Tuesday evening fire trucks from Sherman County and Goodland blocked 10th Street between Clark and Caldwell where firemen from Goodland, Sherman County and Colby fire departments participated in live fire training exercises at an abandoned house schedule for demolition. City Fire Chief Brian James said he was pleased with the joint mutual-aid training and felt it was a good way for members of both departments to get the live fire experience. He said five firemen and J.L. Ellis from Colby had come to the training event. He said seven firemen from the Sherman County Rural Fire Department and nine from the Goodland Fire Department took part.Sharon Springs woman to attend Denver Democratic National Convention
The outcome of the Democratic National Convention is not in doubt, but for many delegates who were supporters of Sen. Hillary Clinton attending the convention will be a historic moment in party history as Sen. Barack Obama will be declared the nominee for President. Etta Walker, a Sharon Springs lawyer, was the only one chosen on April 12 at Hays from the 1st Congressional District to go to Denver as a Clinton delegate under state Democratic Party rules. Walker said Monday she was disappointed her candidate would not win the nomination, and at first she thought about not going to Denver. "I thought it over, and decided it will be a once in a lifetime event," she said, "and I am excited to be one of those who will be there for the historic moment."
Cross country teams getting ready to open season at Sugar Hills Golf Course —The time for distance running on hilly courses is just around the corner, and the runners have been busy preparing. The Goodland High School cross country team has nine members out so far, seven boys and two girls, but may have several additions soon. Coach Richard Schwasinger said he expects to have three more boys and three more girls once those who have talked to him have had their physicals. The team will show their stuff for the home crowd at the Soap Scrimmage, which begins at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, at Cowboys Stadium. The Cowboys and Cowgirls open the season with their home meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at Sugar Hills Golf Club.
