Students in the Colby Community College Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Club will offer a series of evening massage clinics in October on the college campus.
The clinics, which are open to the general public, will be held from 5-9 p.m. with the final appointment beginning at 8:30, on Oct. 6, 9 and 16 in room #804 located in the Health Sciences Building.
Two options will be offered--a 30-minute massage for $12 or a one-hour massage for $24. All previously-sold massage coupons will be honored.
The PTA Club promotes professionalism among physical therapist assistants, providing lifelong learning opportunities and helping students identify potential career development possibilities. In addition to the massage clinics, the club assists with community health fairs, campus activities and Kansas Physical Therapy Association conferences.
Those interested in scheduling appointments should contact Trudy Wildeman at (785) 460-4797 weekdays between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. or email trudy.wildeman@colbycc.edu.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Dental Hygiene
In addition to two years of rigorous classroom instruction and weekly labs, students enrolled in the dental hygiene program at Colby Community College are required to complete many hours of clinical instruction to prepare them for the national board exam. To comply with graduation requirements, patients are needed for the dental hygiene program. Participants will receive an oral cancer exam, cleaning, and x-rays for a $20 discounted rate. The downside of this reduced price cleaning is that is may take several appointments to complete the process owing to the time required for instructors to check the students’ work.
The dental hygiene clinic at CCC is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday from 1-5 p.m. each week. To make an appointment with one of the student hygienists, call the clinic located in the Health Science Building at (785) 460-5438.
The nationally-accredited CCC program is unique in its method of instruction. The classroom component of the work is delivered via interactive television equipment from Northcentral Technical College located in Wausau, Wis. Lectures are reinforced with labs and clinics on the Colby campus.
Accrediting restrictions limit the Colby program to 12 first- and 12 second-year students. This year the program has nine sophomores. Ten hygienists graduated from the program in May 2008. That group achieved a 100 percent pass rate on the national board examination.
Students enrolled in the dental hygienist program at Colby Community College will also host a Sealant/Fluoride Clinic on Thursday, Oct. 30.
Dental sealants are thin, plastic coatings painted on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. They are applied on as a liquid and quickly harden to form a shield over the tooth. Sealant placement is easy and painless.
Sealants, which can last up to 10 years, are suggested for children because the chewing surfaces of back teeth are rough and uneven. Food and bacteria become trapped in these hidden areas because toothbrush bristles cannot brush them away, and eventually the tooth can develop a cavity.
Dental experts suggest that children should get sealants on their permanent molars as soon as teeth come in--before decay attacks the tooth. Parents are encouraged to make an appointment for their children by calling 460-5438.
Program director for the CCC program is Becky Vollertsen. Instructors include Sheri Martin, Bobette Maier and Dana Foss. Dr. Jay Sekavec, DDS, serves as the supervising dentist for the program.
The dental hygiene clinic at CCC is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday from 1-5 p.m. each week. To make an appointment with one of the student hygienists, call the clinic located in the Health Science Building at (785) 460-5438.
The nationally-accredited CCC program is unique in its method of instruction. The classroom component of the work is delivered via interactive television equipment from Northcentral Technical College located in Wausau, Wis. Lectures are reinforced with labs and clinics on the Colby campus.
Accrediting restrictions limit the Colby program to 12 first- and 12 second-year students. This year the program has nine sophomores. Ten hygienists graduated from the program in May 2008. That group achieved a 100 percent pass rate on the national board examination.
Students enrolled in the dental hygienist program at Colby Community College will also host a Sealant/Fluoride Clinic on Thursday, Oct. 30.
Dental sealants are thin, plastic coatings painted on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. They are applied on as a liquid and quickly harden to form a shield over the tooth. Sealant placement is easy and painless.
Sealants, which can last up to 10 years, are suggested for children because the chewing surfaces of back teeth are rough and uneven. Food and bacteria become trapped in these hidden areas because toothbrush bristles cannot brush them away, and eventually the tooth can develop a cavity.
Dental experts suggest that children should get sealants on their permanent molars as soon as teeth come in--before decay attacks the tooth. Parents are encouraged to make an appointment for their children by calling 460-5438.
Program director for the CCC program is Becky Vollertsen. Instructors include Sheri Martin, Bobette Maier and Dana Foss. Dr. Jay Sekavec, DDS, serves as the supervising dentist for the program.
CLC welcomes new tutors
CLC welcomes new tutors
With two returning, the CLC welcomes eight new tutors. Here is an inside look at two of them.
Tim Howard is a freshman attending Colby studying general studies. As a new addition to the staff at the CLC, Tim will be tutoring English, Speech, Art appreciation and Art history. He was referred to the learning center due to his high test scores, and accepted the position for multiple reasons. “I love to meet new people and talk with them. Being a tutor gives me a great opportunity to learn about people and English at the same time.” Originally born in California, Tim moved to Colby as a sixth grader and has since then called this home. He admits that some of his tutoring techniques may be out of the norm…When asked how he gets across to students Tim replies jokingly “I beat the students” Of course he comes up with a real answer- He views himself as more of a guide to students, pointing out mistakes and going through the basic mechanics of an essay. He says “Everyone is a good writer; it’s just a matter of putting it down on paper.” Tim is available to tutor Monday and Wednesday from 1:00-3:00 and Tuesday 1:30-2:30.
Math, it comes easy for some. Luckily, one of those people is Jed Oesterreich. Jed, originally from Colby is a freshman majoring in general studies. After being recommended by his math teacher, Jed joined the team of tutors at the CLC. Hearing that the math department needed some extra help, he decided to give tutoring a try. Jed will be tutoring in all areas of Algebra. “So far it hasn’t been too busy yet, and I’m looking forward to experiencing what being a tutor is all about.” He finds the best way to help students with math is to let them work through the problems while pointing them in the right direction. Jed finds the most rewarding part about being a tutor is “that feeling you get when you know you’ve helped someone.” He is available to tutor in the CLC Monday 11:00-12:00 Wednesday 11:00-12:00, 2:00- 4:00 and Thursday 2:00- 3:30.
With two returning, the CLC welcomes eight new tutors. Here is an inside look at two of them.
Tim Howard is a freshman attending Colby studying general studies. As a new addition to the staff at the CLC, Tim will be tutoring English, Speech, Art appreciation and Art history. He was referred to the learning center due to his high test scores, and accepted the position for multiple reasons. “I love to meet new people and talk with them. Being a tutor gives me a great opportunity to learn about people and English at the same time.” Originally born in California, Tim moved to Colby as a sixth grader and has since then called this home. He admits that some of his tutoring techniques may be out of the norm…When asked how he gets across to students Tim replies jokingly “I beat the students” Of course he comes up with a real answer- He views himself as more of a guide to students, pointing out mistakes and going through the basic mechanics of an essay. He says “Everyone is a good writer; it’s just a matter of putting it down on paper.” Tim is available to tutor Monday and Wednesday from 1:00-3:00 and Tuesday 1:30-2:30.
Math, it comes easy for some. Luckily, one of those people is Jed Oesterreich. Jed, originally from Colby is a freshman majoring in general studies. After being recommended by his math teacher, Jed joined the team of tutors at the CLC. Hearing that the math department needed some extra help, he decided to give tutoring a try. Jed will be tutoring in all areas of Algebra. “So far it hasn’t been too busy yet, and I’m looking forward to experiencing what being a tutor is all about.” He finds the best way to help students with math is to let them work through the problems while pointing them in the right direction. Jed finds the most rewarding part about being a tutor is “that feeling you get when you know you’ve helped someone.” He is available to tutor in the CLC Monday 11:00-12:00 Wednesday 11:00-12:00, 2:00- 4:00 and Thursday 2:00- 3:30.
Rodeo results
Although Mother Nature created some challenges, the 11th annual Colby Community College Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) rodeo held over the weekend broke attendance and participation records set in previous years.
Allen Russell, CCC rodeo coach, reported that this year’s rodeo was a big success with just a few minor problems.
“Although we were up against Colby High School homecoming and wet weather on Friday night, we still had a record-breaking attendance,” said Russell. “We had 450 individual contestants who competed in multiple events during the three days. Because the area south of the arena was so muddy, several of the contestants set up east and north of the fairgrounds. However, with just a few exceptions, everything went very well. There were only a few contestants who withdrew because of the weather.”
Twenty-seven CCC students competed in the rodeo with several placing in the finals on Sunday.
Ben Robinson, a freshman from Brule, Neb., was 4th overall in steer wrestling after finishing 5th in first-round competition
Bret Spanel (Anselmo, Neb.) finished 7th in the steer wrestling. His brother Ira, who was a past member of the CCC Rodeo Team, is a student representative on the National Rodeo Board.
Austin Carter (Beloit) and Chance Remington (Palco) tied for 7th and 8th in team roping.
Lane Wood (Imperial, Neb.) also did well in steer wrestling with an 11th-place finish.
For the women, Shea Henderson (Alliance, Neb.) finished 12th in barrel racing.
Panhandle State University finished first in the men’s team competition. Rogers State University was second, followed by Southeastern Oklahoma State University in third.
For the women, Northwestern Oklahoma State University (NWOSU) finished first. Former CCC Rodeo Team member Brooke Inlow and her sister Jade are members of the NWOSU team.
The Fort Hays State University women were second with Oklahoma State University finishing third.
“This event would not be possible without the expertise and help of many volunteers including CCC faculty and staff members and numerous community members,” said Russell. “This is a huge event to host in Colby and I believe it is a big boost for the area economy. I really appreciate all the support from everyone involved.”
Allen Russell, CCC rodeo coach, reported that this year’s rodeo was a big success with just a few minor problems.
“Although we were up against Colby High School homecoming and wet weather on Friday night, we still had a record-breaking attendance,” said Russell. “We had 450 individual contestants who competed in multiple events during the three days. Because the area south of the arena was so muddy, several of the contestants set up east and north of the fairgrounds. However, with just a few exceptions, everything went very well. There were only a few contestants who withdrew because of the weather.”
Twenty-seven CCC students competed in the rodeo with several placing in the finals on Sunday.
Ben Robinson, a freshman from Brule, Neb., was 4th overall in steer wrestling after finishing 5th in first-round competition
Bret Spanel (Anselmo, Neb.) finished 7th in the steer wrestling. His brother Ira, who was a past member of the CCC Rodeo Team, is a student representative on the National Rodeo Board.
Austin Carter (Beloit) and Chance Remington (Palco) tied for 7th and 8th in team roping.
Lane Wood (Imperial, Neb.) also did well in steer wrestling with an 11th-place finish.
For the women, Shea Henderson (Alliance, Neb.) finished 12th in barrel racing.
Panhandle State University finished first in the men’s team competition. Rogers State University was second, followed by Southeastern Oklahoma State University in third.
For the women, Northwestern Oklahoma State University (NWOSU) finished first. Former CCC Rodeo Team member Brooke Inlow and her sister Jade are members of the NWOSU team.
The Fort Hays State University women were second with Oklahoma State University finishing third.
“This event would not be possible without the expertise and help of many volunteers including CCC faculty and staff members and numerous community members,” said Russell. “This is a huge event to host in Colby and I believe it is a big boost for the area economy. I really appreciate all the support from everyone involved.”
Learning Center prepares for the New Year
Learning Center Offers Free Resources for Students
Located in Thomas Hall, you will find the CLC (Comprehensive Learning Center), with new hours, along with a new team of tutors. The CLC holds high expectations for this school year. “The students are awesome this fall, they make this a fun place to learn” says CLC supervisor Brenda Kinderknecht.
There is a wide range of resources available, with access to computers, tutoring, reference books and study guides and all of the services are free. Everyone is welcome in the CLC, and students do not need appointments. Just drop in, and you can get answers to quick questions, find a quiet place to study, or meet with a tutor to get help with homework. “We have a great team of tutors. And students are discovering how easy it is to drop in and get some help, use the computers or just hang out and study,” says Kinderknecht.
Here at Colby CC we are well equipped with the resources needed to help students be successful. Using the CLC is a great way to broaden your educational experience. The Learning Center can give students the extra support they need to develop study skills and test taking techniques, and to be prepared for class and complete assignments with confidence.
There are many resources that can contribute to a college student’s success, but many times we do not take advantage of the help that is available. Freshman Cassie Smatana says, “When I hear the word tutor I automatically think, someone who can help you with any problems you may run into with your school work.” This is a good description of the services available at the Comprehensive Learning Center, and one of the many ways in which a student can get the most out of his or her education.
The CLC warmly welcomes eight new tutors to the team, with two returning tutors Aylssa Lambert and Heather Sowers. New tutors include: April Brown, Eliani Waworundeng, Glenn Kaaz, Tim Howard, Katelyn Jones, Jed Oesterreich, Rachel Lamm and Sarah Borneman. All of which are highly qualified in a wide range of subjects, including writing, math, science, business, social sciences and humanities. The Center is open Monday through Thursday 8a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday 8a.m. to 5p.m and closed weekends.
Located in Thomas Hall, you will find the CLC (Comprehensive Learning Center), with new hours, along with a new team of tutors. The CLC holds high expectations for this school year. “The students are awesome this fall, they make this a fun place to learn” says CLC supervisor Brenda Kinderknecht.
There is a wide range of resources available, with access to computers, tutoring, reference books and study guides and all of the services are free. Everyone is welcome in the CLC, and students do not need appointments. Just drop in, and you can get answers to quick questions, find a quiet place to study, or meet with a tutor to get help with homework. “We have a great team of tutors. And students are discovering how easy it is to drop in and get some help, use the computers or just hang out and study,” says Kinderknecht.
Here at Colby CC we are well equipped with the resources needed to help students be successful. Using the CLC is a great way to broaden your educational experience. The Learning Center can give students the extra support they need to develop study skills and test taking techniques, and to be prepared for class and complete assignments with confidence.
There are many resources that can contribute to a college student’s success, but many times we do not take advantage of the help that is available. Freshman Cassie Smatana says, “When I hear the word tutor I automatically think, someone who can help you with any problems you may run into with your school work.” This is a good description of the services available at the Comprehensive Learning Center, and one of the many ways in which a student can get the most out of his or her education.
The CLC warmly welcomes eight new tutors to the team, with two returning tutors Aylssa Lambert and Heather Sowers. New tutors include: April Brown, Eliani Waworundeng, Glenn Kaaz, Tim Howard, Katelyn Jones, Jed Oesterreich, Rachel Lamm and Sarah Borneman. All of which are highly qualified in a wide range of subjects, including writing, math, science, business, social sciences and humanities. The Center is open Monday through Thursday 8a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday 8a.m. to 5p.m and closed weekends.
Criminal Justice
The educational experience for many Colby Community College students is much more than face-to-face instruction in a traditional classroom setting. One example of the new course delivery systems is the Wimba Classroom now being used to provide real time classroom interaction to CCC students enrolled in Introduction to Criminal Justice.
The Wimba classroom provides students with access to CCC instructors and lecture content available beyond the boundaries of the traditional classroom door.
Adjunct instructor Elisabeth Copeland, a 2004 graduate of the Colby College Criminal Justice program, is a former deputy sheriff and juvenile probation officer. She currently is a Skills Development Specialist for the Department of Corrections (DOC) working out of the DOC central office in Topeka. She is teaching the introductory criminal justice course to CCC students from her location in Topeka.
After receiving her degree from CCC, Copeland transferred to Washburn University where she received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
“The class is going very well,” said Copeland. “I am usually providing instruction to corrections’ officers. This is a different type of instruction utilizing a very unique delivery system. I’m enjoying the opportunity.”
With the Wimba classroom, faculty connect to CCC students online through follow-the-speaker video, emoticons, and discussion-centered Voice-over Internet Protocol. Students may participate anyplace they have an Internet connection.
“The Introduction to Criminal Justice class being delivered from Topeka is our first attempt with this concept,” said Dr. Michael Thompson, criminal justice program director. “We have ten student in the class and it appears to be working very well.
“With the Wimba Classroom, we can capture our classroom activity, make it available for review and reuse, allowing for better student comprehension,” said Thompson. “We can record the audio, video, chat, whiteboard and application sharing for a class offered at a remote site or capture the traditional classroom lecture environment. With Wimba Classroom we have been able to bridge our students who are distance bound with the traditional student, allowing us to expand our learning programs and student base.”
The Wimba classroom provides students with access to CCC instructors and lecture content available beyond the boundaries of the traditional classroom door.
Adjunct instructor Elisabeth Copeland, a 2004 graduate of the Colby College Criminal Justice program, is a former deputy sheriff and juvenile probation officer. She currently is a Skills Development Specialist for the Department of Corrections (DOC) working out of the DOC central office in Topeka. She is teaching the introductory criminal justice course to CCC students from her location in Topeka.
After receiving her degree from CCC, Copeland transferred to Washburn University where she received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
“The class is going very well,” said Copeland. “I am usually providing instruction to corrections’ officers. This is a different type of instruction utilizing a very unique delivery system. I’m enjoying the opportunity.”
With the Wimba classroom, faculty connect to CCC students online through follow-the-speaker video, emoticons, and discussion-centered Voice-over Internet Protocol. Students may participate anyplace they have an Internet connection.
“The Introduction to Criminal Justice class being delivered from Topeka is our first attempt with this concept,” said Dr. Michael Thompson, criminal justice program director. “We have ten student in the class and it appears to be working very well.
“With the Wimba Classroom, we can capture our classroom activity, make it available for review and reuse, allowing for better student comprehension,” said Thompson. “We can record the audio, video, chat, whiteboard and application sharing for a class offered at a remote site or capture the traditional classroom lecture environment. With Wimba Classroom we have been able to bridge our students who are distance bound with the traditional student, allowing us to expand our learning programs and student base.”
Cindy Black
Cindy Black believes Colby is one of the best communities in Kansas. She is a well-known advocate for the community who devotes countless hours to civic organizations including serving as a Board of Trustees member at Colby Community College. In addition to owning and operating her own business, Black recently completed her bachelor’s degree from Friend’s University. She is the recipient of a Kansas Community Leadership Initiative “Leader-Full” Community Award which is awarded to individuals who exemplify servant leadership in their daily lives. Black was instrumental in the formation of the Thomas County Community Foundation and achieving the matching grant process offered by the Kansas Health Foundation. She has served as co-facilitator of the Leadership Thomas County Program for many years and was a member of the CCC Endowment Foundation Board of Directors. In addition, she has been a participant in KCLI Ambassadors for the Kansas Health Foundation since 1999.
Black recently completed Advanced Facilitation Training for Getting Results through Effective Teamwork sponsored by Contemporary Consulting of Richmond, Ind. Working with real situations, Black planned and executed appropriate facilitation processes and experiences.
“I was invited to attend because of my previous involvement with the Kansas Leadership Initiative that the Kansas Health Foundation provided,” said Black. “The training began in 1999 and has continued since that time. It was a plan to make Kansas the best place to raise a child. Colby was one of 17 communities invited to participate in the program.”
Mary Jo Clark and Pat Heiny, owners of Contemporary Consulting, organized the training workshop.
“Today teams from work departments to nonprofit boards to family groups are called on to work well together while accomplishing great results,” said Clark. “Current facilitation practices require a willingness to help groups solve problems through discussion while simultaneously developing the abilities of the participants to lead and carry out the devised solutions.”
“The workshop was absolutely a worthwhile experience,” explained Black. “It provided me with lifelong skills. It was a reminder of the skills we use everyday as well as it taught a new way of working through difficult situations. The workshop provided the necessary skills to ask the right questions when a group is in chaos. The skills are learned to enable participants to facilitate a group from chaos, to unity, to becoming a performing community.”
Black offers a three-prong approach to facilitation: developing the skills and capacities of participants, creating a trusting and respectful team dynamic, and working toward innovative solutions.
“The workshop will assist in my role as a board member and community volunteer,” said Black. “When the difficult questions need to be asked, it will give me the tools to do it in an unobtrusive manner. This will enable the board to process through decisions in a different manner making sure we look at all angles and ask the hard questions to ensure a solid decision. I will use these skills at work, home and with the Leadership Thomas County program. Leilani Thomas and I are the co-facilitators for that group.”
Attending the workshop provided Black with an opportunity to talk with a diverse audience about Colby Community College.
“I shared information about the positive impact that CCC has on our community and in northwest Kansas. I was able to share the challenges/opportunities we have living in a rural community. Colby College is providing a strong education for our future leaders. For this reason, it is of utmost importance that CCC is the leader in education and continues to be involved in the community as well as in northwest Kansas.”
The successful completion of the advanced training prepares Black to analyze groups and the root challenges they face as their team works together. Black will assist groups with identifying diverse learning needs, engaging the participants in interactive learning activities with the goal that the participants will become the problem solvers.
Black recently completed Advanced Facilitation Training for Getting Results through Effective Teamwork sponsored by Contemporary Consulting of Richmond, Ind. Working with real situations, Black planned and executed appropriate facilitation processes and experiences.
“I was invited to attend because of my previous involvement with the Kansas Leadership Initiative that the Kansas Health Foundation provided,” said Black. “The training began in 1999 and has continued since that time. It was a plan to make Kansas the best place to raise a child. Colby was one of 17 communities invited to participate in the program.”
Mary Jo Clark and Pat Heiny, owners of Contemporary Consulting, organized the training workshop.
“Today teams from work departments to nonprofit boards to family groups are called on to work well together while accomplishing great results,” said Clark. “Current facilitation practices require a willingness to help groups solve problems through discussion while simultaneously developing the abilities of the participants to lead and carry out the devised solutions.”
“The workshop was absolutely a worthwhile experience,” explained Black. “It provided me with lifelong skills. It was a reminder of the skills we use everyday as well as it taught a new way of working through difficult situations. The workshop provided the necessary skills to ask the right questions when a group is in chaos. The skills are learned to enable participants to facilitate a group from chaos, to unity, to becoming a performing community.”
Black offers a three-prong approach to facilitation: developing the skills and capacities of participants, creating a trusting and respectful team dynamic, and working toward innovative solutions.
“The workshop will assist in my role as a board member and community volunteer,” said Black. “When the difficult questions need to be asked, it will give me the tools to do it in an unobtrusive manner. This will enable the board to process through decisions in a different manner making sure we look at all angles and ask the hard questions to ensure a solid decision. I will use these skills at work, home and with the Leadership Thomas County program. Leilani Thomas and I are the co-facilitators for that group.”
Attending the workshop provided Black with an opportunity to talk with a diverse audience about Colby Community College.
“I shared information about the positive impact that CCC has on our community and in northwest Kansas. I was able to share the challenges/opportunities we have living in a rural community. Colby College is providing a strong education for our future leaders. For this reason, it is of utmost importance that CCC is the leader in education and continues to be involved in the community as well as in northwest Kansas.”
The successful completion of the advanced training prepares Black to analyze groups and the root challenges they face as their team works together. Black will assist groups with identifying diverse learning needs, engaging the participants in interactive learning activities with the goal that the participants will become the problem solvers.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Wanna Avoid the ‘Freshman 15’? Stop Eating Crap!
The number one fear of college students isn’t doing the walk of shame after a night of beer bongs and body shots. No, the real fear is the dreaded “freshman 15.” College can be one of the most amazing, invigorating, and freeing times in life. No one wants to ruin four years of fun by getting fat!
The good news? The freshman 15 is totally avoidable. Not by starving yourself. Not by taking stupid laxatives. Not by going on some dumb “all liquid” diet. It’s actually pretty simple: All you need to do is to stop eating crap.
Meat: The dead, rotting, decomposing flesh of a carcass—n-a-s-t-y. Chicken, burgers, and bacon are full of pesticides, steroids, and antibiotics—not to mention a ton of cholesterol and fat.
The Skinny Alternative: There are countless meat-free substitutes that have the same taste and texture of meat, sans the cholesterol, high-fat content, and other nastiness. Products like Boca “chicken” cutlets and vegan BBQ “riblets” can be found in every major grocery store, and most dining halls are bulking up their meat-free options in order to meet the growing demand.
Dairy: Got pus? Milk does. It’s also been linked to acne, allergies, asthma, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and a slew of other things you don’t want anything to do with. We are the only species on Earth that drinks milk as adults. And we’re the only species on the planet that drinks the milk of another species. Would you breastfeed from your mom at this age? No! So why would you breastfeed from a calf’s mom? Gross! Worried about calcium? The dirty secret that the dairy industry doesn’t want you to know: Researchers from Harvard, Yale, Penn State, and the National Institutes of Health all studied the effects of dairy-product intake on bone health—not one of them found dairy foods to be a deterrent for osteoporosis!
The Skinny Alternative: Um, hello? Ever heard of soy milk, rice milk, hempseed milk, oat milk, or almond milk? Get with the millennium. Not only are these alternatives guaranteed to be pus-free, they’re also often fortified with calcium and vitamin D.
Eggs: Eggs are chicken periods. Think about it. If that doesn’t make you puke up your omelet, how about this: Many grocery-store eggs are infected with salmonella—bacteria that will give you diarrhea for days. Diarrhea in a dorm bathroom? No thanks! P.S. A single egg has as much cholesterol as three servings of beef tenderloin.
The Skinny Alternative: Replace your morning chicken period with scrambled tofu. And for baking cookies, brownies, or cupcakes, replace the eggs with bananas, applesauce, or commercial egg replacers (like Ener-G). The possibilities are endless.
Soda: There is nothing in soda, whether diet or regular, that’s good for you! But it’s like crack for so many, and people are downing it by the bucket. Ditch this liquid Satan and see the difference it makes.
The Skinny Alternative: Um, ever hear of water? Drink it! It’s vital for flushing toxins, staying hydrated, and eliminating garbage from your body.
The choice is yours: Four years of fun with good health, good skin, and a hot bod or the dreaded and inevitable freshman 15. You decide.
Need help getting started? Check out peta2.com/SkinnyBitch, where you can get the skinny on what to eat, how to get more vegetarian options in your dining hall, and dirt on the industries that sell you crap. Need a further kick in the ass? Check out Skinny Bitch and Skinny Bitch in the Kitch.
Rory Freedman is the coauthor of New York Times best-selling books Skinny Bitch and Skinny Bitch in the Kitch, and her newest release, Skinny Bitch: Bun in the Oven.
The good news? The freshman 15 is totally avoidable. Not by starving yourself. Not by taking stupid laxatives. Not by going on some dumb “all liquid” diet. It’s actually pretty simple: All you need to do is to stop eating crap.
Meat: The dead, rotting, decomposing flesh of a carcass—n-a-s-t-y. Chicken, burgers, and bacon are full of pesticides, steroids, and antibiotics—not to mention a ton of cholesterol and fat.
The Skinny Alternative: There are countless meat-free substitutes that have the same taste and texture of meat, sans the cholesterol, high-fat content, and other nastiness. Products like Boca “chicken” cutlets and vegan BBQ “riblets” can be found in every major grocery store, and most dining halls are bulking up their meat-free options in order to meet the growing demand.
Dairy: Got pus? Milk does. It’s also been linked to acne, allergies, asthma, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and a slew of other things you don’t want anything to do with. We are the only species on Earth that drinks milk as adults. And we’re the only species on the planet that drinks the milk of another species. Would you breastfeed from your mom at this age? No! So why would you breastfeed from a calf’s mom? Gross! Worried about calcium? The dirty secret that the dairy industry doesn’t want you to know: Researchers from Harvard, Yale, Penn State, and the National Institutes of Health all studied the effects of dairy-product intake on bone health—not one of them found dairy foods to be a deterrent for osteoporosis!
The Skinny Alternative: Um, hello? Ever heard of soy milk, rice milk, hempseed milk, oat milk, or almond milk? Get with the millennium. Not only are these alternatives guaranteed to be pus-free, they’re also often fortified with calcium and vitamin D.
Eggs: Eggs are chicken periods. Think about it. If that doesn’t make you puke up your omelet, how about this: Many grocery-store eggs are infected with salmonella—bacteria that will give you diarrhea for days. Diarrhea in a dorm bathroom? No thanks! P.S. A single egg has as much cholesterol as three servings of beef tenderloin.
The Skinny Alternative: Replace your morning chicken period with scrambled tofu. And for baking cookies, brownies, or cupcakes, replace the eggs with bananas, applesauce, or commercial egg replacers (like Ener-G). The possibilities are endless.
Soda: There is nothing in soda, whether diet or regular, that’s good for you! But it’s like crack for so many, and people are downing it by the bucket. Ditch this liquid Satan and see the difference it makes.
The Skinny Alternative: Um, ever hear of water? Drink it! It’s vital for flushing toxins, staying hydrated, and eliminating garbage from your body.
The choice is yours: Four years of fun with good health, good skin, and a hot bod or the dreaded and inevitable freshman 15. You decide.
Need help getting started? Check out peta2.com/SkinnyBitch, where you can get the skinny on what to eat, how to get more vegetarian options in your dining hall, and dirt on the industries that sell you crap. Need a further kick in the ass? Check out Skinny Bitch and Skinny Bitch in the Kitch.
Rory Freedman is the coauthor of New York Times best-selling books Skinny Bitch and Skinny Bitch in the Kitch, and her newest release, Skinny Bitch: Bun in the Oven.
We Want You!
The officers of the CCC Student Senate are looking for a few good women and men to be leaders of the student body. We need you to step up and make a difference. In two short weeks, students will vote for student senate representatives. They will elect four (4) sophomores and six (6) freshmen.
On the reverse side of this page is a petition you may use to start the process of becoming a student senate rep. When you have the fifteen (15) signatures, bring the form to Kathy Britton’s office in the Student Union. The deadline for submitting your completed form is Friday, September 19. The election is Tuesday, September 23. So, get it done today.
The purpose of the CCC Student Senate is to serve as the official represent-tative of all students in all matters concerning a student or students of this institution, and to exclusively conduct coordination of student organizations, while serving as the decision-making unit of the student body, being above all other student organizations.
Among the responsibilities of the student senate are the following:
* Establish and promote student activities
* The promotion of the interests of the student body and its members, including the review and the participation in making all College policies
* The promotion of communication and cooperation between students and the faculty, administration, staff, and the Board of Trustees
* To provide extra funds to worthy campus organizations
* Conduct all student government elections
* The communication with other student government organizations of other institutions, to investigate means of improving life for all present and potential students of CCC.
If you have any questions, please contact the Dean of Students in the Student Union or any of the student senate officers.
On the reverse side of this page is a petition you may use to start the process of becoming a student senate rep. When you have the fifteen (15) signatures, bring the form to Kathy Britton’s office in the Student Union. The deadline for submitting your completed form is Friday, September 19. The election is Tuesday, September 23. So, get it done today.
The purpose of the CCC Student Senate is to serve as the official represent-tative of all students in all matters concerning a student or students of this institution, and to exclusively conduct coordination of student organizations, while serving as the decision-making unit of the student body, being above all other student organizations.
Among the responsibilities of the student senate are the following:
* Establish and promote student activities
* The promotion of the interests of the student body and its members, including the review and the participation in making all College policies
* The promotion of communication and cooperation between students and the faculty, administration, staff, and the Board of Trustees
* To provide extra funds to worthy campus organizations
* Conduct all student government elections
* The communication with other student government organizations of other institutions, to investigate means of improving life for all present and potential students of CCC.
If you have any questions, please contact the Dean of Students in the Student Union or any of the student senate officers.
Wagoner awarded Firestone scholarship
Lady Trojan basketball players and fans could always depend on Jim and Betty Firestone to be in the stands near the front row cheering on the team. The Firestones also served as host parents for many of the Lady Trojan players, inviting them into their home and helping whenever they could.
Jim, who died in 2006, was the first recipient to be awarded the CCC Honorary Degree posthumously in May 2006. He and his wife Betty were honored with the degree in recognition of their commitment to the growth and success of Colby and the college.
Betty and her family established the memorial scholarship to be awarded annually to a member of the Lady Trojan basketball team.
“Jim would be so pleased that the first scholarship was awarded to Tasha,” said Firestone. “We have watched her play sports for many years and she’s the perfect recipient.”
Wagoner is a graduate of Colby High School. She is a freshman majoring in general studies at CCC. Tasha is the daughter of Jeff and Lesley Wagoner of Colby.
Jim, who died in 2006, was the first recipient to be awarded the CCC Honorary Degree posthumously in May 2006. He and his wife Betty were honored with the degree in recognition of their commitment to the growth and success of Colby and the college.
Betty and her family established the memorial scholarship to be awarded annually to a member of the Lady Trojan basketball team.
“Jim would be so pleased that the first scholarship was awarded to Tasha,” said Firestone. “We have watched her play sports for many years and she’s the perfect recipient.”
Wagoner is a graduate of Colby High School. She is a freshman majoring in general studies at CCC. Tasha is the daughter of Jeff and Lesley Wagoner of Colby.
“These Are The Best Days Of Our Lives”
Ah the college life. It can be defined in so many ways, with so many words, by so many different students. The lifestyle a college student lives varies from person to person, but one thing that is the same for everyone is all the new experiences that are thrown our way. There are so many aspects of the college life that require some major adjusting to. Whether it’s leaving home for the first time, living with your new roommate, or just dealing with the loads of homework coming our way, these things take some getting used to, and give us some huge opportunity for personal growth.
How do we survive all this change? For most, well at least for me, I’ve already run into some pretty significant opportunities for character building. The new dorms seem to have paper thin walls, and with that let me just say, that laying down listening to what sounds like an elephant walking directly above my head is not my idea of a party. My first thought went something like this, “curse these inconsiderate residents that I just happen to live below”, but on second thought, I decided this is college, and this is what it is all about. Living up the life we couldn’t have when we lived at home. No boundaries, no curfew, and the freedom!!! Don’t we all just love the freedom! With my new appreciation for freedom, I have to reach to find an equal appreciation of tolerance.
It has been statistically proven that the maturity level of a young male adult drops significantly during the first months of living the college life, and why not? After all, that is why it is called higher education. They leave the confines of parental control and enforced social behavior to set out to discover their own intelligence, maturity and social skills. Until then, I must choose to find a quiet and undisturbed place to study and or sleep, (which unfortunately cannot be my own little loft bed).
The best times of our lives, are just that because they are times of huge change, unprecedented freedom, mandatory tolerance, and unlimited choices. I guess the kicker is that the choices we make determine just how great our college life is when we look back someday. Make it count fellow Trojans!! Yeah, and can you keep it down up there?
How do we survive all this change? For most, well at least for me, I’ve already run into some pretty significant opportunities for character building. The new dorms seem to have paper thin walls, and with that let me just say, that laying down listening to what sounds like an elephant walking directly above my head is not my idea of a party. My first thought went something like this, “curse these inconsiderate residents that I just happen to live below”, but on second thought, I decided this is college, and this is what it is all about. Living up the life we couldn’t have when we lived at home. No boundaries, no curfew, and the freedom!!! Don’t we all just love the freedom! With my new appreciation for freedom, I have to reach to find an equal appreciation of tolerance.
It has been statistically proven that the maturity level of a young male adult drops significantly during the first months of living the college life, and why not? After all, that is why it is called higher education. They leave the confines of parental control and enforced social behavior to set out to discover their own intelligence, maturity and social skills. Until then, I must choose to find a quiet and undisturbed place to study and or sleep, (which unfortunately cannot be my own little loft bed).
The best times of our lives, are just that because they are times of huge change, unprecedented freedom, mandatory tolerance, and unlimited choices. I guess the kicker is that the choices we make determine just how great our college life is when we look back someday. Make it count fellow Trojans!! Yeah, and can you keep it down up there?
The new dorms are up and running!
What started off as an empty lot now has been developed into the Living Center Northeast. The construction of the new dorms began last November 19th at the official groundbreaking, and kept rolling well into August. CCC attained possession of the building in the nick of time on August 15th. With residents arriving on the 17th, there was a lot to get done in two days. “Things still needed to be ironed out” according to Living Center Northeast dorm coordinators Jim and Kelli Gates who arrived on the 15th and started preparing for all the new students to move in.
Sunday Aug 17th came with unexpected weather. The rain and cold chill in the air didn’t stop these eager college bound students though. With the help of family and some friends most everyone was settle in by night time, with the exception of a few late comers. OPTIC Christian Club helped out on move in day, they were in and out all day well equipped with raincoats and dollies. “They were an exceptional help” says Kelli. Student ambassadors also got in on the action readily waiting to help any newcomers who were short a few hands.
There are currently 92 residents living in Living Center Northeast, including the dorm coordinators. The three story building can house up to 160 residents. There are approximately 26 units on each floor with two dorm rooms per unit. Each dorm room houses two students who share a Jack and Jill style bathroom with two suite mates. Rooms are equipped with loft style beds, a shared closet, and one dresser and desk per student. The LCNE accommodates special needs students as well, with five units; ten rooms are available for students who are in a wheelchair or who need special assistance.
Although some things got a little behind schedule they are slowly being completed. Washer and dryers arrived five days after move in day, but all the common areas are expected to be fully furnished within a month, with TV’s, couches, computers and possibly a Nintendo Wii.
There have been a few exciting occurrences in the new living center. Late night alarm pulls in the elevator led to police arriving on the scene, only to find out it was a false alarm. The fire alarms have been tested, and are in working order thanks to one hungry student who set the alarms off after burning his pizza rolls in his microwave. Aside from that incident, “Students are really taking care of the rooms” Kelly comments. With A new updated and more university style essence to them, the new dorms are sure to make a happy home for many.
Sunday Aug 17th came with unexpected weather. The rain and cold chill in the air didn’t stop these eager college bound students though. With the help of family and some friends most everyone was settle in by night time, with the exception of a few late comers. OPTIC Christian Club helped out on move in day, they were in and out all day well equipped with raincoats and dollies. “They were an exceptional help” says Kelli. Student ambassadors also got in on the action readily waiting to help any newcomers who were short a few hands.
There are currently 92 residents living in Living Center Northeast, including the dorm coordinators. The three story building can house up to 160 residents. There are approximately 26 units on each floor with two dorm rooms per unit. Each dorm room houses two students who share a Jack and Jill style bathroom with two suite mates. Rooms are equipped with loft style beds, a shared closet, and one dresser and desk per student. The LCNE accommodates special needs students as well, with five units; ten rooms are available for students who are in a wheelchair or who need special assistance.
Although some things got a little behind schedule they are slowly being completed. Washer and dryers arrived five days after move in day, but all the common areas are expected to be fully furnished within a month, with TV’s, couches, computers and possibly a Nintendo Wii.
There have been a few exciting occurrences in the new living center. Late night alarm pulls in the elevator led to police arriving on the scene, only to find out it was a false alarm. The fire alarms have been tested, and are in working order thanks to one hungry student who set the alarms off after burning his pizza rolls in his microwave. Aside from that incident, “Students are really taking care of the rooms” Kelly comments. With A new updated and more university style essence to them, the new dorms are sure to make a happy home for many.
Kready named outstanding trustee
Don Kready, longtime member of the Colby Community College Board of Trustees, was recently selected to receive the “2008 Outstanding Trustee Award” from the Kansas Association of Community College Trustees (KACCT).
Kready served seven consecutive four-year terms on the CCC Board of Trustees before retiring from the board and moving last year to Topeka. He was nominated for the award by the current members of the CCC board.
In a letter nominating Kready for the award, board members wrote, “Don was part of the development of many new programs at the college, including dental hygiene, criminal justice, associate degree in nursing, computer support specialist, office management, business management and business technology. Seven four-year universities partnered with CCC in 2+2 programs, two classroom buildings were constructed and he worked with three college presidents. He represented CCC at KACCT meetings for many years as well as attending American Community College Trustees meetings nationwide.
“During his tenure at CCC, Kready served with 19 different trustees. His friendly, outgoing personality made him a cordial associate. He kept himself accountable to other trustees and always delivered detailed reports of the meetings he attended. He was willing to be involved in local legislative briefings and stayed in touch with the area legislators. He was always a positive proponent of the community college concept. He had a good sense of what agenda to bring forward at state meetings and worked to gather support from all 19 community colleges before proceeding with any initiative to the legislative level.” Sheila Frahm is the Executive Director of the KACCT and worked for many years with Kready.
“Don served 28 years as a CCC trustee,” said Frahm. “During this time he was chair, vice-chair and treasurer of the board and always helped make decisions that he knew were best for Colby Community College students. In addition, he was conscious about the needs of the community and even the property taxes that would be collected for the college. He knew the importance of supporting and working with the other Kansas community colleges. Colby has every reason to be proud of Don’s willing and able service to CCC students and area citizens.”
To honor Kready’s service to CCC, he was voted the Honorary Degree recipient for the college’s 2007 commencement. He and his wife Jo operated the State Farm Insurance Agency in Colby for over 35 years. Kready was a member of the Colby Rotary Club and served a District Governor during 1985-86. He loves to sing and is very active in the Barbershop Harmony Society. While he lived in Colby, he sang with the Tumbleweed Chorus and founded and directed the Hi-Plains Harmony Chapter of Sweet Adelines. He was also very active in the Colby United Methodist Church.
“I can’t tell you how honored I am,” said Kready. “When I learned of the award, I immediately called the KACCT office to tell them I thought there had been a mistake. They assured me that it was correct and I was selected for the honor.”
Kready will receive the award at the annual Kansas Association of Community College Trustees/Council of Presidents banquet in Wichita on Friday, Sept. 5.
“Don will be joined at this celebration by his wife Jo, Colby Trustees Cindy Black, Kenton Krehbiel, Bill Biel, Arlen Leiker, President Lynn Kreider and his wife Janice as well as former CCC President Mikel Ary and his wife Delores,” said Frahm. “Former President Jim Tangeman and his wife Sandy will be sending their greetings.”
Don and his wife have three adult children. All three attended CCC and continued their education at Kansas Universities. They now reside in Topeka where Don remains interested in community college issues. He continues to sing and perform in the Barbershop Harmony Society with his son and grandson.
Kready served seven consecutive four-year terms on the CCC Board of Trustees before retiring from the board and moving last year to Topeka. He was nominated for the award by the current members of the CCC board.
In a letter nominating Kready for the award, board members wrote, “Don was part of the development of many new programs at the college, including dental hygiene, criminal justice, associate degree in nursing, computer support specialist, office management, business management and business technology. Seven four-year universities partnered with CCC in 2+2 programs, two classroom buildings were constructed and he worked with three college presidents. He represented CCC at KACCT meetings for many years as well as attending American Community College Trustees meetings nationwide.
“During his tenure at CCC, Kready served with 19 different trustees. His friendly, outgoing personality made him a cordial associate. He kept himself accountable to other trustees and always delivered detailed reports of the meetings he attended. He was willing to be involved in local legislative briefings and stayed in touch with the area legislators. He was always a positive proponent of the community college concept. He had a good sense of what agenda to bring forward at state meetings and worked to gather support from all 19 community colleges before proceeding with any initiative to the legislative level.” Sheila Frahm is the Executive Director of the KACCT and worked for many years with Kready.
“Don served 28 years as a CCC trustee,” said Frahm. “During this time he was chair, vice-chair and treasurer of the board and always helped make decisions that he knew were best for Colby Community College students. In addition, he was conscious about the needs of the community and even the property taxes that would be collected for the college. He knew the importance of supporting and working with the other Kansas community colleges. Colby has every reason to be proud of Don’s willing and able service to CCC students and area citizens.”
To honor Kready’s service to CCC, he was voted the Honorary Degree recipient for the college’s 2007 commencement. He and his wife Jo operated the State Farm Insurance Agency in Colby for over 35 years. Kready was a member of the Colby Rotary Club and served a District Governor during 1985-86. He loves to sing and is very active in the Barbershop Harmony Society. While he lived in Colby, he sang with the Tumbleweed Chorus and founded and directed the Hi-Plains Harmony Chapter of Sweet Adelines. He was also very active in the Colby United Methodist Church.
“I can’t tell you how honored I am,” said Kready. “When I learned of the award, I immediately called the KACCT office to tell them I thought there had been a mistake. They assured me that it was correct and I was selected for the honor.”
Kready will receive the award at the annual Kansas Association of Community College Trustees/Council of Presidents banquet in Wichita on Friday, Sept. 5.
“Don will be joined at this celebration by his wife Jo, Colby Trustees Cindy Black, Kenton Krehbiel, Bill Biel, Arlen Leiker, President Lynn Kreider and his wife Janice as well as former CCC President Mikel Ary and his wife Delores,” said Frahm. “Former President Jim Tangeman and his wife Sandy will be sending their greetings.”
Don and his wife have three adult children. All three attended CCC and continued their education at Kansas Universities. They now reside in Topeka where Don remains interested in community college issues. He continues to sing and perform in the Barbershop Harmony Society with his son and grandson.
Radio Personality Joe Vyzourek Hired to Head College Radio Program
A familiar name with a very familiar voice has been hired by Colby Community College as radio station manager and instructor in the broadcasting department. Joe Vyzourek, operations manager and program director at KXXX, will begin his new job at the college on Wednesday, Sept. 17.
“I’ve been at KXXX/KQRD for 10 years,” said Vyzourek. “I’ve worked for three owners since being hired in 1998 to work full-time on the FM station. I’d just completed two years at CCC and the timing was perfect. I was named program director of the stations in May 1999 and then in 2004 was selected to be operations manager. I’ve worked the 6 a.m.-10 a.m. shift for many years on KXXX in addition to the management duties.”
Vyzourek, a native of Atwood, began his career in broadcasting at a very young age.
“I’ve always loved electronics and gadgets,” explained Vyzourek. “I actually put together a small transmitter and broadcast around our family farm from the basement beginning in third grade. “A few years later I had a two-watt transmitter and continued to have fun being on the radio.”
Vzourek enrolled at CCC after graduating from Atwood High School. Instructors for the radio program were Jon Burlew and Chris Thompson.
“I learned so much from both Jon and Chris,” said Vyzourek. “I came to the program with the attitude that I would learn from square one about broadcasting. My sophomore year I was selected as program director for the college station. I learned from two of the best in the industry and have always appreciated my time at CCC.”
Vyzourek has received numerous awards and honors from statewide organizations such as the Kansas Association of Broadcasters. He was selected at “DJ of the Year” in 2004 and 2006 and was honored for his production talents, receiving 1st-place honors on several occasions.
“I’m looking forward to returning to CCC,” said Vyzourek. “I think it is important for students to get hands-on experience in all areas of broadcasting. “They need to be well-rounded in all aspects, including music formats, production, news, weather and sports. Radio is making a move back to more local programming. Small markets are adding more ‘live’ shifts to their lineups. At KXXX we’ve gone from one live shift to three per day. There are many job opportunities for graduates and I’m looking forward to meeting and working with this year’s students.”
Joe and his wife Rebecca have a two-year-old son, Tanner. He is the son of Lee and Pam Vyzourek of Atwood.
“I’ve been at KXXX/KQRD for 10 years,” said Vyzourek. “I’ve worked for three owners since being hired in 1998 to work full-time on the FM station. I’d just completed two years at CCC and the timing was perfect. I was named program director of the stations in May 1999 and then in 2004 was selected to be operations manager. I’ve worked the 6 a.m.-10 a.m. shift for many years on KXXX in addition to the management duties.”
Vyzourek, a native of Atwood, began his career in broadcasting at a very young age.
“I’ve always loved electronics and gadgets,” explained Vyzourek. “I actually put together a small transmitter and broadcast around our family farm from the basement beginning in third grade. “A few years later I had a two-watt transmitter and continued to have fun being on the radio.”
Vzourek enrolled at CCC after graduating from Atwood High School. Instructors for the radio program were Jon Burlew and Chris Thompson.
“I learned so much from both Jon and Chris,” said Vyzourek. “I came to the program with the attitude that I would learn from square one about broadcasting. My sophomore year I was selected as program director for the college station. I learned from two of the best in the industry and have always appreciated my time at CCC.”
Vyzourek has received numerous awards and honors from statewide organizations such as the Kansas Association of Broadcasters. He was selected at “DJ of the Year” in 2004 and 2006 and was honored for his production talents, receiving 1st-place honors on several occasions.
“I’m looking forward to returning to CCC,” said Vyzourek. “I think it is important for students to get hands-on experience in all areas of broadcasting. “They need to be well-rounded in all aspects, including music formats, production, news, weather and sports. Radio is making a move back to more local programming. Small markets are adding more ‘live’ shifts to their lineups. At KXXX we’ve gone from one live shift to three per day. There are many job opportunities for graduates and I’m looking forward to meeting and working with this year’s students.”
Joe and his wife Rebecca have a two-year-old son, Tanner. He is the son of Lee and Pam Vyzourek of Atwood.
Jasper new women's head coach
After the resignation of DeJeanette Fluornoy in mid-August, Colby Community College has found a new addition to the coaching staff.
Brady Jasper, originally from Troy, Kansas, was named women’s head basketball coach for this year.
Jasper started his coaching career as a high school girls’ basketball coach in St. Joseph, MO. He then went on to coach at Highland Community College for one year, and Garden City Community College for two years.
As far as the expectations for the upcoming season, Jasper is sure the team will develop smoothly.
“It’s very early in the school year and we realize we have a lot of hard work to do. We will practice hard each day, and always play together as a team,” said Jasper.
Practice starts on Oct. 1, and the season opener will be held in South Plains, TX on Oct. 30.
"Everyone here seems very supportive of our students. I look forward to our upcoming season and the chance to represent our college and our community," said Jasper.
Brady Jasper, originally from Troy, Kansas, was named women’s head basketball coach for this year.
Jasper started his coaching career as a high school girls’ basketball coach in St. Joseph, MO. He then went on to coach at Highland Community College for one year, and Garden City Community College for two years.
As far as the expectations for the upcoming season, Jasper is sure the team will develop smoothly.
“It’s very early in the school year and we realize we have a lot of hard work to do. We will practice hard each day, and always play together as a team,” said Jasper.
Practice starts on Oct. 1, and the season opener will be held in South Plains, TX on Oct. 30.
"Everyone here seems very supportive of our students. I look forward to our upcoming season and the chance to represent our college and our community," said Jasper.
CCC Radio Station to Broadcast CCC and CHS Sports
KTCC radio will return to the air beginning on Thursday, Sept. 4, at 7 a.m. Located at 91.9 on the FM dial, the station will broadcast from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week (or until sports programming is complete). CCC broadcasting students, under the direction of department chair Rod Thomasson, will manage and operate the station which has an approximate broadcast radius of 40 miles.
Although the station will continue with the classic rock format, a major change this year will be the addition of over 100 sporting events featuring Rich Epp doing play-by-play for Colby High School football, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, baseball and softball. Epp will also be doing play-by-play for CCC Trojan volleyball, basketball, wrestling, baseball and softball contests.
“The CCC students enrolled in the broadcasting classes will be assisting with color commentary, technical aspects and some play-by-play during coverage of the games,” said Epp. “The college will be providing the most extensive coverage of northwest Kansas sports in the history of the station. I believe this will provide a great learning opportunity and ‘hands-on’ experience for the students.”
Epp will be providing live coverage of the Colby High School football game at St. Francis on Friday, Sept. 5. He will begin the pre-game show at 5 p.m. on 91.9. Then, on Saturday, Sept. 6, he will be covering the Lady Trojan volleyball matches which are scheduled to begin at 12:30 p.m. against North Platte Community College; at 1:45 p.m. against Northwest Community College (Powell, Wyo.); Lamar Community College at 4:15 p.m. and McCook Community College at 5:30 p.m.
Epp is a longtime sports broadcaster who was one of the first graduates of the CCC program in 1972. He has been broadcasting northwest Kansas sports for over four decades and is widely recognized as one of the best play-by-play announcers in the tri-state area. He began his career as a broadcaster in 1971 at KLOE Radio/TV as sports director, covering high school and CCC sports. In 1976-78, he went to Illinois to cover Big 10 football and basketball for the University of Illinois and then returned to the Colby area in 1979. In addition to his many awards and honors, he has twice been selected as the “Sports Broadcaster of the Year” by the Kansas Association of Broadcasters. Although he has extensive broadcasting expertise, Epp has also worked in sales/advertising and as part of the station management at a radio station in Nebraska. He served as Public Information Officer with the Kansas Department of Commerce in Topeka and in the fall of 1989 became the Press Secretary for Governor Mike Hayden. He returned to Colby as Sales Manager of KLBY-TV where he handled all station sales and some on-air programming. In 1997 he and his wife Judy began J-R Marketing which handles radio and television advertising for several businesses.
The broadcasting department at Colby Community College includes the radio station and a television station which can be viewed on S & T cable channel 118. For more information about the program or sports coverage schedule, contact Rich Epp at 443-1994 or Rod Thomasson at 460-5454.
Although the station will continue with the classic rock format, a major change this year will be the addition of over 100 sporting events featuring Rich Epp doing play-by-play for Colby High School football, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, baseball and softball. Epp will also be doing play-by-play for CCC Trojan volleyball, basketball, wrestling, baseball and softball contests.
“The CCC students enrolled in the broadcasting classes will be assisting with color commentary, technical aspects and some play-by-play during coverage of the games,” said Epp. “The college will be providing the most extensive coverage of northwest Kansas sports in the history of the station. I believe this will provide a great learning opportunity and ‘hands-on’ experience for the students.”
Epp will be providing live coverage of the Colby High School football game at St. Francis on Friday, Sept. 5. He will begin the pre-game show at 5 p.m. on 91.9. Then, on Saturday, Sept. 6, he will be covering the Lady Trojan volleyball matches which are scheduled to begin at 12:30 p.m. against North Platte Community College; at 1:45 p.m. against Northwest Community College (Powell, Wyo.); Lamar Community College at 4:15 p.m. and McCook Community College at 5:30 p.m.
Epp is a longtime sports broadcaster who was one of the first graduates of the CCC program in 1972. He has been broadcasting northwest Kansas sports for over four decades and is widely recognized as one of the best play-by-play announcers in the tri-state area. He began his career as a broadcaster in 1971 at KLOE Radio/TV as sports director, covering high school and CCC sports. In 1976-78, he went to Illinois to cover Big 10 football and basketball for the University of Illinois and then returned to the Colby area in 1979. In addition to his many awards and honors, he has twice been selected as the “Sports Broadcaster of the Year” by the Kansas Association of Broadcasters. Although he has extensive broadcasting expertise, Epp has also worked in sales/advertising and as part of the station management at a radio station in Nebraska. He served as Public Information Officer with the Kansas Department of Commerce in Topeka and in the fall of 1989 became the Press Secretary for Governor Mike Hayden. He returned to Colby as Sales Manager of KLBY-TV where he handled all station sales and some on-air programming. In 1997 he and his wife Judy began J-R Marketing which handles radio and television advertising for several businesses.
The broadcasting department at Colby Community College includes the radio station and a television station which can be viewed on S & T cable channel 118. For more information about the program or sports coverage schedule, contact Rich Epp at 443-1994 or Rod Thomasson at 460-5454.
Coplin & Pickerill honored at open house
Dr. Keith Coplin and Dr. Max Pickerill were honored on Aug. 14 during the open house held at the new CCC dormitory
Board of Trustees member Cindy Black introduced the two instructors to those attending the event and explained a scholarship fund established in their names.
“Because Max Pickerill and Keith Coplin have distinguished themselves as Exemplary Scholars at Colby Community College, we are establishing a scholarship fund in their names through the Thomas County Community Foundation,” said Black. “It will be called the Academic Excellence Scholarship Fund and contributions can be made to the Foundation.”
To honor Dr. Pickerill and Dr. Coplin, scholarships will be awarded annually to students majoring in English literature and chemistry.
The two instructors were also recognized with large portraits which will remain on display in the H.F. Davis Library.
Pickerill is beginning his 101st semester of teaching. Dr. Coplin retired from CCC in May 2008. He began teaching at the college in 1989.
Board of Trustees member Cindy Black introduced the two instructors to those attending the event and explained a scholarship fund established in their names.
“Because Max Pickerill and Keith Coplin have distinguished themselves as Exemplary Scholars at Colby Community College, we are establishing a scholarship fund in their names through the Thomas County Community Foundation,” said Black. “It will be called the Academic Excellence Scholarship Fund and contributions can be made to the Foundation.”
To honor Dr. Pickerill and Dr. Coplin, scholarships will be awarded annually to students majoring in English literature and chemistry.
The two instructors were also recognized with large portraits which will remain on display in the H.F. Davis Library.
Pickerill is beginning his 101st semester of teaching. Dr. Coplin retired from CCC in May 2008. He began teaching at the college in 1989.
College Rodeo is Sept. 12-14
Over 500 contestants from 24 colleges in Kansas and Oklahoma will be competing in the 11th Annual Colby Community College NIRA Rodeo Sept. 12-14, 2008 at the Thomas County Fairgrounds in Colby.
Evening performances on Friday and Saturday will begin at 7 p.m. The finals on Sunday, featuring the top 10 in each event, will begin at 1:30 p.m.
Men’s events include bareback bronc riding, calf roping, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping and bull riding.
The women will compete in breakaway calf roping, goat tying and barrel racing.
Tickets at the gate are $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Children five and under will be admitted free with a parent. Advance tickets ($7 for adults and $3for children) are on sale at Vanderbilts and the Campus Bookstore.
The announcer for this premiere event is Tim Fuller from Claremore, Okla. Stock will be provided by the Hudson Rodeo Company with Deone Hudson, Sharon Springs, as producer of the event.
Allen Russell, CCC rodeo coach, served as the director of the Central Plains Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) which includes two- and four-year colleges and universities in Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri for six years.
“The Central Plains Region is one of the largest and toughest in the NIRA,” said Russell. “It will be a great rodeo and I encourage everyone to attend all three performances. We believe this rodeo is one of the largest events hosted in Colby. The community support is outstanding and it’s a great start to our season.”
Evening performances on Friday and Saturday will begin at 7 p.m. The finals on Sunday, featuring the top 10 in each event, will begin at 1:30 p.m.
Men’s events include bareback bronc riding, calf roping, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping and bull riding.
The women will compete in breakaway calf roping, goat tying and barrel racing.
Tickets at the gate are $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Children five and under will be admitted free with a parent. Advance tickets ($7 for adults and $3for children) are on sale at Vanderbilts and the Campus Bookstore.
The announcer for this premiere event is Tim Fuller from Claremore, Okla. Stock will be provided by the Hudson Rodeo Company with Deone Hudson, Sharon Springs, as producer of the event.
Allen Russell, CCC rodeo coach, served as the director of the Central Plains Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) which includes two- and four-year colleges and universities in Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri for six years.
“The Central Plains Region is one of the largest and toughest in the NIRA,” said Russell. “It will be a great rodeo and I encourage everyone to attend all three performances. We believe this rodeo is one of the largest events hosted in Colby. The community support is outstanding and it’s a great start to our season.”
CCC Library expands services
The H.F. Davis Library, located on the Colby Community College campus, is much more than just a place to check out books and reference materials. The library, under the direction of Carolyn May, has expanded its services in many areas.
The library now houses movies and educational videos for checkout. Students and community members are encouraged to come to the library, read a variety of magazines, play a Wii game, use the computers, or just enjoy watching the fish in the new large tank donated by Johnny Moorhous of Oakley.
PlayStation, XBOX and Wii games are also available for checkout. Fridays are especially popular for patrons because freshly-popped theatre popcorn is available for everyone.
Future plans include a media center which will allow students and community members to produce and edit video programs.
“Shelves were dismantled in the library to make room for the media center,” said May. “The shelves are being donated to the Chapman High School library, where a tornado devastated 80 percent of the town. The college is hoping to borrow a large trailer to transport the shelves to Chapman. Anyone with a large trailer who is willing to help with this project should contact associate librarian Rosanne Allen at 460-4689.”
The H.F. Davis Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. For additional information, contact May at 460-5487.
The library now houses movies and educational videos for checkout. Students and community members are encouraged to come to the library, read a variety of magazines, play a Wii game, use the computers, or just enjoy watching the fish in the new large tank donated by Johnny Moorhous of Oakley.
PlayStation, XBOX and Wii games are also available for checkout. Fridays are especially popular for patrons because freshly-popped theatre popcorn is available for everyone.
Future plans include a media center which will allow students and community members to produce and edit video programs.
“Shelves were dismantled in the library to make room for the media center,” said May. “The shelves are being donated to the Chapman High School library, where a tornado devastated 80 percent of the town. The college is hoping to borrow a large trailer to transport the shelves to Chapman. Anyone with a large trailer who is willing to help with this project should contact associate librarian Rosanne Allen at 460-4689.”
The H.F. Davis Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. For additional information, contact May at 460-5487.
Kamentz to speak at CCC on Sept. 22
Anya Kamenetz will be the first speaker of the 2008-09 Max Pickerill Lecture Series hosted by Colby Community College. Kamenetz will be speaking on Monday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. in the Northwest Kansas Cultural Arts Center.
Kamenetz is a staff writer for Fast Company Magazine, Yahoo! Finance expert, and author of Generation Debt.
She is a motivational speaker who specializes in assisting companies to recruit talented employees. She also delivers insights into what drives the Millennial generation’s choices and loyalty as consumers. In addition, for those who are a part of the Millennial generation, Kamenetz assists them in managing their money and choosing career paths while encouraging them to step up to become America’s next generation of leaders.
Kamenetz is a sought-after media expert regularly appearing on major news networks including CBS, ABC, CNN, MSNBC, FOX News, CNBC and NPR.
Currently, she covers the future of business, including sustainability and social entrepreneurship, as a writer for Fast Company Magazine. Additionally she reaches millions with the Generation Debt column as a personal finance expert for 20- and 30-somethings on Yahoo! Finance.
Nominated for a Pulitzer Prize by the Village Voice, her series later became a highly-regarded book entitled Generation Debt: The New Economics of Being Young. Written when she was just 24, Generation Debt (Riverhead Books, 2006), drew national media attention and passionate online debate with its argument that young people are facing unique financial challenges never seen or witnessed before.
Kamenetz’s inspiring, informative and down-to-earth presentations draw on her own experience and years of research. She has insight into a range of generation-specific issues most relevant to people in their 20s and 30s: technology and social networking; flex time and work-life balance; finding career passion through engagement in the new green economy and social entrepreneurship; the rising cost of higher education and health care; and money management.
The public is encouraged to attend the lecture in the Northwest Kansas Cultural Arts Center on the CCC campus at 7 p.m.
There is no charge to attend. The Max Pickerill Lecture Series is funded annually by anonymous donors.
For more information contact lecture series, contact Linda Davis-Stephens at (785) 460-5528.
Kamenetz is a staff writer for Fast Company Magazine, Yahoo! Finance expert, and author of Generation Debt.
She is a motivational speaker who specializes in assisting companies to recruit talented employees. She also delivers insights into what drives the Millennial generation’s choices and loyalty as consumers. In addition, for those who are a part of the Millennial generation, Kamenetz assists them in managing their money and choosing career paths while encouraging them to step up to become America’s next generation of leaders.
Kamenetz is a sought-after media expert regularly appearing on major news networks including CBS, ABC, CNN, MSNBC, FOX News, CNBC and NPR.
Currently, she covers the future of business, including sustainability and social entrepreneurship, as a writer for Fast Company Magazine. Additionally she reaches millions with the Generation Debt column as a personal finance expert for 20- and 30-somethings on Yahoo! Finance.
Nominated for a Pulitzer Prize by the Village Voice, her series later became a highly-regarded book entitled Generation Debt: The New Economics of Being Young. Written when she was just 24, Generation Debt (Riverhead Books, 2006), drew national media attention and passionate online debate with its argument that young people are facing unique financial challenges never seen or witnessed before.
Kamenetz’s inspiring, informative and down-to-earth presentations draw on her own experience and years of research. She has insight into a range of generation-specific issues most relevant to people in their 20s and 30s: technology and social networking; flex time and work-life balance; finding career passion through engagement in the new green economy and social entrepreneurship; the rising cost of higher education and health care; and money management.
The public is encouraged to attend the lecture in the Northwest Kansas Cultural Arts Center on the CCC campus at 7 p.m.
There is no charge to attend. The Max Pickerill Lecture Series is funded annually by anonymous donors.
For more information contact lecture series, contact Linda Davis-Stephens at (785) 460-5528.
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