Page 2 Colby Free Press Thursday, August 4, 2011 Area/State Weather Colby College plans yearly block party Briefly From “PARTY,” Page 1 will receive a welcome packet their own tables, chairs and any- website where students register and a punch card. Students are thing else they need to set up.” for classes. She said that regis- Students raising money expect to learn about local busi- encouraged to visit every display Whitaker recommends ven- tration will only be taken on- to go to Washington D.C. nesses and what kinds of ser- table and get a punch. Complet- dors bring something to hand line this year, and so the sooner Colby students Lynnsey Elling and vices are available in the area. ed punch cards will then be used out to students such as informa- vendors make their reservation, Hayden Reinert will hold a garage sale Whitaker said students can pick in the drawing for a prize.” tional literature, coupons, job the sooner their name will be up from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 up job applications from local The welcome packets will be applications or a free give-away where students can see it. p.m. Saturday at 1490 Pioneer Dr., four businesses, fi nd out when church provided by the visitor’s bureau item. In the past, Whitaker said She said businesses and orga- miles west of Colby. Proceeds will help services are, learn about volun- and the prize drawing will be that businesses have given away nizations who can’t physically the students attend the Junior National teer opportunities and sign-up to provided by the college. candy, smoothies, bottled water, attend the block party can par- Young Leaders Conference in Washing- ton D.C. in September. For information, National Weather Service get involved in the community “We already have 27 spots re- back massages and key chains. ticipate by including something Tonight: A 40 percent chance or on campus. served and we are encouraging Anyone interested in having in the welcome packets that call James Elling at 443-0783. of showers and thunderstorms. “When students arrive to the even more participation from lo- a free display table at the block she will be giving to students. Mostly cloudy, with a low around block party, they should fi rst cal businesses, civic groups and party should contact Whitaker at Whitaker said she needs enough Get free pool admission 66. Southeast wind between 5 stop off at the display booth co- churches,” said Whitaker. “It is the chamber offi ce at 460-3401. items to fi ll 300 packets, and the and 10 mph. sponsored by the chamber and free to participate, but we do ask Set up will begin at 10:45 a.m. deadline for that is next Thurs- at Saturday event Friday: A 30 percent chance the CVB,” Whitaker said. “They that participating vendors bring and should be fi nished by 11:15 day. The City of Colby will hold its Big of showers and thunderstorms a.m. For information contact Whi- Splash Event at 11 a.m. Saturday at the after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a Registration is open until taker at 460-3401. Items for wel- Colby Community Building. The event high near 89. South wind around the day of the event. However, come packets can be dropped off will begin with Learning Tree activities 5 mph. Whitaker said, once participants at the chamber offi ce, 350 South and a 10-minute Energy Bandit skit. Friday Night: A 20 percent Enrollment Dates have reserved a spot, their name Range, Suite 10. The fi rst 400 people to complete the ac- chance of showers and thun- will be included on the college tivities get in free to a barbecue at 12:30 p.m. at the Colby Aquatic Center. The derstorms before 1 a.m. Partly Sacred Heart Catholic School: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at fi rst 200 people get free pool admission. cloudy, with a low around 67. the school. New students will need to bring a physical forms, For information, call 460-4400. South wind between 5 and 10 social security card, birth certifi cate and immunization records. mph. For information, call Principal Dave Evert at 460-2813. Vets pass through Saturday: Mostly sunny, with Country group to play a high near 93. South wind be- Heartland Christian School: Open enrollment, kindergar- tween 5 and 10 mph. ten through 12th grade. Preschool will be 8:10 a.m. to noon at Saturday dance There will be a singles and couples Saturday Night: Partly Tuesday and Thursday for 3-year-olds and 8:10 a.m. to noon on long bicycle ride dance from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the cloudy, with a low around 67. Monday, Wednesday Friday for 4-year-olds. For information, talk to the vets from a personal Meadlow Lake Golf Course clubhouse. Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a call 460-6419 or visit www.hcscolby.org. From “RIDE,” Page 1 high near 89. perspective and maybe get them Music will be provided by Swing ‘N’ fairs Secretary Eric Shinseki in to open up and that is the fi rst Country, For information, call Lue Duf- Sunday Night: A 20 percent Colby Public Schools: New student enrollment was to be St. Louis. step.” fey at (785) 269-7057. chance of showers and thunder- from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today in each building; returning student Talking about homeless veter- Kreider said they rode down storms. Partly cloudy, with a low enrollment from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday in the High School ans Kreider said in a lot of peo- the beautiful bike path along around 63. commons area. For information, call 460-5000. High School team Monday: A 20 percent chance ple’s mind they think of those Cherry Creek in Denver and who served in World War II, found some homeless Native of showers and thunderstorms. Golden Plains Schools: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and plans Monday meeting Korea and Vietnam, but said the Americans under one of the The Colby High School football team Mostly sunny, with a high near Wednesday at the Rexford and Selden buildings. First day of younger soldiers coming home bridges. He said while the riders will have a meeting at 8 p.m. Monday in 92. school is Wednesday, Aug. 24. Preschool for 3-year-olds will from Iraq and Afghanistan have were talking with the homeless the high school auditorium. Any players Monday Night: Partly cloudy, begin Monday, Aug. 30, and preschool for 4-year-olds will be- become the new homeless. guys some Denver policemen wishing to try out for the team should with a low around 63. gin Tuesday, Aug. 29. Back to school night will be at 6:30 p.m. Kreider said the Vet Hunter walked up. attend along with their parents. For in- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with Monday, Aug. 22, in both buildings. a high near 85. Project is the idea of Joe Leal, “I thought here we go,” Krie- formation, call Coach Chris Gardener at Wednesday: High, 83; Low 67 and grew out of his passion for der said, “but the police were 443-3081. Precip: Wednesday 0.None helping homeless veterans in very friendly and said they work with the homeless and try to get Month: 0.00 inches the Los Angeles area. Kreider Get your yearbook Year: 17.95 inches Union files lawsuit said the national statistics about them into shelters. The police Normal: 16.36 inches homeless veterans show 11 said they do not want to see the at enrollment Monday (K-State Experiment Station) percent live in the Los Angeles homeless become victims of Colby High School will distribute Sunrise and Sunset over retirement plan area. crimes.” 2010 yearbooks during enrollment Thursday 6:47 a.m. 8:52 p.m. He said sometimes it is good While doing the interview a Monday at the school. There are a lim- (U.S. Naval Observatory) TOPEKA (AP) – A union has pacted,” said executive director to have a veteran talking to a fi lm crew was taping the session ited number of extra copies for those Colby Water Use fi led legal and administrative ac- Jane Carter. homeless veteran to have the as part of an effort to document students who forgot to order one, which Wednesday 1,734,000 gal. tions seeking to delay Gov. Sam Taylor said the plan would bond of service help open the the whole trip. Film crews and will be available for $50. For informa- (Colby Public Works) Brownback’s proposal to offer save the state millions of dol- communications and fi nd ways photographers taped and took tion, call 460-5300. a voluntary retirement program lars, but didn’t have an estimate to help the person fi nd their way photos of both interview ses- for state employees. for the savings. Some indepen- out of the homeless trap. sions. The Kansas Organization dent estimates for early retire- “This is not a veteran issue,” Kreider said the fi lm crew is Hospital offers diabetes Secretary of State Employees fi led the ment programs suggest Kansas Todd said. ”This is an American not getting paid, but they have a support class complaints Wednesday against could save close to $25 million citizen issue. I am not a veteran, passion for the project. Citizens Medical Center will offer a to keep going Brownback’s proposal, which a year. but I believe it is up to all of us He said the bike riders are a free diabetes class “Journey for Con- Secretary of Administration The Topeka Capital-Journal to fi nd ways to help the home- mixed group of veterans – in- trol” from 7 to 8:30 p.m.