Springfest Homeshow 2009 is underway and I snapped a bunch of pics Saturday.  Hope to get some more Sunday.  Click on each pic for a different slideshow!

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February 28th, 2009

Avast, me hearties!

The ‘Ship’ has arrived for the Liberal Water Park and Robert Pierce with the High Plains Daily Leader was on hand to snap some great photos.  Click on the pic above to view a slideshow!

Be sure to check out our all new news site www.kscbnews.net!

WIN Truck & Bucks scratch tickets from the Kansas Lottery now through March 6th on Ozz In The Morning!  Click HERE for game details.

USD480 Events Today:

• Family Bingo Fun Night at McDermott Elementary Gym @ 5:30 to 8pm
  

• State Wrestling

• V/JV Basketball vs. Dodge City (Sr. Recognition) @ 6pm

• LHS Lunch Menu:  Frito Chili Pie, Potato Tots, Cauliflower & Cheese

USD480 Events Saturday:

• State Wrestling

  Regional Bowling @ Hutchinson

  Odyssey of the Mind home competition
  

Upcoming Events from liberalisozsome.com

• Sat/Sun 2/28-3/1:  B-107.5 Springfest Home Show - Seward County Event Center - 10a to 7p/Noon to 5p

• On to the show … I’ll talk about text flirting, J-Lo’s lawsuit, U2’s hypocricy, Nickelback, AI, Celebrity Apprentice and much more!

• I’ll be giving away $10 in Truck & Bucks instant scratch tickets from the KS Lottery today!

• WIN a $25 WalMart gift card today on Ten O’clock Trivia! So you can stock up on Clearasil Ultra Pimple Blocker Pens!  (Retail Value $25)

• That’s all for now … Peace/Out
  

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February 27th, 2009

We have a new Pancake Day Baby!

Lizbeth Cristma Garay made her appearance at Southwest Medical Center at 8:22 a.m. on February 25, weighing in at 8 pounds and 10 ounces. She was 20.5 inches long. Welcoming her were her proud parents, Vilma Florescarranza and Jesus Garay of Ulysses, Kansas. Lizbeth and her parents received a gift basket from the International Pancake Day Board and a stroller from Southwest Medical Center for being the first baby born at Southwest Medical Center on or after Pancake Day 2009. Lizbeth is wearing her new apron and scarf presented to her from the Pancake Board.

Vilma Florescarranza proudly holds her daughter, Lizbeth Crisma Garay in her room at Southwest Medical Center Wednesday.

Jan Nondorf, Babycakes Chairman presents Vilma Florescarranza and Jesus Garay of Ulysses their gifts on behalf of the International Pancake Day Board.  Lizbeth was also presented with a pink apron embroidered with the International Pancake Day logo and a scarf from the Pancake Day board.

Photos Courtesy: Nancy V. Kletecka - Public Relations Director - Southwest Medical Center

WIN Truck & Bucks scratch tickets from the Kansas Lottery now through March 6th on Ozz In The Morning!  Click HERE for game details.

USD480 Events Today:

• WMS/SMS Wrestling Arms League Tournament at Ulysses @3pm

• SMS 7th GBB vs Scott City @ 4pm

• SMS 8th GBB at Scott City @ 4pm

• Baseball Parents Meeting in LHS Cafeteria@ 6pm

• LHS Lunch Menu:  Chicken Slugger w/Rolls, Mac & Cheese, Peas & Carrots, Chocolate Cake

Upcoming Events from liberalisozsome.com

• Sat/Sun 2/28-3/1:  B-107.5 Springfest Home Show - Seward County Event Center - 10a to 7p/Noon to 5p

• On to the show … I’ll talk about the Jonas Brothers, dieting, Foreigner, why men prefer blondes, Fed-Ex, Ozzy, Stevie, AI, Burn Notice and much more!

• I’ll be giving away $10 in tokens to Squeaky Clean Car Wash and $10 in Truck & Bucks scratch tickets from the Kansas Lottery today!

• WIN a Pasta Night prize pack today on Ten O’clock Trivia! It includes a set of two pasta bowls, an olive oil dipper set and a free package of Pillsbury Italian Meal Bread!   (Retail Value $39.98)

• That’s all for now … Peace/Out
  

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February 26th, 2009

The big day is over and now it’s time to enjoy some pictures from yesterday.  The first slideshow is from the Pancake Day Breakfast.  The 2nd is some snaps taken at the International Pancake Race.  For a look at this year’s record-setting winner and other race results see yesterday’s OzzBlog below.

Click Pic To View Breakfast Slideshow

Click Pic To View Race Slideshow

WIN Truck & Bucks scratch tickets from the Kansas Lottery now through March 6th on Ozz In The Morning!  Click HERE for game details.

USD480 Events Today:

• Congrats to newest 100 point club members at McDermott: Emanuel Rivero, Bryan Blanks, Baillie Garcia, Mario Loredo, Cynthia Gonzalez, Ethan Clemens, Xander Garcia, Luis Lopez, Ruth Nunez, Ranger Lin, Perla Diaz, Veronica Montoya, Alissa Mendoza, Alondra Alvarado, and Frania Ascencio

• LHS Lunch Menu:  Chicken Chimichanga, Lettuce & Tomato, Mexican Rice, Refried Beans

Upcoming Events from liberalisozsome.com

• Sat/Sun 2/28-3/1:  B-107.5 Springfest Home Show - Seward County Event Center - 10a to 7p/Noon to 5p

• On to the show … I’ll talk about everyday mysteries, a lucky jobless woman, Britney, AI, Lost and much more!

• I’ll be giving away another coupon for $10 in Truck & Bucks scratch tickets from the Kansas Lottery today!

• WIN a Windex Prize Pack today on Ten O’clock Trivia! It includes a Windex All-in-One Starter Kite, a bottle of Windex spray and Windex wipes!  (Retail Value $25)

• That’s all for now … Peace/Out
  

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February 25th, 2009

www.pancakeday.net

Twenty-two year old Tasha Gallegos won the International Pancake Day race in a record time of :57.5 seconds Tuesday. The former LHS and WSU track star bested a record of :58.1 seconds set by Lisa Spillman in 2001. Gallegos had to be on her game considering Olney’s Jane Hughes ran the race in 1:02. It was the fastest Olney time since 1998 when Natalie Thomas ran the race in :58.5. Michelle McNabb came in second place for the second time in three years edging out Jeanette Contreras who took third. Tara Bruce placed fourth and MiKayla Knudsen was fifth. Gallegos is a 2003 Liberal High School graduate. She helped Liberal win three state championships. She was an NCAA qualifier in the 400 hurdles at Wichita State.

Race winner Jane Hughes poses by the clock after winning the annual Olney Pancake Race in 2009.  Get the full story at the Wichita Eagle Kansas.com site … though the facts about it being a record time in Olney is incorrect.

Check the OzzBlog soon for Pancake Day 2009 pictures!

Last Chance Race Results
1st - Jan Nondorff
2nd - Carla Wilson
3rd - Shirley Salley

Men’s Pacer Race Results
1st - Junior Lopez
2nd - Saul Rico
3rd - Tanner Weeast

Pancake Day Kids Race Results

Age 3 Girls
1st - Angelia Pugh
2nd - Ava Maxwell
3rd - Emily Stamper

Age 3 Boys
1st - Keenan Salley
2nd - Peyton Morlen
3rd - Marquis Rivas-Brown

Age 4 Girls
1st - Breanna Horyna
2nd - Faith Linder
3rd - Valeria Gonzalez

Age 4 Boys
1st - Jesus Arredoondo
2nd - Josh King
3rd - Drew Gott

Age 5 Girls
1st - Emma Evans
2nd - Aubrey Warden
3rd - Angela Hernandez

Age 5 Boys
1st - Malachi Mullens
2nd - Peyton Harvey
3rd - Malikki Fernandez

Age 6 Girls
1st - Briana Zuniga
2nd - Grace Crossman
3rd - McKenna Casey

Age 6 Boys
1st - Armando Ramirez
2nd - Anthony Lopez
3rd - Spencer Linder

Age 7 Girls
1st - Jeryn Harp
2nd - Machia Mullens
3rd - Alyssa Dye

Age 7 Boys
1st - Maddux Mills
2nd - Oliver Jacob Jimenez
3rd - Tracey Hill

Age 8 Girls
1st - Sarah E. Aichele
2nd - Madison Casey
3rd - McKinzie Stoddard

Age 8 Boys
1st - Jett Brown
2nd - Jace Bearhart
3rd - Trenton Van Whye

Age 9 Girls
1st - Courtney Kessler
2nd - Demaris Neal
3rd - Katie Franz

Age 9 Boys
1st - Colton Horn
2nd - Cole Evans
3rd - Aaron Patton

Age 10 Girls
1st - Jazmin Murilla
2nd - Shayanne Moline
3rd - Jasmine Chacon

Age 10 Boys
1st - Chanler Morlen
2nd - Alexis Romero
3rd - Dane Friedich

Age 11 Girls
1st - Allyson Nondorf
2nd - Gaby Amparon
3rd - Sara Schindler

Age 11 Boys
1st - Jared Hasik
2nd - Robbie Cano
3rd - Mershek Wiltshire Jr.

Age 12 Girls
1st - Kelly Ramirez
2nd - Keynitra Houston
3rd - Katie Silva

Age 12 Boys
1st - Kaden Kessler
2nd - Aaron Mejia

Age 13 Girls
1st - Mileah Knudsen
2nd - Kyana Carter

Age 13 Boys
1st - Mauricio Neal
2nd - Trenton Hammond
3rd - Calvitt Stevens-Mejia

I apologize if any of the names are spelled incorrectly as they were in cursive writing and I may have misread them. If you see one wrong PLEASE email me a correction to blakeozz@gmail.com!

Billie Warden wins the Pancake Race in Liberal, Kansas, 1950

Olney, England: Wins Pancake Race. Mrs. Doris Millward, 30 year old mother of two children, demonstrates how to toss a pancake after winning the annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Race in the Village of Olney, February 22nd. The British housewife covered the 415-yard run in the time of 1 minute, 18.5 seconds, flipping a pancake in a skillet three times. In Liberal, Kansas, Mrs. Binnie Dick scurried over the S-shaped course in 1 minute, 5.1 seconds to keep the International Pancake Racing title in the United States. It marked the third time in the six years of competition between the women of Liberal and Olney that the Kansas town captured the title. The official results were established by Transatlantic Telephone.

Stay tuned to B1075 for live coverage of the breakfast and the race!  For a schedule of events go to www.pancakeday.net

Looking for mid to upper 50’s for a race temp this year - MUCH nicer than last year!

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WIN Truck & Bucks scratch tickets from the Kansas Lottery now through March 6th on Ozz In The Morning!  Click HERE for game details.

USD480 Events Today:

• No School Tuesday - Pancake Day

• 9th Boys & Girls BB at Garden City @ 4:15pm

• V/JV Boys & Girls BB at Garden City follows

• LHS Lunch Menu: 

Upcoming Events from liberalisozsome.com

• Tue 2/24:  Pancake Day Breakfast - Seward County Event Center - 6 to 8am

• Tue 2/24:  Pancake Day International Race - Race Track from 6th & Kansas Ave. to 3rd & Lincoln - 11:45am

• Sat/Sun 2/28-3/1:  B-107.5 Springfest Home Show - Seward County Event Center - 10a to 7p/Noon to 5p

• On to the show … I’ll talk about Pancake Day, Britney, DVD releases and much more!

• I’ll be giving away a coupon good for $10 in Truck & Bucks scratch tickets from the Kansas Lottery today in the 9 o’clock hour!

• WIN a Total Mouth Makeover prize pack today on Ten O’clock Trivia! It includes lots of great Colgate products, including a Colgate 360 toothbrush.  You’ll also get a $15 WalMart gift card!  (Retail Value $25)

• That’s all for now … Peace/Out

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February 24th, 2009

WIN Truck & Bucks scratch tickets from the Kansas Lottery now through March 6th on Ozz In The Morning!  Click HERE for game details.

USD480 Events Today:

• Board of Education Meeting at ESC @ Noon

• No School Monday - Teacher Workday

• No School Tuesday - Pancake Day

• LHS Lunch Menu: 

Upcoming Events from liberalisozsome.com

• Mon 2/23:  Brown Bag Legislative Luncheon & Forum- Bring your lunch to the Depot - Noon to 1pm

• Mon 2/23:  Pancake Day Talent Show - Liberal High School Auditorium - 7:30pm

• Tue 2/24:  Pancake Day Breakfast - Seward County Event Center - 6 to 8am

• Tue 2/24:  Pancake Day International Race - Race Track from 6th & Kansas Ave. to 3rd & Lincoln - 11:45am

• Sat/Sun 2/28-3/1:  B-107.5 Springfest Home Show - Seward County Event Center - 10a to 7p/Noon to 5p

• On to the show … I’ll talk about how blowing your nose is a bad thing, so is Facebook, a lady who wants to give her parrot away to stop a fight, violent video games and the law, the Razzie awards, online music leaks, the weekend box office results and much more!

• WIN a Healthy Heart Snack prize pack today on Ten O’clock Trivia!  It includes a comfy heart-themed pajama set (size large) and free Cheerios Snack Mix!  (Retail Value $39.95)

• Don’t forget to stay tuned for your chance to win $10 in Truck & Bucks scratch tickets from the Kansas Lottery!

• That’s all for now … Peace/Out
  

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February 23rd, 2009

Saturday marks the anniversary of the first ever International Pancake Race in Liberal/Olney.  Liberal Parks & Recreation Department, along with SWFTR running club, will be providing a 5K run along with a 1 mile ‘predict your time’ walk/run on Saturday! Registration will begin at 7:30am at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 4th & Kansas.  The Pancake Chase 5K run will begin at 8am and finish on Lincoln Ave. at the International Pancake Race finish line.  The 1 mile prediction walk/run will begin at 9am and finish at the same location. Everyone is welcome to join in this free event! Donation of $20 will include the run, awards, and a long-sleeve race shirt ($15 for SWFTR members).  Donations will assist the LP&RD youth scholarship program.  Following the event join the Internation Pancakae Day festivites at the Knights of Columbus Hall. For more information contact Gary Scott at 626-0133.

USD480 Events Today:

• LHS Jazz Band performs @ Emporia today

• LHS Lunch Menu:  Pop Corn Chicken w/Rolls, Mac& Cheese, Scalloped Potatoes 

USD480 Events Saturday:

• WMS/SMS Wrestling at Garden City @ 10am

• Regional Wrestling @ Home @ 9am

• V/JV/9th Basketball vs. Great Bend at WMS @ 2:30pm (time may change due to wrestling)

• No School Monday - Teacher Workday

• No School Tuesday - Pancake Day

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Students:  Remember, you need 20 hours of community service to graduate!  By 3:30 p.m. on Friday the week before prom:  Freshmen need to have 5 hours turned in, Sophomores must have 10 hours, Juniors must have 15 hours and Seniors must have 20 hours turned in to the counselor’s office to attend prom. Listen to the announcements and watch channel 16 throughout the school year for Community Service opportunities.  Any service, other than what appears on the announcements or on the “Community Service Approved List” should be approved in the counselor’s office prior to completing it.

• Cimarron American Red Cross is needing volunteers on Tuesday, February 24 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (Pancake Day). Please call 624-8411 by Thursday, February 19th to sign up to help.

• We need 8 students who would like to earn community service on Saturday, February 28th at the high school for the Odyssey of the Mind Tournament. Some of your responsibilities will be timekeeper/announcers.  You will need to be here at 8:00 a.m. and it will be over around 3:00 p.m.  A possible 7 hours!  Sign up in the Counselor’s Office by Feb. 24 if you are interested.

• USD 480 Preschool will be taking part in the Children’s Healthy Fun Fair scheduled for Saturday, March 7th at the AG  Building on the Fairgrounds. We need student volunteers to help at the various booths.  The Fair is from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and you may sign up for any amount of time you have available in 1 hour increments.  Please sign up in the Counselor’s Office.

Upcoming Events from liberalisozsome.com

• Fri 2/20:  Chamber Monthly Breakfast - SCCC/ATS Activity Bldg. - 7 to 8am

• Fri 2/20:  Ribbon Cutting at R.C. Rafter J Liquor - 190 W. Pancake - Noon to 12:30pm

• Sat 2/21:  High Tea-Pancake Event - Baker Arts - 2 to 4pm

• Sun 2/22:  Miss Liberal Pageant - Liberal High School Auditorium - 2 to 4pm

• Mon 2/23:  Brown Bag Legislative Luncheon & Forum- Bring your lunch to the Depot - Noon to 1pm

• Mon 2/23:  Pancake Day Talent Show - Liberal High School Auditorium - 7:30pm

• Mon 2/23:  Basic Woodworking - Seward County Community College/Area Technical School - February 23 thru April 2 -  6 to 10pm Monday/Thursday. Cost $80 Instructor G. Staiger.

• Tue 2/24:  Pancake Day Breakfast - Seward County Event Center - 6 to 8am

• Tue 2/24:  Pancake Day International Race - Race Track from 6th & Kansas Ave. to 3rd & Lincoln - 11:45am

• Sat/Sun 2/28-3/1:  B-107.5 Springfest Home Show - Seward County Event Center - 10a to 7p/Noon to 5p

• On to the show … I’ll talk about American Idol, Miley Cyrus, Lance’s bike, lonely people, Facebook, food poisoning, health & the recession, Al Roker’s drug specials, and much more!

• WIN a Italian Indulgence prize pack today on Ten O’clock Trivia!  It includes a CD full of great Italian music to get you in the mood for a delicious Italian meal, an apron that looks like the Italian flag, a salad spinner and free Pillsbury Italian Meal Bread!  (Retail Value $45)

• I’ll also be giving away $10 in tokens to Squeaky Clean Car Wash in the 11 o’clock hour!

• That’s all for now … Peace/Out
  

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February 20th, 2009

Where in the world is Osama bin Laden?

Two University of California geography professors think they may know where Osama bin Laden is hiding. Using satellite-imagery analysis and geographic methods, Professors Thomas Gillespie and John Agnew have theorized that the al-Qaida leader is holed up in the city of Parachinar in the mountains of northwestern Pakistan, about 12 miles from the Afghan border. They have narrowed it down even more, thinking he may be in one of three walled compounds in the city. To come to their conclusions, Gillespie and Agnew used bin Laden’s last reported whereabouts in the mountains of Tora Bora and, quote, “theories that predict how plants and animals distribute themselves over space and over time.” Parachinar is named as a likely hideout, where bin Laden could have electricity, physical protection, privacy and a small number of bodyguards, while remaining protected from aerial view. They also said being in or near a large city would reduce the risk of him being found in a military raid, and that Parachinar has a history of housing Islamic fighters during the Soviet invasion of neighboring Afghanistan two decades ago.

USD480 Events Today:

• V/JV Bowling at Dodge City @ 2:30pm - Participants:  Chris Flowers, Landry Mastellar, Brandon Granger, Jared Hall, Carl Hammock, Josh Mitchell, Dillon Hawk, Kylie Jennings, Heather Vanley, Morgan Johnson, Shaylee Scruggs, Erica Fowler, Brittany Odle & Jessica Fowler

• WMS 7th GBB at Dodge City @ 4pm

• WMS 8th GBB vs Dodge City @ 4pm

• Track Parents meeting in LHS Cafeteria @ 7pm

• Good Luck to the following students competing at the Kansas Scholastic Press Association Regional Competition in Wichita: Vanessa Amador, Austin Applebee, Taylor Apsley, Deisi Barboza, Megan DeVore, Kelly Francis, Kimberly Fuller, Tarana Gill, Sierra Harlow, Kaela Krueger, Kara Lewis, Slader McVey, Ramey Petty, Rosalynn Rin, Valerie Rito, Juana Rivero, Natalie Robles, Priscilla Rodriguez, Savannah Whipple, Morgan Wills & Jazmin Zeledon

• Representing at the Latino Leadership Conference today: Maribel Gonzalez, Leslie Deleon, Jaclyn Ramirez, Rachel Vasquez, Gabriela Rojo, Karina Raygoza, Edith Acosta, Jesus Villalobos, Obdulia Covarrubias, Jose Covarrubias, Karla Bosquez, Rosa Casas, Mary Gudino, Elizabeth Vasquez, Gabriel Almaraz, Maria Toledo, Azucena Toledo, Elizabeth Solis, Jonathan Soto & Daniel Bautista

• Helping with the Science Fair today: Heidy Molina, Austin Parnell, Landon Harp & Brett Combs & Changhao Wu

• LHS Lunch Menu:  Chicken & Noodles, Whipped Potatoes w/Gravy, Peas & Carrots, Yellow Cake 

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Students:  Remember, you need 20 hours of community service to graduate!  By 3:30 p.m. on Friday the week before prom:  Freshmen need to have 5 hours turned in, Sophomores must have 10 hours, Juniors must have 15 hours and Seniors must have 20 hours turned in to the counselor’s office to attend prom. Listen to the announcements and watch channel 16 throughout the school year for Community Service opportunities.  Any service, other than what appears on the announcements or on the “Community Service Approved List” should be approved in the counselor’s office prior to completing it.

• Cimarron American Red Cross is needing volunteers on Tuesday, February 24 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (Pancake Day). Please call 624-8411 by Thursday, February 19th to sign up to help.

• We need 8 students who would like to earn community service on Saturday, February 28th at the high school for the Odyssey of the Mind Tournament. Some of your responsibilities will be timekeeper/announcers.  You will need to be here at 8:00 a.m. and it will be over around 3:00 p.m.  A possible 7 hours!  Sign up in the Counselor’s Office by Feb. 24 if you are interested.

• USD 480 Preschool will be taking part in the Children’s Healthy Fun Fair scheduled for Saturday, March 7th at the AG  Building on the Fairgrounds. We need student volunteers to help at the various booths.  The Fair is from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and you may sign up for any amount of time you have available in 1 hour increments.  Please sign up in the Counselor’s Office.

Upcoming Events from liberalisozsome.com

• Fri 2/20:  Chamber Monthly Breakfast - SCCC/ATS Activity Bldg. - 7 to 8am

• Fri 2/20:  Ribbon Cutting at R.C. Rafter J Liquor - 190 W. Pancake - Noon to 12:30pm

• Sat 2/21:  High Tea-Pancake Event - Baker Arts - 2 to 4pm

• Sun 2/22:  Miss Liberal Pageant - Liberal High School Auditorium - 2 to 4pm

• Mon 2/23:  Brown Bag Legislative Luncheon & Forum- Bring your lunch to the Depot - Noon to 1pm

• Mon 2/23:  Pancake Day Talent Show - Liberal High School Auditorium - 7:30pm

• Mon 2/23:  Basic Woodworking - Seward County Community College/Area Technical School - February 23 thru April 2 -  6 to 10pm Monday/Thursday. Cost $80 Instructor G. Staiger.

• Tue 2/24:  Pancake Day Breakfast - Seward County Event Center - 6 to 8am

• Tue 2/24:  Pancake Day International Race - Race Track from 6th & Kansas Ave. to 3rd & Lincoln - 11:45am

• Sat/Sun 2/28-3/1:  B-107.5 Springfest Home Show - Seward County Event Center - 10a to 7p/Noon to 5p

• On to the show … I’ll talk about mammoth bones, a memory-wiping drug, men and pictures of women, Britney, E-Cigs, Gerry Rafferty alive & well, Grand Marshal Rock and much more!

• WIN a Healthy Heart prize pack today on Ten O’clock Trivia! It includes a heart-shaped pendant necklace that doubles as a watch!  Plus, free Cherrios Snack Mix! (Retail Value $32)

• I’ll also be giving away $10 in tokens to Squeaky Clean Car Wash today in the 11 o’clock hour!

• That’s all for now … Peace/Out
  

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February 19th, 2009

click to go to thewho.com

Pete Townshend took time out to answer fans’ questions and post his responses on thewho.com. Townshend, as usual, was honest and blunt when talking about his work and career, yet didn’t hold back in telling fans when he thought they had crossed the line into his personal life.

He was asked about his “perspective on the current economic meltdown” to which he said, “The people I am most concerned about are the blue-collar guys and families who depend on the house market being buoyant. Many of these hard-working decent people are our fans, and I hate to see them struggling. I have no idea how it happened.”

Townshend was called to task about saying back in the mid-’80s that “hope and optimism” were two “filthy and disgusting words.” He was asked if he’s changed his opinion now that President Barack Obama has inspired millions with those same words. Townshend responded: “I was probably being ironic. Hope and optimism had been thrashed out of we British by (former Prime Minister) Margaret Thatcher. The words had been devalued I suppose. As for (President) Obama, I’m in music not politics and I think he’s a pretty good dancer.”

When asked about his musical relationship with Track Records labelmate Jimi Hendrix — as well as Hendrix’s spiritual beliefs, Townshend explained, “I knew Jimi only slightly. I helped him with his amplifiers when he first came to London. I jammed with him backstage a few times. Back then I wasn’t keen on jamming and I’m not mad about it today. I have no idea what he believed in. I think reincarnation is a possibility, but it isn’t useful to worry about it because it can’t be proved.”

A fan asked him if maybe composing someplace away from home might spur him on to recording and releasing more music, Townshend snapped: “I am doing fine. I don’t need advice or help, but thanks. I have a feeling that retreating to a warm island would not help me compose another ‘WON’T GET FOOLED AGAIN.’”

He shed light on the meaning behind the title to the Who By Numbers classic “Blue Red & Grey,” explaining, “This song is about the difference between me and most other musicians of my era. They tended to stay up all night. I had children pretty early in my life, and I wanted to be their father not an absent rock ‘n’ roll ghost, and didn’t live that way. The colors mentioned are those of the sunset, sunrise and grey gloom of the early hours in this country.”

When asked about his “kind decision” to perform the Who’s 1975 classic “Slip Kid” during their Christmas London shows ending a 32-year moratorium on the tune, Townshend joked, “I don’t know about fans, but Roger (Daltrey) has asked to play ‘Slip Kid’ in every rehearsal for the last thirty years. I just gave in, but you’re right, I made a very kind decision.”

Worst toy of the year: Dallas Cowboys Barbie

You probably don’t want your kids playing with guns, knives or feral cats, but how about dolls that actually poop, miniature Cadillac Escalade SUVs or tricycles hooked up to the TV screen? Those topped the list of the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood’s TOADY Awards, which stands for Toys Oppressive And Destructive to Young Children.

The winner of the award, beating out a field of impressive candidates, was the Barbie Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Doll, for children ages 6 and up. It comes with stiletto boots and a halter top. Rah! Rah!

“When you combine two classic symbols of gendered stereotypes — the Dallas Cowboy cheerleader and Barbie — you get one terrible toy,” CCFC Steering Committee member Joe Kelly said in a news release.

The CCFC says 6,000 people voted on the awards, and doesn’t mince words when describing the toys. Here’s an excerpt from its diatribe on the Escalade toy:

Who needs to pedal?  Now your 3-year-old can drive their own icon of excess at speeds up to five miles per hour! With its $349.99 price tag, you can prove to your neighbors that you aren’t affected by the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. And who cares about the environment, either? Teach your children to love their gas guzzlers; a real life Escalade gets all of 14 miles per gallon!

The campaign released the awards in advance of this weekend’s TOTY awards, in which the Toy Industry Assn. decides on the year’s best toys. If you want to learn about some other bizarre toys, check out the TIA website. Nominees include a talking pink doll house (no, it’s not haunted), the Bakugan Battle Brawlers Battle Pack (for teaching your child about elocution) and the Girl Gourmet Cupcake Maker (no boys allowed).

Presumably  your daughter could feed said cupcakes to her TOADY-nominated Caucasian pooping doll and find out how digestion really works.

USD480 Events Today:

• Wichita State University College Visit at LHS @ 11amThere will be a baseball players meeting in Coach Olmstead’s room (113).  This is a mandatory meeting unless you are in a winter sport.

  There will be an FCCLA meeting at 3:20 p.m. in Room 200. The meeting will concern going to state in Wichita.  all members need to attend.

• LHS Lunch Menu:  Hamburger, Potato Wedges, Corn On A Cob 

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Students:  Remember, you need 20 hours of community service to graduate!  By 3:30 p.m. on Friday the week before prom:  Freshmen need to have 5 hours turned in, Sophomores must have 10 hours, Juniors must have 15 hours and Seniors must have 20 hours turned in to the counselor’s office to attend prom. Listen to the announcements and watch channel 16 throughout the school year for Community Service opportunities.  Any service, other than what appears on the announcements or on the “Community Service Approved List” should be approved in the counselor’s office prior to completing it.

• Cimarron American Red Cross is needing volunteers on Tuesday, February 24 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (Pancake Day). Please call 624-8411 by Thursday, February 19th to sign up to help.

• We need 8 students who would like to earn community service on Saturday, February 28th at the high school for the Odyssey of the Mind Tournament. Some of your responsibilities will be timekeeper/announcers.  You will need to be here at 8:00 a.m. and it will be over around 3:00 p.m.  A possible 7 hours!  Sign up in the Counselor’s Office by Feb. 24 if you are interested.

• USD 480 Preschool will be taking part in the Children’s Healthy Fun Fair scheduled for Saturday, March 7th at the AG  Building on the Fairgrounds. We need student volunteers to help at the various booths.  The Fair is from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and you may sign up for any amount of time you have available in 1 hour increments.  Please sign up in the Counselor’s Office.

Upcoming Events from liberalisozsome.com

• Wed 2/18:  Chamber Board Meeting - Depot Building - 11:45am

• Fri 2/20:  Chamber Monthly Breakfast - SCCC/ATS Activity Bldg. - 7 to 8am

• Fri 2/20:  Ribbon Cutting at R.C. Rafter J Liquor - 190 W. Pancake - Noon to 12:30pm

• Sat 2/21:  High Tea-Pancake Event - Baker Arts - 2 to 4pm

• Sun 2/22:  Miss Liberal Pageant - Liberal High School Auditorium - 2 to 4pm

• Mon 2/23:  Brown Bag Legislative Luncheon & Forum- Bring your lunch to the Depot - Noon to 1pm

• Mon 2/23:  Pancake Day Talent Show - Liberal High School Auditorium - 7:30pm

• Mon 2/23:  Basic Woodworking - Seward County Community College/Area Technical School - February 23 thru April 2 -  6 to 10pm Monday/Thursday. Cost $80 Instructor G. Staiger.

• Tue 2/24:  Pancake Day Breakfast - Seward County Event Center - 6 to 8am

• Tue 2/24:  Pancake Day International Race - Race Track from 6th & Kansas Ave. to 3rd & Lincoln - 11:45am

• Sat/Sun 2/28-3/1:  B-107.5 Springfest Home Show - Seward County Event Center - 10a to 7p/Noon to 5p

• On to the show … I’ll talk about Facebook addiction and how to get help, hugging, Michael Jackson, Katy Perry, Gerry Rafferty, Kelly Clarkson, LOST, Lie To Me, and much more!

• WIN a Windex All-In-One Starter Kit today on Ten O’clock Trivia! Get the kit, spray & wipes!  (Retail Value $25)

• That’s all for now … Peace/Out
  

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February 18th, 2009

Simpson’s New Opening Sequence

After 20 years the Simpsons have changed their opening sequence. This week the show had its premier in HD and with it brought the first revamp of the main titles since 1989.

While some of the old parts remain (Bart still writes on the chalk board, Lisa still saxes her way out of music class, and Homer still throws radioactive material down his shirt) most of it has changed to catch up on 20-seasons worth of character additions. Apu’s octuplets now appear in the opening as do Maggie’s nemesis, the unibrow baby, and the crazy Texan millionaire, all added since the original sequence was created.

As a side note to fans, check out Marge’s groceries, they have changed to include tomacco juice, and Mr. Sparkle detergent.

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USD480 Events Today:

• KSU Salina College Visit at LHS @ 11am

  Community Concert Encore @ 1:30pm

  V/JV Bowling (Sr. Recognition) vs Great Bend @ 3:30pm

  WMS 7th GBB at SMS @ 4pm

  WMS 8th GBB vs SMS @ 4pm

  9th Boys & Girls BB at Woodward @ 4pm

  V/JV Boys & Girls BB at Woodward @ 5:45pm

  Cottonwood Booster Club meets @ 7pm

  Community Concert ‘Wholly Brass’ at LHS @ 7:30pm

• LHS Lunch Menu:  Spaghetti w/Bread Stick, Parsley Potatoes, Italian Green Beans, Brownie 

Upcoming Events from liberalisozsome.com

• Wed 2/18:  Chamber Board Meeting - Depot Building - 11:45am

• Fri 2/20:  Chamber Monthly Breakfast - SCCC/ATS Activity Bldg. - 7 to 8am

• Fri 2/20:  Ribbon Cutting at R.C. Rafter J Liquor - 190 W. Pancake - Noon to 12:30pm

• Sat 2/21:  High Tea-Pancake Event - Baker Arts - 2 to 4pm

• Sun 2/22:  Miss Liberal Pageant - Liberal High School Auditorium - 2 to 4pm

• Mon 2/23:  Brown Bag Legislative Luncheon & Forum- Bring your lunch to the Depot - Noon to 1pm

• Mon 2/23:  Pancake Day Talent Show - Liberal High School Auditorium - 7:30pm

• Mon 2/23:  Basic Woodworking - Seward County Community College/Area Technical School - February 23 thru April 2 -  6 to 10pm Monday/Thursday. Cost $80 Instructor G. Staiger.

• Tue 2/24:  Pancake Day Breakfast - Seward County Event Center - 6 to 8am

• Tue 2/24:  Pancake Day International Race - Race Track from 6th & Kansas Ave. to 3rd & Lincoln - 11:45am

• Sat/Sun 2/28-3/1:  B-107.5 Springfest Home Show - Seward County Event Center - 10a to 7p/Noon to 5p

• On to the show … I’ll talk about passwords, Lance’s stolen bicycle, men with deep voices, Britney, TASER, women with c-sections, this week’s DVD’s, DWTS and much more!

• WIN a Total Mouth Makeover today on Ten O’clock Trivia! It includes Colgate Total toothpaste, a Colgate 360 toothbrush and a $15 WalMart gift card!  (Retail Value $25)

• That’s all for now … Peace/Out
  

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February 17th, 2009