Hunter Education Course!
Hunter Education class offered next week. Youths 11 and older interested in hunting, trapping and other outdoor sports need to complete the 2020 hunter-education course. It starts with an online part, which can be found at www.ksoutdoors.com. A required in-person class will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, in the Little Theater at the Colby Community Building. Then Saturday, Aug. 15, the Northwest Kansas Hunter Education Field Day will run from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Colby Trap Club, five miles west and a mile south of U.S. 24. Preregister at the Colby Country Trader Gun Shop no later than next Thursday.
Activities include shotgunning and muzzle loading, archery, fur harvesting and a trail walk. All three parts must be completed to earn a certificate. For information, contact Kevin Klag at the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism at (785) 462-3367.
July 13 – July 19 Pre Fair
Monday, July 13
Pre-registration date for all 4-H exhibits
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Tuesday, July 14
5:00 p.m. Dog Obedience and Showmanship
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Thursday, July 16
9:00 a.m. Clothing Construction & Buymanship
judging at Redeemer Lutheran Church
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Friday, July 17
8:00 a.m. Horse Show
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Saturday, July 18
8:30 a.m. – Noon: Pre Fair Clean Up
8:00 p.m. Music by Adam Capps Band at Lake Park (Picture Right)
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Sunday, July 19
1:00 p.m. Rocket Launch, Atwood Airport
Options Domestic & Sexual Violence Services is excited to announce the launch of their 3 new 24/7 confidential messaging platforms. You are now able to speak with one of their trained advocates, by downloading the mobile app, texting "HOPE" to 847411, or chat live on their website at www.help4abuse.org. The hotline is still available to those that want to call 800-794-4624. They are also now allowing for face-to-face meetings, in the Hays and Colby offices. To download the app, simply search for My MobileOptions in your Play Store.
Options also hosts weekly support groups. Colby support groups are Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. Please call the office, 785-625-4202, for more information.
Options Domestic & Violence Services 24-hour hotline is 800-794-4624. They provide services to EVERYONE. Adults, children, women, men, and the LGBTQ+ community. No matter who you are, they are here to help with healing, hope, and practical solutions. You are not alone!
Kansas State Governor Kelly Update
Update 5/22/2020: A modified Phase Two is listed Here. This phase started on May 22nd.
Key Notes for the modified Phase 2:
Free Grab 'N Go Meals for USD 105
Grab N Go Meals will continue starting May 18th. Open to all county youth ages 1 to 18. Call 785-513-5005 to reaffirm participation in the program. Pick-up will be at the high school only from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. School bus route and Herndon deliveries still available. Program continues through July 3rd.
USD 315 Grab 'N Go Lunch Option
Here are the new details for the program:
-Who: The program is open and available to all “children” ages 1 to 18
(This part hasn’t changed)
-What:“Free” curb side Grab ‘N Go Lunch and Breakfast
(This part hasn’t changed either)
-Where: Site #1: Colby Middle School, 750 W. Third Street
Site #2: Colby United Methodist Church, 950 S. Franklin Ave.
(Entering North Driveway off Pine Street)
(This has changed with the dropping of the South Range location)
-When: May 25, 2020 through July 31, 2020
Monday through Friday
11:30am – 12:30pm
(The time has also changed to 1 hour)
If there are any questions, please direct them to Lynn Carpenter, 785-460-5240 or email Lynn at lcarpenter@colbyeagles.org.
With the expiration of Gov. Laura Kelly's stay-home executive order, the dental hygiene clinic at Colby Community College is open and offering free services during May and June.
Images and findings can be electronically sent to the patient's dental office. Treatments that patients will receive:
Hunter Education class offered next week. Youths 11 and older interested in hunting, trapping and other outdoor sports need to complete the 2020 hunter-education course. It starts with an online part, which can be found at www.ksoutdoors.com. A required in-person class will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, in the Little Theater at the Colby Community Building. Then Saturday, Aug. 15, the Northwest Kansas Hunter Education Field Day will run from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Colby Trap Club, five miles west and a mile south of U.S. 24. Preregister at the Colby Country Trader Gun Shop no later than next Thursday.
