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Volume 22 • Number 33

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Published in Scott City, Ks.

City on a Hill expanding its reach across Western Kansas

feels like spring

With the temperature approaching 80 degrees on Saturday, Lake Scott State Park was a busy place with 15 overnight campers over the weekend and many of the primitive camping sites filled with people fishing or simply enjoying the great weather. Eight-year-old Brooklynn Gossman (left), Scott City, and Isabel Hagman, 8, Hugoton, take Turbo for a walk near the Beach House on Sunday afternoon. (Record Photo)

Regional water meetings gather input for statewide plan State officials remain committed to developing a long-term plan that will conserve water resources. However, representatives with the Kansas Department of Agriculture and the Kansas Water Office realize that water issues vary across the state and that a one-size-fits-all solution isn’t going to gain acceptance. They are hopeful that regional water meetings, like the one held recently in Scott City, can provide the framework for a plan that can address local concerns

and, at the same time, meeting the state’s long-term goals of reducing water consumption and minimizing the impact on irrigation dependant agriculture - particularly in Western Kansas. Scott County is included in the Upper Smoky Hills region which primarily includes the five-counties within Groundwater Management District No. 1. There are 14 similar regions that cover the entire state. Recommendations that come out of the 14 regional meetings will be presented to the Kansas Water

Authority in May, according to Susan Metzger, chief of planning and policy with the Kansas Water Office. Recommendations from the regional meetings will provide the basis for further discussion this summer before the KWA begins establishing more defined goals in August. Metzger emphasizes that what comes out of the August meeting will be goals, not policy. “We want to establish policy and funding that will help a particular region reach its goals,”

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says Metzger, who was in attendance at the Scott City meeting. “With 14 different regions, it’s very possible that we could have 14 very different water supply goals.” Metzger says that having so many different water plans isn’t a problem and, to a certain degree, is expected since water issues in eastern Kansas differ from Western Kansas. “We’re okay if we have different goals from each of the four Western Kansas planning regions,” adds (See WATER on page eight)

Years ago, when he saw the lack of treatment opportunities across Western Kansas for individuals battling substance abuse issues, Chris Lund made a commitment to fill that void. It began with establishment of City on a Hill treatment center for women near Marienthal. He and his wife, Tammy, added an outreach facility in Garden City. And now they have assumed ownership and management of the longtime Southwest Kansas Alcohol and Drug Foundation in Liberal. Lund says it’s a natural step in COAH’s effort to expand their reach across the western one-third of the state. And SKADF was in desperate need of outside assistance in order to keep its doors open. Originally established in 1971, the agency has failed to meet licensing requirements by the state in order to qualify for financial assistance. The 20-bed facility for men has fallen into disrepair and was no longer able to accept residents for its long-term treatment program. SKADF has been limited to accepting individuals who were sentenced by the local court to house arrest for drug and alcohol related incidents. “I had visited with state officials in November and they asked me to look into whether the program was salvageable and whether we’d be willing to step in and perhaps take it over,” Lund says. He says there was also a lot of support from people in Liberal who didn’t want to see the treatment center closed. As of last week, the facility is now licensed for out-patient services as a subsidiary of City on a Hill. Work will soon (See COAH on page two)

Easter egg hunt Sat. in Scott City

The annual Scott City Easter egg hunt will be held in Patton Park on Sat., March 28, starting at 1:00 p.m. The park will be divided into four areas for young egg hunters who are three-years and under, 4-5-years, 6-7-years and 8-10years of age. In the event of bad weather the event will be rescheduled for April 4.

Deardens are master farmer, homemaker

Larry and Millie Dearden epitomize what it means to be rural Kansans who are involved in agriculture. They are involved in their community. They understand their role as temporary stewards of the land who have an obligation to the next generation. And, perhaps most importantly, they realize that learning is a lifetime process. That’s evident in their progressive approach to farming techniques and in how the Deardens teach young people about agriculture through a variety of classroom programs. “Often times it’s easier to educate the kids and they go

home and teach their parents,” says Millie with a laugh. In recognition of the Deardens’ long-time commitment to furthering knowledge about agriculture and their leadership in the community, they have been named a Kansas Master Farmer and Master Farm Homemaker for 2014. The Deardens were among six couples honored at a banquet on March 13 in Manhattan. The annual award is sponsored by K-State Extension and Kansas Farmer magazine. Through Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom programs, 4-H, and along with Millie’s work with youngsters at the Scott County Library, the Deardens have brought knowledge about

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Honoring the SCHS state championship basketball team special section

agriculture to a large number of young people. Recently, Millie and her daughter-in-law, Jessica Dearden, attended an Ag in the Classroom workshop in Hays there they could learn programs dealing with water resources that they could teach youngsters. Dearden will also go into grade school classrooms during the week of Kansas Day and conduct activities on grinding wheat and making butter. Additional ag-related activities are planned later this spring for grade school students and for pre-schoolers who attend activities at the library. (See DEARDENS on page eight)

Master Farmer and Master Homemaker Larry and Millie Dearden.

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Easter services • Page 14 Church services • Page 15 Sports • Pages 17-24 Lawn/Garden • Pages 22-23 Farm section • Pages 26-27

Scott City’s boy’s of spring prepare for season opener at TMP Page 17

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Brownback signs block grant funding into law Gov. Sam Brownback signed legislation Wednesday scrapping the state’s decades-old school funding formula and replacing it with a block grant system. The block grant system will sunset in two years. The measure is intended only as a temporary system while a new, permanent formula is crafted. Supporters of the bill said the legislation will provide districts more than $300 million in additional funding, but opponents charge poor districts will receive less. The Legislature passed the legislation earlier this month.

Brownback called the block grant system a “critical first step” toward crafting a new formula. “Together we will build on our past success and not jeopardize funding because of flaws in the previous formula,” Brownback said. The governor didn’t hold a public signing ceremony. His office posted a photo to social media showing Brownback signing the bill, surrounded by legislative leaders. The Legislature passed the bill just 12 days after it was

COAH begin on a $250,000 remodeling project to bring the facility up to state standards. “We hope to have the remodeling completed in the next 60 days,” says Lund. The state has pledged to restore block grant funding for operation of the facility. Because the operators had failed to meet state guidelines, it hasn’t received funding since 2010, according to Lund. At that time, Lund explains, the state changed its licensure standards, requiring a bachelor’s degree for substance abuse counselors. Rather than meet that standard, long-time operators of SKADF opted to fill its beds through a house arrest program, but the state said that didn’t qualify as treatment.

rolled out. Although Brownback had called for a block grant system in January, a legislative proposal wasn’t made public until March. Bill supporters said the bill increases overall education spending. In his statement, Brownback said that during the 2014-15 school year, funding was approximately $3.98 billion, but for school year 201516 it will increase to $4.09 billion and increase again to $4.16 billion in school year 2016-17. “For the first time ever, we will spend more than $4 billion to support K-12 education in

Kansas,” Brownback said. “At the same time, we are providing those closest to the classroom - teachers and parents - direct control over the future of education by getting money into the classroom to immediately benefit Kansas students.” School districts, Democrats and some moderate Republicans fought against the proposal. Senate Minority Leader Anthony Hensley (D-Topeka) said Brownback previously had linked high levels of education spending to the state’s budget situation but today touted the record amount of spending.

During his State of the State address in January, Brownback said, “A majority of the projected shortfall we face is due to increases in K-12 spending since Fiscal Year 2014.” Some school districts have said they will lose several hundred thousand dollars under the new law. “They blame everything on the current formula when I’ve said many times before the current formula has worked well,” Hensley said. “It’s the underfunding of the formula that’s the real problem.”

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“The state finally gave them the ultimatum to get a new director,” Lund says. A Leap of Faith Lund admits that COAH’s decision to take over the facility is a leap of faith with respect to state funding. “We’ve been told we will get funding, but there’s no guarantee,” says Lund, who has arranged meetings with Valley Options, a managed care operator (MCO) that oversees block grant funding for the state. Lund has submitted a funding proposal which is currently under consideration, but regardless of what the state does COAH plans to move ahead with plans to reopen the Liberal site. “We have a strong grassroots coalition

in about 14 counties in Southwest Kansas. We have established trust with several foundations in the region,” Lund says. “As long as that coalition sticks together and continues to provide services for Western Kansas, I think we can accomplish what we want with or without the state,” he says. “Would we like to get some assistance from the state? Of course. It will make our job a lot easier. Right now, we feel confident that the state will step forward. “But if we were to stand around and wait for the state we wouldn’t get much accomplished.” COAH received a license from the state last week to begin out-patient services in Liberal. The facility currently has seven individuals who are going through

the house arrest program. Lund says the last of those individuals will complete their sentencing in the next 60 days, after which he has no plans to continue that program. Plans are to begin accepting full-time residents at the treatment facility in May that will include men and women. Lund feels confident that once renovations on the site are completed there will be no problem keeping the 20-bed facility filled with men who are going through the reintegration program. There are also plans to add a four-bed women’s reintegration facility next to it. “It’s a start,” says Lund, who would like to offer a 3-6 month reintegration program for women to complement the 28-day program at Marienthal. “The best outcome is

by transitioning patients through the different levels of care. Ideally, the process should take about a year,” says Lund. “Your outcomes are going to be much better than if you have someone going through a 28-day program and then kick them back into the same environment they just came from.” Dr. Brenda Ridgeway is the program director in Liberal and will oversee four other employees. Tammy Lund will continue to be the program director at Marienthal. Chris Lund says his role will transition into more administrative duties and fundraising for their three locations. “We have a five-year plan to provide services across Western Kansas through a grassroots coalition and we’re on track to do that,” Lund added.

Benefit fish fry is Friday

A benefit fish fry for Marilee and Emily Cramer will be held on Fri., March 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at St. Joseph Church parish hall in Scott City. There will also be a silent auction. Admission is a free-will donation. Sponsoring the benefit are the Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Pence Community Church and Alpha Omega sorority.

Bingo at VIP Center

The Scott County VIP Center is hosting bingo on the last Friday of each month following the noon meal, starting at about 1:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.

Advance voting is underway

Advance voting for the April 7 general election has begun and will continue through April 6. Voters can cast ballots at the Scott County Courthouse during regular business hours.

What’s for Lunch in Scott City? Sun. - Sat., March 30-April 4

Majestic Theatre 420 Main • 872-3840

Hours

Lunch • Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Evenings • Thurs., Fri., Sat. 5:30 -10:00 p.m.

Tues. • Open faced prime rib sandwich with french fries. Wed. • Chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and gravy. Thurs. • Fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy. Fri. • Catfish dinner.

What’s for Supper?

The Broiler

102 Main St. • 872-5055

1211 Main • 872-3215

5Buck Lunch 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

• Chili Cheese Dog • Bacon Cheeseburger • 3 Piece Chicken Strips

Includes Fries, 21 oz. Drink and Small Sundae

1304 S. Main • 872-5301

Buffet

Mon. - Sat. • 5:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sun. • 5:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Mon. • Chicken fry Tues. • Hamburger steak with mushrooms and onions Wed. • Fried chicken Thurs. • Mountain oysters Fri. • Seafood specials

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Sat. • Prime rib

Breakfast specials every night.

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Community Living

Page 3 - Thursday, March 26, 2015

Decorating eggs are an Easter tradition One of the most popular features about Easter is the ever-popular Easter egg hunt. Eggs can be decorated in a variety of ways. Egg dying kits are readily available and easy to use. Natural dyes can be made from spices, fruit juice and vegetables. Other decorations can also be added such as sequins, beads, faces, and more. To make hard cooked eggs, use eggs that are at least a week old. Place in a pan in a single layer and cover with water. Bring them to a boil, cover, and remove from heat. Let the eggs sit for about 15 minutes. Cool the eggs in cold tap water or ice water.

When using hard cooked eggs for decorating, decide how you will use them afterwards. If you want to eat them, be sure to follow some simple food safety steps. Use food safe dyes and decorations. Keep the cooked eggs refrigerated as much as possible. Hide the eggs in safe places to prevent damage or contamination. Do not leave eggs out of the refrigerator for more than two hours. In

other words, don’t leave them in the Easter basket all night and most of the next morning to hunt. If you do, don’t eat them. When you do want to eat them, use un-cracked, refrigerated eggs within a week of cooking them. There are several ways to use up colored Easter eggs. Serve them as deviled eggs, in egg salad recipes or sliced up on a salad. Keep in mind that however you prepare them they need to be eaten within seven days, so if you boil them on Saturday, they need to be eaten by the following Friday. In your grocer’s egg case, you may see a variety of egg sizes. Most recipes are written to use

large eggs. Deviled Eggs Will using medium or Ingredients extra large eggs affect the finished product? In 6 hard-cooked eggs 2 tablespoons mayonnaise most every day cooking, it 1 teaspoon sugar won’t. In baking, such as 1 teaspoon white vinegar cakes, custards, and souf- 1 teaspoon prepared mustard flés, the size may make 1/2 teaspoon salt a difference. Use these Paprika guidelines: Directions Extra-large = 4 table1) After cooking and cooling the eggs, gently break spoons and peel off the egg shell. Slice eggs in half lengthwise; Large = 3-1/4 table- remove yolks and set whites aside. In a small bowl, mash spoons yolks with a fork. Add the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, Medium = 3 table- mustard and salt; mix well. Stuff or pipe into egg whites. Sprinkle with paprika. Refrigerate until serving. spoons You can add crumbled up bacon and some cheddar For baking, use the cheese to the yolk mixture to give it a different taste. amount that would equal Also, a tablespoon of dry ranch dressing to the yolk mixthe large egg yield: ture makes for a nice change. •1 large egg, beaten = Instead of using mayo, you could use some softened cream cheese. Add pickle relish or some finely chopped 3-1/4 tbsp. •2 large eggs, beaten = onion for a kick and some crunch. 6-1/2 tbsp. •4 large eggs, beaten = •5 large eggs, beaten = •3 large eggs, beaten = 3/4 cup + 1 tsp. 1 cup 1/2 cup + 1-1/2 tbsp.

High Plains members are Tag deadline is Tuesday challenged with movie trivia Persons whose last name begins with the letter The High Plains Study Club met at The Majestic in Scott City for a noon luncheon. Hostesses Suzy Gooden and Anita Hoeme decorated the tables with movie tickets and boxes of popcorn at each place setting. Following a luncheon, President Marilyn Dryer called the meeting to order and led the flag salute and the Club Collect. Celia Fouser read the devotion, “Only in New Mexico,” taken from the book Accidental Anthropologists by Claudia Clavel. Twenty members an-

swered roll call by naming their favorite movie. Lucky Dip was won by Jane Ann McClellen. Dorothy Hutchins’ name was drawn to bring next month’s Lucky Dip. For the program, Suzy and Anita challenged the members with movie trivia questions. It was a very good thing that Anita had the answers. The next meeting will be Thurs., April 2, 1:30 p.m., at Dorothy Hutchins’ home. Donna Eitel will be co-hostess. Patsi Graham will have a program about time travel books.

Recipe favorites . . .

Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes Ingredients 4 1 3 tablespoons 3 tablespoons 1/2 teaspoon 2 cups 1-1/2 cups salt and pepper to taste

russet potatoes, sliced into 1/4 inch slices onion, sliced into rings butter all-purpose flour salt milk shredded cheddar cheese

Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a 1 quart casserole dish. Layer 1/2 of the potatoes into bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Top with the onion slices, and add the remaining potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. In a medium-size saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Mix in the flour and salt, and stir constantly with a whisk for one minute. Stir in milk. Cook until mixture has thickened. Stir in cheese all at once, and continue stirring until melted, about 30 to 60 seconds. Pour cheese over the potatoes, and cover the dish with aluminum foil. Bake 1-1/2 hours in the preheated oven.

Deviled Eggs Ingredients 12 1/2 cup 4 2 tablespoons 1 tablespoon

eggs mayonnaise slices bacon finely shredded Cheddar cheese mustard

Directions Place eggs in a saucepan, and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, and cool. To cool more quickly, rinse eggs under cold running water. Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Alternatively, wrap bacon in paper towels and cook in the microwave for about 1 minute per slice. Crumble and set aside. Peel the hard-cooked eggs, and cut in half lengthwise. Remove yolks to a small bowl. Mash egg yolks with mayonnaise, crumbled bacon and cheese. Stir in mustard. Fill egg white halves with the yolk mixture and refrigerate until serving.

B are reminded that license tags must be purchased by Tues., March 31, to avoid a penalty. Tags are due for autos, light trucks, motorcycles and motorized bikes. License tags can be purchased at the county treasurer’s office. Tags must be renewed during April for persons whose last name begins with C or D.

Ham, bean feed is Saturday

The Scott County Masons will host their annual ham and bean feed on Sat., March 28, from 5:307:30 p.m., at the Masonic Lodge Hall (600 Cedar Drive) in Scott City. Drawings will also be held for a Traeger grill and gift certificates for $50 and $100 meat bundles. The meal is open to the public. Cost is a freewill donation.

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Editorial/Opinion

Page 4 - Thursday, March 26, 2015

editorially speaking

Vote ‘yes’:

SRC facility would be asset for seniors, youth

It’s never easy asking voters to voluntarily increase their tax burden. Scott County voters have proven to be an exception over the years with bond elections to expand/renovate Scott Community High School, expand/renovate Park Lane Nursing Home and for construction of a new Scott County Hospital. None of these were small undertakings, but each demonstrated a commitment to the future of this community. Now the Scott Recreation Commission is asking for a two mill increase in its mill levy support. The SRC is operating on the same two mills of support (plus .25 mills for employee benefits) that it had when the SRC was first organized in 1992. Credit the SRC board with holding the line on taxpayer support even while the number of programs and the level of participation has continued to grow. If the mill levy increase is approved, the SRC would use one mill for general operations and the other mill to pay off bonds that will be issued for construction of a new wellness center. The wellness center would serve a valuable need in the community with two additional gyms, an indoor walking trail and a large exercise area. This is a facility that would be used by youth and adults in the community. The SRC’s budget is already stretched to the limit with its existing programs. And even as underground sprinkler issues at the Sports Complex have been well documented over the last couple of years, the SRC doesn’t have the resources to upgrade the system. Arguments against the mill levy ring familiar: •Let those who use SRC programs and facilities pick up more of the cost. There is a limit to what one can charge to participate in programs without pricing people out of the market. If we charged kids what it really cost to operate the swimming pool it would sit empty all summer. There are some programs and services that a community provides in order to enhance our quality of life. Recreation programs that provide activities for youngsters and adults, improving the health of our community, are a good investment. •Taxes are already too high. Yes, taxes are high. Has there ever been a time when we didn’t feel they were too high? Taxes can also be seen as a sign of a progressive community. Finding communities with tax rates lower than ours across the area isn’t difficult to do. With the exception of oil and natural gas rich Stevens and Grant counties, the communities with lower taxes don’t have the health care facilities, the quality schools or the overall infrastructure that Scott City has. Live in a community with lower taxes, see what it has to offer, then ask yourself, “Am I really better off?” The county’s support, in addition to the SRC’s mill levy, makes the proposed wellness center a bargain. Scott County Commissioners obviously see value in the center. Hopefully, the voters in USD 466 will, too. Vote “yes” for a healthier way of life in Scott County.

Boo birds:

National TV captured the mood of Kansas voters

Wichita State University and University of Kansas fans may not agree on much, but they took a few moments out of Sunday’s NCAA tournament game to show they do agree on one thing. When Gov. Sam Brownback was shown on the arena’s big screen one could hear boos pouring down from the stands. Even in a hotly contested game to determine who would get into the Sweet 16, basketball fans in the state had no trouble reminding the governor what they think of his policies which have created a debacle with the state’s budget, slammed funding for public education, led to proposals to sharply increase the appraised value of ag land and, in general, is causing a major shift of the tax load in Kansas. Gov. Brownback tried to deflect the unexpected response by attributing it primarily to KU fans (and voters) who tend to be not so conservative and, thus, less supportive of the governor and his policies. While that may be true, to a certain degree, the governor is starting to find an increasingly larger cross-section of Kansans dissatisfied with him and his policies, regardless of what mascot he wears on his t-shirt. Brownback can try to delude himself into thinking otherwise, but Sunday’s brief episode on national TV showed that a lot of Kansans are paying attention to more than the NCAA Tournament.

Blame it all on the pink shirt

Earlier this week, Gov. Sam Brownback had a high level meeting with members of his administration. “I suppose most of you saw the Wichita State-KU basketball game over the weekend,” said the governor in his opening comments. Everyone around the table nodded their heads. “And I suppose that many of you heard the reaction from the crowd when they showed me on the jumbo screen?” he asked. Those gathered looked a little nervously at each other and again confirmed they had. “But, Mr. Governor, I wouldn’t . . . .” a cabinet official started to say before he was interrupted by Brownback. “Before anyone says anything, let me say right now that I’ve never been so embarrassed in my entire life as I was at that moment when I saw how Kansans, and by that you know I mean mainly those from Lawrence, treated my wife,” Brownback said.

There was awkward silence around the table before someone had the courage to ask, “Your wife? Exactly what do you mean, sir?” “Surely you know that it was my wife who suggested I wear a pink shirt under my t-shirt. I was torn between wearing a light pastel or perhaps even a light purple just to add a touch of K-State into the wardrobe, but Mary suggested the pink shirt. Call it divine intervention if you will, but I went with it. You can’t imagine what it was like to hear so many people booing during the game about my fashion choice. I had to spend the entire flight back home calming Mary down and reaffirming that I still have confidence in her selecting my wardrobe.” “So, you think the people were booing because of the pink shirt?” asked

an administration official. “At first, I wasn’t sure,” admits Brownback. “I thought it could be because my t-shirt supported both teams. You know how people hate it when a politician rides the fence and won’t make a decision. But I saw other people wearing the same kind of t-shirt and they weren’t getting booed, so I knew that couldn’t be it.” “Well, sir, exactly what does that have to do with this meeting?” wondered another official. “I got to thinking on the flight back to Topeka, while consoling Mary, that as a state we need to do more to respect the rights of people who make fashion statements that go against the norm. Why don’t we go around the table and hear some ideas,” said Brownback. “We’ll work on legislation that will allow anyone wearing pink to vote,” suggested Secretary of State Kris Kobach. “Of course, there will be a few restrictions along with that, such as they must have five forms of ID, they must prove they have

never voted for a candidate other than a Republican in the last three general elections and they must be able to establish they have at least two previous generations of family who were citizens of the U.S. That shouldn’t be a problem. I’m working on a similar bill for Arizona.” “Great job, Kris. I knew you’d come through.” “We can make sure that anyone who wears pink won’t have their SNAP payments or other general assistance cut more than we’re doing it to anyone else,” said budget director Shawn Sullivan. “And we can keep cutting payments equally until the people wearing pink finally have to get a job.” “Firm, but fair. That’s what I like,” said Brownback. “All of this stuff we’re talking about gives us a warm, fuzzy feeling inside which, as a Republican, I have a real problem with,” noted Attorney General Derek Schmidt. “But, beyond that, I have to look at the legal side of this.” (See PINK on page six)

Dispelling the privatization myth The Project on Government Oversight found that in 33 of 35 cases the federal government spent more on private contractors than on public employees for the same services. The authors of the report summarized, “Our findings were shocking.” Yet our elected leaders persist in their belief that free-market capitalism works best. Here are a few fact-based examples that say otherwise. Health Care Markups In 1955, broadcast journalist asked: Who owns the patent on this vaccine? To which polio researcher Jonas Salk replied: Well, the people, I would say. There is no patent. Could you patent the sun? We don’t hear much of that anymore. The publicminded sentiment of the 1950s, with the sense of

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another view by Paul Bucheit

wartime cooperation still in the minds of researchers and innovators, has yielded to the neoliberal winner-take-all business model. In his most recent exposé of the health care industry in the U.S., Steve Brill notes that it’s “the only industry in which technological advances have increased costs instead of lowering them.” An investigation of 14 private hospitals by National Nurses United found that they realized a 1,000% markup on their total costs - four times that of public hospitals. Other sources have found that private health insurance administrative costs are 5-6 times higher than Medicare administrative

Gov. Sam Brownback 2nd Floor - State Capitol Topeka, Ks. 66612-1501 (785) 296-3232

costs. The markup reached 100,000% for the pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences, which grabbed a patent for a new hepatitis drug and set the pricing to take whatever they could get from desperate American patients. Housing Profits A report by a coalition of housing rights groups concluded that “public housing is a vital national resource that provides decent and affordable homes to over a million families across the country.” But, according to the report, a privatization program started during the Clinton administration resulted in “the wholesale destruction of communities” and “the displacement of very large numbers of low-income households of color.” It’s gotten even worse

Sen. Pat Roberts 109 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-4774 roberts.senate.gov/email.htm

since then, as Blackstone and Goldman Sachs have figured out how to take money from former homeowners, with three deviously effective strategies: •Buy houses and hold them to force prices up; •Meanwhile, charge high rents (with little or no maintenance); and •Package the deals as rental-backed securities with artificially highgrade ratings. Private Banks The public bank of North Dakota had an equity return of 23.4% before the state’s oil boom. The normally privatization-minded Wall Street Journal admits that “The BND’s costs are extremely low: no exorbitantly-paid executives; no bonuses, fees, or commissions; only one branch of(See MYTH on page six)

Sen. Jerry Moran 141 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-6521 www.house.gov/moranks01/

Giving vets access to the care they need by Peter Chiarelli

The high-grossing film “American Sniper ” was nominated for an Academy Award for best picture, but it deserves higher honors for highlighting one of the greatest causes of casualties in our recent wars: post-traumatic stress (PTS). The story of Iraq war veteran Chris Kyle, who was killed by a Marine veteran suffering from the effects of PTS and other mental-health problems, makes a powerful case that PTS needs to be a higher national priority. (You’ll note that I don’t include the word “disorder” at the end of PTS; the longer PTSD label actually discourages some service members from seeking treatment.) Since “American Sniper” debuted, Veterans Affairs and Defense Department leaders have been highlighting their programs for helping veterans diagnosed with PTS. But are those programs working? In too many cases, the answer is no. Our PTS diagnostics remain crude, and no drugs have been approved specifically for treating the condition. Complicating matters, because of genetic and other differences among individuals, patients react differently to varying drugs and dosages. Finding the right mix can be a frustrating saga of trial and error. The wrong drug or dose can, if not caught in time, become a factor in other serious mentalhealth and behavioral issues, even including suicide. It only makes sense that once Defense Department doctors identify an effective treatment for a service member, that same treatment should be available when the service member leaves active duty and moves to VA for care. More often than not, however, it is not. The disconnect occurs because Defense has an all-inclusive drug formulary that allows clinicians to prescribe almost any medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration, while VA has a very limited formulary, primarily to control costs. Medically discharged service members who are given a 90-day supply of PTS prescriptions eventually must report to their VA medical facility for refills, where they are often denied - not for medical reasons but because the medications they rely on are not on VA’s approved list. This is not a case of one prescriber issuing Bayer aspirin while another uses Saint Joseph. Service members whose symptoms are being controlled by specific anti-depressant, antianxiety or anti-psychotic drugs, as well as pain and sleep medications, are forced to give them up and search for a replacement - often a painful and dangerous process - simply because Congress has failed to require Defense and VA to harmonize their drug formularies. Let me be clear: The problem is not that doctors within the two systems disagree over which drugs should be part of their formularies. Their hands are tied. They must operate within the rules set out by Congress. Rather than repeating the laborious process of finding another drug that works, many veterans have told me they sought out private providers to fill their prescriptions, usually paying for their medications out of pocket. Imagine how they feel about VA when their first experience with the agency is a doctor telling them they cannot fill a pre(See VETS on page seven)

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talk climate to me Fla. governor punishes even the mention of climate change by Emily Schwartz Greco

Guffaws punctuated a Florida legislative hearing the other day. Lawmakers and onlookers chuckled as Florida Division of Emergency chief Bryan Koon tied his tongue in knots to avoid saying “climate change” while talking about - well, climate change. Reveling in this live-action theater of the absurd, state senator Jeff Clemens, a Democrat who represents the spunky town of Lake Worth, proposed substituting the term “atmospheric reemployment.” His incomprehensible jargon provoked more laughter. But this Orwellian exchange was no joke. Apparently it’s not enough for Florida Governor Rick Scott to simply deny climate change. Now the Republican’s henchmen are stamping out any mention of it at all in the Sunshine State. His administration has banned any use of the terms “climate change” and “global warming” for official state business, the Florida Center for Investigative Reporting revealed in early March. While Scott openly questions whether climate change is occurring, he denies he’s muzzling his staff. But stories of Florida state workers and contractors getting the brunt of this censorship make his denial ring hollow. Some of them earn - or used to earn - their living grappling with the manifestations of global warming. After all, Florida faces grave climate risks since it’s low-lying and surrounded by the sea. Take environmental attorney Chris Byrd. He lost his job in 2013 over this cli-

mate gag rule and later blew the whistle on it. Or Barton Bibler. When the Florida Department of Environmental Protection employee ran afoul of Scott’s shushing, he was suspended without pay and ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation. Bibler’s trouble began when he expressed concern over the Keystone XL pipeline’s climate impact and included the term “climate change” in the minutes of a meeting where state officials discussed, you guessed it, climate change. Scott’s linguistic crackdown is so wide-ranging that the Florida health department recently censored a research paper on the relationship between climate change and ciguatera, a food-borne illness you can get from eating apparently healthy fish that turn out to be toxic. Florida’s governor isn’t the only leader clamming up about climate change. President Barack Obama may have just signed an executive order that will shrink the federal government’s carbon footprint. But the very next day, Uncle Sam tried to gloss over a climate problem when the Interior Department revealed overdue new fracking guidelines.

Environmentalists instantly panned the Obama administration’s effort to somehow make drilling for oil and gas via hydraulic fracturing on public and Native American lands “safe” and “responsible.” Seriously? Fracking plunders fresh water supplies. It injects toxic chemicals into the ground and exposes people who live near fracking sites to cancer-causing benzene fumes. Fracking releases methane, a gas that’s even more climatemorphing than carbon dioxide. It invites earthquakes. Safe fracking is as laughable as safe heroin. What about international climate talks? Surely those global efforts spell out what needs doing? Hardly. Humanity is cooking the planet by burning massive amounts of oil, gas, and coal. Yet no climate pact to date has zeroed in on this simple fact. As Guardian columnist George Monbiot recently noted, “you cannot solve a problem without naming it.” With apologies to the late comedian Joan Rivers, I have a question for Florida, the Obama administration, and those le(See CLIMATE on page six)

Resorting to government by sucker punch by Jim Hightower

Ed, please call home! Edward Snowden, that is: Come quickly, your country needs you. Once again, the American people are being victimized by a hush-hush blanket of official secrecy. This time it’s not about wholesale spying on us by our government, but a wholesale assault on our jobs, environment, health, and even our people’s sovereignty by a cabal of global corporations and the Obama administration. Their weapon is a scheme hidden inside a scam called TPP, the Trans-Pacific Partnership. (See PUNCH on page six)

Putting the ‘voodoo’ in economics Brownback’s tax experiment turns into a fiscal disaster As much as I’d have eagerly accepted, I’ve never had a boss offer to wash my feet. Certainly not the pack of louts I worked for during my newspaper days, and not even at CBC, where managers are always thanking employees and generally being appreciative and collegial. But foot-washing was what Sam Brownback used to do when he was a conservative U.S. senator from Kansas. Why? Because that’s what Jesus did. Sam Brownback believes, literally, in practicing what he believes. Brownback is different from his fellow travellers on the far-right fringe of the Republican Party. Like Brownback, they all bloviate during election campaigns about putting Christian values and real conservatism back into government. But then they get to Washington and run into the realities of governing, and most of them adjust. Not Brownback. He actually sticks

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with the plan. He once washed a Senate aide’s feet in order to demonstrate “servant leadership.” And after he left the turgidly contemplative chamber of second thought in 2011 to govern his home state, he put another bit of conservative doctrine to work: the widely-cherished idea that the more you cut taxes, the faster the economy and government revenues will grow. Plenty of economists think that doctrine - and it has all sorts of names, including “voodoo economics” - is nonsense. The former Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke effectively said as much in response to aggressive questioning from an excited conservative congressman a few years ago. It was an idea most famously tried by Republican president Ronald Reagan in the 1980s. The result, as everyone now knows, was richer rich people and a bigger public debt. But Brownback is one of those culture warriors who rides against reality astride

his own warhorse, aiming to crush the whiny left under its hooves. He went home to Kansas, and he won. And then in 2012, he signed one of the biggest income tax cuts in American history. It would be, he promised, like “a shot of adrenaline into the heart of the Kansas economy.” What’s more, he promised, he was only getting started; eventually, Kansans would pay no income tax at all. It was a fascinating enactment of faithbased economics; Brownback has been widely described as a governor who turned his state into a petri dish for conservative fiscal doctrine. Three years later, here we are: Wealthy Kansans are delighted. Poor Kansans are poorer. The state has now gone through its reserves funds and is facing a gaping hole in its current balance sheet as well as a $648 million shortfall for the next fiscal year, according to the Kansas legislature research department. The revenue gusher hasn’t erupted. The promised jobs have not appeared. ‘Revenue Enhancements’ Kansas, like most other Republican(See VOODOO on page six)

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Big savings with a smaller carbon footprint I can’t easily reduce my own footprint on the planet in some of the ways that I’d like. Sure, I can walk and take the bus instead of driving some of the time, and I can turn off the lights when I leave a room. What about the big stuff? I’m talking about retrofitting my home for efficiency, installing solar panels, or buying a more efficient car. Those big changes will really make a difference in greenhouse gas emissions - particular-

ly if lots of us take those steps together. Unfortunately, many people like me don’t own our homes. And plenty of homeowners can’t afford to go solar or buy a new car - even if those things would save money in the long run. But the federal government can. And President Barack Obama just announced that it will. Under a new executive order, Uncle Sam will cut its carbon emissions by 40 percent over the next 10 years while ramping up renewable energy. It will be the equivalent of

Myth

Pink

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fice; very low borrowing costs.” But thanks to private banks, interest claims one out of every three dollars that we spend, and by the time we retire with a 401(k), over half of our money is lost to the banks. Internet The fastest download in the U.S. is found on a public network, which happens to be in Chattanooga, Tenn., a rapidly growing city, named by Nerdwallet as one of the “most improved cities since the recession,” and offering its residents Internet speeds 50 times faster than the American average. Elsewhere, 61 percent of Americans are left with a single private company, often Comcast or Time Warner, to provide cable service. Now those two companies, both high on the most hated list, are trying to merge into one. The Post Office It costs less than 50 cents to send a letter to any remote location in the United States. For an envelope with a two-day guarantee, this is how the U.S. Postal Service recently matched up against competitors: $5.68: U.S. Postal Service 2-Day. $19.28: Federal Express 2-Day. $24.09: United Parcel Service 2 Day. USPS is so inexpensive, in fact, that Fedex actually uses the USPS for about 30 percent of its ground shipments. As Ralph Nader notes, the USPS has not taken any taxpayer money since 1971, and if it weren’t required by an inexplicable requirement to pre-fund employee benefits for 75 years, it would be making a profit. Instead, this national institution has been forced to cut jobs and routes and mailing centers. Privatization places profits over people. Average Americans are the products, and few of us see any profits.

“What problems do you see?” asked Brownback. “I feel bad for the experience you and Mary had last weekend. But what happens . . . and this is just a hypothetical situation . . . but what would happen if two people decide to wear pink . . . and they are sitting together . . . and they want to hold hands . . . and they were of the same sex?” asked Schmidt as silence fell over the meeting

taking 5.5 million cars off the road. The plan calls for a variety of changes: reducing energy use in government buildings, swapping out less efficient vehicles for plug-in hybrids and all-electric models, and obtaining more power from clean sources like wind and solar. This won’t increase spending. In fact, these changes will save taxpayers up to $18 billion in energy costs. It’s not a perfect fix to our country’s contribution to the climate crisis. The federal government, after

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And it’ll save tax dollars to boot. So that raises the question: Shouldn’t all state and local governments follow Obama’s example? Imagine a nation in which all government buildings - city halls, public schools, post offices - are lit by natural lighting during the day and surrounded by native plant landscaping that doesn’t require much maintenance or water. We’d see rooftop-solar energy powering most schools, and government vehicles getting up to 60 miles per gallon - if they ran on gasoline at all.

We’d have a cleaner environment, and we’d free up taxpayer money for better priorities than high utility and fuel bills. What do we have to lose? State and local governments and even large corporations should follow the federal government’s example and plan now to slash their emissions over the next decade. Because they don’t have to choose between saving the planet and saving money.

happy with the economy, and budget cuts to schools and the prospect of higher taxes on farm land. Maybe that’s why people were booing.” “Listen here,” said Brownback as he leaned forward in his chair. “Look out that window.” Everyone looks in the direction that Brownback is pointing. “Is the sun shining?” Everyone nods in agreement.

“Was I wearing a pink shirt the other day?” Everyone nods in agreement. “I don’t think the facts could be any clearer,” he said emphatically. “Now let’s get started on this people and remember, if we can’t protect people who make awkward fashion statements, then why are we here?”

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room. “In that case, we have the Supreme Court step in and say that it’s illegal,” said one official. “But are the justices your people or are they activist judges who won’t back us?” Schmidt said. “Every time we try to do something the courts are always in our way. Put getting rid of the Supreme Court on my to-do list for tomorrow morning,” said

Voodoo run states, does not allow itself to run a deficit, and Brownback is getting desperate. (There are reports he’s even considering signing Kansas up for the federally-provided money of Obamacare, which he has so far shunned as socialism.) Arthur Laffer, the renowned economist behind the tax-cutsalways-provoke-growth gospel, says: “I feel sorry for the governor, but he did the right thing.” Today, Brownback is slashing. He’s reduced education funding by hundreds of millions of dollars, and cut money to build roads. Because, you know, do Kansans really need education or roadways to build a bright future? Brownback says he’s not raising taxes, of course. That would be Republican heresy. But he does allow that Kansas needs “revenue enhancements,” which of course means higher taxes but consumption taxes that hit the poor much harder than the rich: sales taxes,

all, isn’t the nation’s only polluter. The 26 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions Obama’s executive order will curb by 2025 are just a drop in the bucket compared to the 7 billion our country releases into the atmosphere each year. But it’s a start. And it’s moving us in the right direction. With its 360,000 buildings and 650,000 vehicles, Washington can make a much bigger impact in reducing emissions than a family with one home and two cars, even if that family does everything right.

Brownback to his secretary. “But, sir,” asked another official, “what if the crowd reaction you heard in Omaha had nothing to do with your shirt but something else?” “Are you serious?” answered Brownback with a laugh. “And exactly what could that be?” “Well,” the official said rather timidly, “there are reports that people are un-

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cigarette taxes, alcohol taxes. Brownback’s predecessor, Democrat Kathleen Sebelius, remarked rather acidly that it’s doubtful Kansas has enough smokers and drinkers to pay for Brownback’s doctrinaire vision. But Brownback isn’t backing down. Believers don’t do that. He says the Kansas march to zero income tax continues. Some other states have no income tax, he points out, and they’ve done well. He’s talking about places like Florida and Texas and Alaska. The difference, of course, is that those states have tourism and oil, and even at that they’re struggling. Apart from farms, Kansas doesn’t have much more than a special place in the American mind. It’s wonderful to be home to Dorothy and Toto and Superman, but fables and legends don’t pay for roads and schools. Two rating agencies, Moody’s and Standard and Poor’s, have now lowered Kansas’s credit rating. The state supreme court has

ruled Brownback is violating the Constitution by failing to provide adequate educational services. And yet - and this is the kicker - Brownback just won another term. In his 2004 book “What’s The Matter With Kansas,” journalist/historian Tom Frank asked rhetorically why bluecollar American voters so consistently vote against their own economic selfinterests. He concluded it’s because they keep falling for the same old con job: A vote for me is a vote for Jesus, and to end abortions and gay marriage and pornography, and restore old-time values and give everybody the shot they deserve at the American dream. Instead, they just wind up with crappier jobs and higher taxes (or “revenue enhancements”). “It’s comical,” Frank told me. But that’s what people seem to want. That’s America. Neil Macdonald is the senior Washington correspondent for CBC News

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President signs order making Cruz ineligible to receive Obamacare by Andy Borowitz

WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report) - Just hours after Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) told CNN that he had no choice but to sign up for Obamacare, President Barack Obama signed an executive order making Cruz ineligible for coverage under the Affordable Care Act. “Clearly, the hardship of receiving Obamacare was causing Ted a great deal of pain,” the President said. “This should take care of that.” Obama acknowledged that the executive order, which makes Cruz the only American expressly forbidden from signing up for Obamacare, was an extraordinary measure, but added, “I felt it was a necessary humanitarian gesture to protect Ted from the law he hates.” Even as he signed the order, the President said that he was “torn” about barring Cruz from coverage, stating,”He’s definitely someone who would benefit from seeing a doctor.” In an official statement released later in the day, Cruz blasted the executive order and accused Obama of distorting his position on Obamacare: “I never said I didn’t want to have it. I said I didn’t want everyone else in the country to have it.” Andy Borowitz is a comedian and author

Climate

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gions of climate negotiators brushing up on their French ahead of their big meeting in Paris: Can we talk? About climate change. And fossil fuels. Life as we know it won’t be possible unless most of the remaining oil, gas, and coal reserves stay in the ground. (continued from page five) This isn’t just semantic monkey business. Even if it pains bureaucrats to boss corporations around, there’s no fixing the climate without burning national laws. All a cor- ready to ram it through less oil, gas, and coal. Unless they run out of customers porate power has to do to Congress, he arranged a first, the fossil fuel industries won’t switch to cleaner win in these closed tribu- briefing to woo House alternatives until governments give them no choice. nal proceedings is to show Democrats. But he classithat any particular law or fied it as a secret session, Emily Schwartz Greco is a former foreign correspondent and regulation might reduce meaning the lawmakers financial reporter can’t tell the people anyits future profits. This enthrones a global thing they learn. Holy Thomas Paine! corporate oligarchy over Obama is hiding his olius, yet it’s been negotiated by the 12 countries in garchic scheme from us strict secrecy. Even mem- because he knows we bers of Congress have would overwhelmingly been shut out - but some oppose it. This is govern500 corporate executives ment by sucker punch. It’s have been allowed inside cowardly and disgraceful. to shape the “partnership.” Jim Hightower is a national Now that Obama and radio commentator, writer, his corporate team are public speaker and author

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Vets

Wellness center or disguised mistake?

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scription that has relieved their PTS symptoms for months or even years. In some cases, the veteran is not even given enough of the recommended drug to safely discontinue its use. I have testified about this serious discrepancy, most recently as a member on the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission, and have discussed it privately with members of Congress. A few have said they will try to address the problem, but most have declined, citing the added cost to VA of a fuller formulary and the time the Government Accountability Office would require to determine the budgetary impact of such a change. Shouldn’t the longterm cost, danger and social impact of denying vital medications to veterans provide a sufficiently compelling reason for Congress to act? The obvious solution is to include the same medi-

cations in both formularies. If this is not possible, Defense Department doctors should exhaust all the options available on VA formulary first before considering any drugs not covered by VA. If neither of these options can be adopted, Defense doctors should at least warn service members that their current prescriptions will be unavailable in the VA system. This problem needs to be fixed immediately. A directive released by VA in late January seeking to address the problem without correcting the misaligned formularies contains too many loopholes and is totally inadequate. We need a solution, and not a patch. Chris Kyle’s death underlines the urgency of providing effective treatments for PTS. We can start by getting the Defense and Veterans Affairs departments on the same page. Peter W. Chiarelli is a retired U.S. Army general

It’s very clear that the Scott Recreation Commission’s proposal for a “wellness” center is nothing but a hollow ploy. Let me remind you that SRC and other community members have been gunning for more basketball courts since before the high school was voted on to be renovated. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not against the addition of basketball courts to the community, what I am against is SRC’s desperate and quite frankly disgusting excuse for a proposal disguised as a “wellness” center to tax the community for what’s best for SRC and not what’s best for our community. A center with many flaws that doesn’t do much for our community that SRC gets to control by wasting taxpayers money. Wellness is one of those words that, unfortunately, gets thrown around to make things seem better than they really are. By calling this new proposed building, a wellness center, it does not actually make it a wellness center; it doesn’t even come close.

SRC’s proposed building is nothing but a gym with two basketball courts. A true wellness center is an establishment that offers health services for the body and mind. Wellness centers usually offer skin care services and body services such as fitness, personal training, nutritional consulting/education and spatype amenities. To go even further, some wellness centers incorporate standard medical treatment or psychotherapy and alternative practices like acupuncture and acupressure. For the SRC to say this is a wellness center is an outright lie to our community along with its lack of benefits for the expense they expect taxpayers to cover. If taxpayers are going to cover the cost of a facility, then it needs to offer way more benefits that truly offer something for everyone in our community. From a professional design perspective, SRC’s building proposal is an outright joke. The building proposed seems as if it were thrown together without any thought of function and aesthetic.

SRC claims there are locker rooms, but all I see are two standard sized public restrooms. Where are the lockers, the seating for changing, and for $2.2 million, where are the showers? If there is going to be a new facility in our community it needs to offer the following: free weights, cardio, circuit strength, several multi-purpose/ aerobic rooms, personal training, nutritional consulting/education, six lane indoor lap-pool with seating, two basketball courts with seating, walking path, and of course actual locker rooms with space for lockers, seating and showers. I cannot stress enough that this facility needs to be able to house spectators for swim meets and basketball tournaments. One thing our community is in definite need for is an all year round lap-pool. It will offer the Scott City Stars a place to swim all year, and Scott City would become a host for more meets. Also, it would allow for the schools to incorporate swimming into their physical education classes, and

allow children access to swimming lessons all year. Youth, adults and the elderly can swim and do water aerobics year round. Exercise in water is one of the healthiest forms of physical activity, so don’t allow SRC to deny our community of what it really needs. Yes, it may increase the facility costs, but for our community to grow we need to offer a facility that really shows Scott City takes care of its residents and something our city can be proud to offer. If SRC is determined to build a center then it needs to be done right! We need to vote “no” in the upcoming SRC proposed facility on April 7, until they propose a center that will truly benefit our community and allow for our city to grow. I will even offer design consultation for a new proposed center, free of charge, so Scott Community can have a center it deserves. Miles Dawson Concerned for the future of Scott City SCHS Alumni 2008 and former member of the Scott City Stars

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Metzger. “These regions were set up recognizing that local conditions in each are very different.”

way to use water, but that usually means farmers can use the same amount of water over more acres,” he said. Technology can play a role in water conservation, but Welsh questioned the overall impact. He further emphasized that it couldn’t be cost prohibitive. One area in which there seemed to be general agreement was a desire to see regulations more tightly enforced, and heavier fines levied, when individuals are in violation of their water allowances. “Most of the penalties don’t phase the irrigators,” noted Kyle Spencer, director of GWMD No. 1. “Until we start suspending their water rights the penalties aren’t going to bother them.” Enforcement authority of a water plan, if it is put into effect, is expected to get a lot more attention in the upcoming months.

Few Specifics Emerge Specific goals for the Upper Smoky Hills region weren’t being offered by the approximately 35 people in attendance. There was acknowledgement that crop irrigation would have to be curtailed, but no one was offering a reduction target. “According to the Kansas Geological Survey, it would take a 70 to 75 percent reduction in irrigation in order to maintain the groundwater table where it is,” said Danny Welsh, a Wallace County farmer and a member of the GWMD No. 1 board of directors. More efficient use of water doesn’t necessarily mean less water is being used, noted Scott County Extension Agent John Beckman. “Subsurface drip irrigation is a pretty efficient

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Progressive Farming Being open to new ideas has always come natural to Larry, a Scott County native whose family homestead in the southeast part of the county in 1904. Larry has worked his family’s farm since 1965 where he is joined by his brothers and now his son, Clint. “I can’t say that I planned to live on the farm all my life, but it’s worked out that way and I’m glad it did,” says Larry.

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Farming in the southeast corner of the county offers its own challenges with the sandy soil conditions and lack of irrigation. When he took over the operation, Larry was ready to adopt no-till procedures, despite his dad’s warnings that it wouldn’t work. “We knew there had to be something better than conventional tillage. We were wearing out the machinery working weeds and we could see that notill was working in other areas,” he notes. The family began planting no-till milo into wheat stubble and raising 100 bushel crops. “Dad couldn’t believe we could do that and not work the ground before we planted,” Larry recalls. The farming operation

The Deardens are also involved in conducting a fishing program for area 4-Hers attending a camp at Lake Scott later this summer and, through their membership in Friends of Lake Scott, also assist with the OK Kids Day held annually at the park.

“Even during today’s breakout sessions we heard the role of the carrot versus the stick in achieving these goals. We’re relying on the local teams to provide us with some input on the balance between regulation and incentives to help achieve these goals,” Metzger says. Goals for the 14 water regions will be presented at the Governor’s Water Conference in November which Metzger admits is an ambitious time line. “People have been thinking about the issues of water supply in this area for 30 or more years,” she noted. “The time is now, the ideas are here. It’s up to us to do our job and get it done.” However, the governor is committed to the process being accomplished Susan Metzger, chief of planning and policy with the Kansas Water Office, at the local level, without addresses those attending the regional water meeting held in Scott City. a mandate coming from (Record Photo) Topeka. Metzger says the process,” she says. “It we attended. While there’s the ones that have the best KWO shares that goal. “We are committed was something we heard a role for regulation, the opportunity for long-term to the value of the local through the 350 meetings locally-led decisions are success.”

includes a mix of wheat, corn and fallow. Over the years, Larry estimates the family has planted more than 3,000 trees for windbreak protection. The primary windbreak row was planted when Dearden was only eight-years-old. “We’ve put in a couple more rows since then, mostly to protect the feedlot when we were operating it,” Dearden says. Ag Education Millie, who has lived most of her life in Scott County, enjoys sharing her knowledge about agriculture with youngsters. “It’s a lot of fun to see the kids realize where their food comes from. And we like to have writing activities so the kids can share with us what

they’ve learned,” Millie says. She likes to keep the learning fun with plans to offer “garden in a glove” and “milk mustache” programs. They also plan to set up a display so young people can view baby chicks after they’ve hatched. Over the years, the Deardens have won numerous awards, including the Kansas Farm Bureau 8th District Century Farm and Farm Family. Larry was also a recipient of the Scott County 4-H Alumni Award and Extension Appreciation Award. “When you’re as involved in the county fair and 4-H as we are, teaching kids is just something you kind of fall into,” Larry adds.

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Healy to host all-school reunion May 23-24 All alumni of Healy High School should soon be receiving a flyer in the mail with information about the 2015 allschool reunion over the Memorial Day weekend. The two-day event will kickoff with a parade and car show on Sat., May 23, 11:30 a.m. In addition to vintage cars, motorcycles, bicycles, wagons, horses and floats are encouraged. Registration for the reunion will follow at the

high school, along with a variety of activities for all ages. Concessions will be provided by the junior class. Raffle tickets will be offered for a commemorative rifle and shotgun, specially ordered and donated by Sharp’s Shooting Supply. Commemorative coins will be embedded in the gun stocks. The same coins will be available for purchase at $10 each (plus $5 for shipping if necessary).

Healy Alumni t-shirts are on sale for $15 in advance or $20 at the event. For the athletically inclined, there will be a 5-on-5 basketball tournament and coed volleyball tournament, plus a kids hot shot contest. Games, face painting and a coloring contest will be held for the youngsters. There will be supervised play and an evening movie for kids at night. Tours around town and

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The water in the beach area at Lake Scott State Park wasn’t too cold for four-year-old Riley Suppes of Dighton on Sunday afternoon. She joined her father, sister and cousin for a fun afternoon in the park. (Record Photo)

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to the Pyramid Rocks are p.m., during which the planned for the adults. winners of the gun raffles There will also be a will be determined. pitch tournament. Recognition will be given to the class of Sunday Events 1965 which will celebrate Sunday’s activities will it’s 50th year. Classes begin with worship ser- that reached the 50 year vice at the Healy United milestone since the last Methodist Church. A reunion in 2010 will also catered meal will follow be recognized. at the high school. Tickets Immediately after the are $10 for adults and $6 meeting, a talent show/ for ages 3-12 years. contest will conclude the The Healy High School reunion. Reunion Committee meetThere are 564 people ing will be held at 1:30 on the alumni mailing list.

The mailer included a preregistration form, which may also be obtained by visiting healyeagles.org or the Facebook page, Healy, Kansas All-School Reunion. Matt Wilkens, who is coordinating the tournaments, has issued a challenge to other teams. Pam Jennison is the parade coordinator. For more information, call Margaret Taldo (620-3982323) or e-mail healyeagles@gmail.com.

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If your loved one died leaving significant debt behind, would you know what to do? It’s a worrisome question for everyone. Young or old, based on particular debt circumstances or geographic location, death with debt can provide significant problems for surviving family members. Depending on state law and the specific credit relationships involved, they might be shocked

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to learn that they could be legally liable for a deceased relative’s outstanding debt - anything from unpaid mortgage balances and medical debt to unpaid credit card balances. Spouses (http://www. practicalmoneyskills. com/unexpecteddeath) who may share any kind of debt jointly, particularly credit cards in dual name, could face greater challenges. It also may spell problems for co-signers of any kind of loan.

Scott Co. LEC Report Scott City Police Department March 24: James Hickert was arrested for driving on a suspended license; possession of opiate/narcotic with intent to use; and drug paraphernalia. He was transported to the LEC. March 24: Dustin Medina, 27, was arrested for possession of hallucinogenic drug and no vehicle insurance. He was transported to the LEC. March 24: Troy Warta was arrested for domestic battery and transported to the LEC. March 24: Nicholas Barker was arrested on a warrant and transported to the LEC. March 24: Elizabeth Thoe reported a burglary.

Public Notice (First published in The Scott County Record, Thurs., March 19, 2015; last published Thurs., April 2, 2015)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SCOTT COUNTY, KANSAS ANGEL ADAN BORUNDA SALAZAR, PLAINTIFF, vs. THE STATE OF KANSAS, KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES, 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU VIN#1G1ZG57B594177729, and the unknown owners, heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors and assigns of any deceased owner, the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors, and assigns of any owner which are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations; the unknown executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors, successors andassigns of any owners who are or were partners or in partnership; the unknown guardians, conservators and trustees of any owners who are minors or are in any wise under legal disability of any kind; and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors or assigns of any owners alleged to be deceased, DEFENDANTS. CASE NO. 2015-CV-10 NOTICE OF SUIT The State of Kansas to the defendants above named designated and all other persons who are or

may be concerned: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in the District Court of Scott County, Kansas, by Angel Adan Borunda Salazar, Plaintiff, praying for an order quieting title to the following described property: 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU VIN#1G1ZG57B594177729

The Petitioner further seeks an order holding the Plaintiff to be the owner of the title to the above personal property, free of all right, title and interest of the above named defendants and all other persons who are or may be concerned, and that they and each of them be forever barred and foreclosed of an from all right, title, interest, lien, estate or equity of redemption in or to the above described personal property, or any part thereof. Plaintiff is seeking an Order to have a Certificate of Title issued for the above named vehicle. You are hereby required to plead to said Petition on or before the 30th day of April, 2015 at 10:00 o’clock a.m. in said Court at Scott City, Scott County, Kansas, Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. s/s Angel Adan Borunda Salazar WALLACE, BRANTLEY & SHIRLEY 325 Main - P. O. Box 605 Scott City, Kansas 67871 (620) 872-2161 Attorneys for Petitioner

As with all financial planning, the best time to act is before an issue arises. Watching any family deal with extensive debt problems after a spouse or relative passes on illustrates the need for financial transparency while all parties are alive. No matter how difficult a family member’s credit circumstances are, spouses and adult children should face those circumstances while options are available to deal with any problems.

Spouses can begin by requesting and sharing their three free annual credit reports (https:// www.annualcreditreport. com/index.action) from TransUnion, Experian and Equifax to confirm debt status. Once that information is out in the open, it’s time for the couple or family members to deal with specific circumstances related to that debt. For example, a young couple may have different debt issues than an older, retired couple, but

Public Notice (First published in The Scott County Record Thurs., March 19, 2015; last published Thurs., April 2, 2015)3t IN THE TWENTY-FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SCOTT COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Petition of: John Lee Whinery TO CHANGE HIS NAME. Case No. 15-CV-9 Pursuant to Chapter 60 of K.S.A. NOTICE OF SUIT THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL WHO ARE OR MAY BE CONCERNED: You are herby notified that the above-named John Lee Whinery, filed his Petition in the above court on March 7, 2015, praying for judgment and decree changing his name from John Lee Whinery to John Elisha Levi,

and that said Petitioner will be heard or assigned by the Court, 303 Court St., Scott City, Ks. 67871, on the 4th day of May, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. You are required to plead in response to the Petition or on or before May 4, 2015 (Date at least 41 days after first publication), in the Court at Scott County Courthouse, Kansas. If you fail to plead, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. Please take notice and govern yourself accordingly. John Lee Whinery Petitioner Rebeca J. Faurot Attorneys for Petitioner Attorney at Law, LLC 211 S. main St., Suite 118 Scott City, Ks. 67871 620-872-3600 Fax: 620-872-5666 rjflaw@att.net

both should consider how they would handle the debts of a spouse or legal partner after death. It can be helpful to meet with a qualified financial or estate expert about ways to extinguish or manage debt issues as part of current financial and estate planning. It is particularly important for borrowers and their executors to know what categories of the deceased’s debts will likely need to be repaid after their death and other debts

that might be canceled or forgiven. Generally, certain forms of unsecured debt held in the deceased’s name alone - like credit cards or federal student loans - may likely be discharged, but check with qualified experts first. Any kind of debt held in joint name should be evaluated. Spouses, legal partners and family members who have co-signed loans or joint credit accounts of any kind risk (See HEIRS on page 11)

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Federal review of foster care could cost state $12M A federal review of how Kansas spends foster care dollars could cost the state up to $12 million, causing lawmakers to tack on extra spending to the budget. The potential added cost stems from 1997, when Kansas privatized its foster care system. States receive federal funding for foster care programs under Title IV. The funds only can be used for certain purposes.

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At the time the state privatized, the Kansas Department for Children and Families presented the federal Administration for Children and Families (ACF) a payment and claiming structure for use under the privatized system. The federal agency approved the plan, according to DCF spokeswoman Theresa Freed. Four years ago, ACF began auditing Nebraska’s child welfare sys-

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payoff responsibility for that debt if their co-borrower dies. Experts can advise how to deal with individual situations. Experts also may suggest that co-borrowers without credit in their own names apply for a credit card in separate names while their spouse is still alive. A separate credit account, if responsibly managed, can help the survivor qualify for additional credit in their name after a spouse or legal partner dies. Keep in mind that all debt situations are unique to the individual. For example, a senior who qualifies for nursing home care under Medicaid (public aid) may have family members who will need to sell the senior’s home to

address certain expenses after he or she has died. It is best to prepare relatives for that possibility in advance. Separately, a healthy senior relative may leave a home to heirs still under mortgage, or there could be a significant tax debt. Airing and reviewing these issues in advance can either prepare relatives for certain realities or enable them to solve problems while the relative is still alive. Bottom line: Dealing with a deceased relative’s debt can add stress at a particularly worrisome time for spouses and relatives. The best option is transparency while relatives are alive so debt issues can be addressed as part of overall estate planning.

tem. The state attempted to privatize its system in 2009, but the companies that contracted with the state eventually lost their contracts. ACF ordered the state to pay back millions in federal funds after finding it improperly spent some of the funds. ACF then conducted a similar review of Kansas, Freed said. In essence, the federal agency found the state had been improperly classifying all payments to

the state’s foster care contractors as maintenance spending - which should be limited to covering the cost of shelter, food and clothing for children. “The review has determined that Kansas and Nebraska have been claiming all payments to Child Placing Agencies as maintenance and ACF believes some of those costs should be unallowable or claimed as administration. ACF’s regulations regard-

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ing how to claim these costs has never been clear and states have interpreted their regulations differently than ACF is interpreting them now,” Freed said. The budget under consideration by the Senate on Wednesday contains the extra $12 million appropriation to be used if the state ends up having to pay back the federal government. Senate Ways and Means Chairman Ty Masterson (R-Andover) called

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the $12 million a “bill we have to pay.” “We’re paying for some mistakes inside the administration for that,” Masterson told fellow Republican senators during a caucus meeting Wednesday. DCF is currently developing a system that will satisfy ACF’s requirements, Freed said. In addition, DCF also is auditing the administrative costs of contractors.

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Passions high on both sides of Medicaid expansion debate Political backlash could follow lack of GOP alternative Jim McLean KHI News Service

The recent legislative hearings on Medicaid expansion brought representatives from dozens of powerful groups to the Statehouse. Lobbyists representing hospitals, doctors and some big businesses pleaded with members of the House Health and Human Services Committee to approve an expansion proposal one

day. The next, representatives of conservative, antitax organizations urged committee members to continue to say ‘no’ to expansion, despite the billions of additional federal dollars it would inject into the Kansas economy. The hearings also attracted scores of everyday citizens. They included those who need the coverage that expansion would provide and others opposed to extending benefits to non-disabled adults. Mary Weber is a single mother of three who works as a para-professional in the Wichita school district. She helps students with disabilities

keep up in the classroom. Weber’s children qualify for Medicaid known as KanCare - but she doesn’t. Adults with dependent children must earn less than one-third of the federal poverty level to be eligible for KanCare. That translates into about $8,000 a year for Weber’s family of four. At the same time, Weber’s annual income isn’t enough to qualify her for federal subsidies that would all but cover premiums for private coverage purchased in the Affordable Care Act marketplace. She’s caught in what has come to be known as the Medicaid expansion gap.

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“I make too much for Medicaid and not enough for the ACA (tax credits),” Weber said. Weber had health problems that sent her to the hospital last year. The care she received cost about $1,200 and she couldn’t pay the bill. “For a single mom, that’s a lot,” she said. “I ended up having to pay for part of it, but the hospital wrote off a big chunk of it.” The need for such write-offs has been lessened in states that have expanded their Medicaid programs to cover adults earning up to a third more than the federal poverty (See PASSIONS on page 13)

Program would get breast milk to critically ill Kansas babies Like most mothers, Julie Krashin was preparing for her twin babies to be delivered on their due date. But the twins came 8-1/2 weeks early and had to be rushed to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Saint Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City. Three days into their stay, Julie and her husband Jeremy lost their daughter Ilana. “Having a baby in the NICU leaves you feeling a little bit helpless. You’re watching the nurses and doctors run around trying to keep your baby to stay alive, and that’s supposed to be your job,” Krashin said, echoing what she believes most parents think in the NICU. While losing Ilana was devastating, Julie said she also felt blessed to be producing enough milk to share with other moms who weren’t making as much milk as she was, or any at all. Krashin began donating breast milk to the Saint Luke’s Heart of America Mother’s Milk Bank, a nonprofit (See BABIES on page 15)

Grant to help state’s SNAP recipients find work Dave Ranney KHI News Service

Kansas is participating in a federal grant program aimed at helping food stamp recipients find jobs and exit the program. Kansas was one of 10 states chosen to participate in a $200 million grant program meant to find new ways to help

SNAP beneficiaries find gainful employment. Kansas will receive $3.4 million. Thirty-five states applied for the grants. Other states have indicated they will use their grants to develop online and on-the-job training programs, hire career counselors, and expand

Too much stress will affect health by the American Counseling Association

In today’s busy world, stress is something we all face to some extent, yet most of us have little understanding of what stress is or of the problems it can cause. Stress is actually a combination of two separate things. The first is the “stressor,” the situation that triggers the physical and emotional reactions that we feel. It might be a family problem, a money issue or just that traffic jam on our way to work. The second part of stress is our “stress response.” This is our body and mind’s natural response to a stressor, including increases in our breathing, heart rate, alertness and muscle response. It’s a reaction inherited from our ancient ancestors. For them, survival meant reacting quickly to threats they encountered, what we call the “fight or flight” response. Back then, if the stress source was a wild animal or other life-threatening situation, that was a good reaction. But today’s problems are seldom so immediate or quickly resolved. Instead, we often face prolonged or repeated stress over which we have little or no control. For many of us, repeatedly facing stressful situations can leave us feeling constantly nervous or exhausted, and can result in very real physical and emotional ailments. It shouldn’t be hard to recognize when stress is negatively affecting your life. The warning signs can include changes in both behavior and physical well-being. Stress-related behavioral changes might include sudden anger or impatience over relatively minor things. You might find yourself unable to relax, anxious almost all the time, sleeping poorly and experiencing sexual problems. Major changes in eating, whether no appetite or constantly overeating, are also common reactions. Excessive stress can make it difficult to make decisions or set priorities. You may make more mistakes or become accident-prone. Physical ailments, such as frequent headaches and neck or back pain, can also be stress-related symptoms. You might find yourself suffering from frequent indigestion, diarrhea or constipation. Shortness of breath, heart palpitations, or skin problems like acne or psoriasis can also occur. Excessive stress is not a problem to be ignored. It has been linked to a variety of serious health and emotional issues. If you find yourself facing high levels of stress that are affecting your health or overall quality of life, seek help. Your family physician or a professional counselor can offer assistance to help reduce or cope with unhealthy stress in your life. “Counseling Corner” is provided by the American Counseling Association. Comments and questions to ACAcorner@counseling.org or visit the ACA website at counseling.org

beneficiaries’ access to transportation, child care assistance and mental health services. Only about one-fifth of the nation’s 48 million SNAP recipients are likely to benefit from job training. The rest are elderly, disabled, children, or already employed. The grants are part of

the five-year farm bill that Congress passed into law last year amid repeated calls for reining in SNAP spending, which costs $74 billion last year. In Kansas, SNAP spending in 2013 reached an all-time high: $471.6 million. Last year’s spending dropped to $415.8 million.

The average per-person SNAP benefit in Kansas is roughly $125 a month or $4.15 a day. Of the 275,400 Kansans on food stamps In January, almost 132,000 - 45 percent - were children. Generally, U.S. citizens are eligible for SNAP benefits if they are living in households at or

below 130 percent of the federal poverty level, about $2,150 a month for a single parent with two children. Advocacy groups continue to be critical of the Brownback administration for reducing lowincome families’ access to public assistance programs.

Some farmers warming to Affordable Care Act Bryan Thompson KHI News Service

Until the federal health insurance marketplace opened in late 2013, farmers and ranchers were more likely to be uninsured than many other occupational groups. The Affordable Care Act changed that by requiring them - and most other U.S. citizens - to buy insurance. But it also gave them coverage options they didn’t have before. Jon Bailey, of the Nebraska-based Center for Rural Affairs, said it’s hard to make sweeping generalizations about how the health care law is working for farmers and ranchers. “Depending where you live, what your individual circumstances are, how healthy you are, how old you are, it’s gonna make

a lot of difference in what you pay for health insurance or what you have available,” he said. But, he added, there’s little doubt the Affordable Care Act has given farmers and ranchers - and rural residents in general - more health insurance options than they had before. Traditionally, there’s been less competition for their business, especially in the individual market. And because farmers and ranchers tend to be selfemployed or work for small operations, that’s the market they rely on. “Sixty to 70 percent of farmers still purchase on the individual market,” Bailey said. “So how we can make the individual market affordable to them, and providing more options, is important because they’re so

dependent on the individual market, more than the population in general.” He said because farmers tend to be older - in their mid-to-upper 50s, on average - and because the nature of their work is more dangerous, they are more likely to have health issues and be more expensive to insure.

trolled with medication. “But when that shows up on your history, then you’re uninsurable,” said Teske, who has a cow-calf operation near Wheaton in the Flint Hills northeast of Manhattan and serves as president of the Kansas Farmers Union. The only way he was able to get coverage before passage of the health reform law was through his wife’s policy. Even then, adding him to the policy was expensive, and he said the coverage left a lot to be desired. So Teske’s wife changed jobs to get a better deal on insurance, even though it meant driving 40 miles instead of eight. The ACA, Teske said, changed that. “By God, for the first time in decades I’ve been able to buy my own health

Not ‘Uninsurable’ Studies done before the ACA’s enactment found that farmers were among the occupational groups least likely to have health insurance. Donn Teske is a good example. Not that long ago, some health conditions he considers relatively minor made it virtually impossible for him to get insurance. In addition to high blood pressure, he has a heart condition diagnosed years ago that can be con- (See FARMERS on page 13)

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Tobacco tax: health benefits shouldn’t be a factor

Representatives of the tobacco industry told senators this week to ignore the health benefits of increasing the state’s tobacco tax, arguing that the measure is only under consideration because of a state budget crisis. Public health advocates turned out for Tuesday’s hearing in the Senate Assessment and Taxation Committee and tried to

counter that message with policy research. Doug Mays, a former Kansas House Speaker who now lobbies for groups that include the Cigar Association of America, conceded that there might be health benefits to the tax, but suggested it would be disingenuous to pass Senate Bill 233 on those grounds. “I don’t think anyone

Farmers insurance, and I’m pretty proud of that,” he said. “And I’m buying it from the same company that turned me down before. And so I’m very supportive of the Affordable Care Act.” ‘The Greater Good’ Farm Bureau Insurance agent Vernon Hurd said many farmers have done the same. Hurd’s agency is in the northwest Kansas town of St. Francis, and he does a lot of business

level - about $16,000 for individuals and nearly $33,000 for families of four. But many Kansas hospitals have seen their “charity care” numbers climb at the same time they are dealing with reductions in Medicare payments. Weber said she understands that Medicaid expansion is a politically charged issue because of its connection to Obamacare. But from her perspective, the politics are blinding legislators to the fact that expansion could provide coverage to about 150,000 Kansans, most of whom are now uninsured. Weber stuttered as she searched for a respectful way of expressing her frustration. But after a few stops and starts she gave up and said what was on her mind. “It’s a bunch of crap,”

continued its opposition with a mass email sent from a group it funds, Citizens for Tobacco Rights. The email called the bill “an unjust tax that takes aim at our state’s middle class.” Other opponents of the tax increases used the hearing to paint them as a desperate government money grab. Jeff Willett, vice

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with farmers. As a general rule, he said, they don’t like being told what to do. “Yeah, they’re probably not excited about being told that they have to have health insurance,” Hurd said. “But by and large, I think they see the greater good in knowing that their neighbors, their friends and their family that weren’t able to get coverage in the past now can.” He thinks that’s why he’s hearing fewer com-

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believes that this bill is here before the committee for health reasons,” Mays said. “We need money.” The state faces a projected deficit of about $700 million. Gov. Sam Brownback has proposed taxes on tobacco and liquor to close about $100 million of that gap. Altria, the parent company of Phillip Morris, has lobbied against it and

plaints about the health care law from his customers. “Even some of the folks I’ve worked with that were the staunchest conservatives - probably haven’t voted for a Democrat in their lives - recognize the fact that there were so many people that weren’t able to obtain health insurance,” Hurd said. “And when you take that into consideration,

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she said. “Medicaid expansion would give a lot of us who work and who are trying to make a living the health insurance we need.” Opposed to Aid Walter Cunningham also has strong opinions on the issue. He was one of several people who attended the hearings wearing green t-shirts that said “Light the Fire of Freedom in Kansas” on the front and “Ideas Don’t Work Unless You Do” on the back. The shirts were supplied by Americans for Prosperity Kansas, a conservative group with ties to Wichita’s Koch brothers that lobbies for smaller government. Cunningham, also from Wichita, said welfare benefits make people too dependent on the government. He cited his adult daughter as an example. “I have a daughter who

chose obesity and chose to smoke to the point where she ended up losing a part of her leg (to diabetes),” Cunningham said. “She’s now on kidney dialysis. She has no insurance. So, she’s plaguing the system.” His daughter receives about $1,000 a month in Social Security disability benefits, Cunningham said. “I told her not to take any of the money and ‘you can come die with us because that’s what you’re going to end up doing,’” he said. “So, the government - Social Security and Medicare - have given her a cushion, which she did not deserve.” The lobbyists for AFP and conservative thinktanks who spoke against expansion weren’t as blunt as Cunningham but there were echoes of his objections in their testimony.

I think most of my clients would tell you, overwhelmingly actually, that they think it’s a good thing that we’re finally able to give that opportunity to people that didn’t have it in the past.” Hurd said some of his clients now have health insurance for the first time in 40 years. He calls that the “true blessing” of the Affordable Care Act.

president for programs for the Kansas Health Foundation, said tax increases on tobacco are proven to compel smokers to quit and non-smokers to avoid taking up the habit. The proposed $1.50-per-pack cigarette tax hike is expected to keep about 50,000 Kansans from starting or continuing to smoke. That will help draw down state

medical costs, because a disproportionate number of Kansans who are on Medicaid use tobacco. Reagan Cussimanio, a lobbyist for the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network, said tobacco use currently saddles all Kansas households with $825 per year in public health costs, even if they don’t use themselves.

Pastime at Park Lane The First Christian Church led Sunday afternoon services. Residents played pitch and dominoes on Monday afternoon. Game helpers were Joy Barnett, Madeline Murphy, Dorothy King, Wanda Kirk, Hugh McDaniel and Mandy Barnett. Wanda Kirk furnished Shamrock cookies in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Pastor Jared Young led Bible study on Tuesday morning. Doris Riner and Elsie Nagel led the hymns. Naomi Teubner played her violin and the piano on Tuesday afternoon. Phyllis Nightengale furnished cookies. Rev. Warren Prochnow led Lutheran Bible study on Wednesday morning. Residents enjoyed vanilla and chocolate ice cream and Girl Scout cookies on Thursday.

3 honored with March birthdays

Volunteers from Holy Cross Lutheran Church hosted the March birthday party at Park Lane Nursing Home. Guests of honor were Ann Tedford, Elvira Billinger and Wilda Jantz. Andi, Abbigale, Bethany and Andrew Prochnow, and Carolyn Wilson performed several songs. Abbi and Carolyn played the piano, Bethany played the flute and Andrew played the ocarina, and Andi sang. Everyone was served cake. Hosts were Marlo Wiechman, Velda Riddiough, Sherri Rapier and Warren Prochnow.

Residents played trivia games on Thursday evening. Fr. Bernard Felix led Catholic Mass on Friday morning and Rev. Warren Prochnow led Lutheran services on Friday afternoon. Sister Murphy and Sister Deppi from the Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints sang and played the piano on Friday afternoon.

The Wright Family Band performed on Friday evening. Wanda Wright furnished refreshments. Dottie Fouquet was visited by Jon and Anne Craner and Mark Fouquet. Dona Dee Carpenter was visited by Grant and Ashlyn Long and Lisa Long. Jim Jeffery was visited by Libbie Joles and Jimalene Haddon.

Seasonal earnings can have impact on retirement benefits Q) Although I stopped working a few years ago, I had additional seasonal earnings after my retirement. Will my monthly Social Security retirement benefit increase? A) Possibly. And, you can get Social Security retirement or survivors benefits and work at the same time. Each year, we review the records for all working recipients to see if additional earnings may increase their monthly benefit amounts. If an increase is due, we calculate a new benefit amount and pay the increase retroactive to January following the year of earnings. You can learn more about how work affects your benefits by reading our publication, How Work Affects Your Benefits, at www. socialsecurity.gov/pubs. * * * Q) I served in the military, and I’ll receive a military pension when I retire. Will that affect my Social Security benefits? A) You can get both Social Security retirement benefits and military retirement at the same time. Generally, we don’t reduce your Social Security benefits because of your military benefits. When you’re ready to apply for Social Security retirement benefits, go to www.socialsecurity.gov/ applyonline. This is the fastest and easiest way to apply. For your convenience, you can always save your progress during your application and complete it later. Disability Q) I have been collecting disability benefits for a few years, but I’m getting healthy enough to work again. Can I return to work while getting Social Security disability benefits? A) Yes, you can return to work while receiving Social Security disability benefits. We have special rules to help you get back to work without lowering your initial benefits. You may be able to have a trial work period for nine months to test

Social Security Q and A whether you can work. If you get disability benefits and your condition improves or you return to work, you must report these changes to us. * * * Q) My father collects disability benefits, but he is interested in working again. Is there a program that helps disabled people

find work while they’re collecting Social Security disability benefits? A) Social Security’s Ticket to Work program can help beneficiaries go to work, get a good job that may lead to a career, save more money, and become financially independent. This program doesn’t affect your disability benefits. You can keep collecting your benefits while participating. Ticket to Work is a free and voluntary program.

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Pat Lawrence was visited by Marilyn Waters. Darlene Richman was visited by Tina Turley. LaVera King was visited by Gloria Gough, Velda Riddiough, Margie Stevens, and Carol Latham. Cecile Billings was visited by Ann Beaton, Delinda Dunagan, and Linda Dunagan. Emogene Harp was visited by Alicia Harp, Russell Harp, Reed Harp, Ryan and Rick Harp, Nancy Holt, Margie Stevens, Maranda Dawn and Joy Barnett. Bonnie Pickett was visited by Gloria Wright; Josh, Jenny, Kylie and David Wright; and Jon Tuttle. Lorena Turley was visited by Abbie, Neta Wheeler, Mary Lou Oeser, Karen Harms and LaCinda Griffin.

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Boots Haxton was visited by Nancy Holt, Tava See, and Rod and Kathy. Vivian Kreiser was visited by Sharon Lock, Spenser Beaton, and Kai and Sage Wilkerson. Yvonne Spangler was visited by Greg and Yvette Mills, Jerica VanCampen, Adalei Zeller, and Les and MaryAnn Spangler. Thelma Branine was visited by Kendall, Sherri and Hunter Smith. Albert Dean was visited by Lynn and Jeannie Dean, Carol Davey, Jean Burgess, Tava See, Nancy Holt, Karen Harms, Mary Lou Oeser and Sue Rose. Jake Leatherman was visited by Otto Harp and Faye Summerville. Lucille Dirks was visited by Vicki Dirks. Geraldine Graves was visited by Alonna Mantzke, Janet Soeken, Sarah Wells and Howard Sheley.

Corinne Dean was visited by Kim Smith, Nancy Holt, Ron Hess, Dianna Howard, Karen Harms and Mary Lou Oeser. Nella Funk was visited by Nancy Holt, Dianna Howard, Karen Harms, Mary Lou Oeser and Kim Smith. Lowell Rudolph was visited by LuAnn Buehler, Kathleen Moore, Tom Moore; Chris, Jenn and CJ Buehler; and Rev. Don Martin. James Still and Mike Leach were visited by Rev. Don Martin from St. Luke’s Church and Linda Dunagan. Delores Brooks was visited by David and Cheryl Perry, Raegen and Sage Wolak, Charles Brooks, Nancy Holt, Fritzi Rauch, Florence Daubert, Jackie Voth, Faye Hoover, Alan and Glenda Graham, and Ruth White.

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Babies

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milk storage bank with screening and pasteurization processes in line with Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) guidelines. Kansas lawmakers are looking to increase access to the state’s milk bank stores through House Bill 2149, which would allow Medicaid to reimburse hospitals for prescribing human donor breast milk to critically ill infants, under the age of three, in the NICU. The breast milk provision is a win-win, and allows premature babies to get what they need, instead of formula at the NICU, said Rep. Barbara Bollier (R-Mission Hills). The state budget office says the cost of the bill “would be negligible.”

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Crosses, we see them everywhere. This time of the saw the suffering that her son was enduring with the spikes in His hands and His feet! year we think more about the cross. I wonder if she remembered when the Angel Gabriel What do you think of when you see a cross? We usually see a cross on the outside of a church build- told her that she would be pregnant with Jesus while ing, (but not always). We can usually see at least one she was still a virgin. Now, she watches her promised cross on the inside of a church building. We see shiny son suffering on the cross. Jesus was accused unjustcrosses on necklaces, being worn as a piece of jew- ly! Jesus was innocent! Jesus did nothing wrong! Jeelry. It is the fashionable thing to do. It is common to sus didn’t sin! Yet, it was Jesus hanging on the cross. It was an ugly day! see crosses on tee shirts and Bibles. Thank God that what happened to Jesus on the What thoughts come to mind when you see a cross? Does it bring you comfort and peace or conviction? We cross brought an end to the old way! With Jesus’ end on earth He brought us life. With His death on the see crosses everywhere. cross, He gave us forgiveness! With His resurrection, What about you? What does the cross mean to He brought us eternal life! you? Is it fashionable for you to wear a cross? Is the Without Jesus’ end on the cross we would be withcross at your church building sanded smooth, stained, out hope of forgiveness of our sins! We wouldn’t have and pretty? Not all these crosses are good reflections hope of eternal life with Him! When I look at the cross I of the cross that points to Jesus. We need to constant- see pain, agony, suffering, and forgiveness! ly remember that Jesus went to the cross for the sins As Easter draws near don’t let this time go by withof the world! As I think and ponder about the cross that out reflecting on the cross that Jesus hung and died Jesus hung on I don’t think the crosses we have today on! If you’ve never been to the cross call upon Jesus! look like that cross! Admit you’re a sinner, ask Jesus for forgiveness, and Jesus’ cross wasn’t smooth! It wasn’t stained! It accept His gift of forgiveness and eternal life with God! wasn’t pretty! Instead . . . it was rough! It was hard! It Only then can you be in God’s family! If you have was not pretty! It was covered in the blood of Jesus! been to the cross and know Jesus already maybe you As Mary observed the crucifixion of her first born should return and reflect again on the ultimate sacrifice son she didn’t see anything pretty. She didn’t see any- Jesus made for us on the cross!! thing good. Mary saw the pain, she saw the agony, she It’s All About Jesus! (John 14:6) Pastor Larry Taylor Gospel Fellowship Church, Scott City

Scott City Assembly of God

Prairie View Church of the Brethren

1615 South Main - Scott City - 872-2200 Ed Sanderson, Senior Pastor 9:00 a.m. - Pre-Service Prayer 10:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship Service and Children’s Church Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. - Bible Study and Prayer

4855 Finney-Scott Rd. - Scott City - 276-6481 Pastor Jon Tuttle Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Men’s Fellowship • Tuesday breakfast at 6:30 a.m. Held at Precision Ag Bldg. west of Shallow Water Wednesday Bible Study, 7:00 p.m., at the church

St. Joseph Catholic Church

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A Catholic Christian Community 1002 S. Main Street - Scott City Fr. Bernard Felix, pastor • 872-7388 Secretary • 872-3644 Masses: 1st Sunday of month - 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Other weekends: Sat., 6:00 p.m.; Sun., 11:00 a.m. Spanish Mass - 2nd and 4th Sundays, 1:30 p.m.

1102 Court • Box 283 • Scott City 620-872-2294 • 620-872-3796 Pastor Warren Prochnow holycross-scott@sbcglobal.net Sunday School/Bible Class, 9:00 a.m. Worship every Sunday, 10:15 a.m. Wed.: Mid-Week School, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Pence Community Church

Community Christian Church

8911 W. Road 270 10 miles north on US83; 2 miles north on K95; 9 miles west on Rd. 270 Don Williams, pastor • 874-2031 Wednesdays: supper (6:30 p.m.) • Kid’s Group and Adult Bible Study (7:00 p.m.) • Youth Group (8:00 p.m.) Sunday School: 9:30 • Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.

12th & Jackson • Scott City • 872-3219 Shelby Crawford, pastor Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday: God’s High School Cru, 7:30 p.m.

First Baptist Church

Immanuel Southern Baptist Church

803 College - Scott City - 872-2339

1398 S. US83 - Scott City - 872-2264

Kyle Evans, Senior Pastor Bob Artz, Associate Pastor

Robert Nuckolls, pastor - 872-5041

Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. • Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Sunday morning worship: 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study, 7:00 p.m.

Gospel Fellowship Church 120 S. Lovers Lane - Shallow Water Larry Taylor, pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.

1st United Methodist Church 5th Street and College - Scott City - 872-2401 Dennis Carter, pastor 1st Sunday: Communion and Fellowship Sunday Services at 9:00 a.m. • Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. All Other Sundays • Worship: 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. • MYF (youth groups) on Wednesdays Jr. High: 6:30 p.m. • Sr. High: 7:00 p.m.

First Christian Church

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

701 Main - Scott City - 872-2937 Scotty Wagner, pastor Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:45 a.m. Wednesday is Family Night Meal: 5:45 p.m. • Study: 6:15 p.m. Website: www.fccscottcity.org

Elizabeth/Epperson Drives • Scott City • 872-3666 Father Don Martin Holy Eucharist - 11:45 a.m. St. Luke’s - 872-5734 (recorded message) Senior Warden Bill Lewis • 872-3347 or Father Don Martin - (785) 462-3041

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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

12021 N. Eagle Rd. • Scott City

9th and Crescent - Scott City - 872-2334 Bishop Irvin Yeager • 620-397-2732 Sacrament, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:50 a.m. Relief Society and Priesthood, 11:20 a.m. YMYW Wednesday, 8:00 p.m.

Franklin Koehn: 872-2048 Charles Nightengale: 872-3056 Sunday School Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service: 7:00 p.m.

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KCC puts stop to fracking disposal wells County Plat Maps The Kansas CorporaThe increase in hy- pending. Sumner County tion Commission (KCC) has ordered oil and gas companies to reduce the disposal of drilling waste fluids into injection wells in Harper and Sumner counties. This order is a response to the increase in the number of earthquakes in Kansas. The United States Geological Survey has attributed recent seismic activity to the disposal of fracking waste fluids into injection wells.

draulic fracturing (fracking) for oil and gas in this region has resulted in large quantities of waste fluids that require disposal into injection wells. In Harper County the number of injection wells has increased to 71 with 18 new permits pending. In 2013, Harper County injection wells received over two billion gallons of waste fluids. In Sumner County there are now 79 wells with 17 new permits

injection wells received over 450 million gallons of waste fluids. Statewide there are 4,300 injection wells in the Arbuckle geologic formation. In the past 30 years Kansas experienced an average of about one earthquake per year. Between January 1, 2014, and March 16, 2015, Kansas experienced 113 quakes strong enough to require study by the Kansas Geological Survey.

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the boys of spring

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Still young, but Beavers are looking for more success

Last year’s 1-18 record was only part of the story for a young Scott Community High School baseball team. It didn’t reflect how much progress the team had made during the season. In fact, SCHS defeated Goodland, 7-6, during the final week of the regular season. The Cowboys would go on to win the regional title. They also put a scare into powerhouse Hugoton in the regional tournament before losing, 5-3. The good news is that the Beavers return most of their lineup, along with a few helpful additions. The bad news is that they’re still a very young team. “If we can pick up where we left off last year we can be very competitive,” says head coach Neil Baker. What that will mean in the win-loss column remains to be seen. Most of the infield remains intact with senior Sloan Baker (shortstop/pitcher), sophomore Kyle Cure (first base) and sophomore Chase Rumford (third base). Senior Hunter Braun will likely be splitting some time at third base and second base could be a revolving door with

SCHS sophomore Drew Duff gets a relay throw during practice drills on Monday afternoon. The Beavers will open their season at Hays-TMP on Tuesday. (Record Photo)

Justin Faurot, Leonel Castillo and Gustavo Gonzalez - all sophomores. “We need to play good defense and I think we have

the boys who can,” says Baker. “With the limited practices we’ve had, I’ve been pretty impressed with our defense.” The big question will be

behind the plate where the Beavers have no returning experience. Baker will be giving several boys a chance at the position with Morgen Roberts,

Kevin Aguilera and Drew Duff - again, all sophomores - likely to get their chance at a starting spot. (See BASEBALL on page 19)

Beavers are optimistic about return to Class 3A Scott City returns to the Class 3A ranks for track and that’s always good news for the Beavers as they prepare for the upcoming season. “Brett (Meyer) is healthy and we should be pretty good in a couple of relays,” says head coach Jim Turner. That’s just for starters. Scott City’s strengths will continue to be found in the middle distance events along with the 4x400 and 4x800 meter relays. Turner is hopeful, however, of finding some success in the sprints, the hurdles and throwing events, as well. Meyer enters the season as one of the state’s top 800m runners and will be a member of the 4x400m and 4x800m relays. The senior claimed a fourth place finish in the 800m at last year’s Class 4A state meet with an impressive 1:57.47. “Ten guys ran under two minutes which is insane,” notes Meyer. “I like my chances in 3A.” SCHS senior Brett Meyer competes in the 800m at last year’s Class 4A state track meet.

(Record Photo)

(See SC TRACK on page 18)

Wichita State was in a no-win situation against Jayhawks A lot is made Rod about the Haxton, University sports editor of Kansas and Kansas State University being in a no-win situation whenever the discussion turns to whether the two Big 12 schools should put Wichita State University on their basketball schedule.

KU, and to a lesser degree K-State, are “expected” to win because they are from a major conference and they have greater tradition. A loss to WSU damages their street cred and could impact their ability to recruit - probably moreso in the state than outside our borders. And, should they win, everyone shrugs their shoulders and

says, “Big deal. You were supposed to.” But what about the Shockers? Sunday’s win over KU should have earned WSU another level of respect on the national stage and it obviously advanced them to the Sweet 16 while the Jayhawks make an all-too-familiar early exit from the NCAA Tournament. But did the thumping deliv-

ered by WSU further the debate that the Big 3 in Kansas should be facing each other on an annual basis? Probably not. The Shockers were in a nowin situation because, if they lose, then it only allows K-State and KU to continue saying WSU isn’t worthy of being on their schedule. And, with a WSU win, it’s all the more rea-

son for both teams to keep their distance. WSU head coach Gregg Marshall continues to say the right things. Following the win, when the inevitable question is asked, he commented that he’s fine with things as they are. Without being in Marshall’s inner circle, maybe he’s sincere when he says that. (See NO-WIN on page 20)

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Spring turkey hunting sickness I’ve got to admit I’ve been looking forward to spring turkey season, but the feeling barely rated a tingle and was certainly nothing close to an itch yet. The other night driving home from Hutchinson, I took a back road I knew in the past was home to a nice group of turkeys each spring and a big group each winter. Sure enough there they were, strung out over a couple hundred yards of wheat field. There were easily a hundred birds, and a few toms were polishing up their moves and beginning to form their harems. I scratched all the way home, so now I’m officially itchin’ for spring turkey season to start. This morning I stood in the parking lot at my job noticing the sparse tint of frost on the roof tops, feeling the slight nip in the air, and hearing the robins twittering, all reminding me of early morning turkey hunts. I’m not a real seasoned turkey hunter, but I have learned a thing or two, mostly by mistake, about the pursuit of Kansas gobblers. A tried-and-true way of putting yourself on turkeys at first light is to be set up to call them as they leave the roost in the morning. You need to be close, but not too close and you need to be able to get there without being seen or heard by the stillroosted birds. More than once I’ve set up in the morning where I saw birds late the night before and assumed I knew where they roosted, only to be scared spitless the next morning when a big tom gobbled much too near to me in the dark. (See TURKEY on page 20)

Scott City’s Wyatt Kropp takes the baton from Drake McRae in the 4x400m relay during last year’s Class 4A state track meet. Both are returning members of this year’s SCHS track squad. (Record Photo)

SC Track Meyer’s time a year ago would have earned him a silver medal in Class 3A where only three runners broke the two-minute mark. “There’s no doubt that 4A is pretty darn tough. Sometimes you’re just trying to figure out a way to get to state,” says Turner. “With our schedule we should see a lot of 3A competition and that will give us some idea what events we want to focus on.” For Meyer, that could possibly mean competing in the 400m, along with two relays.

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relays that Scott City lost to graduation. The 4x400m relay, which placed fourth at state a year ago with a time of 3:28.03 in the finals (3:27.93 in the prelims) returns Drake McRae, Wyatt Kropp and Meyer. The 4x800m relay also placed fourth with a time of 8:13.51. It returns Meyer, Irvin Lozano and Miguel Chavez. To start the season, Lozano will step into the fourth spot on the 4x400m relay. Turner expects Jess Drohman to compete for a spot on the 4x800m relay. McRae will also get a serious look in the 300m Relays Nearly Intact int. hurdles along with the Brayden Strine was high jump. Kropp will give up the the only member of the 4x400m and 4x800m hurdles, but will be com-

peting in the 100m and 200m. “We feel he can have more success in the sprints than in the 300 hurdles,” Turner says. Cooper Griffith (discus and shot put) and Wyatt Eitel (discus) will anchor the throwing events. Griffith should consistently throw for more than 140 feet in the discus. A newcomer to track is senior Trey O’Neil who will likely focus on the high jump and possibly the javelin. He could also compete in the 400m. “It’s been quite awhile since we’ve had anyone who could compete well in the high jump,” notes Turner. “Trey did well in junior high. I’m looking forward to seeing what he can do now.”

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Baker is second team All-American

kids state qualifiers

Ron Baker, a junior guard from Scott City, was named to the USA Today’s second team All-American list. Baker is the ninth AllAmerican in the history of Wichita State University basketball. The guard averaged a team high 15 points for the Shockers which advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament before being eliminated by Notre Dame. WSU finished the season 30-5. Baker has been one of the nation’s most well-rounded players, averaging 4.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 steals per game. He is also a two-time FirstTeam All-Missouri Valley Conference selection and a Wooden Award finalist. Baker joins teammate Fred VanVleet (a third-teamer last year) and Cleanthony Early (a 2014 consensus second-team selection) as All-Americans who have played under head coach Gregg Marshall. Prior to that trio, WSU hadn’t produced a full-fledged All-American since 1985 when Xavier McDaniel was a firstteam honoree.

Members of the Takedown Kids Wrestling Club in Scott City who placed in the district tournament and advanced to the state tournament this weekend in Topeka include (front row, from left) Conner Armendariz (1st), Houston Frank (1st), Zachery Rohrbough (1st), Collin McDaniel (1st), Trenton Frank (2nd) and Jarron Gregory (1st). (Back row) Kyle Sherwood (4th), Theron Tucker (2nd), Wyatt Hayes (1st), Kaden Wren (2nd), Justus McDaniel (2nd), Cale Goodman (1st), Ronnie Weathers (3rd) and Kale Wheeler (3rd). Scott City also finished second in the team standings. (Record Photo)

Baseball With the addition of several newcomers, along with five freshmen, Baker feels the team will have depth. He feels there are 12 players who can compete for varsity roles “at just about any position.” That includes pitching where the Beavers have about six or seven prospects. “We have boys with pretty good control who can get the ball over the plate,” he says. “Our main focus with them is to teach them to throw an offspeed pitch to go with their

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fastball. Our emphasis is on fastball and changeup. If they can learn those two pitches, and take enough off the changeup, they’ll have success.” Contact Hitting With only one or two exceptions, the Beavers won’t have much power in the lineup, but Baker is looking for a team that can make consistent contact. “What I’ve seen so far is a team that’s driving the ball to the outfield a lot better than last year,” he says. “Then again,

that’s against batting practice pitching. Most of these boys haven’t seen a 75 mile per hour fastball yet.” The Beavers may get a chance to see that in their season opener against perennial powerhouse Hays-TMP. “It’s tough opening the season against a team like that when most of our team is sophomores,” Baker says. Nonetheless, Baker is looking for better things from his team - not just against the Monarchs but in the Great West

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Activities Conference as well. The SCHS coach gives the preseason nod to Holcomb as the league favorite, but feels the rest of the league will be very balanced. “Last year we took a pretty good pounding early in the year because of our inexperience, but we were much more competitive by the end of the season,” Baker noted. “We can’t be satisfied with that. I expect us to win this season and the boys need to have that mindset whoever we’re playing.”

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Questions hang over KU after tourney Wichita State left no doubt as to who has the best basketball team in the state as they lowered the boom on Kansas, 78-65. Wichita outplayed the Jayhawks in every aspect of the game throughout the second half. Center by Darius CartMac er and Cot- Stevenson ton are the only seniors on Wichita’s team. Coach Glenn Marshall will have a better team next year if he comes up with a talented and big center to complement the best guard corps in the nation. With Brown and Conner Frankamp stepping in for Cotton, the Shockers won’t miss a step with their perimeter play. Who’s coming back? It will be interesting to see who returns for the Jayhawks and who leaves early for the NBA. After three weeks of Inspector Clouseau-type investigating by the NCAA, the status of freshman Cliff Alexander is still unknown. The guess here is that he’ll be gone along with fellow freshman Kelly Oubre. But it looks like the rest of KU’s team will return for another season. Kansas will have another talented team, but the Jayhawks do not play sound fundamental basketball on offense; they make too many inexcusably careless turnovers. Nevertheless, Coach Bill Self puts entertaining and competitive teams on the floor every season. Eleven Big 12 championships in a row are enough to keep even the most rabid fans happy. Who’s the best? Members of the national media are ranting and raving about how great Kentucky is. The Wildcats have an excellent ball club, however, they’re far from being the greatest team in the history of college basketball as many of the so-called experts are proclaiming. The UCLA teams coached by John Wooden that had Kareem Abdul Jabbar at center would have shellacked the present Kentucky team. (See QUESTIONS on page 21)

Maclin fills need in KC’s receiving corps In case you haven’t been paying attention, the Chiefs have been quietly building themselves into a major contender during the off-season. Not that there was a lot Kansas City had to do to put themselves back into the playoff picture, but they have been making some big moves that may have slipped under the radar with many KC fans. There’s no doubt that the biggest signing - which did capture a lot of attention - is wide receiver Jeremy Maclin who played for head coach Andy Reid in Philadelphia. Maclin is a big-time player who will make people soon forget that we released Dwayne Bowe. Maclin is coming off a big season in which he had 1,318 yards receiving, 85 catches and 10 touchdowns. In case you forgot, his 10 touchdown catches is 10 more than all of Kansas City’s wideouts had in 2014. In addition, wide receivers Dwayne Bowe, A.J. Jenkins

No-Win But we find it hard to believe. WSU doesn’t want to continue being seen as the Cinderella story who makes a nice run during the NCAA Tournament and then returns to relative obscurity in the Missouri Valley Conference. Under Marshall, the Shockers have established themselves as one of the top programs in the

Turkey My error was in not knowing for certain where they roosted and assuming I could come close enough. So if calling birds as they leave the roost in the morning is your game, either stick around long enough the night before or come back after dark and do some coyote howls or owl hoots to know for sure where they are. Another thing I’ve learned is not to give up too easily on birds you spook. Once spooked, you will probably not get a shot at those birds anymore that day where you happen to spook them, but qui-

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and Donnie Avery had a total of 1,023 yards. None of them are still on the KC roster. Personally, I hate to lose Bowe. Despite the criticism that he had too many dropped passes, he is still one of the best receivers in the NFL. However, from a production standpoint, this offense is tailored for Maclin. Quarterback Alex Smith has often been criticized for not stretching the field, but I feel part of that is because he didn’t have confidence in his receivers who seemed to have difficulty getting much separation from the defensive backs. Maclin will stretch the field and he will give Smith a target. You can throw Maclin a bubble screen or a slant and

he’ll take it to the house. He also has the ability to get behind safeties and cornerbacks. This is also great news for Jamaal Charles and Knile Davis. Teams are going to be less likely to put a safety in the box to stop the running game with Maclin on the field. He’ll be a nice complement to tight end Travis Kelce, who proved last year that he’s among the NFL’s elite, and for second-year receiver De’Anthony Thomas who will continue to get better as he gains experience.

•Defensive lineman Vance Walker. One of the coolest moves of the off-season was made by Tamba Hali who restructured his contract and took a pay cut in order to give the Chiefs more salary cap room. I honestly wasn’t sure whether Hali would be around this season because of his salary and the fact that he’s getting older. Hali made it clear that he wants to retire a Chief. He also sees that this team is very close to being a championship contender and he wants to be part of that. I don’t see the Chiefs making any other moves in free agency at this time. We have 10 picks in the upcoming draft and we’ll see what that brings us. It’s been a pretty quite offseason in Kansas City, but very productive.

Gaining Cap Space The Chiefs made several roster moves that made it possible to pay Maclin the kind of money he was looking for and it also gives us additional cap room space. Gone are: •Tight end Anthony Fasano. •Receivers Bowe, Jenkins and Avery. •Linebacker Joe Mays.

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be seen as a rivalry until the Wildcats were able to show their ability to compete toe-totoe with the Jayhawks year in and year out. The same is true of WSU. It can’t be called a rivalry when the teams only meet every 22 years. And that’s too bad. This should be a rivalry. The fans want it and we can’t help but

think the players do as well. It’s time to put egos aside and provide a sporting experience that would be good for each of the big three universities in Kansas and good for the fan base that would love to see these games every year. The Shockers have proven they belong. Now it’s time to give them the respect they deserve.

The two jakes that had busted me came running enthusiastically and probably would have run over me had I not shot the first one. Despite what the pros might say, turkey calling does not have to be precise and flawless either. Yes it’s good to know enough that your calls are not screaming bad things about a gobbler’s mother, but in my opinion it’s much more important to be in the right spot and to be well camouflaged, quiet and still. Spring turkey season in Kansas runs from April 15

through the end of May for shotgun and archery; from April 1-14 for youth/disabled hunters and from April 6-14 for archery only; that’s a long time. In my mind there is no excuse not to buy a spring turkey permit for $22.50 and hit the woods. If you’re new to turkey hunting, attend a seminar or find an experienced hunter to take you along and experience that sickness known as spring wild turkey hunting as you Explore Kansas Outdoors!

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nation - certainly better than K-State and, as of last Sunday, better than KU. Sports announcers during Sunday’s game were often referring to the WSU-KU game as a rivalry, which is incorrect. During Frank Martin’s brief head coaching tenure at K-State, he commented that the KU-KSU game couldn’t

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etly leave and get set up somewhere ahead of them and the game is still on. A few years ago I built a blind out of brush the landowner had cut at the end of a field a couple hundred yards from where I knew a small group of turkeys was roosting. What I hadn’t planned for was the couple of lone jakes roosting by themselves just a short distance from my blind. After they had called my bluff, and the group I knew about had shunned me too, I set up again along a creek just around the corner of the same wooded pasture and started calling.

Steve can be contacted by email at stevegilliland@idkcom.net

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Takedown Kids Wrestling USAWKS 2015 District 4 Championship March 21, 2015 • at Dodge City 7-8-Years-Old 49: Trenton Frank dec. Jackson Gehring (Team Lightning) 6-0; dec. Ethan Grubb (Hoisington) 4-0; dec. by Cash Carson (Greater Gold) 8-2. Second place 55: Matthew Wheeler pinned Vance Loop (Hutchinson) 2:23; maj. dec. by Blake Winsor (Pratt) 9-0; sudden victory-1 by Kaeden McCarty (Colby) SV-1 4-2; dec. Matthew Long (Greater Gold) 7-6. Fifth place 73: Case Armendariz pinned by Luke Fischer (Larned) 1:38; dec. by Ryan Gonzalez (Dodge City) 8-5. 73: Houston Frank pinned Marco Alonso (Liberal) 0:37; pinned Cole Keeten (Phillipsburg) 0:51; dec. Luke Fischer (Larned) 7-0. First place 9-10-Years-Old 70: Collin McDaniel pinned Deryk Yott (Hoisington) 0:54; dec. Luke Barker (Ulysses) 10-7; dec. Daniel Vines (SW Grapplers) 6-3. First place 73: Zachery Rohrbough pinned Elias Anguiano (Ulysses) 3:41; pinned Jake Taliaferro (Hays) 0:39; dec. Aaron Weigel (Hays) 6-0. First place 76: Conner Armendariz pinned Koby Salas (Ulysses) 0:20; sudden victory-1 Aiden Amrein (Ellis) SV-1 4-2; maj. dec. Darius Shields (Norton) 10-2. First place 120: Ronnie Weathers dec. Issac Ybarra (Liberal) 7-2; dec. by Rylan Basart (Stockton) 8-4; pinned Carmelo Orosco (Ulysses) 0:49; pinned by Brandon Baker (Hoxie) 0:53. Third place 130: Lance Miller dec. Keaton Loop (Hutchinson) 5-0; dec. by Caden McCandless (Pratt) 6-0; dec. by Sebastian Lopez (Greater Gold) 5-1. Fifth place 150: Jarron Gregory pinned Brock Buresh (Phillipsburg) 0:29. First place 11-12-Years-Old 96: Kale Wheeler pinned Garrett Conde (Hutchinson) 0:22; dec. by Rowdy Martin (Ulysses) 4-0; pinned Kade Lovelady (Lakin) 1:44; pinned Tojelio Loya (Colby) 0:40. Third place 140: Cale Goodman pinned Hagan Booi (Colby) 2:21; maj. dec. Joshua Ball (Hoisington) 10-0; pinned Roman Garcia (Ulysses) 0:38. First place 13-14-Years-Old 95: Braylin Heim pinned by Chandler Schoenberger (Russell) 1:55; pinned by Trystan Johnson (Hays) 2:22. Sixth place 95: Theron Tucker maj. dec. Corey Hale (Hays) 14-2; dec. Trystan Johnson (Hays) 7-0; dec. by Chandler Schoenberger (Russell) 9-2. Second place 100: Justus McDaniel pinned Corbyn Pauda (Ulysses) 1:20; tech. fall Nick Elliott (Team Lightning) 15-0; pinned by Anthony Mariche (Dodge City) 0:36. Second place 110: Kaden Wren dec. Brett Winsor (Pratt) 6-1; dec. Hunter Fitzpatrick (Larned) 8-2; pinned by Dayton Porsch (Hoxie) 3:52. Second place 140: Wyatt Hayes tech. fall McKellen Rains (Oakley) 16-0; pinned Riley Smith (Hutchinson) 1:26. First place 175: Kyle Sherwood dec. Cody Terrel (Dodge City) 6-0; pinned by Angel Diaz (Ulysses) 1:15; pinned Tyrel Hafliger (WaKeeney) 0:24; pinned by Garrison Foulk (Hutchinson) 1:22. Fourth place

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If this Kentucky team were to stay together for four years, that “best ever” claim might have some validity, but that’s not going to happen. San Francisco’s teams with Bill Russell playing center would also have dismantled this Kentucky team. In fact, there have been a number of teams over the years that were better than this freshman-laden group of Wildcats. They may be among the best freshman teams ever, but the all-time best - no way. Pitching Concerns The Kansas City Royals open their 2015 baseball season on Monday, April 6 in KC. Everything seems to be going well for the Royals with one notable exception: The spring statistics of the five starting pitchers are alarming indeed. Through March 22, Danny Duffy had a 4.05 earned run average in 13.1 innings pitched; Edinson Volquez was sporting a 9.72 ERA in 8.1 IP; Yordano Ventura had a 10.29 ERA in 7 IP; Jeremy Guthrie had a 13.5 ERA in 2 IP; and Jason Vargas had a 17.55 ERA in 6.2 IP. Those stats illustrate potential problems for the Royals starting pitching. Fortunately for KC’s faithful fans, spring training stats can prove to be irrelevant once the real season begins. If the pitching performances to date are a true indication of the ability of KC’s starting pitching, the 2014 World Series excitement will quickly become a thing of the past.

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Controlling pesky henbit in your lawn The plants with the little purple flowers that are starting to make themselves known in home lawns are called henbit. If you are unsure that this is what you have, check the stems. If they are square rather than round, you have henbit. Though it actually comes up in the fall, most people do not pay much attention to this weed until it starts to flower. Trying to kill it at this late stage with a herbicide is usually a waste of time and money. Though the plant may be burned back, it will rarely be killed. So what do we do? Remember, this is a win-

ter annual. It comes up in the fall, matures in the spring and dies as soon as it starts to get hot. All that we can do now is keep it mowed until nature takes its course. However, we can do something next fall that will help next spring. Henbit usually germinates about mid-October. If we spray with 2,4-D, WeedB-Gon, or Trimec in early November we can go a long way toward eliminat-

ing henbit the next spring. The plants are small during the fall and relatively easy to control. Choose a day that is at least 50 degrees so the henbit is actively growing and will take up the chemical. Spot treating will probably be needed in the spring to catch the few plants that germinate late. Use Weed-B-Gon, Trimec, or one of the special henbit herbicides early before the henbit has put on much growth.

for disease control. Be sure to remove last year’s vegetable debris from the garden or till them deeply into the soil. Many plant pathogens can overwinter or dead plant debris, so it is very important to remove these from the garden. Also consider a rotation plan for your vegetables. Try not to replant tomatoes in the same location year after year. Even if you have a small garden, relocate the tomato plants to the opposite end of the last season’s garden. Rotate tomatoes with Disease Control Before you put out this sweet corn or possibly cuyear’s vegetable garden, cumbers. Avoid planting consider cultural practices potato or pepper plants

Probe to know best time for planting veggies Growing vegetables is the “hottest” trend now in home gardens - which means many gardeners are trying something new (for them). A Kansas State University horticulturist suspects lots of them don’t know yet about a tool that can make a big difference in their food-growing success. Depending on features, it can cost under $10 or more than $75. “Garden soil that’s too cool can rot seeds. At most, transplants just sit there. So, experienced gardeners use a soil thermometer to find out when it’s time to plant,” says Ward Upham, who coor-

dinates the Master Gardener program for K-State Extension. Soil temperature is more reliable than folklore, outdoor temperature, the date, or store displays, he said. Soil thermometers can look a lot like meat thermometers, with a round dial on top and metal probe on bottom. But, meat thermometers must read cooking temperatures into the hundreds of degrees. Soil thermometers, in contrast, must measure temperatures that are below freezing, as well as above 100 degrees. “You’re not going to make a mistake in a gar-

den store. At a hardware store with more than one type of thermometer, though, you’ll need to read packaging and examine dials’ temperature range,” Upham said. Among the early spring vegetables, various types of peas will germinate and grow well at a soil temperature of 40 degrees, which in Kansas can arrive in March. Lettuce, parsnips and spinach can sprout in 35-degree soils, but prefer at least 45 degrees for best germination and growth. Radishes also do well at 45 degrees. Tomatoes, sweet corn, beans and many other warm-season crops pre-

New list of perennials available Meringue, Merlot and Bravado all have one thing in common. So do Hot Papaya, Ruby Giant and Lucky Star. They’re all cultivars of Echinacea, also called coneflower, and they’re all on Kansas State University’s new Prairie Bloom list of recommended perennial flowers. Flowers that make the list have exhibited superior performance for three to five years or more in K-State’s bedding plant research trials in several locations around the state. The Prairie Bloom list is available online at http:// www.ksre.ksu.edu/bookstore/Item. aspx?catId=539&pubId=1307. “New this year are cultivars of peonies, crepe myrtle and forsythia,” said Robin Ruether, coordinator of the Prairie Bloom (perennial) and Prairie Star (annual) programs. The new list is separated by those

that grow best in the sun and those that prefer shade. Such flowers as asters, carnations, daylilies, irises, and ornamental grasses are included, as are hostas, shrub roses, and others. Each cultivar’s color, average height, width, and first week of bloom are also noted. Prairie Bloom is not a commercial brand or product line, Ruether said. It’s a list made up of flowering plant varieties submitted for testing in the sometimes harsh prairie climate. Those that grow well – and not all of them do – make the list. Ruether encourages gardeners to use the list to shop for specific varieties – not a generic daylily, but the daylily variety ‘Rosy Returns,’ for example. More information about the Prairie Bloom and Prairie Star Flower programs is available at www.prairiestarflowers. org.

fer at least 55 degrees for planting - seeds or transplants. Peppers, cucumbers, melons and sweet potatoes need even warmer soil, about 60 degrees. Each day’s changing air temperatures do affect the soil, causing the lowest readings just after dawn and warmest in mid-afternoon. Upham advises taking the soil’s temperature 2.5 inches deep at 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. “You plant after you get a consistent reading in the correct range for four to five days in a row - also making sure, of course, that a cold snap isn’t in your local weather forecast.”

where last year’s tomato crop was planted. Some vegetables can be successfully grown in buckets or pots on the patio, but consider replacing the potting mix each season. Also clean or soak the pot in a 10% bleach solution for 10-30 minutes before adding fresh potting mix. For container-grown vegetables, use commercial soil less mix. Be sure to start with clean seed or transplants. Where possible, use varieties with resistance to disease problems. For example select tomato varieties with resistance to wilt pathogens.

Similarly, use cucumber and muskmelon varieties with resistance to powdery mildew and Fusarium wilt. Carefully check transplants for evidence of diseases. Tomato transplants grown near or with bedding plants may be infected with the spotted wilt virus. For potatoes, start with clean, disease-free seed pieces each year. Purchase certified seed from garden centers. Many bacterial, viral and fungal diseases are transmitted through the seed piece, so saving tubers from last year to use as seed is not a good idea.

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Lawn and Garden

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Deadline approaching for crabgrass preventer With few exceptions, crabgrass preventers have no effect on actively growing crabgrass plants. And, they can´t tell the difference between emerging crabgrass and emerging turfgrass seedlings. So, for an application to get the desired results, good timing is essential, a Kansas State University horticulturist said. Crabgrass preventers are pre-emergence herbicides, explained Rodney St. John, turfgrass specialist with K-State Extension. They only work when seeds are beginning to germinate and thus are absorbing lots of soil moisture. If that moisture contains a previously applied preventer, the emerging sprouts will die. That´s why most crabgrass preventer labels advise applying the product before the weed is sched-

uled to emerge, but waiting at least 60 days after that application to seed or overseed the lawn. “If you need to both seed and control crabgrass this spring, you’ll have to look for products that contain Tupersan® (siduron),” St. John said. “They’re the only ones that will prevent crabgrass germination but allow tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass to sprout.” Another potential problem with most crabgrass preventers is that they don’t last forever. Once applied, they start to break down gradually, he said. The efficacy of traditional preventers drops after about 60 days. (Products containing Dimension and Barricade can have longer lasting effects.) Since traditional preventers need to be in place

and active in the soil before crabgrass germinates, the prudent choice is to apply them about two weeks before germination is likely to begin, he said. Those 14 days allow a little leeway, plus give the preventer’s active ingredients time to disperse evenly in the soil. “You can gauge when that application time is from a historical perspective or from the development of a ‘signal plant’ this spring,” he said. “Neither approach is an exact science, though. The timing for crabgrass germination can vary from year to year, in line with the state’s widely variable spring weather.” Long-term weather records indicate the usual crabgrass germination date for much of Kansas is May 1 - which points to April 15 as the target date for applications. Even

during an “average” year, though, germination can be up to two weeks earlier in southeast Kansas and two weeks later in the northeast. The most popular “signal” plant to watch in Kansas is the Eastern redbud tree - preferably a native variety growing in or near the lawn, St. John said. “When the redbuds in your area are approaching full-bloom, you’ll know it’s time to apply crabgrass preventer,” he said. “Or, if you want really good grassy weed control, you´ll know it’s time for your first of two applications.” Traditional preventers often suggest applying half of the recommended preventer dose before the crabby weed germinates and the other half eight weeks later. Some formulations of Dimension and

Tree transplants need no competition For newly planted young trees, something amazingly simple can make a big difference in how well they thrive. Research at Kansas State University has found that maintaining either bare soil or a three-inchdeep mulch layer around each transplant’s trunk can improve some growth factors by up to 300 percent. The two-year study’s “subjects” were newly transplanted pecan and Eastern redbud seedlings. The study site was KState Extension´s experiment fields and facilities near Wichita. Foresters and horticulturists have long believed that limiting turf and weed growth under new tree plantings is a good idea. What K-State horticulturists Jason Griffin hoped to learn was whether carefully controlled facts would back up that belief and, if so, by how much. His research compared the results for trees in bare

and mulched plots with the outcomes for trees growing in unrestricted lawn - grass right up to the trunks. It included separate plots for three Kansas turf favorites: tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass and bermudagrass. Many things can go wrong with newly planted trees, so the researcher ensured the transplants got the best of care in terms of fertilizer and moisture supply. He followed recommended mowing practices for the tree groups with a lawn grass growing underneath. After two years of this treatment, the horticulturist measured and harvested to see how well the trees had grown. Their results showed: •The mulched and bare-soil groups had done equally well. •Measured six inches above ground level, the trunks of the no-turf trees were half again (150%) as wide as the trees in bermu-

dagrass and twice (200%) as wide as the trees surrounded by tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass. •In turn, the trees on no-turf plots gained more woody mass. The redbuds ended up with an average 300 percent weight advantage. The pecans were 200 percent heavier than their kin in the turfed plots. •Calculated leaf area was 200 percent larger for the redbuds and pecans without grass competition. Calculated leaf weight - which indicates food-making capacity was 300 percent higher. The horticulturist suspects that the younger the transplant, the more important applying their research results could be for top tree performance. Nonetheless, any tree should benefit, because lawn mowers and trimmers remain a top cause of health- and even lifethreatening tree damage. The researcher is recommending, however, that

Simple tips for spring bulbs

It seems to happen overnight, when the cold, dreary days of winter give way to green grass and colorful patches of flowers in the landscape. Three easy steps you take now will help ensure spring-flowering bulbs will bloom for years to come, said K-State horticulturist Ward Upham.

1) If practical, remove spent flowers with a scissors or a hand pruner. This allows the plant to conserve its energy for bloom the next year rather than using it to produce seed. 2) Allow foliage to die naturally. It is needed to manufacture food that will be stored in the bulb and used for next year’s

flowers. 3) Don’t fertilize. The roots of these plants start to shut down after flowering. Fertilizer applied at this time is wasted. Instead, fertilize during the fall at the time bulbs are normally planted and again in the spring when new growth pokes out of the ground.

tree owners use mulch to control weeds, rather than a herbicide to maintain a bare planting area. Many herbicides can drift, causing problems for nearby plants. Non-selective herbicides can kill tree seedlings and lawn turf as well as weeds. Besides, mulch helps insulate soil and thus moderates the results of extreme air-temperature swings. Plus, it helps soil conserve water. Even so, the researcher has a proviso: Mulch layers and tree trunks must not be in contact. Over time, that kind of closeness and moisture retention can foster disease and insect pests around a tree’s trunk. To avoid such problems, the mulch layer must leave several inches of “doughnut hole” surrounding the woody plant.

Barricade also are labeled for split applications. But, other Dimension and Barricade products can give season-long crabgrass control from a single application. “You can apply Dimension and Barricade earlier than April 15, too. In fact, the two-dose versions can go down as early as March 1 and still have the residual strength to last the season ,” St. John said. Dimension alone, however, is the herbicide of choice for those who must apply a crabgrass control later than is recommended, he said. It can kill crabgrass plants until they reach the two- to

three-leaf stage. Yet, it won’t harm young fescue, perennial ryegrass and Kentucky bluegrass planted the previous fall. “You may need to ask questions or read labels to locate products that contain Dimension and Barricade, because some manufacturers use these preventers’ generic name, rather than their trade name,” St. John warned. “While you´re at it, you´ll also need to read your selected label’s instructions and then follow them carefully.” The common chemical name for Dimension is dithiopyr and for Barricade is prodiamine.

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Baker, Shox are back in the Sweet 16

While growing up with a basketball in his hands, Ron Baker often dreamed of playing for the University of Kansas. That dream was partially answered during last Sunday’s NCAA Tournament game between Wichita State University and KU. At least Baker got to be on the same court with the Jayhawks. Only there was an added twist that Baker probably never imagined in his younger days. He was playing for the team that would end KU’s season. Baker and his Shocker teammates upset the Midwest regional’s No. 2 seed, 78-65, in Omaha, Nebr., on Sunday afternoon, earning their second trip to the Sweet 16 in the past three seasons. “The name on the front of their jersey is still pretty relevant. There was a time when I would have been a little more in awe of being on the same court with them,” says the AllAmerican guard. “This was a chance for us to show that we can play with them and that we deserve to be here.” Not that there should have been any doubt about WSU’s tournament credentials following their run to the Final Four when Baker was a red-shirt freshman and last year’s 35-0 start to the season before losing in this same round to Kentucky. However, it seems that the Shockers are still battling for respect after dropping to the No. 7 seed in the regional tournament which set up the second round clash with KU that many fans in the Sunflower State have been longing to see since the 1993 NCAA Tournament when the two teams last met. With only three players on the two teams who come from Kansas, most didn’t understand the anticipation for this game - particularly by WSU fans who have felt for years that KU and Kansas State University have been avoiding the Shockers. “Evan (Wessel), Perry (Ellis) and I understood what this game meant for a lot of fans in the state,”

says Baker.

WSU Turns to Defense When the Jayhawks opened a 24-16 lead with 5:08 left in the first half it appeared that WSU’s hopes of laying claim to being legitimate rivals to the state’s Big 12 schools was in jeopardy. The next five minutes salvaged the Shockers’ season and their fans’ bragging rights. Evan Wessel’s threepointer with 4:16 remaining in the half was the start of a 13-2 scoring run that put the Shockers on top, 29-26 at the half. Why the turnaround? “That’s something we talked about,” says Baker. “We were playing okay on offense and defense, but not great. We were forcing things a little quicker offensively in the first half than what we like. We weren’t working the ball around deep into our possession. We did a much better job late in the first half and in the second half and we were getting the shots we wanted.” While the Shockers wanted to be patient in the half-court, Baker says it was equally important that they play aggressively. “There were a couple of times when we had fastbreak opportunities that we could have pulled the ball out and run some clock, but we didn’t. We kept challenging them,” he notes. “I think that’s where our past tournament experience showed up. At this time of year there’s no reason to hold back. You don’t want to lose because you were too passive and turned down open shots.” The Scott Community High School graduate scored 12 points on 5-for10 shooting, which included 2-of-5 from three-point range. However, Baker had high praise for his teammates, including fellow guard and roommate Wessel, who had a career night with four three-point baskets and 12 points. “Evan is the type of player you need in March if you want to keep playing,” Baker says. “Fred (VanVleet), Darius (Carter) and I know that teams are going to be putting a lot of pressure on us. When Evan and Zach

Wichita State University guard Ron Baker releases his emotions near the conclusion of their NCAA Tournament win over the University of Kansas. (Photo courtesy of The Wichita Eagle)

(Brown) are able to knock down shots that makes a huge difference.” Even though several players had big contributions offensively, this game was decided by the WSU defense in what Baker says “was probably our best game of the year. That’s our strong suit. If we can guard a team for 40 minutes and play physical under the boards, I like our chances.” It was that kind of defensive play that held KU’s Wayne Selden scoreless and limited KU to just 35% shooting from the field. It also seemed to keep the Jayhawks on their heels. “I’ve watched KU basketball since I was little. I knew at some point they would make a six or eight point run in the second half, but it didn’t happen,” notes Baker. No More Cinderella Having been part of three consecutive 30-win seasons at WSU, and now a second trip to the Sweet 16, Baker says the Shockers are far removed from the Cinderella team that upset number-one seeded Gonzaga in 2013. “I know how that stuff gets started, but it does bother you a little. We aren’t winning games because we have a magic wand or something. We’re here because we deserve to be here. We take what we do pretty seriously,” he says. Maintaining that level

Baker visits with the media during the NCAA Tournament in Omaha. (Photo courtesy of The Wichita Eagle)

Baker drives to the basket against Indiana’s Stanford Robinson during first round tournament action. (Photo courtesy of The Wichita Eagle)

of success doesn’t come easily. Even though the Shockers (30-4) had another great season, they were challenged more. “This year felt like more work. That happens when you have eight new guys on the team and you’re counting on them to contribute,” Baker points out. “Eight new faces are going to create a roller-coaster effect.” Start of a Rivalry? Still, most of the conversation following Sunday’s game was if, or when, the two teams would meet again. Most of that is fan driven. “(The fans) were the ones who were looking at this game as a chance to prove that we could play with KU,” Baker says. “As players, you always

have the confidence that you can. It’s a matter of proving it on the court. “The players saw this as a game we had to win in order to get into the Sweet 16. It just happened to be KU.” But he couldn’t deny that being a Kansas player who grew up as a KU fan, but wasn’t recruited by the Jayhawks, this game had more significance than most. “Beating an in-state opponent is something you cherish as a player. Beating KU and getting into the Sweet 16 is a pretty good weekend,” he says. And Baker would like to see games against KU and K-State put on the schedule each year. He’s even proposing a Kansas Showcase - a single day in which WSU, K-State and

KU play different opponents in back-to-back-toback games at a single venue, such as the Sprint Center in Kansas City. He sees that as an opportunity for basketball fans to watch all three Kansas teams in action. “That would show that we’re of the same caliber,” explained Baker. Of course, head-tohead competition is the only way to settle the debate and that’s probably the only thing that will satisfy most fans. Baker supports that as well - and he isn’t too concerned with who gets the home court advantage. “I could care less if they come to our place. I like to play in hostile environments,” Baker says. “We’re not the ones holding back this conversation.”

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dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge

Page 25 - Thursday, March 26, 2015

Scott Community High School students participated in the annual dodge ball tournament at Shallow Water Community Center on Saturday morning (Clockwise, from top) Abe Wiebe keeps an eye on a ball thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coming in his direction. Andres Perez tries to defend himself after taking a fall. Kiana Yager tries to avoid multiple balls that are coming in her direction. Haley Allen attempts to make a catch. Wyatt Eitel taunts an opponent after making a catch that eliminates them. Eddie Tilton uses a ball to deflect another one thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flying near him. (Record Photos)

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Farms of all sizes needed to feed 9B people Tom Parker Kansas Farmers Union

If population continues to increase at its current pace, the world will tip the nine billion mark by 2050. That’s up from seven billion now, a number that during most stages of human development would have been unfathomable. The big question now

being asked is how to feed them while coping with dwindling natural resources, worldwide droughts, relentless famines and grinding poverty. The answers, National Geographic photographer Jim Richardson said, might be found in the past. Richardson addressed members of the Kansas Farmers Union during their annual conven-

ag briefs

Court rules for Kansas in water lawsuit Data from the 2012 Census of Agriculture Farm Typology report shows that family-owned farms continue to form the core of American agriculture, with 97 percent of 2.1 million farms classified as family farms. Those farms vary widely of course, with some being large businesses employing many non-family members and some being very small in acreage and revenue. Even so, NASS classifies 88 percent of U.S. family farms as small farms, defined as having gross cash farm cash income (GCFI) of less than $350,000 annually. While their contribution to total agricultural sales is small relative to their number, small family farms account for 58 percent of all direct farm sales to consumers. Large family farming operations, defined as having annual GCFI of $1 million or more, account for just three percent of family farms. They produce, however, 64 percent of vegetable sales, 66 percent of dairy sales and high percentages of most other agricultural commodities. For farms raising cattle or calves, the report lists a total of 740,978 operations. Of those, 202,047 are listed as retirement farms, where the operators report they are retired, although they continue to farm on a small scale. On 266,250 cattle operations, the operator has an offfarm occupation. Of the cattle farms where the operator’s primary occupation is farming, 130,774 are listed as having annual sales less than $150,000; 47,648 have sales of $150,000 to $349,999; 51,301 have sales from $350,000 to $999,999; 20,142 have sales from $1 million to $4,999,999; and 2,609 have sales of more than $5 million. Non-family farms account for the remaining 20,207 cattle operations.

Kansas cattle count up 3%

All cattle and calves in Kansas totaled six million head, up three percent from a year earlier, according to the USDA. All cows and heifers that had calved totaled 1.62 million head, up five percent. All cattle on feed fed for slaughter in Kansas feedlots totaled 2.18 million head, up two percent.

of agriculture, not just geographically but in time,” Richardson said. “And I want to start not where you’d expect: beginning off the northeastern tip of Scotland in the Orkney Islands 5,000 years ago.” There was something new on the face of the planet, he said, a neolithic revolution that had begun earlier in the

tion where the theme, “Thinking Outside the Box,” reflected Richardson’s photographs taken during 20 years with National Geographic as well as his dialogues with farmers from the cornfields of Iowa to the Andes, Niger, Ethiopia, Indonesia and-literally-all points between. “I want to find out where we are in the world

Fertile Crescent that was as unstoppable as it was radically different from anything mankind had experienced: the coming of farming. “It was a fundamental change,” he said. “They were claiming the land. They were building houses, and building tombs. They were thinking differently about the past and the afterlife. It set us on a

new track. “ Since then, he said, we have remade and reshaped the planet, and with it came the massive explosion of population we have today. Which brings us to an interesting point in human history, he said. During the next 35 years mankind will have to double food production. (See FARMS on page 27)

How much is your time worth? John Jennings University of Ark., Extension

Often in conversations with producers about cost and expenses on the farm, I hear comments about how you can’t count expense of your time for work on the farm. They say “my time isn’t worth much.” I also hear comments like, “my time is too valuable to waste doing x, y, or z” (you fill in the blank here). But most people haven’t taken time to figure out what their time could be worth. On the farm, there never seems to be enough time to get everything done. Time is like money, but everyone has the same

amount. Like money, we often wonder “where did the time go?” You spend time doing something every day and at the end of the day that time is gone. You can’t really save time, but you can do farm practices that require less time. Some practices save money and also require less time which makes life better. So why not consider spending your time in more ways to make money or to save money instead of just spending it. For example, taking soil samples may require an hour of work per field when you figure time for finding the soil probe, a bucket, soil bags or boxes, sampling time, and

time to deliver samples to the county Extension office. But suppose you typically apply 250 lbs/acre of 17-17-17 fertilizer and the soil test results showed you didn’t need phosphorus for those fields. In this case soil tests just saved you $18 per acre, which amounts to $720 for 40 acres. Now what was that time worth? Saving Time and Money In the Arkansas 300 Day Grazing Program we often hear how certain practices not only save money, but require a lot less time. For example, many producers harvest hay all summer to feed hay all winter. That ap-

proach requires a tremendous time investment and financial cost. Hay harvest on a typical farm may require two to three weeks or more during summer and feeding during winter can require two hours or more per day totaling over 270 hours. I talked to a producer this winter about his forage program. He said that the stockpiled forage system that he started years ago has been one of the best things he has ever done. He said “It takes me and my six-year-old son about 35 minutes twice a week to move an electric fence wire on the stockpiled bermudagrass and fescue fields to feed 250 cows. (See TIME on page 27)

First it was beef in the lab, next chicken? Two years after scientists cooked up the first test tube beef hamburger, researchers in Israel are working on an even trickier recipe: the world’s first lab-grown chicken. Professor Amit Gefen, a bioengineer at Tel Aviv University, has begun a year-long feasibility study into manufacturing chicken in a lab, funded by a non-profit group called the Modern Agriculture Foundation which hopes “cultured meat” will one day replace the raising of animals for slaughter. The foundation’s co-founder Shir Friedman hopes to have produced “a recipe for

how to culture chicken cells” by the end of the year. The researchers say their task is more difficult than producing the first lab-grown hamburger, a $300,000 beef patty cooked up at Maastricht University in the Netherlands after five years of research financed by Google co-founder Sergey Brin. Rather than gathering small fibres of cow muscle into one big chunk of meat, Gefen will try to make a whole piece of chicken, starting from a single cell. Animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals offered a $1 million

Market Report

Weather

Closing prices on March 24, 2015 Bartlett Grain Wheat.................. $ 5.25 White Wheat ....... $ 5.40 Milo .................... $ 4.43 Corn ................... $ 4.01 Soybeans (new crop) $ 9.02 Scott City Cooperative Wheat.................. $ 5.25 White Wheat ....... $ 5.40 Milo (bu.)............. $ 4.43 Corn.................... $ 4.01 Soybeans ........... $ 9.02 Sunflowers.......... $ 17.45 ADM Grain Wheat.................. Milo (bu.)............. Corn.................... Soybeans............ Sunflowers..........

$ 5.33 $ 4.43 $ 4.06 $ 9.04 $ 18.00

March 17

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62 33

March 19

53 37 .05

March 20

72 34

March 21

March 22

80 33

March 23

63 38

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Ag Facts Microwave popcorn is the same as other popcorn except the kernels are usually larger and the packaging is designed for maximum popability.

County Plat Maps By Western Cartographers Scott • Lane • Wichita • Ness • Logan Gove • Greeley • Finney • Wallace • Kearny Pick them up today at:

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prize to the first lab able to use chicken cells to create commercially viable test tube meat, but the 2014 deadline passed without anyone laying claim. Gefen, an expert in tissue engineering, said the plan is to culture chicken cells and let them divide and multiply. In previous research he used growth factors extracted from tumours to stimulate cells, but this is not appropriate for food. Meeting World Demand Demand for meat is expected to double between 2000 and 2050, when the earth’s population is set to surpass nine billion, and proponents of grow-

ing meat in the lab say it is the only way to meet such demand without destroying the environment. According to a study by Oxford University and the University of Amsterdam, cultured meat would produce 96 percent less greenhouse gas, consume 82 to 96 percent less water and virtually eliminate land requirements needed to raise livestock. “In the not so distant future we will look back at how we used to raise cows and chickens and put so much effort into getting a small piece of meat,” Friedman said.

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Farms “Not only will there be two and a half billion more people,” he said, “we’re going to have a lot more people eating cheeseburgers than ever ate cheeseburgers before, and that means growing even more food than those two and a half billion people require. That’s the place we are in our world today.” Primitive Ag For most of the world, farming is still relatively primitive. When he showed photos of Ethiopians singing as they harvested oats, men behind water buffaloes wading knee-deep in rice paddies, families fixing terraces in China-terraces that had been built with simple hoes over the last several thousand yearsSyrian farmers trying to plant in hardscrabble rocky soil, it illustrated not just the different agricultural practices around the world but the unique problems associated with each system and location. Even with the current population, the world continues to struggle with agricultural problems, he said. In parts of Africa girls walk seven miles to get water, there are soil problems like salinization, and even dust storms are being seen again. “We thought they were gone but they’re back,” Richardson said. “If you’re humble and you’re honest, we’re not in control of the weather and the climate. As farmers, you have to come to grips

Time There is no way I can feed hay that fast. Plus it’s lots cheaper than hay”. Another producer commented that he spent a day in the fall planting winter annual forages and the winter grazing from it saved him a huge amount of hay feeding. Recommended 300 Day Grazing practices were verified through over 150 demonstrations and more than $300,000 documented savings. The program was featured in articles, interviews, magazines, and conferences throughout the Southeast and Midwest. The 300 Day Grazing team hosted five groups from other states on demonstration farms tours.

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that as much as you can control, you can’t control everything. It instills a sense of hope and a sense of dread.” But trying to feed nine billion people isn’t hopeless, he said. Bangladesh farmers grow as much as Iowa farmers, agriculture in India is massively efficient, trees are being replanted in Ethiopia and small-scale farmers around the world are making do with what they have. In one small rocky field at 14,000 feet in the Andes, for example, a farming family produces 400 varieties of potatoes, he said. “More importantly,” he said, “farms grow farmers as well as crops.” Land can also be reclaimed. Richardson showed a slide of what he considered to be the ideal vision of an American farm: white clapboard house, miles of fertile cropland. The image, he said, was misleading. In the 1930s, Coon Creek Ridge was the most eroded land in America, and it was the first place the Soil Conservation Service came and started strip cropping and planting on the contour. It is now the model of fertility. “This is something we can make happen,” he said. “But we have to recognize this: agriculture covers 39 percent of the planet’s ice-free land. We’re using almost all of it right now. And with the exception of a few places, we have no reserves of

land to expand upon.” The soil is where it began, the architect of agriculture, he said. For one story for National Geographic magazine, he decided to dig soil pits around the world to reveal the soil to non-farmers who have no idea what it looks like. For that he needed a backhoe or, in primitive cultures where mechanized machinery equals block and tackle, gravediggers. “Two six-packs of beer and you’ll have your hole in about an hour,” he said. Slides showed virgin topsoil near Salina and farm soil in Iowa. In the latter the soil was rich and loamy and black, 18 inches deep-but in the 1870s when the farm started it was 36 inches deep, and had twice the carbon. “It starts to sound like slow-motion strip-mining,” he said. “We can’t go on that way forever.” Within the soil were worms and insects and soil fungi, something he’d never seen before, beautiful beyond words and when photographed resembled distant nebula through the Hubble telescope. But what’s really important, he said, were the numbers of species involved. “There are seven billion organisms in one teaspoon of healthy soil,” he said. “It’s a different world down there. You have to ask if soil is a life form rather than where life exists. It’s all interconnected.”

And then there are seeds. “These little things are carrying DNA that make new life happen,” he said. “For 8,000 years we’ve been domesticating this stuff, and this is what we should be worried about. This is what we eat.” With domestication of seeds came industrialized farming, the lust for bigger and better equipment, mountains of grain piled in our streets. Grain elevators became icons of the plains. Farming became our culture, and that culture gave us all the credit. Maybe it wasn’t so, Richardson said. “We talk as if we domesticated the crops, but an alternate theory goes that the wild ancestors of corn and wild wheat came to us and said, we have a deal for you: if you carry our genes around the planet and destroy our enemies and make your pastures fertile for us, we’ll feed your billions,” he said. “When you look at it that way, it’s much more of a partnership.” Building a better partnership with the land and other farmers is the key to feeding the world’s expanding population, he said. “It comes down to this, that contract with nature,” Richardson said. “We’ve been doing this for 8,000 years, and we’re getting pretty good at it, but we’re going to have to depend on those people who do it in so many places and so many ways. It’s the greatest challenge in human history.”

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Now the program is also being copied in some manner in programs developed by the University of Kentucky, Oklahoma State University, Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, and University of Georgia. An Arkansas research study is underway at SWREC that shows that the 300-day grazing approach is also cost-effective for southern forage systems. However, the program has met opposition from some producers who are convinced that it just won’t work. The most common comment from producers regarding why they don’t adopt 300-day grazing principles is “I just don’t have time to do . . . (fill in the blank).”

So a new educational approach is being proposed for the 300 Days Grazing Program called “It’s About Time”. In the “It’s about time” program we will document the time-effectiveness along with cost effectiveness of key practices that can be adopted by small part-time operators as well as large commercial operators. We will measure how much time is needed for hay harvest and hay feeding. We will look at hay yield per acre to determine if improving yield would save on harvest time requirements. Time required for winter grazing vs. hay feeding will be documented along with the costs of

each method. Other livestock and forage practices will be evaluated for time requirement vs economic return. Sometimes just taking time to think about how you spend your time is the most valuable thing you can do. What is your time on the farm worth? We hope to find out with the new “It’s about time” program.

Scott County Real Estate

Wednesday, April 15 • 10:00 a.m.

Auction Location: Wm. Carpenter 4-H Building, fair grounds, Scott City

Sellers: Allen and Cheryl Keyes Land Location: From Scott City, 8 miles east on Highway 96, then 2 miles north Legal: Tract 1: Southeast 1/4 of 5-18-31, containing approximately 158 acres of dry land cropland Tract 2: Northeast 1/4 of 5-18-31, containing approximately 158 acres of dry land cropland Tract 3: Combination of Tracts 1 and 2 FSA Information: Base Acreage Wheat 97.8 Milo 105.3

CC Yield 45 66

Terms: 10% down day of sale, with balance due in certified funds at closing. Closing to be on or before May 22, 2015. Announcements day of the auction take precedence over printed material. Buyer to receive seller’s 1/3 of the 2015 wheat and milo harvest and 1/3 of any USDA FSA payments. Possession: Possession of the land planted to wheat after the 2015 wheat harvest, Possession on land planted to fall crop after the 2015 fall harvest Taxes: 2014 taxes-$1,519.76/2014 taxes paid by the seller, 2015 taxes prorated to day of closing. Minerals: Buyer to receive 1/2 of seller’s mineral interest, seller to retain 1/2 mineral interest for 10 years, unless there is production, then for life Evidence of Title: Seller will provide to the buyer, title insurance in the amount of purchase price, with buyer and seller splitting premium 50%-50%. Broker: Lawrence and Associates Realty • 513 Main, Scott City, Ks. 67871• 620-872-5267 Auctioneer / Listing Agent: Russell Berning • 812 W. M St., Leoti, Ks. 67861 • 1-800-466-5202

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The Scott County Record Professional Directory

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Walker Plumbing, Inc.

Agriculture

Preconditioning and Growing

Backhoe & Trenching services • Irrigation & gas leak repairs • Full-line irrigation parts T-L center pivot dealer Floor heat systems Pump & install septic systems Boring equipment

• 45 Years Experience • Managed and owned by full-time DVM • 2,000 Head capacity Oﬃce - 872-5150 • Scott City Stuart Doornbos Home - 872-2775 Cell - 874-0951

423 S. Mesquite Rd. • Scott City • 872-2130

RT Plumbing

Construction/Home Repair

Sager’s Pump Service • Irrigation • Domestic • Windmills • Submersibles

Cell: 874-4486 • Oﬃce 872-2101

ELLIS AG SERVICES • Custom Manure Conditioning • Hauling and Spreading • Custom Swathing and Baling • Rounds-Net or Twine • Gyp and Sand Sales • Custom Harvesting Call Brittan Ellis • 620-874-5160

Automotive

Rex Turley, Master Plumber

Custom Steel Buildings, LLC

Residental and Commercial Plumbing

All steel and metal building system

Water Systems, water lines, sewer cleaning faucets and fixtures, garbage diposals and more

26 GA R-Panel and 4" R 14 insulation standard

Marienthal, Ks.

We can build your building to meet whatever specs you may have. Call today for your free quote.

620-909-5014 (H) • 620-874-4128 (C)

Brandon Dirks • 620-874-5083 Justin Koehn • 620-214-3550

CHAMBLESS ROOFING Residential

All Types of Roofing

Commercial

Cedar Shake and Shingle Specialists Return to Craftsmanship Attention to Detail and Quality Guaranteed 620-872-2679 • 1-800-401-2683

Dirks Earthmoving Co.

Clifton Smith Construction

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620-214-2674

20 years experience See us for any type of work!

Painting • Remodeling • Handicap Bath Remodels

Licensed and Bonded

SPENCER PEST CONTROL RESIDENTIAL – COMMERCIAL

Precision Land Forming of terraces and waterways; feed lot pens and ponds; building site preparation; lazer equipped

Termite Baiting Systems • Rodents Weed Control • Structural Insects Termite Control

Richard Dirks • Scott City, Ks.

Box 258, Scott City • (620) 872-2870

(Home) 872-3057 • 877-872-3057 (Cell) 872-1793

Gary Miller

Millrod’s

Rental Equipment Pre-owned Cars and Trucks Windshield Repair/Replacement

201 Main, Scott City millrods@wbsnet.org

Phone: 620-872-5655 Cell: 620-874-1057 Fax: 620-872-7210

Landscaping • Lawn/Trees

Berning Tree Service David Berning • Marienthal

620-379-4430

Tree Trimming and Removal Hedge and Evergreen Trimming Stump Removal

Fully Insured

Contact:

SCOT AYTES • 874-1646 t Paint i

Red

Medical

Specializing in all coatings

or any other color Paint inside and out residential, commercial, and industrial. Free estimates and 16 plus years of experience.

PC Painting, Inc. Paul Cramer 620-290-2410 620-872-8910 www.pcpaintinginc.com

Pro Ex II

Over 20 Years Experience

Professional Extermination Commercial & Residential

• Termites • Rodents • Soil Sterilization • Pre Treats • Lawn Care • Fly Parasites

John Kropp, Owner • Scott City 874-2023 (cell) • 872-3400 (office) • prox2@live.com

Charles Purma II D.D.S. P.A. General Dentistry, Cosmetics, and Insurance Accepted

We welcome new patients. 324 N. Main • Scott City • 872-2389 Residence 872-5933

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Pro Health Chiropractic Wellness Center

Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

(Scott City Chiropractic) “TLC”... Technology Lead Chiropractic

Dr. James Yager 110 W. 4th St. • Scott City • 872-2310 Toll Free: 800-203-9606

Horizon Health For your home medical supply and equipment needs!

www.reganjewelers.com

412 N. Main • Garden City • 620-275-5142

Services

Berning Auction “Don’t Trust Your Auction to Just Anyone”

We service and repair all that we sell. 1602 S. Main • Scott City • 872-2232 Toll Free : 1-866-672-2232

For all your auction needs call:

(620) 375-4130

Russell Berning Box Q • Leoti

Dr. Jeffrey A. Heyd Optometrist 20/20 Optometry

Treatment of Ocular Disease • Glaucoma Detection Children’s Vision • Glasses • Contact Lenses

Help Wanted

Truck Driving

SHOP TECHNICIANS. Competitive wages, health/dental insurance, year-end bonus program, 401K, possible relocation assistance. Family housing available. Excellent benefits, Oakley, Ks. www. mitteninc.com or 785-6722612. ––––––––––––––––––––– CHS MEMBER Cooperative career opportunities. Agronomy managers. Agronomy sales managers. Agronomists. Agronomy sales specialists. Applicators. Positions in IL, IN, OH, KS, ND, SD, MN. If interested, please apply online: http:// chsmembercooperative. catsone.com/careers/ David Lemmon. 320-2190270. David.lemmon@ chsinc.com. ––––––––––––––––––––– C O N T R A C T SALESPERSONS to sell aerial photography of farms. Commission basis, $5,000-$8,000/mo. Proven product and earnings. Travel required. More info at msphotosd.com or call 877-882-3566.

ARE YOU SICK of living your life on someone else’s schedule? Quality Drive Away contract drivers make their own schedules and take control of their own schedules (and their own income). See how Quality can work for you by calling 866-7641601 or applying at qualitydriveaway.com now. ––––––––––––––––––––– BUTLER TRANSPORT. Your partner in excellence. Drivers needed. Great hometime. $650 sign-on bonus. All miles paid. 1-800-528-7825. www.butlertransport.com. ––––––––––––––––––––– NO EXPERIENCE? Some or lots of experience? Let’s talk. No matter what stage in your career, its time. Call Central Refrigerated Home (888) 670-0392. www. CentralTruckDrivingJobs. com. ––––––––––––––––––––– CONVOY SYSTEMS is hiring Class A drivers to run from Kansas City to the west coast. Home weekly. Great benefits. www.convoysystems.com. 1-800-926-6869, ext. 303.

Homes

Complete family eye center! 106 W. 4th • Scott City • 872-2020 • Emergencies: 214-1462

Bolen Enterprises Prairie Dog Control •34 years experience •Bonded/Licensed

Scott City Myofascial Release

Kansas Classifieds Ad Network

The classified ads below are appearing in 147 Kansas newspapers with a total circulation of 500,000 the classified display ads appear in 142 Kansas newspapers with a total circulation of 457,000. KCAN line ad is $300 for up to 25 words and $12 each additional word. A 2x2 display ad is $800 per insertion and a 2x4 display ad is $1,650 per insertion. To find out more, contact The Scott County Record at 872-2090.

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AVOID TAX REFUND regret. Invest in new 3-4 BR Clayton Mfd.modular home and receive up to $7,500 gift card. Lenders offering $0 down for land owners. Less than perfect credit OK. 866-858-6862.

Medical GOT KNEE PAIN? Back pain? Shoulder pain? Get a pain-relieving brace at little or no cost to you. Medicare patients call Health Hotline now. 1-800-824-2041.

Education

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MEDICAL BILLING trainees needed. Become a medical office assistant. No experience needed. Online training can get you job ready. HS diploma/GED and PC/Internet needed. 1-888-589-9683. Have questions about the Scott Commnity Foundation? Call 872-3790

Retail

Gene’s Appliance Over 200 appliances in stock! COMPARE OUR PRICES!

We have Reverse Osmosis units in stock. Remember us for parts in stock for all brands of all appliances. Sales and Service Days • Mon. - Sat. Deliveries • Mon.-Sat.

Largest Frigidaire appliance dealer in Western Ks. 508 Madison • Scott City • 872-3686

Northend Disposal A garbologist company. Scott City • 872-1223 • 1-800-303-3371

Networktronic, Inc.

Computer Sales, Service and Repair Custom computers! Networking solutions! Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 402 S. Main, Scott City • 872-1300

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Office (620) 276-3131 Toll Free 1-800-794-9052 Cell (620) 874-0014 Fax (620) 276-8876 1007 N. 8th, Garden City, KS 67846 www.officesolutionsinc.biz Support your hometown merchants who back your school and community activities throughout the year!

District 11 AA Meetings Scott City

Unity and Hope Mon., Wed. and Fri. • 8:00 p.m. 807 Kingsley Last Sat., Birthday Night, 6:30 p.m. All open meetings, 874-8207 • 874-8118

Dighton Thursday • 8:30 p.m. 535 Wichita St. All open meetings, 397-2647

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Revcom Electronics

Your RadioShack Dealer Two-way Radio Sales & Service Locally owned and operated since 1990

1104 Main • Scott City • 872-2625

Dining

Classifieds

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Buy, sell, trade, one call does it all 872-2090 ot fax 872-0009

Classified Ad Deadline: Monday at 5:00 p.m. Classified Ad Rate: 20¢ per word. Minimum charge, $5. Blind ad: $2.50 per week extra. Card of thanks: 10¢ per word. Minimum charge, $3. Classified Display Ad rate: $6.00 per column inch. Classified advertising must be paid in advance unless business account is established. If not paid in advance, there will be a $1 billing charge. Tear sheet for classified ad will be $1 extra.

Card of Thanks Thanks to the Scott City Police Department, Scott County EMS, Scott County Hospital and emergency room staff for your fast and caring attention during my accident. You are great! Rod Hogg

Pine Village Apartments 300 E. Nonnamaker

Apartments available for qualifying tenants 62+ or disabled with rental assistance available. Hours: Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. by appointment Call Steve 872-2535 or (620) 255-4824.

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Well kept 1 1/2 story

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Thomas Real Estate

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updates! Home $160,000/ 3 extra lots $15,000.

Lawrence and Associates

Deb Lawrence, GRI Broker Shorty Lawrence, Sales Assoc. 513 Main • Scott City 872-5267 ofc. 872-7184 hm. lawrenceandassocrealty.com Sheila Ellis, Broker Assoc. 872-2056 Kerry Gough, Sales Assoc. 872-7337 Russell Berning, 874-4405 www.berningauction.com

Notice

Rentals

Help Wanted

NEW COUPLE MOVING to town. Looking for a house in the country to buy or rent. Call or text 785-569-1127.

HIDE AND SEEK STORAGE SYSTEMS. Various sizes available. Virgil and LeAnn Kuntz, 41tfc (620)874-2120. ––––––––––––––––––––– MULTIPLE HOUSES FOR RENT. 1 bedroom homes available. Also 8x10 storage units available. Stop by PlainJans to fill out an application or 01tfc call 872-5777. ––––––––––––––––––––– STORAGE UNITS in various sizes available at The Storehouse, Don and Trudy Eikenberry 62007tfc 872-2914.

USD 466 NEEDS substitute route bus drivers. For applications and additional information contact Lance Carter at 620-872-7655.

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Services WANTED: Yards to mow and clean up, etc. Trim smaller trees and bushes too. Call Dean Riedl, (620) 872-5112 or 87434tfc 4135. ––––––––––––––––––––– FURNITURE REPAIR and refinishing. Lawn mower tune-up and blade sharpening. Call Vern Soodsma, 872-2277 or 36tfc 874-1412. ––––––––––––––––––––– MOWER REPAIR, tuneup and blade sharpening. Call Rob Vsetecka at 62036tfc 214-1730. ––––––––––––––––––––– METAL ROOFING, SIDING and TRIMS at direct-to-the-public prices. Call Metal King Mfg., 620-872-5464. Our prices 37tfc will not be beat! ––––––––––––––––––––– “JEN’S GROOMING” also offering boarding. By Jennifer Milner, hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. call 620-214-0097. Located in 09tfc Shallow Water. ––––––––––––––––––––– INSULATION THAT LASTS. Home, Ag Shop or Business. Call Spray Foam It, LLC, Ryan Koehn 620-872-1517 or Dwight Koehn 620-87231t4c 1496.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Tuesday nights at 8:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church basement (use west door). 412 College, Scott City. Al-Anon at same time and location. Contact: 874-0472 or 872-3137. 30t52

5 bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths, S/A garage, full basement, newer windows, paint, and flooring! Located in a nice neighborhood with low traffic!

Real Estate COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS for sale 40’x60’ metal shop building and a 133’x45’ (approx.) round top building. Serious inquiry’s only seller is a real estate agent selling own property 87426tfc 5109 or 874-2124. ––––––––––––––––––––– CUTE, COZY HOME for sale! 3 bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths, large family room and fenced backyard on a large corner lot. Close to Main St. in a west location. New tile in main bath, new paint, new flooring in kitchen and laundry room. Central heat and air, garbage disposal, fridge, stove and dishwasher included. Listed for only $79,900! Call Maranda today for private showing! 33t1c 620-874-8332. ––––––––––––––––––––– NICE 5-BEDROOM, 2 1/2 bath house for sale. 1 car garage, sprinkler system, 30x50 shop. Located in Shallow Water, $130,000. Call 620-87233t2p 2758.

Agriculture WANTED TO BUY. Stored corn. Call for basis and contract information. 1-800-579-3645. Lane County Feeders, Inc. 32tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED TO BUY. Wheat straw delivered. Call for contracting information. Lane County Feeders. 397-5341. 44tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– HORSE STALLS FOR RENT with runs, storage space for hay, access to arena, close to town. Call 620-214-3242 for more information. 33t4p ––––––––––––––––––––– FOR SALE BLACK ANGUS BULLS, registered, tested, 2 year olds, yearlings, heifer bulls, delivery, conformation, performance. Contact: Black Velvet Ranch, Aaron Plunkett, Syracuse, Ks., 620384-1101. 33t19c

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––––––––––––––––––––– POSITION AVAILABLE in swine finish facility in Scott County. Good schedule and benefits. Call 620-874-1017 or 620-21428tfc 1864. ––––––––––––––––––––– DRIVERS NEEDED, combine and truck. Starts May 10. Call Gerald Baker 620-874-2060 or 620-37932t4c 4693 evenings. ––––––––––––––––––––– DIRECT SUPPORT WORKERS are needed in Scott City to work for an individual with a disability in their home. Starting wage is $9.60 an hour. Duties may include personal care, household chores, meal preparation, etc. For an application, please contact LINK, Inc., at 1-800569-5926 and leave your name and mailing address. 32t2c

––––––––––––––––––––– FA R M W O R K E R , 4/28/15-10/1/15, Dennis Schoeling, Alva, Okla. One temp. jobs. Drive trucks, tractors to perform crop raising duties. Field ready equipment. Harvest, plant, cultivate crops using tractor drawn machinery. Operate, repair farm implements. Three months experience clean MVR, employment references, driver’s license, English required. $10.35/hr., ¾ work guarantee, tools/ equipment/housing provided, trans and subsistence expense reimbursed. Apply at Kansas Works, 620-227-2149. Job #1026616. 33t1c ––––––––––––––––––––– FA R M W O R K E R S , 5/15/15-12/15/15, Prevost Harvesting, Canton, Okla., 12 temp. jobs. Operate harvesting machines to harvest crops in Okla./Ks./ Nebr./S.D./N.D. Adjust speed of cutters, blowers, conveyors, and weight of cutting head. Change cutting head for crop. Drive truck to transport produce to storage area. Drive truck to haul harvesting machines b/w work sites. Service machinery/make in-field repairs. $10.35/ hr.,-$3000/month plus R&B, depending on location, ¾ work guarantee, tools/equipment/housing provided, trans and subsistence expense reimbursed. Apply at Kansas Works, 620-227-2149. Job #1027506. 33t1c ––––––––––––––––––––– CHILD CARE NEEDED after SCORE each day 5:15-6:00 p.m., and when there is no school. Also needing summer care for one 7-year-old and one 9-year-old. Responsible teenagers accepted. Call or text 620-521-1567. 33tfc

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Employment Opportunities

SERVICE TECHNICIAN

JONES CLUB LAMBS Call for an Appointment Today! Jeremy • 620-397-1638 Stefanie • 620-397-8075 County Fair Show Lambs Champions! for Sale! bustn2kick@st-tel.net

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARA-PROFESSIONAL For High Plains Educational Cooperative Unified School District No. 466 is seeking a special education Para-Professional in each school building to work with students. The positions are available as soon as possible. For more information and applications please contact: Susan Carter Board of Education Building 704 College, Scott City, KS 67871 24tfc

MAINTENANCE WORKER The City of Scott City is accepting applications for a full-time maintenance worker in the Parks Department. Benefits include: BC/BS, vacation, and sick leave. Applications may be obtained at City Hall, 221 W. 5th St., Scott City. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

EOE Employer

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Has openings for the following positions: Full-time/part-time CNA/CMA Full-time/part-time RN/LPN

Responsibilities are to analyze, troubleshoot and perform electrical and mechanical repairs on agricultural equipment. Experience in maintenance and repair of automotive, diesel or heavy equipment required. Qualified applicants must own a set of tools to perform the functions of the job. American Implement offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits package, which includes life, health and supplemental insurance, 401(k) plan and a quarterly incentive bonus program. Interested applicants may send a cover letter and resume to: Tyler Kough Location Manager PO Box 20, Scott City, KS, 67871 or Call: (800) 779-7244 or (620)872-7244.

Shift differential pay offered for evening and night shifts! Please apply in person at:

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Park Lane Nursing Home

MAINTENANCE WORKER The City of Scott City is accepting applications for a maintenance worker in the street, water and sewer department. Benefits include: BC/BS, vacation, and sick leave. Applications may be obtained at City Hall, 221 W. 5th St., Scott City. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

EOE Employer

PARK LANE NURSING HOME

American Implement, Inc., a progressive John Deere agricultural dealership in Southwest Kansas, is experiencing significant growth and is currently seeking qualified individuals to fill the position of Service Technician in the Scott City location.

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210 E. Parklane Scott City, KS 67871 Or visit us at our website: www.parklanenursinghome.org “Quality Care Because We Care”

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SECRETARY USD 466 is seeking a secretary at Scott City Middle School. Applicant must have a High School Diploma, be organized, dependable, have good computer skills, positive attitude, good communication skills, and willingness to work with students and the public. Responsibilities include answering the phone, monitoring student attendance and data, and duties assigned by the principals. Job begins August 3, but would need to be available for paid training part of May and June.

INSURANCE BILLING CLERK Scott County Hospital is looking for an Insurance Billing Clerk. This is a full-time Monday-Friday, position. Applicants must be responsible, dependable and interested in long term employment. Applicants must have computer skills and be attentive to detail. Excellent customer service and phone skills a must. Job duties include billing Medicare, Commercial, Blue Cross and Medicaid insurance, covering front desk when necessary and other duties as assigned. Pre-employment physical, drug screen and TB skin test required. We offer competitive wages and excellent benefits. SCH is a tobacco free facility. Applications available our website at www.scotthospital.net or call 620-872-7772 for more information.

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For more information contact: Jana Irvin at 872-7640. Applications may be picked up at: Scott City Middle School 809 W. 9th St. Scott City, Ks. 67871 Applications and Resumes need to be turned in by April 20, to Scott City Middle School. 31t6c

HOUSEKEEPING AIDE Scott County Hospital is seeking a full-time Housekeeping Aide. This position requires a person who is dependable, in good health, energetic and who has high standards of cleanliness. Applicants for this position are required to be able to read, speak and understand English. We offer competitive pay and great benefits. Pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol screening, immunization titer, physical assessment and TB skin test required. SCH is a tobacco free facility. Applications available on our website at www.scotthospital.net or call 620-872-7772 for more information. 33tfc

Scott County Hospital is looking for a Materials Management Assistant. This is a full-time Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., position. Applicants must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Computer experience essential. Applicants must be in good physical health and able to lift and move heavy supply boxes routinely, stand and walk frequently. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, maintaining stocking levels on the nursing floor and the emergency department, checking in and putting away freight, assisting with filling requisitions, placing orders, inventory, processing invoices and requisitions, researching products, pricing and vendors as assigned. Experience preferred but will to train the right person. Pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol screening, physical assessment and TB skin test required. We offer competitive wages and excellent benefits. SCH is a tobacco free facility. Applications available through Human Resources, Scott County Hospital, 310 East 3rd, Scott City, Ks. 67871. 620-872-7796 or on our website at www.scotthospital.net. Return completed applications to: Human Resources.

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SCOTT COUNTY HOSPITAL HAS OPENINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS PATIENT CARE Acute Care RNs Physical Therapist Respiratory Therapist Operating Room RN C.N.A.s CLERICAL Ward Clerk HIM Clerk Materials Management Assistant SERVICE PRN Nutritional Service Aide Evening Cook Housekeeping Aide Applicants for these positions are required to be able to read, speak and understand English. Pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol screening, immunization titer, physical assessment and TB skin test required. We are a tobacco free campus. We offer competitive pay and great benefits. Due to our recent expansion of services and rapid growth, we are in need of Acute Care RNs and are offering financial incentives. Applications are available on our website at www.scotthospital.net or call 620-872-7772 for more information.

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8 Scott Community Wellness Center

1) Workout rooms with elyptical bikes, treadmills, etc. 2) Multi-purpose rooms available to the public. 3) Board meeting room. 4) Office space for SRC staff. 5) Locker rooms (no showers) and public restrooms. 6) Reception area. 7) Concession stand area. 8) Indoor walking track.

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yourself your children your grandchildren your community

The proposed Scott Community Wellness Center will offer: •an indoor walking trail and activities for adults. •a workout room available to the community at no charge during the day. •2 full-sized gymnasiums open to the community and school district. •a key card (for a monthly fee) that allows access to the workout area and gyms during non-business hours.

Don’t be confused by the question on the ballot. It says the SRC is seeking authority to raise its levy up to four mills. The Scott Recreation Commission already receives funding from a 2.25 mill levy. The SRC is only seeking an additional 2 mills. One mill will be used for general operations. One mill will be used to retire the debt on the proposed wellness center.

invest in our community, wellness and recreation

vote ‘yes’ on the special question appearing on the April 7 general election ballot Paid for by the Scott Community Wellness Committee, Sidney Janzen, treasurer