75¢ Colby Monday September 22, 2014 Volume 125, Number 148 Serving Thomas County since 1888 8 pages FFreeree PPressress College finances reviewed By Sam Dieter why the college could not pay off Colby Free Press more money that it owes if it has [email protected] an unrestricted cash balance of $2.6 million. Overstreet said the The Colby Community College college is looking for a way to pay trustees got an update at the col- them. The college has reconciled lege’s finances at their monthly bank accounts through July and meeting last Monday, learning paid all accounts it owes that are that the college spent slightly more than 90 days old, Overstreet more money than expected at the said. The bookkeepers are trying start of the school year. to make sure all accounts that old Glenda Overstreet, chief finan- are paid, she added, and prefer- cial officer for the college, report- ably will pay off all accounts by ed that the college has $13.6 mil- the time they are 60 days old. lion out of its $15,175,000 budget The college is reviewing pur- remaining, or 90.2 percent of the chase orders, Overstreet reported, budget. This is actually more trying to contain costs. The col- money than the college thought it lege is also doing audit work on would spend since approving the financial aid and other areas, budget in July, she said, because Overstreet reported, and has sub- Dancing into autumn of unforeseen contingencies and mitted the state budget form to the start up costs for the beginning of county, the Board or Regents and the school year. stakeholders. The college had encumbrances College employees will be paid of $551,963 and an unrestricted on the 20th of each month start- cash balance of $2,691,432 at the ing in September, she said. A new end of August. time entry system was installed Trustee Linda Vaughn asked and training was conducted. Jet emergency forces landing WICHITA (AP) – A 50-seat jet landing at Wichita Mid-Continent flying to Dallas was forced to land Airport. in Wichita after its windshield The Wichita Eagle reports (bit. cracked. ly/1ri4CQD) the jet landed safely. No one was injured onboard The flight, which was being flown MARIAN BALLARD the Embraer regional jet that took for American Airlines, carried 52 Colby Free Press off from Sioux Falls, South Da- people, including crew. Parents and kids alike kota. Spokeswoman Valerie Wise Investigators are trying to deter- had to go under the says the plane was over Salina mine what caused the windshield bridge (above) in “The this morning when the pilot said to crack. Noble Duke of York,” a he needed to make an emergency dance demonstrated by the students at Sacred Heart Catholic School before parents were invited to join the fun Challenger Sunday evening. The school’s Harvest Hoe- down began with a pot- luck, which these stu- dents turned into a pic- discloses assets nic (left). Following the meal, the kids showed By John Hanna campaign listed as an investment off their fancy steps, AP Political Writer property. including ‘tinikling” (bot- He also has interests in energy tom) in which the third TOPEKA (AP) – The indepen- and personal and commercial through fifth graders dent candidate trying to unseat loans. had some fancy foot- U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts in Kansas Orman is the co-founder of a work dancing over and disclosed today that he owns as- private equity firm and his busi- around moving jump sets worth between $21.5 million ness dealings have come under bands. Other dances and $86 million. scrutiny because of his personal they showed off were Greg Orman, a 45-year-old and business ties to Rajat K. Gup- Going to Kentucky and Olathe businessman, released the ta, a former Goldman Sachs board the Virginia reel. 38-page document to reporters af- member sentenced to federal pris- ter submitting it to the Senate over on in 2012 for insider trading, one the weekend to meet disclosure of the biggest catches in a multi- requirements. year government crackdown on The report shows that since the Wall Street. Back-to-school students busy beginning of 2013, Orman and his Roberts campaign manager wife, Sybil, have earned between Corry Bliss said the disclosure re- By Sam Dieter ments. Some coaches and resident advisers are band each have 15, the jazz band 13. $917,000 and $4.5 million in in- port doesn’t answer enough ques- Colby Free Press living there right now. • Debbie Schwanke, the college’s public come. Most of the assets and in- tions about those ties and Orman’s [email protected] He said the financial aid department is get- information officer, reported that President come are associated with Orman’s other businessman dealings. ting ready to give out financial disbursements. Stephen Vacik has started recording a radio business interests. “More is expected than the bare George McNulty, vice president of student In other reports, administrators to the trust- program, adding that Dr. Vacik is good enough “These filings highlight Greg minimum requirement Orman re- affairs, reported on back-to-school events to ees: at radio to do the recording on his own. The Orman’s track record of success leased today,” Bliss said. the Colby Community College trustees Mon- • Greg Nichols, vice president of academic recording will be broadcast on Monday morn- as a businessman, starting com- The disclosure form says Orman day night. affairs, reported that some programs at the ing each week on KXXX/KRDQ, starting the panies and creating jobs,” said has a 25 percent stake Exemplar The events include a mud volleyball tour- college need to complete an assessment each morning before the trustees meeting, and then Orman campaign manager Jim Wealth Management, an Olathe nament, the “Trojan Late Night” on Aug. 21, year. The faculty has recently started working re-broadcast on the college’s station, KTCC. Jonas. firm, worth between $15,000 and where students could play with Lego blocks, on the 2013-2014 program level assessments, Schwanke also reported that she has taken Roberts reported in August that $50,000. Orman and Gupta are and “grocery bingo” on Aug. 26, along with which have been compiled through June. the pictures for the sports media guide pro- he and his wife own assets worth listing as two of the three owners upcoming events like Senior Day on Wednes- Dirt work has been completed in three pens duced by the college each year. There are over between $1.6 million and $4 mil- of more than 5 percent of the firm day, Nov. 19, and movies planned each month at the college farm, Nichols reported. He 20 sponsors for the publication, she said. lion, with outside income in 2013 in annual reports for 2009 through during the semester. thanked Trustee Audrey Hines and Corner- An open house for “nontraditional” students of between $83,800 and $260,100. 2013. Thirty-seven students graduated after the stone Ag, which she works for, for providing was held with information about on-campus, Orman’s report shows holdings Orman’s report also said he summer session, including six with an Associ- the dirt. The four cattle from the farm recently online and hybrid courses. The Homecoming in multiple real estate companies served as a director of New Silk ate of Arts degree, one with an Associate of sold with the approval of the trustees went for committee continues to meet to plan Home- with interests in medical build- Route Advisors, a private, New Science, 26 with Associate of Applied Science a total of $6,616. ings, apartments and condomini- York-based equity firm from April degrees and four with certificates. The college will receive a $60,109 Kansas See “STUDENTS,” Page 2 ums. Orman also reports owning 2013 to March 2014. Orman was About 312 students are living in the dorms Nursing Initiative grant for the 2015 fiscal a vacation condo unit in Coeur Gupta’s representative, but his on campus, which McNulty said could hold up year, Nichols reported, noting that last year’s d’Alene, Idaho, worth between $1 disclosure firm lists no stake in the to 345. All the dorms are livable, he said, but grant was for $60,926. The choir has 30 stu- million and $5 million, which the company, nor any compensation. Living Center North could use some improve- dents for the fall, The concert band and pep Page 2 Colby Free Press Monday, September 22, 2014 Area/State Weather Stretch that bridge wide! Briefly MARIAN BALLARD The deadline for Briefly is noon Colby Free Press the day before. Items submitted in the Tall parents and morning will be set up for the following short kids made day, space available. The deadline for for some interest- Monday’s paper is noon Friday. ing moments and laughter as they Baptist Church invites danced together during the Har- everyone to free lunch vest Hoedown at Come and bring a friend to a free the Sacred Heart “Joyful Blessings” meal from 11:30 Catholic School a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the First Sunday. Baptist Church, Webster and Grant. Ev- eryone is welcome. For information, call Radonda Buford at 462-2804.

Author to talk about National Weather Service new book at ‘Booked’ Tonight: A chance of rain Marj Brown will review her new and thunderstorms before 7 book, “Secrets of Roberts Mountain,” p.m., then rain likely and pos- at a Booked for Lunch program at the sibly a thunderstorm between 7 Pioneer Memorial Library at 12:15 p.m. p.m. and 5 a.m., then a chance next Wednesday, Oct. 1. For informa- of rain and thunderstorms after tion about the book, call Brown at (785) 5 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low 462-3515. around 58. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of Orchestra in rehearsal, precipitation is 60 percent. looking for players Tuesday: A 30 percent The Pride of the Prairie Orchestra has chance of showers and thun- started rehearsals. Everyone interested derstorms, mainly before 7 Back-to-school keeps students busy in playing is invited to rehearsals at 7:30 a.m. Patchy fog before noon. p.m. Mondays at the Colby Community Otherwise, partly sunny, with a From “STUDENTS,” Page 1 tion on Saturday, Oct. 4. There will also be will hold the Region VI cross country cham- College band room, in the Cultural Arts high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 a Western Experience Trail Ride on Sun- pionships next month. Center. For questions, call Mary Shoaff, mph. coming week this year, during which time day, Sept. 28, at the Smoky Valley Ranch in At the home meet, Chris Speaks took first (785) 462-2159, or Janet Hopson, (785) Tuesday Night: A 30 percent capsule will be made to mark the college’s Logan County, part of a series of activities for the second year in a row. Marissa Bland 462-5102. chance of showers and thun- 50-year anniversary. meant to showcase the college’s location in finished in the top 10 when the women’s derstorms, mainly before 1 a.m. Sen. Jerry Moran spoke at the Kiwanis rural America. golf team had its first conference meet last Partly cloudy, with a low around Club’s meeting at the college on Aug. 28, • Athletic Director Ryan Sturdy reported weekend. The baseball and softball teams Retired teachers meet 57. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Schwanke reported. Upcoming events in- that he is working with Schwanke on the started playing last weekend, and the vol- for lunch and program Wednesday: Mostly sunny, cluded Dr. Sheila Schroeder’s speech Tues- media guide, which he expects will be out leyball team had its first road conference The Northwest Prairie Winds retired with a high near 84. Southwest day night, volleyball games on Wednesday in late October or early November. The col- win Sept. 10. teachers will meet for lunch at noon wind around 5 mph becoming and today, and the Phi Theta Kappa induc- lege held its annual cross country meet and Tuesday at Beyond the Mug, 365 N. calm in the morning. Franklin, moving to the Prairie Museum Wednesday Night: Mostly of Art and History for a program after clear, with a low around 58. lunch. All retired teachers are welcome, Thursday: Sunny, with a high Mideast strategy not in the clear yet along with family or friends. For infor- mation or a reservation, contact Penny near 83. By Bradley Klapper one knows yet how it’s going to plan, but I think we need to start tions in defiance of party lead- Arnoldy at (785) 460-6944 or at par- Thursday Night: Partly Associated Press play out. somewhere,” Rep. Jim Lan- ers who’ve all backed Obama on [email protected]. cloudy, with a low around 57. Permission to prepare vet- gevin, D-R.I., told Defense Sec- the issue up to now. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a WASHINGTON (AP) – Pres- ted Syrian opposition units as retary Chuck Hagel at a hearing. “We must now defend our- high near 80. Breezy. ident Barack Obama’s Mideast a ground force to complement November’s elections will selves from these barbarous ji- Volunteer training Friday Night: Partly cloudy, war strategy isn’t in the clear yet U.S. airstrikes expires Dec. 11, have a significant impact. If Re- hadists, but let’s not compound with a low around 57. in Congress. at which point the training effort publicans win the Senate major- the problem by arming feckless for emergencies Saturday: Mostly sunny, with Thomas County Emergency Man- The president got what he won’t even have begun. Ameri- ity, they may delay reauthoriza- rebels in Syria who seem to be agement will hold emergency response a high near 79. Breezy. wanted this past week when the can military leaders say the op- tion until January when newly merely a pit stop for the arms Saturday Night: Partly training from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. over four House and Senate overwhelm- eration needs up to five months elected senators are in place and that are inevitably scarfed up Saturdays beginning Oct. 11 at the Col- cloudy, with a low around 56. ingly approved arming and to get off the ground. Authoriza- they are able to leverage conces- by ISIS,” said Sen. Rand Paul, Breezy. by Fire Department. Register by Tues- training moderate Syrian rebels tion for the training program is sions from Obama on foreign R-Ky., one such possible candi- day. For information or to register, call Sunday: A 20 percent chance to fight Islamic State militants. also included in a version of this and domestic policy matters, in- date, using one of the acronyms of showers and thunderstorms. Autumn AraSmith or David Becker at But the go-ahead is good for less year’s defense policy bill, but its cluding possibly a new round of for the Islamic State group. 460-4516. Partly sunny, with a high near than three months. And many passage is not guaranteed. sanctions on Iran. Calls for Congress to establish 78. Breezy. lawmakers want a say over the Although some recent polls If they fail to net six seats the legal parameters for fighting rest of a plan featuring some suggest a swing in U.S. attitudes and remain in the minority, Re- the militants come from both Health Department Friday: High, 89; Low 60 1,600 U.S. military advisers in toward backing foreign inter- publicans may emerge less de- parties and cover the breadth Saturday: High, 87; Low 51 offering flu shots Iraq and airstrikes expanding vention, the scars of 13 years termined to cooperate with the of the political spectrum. There The Thomas County Health Depart- Sunday: High, 78; Low 51 into Syria. of war in Iraq and Afghanistan president. has been widespread rejection ment is holding flu clinics as long as Precip: Friday 0.None Congressional authorization haven’t fully healed. For Obama, Democrats also of the administration’s argu- vaccine supplies hold out. No appoint- Saturday 0.None for military action is “long over- Public and congressional sup- are unsteady allies. Most in ment that it can operate on the ment is necessary; just fill out and print Sunday 0.None due,” said Sen. Dick Durbin port may only be temporary, close Senate races voted for basis of a 2001 law authorizing a consent form at www.thomascoun- Month: 0.88 inches of Illinois, the No. 2 Senate heated after the beheadings of the Syrian training mission, but action against al-Qaida and its tyks.com under the Health Department Year: 15.47 inches Democrat and the most senior two American journalists by several leading doves bucked affiliates and a 2002 resolution tab. Remaining dates are next week, Normal: 17.78 inches member of Congress to question Islamic State group militants. the trend. And many said they for the Iraq war. from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the 4-H (K-State Experiment Station) Obama’s legal basis for inter- Twenty-two senators and 156 hoped to revisit the issue when The Islamic State group mili- Sunrise and Sunset Building on the fairgrounds, and 8:30 Tuesday 7:33 a.m. 7:40 p.m. vening in the Middle East. “We House members, Republican Congress reconvenes. tants grew out of the al-Qaida a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Health Moon: waning, 0 percent are living on borrowed time, and and Democrats included, op- In both parties, the specter movement, but the two alliances Department, 350 S. Range Ave., Suite 2. Wednesday 7:34 a.m. 7:38 p.m. we are traveling on vapors.” posed the provision last week. of a 2016 presidential race will are now fighting. The Islamic For information, call 460-4596. 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„ Hometown Content, Listings by FYI „ Hometown Content, Listings by FYI Family Colby Free Press Monday, September 22, 2014 Page 3 Deaths Museum events honor past, Charles Lloyde ‘Chuck’ Kammer Charles Lloyd Kammer, 59, an Patcy (Halbleib) Kammer, a over the road truck driver from daughter, Sarah Kammer, a sister, Silver City, N.M., son of Nadine Lou Brown, and a brother, Ken celebrate our Kansas heritage Kammer of Colby, died Friday, Kammer. Sept. 12, 2014, in Breaux Bridge, A celebration of life service will If there weren’t any other way La. be scheduled later. to tell what time of year it is, the Survivors also include his wife, decline in visitor traffic and up- surge in weddings would tell us Kevin S. Finley that school has started and fall is around the corner. The summer Kevin S. Finley, 56, Atwood, willing to give free golf lessons stream of family vacationers has died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014, at and advice. slowed significantly, though trav- his home. The couple traveled a lot, and elers with no ties to the school He was born in Atwood to John he enjoyed combining a trip and year continue to drop in. D. and Doris E. (Luedke) Finley. golfing. We were pleased to have the In 1976, he graduated from At- Preceding him in death were Northwest Research-Extension wood High School. his father and his parents-in-law, Center’s big centennial celebra- He completed two years at Lonnie and Barbara Snodgrass. tion dinner and program in the Colby Community College before Survivors include his wife, of barn on Sept. 4. About 150 people starting his own insulation, siding the home; his mother, of Atwood; came out to enjoy a hearty meal and window business, Finley En- four brothers, Stephen (Anita) and presentations on the history of ergy Corp, in 1979. Finley, Larry Finley, Doug (Don- the station, the whimsical north- On Sept. 1, 1979, he married na) Finley, and Brad (Laurie) Fin- west Kansas climate and factors Karin Snodgrass. They recently ley; and two sisters-in-law, Paula influencing it, and a look at uni- celebrated their 35th anniversary. Slater and Linda (Jeff) Glad. versity priorities in research and He enjoyed taking his well- A celebration of life gathering extension for the coming years. trained Labrador retrievers hunt- will be at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Whoever ordered up the fine ing, and the couple especially en- Sept. 25, 2014, at the Atwood weather for the evening after the joyed going to the Beaver Creek Country Club No. 4 fairway. previous day’s heat wave has ev- European-style hunts. No visitation. eryone’s gratitude. A talented singer, he sang in Instead of flowers, the family September and October will be choir in high school and college. suggests memorials to the Atwood busy months with six weddings Later he and his wife sang at many Country Club building fund, in and/or receptions on tap, most in weddings together. care of the Kersenbrock Funeral the Cooper Barn, along with as- He was a passionate golfer, on Chapel, 745 S. Country Club Dr., sorted educational events. ANN MINER and CHRISTINA BERINGER the course nearly every day with Colby, Kan., 67701. Fourth- and fifth-grade students Prairie Museum of Art and History the 12:30 regulars. He was always in the Colby after-school program Quite a crowd gathered (above) for the will be here on Wednesday for a Northwest Research and Extension Cen- couple hours of settlement-era ter centennial at the Cooper Barn. These activities, and the Colby High ju- posters (right) marked the event. The cur- Kansas students niors will be joining us in a few rent exhibit at the Prairie Museum of Art weeks for a similar program as and History features the art of Allen Bailey they have done each fall for the (bottom right). past four years. The Northwest ACT scores up again Kansas Homeschool Associa- tion has also requested a pioneer Ann The percentage of Kansas high of our students and helps inform program for their students Thurs- Miner school graduates meeting college state and local education decisions day in Hoxie. We are tentatively readiness benchmarks in all ar- in Kansas. Our students continue holding a day of activities Satur- eas measured on the ACT college to score ahead of the national av- day, Oct. 4, in which Girl Scouts • Around entrance exam, increased for the erage and our goal is to continue can earn their “Playing the Past” the Museum fourth year in a row, and the aver- to increase the number of children badge, depending on how many age composite score recorded its meeting and exceeding estab- sign up. largest increase since 2011. lished benchmarks.” Something new we are trying We are exhibiting Allen Bai- Seventy-five percent of Kansas Overall, the average compos- this fall is a “talking tombstone” ley’s western-themed paintings of high school graduating seniors ite score in the state was 22, up program at Beulah Cemetery (also wildlife, landscapes, railroads and participated in the 2014 ACT test two- tenths of a percent from 21.8 known as “Boolah” Cemetery for people. Many of you know him as compared to 57 percent nation- in 2013. The national composite this occasion) on the afternoon the Marshal of Dodge City, musi- ally. Of those students, 31 percent score increased to 21 in 2014 from of Saturday, Oct. 18. This is sort cian and host of the High Plains met college readiness benchmarks 20.9 in 2013. of like Night at the Museum in Public Radio program, “Western in English, reading, math and sci- In comparing Kansas’ 2014 that historian-actors will portray Swing and Other Things.” The ence, (up from 30 percent in 2013, ACT college readiness scores people from the past, only the exhibit will be up through Sun- 29 percent in 2012 and 28 percent with those states that also have people will be located by their day, Oct. 26; on that date we will in 2011 and 2010), well ahead of 75 percent or more of its gradu- tombstones at the cemetery. Nan- hold a reception for Bailey during the national average of 26 percent. ating high school students taking cy Rundel’s drama students have which he’ll tell some of the sto- The ACT college readiness the ACT exam, Kansas’ average taken on this project and will be ries behind the paintings and sing benchmarks represent scores that composite score of 22 ranked sec- portraying figures from Thomas a few songs. But you don’t have would indicate a level of prepa- ond highest. Minnesota reported County’s past along with a few of to wait until then to view the free ration needed to have at least a a composite score of 22.9 and our “Night” alumni. exhibit. 50 percent chance of achieving a South Dakota reported a compos- This free program will be an- We are open 9 to 5 on weekdays grade of B or above in entry-level ite score of 21.9. other opportunity to learn about and 1 to 5 on weekends; call (785) college coursework. Results of the exam continue local history and explore the older 460-4590 for information. The percentage of 2014 Kan- to demonstrate the importance of part of the cemetery. We are ex- sas graduating students taking the taking core coursework in high cited to have high school students Ann Miner is the Education Di- ACT who met college readiness school, including four years of participating in this project; look rector at the Prairie Museum of benchmarks in English and read- English and three years each of for details soon, and plan on at- Art and History. ing held steady from 2013 at 72 math, science and social studies. tending. percent and 52 percent, respec- In Kansas, 80 percent of the tively. The percentage of gradu- 2014 graduates who took the ACT ating students meeting college exam completed core or more readiness benchmarks in math coursework in high school and New pest poses sorghum problems declined for the second year in a their average composite score was row (50 percent in 2014 versus 51 22.7; 3.3 percentage points higher An invasion of sorts has oc- lime green and have dark tail- percent in 2013 and 52 percent in than those student who had not curred in Kansas, and the invaders pipe-looking structures are asked 2012). 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Bridge Club sorghum aphid was recently de- Information about white sug- “We are pleased with the in- tected in Kansas for the first time arcane aphids is available in the creased number of Kansas high ever,” said Kansas State Univer- Texas A&M University publica- school graduates now taking the Meadow Lake Bridge winners sity entomologist Jeff Whitworth. tion: www.amsac.org.mx/docs/ ACT,” said Brad Neuenswander, Tuesday were: first, Faye Goeken; “Scott Armstrong, entomologist PUB0272_SugarcaneAphidPubli- interim education commissioner. second, Elaine Ptacek; third, Gail with the U.S. Department of Ag- cation.pdf. “This gives us a more complete Vacca; fourth, Sarah Jane Barrett; riculture at Stillwater, Okla., of- picture of the college readiness fifth, Margaret Denneler. 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Renewable energy working for Kansas Despite Gov. Sam Brownback’s sudden lack of support for it, the renewable energy mandate in Kansas deserves to be kept. The Renewable Portfolio Standard requires the state to get at least 20 percent of its electric power from sources such as the sun and wind by 2020. It has created thousands of jobs in the wind industry, provided new income to farmers and kept electricity prices in check for utility customers since bipartisan approval by the Kansas Legislature in 2009. Unfortunately, its few enemies are rich and influential when it comes to lavishing campaign contributions on lawmakers. Opponents include special interest groups that financially benefit from the dominance of coal and other polluting fossil fuels (hello, Koch Industries) as well as conservative lobbying groups such as the American Legislative Exchange Council, Americans for Prosperity (a Koch-funded group) and the Kan- sas Chamber of Commerce. The newest threat to the clean-energy renewable standard comes from someone with plenty of political clout. In recent weeks, Brownback has indicated he has thrown in his lot with enemies of the rules, and will work to repeal them if he’s re-elected this fall. Institutional racism still exists The fact that Brownback would take this position on an issue that has benefited so many Kansans undermines his credibility For some time, I’ve thought that while there responses she got were depressing. are examples of police brutality and racial pro- “I don’t think it’s about justice for Michael as someone looking out for consumers, not special interests. filing in this country these are not as prevalent Andy Brown’s family,” said one teenage boy. “It’s Democrat Paul Davis, Brownback’s opponent, has the right as critics have argued. Heintz just an excuse for people to do whatever they answer. “I will veto a bill that repeals our RPS,” he said during But, as the stream of allegations about po- want to do.” his state fair debate with the governor in Hutchinson. lice brutality and harassment against African • Wildcat “People are just taking the opportunity to At the time, Brownback ducked the issue, saying, “Let’s see Americans, particularly poor African Ameri- Ramblings satisfy their desire for junk,” one woman add- if a bill gets to my desk.” cans living in the inner cities, pours in, I’ve re- ed. That’s not leadership. In fact, just days earlier, Brownback assessed my position. It has become clear that It’s sad that many white people won’t even had conceded he was open to the idea of the repeal, talking our country has a problem with institutional- polarized public tending to believe the version consider whether racial disparity is still a seri- about how interested parties could come together to hasten the ized racism that needs to be acknowledged as a that best conforms to their world view. For ous problem in our justice system. Nor do they demise of the renewable standard. reality, and then changed so people are no lon- liberals, the incident provided proof of police seem able to comprehend the fact that not ev- ger wrongly harassed or subjected to an overly brutality against African Americans, while for eryone who believes we have a racially-biased But why would the wind industry, in particular, want to do militarized response from police forces. conservatives it reinforced stereotypes about justice system is a looter or a racial ambulance that? Remember, this state law is working exactly as intended. I remain someone who has the utmost re- the nihilism that has allegedly run amok in chaser. Their predetermined ideas prevent It has brought jobs to Kansas, something Brownback and spect for most police officers. They deserve the nation’s inner cities along with the media’s them from even thinking these thoughts. other GOP lawmakers purport to be interested in. plaudits for the dangerous job they perform bias against American law enforcement. This is a dangerous situation because it de- It has helped farmers who receive lease payments when to protect the public from nefarious elements While there is some truth that liberals are humanizes black teens in the eyes of much of wind turbines are placed on their properties, part of the reason in our communities who have decided to prey often quick to rush to judgment when it comes middle- and upper-class white America. And, several rural GOP lawmakers defend the standard. on law-abiding citizens for self-interested rea- to alleged examples of police brutality, there when a group is dehumanized, things can be And the rules have not led to an explosion in electricity rates, sons. But, in many places across the nation, also seems to be an equally visceral tendency done to them that would never be justified if despite statements to the contrary by some state lawmakers. it’s clear that something has gone wrong. among conservatives to never question law they were committed against another group Instead, as the Kansas Corporation Commission has found, The events in Ferguson serve as a micro- enforcement, especially when it involves an not perceived as a threat. cosm of a larger problem. I won’t pretend to altercation with a black teen who fits a specific the cost of the renewable mandate actually accounted for only know what happened when unarmed teenager profile: baggy pants, dreadlocks or corn rows, Andy Heintz, a K-State journalism gradu- about 2 percent of the cost of electricity in the state. Michael Brown was fatally shot by St. Louis and an affinity for rap music. Many white ate and former Colby Free Press sports editor Want to see a true driving force behind higher utility expens- police officer Darren Wilson. Some of Brown’s people fear these young men, so when they are now living in Ottumwa, Iowa, loves K-State es? Consider the hundreds of millions spent to install equip- defenders say he put his hands up to surrender arrested or even killed it is assumed that they athletics and fishing, sports and opinion writ- ment at coal-fired power plants to slash pollution. when he was shot, while Wilson said Brown probably deserved what they got. ing. You can find his blog at www.orble.com/ Repeated attempts in the Legislature to repeal the standard assaulted him in his car and tried to grab his When Julia Ioffe of the liberal magazine just-one-mans-vision, or find him at twitter. have not succeeded. Most recently that was because of opposi- handgun. We may never know the truth. The New Republic, interviewed people from com/heintz23. tion by Republican lawmakers in 2014. For that, at least six The reaction to Brown’s death has been the upscale St. Louis suburb of Olivette about House members were targeted for defeat in primaries. All won. viewed mainly through political filters with a the protests that followed Brown’s death the Brownback should retreat from his current stance and go back to playing a more familiar and positive role for Kansans, the one where he’s been a champion of wind power, especially in a state known as the Saudi Arabia of wind. Education rankings? Who do you ask? The energy standard needs to be retained, and even strength- Where does Kansas rank when it comes to “proficient” or higher, Kansas ranked 19th. ened with requirements for using more renewable power in the the quality of schools, teachers, and the edu- John Richard What about a reliable long-term national future. cation provided? It depends on who does the standard? The National Assessment of Edu- – The Kansas City Star, via the Associated Press survey, what they measure, and how they in- Schrock cational Progress was first administered in terpret the results. 1969. Managed by more test-savvy experts at If you follow US News and World Report, • Education the U.S. Department of Education, the assess- Colby Free Press Kansas ranks No. 47 (fourth from the bot- Frontlines ment for 2013 has Kansas with 9 states signifi- 155 W. Fifth St. (USPS 120-920) (785) 462-3963 tom with Washington, D.C., as a 51st “state”) cantly higher, 20 significantly lower, and 22 in Colby, Kan. 67701 fax (785) 462-7749 based on a mix of reading and math scores, the same range with insignificant differences. Send news to: colby.editor @ nwkansas.com advancing the performance of poor kids, and fore would have no repeats by law. Thus Kansas is somewhat average. levels of advanced placement students. Education Week, the school newspaper of “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned State award-winning newspaper, General Excellence, Design & Layout, But based on parents, students and teachers record, issues annual rankings on criteria that lies, and statistics” wrote Mark Twain (attrib- Columns, Editorial Writing, Sports Columns, News, Photography. submitting 1 to 5 scales to the national online vary year by year and involve ever-changing uting the phrase to Disraeli). The above cases Official newspaper of Thomas County, Colby, Brewster and Rexford. “School Digger” site, Kansas ranks No. 4 from fads. Because Kansas educational governance select criteria that are at best arbitrary and in- Sharon Friedlander - Publisher the top. does not allow for rapid turnover in leader- complete. At worst, they are irrelevant, politi- sfriedlander @ nwkansas.com Michelle Rhee’s StudentsFirst uses a report ship, and with our relatively unconsolidated cal, and used to assign meaningless scores to NEWS card that finds many states, including Kansas, rural school autonomy, Kansas does not see make unjustified policy. R.B. Headley - Sports Editor essentially failing. Her group assigns scores the rapid adoption of educational cure-alls that Harvard Professor Daniel Koretz has written colby.sports @ nwkansas.com for states allowing private school vouchers, whipsaw teachers in other states. As a result, a simple book, “Measuring Up,” to describe Marian Ballard - Copy Editor charter schools and a “parent trigger” that per- Education Week surveys often rank Kansas in “what educational testing really tells us” that mballard @ nwkansas.com mits parents to take charge of failing schools. the middle of the pack, often as low as No. 37. will help a parent understand why test scores Sam Dieter - News Reporter Kansas requires charter schools to be recom- The January 2014 report by the National and other numbers are not adequate criteria for colby.editor @ nwkansas.com mended by the local district and that dooms Council on Teacher Quality has its own agen- deciding where to move to provide your child Heather Alwin - Society Editor Kansas on any ranking system sponsored by da, giving Kansas various D’s for not expand- with a good education. colby.society @ nwkansas.com groups favoring them. The American Federa- ing the teacher pool or identifying effective We should focus on having good teachers in ADVERTISING tion of Teachers’ Randi Weingarten points out teachers, and an F for not “exiting” (firing) our classrooms just as we should be concerned Kathryn Ballard - Advertising Representative that Rhee’s group gave “the top-ranked state of ineffective teachers. In an earlier report, the with having good surgeons in our hospitals – kballard @ nwkansas.com Maryland a D-plus for failing to embrace the council praised Kansas for depth of training period. “State report card” rankings give voice Sharon Funk - Advertising Representative StudentsFirst agenda of testing, sanctioning science teachers along with 10 other states, to non-professionals who usually have politi- sfunk @ nwkansas.com teachers and divesting from public schools.” while 39 states and Washington received low cal agendas. Kylee Hunter - Graphic Design WalletHub, a financial social media compa- scores for training shallow science teachers. National Education Association data show khunter @ nwkansas.com ny, recently came out ranking Kansas as fifth The American Legislative Exchange Coun- Kansas is No. 1 among all 50 states in having BUSINESS OFFICE highest in the nation as a “top-performing state cil gave Kansas a B+ and A- for academic the most males in classrooms (33.1 percent). Office Manager in terms of education.” This is apparently the standards in language arts and mathematics, Whether that is good or bad, I do not know. Melissa Edmondson - Office Manager ranking Gov. Brownback touts in his campaign respectively. But the council has the same But it is about the only bit of education data medmondson @ nwkansas.com for re-election. WalletHub’s 12 “key metrics” agenda as the national council on school choice that I trust. Evan Barnum - Systems Administrator include: student-teacher ratios, dropout rates, and “expanding the teaching pool” (letting support @ nwkansas.com bullying incidents, etc. Their criteria of “low- more folks teach without training), and gave John Richard Schrock, a professor of biolo- Nor’West Press est percentage of children who repeated one or very similar grades as the council for teacher gy and department chair at a leading teacher’s Richard Westfahl - General Manager more grades” failed to realize that some states training and firing. On cost per student, Kan- college, lives in Emporia. He emphasizes that sas was ranked 26th and on students scoring Gary Stewart, Foreman automatically promote all students and there- his opinions are strictly his own. Jim Jackson, Jim Bowker, Pressmen Kris McCool, Judy McKnight, Tracy Traxel, Mailing

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Baby Blues • Rick Kirkman & Jerry Scott Terry Family Circus • Bil Keane Kovel Antiques and • Collecting Unusual piece: fireplace bellows

In past centuries, Beetle Bailey • Mort Walker fireplace tools con- sisted of a poker and tongs to rear- range burning logs, a small shovel to remove ashes, per- haps a whisk broom to sweep up leftover fuel and ashes, and a bellows to encour- Conceptis Sudoku • Dave Green age flames to burn By Dave Green brighter. The fire- place was the main 6 2 7 8 heating source for small houses before 4 8 9 Blondie • Chic Young 1900, so a bellows to coax a flame from 9 7 1 5 4 a dying fire was im- portant. 8 6 4 2 Early bellows 9 4 1 8 probably were a bag made from the skin 6 8 1 5 of a small animal and a piece of met- A man’s face is a clever 7 1 3 9 8 al, usually brass, to decoration on a bellows direct the gust of air used to fan flames in a 8 6 7 fireplace. The rare 19th- created by squeez- 2014 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc. century bellows sold at 9 3 6 5 ing the bellows. 9/22 Later examples had auction for $2,700. Difficulty Level stiff wooden boards This is a logic-based num- 2 7 8 6 1 9 3 4 5 and leather sides. ber placement puz­zle. 4 6 5 3 8 7 2 9 1 Hagar the Horrible • Chris Browne Nails rust, and leather and wood dry out, crack The goal is to enter a num- 9 1 3 5 2 4 6 7 8 and have to be replaced, so most of the antique ber, 1-9, in each cell in which 8 2 7 1 3 6 4 5 9 bellows found today are repaired or made in the each row, column and 3x3 5 4 1 9 7 2 8 3 6 19th century. Many were hand-decorated, and 6 3 9 4 5 8 7 1 2 region must contain only one 3 8 2 7 9 1 5 6 4 some even had wooden sides carved by cabinet instance of each numeral. makers. Many antique bellows have attractive 1 5 6 8 4 3 9 2 7 The solution to the last 7 9 4 2 6 5 1 8 3 2014 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc. folk art decorations and are wanted for the art, Sudoku puzzle is at right. Difficulty Level 9/19 not for use with a fireplace. Most new and many old bellows sell for under $100, but in April 2014, an unusual 1800s bel- Cryptoquip lows with original leather painted to look like a man’s face had a bid of $2,700 at a Showtime auction.

Tip: When rewiring an old Arts and Crafts lamp, use fabric-covered wire that looks very Mother Goose and Grimm • Mike Peters much like the silk-wrapped cord used at the turn of the 20th century.

Terry Kovel and Kim Kovel answer questions sent to the column. By sending a letter with a question, you give full permission for use in the column or any other Kovel forum. Names, ad- dresses or email addresses will not be published. We cannot guarantee the return of photographs, but if a stamped envelope is included, we will try. The amount of mail makes personal answers or appraisals impossible. Write to Kovels, (Colby Free Press), King Features Syndicate, 300 W. 57th St., New York, NY 10019. (c) 2014 by Cowles Syndicate Inc. Sally Forth • Greg Howard Bridge • Steve Becker Crossword • Eugene Sheffer

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Famous Hand This deal occurred in the Canadian Trials to select a team for the 1972 world women’s team championship. The hand features a sparkling de- fensive play -- the kind you read or hear about but rarely ever see. The heroine of the piece was Sharyn Linkovsky of Montreal, who held the East cards at the first table. Her partner led the jack of diamonds. The winning defense would have been easy to find Zits • Jim Borgman & Jerry Scott had declarer played the queen from dummy; in that case, Linkovsky would have taken the king and returned a diamond, leaving South in a hope- less position. But declarer, no green hand, went up with the ace on the diamond lead, and it was on this trick that Linkovsky made the magnificent play of the king! As a result, declarer went down one. West won the club lead at trick two, established her diamonds and soon afterward got in with another club to cash her remaining diamonds and set the contract. Had Linkovsky not dropped her king of dia- monds on the ace, declarer would have made 10 tricks with proper play instead of the eight she actually wound up with. At the other table, North became declarer at three notrump, and East made the perfectly nor- mal lead of a heart. Declarer won with dummy’s queen and led the queen of clubs. West took the king and shifted to the jack of diamonds, but North went up with the ace and led another club to make four notrump. At the second table, East could have duplicated Linkovsky’s feat had she found the brilliant open- ing lead of the king of diamonds. But in Canada, they don’t play the game with mirrors. (c)2014 King Features Syndicate Inc. Colby Free Press Monday, September 22, 2014 Page 7 To place your classified ad, mail (155 W. Fifth), fax (785-462-7749), Classifieds phone (785-462-3963), or stop by our office at 155 W. Fifth Notices Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted Misc. for Sale Equipment

Fall Fling Craft Vendor Show Oc- The Rawlins County Clerk’s Office The Northwest Kansas Regional The Team at Kansasland Tire of For Sale: Electric stoves, refrig- For Sale: 2010 Vermeer 1030 Disc tober 4, Colby Community Building, is now accepting applications for a Recycling Organization accepting Norton has an immediate opening erators, window air conditioners, Pro Swather. One owner, bought 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. 60+ booth. full-time Assistant Deputy Clerk/ employment applications. Appli- for a service truck operator/general undercounter dishwashers, gas new, used on cane and alfalfa 785- Great place to begin your holiday Receptionist. Applicants should cants must be at least eighteen, service person. Must have a valid dryer, gas stove, new electric hot 672-2477. shopping. See our Colby Fall Fling be motivated, responsible, able to possess a high school diploma or drivers license. 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Scott at Eberle Construc- 8945. vendors including home-based pay with a great benefits package. vated, responsible, possess good ---2/12---TFN--- tion Inc. at 785-672-0310. ---9/10---9/22--- businesses, homemade crafts, Applications are available to pick- communication and people skills, ---8/28---9/25--- jewelry & baked goods, yard sale up, email and fax. Or submit a re- be a team player, and flexible to PSI Transport, LLC, is always Services items, plus more. 785-462-5892 for sume to the Rawlins County Clerk’s change. Duties include processing looking for livestock hauler: owner/ Pebble Embossed Plastic Ban- more info. 305 N. Franklin, Colby. Office at 607 Main Street Suite C, materials for recycling, building and operators to pull our trailers and/or quet rolls 40’x300’ (white) $30 + tax. ---9/19---9/26--- Atwood KS 67730, phone: 785-626- equipment maintenance, forklift company drivers. Newer equipment Can be purchased at the Colby Free Small tree pruning and shrub trim- 3351, fax: 785-626-9019, or email: and machinery operation, and load- and excellent benefit package. We Press, 155 W. 5th St. ming. Timely service and thorough Colby Photo now offering custom [email protected]. ing and unloading trucks/trailers. primarily stay within the Midwest. ---3/21---TFN--- work. Free estimates. Some jobs framing, digital printing, passport ---9/12---TFN--- Interested applicants may contact To visit about our opportunities give may be too tall, but no job is too photos, transfer old movies VHS to 785-460-1840 for an application or us a call M-F at (785) 675-3881 or small. Call Tony at 785-443-1216. DVD. 1923 S. Range 785-462-8169. Rawlins County EMS is now ac- send a resume with references to (913) 533-2478. Wanted ---9/10---9/22------9/15---9/26--- cepting full-time and part-time P.O. Box 43, Colby, KS 67701. EOE. ---6/16---TFN--- applications for EMT’s, AEMT’s and ---9/12---9/25--- Bixenman Construction Concrete, Wanted: Used chicken plucker, Visit Justin at Viaero Wireless Paramedics. Applicants should be Carriers needed to deliver the Col- decorative concrete, kitchens, good condition 785-694-3013. inside Colby Photo. Unlimited text, motivated, comfortable taking care SureFire Ag Systems is hiring for by Free Press! Great for someone bathrooms, additions, steel siding ---9/10---10/6--- talk, data. 1923 S. Range, 11 a.m. - 3 of patients for long transport times full time seasonal positions. We needing extra income. A few hours & roofs, and vinyl siding 785-443- p.m. M - F. and dedicated individuals to work develop and manufacture applica- a day, 4 days a week. Bonus after 3181. Want to buy John Deere diesel ---9/15---9/26--- in a rural setting. Applicants must tion technology used in modern 3 months. 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No residency is required. positions run from late September Storage 687-3416. in computer systems. I manage your Carpet Cleaning: 3 Room Special Rawlins County EMS is a Type IIA through the end of April with paid ---8/13---9/22--- 5 to 50 business computer network, - $149.95! Dry-Foam safe & Green service and is the primary 911 ser- holidays. Apply on site at 9904 HWY Camper and Boat Storage in Wil- on-site 1 day per week, with an- Seal approved. Serving NWKS vice. Rawlins County is located in 25 Atwood KS. or email brandon@ son, KS. Protect your investment! nual contract. Business references mileage free since 1987. Call today: North West Kansas at the intersec- surefireag.com We have 14’wide X 70’ long storage Vehicles for Sale available. JB Tech, Jeff Brittenham A+ Cleaners 785-538-2526 or 785- tion of Highway 25 and Highway 36. ---9/12---9/25--- units for lease. Concrete floors, 785- 953-7221. 443-5400, Johnene Cheney. Rawlins County offers competitive 110v outlets and a private dump ---9/3---9/29------9/3---11/3--- pay with a great benefits package. Electrician / Apprentice Needed. Call us before you pay your next station. Call now 620-791-8582. Applications are available to pick- Contact Jim’s Electric, Inc, 210 E insurance premium. American Fam- ---9/17---9/22--- Tree Trimming & Removal Call Dan is back! Dan Geschwentner. up, email and/or fax. Submit an 2nd, Colby, KS, 785-460-2844. ily Insurance - Rita Peters Agency Kerry @ Infinite Connections, buck- Small remodeling and repair jobs. application or a resume to Rawlins ---9/12---9/25--- - Colby 785-462-8246. et truck, stump grinder, skidster, in- Call 785-443-3673. County EMS Office P.O. Box 183, Apartments for Rent ---1/18---TFN--- sured and free estimates. Thorough ---12/15---TFN--- Atwood, Kansas 67730, Fax: 785- An Energetic person for full-time clean up. 785-626-4261. 626-9486, or email: racoems@ Registered Veterinary Technician/ ---7/18---10/31--- Classified ad deadlines (word ads gmail.com. For more information Receptionist for our growing Vet- Three bedroom & two bedroom Farm Services only). Noon the day before publica- please call Phone: 785-626-8052 erinary Clinic. The right CVT will apartment available soon at Colby Tree Service: Call Abel Tree Service tion (noon Friday for Monday paper). or Cell: 785-626-6001. be considered. Responsible for Housing Authority. Application LLC for tree removal, stump grind- Harvesting wanted corn, milo, Ads going into the Country Advo- ---9/12---TFN--- all aspects of customer service, available at www.colbyhousingau- ing and trimming. Equipped with a soybeans, ect. Quality work at cate need to be in on Thursdays. computer skills necessary, as well thority.com or 600 S. Mission Ridge bucket truck. In the Colby area now! reasonable rates. Call Dave 402- Please check your ad the First time Thomas County Attorney Officeis as self-motivated team player!! De- Ave., Colby, KS; 785-460-6763 Call 785-871-7275 now for free 643-3290. it runs. If you find an error, please seeking applications for a full time pendability a must! Some Saturdays E.H.O. estimates. Satisfaction guaranteed. ---9/10---9/22--- call at (785) 462-3963 so it can legal assistant. Duties include as- and kennel duties involved. Apply in ---9/19---9/25------5/9---TFN--- be corrected, since we will not be sisting attorneys, document prepa- person at the Colby Animal Clinic Seed and Feed responsible for errors after that first ration, interactions with judges, 810 E. 4th, Colby, KS. Do Your Feet Hurt? We can help day. The Colby Free Press. attorneys, court clerks, victims and ---9/10---9/22--- Business for Sale with I-Step Technology. We also ---3/1---TFN--- witnesses, organization of case Seed Wheat: Certified Fuller, provide medicare approved dia- files, calendaring and docketing Frontier Ag in Atwood needs a Certified Overland (NEO1643) Alvin betic shoes up to size 15 with doc- Local established business for cases, transcribing dictation and sprayer operator. Competitive pay Depe 785-443-2956. tors prescription by appointment sale. Steady income yet room Help Wanted answering telephones. Required and benefits. Will train if necessary. ---9/22---9/26--- only. Currier Drug, Inc, Atwood. for growth. Real estate included. skills include good communication, Contact Lane Woodworth 785-626- 1-800-696-3214. Please contact Mischel & Company organization, planning, attention to 3932. Alfalfa large round bales, and ---4/22---TFN--- Kansas Grain Inspection Service at 619-423-2001 or mischelco2m- detail, dependability, confidential- ---9/10---9/29--- small square bales, dairy & good is taking applications for a sampler sn.com for more information. ity, exceptional people skills and stock cow alfalfa. Jonny Jones, working parents Long Island, KS. at it’s service point in Colby. Work ---9/22---9/26--- proficiency in Microsoft Office, Employment Opportunity: Colby Hoxie 785-675-8920. Leave message 308-645-9085. involves sampling trucks and rail- ---5/12---TFN--- cars to obtain grain samples, and Adobe Acrobat and use of comput- 24/7 Travel Store is currently ac- ---9/12---10/2--- preparing them for analysis. This ers. Prior experience in the legal cepting applications for part-time Misc. for Sale is a full-time position with frequent field preferred, but not mandatory. or full-time cashiers. Compensation Certified AgriPro TAM III and SY overtime. Successful applicants will Hourly wage dependent upon quali- includes $9.00 starting wage plus WOLF also DENALI. Paul Nauer, receive on-the-job training to use in fications, benefits include health incentives including BCBS health For Sale: Quarters or halves - Jennings 785-678-8083. HELP WANTED insurance and retirement. Applica- and life insurance, 401K, and paid Hamburgers, steaks, roasts, any ---8/20-9/29--- obtaining necessary licensing. Ap- The Thomas County Highway Depart- plicants must have a valid driver’s tion forms available online at www. vacation. Apply online at www.24- amount. Johnny Jones 785-675- thomascountyks.com under em- 7-stores.com or apply in person at 8920. ment is accepting applications for one license. Good math and verbal skills full-time employee. The work will con- are necessary. We are a drug-free ployment tab or at the Clerk’s Office Colby 24/7 Travel Store, 1980 S. ---9/18---10/8--- at 300 N. Court Ave, Colby, Kansas Range. sist of maintaining county and township workplace. For further information, help wanted roads, flagging, installing signs, driving contact our Colby office at 785-462- 67701. All application forms, along ---9/10---9/29--- Reconditioned Kirby $59.95, with a cover letter and resume, must Dyson $89.95, 2 Sharps $149.50, truck, snow removal, etc. Work is carried 8347 or e-mail [email protected]. COOKS, SeRVeRS out following prescribed policies, rules, ---9/22---9/26--- be returned to the Thomas County Great Western Tire of Colby, Inc., Rainbow like new - best offer. 1630 Attorney. Application, cover letter 1170 S. Country Club Drive, is Sewell Ave. Cell 785-462-5572 ManaGeMent teaM and procedures. Normal work hours will be from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday Midwest Contractors, Inc. is now and resume may be mailed to 300 now accepting applications for all Erwin Thiele (still repair). N. Court Ave, Colby, Kansas 67701. positions. Positions included, but ---9/4---9/24--- through Friday. Must be able to work hiring installation technicians for Flexible hours weekends during bad weather and the fiber splicing and cutover work. The Thomas County Attorney’s Of- not limited to, lube oil & tire, truck fice will accept applications until the tire, service call, and alignment & Shifts available asphalt season. Must be a high school Travel and valid DL are required. graduate or have GED equivalent and Competitive pay and excellent position is filled. technicians. Experience required, ---9/12---9/25--- but will train the right person. Valid Apply in person! hold a valid CDL or be able to obtain one benefits. Send resume to PO Box NOW HIRING within 30 days of employment. Thomas 243, Norton, KS 67654 or call 785- driver’s license is a requirement. Full time position includes competitive County Highway Department maintains 877-3565 for application. Frontier Ag, Grinnell a safe work environment; therefore, ---9/19---9/25--- Are you looking for the perfect salary and benefits. Apply in per- Village Inn part-time job? Oakley Cleaners is son, EOE. Questions please call and Grainfield Locations drug and alcohol testing will be required. now accepting applications for part- 785.462.2100. are currently hiring full Starting pay is $12.00 per hour plus ben- time laundry workers (2-3 days/ ---5/29---TFN--- and part time feed and efits with a possible increase after a six Colorado based company look- vi month training period. Application dead- ing for over the road truck drivers week). You will be working days, no grain personnel. nights or Sundays. Will be working line is September 30, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. for contract work, must have a valid Competitive wages 2215 S. Range Ave. Applications are available in the Highway CDL, with clean driving record. If in- with just a few other employees. Call 672-1012 for information or and benefits package Colby, KS 67701 Department Office located in the base- terested please call 720-878-2824. Chartwells Dining ment of the Thomas County Courthouse, ---9/11---9/24--- pick up an application at 111 E 3rd includes health, life, 785-460-6683 St, Oakley. Colby College retirement and 401K. Colby, Kansas, between the hours of ---9/11---10/1--- 8:00 a.m. until noon and 1:00 to 5:00 Now taking applications for Call John 785-743-8609 p.m., Monday through Friday. Thomas an Assistant manager and E.O.E. Please Recycle County Highway Department is an equal Cook’s positions. Please stop opportunity employer. by the College Cafeteria for NOW Full Time & Part Time an application. Hours vary. FRONTIER AG, INC. Meat Cutter, EOE-M/F/V/D. 08/14/14 IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT HIRING Cooks, Prep Cooks, AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: MINGO KS. - CONTACT JOSH GILLAND (785-269-7136) and Servers HIRING TRUCK AGRONOMY & TENDER TRUCK DRIVER TECHNICIANS, PAYING CDL/DOT& HAZMAT REQUIRED. JOB REQUIRES INDIVIDUAL TO TENDER LOADS TO RIG OPERA- Apply in person TOR AND MAINTAIN AGRONOMY EQUIPMENT. CUSTOMER SERVICE AND FOLLOWING SAFETY 1855 S. Range Ave. SIGN ON BONUS PROCEEDURES ARE REQUIRED. OVERTIME REQUIRED DURING PEAK SEASON. Colby, KS Doonan Peterbilt of ELEVATOR OPERATOR Hays will be opening JOB REQUIRES INDIVIDUAL TO UNLOAD & LOAD TRUCKS, LOAD RAIL CARS, SWEEPING AND in October 2014 CLEANING GRAIN ELEVATOR, AND PERFORM SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. CUSTOMER SERVICE This will be an industry & FOLLOWING SAFETY PROCEEDURES ARE REQUIRED. OVERTIME REQUIRED DURING PEAK leading operation. SEASON. CDL LICENCE IS NOT REQUIRED BUT WILL BE BENIFICIAL. AIR CONDITIONED BRETON, REXFORD, MENLO, SEGUIN KS. - CONTACT RYAN MCLEMORE (785-269-7275) ELEVATOR OPERATORS SHOP, HEATED FLOORS. JOB REQUIRES INDIVIDUAL TO UNLOAD & LOAD TRUCKS, LOAD RAIL CARS, SWEEPING AND Customer Support Representative Benefits include vacation, CLEANING GRAIN ELEVATOR, AND PERFORM SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. CUSTOMER SERVICE Shelbourne Reynolds is looking for a motivated and talented individual health insurance, 401K. EOE. & FOLLOWING SAFETY PROCEEDURES ARE REQUIRED. OVERTIME REQUIRED DURING PEAK to join our team in the role of a Customer Support Representative. Contact Chuck at 800-734-0689 SEASON. CDL LICENCES IS NOT REQUIRED BUT WILL BE BENIFICIAL. The job will involve travel within the United States and Canada. This for an application and any questions you may have. TRUCK DRIVER/OPERATORS - CONTACT: TOM VEEH (785-443-1622) position would be based out of our Colby, KS location and the job role CLASS (A) CDL AND CURRENT MEDICAL CARD REQUIRED. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A GOOD would include machinery unloading, delivery, set up as well as in field PRIOR DRIVING RECORD AND COMMITED TO WORK OVERTIME WHEN REQUIRED OR UNTIL support for Shelbourne Reynolds’s line of Stripper Headers. The job of Hays ROAD TIME EXPIRES BY LAW. THIS JOB ALLOWS THE DRIVER TO BE HOME EVERY NIGHT. WE would suit an enthusiastic, hands-on individual who has mechanical HAUL TRANSFERS WITHIN THE COMPANY, WHE ALSO HAUL OUT OF NEBRASKA & COLORADO and combine harvester experience. Good communication skills are 800-734-0689 • 620-792-2491 TO FEED LOTS IN THE TERRITORY. important as it will also be necessary to attend Farm Shows and co- FAX 620-792-4653 ordinate field demonstrations and dealer/customer training sessions. www.doonantruck.com FRONTIER IS WILLING TO TRAIN QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS. WE OFFER HEALTH, DENTAL, Passport and valid driving license required. Excellent pay and benefits AFLAC, RETIREMENT, PTO TIME BASED ON HOURS WORKED, 401K, FRONTIER AG, INC. PAYS including health, dental and paid vacation. COMPETITIVE WAGES DETERMINED ON EXPIERIENCE AND OFFERS OTHER INCENTIVES BASED ON PROFIT OR ACRES SPRAYED FOR RIG DRIVERS. WE ARE AN E.E.O.P. COOPERA- Please apply in writing enclosing a cover letter and resume to: TIVE. PERSPECTIVE APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A PHYSICAL, DRUG &

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Colby High’s most ferocious “Italian Stallion” finally saw a quarterback he knew there was no chance to catch Friday evening. Eric Schuette couldn’t have been happier about that fact. “I was running down the side- line, wanting him (quarterback Josh Matchell) to keep going,” the senior linebacker said about a 72- yard touchdown that ignited Col- by’s 27-12 triumph over Hugoton at Dennen Field . “Did I keep up with him?,” Schuette added. “No.” Matchell admitted he felt like R.B. HEADLEY/Colby Free Press and REBEL JAY a Hugoton Eagle was right on his Going, going, gone! was senior quarterback Josh Matchell (left) heels throughout this unforget- on a 72-yard touchdown run that started Colby High’s 27-12 table second-quarter “18 load op- home victory over Hugoton Friday evening. Eagle teammates tion” run. (above) happily got in line and sang their school song while cel- It all began when Matchell ran brating the end of 17-game varsity football losing streak. Colby right, cut upfield and saw junior defenders often caught Hugoton Eagles like quarterback Parker lineman Austin Hart throw one Titus (below right) as junior Bryce Arnberger (55) and others massive Eagle-crushing block. were relentless. Fans filled Dennen Field to see the Colby High Yet this journey really began dance team (below left) put on a superb halftime performance. days ago, not long after Colby had been crushed 59-19 against powerful Scott City on a chilly, depressingly drizzly home opener at Dennen Field. The Eagles’ defeat streak had reached 16 games, clear back to Sept. 21 of all these senior good friends’ sophomore years. “He’s Italian,” Matchell said about Schuette, which this report- er gullibly believed since he’d eat- en at Colby’s new Italian restau- rant (Napoli’s) just hours earlier. “It’s really good,” he added about the Napoli’s cuisine. At least that statement was to- tally true. Yet anyhoo, Colby’s victory run really started in the early hours of last week. “We were more dedicated,” Schuette said. “We had goal sheets. We went in early and lifted weights.” “We stayed after practice and men Hart, senior Jay Ziegelmeier, by’s victory chances again. worked on things,” the seniors all juniors Brady Slinger, Casey Qua- Junior Brady Holzmeister’s 35- confirmed. gliano and others would lead the yard, fourth-quarter run put the It clearly began paying off way to an awesome 390 rushing final touches on the first win since when Matchell outran those final yards. Colby blanked Hugoton, 21-0, in Hugoton Eagles for Colby’s first Matchell easily achieved an- 2012 at Dennen Field. touchdown Friday evening. other first down — but then he Josh Matchell fittingly earned Perhaps it paid off even more decided on another route. “Player of the Game” honors from Hugton end zone was full speed However, a final Hugoton on- after Hugoton scored its first TD “It was supposed to be a sneak, other local media — yet every and strength ahead. side kick was terrible and put that Previous on a stunning 43-yard third-period then I saw an opening to the out- good Eagle fan knows the game “We talked it over about what football in Colby’s hands to stay. pass. side,” he explained. was really won upfront. to run, and the lineman said Junior fullback Mathew Pieper Suddenly, Colby’s 14-0 half- Matchell turned upfield and Besides rushing for 390 yards, ‘sneak’’,” Gardner revealed. powered ahead for one final Col- time lead was 14-6 and memories began outrunning Hugotonians Colby’s defense held Hugoton “They said ‘coach, we got this.’ by “first down!” to seal the long- Colby win of losing a 10-point, fourth-quar- again. to a measly 59. Sophomore nose These guys are really starting to awaited varsity football win. Amazingly, Colby High’s previ- ter lead at Oakley two weeks earli- “I saw him running, but the guy guard Ethan Jay was among those play for each other and they be- “We haven’t seen that in ous varsity football win was same er propably danced through some covering me had his back turned to plug all those inside running lieve. Josh (Matchell) walked into awhile,” another Colby player re- place, same opponent and only Colby fans’ heads. to Josh,” senior receiver Austin lanes. the end zone.” marked as his team went into “vic- two days from being exactly two Whack! Russ said. “So I kept acting like Junior Bryce Arnberger caused Matchell’s second TD and tory formation” and Josh Matchell years ago. Senior Zachary Young blasted Josh was going to throw me a pass havoc on both sides of the line de- Nichols extra point gave Colby its took a final knee. The Eagles blanked Hugoton, past blockers to reject Hugoton’s so he (the defender) wouldn’t see spite an ankle injury. 14-0 halftime margin. Linebacker Many Colby students and fans 21-0, at Dennen Field on Sept. 21, PAT kick and help get every Colby him.” “I thought our D-line really Ben Matchell’s blitzing sack fin- from Dennen Field’s nearly-full 2012, as senior running back Beau Eagle refocused. “He never turned around. We controlled the line of scrimmage, ished those first two quarters in home stands rushed to the field. Brown gained 179 yards on 22 The offense then embarked on had him on that, and Ben (Match- especially in the running game,” fine Colby style. They got a good close look while carries including a 64-yard touch- perhaps its most important drive ell) was able to take it in (for a Colby coach Chris Gardner said. After controlling most of the Colby players locked arms and down gallop. all season. touchdown) a couple plays later,” They not only stuffed the visitors’ second half, the final home-team sang the school song. Senior quarterback Zane Wing- “Their first touchdown was a Josh added. ground attack, good punt pres- score came on another fourth- The Colby Eagles now move er rushed for another 61 yards on setback, but we just thought about Indeed, Colby leading TD- sure forced a weak kick that only down play. Holzmeister needed on to another challenge at previ- 10 attempts. being resilient,” Matchell ex- maker Ben Matchell soon blasted reached Hugoton’s 29 late in the just two yards, but went woo- ously 4A state-rated Ulysses (2-1 The Eagle defense dominated plained. “Keep moving forward. across the goal line for his fourth first half. woo! right through a crease to a record), which dropped a 17-14 with senior Michael Woofter’s Yeah, I’d say it was (a huge ensu- touchdown this season. Ben Matchell promptly rum- virtually untouched 35-yard jaunt. overtime heartbreaker to Hol- 10 tackles (three solos) and three ing drive) because we started way Kicker Austin Nichols — an- bled about 25 yards, even show- The Eagles now led, 27-6, and comb last weekend. pass interceptions. back.” other senior — calmly booted his ing some gymnastic talent while didn’t flinch when Hugoton de- “We just got to keep building on Senior Brandon Gaede inter- Colby kept moving forward third extra point for a 21-6 Colby nimbly turning sideways and “tip- livered a final touchdown with this,” Gardner concluded. cepted two, and senior Macen until facing fourth down-and-one advantage. toeing” down the sideline to Hu- less than two minutes left. Quar- Kickoff will take place at 7 p.m. Schull took his one pick 70 yards just inside Hugoton’s 40. Matchell Although Hugoton (1-2) would goton’s two. terback Parker Titus did pass for in Ulysses. to the final Colby touchdown. Ju- had already sneaked successfully also score one more time, the visi- Yet after a timeout, Colby Ea- 240 yards, including both Hugo- Watch for more details about nior Andrew Taylor added another on pressure-packed plays as line- tors never really threatened Col- gles knew the best way into that ton TDs. the Colby Eagles later this week. nine stops and rushed for 46 yards. Crusaders Titans rule on Homecoming By R.B. Headley his 138-yard effort in a victory at passes while holding a big lead win again Colby Free Press Deerfield one week earlier. throughout most of this contest. [email protected] The junior quarterback joined Gfeller completed eight covering Uh oh, the Heartland Christian Jorgensen in rushing to five Titan 18 yards. Crusaders slipped to just a 46-0 Homecoming in Brewster was TDs on Homecoming night. Jorgensen’s seven tackles and victory over visiting Flint Hills no distraction Friday once the Tri- Jorgensen gained 58 yards and Schertz’s six powered Triplains- Christian from Manhattan Satur- plains-Brewster Titans kicked off reached the end zone twice during Brewster first shutout of this 2014 day afternoon. their football game with Cheylin. his 11 journeys through Cheylin’s season. The Crusaders (3-0) were com- The Titans bolted ahead 24-0 rather helpless defense. Rogge added five stops with ing off 48-0 and 50-0 triumphs before one quarter was finished Juniors Justin Schmidt and Fred two behind in Cheylin’s backfield. during their first two contests. and never let their visitors to score Schertz teamed to deliver almost Other Titan leading tacklers They settled for 46 on Saturday as during a 46-0 victory. another 80 yards of all-purpose were juniors Skylor Hansen (four the game was called just moments Titans blasted through to record offense. stops), Takoda Turner (three), after halftime due to eight-man R.B. HEADLEY/Colby Free Press five tackles for losses, including Schertz gained 32 yards on kick Taylor Stramel (three), Gfeller football’s “mercy rule”. Heartland Christian senior Blaine Wertz, right, zoomed across two sacks from senior Jace Jor- returns, while Schmidt caught a (two) and Justin Schmidt (two). All three Crusader games have the goal line long before this Manhattan Flint Hills Christian de- gensen and junior Coleton Rogge. 19-yard pass from Gfeller. Junior Jeff Draper, sophomores been actually called early as this fender could stop him Saturday afternoon in Colby. Meanwhile, quarterback Ryan He also gained 22 rushing Hudson Stramel, Verlen Plummer senior-led team continues play- Gfeller shook free to 157 rushing yards. and Jaden Schmidt were involved ing awesome football. Flint Hills into Saturday’s contest with mar- tails about this latest Crusader win yards and three touchdowns on Gfeller ran to a pair of two- in one defensive stop. did bring an impressive 2-0 record gins of 60-14 and 88-42. More de- will be featured this week. only 12 carries. point conversions and Schmidt Cheylin slipped to 0-3 this sea- Gfeller averaged better than added one. son and have been outscored 145- Colby takes fourth at Liberal 13 yards per rush to follow up The Titans only attempted eight 8 this season. The Colby High varsity volley- day. Colby rebounded to win a two- Trojans earn one win in Texas ball team won two matches and Saturday began with a sweep setter over Pratt 25-15, 25-16. finished fourth at Saturday’s Lib- of Southwestern Heights 25-20, However, Meade earned a 25- Colby Community College’s their opener over Southwest Col- man setter Miranda Geist deliv- eral Tournament. 25-22. The Eagles then dropped 17, 22-25, 25-20 semifinal win volleyball captured one win dur- lege of the Deaf 25-16, 25-5 and ered 28 assists. Colby (7-7 record) was com- a tough three-set match as Dodge over Colby. The Eagles dropped ing a tough Western Texas Col- 25-4. The Trojans dropped their other ing off a three-match sweep of the City triumphed 28-26, 16-25, 25- a third-place match to Ulysses 25- lege tournament in Snyder, Texas, Freshman Mallory Mueller and matches in four sets to Western Eagles’ home triangular on Thurs- 22 despite scoring fewer points. 23, 25-16. More later this week. last weekend. sophomore Adrianna Sosnowska Texas, five sets vs. Vernon Col- The Trojans (7-8 record) swept slammed 12 kills apiece. Fresh- lege and five against Laredo.