment benefitsKansas averaged 914 new -conhospitalizations and deaths. victims to receive these forms in“It is extremely frustrating how noon to add new security proto- – creating a headache for peoplefirmed and probable Covid-19Kelly issued a statewide stay-error for compensation they nevermany Kansans have been impact- cols after a flood of fraudulentwho learn that bogus claims havecases a day for the seven daysat-home order in late March received,” to Menghini wrote. ed by this,” she said in an email to claims for benefits. been filed in their names. ending Wednesday, the first timecontain the spread of Covid-19, But GOP lawmakers saidThe AP. Republicans in the GOP-con- The department said beforethe rolling seven-day average wasand unemployment claims surged.they’re getting complaints from trolled Legislature have criticizedthe unemployment system’s - re Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly andboot that it was catching about her administration for months2,300 fraudulent claims a day – or over problems at the Departmentroughly 96 an hour. But its- latBrewster FFA fields wool judging team of Labor in providing benefitsest to data means it stopped almost workers who’ve lost their jobs 19,400in fraudulent log-in attempts Whilesports may get more at - tention,all school activities have seen cancellations, postpone - ments and work-arounds this year,and FFA is no exception. Kansas unveils Brewster’s FFA chapter com - peted Jan. 15 at the University of Wyoming’s invitational wool judging contest in Laramie, in place of the canceled 2021 economic plan National Western Stock Show - usually held in Denver. The TOPEKA (AP) – Democratic to respond to ever-changing eco Wyoming contest drew students Gov. Laura Kelly unveiled today nomic conditions, its supporters –both 4-H and FFA members – an economic development plan said. from South Dakota and Colora - that aims to provide a blueprint Kelly called it a “bold plan” to - do,in addition to Wyoming and forthe state’s future as it looks to address current and future chal Kansas. thenew normal after the Covid-19 lenges, saying it takes a long- The Brewster team finished pandemic. range view of the headwinds fac - - - fourthoverall in the senior divi Dubbedthe Kansas Framework ingKansas and lays out a set strat sion,for its combined scores. In for Growth, the plan was lauded egy and initiatives to guide state placings,and in oral reason, the asthe first of its kind in more than level economic development for chapter’steam placed second. 30 years. It was showcased in a decadesto come. - The contest consisted of six virtual announcement joined by “Thisstrategic plan takes a for classesin which students had to - Looking, feeling, analyzing – and recording what you decide – were all part of the competition two of the state’s former gover ward thinking, nimble approach determine and place the fleeces nors, Democrat John Carlin and to encouraging economic growth when the Brewster FFA team went to the Laramie, Wyo., invitational wool judging contest. basedon the most total pounds of TOM RUNDEL/Brewster Schools RepublicanMike Hayden. and prosperity, particularly when cleanwool per fleece; three sets Workon drafting the plan began it comes to recovering from the - - - of oral reasons to provide a de ings;fourth high in oral reasons. Palmer, Blayne Reid and Char increased public speaking skills inlate 2019, but the new challeng Covid-19pandemic,” Kelly said. fenseof placings; and a grading • Colt Moore, senior, third ley Barrett. Tom Rundel is the through oral reasons and work - es brought on by the pandemic Its key initiatives are based on line of 15 fleeces to determine highindividual in placings. coach. ingas a team. created an urgent need to rethink four pillars: talent, innovation, grade (fineness), length of wool • Samantha Skolot, freshman, The purpose of wool judging The chapter competed in Oc - an approach with the flexibility communityassets and policy. andpercent yield of each fleece. fifth high individual in oral rea - is to increase awareness of the toberat the Oklahoma Panhandle Individualscores were: sons. marketvalue of the wool indus - StateLivestock Judging Contest •Mallory Jackson, sophomore, Team members include: Jack - try. Some of the objectives in - in Goodwell and in Decem - second high individual overall; son, Moore, Skolout, Ryan clude increased critical thinking ber at the Kansas Beef Expo in second high individual in plac - Hause, Brandon Kenny, Ryan skills through decision making, Hutchinson. Page 2 Colby Free Press Thursday, February 4, 2021 Area/State Weather Lawmakers narrow bill Briefly The deadline for Briefly is noon the day before and for Monday’s paper, noon Friday. Items submitted in the morning will be set up for the follow- ing day. to cut Kansas income tax Blood drive to be held at college By John Hanna publican tax-cutting bills in 2019, arguing they A blood drive is planned from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. next Thursday in the Rob - AP Political Writer would undermine the state’s fiscal health. She has ert Burnett Student Union at Colby Community College. With the ongo - warned lawmakers against what she sees as an ef- ing pandemic, donors are needed. All blood, platelet and plasma donations TOPEKA – Republican lawmakers narrowed fort to return toward a now-largely repealed and are tested for Covid-19 antibodies. Donors must be healthy and present their proposal to cut Kansas’ income taxes before nationally notorious experiment in cutting income identification: a Red Cross donor card, a valid driver’s license or other of - it cleared its first legislative hurdle, and a GOP taxes under former Republican Gov. Sam Brown- ficial photo identification. For appointments or information, call (785) 460- leader said Wednesday that they’ll put off further back in 2012 and 2013, which was followed by 4797, email [email protected], or go to www.redcrossblood.org action at least a short while to consider how the persistent budget shortfalls. and enter sponsor code “ColbyCC.” plan might affect the next state budget. “I’ve made it pretty clear that we need to be The Republican-controlled Senate tax com- extraordinary careful about what we do with our Adults over 65 can sign up for Covid vaccine mittee endorsed a bill reducing income taxes by budget,” Kelly said Wednesday. Thomas County Health Department and Citizens Health have moved the about $170 million during the budget year that be- Some of Kelly’s fellow Democrats also argue Covid vaccination program into Phase 2 of the state plan. County residents gins July 1. The measure, which cleared commit- that the bill remains too focused on helping large or patients of Family Center for Health Care who are 65 and over will be tee Tuesday, would provide relief to businesses businesses and wealthy individuals. the next to receive the vaccination. Register at www.thomascohealth.com/ and individuals who are paying more in state in- Sen. Ethan Corson, a Prairie Village Democrat, covid-19 or cmciks.com/covid-19). Those without Internet access should come taxes because of changes in federal tax laws said if the state can afford to cut taxes, he wants call (785) 405-0104. No doses are available now, and delivery comes with in 2017 championed by former President Donald the reductions targeted at Main Street businesses little notice. You will be contacted when we have some; no need to call us. Trump. and middle-class and working families. He also The bill initially would have provided $329 questioned whether there’s “any room” for tax million in tax relief during the next budget year, cuts amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Fair Board plans dinner, raffle on Saturday but the committee deleted a key provision that He also said President Joe Biden’s administra- To raise money for improving the livestock show arena, the hog barn would have allowed businesses to seek refunds tion could pursue changes in federal tax law and, and the fairgrounds, the Thomas County Fair Board plans a dinner and for past losses and limited the ability of individual “There is probably is some merit, before doing raffle from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the fairgrounds. A chicken-strip dinner filers to seek refunds. The measure went to the major (state) tax reform, in understanding what will be $10, ribeye steak $15. Raffle tickets are one for $5 or five for $20. Republican-controlled Senate, where debate isn’t those potential changes could be.” For information, call Austen Moser at (785) 462-5524 or Clair Schrock at planned until at least next week. The state’s budget picture has brightened over 443-3661. “We need another week to talk about what our the past six months, though officials have - ac budget might look like,” Senate Majority Leader knowledged economic uncertainties remain be- Heartland School plans drive-thru barbecue Gene Suellentrop, a Wichita Republican, said cause of the pandemic. Heartland Christian School will have a drive-thru barbecue from 11 a.m. Wednesday. Officials issued a fiscal forecast in November to 2 p.m. Sunday in front of the school on West Fourth Street (U.S. 24). Top GOP lawmakers have made revising in- that was more optimistic than the previous one in On the menu are barbecue pork, potato salad, baked beans, rolls and des - come tax laws a top priority since the 2017 feder- April. From July 1, 2020, through Jan. 31, tax col- sert. Donations go to the school. For more, go to www.hcscolby.org or call al tax cuts. They argue that Kansas is receiving an lections exceeded the state’s projections by 3.3%, 460-6419. unintended windfall and compare that to finding or $170 million. someone’s cash-filled wallet on the street. Kelly proposed a $20.9 billion budget for the Reception to showcase high school art Among other things, the federal changes dis- fiscal year beginning July 1 that would leave Kan- The Prairie Museum of Art and History will hold a reception on Sun - couraged people from claiming itemized deduc- sas with a financial cushion of $680 million. day for Colby High art students who drew museum objects for the current tions. Kansas law does not allow people to item- But her spending blueprint relies in part on “ART-ifacts” exhibit. The public is invited to view the exhibit and visit ize on their state returns if they don’t on their several proposals that the GOP has previously with students from 2 to 4 p.m. Please wear masks. For information, contact federal returns – resulting in bigger state tax bills. rejected. They include a “Netflix tax” that would the museum at 460-4590. National Weather Service “The federal government did not mean for state impose the state’s sales tax on online music, mov- Tonight: Mostly clear, with a income tax to increase,” said Senate tax commit- ies and video streaming services and sales on low around 19. West wind 10 to tee Chair Caryn Tyson, a Parker Republican. “We websites such as Etsy and eBay and a decrease in Kids Valentine-making part set for museum 15 mph. need Kansans to get a windfall.” the state’s annual payments to its pension system A Kids Valentine-Making Party will go from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday for all Friday: Mostly sunny, with a Tyson said the committee narrowed the bill to for teachers and government workers. children 6 and up at the Prairie Museum of Art and History. The cost is $5 high near 44. Northwest wind 10 make it more palatable to a broader group of law- per child; space is limited to 20. Call (785) 460-4590 for information or to 15 mph. makers. Follow John Hanna at twitter.com/apjdhanna to register. Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed two Re- with a low around 21. North wind Citizens seeks ideas on health-care needs 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast Citizens Health needs to update the 2018 Thomas County Community in the evening. Health Needs Assessment, looking for ideas from people on health-care Saturday: Mostly sunny, with Lawmakers push civics test needs. A short online survey is available at www.cmciks.com or at www. a high near 40. West wind 10 to surveymonkey.com/r/CHNA2021_ThomasCo. Everyone is asked to com - 15 mph becoming northeast in By Andy Tsubasa Field Mark Desetti in the committee also plans for the test to be mul- plete it by Friday, March 5. The hospital will hold a virtual “town hall” the afternoon. Associated Press/Report for meeting. tiple choice and to require high meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 25. For questions, call Saturday Night: Partly America “There is a great tendency, school students to score at least (785) 460-1214 or email [email protected]. cloudy, with a low around 15. when you put in place a high 60% to get a diploma. Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a TOPEKA – A Kansas law- stakes test, to teach to that test at The citizenship test includes Helping Paws needs dry cat, dog food, litter high near 41. maker and the state’s Republi- the expense of other areas,” he questions that require test takers Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, can attorney general are push- said later in the meeting. to name three branches of gov- Helping Paws pet food bank needs donations of dry dog and cat food and with a low around 5. ing a bill to require high school The Kansas State Board of ernment and answer questions cat litter. Supplies can be brought to the Colby United Methodist Church Monday: Mostly cloudy, with students to pass a civics test to Education, which rejected a about what the U.S. Constitu- during office hours or picked up by volunteers. The pet-food bank is open a high near 17. graduate in an effort to increase similar proposal about six years tion does and how many U.S. on Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. and 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for those who Monday Night: Mostly civic engagement. ago, also opposes the bill. In senators there are. Other exam need food and litter. For questions, call (785) 460-2761 or email office@ cloudy, with a low around 0. The proposal is facing push- a written testimony, the state questions require test takers colbyumc.org. Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a back from members of the school board’s legislative li- to identify the country’s eco- high near 17. state’s largest teacher’s union, aisons cautioned that a “high nomic system as capitalism, or Tuesday Night: Mostly the second-largest school dis- stakes” standardized test won’t a free market economy, and the Covid-19 Updates Feb. 4 cloudy, with a low around 0. trict and the Kansas Association promote civic duty and said “United States” or “the flag” as County . Active ...... Hospital .. Hospital ... Deaths ...... Total cases .. Recovered Wednesday: Mostly sunny, of School Boards, which say the bill encroaches on the state what Americans show loyalty to ...... (KDHE*local) ...... Total ...... (KDHE*local) ...... with a high near 24. that students are already getting board’s constitutional authority when they say the pledge of al- Thomas ...... 17 ...... 4 .....86*108 ...... 10 .....1,029*1,064 ...... 1,037 an education in civics in govern- to set learning standards and de- legiance. Sherman ....20 ...... 25 ...... 9 ...... 588 ...... 589 Wednesday: High, 71; Low 27 ment and history classes. termine the content of tests. Cheyenne ....3 ...... 0 ...... 21 ...... 12 ...... 340 ...... 308 Precip: Wednesday 0.03 inches The House Education Com- Rep. 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Friday 7:47 a.m. 6:10 p.m. - places journalists in local news- Statewide ...... 8,579 ...... 3,895 ...... 278,915 (NOAA Solar Calculator) this with a high stakes test on citizenship test – one of the fi civics,” said Kansas National nal steps for immigrants to ob- rooms to report on undercov- Numbers are those posted most recently by county and /or state officials. Education Association lobbyist tain U.S. citizenship. He said he ered issues. TV LISTINGS sponsored by the

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On the Beat COLBY POLICE - New cookbooks could inspire you minor accident at the west en Jan. 16 trance into Walmart. 11:43 a.m. – Caller reported 6:02 p.m. – Caller reported finding drugs in the changing ta- three people trying to sell cleaner ble at the Pool restrooms; spoke to them at their shop at Sherman for a special Valentine’s Day treat with subject. and Fourth; provided information. 5:41 p.m. – Caller reported a 8:58 p.m. – Business check of Just the other day I was perusing the new along with one daily dose of exercise. theft by phone scam at Walmart Super 8. nonfiction section of our library, and afew Melany If you make it through that, make sure you on Jan. 4; report filed. 9:59 p.m. – Security check of new cookbooks caught my eye. go to page 17 of the introduction and you will - Wilks 8:52 p.m. – Caller reported a Cornerstone Ag South. I thought that since Valentine’s Day is in ex find 21 tweaks for accelerating weight loss. window broken out at 1330 W. 11:18 p.m. – Security check of actly 10 days, it might inspire some of you to At each meal you should preload with water, Library - Fifth; report filed. the Colby Airport. prepare a special dessert or dinner by checking • preload with negative calorie foods, incorpo - 10:17 p.m. – Caller reported out one of the cookbooks. Links rate two teaspoons of vinegar and enjoy an un - an incident between two vehicles THOMAS COUNTY SHERIFF The first cookbook I found we added in Jan distracted meal that lasts at least 20 minutes. in the college parking lot; report Jan. 16 uary. It is “Instant Loss on a Budget: Super- Then he gives you things to do every day and filed. Noon – Caller reported an er- Affordable Recipes for the Health-Conscious you might decide you can cook the level five, every night. Jan. 17 ratic driver southbound on K-25 Cook,” by Brittany Williams. This author took but anticipate that it might take you longer to In the ensuing chapters you will find healthy - 7:03 a.m. – Caller reported ve- from the Rawlins County line. off 125 pounds by removing processed foods cook and then allot more time and learning to recipes to cook soup, salads, pastas, vegeta hicle parked on Willow in front of Stopped vehicle at Second and from her diet and cooking in her Instant Pot. be able to cook the item. bles, beans, grains, breakfast foods, fruit and Hampton Inn with no lights on; Range, no signs of impairment. She includes party sides, soups, salads, sides, This recipe book is a truly “make it from kitchen staples that include sauces, broths and report filed. 7:07 p.m. – Helped ambulance breakfast and restaurant items, along with scratch cookbook.” It uses fine ingredients, grains. If you are into really healthy eating and 7:28 a.m. – Walk through at crew at 1255 S. Range Ave. meatless recipes to name a few. She has some and the end results will be truly special. Most want some new ideas, read this cookbook. Poolside Park. Jan. 17 great desserts too. of the recipes are made with some kind of If you don’t want to hear about all these 12:55 p.m. – Civil standby. 1:59 a.m. – Caller reported I was instantly drawn to her Thai Red Curry flour or grain, so if you are celiac in any way, healthy foods, want to make a fun dessert, 9:49 p.m. – Caller reported a needing a ride to Grinnell from with Potatoes and Lentil recipe on page 241. you may need to substitute the type of grain check out “Cake Mix Creations: 216 Easy house egged at 245 W. Fifth; re- Fourth and Range; subject found She also included a great looking Jambalaya or flour for the recipes that you can eat. My Desserts that Start with a Mix,” by Taste of port filed. a ride. recipe with sausage, chicken and shrimp, page. guess, if you are used to cooking in that man- Home. This book includes nine chapters of Jan. 18 2:41 a.m. – Driving under the 227. Don’t take mashed potatoes off your diet. ner, the recipes within this cookbook will be various recipes that all start with a cake mix. - 10:55 a.m. – Funeral block. influence report filed for inves- She has included a recipe for healthy non-milk easier to adjust since everything is truly made Some of my favorite-looking and differ 11:59 p.m. – Report filed for re- tigation of a vehicle stopped in Garlic-Chive Mashed Potatoes, page 184. from scratch. ent creations were the tortes and trifles. The covered gun. the roadway at I-70 mile 64 east- There are some really great salad recipes like Another new item we added in December Sweetheart Trifle, page 231, Cherry Cream 4:04 p.m. – Caller wanted to bound. Crunchy Chickpea Caesar Salad (page 162) is the “How Not to Diet Cookbook,” by Dr. Trifle, page 226, Raspberry Cheesecake Trifle, talk to an officer about an eviction 3:18 a.m. – Posted a vehicle for and Chicken Waldorf Salad (page 151). See Michael Greger, with the recipes provided by page 221, and Punch Bowl Trifle, page 204, all - notice from landlord at 690 N. tow away I-70 mile 64 eastbound if you can find a new creation for Valentine’s Robin Robertson. The introduction has four caught my eye as especially delectable for Val Cleveland. Civil issue, will con- 5:22 a.m. – Booked Rocky Ra- Day. sections. The first tells you about ingredients entine’s Day. I also like the specialty decorated tact other party. cette. Another book with some great recipes is that lead to an ideal diet or eating plan. What cakes. The Special Strawberry Torte, page 7, - - 5:35 p.m. – Caller reported fire 5:44 a.m. – Released Racette. one we just added in December, “Dessert Per they really have you do is see how your cur- Fudgy Raspberry Torte, page 10, and Raspber alarm keeps going off at Embry Jan. 18 son: Recipes and Guidance for Baking with rent foods fit into 17 different areas that add up ry Chocolate Torte, page 24, and Strawberry - Hall at college; turned over to fire 3:38 p.m. – Welfare check on Confidence,” by Claire Saffitz. The author is to a good, healthful diet. The worksheet grid Cheesecake Torte, page 137, each looked deli department. subject in Menlo; everything is originally from St. Louis, studied at Harvard, provides a checkoff that includes such catego- cious. Bon Appetit. - 7:10 p.m. – Caller reported a OK. then studied French cuisine and pastry in Par ries as anti-inflammatory, clean, fiber, water, The Pioneer Memorial Library hours are 9 Gourmet stolen vehicle from 132 E. Hill; Jan. 19 is. Now she is host of Bon Appetit’s glycemic, additive, fat, sugar, calorie density, a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 9 to 8 Makes no report. 2:57 p.m. – Took inmate to Citi- and also writes for the magazine. meat, refined grains, salt, insulin, microbiome, Tuesday and Thursday; 9 to 5 Friday and 10 to Jan. 19 zens Medical Center. One really cool item that I saw right off fruits and vegetables, legumes, satiating. 4 Saturday. Closed Sunday. 12:10 a.m. – Security check of 3:12 p.m. – Courtney Hem- was the recipe matrix. The matrix includes Then Greger gives you 12 items and the The library will bring books to the curb if the ball diamonds. mingson arrested on warrant. the level of difficulty and the time it takes to level of intake you need each day. Each check you don’t want to come in. Place items on 1:17 a.m. – Security check of 3:38 p.m. – Booked Hemming- make a recipe. This way if you know you only mark equals the number of servings per day. hold on our library catalog or call 460-4470. Cornerstone Ag South. son. have about an hour to make something, you So, in any one day you need five servings of You can also get eBooks on Libby or Hoopla. 1:25 a.m. – Business check of 5:59 p.m. – Narcotics violation can look on the matrix and find something you beverages, three of fruits, beans and whole For questions, contact us at contactus@ Pilot. report filed of traffic stop on U.S. can make. If you feel your level of mastery is grains. Greger says you need two of greens colbylibrary.com. 1:43 a.m. – House checks. 83 at mile 172. not at the highest level – five – of difficulty, and other vegetables. Then you should have See you in the library! - 3:21 a.m. – Helped ambulance 6:09 p.m. – Caller reported a then you would not choose a recipe in that sec one serving of berries, cruciferous vegetables, crew at Pilot. semi pulling a cattle hauler speed- tion. If, however, you want to cook the recipe, flaxseeds, nuts and seeds, herbs and spices, 8:04 a.m. – School zones. ing and passing in a no-passing 9:04 a.m. – Walk through at the zone headed south on K-25 at mile Colby Grade School. 211 was unable to locate University names fall semester honors 9:47 a.m. – Walk through at Col- 7:30 p.m. – Booked Rhonda by Community College. Kay Fisher. Nearly 5,000 Kansas State Uni - recorded on their permanent aca - Avery Evins, Myka Kuhlman, Hoxie: Samuel Bretz, Maiah 3:51 p.m. – School zones. 8:25 p.m. – Released Fisher. versity students have earned se - demic records. Nicole Scheetz. Castle, Rebekah Castle, Nicole 3:59 p.m. – Caller reported a mester honors for their academic The following students earned Monument: Andrea Kuhlman. Heim, Latham Schwarz, Dylan performance in the fall 2020 se - honors from Kansas State Univer - Park: Tanner Elias, Lanae Weimer. mester. sity: Goetz. Atwood: Jorge Chaco, Henry Students earning a grade aver - Colby: Bailey Britton, Brit- Rexford: Jarrod Dible. Kastens, Sawyer Skolout. Missing children age for the semester of 3.75 or tany Foss, Abbie Kummer, Na- above on at least 12 graded credit than Lee, Brock O’Brien, Cosette hours receive semester honors O’Brien, Gage Winger, Madison posters due Feb. 19 along with commendations from Zimmerman. Dennis Dwight Brown their deans. The honors also are Oakley: Jonathan Stevenson, “ I’ll live ‘til I die and when that happens I will have done as I promised “ The Kansas Bureau of Inves - kids about what to do if they’re was Dennis’s favorite saying and he used it alot! tigation is accepting entries for approached by strangers,” Kansas He joined family and friends in heaven on February 1st, 2021. the 2021 Missing Children’s Day Attorney General Derek Schmidt Recognize service poster contest. said. Born November 23, 1949 in Colby, Kansas he traveled to many places but All Kansas fifth grade students, “While this contest is for fifth always called Kansas home. from public, private or home graders,” said bureau Director He spent hours on his ham radio and loved talking all over the world. His schools, are invited to create and Kirk Thompson, “we know how to victims of crime pride and joy for many years was owning a private, traveling military museum submit artwork that represents important it is for parents to take “ The Living Memorial Museum “ . When he was diagnosed with cancer he the contest theme “Bringing Our time to discuss appropriate safety Fiveawards recognizing service ganization.This award recognizes donated it to the American Legion in McPherson, Kansas knowing they would MissingChildren Home.” The art - measures with each of their chil - to victims of crime are open for an organization for outstanding display it when they could and it would be in good hands. work must be original, handcraft - dren.” nomination at Kansas Attorney work in improving the lives of He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Kenneth Dible and grand- ed, 8 ½ x 14 inches in size, and The winner’s poster will also GeneralDerek Schmidt’s office. victimsof crime. daughter Kyra Voss. contain the words “Bringing Our represent Kansas in the national The awards are made each year • Outstanding system-based Missing Children Home.” contest. The national poster con - to recognize agencies, organiza - victim advocate. This award rec - He is survived by his wife Loretta, sons Eric (Laurie) Brown, Nick Brown, Eric (Christina) Voss and Brandy (Tony) Hackerott. He is also survived by In 1983, President Ronald Rea - test winner, along with his or her tionsand individuals who provide ognizesa victim advocate for out - grandchildren William and Megan Brown, Jorden Miller, Steven, Adam and gan proclaimed May 25 as Na - parents and teacher, will be eligi - serviceto victims of crime. standing work in improving the Xander Brown, Jake and Jesse Voss, Colt, Kendall and Kyler Hackerott and tional Missing Children’s Day. blefor a trip to Washington to par - Nominationsare open in: livesof victims of crime. Rexton and Avery Busing. He wanted all of his grandkids to know they were The annual national poster contest ticipate in the National Missing • Criminal justice (law enforce - •Outstanding community-based special to him and that they should always remember the good times. - sponsoredby the U.S. Department Children’s Day ceremony in May. ment officer, prosecutor, judge, victim advocate. This award rec He also leaves brothers and sisters, Dale Dible, Kent; (Carla) Dible, James of Justice Office of Juvenile Jus - Entries must be received by probation/parole). People who ognizes an advocate for outstand - (Mary) Dible, Dennise Dible, Mary (William) Carroll, sister-in-law Diana tice and Delinquency Prevention Friday. Feb. 19. Complete contest made a positive contribution re - ingwork in improving the lives of Dible and brother-in-law Rich (Pinky Langdon. createsan opportunity for schools, rules and application forms are gardingthe needs of victims or of - victimsof crime. law enforcement and child advo - available at bit.ly/2P4CVfg. fender accountability in criminal The deadline for nominations Baker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Cremation was chosen and there will be no visitation. Burial will be in the Veterans Cemetery in Wa- cates to discuss the issue of miss - Kansashas been participating in justiceresponse are eligible. is Monday, Feb. 15. Nomina - keeney, Kansas. Memorial services will be held at a later date. ing and/or exploited children with the annual “Bringing Our Missing • Community champion (indi - tion forms and information are at youths, parents and guardians and Children Home” poster contest vidual, employer or business, or - ag.ks.gov/victims-awards. to promote child safety. since2008. The 2020 state contest ganization or other). This award Awards will be announced dur - “This contest creates awareness winner was Josiah Mdoe of Tope - recognizes an individual or group ing the annual Crime Victims for the children who are missing, ka who attends Stout Elementary that made a significant difference RightsConference, to be held vir - while also providing parents and School. Josiah’s winning poster forvictims of crime. tuallyApril 14-16. teachers an opportunity to talk to can be viewed at bit.ly/2P4CVfg. •Outstanding victim service or -

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Volume 132, Number 19 Thursday, February 4, 2021 Opinion Other

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More transparency is needed for taxes Taxes are a necessity because government is a necessity. In today’s toxic political environment, there are some who refuse to concede either point, but they are clear nonetheless. But it also is clear that the power to tax can be used too easily, at times. The inner workings of government are not de- signed to be a spectator sport, and, as such, many Americans simply don’t pay much attention. There are countless budget hearings across this state alone that never draw a single mem- ber of the public to comment on millions upon millions of dol- lars of taxpayer funds. Some of that fault certainly rests with a public that has be- come too apathetic, but it is incumbent upon government to do all it feasibly can to encourage the public’s participation. That’s why a so-called taxpayer transparency bill that is work- ing its way through the Kansas Legislature is worth a try. Senate Bill 13 essentially will require local governments of all types – all the way from the county commission to the smallest of township boards – to send a written notice to every taxpayer if that government intends to raise more money via property taxes than it did the year before. In other words, if a city raised $1 million with property taxes in 2020 and it pro- Masks work poses raising $1.1 million in property taxes in 2021, it needs - to send a letter or email to each taxpayer notifying them that it Good news: scientists have found that wear said. “This is the most unexpected result.” ing a face mask can protect the wearer as well Steve The Virginia Tech study team recommends, wants to use property taxes to raise more money. Importantly, as those around him or her. by the way, a three-layer mask with densely it also would require that entity to hold a special hearing that So wearing a mask isn’t just about keep- Haynes woven cotton in the outer layers and some- forces the board to take a specific vote acknowledging that ing other people safe and healthy after all. It’s thing with filtration qualities, such as a piece they are increasing the property taxes they collect. good for you, too. • Along the of vacuum-cleaner bag or microfiber cloth, for While it is a shame governments will have to go to the time As this corona-virus pandemic started to Sappa the inner layer. and expense of mailing thousands of letters, it will be worth it build last year, everyone wanted to wear a Other research teams found similar results, if they provide greater understanding of how our tax system mask to protest them from the new contagion. relying on research and not just expert opin- works. In places like Lawrence, it can be difficult for the or- Studies show (!) that wearers were Republi- Fast forward a few months, and while ev- ion. The Centers for Disease Control and Pre- dinary taxpayer to understand. It is not uncommon … for the cans and Democrats alike. It wasn’t a partisan eryone is supposed to be wearing a mask to vention issued a paper touting the new studies. amount of property taxes the government collects to increase issues; people were scared. Paper and surgical protect others, many ignore this advice. Some They hope people will realize that wearing a masks quickly disappeared from stores. claim a God-given right go around infecting mask is good for them, as well as the rest of significantly, even if the property tax rate has not increased at At hospitals and clinics, the mask short- everyone; others claim the virus is mostly the town. all. If property values, for instance, rise 3 percent on average, age soon left nurses and doctors scrambling harmless, just a hoax. If the “latest science” seems to conveniently the local government will collect 3 percent more in property for protective gear. Fancy N-95 masks were Some claimed the numbers were greatly in- fit the latest need, that could be true. But the taxes, even if the tax rate doesn’t increase. reused day after day, with users cleaning and flated by “false positives” and faulty testing. nature of science is change. It’s not a static That is not to say such an increase is inappropriate. Govern- replacing filters. (But, as Dr. Lee Norman, Kansas secretary thing. ments have rising costs of doing business just like households. It wasn’t the way it was supposed to be done, of health said then, “It isn’t false positives that Think about the various things your doc- But what about when property values rise 8 percent and the but better than nothing. Doctors and nurses are filling our hospitals.”) tors and “science” have told you to do to stay cost of doing business has increased by only 3 percent? That were starting to die alongside their patients. People kept dying. Scientists started study- healthy over a lifetime: First fats would kill - The scientific community came out with ing the mask issue again, among hundreds of us, then just saturated fats, then transfats. Then would be good for taxpayers to know, and plenty of govern - ments don’t do a good job of calling attention to that scenario. new advice: “Leave the masks and protective others. we heard that some saturated fats were actu outfits to us,” they said. “And besides, a mask And what they found surprised them, said ally good for us. So, Senate Bill 13 won’t be perfect, but it is worth a try. It won’t protect you very well anyway.” And let’s not even talk about cholesterol. - Jing Pan, a doctoral student at Virginia Tech: looks like it has a good chance of becoming law. The conversa Experts of the day said when you wear a wearing a homemade cloth mask that fit well Anyway, there is the latest word: wearing a tion shouldn’t stop there, though. The real issue with property mask, it catches little droplets expelled in a could offer about 75 percent protection for mask is good for you – and your neighbor. taxes in Kansas is that the system has a major flaw. Property sneeze, cough or song, and they cling there. people around the wearer, assuming the wear- taxes are an unfair tax because they are the only major tax that When you touch your mask or take it off, they er was infected, and 75 percent protection for Steve Haynes is president of Nor’West News- forces you to pay before you have received the value of what said, that goo can get on your face and in your the wearer. Of course, if everyone in a store papers. When he has the time, he’d rather be you are being taxed upon. eyes, and you get the virus anyway. or restaurant is wearing a mask, so much the reading a good book or casting a fly. Reach Consider this: I buy $100 worth of groceries, and I pay my There was a whole routine for how to take better. him at steve.haynes @ nwkansas.com 10 percent sales tax on them when I have the groceries in hand. off a mask safely. “That difference is not so significant,” Pan I have the value of the food right away. I get $100 in wages, and I have the income tax withheld from my check at the time I get the check. I have the benefit of the wages right away. It doesn’t quite work that way with property taxes. I have Math leads learning loss a $100,000 home in 2020, but the county appraiser says it is - - worth $110,000 in 2021. I’m now paying taxes on the $110,000 Across the United States, students are learn language follows along too despite not under ing from half to a full year less math than what John Richard standing a word of English. Math indeed is its value. But, unless I want to sell my home right away, I don’t they should learn in a normal school year. That Schrock own language. get any immediate value in the supposed $10,000 increase of is the conclusion of the Northwest Evaluation Most parents are not natural math teachers. my real estate holdings. Nonetheless, I have to pay the tax on Association’s MAP Growth test. And the teacher’s example that worked so well my supposed increase in wealth right away. Another massive study by Illuminate Edu- • Education in class, where the student was one of many It is a major flaw in Kansas’ tax system. It could be fixed. We cation’s FastBridge assessments found from Frontlines who were following the thought of the teacher could still tax property wealth but simply change the formula. two and a half to four and a half months of lost working out that math example, is now alone Maybe a special tax should be due when you sell a property. math learning, substantially more loss than at home facing a screen where the teacher-stu- There are any number of possible ways to change the formula in reading. Curriculum Associates compared guage dependent. Students learning English dent “connection” is mostly lost. There are no - and make it more fair. results in first through fifth grades from over progress through stages of reading that should classmates sitting to either side also attempt - eventually take off, as many students in upper But that would be an extraordinary task for Kansas lawmak- 1,000 schools and confirmed from 5 to 9 per ing to understand. Three major meta-analyses - cent of students were two or more grade levels elementary become excited by this newfound have clearly documented the ineffectiveness ers. It would take exceptional bipartisan leadership to accom behind in math. world of books. of trying to learn onscreen. plish. That is something we don’t have today. Senate Bill 13 Education schools appear clueless. In part That is where Harry Potter books today We only need to look back at the 1960s and won’t give us that, but at least it will give us a clearer picture they blame parents; one in five parents hate serve a role similar to the Nancy Drew myster- early 1970s to televised education, where all of what we do have. math (ed schools call it math anxiety) and can- ies of older times. And that take off into the schoolchildren would supposedly watch the – Lawrence Journal-World, via the Associated Press not be expected to teach their child math they world of reading will find the student with his/ best of teachers broadcast nationwide on TVs do not understand. And student stress levels her head in a book at home and on weekends, into every classroom. Education on TV screens Colby Free Press are up, but they don’t go away when a stu- independent from class assignments. These are was an abysmal failure then. And education on dent switches topics. And yes, math is harder the most difficult disciplines for a foreign stu- laptops is an abysmal failure now. 155 W. Fifth St. (USPS 120-920) (785) 462-3963 to teach via the internet than face to face. But dent when their native language is not English. Across the United States, parents are recog- Colby, Kan. 67701 fax (785) 462-7749 learning on screens is a problem for all disci- But students do not get hooked on math and nizing that 90 percent plus of our students are Send news to: colby.editor @ nwkansas.com plines. study math on their own on weekends. not independent learners. We must return to Math is different. I have seen an immigrant State award-winning newspaper, General Excellence, Design & Layout, Education schools refuse to accept that real classrooms and real teachers as soon as it teaching different subjects requires different student who spoke nearly no English transfer is safe to do so. Columns, Editorial Writing, Sports Columns, News, Photography. - Official newspaper of Thomas County, Colby, Brewster and Rexford. skills on the part of both teachers and students. into a high school math class. Math is an in Meanwhile, the huge and still-growing ed- cremental subject: you learn to multiply one Steve Haynes - editor and publisher From upper elementary onward, we find that a tech industrial complex is promoting online steve.haynes @ nwkansas.com good science teacher is not usually a good so- digit times one digit, then two digits times two learning as our future despite widespread - NEWS cial studies teacher, and a good reading teacher digits, etc. knowledge that it is abysmal. We face the pos When a math teacher fails to adequately Marian Ballard - copy editor is often not a good math teacher. sibility, not just in math but in all disciplines, mballard @ nwkansas.com Good science teaching starts with real ex- introduce the next math lesson, the next day of becoming a third-world country at premium - Deitra Wedd - reporter periences in the laboratory and field. That many students will have failed to have com prices. dwedd @ nwkansas.com becomes the basis for understanding biology, pleted their homework. The teacher, seeing ADVERTISING chemistry and physics. An immigrant student the blank stares, turns to the board and works John Richard Schrock, a retired professor of - Kathryn Ballard - advertising representative who does not speak English can begin to learn through a sample problem. The eyes of in biology and department chair, lives in Empo- kballard @ nwkansas.com science and its vocabulary through those ex- volved students follow the teacher’s mind as ria. He is editor of the Kansas School Natural- Melissa Edmondson - advertising representative periences. the problem is worked out, even without a ist and Entomotaxonomia. medmondson @ nwkansas.com Social sciences and literary English require spoken explanation of the steps. 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Baby Blues • Rick Kirkman & Jerry Scott Terry Family Circus • Bil Keane Kovel Antiques and • Collecting Dolls unlicensed for Dionne use

Q: Are Dionne Quintuplet dolls worth very Beetle Bailey • Mort Walker much? I have five baby dolls marked “Effan- bee Baby Tinyette.” They are dressed in their original layette outfits and all are in good con- dition. A: The Dionne quintuplets, Annette, Cecile, Emilie, Marie and Yvonne, were born in Ontario, Canada, on May 28, 1934. They were the first newborn quintuplets to survive. News of their birth spread worldwide. They were made wards of the province of Ontario, Canada, in 1935 and Dave Green moved to a specially built nursery compound, Conceptis Sudoku • By Dave Green known as Quintland, where millions of tourists came to watch the girls through one-way glass. 8 9 Many dolls were made representing the girls as infants and toddlers. The Effanbee Baby Tinyette 6 1 8 Blondie • Chic Young dolls were not licensed as Dionne Quintuplets 3 8 4 5 dolls, but sets of five are often sold as Dionne Quintuplets. The dolls are worth about $3 each in 2 8 good condition. Q: We were given a 10-inch sterling silver 7 3 “Revere bowl” as a wedding gift in 1948. It’s in good condition with a liner (which I added). 9 4 Can you tell me what it’s worth? A: Revere Silver bowls have been popular 5 8 6 4 wedding gifts for years. The simple shape with slightly flared lip is based on the “Liberty Bowl,” 8 9 7

which was made by Paul Revere at his silver shop 1 7 2021 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc. in Boston in 1768. Revere bowls have been made Difficulty Level 2/04 in silver plate, sterling silver and pewter by many different makers. The value of your bowl de - This is a logic-based num- 1 2 6 5 7 8 4 9 3 pends on the silver content. Solid silver (sterling) ber placement puz zle. 8 7 9 3 4 2 1 6 5 Hagar the Horrible • Chris Browne is worth at least the price of the silver it contains, The goal is to enter a num- 5 3 4 6 1 9 7 2 8 the meltdown value. Silver plate is worth less be - ber, 1-9, in each cell in which 9 5 2 4 8 6 3 7 1 cause it contains less silver. A well-known maker each row, column and 3x3 6 8 3 7 2 1 5 4 9 4 1 7 9 3 5 6 8 2 adds value. Recent prices for a 10-inch Revere region must contain only one bowl range from $600 to $1,000 for a bowl made 2 6 1 8 5 7 9 3 4 instance of each numeral. 3 9 8 1 6 4 2 5 7 by Gorham. Silver plate sells for $50 to $300. The solution to the last 7 4 5 2 9 3 8 1 6 2021 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc. Your bowl might sell at an auction or consign - Sudoku puzzle is at right. Difficulty Level 2/03 ment shop. Q: My mother bought a Smith-Miller toy truck at an antiques shop in the late 1960s or Cryptoquip early ‘70s. It says “Marshall Field & Co.” on the side. I’ve seen similar ones online, but the prices are all over the place. Can you give me a good idea of the value? A: Smith-Miller was founded by Bob Smith Mother Goose and Grimm Mike Peters and Matt Miller in Los Angeles in 1944. Smith • left the company in 1948. Miller sold the com- pany in 1952. The company made 1/16 scale toy trucks. It was unable to compete with cheaper toys in the mid-1950s, so production was shut down in 1954. The company continued to sell old stock and parts. Fred Thompson, who had been restoring Smith-Miller trucks, bought the com- pany, stock, dies and the building in 1979. The company now makes new trucks in numbered limited editions. Your truck is worth about $200 to $300 in very good condition. © 2021 Cowles Syndicate Inc.

Bridge • Steve Becker Sally Forth • Greg Howard Crossword • Eugene Sheffer

Todd the Dinosaur • Patrick Roberts

Sylvia strikes again It was impossible to predict what Sylvia would do at any time, since her conception of the game was completely different than anyone else’s. The bids and plays she would concoct on the spur of the moment – while to her appearing en- tirely logical – were a never-ending source of as- tonishment not only to her harried partners but also to her (usually) grateful opponents. Despite this, Sylvia was a popular member of Zits • Jim Borgman & Jerry Scott the club, frequently providing the members with something to talk about whenever one of her zany bids or plays worked out in her favor. Take this deal from Sylvia’s very first team-of- four match. She was East and doubled six spades, which South – well aware of Sylvia’s proclivities – redoubled. West led the ace of diamonds, and Sylvia trumped it with the jack! This extraordinary play naturally drew a gasp from the large gallery of kibitzers, but thereafter the play proceeded nor- mally, and South went down one. At the other table, South also got to six spades (undoubled) but made the slam. Here, too, the ace of diamonds was led, but East discarded a club on it. Declarer ruffed and led a spade, West showing out. South’s only chance now was a trump endplay, which he proceeded to execute. He took the spade ace, led a heart to the king and cashed four clubs, discarding dummy’s four remaining diamonds. Next he played three more rounds of hearts end- ing in dummy, at which point dummy’s last three cards were the K-10-8 of spades. The eight-of- spades lead then left East without recourse. Sylvia’s team thus gained 1,180 points on the deal as the result of her trumping her partner’s ace! © 2021 King Features Syndicate Inc. Free Press Colby Free Press DAY, DATE, 2021 To place your classified ad, mail (155 W. Fifth), fax (785-462-7749), phone (785-462-3963), or stop by our office at 155 W. Fifth St. Page 6 sPorts Colby Free Press Thursday, February 4, 2021 sPorts Bulldogs take on Titans Lady Bulldogs and are defeated 56-30 By Judy Rogers fourth, but the Titans put in 20 to win the add another win Golden Plains High School game. By Judy Rogers ter with a free throw, the Bulldogs Scoring for Golden Plains came from Golden Plains High School The Golden Plains junior varsity boys Ethan Weiner 11, Garrett Carter and Ash- took over and went on a 9-point - run before the Titans added a bas- basketball team fell to the Triplains/Brew ton Schiltz, 6 each, Green 5 and Ethan - ster Titans 56-30. Shea 2. The Golden Plains junior varsi ket. ty girls basketball team added an- “It took us a while to get start- The game on Jan. 22 in Brewster was “The JV is developing,” said Green. - the boys’ second loss to the Titans in the “We are playing better than we did at the other win to their 4-0 record with ed on offense,” said Sidney Tay - a 35-5 victory over the Triplains/ lor, “but once we got started, we same week after losing to them in Rex beginning of the season. We are working - ford. better as a team and at running our plays. Brewster Titans. played well. It’s great to be unde The Titans opened the two- feated….We work hard in practice The Bulldogs opened the game with a We still need to work on hustling and - basket from Mason Green, but fell behind shooting to reduce turnovers.” quarter game on Jan. 22 in Brews to play well in the games.” as the Titans went on a 12-point run to lead 12-2 at the end of the first quarter. Garret Carter went up on defense early The ’Dogs found the basket in the sec- in the Golden Plains junior varsity boys Buccaneers ready ond period, adding 8, but the Titans kept basketball game in Brewster on Janu- rolling with an additional 14 for a 26-10 ary 22. The junior varsity boys worked half-time lead. hard but fell to the Titans in their sec- The ’Dogs continued to hustle in the ond game of the week against the Tri- to take on Chiefs second half, outscoring the Titans 12-10 plains/Brewster team. By Dennis Waszak Jr. you manifest on things and speak in the third quarter. They added 8 in the CARLI NIEMAN/Golden Plains AP Pro Football Writer it into existence. “I'm just blessed with the op- Leonard Fournette predicted portunity I have now to play in High school Bulldogs play close game this day would come. He surely this big game with a lot of other had no idea this is how he'd get great players on this team and the By Judy Rogers ed, they kept the shots falling. A close. A final shot by junior Ashton 2 rebounds, an assist, 2 deflections here. other team.” Golden Plains High School three- point play by Fabian Cepeda Schiltz tied the game at 41 to end and a steal; senior Wade Rush had The Tampa Bay Buccaneers The NFC champion Bucca- The Golden Plains Bulldogs gave Golden Plains its first lead at the third. 11 points, 5 rebounds, 3 deflec- running back doesn't remember neers, will square off Sunday played a close game with the Tri- 17-16 at the end of the first quarter. In the fourth, senior Kole Butts tions, 4 steals and 2 blocks; Butts 8 writing the prophetic Twitter post against the Kansas City Chiefs. plains/Brewster Titans but ended The Titans pulled back ahead made a free throw. The Titans an- points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals, an as- seven years ago, but someone un- And consider where he could've up losing 54-50. with an early second-quarter shot. swered only to have Cepeda hit sist and a deflection; Roberto Loya earthed it last week and sent social been: with the 1-15 Jaguars and as The game in Brewster on Jan. 22 Ethan Weiner tied it back up with another three to tie the game back 7 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and media buzzing. far from the Super Bowl as you was tied most of the night, but the a free throw. The teams traded bas- up at 45. 2 steals; Gonzalez 4 points, 6 re- "Can't wait til I play in that Su- can get. Titans pulled ahead at the end. This kets for much of the second until The Titans extended their lead bounds, 7 assists and 2 deflections; per Bowl," Fournette wrote on Buccaneers teammate Steve was the closest game the Bulldogs the Titans went on a short run to but Gonzalez tied it again. The Weiner 3 points, an assist and 2 de- Feb. 2, 2014 — punctuating it McLendon knows the feeling, had played in their three contests end the half with a 30-23 lead. Titans added another 6 but a fi- flections; and Schiltz 2 points and with a grin emoji. having been traded by the New with the Titans this season. The Bulldogs came out in the nal three from Cepeda closed the 3 rebounds. Fournette is smiling plenty now. York Jets in the middle of a 2-14 The Titans opened the game third and put in four three point- spread. A final Titans free throw “We played more as a team,” "This tweet from my senior year season. Same for Chiefs running with an 8-0 lead until Alex Gon- ers to start the quarter. The Titans ended the game 54-50. said Cepeda. “We hustled more on in high school nothing but God’s back Le'Veon Bell, who was re- zalez scored the first basket for the answered with a couple of their Cepeda put in a career-high 15 defense and worked on our press plan." Fournette wrote last Friday leased by the then 0-5 Jets. Bulldogs. Once the Dogs got start- own long shots to keep the game points, including four threes with break this week, which helped.” in a quote tweet. "It's crazy how Classifieds

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