Page 2 Colby Free Press Monday, September 12, 2011 Area/State Weather Colby family recalls 9/11 events Briefly From “9/11,” Page 1 them. The Star-Spangled Ban- not as they are supposed to be to do their part as responsible Seniors plan potluck ner always moved me, but now in America and haven’t been for American citizens. The group More Fun Together plans a the radio. By the time I got back it brings me to tears, as does many, many years. Many of my potluck for people 50 or older who are home, not 10 minutes later, the God Bless America and so many ancestors and living relatives The Colby Free Press would alone, widowed, divorced, separated or second plane hit the second other patriotic songs. They have have served in one branch or like to encourage readers to who have partners in nursing homes at tower and the fi rst tower was in more meaning than ever. We another of our Armed Forces. I share their memories of Sept. 6 p.m. Tuesday at the First Presbyterian fl ames. I was dumbfounded. I keep one of the fl ags from the wasn’t only taught about patrio- 11, 2001. Letters may be sent Church. Bring a dish to share; table ser- watched in horror as I cried and paper on our door through all tism, I was shown what it means to 155 W. Fifth St., Colby, Kan., vice and beverage will be provided. For prayed for those inside. seasons. We had red, white and to be a patriotic American. For 67701; hand-carried to that information, call 462-6342. As the day unfolded more and blue ribbons on our vehicles. that I will always be grateful. address or e-mailed to colby. more information came out. I Many of you have probably We’ve tried, and hope we are [email protected]. Please have to stop or I won’t be able read my letters to the editor over succeeding, to teach our kids the include your name, address and Register for family class Smart Start is taking registrations to go on. Even today 10 years the last two to three years. My importance of being an Ameri- phone number. for the Nurturing Families program, a later, those memories of 9/11 Dad taught me that things are can and what character it takes 12-session program on Tuesdays be- and the days and weeks that ginning Sept. 13. The program teaches followed, still hurt, immensely. families how to create stronger bonds. I would venture to say that the For information, call 465-9103. memories of Dec. 7, 1941, hurt Group examines sidewalks just as much for those who saw it or heard it on their radios. From “SIDEWALKS,” Page 1 by two years ago and they live in a neighborhood Men’s group National Weather Service I also recall there were no jet with no sidewalks. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a trails in the sky for several days most dangerous,” added Carmichael. “Ideas have “This grant will benefi t everyone in Colby,” to meet Wednesday low around 56. North wind be- afterward. You can see dozens been suggested to build a bridge over the street stressed Carmichael. “From improved fi tness, to The Men’s Fraternity will begin at 6 tween 5 and 10 mph. of them on a normal day. so kids can just go over traffi c, instead of battling cleaner air and a greater sense of community. It a.m. Wednesday at the Colby Berean Tuesday: Partly sunny, with I considered myself patriotic through it. But, there are many ideas and we want will help make Colby the most walkable commu- Church. The non-denominational group a high near 79. Northeast wind before 9/11, but since that fate- to make sure that Colby is happy with how the nity in Kansas.” will meet weekly with the goal of be- between 10 and 15 mph. ful day, I am even more so. For money is spent, if we get it.” To become a volunteer and learn more about coming better husbands, fathers and Tuesday Night: A 40 percent several years we had red, white Carmichael said the grant is especially personal the Safe Routes to School program, contact Car- men. For information, call Todd Mur- chance of showers and thunder- and blue Christmas trees with for her, with two small children attending Colby michael at 785-465-9103 or [email protected]. dock at 462-7997. storms. Mostly cloudy, with a American fl ags and angels on Grade School. She and her family moved to Col- low around 53. Southeast wind Kids’ cooking class between 5 and 10 mph. Wednesday: A 20 percent Cash-strapped governors split over jobs plan begins on Thursday chance of showers and thun- Kids-a-Cookin’ fall classes with the derstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a By David A. Lieb homes or businesses. $200 million budget gap created have required Texas to adopt a Colby Recreation Program for kids in high near 67. East wind between Associated Press It would mark the second, siz- when federal stimulus money more generous program. third through fi fth grades will be from 10 and 15 mph. able infusion of federal cash to ran out. While it is not clear whether 3:30 to 5 p.m. one Thursday a month – Wednesday Night: A chance JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – states in less than three years, “I’m one of those who would the Obama proposal would re- Sept. 15, Oct. 13 and Nov. 17 – at the of showers and thunderstorms. President Barack Obama’s latest coming just as they are burning rather confront the enemy at quire Texas to rewrite its unem- Colby Community Building. Classes Cloudy, with a low around 45. jobs plan calls for $130 billion through the last of the billions of hand right now,” Smith said. “I ployment laws, it would extend are free. Sign up by calling 460-4440. Chance of precipitation is 50 in aid to state and local govern- dollars they received under the don’t think we’re elected to push the benefi ts of nearly 124,000 After business hours leave a message at percent. ments, providing either a wel- 2009 stimulus act. the issue down the road.” people in the state. 460-4582, including child’s name and a Thursday: A 30 percent come infusion of cash for those In many cases, states used the State budget offi cials have Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback, contact number. chance of showers. Cloudy, with struggling with budget gaps, original stimulus money to fi ll only estimates of how much a Republican who as a U.S. sen- a high near 57. government layoffs and crum- in for declining tax revenue and they would receive under the ator voted against Obama’s 2009 Thursday Night: A 20 per- bling roads or merely a tempo- lessen or delay spending cuts for Obama proposal, which was an- stimulus legislation, did not say American Red Cross cent chance of showers. Cloudy, rary patch for budget holes that public schools, health care pro- nounced Thursday to a joint ses- whether Kansas would accept planning blood drive with a low around 46. are likely to remain long after grams and other services. But sion of Congress. They are wait- federal money under Obama’s The American Red Cross will hold a Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a the federal money runs out. those budget holes remain in ing to learn exactly how those latest proposal. But he said the blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Wednes- high near 71. The perspective of governors many states as high unemploy- dollars would be disbursed and use of one-time revenue in the day, Sept. 28, and 7:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday Night: A 20 percent and state lawmakers varies but ment persists and government what strings, if any, would be at- earlier stimulus program created Thursday, Sept. 29, at the Colby Com- chance of showers and thun- often follows political affi lia- tax revenue remains lackluster. tached. budget problems for the state munity Building. For information, call derstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a tion, with Democrats generally With another round of money, Some Republican governors when the funding expired. Vaughn, Red Cross blood drive coordi- low around 51. praising Obama’s plan and Re- “the federal government may already have established a prec- Other governors, particularly nator, at 462-3861 or 443-1467. Saturday: A 20 percent publicans remaining skeptical. be able to play a critical role in edent of rejecting portions of the Democrats, welcomed the po- chance of showers and thunder- “It’s a no-brainer: Congress helping states close their budget federal stimulus money. tential for more federal aid. storms. Partly sunny, with a high should pass the bill. Now,” said gaps,” said David Adkins, ex- A state-by-state breakdown of “We need all the help we can Health department near 79. California Gov. Jerry Brown, a ecutive director of the Council the president’s plan shows that get,” said Vermont Gov. Peter to hold flu clinic Saturday Night: A 20 percent Democrat, whose state would re- of State Governments. Florida could receive more than Shumlin, a Democrat whose The Thomas County Health Depart- chance of showers and thunder- ceive some $13 billion for con- But he said the prospects for $7.5 billion for schools, roads state remains devastated by ment will hold a Mass Flu Clinic from storms. Partly cloudy, with a low struction projects and teaching receiving the money appear and other projects.