Colby Free Press Monday, June 29, 2009 Page 5 Picnics, fireworks and pickin’ Outreach plans community Fourth Golden Plains Community Vicki dark, weather permitting. Outreach will be sponsoring Red Barn happenings: 2 to 5 make a busy month in Colby a community Fourth of July Allison p.m. Monday, Barnswallows; celebration Saturday. A pic- 10 a.m. Wednesday, ladies Bible Summer is here and we have al- for Thomas County nic at the City Park begins at •Rexford study; 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday, ready had the longest day of the 2009 Seniors for 6 p.m. Meat and drinks will Correspondent Come on Down; 9:30 to 10:30 year. Of course, many of us think Leilani Scholarships. be provided, but the organiza- a.m. Friday, Koffe Klatch. of the Fourth of July as being Thomas The Keith Avery tion asks you to bring a side your own dinner service. There Until next time, make your about midway through the sum- exhibition will be on dish or dessert to share. Bring will be a fireworks display after week memorable. mer season. Activities are varied • On the Road view at Prairie Mu- and numerous during this month. Again! seum from Saturday Registered visitors at the Colby through Aug. 31. Visitor Center were up through The Thomas County May and continued strong through cluding Brandon and Blake Mc- Rodeo Queen Contest Scam charges to find unclaimed cash June. As this is being written, we Lemore. The Martins and Ken- will be Friday, July 10, beginning do not have final figures for June, ny and Amanda Smith are also at 9 a.m. at the fairgrounds. The State Treasurer Dennis McKin- immediately.” our website or calling our office.” but travel does seem to be stron- first-time performers. Kenny and Queen Fashion Show will be at 7 ney says Kansans should beware The official website for Kansans The treasurer’s office offers ger this year. We want to welcome Amanda Smith received the 2008 p.m. at the 4-H Building. of a website that asks for payment to visit when they want to search these tips to prevent people from Bonnie Werth from Donelan Jew- GMA Dove Awards nomination. Planning is beginning for the before they can discover if they for unclaimed property held by being scammed: elers to the Convention and Tour- Shows will be Friday evening, 125th Anniversary celebration of have any unclaimed cash or prop- the state is www.KansasCash.com • Make sure you are searching ism Committee. Bonnie is replac- all day Saturday and Sunday. The Thomas County, which was orga- erty in state custody, information or www.kansasstatetreasurer.com, official state-sponsored web sites ing Phil DeYoung, and we want to final day begins with Cowboy nized Oct. 8, 1885, by Gov. John that’s available free on official both run by the state treasurer’s and endorsed web sites such as: thank Phil for his service. Church and a gospel sing-a-long. Martin. Several events are already sites in most states. office. You can call the office at www.kansasstatetreasurer.com, The quarterly calendar of events Advanced tickets are available at planned for this special year, be- The site, www.cashunclaimed. (800) 432-0386 to find out if you or for nationwide searches, www. for June, July and August is out. the F and M Bank branch at Dil- ginning in October and running com, is not sponsored or endorsed have any unclaimed property. MissingMoney.com. Copies are available at any of the lons, Plum Creek Ltd. and the through October 2010. by the Kansas state treasurer’s of- When contacting the office, • Be wary of organizations and motels, the city building, court- Chamber of Commerce office. A Smithsonian traveling ex- fice. The bogus website says users McKinney said, employees will people that offer to help you claim house, library, banks and the Col- The Thomas County Fair is the hibit at the Prairie Museum titled may register for 30-days access ask that you provide a first and last your cash or property for a fee. by Free Press. final week of the month, July 27- “Journey Stories,” the final Kan- at a cost of $11. The charge au- name in order to search property Claiming and searching unclaimed Picnic in the Park continues in Aug. 1. Highlights include the pro sas Chautauqua, “Bright Dreams, tomatically renews every 30 days listings. If there is property listed property is absolutely free. July with performances by Scott rodeo on Monday and Tuesday Hard Times: America in the Thir- until the subscription is cancelled, under the name, you will be asked • Never give out your credit Cameron on Wednesday, Lenay nights, the Demolition Derby and ties” under the big tent at the mu- or $132 a year. Users are given the additional questions to see that the card number in order to claim or (Rundel) Marteney on July 8, the barbecue Wednesday night, live- seum in June; and the 10th Colby option of buying one-year access property does belong to the caller. search for property. Sappa Strings on July 15, Dan stock sale and a slab dace Thurs- High All-School Reunion, which or a “lifetime access pass.” “It’s important to remember Each year, McKinney said, Keller on July 22 and Larry and day night, and car races on Friday will also be in June. “Claiming what is rightfully that you should never pay to claim roughly $20 million worth of un- Taylor McLemore on July 29. and Saturday nights. A committee is being formed to yours should never cost you any- the cash that is being held by our claimed property is turned over to This is a great lineup of entertain- A change this year will be the help plan additional events and thing,” said McKinney. “I ask that office,” McKinney said. “These the treasurer’s office. One of the ers. You will want to join us every parade, which will begin at 5:30 coordinate community activities. anyone who is instructed to pay a (for-pay) operations are legal but duties of the state treasurer is to week for a very pleasant lunch p.m. Tuesday downtown. The ex- If you would like to be part of this fee in order to claim their missing unnecessary, as Kansans can easi- seek out owners and return vari- hour. hibits by the 4-H youth and open effort, call Sue Taylor at the mu- property please contact my office ly find these properties by visiting ous forms of unclaimed property. The Kiwanis Club of Thomas classes are a centerpiece of the seum at 460-4590, Holly Stephens County will hold its annual Fourth fair. Don’t forget the home-owned at the Chamber at 460-3401, or of July fireworks display at the carnival put on by the Thomas Leilani at Convention and Visi- Thomas County Fairgrounds. The County Amusement Association. tors Bureau at 460-7643. Be sure display usually begins shortly af- Special events for July include to get in on the theme and logo 0OCALTV0ISTINGS ter 10 p.m. The High Plains Lions the kickoff for the fair, which will contest. Rules and information are Club will be holding its annual be a concert Sunday evening, July available at the Chamber office. sponsored by the barbecue at 6:30 p.m. in the 4-H 26, at the fairgrounds with the Enjoy summer and enjoy the ac- Building, and the Free Press will Oak Ridge Boys, brought to you tivities planned. sponsor the Cointest at 7 p.m., by J and R Marketing. right after dinner. The Iron Athlete Triathlon will Leilani Thomas is director of The 14th Annual Pickin’ on the be held Saturday July 25, brought the Colby Convention and Visitors Plains Bluegrass Festival will be to you by the Colby Police and Bureau, a long-time civic volun- held Friday to Sunday, July 17-19, Recreation departments in Fike teer and a passionate observer of at the fairgrounds. A strong group Park. The triathlon raises money the tourism industry. of performers includes Marshal Al- Tuesday Evening June 30, 2009 len Bailey returning as emcee, and 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 returning from previous year, the KAKE/ABC The Superstars Better Of Primetime Local Nightline Jimmy Kimmel Live Dean’s honors to Colby grad KBSL/CBS NCIS The Mentalist 48 Hours Mystery Local Late Show-Letterman Late Late Ozark Alliance, Sons and Broth- KSNK/NBC America's Got Talent America's Got Talent Law & Order: SVU Local Wimbledon Tonight Show ers, the New Old Timers, Larry Colby native Chariti Romine, a average above 3.6 (A-) for all KSAS/FOX Legally Blonde Local Booth, the Sappa Strings and the sociology major at Pittsburg State credit course work that semester, Cable Channels host band, the McLemores. University, qualified for Dean’s with no grade lower than a B and A & E The First 48 The First 48 The Cleaner The Cleaner The First 48 New to this year’s festival is Scholastic Honors for the 2009 no incompletes. AMC Ghostbusters Ghostbusters II ANIM Bear Feeding Frenzy Grizzly Man Diaries I Was Bitten Bear Feeding Frenzy Grizzly Man Diaries Driven, a band of young men in- spring semester, earning a grade BRAVO NYC Prep NYC Prep NYC Prep NYC Prep Kathy Griffin CMT Extreme-Home Music Awards The Singing Bee The Singi CNN Campbell Brown Larry King Live Anderson Cooper 360 Larry King Live COMEDY Daily Colbert S.