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Youth Unusual prose earns SCHS student spot in state forensics finals Page 11 Local Get behind the wheel of a Ferrari during Family Day at the SC Airport Page 2

hot and homemade Two-year-old Vincent O’Dell, Scott City, keeps an eye on his mother, Nancy, as he waits to get another bite from his hamburger during lunch on Tuesday at Scott City Elementary School. (Record Photo)

Summer lunches a hit with youth

Opinions ..................4-7 Calendar ..................... 7 Favorite teachers ........ 8 Youth/education ....... 11

director Kathy Eaton. “She really cares about the program. She cares that the numbers are up and she wants to put out a good product every day.” This is the third year that Rodriguez has helped with the summer lunch program and the second year that she has managed the program. “I love making sure the kids

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Church services ........ 15 Health care ..........16-17 Sports ..................19-26 Farm section........28-29 Classified ads ......31-33 Bash at the Farm ...... 34

Deaths Henrietta Baker Verda Lauterbach Robert McDaniel M. Todd Steele

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State In-home services for Kansas seniors takes a hit with latest budget cuts Page 14

Near Miss Tornadoes touch down near Scott City Tuesday Page 10

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Health Kansans concerned with rising cost of health care Page 16

Election filing deadline is Wed.

With the filing deadline less than two weeks away, two incumbents have not yet filed for re-election in Scott County. Treasurer Lark Speer and County Commissioner (District 2) Jerry Buxton have not submitted paperwork to the county clerk in order to make their candidacy official. Both, however, have indicated plans to seek re-election. The filing deadline in order to be included on the ballot for the August primary is noon on Wed., June 1. Candidates who have filed for office include: County Clerk Alice Brokofsky, Register of Deeds Debbie Murphy, Sheriff Glenn Anderson, County Commissioner Gary Skibbe (District 3) and County Attorney Becky Faurot. Board of education and city council elections won’t be held until the fall of 2017.

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Obituaries ..............14-15

(See ELECTION on page 10)

self and having as much of it homemade as possible,” Eaton says. “It tastes better and the kids like it better,” says Rodriguez. The program’s success is evident. By 11:15 a.m., youngsters are already lining up in the SCES cafeteria. Monday was the first (See LUNCHES on page 18)

June Jaunt weekend to include air show

After a nearly two year absence, an air show will return to the Scott City Airport as part of the first “Family Day” event sponsored by the Spencer Flight and Education Center. The air show, to be held on Sat., June 4, will also be among several June Jaunt activities planned in Scott City from June 3-5. Each year, the SFEC sponsors a youth aviation camp at the start of the summer and this year’s event has been expanded to include the entire family, says SFEC board member Brian Vulgamore.

“We’re not trying to recreate the Showdown on the Plains air show. Our goal is to turn the annual aviation camp into something the whole family can enjoy,” Vulgamore says. “We would like this event to be as interactive as possible.” Those interactive activities include free “flights” in the Redbird simulator that’s in the SFEC. The simulator is used by pilots for flight training and gives pilots an actual sense of what it’s like to fly under different conditions and at different air(See AIR SHOW on page nine)

County won’t get involved with grain storage dispute Scott County commissioners will not intercede in a dispute between a homeowner and the Scott Co-op over the proposed relocation of grain storage near the Modoc elevator. Gilberto Dorantes, who owns property immediately north of the Co-op appeared before the commission to see if it could prevent the Co-op from establishing a ground storage site so close to his home. Dorantes said the additional grain dust and odor presented a health risk to his family. “This will be a health issue for my children and my family,”

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get a good meal every day,” says Rodriguez, who does all the meal preparation herself. “If you make the kids feel welcome they’ll keep coming back.” Eaton says that last year she tried to make Rodriguez’s work a little easier by preparing more food ahead of time, but that didn’t last long. “She insisted on doing it her-

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Claudia Rodriguez was serving up more than just a burger and fries on Tuesday. She had a warm greeting to go along with the hot meal that she served more 81 youngsters who took part in the second day of the summer lunch program at Scott City Elementary School. “We’re lucky to have her,” observed USD 466 food services

Dorantes told the commission. “There are air quality regulations. They can’t interfere with the enjoyment of life.” The commission said that because there are no county zoning laws, it has no authority to prevent the Co-op from establishing a different grain storage site. “Our laws place limits on what the government can do with private property,” noted County Attorney Becky Faurot. “I don’t see that we have a way of preventing the Co-op from moving grain on their property.” Dorantes felt the county should

be able to help when the Co-op’s actions can affect the health of his family and possibly diminish the value of his property. He said the grain will be located within about 60 feet of his home. Faurot said that one option would be for Dorantes to contact the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) to determine if relocating grain storage will violate any laws. “If an industry is moving to the county and it’s polluting, is there nothing you can do?” asked Dorantes. “What if I was burning old tires and it was affecting my

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Sports SCHS boys take a bite out of the competition for 3A regional title Page 19

neighbors?” He felt that grain storage so close to his home would violate air quality standards. “When you’re moving grain it creates a lot of dust. Yes, it’s an agricultural product, but you must also do what’s responsible,” he said. Relocating Grain In those years when the Coop takes in more grain than can be stored in its elevator, it leases about two acres west of their Modoc facility for ground stor(See DISPUTE on page two)

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Exotic cars at family day event June 4 160 mph driving experience on the airport runway Ever wonder what it would be like to get behind the wheel of a Lamborghini or a Ferrari? Better yet, have you wondered what it would be like to drive either high-performance car at speeds in excess of 150 mph? You can enjoy that once-in-alifetime driving experience during the upcoming Family Day at the Scott City Airport on Sat., June 4. Eric Nelson, owner of Precision Exotics, and his crew will have a 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder and a 2007 Ferrari F430 on site for everyone to see and for photo opportunities.

But, those seeking a little more excitement in their lives can either ride in the passenger seat of one, or both vehicles or they can actually drive one while reaching a speed of close to 160 mph. Based out of Atlanta, Ga., this is the second year that Nelson has been touring with the cars across the U.S., primarily in conjunction with air shows. They did 20 shows last year and will probably attend about 30 this year. The goal, says Nelson, is to offer a unique experience. “These cars are not limited in any way. They’re just as you’d buy them off the show room floor,” says Nelson. Precision Exotics will provide that with two different opportunities. They will set up a “autocross

News briefs

Memorial Day service is Monday

A Memorial Day service will be held at the Scott County Cemetery on Mon., May 30, starting at 11:00 a.m. Guest speaker will be former U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Skip Numrich. Members of the Scott Community High School National Honor Society will assist with the program along with the color guard.

Moran listening tour in SC on June 3

U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran will bring his listening tour to Scott City on Fri., June 3. He will be in the meeting room of the Scott County Hospital from 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Vehicle tag deadline is Tuesday

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.

Retirement reception is June 5

Scott City Elementary School third grade teacher Tammy Reed will be honored with a retirement open house on Sun., June 5. The come-and-go reception will be held at the SCES library from 2:00-4:00 p.m.

A Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder (left) and a Ferrari F430 will be available for individuals to drive during Family Day at the Scott City Airport on June 4.

(or in the passenger seat) of the vehicle for a straight line run down the airport runway. The driver will have a chance to reach about 160 mph in 4,000 feet before the vehicle must be shut down. Of course, when traveling at

course” of about one-half mile that allows the driver to drive three laps around cones. It allows the driver to get a “feel for the braking ability and handling” of a high-end sports car. The “extreme drive” will put the individual behind the wheel

Dispute age. According to Co-op General Manager Jason Baker that’s only happened in three of the last 10 years and each time it’s been for milo storage. With a bumper wheat crop on the horizon, he says this is the first time the elevator will need ground storage for wheat at this location. However, Baker says there are regulations enforced by EPA and the Kansas Department of Agriculture. For example, no more than 2.5 million bushels of grain can be stored in such a manner. “That won’t happen because we don’t have the space,” noted Baker, who says the new location will allow about 300,000 bushels of storage. As for health concerns, Baker says “To

that speed safety is paramount and that begins with making sure a driver doesn’t exceed his or her capability. “As soon as a driver walks up to our registration table we’re looking for indicators. (See EXOTIC on page nine)

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my knowledge, we’re not talking about a hazardous material. We’re not putting pollution into the air. It’s dust.” Water Drainage The site where the grain will be stored had contained some old storage buildings which have been removed by the company. This opened up an area not previously available for other uses. Removal of the old structures allowed the Co-op to have the site crowned which will allow for water drainage. Because the Co-op didn’t own the other site they couldn’t address the problem of water flowing from the railroad tracks to their grain pile. That, however, has become another issue raised by Dorantes who says

that when it rains the water now flows toward his home and floods a nearby horse corral. Dorantes said he had to build a terrace to stop the water. “The horse pens are the lowest point in the area,” counters Baker. “There were water problems long before we decided to put the ground pile out there.” Baker says they have directed water from the storage site east to a road ditch. Dorantes told the commission that while he was appearing before the governing body to find a “friendly solution” he will pursue legal channels if necessary. “I want to avoid a legal battle. I want to remain friends,” he said. “Once attorneys are involved there is no more friendship.”

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Community Living

Page 3 - Thursday, May 26, 2016

Kids should put technology aside for awhile MANHATTAN - With all of the technology used for entertainment in today’s society, it can prove troublesome getting your child up from the couch and out onto the playground. But the trouble is worth it. Studies continually show physically active children outshine their peers in the classroom. The classroom is just the beginning of the benefits of a physically active child, according to Bradford Wiles, assistant professor in Kansas State University’s School of Family Studies and Human Services, who said physical activity helps build connections between the body and brain. “Kids who are physically active are much better at getting along with peers and adults,” Wiles said. “They also do better on standardized tests; the impact of physical activity cannot be underestimated.”

Wiles, an early child development specialist for K-State Research and Extension, said that in fact, physical activity could positively affect both the cognitive and emotional development of children. “Physical activity as a pursuit doesn’t necessarily need to be in a team environment, but it often is,” Wiles said. “So they’re learning cognitive development skills, how to work with one another, and how to handle winning and losing.” It’s important to realize that the cognitive and emotional development children experience by participating in physical activity can’t happen if they are playing alone, he added. Being involved as a parent is essential for developing a well-rounded child. “Physical activity with an adult, preferably a parent, is so

much more beneficial not only for the child but for the parent as well,” Wiles said. “We have an obesity issue with young children and adults. It doesn’t matter what you choose to do to be physically active; what matters is that you’re doing it consistently.” Consistently kicking the soccer ball around or playing catch will not only improve the physical abilities of both the parent and the child, but this also works to improve the relationship between the two, he said. Being flexible and open to opportunities to new and unique kinds of physical activity is also important. There are multiple ways to perform any type of activity, and adults need to remember to be patient. “While we may think the right way to play soccer is to kick the ball back and forth to

Reception Sunday to honor Donecker on 90th birthday Edith Donecker, a lifetime area resident, will be celebrating her 90th birthday on May 29 with a reception hosted by her six children and their spouses. The come-and-go celebration will be held on Sunday from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Wm. Carpenter 4-H Building, Scott City. She was born in Scott Edith Donecker County to Tom and Mary Emily (Coe) Russell and 10 years ago. lived the first 80 years of She married Dale her life in the Healy area. Donecker on Dec. 24, She moved to Scott City 1943. He died on Jan. 27,

Births PARENTS OF DAUGHTER Logan and Jordan Dreiling, Scott City, announce the birth of their daughter, Micah Marie, on April 5, 2016, at the Scott County Hospital, Scott City. She weighed 7 lbs., 12.5 oz. and was 19.5 inches long. Micah was welcomed home by big sister, Devon. Maternal grandparents are Vance and Dana Shay, Healy. Paternal grandparents are Doug and Denise Dreiling, Scott City. Great-grandparents are Dwight and Mary York, Oakley, and Dr. Dennis and Shirley Huck, Coldwater.

2002. The couple had six children, Terry Donecker, Healy, Jim Donecker, Wichita, Dave Donecker, Garden City, Sue Rogers, Scott City, Jana Bailey, Arkansas City, and Tammy Kniffin, Wichita. She also has 21 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and six great-greatgrandchildren. Anyone unable to attend the reception can send cards to 201 E. Park Lane, Room 101, Scott City, Ks., 67871.

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one another, if a child decides they want to kick the ball all around the yard and then finally kick it to you, that’s ok,” Wiles said. At times, it can be a struggle to get children physically active. One of the best ways to get a child out and about is to model it, the specialist advises. If a child sees his or her parent being physically active, that child is much more likely to follow suit. What is not advisable, said Wiles, is using video games as a reward for being physically active. “You’re teaching them that being sedentary is a reward,” he said, adding that a better approach would be to make being active just part of their everyday schedule. Kids should be moving, no matter how young they are. For kids younger than age 3, Wiles advises that they should

be active for half of the time that they’re awake. Whether that be crawling or walking whatever they are capable of - it’s important for their cognitive development that they be active early in life. “There’s a time to sit and relax, but that time is not early or middle childhood,” Wiles said. “That’s where we grow; play and physical activity are the work of early childhood.” “As kids get into elementary school, the recommendation is physical activity for an hour a day,” he continued. “I would echo that. I think even more importantly, physical activity with an adult is much more beneficial.” Physical activity is even beneficial in keeping consistent sleeping schedules. Wiles said kids are much more ready for bed, when it’s bedtime, if they’ve been outside playing.

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Editorial/Opinion

Page 4 - Thursday, May 26, 2016

editorially speaking

Working together:

We all have a stake in housing that’s ‘affordable’

One of the most important issues facing Scott City today is housing . . . affordable housing that can either be purchased or rented. If you doubt that, then ask the administration with either the Scott County Hospital or USD 466, ask most any businessman who has hired an employee from outside the community in the last 10 years, or ask anyone who as recently moved to Scott City - or attempted to move here. The common complaints are that affordable housing is not available, what is available is too expensive or what’s available barely qualifies as livable. The situation is improving slightly with the new housing construction that’s taking place in the Eastridge Addition. But, it’s not enough to keep pace with the need and it doesn’t address affordability. According to the Scott County Development Committee, 12 known housing units are, or will be, under construction over the next 12 months. Based on past studies, six new units are needed each year to keep pace with local demand. Scott City is 41 housing units short of what’s needed today. Even if all 12 units are completed, we will still be 35 houses short of fulfilling our need a year from now. It can also be argued that new construction isn’t meeting the heart of that demand. As was highlighted in a recent story appearing in The Record, an individual who looked at building a home in either the Eastridge or Prairie Meadows subdivisions found it cost prohibitive to meet their guidelines. A local contractor put the cost of homes in Prairie Meadows at $300,000-plus. In Eastridge, which was originally going to have more “modest priced” homes, new construction is ranging from $250,000 to $275,000. The Eastridge contractor is pleased with the demand for their homes and we’re equally pleased that a new business has found success meeting this demand. However, the buyers for housing in that price range in Scott City are limited. A co-owner with the construction company acknowledged that “less than five percent” of local buyers can afford a $300,000 home. That slice of the pie doesn’t increase much for a $275,000 home. An employee with the Scott County Hospital is desperately looking for a residential lot on which to build a $115,000 home. That’s a far cry from $275,000 . . . and this individual’s situation isn’t unique. The employee, who is a Registered Nurse, identified $120,000 to $150,000 as an “affordable” home for a middle class family. He said a $200,000 or $250,000 home is “unrealistic.” We feel that opinion is shared by the majority of potential new home buyers. A $125,000 to $150,000 home shouldn’t be considered “low income,” but one begins to feel that way in Scott City. What about renters? The dilemma is just as great for people who would prefer to rent. According to a recent survey, most local employees are paying between $451-$900 for rental housing. The mid-point was $551-$700 and we would venture to guess that’s a figure which most working class people consider affordable. As was pointed out at a recent public meeting, that’s about two week’s salary for someone making $10 per hour. According to the survey, average wages paid by local businesses range from $20,000 to $50,000 annually. Again, we would venture to guess that most are earning less than $35,000. It was interesting to hear during the public meeting that rent of less than $700 per month was characterized as “low-income housing.” In most communities, government-subsidized rentals fall into this range. Perhaps from a government standpoint that’s true. But, in the real world, where we have people trying to survive on the wages being paid locally, $700 is often considered the top range for “affordable” housing. Some find a way to pay more, but only because they have no choice and it means making other sacrifices in their lives. That doesn’t make it right and we can’t expect that private contractors and developers, on their own, will fix a problem that’s been with us for years. Some individuals have looked at the construction of an apartment complex and backed away from the project after seeing the rent would no longer be affordable for the market they were hoping to reach. As a community, if we want to see growth and help our employees enjoy a better way of life without having to pour every spare dime into overpriced rental housing then we have to explore options. As long as housing is in short supply, owners will continue to ask top dollar. We all understand the concept of supply and demand. But, until we address the issue of “affordable” new construction and rentals then we will continue to face a serious dilemma that restricts our ability to grow. It will require new thinking, more cooperation between private business and government, along with a willingness by local government to assume a greater role than it has in the past and which may not feel comfortable for some. We have to realize, however, that doing so will bring greater economic activity, expand the tax base and lead to more community growth. In other words, we all will benefit.

Wishful thinking by the GOP Kansas House Republicans recently decided to become clairvoyant and gaze into their crystal ball to predict - of all things that newspapers are dying. And we thought it was only acid reflux. News of our impending death arrived via e-mail from the office of House Speaker Ray Merrick who was apparently able to divert some extra cash from KDOT to get a direct line to Miss Cleo. Without the help of a psychic, we could make the same prediction for a Republican Party so void of ideas that the only way it can desperately cling to power is by making it difficult for tens of thousands of Kansans to vote. Or, we could write a eulogy for a Republican Party that feels threatened by Hispanics, gays, science, teachers, the transgendered, the Supreme Court or most any day of the week that ends in “y”. One could write books - and someday it will probably happen - about the psychological mess that is today’s Republican Party. Not us. If newspa-

pers truly have one foot in the grave, then I’d rather use my last breath to commend the Kansas media for doing its job. According to the anonymous statement from the House GOP, “We respect journalists who make an effort every day to convey the truth and the full story with their readers . . . .” And, likewise, journalists respect lawmakers who are equally willing to convey the truth and the full story to their constituents. That’s where the problem lies. We can’t agree on what constitutes the full story. For example, House Republicans really aren’t interested in having their constituents understand how the legislature has raided about $1.3 billion from the Kansas Department of Transportation’s T-Works program since 2011 and transferred that money into the general

fund to fill a huge budget gap. That figure is expected to climb to $2.1 billion through 2017. You can thank newspaper journalists for bringing this important information to light. For example, it was the Topeka Capital-Journal not Speaker Merrick - that revealed the 2016 budget allows the legislature to borrow as much money as it wants over a two year period in order to fill KDOT’s coffers. “It was buried,” admitted Rep. Melissa Rooker (R-Fairway) who serves on the House Committee on Transportation and Public Safety. She said the provision was never mentioned in the committee’s discussions on the budget. That happens by the time you get to page 326 in the state budget - which is where this provision was buried. It was responsible journalism that revealed irresponsible legislation. This is what causes ultraconservative Republicans such as Merrick to get annoyed with newspapers. All politicians love a

media that simply regurgitates the news releases handed out at press conferences or during campaign stops. What they don’t like is a media that bothers to ask tough questions or digs deeper into a story. We all understand how the game is played. Politicians tell only what they want you to know. Good journalists try to discover what they aren’t telling us. When journalists are successful in filling this information gap and it reflects poorly on politicians then, to no one’s surprise, these politicians are the “victims” of a liberal media. The next time the Kansas GOP wants you to believe that a biased media is dealing in half-truths and hiding the facts. Consider this: •Who revealed that the Brownback Administration and the GOP leadership were considering the sale of tobacco settlement funds for a one-time payment of $158 million giving up tens of millions of dollars in future rev(See WISHFUL on page six)

Not everyone surprised by meltdown Happy birthday to Gov. Sam Brownback’s income tax cuts: He signed them into law four years ago on May 22, 2012. What’s that? Kansans weren’t celebrating? That’s because the tax cuts have been a welldocumented disaster, embraced now only by the increasingly delusional governor and too many extremist Republican lawmakers. But, could anyone have foreseen this mess? Actually, yes. Some prescient Kansans commented on Brownback’s actions on the same day he signed the tax cuts. Looking back, these regular Kansans knew what was coming, even as Brownback pledged that “Today’s legislation will create tens of thousands of new jobs and help make Kansas the best place in

Where to Write

another view by Yael Abouhalkah

America to start and grow a small business.” Uh, no, that didn’t happen, and some said it wouldn’t. ▪“Everything will be traced back to this moment when the state collapses in a few years.” ▪“Expect property taxes to rise. Expect sales taxes to rise . . . . You will be seeing tax increases and service decreases.” ▪“People are peeved because they believe that the tax cuts will reduce revenue more than they will stimulate the economy. Thus less state revenue will equal more cuts to K-12 education and social services.” ▪“I can’t believe he’s going to sign this with all the numbers pointing to

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disaster. What a sad day for Kansas.” ▪“I have grade school kids. When I was growing up, I had a great education; we had music programs, art, lots of field trips, a rich, rewarding education. My parents saw the wisdom in that and they paid taxes accordingly. They weren’t happy about taxes, but knew that they owed it to their kids to give them the education to succeed. Same went for our higher education system. And it worked. Me and my siblings are all professionals making good incomes. My generation screwed up. We allowed these near-nihilists to control state government and gut what once was a proud, effective state. I am going to apologize to my kids tonight. ▪“Okay, let’s all hold hands and sing, ‘Nearer

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My God to Thee.’ This ship is going down.” ▪“Will tax cuts create jobs and stimulate the economy? We’ve already tried this and it didn’t work. Only a Republican would try it again and expect a different outcome.” ▪“There is no ‘miracle’ that’s going to happen. More likely we will become a state that has lesser schools, crumbling infrastructure, higher crime, increasing illiteracy, creeping pollution, etc.” ▪“It’s not that hard to figure out. When the state takes in less, it can’t pay the bills. It may sound like you’re keeping more of your money but you’re going to pay a bigger price when the hammer falls. This is a huge gamble with terrible odds.” (See MELTDOWN on page six)

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We can’t keep blaming people for their poverty by Jill Richardson

If you’re poor, many Americans think, it’s your own fault. It’s a sign of your own moral failing. I don’t personally believe that, but the idea has roots in our culture going back centuries. In The Wealth of Nations, the foundational work of modern capitalism, Adam Smith extolled the virtues of working hard and being thrifty with money. That wasn’t just the way to get rich, he reasoned - it was morally righteous. Sociologist Max Weber took the idea further in describing what he called the Protestant work ethic. To Puritans who believed that one was either predestined for heaven or for hell, Weber wrote, working hard and accumulat-

ing wealth was a sign of God’s blessing. Those who got rich, the Puritans thought, must have been chosen by God for heaven; those who were poor were damned. Even major American philanthropists have subscribed to this idea. John D. Rockefeller, a religious Baptist, thought his extraordinary wealth was evidence from God of his righteousness. Fortunately, he took this as a sign that he should use his money for good. He gave it to universities and medical research centers, and his descendants used it for great art museums, national parks, and more. But, Rockefeller also believed that the poor were often deserving of their fate. If they’d just worked harder, or budgeted their money wisely, then they wouldn’t be poor.

Plenty of Americans agree. Sadly, that’s often not the case. The first factor determining one’s wealth as an adult is an accident of birth. If you’re born to wealthy parents, you’ll go to better schools and get better health care. Your odds of success as an adult are higher. If, on the other hand, you’re born to parents who must work multiple jobs instead of staying home to care for you - or who can’t afford healthy food, medical care, or a house in a good school district - your chances of earning your way into the middle class as an adult plummet. In fact, if your parents’ income is in the bottom 20 percent, there’s a 40 percent chance you’ll be stuck in that lowincome bracket for your entire life. Thanks to racism, that figure rises to 50 percent for black people born into poverty.

Indeed, racial disparities crop up even at the bottom of the ladder. Due to historic racism and discrimination, data from the Economic Policy Institute shows, low-income white families tend to be wealthier than

black families making the same income. Furthermore, whites are more likely to have friends and family who can help them out of a financial bind. Finally, thanks to decades of discriminatory housing and (See POVERTY on page six)

America’s cosmic tax gap by Sam Pizzigati

negative. There is no shame in being on public assistance. The earnedincome tax credit, which subsidizes low-income workers and has helped millions out of poverty, is the main reason for the 47 percent (though they still have state, payroll and other taxes). But, the corporate welfare Trump receives is nothing to be proud of not least because Trump has claimed to represent the American worker and has condemned corporate executives who “make a fortune” but “pay no tax.” Investors such as Trump can write off depreciation of investment properties even if those properties actually increase in value, and because most real estate development is financed with debt, they can deduct the interest. Instead of selling buildings, they can incorporate them and make “like kind” exchanges that defer capital gains taxes indefinitely. Trump, depending on how he structures his taxes, may also be avoiding taxes by amortizing his

The folks working for the federal government can do some incredible things. Over at NASA, for instance, they’re now putting the finishing touches on the new James Webb Space Telescope - an instrument the Washington Post says will be powerful enough “to capture the heat signature of a bumblebee on the moon.” Amazing. We can now spot a bug in space. So why can’t we spot people who cheat on their taxes right here in the US of A? A great many people, the IRS says in a new report, are stiffing Uncle Sam. Our federal “tax gap” - the disconnect between what taxpayers owe and what they eventually pay - is now averaging $406 billion a year. That eye-opening figure comes from the 17 percent of taxpayers who misreport their income and underpay their taxes. The other side of the coin is that 83 percent of Americans are paying their taxes, in full and on time. If you make a typical American income, you almost definitely fall within this 83 percent. Actually, you don’t have much choice. All wage and salary income - the overwhelming bulk of the income average Americans receive - gets automatically reported to the IRS and faces automatic withholding from your paycheck. Under this system, notes the new study, only 1 percent of overall paycheck income goes under- or unreported. But some Americans - the nation’s most affluent - don’t make their money from wages and salaries. They get the bulk of their income instead from business profits, rents, and the money they make buying and selling assets. Most of this income doesn’t get automatically reported, so few of these dollars ever face any withholding at all. That wouldn’t matter all that much if the IRS had plenty of agents out in the field doing in-depth audits. But, the IRS has been losing staff. The tax agency had 50,400 full-timeequivalent enforcement staff available in 2010. The 2016 figure: only 38,800. With fewer watchdogs on the job, almost a fifth of individual tax due on capital gains and “partnership” income is going uncollected. An even higher share of rents, royalties, and “proprietor” income - nearly two-thirds - is escaping taxes. How much of this tax cheating involves bigtime business people and how much involves mom-and-pop business operators? The IRS doesn’t say. The agency doesn’t break down the new tax evasion data by taxpayer income class. But, eight years ago, economists Andrew Johns and Joel Slemrod went through earlier IRS raw data and did just that. Americans who make between $500,000 and $1 million a year, these two researchers found, misreport their income at triple the rate of taxpayers making between $30,000 and $50,000, and well over double the rate of taxpayers making $50,000 to $100,000. One key point to keep in mind here: We’re not talking about loopholes in the tax code

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Putting free speech out to pasture by Jim Hightower

Hard experience teaches that biotech companies, chemical corporations, and other agribusiness giants have no sense of respect for Mother Nature. Now, Rick Friday has learned they have no sense of humor either. Friday, a lifelong Iowa farmer, also happens to be a talented, selftaught cartoonist. For 21 years, he supplemented his cattle-raising income by drawing cartoons each week in an Iowa publication called Farm News. Friday really enjoyed this side job - until April 30. The day before, the News had published his drawing of two hardhit farmers chatting by a fence about

the low prices they were getting for their products. “I wish there were more profits in farming,” mused one. “There is,” exclaimed the other. “In year 2015, the CEOs of Monsanto, Dupont, Pioneer, and John Deere combined made more money than 2,129 Iowa farmers.” Not exactly a harsh comment. But the next morning, Friday was slapped with an email from a Farm News editor announcing that, at the direction of the publisher, Friday was being immediately terminated. The drawing “had caused a storm here,” the editor explained, adding that a major corporation had pulled its advertising. “In the eyes of some,” the email confided, “big

agriculture cannot be criticized or poked fun at.” And yet, Big Ag wonders why it’s so loathed across America’s farm country. The petulant corporate bully that mugged Friday won’t identify itself, but why won’t Farm News? Does its publisher feel no journalistic responsibility to report actual news in this case, news that farmers really could use? The publication’s pusillanimous sacrifice of its longtime cartoonist is a shameful betrayal of both its farmer readership and journalism ethics. They should rename it the Agribusiness Shill. Jim Hightower is a national radio commentator, writer, public speaker and author

GOP is getting its welfare king Trump has made a living by feeding at public trough A generation after Ronald Reagan denounced the “welfare queen,” the Grand Old Party is evidently on the verge of nominating its first welfare king. Four years ago last week, the party’s 2012 presidential nominee, Mitt Romney, famously wrote off the 47 percent of Americans who don’t pay federal income taxes. Romney, secretly recorded at a fundraiser, said the 47 percent “who are dependent upon government” won’t vote for him because “I’ll never convince them that they should take personal responsibility and care for their lives.” Now, just one presidential cycle later, Republicans have settled on a presumptive nominee who is himself among the 47 percent of nontaxpayers. Trump has been refusing to release his tax returns, and now

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we have a pretty good idea why: He has been feeding at the public trough. The Washington Post’s Drew Harwell reported over the weekend that, for at least two years in the late 1970s (the last time Trump’s tax information was made public), Trump paid no federal income taxes. Several tax experts I spoke with said it’s entirely possible that Trump has continued to report negative income - and therefore not pay taxes - because of loopholes and dubious deductions that benefit powerful real estate interests. They say it’s likely that whatever taxes he does pay would be at a rate lower than the average worker pays. That’s typical for Trump’s line of work. Because of depreciation, the deductibility of interest and other tax breaks, the effective tax rate on the real estate sector is lower than most industries, and in some cases

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The process of overcoming gender stupidity by John Schrock

Far too few Americans understand the difference between gender and sex. And governors and legislators are now exposing their ignorance to the public. In 1976, I was a high school teacher and I offered a nine-week elective human reproductive biology class. Forty-six students signed up, filling the 30 classroom seats and flowing into my lab

stations. My principal, my headmaster (similar to our superintendent), and my wife sat in on some lessons. I used illustrations from the newly-released book by John Money and Anke Ehrhardt titled “Man and Woman, Boy and Girl” - now a classic in its field. All topics were handled with dignity. All student questions were answered. Money had long before coined the term “gender”

Koch brothers consider purchasing their first Democrat by Andy Borowitz

WICHITA (The Borowitz Report) - Charles and David Koch, the billionaire industrialists who have spent decades acquiring a world-class collection of Republicans, revealed over the weekend that they are considering purchasing their first Democrat. “We’ve always bought Republicans, and our father bought Republicans before us,” Charles, the elder Koch, said. “They’re bred to be obedient and they respond to simple commands.” He said that he and his brother had considered acquiring a Democrat only after determining that none of the Republicans on offer this year were worth adding to their collection. “It’s kind of a scary proposition for us, because we’ve never owned a Democrat before,” he said. “We don’t really know what we should be looking for.” Koch said that he and his brother learned, after making some phone calls, that other oligarchs have bought Democrats in the past, and “had good experiences with them.” “That was very reassuring,” he said. But, he bemoaned the absence of online consumer reviews that could help people who are, like him and his brother, interested in purchasing a Democrat for the very first time. “Yelp needs to jump on this,” he said. While acknowledging the risk inherent in owning their first Democrat, Koch said that it would probably turn out to be a better investment than some of the Republicans they have recently purchased. “It can’t be worse than Scott Walker,” he said. Andy Borowitz is a comedian and author

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lending practices, black families are more likely to live in poorer neighborhoods. That impacts the quality of the schools they attend, among many other things. So why can’t a hardworking family get ahead? For one thing, it’s expensive to be poor. Try finding an affordable place to live. You need to have enough cash on hand to pay a deposit. Many apartments require you to prove your income is 2.5 times the cost of the rent. Public assistance programs only help the most destitute, and often don’t provide enough even then. For the disabled, the situation is worse. In theory, Social Security provides for those with disabilities. In reality, getting approved for disability payments is costly (in both medical and legal fees) and difficult. Once you get approved, disability payments are low, condemning you to poverty for life. In short, there are many reasons why poor Americans are poor. It doesn’t help that our society thinks it’s their own fault.

. . . with the abysmal level of U.S. science literacy due to inadequate science education, it is no wonder that many good-intentioned but ignorant persons reduce this issue to a simple-minded: “You were born with male (or female) anatomy. Live with it!”

- taken from its use in language studies - to describe the scale from masculineto-feminine that could be different from a person’s sexual orientation. All of us should understand that not every effeminate boy is gay nor every masculine girl is lesbian. Money under-

stood that these ranges of masculinity-to-femininity and heterosexual-bisexual-homosexual were not always linked because, for 40 years, his clinic was the center of study for the many cases of gender and sexual ambiguity worldwide. While XX-XY chro-

Wishful enue for children’s programs? •Who has told Kansans about the state’s continued failure to meet revenue estimates and how that’s impacting state services? •Who has explained to Kansans why some 330,000 corporations are no longer paying taxes in the state? •Who has told of secret meetings being held at the governor’s mansion which violated the Kansas Open Meetings Act? •Who has informed the public that due to severe cuts in highway funding, rather than repairing

name as an intangible asset. And, because his brand is his main asset and his business interests are far flung, he could argue that virtually all of his expenses are business related, and therefore deductible. “I’d be shocked if he isn’t pretty much writing off his whole life,” says Bob McIntyre, head of Citizens for Tax Justice. “When you can write off your income and write off your consumption, you’re in a Leona Helmsley situation.” The late Helmsley, who also had a real estate fortune, is remembered for observing that “only the little people pay taxes.”

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▪“The problem is that for most of us, by the time the dust settles there won’t BE any ‘tax savings’ to donate. A lot of the state tax revenues are actually passed down to cities and counties and school districts; if that money is not coming in, the locals will raise their taxes to compensate. They have to: roads are not going to repair themselves, teachers still want paychecks, etc.” ▪“Trickle down economics has failed every time it has been attempted. I see no reason not to expect the Jill Richardson is the author of “Recipe for America: Why Our worst in this pathetic attempt.” Food System Is Broken and What We Can Do to Fix It” As I said, prescient indeed.

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when we talk about the “tax gap.” Loopholes let the deep-pocket set legally sidestep what otherwise would be a significantly higher tax bill. The IRS tax gap numbers only apply to outright illegal tax cheating. The rich engaging in this cheating do get nabbed sometimes. This May, for example, a federal judge found that Texas tycoon Sam Wyly engaged in “deceptive and fraudulent actions” to avoid taxes on over $1 billion of his assets. But, the Sam Wylys remain outliers. Most highincome tax cheats don’t get caught. And that won’t change until Congress starts subjecting the incomes of the awesomely affluent to the same reporting and withholding standards that apply to the incomes of average Americans. Sam Pizzigati is an Institute for Policy Studies associate fellow

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get - not page one of the Capital-Journal. This is the same Administration which insists that despite the fiscal disaster which it has created, “the sun is shining in Kansas.” We are the last line of defense against ultraconservatives who see no consequence in crippling programs that protect the well-being of our children, provide a quality education and rebuild our infrastructure. We are the institution that’s leading the fight to protect the constitutional guarantee of an independent Supreme Court.

Government has a responsibility to uphold the laws and to serve the greater needs of the people. It’s our responsibility in the media to make sure government fulfills that role. Are newspapers dying as Ryckman claims? Ryckman and his ultraconservative faction also predicted how wonderful life would be in Kansas with massive tax cuts. To paraphrase a famous newspaper editor, “The prediction of our death is greatly exaggerated.” Rod Haxton can be reached at editor@screcord.com

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Trump, who would be the first presidential nominee in 40 years not to release his returns, says he’s refusing because he’s being audited. But an audit doesn’t prevent him from releasing returns, and he won’t release returns from years not under audit, either. “It’s not because he’s being audited,” said Roberton Williams of the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center. “My sense is he’s got something in those tax returns that doesn’t look good.” He may have less income than believed, potentially undermining his standing as a good businessman. He may be avoiding taxes by shifting

Meltdown

tors did all line up for him or her. Money had solid clinical evidence for the chromosomal, anatomical and hormonal variation. But to determine whether a child’s brain had developed male or female, he had to wait for self-identification from the child. A child usually gains awareness of fitting into a gentler female role or more assertive masculine role by ages 4-to-6. But,

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1,200 miles of highways each year, the state now has only enough funding for 200 miles per year? We could go on, but in each instance the answer would be the same: It’s not the Republican Party. And that’s what angers this Administration and fellow ultraconservatives. They don’t want you to know the extent to which the Brownback’s “real live experiment” is gutting Kansas financially. This is the same Republican leadership that prefers burying crucial financial information on page 326 of a state bud-

Welfare

mosomes usually match the sexual anatomy that usually matches the hormone levels that usually matches the mental feelings of an individual, John Money had to figure out all of the various “syndromes” that occurred when these did not line up. That is why each student in my high school class came away from these lessons feeling very fortunate that these fac-

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profits overseas - a practice he denounces. But whatever other reasons he has, there’s a good chance that his returns would show that he pays a lower tax rate than the typical working American. The middle 20 percent of Americans pay about 14 percent of their income in all federal taxes. To them, Trump’s zero-percent rate could be a cause of some resentment - particularly because his peers in the top percentile typically pay 34 percent. The typical wage slave can’t donate his golf course for a conservation easement, or take a low salary so that his income is taxed at the capitalgains rate of 15 percent

rather than the regular rate of 39 percent. The average worker can’t skirt rules on loss limitation by arguing that he’s a material participant and not a passive investor, or use “flow-throughs” to convert ordinary income into capital gains. “Real estate is notorious for having a lot of different deductions,” said Steven Rosenthal, a longtime tax lawyer now with Urban-Brookings. The only limitation Trump has faced is how creative and aggressive he wants to be - a likely explanation for his wish to keep his returns hidden. Dana Milbank is a Washington Post staff writer and author

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Gender the fact that they may feel feminine but have been assigned a male name and role due to male or ambiguous anatomy is so disturbing that they keep silent about it (elective mutism). Money found that he could elicit the child’s true feelings through their first writings. A note that “I don’t wan be a boy. I wan be a girl my sister is” was evidence for the parents to allow surgeons to proceed with sex change operations and hormone therapy. Conducted before puberty, these procedures resulted in matching the anatomy with the brain gender identity. Solid confirmation that brain gender identity and (usually) sexual behavior was located in the brain came from the initial work of R.A. Gorski in California. His team provided high dosages of testosterone or estrogens to rats during their pregnancy and found that this altered the pups behavior after they were born. Cross-sections of those rat brains detected

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structural brain differences due to those fetal hormones. This was published in June 1978 in the journal “Brain Research” as “Evidence for a morphological sex difference within the medial preoptic area of the rat brain.” Dick Swaab in the Netherlands then led his team to find a similar male-female difference in the human brain. And when they examined transsexual brain samples, they found that male-tofemale transsexuals had a “female brain” even though they had XY chromosomes and male anatomy. However, in the case of male homosexuals, this section of the brain was similar to heterosexual males, not females. This was further evidence that “gender” (feeling effeminate or female) is not the same as “sexuality” (who a person ideates having sex with). That research was first published in the journal Brain in 2008 as “A sex difference in the hypothalamic uncinate nucleus:

relationship to gender identity.” Additional confirming studies followed. I described Money’s work to an audience of Kansas biology teachers over a decade ago. One Wichita teacher described how a student who was formerly male in middle school underwent the first surgery and hormone treatments over the summer and returned to begin high school that fall as a girl. The student’s classmates were fully accepting, having long before recognized “her” gender personality. It had nothing to do with a student’s prurient interests or sexual desire. But, the situation was problematical for the administrators in the school and some parents. Unfortunately, most of the combatants in this national debate don’t even understand the difference between gender and sexuality or even that a transsexual is someone with a brain gender identity that does not match their anatomy or legal assignment. It does not help that most of our laws relating to this topic were written in the

single old terminology of “sex.” And with the abysmal level of U.S. science literacy due to inadequate science education, it is no wonder that many goodintentioned but ignorant persons reduce this issue to a simple-minded: “You were born with male (or female) anatomy. Live with it!” But, that is the point: some were born with ambiguous anatomy. Others with a brain that does not match their anatomy. Others with different hormone levels. The number of individuals with some form of sexual ambiguity is greater than the combined numbers of individuals with Down syndrome and cystic fibrosis - that amounts to thousands of K-12 and university students in each state. It is not “a choice.” Those spouting this 19th-century intolerance resent being described as “ignorant.” I would gladly use another term if it was more appropriate. Dana Milbank is a Washington Post staff writer and author

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My Favorite Teacher Scott City Elementary School Third Grade Teacher Brian Gentry I like Mr. Gentry. He is funny, he teaches us how to be good kids. The first day I got here Mr. Gentry was very nice. He teached me how to do spelling and math. He was very nice to me. He was there when I got hurt. He makes me feel good. He makes me happy when I am sad. He is the best teacher. He plays with us, basketball. I really like him. He taught us everything and he still does. He lets us here music. He let’s us play. He is very funny, nice and I like him as a teacher. When I come to school, I feel happy because I know we are going to have a grate day with Mr. Gentry. When he makes me smile it makes me happy knowing his is happy. Sometimes we get out of control but Mr. Gentry does not care. The only thing he cares about is that we are happy and always happy. Lorena Ramirez

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Scott City Elementary School Fourth Grade Teacher Lauren Robinson I think Ms. Robinson should win the contest. She is the best teacher ever! She is good at it and made my last year at elementary school one of the best. I have some of the reasons included below. She is always happy and cheerful. She laughs a lot and is funny. She’ll always have fun unless her class is a bad one. This her first year and it was a good one. She comes up with fun ways to help us learn. She let’s us do a game called sparkle to help with our spelling words. For spelling we also do wordless and wordinaries. We make memory cards for our science vocal words. She helps kids with their work and is nice about it. Whenever someone says “I can’t do it,” she helps them with their question. She is an awesome teacher. These are some of the reasons I want her to win the favorite teacher award. She is really, really, nice. I think she should win. Alexis Powelson

Scott City Elementary School Fourth Grade Teacher Matt Fox I think Mr. Fox is the best teacher in the world! He is so energetic and very good at making sense of things that are very confusing. He is also kind and funny with a great attitude. Mr. Fox knows how to give out discipline and does not have favorites. He teaches students to do the right thing. Mr. Fox is good at teaching every subject, not just math or science. He also knows how to make hard subjects easy and fun. Not a lot of people are able to do that. To me it is like Mr. Fox has a gift of teaching and a gift with kids. Mr. Fox is an amazing teacher. To me the only person that is able to do that is Mr. Fox. Malorie Cupp

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Exotic Myself and my crew are trained to look for things that tell us about their personality and what to expect when they get behind the wheel,” Nelson emphasizes. “We can determine the edge of their envelope.” When observing the vehicle as it races down a runway, Nelson says most spectators will respond, “Is that all the faster it will go?” “It’s a lot different when they are the ones driving,” he says. “It’s totally different than anyone

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response is equally as predictable. “The guys will hop out of the car and say, ‘I need to talk to my wife. I want to drive the other car.’” Every driver will get a rundown of the car, they’ll get a feel for how it operates while warming up on the runway and they are taught how to know the shifting point. “People tend to shift too quickly because (these vehicles) are such high revving,” Nelson explains. “All of us are expects. It’s better, but And once they’ve com- used to a certain rev noise different.” pleted a drive, he says the which indicates when we What it takes to get behind the wheel Eric Nelson and his team of drivers will be in Scott City from June 3-5. Persons wanting to drive or be a passenger in either the Lamborghini or Ferrari can do so on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. To schedule a ride in advance contact Nelson at eric@ precisionexotics.com or call (770) 883-8996. The cost is: Autocross: $99 for first drive; $75 to drive the second car. Extreme: $149 for first drive; $75 for the second car. Both events: $199. Costs do not include tax. The requirements for driving are a valid driver’s license, a minimum age of 18 and proof of full-coverage auto insurance. The requirements for riding along with an instructor are anyone under 18 needs a signature from a legal guardian.

Air Show ports throughout the U.S. and the world. The simulator will be available for flights from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Youngsters and adults can also sign up for free airplane rides from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “Our goal is to provide rides to everyone who is interested, but for that to happen people need to show up early,” advises Vulgamore. “If everyone waits until 10:00 then it’s going to be impossible to give everyone rides in the time that’s left.” There will also be educational programs throughout the morning with local pilot Ben McNary who will tell about the life of being an agricultural aerial applicator. A Blackhawk helicopter will arrive from Fort Riley Army Base and be available for tours from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aerobatic Show Members of the Shetterly Squadron will give educational programs throughout the morning, followed by an air show from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Jeff Shetterly, who performs in a 1945 T-6 Texas (WWII flight trainer) also entertained spectators during the 2014 air show in Scott City. “I’ve flown in front of 50,000 people before, but I really look forward to returning to Scott City because it was such a great

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Aerobatic Rides The Shetterly Squadron will be in Scott City from June 3-5. Persons wanting to experience an aerobatic flight during that time can make arrangements in advance by contacting Brian Vulgamore at 874-5075 or emailing brian@vffarms.com

event,” says Shetterly. He will be joined by his younger brother, Joe, father, Greg, and his mother, also an accomplished pilot, will be the announcer. Shetterly says it was his brother that got the family involved in air show aerobatics and he’s been “doing it seriously since 2013.” Each family member will do individual routines and the two brothers will also be performing together. Shetterly says his plane has been undergoing restoration to how it appeared when it was first used by Navy cadets during WWII. “This will be my first show of the year and the first time to perform with this aircraft since its restoration. It’s going to be a lot of fun,” he says. However, the pilot says this is more than just another aerobatic show. The Shetterly family will be participating in the morning activities with other community members. “This is grassroots aviation, which is what we enjoy,” he says. “It’s a chance for us to celebrate aviation and community.”

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need to shift and it’s much different with a Lamborghini. “We want people to understand that or it can kill the experience.” The cost of an autocross experience is $99 for the first car; $75 for the second car. The costs for an extreme drive are $149 and $119. Or a person can do the autocross and extreme for $199. Participants can select the vehicle they want to drive. Nelson began giving people the exotic car experience for two years prior to starting his own

company in 2014. “We’ve never had an accident,” he emphasizes. “Every human has a selfpreservation gene and they aren’t going to do something that puts themselves in extreme danger.” The only requirements for driving one of these high-performance cars is that the individual be at least 18, have a valid driver’s license and have proof of full-coverage auto insurance. Anyone under the age of 18 can be a passenger with signed permission from a legal guardian.

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A tornado that landed west of Scott City late on Tuesday afternoon took on several shapes as it progressed north and west before it finally disappeared about six miles northwest of town. (Record Photos)

Tornadoes skip around Scott City An historic barn that had been a familiar landmark west of Scott City was one of the main casualties resulting from multiple tornadoes that touched down in the area on Tuesday afternoon. Sirens began warning of tornadoes shortly before 4:00 p.m. when the first one was sighted southwest of Scott City. Initial concerns were

that the tornado would angle to the northeast and threaten Scott City, but the twister instead took a more northerly path. “It looked like it was moving to the east and would hit the south end of town,” says Sheriff Glenn Anderson. It leveled the old barn about five miles west of town, destroyed a couple of other smaller build-

ings to the north and also knocked down power lines in the same vicinity. About a mile farther north it peeled off part of the metal room from a barn on the Cheri Krebs farm and tossed it into nearby transmission lines. “It was zig-zagging east and west and then at about Road 190 it pulled back up (into the clouds),” Anderson said.

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Voter Registration Those voters who are registered with a political party must change their party affiliation by June 1 if they wish to participate in a different party’s primary. Unaffiliated voters however, may register with a political party on the day of the primary election and be able to participate in that party’s primary election. Voters will have another opportunity to register for the general election following the primary. Fewer Candidates As of May 24, candidate filings for the Kansas Legislature are below the numbers seen during most presidential election years. During the 2012 presidential election cycle, 293 candidates filed to run for seats in the Kansas House of Representatives. There were 229 and 236 candidates that filed the Kansas House of Representatives in 2008 and 2004, respectively. Total Kansas Senate candidate filings are also currently below previous presidential election years. The Secretary of State’s Office has had 72 total candidates file for Kansas Senate seats compared to 106 in 2012, 93 in 2008, and 112 in 2004.

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According to Wheatland Electric spokesman Shawn Powelson, the storm knocked out power to just over 400 service connections, which includes irrigation wells, stock tanks, etc. “That doesn’t mean more than 400 people were without electricity,” Powelson explains. “Some farms may have two or three meters.”

By 5:45 p.m. that same evening all power had been rerouted and restored while Wheatland begins the process of rebuilding the downed lines. Other Sightings Sheriff Glenn Anderson says he was told of another tornado that touchdown south of Scott City “but I didn’t see it.” Yet another tornado was spotted along K4

Highway near mile post 9.5. “It touched down near the highway and traveled about one or two miles before going up again,” says Anderson. Emergency Management Director Larry Turpin concurred that the tornadoes remained in open country where the damaged was limited. “We lucked out,” he said.

Youth/Education Smith taps into emotions with award winning forensics prose Megan Smith wasn’t content with just preparing another prose reading for forensics competition this season. She wanted something that would stand out in the minds - and the hearts - of judges. The Scott Community High School senior was able to create just the piece she was hoping for and she was rewarded with a fifth place ranking at the Class 3A State Championships. She blended excerpts from a humorous book, “The Mom Operating Manual” and from a much more serious blog called “Stories.” In the first, a child views their mother as a “robot” and explains the proper way of taking care of her. In the latter, a child is relating how her mother got cancer and died. “It’s a mixture of sad and cute from a child’s perspective,” noted Smith. “It turned into a pretty powerful piece.” Smith got the idea when preparing a selection last year for national forensics competition. The Catholic Forensics League has a category in which students blend prose and poetry. The state competition doesn’t have such a division, so Smith decided she would bring together two different prose selections. She would read several paragraphs while going back and forth between the two stories. “It was difficult to do. I had to cut both pieces in a way that the stories would blend together,” she said. “It worked out really well because you were taking emotions back and forth from one extreme to the other. “It definitely played on the emotions of moms or people who have lost their moms. The judges liked how unique the piece was. No one had ever meshed two readings together for state,” says the

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3 from area on Dean’s list at Bethany College

Three area students were named to the Dean’s Honor List for the spring semester at Bethany College, Lindsborg. Honor students are Kayla Borell, Dighton, visual arts administration; Katren Cramer, Dighton, elementary education (K-6); and Skyler Hembree, Leoti, digital art-film cinema. To qualify for the list, students must be enrolled full-time and earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

10 area students earn spring honors at KSU

Finishing fifth in state forensics with her prose reading was SCHS senior Megan Smith. (Record Photo)

18-year-old. “They said it was intense and powerful.” Smith says there were about 60 entries in the state contest. After three preliminary rounds she broke into the semi-finals and then was among the six readings that qualified for the finals. “I had a feeling I could do well with this. The first three times I wanted to enjoy myself and just perform,” she says. “Once I broke into the semis that’s when the pressure built. But, I saw some of the other entries and I

knew I had a good chance of placing high.” Smith had been in forensics the past four years, qualifying for state championships as a freshman and for state festival as a junior. She also qualified a humorous solo act for this year’s state contest. Smith said one of the things she enjoyed most about forensics was the chance to be herself. “You make forensics your place. You don’t have to worry about being judged . . . except by the judges,” she added.

Ten students from Scott and Lane counties are among more than 3,650 Kansas State University students who have earned semester honors for their academic performance in the spring semester. Students earning a grade point average for the semester of 3.75 or above on at least 12 graded credit hours receive semester honors along with commendations from their deans. Area honor students include: Dighton: Haylee Eaton, Elizabeth Heath, Katie Lingg, Sarah Mulville and Clinton Shaffer. Healy: Mariah York. Scott City: Aubrey Davis, Macy Davis, Shanaya Hoeme and Luke Minnix.

Baker is ESU ‘Outstanding Recent Graduate’ On the heels of Emporia State’s spring commencement ceremonies, the alumni association announced that Jason Baker, Scott City, was among three Emporia State alumni named as 2016 Outstanding Recent Graduates. Baker will be recognized during Homecoming weekend on Oct. 14-15. The award, conferred within 10 years of graduation, recognizes career achievement, community service and dedication

to Emporia State. Recipients are nominated by current faculty members and selected by the college or school from which they graduated. “Once again, we are blown away by the caliber of this year’s recipients of the Outstanding Recent Graduate Awards,” said Tyler Curtis, executive director of Alumni Relations. “In less than 10 years, these graduates have demonstrated excellence in their chosen professions.” Baker graduated from the

School of Business with a bachelor’s degree in accounting in 2008 and a Master’s degree in 2009. In just six years, Baker’s career has already seen him advance from staff accountant to chief executive officer with the Scott Cooperative. Prior to becoming CEO, Baker served as the Co-op’s controller for 3-1/2 years. As the controller, Baker managed the daily accounting and financial operations for the company.

Baker began his career as a staff accountant/auditor for Lindsborg, Vogel, Pierce, Faris, Chartered in Hutchinson. Before joining the Scott Co-op, Baker served as a staff auditor/assistant vice president at Western State Bank in Garden City. Baker is also a CPA, earning the highest score on the CPA examination in Kansas for the January-February examination period in 2011.

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For the Record Teach money skills to your children this summer The Scott County Record

by Nathaniel Sillin

According to a 2014 University of Michigan Study, the average high school senior - who may already be juggling a parttime job in addition to their schoolwork– knows little about saving or proper money management. In fact, they spend most of what they earn on entertainment and clothing - a

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pretty bad precedent for young adults heading off to college and the working world. At that age, the money young teens earn in the summer usually comes from parents for household chores like mowing the lawn. Most parents never have a discussion with their kids about how to spend or save that money. Young teens generally

Public Notice (First published in The Scott County Record, Thurs., May 26, 2016; last published Thurs. June 2, 2016)2t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SCOTT COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of: Name: C.D. (a male) Year of Birth: 2013 To: Chad Somers and Parents of Chad Somers and all other persons who are or may be concerned Case No. 16-JC-01 NOTICE OF HEARING Pursuant to K.S.A. 38-2237 You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in this court alleging that the child named above is a Child in Need of Care. The Court may find that the parents are unfit by reason or conduct or condition which renders the parents unable to care properly for a child, the conduct or condition is unlikely to change in the foreseeable future, the parental rights of the parent should be terminated, and a permanent custodian should be appointed for the child. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for the 20th day of July, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. At the hearing the Court may issue orders relating to the care, custody and control of the child. The hearing will determine if the parents should be deprived of their parental rights and the right to custody of the child. The parent(s), and any other person having legal

custody are required to appear before this Court on the date and time shown, or to file your written response to the petition with the Clerk of the District Court prior to that time. Failure to respond or to appear before the Court at the time shown will not prevent the Court from entering judgment as requested in the petition, finding that the child is a Child in Need of Care, removing the child from the custody of parent, parents or any other present legal custodian until further order of the Court, or finding the parents unfit, and entering an order permanently terminating the parents’ parental rights. An attorney has been appointed as guardian ad litem for the child is Doug Spencer, P.O. Box 248, Oakley, Ks. 67748. You have the right to appear before the Court and be heard personally, either with or without an attorney. The Court will appoint an attorney for any parent who desires an attorney but is financially unable to hire one. The Court may order one or both parents to pay child support. Date and time of hearing: July 20, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. Place of hearing: Scott County Court House, 303 Court St., Scott City, KS 67871. Judge James Collins Judge of the District Court

Public Notice (Published in The Scott County Record, Thurs., May 26, 2016)1t BEFORE THE STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF KANSAS NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATION RE: ABERCROMBIE ENERGY, LLC. - Application for injection order for disposal of saltwater into the Schowalter No. 4-12 SWD, located in Scott County, Kansas. To: All oil and Gas Producers, Unleased Mineral Interest Owners, Landowners, and all persons whomever concerned. You, and each of you, are hereby notified that Abercrombie Energy, LLC has filed an application to allow the injection of saltwater at a maximum injection pressure of 0 psig and maximum injection rate of 500 barrels saltwater per day into the Cedar Hills formation in the Schowalter No.4-12 SWD located in the:

100’ E-SW-NW Section 12-T18S-R32W, Scott County, Kansas. Any persons who object to or protest this application shall be required to file their objections or protest with the Conservation Division of the State Corporation Commission of the State of Kansas within fifteen (15) days from the date of this publication. These protests shall be filed pursuant to Commission regulations and must state specific reasons why the granting of the application may cause waste, violate correlative rights or pollute the natural resources of the State of Kansas. All persons interested or concerned shall take notice of the foregoing and shall govern themselves accordingly. Abercrombie Energy, LLC. 10209 W. Central, Suite 2 Wichita, Ks. 67212-4685 (316) 262-1841

don’t think about whether something is a “want” or a “need” - it is typically a want, which would be spent on a game, candy or comics. If you’re the parent of a 12-14-year-old, that might give you pause - or provide a great opportunity to make a difference. Consider using this summer to stop your child’s bad money habits before

they kick in. After all, even though most middle schoolers are shy of legal working age, many begin to work at odd jobs that are starting to put money in their pockets you don’t see. Consider these steps for an informal summer money curriculum: •Introduce - or reinforce - the “Needs vs Wants” talk.

Scott County Commission Agenda Tues., May 31 County Courthouse 3:00 p.m.

Scott County Library 2017 budget

3:30 p.m.

Scott County Historical Society 2017 budget request

4:00 p.m.

VIP Center Elmer Snyder to discuss floor issues

4:30 p.m.

K-CAMP Larry Sharp to present liability insurance

5:00 p.m.

Park Lane Nursing Home 2017 capital outlay appropriations

5:30 p.m.

Discuss LEC vacant lots

Agenda may change before the meeting. Contact County Clerk Alice Brokofsky for an updated agenda (872-2420) or visit www.scott.kansasgov.com

Public Notice (First published in The Scott County Record, Thurs., May 26, 2016; last published Thurs., June 9, 2016)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SCOTT COUNTY, KANSAS In the matter of the estate of R. Ward Clinton, deceased Case No. 2016-PR-08 NOTICE OF HEARING AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS You are hereby notified that on the 19 day of May, 2016, a Petition was filed in this Court by Cheryl Rilinger, an heir, devisee and legatee, of R. Ward Clinton, deceased, praying that the Will filed with the Petition be admitted to probate and record; that an executor be appointed to serve without bond; and be granted Letters Testamentary. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 17 day

of June, 2016, at 10 o’clock a.m. in said Court, in the City of Scott City, in Scott County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgement and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands agains the Estate within four months from the date of the first publication of this Notice, as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. Cheryl Rilinger Petitioner Wallace, Brantley and Shirley 325 Main Street P.O. Box 605 Scott City, Ks 67871 (620) 872-2161 Attorneys for Petitioner

Maybe your child has a spending goal for the summer - new clothes, maybe a smartphone. It’s all about intelligent money management, even if the goal is somewhat short-term. The “needs vs. wants” talk is all about delayed gratification, the foundational behavior of healthy money management. Link it to smart shopping,

encouraging the teen to price-compare purchases, gather coupons and come up with other ways to save in print and online. It’s also not a bad idea to let your child start suggesting thoughtful purchases when grocery shopping for your family. Before he or she can drive, you’ll have a chance to discuss choices (See MONEY on page 13)

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Public Notice (Published in The Scott County Record on Thurs., May 26, 2016)1t REQUESTS FOR BIDS/ INVITATION FOR BIDS SCOTT CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT CONSTRUCT T-HANGARS AIP Project No. 3-20-0073-15 Sealed bids subject to the conditions and provisions presented herein will be received until 3:00 pm (CDT), Monday, June 20, 2016 and then publicly opened and read at Office of the City Clerk, for furnishing all labor, materials and equipment and performing all work necessary to: Construct T-Hangars. Copies of the bid documents including project drawings and technical specifications are on file and may be inspected at: Evans-Bierly-Hutchison & Associates, P.A., 596 Airport Road Goodland, KS 67735 Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid guaranty in the amount of five (5) percent of the total amount of the bid. The bid guaranty may be by certified check or bid bond made payable to City of Scott City . Bids may be held by the City of Scott City for a period not to exceed 90 calendar days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of evaluating bids prior to award of contract. The right is reserved, as the City of Scott City may require, to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in the bids received. This project is subject to the requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act, as amended. The Contractor is required to comply with wage and labor provisions and to pay minimum wages in accordance with the schedule of wage rates established by the United States Department of Labor. This project is subject to the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation. The owner has established a contract goal of 1.3% percent participation for small business concerns owned and controlled by qualified disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE). The bidder shall make and document good faith efforts, as defined in Appendix A of 49 CFR Part 26, to meet the established goal.

Money and spending while you’re both in the store. •If they’re not working, give them an opportunity to earn. If your middle schooler isn’t picking up a few dollars babysitting or doing chores, come up with an earning opportunity for the summer. It could mean cleaning out the basement or garage or a project around the house that they can handle. It will provide you both with an opportunity to talk about what he or she will do with that extra income. If your child has an entrepreneurial spirit, encourage converting a hobby into a summer business. If they show empathy to help others, suggest they donate their time to help elderly neighbors with simple yard work. •Introduce the ‘bucket” system. It’s hard to know what to save, spend, give or invest without a system. That’s as true for adults as it is for kids. The “5025-25” rule refers to setting aside 50 percent for everyday, non-discretionary expenses like school lunches or transportation, another 25 percent for savings and the remainder for discretionary purchases, better known as the latest smartphone your young teen says she or he can’t live without. If your middle schooler still doesn’t have a banking relationship, it’s a good time to get started. A custodial checking account will allow you to see how your child is handling money and debit cards are a reliable means of tracking every cent. Also, for savings, you’ll have the opportunity to introduce him or her to price-comparing accounts for features, savings rates

Award of contract is also subject to the following Federal provisions: Access To Records And Reports (2 Cfr § 200.333, 2 Cfr § 200.336, Faa Order 5100.38) Affirmative Action Requirement (41 Cfr Part 60-4, Executive Order 11246) Breach Of Contract Terms (2 Cfr § 200 Appendix Ii(A)) Buy American Preference (Title 49 Usc § 50101) Civil Rights – General (49 Usc § 47123) Civil Rights – Title Vi Assurance (49 Usc § 47123, Faa Order 1400.11) Clean Air And Water Pollution Control (2 Cfr § 200, Appendix Ii(G)) Contract Workhours And Safety Standards Act Requirements (2 Cfr § 200, Appendix Ii(E)) Copeland “Anti-Kickback” Act (2 Cfr § 200, Appendix Ii(D), 29 Cfr Parts 3 & 5) Davis-Bacon Requirements (2 Cfr § 200, Appendix Ii(D), 29 Cfr Part 5) Debarment And Suspension (2 Cfr Part 180 (Subpart C), 2 Cfr Part 1200, Dot Order 4200.5) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (49 Cfr Part 26) Distracted Driving (Executive Order 13513, Dot Order 3902.10) Energy Conservation Requirements (2 Cfr § 200, Appendix Ii(H)) Equal Employement Opportunity (E.E.O.) (2 Cfr 200, Appendix Ii(C), 41 Cfr § 60-1.4, 41 Cfr § 60-4.3, Executive Order 11246) Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (Federal Minimum Wage) (29 U.S.C. § 201, Et Seq) Lobbying And Influencing Federal Employees (31 U.S.C. § 1352 – Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment, 2 Cfr Part 200, Appendix Ii(J), 49 Cfr Part 20, Appendix A) Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities (41 Cfr § 60) Occupational Safety And Health Act Of 1970 (20 Cfr Part 1910) Procurement Of Recovered Materials (2 Cfr § 200.322, 40 Cfr Part 247) Seismic Safety (49 Cfr Part 41) Termination Of Contract (2 Cfr § 200 Appendix Ii(B), Faa Advisory Circular 150/537010, Section 80-09) Trade Restriction Certification (49 Usc § 50104, 49 Cfr Part 30) Veteran’s Preference (49 Usc § 47112(C))

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and usage fees. Banking relationships should be treated like any smart purchase. Discuss making a budget. Remind your children that if they want to maximize any part of the 50-25-25 system, they need to learn how to find value and stick to a budget. Most importantly, they need to know how to track their spending so they can stay within a budget. The number of mobile apps that allow people young and old to track their spending grows each year. •Whether it’s pen and paper or technology, let the teen find a budgeting solution they like. They’ll be more inclined to use it and stick to a budget. Consider being more transparent about your finances. There’s no single right answer to the question of how much you should tell your children about your own finances, but keep in mind that they learn by both good and bad examples. It’s important for young teens to know that anyone - even the most important adults in their lives - can make a great financial decision or a mistake. Speak openly about money, with the appropriate safeguards for personal and family privacy. Find a way to make your personal experiences part of the summer money conversation. Bottom line: Middle schoolers may grumble they don’t have access to the car keys or the cool clothes and technology that the older kids do. But they do have something more valuable - time to learn critical lessons about money. Use this summer to build their financial knowledge for a lifetime.

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Scott Co. LEC Report Scott City Police Department May 14: Wade Hastings, 25, was arrested for aggravated battery and disorderly conduct. He was transported to the LEC. May 17: An accident was reported in the 100 block of West 5th Street when a crane attached to a truck knocked over a lamp pole. May 17: Devin Bergstrom was backing up in the parking lot at El Quartelejo Inn and Suites when he struck a motorcycle. May 17: Ernest Espinoza, 20, was arrested on a municipal warrant. May 17: Nick Berning was arrested for a DUI and transported to the LEC.

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Pastime at Park Lane Church services last week were held by the Assembly of God Church. Pitch and domino game helpers on Monday were Madeline Murphy, Dorothy King and Gary and Janet Goodman. On Monday evening some of the residents played Wii bowling. Bob Artz led Baptist Bible study on Tuesday. Doris Riner played the piano and Elsie Nagle lead the singing. Tuesday afternoon entertainment was the music video “Songs of Love and Laughter.” Cookies were furnished by Janine Peachy. Tuesday evening Bible study was led by Russell and Mary Webster. Rev. Warren Prochnow led Lutheran Bible study on Wednesday. Bingo helpers on Wednesday were Mad-

3 honored with May birthdays

Three Park Lane residents with birthdays during May were honored guests during the monthly birthday party on Thursday. Celebrating birthdays were Dona Dee Carpenter, Lorena Turley and Edith Donecker. Madeline Murphy and Neva Jacobus led a group sing-along. Everyone was served chocolate chip cake.

Two music groups perform

Gary Wright and Harold Wright provided musical entertainment on Friday evening with Wanda Wright furnishing the refreshments. Entertaining the residents on Saturday afternoon was the Blue Steele Band. Mike and Keith Steele, along with brother Pat Steele from Michigan, played a variety of folk songs and hymns. Special guest Claire Hawkins played a couple of songs on the violin. eline Murphy and Barbara Dickhut. Park Lane thanks the Scott Community High School Booster Club for the Beaver hats that were donated.

Dottie Fouquet was visited by Jon and Anne Crane and Mark Fouquet. Lawan Rothers was visited by Karen Scheufler, Sally Waugh and D’Ann Markel.

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Melva Rose was visited by Lucille Barraza and son, Jeff; Randy and daughter; Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Redding, and Mr. and Mrs. Pete Leiker. LaVera King was visited by Forrest Gough; Randy, Kay and Harrison King; Velda Riddough and Carol Latham. Louise Crist was visited by Don and Tara Williams and Rebekah, Jean Burgess and Pastor Jon Tuttle. Doris Riner enjoyed lunch on Sunday with Mary Lou Oeser, Karen, and Jane Billinger. She had lunch on Tuesday with Trudy Eikenberry. Bonnie Pickett was visited by Larry and Philene Pickett and Gloria Wright. Pat Rudolph was visited by LuAnn Buehler, Lonnie Knobbe and Thelma Miller.

Cuts to Senior Care Act will reduce in-home services in Ks. A cut of $2.1 million to the Senior Care Act program will undermine in-home services to senior citizens in Kansas and cost the state significantly more in the end, said Janis DeBoer, executive director of the Kansas Association of Area Agencies on Aging & Disabilities. “These cuts are shortsighted. They will cause the frail and elderly to lose weekly in-home services and hasten the date when people are forced out of their own homes into nursing homes,” said DeBoer. “Facts show that nursing homes cost thousands of dollars more.” The Senior Care Act program was enacted by

the Kansas Legislature in 1989. The Legislature recognized that many older Kansans might face difficulties maintaining independence in their homes and wanted to avoid premature nursing home stays. They wanted a coordinated system of services to be developed. Area Agencies on Aging were asked to coordinate the Senior Care Act services. For nearly 30 years they have done so, effectively, until now. “We are concerned about the impact of this significant cut on seniors and their caregivers. Over 4,500 seniors receive services, statewide, thanks to the Senior Care Act program,” said Michelle

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will be negatively affected. Letters will be sent to seniors as early as June indicating if services will need to be terminated or reduced. A statewide Senior Care Act waiting list was initiated on May 23. The directors said they had no choice, that their hands have been tied. “This cut is penny wise and pound foolish,” said Julie Govert Walter, executive director of the North Central/Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging. “The cut to the Senior Care Act program makes no sense, whatsoever. We are concerned about what options seniors and their families will have in Kansas.”

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Robert A. McDaniel Robert A. McDaniel, 84, died May 25, 2016, at his home in Scott City. H e was born Feb. 1, 1932, in southern Logan C o u n t y, the son Robert McDaniel of Anson Robert and Daisy May (Cook) McDaniel. A lifetime resident of Scott City, he was a farmer and a truck driver. Robert was a member of the First Baptist Church, Scott City. On May 14, 1952, he married Irma L. Simpson in the Christian Church, Scott City. She survives. Other survivors include: four sons, Larry McDaniel, and wife, Kathy, Sharon Springs, Richard McDaniel, Scott City, Ross McDaniel and

Morgan, executive director of the Northwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging in Hays. “The cost of Senior Care Act services averages about $200 per month compared to nursing home costs that average as much as $4,000. How can these cuts be happening? It seems as though Kansas is creating a roadmap for seniors that leads only to nursing homes.” Directors of the 11 agencies met in Topeka on May 20 to examine the effect of the cuts. The $2.1 million reduction will result in a 30 percent decrease to the program, overall. The directors estimate more than 1,300 seniors

wife, Kelly McCarty, Grand Junction, Colo., and Thomas McDaniel and wife, Pam, Scott City; one daughter, Lois Magie, and husband, Cliff, Norton; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Arlo; and one sister, Margie. Funeral service will be Sat., May 28, 10:30 a.m., at the First Baptist Church, Scott City, with Pastor Don Williams officiating. Interment will be at the Scott County Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Scott County EMTs and Western Kansas Cancer Center in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. Washington Street, Scott City, Ks. 67871.

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Boots Haxton had as her visitors Joni Pottberg, Salina, Miles Veeder, Dodge City, and Rod and Kathy Haxton. Delores Brooks was visited by Charles Brooks, Nancy Holt and Cheryl Perry. Yvonne Spangler was visited by Bill, Lynette and Ella Payne. Jeannie Rowton was visited by JoAnn Oliver, Chuck Rowton, Becky Rowton and Pam Turner. Albert Dean was visited by Nancy Holt and Carol Davey. Vivian Krieser was visited by Sharon Lock and Tina Turley. Jake Leatherman was visited by Jim Arnold and Vicki Berry. Lucille Dirks was visited by Vicki Dirks. Nella Funk was visited by Nancy Holt.

Lowell Rudolph was visited by Connie and Marci Knobbe, LuAnn Buehler, Larry Knobbe, Rev. Don Martin, and Tom and Kathy Moore. Mike Leach and James Still were visited by Linda Dunagan and Rev. Don Martin. Corrine Dean was visited by Aaron and Mandy Kropp, Caleb Powers and Dianna Howard. Jim Jeffery was visited by Nathella Humburg. Lorena Turley’s visitors were Neta Wheeler, Mike and Tracy Hess, Rex Turley, Phyllis See and Tava See. Loretta Gorman was visited by Charlene Becht, Fritzie Rauch, Chris and Kristi Gorman; Grace, Jaden and Josiah; Orville and Marcine Gorman, Tia Heinrich and Chuck and Barbara Brobst.

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Deaths Verda Louise Lauterbach Verda Louise Lauterbach, 84, died May 5, 2016, at her home. S h e was born Jan. 25, 1 9 3 2 , in Colby, the daughter of Henry Verda Lauterbach and Neva (Nixon) Trybom. Survivors include: two sisters, Ellen Cornelius, Scott City, and Lily Thieler, Colby; one brother, Ronnie Trybom and wife,

Jean; three sons, Michael Lauterbach, Patrick Lauterbach, and Stephen Lauterbach, and wife, Connie; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; four brothers, Victor Trybom, Willard Trybom, Walfred Trybom and Kermit R. Trybom; and one sister, Josephine Jones. Burial was held May 12 at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minn.

Henrietta ‘Henri’ Baker Henrietta “Henri” Baker, 89, died May 21, 2016, in Marienthal. S h e was born April 10, 1927, in S c h o enchen, Ks., the daughter of John Henrietta Baker and Josephine (Werth) Graff. A lifetime resident of Wichita County, she was a farm wife and homemaker. Henri was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Marienthal, St. Mary Altar Society and the Daughters of Isabella. On Nov. 3, 1954, she married Herman F. Baker at Marienthal. He died March 4, 1989. Survivors include: three sons, Dannel Baker, Marienthal, Terry Baker and wife, Beki, Goodland, and Galen Baker, Leoti; three daughters, Mary Kay Ehrke, Wichita, Dina

Lockwood and husband, Neal, Helotes, Tex., and Claudine Schoendaler and husband, Stan, Olathe; two sisters, Thelma DeWitt, and husband, Bruce, Tavaras, Fla., and Bernita George, Carthage, Mo.; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; four brothers, Victor, Blackie, Justin and Theodore Graff; three sisters, Armina Palkowitsh, Pauline Schiffelbein and Delphine Schmidt; four siblings in infancy and a son-in-law, Michael Ehrke. Funeral service was held May 26 at St. Mary Catholic Church with Fr. Benjamin Martin officiating. Burial was at St. Mary Cemetery, Marienthal. Memorials are suggested to St. Mary Catholic Church Building Fund or the Leoti EMTs in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, Box 161, Leoti, Ks 67861.

M. Todd Steele M. Todd Steele, 82, died May 23, 2016, at his home in Scott City. H e was born Jan. 22, 1 9 3 4 , in Scott City, the son of Curtis Allen and Todd Steele Velma Ruth (Armantrout) Steele. A lifetime resident of Scott City, he was a farmer and stockman. He was a member of the First Christian Church, 60-year member of Masonic Lodge No. 284, Scott City Shrine Club, Scott County VIP Center and chairman of the Scott County VIP Dance committee, all of Scott City. He was also a member of the Kansas Cattleman’s Association and a Cubmaster and Scoutsmaster of Troop No. 149. On Sept. 5, 1951, he married Donita Rae Unruh in Clayton, N.M. She died April 17, 2008. On Oct. 2, 2008, he

exchanged commitment vows with Dorothy Eleanor (Higgins) Milburn. She survives. Other survivors include: three sons, Mike Steele, and wife Sharri, Scott City, Pat Steele and wife, Jo, Grand Rapids, Mich., and Keith Steele and wife, Linda, Ulysses; one daughter, Peggy Pfannenestiel, and husband Pat, Lawrence; one brother, Jack Steele, Tucson, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Donita. Funeral service will be Fri., May 27, 2:00 p.m., at the First Christian Church, Scott City, with Mike Steele and Pastor Scott Wagner officiating. Interment will be at the Scott County Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Boy Scout Troop No. 149 and Gideons in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. Washington Street, Scott City, Ks. 67871.

Attend the Church of Your Choice

God Must Have a Sense of Humor The narrative of the 10 plagues in Egypt can seem dark and dismal for the reader. However, I would like to note a slight humorous undertone that may have been overlooked. It isn’t until the fourth plague that Pharaoh started to deceive Moses into getting the plagues to leave by touting that he would grant the Israelites independence and then removing it, but why? The reason? His own magicians had been able to recreate the first two plagues by their own “secret arts” as it says in verse 22 of chapter 7. So, here is the situation. God plagues them with blood, then the magicians create their own blood plague. After that, God sends frogs, so the magicians create their own frog plague (verse 7 of chapter 8). That’s right, the first two times the Egyptians plague themselves with the same things after God already plagued them! I don’t know about you, but this might be my new

favorite part of the Bible. How do you think the conversation in heaven went? “Gabriel, this is going to be hilarious. I’m plaguing Egypt with blood.” “That’s not funny, God.” “No, it’s not. Wait for it . . . .There, they just created the same plague on themselves!” “Gabriel, this is going to be so funny. I’m plaguing the Egyptians with frogs.” “That’s not funny, God.” “No, it’s not. Wait for it . . . . There, they just created their own plague of frogs! Now that’s funny.” Don’t we do the same to ourselves? We have trouble and instead of turning to God we make our own trouble and it is just as bad as it was before, all because we think WE can handle it. The narrative above is all in humor of course, but I do believe that our God has a sense of humor and that we are too often like the Egyptian magicians.

Jared Young, youth pastor First Baptist Church, Scott City

Scott City Assembly of God

Prairie View Church of the Brethren

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

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

St. Joseph Catholic Church

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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New drug pricing experiment with Medicare stirs opposition Prescription drug costs have doubled since ‘07 Julie Appleby Kaiser Health News

A broad proposal by Medicare to change the way it pays for some drugs has drawn intense reaction and lobbying, with much of the debate centering on whether the plan gives too much power over drug prices to government regulators. One of most controversial sections would set up a nationwide experiment, scheduled to start in 2017, to test a handful of ways

to slow spending on drugs provided in doctor’s offices, clinics, hospitals and cancer infusion centers. The proposal would not affect most prescriptions that patients get through their pharmacies. The aim, the government says, is to maintain quality while slowing spending in Medicare Part B by more closely tying payments to how well drugs work, using methods that drugmakers, insurers and benefit managers already are trying in the private sector. One of the approaches included in the proposal would allow Medicare to earmark “therapeutically

similar” drugs and set a benchmark, or “reference price,” that it would pay for all drugs in that category. That amount might be the cost of the drug the agency considers the most effective in the group, or some other measure. It’s aimed at narrowing the wide variability - often hundreds or thousands of dollars a year - in what is paid for similar drugs. Such an approach is seen by some as government price setting, a method common in Europe that draws support in the United States from the left but has longstanding opposition from conser-

vatives, many economists and pharmaceutical companies. The drug industry’s “biggest nightmare is that the Obama administration decides to do something like reference pricing,” said Paul Heldman, an analyst with Heldman Simpson Partners. “Then the government would be making a decision that two products are similar and Medicare should reimburse at the rate of the lower-cost one.” ‘Explosive Document’ More than 1,300 comment letters were submitted about the proposal before the May 9 deadline.

Sharing what life is like with mental illness

One in five Americans will be affected by a mental health condition in their lifetime and at some time or another every American is affected or impacted through their friends or family. May is Mental Jim Rodenbeek Health Month and the Scott Community 2016 theme is “Life Health Care Foundation with a mental illness.” It calls on individuals to share what life with a mental illness feels like for them in words, pictures and video by tagging their social media posts with #mentalillnessfeelslike. Posts will be collected and displayed at mentalhealthamerica.net/feelslike. Posting with the hashtag will allow people to speak up about their own experiences and to share their point of view with individuals who may be struggling to explain what they are going through and help others figure out if they too are showing signs of a mental illness. Sharing is the key to breaking down negative attitudes and misperceptions surrounding mental illnesses and to show others that they are not alone (See ILLNESS on page 17)

(See PRICING on page 17)

Rising health care costs a top concern for Kansans Bryan Thompson KHI News Service

NPR, Harvard University and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation partnered to survey Americans last year about their perceptions of health care. Kansas was one of seven states - Florida, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon,

Texas and Wisconsin were the others - singled out for a closer look. And the thing that stood out about Kansans was the degree of concern they expressed about the cost of health care. As a retired nurse, Pat Hook knows all too well the potentially catastrophic consequences of not following her diabetic

treatment plan to the letter. “I got a good lecture from my doctor the last time I went,” said Hook, who was one of about a thousand Kansans who answered the telephone survey. “Told me that if I didn’t get on my insulin and stay on it, that my kidneys were gonna fail, I was gonna go blind -

everything I already knew. But that doesn’t change anything.” Hook, who lives in the tiny town of Mayfield, 40 miles southwest of Wichita, said she has no choice but to triage her own care. Even though she’s covered by Medicare, she can’t afford the insulin and other drugs she needs to control her

Many are skeptical of KanCare network changes Andy Marso Kansas Health Institute

A proposal to reimburse some KanCare providers at a higher level based on patient outcomes drew skepticism from a crowd of hundreds who gathered earlier this week in Topeka. Tuesday’s public meeting was the first in a series that state officials are hosting as they prepare to renew their federal application for KanCare, the state’s $3 billion managed care program that privatized all Medicaid services under three insurance companies in 2013. Similar gatherings were scheduled later in the week in Kansas City, Wichita, Pittsburg and Hays. Several of the providers, consumers and caregivers who attended the Tuesday afternoon meet-

How are you going to maintain network adequacy without additional money flowing into the system? We have a shrinking network as it is. - Sean Gatewood, representing the KanCare Advocates Network

ing complained about a lack of specifics on changes the state intends to make in the next round of five-year contracts. But, one change that was outlined - allowing the insurance companies to designate preferred providers and pay them more - drew concerns about providers who don’t make the preferred lists dropping out of the system. Susan Mosier, secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, said the state was merely seeking feedback on the idea and that any changes would “maintain network adequacy.” Kevin Siek, who works with Kansans with dis-

abilities for the Topeka Independent Living Resource Center, said the state already has fallen short on that front. “Choices are already too limited,” Siek said. He said he knows of only one home health agency in Shawnee County that accepts Medicaid. Sean Gatewood, a former Democratic legislator who represents a coalition of Medicaid providers called the KanCare Advocates Network, asked how the preferred provider networks would be funded given the recently announced four percent cuts to Medicaid. “How are you going to maintain network ade-

quacy without additional money flowing into the system?” Gatewood said. “We have a shrinking network as it is.” Others voiced concerns about increased bureaucracy since the state switched from a traditional fee-forservice Medicaid model to KanCare, which covers mostly people with disabilities and lower-income children and pregnant women. They also complained that state officials had not provided enough details about their intended changes for the next round of KanCare contracts for them to share relevant feedback. “Based on what you’ve presented so far, it doesn’t say specifically what’s going to change,” said Katherine Gallagher of McLouth, who is caring for three grandchildren on KanCare.

diabetes. “Last month I went to get my medicine, and it was $708, and I couldn’t get it,” Hook said. “That’s just my copay, because I’m in the doughnut hole. I couldn’t have afforded that if I was working.” The “doughnut hole” Hook referred to is a gap in Medicare’s prescription drug coverage. Once

a person’s drug costs reach a certain level, their coverage is reduced until their drug spending hits an upper threshold. The Affordable Care Act includes provisions to close the “doughnut hole” over time, but in the meantime people like Hook struggle to balance their finances and health. (See RISING on page 17)

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Rising “I stretch my insulin a lot. I may take one shot a day versus four,” she said. “Pills, I skip ’em too once every three days.” The scrimping isn’t limited to medication. Hook said she buys only the most basic groceries: milk, bread, cheese, potatoes. They haven’t taken a trip or vacation since she retired five years ago. And still, they’ve spent all of their savings. Harvard’s Robert Blendon, who led the polling effort, said Kansans were more likely than the national sample - and those in the other six states singled out in the poll - to report serious financial difficulties caused by health care costs. “They think they’re going up,” he said. “They’re more concerned about the future. They’re

Illness in their feelings and symptoms. Mental disorders are common in the United States and there are many categories that fall under its large umbrella. People can experience many different types of mental health problems. These problems can affect your thinking, mood, and behavior. A few of them are listed below. Anxiety disorders: People with anxiety disorders respond to certain objects or situations with fear and dread. Anxiety disorders can include obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorders, phobias, and PostTraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Behavioral disorders: Behavioral disorders involve a pattern of disruptive behaviors in children that last for at least 6 months and cause problems in school, at home and in social situations. An example of behavioral disorder is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Eating disorders: Eating disorders involve extreme emotions, attitudes, and behaviors

Pricing “It’s a pretty explosive document: There’s a hotbutton in it for everyone,” said Dan Mendelson, president of Avalere Health, a consulting firm in Washington. “The biggest thing is that it’s seen as a bow to the government setting prices for drugs.” The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America - the drugmakers’ trade group submitted a 45-page comment letter citing a variety of objections to the proposal. “PhRMA is disappointed that (Medicare) chose to . . . pursue imposition of policies for price regulation based on government value judgments,” the letter said. Support for the proposal has come from AARP, which said it won’t affect

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Kansas Concerns Here’s a look at some highlights from the survey of Kansans: •62 percent of Kansans said the cost of health care has increased in the past two years, compared to 53 percent of those nationwide. •37 percent of Kansans said they believe the cost they pay for health care - including premiums, deductibles, copayments and prescription drugs - is unreasonable, compared to 29 percent nationwide. •43 percent of Kansans said the cost of their health care services have become less affordable in the past two years, while 34 percent in the nationwide survey held the same view. •28 percent of Kansans versus 22 percent nationwide reported prescription drugs becoming less affordable in the past two years.

worried about their insurance premiums. They’re more likely to say their own health care costs are unreasonable.” So are health care costs really a bigger problem in Kansas than elsewhere? Paul HughesCromwick, co-director of the Center for Sustainable Health Spending at the nonprofit Altarum Institute, said a lack of

timely state-level information makes valid comparisons difficult. “The last time the government updated the statelevel spending data was 2009, and they’re about to issue it again, but not until next year,” he said. Hughes-Cromwick said overall health care spending growth has seen a historic slowdown during the last few years.

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involving weight and food. Eating disorders can include anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. Mental health and substance use disorders sometimes occur together. Mood disorders: Mood Disorders involve persistent feelings of sadness or periods of feeling overly happy, or fluctuating between extreme happiness and extreme sadness. Mood disorders can include depression, bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and self harm. Psychotic disorders: People with psychotic disorders experience a range of symptoms, including hallucinations and delusions. An example of a psychotic disorder is schizophrenia. Suicidal behavior: Suicide causes immeasurable pain, suffering, and loss to individuals, families, and communities nationwide. Our nation has made strong advances in improving prevention, increasing early intervention, and expanding treatment of mental illnesses. Here, in Scott City, we are lucky to have the Compass Behavioral

Health Center. They are the service center for Lane, Scott, Wichita and Greeley counties. Each of these counties donates a mill levy to provide this important behavioral health service. Thanks to their foresight no one is ever turned away. Payment is based on ability to pay. They provide quality and professional services to help people achieve optimal social and emotional wellbeing. Compass Behavioral Health has been serving Southwest Kansas since 1961. They are built on a foundation of compassion. The team consists of psychiatrists, qualified mental health therapists, advanced practice registered nurses, and other qualified staff to provide services. You can contact them any time at 620-872-5338 to speak to someone about the comprehensive services that they offer. This article is submitted by the Scott County Foundation Healthcare Committee Member, Jim Rodenbeek. For more information please contact the Scott Community Foundation at 620-872-3790.

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patients’ access to medications and might even lower their costs, the Medicare Rights Center and the American Academy of Family Physicians, among other groups. Health insurers, who blame rising drug prices for causing premiums to go up, have their own take. Aetna said the proposal would “incentivize providers to choose less expensive drugs when they are able to do so.” America’s Health Insurance Plans, the industry’s lobbying arm, warned that it might result in shifting costs to other parts of Medicare. Politics could play a large role in the shape of the final directive. Republicans have introduced legislation to block

the regulation if it were to be finalized. Democrats are split, with 20 issuing a May 9 letter in support of the proposal, calling it “essential” to ensure Medicare beneficiaries get “the most cost effective, appropriate drugs.”

He thinks what’s really hurting Kansans is that their incomes are growing at an even slower pace, and insurance changes are requiring consumers to shoulder more of the cost for health care. “Health care costs have been rising faster than our incomes for about as long as I’ve been alive - and I’m not a young guy,” Hughes-Cromwick said. “Now we’re in an era where copays, deductibles, out-of-pocket cost sharing is increasing.” Those out-of-pocket costs often are related to prescription drugs, according to Cynthia Cox, an associate director with the nonprofit Kaiser Family Foundation. Dear Dr. Gooden, I’m getting older. Is there anything I can do to reduce my risk of developing cataracts?

Although no studies have proven how to prevent or slow the progression of cataracts, doctors agree that some strategies may be helpful. Quit Smoking and Reduce Alcohol Use—both activities can increase the risk of cataracts. Wear Sunglasses— UV light from the sun may contribute to cataracts. Maintain a Healthy Weight and Healthy Diet— Adding a variety of fruits and vegetables to your diet ensures you’re getting the proper vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants, which help maintain healthy eyes. Have Regular Eye Exams— detect cataracts at their earliest stages. Call Dr. Gooden today to set up your appointment.

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putting an emphasis on safety

Scott County youth were local and state winners in the annual Farm Bureau safety poster contest. Age group winners at the county level were (from left): 1st/2nd grades: Bailey Welker, 1st, and Gabie Tucker, 2nd. Not pictured: Shane Koehn, 3rd. 3rd/4th grades: Arely Tovar, 2nd, Waylon Ricker, 1st, and Kendall Gentry, 3rd. 5th/6th grades: Tina Neufeld, 2nd, Wyatt Ricker, 1st, and Zach Rohrbough, honorable mention. Not pictured: Ross Dirks, 3rd. Wyatt Ricker was a second place winner at the state level and Waylon Ricker was honorable mention. (Record Photo)

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day of the program with 43 meals served. That nearly doubled on the second day. “This typically isn’t our busy time of the summer,” says Eaton, who’s hopeful they can serve 100 kids on some days. “When the summer ball programs begin a lot of kids come here after practice.” Last year, more than 70 youngsters would consistently attend the meal program on a daily basis through the end of June. As the ball seasons start to wrap up, attendance will drop slightly. Eaton has seen a few more high school age youth coming through the lunch line this year, but they generally are accompanying younger brothers and sisters or are responsible for summer daycare. Most of those taking advantage of the free meal program are elementary school youth with a sprinkling of junior high youngsters. “We’d like to see more older kids. It’s a good way to stretch your budget and get a good meal,” notes Eaton.

Claudia Rodriguez, head cook for the summer lunch program, greets Jeremiah Gonzales, 6, and Myranda Hayes, 7, as she prepares to serve them a noon meal on Tuesday. (Record Photo)

The food services director says it’s been interesting to observe the eating habits of youngsters going through the food line. During the summer, they have the option of not choosing certain fruits and vegetables, but nearly everyone asks for the servings to be added to their plates. “We expose kids to a lot of fruits and vegetables

during the school year and I think it’s a habit that’s sticking with them,” says Eaton. “It’s great to see that these healthy eating habits are sticking with them.” Eaton emphasizes that the program is free to everyone 18-years and under. They don’t have to be eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Adults can also partici-

pate for $3.70. Not only is the program free to youngsters, but there’s no cost to the school district. Eaton says the program is sponsored by the USDA and the money it provides covers the food and salary costs for the district. “I feel good knowing that the kids are getting at least one hot meal every day,” adds Rodriguez.

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.

Sports The Scott County Record

Getting ready Lake Scott is making preparations for the first big weekend of the summer • Page 26

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sweet taste of success

SCHS junior Jess Drohman (center) leaves the traditional bite marks in the regional championship plaque. Teammates who were also taking a bite out of the plaque, or waiting their turn, were (from left) Nick Nowak, Adrian Ruelas, Wyatt Hayes and Cooper Griffith. (Record Photo)

Teamwork qualifies 2 in 800m; SCHS boys win 3A regional title It may not have been part of the game plan, but Adrian Ruelas and Jess Drohman found a strategy that helped earn both of them a trip to the Class 3A Kansas Track and Field Championships this weekend in Wichita. Ruelas, as the “rabbit,”

was able to establish a blistering pace for the first lap of the 800m which set the table for his Scott Community High School teammate to claim a gold medal while Ruelas grabbed a bronze in the regional track meet at Cimarron on Friday.

That was part of a huge day that saw the SCHS boys qualify for state in 10 events and claim the regional title with 100 points, followed by Chaparral (84) and Lakin (71). In professional track and field, the “rabbit” is an indi-

vidual who will set a fast pace for the rest of the field, but will typically step aside after the initial lap or two and let the stars finish - often times with hopes of setting a record. When Ruelas completed the first lap in 56 seconds there was no intention

of stepping aside and letting the rest of the field pass him by. “The first lap felt pretty fast, especially the first 200 (meters),” says the SCHS sophomore. “Jess tells me he can’t run the first lap very well, so I told (See TEAMWORK on page 21)

Stevens is dual threat in 1600, 3200

Scott City sophomores Trella Davis (left) and Makaela Stevens were at the front of the back after five laps in the 3200m at the Class 3A regional track meet. (Record Photo)

After finishing as a state runner-up in cross-country last fall, there was little doubt that Makaela Stevens would make the transition from a middle distance to a distance runner this spring. The Scott Community High School sophomore has lived up to pre-season expectations, claiming a Class 3A regional title in the 3200m (12:37.02) and adding a runner-up finish in the 1600m (5:46.2). A year after qualifying for state in the 800m, Stevens didn’t even compete in that event at this year’s regional, focusing instead on the two distance races and the 4x800m relay. “The distance races are a good fit for Makaela. That’s where she can have a lot of success over the next couple of years,” says head coach Jim Turner. The 3200m may be Stevens’ best chance at an individual medal. She currently has the seventh fastest regional qualifying time entering the state meet. She is sitting in the No. 10 spot in the 1600m. (See STEVENS on page 20)

Beavers qualify all six relays for state The Scott Community High School track team has always taken a lot of pride in the relays. That’s been particularly true of the 4x400m and 4x800m. They aren’t just events that the coaching staff tosses athletes

into because they can’t do anything else. It’s competitive. SCHS thinclads battle for a spot on the relays. The reason is simple. It’s often times the path to a gold

medal at state. So it’s no surprise that Scott City boys and girls each qualified the 4x400m and 4x800m relays for state. Neither is it a surprise that the Beavers expect to be in the hunt for state cham-

pionships in the 4x800m. The SCHS girls have the fourth fastest regional qualifying time heading into this weekend’s Class 3A state meet; the boys have the third fastest. Likewise, the 4x400m relays

also expect to find their way onto the awards stand. As for the 4x100m relay, “that’s a surprise,” admits head coach Jim Turner. “That’s the first time in my (See RELAYS on page 26)

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Outdoors in Kansas by Steve Gilliland

Cowboy church and trapping Awhile back I told you about our adventure watching the prairie chickens southeast of Winfield with our hosts Bob and Margaret Massey who operate 4M Ministries. After losing a son in a tragic farm accident in 1972, Bob and Margaret decided to use their ranch and their unique style of down-home hospitality to help meet special needs of people around them. 4M Ministries was founded and over the years the Massey ranch has been a Christian boys ranch, a temporary haven for abused wives and their children and for missionaries awaiting reassignment, among other things. Since 4M Ministries is smack in the middle of ranching country, they have long felt the need for a Saturday evening cowboy church to provide an opportunity for cowboys and ranchers who have cattle to care for on Sunday morning. They are happy to announce the first cowboy church service at the Heritage Center there at Mark Massey Memorial Ministry (4M Ministries) will be May 28. There will be singing, a short message by Dane Massey (one of two sons who are full time pastors) and cookies and refreshments afterward. This will be true cowboy church held in true cowboy country. Margaret told me, “Boots are expected and cow manure is accepted!” * * * Now you may think it’s a bit early to be talking about trapping, which is by nature a fall and winter sport, but to die-hard trappers it’s never too early to talk trapping. Most states have their own state (See TRAPPING on page 22)

Stevens

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Turner feels that Stevens has made the most progress this season by challenging herself early in the race and setting a faster pace. “We’re seeing Makaela push the pace earlier and that helps to put some distance between herself and the rest of the field,” says the head coach. “She doesn’t have a great kick, which I feel will change over the next couple of years, so she has to put herself in position where other girls have to try and run her down at the end.” Stevens executed that strategy in the 3200m, moving to the front of the pack after the first 200 meters and that’s where she remained for most of the next 7-1/2 laps. SCHS sophomore Trella Davis was able to run near the front of the pack, holding onto the No. 2 spot with three laps remaining, before dropping off the pace. That’s when it turned into a two-person race with Halstead’s Lydia Johnson who had nudged the Scott City sophomore by a four second margin in the 1600m. In the 3200m, it appeared that Johnson was once again aiming to make a late kick, taking the lead with less than 150 meters remaining, but it was short-lived. Stevens moved back in front with just under 100 meters left and gradually pulled away on the home stretch to finish in 12:37.02 while

SCHS junior Cami Patton gets past Larned’s Brooke Butler in the final 30 meters to claim a bronze medal in regional action on Friday. (Record Photo)

Johnson was close behind in 12:39.67. “The pace early in the race was slower than I wanted it,” said Stevens afterwards. That caused some concern because she knew that Johnson had a strong kick. When Johnson did take the lead, Stevens admitted it was a “mental battle.” “Part of me wanted to

let her go and part of me wanted to chase her down. I’m really glad I chased her down,” she says. The ability to withstand a late kick and get the win gives Stevens a boost of confidence heading into state track. “I’ve never had a great kick, but this season I’ve developed a little bit of a kick,” she says. The near-photo finish

involved Davis, who had slipped into fifth place on the final stretch. She and Remington sophomore Sienna Schmidt were involved in some contact near the finish line with Davis able to lean ahead to get the fourth and final state qualifying spot by 5/100 of a second. She was only 1/10 of a second behind third place. Davis posted a time of

Scott City freshman Dulce Ayala puts distance between herself and the rest of the pack as she races down the front stretch during the 4x800m relay at the Cimarron regional on Friday. (Record Photo)

12:51.17 - improving on her season best by more than 20 seconds. “There was a little contact at the end, but it wasn’t anything flagrant. It was great to see Trella willing to fight that hard in order to get to state,” Turner says. Scott City qualified for state in nine events, including two relay champions. SCHS finished third in the team standings with 77 points, behind Garden Plain (87) and Conway Springs (83.5). Despite not being challenged in the 4x800m relay, the Lady Beavers ran away from the rest of the field with a season best of 10:17.19. Relay members are Stevens, Cami Patton, Dulce Ayala and Paige Winderlin. They closed out the meet with a season best of 4:18.71 for a gold in the 4x400m relay - nearly two seconds ahead of Cheney. Team members are Winderlin, Olivia Prieto, Ayala and Emily Smith. Winderlin added a silver in the 400m (61.31). Other state qualifiers include: Javelin: Lizzy Eikenberry, 4th, 114-4. 300m LH: Smith, 4th, 47.92. 800m: Patton, 3rd, 2:32.44. 4x100m: 52.12. Prieto, Macy Berning, Haley Allen, Winderlin.

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McRae has some unfinished business in 300m hurdles

SCHS sophomore Adrian Ruelas gets ready to take the lead at the midway point of the 800m during Friday’s regional track meet. (Record Photo)

Teamwork him to stay by me and I’ll get him a good first lap.” At the midway mark, Ruelas was locked up with Anthony Becker (Conway Springs) at the front of the pack with Drohman a stride behind. With about 300 meters remaining, the SCHS sophomore decided to find another gear “just like I did in the (4x800m relay) and it seemed to work pretty well, except that Jess was able to take me at the end.” Drohman took command of the race with just over 110 meters remaining and pulled away down the front stretch with a career best of 2:02.76. He was followed by Becker (2:04.13) and Ruelas (2:05.5). Drohman, a junior, agreed that it helped having Ruelas set a good pace on the first lap. After that it was a matter of being patient and waiting to make his move. “I saw (Becker) try to pass

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Adrian on the back stretch and that wasted some of his energy,” noted Drohman. “And I knew I had something extra left in me for the last part of the race.” Now that he has established a new career best, Drohman has his sights set even lower for this weekend. “At state I’ll get a sub-two (minute),” he said. The two runners are a nice complement to each other, says head coach Jim Turner. “Adrian’s race is to go out fast and see if he can hold on,” says Turner. “Jess will run a 56 or 57 (second) first lap in the (4x800) relay, but he has a hard time doing that in the open (800m). They run two different styles, but they seem to run well together.”

The Beavers once again dominated the field in the 4x800m relay (8:17.83), cutting nearly five seconds off their season best. Drohman (2:01.94) had an outstanding anchor split and was joined by Jack Thomas (2:04.25), Ruelas (2:03.75) and Wyatt Hayes (2:07.31). Thomas collected a gold in the 3200m (10:33.3), Drake McRae in the 300m int. hurdles (40.22) and Cooper Griffith in the discus (151-4). Earning silver medals were the 4x400m relay (3:31.18) that included Drohman, Jarrett Jurgens, Hayes and McRae, along with Thomas in the 1600m (4:43.29). Freshman Marshall Faurot qualified for state as a third place finisher in three events - high jump (6-2), 300m IH (41.66) and 110m HH (16.05). 5 Regional Champs Also qualifying for state The 800m gold was one of was the 4x100m relay (44.85) five regional champions for the consisting of Griffith, Jurgens, Beavers. Hayes and Kropp.

One could say that Drake McRae has some unfinished business as he prepares for the Class 3A Kansas Track and Field Championships this weekend in Wichita. A year ago, McRae entered state as the No. 1 ranked athlete in the 300m intermediate hurdles. A false state in the prelims on Friday ended his quest for a gold medal. That mistake wasn’t about to happen again during Friday’s regional track meet at Cimarron where the SCHS senior was easily the top-ranked hurdler. “I definitely feel I have something to prove,” said McRae after cruising to an easy gold medal in a time of 40.22. It was just 7/100 of a second off his season best, but he wasn’t disappointed. “I made sure I didn’t come out of the blocks too fast. On film, I’m sure it will look pretty slow. I was probably the last one out,” says McRae. “But it was more important to get to state.” McRae feels that he’s at his best when he can chase down the competition. “I hope that the Norton kid (Jace Ruder) is ahead of me so I chase him down and know how fast to go,” says McRae. That promises to be one of the premier showdowns of the weekend with Ruder posting a regional best of 39.61 and entering state as the No. 1 ranked hurdler. He is followed by McRae and Hoisington’s Jonathan Ball (40.63). Thomas Wins 3200m After settling for a silver medal earlier in the day in the 1600m, Jack Thomas wasn’t about to taste that disappointment again in the 3200m. The freshman seized control in the 3200m and pulled away for a 13 second win in a time of 10:33.3. “I felt pretty comfortable even though I’d already been in a couple of races. I felt I could win it,” said Thomas. Even though his time was 11 seconds off his season best, the main concern was qualifying for state.

“Times don’t mean a whole lot today - just placing,” said Thomas, who has the sixth fastest regional qualifying mark in Class 3A. However, his season best of 10:22.23 puts him right with Keegan Cox (Sabetha) who has the fastest regional qualifying mark of 10:23. A higher priority for Thomas and the coaching staff was the opportunity to see Halstead’s Patrick Porch. Thomas and Porch dualed down the home stretch before the Dragon junior was able to pull away to claim a gold medal. Neither reached their fastest times of the season with Porch (4:42.73) nudging Thomas (4:43.29) by 56/100 of a second. Strategy, rather than time, was the focus of Friday’s race. The two runners were shoulderto-shoulder for a little more than three laps before Thomas took the lead with 300 meters remaining. It appeared that decision would pay off as he held onto the lead until the final 50 meters when Porch had a little stronger kick and was able to pull away for the narrow win. “Since he had the best time (coming in here) I wanted to see if I could stay with him,” says Thomas. Thomas admits he didn’t have a specific game plan that called for taking the lead with a certain distance remaining. “It just felt like time,” he said about making the move with 300 meters remaining. “I wanted to make a move on the back stretch and see what I could do. I wanted to see how much I could push him. “It was a good race. I’m just glad that I’m going to state.” Since the Beavers hadn’t seen Halstead prior to regional, this was an opportunity to mull strategy for the state meet, says distance coach Kevin Reese. “We knew that (Porch) had the fastest time coming in, but we didn’t know if he had much of a kick or not,” Reese says. “Jack doesn’t have a great kick at this point in his career, so he had to make his move a little earlier. Maybe he could have (See McRAE on page 25)

Members of the SCHS track squad winning the Class 3A regional title at Cimarron last Friday were (front row, from left) Wyatt Hayes, Nick Nowak, Conner LeBeau and Jarrett Jurgens. (Back row) Adrian Ruelas, Jess Drohman, Drake McRae, Wyatt Kropp, Cooper Griffith, Marshall Faurot and Jack Thomas. (Record Photo)

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Curry facing a dilemma at K-State Kansas State athletic director John Currie is in an awkward situation that isn’t of his making. Bill Snyder came out of his first retirement in 2009, just five months before Currie became the AD. by Currie inMac herited the Stevenson football program as it is today and had nothing to do with setting it up. Currie has done an exceptional job at K-State. He’s improved the football facilities and handled KState’s finances skillfully. Currie led in the remodeling of the west side of the stadium, constructing a new football locker room and offices at the end of the north end zone, and made a bowl of the stadium by enclosing the south end. Kansas State’s football facilities and finances are in first-class shape, thanks mainly to Currie’s leadership. Coach Snyder’s silence on when he will retire is the cloud hanging over Currie’s head. Snyder turns 77 this coming October and the Wildcats’ program is insidiously slipping away from the glory days. Coach Snyder has made it abundantly clear that he wants his son, Sean, to succeed him as head coach. If Currie was in favor of this move, it would have likely been concluded a year or two ago. Currie keeps a list of prospective head coaches to use when Snyder steps down; he hasn’t made the list public. Recently Currie said, “I think of it every day . . . we’re thinking about succession everywhere. “It’s a constant exercise you do it all the time. You watch and there’s things you look at. You have your figurative list every year. I’ve been watching it long enough that you see guys get hired because they were the hot guy and now they’ve been fired.” When the time comes, Currie has earned the right to select the new head coach. The whole thing could become very awkward. Snyder is justifiably revered by the Wildcat fans, but he’s too old to keep going. Being a college football head coach is a young man’s game. (See DILEMMA on page 23)

Trapping trapping associations which hold annual rendezvous each year in their respective states. There are also two national trapping associations that have their annual conventions at different locations around the country each year. This July 7-9, the Fur Takers of America (FTA) will hold their annual rendezvous at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Lawrence. There will be trapping supply companies from all over America, as well as a full slate of trapping dem-

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onstrations each day presented by nationally renowned trappers from across the country. These will be the guys and gals that write the trapping books and make the trapping videos! This event is being sponsored by our own Kansas Fur Harvesters Association and is a big deal for our state. Even if you don’t trap but are interested in hunting, fishing and the outdoors, this event is something you should experience. Check out the FTA website

for more details at www.furtakersofamerica.com. * * * For my fishing buddies, good-natured ribbing is always part of the fishing trip, so to end this week’s column I’ve come up with a few zingers targeting those of us who maybe shouldn’t be fishermen; If choosing what to wear on the boat each day makes you more emotional than landing a four pound walleye, you probably shouldn’t be a fisherman. If it upsets you greatly when the color of the lure your using

clashes with the color of your reel, you probably shouldn’t be a fisherman. If you feel the need to eulogize every night crawler you thread on a hook, you probably shouldn’t be a fisherman. And finally, if you think “trolling” has something to do with ugly, wart-covered beasts that live under bridges, you probably should not be a fisherman. Continue to Explore Kansas Outdoors! Steve can be contacted by email at stevegilliland@idkcom.net

Dilemma K-State and its administration cannot afford to let the program slip into a state of mediocrity. Snyder’s tenure is an age-old and troubling issue that’s becoming more of a problem with each passing year. All football fans in Kansas should be hoping for an equitable resolution. Self’s Big Mistake After a freshman season of sitting on the bench, former KU basketball player Cheick Diallo has been impressive indeed in his NBA combine workouts. Diallo is projected to go in the first round of the NBA draft and no one is sure just how high. Kansas coach Bill Self is close to the same level as Phog Allen so far as enhancing KU’s basketball tradition and prestige. Winning 12 consecutive Big 12 championships speaks for itself. Kansas isn’t an easy university to recruit for and Self is second to none in this vital area. Despite all the deserved accolades, Self made a major mistake last season

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ers Cheslor Cuthbert and Christian Colon have been demoted back to Omaha. Both played well in their recent short stay with the Royals. In a surprise move, utility player Whit Merrifield replaced both Cuthbert and Colon. Merrifield can play any of the outfield positions as well as second base, shortstop and third base. He had an excellent spring training with KC and appears to be a first-class prospect. What’s going to happen to Cuthbert and Colon now that they’ve been sent to Omaha? Both can practice and learn how to play second, third, and shortstop. Either player will be ready to rejoin the Royals in case Merrifield or second baseman Omar Infante don’t work out. The big question is whether or not Cuthbert can play anywhere but third. He’ll have to be able to play second or shortstop to keep his place in the Royals future. In any event, it’s a nice Going Back to Omaha Kansas City infield- problem to have. when he played Jamari Traylor ahead of Diallo, who was far superior to Traylor in physical ability. In addition, Diallo worked at improving and had an excellent attitude. At the NBA combine, Diallo said, “My time at Kansas was hard . . . the beginning was really hard. The NCAA stuff made it difficult for me, but even though I didn’t always play a lot, I loved being at Kansas and loved supporting my teammates. “It’s not Coach’s fault I wasn’t playing. I’m not blaming anyone. I was hoping I’d play more at Kansas, but it didn’t work the way I wanted.” Coach Self is very attached to Traylor because of his scholastic and athletic achievements at KU, despite coming from an awful background in Chicago. That’s understandable. But it was unfair to his team to play Traylor ahead of Diallo. That made a difference at the end.

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Good Luck . . . SCHS state track qualifiers are (front row, from left) Lizzy Eikenberry, Macy Berning, Trella Davis, Olivia Prieto, Haley Allen, Emily Smith, Cami Patton, Dulce Ayala and Makaela Stevens. (Middle row) assistant coach Aaron Dirks, assistant coach Jenny Rose, Marshall Faurot, Jarrett Jurgens, Drake McRae, Wyatt Kropp, Wyatt Hayes and head coach Jim Turner. (Back row) assistant coach Kevin Reese, Conner LeBeau, Jack Thomas, Adrian Ruelas, Jess Drohman, Cooper Griffith and Nick Nowak. Event 100m High Hurdles

Qualifiers Marshall Faurot (3rd)

300m Int. Hurdles

Drake McRae (1st) Marshall Faurot (3rd) Emily Smith (4th)

400m

Paige Winderlin (2nd)

800m

Jess Drohman (1st) Adrian Ruelas (3rd) Cami Patton (3rd)

1600m

Makaela Stevens (2nd) Jack Thomas (2nd)

3200m

Makaela Stevens (1st) Trella Davis (4th) Jack Thomas (1st)

4x100m Relay Girls • 3rd Olivia Prieto Macy Berning Haley Allen Paige Winderlin

Boys • 3rd Cooper Griffith Jarrett Jurgens Wyatt Hayes Wyatt Kropp

4x400m Relay Girls • 1st Paige Winderlin Olivia Prieto Dulce Ayala Emily Smith

Boys • 2nd Jess Drohman Jarrett Jurgens Wyatt Hayes Drake McRae

4x800m Relay Girls • 1st

Boys • 1st

Makaela Stevens Cami Patton Dulce Ayala

Jack Thomas Adrian Ruelas Wyatt Hayes

Paige Winderlin

Jess Drohman

Javelin

Lizzy Eienberry (4th)

Discus

Cooper Griffith (1st)

High Jump

Marshall Faurot (3rd)

Qualifying for the state tournament were (from left) Joe Evans in singles along with the doubles team of Alberto Araiza and Chandler Janssen.

and congratulations to the Class 3A state tennis qualifiers at Scott Community High School 3rd in Class 3A state doubles Dylan Hutchins (left) and Bo Hess

These SCHS boosters congratulate you on a successful season and wish the track qualifiers good luck at the Class 3A state meet in Wichita! Chambless Roofing, Inc. 1102 S. Main St., Scott City 872-2679 • 800-401-2683

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SCHS Track Class 3A Regional May 20, 2016 • at Cimarron Girl’s Division Team scores: Garden Plain 87, Conway Springs 83.5, Scott City 77, Lakin 55, Cheney 49, Chaparral 44, Belle Plaine 40, Halstead 36, Larned 28.5, Douglass 26, Sedgwick 12, Wichita-Independent 10, Whitewater-Remington 8, Southwestern Hts. 7.5, Syracuse 1.5, Cimarron 1 Discus: Lizzy Eikenberry, 6th, 103-4. Pole Vault: Cayleigh Ramsey, 6th, 8-6. Javelin: L. Eikenberry, 4th, 114-4. Shot Put: Clarissa Ratzlaff, 5th, 33-8. 300m Low Hurdles: Emily Smith, 4th, 47.92. 400m: Paige Winderlin, 2nd, 61.31. 800m: Cami Patton, 3rd, 2:32.44; Dulce Ayala, 5th, 2:33.60; 1600m: Makaela Stevens, 2nd, 5:46.2. 3200m: Stevens, 1st, 12:37.02; Trella Davis, 4th, 12:51.17. 4x100m: Olivia Prieto, Macy Berning, Haley Allen, Winderlin, 3rd, 52.12. 4x400m: Winderlin, Prieto, Ayala, E. Smith, 1st, 4:18.71. 4x800m: Stevens, Patton, Ayala, Winderlin, 1st, 10:17.19. Boy’s Varsity Division Team scores: Scott City 100, Chaparral 84, Lakin 71, Halstead 67, Garden Plain 45, Cimarron 43, Conway Springs 32, Wichita-Independent Discus: Cooper Griffith, 1st, 151-4. High Jump: Marshall Faurot, 3rd, 6-2. Pole Vault: Faurot, 5th, 13-0. 110 High Hurdles: Faurot, 3rd, 16.05. 300m Int. Hurdles: Drake McRae, 1st, 40.22; Faurot, 3rd, 41.66. 400m: Jarret Jurgens, 6th, 54.99. 800m: Jess Drohman, 1st, 2:02.76; Adrian Ruelas, 3rd, 2:05.5. 1600m: Jack Thomas, 2nd, 4:43.29. 3200m: Thomas, 1st, 10:33.3. 4x100m: Griffith, Jurgens, Wyatt Hayes, Wyatt Kropp, 3rd, 44.85. 4x400m: Drohman, Jurgens, Hayes, McRae, 2nd, 3:31.18. 4x800m: Thomas, Ruelas, Hayes, Drohman, 1st, 8:17.83.

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waited a little longer before making his move. It’s something for us to think about as we get ready for state.” Reese said he had no problem with Thomas making the early move. “The bigger thing you worry about as a coach is someone doing something completely out of character and costing themselves a trip to state,” Reese says. “The first priority is to get to state and hopefully we learn a little about our competition at the same time.” “We didn’t know what kind of kick the Halstead kid had,” said Turner. “Our goal in the final 300 (meters) of the 1600 was for Jack to put the pressure on him. The kid was able to come back and get Jack, but I’m not so sure that if it came down to a sprint between the two Jack can compete with him. At state, we just may wait and let it come down to the final 100.” Of course, the race could change because there are seven guys with state qualifying times between 4:42 and 4:45. “Number one, he can’t get boxed in like he did early in the season - which he learned from. And I imagine the pace will be a lot quicker,” Turner says. “I’m expecting to see three to five guys coming off the curve which should make for a pretty exciting finish. I could see six guys breaking 4:40. It should be a real interesting race.”

Fishing Report Scott State Lake Updated May 17 Channel cats: good; most in the 13 to 18 inch range. Fishing prepared baits lake-wide has been good recently. Crappie: fair/good; most up to 10 inches. Spawning fish can be caught fishing minnows along rip-rapped shorelines. Largemouth bass: good; up to 5.5 lbs. Bass should be spawning soon so this is a good time to catch some real nice-sized fish. Fishing soft plastics around shoreline structure is usually best. Sunfish: good; up to 8 inches. Fishing worms or small jigs under a bobber around shallower shoreline structure has been good. Saugeye/walleye: good; up to 7 lbs. Post-spawn fish can be caught feeding over points and flats where jigs tipped with night crawlers or minnows, and fish imitations like crankbaits can be effective. 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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ready for summer

Lake Scott prepares for Memorial weekend

If you’re planning to spend all or part of the Memorial Day weekend at Lake Scott State Park, there’s a good chance you’ll have plenty of company. Many camping sites were reserved months ago and park personnel are preparing for a busy kickoff to summer - providing the weather cooperates. “All the electrical sites have been reserved,” says Park Manager Greg Mills. “People began making reservations in January and the last ones filled up about a month ago.” Most of the primitive sites are available on a first come basis, so that provides an option for those who arrive early and want to pitch a tent. “Campers will start showing up on Thursday and by Friday things will start filling up around here. I expect us to be packed,” says Mills. “The only thing that could change that would be the weather.” Even though the park is operating short-handed with the

Relays 20 years of coaching here that we’ve qualified all six relays,” he says. The Lady Beavers were the bigger shock with their third place finish in a season best of 52.12. Relay members are Olivia Prieto, Macy Berning, Haley Allen and Paige Winderlin. It’s the first time the SCHS girls have qualified the 4x100m for state since 1997. The lack of sprint speed in most seasons has kept Turner from putting a lot of time in the boy’s 4x100m relay as well. But this year, the combination of Cooper Griffith, Jarrett Jurgens, Wyatt Hayes

Enjoying a beautiful Tuesday evening on the swimming area dock at Lake Scott State Park are (from left) Brittany Decker, Leah Decker and Johanna Meireis. (Record Photo)

recent resignation of a ranger, Mills says the crew has been able to catch up on mowing in between rain storms and everything is looking good for the upcoming weekend. As for the vacant ranger position, Mills is hopeful of hav-

ing someone hired by the end of June. Memorial Day will be the start of what Mills calls one continuous holiday weekend that will last through the summer. All the electrical sites are

booked for the major holiday weekends and will likely be filled for most other weekends through the end of August. He says fishing activity has been very good so far this spring. Fishermen have had success with walleye and the

catfish have been more active. “I see a lot of people hitting the brush piles for crappie,” Mills says. He adds that a lot of interest has been building for the second annual carp tournament to be held the weekend of June 18-19.

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and Wyatt Kropp has had some surprising success, including a season best of 44.85 at regional which was good for a bronze medal. Turner was especially pleased to see the relay qualify since it was the only event that senior Kropp was able to compete in due to a late season injury. “Getting him to state was one of the highlights (from regional) given all that Wyatt’s been through this year with the injuries. We weren’t even sure that he’d be able to run at regional, so it was great to get him to state one final time,” Turner says.

“It’s great to win this as a team,” said Kropp. “Personally, it’s great to make it to state for the third year in a row, but to win a regional title on top of that is pretty awesome.” 4x800m Among Leaders Year in and year out, Scott City has established itself as one of the top teams in state in the 4x800m and this year is no different. In fact, Turner gives some credit to Scott City’s domination in both relays on Friday which set the stage for a regional title in the boy’s division and a third place finish for the girls. “We had some good

things happen in the field events, but once we hit the track I felt the 4x800s set the tone for everything,” Turner said. “Once we got into the middle distance races I think that might have given us a mental edge.” The Lady Beavers blew away Conway Springs for a gold medal and the boys weren’t challenged by Halstead as they had anticipated. “Our kids got out and competed hard coming out of the gate,” Turner says. He noted that freshman Dulce Ayala ran a 69 second split on her first lap in the 4x800m “which she’s

never done before. And she was running by herself.” “And Jess ran the first 200 (meters of his anchor split) in 24 seconds after he took the baton. He was flying,” says the head coach. “If you’re in second and you’re trying to run someone down and they run a 24 second 200, mentally, you’re shot cause you’re not going to gain on them at all.” “The girls 4x800 is a real interesting group,” says Turner. “I wouldn’t be surprised to see them win it. It comes down to how we do when we see good competition for

the first time in several weeks.” Winderlin feels the relay has yet to run its best race. “I never get the split I want when I’m running by myself,” says the junior anchor. “The only time we had any real competition was at Smoky Valley and I ran a PR that was about three seconds faster than I ran today, so I know I’m capable of doing better. It’s a matter of having a person to push you along. “I’ve been looking at the times around the state and there are a couple of other teams within a few seconds of us, so it should be exciting.”

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Scott City Elementary School students created nearly 40 boats which participated in Sunday’s regatta at the city pool. Some of the engineering marvels are (clockwise, starting from top left): The Flintstones with Paige Ryan (left) and Jordis Shaw. KU Power Boat with Kalo Hineman (front) and Avry Noll. K-State Water Cats powered by Tatum Wells (left) and Jordynn Kough. KC Royals captained by Tanner Gooden and his cousin, Noah Garetson. Pirate WannaBe’s Madison Roberts (front) and Malorie Cupp. The SS Minnow with Hannah Faurot (front) and Jadyn Heim. The SS Mind Craft with Matthew Chavez (left) and Logan Cramer. (Record Photos)

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Scott County wheat plot tour is June 7

The Scott County wheat plot tour will be held on Tues., June 7, 6:00 p.m. From Scott City, the wheat plot is located four miles east to Pawnee Road and 1/4 mile north. It’s on the east side of the road. Speakers will include Dr. Romulo Lollato, K-State wheat and forage production specialist and Dr. A.J. Foster, southwest area agronomy specialist. A meal will be served immediately following the tour courtesy of Norder Supply. Wheat plot cooperators are Buehler Farms and Dona Dee Carpenter. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP by Fri., June 3, to the county Extension office (872-2930) or jbeckman@ksu.edu.

89% of wheat crop is headed

Winter wheat condition in Kansas is rated 34 fair, 50 percent good and seven percent excellent. Eighty-nine percent of the crop is headed, well ahead of the 65 percent average. The corn crop is rated 32 percent fair, 62 percent good and four percent excellent. Corn planted was 80 percent, ahead of 75 percent last year. Fifty-one percent of the crop has emerged. Fourteen percent of the soybean crop is planted, well behind the 25 percent average. Three percent of the sorghum is planted.

Foreign ag land holders must file report

Scott County Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Lora Wycoff reminds foreign persons with an interest in agricultural lands in the United States that they are required to report their holdings and any transactions to the USDA. “Any foreign person who acquires, transfers or holds any interest, other than a security interest, in agricultural land is required by law to report the transaction no later than 90 days after the date of the transaction,” said Wycoff.

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The curse of food abundance For millennia, humanity’s most urgent priority was hunting and gathering enough food to make it through the winter, if not the next day. That’s all changed and not necessarily for the better. The issue of food waste has been in and out of the news lately. Not because the problem comes and goes, but because nothing in the endless news cycle has much of a shelf life. Even coverage of the actual end of the world due to total planetary implosion would be followed by an upbeat newscaster tossing it to the busty

Meat of the Matter Dan Murphy contributing columnist Drovers CattleNetwork

meteorologist and the balding sports guy for a recap of that day’s weather and sports. But with hundreds of millions of people worldwide struggling with hunger, food waste is a serious issue. According to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization, as much as onethird of all the food produced in the world ends up being wasted somewhere between cultivation, production and consump-

tion. In the developed countries of Europe and North America, fully half of all that waste takes place in consumer households. On a daily basis, most of us think nothing of chucking out tons of leftovers, produce, even packaged foods when a date on the label says it’s no longer totally fresh. There aren’t many of those folks left, but if you have friends or relatives who were alive during the Great Depression in the 1930s, such behavior is appalling. The idea of tossing food in the trash is unthinkable.

Likewise, people in Europe who survived World War II, and the famines that followed even after VE Day, find it incomprehensible that us moderns are oblivious to just how much edible food we tend to waste. Food service isn’t much better, as anyone who’s attended a business luncheon or banquet can attest. Even as the festivities are underway for whatever ceremony is being celebrated, servers are as busy hauling away half-eaten entrees as they are hustling plates of some (See CURSE on page 29)

Use dormant native range to improve herd efficiency HAYS - Maintaining cow herd nutritional requirements in an economically feasible way is vital to efficient cattle production, according to John Jaeger, Kansas State University associate professor of animal sciences. Jaeger has researched how producers can use dormant native range to graze beef cattle in conjunction with providing protein supplements. One of the biggest ways to improve economic net returns is by limiting reliance on hay, he said. But before using dormant forages in place of hay, producers should consider a number of items. “While using dormant forage as a forage base for our cow herd, we have to be aware

of how much is available in the pasture before beginning to graze,” Jaeger said. “This is important so we can calculate animal days on the pasture and know the nutrient content of the available forage to know how much protein supplement to provide.” Jaeger, a beef cattle scientist with K-State Extension located in Hays, noted a past method for gathering forage availability information was by measuring a square meter, clipping and drying the forage, then weighing what was left. A more modern method of collection is to use a disc meter on a stick with a hole in the disc. Using this method, the disc is dropped down the stick; the

amount of forage underneath the disc prevents it from hitting the ground. There is a ruler on the stick to measure how far the disc is being held from the ground. Similar to the previous method, the forage under the disc is clipped, dried and weighed. The resulting weight is then multiplied by 44 to get an estimate of pounds of forage per acre. “Extension agents are knowledgeable about how to clip forage,” Jaeger said. “To get a representative sample of the whole pasture, you need to clip multiple places within the pasture, and an extension agent can help you. “He or she can also teach you how to use a disc meter so you

Regional farm labor costs down slightly In the Northern Plains Region (Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota) there were 34,000 workers hired directly by farm operators on farms and ranches during the week of April 10-16, down three percent from April 2015, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Farm operators in the Northern Plains Region paid their hired workers an average wage of $13.99 per hour, down one percent from April 2015. Field workers received an average of $14.10 per hour, down three cents. Livestock workers earned $13.08 per hour, down one

cent. The field and livestock worker combined average wage rate of $13.50 was unchanged from 2015. Farm operators paid their hired workers an average wage of $13.96 per hour during January 2016, down four percent from a year earlier. Field workers received an average of $14.39/hour, down 19 cents from a year earlier. Livestock workers earned $12.83 per hour compared to $13.41 a year earlier. The field and livestock worker combined wage rate of $13.30 was down 50 cents from January 2015.

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get accurate measurements.” The quality of the forage and its protein content also are important, he said, and some factors can alter quality. Droughts can lead to problems, including differences in plant moisture, early plant maturing and early plant senescence. However, a drought can also lead to higher protein content in the dormant forages. So while there is less available forage available during drought conditions, it is usually higher in nutrients, Jaeger noted. Therefore, producers will not need to provide as much protein supplementation when compared to a year with normal moisture. (See RANGE on page 29)

Weather

Market Report Closing prices on May 24, 2016 Bartlett Grain Red Wheat............ $ 3.64 White Wheat ....... $ 3.64 Milo .................... $ 2.99 Corn ................... $ 3.59 Soybeans (new crop) $ 9.55 Scott City Cooperative Wheat.................. $ 3.64 White Wheat ....... $ 3.69 Milo (bu.)............. $ 3.00 Corn.................... $ 3.60 Soybeans ........... $ 9.50 Sunflowers.......... $ 14.20 ADM Grain Wheat.................. Milo (bu.)............. Corn.................... Soybeans............ Sunflowers..........

$ 3.72 $ 3.18 $ 3.68 $ 9.55 $ 14.70

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59 45

May 18

64 37

May 19

63 49

May 20

May 21

83 57

May 22

86 63 1.03

May 23

82 58

Moisture Totals May

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Food Facts One of the most popular varieties of green asparagus is named after Martha Washington, the wife of George Washington.

Curse

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fancy dessert - half of day? It’s the curse of abunwhich will also end up inside giant plastic bags dance. As a nation, we proheaded for some landfill. duce so much food that scarcity and starvation Downside of Change Of course, all this are no longer problems, waste of food affects not but the unintended conseonly individual grocery quences effects are seribills. On a macro scale it ous: we dispose of staples also impacts allocations such as meat and produce, of water, energy, and land and devour snacks, treats use, resources that are and junk. And it’s not just food. obviously in limited supWe have an abundance ply. Discussion about the of energy such as the issue of waste principal- world’s never seen, and ly focuses on proposed so we drive gas-guzzling solutions, which begs the vehicles, while we crank question that needs to be up the heat in the winter addressed: How did we and blast the AC in the summer. get here? We have such an abunHow have otherwise intelligent, civilized pop- dance of technology that ulations in just a couple we’ve grown lazy on a generations gone from scale never before known worrying about having in human history. We enough food to survive don’t have to chop wood, day-to-day to worrying or haul water, or shuck about where to dump all some ears of corn - so we the uneaten food con- don’t - but we can’t even signed to the garbage each park the car and walk 50

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also can be over-supplemented, he said. When over-supplemented, they will try to recycle some of the protein, but most is passed as waste. Past research has found that about three-tenths of a percent of body weight was the maximum, and feeding beyond that did not improve animal performance. Traditionally, the cattle industry has used oilseed supplements, such as cottonseed and soybean meals, for protein supplementation, Jaeger said. Due to the recent rise of the ethanol industry, producers have begun using distiller’s grains for protein. Distiller’s grains are often readily available and can be more cost effective on a pound-ofprotein basis. “We also examined the frequency of supplementation, as it can reduce the labor and delivery costs associated with protein supplementation,” Jaeger said. “Over the years a lot of research has been done Supplement Options on traditional oilseed “Supplementation supplements. Researchers is typically required to found that protein can be maintain animal perfed once every six days formance once the pasture drops below seven percent crude protein,” Jaeger said. “During winter months in western Kansas, we have found pastures drop to about 4 percent crude protein.” By supplementing protein to cattle, producers are feeding the rumen microbes to aide in digestion, which allows for improved performance, he said. The supplement, Jaeger said, needs to be greater than 30 percent protein. If the supplement is lower, it provides other nutrients that may be unnecessary to the cow. If the supplement is greater than 30 percent, it will improve animal performance more so than the supplements that contain less than 30 percent crude protein. When providing adequate protein, a producer will ultimately improve forage digestion. However, beef cattle “It is important to think about how the pasture has been used in the past as that can affect the quality or amount of forage in the dormant grazing season,” Jaeger said. “Typically, here at the research center (Agricultural Research Center – Hays), we prefer to graze our stockpiled pastures early in the spring and allow the pasture to accumulate dry matter the rest of the year.” Jaeger suggested that if a producer needs to graze a pasture over a longer period for summer grazing, he or she should use the pasture early in the summer. This will allow dry matter in the pasture to accumulate the remainder of the growing season. Also, while many forbs are not palatable to livestock, some are useful for grazing, he said. Wild petunias and sunflowers, for example, can be grazed and often have a higher protein concentration into the winter compared to native grasses.

feet to pick up a prescription or buy some burgers. All of that behavior eventually needs to change, because none of the above is sustainable. But it can’t, and it won’t, until we confront the downside of abundance. We have all the food, comfort and transportation earlier generations could only dream about, but in some very important ways, it has negatively affected our health, our lives and our human habitat. Like a powerful drug that cures an illness, but saddles the patient with unwanted side effects, the incredible abundance of modern lifestyles has created wasteful habits that are harmful to both people and the planet. But, the solution must begin by acknowledging the problem.

or once weekly and still maintain adequate cow performance due to the ability of the cow to recycle excess protein.” Jaeger suggested that if a producer was going to feed two pounds of a supplement daily, the producer could instead feed 14 pounds once weekly and maintain adequate performance. He also wanted to examine distiller’s grain byproducts, as they have a different crude protein Tools, Vehicles, Guns, AC makeup. The oilseed supand Heati n g Supplies plements have less than 50 percent rumen nonSaturday, June 4 • 10:00 a.m. degradable protein, while Location: 600 East Plum Street, Dighton the distiller’s grains have Sunday, 2 • 11:00February a.m. J o h n K . R e e d E s t ate - O w n e r greater than 50 percent. pistol, 22 cal. Guns Drill bits He found there is not a High Standard (2) Cap and Ball Saws difference in animal per- dueling pistols Sport King pistol, Hand tools 22 cal. Nitro Marvel Several sets of formance when feeding Label French 12-gauge shotgun oxygen/acetylene distiller’s grains during Service revolver, Remington torches the last trimester of ges- Model 29 8mm Tools boxes tation when that animal shotgun, 12 Ruger Black Pipe wrenches Hawk revolver, 41 Tubing cutters was fed daily, once every gauge cal. Winchester Halogen shop three days or once every Euro Arms Navy Model 12 lights six days. pistol, 36 cal. shotgun, 12 Step and Once a feeding time of gauge Skid Steer and extension ladders either - once every three Vehicles Remington Floor jacks MF 71 skid Lots of electric days or once every six Model 870 Wing steer loader with Master shotgun, hand tools, cord days is scheduled, Jaeger extra forks and 12 gauge and battery, said it should not be bucket, need some Milwaukee, DE Winchester changed during the last Model 61 rifle, 22 hydraulic work Walt, and Makita 1953 Chevy mag Jack stands trimester of gestation, as truck, 12 ft. bed Winchester Small portable it can result in a decrease and hoist Model 63 rifle, air compressor in performance. 1974 GMC 22LR AC and Freon Winchester Model 67 rifle, 22LR, missing parts Rossi rifle, 22LR Savage Model 6A rifle, 22LR (3) Remington Model 610 rifles, 22LR Springfield Model 988 rifle, 22LR Rock Island 1903 rifle, 30-06 Remington rolling block #1 rifle, 444 Buffalo Springfield rifle, 45-70 trap door Remington Model 700 rifle, 458 American Flintlock rifle, 54 cal. Stevens 12-gauge shotgun break open Mauser rifle Colt Derringer

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Thank You... We will walk in gratitude every day for the love, support and compassion shown to us by family, friends and the community after our recent loss of Todd and Jo. Thank you to Dr. Cupp and the entire staff of Scott County Hospital for your loving care. Thank you to EMS and LifeTeam for Todd’s transport, the angels that ARE Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice at St. Francis in Wichita; Pastor Scott Wagner, Father Bernard and Chris Price. We love this community and that love has been returned ten-fold. Connie, Travis and Amber MacDonnell and Family

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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.

COMMERCIAL BUILDING for sale. 133x45 ft. (approx.) round top building. Serious inquiries only. Seller is a real estate agent selling own property. 874-5109 26tfc or 874-2124. ––––––––––––––––––––– 1-3 BEDROOM, 1 bath, FH/A, basement, new roof, large yard. Call Mike 23tfc 620-874-2425. ––––––––––––––––––––– 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 620-2953916t4 0415.

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

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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.crookedcreekan3716t19 gus.com.

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

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. 397-5341. 44tfc

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

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4-H Club News

Pioneer 4-Hers plan club tour

The Pioneer 4-H Club held its monthly meeting on May 22 at the Wm. Carpenter Building. There were nine members present and two leaders. The leaders noted upcoming dates to look for. The next meeting will be the club tour on Wed., June 29, at 6:00. We will meet at the Matheney home to start the tour. We will end at Dairy Queen for ice cream at the park. The Lewis family provided refreshments. Jackson Lewis, reporter

4-Hers deliver appreciation trays

On April 25, the Pioneer 4-H Club prepared and delivered Business Appreciation food trays to local businesses to thank them for their continued support of 4-H. Jackson Lewis, reporter

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Friday through Sunday May 27-29

good for the enire weekend (food costs extra)

Bring a Tent Stay the entire weekend Bathrooms and hand-washing stations available

Live Band s

Saturday Only! Starting 6:00 p.m.

2 Jumps at approx. 7:00 p.m.

Guns to be given away

per ticket

ONLY 300

Ruger GP 100 357 Beretta ARX 22 Long Rifle ATI Omni AR15 Benelli Nova 12 ga. and more… For tickets, contact Shayne Suppes 719-459-9695 or Steven Boone 620-295-0785

tickets will be sold

All proceeds will purchase food baskets and provide assistance for individuals in Scott and Lane counties

Keefer Madness