Hearing Set by Council for Housing

75¢ Colby Monday January 27, 2014 Volume 125, Number 15 Serving Thomas County since 1888 8 pages FFreeree PPressress Hearing set by council for housing By Sam Dieter took over for Randy Jones as the Colby Free Press police chief about six months ago, [email protected] said he feels he understands what is needed to serve the city. The Colby City Council voted The number of actual cases per Tuesday to set a public hearing year hovers around a thousand, he for a new single-family housing said, 1,013 in 2010 to 938 in 2011, project with eight three-bedroom then 1,026 in 2012. The number of homes east of Range Avenue near calls was 4,058, 4,035 and 3,593 Sonic at its Tuesday, March 4, in those same three years, and the meeting. number of traffic citations was City Manager Tyson McGreer 305, 204 and 168. said an agreement covering the Councilman Lance Bolyard project will be drawn up for the said he felt people are more cour- council to look over before the teous drivers when there are more hearing. The hearing will be need- citations. Alexander agreed and ed to set up a Rural Housing In- said the large majority of traffic centive District just east of Range. stops do not result in tickets, and Ross Vogel, who works with that last year the department made WB Rural Housing Inc., based in just over 1,700 stops, or around Hoxie, said after the meeting that five each day. the company plans to build eight Asked how the department cut three-bedroom houses in the area. could down on overtime hours, He said the project is similar to Alexander pointed out that two one the company worked on re- officers trained for 14 weeks last cently in Garden City and would year, and a homicide case took fit into a price range, $165,000, lots of time. The department’s 12 Auction that is uncommon in this area. officers work in teams of four, McGreer said forming the dis- with a supervisor for each team, trict will allow the district to is- he said. According to the report, sue municipal revenue bonds to this comes out to about 2.2 of- finance construction of the hous- ficers for every 1,000 people in es on about 20 lots just west of Colby, which has a population of raises dollars Dylan Drive, and between Dylan about 5,400. The report added that and Sewell Avenue on the east. visitors, hotel guests, commuters Williams Avenue would be to the and college students likely add north. State law allows any city about 1,000 people each day to the with a population of less than population. for habitat 60,000 to designate the districts, • Approved a bid for two Ford McGreer said. utility all-wheel-drive police in- In other business, the council: terceptors from Tubbs and Sons By Sam Dieter • Heard a report on the police Colby Free Press department. Ron Alexander, who See “HEARING,” Page 2 [email protected]

Over 300 people came to the annual auction Saturday night for the founding chapter of Pheasants Forever. Patrol updates The group faced competition from the Or- ange and Black Classic high school basketball tournament in terms of turnout. But the auction brought as many people here this year as last details on crash year, although it apparently raised less. “I mean how cool is it be a part of the chapter that started it all,” said Rick Young, the vice By Sam Dieter pened were not provided to the president of field operations for the Kansas Colby Free Press Colby Free Press until his email “pioneer” chapter of Pheasants Forever. [email protected] this weekend. The Patrol’s initial report, usually ready within a day He added that the group has only 15 employ- The name of a woman who ap- after a crash, pointed out that the ees in the state, but in the last year has worked peared to be unaccounted for af- pileup was still under investiga- on conservation programs over thousands of ter the pileup near Rexford which tion. acres and done thousands of consultations with claimed three lives earlier this All the vehicles involved except landowners. month has been released. Dipman’s and one semi-tractor Tables had been set for about 350 people, Pamela Dipman, 56, Selden, just in front of her, were headed chapter board member Van Koon said after- was driving a 2000 Plymouth south on U.S. 83, he said, when ward. Some have been coming to the auction Breeze, one of 11 vehicles – five the crash happened around 2 p.m. from other states for several years. The guests passenger cars and six semi-trac- Jan 16, just two miles west of spent the first couple of hours looked over the tors – which crashed into each Rexford. This semi-tractor, driven items up for auction. They bid on bottles of other. Tod Hileman, Public Re- by Federico Ortiz, collided with whiskey, shot glasses, pieces of yard art, paint- ings of pheasants and hunting scenes, a bear source Officer for Troop D of the a southbound semi driven by An- SAM DIETER/Colby Free Press Kansas Highway Patrol, said in an thony Scott Ortiz. Mark Bartlett (top) handed his son Pierce, 3, a ticket after he won a drawing at the trap, a kayak and a gun safe. But mostly they email the patrol left her name out Anthony Scott Ortiz had been Pheasants Forever auction Saturday night. His ticket won either a shotgun, held tried to get shotguns. of its accident report by mistake. following a 2012 Toyota that had by Mark Fabrizius, member of the group’s board, or the lifetime hunting license Auctioneer Steve Bugbee said the event It took a thorough investiga- pulled partially off the side of the his dad chose for him. Stan Strange (middle, left) and Blaise Vrbas, 12, held up raised over $70,000 between the auction itself tion to piece together what exactly road, his semi slid along the side their hands to buy cards for another drawing at the auction which competed with and a silent auction on drawings. The costs happened in the accident, Hile- of Federico Ortiz’s vehicle and hit the Orange and Black tournament for attendees this year. Jory Koon (above) and overall profits have yet to be factored in, man said, the reason Dipman’s held up a shotgun auctioned to support the group’s youth program, joined by name and a summary of what hap- See “CRASH,” Page 2 members Jay Ziegelmeier (left) and Chase Cersovsky. See “AUCTION,” Page 2 Bluegrass album wins award By Sam Dieter here with their parents Bob and Susan for most They had to send a friend to the awards cer- Colby Free Press of their lives. emony on Jan. 11, he said, adding, “I found [email protected] Brandon McLemore is vocalist and man- out (we won) Saturday night when my mom dolin player for the band, while Blake sings texted me.” A bluegrass band with two members from and plays bass. Other members include guitar He was unsure who nominated Driven for Colby got national recognition for its newest player Jake Workman and his wife Rebekah the award, adding that the band is not a mem- album. Workman, singer and fiddle player. Jimmy ber of the society yet. He said they tried to join Driven won this year’s bluegrass Album of Campbell sings and plays the banjo and dobro. but missed the deadline for this year. the Year award from the Society for the Preser- The society’s 40th annual awards ceremony The society divides its awards entirely be- vation of Bluegrass of America for “You’ll Be for the Midwest region ran from Jan 10 to 12 tween the rest of the nation and the Midwest Lonely, I’ll Be Gone.” Released in late Sep- in Jefferson City, Mo. region, McLemore said, and since the blue- tember, this is Driven’s first all-original album. “When we won, it was really surprising that grass scene is concentrated in the southeastern Colby natives Brandon and Blake McLemore we got it,” Brandon McLemore said. helped to form the group, and have played Until about two weeks before the ceremony, See “BLUEGRASS,” Page 2 when they learned their album was in the running, he said, “we didn’t even know we were The album “You’ll Be Lonely, I’ll Be Gone” nominated.” was released by Driven in September. Page 2 Colby Free Press Monday, January 27, 2014 Area/State Weather Auction raises Briefly The deadline for Briefly is noon the day before. Items submitted in the dollars for habitat morning will be set up for the following day, space available. The deadline for From “AUCTION,” Page 1 peting for attendance with the Monday’s paper is noon Friday. basketball tournament. Some he said, but profits are probably members of the chapter’s youth down from last year. trap-shooting team were gone, Fifth graders Bugbee works as a cattle auc- for instance. to sing Tuesday tioneer in Colby for his regular “The drought conditions have The Colby Grade School fifth graders job. He led the auction with help affected the pheasant numbers,” will present a free musical production, from from the chapter, whose Bugbee said. “A lot of the mon- “On the Radio,” at 2 and 7 p.m. Tues- board members helped him take ey we raise goes right back into day at the school auditorium. Everyone bids. Members of the Northwest this community.” is invited. For information, call teacher Kansas Foundation for Hope Along with the trap shoot- Jennifer Otten at 460-5100. displayed the items up for sale. ing the chapter includes a youth “I do my own auctions ev- program and gun safety pro- ery once in awhile,” for char- gram along with the trap shoot- Cemetery decorations ity events, he said. “I think I’ve ing team, Bugbee said. He add- need to be moved done this one for 15 years at ed that the auction has evolved All Christmas and other nonperma- least.” over the years from a kind of nent grave decorations at Beulah Cem- He pointed out that lots of men-only event to one that in- etery need to be picked up by Saturday people still showed up even cludes kids, women and youth. to allow for routine maintenance. Call though the auction was com- caretaker Deb Henry at 462-3188 with any questions. National Weather Service Tonight: A 50 percent chance SAM DIETER/Colby Free Press of snow, mainly after 7 p.m. Danielle Wasson (left) Tisha Carter and Pat Sloan, members Therapy students Mostly cloudy, with a low around of the Northwest Kansas Foundation for Hope, helped out offering massages 10. South wind around 5 mph at the annual Pheasants forever auction Saturday night, dis- Come get a massage at Colby Com- becoming west after midnight. playing the merchandise up for grabs. munity College in February. Students New snow accumulation of less from the Physical Therapist Assistant than one inch possible. Program will be offering massages Tuesday: A 50 percent from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays next chance of snow before 7 a.m. Patrol released more details on crash week and Feb. 10 and Thursday, Feb. Partly sunny, with a high near 27, in room 804 of the Health Sciences 28. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. From “CRASH,” Page 1 man, and just after the crash, did ended Gary Allen Godeill Go- to see who is around you, find Building. The regular cost is $15 for a New snow accumulation of less not have a record for Andrew deill, who had stopped just short a safe place and pull over right half hour and $25 for one hour. Bring than a half inch possible. Dipman’s car as she was com- Abdrakmanov Karstrom, 19, of the first wreck. Haberstock away, not when the dust makes your college ID for a $3 discount. To Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, ing to a stop. The other drivers and Timothy W. Karstrom, 62, went to Hays Medical Center, it impossible to see ahead of make an appointment, call 460-4797. with a low around 12. Southwest all either collided with those ve- the occupants of the Toyota. The according to the report which you. wind around 10 mph. hicles that had already crashed, rest of those injured were listed listed him as “disabled.” Offi- Get off the road completely, Soup supper will help Wednesday: Sunny, with a or stopped just short of hitting as having been treated and re- cials from that hospital did not turn on the emergency brake, high near 48. Southwest wind the wreck, only to be hit from leased. get back to the Free Press until stay in your car with your seat- with cancer expense 10 to 15 mph. behind. Hospitals often will not re- this morning, saying they had no belt on, and leave your lights The Colby Grade School faculty will Wednesday Night: Mostly With the new information, the lease the names of their patients record of him there. off. If another driver sees your hold a soup-supper benefit for Brennan cloudy, with a low around 27. number of people who died still after they have been released or In his email, Hileman advised lights or emergency flashers, Ostmeyer’s medical expenses from 5:30 Thursday: Partly sunny, with stands at three. When contacted sent to another hospital. people not to drive into a dust Hileman said, they might try to to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, at the Commu- a high near 41. this morning Citizens Medical A second pile-up happened cloud if possible. If you have follow you. nity Building. Make a donation and en- Thursday Night: A 30 per- Center had no record of Dip- when Wayne Haberstock rear- to go into dust, he said, check joy chili and chicken-noodle soup, with cent chance of snow. Mostly cookies for dessert. For information, cloudy, with a low around 20. call Alex Williams at (620) 952-1090. Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a Bluegrass album wins award Church to offer high near 37. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, From “BLUEGRASS,” Page 1 The next step for the band, he added, will engineer Neal Cappelino, and the band got parenting classes with a low around 20. be to try to join the International Bluegrass the CDs just a week before passing them out Colby Wesleyan Church will offer Saturday: Partly sunny, with states, especially the Virginias and Caroli- Music Association. at the 2013 Walnut Valley Festival, which Parenting with Love and Logic classes a high near 38. nas, and the northeast, the Midwest region “That would be a really big goal,” ran from Sept. 18 to 22. at 9:30 a.m. Sunday mornings begin- Saturday Night: A 20 percent occupies most of the country, from Tennes- McLemore said. “That would be pretty ex- The album was introduced Sept. 20 and ning Feb. 9 at the ministry center. Free chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, see and Louisiana on west. citing.” started playing on Sirius XM channel 16, child care is available, and a free hot with a low around 19. “I think it showed that people were lis- September 2012 marked the genesis of Bluegrass Junction, around November. breakfast will be served beginning at 9 Sunday: A 20 percent chance tening to the album,” McLemore said of the the album, when the members of Driven In Colby, the CD has been sold at Inlow a.m. Contact Pastor Gene Rothfuss at of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a award. “We thought it was pretty neat that told the audience at the Walnut Valley Festi- Interiors and Someplace Special, where 462-8391 to sign up. high near 36. they awarded that to a group that wasn’t val in Winfield they would write the album. McLemore heard it has sold out several even a member of the organization.” Their goal was to finish it in time for that times. Book Fair at school Friday: High, 52; Low 23 He added that he was glad to see the festival a year later. It came out too late for the Pickin’ on Saturday: High, 60; Low 27 award go to an up-and-coming band. Disk Brandon McLemore wrote most of the the Plains Bluegrass and Folk Festival last planned for February The Colby Public Schools Book Fair Sunday: High, 61; Low 9 jockeys have been playing the album in 26 songs for the album, starting in February summer, so McLemore said he’s excited to for grade school and middle school will Precip: Friday 0.None or 27 states and six other countries, he said, and finishing by April. It was mixed last be able to do the songs here at next year’s be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, Saturday 0.None mainly in Europe. summer by Grammy-Award-winning sound festival. and 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, in the Sunday 0.None Grade School Library. For information, Month: 0.08 inches call the school at 460-5100. Year: 0.08 inches Apply for Lesser Prairie Chicken program Normal: 0.42 inches Applications for the Natural Resourc- birds while promoting the overall health of Applicants must meet Environmental (K-State Experiment Station) Colby woman’s art Sunrise and Sunset es Conservation Service’s Lesser Prairie grazing lands and sustainability of Kansas Quality Incentives Program requirements, Tuesday 7:55 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Chicken Initiative must be submitted by ranching. Expired or expiring Conservation and socially-disadvantaged, limited-re- on display this month Moon: waning, 7 percent Friday, March 21. Reserve Program fields in permanent cover source and beginning farmers and ranchers The Prairie Museum of Art and His- Wednesday 7:54 a.m. 6:01 p.m. State Conservationist Eric Banks, head of may be eligible. receive a higher payment rate. tory is displaying the works of Colby Moon: waning, 2 percent the service in Kansas, said Friday that mon- Kansas received $699,000 this program For information, go to www.ks.nrcs.usda. artist Erma Jean (Depe) Griggs Hamill (U.S. Naval Observatory) ey provided through this initiative allows in fiscal year 2014, which is available in 36 gov or call 462-7482. through mid-February. Contact Chris landowners to improve the habitat for these counties including Thomas. Griffin at 460-4590 for information.

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He have the opportunity to apply for chance to tour businesses and or- weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces, and measured 19 1/2 the sixth annual K-State Animal ganizations in the livestock indus- inches. Grandparents are Judy Kennedy of Colby, Sciences Leadership Academy try. Bill Kennedy of Phillipsburg, Lori Wilson of Colby Wednesday through Saturday, Participants stay in campus and Mike Nichols of Denver. Aunts are Kaity Wilson June 11 to 14, in Manhattan. housing, chaperoned by the event and Jessica Kennedy of Colby. Justin K. The academy accepts 20 high coordinator and three university school students from across the students. Avery Hart Percival state, teaching leadership and ani- All high school students are eli- mal science production skills. gible to apply, and selection will Avery Hart Percival, daughter of Rob Percival and During the first part of the be based on educational, commu- Michelle Hartner of Herndon, was born Saturday, event, sponsored by the Livestock nity and agricultural involvement Jan. 11, 2014, at Citizens Medical Center in Colby. and Meat Industry Council, stu- through an application process. She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces, and measured dents receive interactive leader- Applications are available at 19.5 inches. ship training and tour facilities www.youthlivestock.ksu.edu and Grandparents are Bob and Lynda Percival of Ber- in the university’s animal science are due by Saturday, March 15. thoud, Colo., Alan Hartner of Arvada, Colo., and Avery Percival department. The second portion Char Hartner of Herndon. Kansas Amber Alerts now available on Twitter

Kansans can now look out for Children, will provide informa- Hagerman, is a voluntary partner- returned since 2002. missing children by receiving tion on all Amber Alerts issued ship between law enforcement In addition to the Amber Alert Amber Alerts on Twitter. nationwide. agencies, broadcasters and trans- program, the National Center for “When a child is missing, the The Kansas Amber Alert sys- portation agencies to activate an Missing and Exploited Children public’s assistance is crucial to re- tem is coordinated by the Kansas urgent bulletin in the most serious maintains a list of all missing chil- Ethan Ray Stover and Aubrey Rochell Brauer turning the child safely,” Kansas Attorney General’s Office and child-abduction cases. Broadcast- dren from Kansas. That database Attorney General Derek Schmidt Kansas Bureau of Investigation. ers use the Emergency Alert Sys- can be accessed at www.missing- said. “Social media provides us a When an alert is issued, the media tem to air a description of the ab- kids.com. Anyone with informa- Colby couple plans new way to get information out are notified to begin broadcasting ducted child and suspected abduction about the whereabouts of any quickly to the public in the event the details of the missing child tor. The goal of an Amber Alert is of these missing persons should of an Amber Alert.” and suspect. Kansans can also re- to instantly galvanize the entire contact a law enforcement agency autumn wedding here A new Twitter account, @ ceive Amber Alerts on Facebook community to assist in the search or call (800) KS-CRIME. Aubrey Rochelle Brauer and Ethan Ray Stover, both of Colby, AMBERAlert, was launched in by liking the Kansas Amber Alert for and safe recovery of the child. For information, go to www. plan to wed Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, in Colby. conjunction with National Am- page at www.facebook.com/Am- Since its inception in 1996, this ag.ks.gov/amber-alert. The bride, the daughter of Loren and Sandy Borger of Meade ber Alert Awareness Day. The ac- berAlertKS. program has successfully brought and Paul and Ann Brauer of Scott City, graduated from Meade count, managed by the National The Amber Alert program, 679 children home safely. In Kan- High School in 2009 and is a student at Northwest Kansas Tech- Center for Missing and Exploited named for 9-year-old Amber sas, 23 children have been safely nical College in Goodland. She is a licensed student respiratory therapist at Colby Medical Center and will graduate with her associate degree in May. Girl Scouts in search of a few good volunteers The groom, the son of Lynn and Lori Stover of Colby, graduated from Colby High School in 2008 and holds an associate degree Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland is looking Shoaff, membership recruiter for the Hays of- 5 and 17, a very crucial time in a young girl’s in general studies from Colby Community College. He works at for new volunteers to provide services to girls fice, and volunteers do not have to be parents life,” she said. “Just let us know your interests Colby Ag Center. living in northwest Kansas. of a girl. and availability, and we will find a place for The couple plans to live in Colby. The scouts have many volunteer opportu- “There are so many ways to make a positive you.” nities and timeframes available, said Laura impact in the lives of girls between the ages of Contact Shoaff at (785) 625-5671. Thomas County Jail Student sells ads on grad cap Booked into the Thomas Coun- Patrol/Shawnee County Sheriff’s leased same day on recognizance. • DeJuan J. Cobb, 35, Indianap- ty jail: Office, released Jan. 8 to other • Danny Ray Fisher, 38, Good- olis, Jan. 19, possession of drug FLINT, Mich. (AP) – A Uni- to find a job while having so much • Tyson Roy Owings, 34, Col- agency. land, Jan. 12, failure to appear, paraphernalia with intent to dis- versity of Michigan-Flint student debt. by, Aug. 31, probation violation, • Mackenzie Alan Shields, 23, Thomas County Sheriff/Sherman tribute, Highway Patrol, released hopes to use his graduation cap As of midday last Monday, failure to appear, Colby Police Oakley, Jan. 9, probation viola- County Sheriff’s Office, released Tuesday on recognizance. to take a bite out of his education he had raised more than $1,200 Department/Court Services of tion, Logan County Sheriff’s Of- Jan. 15 to other agency. • Austin Joseph Marshall, 19, debt. online from 12 backers – but no Thomas County, released Monday fice, released last Monday to other • Jason Nathaniel Juhan, 35, Colby, Jan. 19, possession of drug Alex Benda of St. Clair tells square buyers had yet to make a for time served. agency. Colby, Jan. 12, driving under the paraphernalia, Colby Police, re- the Detroit Free Press (on.freep. pledge. • Shawn Michael West, 25, • Eldon Ray Williamson, 53, influence, Colby Police, released leased same day on recognizance. com/1aDt8Dk) he wants to cash in “I have gained so much from Gem, Nov. 17, abusing toxic va- Colby, Jan. 9, protective custody/ same day to responsible party. • Zachary Allen Muench, 20, on the 10-by-10-inch hat by sell- my education that I hope to help pors, Thomas County Sheriff’s mental, Colby Police, released • Nicholas Gregory O’Loughlin, Indianapolis, Jan. 19, possession ing ad space in 1-inch squares on others with their goal of going to Office, released Jan. 13 to other same day to Larned State Hospi- 26, St. Francis, Jan. 12, driving of drug paraphernalia with intent top for $300 each. If he sells 100 college, but right now I appreci- agency tal. under the influence, transporting to distribute, Highway Patrol, re- squares, he’ll have wiped out his ate any help,” he said in his post- • Latrisha Ann Hemken, 22, • Tommy D. Stickel, 46, Colby, open container/alcohol, Thomas leased Tuesday on recognizance. about $30,000 in student loans, he ing. “I graduate May 4th so time is Oakley, Dec. 19, probation viola- Jan. 10, driving under the influ- County Sheriff’s Office, released • Walter Hewitt Thames, 39, said. running out!” tion, Logan County Sheriff’s Of- ence (second), refusal to evidence same day on recognizance. Asheville, N.C., Jan. 19, posses- “I realized that I would have fice, released Jan. 8 on supervised test, driving in violation of restric- • Arjuna Moscoso, 30, Moun- sion/distribution of hallucinogen- the eyes of every graduating stu- Online: Benda’s fundraising probation. tions, Thomas County Sheriff, re- tain Home, Ark., Jan. 14, posses- ic drugs, Highway Patrol, released dent and their family’s on me as page: bit.ly/1bd5HxB • Sandra Kay Finlay, 36, Colby, leased Jan. 16 of $10,000 appear- sion/distribution of hallucinogen- same day on recognizance. I walked across the stage to ac- Jan. 3, distribution of meth, ob- ance bond. ic drugs, using communication fa- • Jason Erik Thibodeau, 41, cept my diploma,” he wrote on struction of official duty, posses- • Michael Tyrone Douglas II, cility to arrange sales or purchase, Colby, Jan. 19, driving under the his website. “You can advertise on sion of drug paraphernalia, Thom- 41, Westminster, Colo., Jan. 11, no drug tax stamp, Highway Pa- influence, expired registration, it, give a shout out, put a quote, as County Sheriff, released Jan. driving with license suspended or trol, released Jan. 16 on $50,000 Colby Police, released Tuesday on a silly image of your cat, practi- Markets cally anything! All while helping 10 on $100,000 appearance bond. revoked, violation of protective appearance bond. $25,000 appearance bond. Quotes as of close of • Tracy Lee Hurd, 31, Levant, order, Thomas County Sheriff/ • Albert Gene Williams, 24, • Michael D. Jones Jr., 26, a graduating college student start previous business day Jan. 3, theft (Logan County), ob- Highway Patrol, released same Colby, Jan. 14, domestic battery, Colby, last Monday, driving with his life without student debt.” Hi-Plains Co-op struction of official duty (Logan day on recognizance. disorderly conduct, Colby Police, license suspended or revoked, The 22-year-old international Wheat (bushel) $6.20 County), possession of certain • Kily Camille Miller, 23, Col- released same day on recogni- Thomas County Sheriff, released business major is scheduled to Corn (bushel) $4.23 stimulants, possession of drug par- by, Jan. 11, bond violation, Colby zance. same day on recognizance. graduate in a few months. He says Milo (hundredweight) $7.18 aphernalia, Thomas County Sher- Police, released Jan. 15 on super- • Bruce N. Watkins, 18, Colby, it’s “scary” to think about trying Soybeans (bushel) $11.99 iff, released Jan. 8 on $100,000 vised probation. Jan. 16, theft, Colby Police, re- appearance bond. • Joshua Alan Taylor, 22, Hoxie, leased same day on recognizance. Bridge Club • Jayde Dwon Adelman, 46, Jan. 11, driving under the influ- • Meagan Renee Weaver, 24, Meadow Lake Bridge winners Selden, Jan. 6, violation of protec- ence, Colby Police, released same Gove, Jan. 18, probation viola- for Tuesday were: first, Katie tive order, Colby Police, released day to responsible party. tion, Logan County Sheriff’s Of- Melvin; second, Elaine Ptacek; Jan. 9 on $50,000 supervised • Robert Dean Binning, 25, Mc- fice, released last Monday to other third, Dave Ulmer; fourth, Mar- MOTOR ROUTE bond. Donald, Jan. 12, driving under agency. garet Denneler. • Richard John Seifert, 37, Col- the influence, transporting open orado Springs, Colo., Jan. 7. pro- container/alcohol, refusal to take DRIVER bation violation, Kansas Highway breath test, Highway Patrol, re- Joyce Albright Services for Neta “JOYCE” Albright, 82, of Corrections Norman, Oklahoma will be held at 1:00 P.M., The Colby Free Press is looking for a Motor Route P P P P P Wednesday, January 29, 2014 in the Chapel of Sevier An article, “Museum has works Funeral Home, Chickasha, Oklahoma. The burial Driver to deliver newspapers throughout the week. by Colby artist on wall,” on Pages The Colby Free Press wants to will follow at Erin Springs Cemetery. This is an independent contractor opportunity. 1 and 2 of the Wednesday, Jan. maintain an accurate record of 15, Colby Free Press, misspelled our town. Please report any error Mrs. Albright was born June 14, 1931 near Lindsay, Oklahoma Marsha Gaede’s name. This was or lack of clarity in a news story and died Thursday January 23, 2014. She was the daughter of Lenard If you are looking due to an error in information to us at 462-3963. and Iva (Smith) Adams. provided to the Free Press. Joyce grew up with her family in Grady County. She met Cecil to earn a little “JACK” Albright at a weekly Valley View Community sing-along. extra money Joyce and Jack dated; married, September 23, 1946; and started their please call or family in that community. Recently Joyce shared a grade-school essay Super Game Day in which she wrote that she wanted to be a wife and mother when come in today! she grew up. At each she was a great success. The family moved to 2 Day End of Bolt Sale Norman in 1964. Joyce managed The Bootery and Reagan’s retail stores. She also excelled at wallpapering, refinishing furniture and floors, painting, • Sign on bonus after 3 mo. Jan. 30 & 31 • 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. sewing drapes, upholstering, gardening, preserving food, household 2 Day Super Game Day Sale carpentry, and was an incredible seamstress. She could fit her child • Bonus for new subscribers before bedtime and have the garment ready to wear the next morning. • Gas mileage reimbursement Feb. 1 • 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Her children wondered when she ever slept. She was lovingly referred to as a “Joyce-of-all-trades”. • 4 days a week, early evening Feb. 2 • 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Joyce is preceded in death by her husband Jack, her parents and brothers Junior, Doyle and Lee Adams. • Weekends always off Her surviving family includes: son Steve Albright (Margaret) of Casa Grande, AZ; daughters Sandy Stone (Clif) of Norman, OK; Linda • Friendly Customers 30 to 50% OFF Bossert (Wayne) of Wichita, KS; and Tresa Albright of Norman, OK; grandchildren James Albright (Leigh Anne); Angela Albright-Burley Selected Fabrics (Darryl); Stuart Albright; Stephanie Albright (Blake Sine); Natalie Albright; Clif Stone III; Dana Stone; Erin Carpenter (Shawn); and Alan 1525 S. Range Bossert (Jessica); great grandchildren Jenna and Jessica Albright; Kyra Ph: 462-3375 and Dante Burley; Lux Sine; Devon and Jacob Holdsworth; Emelyn and Ava Carpenter; and sisters Patty Crowder and Sue Gilley. 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School lawsuit needs to be ended With all due respect to Kansas’ Supreme Court justices, they need to wrap up their decision on the pivotal lawsuit over state spending on public schools so the Legislature can get on with business. Some legislators might opt to ignore the decision anyway, but the issue of school spending – along with the larger state budget – seems suspended while everyone waits for the rul- ing. The 2014 session of our part-time Legislature has begun, and since it’s supposed to last just three months, the business of government needs to proceed. Public education being half of the state budget, most all other fiscal decisions – if not the whole legislative session agenda – are contingent on this rul- ing. The decision, we keep being told, is due any day now. This lawsuit is the latest in a long saga pitting school districts against legislators and the governor over how much money is sufficient to fulfill the state’s constitutional guarantee for ad- equately financing its schools. The last round of litigation concluded in 2006, when the state Supreme Court attempted to put a figure to it, based on studies the Legislature had commissioned. The Legislature Courthouse cornerstone laid in 1906 complied at that time, though much to the displeasure of some This is the third in a series about the history lawmakers who thought the judicial branch was overstepping of the Thomas County Courthouse. Research Marj its authority. for this series was done by Opal Linville at the The public schools got a financial boost out of that litigation, Prairie Museum of Art and History. Brown but when the economy collapsed a few years later, legislators Once all of the contracts had been signed, rolled back spending. Then, when budgets weren’t restored af- all of the contractors began to do their jobs and • Marj’s ter the economy rebounded, districts went back to the courts. the new Thomas County Courthouse started Snippets The state’s basic aid to schools per pupil for the 2015 fiscal to take shape. The original courthouse was year is $3,852, down from a peak of $4,433. moved forward, to the west, to make room for And so now we wait. construction of the new building. red oak. Seven fireplaces were put in, as well The current lawsuit was filed more than three years ago. It It was determined that the brick for the in- as six metal vaults. worked its way through a district court first, and the state Su- side layer of the walls and the partitions would “A feature that has since been covered is that be done by the general contractor, L. Crosby preme Court heard arguments back in October. the court room once had the same 18-inch tin and his crew in Colby. The exterior brick was ceilings that are found in the hallway of the Of course, the courts often seemingly work at a snail’s pace, a Coffeyville two-type brick. courtroom floor. The court room ceiling had a and maybe this delay is one way for the courts to prove a point As weeks and months passed, the new court- curve where it met the wall, creating an over- about their own budget cuts at the hand of legislators. But time house took shape. The cornerstone was laid all arch effect. The ceiling has been lowered is of the essence in this case. Nov. 17, 1906. to reduce the echo that the proceedings had to The Local Cooperative News – The Hutchinson News, via the Associated Press An article in a Spring 1997 Thomas Coun- contend with for years.” This is a view from southwest of the court- ty Historical Society Prairie Winds, Vol. 24 After the old courthouse was auctioned off house as it neared completion. The tower No. 1, said, “The Masons were in charge of to R. M. Chelf for $501, the commissioners clocks had not yet been installed. Where to write, call the service (for the laying of the cornerstone) finalized their decisions to purchase the clock cally above the western prairies, the new court- and other orders were invited to attend and for the new tower. The clock would be ordered house became a focal point of brick and stone. participate. There were over 300 people in at- U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, from Seth Thomas at a cost of $1,200 complete Soaring nearly five stories into the clear blue 354 Russell Senate Office Build- tendance, however the expected speakers did and guaranteed for 10 years. The striking gong ing, Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 228-6966. sky, the courthouse tower provided not only not show up, so Asa Smith and Ed Benson, would weigh approximately 1,000 pounds. It a landmark visible for miles but served as a Fax (202) 225-5124 moran.senate.gov/public/ local attorneys, filled in. Each school district would be able to be heard for quite a long dis- marker for the day’s progress by way of a four- U.S. Rep. Tim Huelskamp, 126 Cannon House Office presented a short history of their district. The tance. The Aug. 15, 1907, Colby Free Press faced clock installed in the tower. Pealing the Building, Washington, D.C. 20515. (202) 225-2715 or Fax program also included prayers and documents said “The subscription for the clock amounts hours, the tower clock sounded the beginning to be included in the cornerstone. The corner- (202) 225-5124. Web site: huelskamp.house.gov to six hundred dollars and the money for the and the ending of the day, called the citizenry stone is located in the northwest corner of the sale of the old court house will augment this State Sen. Ralph Ostmeyer, State Capitol Building, 300 to worship, announced the school sessions and building.” sum five hundred more and this will nearly be reminded everyone that Thomas County had SW 10th St., Room 136-E., Topeka, Kan. 66612, On the anticipated completion date of July 1, enough to pay for the clock.” come into its own.” (785) 296-7399 [email protected] 1907, there was still a lot of work to be done; The Prairie Winds reported, “The county The next column will describe the inside of State Rep. Ward Cassidy, (120th District) State Capi- however, the article stated, “The Romanesque commissioners formally accepted the building the new courthouse and the process of moving tol Building, 300 SW 10th St., Room 151-S, Topeka, Kan., Revival style three-story red brick structure from the contractors and proclaimed the build- in. Please look for it. with its square bell tower was up and stood out ing as the property of Thomas County, to be 66612, (785) 296-7616 [email protected] against the horizon. Native stone was used for kept and maintained as a courthouse on Nov. State Rep. Don Hineman, (118th District) State Capitol Marj Brown has lived in Colby for over 60 the steps, balconies, columns, arches and trim. 22, 1907.” years and has spent a good deal of that time Building, 300 SW 10th St., Room 50-S, Topeka, Kan., 66612, “Work continued on the inside: hard yellow An undated article from the local Electric writing about people and places here. She says (785) 296-7636 [email protected] pine floors were laid and stairs were built of Cooperative News, stated, “Towering majesti- it’s one of her favorite things to do.

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Baby Blues • Rick Kirkman & Jerry Scott Terry Family Circus • Bil Keane Kovel Antiques and • Collecting Sewing stands central to homes

Sewing was Beetle Bailey • Mort Walker as important as cooking in cen turies past. The most valuable things in an 18th century Ameri- can home were linens, bedcovers and drapes. The wealthy Conceptis Sudoku • Dave Green imported fabrics By Dave Green from Europe. Average fami- This Federal worktable 1 4 2 lies made their probably was made in the own fabric. They 8 4 1 5 early 19th century in Ver- raised sheep or Blondie • Chic Young mont. It sold for $3,900 at crops, sheared 5 1 2 4 a Skinner auction in Bos- the sheep or har- ton in October 2013. vested the plants, 9 1 4 5 and went through 7 2 5 8 9 many steps to make thread, color it and weave it into cloth. 5 9 6 3 Then the cloth had to be cut and sewn into clothing or household items. So it is not surpris- 7 5 8 9 ing that the sewing supplies in a well-to-do home were stored in a special sewing worktable in the 4 2 8 5

main room. The women of the household could 3 9 1 2014 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc. take out the fabric and sew whenever there was 1/27 time. It often was a winter job done while sitting Difficulty Level near a fireplace. This is a logic-based num- 7 6 3 2 8 9 1 5 4 Most sewing stands looked like small tables ber placement puzzle. 5 9 4 3 6 1 2 7 8 Hagar the Horrible • Chris Browne and stood about 28 inches high, the height of a The goal is to enter a num- 1 2 8 7 4 5 6 3 9 desk. There was a drawer to hold sewing tools, ber, 1-9, in each cell in which 9 3 1 8 7 2 5 4 6 needles, thread, scissors and measuring tape. each row, column and 3x3 8 5 6 9 1 4 7 2 3 Many were made with a large fabric bag hang- 4 7 2 6 5 3 9 8 1 region must contain only one 2 8 7 1 3 6 4 9 5 ing below the drawer, accessible when the top of instance of each numeral. the table was lifted. It is a form not seen in the 3 1 5 4 9 7 8 6 2 The solution to the last 6 4 9 5 2 8 3 1 7 2014 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc. average 20th-century home, so when the bag is Sudoku puzzle is at right. Difficulty Level 1/24 missing from a table, collectors may not realize they’re looking at a sewing table with a missing part. Cryptoquip An October 2013 Skinner auction offered an early 19th-century sewing table missing its original bag. The maple and mahogany worktable with an attractive patterned top sold for $3,900. Q: What is a “Mickey Mouse” telephone insulator? I keep getting that reference when I Mother Goose and Grimm • Mike Peters check online for Mickey Mouse collectibles. A: Most telephone insulators, the glass pieces at the top of telephone poles that hold the wires, have rounded tops. A few varieties have protruding pieces that make the insulator look like a sil- houette of Mickey Mouse’s head. The protruding pieces look like large ears. Because the name and shape are unusual, these insulators are popular with collectors. (c) 2014 by Cowles Syndicate Inc. Bridge • Steve Becker

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Famous Hand In bridge, a moderately aggressive style will Todd the Dinosaur • Patrick Roberts ultimately win far more points than it will lose. A striking example of this principle is provided by this deal from the finals of the 1989 Vanderbilt Teams. When Michael Becker and Ron Rubin held the North-South cards, the bidding went as shown. After East opened one diamond in third seat and Rubin overcalled with one heart, West opted for a conservative raise to two diamonds despite his 10 high-card points and singleton heart. Becker then leaped to three hearts, pre-emptive in the partnership style, and neither East nor West chose to bid further. Declarer lost the obvious five tricks and went down one, -100. At the second table, where Becker-Rubin’s Zits • Jim Borgman & Jerry Scott teammates, Bart Bramley and Lou Bluhm, held the East-West cards, the bidding went:

Here, Bluhm thought his hand had improved so much after his partner’s opening diamond bid that he leaped to three hearts at his second turn. This was a “splinter” bid, promising a singleton or void in hearts, support for diamonds and a hand of approximately opening-bid strength. Visualizing that all of his cards would be working opposite such a hand, Bramley leaped to five diamonds. Despite the superior bidding, this could still have turned out to be a small loss for the more aggressive partnership. Had South led the ace and another club, or had he switched to clubs after his actual lead of the heart ace, the contract would have been defeated. South even got a third chance after he continued with a heart at trick two. Bramley ruffed in dummy, but could not afford to draw trumps while he still had a losing heart in his hand. So at trick three he led a club to the nine. South won and could have sunk the contract by returning a club. When he exited with a trump instead, declarer had the rest of the tricks and his game. (c)2014 King Features Syndicate Inc. Page 6 Colby Free Press Monday, January 27, 2014 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 Buildings for Sale Seed and Feed Services

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Housing provided, 48 hrs PSI Transport, LLC, is always the boundaries of the Thomas County Case No. 14-PR-3 - Twila Bainter, Hoxie, KS 785-675- 2011 Toyota Tacoma Reg. Cab Conservation District notice is hereby given p/wk. ¾ guarantee, and transporta- looking for good company livestock NOTICE OF HEARING 2211. tion and subsistence expenses to and grain haulers as well as shop 2WD, 4 cyl. Auto, White. Certified that pursuant to K.S.A. 2-1907, as amended $13,500. 785-628-8726 on the 12th day of February, 2014, at 12:00 ---1/22---1/27--- worksite paid after 50% completion mechanics. Competitive pay life/ p.m., an annual meeting of the Thomas THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS of contract. Tools, equipment pro- health/dental benefit and bonus ---1/27---1/31--- County Conservation District will be held at CONCERNED: Research participants needed. vided at no cost. Duties: drive, plant, program available . EOE (785) 675- the Colby Community Building, Colby, KS You are notified that on January 8, 2014, a Capella University doctoral stu- 1998 Mazda B4000 Cab Plus V6 Petition was filed in this Court by Gregory L. harvest, store grain, repair operate 3477 Heinze, an heir, devisee, legatee and named dent Michael E. Quist is looking tractor, rock picker, plow, disc, drill, ---7/13---TFN--- Auto. 112,000 miles, Total Package The meeting agenda shall include the following business items: fiduciary in the Last Will and Testament of for former or current college math- harvest equip, sprayer, grain truck. $5,000. 785-628-7826 Matilda B. Heinze, deceased, dated January ---1/27---1/31--- ematics students to participate Minimum 3 months experience. Ba- Carriers needed to deliver the ONE: 4, 1984, requesting Informal Administration in a voluntary research project. sic literacy and arithmetic required. Colby Free Press! 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Fifth TWO: at which time and place the cause will be how they learn) will help us estab- ---1/24---1/27--- St., Colby or for questions call 785- ---1/18---TFN--- They shall conduct an election by secret heard. Should you fail to file your written lish best approaches and practices 462-3963. ballot of qualified electors, there present, defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. for college students learning math- Electrician with 3 years experi- ---3/21---TFN--- of two supervisors to serve a term of three ence or journeyman’s license need- Seed and Feed (3) years from the date of said meeting. The ematics, and will help us develop term of Jon Starns and the term vacated by Gregory L. Heinze, Petitioner ed for service technician, pump better programs in the future. It’s Child Care Ed Geihsler are expiring. only a few hours, and will be a big and pivot irrigation work. Apply at 151 Round Bales, 9% Protein, low LAW OFFICE OF JOHN D. GATZ help! 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He or she is responsible for the overall direction, The City of Colby, Kansas, Petition. coordination and evaluation of nursing care and services provided to the Residents. a Municipal Corporation, The Court has ordered that the Petition The Director of nursing must be able to maintain administrative authority, respon- Plaintiff, shall be taken up and considered by the sibility and accountability for the proper charting and documentation of care and Court on the 18th day of February, 2014, of medications and treatments. He or she must be able to supervise nursing care vs. at 1:30 o’clock p.m. before the Honorable provided by registered nurses, licensed vocational/practical nurses and others for Glenn D. Schiffner, Judge of the Thomas whom they are administratively or professionally responsible. Gary Baumfalk and Yvonne Baumfalk; County District Court at the Thomas County The Bank – Oberlin; Louis Taylor and Courthouse, 300 N. 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Luke Cox and Haleigh Shull as dashed down to ruin another po- However, smiles were still on Eagles who earned Orange & tential Palmer Ridge, Colo., layup. every Eagle player’s face as they Black all-tournament honors. Even though the reigning Or- accepted the Orange & Black run- Shull doubled her honors by ange & Black Classic champion ner-up plaque. After winning just taking home the girls’ “Sports- Bears scored 17 unanswered three games through the season’s manship Award” in this three- points Saturday night, they still first several weeks, Colby (6-6 re- day 29th annual tourney that couldn’t put away that pesky cord) has now won three of four featured 16 teams (eight girls, hometown team during this title and clearly owns momentum et- eight boys). game. nering many crucial contests. Colby High senior Marc Colby amazingly erased a “First and foremost was the ef- Bremenkamp made the Classic 12-point, fourth-quarter deficit to fort. And not just great effort, but All-Academic team, something catch Palmer Ridge, 31-31. The great team effort,” Becker said. Eagles cheerleader Victoria Rall game-tying basket was so perfect Indeed. also achieved while represent- that it felt like a championship Clutch efforts were everywhere ing a great Eagle spirit squad. was destined for this team. through this contest. Junior Han- Results from final-round Junior Shaila Giebler had al- nah Strange hit two huge baskets Classic contests on Saturday ready started Colby’s comeback during that 12-point comeback besides the Colby contests. with five consecutive points. Yet Saturday night. Boys’ championship nothing compared to Giebler’s Senior Haileigh Shull assisted Scott City 71, next basket, as she found an Strange on that second basket and Palmer Ridge 57 opening between taller Bears and added eight points. A 27-14 first quarter pro- caught a teammate’s short shot. Junior Brooklyn Bange bril- R.B. HEADLEY/Colby Free Press pelled the three-time defending Giebler made the putback, drew liantly found Shull for an early go- Colby High players (above 4A state champions to another a foul, celebrated briefly and then ahead basket. Bange also buried a from left) Darby Sager, Hailey title Saturday evening. smoothly sank her free throw for first-half jumper to get the Eagles Schindler, Kelly Sloan, Shaila The Beavers buried 10 three- this 31-31 deadlock. into an early 9-3 lead. Giebler, Abby Friesen and Bri- point baskets. It followed up a beautiful Fri- Colby (34) — Shaila Giebler 10 elle McKee celebrate a late Trey O’Neill surpassed his day night fourth quarter where points, Haileigh Shull 8, Brenly free throw as the Eagles rallied 25-point season average as he Colby tallied 11 staright points to Terrell 7, Hannah Strange 4, Lara to win Friday’s Orange & Black slipped 26 points through the stun semifinal foe Liberal, 34-25. Stephens 3, Brooklyn Bange 2. Classic semifinal contest. At nets. “It was a neat experience with Three-point goals: Giebler, Ter- right, Giebler (23) got con- The Beavers (9-1 record) the crowd, the excitement and rell. Rebound leaders: Stephens 5, gratuations from Brenly Terrell built their lead to 34-19 by hal- with how we came out and per- Strange 4, Terrell 4. Assists: Shull (left) and Hannah Strange (21) fitme and 53-33 through three formed,” first-year Colby head 3, Stephens 3. Steals: five girls for late basket in the title game periods. coach Ryan Becker said which re- each made one. Saturday evening in Colby. Matt Cameron’s game-high 27 points paced Palmer Ridge. Girls Third place: Hugoton 63, Lib- Eagles rally to reach final eral 53. Freshman Katy Hager’s 17 points led these Eagles to a By R.B. Headley consolation title. Colby Free Press Fifth: McCook, Neb. 49, [email protected] Scott City 33. Seventh: Sunrise Christian With one happy slap of team- 57, Burlington, Colo. 49. mate Lara Stephens’ backside, Boys Colby High senior Haleigh Shull Third place: Wichita West 58, signaled how many fourth-quarter McCook 54. baskets Liberal hit Friday night. Seventh: Hugoton 56, Burl- One — and that arrived with ington 47. more than six minutes remain- ing in this Orange & Black Clas- sic semifinal in the Community Building. Colby boys score Classic win The Eagles finished on a 9-0 run to win, 34-25, and earn their spot By R.B. Headley in Saturday night’s championship Colby Free Press game against Palmer Ridge, Colo. [email protected] “To give up just two points at crunch time, wow, what an effort,” Their fantastic 14-0 start left ev- coach Ryan Becker proclaimed. eryone know there was no way the “The girls decided ‘hey, we’re not Colby Eagles were leaving their going to let this one slip through home gymnasium without a vic- our fingers’.” tory Friday afternoon. Stephens certainly earned the Cameron Brown’s 21-point, happy five-finger slap from Shull 11-rebound effort made sure the as Colby celebrated this victory. R.B. HEADLEY/Colby Free Press Eagles continued to dominate The sophomore attempted four Colby High senior Haileigh Shull, left, won’t let a Liberal Redskin throughout a 63-34 win over Burl- pressure-packed free throws dur- with this battle for the basketball during Friday night ‘s Orange & ington, Colo. ing this late Colby flurry — and Black Classic semifinal contest at the Community Building. Seniors Luke Cox (16 points) Stephens hit every one. In fact, and Marc Bremenkamp (nine) only one attempt even grazed the would only continue among them- missed, sophomore Brenly Ter- teamed for another 25 points in rim while going through. selves. rell reached over Redskins and this Orange & Black Classic con- Stephens also ripped down nine First, Shull drove to the hoop secured another rebound. solation semifinal. rebounds, and it was an offensive and spotted teammate Brooklyn Terrell hit the follow shot for a The Eagles (1-10 record) ad- effort that earned two of those free Bange for an open jumper. 29-25 advantage. vanced into Saturday’s consola- throws to put Colby ahead 31-25. Swish! Bange continued her Stephens delivered the next tion final while ending this 10- Yet the Eagles’ clutch heroics weekend of clutch moments dur- four points between several far- game winless drought. started before those charity shots. ing all three Orange & Black con- too-rushed and missed Liberal at- “It means the world. They (all Colby really started gaining test. tempts to answer. the Eagle players) are very ex- confidence when junior Hannah Now it was Bange’s turn to Colby (34) — Brenly Terrell cited,” coach Kevin Brown said. Strange hustled in to force a jump assist after Liberal (5-4 record) 8 points, Haileigh Shull 6, Lara “They’ve worked so hard and ball. forced the final tie of 25-25. She Stephens 6, Brooklyn Bange 5, deserve this very much. If ev- R.B. HEADLEY/Colby Free Press The Eagles kept possession delivered a pass into junior Han- Shaila Giebler 5, Hannah Strange ery gameplan worked like this, it Colby High senior Connor Schwanke made a leaping catch be- and — just seconds later — ju- nah Strange’s hands, and her 4. Three-point goals: Bange, Gie- would be a lot easier to coach.” tween Liberal defenders during the Orange & Black Classic con- nior Shaila Giebler stepped up and classmate wasn’t about to miss. bler, Terrell. Rebound leaders: “But again, it really comes back solation championship game Saturday afternoon. drilled a three-point to catch Lib- Strange dropped in this short Shull 10, Stephens 9, Strange 8. to our intensity and how hard we eral at 21-21. jumper and the Eagles were start- Assists: Shull 3, Bange 2, Ste- worked from start to finish,” he ing lineup also seemed to help the first of two seven-rebound efforts. Both teams traded baskets being to soar. phens 2. Steals: Shull 2, Bange 2, added. Eagles’ fast start. He also ripped down seven boards fore the Eagles decided sharing Even when their next shot Brielle McKee 2. Some adjustments to the start- Coach Brown inserted twin during Saturday’s consolation fi- brothers Austin Russ and Ashton nal against Liberal. Russ, who both brought instant Unfortunately, not much else energy into the Eagles’ attack. went real well against the Redskin Fans enjoy former K-State star’s visit Austin Russ grabbed an offen- on Saturday. sive rebound and hit the game’s The Eagles were keeping pace, A large crowd at the Colby first basket. Cox followed with his only trailing 14-12 through one Community Center greeted for- first of two triples for a quick 5-0 quarter. mer Kansas State University quar- lead. Yet a wild scramble and even- terback Collin Klein Saturday The Eagles were leading 7-0 tual technical foul against Colby morning. when Burlington (3-6) finally ap- ignited Liberal’s momentum. The More about Klein’s visit for the peared ready to make its first bas- Redskins promptly hit consecu- Fellowship of Christian Athletes ket. tive treys for a 22-12 lead.Their breakfast will be featured later Yet as a running shot went lead reached 36-20 by intermis- this week. through the hoop, this Cougar col- sion. Klein spoke to the crowd for lided into Ashton Russ and drew a Colby (63) — Cameron Brown about 30 minutes about his Chris- charging penalty instead. 21 points, Luke Cox 16, Marc tian faith and struggles while be- Cox quickly found senior Marc Bremenkamp 9, Austin Russ 7, coming one of K-State’s all-time Bremenkamp for a three-point Connor Schwanke 4, Ashton Russ best football players. play, and the Eagles were already 2, Chandler Comfort 2, Donte He also answered several ques- in control at 10-0. Whitfield 2. Three-point goals: tions, revealing one of his best Burlington never closed within Cox 2. Rebound leaders: Brown stories about K-State coach Bill single digits again. 11, Schwanke 7, Austin Russ 5. Snyder and his future NFL aspira- “Both of them (Russ brothers) Assists: Brown 5, Cox 3, Bremen- tions. do bring a lot of energy. Plus I kamp 3, Comfort 3. Blocked Klein then signed autographs thought Connor (Schwanke) and shots: Bremenkamp 2, Brown 2. (left) and posed for photos in the Chandler (Comfort) had been Colby leaders from Saturday: Community Center lobby. He pressing a little bit,” coach Brown Cameron Brown 11 points, Luke stayed for more than hour until all said about his previous starters. Cox 10. Rebounds: Schwanke 7, the Wildcat fans had chances to “This helped them relax and see Brwon 6, Bremenkamp 5, Austin meet this Heisman finalist. Again, the game before they got into it.” Russ 5, Ashton Russ 5. Assists: 3. watch for more details this week. Schwanke responded with the Blocked shots: Brown 3, Cox 2.