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Thursday, May 19, 2016

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Youth Mulligan is FFA livestock judging state champion Page 11

Education Scott Community High School seniors receive awards Page 17

Sports Area thinclads prepare for regional action on Friday Page 21

Index Opinions ..................4-7 Calendar ..................... 7 Lawn/garden .............. 8 Youth/education ....... 11 LEC report ................ 12 Obituaries ................... 15 Church services ........ 15 Health care ..........18-19 Sports ..................21-28

Cool, wet spring setting the stage for a memorable harvest With area wheat prices at their lowest level in more than a decade, there remains a glimmer of optimism on the horizon. This year’s wheat crop could be one for the history books. Of course, a lot can still happen between now and when combines start rolling into fields in mid-June, but plenty of moisture and cool temperatures that have lingered into mid-May have done more than just give new life to a crop that appeared to be barely hanging on for survival following another dry winter. “Conservatively, I’d say we’re looking at a lot of 40 to 60 bushel wheat in this area,” said Vance Ehmke following last week’s annual Walnut Creek Extension wheat tour that concluded at his western Lane County farm.

“Even the wheat that was planted real late, that actually looked pretty embarrassing at one time, is looking real good.” “Fantastic,” is how Scott County Extension Agent John Beckman describes the crop which is 3-4 weeks from harvest. “When you look at the number of planes that have been spraying over the last couple of weeks, that’s a good indication of how optimistic everyone is about this year’s crop,” says Beckman. “A vast amount of acreage (in Scott County) has been sprayed.” While Beckman says he has seen very little evidence of stripe or leaf rust which were major problems a year ago, he says many farmers chose to take preventative measures given the prospects for an outstanding crop.

Some area farmers see prospects of dryland yields reaching 70 bushels, based on current conditions. “We’re not only looking at one of the best crops in recent memory, but this could be one of the best crops that some guys see in their lifetime,” says Ehmke. As long as the cooler weather conditions prevail, that optimism will continue to grow. According to Kansas State University Extension personnel who were on the three-county tour in the Walnut Creek district, disease pressure has been light, so far. The biggest concern has been the appearance of stripe rust with some farmers taking the precaution to spray after (See HARVEST on page two)

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Farm Area producers recognized during Beef Month special section

406 Main, St. Scott City • 620-872-2090 www.scottcountyrecord.com Braun reminder her fellow students, when she was diagnosed with a congenital heart disease as a seventh grader her life changed instantly. “I felt so scared and wondered

County weighs how to sell hospital lots

if it even mattered to have dreams anymore,” said Braun. Braun is now able to pursue a normal, active life, but it provided a valuable lesson. (See SENIORS on page nine)

(See HOSPITAL on page two)

Seniors told to continue dreaming, strive to make a difference in the world

As 48 Scott Community High School seniors prepared to receive their diplomas on Saturday, they were reminded by their classmates that the future is uncertain. As senior speaker Madison

With the filing deadline less than two weeks away, four Scott County officials have filed for reelection. Seeking another term will be County Clerk Alice Brokofsky, Register of Deeds Debbie Murphy, Sheriff Glenn Anderson and County Commissioner Gary Skibbe (district 3). County Attorney Becky Faurot and County Treasurer Lark Speer say they have picked up their paperwork to file, but haven’t submitted it yet to the county clerk. The filing deadline is noon on Wed., June 1. Board of education and city council elections won’t be held until the fall of 2017.

While the details haven’t been worked out, Scott County Commissioners are moving ahead with plans to sell up to four lots for housing development on the block that was once occupied by the hospital. Commissioners had been approached two weeks ago by an individual who expressed interest in buying a lot where he could locate a home. Since then, commissioners report they have

SCHS graduate Shylo McCulloch has her photo taken with eight-month-old Brody Kough while gathering with family members following Saturday’s commencement. (Record Photo)

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Local SC native to bring daredevil motorcycle act to local “Bash” Page 29

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State Latest budget cuts deliver a major blow to KanCare Page 2

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Brownback slashes $56M from KanCare Plan could reduce access to care for some patients Gov. Sam Brownback slashed more than $56 million from the Kansas Medicaid program as part of larger budget cuts announced Wednesday, prompting concerns that health care providers will drop out of the program or limit services to Medicaid patients. About $38.2 million of the $56.4 million in budget

cuts comes from reducing reimbursements by four percent for providers who treat patients covered by KanCare, the state’s privatized Medicaid program launched in 2013. The remaining $18.2 million comes from cuts in other areas of the Medicaid program. The cuts come after the Kansas Legislature adjourned earlier this month, leaving more than $80 million in cuts up to Brownback in order to balance the budget Providers offering home and community-based services to

Hospital Harvest

cuts,” Samuelson said. “The

“It’s the kids I’m dealing with that are going to suffer . . . it’s governor’s proposal to now short-sighted” to cut Medicaid reimbursements. cut Medicaid rates is a broken - Dennis Cooley, Topeka pediatrician promise.”

Kansans with disabilities are exempt from the rate reductions, as are the 95 Kansas hospitals that qualify as critical access facilities or are in counties defined as rural, densely settled rural and frontier. However, all 127 of the state’s community hospitals will be subject to a $3.5 million cut in a program intended to increase provider participation in KanCare.

Cindy Samuelson, a spokesperson for the Kansas Hospital Association, said the cuts break a promise Brownback made to health care providers when he sought their support for privatizing Medicaid. “When Governor Brownback began the KanCare program, he emphasized that his Medicaid reform program would allow the state to avoid Medicaid rate

In addition, Samuelson said, the rate reductions will add to the financial pressures hospitals are under due to reductions in Medicare reimbursement rates and the loss over the last several years of nearly $1.2 billion in federal funds because of Brownback’s rejection of Medicaid expansion. Dennis Cooley, a Topeka pediatrician, said while a four (See KANCARE on page seven)

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received several phone calls from other individuals with the same interest. Before any lots can be sold, the commission said it will hire an engineer to have the block platted and determine the size of the lots. Tentative plans call for developing one lot on the southeast corner of the block and three more on the west side. That would still leave space for parking and a proposed playground. The former medical clinic on the northeast corner of the block has been renovated into office space for Compass Behavioral Health. Russell Child Development Center, the county health department and emergency preparedness will also be relocating in the building. During a recent meeting with the commission, Robert Mangold had offered to purchase a lot on the block for $5,000. Commissioners indicated they might be willing to sell a lot for $7,500. But since they’ve been hearing from others who are interested in buying lots, the commission discussed on Tuesday how it would like to proceed with the selling of the four lots. Commission Chairman Jim Minnix said they would probably be sold at a public auction. The commission would like to get the lots platted as quickly as possible so it can proceed with the sale.

seeing major yield losses to stripe rust last year. Some farmers sprayed early for stripe rust, but those who used a generic Tebuconazole fungicide in order to cut down on cost could now be facing some problems. According to K-State researchers, the generic form of the fungicide will break down after 21 days. “We’re starting to see more wheat streak mosaic in Ness County,” says Chris Long, Walnut Creek Extension Agent. “The (wheat) plot in Ness County has been pretty devastated and there are pockets around Bazine and other areas that were hit pretty hard. “There are some aphids, but they are far below the

threshold at this time and not a real worry,” says Long. “K-State says we don’t need to spray and we shouldn’t spray.” As long as the ideal weather conditions continue, he says 40 to 70 bushel yields will be common. “I’m expecting to see 40 bushels on ground that’s been continuous (cropped) for years,” says Long. He’s looking for combines to get into the fields sometime between June 10-15. Wheat Varieties While all wheat varieties were looking exceptional in test plots, those getting the most attention were Bird (a Colorado State University variety),

T158 and Oakley. “Grainfield is looking to be one that will continue to do well in our part of the state,” says Long. “KanMark could gain momentum. It looked good in the plot.” At the same time, he says long-time popular varieties TAM 111 and Armour are starting to be phased out. “We can hardly wait for the data from K-State on how these wheat varieties yield this year,” says Ehmke. Last year, for example, Joe - a hard red winter variety from KSU - “burned up the record books,” Ehmke noted. “It was yielding 100 acres. It was phenomenal.” We’d like to see more data.

At the same time, he says farmers may have to grow accustomed to making decisions based on less data than what they’ve been accustomed. Because of the doublehaploid breeding program that’s now possible at K-State, the time needed to develop wheat varieties has been cut in half - to about five years. “There are better and better varieties coming faster and faster,” Ehmke says. Farmers will have to make their choice of varieties with less history to work from,” agrees Long. “The new ones are being developed so much more quickly that farmers will have to make their decisions based on less information.”

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Community Living

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Baking in glass canning jars not a good idea Ideas to bake cakes, breads or other desserts in glass canning jars can be found on many cooking websites. While the idea sounds fun and trendy, is it a good idea? The manufacturer of canning jars, Jarden Home Brands, Inc., does not recommend using canning jars in the oven. The variable heat from the oven thermostat cycling on and off may cause the jars to break. The glass in canning jars is annealed so that when the glass breaks they will not shatter into tiny pieces but in big chunks. From a food safety standpoint, breads or cakes should not be home-canned. This is where the product is baked in the jar, covered with a canning lid, and not further processed. This can lead to foodborne illness. Plan for Canning Season Gardeners are eager to plant! And now is the time to make sure canning equipment is ready for the food preservation season. Here are some

reminders. •Get dial pressure gauges tested. The Presto Pressure Gauge tester will test most gauges. The exception Carol Ann Crouch is All American Family and brand gauges. If Consumer the test shows Sciences more than one Agent for Scott County pound of pressure off, it should be replaced. (The Extension office can test your pressure gauges. Just give us a call.) •Check your jars for cracks, chips, etc. Decide how many new lids to buy. You can use old rings if they are not rusty, but don’t use old lids. •Make sure rubber gaskets on pressure canners are not cracked and are still pliable. (We can order these for you if you can’t find them at the hardware store) •Look for new tested recipes to try! (Please use researched based recipes only.) •For more information, see www.rrc.ksu.edu. Click on “Food Preservation” on the

right hand side. Wash Reusable Cloth Bags While reusable cloth bags are convenient and help reduce the use of plastic bags, they also need proper care and cleaning to prevent the spread of disease. A case of highly contagious norovirus caused foodborne illness in an Oregon soccer team in 2010. After investigation, it was found the illness was associated with a reusable cloth bag. The bag had been stored in a bathroom with a person who got sick. The bag contained fresh grapes, packaged cookies and packaged chips. The next day, the bag was taken to a lunch and the food was served. The norovirus aerosolized from vomiting within the bathroom to the cloth bag. When people handled the bag, then handled the food in the bag, the virus was spread from their hands to the food and ultimately consumed. Therefore, store cloth bags for food use in a location where contamination is minimal.

Frequently wash the bags. Simply washing reusable cloth bags between uses in the machine or by hand with soap and water is as effective as using bleach. Washing reduces bacteria by 99.9 percent. When they become too used purchase new ones for food handling. What are garlic scapes? A “scape” is a botanical term for a stem which bears a flower. Garlic scapes are the immature flower stems of garlic (Allium sativum). Garlic cultivars reproduce vegetatively and have been selected to no longer produce true seeds. Thus, garlic flowers of most cultivars are sterile and only produce topsets (bulbils). Garlic scapes have a mild, gentle garlic flavor and can be added to any dish in place of onion or garlic. Once discarded so the garlic plant energy focused on the bulb, they are being used as an ingredient. Look for garlic scapes at farmer’s markets. They are long, curved or curly stalks that are smooth and firm.

News briefs County looks at delinquent tax sale With about $67,000 in delinquent property taxes on the books, Scott County commissioners are considering the prospect of a tax sale in the near future. “I’m of the philosophy that we should have a sale every two or three years,” said Commission Chairman Jim Minnix. “We shouldn’t wait every 10 to 15 years.” County Attorney Becky Faurot said she would start the process.

Vehicle tag deadline is May 31 Persons whose last name begins with the letters E, F or G are reminded that license tags must be purchased by Tues., May 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 June for persons whose last name begins with H or I.

In 1951 . . .

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Miller

. . . and in 2016

Millers to celebrate 65th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Tom Miller, Scott City, will celebrate their 65th anniversary with a card shower in their honor. The couple was married on May 21, 1951, at Raton, N.M. They have three children: Nora and Dale Kite, Lawrence; Gary and Julie

Miller, Scott City; and and Lisa and Bill Cleaver, Glendale, Ill. They also have seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Cards can be sent to the couple at 903 Prairie Avenue, Scott City, Ks. 67871.

Refrigerate for up to a month in a paper bag. They can also be blanched and frozen for about six months. Use them like scallions or green onions. Puree them into pesto. Slice and garnish eggs for breakfast. Enjoy! What are Pluots and Apriums? Part plum, part apricot, pluots have been in stores since the late 20th century. They were invented by Floyd Zaiger and are grown in Washington and California. They have a smooth skin like plums because they are mostly plum in heritage. Some are called interspecific plums or dinosaur eggs. They are similar to Apriums which are mostly apricot in heritage. Apriums have a fuzzy skin like apricots. Both are sweet as the sugar content is higher than plums and apricots alone. If you would like any more information on any of these topics, give me a call at the Extension office (872-2930) or email me at ccrouch@ksu.edu

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editorially speaking

Budget cuts:

Poorest in Kansas paying the price for fiscal policy

Gov. Sam Brownback continues to leave no doubt who will be most affected by the reckless tax policies of this Administration and our Republican leadership. On Wednesday, the governor sliced $56.4 million from KanCare and Medicaid programs which serve the poorest citizens of the state. About $38 million in those cuts will come from reducing reimbursements by four percent to health care providers who treat KanCare patients (those on Medicaid). Those reimbursement rates barely cover the cost of services as things currently are. Essentially, the governor is asking providers to treat KanCare patients at a loss. Some providers may pull out of the program rather than accept the reduced rate schedule, which will limit access to health care for those individuals who rely on KanCare. It’s just the latest in a continuing assault by this Administration on Kansas residents who are living at the poverty level. State policies continue to restrict money for health care, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and other programs which assist those most in need. The apparent thinking is that if these funds are cut, the problem will disappear. That’s not just naive thinking, it’s pure ignorance. In some cases, people will continue to get health care, but it will likely be through the emergency room - at a much higher cost. That tab will either be reflected in higher health insurance premiums or increased property taxes which support hospitals at the local level. Cuts in TANF support mean that families simply have to do without. Children don’t get the meals they need to perform at their best in school and it can also lead to increased health care costs that we all have to pay for at some point, either sooner or later. The governor’s actions are both irresponsible and heartless. The fact we have a state legislature that walked away from Topeka without doing its job - allowing the governor to make major budget cutting moves at his own discretion - is gutless. This governor and the Republican leadership have a responsibility, not to their own egos and self-interests, but to the people of Kansas. We are witnessing an Administration and legislative leadership that’s as inept and disgraceful as any we’ve probably seen in Kansas history. If we aren’t embarrassed by their actions and their unwillingness to answer to their moral obligation, then shame on us as well.

Fire sale:

State no longer showing it has a vision for the future

There was a time when Kansas was a state with vision. For example, the Kansas Bioscience Authority was initiated in an attempt to create a “bioscience corridor” between Kansas City and Manhattan. It was established in 2004 under former Gov. Kathleen Sebelius as a means of helping start-up companies in the areas of human and animal health. According to KBA supporters, it was helpful in bringing the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility to Manhattan and aided in earning National Cancer Institute designation for the University of Kansas Cancer Center. But times change. The value of science and business creation that could be envisioned by another administration and forward-thinking lawmakers has been replaced by a legislative mindset that sees little value in government or science. So with a state government that’s swimming in red ink, lawmakers are scrambling to find ways to close the budget gap. In the search for assets which can be sold off, the KBA has found its way to the top of the list. State financial support for the KBA has waned in recent years in the wake of Brownback’s tax cuts. The KBA has laid off half its staff and is no longer investing in new businesses. That’s unfortunate because the KBA had demonstrated the potential that had been envisioned by Gov. Sebelius. There are five health start-up businesses currently in the KBA. Lawmakers have been told that selling off the KBA at a fire sale could bring in about $25 million in one-time cash for the state. However, once sold, the fate of the KBA will no longer be in the state’s hands. The businesses could be relocated. It’s likely that the “bioscience corridor” will dissolve. At one time, the KBA offered a visionary means of creating businesses with the prospect of creating jobs in Kansas. It was an opportunity for Kansas to step to the forefront in attracting science and technology professionals to our state. Now it appears to be one more victim of our state’s disastrous fiscal policies and the willingness of officials to sacrifice long-term benefits for short-term gain. Perhaps, if it had been named the “biofaith corridor” it would have stood a better chance of survival.

The governor’s PR campaign It’s rare that the governor’s office bothers to contact us. We aren’t exactly on a first name basis. So it was surprising when we got a phone call the other day from an individual who claimed to be representing Gov. Sam Brownback. “Hello, I’m Seymore Backman,” said the voice at the other end. “I’m a public relations director for the governor.” “Since when does Gov. Brownback have a public relations agent?” I asked. “The governor called my former employer, John Miller, who was a longtime PR spokesman for Donald Trump. He asked me to take over his public relations team,” said Backman. “But trust me when I say the governor has complete trust in me as his spokesman. I can say with certainty that when I speak, it’s the same as if it came from the governor’s own mouth.” “In that event, perhaps you’d like to offer the governor’s reaction to being ranked the most unpopular governor in the United States,” I said. “In

fact, Gov. Rick Snyder is poisoning his constituency in Michigan and he’s still more popular than Gov. Brownback.” “I can tell you that the governor has been studying the situation very thoroughly in Michigan. If he thought there was any chance that poisoning the drinking water for some of his constituency in say, Lawrence, would move him up to 49 or 48 on the list, he would have no hesitation about doing it,” said Backman. “The governor would seriously consider that?” I asked in disbelief. “The results in Michigan are quite evident,” replied Backman. “But why Lawrence? “Why not?” Backman said. “The point is, if the governor wanted to be more popular than Gov. Snyder he could make sure everyone on Medicaid had access to health cov-

erage and that everyone being kicked off welfare could get a job that lifted them out of poverty, but that’s not what Governor Brownback is about. He’d be the first to tell you that being a governor is not a popularity contest.” “Actually, it kind of is,” I said. “That’s how you get elected.” “Technically, that’s true,” Backman said, “but you get elected by making the right people happy. I can promise you that if taking care of poor people mattered, Snyder would have handled that water thing in Michigan a whole lot differently. You get to be number 48, 49 or 50 by realizing that poor people aren’t the ones who get you elected. You get elected by cutting taxes for rich voters.” “But those tax cuts are wrecking the state. Our bond ratings are going down, our highways are falling into disrepair, we can’t give pay raises to state employees and schools are being underfunded,” I reminded him. “That would seem to be a public relations night-

mare.” “You’d be right if any of that really mattered. Obviously, it doesn’t or the great people of Kansas wouldn’t have carried this governor on their shoulders to a second term in office,” Backman said. “Saying that he was carried on their shoulders would be overstating things a little,” I offered. “What you’re forgetting is that this governor was re-elected because he promised tax cuts,” Backman continued. “And the beauty of an election campaign is that people don’t vote with their brains. You didn’t hear any of his supporters wondering what will happen when the state runs out of money. It’s not until after the election that you get to poison water supplies, cut off funding to poor families and tell school districts they’ll have to learn to do more with less.” “Doesn’t that bother the governor?” I asked. “It used to bother me . . . I mean the governor, but every day when he looks across Kansas and sees (See CAMPAIGN on page six)

A coalition of the politically unhinged It’s no secret that Donald Trump, the GOP’s all but official new standard-bearer, is a promoter of wild conspiracy theories and harmful lies - from his smear of Mexican immigrants as rapists and drug dealers to his offensive questioning of President Obama’s place of birth and religious beliefs. But Trump’s rhetoric is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the vast network of fringe figures he’s decided to associate himself with. The billionaire politician has elevated the profile of some of the most bizarre and bigoted peddlers of conspiracy theories and vitriol in America today. He’s courted the support, for example, of farright conspiracy theorist radio host Alex Jones. In December, Trump went on Jones’ radio show, lav-

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ishing Jones with praise and promising him: “I will not let you down.” This is a radio host who’s suggested that the U.S. government was complicit in the September 11 terrorist attacks, the Newtown school shooting rampage, and the massacre at a black church in Charleston, S.C. He thinks Beyoncé is part of a CIA effort to instigate racial violence and that President Obama is a “demonic creature” and a “precursor” to the Antichrist. Jones also recently said that conservative columnist George Will, who’s been critical of Trump, should “do the right thing” and shoot himself in the head.

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And this is a man Donald Trump doesn’t want to let down? Or take Michael Savage, the host of the popular right-wing radio show The Savage Nation, where Trump has appeared multiple times. Savage has called veterans coping with PTSD “a bunch of losers” and accused President Obama of “dumping” unaccompanied migrant children into our country to “wipe out” Americans through the spread of disease. On his short-lived television show in 2003, Savage told a gay caller to “get AIDS and die, you pig.” Trump has called Savage a “special guy” doing “an amazing job.” And then there’s the infamous Ann Coulter. Trump’s repeatedly invited the notoriously offensive right-wing commentator to speak at his

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campaign rallies, calling himself a “big fan” of hers. Unsurprisingly, Trump doesn’t seem concerned by the endless stream of hateful antiimmigrant, racist, and sexist ideas Coulter has pushed throughout the years. Coulter has warned, for example, that if the United States doesn’t crack down on immigration, parents should “get used to your little girls being raped.” She’s voiced support for poll taxes, which existed to keep African Americans away from the ballot box, and isn’t sure women should have the right to vote at all. Speaking about women widowed by the September 11 attacks, she said: “I have never seen people enjoying their husbands’ death so much.” (See UNHINGED on page six)

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bathroom bills Here are a few laws that could actually make women feel safer The time has come for me to play my Woman Card. A male Republican politician in my state of Wisconsin has introduced a “bathroom bill” like the one passed in North Carolina, which requires transgender people to use the bathroom of the gender they were assigned at birth. He says it’s to “protect women and children.” Oh, knight in shining armor, thank you for trying to protect me and my fellow women. But, I fear you misunderstand the real issues women have in restrooms. Here are a few laws you might propose instead to help us out: •Ban men from leaving the toilet seat up, so we don’t fall in. •Mandate that public restrooms

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never run out of toilet paper, so we’re not left stranded in stalls, fishing through our purses on the off chance we’ll find some tissues. •Require establishments to make more bathrooms available for women, particularly in places like theaters where everyone gets up to use the restroom at the same time, and men hurry in and out while women spend 10 minutes or more in line. But those are, relatively speaking, all quite trivial. Perhaps instead, you’d prefer to help with the bigger issues we women face. In that case, my biggest concern is that I will, on average, earn less than a man, even for doing the same job. If you’re still intent on legislating values, though, how about weighing in on some of these? If I assert myself the way a man does, I’ll be seen as shrill. Pursuing a PhD, as I’m doing, hurts my dating

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prospects among men intimidated by my education - even as higher education is seen to make men prime marriage material. I was raised in a culture that communicated to me continuously that my role as a woman is to be thin, beautiful, and passive, so that a man can rescue me. And when dating, I’m forced to choose between seeming prudish or promiscuous - both of which carry a social penalty. I want to live in a world where young girls are taught to be strong and capable, just like little boys. Where a woman’s self-worth is not equal to her clothing size, or her sexual availability. And then there’s sexual assault, which brings us back to those bathroom bills. I can provide some womanly advice there as well. I’ve been sexually assaulted four times. On all four occasions, I was with a man I knew. None of these assaults occurred in a bathroom, and none of the assailants was transgender. They were simply people who wouldn’t take no for an answer.

Pouty, whiney, spoiled-bratism isn’t nice coming from a four-year-old. But, it’s altogether grotesque when it comes from billion-dollar corporations like Uber and Lyft. The two car-for-hire companies call their service “ridesharing.” But these internet-based brats are takers, not sharers: Much of the fares they charge riders ends up in the pockets of their hedge-fund owners. Still, they insist that they’re neweconomy, tech-driven geniuses - and that they’re above the fusty old local laws that other transportation companies follow. Uber and Lyft have made it corporate policy to throw hissy fits when cities - from Los Angeles to At-

lanta, Houston to Portland - have dared to even propose rules to protect customers and drivers. The latest tantrum from the Silicon Valley giants came in Austin, when the city council adopted a few modest, perfectly reasonable rules - like fingerprintbased background checks for drivers. The petulant duo then used highpressure tactics to force a special election to overturn the council’s action. Maybe they assumed locals would flock to do whatever the popular services wanted. But, they picked the wrong city. First, they ran a campaign of blatant lies, as if Austinites wouldn’t question them. Then they shoved a sickening level of corporate cash into their campaign, apparently thinking that the

and statements. The argument seems to be: “I say tomato. You say Mexican immigrants are rapists. What’s the big difference?” And all this has taken place without (apparently) securing any concessions or guarantees from Trump himself. He now knows that he can violate any Republican or conservative principle and still get a round of crisp salutes, even from his strongest opponents. This is the white flag of ideological surrender. I understand the short-term political calculation. Better to have Trump, who is ideologically unpredictable, make Supreme Court nominations than Hillary Clinton, who is reliably liberal. Better to have Trump rather than Clinton make all those plum executivebranch appointments. Besides, if Trump is a liar, Clinton is a worse one. If Trump is a misogynist, well, consider Clinton’s husband. (See DEVIL on page six)

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sheer tonnage of mendacious ads would win the day for them. However, the slicks from California turned out to be über-goobers. Despite spending $9 million - that’s more than the combined spending of all city council candidates in the past decade - they went down. Some 56 percent of locals voted to keep the regulations. So Uber and Lyft left town in a huff. But who needs them? A new Texas-based upstart called GetMe has already moved in to fill the void with community spirit rather than pouty corporate arrogance, saying that it’s happy to comply with sensible rules that the people want. Jim Hightower is a national radio commentator, writer, public speaker and author

Making a deal with the devil GOP establishment comfirms they are cowering weaklings In the category of credit where credit is due, Donald Trump has been exactly right in one important respect. He attacked the Republican establishment as low-energy, cowering weaklings. Now Republican leaders are lining up to surrender to him - like low-energy, cowering weaklings. The capitulation has justified the accusation. It would be impolite to name names. So I should not mention that former Texas governor Rick Perry, who now angles for Trump’s vice presidential nod, once said: “He offers a barking carnival act that can be best described as Trumpism: a toxic mix of demagoguery, mean-spiritedness and nonsense that will lead the Republican Party to perdition if pursued. Let no

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one be mistaken - Donald Trump’s candidacy is a cancer on conservatism, and it must be clearly diagnosed, excised and discarded.” I should resist the temptation to recall how Rep. Peter King (N.Y.), who now (reluctantly) backs Trump, once asserted he is “not fit to be president, morally or intellectually.” Singling out individuals is unfair in so great a company. One by one, Republican senators have made their peace with a Trump nomination. Many in the House GOP leadership and caucus have urged Speaker Paul Ryan (Wisc.) to get it over with and endorse the presumptive Republican nominee. It is humorous - in a sad, bitter, tragic sort of way - to see Republican leaders, and some conservative commentators, try to forget or minimize Trump’s history of odious proposals

by Melanie Benesh

The makeup of hydraulic fracturing fluid - the slurry of chemicals, sand and water injected deep underground to free petroleum deposits trapped by bedrock - is a closely guarded secret of the oil and gas industry. Fracking has contaminated drinking water and is linked to health problems in people living near drilling sites, and also to triggering earthquakes. But federal law doesn’t require drillers to disclose what’s in their fracking fluid. This confidentiality Although some states have disclosure comes at a steep cost. It laws - California’s is keeps comthe most comprehen- munities in sive - most still allow the dark and some form of “trade undermines efforts by secret” protection advocates and don’t require the seeking to generation, submis- better undersion or publication stand the of health and safety toll fracking might take on data. both the enviWhat exactly is ronment and in that toxic stew of public health. fracking chemicals? What chemicals are used at which drill sites? What potential health risks do nearby communities face? The answers are hard to come by because of deficiencies in our federal toxics law, the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976. First, the law does not require companies to conduct any health testing on chemicals before they are manufactured or used. Second, it permits generous confidentiality protections - allowing industry to claim just about anything is a trade secret including chemical name, company name, production volume, mixtures, likely exposures and sometimes even health and safety data. Even basic information such as how the chemical is used can be claimed as confidential. Last month, the Partnership for Policy Integrity released an exposé that captures the scope of the problem. Through a Freedom of Information Act request, the organization obtained Environmental Protection Agency data on 105 different chemicals reportedly used in fracking and drilling. The report found: •Health studies were only available for just two of the chemicals. •EPA expressed concerns about 88 chemicals related to health effects such as skin and eye irritation, respiratory effects, neurotoxicity, kidney toxicity and development toxicity. However, EPA requested health studies for only five of the chemicals. •Industry claimed trade secret protection on things like chemical name, product names, chemical uses, production volumes and likely exposures for 75 of the chemicals. •Almost all of the chemicals were approved for manufacturing, despite EPA’s health concerns. This confidentiality comes at a steep cost. It keeps communities in the dark and undermines efforts by advocates seeking to better understand the toll fracking might take on both the environment and public health. Congress has the opportunity to finally remove the shroud of secrecy surrounding fracking chemicals. Key members are currently working to reconcile two bills passed by the House and the Senate last year that would update the law. A good final bill must allow EPA to get more health and safety data

Uber refuses to play by any rules by Jim Hightower

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Kansas as a footnote in transgender history by John Schrock

The first documented transgender male transition in the United States was undergone by Kansan A. L. Hart. Lucille Hart, born on October 4, 1890, in Halls Summit, Coffey County, Ks., was female at birth. However, early in his childhood, Hart felt he was a boy. Thirty-one years later, the Halls Summit News described how “Young Hart was different, even

then. Boys’ clothes just felt natural. (Alan) always regarded (him)self as a boy and begged (his) family to cut (his) hair and let (him) wear trousers. (Alan) disliked dolls but enjoyed playing doctor. (He) hated traditional girl tasks, preferring farm work with the menfolk instead. The self reliance that became a lifelong trait was evident early: once when (he) accidentally

Transsexuals want nothing more than what we all wish for: to live our intimate lives privately and in peace and quiet. Today’s tabloid news and media as well as the blathering of ignorant politicians do nothing to ease the distress felt by those who need to make these quiet medical transitions.

chopped off (his) fingertip with an axe, Lucille dressed it (him)self, saying nothing about it to the family.” It would be 50 years before the concept of “gender” was even recognized. A century ago, any departure from assigned

male or female roles was forbidden. Hart had to attend school in a dress and behave as a girl. Hart continued his studies, graduating from Albany College in 1912 and securing his M.D. degree from the University of Oregon in

Proknowledge remarks draw GOP outrage edge as math and science, are sure to come back to haunt the Democrats in November. “If President Obama was trying to alienate millions of Americans in one speech, mission accomplished,” Priebus told Fox News. “When I watched him speak, I said to myself, ‘Well, Christmas came early this year.’ ” While many Republicans expected Obama to walk back his ill-advised praise of knowledge, facts, and evidence, the White House as of Monday morning had refused to do so. “The President seems to be doubling down on this, which

by Andy Borowitz

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. President Obama handed the Republican Party a gift for the general election by making a series of offensive proknowledge remarks at Rutgers University over the weekend, a leading Republican official said on Monday. According to Reince Priebus, the chairman of the Republican National Committee, the President’s inflammatory comments, in which he offered full-throated praise for such controversial fields of knowl-

Campaign that the sun is still shining then Gov. Brownback realizes that people who are painting such a bleak picture of the state have no idea what they’re talking about.” “Exactly how does the governor figure the sun is still shining?” “It’s simple,” says Backman. “Do you realize that about 330,000 corporations are paying no taxes. That makes Kansas a beacon for economic development and it means that at least 330,000 people love this governor and would elect him to a third

This justification has a few flaws. If Clinton is the ultimate evil, would anyone be better than she is? How about Trump’s ex-butler, who threatened President Obama on Facebook? How about Trump supporter Phil Robertson of “Duck Dynasty”? Of course not, a Republican would angrily respond. A prospective president needs to be morally and intellectually fit for the office. He or she can’t be guilty of demagoguery or mean-spiritedness, or talk nonsense all the time. But, this is exactly the issue. Were Perry and King correct in their ini-

to Nebraska or Missouri. We can home school kids a lot cheaper than we can put them through a public school.” “How does that make Kansas a better place?” I asked. “It’s a matter of priorities. We can either have fewer potholes and fewer teachers or we can have less government in our lives,” Backman says. “So you’re saying the governor isn’t bothered by the disaster that he’s created in Kansas?” “Absolutely not. In fact, with his typical sun-

tial diagnoses of Trump? If so, we are not dealing with the normal give-andtake of policy and politics. We have left the realm of half-a-loaf and youscratch-my-back. We are dealing with a question of fitness for the highest office in the land. It is not enough for GOP partisans to assert Trump’s superiority to Clinton on this issue or that. They must justify that Trump has the experience, knowledge, temperament, judgment and character to be president of the United States. That is a more difficult task. This leads to a second objection. Pursuing the short-term interests

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with his own wild claims. While these fringe figures have existed for years, they haven’t always had a presidential nominee to echo and elevate their toxic rhetoric. And that should concern all of us. Michael Keegan is the president of People For the American Way

of the GOP, gained by unity, may damage or destroy the party in the longer term by confirming a series of destructive stereotypes. Republicans stand accused of disdaining immigrants; their nominee proposes to round up and deport 11 million people. Republicans are accused of religious bigotry; their nominee proposes to stop all Muslims at the border. Republicans are accused of a war on women; the Republican nominee, if a recent New York Times exposé is accurate, is the cave-man candidate. All this is a particular blow to conservatives,

and moved to Gardiner, Ore., where he began practicing medicine. At this time, there was no safe source of testosterone hormone to complement the surgery. According to an online biographical note, safe synthetic testosterone finally became available after World War II and only then was Hart able to grow a beard, shave, and develop a deeper voice. (See HISTORY on page seven)

Bathroom If you want to prevent sexual assault, dear knight, support comprehensive sexual education and other programs to teach men about consent. Have a talk with your male peers about not treating women like objects. Bullying transgender people will have no effect other than harming

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an already marginalized group. In short, stop trying to legislate discrimination in the name of “helping women.” Instead, pass laws that actually help women. Jill Richardson is the author of “Recipe for America: Why Our Food System Is Broken and What We Can Do to Fix It”

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on fracking chemicals before they can be manufactured or used, would scale back trade secret protections on fracking chemicals, particularly as they relate to health and safety studies, and would fully preserve efforts by states to require disclosure. is-always-shining outMelanie Benish is a legislative attorney for the Environmental look, he told me the other Working Group. She provides legislative and regulatory day that when you’re No. analysis of federal food, farm and chemical law 50 there’s only one place to go,” said a cheery Backman. “Besides, if the governor were as unpopular as everyone says, would Madonna keep calling him up and asking him to take her out on a date?” “You can’t be serious,” I said. “Have I ever lied to you?” Backman replied. “But you never heard it from me.” Rod Haxton can be reached at editor@screcord.com

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Unhinged In short, Trump is raising up the cruelest and most extreme voices on the right - people who bash immigrants, demonize women and LGBT people, and spread outrageous lies about government conspiracies. And his support of these figures is entirely consistent

Andy Borowitz is a comedian and author

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term if it was possible.” “With the state’s economy in such trouble, exactly what is it that the governor expects you to do as his PR spokesman?” I wondered. “My job is to convince people that we would all be better off with less government in our lives. If you want a pay raise more often than every eight or nine years, then maybe you’d better work for someone other than the State of Kansas. If you’re a teacher who thinks you’re underpaid and underappreciated, then go

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is not surprising,” Priebus said. “This is a man who never met a fact he didn’t like.” The R.N.C. chairman said that the Party was already creating negative ads that would make extensive use of the President’s polarizing pro-knowledge rant. “This fall, we will ask the American people, ‘Do you want four more years of knowledge, or do you want something else?’” Priebus said. “Because the Republican Party has something else.”

1917. Having lived unhappily presenting himself as a woman, Hart sought help from doctors at the University of Oregon for sex reassignment surgery. Such surgery had been conducted in 1906-07 in Germany but this was the first case in the U.S. of the removal of a healthy uterus and ovaries due to a patient’s desire to transition. In 1918, he legally changed his name to Alan and married Inez Stark

among whom I count myself. Conservatives latched on to the GOP as an instrument to express their ideals. Now loyalty to party is causing many to abandon their ideals. Conservatism is not misogyny. Conservatism is not nativism and protectionism. Conservatism is not religious bigotry and conspiracy theories. Conservatism is not anti-intellectual and antiscience. For the sake of partisanship - for a mess of pottage - some conservatives are surrendering their identity. It is a very bad deal. Michael Gerson is a columnist for The Washington Post

KanCare percent reduction may not sound like much, it can be significant for primary care doctors who typically have slim profit margins because of the amount they invest in staff and technology. They already receive less to care for Medicaid patients than they do for Medicare patients, and about half as much as they would for patients with commercial

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insurance, he said. “From a financial standpoint, you’re losing money, so you just can’t see Medicaid patients,” he said. The cuts are particularly concerning for pediatricians, Cooley said, because about one-third of Kansas children are covered by Medicaid. In the past, his practice and others have had to limit

History Alan’s first marriage ended in divorce in 1925 but his second marriage to Edna Ruddick was lifelong. Hart secured his master’s degree in radiology and began work in a series of positions where he developed the use of x-rays for tuberculosis detection. His leadership in TB screening earned national recognition and saved thousands of lives. Hart died in 1962, a time when John Money was just beginning to unravel the complexities of gender and sexual identity. After his transition, Hart had lived exclusively

their Medicaid patients so they could balance them financially with patients with private insurance, he said. If a significant number of providers stop accepting new Medicaid patients or drop out of the program, it would further limit access to care among low-income Kansans, Cooley said. Not every public health department

can provide primary care services, he said, and parents who can’t find a doctor for their child may only seek care if the health issue is serious enough to merit an emergency room visit. “It’s the kids I’m dealing with that are going to suffer,” he said, adding that “it’s short-sighted” to cut Medicaid reimbursements.

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as a man and never sought publicity. Nevertheless, various groups later attempted to claim that Hart and his wife were lesbians. Such assertions go against all the evidence. Transsexuals want nothing more than what we all wish for: to live our intimate lives privately and in peace and quiet. Today’s tabloid news and media as well as the blathering of ignorant politicians do nothing to ease the distress felt by those who need to make these quiet medical transitions. Those who feel threatened by the existence of individuals who were not born with the nor-

mal alignment of gender and sexual identity can learn much from the current cases described by eight transgender kids themselves in “Frontline: Growing up Trans,” a DVD available from PBS. To me, the most poignant part of Alan “Lucille” Hart’s biography is his account of his happiness during his childhood when he stayed on his grandparent’s farm in Coffey County. All through this time he had to dress at school as a girl. But on the farm, he was allowed to dress as a boy and play boy’s games. His grandfather made him boy’s toys to play

A Kansas provider earns only 78 percent as much, on average, for a patient insured by Medicaid as one insured by Medicare. The ratio is even less for obstetric providers, who earn about 72 cents for every $1 they would be reimbursed for treating a Medicare patient. As of 2014, Kansas reimbursement rates for most Medicaid services were near the middle compared to other states, tying for 24th overall. Its reim-

with. And later, when his grandparents died in 1921 and 1924, both obituaries listed Hart as “grandson.” Against the overwhelming and profound ignorance of that time, his grandparents embraced him for who he was. It is unfortunate that today much of our nation continues to remain mired in the ignorance of the 1800s - choosing to remain blind to this biological issue. They continue to show no concern for those who are unfortunate enough to have been born with gender or sexual ambiguity. John Schrock trains biology teachers and lives in Emporia

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Unique containers add landscape sparkle by Melinda Myers

Perk up your containers and add a bit of sparkle to your landscape with bright colors, unusual materials or a unique purpose. Include an elevated garden to increase planting space and make planting, weeding and harvesting easier on the back and knees. Liven things up with a robin egg blue VegTrug or washtubs elevated on a support for a bit of rustic charm. Add wheels to make it easier to move planters around the patio or deck. This allows you to follow the sun or make room for company at summer gatherings. Recycle items into containers or invest in some of the new planters made from galvanized metal, wooden apple crates and more. Look for new colors or personalize them to create a warm greeting for you and your guests.

Increase growing flexibility with lightweight grow bags. They now come in a variety of colors and sizes. These fabric containers fold flat for easy storage when not in use. Save space with sleek designs and built in trellises. You’ll be growing pole beans, tomatoes and flowering vines in a compact space. The colorful flowers and fruit will brighten a blank wall or screen a bad view. Use containers and elevated gardens to increase the fun factor at your summer gatherings. Start your party with a trip to the outdoor bar. Weatherresistant butcher-block with built in planting space is sure to get the conversation going. Fill the planting space with some favorite cocktail herbs. Then mix up your beverage and let your guests add a bit of homegrown flavor. Include the next course

by growing your own salad bar. Guests will enjoy harvesting and creating their own bed of greens to accompany the main course. Fill a pot or elevated garden with greens, radishes, onions, carrots, herbs and your other favorite salad fixings. Keep your containers healthy and productive with proper care. Water thoroughly whenever the top inch of soil is dry. Check pots daily and water as needed. Extend the time between watering with self-watering pots. Look for features such as weep holes that allow excess water to drain, funnels for top watering, and moisture indicators that let you know when it is time to add more water. Further reduce maintenance by adding a slow release fertilizer to the potting mix at planting. Small amounts of nutrients are released over time, eliminating the

Crates, recycled or purchased, can be painted and personalized to create a colorful, unique planter for flowers and edibles.

need to mix and fertilize weekly. Give planters a mid-season boost or when making a second planting by sprinkling slow release fertilizer over the soil surface. Harvest regularly to keep vegetables producing and looking their best.

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So take a second look at your patio, deck or front steps and move in a bit of color, fun and flavor for this growing season.

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The SCHS graduates were reminded by Braun and the other class valedictorians they shouldn’t give up on their dreams, but continue to “make a positive difference in the world,” as Braun emphasized. “Understand that friends come and go, but you should hold on to those few who stick around,” said Nicole Latta, as she emphasized her classmates should cherish and remember their moments at SCHS. Looking ahead, she also said that advice will come from all directions and seniors should be cautious about whose advice they take. “But, be patient with those who supply it,” she added. “Most importantly, be yourself and follow your dreams,” she said. “Don’t let anyone except yourself build the path you choose to follow.” Addie Price, a selfdescribed introvert, stepped outside her shell long enough to point out that even an introvert can “overcome that uncomfortable feeling and accomplish anything. That’s why I’m standing up here today.”

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school year “in the background,” Price said she observed a class that was quick to stand up for each other. “We’ve always been a fairly tight class and it shows in the way we treat each other,” she said. She also reminded her class that their work ethic and pride “will prove to be invaluable in the future.” It didn’t go without notice that the 48 graduates are few in number and will be the smallest class to receive their Supporting Each Other diplomas in the foreseeWhile spending her able future.

“There were only 48 of us, yet throughout our high school career we have accomplished so much,” Price said. “If that proves anything, it is that we can do whatever we put our minds to. So follow your dreams. Don’t be afraid to do the impossible, because nothing truly is.” In the Blink of an Eye As she delivered her co-valedictorian address, Alma Martinez couldn’t help but notice how the high school years passed

by “with the blink of an eye.” “Not only is this class full of talented individuals, but also passionate and caring human beings,” she observed. While admitting she was reluctant to offer advice to her classmates, Martinez did promise to keep it simple. “Strive to do something that brings joy into your life,” she said. “The more you enjoy your job or carer, the less it will feel like work, at least . . . that’s what all of the grownups seem to say.”

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worth the wait Decision to wait a year pays off with FFA state championship Mulligan. The competition involves not just ranking a class, but explaining to the judge why you decided to rank livestock as you did. “You and the judge may not agree on what animal should be ranked one or two, so it’s your job to convince him there was a sound basis behind your decision to rank them a certain way,” says Mulligan. “I guess I did a pretty good job of that.” The only other Scott City state champion was Garrett Lampe in 2001. The ‘Gold Rule’ Mulligan had last competed at the state contest as a freshman when he placed 10th. “I thought it was a pretty big deal to finish in the top 10 as a freshman,” recalls Mulligan. However, he was also advised by former FFA sponsor Kevin Davis to consider skipping his freshman year and try qualifying for state as a sophomore because of FFA’s “Gold Rule.” According to the organization’s guidelines, once a student has finished in the top

10 twice they cannot compete in that event at the state level again. There is rationale behind the rule, notes Scott City FFA sponsor Dale Jessup. “It encourages kids to try other things rather than focus on just one event for all four years,” he explains. “The idea is to create a more well-rounded individual.” Having used up half of his eligibility as a freshman, Mulligan decided not to compete in livestock judging as a sophomore and wait until his junior year. That decision paid dividends when he was also selected for the first Kansas All-Star Livestock Judging Team which competed at the National 4-H Livestock Judging Contest in Louisville, Ky. “That was a pretty intense trip, but I learned a lot and it was still fresh in my mind,” says Mulligan. That made it easier to use what would likely be his final year of eligibility for livestock judging this year rather than wait until he was a senior. Does he have any regrets about competing as a fresh-

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Scott Community High School junior Trace Mulligan was a state champion in oral reasons and an overall champion in the state FFA livestock judging competition. (Record Photo)

If Trace Mulligan was going to win a state championship in livestock judging, he knew it had to be this year. The Scott Community High School junior made the most of his final opportunity by earning the high points total in reasons and as the top overall competitor in the state FFA championships held May 1-3 in Manhattan. Mulligan’s 143 point total in oral reasons was three points better than the runnerup. The maximum points possible in the three judging categories is 50. Mulligan’s breakdown included breeding heifers (48), market hogs (48) and breeding ewes (47). Combined with his score in placings, Mulligan won the overall title by seven points out of about 320 competitors. “That’s a pretty good point spread for state,” says Mulligan, who noted the overall spread between first and 10th place was 28 points. As the category suggests, the key to oral reasons is communication skills and that’s a strength for

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man and eliminating his chance of being a back-toback state champion? “I probably should have listened to Mr. Davis,” he concedes. That’s not to say that Mulligan can’t still be a state champion as a senior. He can compete in any FFA event but livestock judging. “I started joking with Mr. Jessup that I’m going to try poultry judging, but the more I think about it that’s what I may end up doing,” Mulligan says. “And I may try the vet tech (veterinary technician) contest. It will be something different to challenge me next year.” Meats Team is 7th SCHS finished seventh in meats judging with the team of Cooper Griffith, Emily Glenn, Abe Wiebe and Reid Flower. Also competing at state was the food science team of Glenn, Caleb McDaniel, Asher Huck and Stacy Dominguez. The livestock team consisted of Mulligan, Chance Jones, Danean Metheney and Dallie Metheney.

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Nine students from Scott, Lane and Wichita counties were among nearly 3,000 spring graduates at Kansas State Universitiy. Area graduates include: Dighton: Sarah Mulville, Bachelor of Science in business administration; Clinton Shaffer, Bachelor of Science in agriculture. Leoti: Sarah Ridder, Bachelor of Science in family studies and human services. Marienthal: Andrew Smith, Bachelor of Science in agriculture Scott City: Tyrel George, Master of Science; Luke Hayes, Bachelor of Science in kinesiology; Gayle (Minnix) Davis, Master of Science; Ashalee Tankersley, Bachelor of Science in agribusiness; Darrick York, Bachelor of Science in agribusiness.

Varnado is KU honors graduate Brittany Varnado was a spring honors graduate from the University of Kansas with a bachelor’s degree in biology. She was recognized for “significant contribution to the scientific community.” Varnado was among just 16 honors students out of 165 graduates in the biology department. A 2012 graduate of Scott Community High School, she is the daughter of Michael and Stephanie (Booth) Varnado, Scott City.

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Three area students were recently inducted into Phi Kappa Phi honor society at Fort Hays State University. Honor students include Lindsey McDaniel and Callan Rice, both of Scott City, and Kiara Sharp, Healy. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors, having at least 72 semester hours, are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify.

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If a close friend or family member is getting married it’s an honor to be asked to join the wedding party. However, if your budget is tight because you’re saving up for a financial goal, paying off bills or have had a recent financial reversal like the loss of a job, you might need to do some thinking

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before you say yes. The average amount spent by bridesmaids and groomsmen can exceed $1,000 for clothing, wedding and shower gifts, bachelorette or bachelor party expenses and other incidentals. Add any number of factors - more expensive dresses, a purchased tuxedo, an upscale gift registry, a destination wedding - and suddenly,

the cost of standing up for a friend’s wedding can rival a rent payment, or beyond. It can be tough to refuse a friend who wants you to be in his or her wedding - planning, saving and bargaining can help you avoid having to turn them down. Here are some ideas to potentially lower the wedding party’s costs on the key items:

Clothing. Men luck out a bit in the tuxedo rental department because group discounts are often available for wedding parties. (Note to guys: If you’re not going to get at least four wearings out of a tux, you may want to forego buying one.) However, for women, the landscape can get trickier - you’ll probably never wear that dress

Brownback signs state budget, orders $97M in allotment cuts

TOPEKA Gov. Sam Brownback signed a budget bill into law Wednesday while at the same time ordering $97 million in allotment cuts, mostly through cuts to higher education and Medicaid funding. Those cuts amount to an average four percent reduction for most state agencies, except K-12 education and public safety services. But the governor accepted a proviso that lawmakers put into the budget that will force Kansas University and Kansas State University to shoulder a larger share of those cuts. “Our economy continues to face challenges with declines in oil and gas production, agriculture and aviation, our three major industries,” Brownback said in a statement released to news outlets. “This budget recognizes those challenges while protecting K-12 education and public safety and finding government efficiencies that put more money back in the hands of working Kansans.” For the Lawrence campus of KU, that means a $7 million cut from what had previously been approved for the upcoming fiscal year. K-State will take a

$5.2 million cut. Those are both about 5.1 percent lower than what lawmakers had initially approved when they adopted a twoyear budget during the 2015 legislative session. The KU Medical Center was also targeted for a $3.7 million cut, bringing the total cut for the KU system to $10.7 million. Brownback also ordered a four percent cut in state funding, or $7 million, for community colleges, technical schools and Board of Regents operations, bringing the total cut for the entire higher education system to $30.7 million “We have advocated all year for stable funding for higher education,” KU spokesman Tim Caboni said. “Unfortunately, this $30.7 million allotment represents another cut to higher education and disproportionately affects KU and K-State, despite the tremendous role they play in growing the Kansas economy. Given the magnitude of the $10.7 million reduction to KU, we will need a few days to carefully analyze its effects, which will be significant.” The Board of Regents issued a statement after the governor’s announce-

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ment, noting that with the cuts announced Wednesday, state funding for higher education will be $100 million, or 8.6 percent less, than it was in the 2007-2008 academic year, the last year before the onset of the Great Recession. Those cuts were announced on the same day KU officials asked the Board of Regents to approve a 4 percent increase in tuition rates. It was unclear Wednesday afternoon whether Brownback’s cuts would affect that request. The Regents said that given the additional state funding cuts announced Wednesday, more adjustments will need to be made to the tuition requests made by KU and other universities before the board votes to approve them next month. Senate Democratic Leader Anthony Hensley, of Topeka, said the higher education cuts “smack of political favoritism” because the language requiring KU and K-State to shoulder a larger share of the cuts was inserted at the request of Sen. Jacob LaTurner, R-Pittsburg, whose district includes Pittsburg State University. “LaTurner and other Republicans are trying

to protect their Regents institutions at the expense of KU and K-State, which as we know are represented by Democrats,” Hensley said. Lawmakers assumed at the time they passed the budget bill that Brownback would need to find about $92 million in spending reductions, efficiencies or new revenues in order to leave the state with a positive balance at the end of the fiscal year. But they also inserted a proviso shielding K-12 education from any of those cuts, knowing the adequacy of school funding is currently being litigated before the Kansas Supreme Court. Brownback chose not to use his line-item veto authority on that proviso, and so focused most of the allotment cuts on the next two largest areas of state spending, higher education and Medicaid. The Medicaid cuts will include a four percent reduction in reimbursement rates paid to doctors, clinics and other health care providers, but they will not apply to more than 90 hospitals designated as “critical access” facilities, which are smaller hospitals in rural areas that provide 24-hour emergency care services.

again. So maybe it’s time for negotiation with the couple. If the dresses or suits don’t have to be identical, you can consider second-hand shops and online resale sites that can save significant money. Second-hand can be a big winner as well. Gifts. With more prewedding events going co-ed, men and women

in wedding parties may be buying both shower and wedding gifts for the couple. How can you cut that cost? The attendants can split a bigger gift at a lower cost per person. If you’re already investing a significant amount of money in the wedding, consider a more sentimental gift that won’t cost (See WEDDING on page 13)

Scott Co. LEC Report Scott City Police Department May 12: A bench warrant was served on Ernesto Espinoza for failure to appear. May 16: Mike Fouquet reported a burglary and theft of property. May 16: Edgar Tena reported criminal damage to property. May 17: A hit-and-run accident was reported at Shopko when the shopping cart return was damaged. Scott County Sheriff’s Department May 12: Amanda Kropp reported hitting a dear on US83 Highway on May 6.

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Lawmakers with Brownback ties could face tough time

The 2016 election could be a tough one for some Kansas lawmakers hoping to return to the Statehouse. Polls, editorials and reader comments on news websites indicate that voters are paying attention to what’s happening in Topeka, and many don’t like what they’re seeing. They’re frustrated by the inability of Gov. Sam Brownback and legislators to solve persistent budget problems that have triggered a downgrade in the state’s credit rating, delayed major highway projects and forced cuts in university budgets and reimbursements to health care providers who participate in KanCare, the state’s privatized Medicaid program. Some Kansas voters are also embarrassed. The budget problems

Distribute funds to 307 crime victims The Kansas Crime Victims Compensation Board awarded financial assistance to 307 victims of crime at its May meeting. Awards were made in 138 new cases. Additional expenses were paid in 169 previously submitted cases. The awards totaled $396,827.64. The Division of Crime Victims Compensation in the Kansas Attorney General’s office administers the Crime Victims Compensation program, which was established in 1978 to help victims of violent crime pay for their unexpected expenses such as medical treatment, mental health counseling, lost wages, dependent support and funeral costs. The state’s threemember Crime Victims Compensation Board determines claims that are eligible for payment and decides how much money will be awarded to each claimant. Awards are limited to a maximum total amount of $25,000.

and culture-war debates over welfare restrictions, guns and a dress code for women working in or visiting the Statehouse have made the state a popular punching bag for comedians and television talk show hosts. The level of dissatisfaction was reflected in a poll released last week that ranked Brownback the least popular governor in the nation.

The Brownback Effect Practically, the poll numbers may not mean much to Brownback, who won a narrow re-election victory two years ago and isn’t on the 2016 ballot. But they could signal trouble for legislative incumbents who supported the 2012 income tax cuts, which many believe are largely responsible for the budget mess.

Sen. Forrest Knox, a conservative Republican from Altoona, recently was on the receiving end of some voter anger. At a “listening tour” stop in Gridley, a small ranching and farming community in southeast Kansas, he was peppered with questions about the budget problems and his support of the tax cuts. Jim Ochs, a rancher and retired public school principal, listened politely as Knox talked about the spending cuts and bookkeeping “gimmicks” being used to patch holes in the budget created by continuing revenue shortfalls. Several minutes in, Ochs interrupted. “The people of Kansas are dissatisfied with our governor, and we’re not happy with what’s going

Wedding as much but will still be meaningful. If you want an alternative option to the typical registry gift, think about contributing to the couple’s honeymoon fund. Travel. Start searching for discounts the minute you’re asked to participate, particularly on air and hotel - waiting will likely impact your budget. If the wedding is out of town or if overnight stays become a necessity, driving or rooming with other attendants can be a good option. Food costs can be cut by packing food for the drive. If friends live near by the wedding destination, ask if you can stay with them. Stay close to the proceedings - after all, cabs and onsite rental car costs add up, so it’s wise to minimize travel distances. One last tip - check all your travel options one last time before you head to the wedding. Check to see if there are any special deals, price changes or upgrades to your travel

on,” he said. “We’re angry and I think you’re sensing that.” When Knox attempted to respond, Ochs cut him off. “I don’t want to hear it,” he said. “Let me vent and maybe I’ll leave here feeling better.” After the meeting, Ochs, a lifelong Republican, said he wanted Knox to understand why he was upset about the tax cuts, the persistent budget problems and what he called the “attack on public education.” “I don’t understand why our legislators aren’t listening,” he said. “Truthfully, I haven’t talked to one person who believes that Governor Brownback is doing a good job. I’m not exaggerating.” Voters at recent legislative briefings in Topeka

and Overland Park expressed similar concerns. “At some point it’s going to get bad enough that, yeah, we’ll throw the bums out,” said Jim Frost, a moderate Republican. Jan Mach, a Topeka Democrat who attended a legislative event at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, said she was “beyond angry” about the income tax cuts and the damage the resulting revenue declines are doing to public schools and universities. Mach scoffed at Brownback’s claim that the tax cuts will jumpstart the Kansas economy if given time to work. “What business or corporation would move to Kansas just on the basis of low taxes when there is

crumbling infrastructure and poor schools?” she asked. Statehouse Shake-up In an interview after the Gridley meeting, Knox agreed that voters seem more agitated this year. If that persists, he said, it could threaten the majorities that conservative Republicans now hold in both the House and Senate. “That is the question before us,” Knox said. “The people of Kansas will decide the direction we go: Whether we continue down (the path of) reining in the unsustainable growth in state government, making our state attractive to business, or whether we go back to a faith in government and thinking that we can grow government and solve all of our problems.”

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or accommodations that you can take advantage of. Pre-wedding celebrations. Bachelor and bachelorette parties are notorious for being overthe-top, but that doesn’t mean you have to empty your savings to show the couple a good time. For safety and savings, consider locations with plenty of restaurants and bars close together so you can walk from place to place. Home-based parties can be a fun option, too. After considering all these options, what if you still need to say no? Don’t wait. Be early and be honest with your friend. And offer to help in any way you can. Bottom line: Before you say “yes” to the dress, the tuxedo or the other list of expenses common to the wedding party, do some thinking about alternatives the couple might go for. The right amount of finesse and creativity can preserve your friendship and your budget.

Open to all children and teens 1-18 No registration or identiication is required

Dates: May 23 - July 15 Time: 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (No lunch served May 30, July 1 or July 4)

Location: Scott City Elementary School Lunchroom

No charge to ages 1 - 18 Adults may eat for $3.70

Contact: Kathy Eaton • 620-872-7605 keaton@usd466.org.

Pastime at Park Lane In honor of National Nursing Home Week, Park Lane held their annual balloon liftoff on Monday morning. Residents participated in a cupcake walk on Monday afternoon. Pastor Bob Artz led Bible study on Tuesday morning. Doris Riner and Elsie Nagel led the hymns. Everyone enjoyed ice cream sundaes on Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Warren Prochnow led Lutheran Bible study on Wednesday morning. Residents played food jingo on Wednesday afternoon. Ladies received manicures on Thursday morning. Residents played trivia games on Thursday evening. Father Bernard Felix led Catholic Mass on Friday morning. Rev. Warren Prochnow led Lutheran

Sew bags are craft project

Park Lane residents enjoyed a carnival on Thursday afternoon during National Nursing Home Week. Games included a fish plond, ring toss and basketball. Residents were also treated to cotton candy and popcorn.

Petting zoo at Park Lane

Park Lane had a petting zoo on Friday afternoon. Check out Park Lane’s facebook page for pictures from the zoo. services on Friday. Pat Rudolph was visited by Steve and Mary Grigg, Rozann Rodenberg and LuAnn Buehler. Darlene Richman was visited by Jessica and Liam Edwards and Michael Richman. Yvonne Spangler was visited by Les Spangler. Loretta Gorman was visited by Charlene Becht, Chuck and Barb Brobst, and Tia Heinrich.

Arlene Beaton was visited by Margie Stevens, Linda Savolt, Beverly Brown, Melody Stevens, Ann Beaton; Leann, Hayden, and Hope Wichman; Lila Burnett and Josephine Jones. Carol McKinney was visited by Karen Harms and Mary Lou Oeser. Louise Crist was visited by Terry and Sue Rose, Patsi Graham, and Jim and Ilene Minnix.

making friends

Park Lane Nursing Home resident John Kohl holds a young bunny to his face during a petting zoo which was held last Friday afternoon as part of National Nursing Home week activities. The zoo also included a pig, guinea pigs, goats, dogs and kittens. (Record Photo)

Have questions about the Scott Community Foundation? call 872-3790 or e-mail julie@scottcf.org

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Doris Riner was visited by Trudy Eikenberry and Bill and Sue Riner. Doris enjoyed lunch with Trudy on Wednesday. Nella Funk was visited by Josephine Jones, Lila Burnett, Mandy and Aaron Kropp, Damian Ortiz, Caleb Powers, Mary Lou Oeser and Karen harms. Lowell Rudolph was visited by Rev. Don Martin from St. Luke’s Church, Chuck Kirk and LuAnn Buehler. LaVera King was visited by Carol Latham, Gloria Gough and Margie Stevens. Ardis Rose was visited by Neil and Jacy Rose, Mary Lou Oeser and Karen Harms. Cecile Billings was visited by Ann Beaton. Mike Leach and James Still were visited by Rev. Don Martin and Linda Dunagan.

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Dona Dee Carpenter was visited by Larry LaPlant, Gloria O’Bleness, Bill Huseman and Bill John. Jim Jeffery was visited by Libbie Joles and Jimalene Haddon. Dottie Fouquet was visited by Jon and Anne Crane, Mark Fouquet and Sharilyn Wilken. Corrine Dean was visited by Aaron and Mandy Kropp, Damian Ortiz, Caleb Powers and Dianna Howard. Lucille Dirks was visited by Dale and Vicki Dirks and Floyd and Vivian Dirks. Jake Leatherman was visited by Don Leatherman from Garden City, Amy Leatherman from Garden City, and Christopher and Allison Leatherman from Garden City. Albert Dean was visited by Mary Lou Oeser and Karen Harms.

Jeanie Rowton was visited by Phil and Susan Escareno, Chuck Rowton, Becky Rowton and Clyde, Lila Burnett, Josephine Jones, Sharilyn Wilken; Josh, Courtney, Kayde, Cashton and Bentley Young; and Marilyn Waters. Lorena Turley was visited by LaCinda Griggin, Neta Wheeler, Deanna Novak, Arlene Cauthon, Tava See, Sharilyn Wilken, Tracy and Emily Hess, Chris Cupp, Karen Harms, Mary Lou Oeser and Marilyn Waters. Vivian Kreiser was visited by Sharon Lock and Steven B. Bonnie Pickett was visited by Gloria Wright, Lila Burnett, Josephine Jones, Margie Stevens, and Larry and Philene Pickett. Clifford Dearden was visited by Cindy Scheuerman and Kirk and Janet Ottaway.

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Deaths Carl L. Ghan, Jr. Carl L. Ghan, Jr., 66, died May 11, 2016, at his home in Ulysses. H e was born Feb. 23, 1950, in Wichita, the son of Carl L. Sr. and Carl Ghan, Jr. Oneda Mae (Bohanan) Ghan. Carl grew up in Missouri, graduating in 1968 in Aurora, Mo. He served in the US Navy following graduation. He had lived in Ulysses since 2008. He operated C&F Trash Service in Scott City for over 20 years and was an equipment operator for KDOT in Ulysses. Carl was a lifetime member of the VFW/ American Legion. He enjoyed hunting and has the record for Archery Mule Tail Deer in the State of Kansas. On July 23, 1977, he

Kermit R. Trybom married Faye Stewart in Wichita. She survives. Other survivors include: one daughter, Allison Harland, and husband Bo, Ulysses; mother, Oneda Ghan, Ozark, Mo.; one sister, Rita Walton, Nixa, Mo.; two brothers, Ron Ghan, Ozark, Mo. and Greg Ghan, Republic, Mo.; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and sister, Wilma Mae. Funeral service was held May 14 at Garnand Funeral Home, Ulysses, with Pastor Gerry Dupuis and Joe Garrison officiating. Military rites were held by Dexter D. Harbour American Legion Post No. 79. Memorials are suggested to the Ulysses Animal Shelter in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave., Ulysses, Ks. 67880.

Larry L. Ventsam Larry L. Ventsam, 82, died May 13, 2016, at the Wichita County Health Center, Leoti. H e was born May 17, 1933, in Hutchinson, the son of H e r m a n Larry Ventsam William and Mildred Frances (Phillips) Ventsam. Larry was a farmer and rancher and a Wichita County resident since the 1930s. He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1952 through 1956. He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Leoti, V.F.W., American Legion and the NRA. On Sept. 4, 1956, he married Joan A. Benson at Lordsburg, N.M. She survives. Other survivors in-

clude: three sons, Mark Ventsam, and wife Judy, Odessa, Fla, Steve Ventsam, and wife Sherri, Naperville, Ill., and Tom Ventsam, Deadwood, SD.; two daughters, Linda Loffredo, and husband Rick, Fairfax Station, Va. and Carol Molz, and husband Russell, Kiowa; 13 grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Carl Ventsam. Funeral service was held May 18 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marienthal, with Father Benjamin Martin officiating. Burial was in the Leoti Cemetery with military honors. Memorials are suggested to the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Building Fund or the Leoti EMTs in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, P.O. Box 161, Leoti, Ks. 67861.

Emil J. Trybom Emil J. Trybom, 80, died April 19, 2016, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. H e was born Aug. 1, 1 9 3 5 in Belleville, Ks., the Emil Trybom son of Emil Nathaniel and Anna (McCollum) Trybom. Emil served his country in the U.S. Army from 1958-1960 in Fort Lewis, WA. He was a boiler operator at the University of Kansas for 36 years and a parts man at Pippert’s Automotive during that same time. Prior to this, he worked at Stokley-Van Camp’s in Lawrence and the Box Factory. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Clifton. On June 10, 1962, he married Charlotte Nightingale. She died Nov. 9,

1972. On July 26, 1974, he married Jeanette (Jan) (Stoebener) Kuester. She survives. Other survivors include: four sisters, Gladys Simoneau, Plainview, Tex., Betty Beydler, Spokane, Wash., Esther Lahodny, Concordia, and his twin sister, Emily “June” and husband LaVern, Smith Center; and one brother-in-law, Bob Stoebener, and wife Artis, Cameron, Mo. He was preceded in death by five siblings, Ed, Marvin, Carl, Marie and Martha. Funeral service was held April 22 at Cornerstone Southern Baptist Church. Burial was at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Lawrence Humane Society and may be sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

Kermit R. Trybom, 81, died April 3, 2016, in Lakewood, Colo. He was born Dec. 9, 1934, on the family farm southeast of Colby. Kermit served in the U.S. Army from 19571963. He was a mason. He laid brick block and natural rock fireplaces. On June 7, 1980, he married Greta McFall. She died in 1993. Survivors include: one brother, Ronnie (Jean) Trybom; three sisters, El-

len Cornelius, Scott City, Lily Thieler, Colby, Verda Lauterback, Minneapolis, MN; one stepson, Richard Nolan; nieces, nephews and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Greta; three brothers, Victor Trybom, Willard Trybom, Walfred Trybom; and one sister, Josephine Jones. Funeral services was held May 11 at First Christian Church, Colby. Inurnment will be in Beulah Cemetery, Colby.

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Lion Taming and Multi-Tasking William H. Hinson tells us why animal trainers carry a stool when they go into a cage of lions. They have their whips, of course, and their pistols are at their sides, but invariably they also carry a stool. Hinson says it is the most important tool of the trainer. He holds the stool by the back and thrusts the legs toward the face of the wild animal. Those who know maintain that the animal tries to focus on all four legs at once. In the attempt to focus on all four, a kind of paralysis overwhelms the animal, and it becomes tame, weak, and disabled because its attention is fragmented. As we approach the holiday seasons, we tend to become like the lions in that we try to focus on too much at one time. In our attempts to focus on all the things that life throws at us, a kind of paralysis

overwhelms us, and we, too, become tame, weak and disabled because our attention is fragmented. How do we insure that this does not happen to us during this busiest of seasons? Remain focused on one thing at a time. Keep your focus on Christ. The writer of the book of Hebrews tells us to “. . . fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.” (Hebrews 12:2-3) Keep your focus on Christ, especially during the busy times of life, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart! (Philippians 4:4-9)

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

Holy Cross Lutheran Church

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

1st United Methodist Church

Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.

5th Street and College - Scott City - 872-2401 John Lewis, pastor 1st Sunday: Communion and Fellowship Sunday Services, 9:00 a.m. • Fellowship, 10:15 a.m. • Sun. School, 11:00 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

Scott Mennonite Church

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.

120 S. Lovers Lane - Shallow Water Larry Taylor, pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

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

Holy Eucharist - 11:45 a.m. St. Luke’s - 872-3666 (recorded message) Senior Warden Cody Brittan • (913) 232-6127 or Father Don Martin • (785) 462-3041

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SCLC puts Martinez on path to chase his dream Life, it seems, has often been a little turbulent for Dustin Martinez. Perhaps that’s not so surprising. “He was born during a tornado,” says his mother, Wendy Soto. That might also explain why Martinez struggled so much with attending schools and adjusting to a typical classroom routine. “I’m not that much of a people person,” he notes, “so being in a regular classroom didn’t work that well for me. I’d much rather do things on my own.” That led Martinez to drop out of Scott Community High School and enroll in the Scott City Learning Center at the start of the 2014-15 school year. After two years in the SCLC, Martinez completed his high

school requirements and was awarded a diploma at the learning center last Friday afternoon. Even after making the decision to drop out of high school, Martinez said he still intended to get a diploma. “If not for the learning center I don’t know what I’d have done. I’d have been lost,” admits the 18-year-old. Without the SCLC and his diploma, Martinez couldn’t pursue his plans to enroll at Oklahoma State University and earn a degree in meteorology. He hopes that will lead to a career as a professional storm chaser. “I was born during a tornado and I always feel good during a storm,” he adds. “A storm is the only thing that really relaxes me.”

Dustin Martinez completed work on his diploma and graduated from the Scott City Learning Center on Friday. (Record Photo)

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Senior awards, scholarships to SCHS grads The following scholarships and awards were presented to Scott Community High School graduates during the annual Senior Awards Night on May 4. State of Kansas Awards Kansas State Scholars Curriculum Completer: Madison Braun, Addison Price, Jayden Wren. Designated Kansas State Scholar: Addison Price Kansas ACT Scholar Recipient: Addison Price Local Scholarships Alpha Omega Sorority Scholarship: $1,000 each to Madison Braun, Andrew Burnett, Alexander Castillo, Nicole Latta, Shylo McCulloch, Madison Orr, Zayra Peregrino, Cayleigh Ramsey, Megan Smith, Christina Tilton, Melanie Tilton. Doornbos Family Scholarship: Addison Price, $1,000. FFA of Scott City Scholarships: $250 each to Asher Huck, Danean Metheney, Abe Wiebe. First National Bank of Scott City Scholarships: $250 each to Ximena Ayala, Nicole Latta, Alma Martinez, Addison Price. Avis Murphy Memorial Farm Bureau Scholarships: $250 each to Danean Metheney and Abe Wiebe

PEO Chapter AW of Scott City Scholarships: $600 each to Madison Braun, Christina Tilton, Melanie Tilton. Scott City Quilt Guild Scholarships: $250 and a quilt each to Madison Braun, Amanda Kough, Nicole Latta, Irvin Lozano, Madison Orr, Addison Price, Cayleigh Ramsey, Zach Tucker, Abe Wiebe. VFW Post No. 7773 Scholarship: Madison Orr, $1,600 ($400/year). XI Delta Kappa Sorority Scholarship: Madison Orr, $250. Scott Community Foundation Scholarships Brett K. Todd Memorial Scholarship: Reid Flower, $500. Animal Health International Scholarship: Danean Metheney, $500. William L. Dryer Memorial Scholarship: Josh Becker, $500. SC College Fund Scholarship: Reid Flower, $1,000. Security State Bank Scholarships: Kaely Zilla, $500. Albert and Dee Hoeme Memorial Scholarship: Abe Wiebe, $1,000. Glenn J. Novak Memorial Scholarship: $1,000 each to Asher Huck and Dylan Hutchins. Hildred and Raymond

Armantrout Scholarships: $4,000 each to Zayra Peregrino and Abe Wiebe. Labache Ag., Inc. Educational Fund Scholarships: $5,000 each to Ximena Ayala and Alma Martinez. Everett Hueftle Scholarships: $1,000 each to Asher Huck, Nicole Latta, Zayra Peregrino, Cayleigh Ramsey, Megan Smith, Christina Tilton, Melanie Tilton. Everett Hueftle Scholarships: $1,500 each to Addison Price and Nick Storm. Woodrow and Loyal Hoffman Scholarships: $5,000 each to Madison Braun and Cooper Griffith. Special Awards “Wall of Fame” Awards State Football Champions (Class 3A) 2016: Cooper Griffith (Class 3A All-State Runningback and linebacker by Wichita Eagle and Topeka Capital-Journal); Abe Wiebe (Kansas Football Coaches Association first team defensive end). Boy’s State Basketball Champions 2015: Dylan Hutchins, Drake McRae, Draven McRae (mgr.). State Wrestling Champions 2016: Zach Tucker

(State Champion 201415, 3A, 106 lb.)(3rd Place, 2015-16, 3A, 113 lb.). KSHSAA Citizenship Awards: Danean Metheney and Abe Wiebe. Dale Dennis Excellence in Education Award: Madison Braun. Kansas “Financial Scholars” Essay Awards: Alma Martinez, $100, and Robert Rosas, $500. Community Service Award: Zayra Peregrino (123 hrs.,), $100. Kansas Masonic Foundation Legacy Scholarships: $1,000 each to Christina Tilton and Melanie Tilton. National FFA Collegiate Scholarship: Danean Metheney, $1,000. Pioneer Communications “Earl B. Williams and Joseph B. Chilen Memorial” Scholarship: Nicole Latta, $250. Wheatland Electric “Delivering Energy for Life” Scholarship: Madison Braun, $1,000. Institutional Awards Barton Community College, Great Bend: Josh Becker, Music Award (vocal), $1,000, Danean Metheney, Athletic Award (cheerleading, books/tuition). Dodge City Community College: Madison Orr, Athletic Award (volleyball, books/tuition).

Emporia State University: Wyatt Kropp, ACT Scholarship, $2,000. Fort Hays State University: Madison Braun, University Scholar Award ($2,000/year); Andrew Burnett, Academic Opportunity Award (history, $500); Leslee Chavarria, Traditions Scholar Award ($1,000), Academic Opportunity Award, (PreMed, $500); Cooper Griffith, Presidential Scholarship ($3,500), Athletic Award (football, $3,500), Academic Opportunity Award (agriculture, $1,800); Dylan Hutchins, Traditions Scholar Award ($1,000); Amanda Kough, Athletic Award (cheerleading, $1,600); Irvin Lozano, Access to Academic Opportunity Award ($2,000); Shylo McCulloch, Hays City Scholar Award ($1,500), Academic Opportunity Award (psychology, $900). Cayleigh Ramsey, Athletic Award (cheerleading, $1,600); Megan Smith, University Scholar Award ($2,000/year), Academic Opportunity Award (nursing, $900); Nick Storm, Traditions Sholar Award ($1,000), Academic Opportunity Award (business, $900); Christina Tilton, Traditions Scholar Award ($1,000), Aca-

demic Opportunity Award (allied health, $500); Melanie Tilton, Trandtions Scholar Award ($1,000), Academic Opportunity Award (nursing, $500); Kaely Zilla, Traditions Scholar Award ($1,000), Academic Opportunity Award (nursing, $500). Garden City Community College, Garden City: Ximena Ayala, Departmental Award (art, books/tuition); Bret Haire, Music Award (band, books/tuition); Alma Martinez, Presidential Scholarship ($1,000); Ben Wagner, Departmental Award (broadcasting, books/ tuition), Music Award (band, $1,000). Hutchinson Community College: Zayra Peregrino, Presidential Leadership Scholarship ($1,500/year, plus books). Kansas State University: Asher Huck, KSU Medallion Award ($5,000); Addison Price, Putnam Scholarship ($36,000 over four years); Abe Wiebe, Departmental Award (agriculture, $500). North Cental Kansas Technical College, Beloit/ Hays: Reid Flower, FHSU Rodeo Team (amount unknown). Wichita State University: Jade Wren, Heritage Merit Scholarship (amount unknown).

Overland Park hikes minimum age for tobacco The Overland Park City Council on Monday set 21 as the minimum age to buy tobacco products, meaning that a regional campaign has now upped the legal age in the metropolitan area’s five largest cities. Tobacco 21|KC is an initiative of Healthy KC, a partnership of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, and more than 150 businesses, health care organizations, hospitals and government agencies. The local effort is part of a national campaign. Others in Kansas to adopt the ordinance include Wyandotte County, Kansas City and Overland Park. Health experts say preventing children from starting to smoke is one of the best ways to prevent them from picking up the habit as adults. The Institute of Medicine says that 90 percent of adults who become daily smokers started before they reached the age of 19 and nearly 100 percent began by age 26.

KHA reacts to Medicaid provider cuts Cuts to the KanCare program that were announced by Gov. Sam Brownback on Wednesday in an effort to balance the state’s budget brought an instant reaction from the Kansas Hospital Association. Cuts to reimbursement rates provided to medical providers represent a “broken promise” by the governor, says Cindy Samuelson, vice-president of public relations for the KHA. “Health care providers have been good partners regarding KanCare, in spite of the fact that the program pays them less than the cost of providing care . . . and in spite of increasing evidence that KanCare isn’t working as promised,” Samuelson says. She says the latest cuts “threaten access to care in Kansas.” “The Governor’s decision not only reneges on contractual commitments made to Kansas providers, but is simply bad public policy,” says Samuelson. She says the proposed cuts threaten the ability of health care providers to meet the needs of Kansans and impacts the growth of the state’s fourth largest employer which generates about $1.5 billion in tax revenue annually.

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5 health issues presidential candidates aren’t talking about Julie Rovner Kaiser Health News

References to the Affordable Care Act - sometimes called Obamacare - have been a regular feature of the current presidential campaign season. For months, Republican candidates have pledged to repeal it, while Democrat Hillary Clinton wants to build on it and Democrat Bernie Sanders wants to replace it with a government-funded “Medicare for All” program. But, much of the policy discussion stops there. Yet the nation in the next few years faces many important decisions about health care - most of which have little to do with the controversial federal health law. Here are five issues candidates should be discussing but largely are not: 1) Out-of-pocket spending: Millions more people - roughly 20 million, at last count - now have health insurance, thanks to the new coverage options created by the ACA. But most people also are paying more of their own medical bills than ever before. And they are noticing. A recent Gallup survey found health costs to be the top financial problem faced by adults in the United States, outpacing low wages and housing costs. Employers, who still provide coverage to the majority of those with insurance, also are battling rising costs. They have been passing at least part of that along by raising workers’ share of costs - including premiums, deductibles and the

portions of medical bills they must pay - far faster than wages have been rising. Meanwhile, even in the most generous plans offered to those who buy their own coverage through the ACA’s marketplaces, the portion of health care costs borne by consumers has left many unable to afford care. As insur. . . even in the ers have most generous s h o r t e n e d plans offered their lists of to those who “in network” buy their own coverage doctors and through the h o s p i t a l s , ACA’s maranother out- ketplaces, o f - p o c k e t the portion of s p e n d i n g health care costs borne problem is by consumb e c o m i n g ers has left more com- many unable to mon: The afford care. “surprise medical bill.” Those are bills for services provided outside a patient’s insurance network that the patient did not know was out-of-network when he or she sought care. Some of the candidates notably Clinton and Sanders - have talked about the issue. But, serious discussion about ways to ensure health care services remain broadly affordable have been overshadowed by the fight over the fate of the federal health law. 2) Drugs - more than prices: Rising drug prices at the pharmacy counter also have proved problematic for patients. And both Republican and Democratic candidates have discussed proposals to address the cost of prescription drugs. But there is more involved in this issue than the prices that

patients pay. Drugmakers point out their industry is a risky one, and the big rewards on breakthrough drugs offset the losses for those that never make it to the pharmacy. But, at what point does the cost to society for a drug, like new treatments for hepatitis C that tally more than $80,000 for a course of treatment, become prohibitive? Meanwhile, scientists are rapidly approaching the point of being able to develop specific drugs for specific individuals, a trend known as “personalized medicine” or “precision medicine.” But even if everyone could be screened so that they would only get the expensive drugs that will help them specifically, how could those costs be spread over society as a whole? And how fast should promising drugs be brought to market? Some decry the lengthy testing required for Food and Drug Administration approval. They say people are dying

who could be helped. But, others are equally concerned that putting a drug on the market too soon poses risks to the public. 3) Long-term care: Every day, another 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 and qualify for Medicare. An estimated 70 percent of people who reach that threshold will need some sort of long-term care. It’s not cheap. The annual cost of these services can range from approximately $46,000 for a home health aide to $80,000 or more for a bed in a nursing home. Yet Medicare, the health program for the elderly and some disabled, does not pay for most long-term care services. Medicare has both nursing home and home care benefits, but they are temporary and limited to those with specific medical needs. Most people who need long-term care don’t need special medical interventions, just help with “activities of (See ISSUES on page 19)

Low-income children among beneficiaries of ACA expansion Michelle Andrews Kaiser Health News

Bolstered by the federal health reform law, the number of lower-income children getting health coverage continues to improve, a recent study found. During 2014, the first full year of the law’s implementation, 91 percent of children who were eligible for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program

were enrolled, according to the study by researchers at the Urban Institute. In 2013, that figure was 88.7 percent and in 2008 it was 81.7 percent. Medicaid and CHIP are federal-state health coverage programs for lower-income residents, but CHIP provides coverage for kids whose families earn too much to qualify for Medicaid. Given that coverage rates were already quite high for children, “I was surprised to

see gains to such an extent in 2014, and for that to happen for so many different kinds of kids and in so many different places,” said Genevieve Kenney, co-director of the Urban Institute’s Health Policy Center who was an author of the study. The biggest coverage increases occurred in states that expanded Medicaid eligibility to adults with incomes up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level (about

$33,500 annually for a family of four), likely a spillover effect as adults signed up and learned that their kids were eligible, too. So far, 31 states and the District of Columbia have adopted the Medicaid expansion. Kansas and Missouri are among the 19 states that have not. The coverage increase among children eligible for Medicaid and CHIP mirrors (See EXPANSION on page 19)

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Issues daily living.” By contrast, Medicaid, the joint statefederal health program for people with low incomes, paid just over half of the nation’s estimated $310 billion tab for long-term care in 2013, the most recent year for which this information is available. But, people either have to be very poor or spend nearly all of their savings in order to qualify. Private insurance for long-term care exists, but it is expensive, and remains uncommon - paying for just eight percent of the 2013 bill. And private insurance for long-term care has been getting more difficult to purchase as insurers pull back from the products because of rising costs as people, especially women, live longer. 4) Medicare: Speaking of seniors, Medicare, which provides health insurance to an estimated 55 million people - 46 million older than age 65 and another nine million with disabilities - also is in a financial bind. Medicare accounts for 14 percent of all federal spending, and that is expected to grow rapidly as those boomers

reach their highest healthspending years. T h e . . . research program has shown a l r e a d y repeatedly accounts that care for for one the mouth and teeth is inexof every tricably linked five dol- to the rest of lars spent the body. Oral on health problems have been linked c a r e to conditions in the as diverse as U n i t e d heart disease, diabetes and States. A t Alzheimer’s disease. Lack the same of dental care t i m e , is particularly Medicare significant for spending children. has slowed dramatically in recent years. That has prompted a lively debate among health policy experts: How much is the slowdown due to the deep recession that caused spending to fall in all sectors of the economy, and how much to other factors that could continue even with stronger economic growth? The Obama administration contends that changing the way Medicare pays health care providers, as begun in the ACA, has helped put the program on more sustainable

Expansion changes in the uninsured rate for children overall, which fell from seven percent in 2013 to 5.8 percent in 2014, the researchers noted. They estimated that 4.5 million children younger than 18 are still uninsured. That population varies significantly among states, according to the report, with uninsurance below four percent in 14 states and above nine percent in four. Nearly two-thirds of the 4.5 million chil-

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footing. Many Republicans, however, want to effectively privatize Medicare - which would transfer the risk for cost increases from the government to private insurers. But, even smaller changes can kick up big political pushback from those who rely on Medicare for their livelihoods. A recent Obama administration proposal to change the way the program pays for expensive drugs administered in doctors’ offices or clinics has brought cries of complaint from both Democrats and Republicans. 5) Dental care: In 2007, a Maryland 12-year-old named Deamonte Driver died from a tooth infection that spread to his brain. That cast a harsh spotlight on the difficulty that low-income Americans even those with insurance through the Medicaid program - have getting dental care. Yet, research has shown repeatedly that care for the mouth and teeth is inextricably linked to the rest of the body. Oral problems have been linked to

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dren who were uninsured in 2014 were eligible for Medicaid or CHIP, according to data from the American Community Survey. Many of them have been enrolled in Medicaid at some point in their lives, Kenney said. “That puts the spotlight on renewal and retention,” she said. States have adopted different strategies to encourage continued coverage. Some have policies that, for example, allow kids to stay enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP for

the full year even if their parents’ income or other circumstances change. Others determine whether kids are still eligible for the programs by conducting data checks rather than requiring parents to fill out paperwork. Kenney said she expects that the uninsured rates for children improved again in 2015 as more states expanded Medicaid and families enrolled in subsidized insurance on the state marketplaces.

conditions as diverse as heart disease, diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. Lack of dental care is particularly significant for children. Dental problems are common in youngsters, and in addition to discomfort, lead to school absences and poorer academic performance. Findings like that are one reason the federal health law made pediatric dental care an “essential benefit” for most insurance plans. But, for complicated reasons, including the fact that dental insurance has traditionally been sold separately from other health coverage, many children insured under the law are not getting dental coverage. Coverage for adults remains spotty as well. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in every three adults has untreated tooth decay. More than 100 million Americans do not have dental insurance. And more than a third (38 percent) of adults ages 18-64 reported no dental visits in 2014.

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they’re back

State-of-the-art Wendy’s makes its debut in SC While taking a short break as his crew was preparing for their first customers, there was no mistaking that Omar Pando had a lot of pride in his new surroundings. “There are less than 100 Wendy’s restaurants like this in the whole country,” said Pando who is general manager of the newly opened Scott City location. It’s bigger, having been extended another 12 feet to the west. The seating capacity has been increased to 92 - about 40 more than the original building. And the kitchen equipment is state-of-the-art. “We’ll be more efficient and faster,” says Pando of the serving time. “Everything is simpler, from meal preparation to bagging orders. And, everything comes out perfect every time.” The reopening of the restaurant on south US83 Highway has been in the process for nearly eight months following the arson fire on Sept. 27. The original location had been converted from a former McDonald’s. The franchise owners were in the process of redesigning and renovating the building just prior to the fire. The unfortunate incident allowed the owners to take their renovation plans to another level. “We’d have improved the dining situation and the building would have looked different, but we’d still been restricted by what we could do with an old building,” noted Al Copp, a franchise owner who helped open the restaurant when it came to Scott City in January 2005. “We couldn’t have made the improvements in the kitchen.”

A Commitment to SC In the aftermath of the fire, District Manager Dave Gallentine admits the corporation “could have taken the insurance check and left town.” But, he quickly adds, that option was never under consideration. “We are committed to this market,” he said. “Scott City has treated us well.” “Our plans were always to do the right thing for Scott City,” adds Copp. “We were excited about the opportunity to rebuild here. We wish it could have happened a little quicker than it did, but I think anyone who walks in here will be shocked at what they see. This shows how much we love this town and how much we wanted to invest in its future.” Even as the restaurant opened to customers during a VIP reception on Monday evening, Copp was pointing out there is still more work to be done to the exterior of the building. Once the landscaping is completed, three picnic tables with umbrellas will be added to the west and two more picnic tables will be placed on the north side of the restaurant. The only thing lacking from the menu this week was breakfast, “but breakfast will definitely be coming in about a week,” assured Gallentine. Anxious to Return One of the challenges that faced the corporation immediately following the fire was how to retain employees while waiting for the new restaurant to be built. Of the 38 employees, about one-third had worked previously for the restaurant and some managers were also

(Above) Wendy’s Manager Omar Pando (foreground) goes over last minute instructions with a couple of his staff prior to Monday’s VIP opening. (Below) the dining area in the newly redesigned restaurant has seating for 92 customers. (Record Photos)

able to return. The staff will grow to 45, including managers. “I’ve been very impressed with what I’ve seen from the staff over the past few days,” Copp says. “We have built a place where people want to work and Omar is a very good manager.”

Pando, who was general manager at the time of the fire, said there was never any doubt in his mind he would be returning. While waiting, he assisted at other Wendy’s restaurants around the state. “But I knew I’d be coming back here,” says Pando. “You’d have to go to Kansas

City to find another Wendy’s anything like this one. I’m very excited that it’s finally open and the employees are, too.” This same ownership group will soon be opening a new store in Liberal which will put them at 14 restaurants by the end of the year.

Great Western Tire expands into Scott City For several years, the Thompson family has had their eye on expanding their business into Scott City. That move was finally completed when Great Western Tire acquired L&M Western Tire and Oil located on south US83 Highway. “This is something we’d wanted to do for awhile,” says co-owner Ryan Thompson. “We’d talked with (former owner John Fairleigh) in the past, but we weren’t able to reach an agreement. When he purchased the (Chevrolet dealership) in Oakley, it was an opportunity to negotiate again. This time it worked out well for both of us.” The transition has been a smooth one with the Thompsons keeping the

entire L&M Western Tire crew. Great Western Tire originated as Schulte Home and Auto in 1949 and in 1969 took on its current name. The Thompson family began its long association with the business when Curtis began working at Great Western Tire in 1972 as a service truck driver and general shop help. In 1988, Thompson, who was then the manager, and Rick Schulte formed a partnership and purchased the business. A number of years later, Thompson acquired full ownership. He has since been joined by his sons, CJ and Ryan who will be operating the Scott City location. CJ has been with the business his entire life and

Ryan joined after completing college. Over the years, the Thompsons have added another location in Colby and most recently added a truck center to their Oakley site. The truck center includes enough room for four semis and trailers to be pulled inside along with a storage warehouse. The ability to keep a lot of inventory in stock is important to the Thompsons. “The more we have in stock, the quicker we can take care of our customers,” notes CJ. The Thompsons have developed a lot of connections with the Scott City Owners and operators of Great Western Tire in Scott City are CJ (left) and (Record Photo) market over the years, pri- Ryan Thompson. marily with their home right now,” says Ryan. service it. We’ll see if it’s The Thompsons are appliance sales. “We don’t want to sell something we can do fur- tentatively planning a “We aren’t pushing that anything unless we can ther down the road.” grand opening in August.

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Prediction comes true for SCHS doubles

first and third string quarterbacks and a starting cornerback. The only good thing that came out of that was some valuable playing time for younger players who might not otherwise have seen the field. During the upcoming season, the Wildcats return a number of starters, including the entire backfield and the center. The big concern is replacing four starters on the offensive line.

At the start of the school year, Dylan Hutchins turned in an English essay about life’s lessons as it relates to his involvement in high school sports and goals he had for his senior year. In that essay, the Scott Community High School senior envisioned “how awesome it would be to finish third at state.” The season unfolded exactly as Hutchins envisioned as he and playing partner Bo Hess captured third place honors at the 3-2-1A state tournament held last Friday and Saturday at the Riverside Tennis Complex in Wichita. Given Hutchins’ ability to anticipate the future, neither was it a surprise that the only thing standing between the Scott City team and a state title was a semi-final matchup against the top team on the bracket - Hesston seniors Grant Dahlsten and Garrett Roth. The two teams had seen each other in last year’s tournament with the Beavers dropping a tough set to the eventual champions. “When we saw the bracket we knew we were good enough to make it to the semis, but we’d have to play our best to get past the Hesston team,” says Hess, a junior. “Hesston was as good as we expected.” SCHS rolled into the semis with straight set wins over teams from Sterling (6-3, 6-0) and Conway Springs (6-4, 6-2) which set up the anticipated showdown with Dahlsten/Roth. The Scott City pair won the first game, but dropped the next three and never recovered in a 6-4, 6-3 loss to the Hesston team which would easily win their championship match over Claflin (6-1, 6-3).

(See SNYDER on page 27)

(See DOUBLES on page 28)

K-State football head coach Bill Snyder shares a laugh while visiting with a supporter during the Catbacker event in Scott City on Wednesday evening. (Record Photo)

Snyder unusually optimistic during SC Catbacker event Optimism is something that Kansas State University football coach Bill Snyder rarely projects when talking about the upcoming season. The Scott County Catbacker event was one of those exceptions . . . at least to some degree. While concerned about the lack of consistency he saw from his team during the spring drills and game, the legendary head coach was pleased to see some of the injured starters from a

year ago back on the field again. What may have been a highlight for Snyder was seeing the play of his second team offensive line against the first team defense. “I have to admit it gave me some positive thoughts. We demonstrated that we may have greater depth than I anticipated,” said Snyder during the annual event held at HRC Feed Yard. The Wildcats were decimated by early season injuries a year ago to their

Injuries, youth could be factors in SC state hopes

Despite putting together a very good track season that’s seen them winning three team titles, the Scott Community High School boys face some major questions heading into the Class 3A regional track meet on Friday at Cimarron. The health Class 3A at Cimarron • Fri., May 20 of his team is Field events: 3:00 p.m. just one ma- Prelims: 4:30 p.m. jor concern for Finals: 30 minutes after prelims Teams: Belle Plaine, Chaparral, Cheney, head coach Jim Cimarron, Conway Springs, Douglass, Turner. Garden Plain, Halstead, Lakin, Larned, S e n i o r Scott City, Southwestern Hts., Syracuse, sprinter Wy- Whitewater-Remington, Wichita-The Indeatt Kropp was pendent scheduled to get a MRI to examine his hip and determine if he’ll be available for the 4x100m relay. Regardless of the diagnosis, he’s already been scratched from the 4x400m. “Wyatt tells me he feels like running and he wants to run. We’ll know by the end of the week,” says Turner. Even if he can’t compete on Friday, the Beavers may still put together a 4x100m and see if they can slip into the top four. Prospects for the 4x400m are good, even without Kropp. The Beavers posted a season best of 3:30.6 at the Russell Relays with Jarret Jurgens running in place of Kropp. However, the combination of Jess Drohman, Jurgens, Wyatt Hayes and Adrian Ruelas slipped to a 3:33.18 at the Great West Activities Conference track meet. “We didn’t get off to a good start and it didn’t get any better,” says Turner. “Everyone’s going to have to perform better this week.” Turner is hoping that senior Drake McRae will be able to compete at regional, but a knee injury may limit his availability for the 4x400m on which he has been the anchor. Jurgens did compete in McRae’s place at the Russell Relays when the Beavers ran a season best 3:30.6. (See INJURIES on page 23)

SCHS freshman Marshall Faurot set a new career best of 13-3 in the pole vault during the Great West Activities Conference track meet in Colby. (Record Photo)

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Outdoors in Kansas by Steve Gilliland

Sporting clays a new adventure Pull! The word of the day seemed to be “pull,” and each time it was uttered, gunfire echoed through the trees, welcoming us all to the McPherson Valley Uplands first annual sporting clay shoot McPherson. The facility sits on 50 acres leased from the NCRA Refinery and is operated by the Pheasants Forever McPherson Area Chapter No. 510 to provide outdoor activities and education to all area residents, especially kids. Sporting clay shooting began as a European sport and was introduced here in the U.S. in the early 1980s. Unlike trap and skeet shooting, sporting clays are shot on a course where shooters move from station to station, shooting clay pigeons thrown from automatic throwers set up to emulate real world shooting conditions encountered on an actual hunt. The course was designed, set-up and maintained by renowned sporting clay course designer Dennis Linden from McPherson. Linden owns a local electrical business and as a competitive sporting clay shooter years ago, had his own practice course. Although he no longer competes, he designs and builds sporting clay courses all across the country, most permanent, but some only temporary like the course today. Today’s course consisted of ten stations scattered through the woods and around the pond at the Outdoor Life Center, each with two throwers. Groups of four or five shooters moved through the stations, shooting ten clays from each. The throwers were remotely controlled by one group member while the rest of the group shot. (See CLAYS on page 24)

Wichita County High School senior Kyler Long claims a silver medal in the 800m at the Hi-Plains League track meet on Friday in Lakin. (Record Photo)

Sprinters, relays are poised to dominate at Class 2A regional meet

After a strong showing in the Hi-Plains League track meet, the Wichita County High School boys appear primed for a strong run at a Class 2A regional title this weekend. In a tightly contested league championship, WCHS (113) finished third behind Lakin (118) and Stanton County (115). The Indians had seven league champions who will anchor their title hopes over the next two weekends. They also have the best times, distances or heights in seven events at the regional track meet

Class 2A at Hill City Field events: 3:00 p.m. Prelims: 4:00 p.m. Finals: 5:30 p.m. Teams: Atwood, Bennington, Brookville-Ell-Saline, Ellis, Hill City, Leoti, Lincoln, Oakley, Oberlin, Plainville, Salina-Sacred Heart, Smith Center, Solomon, St. Francis, WaKeeney

to be held on Friday at Hill City. Senior sprinter Jacob Schumacher leads the regional field with the fastest times this season in the 200m (22.7) and the 400m (51.63) to go along with the third fastest mark in

the 100m (11.11). Plainville figures to be his toughest competition in the sprints. They have the two fastest times in the 100m from Hayden Friend (11.02) and Sam Kaup (11.06), while Kaup is close on Schumacher’s heels in the 200m (22.72) and the 400m (51.94). WCHS teammates Jorge Gallegos (2:01.5) and Kyler Long (2:02.75) lead the field in the 800m. In the 1600m, Gallegos (4:54.08) is the regional leader while sophomore Elian Dorantes (4:57.48) and senior Dylon Niswonger (5:00.74) will also

be battling for state berths as the third and fourth fastest regional competitors. Dorantes (10:52.42) and Niswonger (11:02.13) are currently at the top of the field in the 3200m. Brett Binns has a season best of 13-8 in the pole vault which is the second best height in the regional field behind Smith Center’s Kaden Meitler (143). Juan Alvarado finds himself on the bubble in the high jump with a season best of 5-10 that ties him for third with three other athletes.

The 4x100m relay is another bubble entry with a season best of 46.66 that currently puts them in seventh place. They will likely need to break 46 seconds to qualify for state. The Indians are sitting comfortable at the top of the field in the 4x400m (3:31.45) and the 4x800m (8:19.65). They currently have a 1.5 second margin over Plainville (3:33.06) and a 33 second cushion in the 4x800m relay over Oakley (8:52.89). WCHS ran their season best in the 4x800m at the Scott City Relays.

Anglers cooperating to control carp PRATT - The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) is working with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to remove carp from Milford Reservoir. Research indicates large numbers of carp can increase the potential for harmful blue-green algae blooms because of the sediment the fish stir up while feeding. KDWPT fisheries biologists work diligently to

KDWPT Report control sport fish numbers through stocking, habitat enhancement and regulations such as creel and length limits. However, large populations of nonsport, or rough, fish such as carp and buffalo are more difficult to manage and can negatively impact the populations of more desirable species. Carp and buffalo are

difficult for anglers to catch because of the fish’s diet and eating habits, nor are they desired or targeted by anglers. Buffalo are filter feeders, eating zooplankton, and carp are bottom feeders, eating zooplankton, insects, crustaceans and worms. In addition to increasing water turbidity and potential for blue-green algae blooms, large populations of these rough fish compete for space and food with sport fish.

Through a bid process, a commercial fisherman is contracted to catch and remove rough fish from Kansas reservoirs. The removal process usually takes place when large numbers of carp and buffalo can be caught without impacting sport fish. Commercial fishing operations are going on this spring at Milford, and anglers may see nets in the upper end. At times, the market for the meat of cer-

tain rough fish species makes the effort profitable. However, KDWPT subsidizes the removal of carp, paying for each pound of carp removed and ensuring that commercial efforts continue even when markets are down. Agency officials hope that removing carp from Milford will reduce the potential for blue-green algae blooms, while also providing benefits to sport fish.

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SC softball falls in regional semis to TMP An 8-0 deficit after two innings was more than the Scott City soft- TMP-Marian 12 Scott City 3 ball team could overcome in a season-ending 12-3 loss to Hays-TMPMarian during the Class 3-21A regional tournament played Wednesday in Hays. Even though the two teams were playing in the semi-finals, there was little doubt this game

Injuries McRae, a state medalist a year ago, didn’t compete in the high hurdles at the GWAC meet and has already been scratched from the event at regional. Plans are for him to compete in the 300m intermediate hurdles where he is the regional leader with a season best of 40.15. “After that, we’ll just have to see what he looks like,” says Turner. A shoulder injury kept senior Cooper Griffith from competing

would determine the regional champion and state qualifier. Southwestern Heights had the top seed and was waiting for the winner in the championship game, but the Lady Mustangs had been hammered six days earlier by SCHS in a doubleheader sweep, 19-8 and 18-9. TMP-Marian easily rolled over the Lady Mustangs in the title game, 11-1. TMP pounced on Scott City for four runs in each of the

first two innings before SCHS finally found some offense in the bottom of fourth. Kaitlyn Roberts gave the Lady Beavers life with a two run double and Nancy Wiebe followed with a RBI single to right field that cut the deficit to 8-3. Scott City (16-4) still had a record-setting season with the most wins in the program’s history and tying for second place

in the Great West Activities the tournament brackets had Conference. been set. That sweep put the focus Building Momentum on the regional semi-finals The Lady Beavers had between the No. 2 seeded Lady momentum and plenty of con- Beavers and No. 3 TMP-Marian fidence coming into regional (14-6). play. Scott City advanced into the They closed out the regular semi-finals with a 16-2 romp season with a pair of lopsided over Russell. The game had wins over Southwestern Hts. been tied 2-2 after one inning (16-4), which had earned the before SCHS took control and top seed in regional since two put the contest out of reach with of those losses came a day after an eight-run fourth inning.

Youth Movement The Beavers will be counting on their youth much more than is typical in a regional meet. The 4x800m relay 8:22.28) enters regional with the best time - just ahead of Halstead (8:24.58). But the SCHS relay consists of two freshmen (Jack Thomas and Hayes), a sophomore (Ruelas) and a junior Drohmam). Likewise, Thomas is among the leaders in the 1600m (4:40.96) and the 3200m (10:22.73).

Faurot, another freshman, has a chance to qualify for state in the high jump (6-foot), pole vault (13-3), 110m high hurdles (15.63) and the 300m int. hurdles (42.01). “These aren’t your average freshmen, but they’ve never been in a regional meet before. We’ll have to see how they respond,” says Turner.

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in the shot put at league. However, he did regain his form in the discus with a toss of 149-7 3/4 for a silver medal. “We saw consistency that we hadn’t seen for the last three or four meets,” says assistant coach Aaron Dirks. “All his throws were over 140 feet and in practice the day before he had a throw of more than 160 feet,” he says. Griffith has a season best of 163-3 which puts him at the top of the leader board at regional.

Cramer hitting her stride in time for regional meet The track season got off to a slow start for Sara Cramer due to an injury, but the Dighton High School junior has been coming on strong the last couple of weeks and has put herself in position to qualify for state in at least two events at the Class 1A regional track meet. Dighton will compete at Garden City Community College with field events starting at 2:00 p.m. Cramer has put herself at the top of the regional field in both the 400m (62.83) and the 800m (2:28.5) while teammate Payden Shapland is right on her heels in the 800m (2:29.72). “The way both girls are running now they’re in great position to qualify for state,” says head coach Ken Simon. “Both girls are peaking at about the right time.” Cramer and Shapland ran their season bests at the Stockton Invitational on May 9 which was a last minute addition to the schedule after an earlier meet was cancelled due to weather. Cramer’s fastest time in the 400m came during the Northwest Kansas League track meet last Thursday.

Class 1A at Garden City Community College Field events: 2:00 p.m. Prelims: 4:30 p.m. Finals: 30 minutes after prelims Teams: Ashland, Attica, Bucklin, Chase, Cunningham, Deerfield, Dighton, Fairfieldl, Fowler, Healy, Hutchinson-Central Christian, Ingalls, Hodgeman County, Kinsley, Kiowa-South Barber, Minneola, Moscow, Norwich, Pawnee Hts., Pretty Prairie, Rolla, Satanta, Stafford, Tribune

Shapland has also put herself among the top distance runners in the regional meet in the 1600m (5:51.64) and the 3200m (12:55.4). Junior Jordan Speer, the defending state champion in the shot put, also appears to be hitting her championship form at the right time. She had her best distances of the season at Stockton in the discus (112-3) and the javelin (122-0) and improved on her own school record in the shot put at the NWKL meet with a toss of 43-0 1/2. Senior Dakota Hoffman is on the bubble in both the 200m (28.04) and the long jump (1510 1/2). Likewise, the 4x800m relay

also has a chance of advancing to state with a season best of 10:57.44. Dighton Boys With a season best throw of 152-5, Dylan Foos will be among the leaders competing in the javelin. After that, several Hornets find themselves on the bubble in qualifying for a state berth. Nate Dominguez (53.62) and Isaac Torson (54.34) could be battling for a fourth place spot at regional while Garrett Keal (2:08.3) will be in a similar position in the 800m. Torson’s season best of sixfeet in the high jump may also be good enough for a trip to state if he can match that mark again on Friday. DHS will also be in the hunt to qualify up to three relays for state, though the 4x800m (8:49.39) may be their best chance. The Hornets are also hoping to get into the fast heat with the 4x100m (46.73) and the 4x400m (3:47.07). Dighton ran their season bests in the 4x400m and 4x800m at the Northwest Kansas League meet last week a Quinter.

SCHS occurred during the league meet when Paige Winderlin collapsed during the 400m, which is her specialty. “She said afterwards that she couldn’t breathe. We don’t know what happened,” says Turner. Winderlin is not only one of the regional leaders in the 400m, but she also anchors the 4x100m and 4x800m relays and More Health Concerns is the leadoff leg in the 4x400m Another health issue for relay.

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Pitching a concern for the Royals Here’s some unsolicited advice for Kansas City Royals’ fans that may have sent in their applications for tickets to the 2016 World Series: you might want to hold off on signing a check. KC’s 18-19 by record isn’t Mac encouraging Stevenson for the defending world champions. So far the primary issue has been ineffective starting pitching. One statistic often overlooked is the ratio of hits to innings pitched. When a pitcher allows fewer hits than innings, that’s a huge positive. Let’s see how the Royals stack up. Ian Kennedy has the best ERA (3.25) on the staff with a 4-3 record. What’s most impressive is his 44.1 IP and 33 hits allowed. That indicates Kennedy’s pitches have been dominating. He’s walked 13 and struck out 35. Edinson Volquez’s ERA (3.51) and record(4-3) are satisfactory. He’s pitched 48.2 innings and allowed 50 hits - slightly above average. Volquez has allowed just 15 walks and struck out 38. Kennedy and Volquez have been major league starters. Yordano Ventura (3-2) has a 4.62 ERA. Ventura has allowed just 30 hits in 37 innings and those are great numbers. But all that glitters is not gold. He’s walked 28 hitters in those 37 innings and that’s awful. Chris Young and Kris Medlen have been substandard. Young (6.68 ERA, 1-5) has been the worst. He’s given up 38 hits in 32.1 innings. Medlen (7.77 ERA, 1-3) has been equally inept. He’s given up 30 hits in 24.1 innings. In conclusion, the Royals have two major league starters and three others who aren’t close to major league caliber. Following last week’s series with the Yankees, Young and Medlen were placed on the disabled list with arm problems. Dillon Gee is going the replace Young in the starting rotation and he’s untested in this capacity. Gee has a 2.61 ERA to go with giving up just 18 hits in 20.2 innings as a reliever. Gee’s stats indicate talent, but there’s a lot of difference between the bullpen (See PITCHING on page 28)

Clays Clays were thrown at different heights and from different angles; one came clear from the other side of the pond and a couple even skimmed just inches above the ground simulating a running rabbit. At three stations both targets were even thrown simultaneously. Kansas State Senator Rick Wilborn from McPherson shot in the first group. Wilborn is an enthusiastic outdoorsman, and when asked why he was shooting today he told me, “I’ve been an avid sporting clays shooter since the sport came to the U.S. and I wanted to come

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out and shoot today to support what the Uplands Center is doing here, especially for our youth.” I also found the team consisting of JC Saunders, his wife Susan, their 11-year-old daughter, Samantha, 13-yearold daughter Jessica and their friend, 14-year-old Logan Oborny, all from Lehigh. JC taught Susan to shoot before they were married, and today they are the instructors for the shotgun portion of the Marion County 4-H shooting sports program.

The family shoots together at least a couple times a month, sometimes competitively, and the whole family hunts deer, turkeys, pheasants and quail. When I asked the kids why they would rather be here today than home doing something else, they all replied in unison “Because we get to be outdoors and shoot guns!” The fees from today’s sporting clay shoot all go to support a program there at the Uplands Family Life Center known as “third Thursday,” where kids of all ages and their parents are invited out the third Thursday

evening of the month, MayAugust, to a free supervised shooting event, where each kid is coached in shooting BB and pellet guns, .22 rifles, shotguns, bows and even slingshots, and the hotdogs and chips are also free. This is how the outddors was meant to be enjoyed, so check out the website at www. mcphersonvalleyuplands.org and visit the Uplands Family Life Center as you continue to Explore Kansas Outdoors. Steve can be contacted by email at stevegilliland@idkcom.net

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SCHS Track Western Kansas Liberty League May 12, 2016 • at Colby Girl’s Varsity Discus: L. Eikenberry, 5th, 91-7; Madison Braun, 6th, 8711. Pole Vault: Cayleigh Ramsey, 2nd, 8-9. Javelin: Braun, 1st, 104-9; L. Eikenberry, 2nd, 101-3; Kiana Yager, 6th, 89-8. Shot Put: Clarissa Ratzlaff, 3rd, 31-2.75. Long Jump: Haley Allen, 5th, 14-4. Triple Jump: Allen, 3rd, 31-7.5; Yager, 5th, 30-5.5. 100m High Hurdles: Emily Smith, 5th, 18.44. 300m Low Hurdles: Smith, 2nd, 50.33; Yager, 6th, 54.83. 400m: Olivia Prieto, 4th, 64.88. 800m: Dulce Ayala, 2nd, 2:34.33; Cami Patton, 3rd, 2:35.07. 1600m: Makaela Stevens, 3rd, 5:43.03. 3200m: Stevens, 4th, 12:27.37; Trella Davis, 5th, 13:11.96. 4x100m: Prieto, Macy Berning, Allen, Paige Winderlin, 3rd, 53.33. 4x400m: E. Smith, Berning, Ayala, Prieto, 3rd, 4:26.88. 4x800m: Stevens, Patton, Ayala, Winderlin, 1st, 10:26.65. Boy’s Varsity Discus: Cooper Griffith, 2nd, 149-7.5; Mikennon Donovan, 4th, 119-6. Shot Put: Daniel Nolasco, 6th, 39-1.5. Javelin: Eddie Tilton, 6th, 129-11.5. High Jump: Marshall Faurot, 2nd, 5-10. Triple Jump: Jeron Berning, 2nd, 37-3; Wyatt Hayes, 3rd, 37-3; Reid Brunswig, 5th, 36-4. Long Jump: Luis Madrid, 6th, 17-3.5. Pole Vault: Faurot, 2nd, 13-3. 110 High Hurdles: Faurot, 2nd, 15.71; Drake McRae, 3rd, 15.88. 200m: Nick Nowak, 6th, 25.12. 300m Int. Hurdles: Faurot, 4th, 43.64. 800m: Jess Drohman, 3rd, 2:04.85; Adrian Ruelas, 4th, 2:05.29; Hayes, 6th, 2:07.25. 1600m: Jack Thomas, 3rd, 4:42.17. 3200m: Thomas, 3rd, 10:22.73. 4x400m: Drohman, Jarrett Jurgens, Hayes, Ruelas, 5th, 3:33.18. 4x800m: Thomas, Ruelas, Hayes, Drohman, 1st, 8:22.28.

Dighton Track Northwest Kansas League May 12, 2016 • at Quinter Girl’s Division Team scores: Quinter 112; Dighton 107; Decatur Community 87; St. Francis 68; Wallace County-Sharon Springs 61; Hoxie 49; Atwood-Rawlins County 44; Greeley County 26 Discus: Jordan Speer, 1st, 107-06. Javelin: Speer, 1st, 120-07. Shot Put: Speer, 1st, 43-0; Dakota Hoffman, 2nd, 30-06. Triple Jump: Maegan Seifried, 2nd, 31-03.75. Long Jump: Hoffman, 4th, 14-03. High Jump: Sara Cramer, 1st, 4-10. 200m: Hoffman, 3rd, 29.07. 400m: Sara Cramer, 2nd, 62.83. 800m: Cramer, 2nd, 2:38.37. 1600m: Payden Shapland, 2nd, 5:57.05. 3200m: P. Shapland, 2nd, 13.12.64. 4x800m: P. Shapland, Gentry Shapland, Hoffman, Cramer, 2nd, 10:57.44. Boy’s Division Team scores: St. Francis 187; Wallace County-Sharon Springs 110; Dighton 60; Quinter 48; Hoxie 48; Decatur Community 36; Atwood-Rawlins County 33; Greeley County 32 Javelin: Dylan Foos, 1st, 152-01; Logan Lingg, 6th, 12807. Shot Put: Lingg, 6th, 37-03. High Jump: Isaac Torson, 3rd, 5-08. 110m Hurdles: Marcos Cruz, 5th, 19.65. 300m Hurdles: Foos, 6th, 47.69. 400m: Nate Dominguez, 4th, 55.86; Isaac Torson, 5th, 56.08. 800m: Garrett Keal, 3rd, 2:14.94; David Cramer, 4th, 2:15.92.

Fishing Report Scott State Lake Updated May 17 Crappie: fair/good; most up to 10 inches. Shore fishers fishing minnows or jigs under a bobber off the dam face or boat fishers drifting jigs or minnows in open water on the main body of the lake. Look for fish to begin moving shallow to spawn soon, especially if we get into a warmer, more stable weather pattern. Largemouth bass: good; up to 5.5 lbs. Spinnerbaits, soft plastic baits and swimbaits fished along brushy or rip-rapped shorelines and around the fish attractors. Sunfish: good; up to 8 inches. Anglers report catching fish up to 7 inches fishing small jigs around the fish attractors. Saugeye/walleye: fair/ good; up to 7 lbs. Walleye and saugeye spawning is likely tailing off. Casting brightly colored jigs and crankbaits along the dam face and adjacent shorelines at night may still be good for a few fish. Look for postspawners to begin feeding over points and flats where jigs tipped with night crawlers can be an effective bait. General comments: Release all walleye/saugeye and largemouth bass less than 15 inches. Please discard all leftover bait in a trash can, even baitfish. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water.

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Scenes from the GWAC middle school track meet (clockwise, from top): Noah Kliesen, an eighth grader, clears the bar in the high jump; Megan Vance hands the baton to Lizette Bejarono in the seventh grade 4x800m relay; Madison Shapland gets ready to clear the bar in the pole vault; eighth grader Kaden Wren sprints to a gold medal in the 400m. (Record Photos)

Snyder K-State lost their two guards and tackles to graduation, including former Scott Community High School standout Luke Hayes. Defensively, Snyder boasts considerable depth in the backfield with returning starters at four positions. “We will be young at a lot of positions, but we have athletic ability,” Snyder says.

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QBs Making Progress Coming out of the spring drills and scrimmage, the quarterback position is still up for grabs. All three quarterbacks performed well during the (spring) game and all three made progress during the spring practice,” says Snyder. “It will be extremely competitive.

“We’ll make a decision as soon as we can, but no one has given us a reason to yet. They are clumped together right now.” The offensive line is a work in progress. “I was pleased in the spring game. Our white offense, the No. 2 offense, performed really well against the No. 2 defense, performed pretty well. That

gave me encouragement that we had depth I wasn’t aware of,” he says. Looking back at last season, Snyder admits “I saw more bad than good.” Despite losing the No. 1 and No. 3 quarterbacks, he says losing the starting free safety may have been the most devastating injury.

That contributed to a tough season in which the Wildcats were unable to finish - especially in close losses to TCU and Oklahoma. “That’s a concern,” he says. “Hopefully another year of experience and maturity will teach us how to finish games when we’re in that situation again.”

Doubles “The Hesston players were better than us,” Hess said. “Against most teams, I feel like we’ve been the better athletes, but we’re not always the better tennis players. Those guys were just as athletic as we were and they hit the ball real hard. They knew what they were capable of doing and they did it really well.” “It would have been nice to play them in the finals and see if it might have turned out a little different. We played them closer than anyone else in the tournament,” Hutchins says. They finished the sea-

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son 24-4. Falter Early in Semis Following the semifinals loss, the SCHS pair stumbled early in the consolation finals with a 3-6 loss against Dylan DeLuca and Jacob Harcrow (Hutchinson-Trinity). They quickly recovered to win the next two sets 7-6 (8-6) and 7-5 for third place. In the opening set, SCHS fell behind 3-0, tied the set at 3-3 before losing. “It took us awhile to adjust in the first set,” says Hess. “They were hitting the ball with a lot of power and it seemed that

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and starting rotation. Danny Duffy will start in place of Medlen and that may be permanent. Starting pitching isn’t the only problem. The hitting and fielding has left much to be desired. First baseman Eric Hosmer and third baseman Mike Moustakas have been the only consistent hitters, and Moustakas is out with a thumb injury. The Royals’ defense hasn’t lived up to preseason expectations. Shortstop Alcides Escobar has made a number of atypical errors and second baseman Omar Infante is a liability defensively. Christian Colon has earned a chance to be the regular second baseman. He’s played excellent defense and his hitting has exceeded expectations. Manager Ned Yost may or may not give him that chance. Last year Kansas City scrapped and clawed in every game on their way to their World Series title. They were a highly competitive ball club. That attitude is missing so far this season. This mental part of KC’s inept play is difficult to define. It’s not that the players aren’t trying, but the alertness they had during the championship season is missing. It’s way too early in the season to write off KC’s chances to reach the playoffs again. Nevertheless, it’s going to take a big turnaround to make that happen. KC’s mental drop-off is both correctable and easy to understand. Since winning the 2015 World Series, the players have been the heroes of Kansas City and resting on their laurels. That lackadaisical attitude can change overnight, but the players have to do it together as a team. Kansas City went through some terrible streaks last season, but this year is different. For most teams it’s easier to get to the top than it is to stay there. KC can rebound if they acquire some quality starting pitching. That, however, is an issue that offers no easy solution.

everything we hit at them they returned with a perfect shot back at us.” “I think we were a little surprised at how good they were in the first set,” adds Hutchins. “We got more aggressive in the second set.” The Scott City duo’s confidence didn’t waiver, despite the first set loss. “Even though they were good tennis players we felt we could wear them down by placing our shots better and making them chase our shots down,” Hess says. ““We also figured out what they were good at and what they weren’t so good at.

They had one player who wasn’t as good as the other, so we tried to hit at him as much as possible.” After winning the second set in a tie-breaker, both teams continued to battle it out in the third set with the score tied 5-5. With Hutchins serving, Scott City took a 6-5 lead and they closed out a second consecutive deuce game for the 7-5 win. “In the third set, Bo really carried us. You could see by the look on his face that he wasn’t going to lose the final set after winning the tie-breaker,” Hutchins says. “After we fell behind 4-2, he took

over. It was awesome seeing how well he played in the third set and then to see him put away the final point for the win.” The other SCHS team of Alberto Arazas and Chandler Janssen dropped a tough opening round match to Wichita-Independent, 7-6 (7-2), 3-6. 10-8. They were eliminated in the next round by Davis/McHenry (Hoisington). In singles play, Joe Evans won his first round match against Daniel Holthus (Hesston), 7-6 (7-3), 6-2, but lost in the quarter-finals to Davis Roe (Norwich), 6-0, 6-1. He came back in the con-

solation bracket to defeat Sean Albun (Neodesha), 9-3, before he was eliminated by regional champion Jackson VanderArk (Prairie Village), 9-0. Hutchins and Arazas will be lost to graduation, but three of the state qualifiers will return for a Scott City team that is stocked with depth. Hess, who has no plans to make the switch to singles, will be looking for a new playing partner. “Joe (Evans) had a really good season and Isaac (Evans) showed a lot of improvement,” he notes. “Maybe one of us will team up.”

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last of the daredevils

Scott City native Beckley brings motorcycle act to this year’s Bash Motorcycle daredevil Ed Beckley will be a featured attraction at the third annual “Bash on the Farm” to be held for three days over the Memorial weekend. Beckley, who has been taking his daredevil act throughout the United States for the past four decades, will be jumping 10 pickups and a van. One jump will be solo and, as part of his signature act for most of the last 30 years, the other jump will be with a passenger. The “Bash on the Farm” is being held in Lane County near the Scott County line on south Willow Road - on the Shayne Suppes farm. The event raises money for food baskets and other needs in Scott and Lane counties. “Every dollar we raise goes back into this event,” says Suppes. Last year, Suppes and other organizers purchased 50 food baskets that were distributed at Thanksgiving. In addition, they donated about $700 to Dighton High School uniforms and supplies. “We had just $87 in our account a few weeks ago. We’re

doing this on good faith and hoping that people will continue to support what we’re doing,” says Suppes. The event will be held from May 27-29. People are welcome to pitch tents and camp the entire weekend. Food will be available along with restrooms and hand-washing stations. A $20 admission fee is good for all three days. All entertainment is free. At least three live bands will be performing on Sat., May 28, starting at 6:00 p.m. Beckley’s jumps will begin at about 7:00 p.m. Youngsters will be admitted free to the event to watch Beckley. “This is a family friendly event,” Suppes emphasizes. Attendance in the first year was about 180, but bad weather a year ago dropped that to about 150. With Beckley on the pro(Top) Ed Beckley successfully completing a jump at Hot Springs, Ark., and (above) makgram, Suppes is optimistic that ing a jump during a show in Billings, Mont. (Courtesy Photos) this year’s attendance will be much higher. in Kansas have been familiar that I shouldn’t do so much stuHe’s also performed at the with over the decades. pid stuff until I knew what I was Superdome, Kingdome, LA Daredevil Icon Beckley’s father, Gerald, was doing.” Coliseum and JFK Stadium, The Beckley name is one that a well-known stunt rider and the That didn’t prevent Beckley just to name a few. many people in Scott City and son followed in his dad’s steps. from experiencing the first of “I’d never dreamed that on the oval track racing circuit He could often be seen riding several major mishaps while something like that would be wheelies down Scott City’s practicing for a record jump in possible for a kid who got his Main Street as a youngster. Odessa, Tex., in 1974. Just as start jumping at the Scott CounIt wasn’t until he saw the fa- the bike left the takeoff ramp, ty Fairgrounds,” Beckley says. mous daredevil Evel Knievel the motor locked up and he perform at the Kansas State Fair stuck a landing directly into the “Big” Ed Beckley in 1971 that Beckley decided ramp “which nearly killed me.” To say that Beckley has enthat was something he wanted “It literally knocked my eye- joyed a career that’s bigger than to do. He started out making a balls out of my head and onto life takes on added meaning fairly simple takeoff ramp for my cheeks, it blew out my ear- from a man who bills himself as his first jumps and soon con- drums, my kneecaps were de- “Big Ed” - “The World’s Largstructed a bigger ramp that al- stroyed, both shoulders were est Motorcycle Daredevil.” lowed him to jump 110 to 120 broken and an injury to my left There were times during his feet behind the rodeo arena at leg has never healed right,” he career when he weighed bethe county fairgrounds. says. tween 350 and 389 pounds. “And that was without a landThree months later he was Today, he’s slimmed down to ing ramp,” says Beckley, who jumping again. about 305. was 23-years-old at the time. Numerous broken bones, “We kind of defy the law of Darrell Faurot, Jack Thorn- concussions and two destroyed physics, putting a big guy like ton and Robert Emberton were discs in his back are just part of me on a motorcycle and jumpamong the friends who helped the price that Beckley has paid ing 140 or 150 feet,” he says him set up the ramp and “made for choosing this career. with a laugh. “It’s a wonder the sure I didn’t kill myself.” “The third day after a crash motorcycle doesn’t destroy itHis first professional jump is when everything always hurts self on the landing - or my back. was during a demolition derby the worst,” he says. I’m like having two people on a at Dighton where he jumped From 1978-82, Beckley was motorcycle and then when you four times - starting with three on the daredevil circuit full- add a passenger that’s quite a cars and eventually increasing time, doing 52-56 events a year. sight.” it to six. On the final jump, he That put him on the road from It was during a performance talked a friend, Dennis Sharpe, January-October and during in Dover, Ohio, that jumping into jumping as a passenger. the off-season he was healing, with a passenger became a reg“I got paid $350 and the peo- booking dates and rebuilding ular part of Beckley’s routine. ple went nuts. I knew I had to do his motorcycles. The show’s organizers were it again,” he says. By 1984, he had established looking for “something specHe later joined up with the himself as one of the premier tacular” and when Beckley sugDeath Riders, a group of dare- daredevils in the country and devils who traveled throughout Beckley began performing at gested taking a passenger on a the Midwest. some of the most famous and jump the sponsors were thrilled. That couldn’t be said for “I got hurt two or three times largest venues in the U.S. He Linda, his wife at the time, who really bad and there was one jumped in front of a sold-out had just “volunteered” to be his time I got burned really bad crowd at Madison Square Garpassenger. while doing a fire act,” he says. den and before 71,000 people at

Ten-year-old Ed Beckley makes his first solo ride on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle while living in Scott City.

“It was a grim lesson. I learned the Silverdome in Detroit.

(See DAREDEVIL on page 36)

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Without weed control Kansas would lose billions Corn, soybean losses in U.S., Canada would be $43B annually MANHATTAN Imagine that weeds were left to grow uncontrolled in corn and soybean fields across North America. That scenario would cut U.S. and Canadian yields by about 50 percent, resulting in $43 billion in annual economic losses to those two crops alone, according to a new study. The research, conducted by the Weed Science

Society of America and led by Kansas State University professor Anita Dille, spanned seven years from 2007 to 2013. “We were interested in trying to understand just how much impact weeds still have on our crops. Despite the great improvements we have in crop genetics and fertility, we’re still having to manage weeds,” Dille said, noting that weeds compete with crops for everything from sunlight to moisture to nutrients in the soil. The WSSA is a professional organization of scientists from universities,

Potential losses in Kansas

According to a Weed Science Society of America study, Kansas alone would potentially have lost 52.6 percent of soybeans at an average financial cost of $666,435,000 per year over the seven years of the study (2007-2013) if weeds had been left to grow unchecked. The study indicated a potential yield loss of 46.3 percent of dryland corn per year at a value of just over $500 million without any sort of weed management. More information about the study, including data for other states is available at http://wssa.net/wssa/weed/ croploss/. industry and government agencies across the United States and Canada who are interested in weed science. Dille chairs the WSSA’s weed loss committee. “What we saw in corn is

that we’d lose over half of our yield if we didn’t manage those weeds - a 52 percent yield loss,” Dille said. “And in soybeans, almost the same - 49.5 percent

BIF symposium, annual meeting is June 14-17 The 2016 Beef Improvement Federation annual meeting and research symposium, themed “Progress on the Prairie,” will be June 14-17 in Manhattan. This year’s BIF symposium features 2-1/2 days of educational programming and a full day of tours. The first morning’s general session - “Opportunities for the Beef Value Chain: Can we become more coordinated and more profitable?” - will feature Ted Schroeder and Glynn Tonsor, Kansas State University; John Stika, Certified Angus Beef; Brad Morgan, Performance Food Group; and Keith Belk, Colorado State University. The second day’s general session, “Protecting producer profit for the future,” will include David Lalman, (See BIF on page 31)

(See BILLIONS on page 31)

Wheat development walking on the wild side Tucked quietly away in the Kansas Wheat Innovation Center is a treasure trove of genetics from around the globe. The Wheat Genetics Resource Center (WGRC) is an internationally-recognized gene bank that curates and houses more than 247,500 seeds from 2,500 wheat and wild wheat species accessions. While maintaining the

Wheat Scoop Jordan Hildebrand program assistant Kansas Wheat

collection in a climate and humidity controlled environment is an important cornerstone of the WGRC, it is not the only function of the organization. WGRC scientists showed off their work

at the Rocky Ford Experiment Station on May 11. While the research plots did have familiar varieties in the collection, such as Everest and Jagger, attendees had the opportunity to wander and learn about a fraction of the weird and wonderful looking species housed by the WGRC. While growing these species provides a walk

on the wild side for spectators, these plants are meant for teaching and research. One trait that scientists are looking for is resistance to leaf rust. The foliar disease is one that is familiar to Kansas famers, with the bright orange pustules causing up to 20% yield loss, but it is also a devastating disease found worldwide. WGRC scien-

R-CALF files suit against USDA to end beef checkoff

The Rancher ’s Cattlemen’s Action Legal Fund, United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF), filed suit on May 2 in U.S. District Court in Montana, challenging the government’s oversight of the Beef Checkoff Program. R-CALF claims its members 1st Amendment rights are being denied because they are forced to pay into Montana’s Beef Council without a voice in its marketing strategy. The national Beef Checkoff Program, which

collected more than $80 million in FY 2015, is used unconstitutionally, R-CALF claims, to promote international beef. In a press release, R-CALF USA says that while its members must pay into the $1 per head Checkoff program, those funds are used to convince consumers that beef from R-CALF members’ cattle - raised domestically and in compliance with rigorous standards concerning safety, treatment and quality - is no different than beef produced under far

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less stringent procedures abroad. “The Checkoff ’s implied message that all beef is equal, regardless of where the cattle are born or how they are raised, harms U.S. farmers and ranchers and deceives U.S. citizens,” said R-CALF CEO Bill Bullard. “Despite what we know to be clear evidence about the high quality of beef raised by independent U.S. cattlemen, we are being taxed to promote a message that beef

raised without the strict standards used by our members is the same as all other beef, a message we do not support and do not agree with.” R-CALF’s press release calls the Beef Checkoff a tax, and claims the checkoff “advances the agenda” of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Co-counsel for R-CALF USA J. Dudley Butler, Butler Farm and Ranch Law Group PLLC, said, “This is not only (See CHECKOFF on page 31)

tists inoculate the plants with a composite of leaf rust strains and monitor the susceptibility of the plant to the disease. Useful genes like leaf rust resistance, as well as a number of others, are identified and then transferred to modern, agronomically useful breeding lines. Included in the selection were 40 lines of

diverse tauschii plants, a very close relative that crosses readily with wheat, and is a major source of genes for disease and pest resistance. “There is valuable genetic information hidden in these plants that we’re trying to explore and use,” said Duane Wilson, associate scientist at the WGRC.

Market Report

Weather

Closing prices on May 17, 2016 Bartlett Grain Red Wheat............ $ 3.76 White Wheat ....... $ 3.76 Milo .................... $ 2.99 Corn ................... $ 3.59 Soybeans (new crop) $ 9.80 Scott City Cooperative Wheat.................. $ 3.75 White Wheat ....... $ 3.80 Milo (bu.)............. $ 2.99 Corn.................... $ 3.59 Soybeans ........... $ 9.75 Sunflowers.......... $ 14.50 ADM Grain Wheat.................. Milo (bu.)............. Corn.................... Soybeans............ Sunflowers..........

$ 3.83 $ 3.17 $ 3.67 $ 9.80 $ 15.00

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May 10

86 46

May 11

71 47

May 12

75 41

May 13

79 47

May 14

53 37

May 15

56 44

May 16

50 46 .37

Moisture Totals May 2016 Total

.40 6.61

Food Facts In 1830. pizza truly began with the opening of the world’s first pizzeria. Port’ Alba, the pizzas were cooked in an oven lined with lava from Mount Vesuvius, a volcano located on the Bay of Naples.

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Cool, dry weather could arrive by late summer The warm El Niño is fading even more quickly than experts thought it would. Unfortunately, this means scientists are expecting its evil twin sister, the cold, dry La Niña to arrive even earlier. Weather analysts had expected the cooler event to hit in late summer most likely in the fall.

An earlier arrival will make a difference for global weather and for U.S. crops and pasturelands. From last summer through early April, the El Niño has been a strong event, meaning it has been very hot (more than 2.7 degrees hotter) compared to normal. In mid-April, it dropped to only medium

Billions total yield loss on average. The United States leads the world in both soybean and corn production, while Canada ranks 7th and 11th, respectively, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. “We wanted to document that weeds were still a significant pest to manage, that we need to maintain all the different weed control practices that we have. “There’s a lot of pressure on the industry to say, ‘hey, stop doing this or that.’ We wanted to highlight that these weeds are still so important and that we need to come up with every option that we can to manage them.”

Wheat

in strength in the center (where it is measured) and weak elsewhere. The coast of South America has cooled down so much that it is already in La Niña conditions. That area was hit with storms which spewed moisture northward, creating a stream of storms pouring into Texas. In the process,

A recent dramatic reduction in research funding for weed management in crops is a trend she and other scientists find disturbing. Weed scientists conduct a number of weed control studies each year, Dille said, so the WSSA team asked them to provide the yield data from corn and soybean trials, specifically the untreated plot yield, and yield from plots with their best weed control methods. The team looked at the yields from both and took the difference to calculate how much yield loss happened. “So, the idea,” she said, “was they did everything right to produce their best crop - their best

seed, they fertilized it, they irrigated it - whatever they needed to do, but they just didn’t control the weeds in the untreated plots, so we could see what kind of yield loss impact that would have.” In comprising the WSSA report, the scientists used data from these trials, plus the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service and Statistics Canada on how many acres were harvested of those crops and the value of the crops over the years studied to determine the total potential impact of weeds on the crops. Dille likes to break weed management into four categories:

BIF

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ful conditions. It is more probable in August, but careful planners should stay alert. If La Niña hits as early as experts are predicting, it could leave much of Texas, the Great Plains and the Midwest dry. Fortunately, many of the driest areas during La Niñas are receiving bountiful moisture now.

Chemical weed control: herbicides. Biological: in some crops, insects will eat certain weeds and in others, livestock grazing helps, but those methods don’t work in row crops. Cultural: narrow row crop spacing (to limit the area where weeds can develop) or fertilizing just the crop and not the weeds are examples. Mechanical: tillage is sometimes used before the crop is planted or after it’s established. Dille recommends crop producers identify exactly what weed species are a problem on their farm, and to use more than one strategy to control them. “Weeds are smart. They keep figuring out

how to survive whatever we throw at them,” Dille said, including altering their genetic makeup to tolerate some herbicides. “The reason some people ended up with herbicide-resistant weeds is that they often used a really good product over and over again and the weeds weren’t exposed to other control practices. If we change it up, keep the weeds on the defensive, then they potentially won’t become resistant because we’ve controlled those resistant ones with a different technique.” Know what your weed species is, she advises. When does it come up? How fast does it grow? How long does it compete with the crop?

“Once we know about their biology, then we can design and pick the best practices to go after the plants before they’re a problem,” she said, adding that many resources are available to help producers identify weeds, including online fact sheets and publications with photos. “County extension agents and university faculty and extension specialists are ready and willing to look at pictures or specimens to determine what plant a grower has.” The WSSA researchers are planning to release similar reports across winter and spring wheats, grain sorghum, vegetable crops, rice and cotton.

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don’t fare as well. Wilson reported that last year’s plots suffered from tremendous winterkill while the species planted this year handled the weather much better. Most of the species were headed and flowering at the time of the field day, but several of the wild wheat relatives were “late bloomers.” While this sounds like a mundane detail to most, WGRC scientists see potential to use possible early or late maturity genes in the next big wheat variety. “This is the most active collection of its kind in the world,” said Wilson.

Oklahoma State University; Chip Ramsay, Rex Ranch; Mark Enns, CSU; and Clay Mathis, King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management. The afternoon breakout sessions will focus on a range of beef production and genetic improvement topics. Online and pdf registration options are available at http://www.asi.kstate.edu/events/2016bif.

Timing is important. If dry La Niña conditions start in July, it could affect corn during the critical silking period (like it just did to Brazil’s “second” crop) and reduce the number and quality of kernels. In August, it affects the filling of soybean pods. Either month would affect pasturelands, but a July hit would prolong stress-

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The genes may be diverse, many of these lines may look similar to the untrained eye, but will have differences both large and small. Traits as minute as small “hairs” on leaves or awn length could be the deciding factor between identification of two species. “With each species there is one particular trick to identification,” said Jon Raupp, senior scientist at the WGRC. “But there will be some species that you’ll just never get right away.” Some wild species thrive in the Kansas environment, but others

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the storms churned up the ocean water and cooled it down. This has made most scientists now believe that the rapidly cooling Tropical Pacific will probably begin in the July through September period, which means the event could start in July but is most likely to start in August.

Tauschii plants at the Rocky Ford Experiment Station.

“Lots of places just hold their collections, but we hold and evaluate these species which can be

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a battle to protect constitutional rights but a battle to ensure that our food supply is not corralled and constrained by multi-national corporations leaving independent farmers and ranchers as mere serfs on their own land.” Bullard said R-CALF wants the court to issue an injunction to stop the collection of the Beef Checkoff.

very beneficial to farmers worldwide. The WGRC is an incredible valuable genetic resource.”

Real Estate

Wednesday, May 25

Wilbur Goertz Rev. Trust - Seller

Scott County - tracts 1 and 2 Auction Location: Wm. Carpenter 4-H building at the fairground north edge of Scott City. Sale time: 10:00 a.m. Land Location: From Scott City 8 miles north and 6 miles east on Highway 4. Tract 1 Legals: Northwest 1/4 of 7-17-31 west of the 6th PM in Kansas, Scott County. Tract 2 Legals: Southwest 1/4 of 7-17-37 west of the 6th PM in Kansas, Scott County. Terms: 10% down day of sale, with balance due, in certified funds, at closing. Closing to be on or before June 27, 2016. Announcements day of the auction take precedence over printed material. Seller to retain their 1/3 of the 2016 wheat crop. Possession: Possession of the land planted to wheat, after the 2016 wheat harvest. Possession of land planted to milo after 2016 fall harvest. Possession of the summer fallow ground at closing. Buyer to receive seller’s 1/3 of the 2016 milo harvest and is responsible for 1/3 of the fertilizer bill and crop insurance on milo. Buyer is responsible for any costs on the summer fallow to maintain it up to closing. Lane County - tracts 3 and 4 Auction Location: Healy, School Auditorium. Sale time: 1:00 p.m. Land Location: 1 mile south of the Bartlett Elevator in Healy. Tract 3 Legals: Northwest 1/4 of 14-17-30 West of the 6th PM in Kansas, Lane County. Tract 4 Legal: Northeast 1/4 of 14-17-30 west of the 6th PM in Kansas, Lane County. Terms: 10% down day of sale, with balance due in certified funds, at closing. Closing to be on or before June 27, 2016. Announcements day of auction take precedence over printed material. Seller to retain their 1/3 share of the 2016 wheat crop. Possession: Possession of the land planted to wheat, after the 2016 wheat harvest. Possession of land planted to milo after 2016 fall harvest. Possession of the summer fallow ground at closing. Buyer to receive seller’s 1/3 of 2016 milo crop and is responsible for 1/3 of the fertilizer bill and 1/3 of the crop insurance on the milo. Buyer to repay tenant for any costs associated with maintaining the summer fallow until day of closing. Broker: Lawrence and Associates Realty, 513 Main Scott City • 620-872-5267 Auctioneer / Listing Agent: Russell Berning, 812 W M St., Leoti • 1-800-466-5202

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Construction/Home Repair

Walker Plumbing, Inc. 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

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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

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Commercial

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

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

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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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Sports/Outdoors Truck Driving OUR HUNTERS will Pay Top $$$ To hunt your land. Call for a free base camp leasing info packet and quote. 1-866-309-1507. www. BaseCampLeasing.com.

Education

Horizon Health We service and repair all that we sell.

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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Services

ENTRY LEVEL heavy equipment operator career. Get trained. Get certified. Get hired. Bulldozers, backhoes and excavators. Immediate lifetime job placement. VA benefits. National average, $18$22/hr. 1-866-362-6497.

CONVOY SYSTEMS is hiring Class A drivers to run from Kansas City to the west coast. Home weekly. Great benefits. www.convoysystems.com. Call Tina, ext. 301, or Lori, ext. 303, at 1-800926-6869. ––––––––––––––––––––– OTR/CDL Class A driver. Two years min. experience. Good pay, vacation pay and bonuses. Good home time for a flatbed company. Caudy Trucking, Inc., 402-7686134.

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ROCK SOLID. Sentinel all-steel buildings. Great service and selection. High quality. Value priced. Get the building you’ve dreamed about. Sentinel Building Systems, 800327-0790. www.sentinelbuildings.com.

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Dr. Jeffrey A. Heyd Optometrist

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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

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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.

GARAGE SALES 1409 Church, Scott City Fri., May 20 • 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sat., May 21 • 9:00 a.m. - Noon Miscellaneous household items; Some baby and kid stuff Moving Sale #1 (O’Neil Family) 703 E. 8th Street, Scott City Fri., May 20 • 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Sat., May 21 • 8:00 a.m. - Noon Cash Only!!! 401 E. 8th, Scott City Fri., May 20 • 5:00 p.m. - ?? Sat., May 21 • 9:00 a.m. - ?? Furniture, clothes, antiques, misc. household items Sidwalk Sale Panache 112 Main Street Sat., May 21 • 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Help Wanted

Services

SUBSTITUTE ROUTE bus drivers for USD 466 (Scott County). For applications and additional information contact Lance Carter at 620-8720215tfc 7655. ––––––––––––––––––––– DRIVERS NEEDED, combine and truck. Call Gerald Baker 620-8742060 or 620-379-4693, 3416t10 evenings. ––––––––––––––––––––– MECHANIC NEEDED to work under a shop foreman for a large feedyard. Duties include general maintenance, welding and some technical repairs. Must provide own tools. If you have difficulties showing up to work on time, or you have a habit of calling in sick, please don’t apply. Pay will be based on experience. Apply at Poky Feeders, Inc., 600 E. Road 30, Scott City, Ks 67871 or call Zach at 620-874-8114.

C O M P U T E R SERVICES for PC and Mac computers. Computer repair and virus removal. Call or email Josh at OsComp to schedule an appointment. 24-hour help line 620-376-8660 or email josh_4974@hotmail.com. –––––––––––––––––––– WANTED: Yards to mow and clean up, etc. Trim smaller trees and bushes too. Call Dean Riedl, (620) 872-5112 or 87434tfc 4135. –––––––––––––––––––– METAL ROOFING, SIDING and TRIMS at direct-to-the-public prices. Call Metal King Mfg., 620-872-5464. Our prices will not be beat! 37tfc –––––––––––––––––––– FURNITURE REPAIR and refinishing. Lawn mower tune-up and blade sharpening. Call Vern Soodsma, 872-2277 or 4015tfc 874-1412. –––––––––––––––––––– MOWER REPAIR, tune-up and blade sharpening. Call Rob Vsetecka 4515tfc at 620-214-1730.

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––––––––––––––––––––– PART-TIME CLEANING POSITION available at the Scott County Clerk’s office. Position will require 2-3 hours weekly. Job discription and applications located at 303 Court Street. 4016t1

Rentals HIDE AND SEEK STORAGE SYSTEMS. Various sizes available. Virgil and LeAnn Kuntz, 620-874-2120. 41tfc ________________________________

PLAINJAN’S RENTAL houses and duplexes. Stop by the office or call 620872-5777. 05tfc ________________________________

PLAINJAN’S RENT-ASHOP New Introductory Pricing! We can build an office to suit your needs. This includes AC and heat if wanted. Each Rent-AShop comes with 110 and a 220 electric, overhead lighting, full concrete floor, exterior dawn-dusk lighting, insulated roof and exterior walls. Call today at 620-872-5777. 33tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– 1 AND 2 BEDROOM APPARTMENTS for rent. Call 620-874-8353. 3516tfc

Real Estate COMMERCIAL BUILDING for sale. 133x45 ft. (approx.) round top building. Serious inquiries only. Seller is a real estate agent selling own property. 874-5109 or 874-2124. 26tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– 1-3 BEDROOM, 1 bath, FH/A, basement, new roof, large yard. Call Mike 620-874-2425. 23tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– HOME FOR SALE in Dighton. 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with detached double finished and heated garage. All appliances included. Available mid June. Call Jim at 620-2950415. 3916t4 Support Your Hometown Merchants!

Berry Realty • 872-5700

Agriculture WANT TO BUY. Stored corn. Call for basis and contract information. 1-800-579-3645. Lane County Feeders, Inc. 32tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– WANT TO BUY. Wheat straw delivered. Call for contracting information. Lane County Feeders. 44tfc 397-5341.

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Margie Berry, Broker • 874-5488 Brett Berry, Sales Assoc. • 316-258-3387 Tracy Chambless, Sales Assoc. • 874-2124

Livestock BLACK, ANGUS, REGISTERED BULLS for sale. Tested, 2 year old yearlings. Heifer bulls. Delivery. Conformation and Performance. Contact Black Velvet Ranch, Aaron Plunkett, Syracuse, Ks. 620-384-1101. 3716t15 –––––––––––––––––––– REGISTERED, ANGUS BULLS for sale. Yearling and 2-year old bulls. Crooked Creek Angus, St. Francis, Kansas. Call 785-332-6206 or www.crookedcreekangus.com. 3716t19

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 8:00 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. 25tfc

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, 214-4188 • 214-2877

Dighton

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

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Employment Opportunities

Daredevil “The day or two leading up to the jump we had all these media stops and other things that had to get done and Linda kept asking, ‘When are we going to practice?’” Beckley remembers. “I finally told her on the day of the jump there won’t be a practice. I said if we’re going to crash we’re going to get paid for it. “The passenger jump was a real shot in the arm and it set us apart from everyone else. The people loved it.” Beckley cut back on his performances for about 12 years while operating the race track in Dodge City from 1982-94. He hit the circuit again from 199094 after moving to Texas. Big Ed stepped away for a few years and resumed jumping again in 2012. Today, Beckley is one of only a very few daredevils who are still performing around the U.S. “Myself and Bubba Blackwell are the two main ones and I’m the guy who’s jumping more than anyone right now,” says Beckley. “Freestyle jumping is pretty popular, but when it comes to jumping for distance, I’m about it.”

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Snake River Jump Like Knievel, Beckley had plans to jump the Snake River Canyon in Idaho in 2014. In fact, the jump was scheduled for Sept. 7, 2014, and Beckley had a $10 million agreement with Fox Sports. However, just prior to the jump there was a major shakeup in the Fox Sports top brass and several events were cancelled by the new team, including Beckley’s jump. Beckley says the people of Twin Falls also had a “bad taste” left by Knievel and his team when they were preparing to make the original jump which never took place. “Knievel’s jump was going to be made with a steam-powered rocket. It wasn’t even a cycle,” adds Beckley. “It was like throwing a lawn dart to the other side of the canyon. He couldn’t steer it.” “I was going to actually jump over 2,500 feet at a speed of more than 300 miles per hour. I was going to be over 500 feet high at the apex of the jump and then land it like a real jump with a stearable parachute,” he says. “It was going to be

a real jump with an actual cycle.” Beckley is still fighting through the courts to recover more than $1 million that was spent to bid on the jump and to rent the takeoff and landing sites. Beckley, who will be turning 66 on July 6, knows that his days as a daredevil will soon come to an end. “After the last couple of crashes, I’ve taken a pretty good ass whuppin’,” he says. But he has no regrets. “What drew me to this career was the fame and the fortune . . . and a chance to see a little bit of the world. I’ve accomplished that,” he says. The chance to return to his home for another jump has added meaning. “I guess you could call this my farewell tour. This jump (at the Bash) could be one of the last five that I ever do,” he predicts. “But to jump near my home and see so many friends again will make this jump special,” he adds. “It’s been one heck of a career and it’s going to be nice to jump once more near the place where it all began.”

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Making the most of the beef you cook

Diet trends come and go - this month it’s lowfat that’s taking a beating - but one thing remains certain: Americans still love their red meat. We each eat an average of 67 pounds of beef a year and that hasn’t changed for a decade, according to the newest government figures. What has changed are some of the choices we have at the supermarket when we want to cut into a juicy steak for dinner.

Randy Irion, director of retail marketing for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says the industry is putting more effort in marketing beef to consumers. That means more beef with fancy “branded” names such as Rancher’s Reserve and Certified Angus and Natural Beef, plus more of those full-service glass cases, where customers can pick out a specific steak. Unfortunately, say

some meat industry experts, the guy behind that glass case might not know much about the meat he’s selling. Most of the meat-cutting has already been done at a centralized location and then shipped “caseready” to supermarket and super-center chains across the country, says Joseph Cordray, a professor of animal science at Iowa State University. “A market may have one guy who knows how

to cut meat, but most of the others [in the meat department] are not highly trained,” Cordray says. “Real butchers are a dying breed.” The exceptions are some upscale or specialty chains or at the scattering of traditional butcher shops. There, it’s easier to find someone to give you expert advice about the different types of steak, how to cook them, and even recipes.

Are you grilling or barbecuing? Come summertime, everybody is a little Southern. We go fishing, we drink beer in the can, we wash our cars . . . and we eat loads of barbecue. There are also some misconceptions about barbecuing. First item of business: “Barbecue” can mean a style of cooking, a way of eating and even what’s being eaten. The word is used as a noun, verb, and adjective. To wit: I barbecue my barbecued barbecue at a barbecue. Barbecue is an international phenomenon: Indians have tandoori, Japanese yakitori, Greeks souvlaki. In the United States, mention barbecue and you often get images of the live-fire cooking popularized in the American South. It was popularized there because of the year-round hot weather, but mostly because of Caribbean and African people who invented it and brought it to places like Texas, Tennessee, and Missouri.

Second item of business: People confuse barbecuing with grilling all the time, but they’re not the same; in fact, they’re opposite. Grilling is cooking something at high heat directly over a flame. It’s fast, it’s very hot, and the food is on top of the fire. Barbecuing is cooking something slowly, over indirect, low heat, such as a firebox that is attached to but not part of a pit. “Slow and low” are the keys to barbecue - slow time, low heat. Third, and most important, item of business: All over Southern states, barbecue is unique. Carolinians argue over east Carolina (vinegary, peppery sauce) versus west Carolina (tomatobased sauce) versus southern Carolina barbecue (mustard-based sauce). In Texas alone, cooks barbecue in literally hundreds of different ways. In short, there are millions of people who will swear up and down that

Grilled Peaches and Cream

This is an easy grilled peach dessert. You can use a honey nut flavored cream cheese spread. Drizzle a little extra honey after they’re grilled. Ingredients 4 peaches, halved and pitted 2 tablespoons clover honey 1 cup soft cream cheese with honey and nuts 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Directions Preheat a grill for medium-high heat. Brush peaches with a light coating of oil. Place pit side down onto the grill. Grill for 5 minutes, or until the surfaces have nice grill marks. Turn the peaches over, and drizzle with a bit of honey. Place a dollop of the cream cheese spread in the place where the pit was. Grill for 2 to 3 more minutes, or until the filling is warm. Serve immediately. Yield: 8 servings

When asked for their advice, butchers and other meat experts offer the following tips: •Pick out your steak like you pick out your clothes. Would you grab just any old pair of pants off the rack? Of course not. Same with a steak. Look at each one carefully. If you want it to be juicy and tender for cooking on the grill, you want lots of little white flecks of fat in the meaty part

(it’s called marbling). The flecks melt away during cooking, adding to the meat’s flavor. You also want it to be an even thickness (if it’s thinner in some parts, it will cook unevenly). If you’re buying more than one steak, try to find cuts that are all close in size so they finish cooking at about the same time. •Look for thick cuts. Avoid steaks that are less than an inch thick, says (See COOK on page 44)

Sweet Heat BBQ Sauce

Ingredients: 1 18 oz. bottle ½ cup 1 tsp.

KC Masterpiece Original Barbecue Sauce black cherry juice chipotle powder

Instructions: Prepare grill for medium heat and preheat a small saucepan. Add the barbecue sauce and remaining ingredients to the pan and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring periodically to fully incorporate the flavors into the sauce. Serve immediately with your favorite grilled or barbecued meats and vegetables.

if you don’t barbecue their way you’re doing it wrong. The fact is, when you’re in your backyard this summer, it doesn’t matter which barbecue style you prefer. When wearing bathing suits or Hawaiian shirts, there’s little concern over West Texas versus East Texas. Throw sauce on ribs or pork shoulder (or, OK, chicken) and relax. What matters to most home barbecuers is one simple thing: good sauce. Now, there’s a magnificent array of barbecue sauces in your local grocery store. To further complicate the agenda, many,

many barbecue joints great and small hawk their own sauces. According to “The Great Barbecue Companion,” written by Bruce Bjorkman (columnist with the National Barbecue News and a former judge at the Memphis in May World Barbecue Championship), tomatoes are the first ingredients in most popular national brands. Bjorkman also gives us little a history of barbecue sauce in America: In the 1950s, J.L. Kraft Co., producers of cooking oils, introduced the concept of barbecue sauce by affixing bags of spices onto bottles of cooking oil.

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Specialty producers creating demand for quality beef Dan Murphy Drovers CattleNetwork

Those of us who’ve been around awhile remember the days of relentlessly speed-dialing some 1-800 phone number over and over in the hopes of connecting with an operator at the other end selling tickets to a “mustsee” rock concert.

Back in those ancient times - the 1980s - some high-volume DJ on your favorite FM superstation (“Less Talk, More Rock!”) would announce that beginning at 10:00 a.m. the next Tuesday, tickets would go on sale for the local appearance of Bruce Springsteen, the Rolling Stones or U2. At precisely 10 o’clock,

you started in on the dialtone/hit-button/busy-signal/repeat-process action for as long as it took to either score a couple overpriced stadium seats deep in the left field bleachers or receive the dreaded “We’re sorry, all tickets are currently sold out” recording after investing a big chunk of your morning and a mild case of carpal

Sl ow -C oo ke d Wh isk ey -M ola ss es Sh re dd ed Be ef Recipe time: High 4-1/2 hours or low 8-1/2 hours

Ingredients 1 1/2 cup 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons 1 (6 oz. can) 4 tablespoons 1/4 cup 1-1/2 teaspoons 1/2 teaspoon 1 tablespoon 2 cups each

beef bottom round roast or beef chuck center roast (2-1/2 to 3 lbs.), cut into 1-inch pieces whiskey cider vinegar tomato paste packed brown sugar, divided molasses salt ground red pepper Dijon-style mustard shredded carrots and diced granny smith apple

Instructions Place roast in 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 quart slow cook er. Combine whiskey, 1/4 cup vinegar, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons brown suga r, molasses, salt and pepper; pour over roast. Cover and cook on high 4 to 6 hours or on low 8 to 10 hours, or until beef is, fork-tender. Remove roast from slow cooker; shred with 2 forks. Skim fat from sauce as needed. Return beef to slow cooker. To make the slaw: Combine remaining 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar and mustard in large bowl. Add carrots and apples; mix well. Season with salt and black pepper as desire d. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes 8 servings

Get the most from your grilling experience You want tender, moist, tasty meat, right? Well, a lot of it has to do with the cut. Follow these general tips: Steaks: You want them at least 1.25 inches thick and you want to trim to 1/8 inch fat to reduce flare ups later. Burgers: If you like them juicy buy ground beef at least 15 percent fat but more preferably 20 percent or more. * * * Do you want to marinate some of the food? If you do you should use 1-2 cups of marinade for every 1-1/2 to two pounds of meat. You can

start marinating first thing in the morning. * * * Get prepared with all your utensils before you start that grill up. Nothing like wanting to turn your piece of chicken, burger, steak, or move your vegetables only to find the tongs are hidden somewhere in the kitchen drawer or shed. * * * Let the grill heat up before putting your meat in. Putting the food in early prolongs the cook time and dries out the food. * * * Try to figure out how you, your family, and guests want their food

cooked. You can have one side of your grill hotter than the other to accommodate this. If you have a gas grill simply just turn up the dial more on one side than the other. If you have a charcoal grill you will need to add more coals to one side to generate more heat. * * * Adjust the flame as necessary when cooking. The flames will get bigger and flare up searing the food when the fat starts dripping down. * * * When the meat is finished let it “rest” for five minutes to allow the juices to run back into the meats.

tunnel syndrome trying to be one of 60,000 close, personal friends to watch the musicians through binoculars. Ah-h-h . . . the good times. Those days might be long gone (although none of the bands are), but an updated version of that buyer’s frenzy is alive and well. Now it’s conduct-

Kansas beef facts

•Kansas ranked third nationally with 6.25 million cattle on ranches and in feedyards as of Jan. 1, 2016. That is over twice the states’s human population of over 2.9 million. •Cattle represented 54.1% of the 2014 Kansas agricultural cash receipts. •Cattle and calves generated $9.6 billion in cash receipts during 2014. •Kansas ranked sixth nationally in beef cow numbers as of Jan. 1, 2016, with 1.49 million head. •Kansas ranks third in the value of beef and veal exported at $787.8 million in 2014. •Kansas ranked third in fed cattle placements with 4.4 million in 2015. That represents 22.1% of all cattle placed in a feedlot in the U.S. •The meat and poultry industry were responsible for as much as $21.7 billion in total economic activity in Kansas during 2013.

ed online with nothing more than a smartphone and a clickable link, but with the same anticipated countdown and the same resulting euphoria or disappointment. Only without the arthritic aftermath. And at substantially higher prices. For this story, however, we’re not talking about

The Boss, but about the beef. Wagyu beef, to be precise. That’s because a specialty producer in Washington state is marketing the beef from its small herd of Wagyu cattle - steer by steer - to an online audience of buyers as hungry for their share of tip roasts and tender(See QUALITY on page 42)

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Charcoal vs gas: it’s all a matter of personal taste

Gas-fired grilling has the clear benefit of being extremely convenient. Simply turn a knob, and say hello to your highly adjustable heat source. Gas grills are fueled by liquid propane stored in refillable tanks. Gas grilling is clean and quick. There’s no messing with briquettes,

no stacking, no lighting, no smelly starter fluid and no waiting around for the coals to glow. And once dinner is over, there’s no ashy mess to clean up. Return the switch to off, rub a metal brush over the grate and clean-up time is over. On the technical side, gas burns clean, but it

doesn’t impart much fla- exterior and smoky flavor. vor to grilled foods. Of course, charcoal grilling requires more time Charcoal Grilling and attention than gas, Charcoal grilling might from building and lighting not offer the same level of the briquettes to waiting convenience as gas, but it for the coals to get hot to does boast one benefit that managing the flame. stands out above all othSince you can’t dial ers: smoke flavor. The dry, down the heat of whitewhite-hot heat of charcoal hot coals, it’s a good stratsears meat quickly, creat- egy to leave empty spaces ing a crusty, caramelized on the lower grill grate

Clean a BBQ grill in 15 minutes

Chi mic hur ri Ste ak Wra ps

Disconnect gas or propane and soak grates Minutes 1 and 2: Make sure that all the dials are in the off position. While the grill is slightly warm, turn off and disconnect the propane tank. Wearing work gloves, remove the grates and the metal plates under them. Place in a bucket of hot water and regular dish soap. Scrub under the hood Minutes 3 and 4: Loosely cover the heating elements with a big piece of foil to protect them. With the grill brush, scrub the underside of the hood. That residue that looks like peeling paint is actually a harmless buildup of carbon from grease and smoke. Clean the inside walls Minutes 5 through 8: Use the grill brush to scrub the inside walls above the elements. (Ash and debris will fall onto the foil.) Wipe the walls with a damp paper towel. Scrub and rinse grates Minutes 9 through 11: Take the grates and the drip pan out of the bucket. Lean them on a wall, scrub them with the grill brush then rinse with a hose spray. Replace innards Minute 12: Toss the foil and wipe the elements with the grill brush. Replace metal plate and grates and drip pan. Reconnect the propane tank. Clean out the cabinet Minute 13: If your grill has a cabinet, sweep out any leaves or debris with a whisk broom. Clean the exterior Minutes 14 and 15: Clean the exterior and the cabinet interior with stainless steel wipes.

Recipe time: 16 to 20 minutes makes 4 servings

An easy chimichurri sauce adds big flavor to wraps made with steak, spinach and red bell pepper. Ingredients 12 ounces 3 cups 1/2 large 4 medium

grilled beef steak, cut into slices fresh baby spinach red bell pepper, cut into thin strips whole wheat tortillas (8 to 10-inch diameter)

Chimichurri Sauce: 1 cup 2 3 tablespoons 1 tablespoon 1/4 teaspoon

fresh parsley leaves cloves garlic olive oil red wine vinegar salt

Instructions Place parsley and garlic in food processor or blender container. Cover; process until finely chopped. Add oil, vinegar and salt; process just until blended. Spread each tortilla evenly with chimichurri sauce, leaving 1/4-inch border around edge. Top with equal amounts spinach, bell pepper slices and beef slices on top two-thirds of tortilla. Fold bottom of tortilla up over filling. Fold right and left sides to center overlapping edges; secure with wooden picks; if desired.

Carolina BBQ Burgers Total recipe time: 25-30 minutes Ingredients 1 pound 1/4 cup 1/4 cup 1/4 cup 1/4 cup 1 cup 4

ground beef packed brown sugar beer yellow mustard cider vinegar thinly sliced cabbage toasted hamburger buns, split

Directions To prepare barbecue sauce, combine brown sugar, beer, mustard and vinegar in small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 to 17 minutes until thickened and reduced in to 1/2 cup, stirring occasionally. Lightly shape ground beef into four 1/2-inch thick patties. Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 8 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 7 to 9 minutes), turning occasionally. About 2 minutes before burgers are done, place bun on grid and grill until lightly toasted. Spoon 1 tablespoon sauce on bottom of each bun; top with burger. Top with cabbage and spoon remaining sauce over cabbage.

(areas without briquettes). These cool spaces allow for better control, letting you sear food first over the hot spots before transferring it to cooler parts to finish cooking. Charcoal grills are also less expensive than gas grills, though the cost of charcoal will add up over the years. Charcoal is also more

portable than gas grills. A bag of charcoal can easily be chucked into the car and taken to the park or beach. And let’s face it - charcoal also involves an enticing element of danger. Playing with fire is fun. (Of course, this can be a plus or minus, depending on who’s behind the flame.)

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Make -Ahea d Brun ch Beef Strat a Recipe time:

Beer Marinade For Beef 2 cans of beer (12 oz. cans) 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon wine vinegar 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 1 teaspoon onion powder 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon garlic powder

about 1-1/2 hours makes 6 servings Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds 1 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon 1 tablespoon 4 ounces 1 cup 1 teaspoon 2 cups 5 8 cups 2 cups 1 cup Thinly sliced fresh basil Nonstick cooking spray

ground beef salt, divided pepper, divided olive oil button mushrooms, sliced chopped onion dried thyme leaves milk large eggs crustless bread cubes (3/4-inch) shredded Asiago or fontina cheese cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half

Instructions Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add ground beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside. Pour off drippings from skillet. Heat oil in same skillet over medium heat until hot. Add mushrooms and onion; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently. Return beef to skillet. Add thyme; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Set aside. Whisk milk, eggs, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in large bowl until blended. Spray 2-1/2 to 3-quart shallow baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Layer half of the bread cubes, 1/2 cup of the cheese and half of the beef mixture in dish. Pour half of the egg mixture over the top. Top with remaining bread cubes, 1/2 cup of the cheese and remaining beef and egg mixtures. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Press any dry bread cubes into egg mixture. Cover with aluminum foil; refrigerate 6 hours or as long as overnight. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake strata, covered, 55 minutes. Remove foil. Bake, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes or until puffed and lightly browned. Let stand 5 minutes. Top with tomatoes and basil, as desired.

It’s easy to grill great tasting food every time Apply a light coating of cooking oil to your cooking grids before grilling, to prevent foods from sticking. Cook similar portion sizes together, so that they all cook evenly. Use tongs to turn foods on the grill. Never pierce foods while they are cooking on the grill, as this will dry them out. On foods such as pork chops and steak, slit the fat strip to prevent the meat from curling during cooking. Turn foods infrequently. Some chefs say that a good steak should never be turned more than once. Apply sugar-based

sauces such as commercial barbecue sauces only during the latter stages of cooking, to prevent charring. Soak the string you use to tie up roasts and poultry on the Rotisserie spit to protect it from burning. Also, soak the wooden skewers that you intend to use for kebabs for several minutes before using them for cooking. Use a disposable aluminum tray filled with water, fruit juice, wine or a marinade to add extra flavor and moisture to slow-cooked foods like roasts, whole chickens, turkeys or ducks. Place the tray on top of the sear plates below

the grill surface and immediately under the foods being cooked. This will buffer the heat from below, thereby slowing the cooking process and protecting the bottom of the food from overcooking. Check the tray periodically during cooking and keep it filled with liquid. Warning: Never let the tray boil dry. That could be hazardous, as grease from fatty foods that have collected in the tray could ignite and possibly cause bodily injury or property damage. Note: Always trim excess fat from your foods to reduce the occurrence of flare-ups during cooking.

Mix all ingredients together and use as a marinade. Then use as a basting sauce for the meat while it cooks. Yield: 8 servings

Research: red meat can improve health of elderly Research carried out by Deakin University, Australia, said that eating red meat three to four times a week could be key to keeping body and mind in peak condition as we age. The study explained that a programme of red meat and exercise reduced the impact of age-related muscle loss in the elderly. It has now been extended to further cover mental capacity, and expects to show that red meat also has a positive impact on brain and nervous system function. The research is a real positive as the world looks to deal with the impact of an ageing population. Deakin’s professor of exercise and ageing Robin Daly said: “Given the results of this study, we believe that eating the recommended three to four servings of lean red meat a week combined with a

Quality loins as an earlier generation was for a pair of concert tickets, and willing to fork over for price points that can go as high as $45 bucks a pound on the higher end cuts. Here is an online post from that producer, the Magnolia Cattle Company, announcing a sale that took place last week. It’s the 21st century version of the rock jock’s concert countdown: “Anyone in the states of Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming interested in buying our 100% Wagyu beef, CrowdCow.com is going to release beef from one of our steers Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. Beef sells out very quickly, most of it within the first 30 minutes, so if you’re interested you should be signed up and waiting on CrowdCow.com before 7:00 p.m. tomorrow.” Going, going, gone Of course, CrowdCow. com was recently profiled in this space as a new age, tech-savvy enterprise

strength training program could well be the key to keeping our body and mind in peak condition. “It is no secret that we are living longer and that this is placing an increased burden on society in many ways, including the healthcare system. “This protein/exercise combination could provide the greatest benefits in terms of ensuring that older adults can live independently and relatively disease- and disabilityfree into old age. The study compared the effects on women aged 60-90 of a protein-rich, lean red meat diet and a resistance training programme, compared with those on an exercise-only programme. The women on the meat diet displayed greater muscle strength and mass, as well as an increase in a hormone central to muscle growth and a reduction in

a pro-inflammatory marker that has been linked to muscle loss and other chronic diseases. Daly added that protein stimulates the growth of the hormone serum IGF-1, which assists the growth and function of brain cells. Dr Carrie Ruxton, dietitian and advisor to the Meat Advisory Panel (MAP), said: “We are living in an ageing society and it is important that we learn how to look after ourselves, so we can enjoy a good quality of life as we grow older. This includes the food we eat and the right type of exercises to help keep our muscles strong. “This study is now being extended to look at the impact that increased dietary protein, combined with strength training, also has on the mental health and wellbeing of older people and I look forward to seeing the findings.”

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cashing in on a consumer segment keen to support local food, sustainable farming and high-end quality. This direct-to-market phenomenon in the food category is partly a product of the leverage (and convenience) of online marketing and partly a reflection of consumer dissatisfaction with the perceived downside of commercially produced, mass-marketed brands. And now that the Seattle-based entrepreneurs running CrowdCow. com have teamed up with Magnolia Cattle Company, consumers have a chance to order “shares” of an ultra-high-end beef that’s almost never sold at retail. Check out some of the deals offered on Magnolia’s Wagyu product line - which, exactly as predicted, sold out entirely in a matter of minutes: Ribeyes and steaks. At about $48 a pound, this package is touted as “quality rarely made available to cook at home.” Flat iron steaks, Wagyu roast and ground

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Bee f Pot Roa st wit h Ma ple Sw eet Pot ato es and Cid er Gra vy Recipe time: 3-1/2 hours makes 8 servings and savory gravy Pot roast is slow-cooked with sweet potatoes and garlic. A sweet is made from the cooking liquid. Recipe Time: 3-1/2 hours Makes 8 servings Ingredients 1 beef shoulder roast boneless (3 to 3-1/2 pounds) 2 teaspoons olive oil 1-3/4 teaspoons salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided 1 cup chopped onion 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 1 cup ready-to-serve beef broth 3/4 cup apple cider pieces 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled, cut crosswise into 1 to 1-1/2 inch 4 cloves garlic, peeled 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons brandy or water Instructions in stockpot; Heat oil in stockpot over medium heat until hot. Place beef roast n salt teaspoo 1 with season and s dripping off pour roast; Remove brown evenly. and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. until onion is Add onion and thyme to stockpot; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or stir 1 to 2 and Cook -high. medium to heat increase cider; and tender. Add broth roast to Return d. minutes or until browned bits attached to stockpot are dissolve hours. 2-1/2 simmer and tightly stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover covered, 30 Add sweet potatoes and garlic to stockpot; continue simmering, minutes or until sweet potatoes and pot roast are fork-tender. with slotted Remove roast; keep warm. Remove sweet potatoes and garlic t. stockpo in liquid cooking spoon to large bowl, leaving n pepper Add maple syrup, ginger, remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoo smooth; and mashed are to sweet potatoes. Beat until sweet potatoes and garlic

beef. At $19 a pound, not a bad deal for almost 6 pounds of beef, especialkeep warm. a boil, stirring ly the “luxurious ground Skim fat from cooking liquid; stir in cornstarch mixture. Bring to beef.” constantly; cook and stir 1 minute or until thickened. Carve roast into slices; serve with mashed sweet potatoes and gravy. Burger patties. Why waste time forming your own patties - you’ve got websites to visit - when you can score five pounds of Wagyu hamburger at County Plat Maps By only $13 a pound? Here’s the most Western Cartographers Available: interesting part, and it’s all about the parts. Scott CrowdCow.com markets the entire animal. Along Ness with all the middle meats Gove Logan at the top of the ticket, Lane consumers with quick fin- Finney Wichita gers on their touchscreens Wallace can also order beef short Greeley ribs, shanks, tongue, heart, Kearney liver, kidneys and marrow bones suitable for making stock. It’s a combination of quality and availability that is truly unique. And so far, enormously successful in appealing to an eager clientele anxiousPick them up today at: ly awaiting notice of the next online sale. The only thing missing is a hyped-up DJ teeing up 406 Main • Scott City the start time for the bid620 872-2090 ding to begin.

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No one can resist the urge when grilling season arrives Greg Henderson Drovers CattleNetwork

It’s May, and the outdoor grilling season - for those of us who don’t enjoy Sun Belt winters - is about to commence. Nothing like the warm sun (finally), a hot grill and some cold beverages to usher in the summertime. It’s a ritual that millions of Americans eagerly, something to anticipate during the dreary months of February and March. There is one chore that must be done before whatever meat products you enjoy are sizzling on the grill, however, and it’s one nobody anticipates with anything other than dread: Cleaning that grilling surface, which likely has some strange biological growths attached to it after months of hibernation. But, that’s no big deal, right? Grab a wire brush, put in a couple minutes of scraping and brushing, and you’re good to go. Not so fast. Of all the encyclopedic catalog of alleged threats to human health from cooking over an open flame, or even the impact of choosing red meat versus poultry, a recent study uncovered a risk I’ve never before considered. According to a report in the latest issue of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, which I eagerly thumb through each month, hundreds of people who were innocently grilling their dinnertime entrées one minute ended up in hospital emergency rooms later that day. Did they develop an allergic reaction to something they ate? Not at all. Overeat so outrageously they needed medical attention? Nothing like that. Succumb to a sudden

onset of veganism that prompted them to go get their stomachs pumped? Seriously? No, what these patients encountered was the most unlikely hazard of the grilling season - and one that isn’t restricted to meat-eaters, by the way and that is the ingestion of wire brush bristles. Past the Gums Indeed, swallowing anything that consists of sharp strands of metal is most definitely contraindicated, as physicians would unanimously concur. But, is it a real risk? Here’s the story. A Science Daily article explained that a group of doctors analyzed the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s reports, as well as the database maintained at SaferProducts. gov. What they found were data indicating that 1,698 Americans were rushed to hospitals and emergency rooms between 2002 and 2014 following the accidental “ingestion” of piec-

es of wire, which obviously broke off from the brushes used to clean the cooking surfaces on people’s outdoor grills. According to the study, the most common location of injury was the oral cavity and the oropharynx, ie, the throat and tonsils. However, some especially unfortunate people managed to swallow the bristles, which ended up as far down in the intestinal tract as the stomach and the lower abdominal region. As I was skimming through the study, I must be honest: I felt a queasy feeling in my throat, knowing that the grill brush I use isn’t exactly brand new out of the box. The research team, which was headed up by Dr. C.W. David Chang, an Associate Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology at the University of Missouri Medical School, warned that the danger of accidentally consuming fragments of wire along with your cheeseburger is “underreported and thus underappreciated.”

Sweet Hawaiian Mini Burgers Recipe time: 35 to 40 minutes Ingredients: 1 pound 1 Tbsp. Lettuce 1 cup 1 cup 1 Tbsp. 4 12

ground beef Worcestershire sauce barbecue sauce pineapple preserves packed brown sugar canned pineapple slices, drained Hawaiian sweet or small whole wheat dinner rolls, split

Lettuce Sauce: 1/4 cup 1/4 cup 1 Tbsp.

barbecue sauce pineapple preserves packed brown sugar

Directions: 1) Combine ground beef and Worcestershire sauce in medium bowl, mixing lightly

but thoroughly. Lightly shape into twelve 1/2-inch thick mini patties. Set aside. 2) Combine sauce ingredients in small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. 3) Place patties in center of grid, over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 8 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 9 to 11 minutes), turning occasionally, until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers (160°). 4) Meanwhile brush pineapple slices with sauce and place on grid around patties. Grill pineapple 4 minutes, turning once and brushing with additional sauce. Remove pineapple, keep warm. Brush burgers with remaining sauce after turning. 5) Cut each pineapple slice into thirds. Line bottom of each roll with lettuce, top with burger, then with pineapple piece. Close sandwiches.

Ground Beef Taco Casserole Recipe time: 30 to 35 minutes Ingredients 1 pound ground beef, browned and drained 1/4 cup water 1 pkg. taco seasoning mix 1 can refried beans 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup pitted black olives 2 green onions, diced Round corn tortilla chips Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir taco mix into browned beef and simmer until combined. Pour refried beans and beef into a baking dish. Top with cheese and olives. Bake for 25 minutes, then top with green onions and serve.

Whoa, doc. Wait a second. Under-reported? Probably, although does anyone actually swallow a piece of metal wire, and then just go about their business like nothing happened? But under-appreciated? Not any more. In fact, even before encountering this study, I would say that I was fully appreciative of the threat that eating a piece of sharpened wire bristle would have on my well-being. And next time I clean off my grill, I’m going to take an extra few seconds to inspect the cooking grate, and I mean inspect. Heck, I might even be tempted to wipe it down with a clean cloth before firing up the grill. The study’s authors encourage consumers to “exercise caution when cleaning grills,” and they recommend inspecting the grates prior to cooking.

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Bruce Aidells, co-author of “The Complete Meat Cookbook” (Houghton Mifflin, 1998), because they’re too easy to overcook. Be careful when buying steaks in packs. It’s often difficult to get a side view to see just how thick they are. •Don’t trim that fat. Many butchers will tell customers to leave most of the fat on the outside edge of the steak before cooking. The fat helps to keep the steak moist and hold its shape during cooking. It also enhances the meat’s flavor. Once the steak is cooked, you can trim off any excess fat before serving. •Behind the glass or on the shelf? Sometimes it’s the same meat. Markets tend to put a higher grade of meat in the full-service glass case, but not always. Sometimes it’s the same meat as in the plasticwrapped packages on the self-service shelves - the only difference is you might have more of certain cuts to choose from in the full-service case. If you’re unsure, ask a meat department employee to explain the difference - especially if the steak in the case is priced higher than the ones on the shelf. •Chuck and round are tough guys, rib and loin are not. If the words “chuck” or “round” are in the name of the steak, it will need to be marinated and then slowly cooked in liquid to be tender. These are generally very lean cuts with lots of muscle fiber that need to be bro-

Because grade dictates ken down with slow, long, price, many packers pay moist heat. Don’t even think of for it to be done. •Be wary of fancy throwing a chuck steak on brand names. To help prothe grill. mote beef, the industry has introduced what it calls Tender Cuts If the word “loin” is on “branded beef” - often the label, or the butcher special names that don’t tells you that a steak is mention the meat’s grade. cut from the loin (a strip Some of those names are steak, porterhouse or T- developed for marketing bone), these will be the purposes or to give certain most tender. Same goes cuts a cachet. Some brands are breedfor the word “rib,” as in specific, such as Certified rib-eye or rib steak. These can be cooked Angus Beef, which means quickly - on a grill, in the the beef is prime or choice oven or on the stove in a and had to meet other specific qualifications. pan. •Enhanced? Natural? •Know your grades. The lower the grade, the Organic? Know the difleaner and tougher the ference. “Enhanced” beef beef. Prime is the top means meat that has been grade, in terms of flavor, injected with additives marbling and tenderness, (such as flavoring, tenderbut very little prime beef izer or a salt solution to ends up in mainstream increase moisture). Look at the label. It markets. As far as consumers must indicate what perare concerned, there are cent of the meat’s weight really only two grades: is from an injected soluchoice and select. Those tion. “Natural” beef means two make up almost all it’s been minimally prothe meat being sold at the cessed without additives, supermarket. colors or preservatives. Choice is the higher That description fits most grade, although it can of the beef being sold; it encompass a wide range has nothing to do, howof quality ranging from ever, with what the aniclose-to-prime to close-to- mal was fed or whether it select. The leanest, least was given antibiotics or expensive meat is gener- growth hormones. ally graded select and it If how the animal was makes up the lion’s share raised is important to you, of meat in the self-service look for “certified orcase, according to the cat- ganic” on the label. Certlemen’s association. tified organic beef must Keep in mind that grad- meet the USDA’s 2002 ing is voluntary. All meat national organic program must be inspected for standards, meaning cattle wholesomeness by the must be fed entirely with USDA before it’s sold, but organic feed, must not be grading for quality is done given growth hormones or at the request - and cost - antibiotics and must have access to pasture. of the packer.

Be ef an d Ve ge ta ble Me at ba lls

Total Recipe Time: 40 to 50 minutes Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 lb. 1 cup 1/2 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon

ground beef (93% or leaner) grated zucchini salt pepper

Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine all ingredients in medium bowl, mixing lightly, but thoroughly. Shape into 24 meatballs. Place meatballs, 1-inch apart, on rack in aluminum foil lined broiler pan. Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until instant-read thermometer inserted into center of meatball regist ers 160 degrees.

So long, leftovers

St ea k an d Gr ill ed Co rn To r til las Recipe time: 25 minutes makes 4 servings

Ingredients 2 leftover grilled cumin-rubbed flat iron steak s 8 small corn tortillas (6 to 7-inch diameter), warmed Lime wedges (optional) Corn Salsa: 2 ears leftover grilled sweet corn 1 leftovergrilled poblano pepper 1 leftover grilled red finger (cayenne) chili pepp er or serrano pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/4 teaspoon salt Avocado Cream: 1 medium ripe avocado, coarsely mashed 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon sour cream 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice 1/8 teaspoon salt Instructions To prepare corn salsa, cut corn kernels from cobs. Place corn in medium bowl. Remove and discard skins, stems and seed s from poblano and red finger chili peppers. Chop peppers; add to corn. Stir in oil, cilantro, lime juice and salt; set aside. Combine avocado cream ingredients in small bowl; set aside. Carve beef steaks into thin slices. Serve beef in tortillas; top with corn salsa and avocado cream. Garnish with lime wedges, if desired.

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Charcoal Grilling

If coals are slow to start, never add lighter fluid directly to warm coals. It can be dangerous. Instead, place several new briquets in a small metal can and apply lighter fluid. Add these briquets, using a pair of long-handled tongs, to the pyramid and light with a match. Wait to put a lid on the grill until you are ready to cook. Keeping the lid on your grill can help foods retain their natural juices and deepen flavor. However, putting it prematurely on the grill can prevent the lighter fluid from completely burning off and may impact the taste of your food. How much charcoal? The number of charcoal briquets required for grilling depends on the size and type of grill, the type of food being cooked and the weather. Use the following as general rules of thumb: For food cooked using the direct grilling method, it takes about 30 briquets to grill one pound of meat or poultry.

Ba sic Co un try 5 ingredients or less

Be ef Br ea kf as t Sa us ag e Recipe time: 15 to 20 minutes makes 2-1/2 cups crumbles or 4 patties

Ingredients 1 pound 2 teaspoons 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon

ground beef (96% lean) chopped fresh sage or 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage garlic powder onion powder salt crushed red pepper

Instructions Combine ground beef and seasonings in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. To make patties, lightly shape sausage mixtu re into four 1/2-inch thick patties. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add patties; cook 10 to 12 minutes or until instant-read thermometer insert ed horizontally into center registers 160 degrees, turning occasionally. To prepare crumbles, heat large nonstick skille t over medium heat until hot. Add sausage mixture; cook 8 to 10 minutes, break ing into 1/2-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally.

Simple steps for cleaning your grate Hate cleaning that grill grate? Before you begin cooking, oil the grill to make clean-up easier. When you turn on the grill to preheat for your next barbecue, leave the grates inside. Using a wire brush, scrub the grates clean after the grill heats up. The heat will make cleaning them much quicker and easier. Then, oil them before you add your food and they’ll stay clean longer. Can’t tell how hot your grill is? Here’s a really easy way to figure out the heat level of your grill. Place your hand over the grill, about six inches above the grate and count how many seconds you can hold it there.

how hot your grill is and what utensils to use when you grill. Here are some cooking tips to help you out. Allow meat to warm up for about an hour after you take it from the refrigerator. Tossing ice cold meat on the grill reduces the grill’s temperature and prevents the tasty juices that keep meat moist and tender from getting seared in. You can oil the meat before you put it on the grill, too. Lightly brush your food with vegetable oil before you add it to the pre-heated grill. This will keep food from sticking. Don’t add barbecue sauce until the last few moments of cooking or Grilling Tips Okay, now you know until after you take the By the time you reach three seconds, you should have had to take your hand away from the grill. If you count longer, your grill isn’t heated to full heat and it won’t sear your foods effectively. A good rule of thumb is five seconds for low heat, four seconds for medium, three seconds for medium high, and two seconds for high. Tongs are a must when you barbecue. Whatever you do when you turn your food, don’t use a fork! This will allow all the juices to escape from the food, and you’ll end up with a dry, tasteless, overdone final product.

food off the grill. Most barbecue sauces include sugar, and the sugar will burn if you add them to the food too early. Don’t be afraid to experiment when you grill. You can grill just about anything from pizza to dessert if you know how. For example, to grill a pizza, roll out your pizza dough thin, and place it on the grill. (It’s easier if you make small, individual pizzas.) While the dough is grilling on one side, take your toppings to the barbecue area. Turn the pizza dough over, cover with your favorite toppings, and grill until the dough is cooked and the toppings are hot and melting.

10 flavor secrets for outdoor cooking 1) Sprinkle some orange, lemon, or grapefruit peels over hot coals in the last few minutes of grilling to add zesty flavor to chicken, ham, fish, pork, or beef. 2) For convenience, marinate foods in zipperlock plastic storage bags; just turn the whole bag over a few times to distribute marinade. Otherwise, use a deep glass or stainless steel-not aluminum-container. 3) Try marinating food in store-bought Italian or oil/vinegar salad dressingbut don’t get one with a thick consistency (it will char too quickly). Delicious on beef, fish, chicken!

4) Quick basting sauce: Brush beef or poultry with your favorite spaghetti sauce during the last 10 minutes of grilling. 5) Turn up the outdoor flavor in foods even if you’re broiling them inside-by lightly brushing them with liquid smoke during cooking. Look for this bottled seasoning wherever sauces or condiments are sold. 6) For good taste-and for safety’s sake, to kill any bacteria from raw foods-be sure to heat leftover marinade to full boiling, then simmer for five minutes before serving as a sauce. 7) Brush on thick marinades-made with honey,

sugar, jelly, preserves, pureed fruit, or other sticky ingredients-only during the last few minutes of grilling to prevent burning. Light sauces made with oil and seasoned without sugar can be brushed on food earlier if desired. 8) Add aromatic wood chips to hot coals to produce smoke that seasons grilled (To bring out the flavor and prolong burning time, soak chips first. Place in water, press a small plate on top to hold chips down). Choose from mesquite, apple, peach, grapevine cuttings lend nice flavor too. Add large chips at the start of grilling, small

chips near the end. 9) Sprinkle fresh rosemary sprigs over coals near the end of cooking to enhance lamb. Try fresh thyme for seafood, bay leaves for steak or burgers. When basting meats or poultry with barbecue sauce, scatter fresh basil, oregano, marjoram, or all three over the coals for tantalizing flavor. 10) Dampen a couple of whole, unpeeled garlic cloves and place on coals during the last few minutes of cooking to add a little something extra to meat, poultry, and seafood. Barbecue doesn’t get any better than this!

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Beef for breakfast can help with weight loss

What a person eats - or doesn’t eat - at breakfast could affect their eating behavior much later in the day according to a recent University of Missouri study. Researchers from Mizzou’s Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology studied groups of overweight or obese females between 18 and 20 years of age. One group skipped breakfast, which is typical for about 60 percent of young people. Another group ate a typical breakfast of ready-to-eat cereal and a third group ate a high-protein breakfast of eggs and lean beef. Each of the breakfasts consisted of 350 calories. The researchers used blood tests, brain scans and questionnaires to evaluate the effects of each treatment on eating behavior later in the day. They found that either breakfast, and especially the high-protein breakfast, helped the subjects feel less hungry throughout the day compared with those who skipped breakfast. The high-protein breakfast also reduced production of hormones associated with hunger later in the day and reduced brain activity associated with late-day food cravings. Subjects in the highprotein group reported less evening snacking on high-fat foods compared with those who skipped breakfast.