75¢ Colby Wednesday February 12, 2014 Volume 125, Number 24 Serving Thomas County since 1888 10 pages FFreeree PPressress Group to spearhead judicial complex By Heather Alwin Monday meeting. mously voted to put their efforts behind a jail and with projected operational costs, staffing require- Colby Free Press Commissioner Mike Baughn presented a written court complex that does not include non-court of- ments, a location and more. Baughn said a planning [email protected] plan for the proposed group, including its members fices currently housed in the county courthouse. group, which he thinks should be open to the public, and deadlines. The new complex will likely include a jail, law can address these issues and provide recommenda- Designs and plans for a new Thomas County ju- Although the commissioners had agreed during a enforcement headquarters, court services offices, a tions to the commissioners. dicial complex will be helped along by a soon-to- December meeting to form a committee, Baughn’s courtroom and other judicial services. He also mentioned the need to develop a timeline be-formed criminal justice strategic planning group, proposal was the first detailed plan presented. Baughn said the preliminary plan for the complex Thomas County commissioners decided at their At last week’s meeting, the commissioners unani- needs a new configuration and more details, along See “SPEARHEAD,” Page 2

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A Colby native who has worked for several Kansas politicians re- turned Tuesday night to talk about the role of social media in the po- litical process. Leroy Towns spoke on “The Race for Kansas Governor: Elec- tions in a Social Media World” as part of the Colby Community Col- lege Max Pickerell lecture series. In his lecture to about 50 peo- ple at the college’s Cultural Arts Center, he described how even politicians use social websites like Facebook and Twitter. Afterwards he said he loves social media, but added that using it has some un- expected effects which have not been studied in detail yet, and it Leroy Towns has certainly changed politics for Faces take on life in studio billion citizens. the worse. “I can hear students thinking “That means you citizens have great, we now have hundreds of Art professor Joel lost power,” he told the audience. places to get news,” Towns said. Dugan of Fort Hays With widespread distrust of tra- But even with that new technol- State University was ditional news sources, more and ogy, many students in his classes here for Studio Friday more people get their information have never heard famous speeches last week at Colby about the world they live in from by past American presidents. One Community College, other places. That means Kansans female student of his had no un- talking about painting are living in two worlds: the real derstanding of the women’s rights portraits and chatting world and the world of politics, movement. with students and Towns said, which “no one under- Political groups can now buy local artists. Dugan stands and everybody hates.” ads on Google or Facebook that and Mike Knutson, Television news is in trouble are targeted to users in a specific an adjunct profes- in this country and “print news is area. They pay the websites based sor at Fort Hays done,” said Towns, who worked on how many times a person (above) used Taryn summer jobs for the Colby Free clicks on or “likes” the ad. For Lee, a Colby college Press in the early 60s and went on $2,000 or $3,000, an ad will stay sophomore as their to become a political reporter for on the website for several months. afternoon model. Fri- the Topeka Capital Journal and Those political groups also de- day morning, Dugan then Harris newspapers. He pre- liver political messages straight first demonstrated dicted all newspapers will die out, to the people with social media, his technique on Dr. with small town papers going last. he said, allowing them to send out Greg Nichols, the col- Only 10 percent of Kansas vot- unverified assertions, bypassing lege’s vice president ers, he said, get their informa- the traditional political reporters of academic affairs. tion from traditional newspapers. who used to check the facts behind Fort Hays graduate Twice as many get their informa- what they said. The number of student Katherine tion from cable television, the news statements sent to the pub- Perez (bottom right) same number use broadcast news lic from journalists has dropped to was one who came and 22 percent go to the Internet. around 25 percent, he said. to watch and learn, Only a quarter of conservative “The messages all sides send us along with Connie voters in the state use Fox News are increasingly shrill and polariz- Davis (below, left) as their source of information. ing,” Towns said. and Alice Wolf. Meanwhile, the number of peo- This lets people live with their ple using social media is higher own biases, he added, listening SAM DIETER than it ever was. If Facebook were Colby Free Press a country, he said it would be the third biggest in the world, with 1.2 See “POLITICS,” Page 2 Photo shoot looking for kid The Kansas Children’s Service commissioners have accepted the League is looking for one child challenge. from each county to help them County Commissioner Mike promote April as child abuse pre- Baughn, with the help of County vention month. Clerk Shelly Harms, is searching The organization plans to take for a volunteer between the ages a photograph called “105 Reasons of 3 and 5 who wants to travel to to Prevent Child Abuse” by hav- Topeka for the photo shoot. ing one child from each county No travel expenses are autho- stand in his county on the state rized for the child, but each child Capitol Building’s county map. will receive a T-shirt and lunch. The league asked each county’s The commissioners also plan to commissioners to appoint one pass a resolution at the end of Feb- child as the county’s represen- ruary to officially designate April tative, and the Thomas County as child abuse prevention month in Thomas County. For information or to nominate your child, call Harms at 460- 4500 or Baughn at 694-2278. Page 2 Colby Free Press Wednesday, February 12, 2014 Area/State Weather Group to spearhead complex Briefly From “SPEARHEAD,” Page 1 centered around people who would already be in The deadline for Briefly is noon the day before. Items submitted in the the group because of their positions in the judicial morning will be set up for the following day, space available. The deadline for the project, which he described as “urgent.” He system. for Monday’s paper is noon Friday. wants a chairman appointed by Monday, March 3, But they expanded their suggestions after Fin- participants appointed by Monday, April 7 and an ley mentioned that chairing this group may take a initial meeting held by Monday, May 5. Murder mystery tickets on sale now lot of time – more than the time available to some- The 10th annual murder mystery at the Pioneer Memorial Library will “We’ve had enough paid studies,” Baughn said, one with a full-time job. be “Dead 2 Rights.” For $25 per person, you can help solve a murder while adding it is time to get public involvement and get Steele said he has received an offer from a bond dining in style. Doors open at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 1. Seating is limited, the project underway. salesman to help sell the project to the public, but but tickets are available now. For information, call the library at 460-4470. Commissioner Paul Steele urged Baughn to act Baughn discouraged the idea of having a bond as the chairman of this group, but Baughn said he salesman lead the planning group. thinks the committee should not have a commis- “I think (having a bond salesman) is a good Food allergies topic of Thursday meeting sioner on it since it will be making recommenda- idea but that’s secondary to getting a plan to show “Food Allergy Facts of Life,” a K-State Research and Extension pro- tions to the commission. them to sell,” Baughn said. “First we have to have gram, will be presented from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Thomas Coun- Baughn said he does not have a chairperson in a product to sell.” ty Office Complex meeting room. The speaker will be Amy Lorenzen, a mind, but encouraged Steele and Commissioner County Clerk Shelly Harms said she thinks it Golden Prairie Extension District agent. Feel free to bring your lunch to Byron Sowers to think about someone to appoint would be a good idea to look at people who have eat during the program. at an upcoming commission meeting. experience with city or county government who Steele said he wants the sheriff’s office and also have some time they are willing to dedicate College sets meeting on nursing program “someone from the judiciary” to “get some skin in to the project. Colby Community College invites all students interested in its nursing the game publicly,” adding that he doesn’t think Sheriff Rod Taylor, who joined the commis- program to a free session at 1 p.m. next Wednesday in the Health Sciences the project will get off the ground without that sioners later in their meeting, said he sent out Building, room 809. The deadline to apply for the Level I (licensed prac- kind of support. about 15 letters last week to people he thought tical nurse) program is Saturday, March 15. For information, call Marie National Weather Service Undersheriff Marc Finley said his office has might be good representatives from different ar- Wolkomir at 460-4797. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with tried to push the project forward, adding he regu- eas of the county. a low around 23. South wind 10 larly receives grievances from inmates regarding Taylor and the commissioners discussed a few to 15 mph becoming west after the jail’s conditions. But he said he is limited on details of the project, such as the ability to in- Foundation to serve pulled pork Thursday midnight. what he can do beyond forwarding those griev- crease security in a new facility to lower the po- The Thomas County Community Foundation will have having a fund- Thursday: Mostly sunny, ances to the commissioners. tential for dangerous incidents. raising pulled-pork dinner from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Com- with a high near 53. West wind Baughn’s plan includes representatives from “Just because it’s Colby, Kan., doesn’t mean it munity Building. Make a donation, get a meal, and get a one-time discount around 10 mph. the sheriff’s department, police department, won’t happen here,” he said. on your membership. This night only, Friends of the Foundation annual Thursday Night: Partly courts, county attorney, court services, probation Baughn agreed, emphasizing the planning membership will be $20 instead of $25 and business membership will be cloudy, with a low around 28. and parole services, city and economic develop- group can hash out the judicial complex details so $40 instead of $50. For information, call Executive Director Melinda Ol- West wind around 10 mph. ment alliance. the project can move forward. son at 460-9152. Friday: Sunny, with a high “It is going to take some commitment on the “Form what I can gather from the public,” said near 47. Northwest wind 10 to part of a lot of people to really get this project go- Taylor, “I think they want a decision from us, all Genesis annual meeting to be Feb. 20 15 mph becoming southwest in ing,” said Baughn. of us.” The annual meeting of the Genesis-Thomas County Inc. food bank will the afternoon. The commissioners tossed around a few sug- The commissioners agreed to think about who be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, in the meeting room at the Thomas Friday Night: Partly cloudy, gestions for people who could be chosen as chair- to appoint as chairperson, planning to make a fi- County Office Complex, 350 S. Range Ave. in Colby. All are welcome to with a low around 31. person for the group. At first, their suggestions nal decision at their March 3 meeting. attend to hear more about the food bank operations. For information, con- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with tact Wynn Duffey at 462-5388. a high near 56. Saturday Night: Partly Politics change as media alters Church to offer parenting classes, free food cloudy, with a low around 31. Colby Wesleyan Church is offering “Parenting with Love and Logic” Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a From “POLITICS,” Page 1 and cut funding for schools and best way to get an accurate pic- classes at 9:30 a.m. Sunday mornings at the ministry center. Free child high near 62. the arts. Then he told them that ture of what is going on is to get care is available, and a free hot breakfast will be served beginning at 9 a.m. Sunday Night: A slight to unsubstantiated assertions tax revenues hit a record high the same story from several dif- Contact Pastor Gene Rothfuss at 462-8391 to sign up. chance of rain and snow. Partly which are not checked, analyzed levels last year, he said, more ferent places, and find out where cloudy, with a low around 34. or put into proper perspective. people are moving here than the story originally came from. Chance of precipitation is 20 The country has moved away leaving for the first time in four Towns was the chief of staff Book Fair planned at Colby schools The Colby Public Schools Book Fair for grade school and middle school percent. from the shared national experi- years, and the state has the sec- for Sen. Pat Roberts from 1980 will continue from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the Grade School Library. For Washington’s Birthday: A ence, of most citizens watching ond highest funding per student to 2003 and before that served information, call the school at 460-5100. 20 percent chance of rain. Most- trusted journalists like Walter in the Midwest. as press secretary for Gov. Rob- ly sunny, with a high near 54. Cronkite, with only 12 percent “Losing the news is bad ert Bennett from 1975 to 1979. Monday Night: Mostly clear, of citizens approving of Con- enough,” Towns said, “even Now, Town is Professor of the Rotary to serve soup at Tuesday game with a low around 31. gress; according to a recent worse is citizens who couldn’t Practice Emeritus at the Uni- Colby Rotary Club will have a soup supper Tuesday at the Community Tuesday: Sunny, with a high Gallup poll there is a grassroots care less.” versity of North Carolina and a Building during the Colby High School varsity basketball game against near 63. movement of people who dis- He thinks honest reporting political communication consul- Goodland. Make a donation and enjoy chili or turkey noodle soup. Money trust the government. will make its way into the on- tant with his own business, D.L. will go to various community projects. For information call Gary Adrian Monday: High, 20; Low 7 “They believe government line world, but people have to Towns Consulting, in North at 460-2931. Tuesday: High, 37; Low 16 must be torn down if we are to be willing to look for accurate Carolina, Florida, Washington Precip: Monday 0.Trace going to save it,” he said, “only information. After the lecture he and Kansas. Cattle drive topic of Food for Thought Tuesday 0.None recently have we face that very admitted that the news has never Rich Hawkins, one of the au- Month: 0.11 inches David Pabst will talk about his experiences recreating the Great Western serious question about what will been impartial, but also said the dience members, is also from Cattle Drive at noon on Thursday, Feb. 20, in the Prairie Museum of Art Year: 0.41 inches happen if the consent of the gov- biases of different organiza- the area and knew Towns in Normal: 0.93 inches and History’s Food for Thought series. A light lunch will be served. The erned is broken.” tions have gotten worse over the high school and college. He said program is free but donations will be accepted. For information, call Ann (K-State Experiment Station) He asked if the audience had years. politics needs more people like Sunrise and Sunset Miner at 460-4590. Thursday 7:39 a.m. 6:19 p.m. heard any of what had been re- “That was always the case,” his old friend, who are willing to Moon on 13 February: waxing, ported about Gov. Sam Brown- he said, “but it’s much less the tell it like it is. gibbous with 98 percent back: that he raised taxes for the case today.” “I think that Leroy did a great Sorority serving soup for school (U.S. Naval Observatory) state’s poorest citizens and low- He added there is no single job,” Hawkins said. “He was al- Kappa Upsilon sorority will hold its annual soup supper to raise money ered them for the richest ones, unbiased source of news. The ways a sharp young man.” for the Puddle Duck Preschool during the Colby High-Scott City basket- ball games from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, in the Community Build- ing. The women will serve chili, chicken-noodle and vegetable-beef and Judge to decide proof of citizenship voting rule desert for a donation. For information, call Amy Jennings at 460-2603. By Roxana Hegeman for voter registrations will be Tuesday in a lawsuit brought mentation for state residents. Orchestra plans concert Feb. 23 at college Associated Press based on who gets to decide by Kansas and Arizona seeking Kansas Secretary of State Kris The Pride of the Prairie Orchestra will present “Dial ‘M’ for Music,” WICHITA – A federal judge what is necessary to determine a court order to force the U.S. Kobach told the court the issue conducted by Beverly Rucker, at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, in the Frahm says his decision in a lawsuit voter qualifications. Election Assistance Commission is one of immense political im- Theatre of the Cultural Arts Center at Colby Community College. Admis- asking federal election officials U.S. District Judge Eric Mel- to modify federal voter registra- portance that a federal agency sion is by season ticket or at the door, $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and $3 to require proof-of-citizenship gren was hearing arguments tion forms to require more docu- should decide. for students. For information, call Mary Shoaff, 462-2159, or Janet Hop- son, 462-5102.

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She was born March and Judy (Gordon) Smith, all of a critical problem farm- Sexton 1, 1930, in Selden, the daughter of Greeley, Colo.; Marge Roy, At- ers should be thinking Gottfried and Sarah (McDonald) wood; Dolores Raile, Hoxie; and about – wind erosion. • Knowledge Mumm. She grew up on a farm Clara (Dick) Newton, Denver; February through May northwest of Selden and gradu- four grandchildren; and five great- can be a serious time for Life ated from the Selden Rural High grandchildren. for wind erosion in School. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Kansas, but it can hap- On Oct. 23, 1950, she married Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, at the pen any time of the avoid further damage to the field. Seraphim “S.J.” Ritter in Selden. church in Leoville, with Father year when high winds are present. Emergency tillage should be a They farmed west of Leoville. Mark Berland officiating and The loss of soil through blow- producer’s last resort, but this can She was a member of the Im- burial in the Mt. Calvary Cem- ing dust can have an immediate be effective if done properly and maculate Conception Catholic etery in Leoville. effect on productivity. The dust promptly. The objective of emer- Church in Leoville and active in Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to we see blowing around holds the gency tillage should be to make its altar society. 4 p.m. Friday at the funeral home majority of soil organic matter and the surface rough; a rough surface Preceding her in death were her in Selden and after 5 p.m. at the the fine particles that allow soil reduces wind speed. parents; her husband; and three church in Leoville, with a vigil to hold water and nutrients. This Chisels are a common tool that brothers, Paul Mumm, Fredrick service at 6 p.m. at the church. blowing dust can also have con- will roughen the surface enough Barbara Wieland and Alan Jones Mumm and Hubert Mumm. The family suggests memori- siderable economic, human and to create clods or surface ridges. Survivors include a daugh- als to the church or to the Kansas animal health, and safety impacts. While doing this, the chisel point ter, Betty (Dick) Vahling, Dres- Food Bank, in care of the funer- One of the most effective con- and speed with the depth of op- den; two other brothers brothers, al home, 121 N. Penn, Oberlin, Couple to wed Friday; trols for wind erosion is a protec- eration will combine the rough- Charles “Bud” (Vickie) Mumm, Kan., 67749. tive cover of residue or a growing est surface with a larger number crop throughout this critical pe- of clods. Finding the appropriate invite friends to dance riod. Other control measures such combination of these might take Michael Shubert as residue management, reduced trial and error. Finding the proper Michael Shubert, 58, Colby, Services are pending with Pauls Alan Jones of Rexford and in Colby tillage, grass stripes and wind- depth affects clod stability more died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014. Funeral Home in Selden. Barbara Wieland of Colby will Parents of the couple are Car- breaks can be effective for reduc- than speed, but this depends on marry in a private ceremony roll and Rita Depe of Colby; ing wind erosion because they soil conditions like compaction Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, at the Carol Jones of Austin, Texas; increase surface roughness or re- and moisture. Colby Comets 4-H Club duce surface winds speeds. All of Rexford Community Church. and Casey and Dianne Jones of There may be a time when The Colby Comets 4-H Club for another service project. these methods can work but will Family and friends are invit- Bertrand, Neb. Their children wind erosion will be a problem met Jan. 20 at the 4-H building The club tabled the ideas of a need to be carefully planned out a ed to celebrate with the couple are Tom Wieland of Colby, Ky- throughout the year, but taking the with 23 members. This meeting health and fitness program, baking season in advance. and their families at 8 p.m. Fri- lie Jones of Rexford and Kelton right actions can keep it to a mini- was parent’s night, and President for teachers and a petting zoo, and There are many conditions day at a reception and wedding Jones of Hays. mum. There are a couple things to Cindy Reinert called the meeting eliminated a sewing project idea. where cropland can be susceptible dance at the American Legion keep in mind. Emergency tillage to order. Members answered roll The club plans to have a model to wind erosion. Winter wheat and should always be a last resort in a call with the question of what bad meeting at County Club Days in other fall-planted crops become farmer’s tool box; ensuring that a habit they want to break. March. vulnerable to wind erosion dur- protective cover of residue is pres- Angela Zimmerman told the Jenna Reinert gave a sewing ing periods of low cover. This can Historical themes mark ent is the best option. Also, work club about Lydia Patterson’s project talk, and Allison Zimmer- be serious in drought years like to take steps at the correct time shooting with the Junior U.S. man gave a shooting sports talk. the one the Great Plains is having and think them out to reduce the Olympic team. Patterson has com- Melissa Zimmerman and Denise now. Not only fall-planted crops band coming to Oberlin amount of tillage on the field. peted in the world cup and still and Weston Singer gave rubber but overgrazed or poorly-vegetat- For information contact me at shoots with her 4-H group. band bracelet demonstrations. ed pastures and poor-producing Jeff Davidson and the Trail Rid- on Train, which gave him a keen the Thomas County Extension Of- The club served pies at area The club played a game of fields may be susceptible to wind ers band will perform at 7:30 p.m. interest in Kansas history and an fice in the Thomas County Office nursing homes and retirement freeze tag before adjourning. erosion. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Oberlin appreciation for the early travelers Complex, or call 460-4582. homes in January with Holy Fam- Their next meeting will be at 6:30 It is important to observe field Gateway Center. on the Santa Fe and Oregon trails. ily Circle, and members reported p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17, at the conditions and identify which Using songs, historical facts He is the 2013 winner of the se- Kurt Sexton is the Thomas the residents loved the event. The Colby 4-H building. fields may be more prone to wind and pictures, Davidson leads audi- rious division of the Kansas Cow- County agriculture and natural group decided to make blankets –Angela Tinkham ences through the history of Kan- boy Poetry Contest and is serving erosion. Treating potential prob- resources agent with Kansas State sas, from the time of Coronado to his third year as president of the lems before they occur is prefer- Research and Extension. A na- the end of the 1800s. The making Kansas Chapter of the Western able to reacting after a field is tive of Colorado, Sexton works of the state of Kansas had a tre- Music Association. actively eroding. Once soil move- with area 4-H clubs, farmers and Hoxie glassblower mendous influence on western He and his wife Kelley live in ment has started, it is difficult to ranchers. U.S. settlement, helping to shape Eureka, where he works as a wa- the economy, ideology and hero- tershed specialist for Kansas State to be featured at Deines ism of a young nation. Research and Extension. Foundation updates, This month’s features exhibit ing a charity to support veterans in He has presented his unique This is an Oberlin Arts and Hu- at The Deines Cultural Center is the arts. His work is colorful and program to a variety of audiences, manities season ticket event or “Veteran Arts: Custom Glass- inspiring. mostly in Kansas, but also in Mis- $12 for adults, $7 for students. revamps its website blowing by James Haffner.” The “I am confident I will continue souri and Washington. For over For information, call Ella Betts The Dane G. Hansen Founda- al scholarships. It allows viewers opening reception for the show to create beautiful glass pieces in 25 years, he was the entertainer at (785) 475-3557 or Mary Henzel will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday my attempts to better my injuries for the Flint Hills Overland Wag- at (785) 470-0218. tion has recently redesigned its to sign up for foundation news website to offer easier access and and to easily access the require- and will be opening for viewing and help others,” he said. “I love an interactive experience. ments, testing sites and partici- until Sunday, March 23. how my art inspires a different Small town has one-stop shop Located in Logan, the founda- pating schools for the qualifying Haffner is a retired naval vet- emotion in each person that sees tion was established as a charita- scholarship test; view grant crite- eran from Hoxie who began it.” By John Weiss big city, they get sick of that and ble organization with the primary ria, including the request policy, glassblowing years ago as a form The center is at 820 N. Main Post-Bulletin of Rochester they want to go out and get away. goal of making the communities application procedures and limita- of therapy for injuries he experi- St. in Russell. The galleries are OSTRANDER, Minn. (AP) – This is the perfect place.” of northwest Kansas better places tions. enced while in service. When he open from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday “No!” Siskow’s, the deli/consign- to live. The foundation awards For information about the foun- is not creating his own work, he through Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. Amanda Siskow was adamant. ment/convenience store, is in the grants and scholarships every year dation, go to the new website at is helping other veterans with in- Saturday and Sunday. Admission It’s not odd to combine a deli, front of the old lumber store, and to qualified recipients who dem- www.danehansenfoundation.org. juries in their creative pursuits. is free and all are welcome. beauty salon, consignment shop Blown Away Salon is in the back. onstrate a strong desire for com- Haffner is in the process of start- and convenience store in a single They opened Dec. 2. munity improvement. building in a small town. Her boyfriend, Ryan Hoefs, The improved website has ex- “I get to combine everything I comes in at 6 a.m. to start the cof- panded its contents to feature es- Mary Rozella Ostmeyer love in one building,” she said. fee and get ready for the morning sential information and criteria for “It’s not crazy to me.” and lunch servings. Deb Jacobson grant opportunities and education- Mary Rozella Ostmeyer, 84, of Olathe, Kansas went to join her loved ones People who live in the small and Bethany Hoefs, Ryan’s sister, in Heaven on Saturday, February 1, 2014. Mary was born on November 13, Fillmore County town of Ostrand- come in later to take care of serv- Corrections 1929 in Dorrance, Kansas . The youngest of four children to bless the mar- er don’t think she’s crazy either, ing lunch. Siskow comes in about riage of Frederick Francis and Mary Tharsilla (Carl) Thielen. “Little Mary”, a she said. 8 a.m. to help prepare for the day, name given to her by her father, along with her siblings Loretta, Carl and Paul “They think it’s great that I update the specials on the white- The Colby Free Press wants to maintain an accurate record of grew up on the family farm just outside of Dorrance, Kansas. At the tender opened up in town,” she said. “I board and prepare the salon for age of three Mary lost her mother. At the age of ten her father remarried to love hair, and I love food, and the day; she might cut and curl our town. Please report any error this town was in need of a conve- hair until 8 p.m. or lack of clarity in a news story Katherine (Furthmyer) Thielen. Growing up during the depression gave nience store.” Some people come in for a hair- to us at 462-3963. Mary the perspective of never taking anything for granted, wasting nothing Furthermore, she thinks her ap- cut and get a cup of coffee first. and making the most of everything. Mary loved to tell stories of roller skating, playing basketball, proach will become the wave of Others might buy a few necessi- being the fastest runner in her school and riding around in the rumble seat of Pop’s Model A Ford. the future. ties, such as bread and cheese, or There was nothing Mary couldn’t do, fix a flat, cut your hair, drive a tractor, sew seven costumes “I’m kicking back to the old a gift from her consignment items. and still have dinner for nine on the table by six. school” when many businesses The building is old, and began Mary graduated from Dorrance High School and attended Marymount College, earning her had more than one thing, she told as a lumber yard, Ryan Hoefs the Post-Bulletin (bit.ly/LUelve). said. The south side of the build- teaching certificate while performing in numerous recitals and programs. It was an opportunity She foresees a trend back to small ing slopes down. of a teaching assignment in Grinnell, Kansas that brought Mary to western Kansas and into the towns. arms of the love of her life, Eugene James Ostmeyer. The two met and married in 1951 and enjoyed “I think more small-town busi- 52 years together. The newlyweds moved to Wakeeney, Kansas where Gene ran the International nesses should be opening,” Sis- FFA APPRECIATION BREAKFAST Harvester business and Mary started raising what would become a family of seven children. Out kow said. “I think people in the on the farm, mom kept all in order, fed an army of family and friends and still had the energy to Please help the Colby High School sing a High Mass every Sunday morning. Mary’s voice was truly a gift from God. To hear her sing, Markets FFA Chapter in their celebration of “Ave Maria” was to hear an angel from Heaven. Hardly a wedding or funeral occurred without the National FFA Week by attending an sweet sound of Mom’s voice. Quotes as of close of appreciation breakfast at Colby High In 1966 Gene and Mary moved the family to Colby, Kansas. It was then Mary enjoyed her first job previous business day School, Thursday, February 20, in Hi-Plains Co-op outside the home, helping students find their way at the Jr. College bookstore. Mary later managed the commons area from 6:30 - 8 a.m. Wheat (bushel) $6.58 the shoe department at Wal-Mart for eighteen years. Mary was involved in numerous organiza- Corn (bushel) $4.355.687 in. Thanks for the support of your local FFA! tions, enjoyed life with the “Meyers” family and friends, all while keeping her faith strong and her Milo (hundredweight) $7.39 family stronger. Soybeans (bushel) $12.49 – Free Will Donation – Mary was preceded in death by her parents, three siblings and her beloved Gene. She is survived by all seven of her children and their spouses: Eugene James Ostmeyer Jr. and his wife Peggy, Kevin George Ostmeyer and his wife Nancy, Roger Thielen Ostmeyer and his wife Christy, Sally Jo Stark- weather and her husband C.E., Jane Marie White and her husband Chris, Jeffery Grant Ostmeyer and PART PART Mitchell Quintin Ostmeyer. Left behind to cherish her memory are her thirteen grandchildren: Ty, PLUS Matthew, Nicholas, Zachariah, Jacob, Jana, Derek, Daniel, James, Jesse, Alexia, Bryant and Quinlyn.

2.562 in. INFO IDEA GETTING SHARING She will be sadly missed by her four great grandchildren: Brandon, Kyler, Logan and Taylor. Mary spent the past eleven years visiting her children’s homes and eventually moving to the Kansas City Equals total government connecting. area in 2006. To the end Mary remained her loving, out spoken funny self. She was at all times a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be missed by many. Mary was cremated according to her wishes. Mass of Christian burial will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2014 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 308 Monroe Street Grinnell, Kansas. Get info. Find answers. Share ideas. Your connection begins Inurnment in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Grinnell, Kansas. at USA.gov – the official source for federal, state and local Arrangements under the direction of McGilley & Frye Funeral Home 105 East Loula Street government information. Olathe, Kansas. Condolences may be offered at www.mcgilley-frye.com

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Marijuana arrests beyond reasonable OK, we get it. Colorado may have changed its law on marijuana, but the stuff is still illegal in Kansas. But there must be some better way to do things than hauling every person caught with just a little bit of green, leafy sub- stance into court, slapping them in jail and making them pay exorbitant collect-call charges to look for bail money. Or for the worst case, take the case of 58-year-old Brenda Sewell and her sister, Joy Biggs, of Kansas City, Mo. The women were stopped by the Kansas Highway Patrol for speed- ing, then arrested when a trooper found a small amount of mar- ijuana in their car. Three days later, still in the Sherman County Jail without making bond, Ms. Sewell died of undetermined causes. Her sister claimed that jailers did nothing to help her when she be- came ill. An investigation by the Goodland Police came under suspicion after it was disclosed that the detective who did the work was married to the undersheriff in charge of the jail. Things like this will do nothing for our state’s reputation, and we should be asking ourselves, why? We’re not saying that Kansas should make marijuana legal Magazines take over her life just now. We move slowly on these things. It was nearly half a century after prohibition ended before our state fully legalized My name is Cynthia, and I’m a maga- as he heaved his bag onto my porch each day. zineaholic. Cynthia The magazines started taking over all the liquor by the drink. That gives us a target date of, say, 2050 to There, I’ve said it. Now maybe I can start chairs and then the tables. Soon we couldn’t open up pot bars. healing. Haynes eat in either the kitchen or the dining room We’re not saying to ignore drug dealers and couriers. They My habit started out simply enough with a because we couldn’t find the tables and chairs know the risks they are taking. Let them go to jail. Let them rot couple of subscriptions to women’s magazines • Open because of my magazines. there, for all we care. – Family Circle and Woman’s Day. Season Steve pleaded with me. Don’t subscribe. But must we treat every person who crosses the state line I was tempted by Ladies Home Journal and Don’t renew. Be strong. with a little maryjane like a common criminal, cuff them and Good Housekeeping, but I didn’t subscribe Well finally, I am admitting it. I’m not going lock them up until they either find someone to bail them out or to them. I admit to purchasing a copy or two where along the line, I got my name on MAIL- to renew. I’m going to turn my eyes away from a judge fines them? from the newsstand – but that was just for rec- ING LISTS. those bright covers at the grocery store. I’m It’s not just that it would make us look foolish in a nation reational use. Nothing hardcore. Then came the offers. Only $10 for a year’s throwing away the wonderful offers for buy And then I found Taste of Home. Here was subscription to Good Housekeeping. Only $12 one and get two free. where views are changing, but it’s just no way to treat people, a cooking magazine without all those articles for a subscription to Bon Appétit – and a friend Of course, I’ll still be getting magazines especially guests in our state. on fashion, design and makeup, which I never could have one for free. for several years. It’s a slow process, but I’m Why not just give them a ticket, let them pay a fine and send read anyway. I tumbled to a subscription. It My best friends became Every Day with Ra- learning to just say no. them on their way? was fun and easy and only came every other chel Ray, Martha Stewart Living and Oprah “Oh look, Steve, oldest daughter is working Save the tough treatment for people driving without a license month. Magazine. on a project for Fine Cooking. I really should or driving under the influence. Then I got the chance to visit the headquar- Before I knew it, I needed Southern Living see what that’s all about. It’s a family obliga- No one would think Kansas has gone soft on drugs. The ters of the Reiman Publications in Wisconsin, and Coastal Living. Well, if I was going to get tion. Really. Highway Patrol could put more effort into looking for speed- where Taste of Home, Country Woman, Bird magazines about places I didn’t live, I really “Why are you looking at me like that? Give ers and drunk drivers. Jails would have room for people who and Blooms, Reminisce and several others are had to get Midwest Living. me back that credit card!” Food Network Maga- need to be there. produced. I picked up a copy of I was in heaven, but kept my distance. I zine at the newsstand. It was so special. I just Cynthia Haynes, co-owner and chief finan- And Kansas would be a better place for the change. loved Taste of Home, but wasn’t going to start had to have it. Then Real Simple followed me cial officer of Nor’West Newspapers, writes – Steve Haynes getting a slew of magazines I didn’t need or home. this column weekly. Her pets include cats, have time to read. By then, there was one or two in the mailbox toads and a praying mantis. Contact her at Where to write, call I stayed strong for several years, but some- every day. The mailman gave me dirty looks c.haynes @ nwkansas.com

State Sen. Ralph Ostmeyer, State Capitol Building, 300 SW 10th St., Room 136-E., Topeka, Kan. 66612, Ms. Wheelchair a ‘hidden jewel’ (785) 296-7399 [email protected] The Kansas Senate presented a resolution to Tax Committee is supporting a more reason- State Rep. Ward Cassidy, (120th District) State Capi- Angel Shaver, Ms. Wheelchair Kansas 2013, Ralph able approach to funding the needs of county tol Building, 300 SW 10th St., Room 151-S, Topeka, Kan., on Jan. 29, Kansas Day. Ostmeyer Register of Deeds offices across Kansas. 66612, (785) 296-7616 [email protected] One of the hidden jewels of the state, Angel Part of the compromise on SB 298 would State Rep. Don Hineman, (118th District) State Capitol wears many hats and participates in numerous State phase out this tax over five years and would Building, 300 SW 10th St., Room 50-S, Topeka, Kan., 66612, ways in the WaKeeney community while be- • consider increasing what counties now charge (785) 296-7636 [email protected] ing a mother and wife. She is involved in and Senator for recording mortgages and other documents works for her church, teaches piano, partici- filed with county registers. This is a controver- pates in the parent-teacher organization, has sial issue without an easy solution. Kansans worked with Girl Scouts and maintains two Mortgage Registration Fee deserve a transparent fee law that is fair to all Colby Free Press Internet blogs, about living her life as a person The Senate Assessment and Taxation Com- borrowers. 155 W. Fifth St. (USPS 120-920) (785) 462-3963 with a disability and about her faith journey. mittee is considering SB 298, which would Notes from the Office Colby, Kan. 67701 fax (785) 462-7749 She loves to travel and hopes to empower repeal the state’s mortgage registration fees. We still have a couple of openings for Sen- Send news to: colby.editor @ nwkansas.com and support other women, and especially serve This fee discriminates against Kansans bor- ate pages this year, on Mondays, Feb. 17 and as a role model encouraging people not to let rowing money to purchase a home, business 24. The Statehouse looks gorgeous after the State award-winning newspaper, General Excellence, Design & Layout, challenges prevent them from reaching their or land. Buyers paying cash are not required remodeling, and the climb to the dome is now Columns, Editorial Writing, Sports Columns, News, Photography. goals. It was my pleasure to present Senate open for tours. Let us know if there are any Official newspaper of Thomas County, Colby, Brewster and Rexford. to pay this fee, which can range from several Resolution No. 1776 to Angel with her hus- hundred dollars for home buyers, to thousands young people, in seventh to 12th grade, who Sharon Friedlander - Publisher band Eric and her children, Hannah and Noah. for purchasers of commercial real estate or ag- are interested. sfriedlander @ nwkansas.com She would be a wonderful speaker for schools, ricultural land. My office is 136-E in the Statehouse. Car- NEWS civic organizations, community groups, reli- The inequity of this tax is probably unfair ole McFarland is the office assistant and the R.B. Headley - Sports Editor gious gatherings and others who need a mean- to borrowers who are charged the fee. Farm phone is (785) 296-7399. My email address is colby.sports @ nwkansas.com ingful program. Credit Systems are not subject to this tax. The [email protected]. Marian Ballard - Copy Editor mballard @ nwkansas.com Sam Dieter - News Reporter colby.editor @ nwkansas.com Heather Alwin - Society Editor Accident victims say thanks to all colby.society @ nwkansas.com ADVERTISING Editor’s Note: This letter was received by I have served three tours in Afghanistan, but Kathryn Ballard - Advertising Representative Mayor Gary Adrian from two men whose ve- never have I met conditions as blinding and kballard @ nwkansas.com hicle was involved in an 11-vehicle accident threatening as the driving, freezing dust that Sharon Funk - Advertising Representative near Rexford last month: afternoon. Free Press sfunk @ nwkansas.com Colby certainly is an “Oasis on the Plains,” Letter Drop Kylee Hunter - Graphic Design Dear Mayor Adrian: and we thank you. khunter @ nwkansas.com We need to express our sincere thanks to the Lt. Col. Timothy W. Karstrom, U.S. Army, • Our readers BUSINESS OFFICE people of Colby and McCarty Farms for their retired sound off Office Manager brave help and courtesy rendered on the scene Pvt. Andrew A. Karstrom, U.S. Army Melissa Edmondson - Office Manager and after the 11-vehicle accident at 2 p.m. Jan. Omaha, Neb. medmondson @ nwkansas.com 16. Everyone from the Kansas Highway Patrol, Evan Barnum - Systems Administrator The Colby Free Press encourages Letters Letters will not be censored, but will be read support @ nwkansas.com to the firemen from Colby, to the staff at Mc- to the Editor on any topic of general interest. and edited for form and style, clarity, length Carty Farms, to Police Chief Ron Alexander, Nor’West Press Letters should be brief, clear and to the point. and legality. We will not publish attacks on and strangers who helped us make our way They must be signed and carry the address and private individuals or businesses not pertain- Richard Westfahl - General Manager around that evening, were great professionals Gary Stewart, Foreman phone number of the author. ing to a public issue. and true Good Samaritans. Jim Jackson, Jim Bowker, Pressmen Kris McCool, Judy McKnight, Tracy Traxel, Sheri Arroyo, Mailing

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COLBY POLICE County, Colo. 8:21 a.m. – Report filed on driv- Jan. 28 Williamson. from Sherman County Sheriff’s Jan. 28 11:12 a.m. – Helped ambulance ing too fast for conditions. 7:51 a.m. – Provided informa- 12:02 p.m. – Appraiser’s office Office to Law Enforcement Cen- 7:29 a.m. – Helped motorist. crew on call. 2:24 p.m. – Caller reported re- tion for Scott County on aban- employee came to Law Enforce- ter. 7:54 a.m. – Helped motorist. 1:23 p.m. – Caller reported lost covered property. doned trailer. ment Center needing to get in her 10:14 a.m. – Brought inmate 10:29 a.m. – Caller reported driver’s license. 3:13 p.m. – Caller reported dog 9:34 a.m. – Brought two pris- office; had locked keys in vehicle. from Rawlins County Sheriff’s possibly impaired driver. Spoke to 10:29 p.m. – Caller reported at large. Not found. oners from Sherman County to Let her into courthouse; all OK. Office to Law Enforcement Cen- owner, all OK. suspicious people. Spoke with 3:25 p.m. – Caller reported il- Colby. 12:47 p.m. – Sheridan County ter. 11:44 a.m. – Trespassing: caller subjects; everything OK. legally parked vehicle. Vehicle 10:11 a.m. – Walk through at Sheriff’s Office called needing a 2:07 p.m. – Accident with deer saw subject that wasn’t supposed Feb. 2 moved. Golden Plains School, Rexford. deputy for transient transport at in the 3000 block of K-25 early to be there. Not found. 1:23 a.m. – Attempted to make 3:35 p.m. – Theft report filed. Noon – Helped Colby Police in U.S. 24 and County Rd. 37. Pro- Sunday morning. 3 p.m. – Report filed on lost li- contact with subject for Highway 4:50 p.m. – Vehicle hit parked the 1100 block of S. Franklin. vided ride for subject to Colby. 3:13 p.m. – Rosa Guadalupe cense. Patrol. car. 4:18 p.m. – Civil standby on 1:25 p.m. – Took inmate to Dussault arrested on warrant. Jan. 29 1:45 a.m. – Caller reported ju- 5:25 p.m. – Accident. K-25. Sherman County Sheriff’s Office. Feb. 4 11:27 a.m. – Spoke to subject venile leaving house. Located; 9:09 p.m. – Accident. Jan. 29 6:17 p.m. – Walk through at 10:33 a.m. – Served arrest war- on phone about email scams. parents notified. 9:37 p.m. – Assisted ambulance 10:07 a.m. – Walk through at McCarty Dairy. rant on Eldon Williamson. 1:04 p.m. – Walk through at 2:31 p.m. – Provided directions crew. Brewster School. 10:16 p.m. – Narcotics viola- Last Wednesday Colby Grade School. to motorist. 11:57 p.m. – Trunk lid open on 10:57 a.m. – Transported in- tion report filed on traffic stop at 4 p.m. – Caller reported vehi- 2:23 p.m. – Caller reported ve- 3:14 p.m. – Missing subject. vehicle. mate from Larned State Hospital County Rds. 2 and EE. cle blocking driveway at 2160 E. hicle parked the wrong direction. Person located. Feb. 6 to Colby. Feb. 2 Fourth. Vehicle moved. Warning posted. 4:13 p.m. – Accident. 12:33 a.m. – Caller reported a 1:06 p.m. – Helped motorist at 4:41 a.m. – Met Decatur Coun- Feb. 6 4:25 p.m. – Subject reported 11:15 p.m. – Caller reported vehicle alarm going off. No au- U.S. 24 and County Rd. 26. ty deputy in Rexford to transport 10:41 a.m. – Walk through at scam. possible theft. No report. dible, just lights flashing; manage- 1:55 p.m. – Helped Colby Po- family to Colby; semi broke down. Brewster Public School. 5:01 p.m. – Trespass report Feb. 3 ment contacted. lice looking for wanted subject on 6:26 a.m. – Caller reported 2:33 p.m. – Walk through at filed. 12:53 p.m. – Caller reported 7 a.m. – Recovered property re- foot. semi in ditch at I-70 mile 46 or 47 Golden Plains Public School. 9:13 p.m. – Caller reported sub- damage to fence over weekend. port filed. 8:41 p.m. – Security check at westbound. Responded to check Feb. 8 ject digging in trash can. Report filed. 10:33 a.m. – Walk through at Mattson Seed Farm. for injuries; driver OK, stopped 9 a.m. – Sherman County Sher- Jan. 30 3:54 p.m. – Theft/misuse of Colby Grade School and Colby 8:57 p.m. – Security check at on ramp to sleep. iff’s Office called wanting attempt 1:24 a.m. – Driving under the financial card: caller reported Middle School. Bartlett Grain. 9:37 a.m. – Helped Colby Po- to locate subject at 252 County influence report filed on traffic someone using credit card. 3:45 p.m. – Third party report of 9:15 p.m. – Security check at lice on alarm call at Donelan’s Rd. X in reference to abandoned stop. 4:23 p.m. – Theft report filed. a two vehicle accident. Roadruner Manufacturing. Jewelry. pickup near Edson on Old U.S. 9:38 a.m. – Civil stand-by. 4:30 p.m. – Criminal trespass: 3:52 p.m. – Stalled vehicle. Jan. 30 12:03 p.m. – Sherman County 24. All OK; spoke to owner’s 11:23 a.m. – Walk through at caller reported subject breaking 5:58 p.m. – Accident in parking 7:07 a.m. – Brought inmate Communications called about mother; was just gelled up; will Colby Middle School. in. Report filed. lot. from Scott County Sheriff’s Of- transient they were going to leave get it moved. 3:30 p.m. – Vehicle towed. 5:46 p.m. – 911 caller needed 11:12 p.m. – Criminal damage fice to Law Enforcement Center. at the Fuel Depot. 5:28 p.m. – Booked Austin C. 6:27 p.m. – Caller reported un- officer. Domestic disturbance re- to property report filed. 2:35 p.m. – Cruelty to animals 1:37 p.m. – Callers reported car Boehme. wanted subject in garage. port filed; four officers responded. Feb. 8 report filed on incident at County towing U-Haul trailer stalled at 6:29 p.m. – Took two prisoners 8:24 p.m. – Obstruction report 7:15 p.m. – Theft report filed on 1:16 a.m. – Caller reported sub- Rd. W from Jan. 29. westbound I-70 mile 44. Helped to Garden City Juvenile Deten- filed. items missing. jects still standing outside after 2:35 p.m. – Lost license tag highway patrolman on call; vehi- tion. Jan. 31 7:29 p.m. – Walk through at asked to leave. Subjects just wait- somewhere between Colby and cle moved off roadway; had help 6:32 p.m. – Walk through at 1:54 a.m. – Battery report filed. Wal-Mart. ing for cab. Oakley. Report filed. coming. Golden Plains School, Rexford. 7:48 a.m. – Car struck light pole 7:38 p.m. – Subject reported 2:10 a.m. – Driving under the 8:19 p.m. – Accident east of 3:35 p.m. – 911 caller advised 9:47 p.m. – Walk through at in the 1100 block of W. Fourth. theft of cell phone. Report filed. influence report filed on traffic Colby on U.S. 24. of battery. Report filed. Golden Plains School, Rexford. 7:48 a.m. – Car struck light pole 8:14 p.m. – Walk through at stop. 11:13 p.m. – Booked Brandon Feb. 3 in the 1600 block of S. Range. Wal-Mart. 8:32 a.m. – Open hatchback on Parson. 9:31 a.m. – Brought inmate 7:56 a.m. – Car slid off road- 8:21 p.m. – Walk through at the vehicle. Hatchback secured. 11:30 p.m. – Rollover at Col- way. Provided traffic control for Community Building. 9:28 a.m. – Helped ambulance lege and Country Club. subject; all OK. 11:51 p.m. – Caller reported crew on call. Jan. 31 9:45 a.m. – Caller reported getting a text message about a sus- 2:22 p.m. – Caller reported hit 7:50 a.m. – Helped Colby Po- Casino fights rumors dog at large. Warning issued and picious person. Report filed. and run. lice on accident in the 1100 block turned over to owner. Feb. 4 3:32 p.m. – Caller reported of W. Fourth. 11:43 a.m. – Accident in park- 4:33 a.m. – Security check at suspicious incident. Located sub- 9:33 a.m. – Took inmate to doc- of snakes in its building ing lot. Pilot. jects, possession of paraphernalia tor’s appointment. BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) – An by the casino’s sophisticated sur- 1:34 p.m. – Subject came to sta- 7:09 a.m. – Stalled vehicle. report filed. 10:38 a.m. – Helped semi driver eastern Pennsylvania casino is veillance cameras. tion about a scam letter. Provided Attempted to make contact with 5:17 p.m. – Walk through at with stalled vehicle in the 1600 trying to dispel a bizarre online The rumor circulating on Face- information. owner. Not found, vehicle towed. Wal-Mart. block of S. Range. rumor: The Sands Casino Resort book claims someone went to 2:42 p.m. – Provided directions 8:44 a.m. – Walk through at 9:02 p.m. – Walk through at the 11:33 a.m. – Took inmate to Bethlehem says patrons aren’t be- their doctor with some kind of to motorist at eastbound I-70 mile Wal-Mart. Community Building. doctor appointment. ing bitten by snakes. bite, and the doctor diagnosed a 54 off-ramp. 10:30 a.m. – Accident. 9:34 p.m. – Walk through at 2:21 p.m. – Took two inmates to Casino spokeswoman Julia snake bite and asked immediately 4:20 p.m. – Criminal damage to 10:32 a.m. – Caller reported Colby Bowl. Scott County Sheriff’s Office. Corwin tells The (Easton, Pa.) whether the patient had recently vehicle reported. subject holding sign wanting 10:02 p.m. – Helped highway Feb. 1 Express-Times (bit.ly/1hJVmh5) visited the Bethlehem casino. 10:14 p.m. – Walk throughs at work. Subject was checked earlier patrolman. 10:14 a.m. – Subjects reported that there have been no reported State police operate a station at Motel 6 and Days Inn. and OK. 10:40 p.m. – Child called 911. theft of personal paychecks at oil snake encounters at the Sands. the casino. Trooper William Ortiz Feb. 1 10:46 a.m. – Helped stalled Located parents. rig in Thomas County. She says if there were snakes, the reports “absolutely zero snakes” 2:14 a.m. – Driving under the semi. 11:09 p.m. – Security check at 10:30 a.m. – Booked Eldon Ray critters would have been captured inside. influence report filed. 10:53 a.m. – Two lost license the B Hive. 6:44 a.m. – Criminal threat/dis- tags. 11:18 p.m. – Security check at orderly conduct report filed. 5:14 p.m. – Identity theft report the college. 8:16 a.m. – National Crime filed. Valentine’s Day Information Center hit for Weld Last Wednesday THOMAS COUNTY SHERIFF is Coming! Fresh Flowers Candy Bouquets & Gifts CRESSLER CREATIONS & GIFTS 1033 Sheridan Ave., Hoxie Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (785) 675-3795 OR Sat 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. (785) 657-7169 M-F 10-5 Sat. 9-12

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09FZM0018_09_Print Filename: 09FZM0018_K Bill to: 09FZM0018 Executive CD: Market: Various REQ 88761 Creative Director: Run/Disk Date: 05/27/09 10:42 Art Director: B. Warkentien Color/Space: BW Newspaper CE: 2/0 Writer: Live: 3.5 2.625 Production Artist: LIZ Account Executive: Trim: Task: Fix and print Production Supervisor: K. Warmack Bleed: Spell checked Coordinator: E. McKinnon Ext. 6599 Notes:Page 1 of 1 Free Press SSpportsorts Colby Free Press Wednesday, February 12, 2014 Page 9 Golden Colby takes win from Norton’s home girls down By R.B. Headley “We played so well on Friday (a Norton nibbled the deficit to one Colby Free Press five-point home loss to Hugoton), point on at least three occasions. [email protected] we just needed to build on it,” In fact, it was 47-46 entering that coach Kevin Brown said. “I kept decisive fourth quarter. Hill City Not today, Norton Bluejays. saying layups and free throws, Yet the Eagles always had In late Tuesday night ac- SWAT! Colby High senior Luke shoot nothing else (in the final an answer whether it was Marc tion, the Golden Plains High Cox didn’t wiggle his finger like minutes). They (Norton) tried to Bremenkamp (10 points) or Aus- girls improved to 12-3 this NBA great Dikembe Mutombo, pressure the ball and lost track of tin Russ, Chandler Comfort and season by edging Hill City, but his third blocked shot of Mon- some kids.” Whitfield (four points each). 31-30, in Rexford. day’s game made a bigger impact “And we hit some free throws,” “It is a good win for us tonight. Hill City gained a split of than any Geico commercial. the coach added. The guys have worked hard and this varsity doubleheader REJECTED! That feeling Colby shot exactly 50 percent they deserve it,” coach Brown with the boys winning 60-34. struck the heart of Norton’s come- for a second consecutive game, said. “The Norton boys played Golden Plains’ boys slipped back again four nights before although the Eagles launched 18 their hearts out, too.” to 7-9 overall. Valentine’s Day. Before the buzz more shots (52) than Friday’s loss The Eagles continue a busy Watch for a game story from Cox subsided, senior Camer- (34) to Hugoton. week at home against 6A Garden with more details on an up- on Brown blocked a Bluejay fol- Cameron Brown was an even City Thursday night before visit- coming sports page. low shot before it had any prayer better 60 percent (nine for 15 field ing Holcomb on Friday. Upcoming area sporting of “kissing” off the glass. goals) as both he and Cox estab- Both games should begin events: Either basket would have lished their dominance early on around 8 p.m. following girls’ var- Tonight brought Norton within one point “Big Monday.” sity contests. Women’s/men’s college midway through the fourth period. When they weren’t driving past “Against the big schools like basketball: Hutchinson at Instead, it was time for some defenders like boring dates aban- Garden City, it’s just matter of be- Colby, 6/8 p.m. Colby candy and Eagle teammates doned at McDonald’s, Brown or ing loose and giving it all we got,” College baseball: Colby at were happy recipients. Cox were posting up inside to coach Brown concluded. Sterling JV, 1 p.m. Freshman Donte Whitfield show the versatility that would R.B. HEADLEY/Colby Free Press Colby (64) ­— Cameron Brown Thursday turned Brown’s perfect gift of a make guards like Magic Johnson Colby High’s Luke Cox (20) congratulated classmate Marc 23 points, Luke Cox 10, Marc Girls/boys basketball: pass into two points, and junior proud. Bremenkamp after a basket against Hugoton Friday night. The Bremenkamp 10, Ashton Russ 8, Dodge City at Colby, 6/8 Ashton Russ finished the next two “Yeah, Norton had three perim- seniors joined classmate Cameron Brown (3) in teaming for 43 Austin Russ 4, Chandler Com- p.m.’ fast breaks with tasty baskets. eter players who were under six points, 22 rebounds and seven assists at Norton on Monday. fort 4, Donte Whitfield 4, Adam Wrestling: Colby at Garden Suddenly, the three-point Colby feet tall,” coach Brown explained. Giersch 1. Rebound leaders: City, 6 p.m. lead had tripled to nine at 57-48 “So with Luke’s strength and drilled a three and turned his first often kept pace thanks to deter- Brown 9, Cox 7, Bremenkamp 6. Girls/boys basketball: — and there was no giving away Cameron’s height, we knew could steal into another two for an 11-7 mined efforts from Furbush (17 Assists: Cox 3, Brown 2, Bremen- Heartland Christian at West- this sweet 64-59 road victory. take advantage inside.” Colby lead. points) and Drew Schrumm (14). kamp 2, Comfort 2, Ashton Russ ern Plains, 5 p.m. The Eagles (2-12 record) made After netting Colby’s first eight Brown also began breaking They caught only Colby at 27- 2. Steals: Bremenkamp 2, Whit- Junior high basketball: a great recovery from Friday’s points on Friday, Cox followed Norton’s heart by hitting a variety 27, only to see Ashton Russ’ time- field 2. Blocked shots: Cox 3. Triplains-Brewster, Golden 58-53 loss as Hugoton erased a that up with nine during Monday’s of driving and twisting shots. ly baseline jump put his Eagles Norton (59) — Tanner Fur- Plains in WKLL at Brewster. nine-point, second-half Colby ad- first period. He scored down low, The Bluejays (5-10 record) ahead for good. bush’s 17 points led Norton. vantage. Trojans put heart Bulldogs roll past into great causes Logan for victory By Judy Rogers second half tying it 31-31. By Rusty Grafel against No. 15 nationally-rated Golden Plains High School A three-point shot from Tristan Colby Community College Hutchinson at the Colby Com- Schwarz put the Bulldogs back munity Building. We fought back The Golden Plains Bulldogs on top with two minutes to go in As March gets closer from 16 down at half- played the Logan Trojans Fri- the third quarter. The Trojans an- we are down to our final time in our first meet- day evening and gave fans who swered, but Grant Spresser made five games of the regular ing last month, getting packed Rexford’s gymnasium an a layup with an “and one” and the season. within a few points be- exciting night of basketball action Bulldogs led by four. During these last three fore Hutch held on for as they captured their seventh win The Trojans hit a couple of free weeks, we want to be run- the 92-80 win. of the season with a 57-48 victory. shots of their own and Ryburn ning on all cylinders and Game time is 8 p.m., “This was a good win for us,” added another basket to lead 39- playing the best basketball right after our Colby senior Shane Ryburn said. “We 35 going into the fourth. we possibly can! Community College worked well as a team. The The Trojans closed the gap to We are still fighting for women take on the No. Rusty Grafel younger players stepped up and start the fourth, but as the fouls our first conference win 3-ranked Hutch Blue played well with the team.” mounted, the boys stepped to the and it wouldn’t have been Dragons who own a The Trojans pushed in the first free throw line. any better than to have gotten it 23-0 record this season. They four points of the game, but Ry- Sophomore Koi Wessel hit four Saturday against Garden City. tip off at 6 p.m., and it’s a great burn quickly tied it. for four while Zach Spresser and The game supported awareness chance for Trojans fans to again The Trojans regained the lead Schwarz each madeboth of their of Heart Disease and the people support both teams! and Tristan Schwarz answered attempts. The boys fought it out it has affected. Everyone was en- The college spring sports are with another tying score. This to the very end with the Bulldogs couraged to wear red and could underway with track having a trading of baskets continued finishing out a victorious evening purchase shirts at the game. meet last week at Crete, Neb. (sto- throughout the first with the game Ryburn finished the game Another upcoming home game ry below). being tied at 14 at the end of the with 21 points for the Bulldogs. on Wednesday, Feb. 19 against Baseball and softball should be- quarter. Schwarz added 15 inlcuidng three Dodge City is pink night where gin this week after snow cancelled The second quarter saw much 3-pointers, and Grant Spresser we are supporting breast cancer last week’s openers. The softball of the same as the teams traded contributed 10. awareness and those who have team plays a home doubleheader buckets with the Bulldogs adding Additonal scores came from been affected by it! Everyone on Saturday starting at 1 p.m. nine and the Trojans 10 to make it Koi Wessel (six points), Kade is also encouraged to wear pink Volleyball has started signing a one point game at the half. Wessel (three) and Zach Spresser and there will be shirts sold at the their new student athletes for next MADDY WALZ/Golden Plains High School As both sides of the gym (two). The boys are now 7-7 on game. year as well as their returners. Senior Shane Ryburn was on target for two more of his game- cheered for their team, the boys the season, having won six of their Tonight brings a rematch Until next time, go Trojans! high 21 points in Golden Plains’ win over Logan Friday evening. continued to swap scores in the last eight games. Trojans track and field athletes break school records at Classic The Colby Community College 1:21.02. Anthony Farrington finishing sec- ning the men’s mile; and Omar rence on Feb. 21. the best finish in the program’s men’s indoor track and field team The previous record of 1:22.07 ond and third in both the men’s Trevion taking the overall title in Last season, the Trojans fin- Division I history. competed last weekend at the Fred was held by Greg Torre of Doane 60-meter and 200-meter dash; the men’s 3000-meter run. ished as Region VI runner-ups. Watch for results from Region Beile Classic hosted by Doane College set in 2005. Mike Kinuthia and Josh Quiroga The Trojans’ next competition Their second-place finish was VI next week. College in Crete, Neb. The men’s 1600-meter relay taking first and second in the men’s is the Indoor Track and Field Re- The weekend was highlighted of Ashley Riley, Mike Kinut- 800-meter run; Chris Speaks win- gion VI Championships in Law- by the Trojans setting two stadium hia, Hayles and Desmond Ma- Public Notice Public Notice records in the men’s 600-meter jor topped the previous stadium Public Notice BEFORE THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID run and the men’s 1600-meter re- record of 3:22.77 which was set STATE CORPORATIONCOMMISSION THOMAS COUNTY, KANSAS lay. earlier this season by Concordia IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF above. Therefore, OF THE STATE OF KANSAS THOMAS COUNTY, KANSAS You may do either of the following: NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATION Sealed proposals will be received by the Fabian Hayles set a new stadi- University with a time of 3:21.32. • File a verified legal claim with the District Thomas County, Kansas in the Thomas um record in the men’s 600-meter Other highlights from the week- State of Kansas, Court of Thomas County, Kansas, the RE: VAL ENERGY INC. Application for a County Clerk’s Office at the Thomas run with a personal best time of end included Raheem Brown and Thomas County Sheriff’s Office Plaintiff’s Attorney and the contact permit to authorize the disposal of County Courthouse, 300 N. Court Ave, Plaintiff person for the seizing agency, clearly Saltwater into the BEACHNER 2-7 Colby, Kansas until 4:00 p.m. on February v. identifying the property you seek to claim. SWD, located in THOMAS County, 27, 2014 for a project to remove overhead This claim must be in affidavit form and Kansas. hazards and deteriorating limestone and $5,869.00 US Currency, M/L include all information required by K.S.A. TO: All Oil and Gas Producers, Unleased replacement of the same, if necessary Defendant. 60-4111. This claim shall be mailed via Mineral Interest Owners, Landowners, per the specifications set forth in the bid What if you LIVE ALONE and Case No. 14-CV-01 certified mail, return receipt requested. and all Persons whomever concerned. documents. The proposals will be opened The addresses for the Court and seizing and read in public at 9:00 a.m. at the regularly have an EMERGENCY? NOTICE OF PENDING FORFEITURE agency are as follows: Seizing Agency YOU, and each of you, are hereby notified scheduled Thomas County Commissioners Pursuant to K.S.A. 60-4109 of the Kansas Contact: Thomas County Sheriff’s that VAL Energy Inc. has filed an application meeting on February 28, 2014. Standard Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Office, 225 N. Court, Colby, KS 67701, to commence the disposal of saltwater into One Push of a Button can Protect You from Emergencies! Act K.S.A. 60-4101 et seq. Thomas County District Court, 300 N. the TOPEKA formation at the BEACHNER PROJECT: REMOVAL OF LOOSE AND Court Street, P.O. Box 805, Colby, KS 2-7 SWD, located in the Approx SE SW SW DETERIORATED STONE AND   TO: Jarrel Higgins, 1019 Monroe, 67701; OR NW SEC. 7-8S-35W, 2344’ FNL & 495’ FWL, REPLACEMENT OF ANY REMOVED Medical Falls Manhattan, KS, 66502; to all other unknown • Do nothing. THOMAS County, Kansas, with a maximum STONE FROM ELEVATIONS ON THE  Fire  Burglary persons who may claim an interest in the The law further provides for provisional return operating pressure of 0 psi, and a maximum COURTHOUSE, WHILE PRESERVING following property: of property under certain circumstances injection rate of 2,000 bbls. Per day. STRUCTURES AND HISTORICAL including the posting of a surety bond or INTEGRITY OF THE COURTHOUSE, Notice is hereby given that property, court hearing on whether probable cause Any persons who object to or protest this AS PER PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS AS LOW AS described above, has been seized for existed when the property was seized. You application shall be required to file their AVAILABLE WITH THOMAS COUNTY. forfeiture and is pending forfeiture to the may wish to consult with an attorney before objections or protest with the Conservation BID SHOULD INCLUDE A BEGIN DATE “I have peace of mind... State of Kansas pursuant to the Kansas deciding what is best for you. However, if Division of the State Corporation AND AN ESTIMATED LENGTH OF A Mom remains independent.” Standard Asset Seizure and Forfeiture no claim is filed within thirty (30) days of Commission of the State of Kansas within PROJECT. $ Act (KSASFA), K.S.A. 60-4101 et seq. If the publication of this Notice, any interest fifteen (15) days from the date of this DAY! you have not previously received a Notice you may have in the property described publication. These protests shall be filed Requests for Bid Documents (including the of Seizure for Forfeiture, this constitutes above will be forfeited. Again, all claims pursuant to Commission regulations and project specifications) and any questions 1 notice pursuant to the Act. The defendant’s shall comply with the strict requirements for must state specific reasons why the grant regarding the project should be directed property was seized on or about July 31, claims set forth in K.S.A. 60-4111. of the application may cause waste, violate to Shelly Harms, Thomas County Clerk. 2013 in Thomas County, Kansas. A Notice correlative rights or pollute the natural Thomas County may accept the lowest “I’m never alone with of Pending Forfeiture is sufficient to begin Dated this 7 day of February, 2014. resources of the State of Kansas. and best responsive bid, and reserves the LIFEWatch.” this civil action and to seek out possible right to reject part or all of any or all bids, –Dick Van Patten claimants to seized property. s/Kevin N. Berens All persons interested or concerned shall to waive irregularities or informalities in any The conduct giving rise to forfeiture and/or take notice of the foregoing and shall bid, to divide purchases among bidders to the violation of law alleged is: Distribution of Kevin N. Berens, #19304 govern themselves accordingly. accomplish the best gross price, and to an Hallucinogenic Drug. Plaintiff will further Plaintiff’s Attorney make the final decision as to acceptability You’re never alone with Lifewatch! allege that a presumption of forfeitability Thomas County Attorney VAL Energy Inc. of quality and price. Bids received after the First 100 callers receive a exists pursuant to K.S.A. 60-4112(k). 300 N. Court Ave. 200 W. Douglas #520 specified time of closing will be unopened. FREE Medilok lockbox (888) 927-7431 You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff’s Colby, KS 67701 Wichita, Kansas 67202 Time is of the essence. Attorney has chosen to initially proceed with (785) 460-4580 316-263-6688 Powered by this matter administratively and is making (Published in the Colby Free Press on Visit us on facebook stipulation of exemptions available for the (Published in the Colby Free Press on (Published in the Colby Free Press on February 12, 13, 14, 17, 19, 20, 21, property seized for forfeiture as described Wednesday, February 12, 2014) Wednesday, February 12, 2014) 24, 26, and 27, 2014) Free Press Page 10 Colby Free Press Wednesday, February 12, 2014 SSpportsorts Kansas ranch helped Olympian With new helmet, skeleton star aiming at medal in Sochi By Clyde Hughes “Because I wasn’t sure about Olympic chance. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., and then again newsmax.com changing helmets just before the During an interview with the on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. She’ll and R.B. Headley Olympics was a good idea and it Associated Press, Katie said she race on the same track where she Colby Free Press blew up. There were like a thou- returns to the ranch often and finished second a year ago behind sand tweets about it. I decided to feels her dad’s spirit in those open teammate Noelle Pikus-Pace, who Three-time Olympian Katie Uh- tally it up and let them pick.” spaces. is a medal favorite in Sochi. laender will wear a patriotic Eagle Uhlaender has a family connec- She has grown to love farm- The selected helmet was painted helmet for the skeleton competi- tion to Kansas as her late father ing and plans on owning her own by a person who designed the hel- tion at the Sochi Olympics, and and former major league baseball ranch someday. met of former Olympic champion she let her Twitter followers de- player Ted Uhlaender purchased a Mom Karen Uhlaender still skier Picabo Street, a close friend. cide which one. ranch near Atwood. lives in the area. The Colby Free Street said that Uhlaender has Uhlaender told the Chicago Tri- Ted Uhlaender suffered a fatal Press contacted her Tuesday af- moved forward mentally and bune that she came up with the heart attack at the ranch on Feb. ternoon and received a message physically and is ready. idea to let her fans decide which 12, 2009, just hours before Katie “I’m probably out rounding up “She’s in a way better place and helmet she would wear after jok- took second in the women’s skel- critters.” it took a while,” Street told the ing about it with fellow snow- eton World Cup season finale at Karen did answer a later phone AP. “It would take a while for boarders, including gold medalist Utah Olympic Park. call from the Free Press. She anybody to get there. Ted was her Jamie Anderson. From there, she Katie struggled with the loss won’t be attending the Olympics rock. He was her idol. He was her usatoday.com posted photos of the helmets on and finished a disappointing 11th because of high travel costs, but daddy. He played so many roles Winter Olympian Katie Uhlaender gets ready for the skeleton Twitter and asked for advice. in the 2010 Winter Olympics at is excited to watch her daughter in her life and I think what has competition with her new patriotic helmet selected by Twitter fol- “I just decided to tweet a photo Vancouver. She retreated to the compete on television. happened over the last four years lowers. Uhlaender has a Kansas connection as her family still of both helmets and see what the Atwood ranch which helped her Katie’s skeleton competition is that she has realized that she’s owns a ranch near Atwood. public thought,” Uhlaender said. recover and prepare for this next will be telecast on Thursday from her own person.” Bluejays shoot past Eagle girls Wildcats surprise By R.B. Headley “Norton shot the ball well all Sure enough, they went on an- Colby Free Press night,” Becker said. “We were in other 9-2 run capped by a fourth [email protected] the right positions on the defen- and final three-point basket. No. 2-rated Titans sive end, but foul trouble and a Colby suffered another setback Just like the Wildcat men from onds remaining. Coach Ryan Becker could see missing starter (sophomore guard when the dreaded trouble arrived. Kansas State University against Yet Wallace County handled it coming before his Colby High Brielle McKee) made things a lit- Shull was whistled for her fifth Kansas Monday evening, visiting Titan pressure and then made one girls tipped off against Norton tle harder than we expected.” foul with 4:53 remaining. Wallace County’s Wildcat girls final clinching charity shot. Monday night. Colby never caught the Blue- Trailing 41-33, Colby couldn’t were ready to tangle with a high- Plummer’s 15 points topped “They’re going to shoot a lot of jays again, though it wasn’t due create enough offense to get closer rated foe Tuesday night. Triplains-Brewster, hitting three threes,” Becker said in a pre-game to lack of determined comeback than the final six-point margin. The Triplains-Brewster Titans of her team’s four baskets from interview with local media. attempts. Senior Bailey Ambrosier’s 15 had earned a 1A Division II No. beyond the three-point arc. The Bluejays didn’t hit a lot The Eagles closed within 25-24 points were a big reason for the 2 ranking this week from Kansas Senior C.J. Lewellan and Rogge (four for 14), but those four threes just after halftime as junior Shaila Bluejay triumph. She only aver- Basketball Coaches Association sent nine points apice through the all played crucial roles during Giebler showed Colby shooters aged about five per game before voters. Winona nets. their 47-41 home victory. can also hit from long distance. Monday. Yet it didn’t seem to impress or Other Titans to connect were Colby powered ahead behind Sophomore Brenly Terrell tal- The Bluejays carried this win- intimidate Wallace County as the Alicia Barre (five points, one great early rebounding domi- lied 12 second-half points, and her ning momentum to Tuesday eve- R.B. HEADLEY/Colby Free Press Wildcats led throughout a 55-51 three), sophomore Kelly Lamb nance. Junior Hannah Strange’s trifecta sliced Norton’s lead down ning and a 40-36 win over Decatur Colby High junior Hannah upset at Winona. (two points) and Mays (two). putback and free throw made it to 32-29. County. Strange showed intense Eagle The Titans (10-3 record) nearly The Titans will try to defend 3-0. Moments later, Giebler drove Unofficially, Terrell’s 15 points defense against 4A Division II wiped out an eight-point, fourth- their other home floor in Brewster Moments later, sophomore Lara inside inside the lane and flipped paced the 6-8 Eagles on Monday. No. 3 Hugoton last week. The quarter deficit. They pulled within Friday night when another danger- Stephens intercepted a pass which in another shot for a 32-31 thriller. Giebler added eight points fol- Eagles play at home against 47-46 after leading scorers Brit- ous opponent visits. Wheatland- led to senior Haileigh Shull’s cor- “We had some times on the of- lowed by Stephens (six), Strange Dodge City on Thursday. tany Plummer and Shayna Rogge Grinnell will bring a 10-4 record ner three-pointer. fensive end where we were suc- (five) and Shull (five). both rattled in shots. into this 6:30 p.m. contest. Strange scored again inside af- cessful,” Becker observed. “But The Eagles still have two more Both Eagle teams visit Great However, some crucial missed Triplains-Brewster’s boys also ter another offensive rebound, so we didn’t maintain our offensive chances at a win this week. West Athletic Conference foe free throws defused this explosive played on Tuesday and lost a 58- the Eagles owned their 10-4 lead. mindset throughout the game.” They’ll take on 6A Dodge City Holcomb Friday evening. comeback. Senior April Mays did 37 decision to 11-1 Wallace Coun- That’s when Norton’s two tri- The Bluejays (8-8 record) also on Thursday in the Community Junior varsity and C team re- make two which sliced the Wild- ty. Senior Seth Smith’s 20 points ples ignited a 14-0 run and stun- seemed set on answering when- Building to begin a 6:30 p.m. sults will be in action during both cats’ lead to 54-51 with six sec- paced the TP-B boys (5-8 overall). ning 18-10 advantage. ever Colby got close. girls-boys varsity doubleheader. nights.