The Scott County Record

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34 Pages • Four Sections

Volume 21 • Number 46

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Published in Scott City, Ks.

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Rumford is new USD 466 superintendent

With the school district in the process of working its way out of a $1.1 million hole, and a superintendent’s position that didn’t open until early June, the USD 466 (Scott County) board of education was admittedly apprehensive about their prospects of finding the right candidate to fill the district’s top spot.

Board members feel they landed that individual with the hiring of Jamie Rumford who will begin his duties July 1. He accept- Jamie Rumford ed a two-year contract with a

first-year salary of $101,000, plus family health benefits.

Current Supt. Bill Wilson is finishing the third year of a contract that pays him $108,150, plus health benefits.

“As late as we were in posting this position, I was worried about who would apply,” says Board President Mark Davis.

He was pleasantly surprised that the district has 12 applicants for the superintendent’s position and 13 for the Scott City Middle School principal’s job. While the SCMS position was also on the agenda for Wednesday’s special meeting, no action was taken.

“I expect a (principal’s) contract to be offered at the July 7 meeting,” said Davis.

Rumford, 41, has been the elementary school principal at Cheney for the past eight years.

Prior to that he was a teacher and coach at Spearville.

(See RUMFORD on page two)

Harvest weighing in above expectations Just as it was getting started, wheat harvest came grinding to a halt due to scattered rains in Scott County and the surrounding area over the last several days.

The first load of wheat arrived at Winona Feed and Grain, Pence, on June 17. The elevator continued taking in grain over the next four days, but harvest has been hit-and-miss because of the rain.

Another 65/100 of an inch fell in Pence on Tuesday, raising the rainfall amount to 3-1/2 inches since June 9, according to elevator manager Larry Snow.

“We’re saturated,” he said on Wednesday morning. “If it rains again tonight like is being predicted, we’re done for the rest of the week.”

And rainfall in Pence was on the light end compared to other reports on Tuesday. Four miles to the west of Pence 1.10 inches of rain were recorded.

“All of my farmers had more than we did (in Pence),” he adds. “It’s wonderful for the fall crop.”

(See HARVEST on page two)

SC’s fireworks show will live up to last year’s It will cost a little more, but the annual Fourth of July fireworks show in Scott City will match last year’s.

The Scott City Council agreed to pay an additional $225 to Wald and Company, Ellinwood, but the show will include 331 shells, just as it did a year ago.

Total cost of the show is $3,425, compared to $3,000 a year ago. Of that, $1,500 is paid for by the county and the remainder by the city.

The fireworks show will begin at about 9:30 p.m. next Friday.

While city officials still advise caution for those setting off private displays, the recent rains have eased concerns about the potential fire risk.

(Above) As team leader Kale Bruner (top left) determines the precise coordinates of the mandible’s location, including the depth of its different parts, Allison Douglas charts the data. (Below) Ben Anthony carefully clears the dirt away from a rib that was discovered close to the mandible.

(Record Photos)

Mammoth site yields more bones, no human interaction Since the discovery of a mammoth in northeastern Scott County in 2011, the site has been revisited each of the past three summers in hopes of unraveling some clues as to its demise some 14,000 years ago.

From a paleontological standpoint, every fossil find offers an opportunity to learn more about the animals and plant life that once thrived in the region.

Anthropologists, however, have had their eye on a much bigger prize. They see particular significance in the site, not just for its collection of bones, but because of the possibility that human interaction figured into the mammoth’s untimely demise.

And that’s where the Scott County site continues to yield both hope and disappointment.

The discovery of the mandible (jaw bone) is the most significant find during this summer’s dig which concluded on Wednesday. Any clue of a human element, however, has yet to be found.

Kale Bruner, a doctoral student with the University of Kansas Department of Anthropology, remains optimistic.

“It would appear from the condition of the mandible that (the mammoth) did not die of old age. An event caused this to happen,” says Bruner, who has been group leader the past two summers. “That could be humans, which lends support to our hypothesis about human involvement.”

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(See MAMMOTH on page eight)

406 Main, St. Scott City • 620-872-2090 www.scottcountyrecord.com Opinion • Pages 4-6 Calendar • Page 7 Youth/Education • Page 11 LEC report • Page 12 Health • Pages 14-15 Deaths • Page 16

Church services • Page 17 Sports • Pages 19-24 Farm section • Pages 26-29 Classified ads • Pages 31-33 Lawn/garden • Page 34

Lake Scott fishing gets good report following F&G survey Page 19

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‘we’ll find your parents’

Harvest

Oliver Warbucks (William Cupp) is offering consolation to Annie (Alli Brunswig) with the promise that he’ll enlist the help of the FBI and offer a $50,000 reward in the search for her parents. The musical “Annie” is being performed by the Scott Community Childrens’ Theatre on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and during a Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m. in the Scott Community High School auditorium.

Admission is $5 for everyone 15-years and older; those under 15 are admitted free. Tickets are available at the door.

(Record Photo)

Rumford “He has a set of references that are impeccable,” says Davis. “He has experience working in a district about the same size as Scott City, but we liked his Western Kansas roots and the fact he’s a very energetic individual.

I think people are going to be very impressed once they have a chance to meet him.”

Rumford, who has a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Ft. Hays State University, completed his endorsement this past year which qualifies him to be a district superintendent.

“This spring I began looking at superintendent positions,” says Rumford, a native of Norton. “At the same time, my family and I are happy in Cheney so we weren’t going to leave for just any position.

I didn’t apply for several jobs out there because they didn’t appeal to me.”

He had no hesitation, however, about seeking the USD 466 position when he heard it might be available.

Even the current financial crunch and the pros-

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pect of some tough decisions facing the district over the next couple of years weren’t enough to keep Rumford from applying.

“My wife and I couldn’t find anything wrong. To be honest, we tried to think of reasons we shouldn’t come to Scott City and we couldn’t come up with any,” he says. “This was too good to pass up. And with our kids at the ages they are, this was a good time for us to be making a move if we were going to.”

Rumford says that conversations with SCHS Principal Shelly Turner, board members and staff at the Kansas Department of Education have eased his concerns about the district’s financial plight.

“I give a lot of credit to the board for putting a lot of things in place before myself or someone else came in here,” Rumford says. “After visiting with people at the state education department, they were confident that this district would be able to resolve their issues - that this was a bump in the road and they’d get through it.

“There’s a tradition and a reputation that’s associated with Scott City across the state,” Rumford adds. “That makes this a very attractive position and a district that a lot of people want to be part of.”

Rumford and his wife, Karen, have three children, Lyndi, a seventh grader; Ella, a fifth grader; and Jackson, a second grader.

Moving Forward While board members felt very good about the overall quality of the candidates, there was one important characteristic they were told to look for.

“In our conversations with the state (department of education) they emphasized that we needed to find someone who was the right fit for our district,” says board member Eric Erven. “We could have hired someone whose job would have been primarily to say ‘no’ to every budget request for the next couple of years, but that isn’t what this community wants or expects.

“I think we found someone who has an un-

derstanding of what this district expects and wants to work toward the same goals as we do.”

Board member Ben Taylor said that Rumford made a very good impression during the interview process.

“There were two candidates who I felt stood out from the rest and I felt that Jamie was the stronger of those two,” Taylor says. “I feel very comfortable with our decision.”

Davis gave credit to Turner and Scott City Elementary School Principal Shawn Roberts for their assistance. Turner looked through the initial superintendent applicants and provided the board some direction while Roberts has done the same with the SCMS principal applications.

“There are a lot of districts that would have had trouble getting quality applicants if they were going through what we are. The fact we didn’t have that kind of trouble is a reflection of how others view the Scott City district,” says Davis. “Now it’s time for the community to heal and go forward.”

The early loads of wheat that did arrive at his elevator are looking better than anticipated. Yields haven’t been great, which is no surprise, but test weights have exceeded expectations.

“It’s a miracle that we have any wheat at all,” Snow says. “All things considered, what we’re seeing is good. Three months ago I didn’t know if we’d have anything.”

Just three weeks ago, Snow says he was expecting 50-pound wheat, but it’s been testing 60 pounds and better.

“But we’re also having entire fields fitting on one truck,” he adds. “Though there are some fields doing better. We’re not going to have a big harvest, but at least we’re having one.”

Cool Weather Helped Credit the wet weather and cooler temperatures leading to harvest with the better-than-expected test weights.

“We were expecting light-weight, shriveled wheat testing around 56 or 57 pounds. When the first load came in at 61 we were amazed,” says Chuck Kirk, owner of Kirk Grain. “The rain and the cooler temperatures helped the wheat to fill.”

He says most of the wheat that has arrived at his site has tested in the 60-62 pound range. Protein is also extremely high compared to recent years, but that seems to be the

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pattern across the state.

Poor yields haven’t been a surprise. The drought is a major factor, but farmers are also finding that more wheat suffered from winter kill than may have been thought.

“There was some wheat that looked pretty good, but it didn’t fill,” Kirk says. “But we’ve also seen some surprisingly good wheat in the 30 to 40 bushel range.”

Because they were able to catch a few more timely rains, those farmers to the north of Scott City appear to be faring better than those to the south.

While every bit of rain is welcome, it will start taking a toll on wheat remaining to be harvested.

At this time of year, says Kirk, every rainfall will generally knock another pound off the test weight.

Scott City received 1.04 inches of rain on Sunday and another 65/100 on Tuesday afternoon bringing the June total to 5.61 inches.

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What’s for Lunch in Scott City?

Sun. - Sat., June 29-July 5

Majestic Theatre 420 Main • 872-3840

Hours

Lunch • Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Evenings • Thurs., Fri., Sat. 5:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Tues. • Open faced prime rib sandwich with french fries.

Wed. • BBQ sandwich with potato salad.

Thurs. • Reuben sandwich with chips.

Fri. • CLOSED

What’s for Supper?

The Broiler

102 Main St. • 872-5055

1211 Main • 872-3215

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

• Chili Cheese Dog • 1/4 lb Cheeseburger • 3 Piece Chicken Strips

Includes Fries, 21 oz. Drink and Small Sundae

1304 S. Main • 872-5301

6

$

49

Buffet

Mon. • Sat. 5:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sun. • 5:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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

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

Sat. • Prime rib

Breakfast specials every night.

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Community Living

Page 3 - Thursday, June 26, 2014

Maintaining and cleaning your microwave The other day, as I was making dinner, I was thinking about what topic that I could write about as I opened the microwave.

I decided to write about how to use and clean them.

Many of you know that I am kind of a germ freak; therefore my microwave is very clean. But I have seen microwaves that are so nasty that I would go without eating before I would eat out of one that gross.

A dirty microwave can cause several problems.

One of those is emitting offensive odors as it cooks splattered foods over and over again.

Births PARENTS OF DAUGHTER Dustin and Heather Olsen, Hays, announce the birth of their daughter, Hannah Marie, born April 12, 2014, at the Hays Medicial Center, Hays.

She weighed 8 lbs. and was 19-1/2 inches long.

Grandparents are Alan and Glenita Dearden, Scott City; Tracy Olsen, Kearney, Nebr.; and Alisa Olsen, Hays.

Great-grandparents are Gene and Louise Gamble, Scott City, and the late Alva and Alene Dearden.

‘Last Rezort’ at VIP Center

“The Last Rezort” will be performing at the Scott County VIP Center on Fri., June 27, 7:30-10:00 p.m.

Anyone needing more information can contact Todd Steele (872-2884) or Lavera King (872-3564).

‘Blue Steele’ at Beach House

“Blue Steele Band” will be performing at the Lake Scott Beach House on Sat., June 28, 7:008:30 p.m.

Everyone should bring lawn chairs.

Band members are Mike and Keith Steele and Dr. Daniel Dunn They will also be playing for the residents at Park Lane Nursing Home on Saturday from 2:303:30 p.m.

This buildup of residue may also catch on fire if not cleaned out. Food residue can also fall into whatever it is that you are microwaving, causing some off flavors and textures in your food.

In addition, the continued heating of residue continues to harden it and make cleaning the microwave more difficult.

So, how do you clean your microwave and keep

it clean? Well, that is easy.

All you have to do is place a bowl of water (and optional tablespoon of lemon juice) in the microwave on high heat for one minute. You could microwave a little bit longer until it boils and lets off steam to help aid the softening process. I recommend that you let it set for a few minutes in the microwave to work a little bit longer.

Once you remove the water dish, carefully remove the glass plate and soak in hot, soapy water.

Wipe down the interior of your microwave oven with a soft cloth or rag.

Reunion meeting is June 30

A meeting of the Scott Community High School All-School Reunion will be held Mon., June 30.

The mailing prep committee will meet from 3:00-7:00 p.m. A regular meeting for class representatives and committee reports will follow from 7:00-8:00 p.m. under the awning south of the 4-H exhibit building.

The Mailing Committee will oversee preparation of the “Save the Date” mailing to the entire alumni group. Each class representative will prepare the mailing for their class. Additional volunteers are welcome.

Committee reports will be the primary business during the planning meeting.

Tag deadline is Monday

Persons whose last name begins with the letters H or I are reminded that license tags must be purchased by Mon., June 30, to avoid a penalty.

Tags are due for autos, light trucks, motorcycles and motorized bikes.

Tags must be renewed during July for persons whose last name begins with J, K or L.

Do not use chemicals or cleaning sprays to help with the cleaning process unless you thoroughly wipe the interior clean many times afterwards with a clean damp cloth to remove any leftover cleaner.

After the glass plate has soaked, then scrub clean and thoroughly rinse.

Place all parts back into the oven once all pieces are clean and dried.

Clean microwaves function better than dirty ones, so if you want your food to be cooked properly scrub down the microwave every week or two.

Cover your food before

heating it up and wipe garine tubs are not microthe interior down immedi- wave safe. ately after each use.

In addition to the fact that the plastic may become warped or meltWhat Not to Heat Also, do not use ed, many people believe any type of metal or there’s a chance that plasStyrofoam in your micro- tics could leak into the waves. Some plastics are food when heated, creatsafe to use and some are ing a major health hazard.

•Any type of metal, not. Avoid heating any of the following items in a including silverware, microwave: kitchen utensils, alumi•Any type of plas- num foil, bowls or trays. tic that is not labeled as Even fine China has some “microwave safe.” This is metal in it. The microoften denoted by a sym- waves could potentially bol of three wavy lines create an electric curstacked on top of one rent when heating these another. This applies to objects or even sparks. bowls, plates, cups, bags, •Styrofoam creates etc. Many common con- another potential health tainers like yogurt or mar- (See MICROWAVE on page 7)

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Editorial/Opinion

Page 4 - Thursday, June 26, 2014

editorially speaking

Suspended voters: Kobach’s ‘fix’ has been worse than the problem

In his effort to fix a non-existent problem, Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach has left more than 17,000 Kansas voters unable to participate in our election process.

Kobach has built a political career by fabricating a massive network of voter fraud across the nation and then creating a solution that is worse than the problem. The fear of fraud prompted 37 state legislatures to enact or consider tougher voter ID laws.

Just how big of a problem are we talking about?

Nationwide, there were 2,068 cases of alleged election fraud from 2000 to 2013. Of those, there were actually only 10 cases of alleged in-person voter impersonation.

In Kansas, there were only 221 cases of alleged voter fraud during that same time period - an average of 17 per year.

When the Wichita Eagle looked into the cases Kobach had listed, they found that many did not amount to voter fraud at all. In one instance, Kobach claimed that a dead man had voted; the man, who was very much alive, disputed that fact.

The paper found that other cases Kobach counted were “honest mistakes” with no intent to defraud.

Ultimately, only seven of the 211 cases resulted in convictions. We repeat . . . seven.

One can imagine how many election outcomes that influenced.

Meanwhile, in the past three years alone, Kobach’s voter suppression efforts have caused over 17,000 Kansans to have their voter registration status placed in suspense because they don’t meet the law’s proof of citizenship guidelines. Kobach, with the approval of the Republican-controlled legislature, has added another degree of difficulty, another layer of red tape, which makes it more challenging for women, individuals who have moved here from another state, the elderly and others to participate in elections.

As it has been nationwide, the process is a thinly veiled effort to keep a certain block of voters - those least likely to support Republican candidates - from casting their ballots. And while problems with voter registration have been evident for nearly two years, it appears that the Secretary of State’s office has been extremely slow in offering a fix.

He certainly hasn’t moved with the same speed and determination that was apparent when the original legislation sailed through the Kansas Legislature.

So we have more than 17,000 Kansans who are suspended from voting and, very likely, thousands more who are discouraged from participating in elections because they see the difficulty experienced by their friends and family.

The fix is far worse than the problem. But it’s also apparent that Kobach and Republicans got the end result they were hoping for.

Same rhetoric:

Those who led us into Iraq have no credibility

As Iraq continues to disintegrate we’re hearing a lot of familiar voices offering an all-too-familiar solution to the problem.

We’re being told that we need some type of U.S. military intervention to prop up the existing government. We need to supply weapons and air strikes.

This nation has already spent an estimated $3 trillion and lost 4,488 lives in the Iraq War. Consequently, we’re also seeing a huge demand - and added costs - on our Veterans Administration with the influx of tens of thousands of military personnel who need health care services.

No one saw this coming, right?

Yet, we still have former vice president Dick Cheney, Sen. John McCain, Sen. Lindsay Graham and staff members from the George W. Bush Administration offering their criticism of the Obama Administration’s handling of our Iraq exit and blaming him for the country’s collapse.

These are the same architects behind the original hunt for non-existent WMDs and whose fantasy of a democracy ignored the region’s history.

Iraq has had a history of civil war for more than 1,400 years that was only held in check by a ruthless dictator.

When will we learn that we can’t force democracy onto people at the end of a gun barrel or by handing out billions of taxpayer dollars?

Our original intervention was never about democracy but about oil and funneling billions of dollars into certain U.S. corporations.

Nothing has changed. Certainly not the rhetoric from those who are determined to get us to repeat our costly mistake once again.

Who pays for ‘less’ government?

Gov. Sam Brownback and conservative lawmakers in the state legislature have made tax cuts a priority over the past four years.

Even as state revenues fall some $310 million short of expectations this year and the state budget is staring at the prospect of a huge financial shortfall in 2015, the governor and his Republican supporters remain intent on continuing down this path. Lawmakers have shown no signs of budging from their tax policy even as the state was recently forced to make a $675 million loan to itself in order to pay its bills.

Under normal circumstances, that would be cause for concern, but not with today’s GOP lawmakers who simply dismiss this as the normal course of doing business.

Furthermore, and equally disturbing, is the fact that tax cuts are part of an even larger goal for the GOP - which is to reduce the size of state government.

It was Grover Norquist who famously said, “Our

goal is to shrink government to the size where we can drown it in a bathtub.”

State Sen. President Susan Wagel (R-Wichita) echoed that sentiment in response to state tax cuts, saying that she is “excited” about “having a smaller government.”

Wagel further claims that less money for government and smaller government is “what the people are asking for.”

It should be no surprise, but Wagel is wrong. Don’t take our word for it. Just look what’s happening at local levels of government around the state.

From the time that Gov. Brownback took office in 2010, until the end of this year, it’s projected that property taxes will increase by $400 million.

That only reaffirms what we’ve been saying for years - that conservative lawmakers aren’t “cut-

ting” taxes in Kansas, but merely “shifting” taxes to counties, cities and school districts.

What might be seen as a surprise is that rural counties - the so-called conservative base - are bearing the brunt of that tax shift.

Edward Flentje, a professor emeritus at Wichita State University, in a recent column revealed some pretty stark numbers about property taxes between 2010 and 2013.

•71 counties had property tax increases of 10 percent or more.

•45 counties had property tax increases of 15 percent or more.

•28 counties saw their property taxes increase by 20 percent or more.

Brownback’s “real live experiment” with the state’s tax policy is a disaster on two fronts.

First of all, job growth has been well below expectations, Moody’s has downgraded the state’s bond status and that huge influx of new business and industry that was supposed to offset lost tax revenue hasn’t arrived.

Secondly, contrary to Wagel’s opinion, it’s apparent that less government isn’t what the people are asking for.

In one respect, Wagel was right. She says that taxpayers “want more money in their pockets.”

As if it took the wisdom of Solomon to arrive at that conclusion. But if Kansas residents and taxpayers really see more money in their pockets as their greatest priority then why are they willing to pay higher property taxes?

And if locally elected officials were defying the wishes of their constituents, wouldn’t there be a major overhaul of city councils, county commissions and school boards?

The reason taxpayers are picking up the tab - and not recalling local officials - is because they see value in government and they expect certain things from government - good streets and county roads, a water system that works, teachers in our classrooms, law enforcement, etc.

(See PAYS on page six)

The ‘ungrateful volcano’ of Iraq

Iraq is shattered and 300 U.S. military advisers can’t put the pieces back together. So now what? An old saying about the Middle East comes to mind: Things can always get worse.

The aim of U.S. policy at this point should be minimizing the calamity, not chasing rainbows of a unified, democratic, pluralistic Iraq - which, sadly, is something the power brokers in Iraq do not want.

They have never really wanted it. In 1922, Winston Churchill, then Britain’s colonial secretary, said this about Iraq: “At present we are paying eight million (dollars) a year for the privilege of living on an ungrateful volcano out of which we are in no circumstances to get anything worth having.”

President Obama decided in 2011 not to keep

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another view by Eugene Robinson

thousands of U.S. troops atop that volcano. The official reason is that Prime Minister Nouri alMaliki balked at securing ironclad assurances that U.S. personnel would not be subject to the Iraqi judicial system.

In reality, Maliki was being pressured by his ally Iran not to sign a deal providing for a continuing U.S. military presence.

And Obama, an opponent of the war from the beginning, was eager to bring our people home.

Secretary of State John Kerry flew to Baghdad on Monday to continue the search for a political solution. The hope is that Iraq, after elections in April, will form a new government that abandons

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

Maliki’s sectarian policies and seeks to include all of the country’s religious and cultural factions.

Even the sunniest of optimists would have to see this effort as a long shot. Maliki governed unabashedly in the interests of the Shiite majority, which had been oppressed and brutalized for decades under Saddam Hussein.

Sunnis have responded by welcoming the jihadist militants who call themselves the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. Kurds, the other big minority, have taken advantage of the chaos to consolidate their control of the oil-rich northeast.

All these factions are armed. The U.S.-trained Iraqi army folded like a cheap suit at the advance of the ISIS fighters, but the fearsome Shiite Mahdi militia is regrouping to defend Baghdad from the

Sen. Pat Roberts 109 Hart Senate Office Bldg.

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Sunni jihadists. Iran has reportedly sent troops to fight on the government’s side. The Kurds are prepared to defend themselves.

As I said, things can get worse.

The hawks who got us into Iraq in the first place are back, urging U.S. action. But I find it hard to see what could produce a unitary, pacified Iraq at this point short of the deployment of thousands of U.S. troops.

And what would they do? Position themselves in the middle to be shot at by Sunnis and Shiites alike?

Fight for the Baghdad government alongside the Mahdi warriors and the Iranians?

It is likely that the Sunni community leaders who welcomed the ISIS invasion will soon chafe (See VOLCANO on page six)

Sen. Jerry Moran 141 Hart Senate Office Bldg.

Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-6521 www.house.gov/moranks01/

Time for an evolution in U.S. policy on Cuba

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by Katrina vanden Heuvel

The sad irony of U.S.-Cuban relations is that Cuba, under the leadership of 83-year-old Raúl Castro, is changing rapidly, and the United States, despite President Obama’s promises of a “new beginning,” remains largely frozen in a self-destructive Cold War policy.

The 50-plus year-old embargo of Cuba continues. The administration still lists Cuba as a “state sponsor of terrorism.” The United States continues to sponsor covert activities - this time a U.S. Agency for International Development attempt to generate “smart mobs” through a secret textmessaging program - to help destabilize the regime. Ten presidents after the embargo began, U.S. policy remains dedicated to folly.

Meanwhile the world, the

hemisphere and Cuba have changed. If anything, the embargo isolates the United States, not Cuba. Washington’s relationship with the region is deteriorating, corroded by its policy toward Cuba.

With few exceptions, the leftleaning governments that govern across Latin America have normal relations with Cuba and scorn the U.S. attempt to isolate the little island.

At the last Summit of the Americas in 2012, the presidents of Brazil and of Colombia, one of the few remaining U.S. allies, joined several other countries in announcing they would skip the next summit in 2015 if Cuba is not invited. And well they should, as the summits become increasingly irrelevant.

My recent trip to Cuba, as part of the nation’s first educational exchange trip to that country, reaffirmed what

. . . the fact the White House is prepared to negotiate with the Taliban but not (Cuba) raises questions about how “rational” U.S. policy is.

Josefina Vidal, head of the North American Division of Cuba’s Foreign Ministry, told our delegation in a wide ranging 90-minute conversation: “The U.S. is facing the risk of becoming irrelevant in the future of Cuba.”

The conservative Republican head of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Tom Donahue, while visiting Cuba recently, reiterated the Chamber’s call to lifting the embargo in his speech at the University of Havana.

Donahue understands that the major victims of the U.S. blockade are U.S. businesses.

Cuba has just passed a new law facilitating foreign investment. A new rush is on.

A Brazilian firm captured the major project of modernizing the port at Mariel. A Chinese company is building 34 wind turbines. And another Chinese company sells the new cars that are starting to be seen on the streets.

A British developer has just initialed a deal to build a “luxury golf resort.” The European Union has opened a formal dialogue with Cuba on trade, investment and human rights.

The pace of change in Cuba is accelerating - and is visible on the ground. Paladares (private restaurants), tapas bars and even night clubs are sprouting up in private homes. When Obama rightly eased restrictions on the travel and remittances of Cuban Americans, visitors bearing gifts flooded the island.

Remarkable changes in sex education and official attitudes are apparent, with the state

going from imprisoning homosexuals to launching campaigns against sexual violence, considering legalizing same-sex marriage, subsidizing sex-change operations and banning discrimination based on sexuality at the workplace.

Castro’s daughter, Mariela Castro, the charismatic head of Cuba’s National Center for Sexual Education, has become a renowned figure both in Cuba and across the world for her work in this area. Despite her government’s restrictions on political speech, Castro is an outspoken advocate for more open sexual discourse.

When we met with her at the center, she expressed frustration at continuing official resistance to legalizing gay marriage and spoke of herself as a fighter - fighting for a new way of thinking about sexuality and (See CUBA on page six)

Aid to rich drives the poor to America’s border

by Jeff Faux

NRA’s accidental brush with sanity

by Jim Hightower

Whoa, that was close. The National Rifle Association nearly shot itself in the foot recently with a common-sense editorial it posted online.

The group of rootin’-tootin’, bullet-spittin’, doctrinaire, gunseverywhere extremists finally saw something involving firearms that even it considered too extreme. In Texas (naturally), worshippers of the glorious gun god have taken to shouting out their ideological absolutism in coffee shops, museums, chain restaurants, and other public places by having a dozen or more of their ilk walk in together with shotguns, assault rifles and other weaponry strapped onto them.

“Any gun, anywhere,” is their message, expressed in an unsubtle, don’t-mess-with-us swagger.

“Scary,” exclaimed the NRA editorial, calling the macho show counterproductive to the cause of gun rights, adding that such peacocking is downright “weird.” That is, of course, a sane response.

But sanity isn’t comfortable turf for gun dogmatists. The NRA soon got hit with a barrage of fire from its own ranks, plus an explosion of rage from gun groups that are - believe it or not - even gunnier than the NRA. So the big, bad, never-surrender rifle organization quickly threw in the towel. It recanted its momentary lapse into sanity, and cravenly blamed some unnamed lowly staffer for the ideological impurity.

The upshot is you can expect to see newly sanctioned NRA gun strutters parading into cafes near you. But let me ask this: How would those strutters react if a band of African-Americans or Latinos were to stride into one of their cafes, armed to the teeth?

I’m with the president on this one: “There’s no reason,” he said, “why on the street today a citizen should be carrying loaded weapons.”

Oh, that wasn’t Barack Obama. It was Ronald Reagan, in 1967 - back when he served as the governor of California.

Jim Hightower is a national radio commentator, writer, public speaker and author

Hamster-wheel Economics 101 Treasury Secretary Jack Lew comes across as somewhat optimistic about the rather lackluster national economy.

“Evidence continues to mount that our economy is gaining traction,” Lew recently said. “Nevertheless, we cannot escape the fact that millions of Americans continue to struggle and their pain reminds us that our work is not finished. For too many families this hardly feels like a recovery.”

At least he’s being honest.

Yes, the unemployment rate is creeping downward. It declined to 6.3 percent in April, down from its Great Recession peak of 10 percent in October 2009.

But median household income, adjusted for inflation, is parked at $51,000 a year. That’s more than $4,000 below where it stood when the recession began in 2007 and has actually declined a bit since 1989.

It’s hard to see what might appear to be progress as anything other than a good news-bad news situation.

Joblessness is down because new jobs are being created, but lots of

behind the headlines

by Emily Schwartz Greco and William Collins

new jobs are crummy. They don’t pay enough to support a small family.

And unemployment declined in part because so many of the formerly employed have given up looking and settled for part-time and otherwise sub-par gigs that don’t make the full use of their potential. Many of these folks are no longer in the workforce at all.

Families that got by well enough on two meager incomes have now settled for living poorly on one.

Many stay-at-home moms and dads alike say circumstances, rather than choice, dictated their current lifestyle.

We live in a hamster-wheel economy: No matter how fast it spins or how hard workers toil, it’s not moving ahead. What’s the best way out of the economic malaise that results from chronic under-employment, persistent joblessness, and

household income levels that date back before many American workers were even born?

Well, we could try what the French do: work less.

The French way of work includes a shorter week with fewer hours and long vacations. In other words they address the shortage of jobs by spreading the work around. People earn a more-or-less living wage for doing less than their American counterparts.

It sounds awfully nice but it’s no cure-all. French unemployment is pretty high and wages are stagnating there too.

Still, the Affordable Care Act is giving more Americans the opportunity to be more like the French by working less and even opting out of the workforce altogether. The landmark health care law lets some overburdened citizens give up their day jobs.

That’s bringing relief to many caregivers with seriously ill loved ones who previously struggled to keep working simply to hang onto (See HAMSTER on page seven)

Over the last several months, tens of thousands of children have crossed our southern border in a desperate attempt to escape the violence, hunger and chaos that now engulf a large part of Central America.

The children - traveling alone or in packs led by professional smugglers - have overwhelmed the border patrol and immigration facilities.

Pre-teens and adolescents are stuffed into overcrowded detention facilities while immigration officials frantically try to find relatives in the US to keep them while they wait for deportation hearings.

The president has correctly called it a “humanitarian crisis.”

Predictably, Republicans blame Obama for being too soft on “illegals,” while Democrats blame the Republicans for not passing the president’s immigration reform bill.

Lost in this domestic political noise is the role that US foreign policy plays in creating the intolerable conditions that drive the streams of immigration from the south. Ninety-five percent of the children in this latest flood come from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador nations that are virtual economic colonies of the United States.

For over 100 years successive American governments have supported the oligarchs and the military chieftains who rule these countries for the benefit of themselves and American corporate investors. The major beneficiaries of US aid and protection dwell in luxury, educate their children abroad and generally live the life of the global rich.

Meanwhile, ordinary people are without education, adequate health and legal rights.

Their role in this system of crony capitalism is to provide the cheap labor to cut the sugar cane, haul the coffee and bananas, and slave in sweatshops and the kitchens of tourist resorts.

Certainly, US aid also trickled down to hospitals, schools and housing that have helped the poor.

The most important economic program was the 2004 Central America Free Trade Agreement that guaranteed US investors access to the US market for goods produced under substandard labor and environmental conditions. Whatever one might think of these efforts, they hardly make up for our support of the oppressive social conditions that keep the people poor and powerless.

Our military trains, subsidizes and indoctrinates the local armed forces and police to assure that those in power will protect the interests of global corporations and their local partners. Whenever, serious change is threatened, the Pentagon and the CIA are sent to rescue the ruling class.

In 1954, when Guatemalans elected a leftleaning reformer as president, the US organized a military takeover. Over the next 30 years the Guatemalan army murdered or disappeared some 200,000 people in that small country.

In 1963, the US toppled the elected president of Honduras who threatened the United Fruit Company’s iron grip there. In 2009, the US trained army ousted another reformer.

The Obama administration publicly decried the coup, but privately maneuvered to make sure that it succeeded.

(See BORDER on page six)

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City council violates Constitution, local ordinance

Congratulations to the Scott City Council. You’ve succeeded in passing an ordinance with one little problem . . . it’s illegal.

On its face, it’s unconstitutional. It is in conflict with Kansas statutes.

The city has decided to put responsibility for the clean-up of blighted property directly into their hands by passing an ordinance that bypasses the court. That is in direct conflict with the authority of the municipal courts with respect to prosecution and arrest (Chapter 12, Article 42). The district court also shares some authority, but

editor’s mail . . . the municipal court has jurisdiction in this instance.

Under Ordinance No. 1148 (nuisance property), the council claims that I have waived my rights by not appealing the council’s decision to the council itself. What rights?

Your inability to prosecute me for what you consider as previous violations has led to this decision not only to violate my rights, but the rights of every citizen in Scott City.

McCain calls for Iraq emergency blame game

by Andy Borowitz

WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report) Citing the deteriorating situation in the wartorn nation, Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) on Saturday called for Congress to convene an emergency blame game on Iraq.

“This is a dire crisis,” McCain said. “It’s time to roll up our sleeves and do some serious fingerpointing.”

McCain said that he hoped Congress would act swiftly to assign blame to a long list of culprits he identified, including President Obama, the Joint Chiefs, the media, and everyone who did not vote for him in the 2008 election.

The Arizona senator stressed that the blame game must be “rigorous and far-reaching,” but said that it would exempt those in the Senate who voted to invade Iraq in 2003.

“That’s ancient history,” he said.

Concluding his remarks, he offered these words of reassurance to the Iraqi people: “As long as I have breath, I will use it to find fault with others.”

Andy Borowitz is a comedian and author

Volcano

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at living under the strictures of medieval Islam. When this happened in 2008 during the “Sunni Awakening,” al-Qaeda was routed. In those days, however, the huge U.S. occupation force was still present to clear and hold disputed areas. The Iraqi army has showed it can do neither.

The 300 military advisers Obama is sending to Iraq may be best used as intelligence-gatherers and spotters who will help direct U.S. drone strikes. If terrorists have another potential sanctuary - in Syria and Iraq - from which to plan attacks against U.S. or other Western targets, it is likely that Obama will counter the threat with the same measures he uses in Yemen and other ungoverned badlands: targeted drone strikes.

In 2003, as U.S. forces routed Saddam’s army and rolled toward Baghdad, Gen. David Petraeus turned to Post correspondent Rick Atkinson and famously said, “Tell me how this ends.”

It now appears that the events set in motion by the invasion may end with the redrawing of the Middle East map. ISIS has effectively erased most of the border between Syria and Iraq. The government in Baghdad looks likely to remain in control of a Shiitemajority rump state in the south. The long-held dream of an independent Kurdistan may finally be realized.

Iran has been greatly strengthened as a regional power, but it may become bogged down by the need to support the Shiites in Iraq. It is hard to know which is more alarming to neighbors such as Jordan and Saudi Arabia: the advance of ISIS or the growing strength of Iran.

Churchill was right. Despite the sacrifice of so much U.S. blood and treasure, the “ungrateful volcano” looks ready to blow.

City Attorney John Shirley has said that “the court will determine whether the (city’s) action is reasonable or unreasonable.” The fact is, the federal courts and a jury will decide if the actions were constitutional or unconstitutional.

Here is the primary fact in this case: you violated my rights and took my property without getting a conviction. That is clearly a violation of due process.

Without a conviction you made a further mistake of ordering the city police to block off the

Pays What we’ve been seeing is local units of government assuming costs that once were the state’s responsibility, such as funding a full-time driver’s license examiner in the Scott County courthouse.

These functions of government come with a price tag. Just because the state no longer is willing to pick up their share of the tab doesn’t mean the costs go away.

We want government to be efficient . . . but we

Border Scorched Earth In the decade of 1980s, under US guidance, the Salvadorian military launched a vicious “scorched earth” campaign against peasants rebelling against their exploitation, which included brutal massacres of men, women and children in rural villages.

After the Cold War ended, the anti-communist rationale for US interventions was no longer credible. So it was replaced by the War on Drugs, which has justified billions of dollars worth of equipment, training and other military aid to Central America.

The War on Drugs has been an abject failure, in large part because so many of the government leaders who receive the Pentagon’s largesse are themselves knee-deep in narco-trafficking. Indeed,

Cuba

supported by a growing Cuban grassroots network of activists.

Of course, Cuba faces severe challenges.

The regime still keeps a heavy hand on the press Eugene Robinson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and and social media and, as former assistant managing editor for The Washington Post I learned in conversations with a leading Cuban journalist, the recent Twitter scandal has made reformminded Cuban journalists’ fight to modernize the country’s social-media infrastructure more difficult. Human rights are still constricted.

The regime knows it has to change but hopes to maintain core advances (particularly in health care and education) that are the signatures of the revolution.

With foreign investment, expanding private

streets and - without a warrant or conviction ordered city workers to literally steal my personal property.

That’s going to cost you.

If you are sitting back and thinking you are protected by “qualified immunity” . . . oops, you just destroyed any hope of that. Under federal law, local governments and their officials are subject to lawsuit for the violation of federal constitutional and statutory rights.

I want to make clear it’s not my intent to sue

the city and force local property taxes to increase.

Neither will I sue the city workers who were responsible for removing my property. In fact, they have a right to sue because they were ordered to commit a crime.

I was allowed to video and tape the entire twodays of misconduct. It shows the vicious contempt and willful disregard the city had for my property.

I’d be willing to discuss a settlement with the city. I’d really like to see city officials go before a jury and explain your

conduct, which would be really ironic since you denied me due process while stealing my property.

Each defendant in this lawsuit will be sued based on their individual capacity. Each individual will be responsible for paying the cost of their defense not the city.

Right now, each of these defendants have a choice. They can set things straight with me or they can go before a jury and let them set it straight.

It’s that simple.

Donald Dornon Scott City

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want government. We don’t want government shrunk to the point where it can’t function.

And if our state officials aren’t willing to fund government as it needs to be, then we’re seeing that cost - and the added tax burden - borne at the local level.

State officials can distort the facts and attempt to mislead taxpayers. They can even push the blame onto President Obama which some constituents are more than eager to ac-

cept. But there’s a reason 71 Kansas counties have seen their property taxes increase by more than 10 percent over the past three years and it isn’t President Obama.

Local government officials don’t enjoy raising property taxes. But responsible elected officials aren’t concerned with playing political games.

They don’t want to try to explain to a constituent that the reason sewage is backing up in their basement is because they city

couldn’t afford to replace the lift station. They don’t want to explain that there will be no football games on Friday night because the school district can’t afford the light bill.

Gov. Brownback, Sen. Wagel and their cohorts can shift costs and deny responsibility. Our counties, cities and school districts can’t . . . and aren’t.

This is a consequence of Brownback’s “real live experiment.”

Rod Haxton can be reached at editor@screcord.com

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the proliferation of guns and the lure of illegal drug profits have made life worse for people who were already trapped in underdevelopment and reactionary politics.

Criminal gangs - with connections to the ruling elite - have expanded from drugs to extortion, kidnapping and armed robbery. Ordinary citizens of these countries today not only face poverty, but the prospect of violent death.

Honduras, for example, flooded with weapons from the Pentagon, now has the highest rate of intentional murders in the entire world.

In a recent visit to Guatemala, I was given an insight into how that society is systematically breaking down. When I first arrived, several people told me that they were afraid to take local buses

to work because the buses were periodically boarded by masked men who shot the drivers and robbed the passengers.

A few days later, a young man explained to me that it was now impossible to get a steady job unless you had a connection to one of the five families that ran the country or the military. So, he said, everyone he knew wanted to leave for the US. But the price of a “coyote” to take you across the border is $10,000. And the only place to get that kind of money is to borrow it from the criminal gangs.

Some of his friends did. But with the tougher US immigration policies, they were either caught at the border or if they made it across, deported soon after. Then they were back in Guatemala with no prospects and big debt to some very bad people.

“We want our money now,” say the criminal creditors, “or we will kill you. But first we will kill your mother.” The only other option is to go to work for the gangs. A typical first assignment is to take a mask and a gun, board a bus belonging to a company that hasn’t paid this month’s protection fee, shoot the driver and rob the passengers.

There is no evidence that the administration - and certainly not the Republican leadership has any intention of ending the root cause of these “root causes”: our support for the corrupt regimes that are driving out their own people.

Until this changes - whatever the fate of Obama’s immigration bill - they will keep coming.

Jeff Faux is the principal founder of the Economic Policy Institute

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enterprises and increasing tourism comes greater inequality and increasing tension. Yet, as veteran journalist Marc Frank explains in his new book, “Cuban Revelations: Behind the Scenes in Havana,” there is a “grey zone” - a significant segment of Cubans whom Castro is trying to win over with his efforts to modernize the economy.

Amidst all of these changes, the United States is fighting yesterday’s war. At present, Cubans are freer to travel to the United States than Americans are to go to Cuba. What fears or fantasies support that idiocy?

Recently, nearly four dozen former government officials, diplomats, retired military officers, wealthy

Cuban emigres and business leaders warned in an open letter to the president that the United States is “increasingly isolated internationally in its Cuba policy,” and called on the administration to act on its own to ease travel for all Americans and allow increased trade and financial exchanges.

Obama has said he needn’t wait for the Congress, he has a “phone and pen” to take executive actions. Obama could open up exchanges and travel for all Americans, while loosening financial restrictions.

In discussions with our delegation, former Cuban foreign minister Ricardo Alarcon noted that the fact the White House is prepared to negotiate with the

Taliban but not its neighbor raises questions about how “rational” U.S. policy is.

Sustaining a policy that has failed for over 50 years and 10 presidents, an embargo that has isolated the United States in its own hemisphere, a blockade that damages U.S. businesses and restrictions that constrict the rights of Americans - no, that doesn’t sound rational.

The experts suggest there is a window of time for the president to act after the midterm elections and before the middle of 2015. The promised “new beginning” would be better late than never.

Katrina vanden Heuvel is editor and publisher of The Nation magazine

Hamster

Microwave

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their health insurance. Time matters more than money to these folks right now.

Given the federal government’s failure to bring on an authentic economic recovery, the growing momentum in states and cities for raising the minimum wage to livable levels is injecting some light into the end of the tunnel. Seattle just raised its base pay to $15 an hour. Connecticut made history a few months ago by becoming the first state to establish a $10.10 hourly minimum wage.

D.C.’s leaders, who approved a gradual increase that will hit $11.50 an hour by 2016, are now under pressure to aim higher than that.

What could the federal government do, aside from raising the minimum wage for everyone? One option would be to study how our country recovered from the Great Depression: undertaking big projects. Everybody got a dam, or at least a high school, or a mural.

The government’s industrial mobilization during WWII brought unemployment down to negligible levels.

Of course, the federal government isn’t on the verge of doing anything that bold. And with a tea party unknown triggering House Majority Leader Eric Cantor’s unexpected exit, Congress may move from gridlock to frozen in place.

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hazard inside a microwave. Most types of styrofoam are not microwave-safe, including takeout containers.

Those that are safe should be clearly labeled as such.

•Avoid microwaving large items that are more than a couple inches thick. Cut up your food into smaller pieces if necessary to ensure safer cooking results.

•Always follow the packaging directions on microwave meals. Set your power levels and timing precisely to what the packaging indicates to make sure food is cooked thoroughly.

•Rotate and stir foods part way through the microwave process.

•Use a thermometer to check thicker items, particularly cuts of meat. Food should be cooked to about 160-165 degrees.

While the health risks commonly associated with microwaves are mostly myths, there are certain hazards that people should be mindful of. The USDA has several resources pertaining to food safety and microwave use for further reference: Read more at http://www.symptomfind.com/health/microwavehealth-risks

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Mammoth There’s a big leap between speculation and evidence and members of the Odyssey Geoarchaeological Research Program are anxiously trying to close that gap. The Odyssey program is an endowed fund established to find evidence of the earliest Americans on the Central Plains.

If evidence could be found at this site linking humans to the mammoth, they would not only be the earliest people on the Central Plains, but on the North or South American continents.

That’s why those associated with this project aren’t willing to give up on this site too quickly.

In fact, Rolfe Mandel, executive director of the Odyssey Program and professor of anthropology at KU, assigned eight people to the site this year the largest since the mammoth was discovered.

“That allowed us to cover about three times more ground and to go far deeper this year,” Bruner says.

A Significant Find Human interaction aside, the mandible find is significant, in large part because of the very good condition of the bone and the two molars.

“The teeth aren’t as worn as I’ve seen in other (mandible) displays,” Bruner notes.

The teeth will provide researchers a more accurate determination of the mammoth’s age when it died.

Isotopes found in teeth enamel can offer a wealth of information such as different sources of groundwater it may have been drinking, which would also offer a glimpse at its migration pattern.

“The condition of the teeth are significant on their own, but to be intact in the mandible is even more remarkable,” says Bruner.

In addition, the group immediately found the pelvis during their first session on the site from June 2-11. That discovery, however, was met with

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a challenge they hadn’t encountered during their previous four trips - excessive rainfall.

“There were a couple of pretty good rains once we had the pelvis uncovered and our biggest challenge was to keep it from becoming saturated,” Bruner said. “We had to bale a lot of water.”

That became a reoccurring problem during their second session with a couple of major rains that interfered with the casting and removal of the mandible.

Other Bone Fragments Next to the mandible, the team discovered another rib, along with additional vertebrae and a podial bone (possible carpal).

The pelvis, along with a femur, are large bones which are significant because they are most likely to reveal cut marks made by people. Those cut marks would appear on the bone’s surface if humans were responsible for the death of the mammoth and were removing meat.

Or, if people came along some time after the mammoth had already died and been picked over by scavengers, they could very possibly have cut open the femur in order to get to the marrow.

There is evidence that one of the two latter events could have taken place.

“The carcass has been disarticulated by some mechanism, which could be people,” Bruner points out. “In general, the bones are not laid across the landscape as if the animal laid down and died. That’s what keeps us coming back.

“We have scattered bones, which is encouraging. We have dry breaks (of bones) which is discouraging.”

One or both femurs, if they could be found, would likely hold the most significant clues for the Odyssey team. The fact they have yet to be discovered is compelling.

Because neither has been found where one might have expected, that adds to the speculation that

something led to their removal.

“Removing those limbs would be a primary task and there would be some pretty significant (cut) marks on the bones,” Bruner says.

That’s why the discovery of a knapping pile only a short distance away at the same time the mammoth was discovered has further intrigued researchers. Knapping is the process by which flint or other stone material is sharpened in preparation for their use as weapons or tools.

At one time it was believed that the earliest people to live in this region - referred to as Clovis people because of their stone tools and stonetipped weapons - didn’t inhabit North and South America until 13,000 to 13,500 years ago. This time frame has been altered by the discovery of a pre-Clovis site in Oregon that would be slightly more than 14,000 years old.

If a link can be found between the people who created the knapping pile and the mammoth bones, it would pre-date any other similar discovery in North or South America by about 700 years.

Researchers have also been puzzled by the mammoth’s location on high ground, which is not where it would typically be found. An older mammoth that knew it was dying would have made its way to lower ground, near a watering hole, which is where most discoveries of this type take place.

“And there’s no nearby playa,” Bruner adds.

Another Human Element Of course, there’s also the fear that the human element could be involved in yet another way - farming.

An area located about 30 yards south of the primary dig site had tooth enamel fragments when it was uncovered two summers ago. At first, it was thought the cranium would be found in that location, but since then

(Top) Graduate student and team leader Kale Bruner stands over the mandible which measures 28 inches in length and about 20 inches in width.

(Above) Jeff Shelton assists in recording GPS coordinates of the mandible.

(Below) Archeologist Chris Hord shows one of many bone fragments scattered near the dig site.

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nothing new has been discovered.

A year ago, Bruner was still hopeful that the team would discover the cranium, but now that the mandible has been uncovered she has all but ruled out that possibility. While it is speculation, Bruner wonders if that site to the south which yielded teeth fragments isn’t all that remains of the cranium.

That part of the fossil could have been relocated during terrace construction or normal farming operations over the years.

“I’m more of the belief that the upper level (of the cranium) has been destroyed,” she says, but refusing to give up hope adds, “on the other hand, we did find tusk fragments which would have been attached to the upper part of the cranium.”

In order to give another perspective of the site, Chris Hord, an archeologist with the Kansas Anthropological Association, was planting flags for about 30 yards in a northsouth line along the wheat field where bone frag-

ments were being found.

These fragments ranged from about an inch in diameter upwards to about four inches.

“It’s just a guess, but some of these larger ones probably came from a pretty significant bone, like a femur,” says Hord.

“These are the things that happen during a farming operation.”

But, in the case of a terracing operation, it’s possible to move several tons of dirt and, with it, scatter bones and bone fragments over a large area.

“Fortunately, a significant part of these bones are pretty much where we would expect them to be,” Bruner says. “And the (Mike) Scheuermans have been great about allowing us access to this site year after year and to continue our work.”

While the sought-after link between mammoth and humans continues to elude the Odyssey team, Bruner says they aren’t giving up on the site . . . at least not yet.

Bruner will return with another of Mandel’s PhD

students, Blair Schneider, in October to do ground penetrating radar (GPR) with the intent of mapping a larger area around the dig site and to offer yet another picture of what possibly lies beneath the ground.

“With our latest finds, I’m certain we’ll be back at least one more year,” says Bruner, who also plans to return. “We’re in a hot spot for bones. GPR will help direct us where to focus our energies.”

Even if the human element isn’t found, she emphasizes that the site is still valuable from a paleontological standpoint.

“The specimens we’ve found, so far, have value.

This site has value,” she says. “I enjoy digging this site and I believe there’s plenty to learn.”

Whether that learning process includes the human element remains to be seen.

But in the field of archeology, patience and optimism go hand-inhand. Bruner and her team have plenty of both.

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County Commission June 3, 2014 Scott County Commissioners met in a regular meeting with the following present: Chairman James Minnix, Commissioners Jerry Buxton and Gary Skibbe; and County Clerk Alice Brokofsky.

•Commissioners reviewed a two year contract for natural gas with Seminole energy. No action was taken.

•Chris Holovach was appointed to serve an additional year on the Scott County Hospital board.

•Commissioners signed an affidavit of non-production and non-development on behalf of the Zella O. Carpenter Trust.

•Scott County Emergency Management Director Larry Turpin discussed moving emergency management to the annex of the VIP building. Commissioners gave their approval. The commission authorized a monthly salary for Turpin of $2,900 and a budget of $20,000 for the remainder of 2014.

•Turpin was authorized to see bids for an extended cab pickup.

•Randy Sangster was hired as the new county appraiser with a base salary of $4,125 per month. His duties began June 1.

•Chris Lund presented a 2015 budget request for City on a Hill.

•Sheriff Glenn Anderson presented a 2015 budget request.

•Scott County Development Committee Director and board member Frank Mercurio presented a budget request for 2015.

•Eisenhour informed the commission of a new program, the Public Square Communities, and asked the county for a contribution of $1,000 to help fund the initiative. Commissioners approved the request.

•The following road permits were signed and approved: W.W. Drilling: driveway entrance for drill site N Jade Road. S14, T17, R33.

Wiechman Land and Cattle: boring under road to irrigation well on Road 200 Myles Vulgamore: creating second approach at S23, T18, R33.

•There was discussion about Park Lane Nursing Home and 12th Street parking. Public Works Director Richard Cramer was instructed to contact Park Lane about an ongoing problem with the access road in that area.

City plans to purchase bonds for housing subdivision projects

Whatever portion of special assessments the owners of two housing subdivision projects don’t pay off, the City of Scott City plans to purchase in the form of bonds.

The city council approved special assessment projects for street work and curb/gutter improvements in the Eastridge Subdivision ($236,587) and Prairie Meadows Addition ($282,971).

City Attorney John Shirley explained to the council that the property owners have 30 days in which to pay off the special assessment in full or it will be put onto their tax rolls and paid off over the next 10 years.

“Of course,” said Shirley, “the developers will put it on the tax rolls and plan for future buyers (of lots) to pay off their portion of the assessments.”

Shirley said the city has money available with which to purchase bonds that will be issued for the two improvement projects. He explained the city will get a better return on the bonds than it is currently getting on interest in the bank.

“We’ll pay ourselves three or four percent interest,” he predicted. “It’s whatever the current bond market interest rate is.”

Councilman Jack Schmitt expressed concern about spending down their reserves by nearly $520,000.

“We have the reserves for a ‘what if,’” he said.

“What if something happens?”

Shirley said that if the city should be faced with an emergency and need the money it can sell off the bonds at a later date.

Other Business •Police Officer Ted Kuffler submitted his resignation, effective immediately.

•Approval was given for Police Officer Jay Poore to attend a “Racial and Other Biased Based Policing” workshop in Dodge City on June 30.

•The council agreed to contribute $1,000 to the Public Square Communities program after hearing a presentation by economic development director Katie Eisenhour. She noted that the SCDC has committed $2,000 to the program and the county commission another $1,000.

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8 area students earn degrees from K-State

Eight graduates from Scott and Wichita counties have earned degrees this spring from Kansas State University.

They were among nearly 3,000 students who were eligible to participate in commencement ceremonies.

Area graduates and their degrees include: Scott City: Allison Gouldie, Bachelor of Science in food science and industry; Elizabeth Huck, Bachelor of Music Education; Alex Hutchins, Bachelor of Science in Education; and Miriam Peregrino, Bachelor of Science in Education.

Leoti: Meghan Burch, Bachelor of Science in business administration; Breck Fletcher, Bachelor of Science in agriculture; Watson McKinney, Bachelor of Science in milling science and management; and Lauren Wedel, Bachelor of Science in agribusiness.

Roehl, Puente on semester lists at McPherson Micah Roehl, a senior from Dighton, was named to the spring semester honor roll at McPherson College.

To be named to the list, full-time students must maintain a 3.55 or higher grade point average.

Laura Puente, a sophomore from Scott City, was named to the spring semester honorable mention list by earning a gpa of 3.25 to 3.54.

Two on Ottawa Dean’s honor list

Sierra Herndon, Dighton, and Kaitlyn Thornburg, Scott City, earned recognition on the spring semester Dean’s Honor List at Ottawa University.

To be eligible, full-time students must have earned a minimum of 24 credit hours over the preceding two semesters and maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Camp is intro to 4-H fun

One didn’t have to be in 4-H to have a fun time during Tuesday’s annual 4-H Day Camp.

Sixteen youngsters - representing a mix of current 4-Hers and prospective members along with eight counselors enjoyed games, hiking, rafting and cooking out at Lake Scott State Park.

Brody Strine, 7, was one of those who didn’t need to be convinced to join 4-H having watched his older brothers grow up in the program.

“I wanted to come here and have some fun,” he explained.

He said that riding the raft was the most fun.

The 4-Her says he plans on entering his pig project in the upcoming Scott County Fair.

Still considering whether or not to join is eight-year-old Kalo Hineman.

“I thought this would be fun,” says Hineman, who was attending his first day camp.

“I might join next year,” he added. “I’ll probably have a horse in 4-H.” Another 4-Her who just wanted to participate in the games was seven-year-old Baylor Vasquez.

“I have kind of a lot of friends in 4-H so I wanted to come out here,” he said.

Vasquez is also busy getting ready for the fair with plans to enter two pigs and a steer.

Day camp activities were coordinated by Extension summer intern Tayla Cannella.

(Top) The two rafts filled with day camp participants and counselors clash on Lake Scott.

(Middle) Youngsters have fun battling each other with noodles. (Bottom) A young camper is unable to break through the line in a game of red rover.

(Record Photos)

182 earn semester academic honors at SCHS There were 182 students named to the second semester honor roll at Scott Community High School. The list includes 52 students on the platinum honor roll with a 4.0 grade point average.

Other honor lists are Gold (3.75-3.99), Silver (3.5-3.74) and Bronze (3.0-3.49).

Honor roll students include: Platinum Honor List Seniors: Rachel Anliker, Francisco Banda, Andrew Brown, MariKate Crouch, Aubrey Davis, Taylor George, Elizabeth Irwin, Dominique Jimenez, Warren Kropp, Marissa Morris, Brayden Strine, Megan Thornburg, Kelly Wycoff, Mariah York.

Juniors: Sloan Baker, Hunter Braun, Macy Davis, Marshal Hutchins, James Jurgens, Chantz Yager.

Sophomores: Emilio Alvarez, Madison Braun, Asher Huck, Nicole Latta, Alma Martinez, Zayra Peregrino-Gonzalez, Addison Price, Megan Smith, Christina Tilton, Melanie Tilton.

Freshmen: Krystal Appel, Alysan Buehler, KelsiJo Crouch, Jess Drohman, Elizabeth Eikenberry, Karen Gonzalez, Taylor Goodman, Judith Gutierrez, Carson Haupt, Bo Hess, Trace Mulligan, Hayden Nevills, Katie Nowak, Emma Price, Clarissa Ratzlaff, Chase Rumford, Kylee Trout, Tyler Vondracek, Joshua

Walter, Paige Winderlin, Kiana Yager, Keely Yeager.

Gold Honor List Seniors: Jordann Becker, Cole Birney, Krissa Dearden, Chloe Kuffler.

Juniors: Kristi Faurot, Trey O’Neil.

Sophomores: Ximena Ayala, Timothy Bolle, Wyatt Kropp, Danean Metheney, Abram Wiebe.

Freshmen: Haley Allen, Kyle Cure, Matthew Jenkins, Elaine Parkinson, Georgina Prieto, Rebecca Rebarchek, Nancy Wiebe.

Silver Honor List Seniors: David Burnett, Steven Fisher, Bianey Galaviz-Chavez, Zachery Glass, Riley Hawker, Abigail Hernandez, Christopher, Pounds, Diana Rodriguez, Alfredo

Ruiz, Alexander Snyder, Zachary Steffens, Lane Turner, Holly Wilcoxson.

Juniors: Kambra Dearden, Brianna Smull, Daniel Varela, Hayden Webster, Jaylee York.

Sophomores: Mark Burnett, Alexandra, Amanda Kough, Shylo McCulloch, Cayleigh Ramsey, Jayden Wren.

Freshmen: Macy Berning, Seth Cardenas, Mikennon Donovan, Paige Eggleston, Isaac Evans, Justin Faurot, Jacob Forred, Chandler Janssen, Delaney Kitch, Brynan Sherwood, Edward Tilton.

Bronze Honor List Seniors: Dakota Allen, Oscar Amezcua, Jesse Anchondo, Leah Artz, Austin Beaver, Jaclyn Buehler,

Evan Cardenas, Alexis Chavez, Zachary Duff, James Dyer, Keith Farr, Martin Gough, Christopher Green, Christopher Hall, Bailey Nickel, Anahi Olivas, Nathan Penka, Elizabeth Piatt, Cecily Rebarchek, Ana Retamoza, Mel Turley, Matthew Tuttle, Keigun Wells, Joshua Yeager.

Juniors: Luis Balderrama, Emily Buxton, Miguel Chavez, Brooke Dillinger, Wyatt Eitel, Jami Emahizer, Kiara Gallegos, Lane Hayes, Wesley Hemel, Briana Hutton, Brett Meyer, Quentin Morris, Elizabeth Murray, Elizabeth Parkinson, Sergio Peregrino, Marianne Prieto, James Slater, Reagan Smyth.

Sophomores: Joshua

Becker, Cooper Griffith, Desirae Honeyfield, Dylan Hutchins, Irvin Lozano, Drake McRae, Draven McRae, Madison Orr, Nicholas Storm, Kacey Troyer, Shannon Winderlin.

Freshmen: Arely Armendariz, Stephanie Banda, Kearston Buffington, Melchor Dominguez, Drew Duff, Jennie Erven, Taylor Fairleigh, Diana Garcia Luevano, Karen Hermosillo, Esmeralda Hernandez, Chance Jones, Jacob Karnaze, Sarah Lightner, Karlee Logan, Alexis Long, Xochitl Loya, Octavio Nolasco, Garrett Osborn, Camryn Patton, Andres Perez, Christian Ramirez, Tisha Richard, Dylan Rosin, Brandi Shearmire.

For the Record What to do if you inherit someone’s 401(k) The Scott County Record

Jason Alderman

Talk about good news wrapped in bad: In the midst of grieving the loss of a loved one, you learn that you were named beneficiary of their 401(k) plan. Chances are you’ve got too much on your mind to make any sudden decisions about what to do with the money.

However, don’t procrastinate too long. The IRS has ironclad rules, deadlines and penal-

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ties concerning inherited retirement accounts, which vary depending on what type of account it is. This column discusses inherited 401(k) and similar employer-provided plans.

Under federal law, surviving spouses automatically inherit their spouse’s 401(k) plan unless someone else was named beneficiary and the surviving spouse signed a written waiver. If someone is single at death, their plan’s

Scott Co. LEC Report Scott City Police Department June 7: A theft was reported in the 1600 block of Church St. June 19: Chance Seamans was arrested on a warrant for probation violation and transported to the LEC. June 19: Toby Jorgensen was arrested for attempted aggravated battery, criminal trespass and disorderly conduct. He was transported to the LEC. June 19: Renee Brant was arrested for criminal trespass and disorderly conduct. She was transported to the LEC. June 19: Eduardo Mayo was arrested for the distribution of certain depressants. He was transported to the LEC. June 19: Antonio Adame was arrested for the distribution of certain depressants. He was transported to the LEC. June 19: Michael Vleazco was arrested for the distribution of certain depressants. He was transported to the LEC. June 21: Roxi Smith was arrested on an arrest and detain order and transported to the LEC. June 22: Theodore Brant was arrested for driving under the influence. He was transported to the LEC. Scott County Sheriff’s Department June 22: Eric Marcellus was arrested for aggravated assault and transported to the LEC. June 22: Chancelor Roberts was arrested on a Shawnee County warrant and transported to the LEC.

Public Notice (Published in The Scott County Record Thurs., June 26, 2014) 1t

SCOTT COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S PROCEEDINGS MAY 2014 GENERAL FUND SALARIES ............................................ $ 84,282.41 COMMODITIES ....................................

7,640.99 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES .................

80,427.31 CAPITAL OUTLAY.................................. 279,042.96 OTHER...................................................

1,119.75 COUNTY HEALTH FUND SALARIES .............................................

COMMODITIES .....................................

CONTRACTUAL SERVICES .................

CAPITAL OUTLAY .................................

OTHER...................................................

12,522.38 6,628.65 1,227.13 84.51 0.00

NOXIOUS WEED FUND SALARIES...............................................

COMMODITIES ......................................

CONTRACTUAL SERVICES...................

OTHER ...................................................

6,180.06 14,492.77 119.30 0.00

ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND SALARIES ..............................................

COMMODITIES.......................................

CONTRACTUAL SERVICES....................

CAPITAL OUTLAY....................................

34,626.18 50,382.63 3,507.57 0.00

FIRE DISTRICT FUND SALARIES ..............................................

COMMODITIES ......................................

CONTRACTUAL SERVICES....................

CAPITAL OUTLAY ..................................

389.28 19.21 115.52 580.15

TREASURER’S SPECIAL FUND SALARIES ...............................................

COMMODITIES .......................................

CONTRACTUAL SERVICES ....................

CAPITAL OUTLAY.....................................

OTHER .....................................................

JAMES M. MINNIX Chairman

4,532.63 804.59 447.20 0.00 364.17

ALICE BROKOFSKY Scott County Clerk

assets go to their designated beneficiary.

The IRS has basic tax and distribution rules and timetables for inherited 401(k) plans. However, the plans themselves are allowed to set more restrictive guidelines if they choose, so read the plan documents carefully.

Basically: You must pay income tax on distributions (except for Roth accounts, which have already been taxed), although you may

be able to spread out withdrawals and tax payments over a number of years, depending on how you structure it.

Many 401(k) plans require beneficiaries to withdraw the money in either a lump sum or separate payments extending no longer than five years after the person’s death; however, some will allow you to keep the money in the plan indefinitely, so check their rules.

Note that distributions

will be added to your taxable income for the year, which can greatly increase your tax bite. Thus, many people prefer to spread the payments out as long as possible. Plus, the longer funds remain in the account, the longer they accrue earnings, tax-free.

If the original account holder had already reached the mandatory withdrawal age of 70-1/2, you may be allowed to continue withdrawing funds according to his or

her withdrawal schedule.

Your minimum annual withdrawal amount is based on your own life expectancy, according to IRS tables (see Appendix C in IRS Publication 590 at www.irs.gov).

Alternatively, you could speed up the payment schedule or take a lump sum.

You may also be able to transfer your balance into an “inherited IRA,” which (See INHERIT on page 13)

Voters must declare party affiliation

Kansas voters are reminded of changes in state election law that will impact the primary election on August 5.

Registered voters who are affiliated with a political party, and who want to change to a different party or become unaffiliated before the upcoming primary, have until June 30 this year to do so.

A new law passed by the Kansas Legislature forbids party members from switching parties during a period beginning on the day of the candidate filing deadline through the date when

Distribute funds to 275 crime victims The Kansas Crime Victims Compensation Board awarded financial assistance to 215 victims of crime at its June meeting.

Awards were made in 105 new cases. Additional expenses were paid in 110 previously submitted cases. The awards totaled $215,929.

The Division of Crime Victims Compensation in the Kansas Attorney General’s office administers the Crime Victims Compensation program, which was established in 1978 to help victims of violent crime pay for their unexpected expenses such as medical treatment, mental health counseling, lost wages, dependent support and funeral costs.

The state’s threemember Crime Victims Compensation Board determines claims that are eligible for payment and decides how much money will be awarded to each claimant.

Awards are limited to a maximum total amount of $25,000.

the results of the August primary are certified. The filing deadline normally is at noon on June 1, but the first day of the affiliation prohibition this year is July 1 because the law does not go into effect until July 1.

Voters should be aware of the following specifics.

•Registered voters who are affiliated with a party may not file paperwork to change their party affiliations from July 1 through August this year.

•Persons who file paperwork to change parties during the prohibited period will be asked

major political parties have determined their own rules for who may vote in their respective primaries.

This year the Democratic Party changed its rules so that both the Republican Party and the Democratic Party now have closed primaries. A closed primary means that voters already affiliated with a particular party may vote in that party’s primary.

An unaffiliated voter who officially affiliates with a particular party at the time of voting may Closed Primaries Since 2004 the two vote that party’s ballot. to re-file the document September 1 or after.

•Democrats may not switch to Republican or vice versa, and switches to and from the Libertarian Party also are prohibited.

•Members of a party may not disaffiliate from their party and become unaffiliated during this period.

•Registered voters who are unaffiliated may affiliate with a party during this period and also when voting at the primary or requesting an advance ballot.

Public Notice (Published in The Scott County Record, Thurs., June 26, 2014)1t IN THE MATTER OF THE 2014 REVISED BUDGET AND THE 2015 REVISED BUDGET FOR THE WESTERN KANSAS GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 OF LANE, SCOTT, WICHITA, GREELEY AND WALLACE COUNTIES, KANSAS NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING Notice is hereby given pursuant to K.S.A. 82a-1030 that: WHEREAS, a revised budget for 2014 and a revised yearly budget for 2015 has been duly drafted and filed on behalf of the above captioned District.

WHEREAS, a copy of said budgets are available for public inspection in the office of the secretary of said District at 906 W. 5th, Scott City, Kansas.

NOW THEREFORE, a preliminary public hearing for the Revised 2014 Budget and the Proposed 2015 Budget will be held on the 15th day of July, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. (CDST) at the District Office at 906 W. 5th in Scott City, Kansas and a final public hearing will be held on the 29th day of July, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. (CDST) at the District Office at 906 W. 5th in Scott City, Kansas for the purpose of presentation of proposed changes, modifying and adopting a final draft of said budget.

Any persons desiring to be heard shall file in duplicate with the office five days prior to said date of hearing a written statement of their intent to appear at said hearing and the substance of the views they wish to express.

Greg Graff, President Board of Directors Western Kansas Groundwater Management District No. 1

Public Notice (First published in The Scott County Record Thurs., June 26, 2014; last published Thurs., July 10, 2014)3t NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION CANDIDATES TO BE VOTED FOR AT THE PRIMARY ELECTION, STATE OF KANSAS, SCOTT COUNTY, KANSAS To whom it may concern: I, the undersigned county election officer of the above named county, have received a certified listing of candidates for the various nominations to be made by each of the political parties of this state and, in accordance with the provisions of law, I hereby publish so much thereof as is applicable to this county, and I have added thereto the names and addresses of the candidates for nomination of the Republican and Democratic parties:

Republican

Democrat

NATIONAL OFFICE UNITED STATES SENATE Alvin E. Zahnter Russell, Ks. Milton Wolf Leawood, Ks. D.J. Smith Osawatomie, Ks. Pat Roberts Dodge City, Ks. Patrick Wiesner Chad Taylor

Lawrence, Ks. Topeka, Ks.

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - DISTRICT 1 Republican Tim Huelskamp Fowler, Ks. Alan LaPolice Clyde, Ks. Democrat

Republican

Democrat

James Sherow Bryan R. Whitney

Manhattan, Ks. Wichita, Ks.

STATE OFFICES GOVERNOR/LT. GOVERNOR Sam Brownback Topeka, Ks. Jeff Colyer Overland Park, Ks. Jennifer Winn Robin R. Lais

Wichita, Ks. Wichita, Ks.

Paul Davis Jill Docking

Lawrence, Ks. Wichita, Ks.

Republican

SECRETARY OF STATE Scott Morgan Lawrence, Ks. Kris Kobach Piper, Ks.

Democrat

Jean Kurtis Schodorf Wichita, Ks.

Republican

ATTORNEY GENERAL Derek Schmidt Independence, Ks.

Democrat

A.J. Kotich

Republican

STATE TREASURER Ron Estes Wichita, Ks.

Democrat

Carmen Alldritt

Republican

Democrat

Topeka, Ks.

Topeka, Ks.

COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE David J. Powell El Dorado, Ks. Beverly Gossage Eudora, Ks. Ken Selzer Leawood, Ks. Clark Shultz Lindsborg, Ks. John M. Toplikar Olathe, Ks. Dennis Anderson

Overland Park, Ks.

STATE REPRESENTATIVE - 118TH DISTRICT Republican Don Hineman Dighton, Ks. Democrat Republican

None STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION Sally Cauble Dodge City, Ks. Meg Wilson Great Bend, Ks.

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Inherit (continued from page 12)

must be named and maintained separately from your other IRAs. With an inherited IRA, you must withdraw a certain amount each year, based on your life expectancy.

Distributions must begin the year following the donor’s death, regardless of whether or not you’re retired.

Make sure the 401(k) trustee transfers funds directly to the inherited IRA’s trustee so you never touch the money; otherwise the transfer may be voided and you’ll have to pay taxes on the entire sum that year.

Surviving spouses have an additional option: Instead of opening an Sunday, July 6 • 10:00 a.m. inherited IRA, they’re also allowed to do a “spousal Sunday, February Location: Community building at the fairgrounds, east edge of Leoti rollover,” which means 2 • 11:00 a.m.

The late Marvin and Jean Palmblade - Owners rolling over the balance Glassware Several nice crystal into an existing or new Furniture Old books Fenton glass collection Thomasville dining decanter sets Nesting crock mixing IRA in their own name. consisting of table, 6-matching Crystal biscuit jar bowls over 70 pieces, chairs, matching Crystal night water set The key advantage of Porcelain pots including Custard large china hutch Carnival glass Evening in Paris bottle a spousal rollover is that parlor lamp, Fostoria & Holland and smaller china Old toaster Burmese Custard Crystal hutch you don’t have to begin Blue canning jars Art glass, Parlor lamp, Blue glass various 2-Blue recliners Meat grinder taking mandatory with- Blue occasional chair Oil lamps (2-Aladdin) Burmese custard pieces hanging lamp, Hand Ruby flash glass drawals until you reach Tan and blue divan Crock bowls painted hurricane Crystal glass bowls regular Cast iron Griswald 70-1/2, unlike inherited Thomasville lamps, Clock, Picture Crystal bowl and size bed with skillet frames, Bells, Vases, candle sticks matching night stand 2-gal. Western crock IRAs where you must Bowls, Fairy lamps, Crystal stemware and dresser with Black Frankhoma begin withdrawals the Plates, Baskets, Westmorland commirror Hull crock pitcher various colors, Several potes year after the donor’s Green sectional divan Cook books pieces of hand painted Lots of other glassware White occasional chair Dryden pottery death. and signed Burmese Car Blonde regular size Russell Wright dishes, Fenton, very nice 1999 Oldsmobile bed with matching One last point: Always 8-place with extras collection, some rare Intrigue car, 4-door, 6-drawer dresser Gold Castle 12-place withdraw at least the pieces 34,139 miles, nice with mirror setting of china Westmorland bowls Household Items required minimum dis- Brown loveseat Set of Noritake dishes Lefton glass angels Plant stands Chromecraft dining 2-Small child’s rockers Purple glass bowl and tribution (RMD) amount Lots of Holiday table with 6-chairs Dresser set pitcher decorations each year, if one is speci- Antique Furniture 12-place setting of White glass pitcher Lamps Hutch Banquette Blue china Westmorland Ruby fied. If not, you’ll pay China 2-Sentry safes Oak morris chair Bone dishes glass console set Bird cage on stand a penalty equal to 50 2-Victorian straight Several stands and end Swan powder box Lots of silk flowers chairs tables Pink depression plates Pots and pans percent of the difference Oak kitchen cabinet, Cast iron lamp holders and sherbets Small kitchen between the RMD and complete (nice) Figurines Milk glass appliances Highboy dresser Brass spittoon Cake plates on Bedding what you actually withFew old tools Antiques and pedestals Wicker and glass drew.

Dept. 56 Christmas Collectibles Bavaria Creamer and shelving units figurines sugar Damascus sewing Bottom line: Talk to a Old spool cabinet Coors pitcher and Crystal water set Bridge lamp machine financial or legal expert Stereo scope with glasses, older Crystal cruets Yard decorations Caster set Spice jars cards Many other items before taking any action Terms: Must have ID to register. Cash or approved check day of sale. Everything sold as is. No warranties expressed on your inheritance.

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COUNTY AND TOWNSHIP OFFICES SCOTT COUNTY COMMISSIONER - DISTRICT 1 Republican James M. Minnix Scott City, Ks. Democrat

None

SCOTT COUNTY CLERK (UNEXPIRED TERM) Republican Alice Brokofsky Scott City, Ks. Republican

ISBEL TOWNSHIP CLERK Kathi Shearmire Modoc, Ks.

Democrat

None

Republican

LAKE TOWNSHIP CLERK Larry Vulgamore

Democrat

None

Pursuant to the foregoing, I hereby give notice that a primary election will be held on the 5th day of August, 2014, at which time the candidates from the above list may be voted on at the William Carpenter 4-H Building at the Scott County Fairgrounds. This polling place will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on August 5, 2014.

Advanced voting will begin on Monday, July 16, 2014, at the Scott County Clerk’s office, 303 Court Street, Scott City, Ks. Advanced voting will end on Monday, August 4, 2014, at 12:00 noon.

Done at my office in the City of Scott City, County of Scott and State of Kansas this 20th day of June, 2014.

Seal Alice Brokofsky Scott County Election Officer

Public Notice (First published in The Scott County Record Thurs., June 26, 2014; last published Thurs., July 3, 2014)1t REQUEST FOR ZONING VARIANCE Notice is hereby given that the Scott City Planning Commission will hold a special meeting on July 10, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., at the Scott City Council Meeting Room at City Hall, 221 West 5th Street, Scott City, Kansas, to consider the following agenda items: Application for variance by Diana Brandt to allow for less clearance between the eaves of a residence and an accessory building (garage) than allowed by ordinance on: West Sixty feet (60’) of Lots One (1) and Four (4), Block Forty Two (42), Original Town (305 W. 6th Street) All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard at such hearing.

Dated: June 24, 2014 Rodney Hogg, chairman Scott City Planning Commission

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Patients struggle to learn health care language Anna Gorman Kaiser Health News

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. - As soon as Deb Emerson, a former high school teacher from Oroville, Calif., bought a health plan in January through the state’s insurance exchange, she felt

overwhelmed.

She couldn’t figure out what was covered and what wasn’t. Why weren’t her anti-depressant medications included? Why did she have to pay $60 to see a doctor?

The insurance jargon - deductible, co-pay, premium, co-insurance - was

like a foreign language.

What did it mean?

“I have an education and I am not understanding this,” said Emerson, 50. “ I wonder about people who don’t have an education - how baffling this must be for them.”

Health officials have spent much of the past year

promoting the Affordable Care Act and enrolling people in coverage. Now they need to help consumers understand the basics of health insurance and how to use their policies, health care providers and researchers say.

“Giving somebody an insurance card and

Expanded liquor sales in Ks. could have health consequences Bryan Thompson Kansas Public Radio

Expanding liquor sales to grocery and convenience stores in Kansas could lead to more underage drinking, according to a new report from the Kansas Health Institute.

The report, called a health impact assessment, is designed to give policymakers information about the potential health consequences of expanded liquor sales.

KHI’s second statewide health impact assessment says allowing more outlets to sell alcohol may lead to increased consumption by underage drinkers.

Tatiana Lin, who leads the institute’s health impact assessment work, said expanding liquor sales to grocery and convenience stores could make alcohol more available to teens wanting to try it.

“In convenience and grocery stores, there’s just not the same level of surveillance and enforcement that is in liquor stores,” Lin said.

Studies in other states indicate it’s easier for young people to steal alcohol when sales are expanded beyond liquor stores, she said.

Tom Palace, executive director of the Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store

Association of Kansas, said enforcing laws already on the books is the way to prevent underage drinking. He said consumers want to be able to buy liquor at grocery and convenience stores, which already sell beer, lottery tickets and tobacco products.

“The consumer wants to buy these products because it’s more convenient,” Palace said. “You have competition in the market, and when you have competition the consumer wins.”

Health concerns aside, most of the opposition to expanded liquor sales is coming from people who want to protect liquor

retailers from competition, Palace said.

A bill that would have allowed liquor sales in grocery and convenience stores was introduced during the 2014 session but died in committee.

The health impact assessment analyzed eight health issues related to the bill: alcohol consumption, youth alcohol consumption, driving under the influence (DUI) arrests, alcohol-related traffic accidents, alcohol-related traffic deaths, alcoholrelated traffic deaths among youth, crime and sexually transmitted diseases.

(See LIQUOR on page 15)

Medicare program reports decrease in hospital readmissions Numbers drop nationally and in Kansas The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services reports that the number of Medicare beneficiaries readmitted to hospitals and the number of health carerelated infections has gone down nationally and slightly more so in areas where so-called Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) have programs aimed at reducing the problems.

Officials with the Kansas Foundation for Medical Care, the state’s designated QIO, said hos-

pital readmissions here among the Medicare population went down almost 15 percent between October 2010 and March 2013 and that hospital admissions also dropped by almost 10 percent.

That translated into more than 6,000 fewer hospitalizations and 1,547 fewer readmissions.

The Foundation has been working statewide to reduce avoidable admissions and also with provider coalitions in Hays, Kansas City, Topeka and Wichita.

The group also has been working with other agencies to decrease the incidence of infections acquired in healthcare settings.

It is partnered with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and various health care providers to address Clostridium difficile infections (C. diff).

Foundation officials said seven facilities have joined the Kansas Clostridium difficile Prevention Collaborative, which is working to reduce the infections through better awareness and training.

The officials said early results have shown a 16.5 percent “relative improvement rate in reducing the number of hospital onset C. diff infections.”

Representatives of the foundation and KDHE

were selected to report on the collaborative at the national Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) annual conference.

The CMS data showed that hospital readmissions among Medicare beneficiaries nationally declined by 13.22 percent in QIO communities, compared to a national drop of 12.55 percent. Similarly, hospital admissions declined further in QIO communities - by 8.39 percent vs.

8.12 percent nationally.

Foundation officials said the reduced hospitalization had saved Medicare nearly $1 billion nationally.

not really telling them what that insurance is going to do for them is not going to produce the health outcomes that we all want to see,” said Brendan Saloner, a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Pennsylvania.

“If the goal is to

improve health and lower costs … it is really important to equip consumers with the education they need.”

‘Health Literacy’ Patients who don’t grasp fundamental health and insurance concepts (See STRUGGLE on page 15)

Hospice volunteer training offered in GC on July 18-19

St. Catherine Hospice, Garden City, is offering volunteer training for individuals interested in assisting the terminally ill and their families.

Training will be held on Fri., July 18, 6:0010:00 p.m., and Sat., July 19, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the hospice center, 602 N. 6th Street.

There is no charge for training and light meals will be provided. Attending the training does not commit individuals to being a hospice volunteer.

However, to become a volunteer one must attend the entire 12-hour training session.

Some of the topics include: The hospice philosophy, the psychological impact of death, communication skills, family dynamics, setting boundaries, the spiritual dimensions of dying, and exploring the grief process.

To learn more about how to become a hospice volunteer, or to register for training, call Gina Cash, hospice volunteer coordinator at (620) 2722519 or 800-281-4077.

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Public input critical in addresing elder abuse

Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer on Wednesday urged Kansans to be quick in letting state officials know when they suspect an older adult is being abused or neglected.

“Elder abuse is something that should not be tolerated,” he said, addressing a rally next to the Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging.

Colyer, who’s also a plastic surgeon in Overland Park, told the group that “every single week,” he sees one or two new patients with bedsores that require reconstructive surgery.

These bedsores, he

DCF Investigates In Kansas,

Struggle are less likely to make smart decisions about when and where to seek care, experts said. In fact, people with low “health literacy,” as experts put it, are more likely to be hospitalized and use costly emergency rooms, according to the Institute of Medicine.

It’s a big problem.

About one in 10 people in the U.S. have a proficient level of health literacy, according to an assessment by the U.S. Department of Education - that is, they could understand and use health-related information in daily activities.

And researchers at the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics determined that just weeks before open enrollment began last year for state and federal insurance exchanges,

Department of Children and Families is charged with fielding and investigating reports of suspected abuse, neglect and exploitation of adults frail seniors, mostly, and people with disabilities who are not in nursing homes.

Reports of abuse involving nursing home residents are handled by the state Department for Aging and Disability Services.

In each of the last three years, DCF has logged between 14,500 and 16,000 reports of suspected abuse involving adults. the About 40 percent of the

said, are often due to caregiver neglect.

“These wounds can be extremely expensive,” he said. “Patients can end up spending two or three months in the hospital, costing hundreds of thousands of dollars and, more importantly, causing a lot of pain and a lot of suffering to the victim.”

He encouraged “all Kansans” to call the state’s toll-free hotline (1-800-922-5330) if they have reason to believe an adult is being neglected or mistreated.

reports are dismissed after failing to meet the department’s criteria for warranting investigation.

According to DCF reports, more than 40 percent of the reports that were investigated stemmed from concerns that someone was unable to care for himself or herself.

The remainder alleged that individuals were victims of neglect by others (17 percent), physical, emotional, or sexual abuse (20 percent), exploitation (12 percent) and fiduciary abuse (8 percent).

When cases appear to involve criminal activity,

Language and cultural barriers add to the confusion.

It’s not just low-income patients or those new to insurance who need help navigating the system.

Rob Hoerntlein, 63, had purchased private insurance before but said he is stumped by his new Covered California plan, which took effect in April.

“I still don’t understand what the costs or coverage are,” said Hoerntlein, a licensed real estate agent.

When his wife had some warts burned off, he got a bill for about $300.

Hoerntlein said he was told that he had vision coverage but later told he didn’t. The booklet explaining his new health

Questioning the Process Advocates for the elderly have long criticized the state’s processes for handling reports of abuse and neglect.

Two years ago, the late Rep. Bob Bethell, a Republican from Alden and then-chair of the House Aging and Longterm Care Committee,

Liquor

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more than 40 percent of Americans couldn’t explain a deductible - the amount patients owe for health services before insurance kicks in.

The authors found that those likely to benefit most from the health law - uninsured and lowincome Americans - had the least awareness.

“There is a huge void,” said Bonnie Braun, a health literacy expert and professor at the University of Maryland School of Public Health.

Insurance is often perplexing even to savvy consumers. Acronyms abound: HMOs, PPOs, ACOs. Letters arrive in the mail saying “this is not a bill” yet appear to be just that. Some detail exorbitant prices that have nothing to do with what is actually owed.

they are called to the attention of local prosecutors and the Kansas Attorney General’s Office.

State officials were unable to say how many reports of possible criminal activity resulted in prosecution.

coverage arrived months after signing up for the policy.

To address these problems, efforts are underway across the nation by the government agencies, universities and health plans to help people understand the language of health insurance, what services are covered and how to make the best use of policies.

Health insurance exchanges are publishing glossaries of insurance terms. Insurers are holding webinars, sending out welcome kits and trying to make everything “clear, simple and easy to use,” said Susan Pisano, spokeswoman for America’s Health Insurance Plans.

introduced a bill to put the Attorney General’s Office - rather than DCF’s predecessor agency, the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services in charge of investigating reports of abuse.

Bethell, a licensed nursing home administrator, said he was disturbed by instances of SRS staff not thoroughly investigating reports of family members raiding their elders’ estates or allowing them to live in unsafe and unsanitary conditions.

The bill stalled in committee after SRS officials promised reform.

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According to the report, expanded liquor sales may cause a slight increase in overall consumer consumption, but that is not likely to result in a higher number of DUI arrests or alcohol-related traffic accidents. However, there may be a slight increase in some types of crime - such as domestic child

abuse and violence - and in STDs. The report includes recommendations to counter these effects, including limits on days and hours of alcohol sales, increased sobriety checkpoints and stronger enforcement of laws prohibiting alcohol sales to underage customers.

Pastime at Park Lane Sunday church services at Park Lane were led by the Immanuel Southern Baptist Church.

Pitch and dominoe helpers on Monday afternoon were Madeline Murphy, Joy Barnett, Wanda Kirk, Hugh McDaniel and Mandy Barnett.

Wii bowling was played on Monday evening.

Tuesday morning Bible study was led by Bob Artz from the First Baptist Church. Doris Riner played the piano and Elsie Nagle led the singing.

Tuesday evening was trivia night at Park Lane.

Wednesday bingo helpers were Madeline Murphy, Barbara Dickhut and Mandy Barnett.

On Wednesday evening some of the residents played cards.

Edith Norman celebrated her birthday on June 19. Her family furnished ice cream treats for residents and employees.

Musical entertainment for residents

Tuesday afternoon’s entertainment was Naomi Teubner playing the piano and recorder in honor of Flag Day. Cookies were furnished by LaDonna Koehn.

Thursday afternoon’s entertainment featured Jan Huck playing guitar and singing for the residents. Wanda Wright furnished the treats.

The Wright family provided musical entertainment on Friday evening. Harold and Gary played the guitar and Dan played the fiddle.

Wanda Wright furnished chocolate cake with strawberry sauce on top.

On Thursday evening Russel and Mary Webster held Bible study.

Fr. Bernard Felix led Catholic mass on Friday morning.

Friday afternoon was the first watermelon feed of the season.

On Saturday afternoon the residents watched a “Golden Girls” video and had popcorn.

Herb Graves was visited by Emily Wright and Tina Turley.

Dottie Fouquet was visited by Jon and Anne Crane, Bodie and Ellie Higgins, Lil Francisco, and Mark and Terri Fouquet.

Dona Dee Carpenter was visited by Bill John, Pastor Dennis Carter, Gloria O’Bleness and Lisa Lovins.

Lucille Dirks was visited by Dale Dirks, Kim Smith, Vicki Dirks, Floyd and Vivian Dirks, and Ryan Michels.

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Emogene Harp was visited by Madeline Murphy, Arlene Cauthon, Travis Jones, Kate, Alicia Harp, Sharilyn Wilken and Tava See. Joyce Bohnert was visited by Nancy Holt, Alan and Glenda Graham, and Sharilyn Wilken.

Corine Dean was visited by Dianna Howard, Warren Kropp, Margie Stevens, Aaron and Mandy Kropp, Ron Hess, Janice Drohman, Madeline Murphy, Arlene Cauthon, Mary Plum, Arlene Bedford and Caleb Powers.

Cecile Billings was visited by Linda Dunagan and Delinda Dunagan.

Bonnie Pickett was visited by Arlene Cauthon, Jon Tuttle, Gloria Wright and Margie Stevens.

Vivian Kreiser was visited by Larry and Sharon Lock, and D’Ann Markel.

Albert Dean was visited by Jean Burgess, Louise Crist and Sue Rose.

Deaths Jamie Delyn Mumma

Leo G. Cramer Leo G. Cramer, 91, died June 20, 2014, at the Scott County Hospital, Scott City.

H e was born on March 3, 1923, in Lane C o u n t y, the son Leo Cramer of Shirley Mulford and Della Evelyn (Swilley) Cramer.

A lifetime resident of Healy, he was manager of the Healy Co-op for over 30 years before retiring.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church Healy. Leo was a sergeant in the US Army during WWII. On April 25, 1947, he married Annabelle Hemmert in Westminster, Colo. She died Nov. 18, 2013.

Survivors include: two daughters, Raina Harper, Valley Center, and Sharen Maurath, Topeka; one brother, George Cramer, Healy; seven grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Karen Gaston; one son-in-law, Lefty Maurath; one sister and five brothers.

Funeral service was held June 25 at the United Methodist Church, Healy, with Rev. James Brackett officiating.

Interment was at the Healy Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church, Healy, in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. Washington St., Scott City, Ks. 67871.

Thelma R. Bland Thelma R. Bland, 70, died June 24, 2014, at Citizens Medical Center, Colby.

She was born July 30, 1943, in Chase, to Edgar and Ruth (Hof) Meis.

A resident of Scott City since 1971, Thelma was a rural letter carrier for the United States Postal Service.

On July 15, 1963, she married Neil J. Bland in Plainville. He survives.

Other survivors include four sons, Byron Bland, Ellis, Warren Bland, Scott City, Ryan Bland, Colby, and Randall Bland, Garden City; five sisters, Marietta, Emma Lou, Linda, Rosalea and Cindy; and three grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.

Visitation is Fri., June 27, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Price and Sons Funeral Home, Scott City.

Vigil service will be held Friday at 7:00 p.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Scott City. Funeral mass is Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the church.

Burial will be at the Scott County Cemetery, Scott City.

Condolences may be given at www.priceandsons.com or pricefh@wbsnet.org. Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Scott City, in care of the funeral home, 401 S. Washington St., Scott City, Ks. 67871.

Jamie Delyn Mumma, 29, died June 8, 2014, in Camp County, Tex. Surviviors include: one son, Eyan Roberts; two daughters, Analicia Mumma and Carmandy Rocha; and father, Bob Mumma, all of Pittsburg, Tex.; mother, Jerrilyn Tate; and

one brother, Craig Buris, both of Wichita.

Memorial service was held June 18 at Erman Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Pittsburg, Tex. Cards may be sent to Bob Mumma at 631 FM 2455, Pittsburg, Tex. 75686.

Lowell J. Paulsen Lowell J. Paulsen, 81, died June 18, 2014, at Penrose Hospital, Colorado Springs, Colo.

He was born July 20, 1933, in Jamestown, the son of Moody and Lydia Paulsen.

Lowell married Barbara Paulsen in September 1956. She died in 2011.

Survivors include: two sons, Scott, and wife,

Robin and David and wife, Kathy; one brother, Norman; and two grandchildren.

The family requests that contributions be made in memory of Lowell to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis Tenn. 38148-0142, or at www.stjude.org.

Sr. Citizen Lunch Menu Week of June 28-July 4 Monday: Smothered steak, scalloped potatoes, spinach, whole wheat bread, strawberry Bavarian cream.

Tuesday: Roast turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, beet with orange sauce, whole wheat roll, fruit gelatin salad.

Wednesday: Taco salad, corn, tortilla chips, apple wedges.

Thursday: Oven fried chicken, mashed potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower salad, whole wheat roll, cinnamon apple slices.

Friday: Closed for the Fourth of July. meals are $3.25 • call 872-3501

by Jason Storm

Harold and Ruth White were visited by Travis Jones, Kathy Myers and Mike Ginn.

Primus Suppes was visited by Karen Gibbs, Wayne and Nancy Gerstner, and Ron Suppes.

Lorena Turley was visited by Arlene Cauthon, Neta Wheeler, Tina Turley and Rex Turley.

Jim and Yvonne Spangler were visited by Yvette Mills, Sharilyn Wilken and Margie Stevens.

Clifford Dearden was visited by Janet Ottaway.

Earl Gorman was visited by Charlene Becht, Loretta Gorman, Orville Gorman and Tina Turley.

Edith Norman was visited by Charles and Mary Ann Evans, Doris Riner, Rogene Gutshall, Ron and Sue Riner, and Sara Shane.

Darlene Richman was visited by Janell Teeter.

Ann Tedford was visited by Mary Plum and Arlene Cauthon.

David and Sherri Haxton, McPherson, were visitors of their mother, Boots Haxton. She joined them on Saturday for an evening cookout with Rod and Kathy Haxton at the Lake Scott cabins.

Harriet Jones was visited by Rev. Don Martin from St. Luke’s Church.

Nella Funk was visited

by Pastor Dennis Carter.

Mike Leach was visited by Linda Dunagan and Rev. Don Martin.

Loyd Eitel was visited

by Vick and Sandy Eitel, Jeff and Veronica Mayer, and Wyatt Eitel.

James Still was visited

by Tina Turley.

Jake Leatherman was visited by Faye Summerville, Rod and Mary Ann Leatherman, and Otto Harp.

Jim Jeffery was visited by CJ and Charlene Sharpe, Joe Beaver, and Pastor Dennis Carter.

‘Blue Steele Band’ at the Lake Scott Beach House Sat., June 27 • 7:00-8:30 p.m. • Bring lawn chairs

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slithering foam

Youngsters at the Scott County Library’s summer reading program this week had more science fun with “Explosions, Eruptions and Expulsions. Watching the never-ending foam snake are (from left) Atira Moore, Cheyenne Cramer, Hailee Shapland, Addison Noll and Kate Rogers (far right).

Attend the Church of Your Choice

The Sacrifice

“He went over and took the ram and sacrificed it as a burnt offering instead of his son. So Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide.” Genesis 22:13b, 14a TNIV The story of Abraham and Isaac is a familiar one to most. God decides to test Abraham and see if he will do whatever God asks of him. God asks Abraham to sacrifice his own son to God on an altar, so Abraham takes his son up on a mountain to do just that.

The scripture doesn’t say if he hesitated or not. I would probably say, “God, are you sure about this?” and wonder if I was hearing correctly. Evidently it was very clear to Abraham. Isaac even asked as they were ascending the mountain where the lamb was for the offering because he was carrying the wood for the fire and his father had the fire and the knife. Abraham told him the Lord would provide the sacrifice.

I am sure Abraham continued to look for an alternative to his son being the burnt offering. When Abraham showed God he would be willing to sacrifice his own son in order to be obedient to the Lord, God provided a “ram in the bush” to be used for the sacrifice. God will always provide what you need to carry out His will for you. He will also not ask you to do something He would not.

For, you see, God did provide His one and only Son to be the sacrifice for everyone. God provided the perfect Lamb, sacrificed Him on a cross and raised Him from the dead so that we could experience new life and life eternal in and through Jesus the Christ. The story of Abraham and Isaac is a forerunner to God’s own story of providing the way of redemption and restored relationship to Him. Praise God!!

Pastor Jon Tuttle Prairie View Church of the Brethren, Friend

Scott City Assembly of God

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

St. Joseph Catholic 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.

Pence Community Church

Prairie View Church of the Brethren

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 • Wednesday mornings Breakfast at 6:30 a.m.

Held at Precision Ag Bldg. west of Shallow Water

Holy Cross Lutheran Church

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.

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 Kyle Evans, Senior Pastor Bob Artz, Associate Pastor

1398 S. US83 - Scott City - 872-2264 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 Dennis Carter, pastor 1st Sunday: Communion and Fellowship Sunday Services at 9:00 a.m. • Sunday School, 10:30 a.m.

All Other Sundays • Worship: 8:30 and 10:45 a.m.

Sunday casual 6:30 p.m.: “The Way” contemporary gathering 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

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

701 Main - Scott City - 872-2937 Scotty Wagner, pastor Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday is Family Night Meal: 5:45 p.m. • Study: 6:15 p.m.

Website: www.fccscottcity.org

Elizabeth/Epperson Drives • Scott City • 872-3666 Father Don Martin Holy Eucharist - 11:45 a.m.

St. Luke’s - 872-5734 (recorded message) Senior Warden Bill Lewis • 872-3347 or Father Don Martin - (785) 462-3041

Scott Mennonite Church

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

12021 N. Eagle Rd. • Scott City Franklin Koehn: 872-2048 Charles Nightengale: 872-3056 Sunday School Worship Service: 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service: 7:00 p.m.

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.

The Scott County Record • Page 18 • Thursday, June 26, 2014

Cash-flow loan triggers policy debate in Topeka The state of Kansas is loaning itself $675 million to ensure that it can pay its bills as it transitions from one budget year to the next.

That’s not unusual.

For the last 16 years, it’s been standard practice for the State Finance Council to approve certificates of indebtedness, which transfer money from a fund used to collect fees and payoff bonds to the state’s general operating fund.

But the discussion at last week’s finance council was anything but routine. Sharp disagree-

ments between Gov. Sam Brownback and Democratic legislators on the council provided a preview of what is likely to dominate the debate in the governor’s race.

At issue are the income tax cuts at the heart of Brownback’s economic strategy. The governor maintains the reductions which virtually eliminated taxes for approximately 200,000 owners of large and small businesses - are fueling a surge in economic activity and helping to create private-sector jobs at a record clip, particularly in the Kansas City metropolitan area.

“We cut taxes and we did that purposefully,” Brownback said. “We did that to create a better economic climate and to put more money in the hands of Kansans. And it’s working. We always projected there would be a dip in revenues.”

Revenue shortfalls in just the past two months of $310 million constitute more than a dip, critics say.

“The (Kansas) economy simply is not performing to the level that it should be performing, and that’s one of the reasons why you’re seeing

the state having to borrow large sums of money to be able to pay its bills,” said Rep. Paul Davis, the Democratic leader in the Kansas House and Brownback’s likely general election opponent in the governor’s race.

Senate Democratic leader Anthony Hensley, from Topeka, touched off a sharp exchange by resurrecting comments Brownback made last year after the council approved a $300 million certificate of indebtedness.

Noting that the state was forced to borrow $700 million from itself his first

ribbon cutting

The Scott City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Renovo Medical Clinic, 1602 S. Main, in Scott City, last Friday morning. Medical provider Kristi Schmitt cuts the ribbon and is joined by (front row, from left) Chamber board member Trudi Kuntzsch; medical assistant Nora Burnett; laser technician Kara Stabel; Chamber President Vicki Dirks; Debi Freund, medical esthetician; and Chamber board member Kirby Garrison.

(Record Photo)

year in office, Brownback said the smaller loan was a sign of progress.

“Now, we’re down to $300 million,” he said at the time. “So, we continue to improve the fiscal situation of the state, which is really good news for the people of Kansas.”

If that was true then, Hensley said, this year’s $675 million loan is an indication that “the state’s fiscal situation is deteriorating.”

Brownback contends that a 2013 increase in federal capital gains taxes is more responsible for the downturn in state revenue than the income tax

cuts. Investors sold assets ahead of the change, prompting a spike last tax year and a drop this year, he said.

A recent report on state revenues issued in April and updated in June by the nonpartisan Rockefeller Institute confirms that revenue officials in many states faced “challenges in forecasting income taxes” due to the federal changes.

However, it goes on to say that the drop in revenue has been steeper and more sustained in Kansas than other states because of the Brownback income tax cuts.

Sports The Scott County Record

Lucky 13 Lady Stars win 13 golds at Hays swim meet • Page 21

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Thursday, June 26, 2014

fit for fishin’

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Fish and game biologist Dave Spalsbury shows a white bass to Scott City Elementary School students who were at Lake Scott during his spring electroshocking survey.

(Record Photo)

Saugeye beginning to have impact at Lake Scott As the old saying goes, “You can’t fool mother nature.”

Dave Spalsbury isn’t trying to fool Mother Nature - only provide a little assistance.

Through enhanced habitat and the introduction of different fish species at Lake Scott State Park, the fish biologist with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism is working with Mother Nature to create a memorable experience for the growing number of anglers who visit the local state park.

“It’s not just a matter of catching more fish, but better quality fish - larger fish,” says Spalsbury. “If I can achieve that, we’ll have a healthier lake

and we’ll have happier anglers.”

When Lake Scott was added to the lakes that he oversees, the biologist quickly became aware there was an overabundance of crappie which limited their growth.

“There are too many crappie for the forage resources available,” he noted. “Therefore, we see a lot of eight or nine inch crappie, which tends to be about as large as they get.

There are a few who slip through and get bigger, but that’s the exception.”

Spalsbury attacked the problem from two directions.

One was to have an impact on the young crappie. In order to do that, (See SAUGEYE on page 24)

With the spider-like electroshocking device dangling in the water in front of him, Jon Crane scoops up a fish that has been temporarily stunned. It will be weighed and measured before it is released again into the lake. (Record Photo)

Brandl wins 2 golds, boys claim 3 relay wins at Hays meet

Eight-year-old Houston Frank competes in the 25m breaststroke.

(Record Photo)

Jaxson Brandl claimed a pair of wins in the freestyle events and the Scott City Stars added three more top finishes in the relays at the Hays swim meet last Saturday.

Brandl (8-years and under) posted his fastest time of the season in the 50m freestyle - shaving six seconds off his previous best - for a winning time of 43.77 He led a 1-2-3 Scott City finish in the event which also included Avry Noll (48.07) and Houston Frank (50.66).

Competing in the 100m freestyle for the first time this season, Brandl’s 1:50.26 again set the pace for another 1-2-3 finish by the Scott City squad.

He was followed by teammates Noll (1:53.72) and Frank (1:53.95).

Scott City claimed 14 golds in the boy’s division - six of

those coming in the eight-years and under division.

In addition to his two runner-up finishes, Noll was a meet champion in the 50m backstroke (53.63) - finishing nearly 10 seconds ahead of his nearest rival.

Griffin Edwards claimed another individual gold for Scott City in the 50m breaststroke (1:14.96).

Scott City added gold medals in the 200m freestyle and 200m medley relays.

The medley relay posted a time of 4:06.22, finishing a minute faster than the Golden Belt swim team out of Great Bend. Members of the Stars relay were Noll, Edwards, Frank and Brandl.

The freestyle relay of Brandl, Waylon Ricker, Frank and Noll finished in 3:28.46.

(See BRANDL on page 20)

The Scott County Record • Page 20 • Thursday, June 26, 2014

Outdoors in Kansas

by Steve Gilliland

Olympics may want to look at farm ponds

The one-half acre pond in the middle of the farm where I grew up was often a gathering spot for the family.

Back then I owned a big, old prehistoric aluminum canoe with a ridge formed into the hull at the water line, making it extra stable and easy to fish from. This ridge also stabilized the canoe during rounds of “bluegill batting.”

Back in the day, the Ohio wildlife and parks guys thought the perfect formula for stocking every farm pond was a combination of largemouth bass and bluegills.

Bluegills seem to reproduce like rabbits and after a few years a pond will contain enough big bass to keep the bluegill population in check.

Until then, however if enough bluegills aren’t regularly removed, they can quickly fill a pond with dinky, undersized fish.

Dad’s pond was loaded with tiny, pesky bluegills that flew quite nicely when thrown into the air and hit with a canoe paddle; a farmer’s sport invented by us and possibly a good candidate for an Olympic sport, known as “Bluegill Batting.”

When anchored from one end, a canoe pivots and swings back and forth in the wind. To prevent that, I had rigged an anchor at each end of mine; one was a conventional boat anchor,and the other was a big, heavy, round, steel ball of some sort.

As I remember it, this particular evening my sister’s husband and I were anchored out in the pond fishing from my canoe while the rest of the family was fishing from the bank. The old canoe was extra wide and roomy, so we had tackle boxes sitting open on the seats.

(See PONDS on page 22)

Conner Cupp of the Scott City Stars competes in the 50m freestyle.

(Record Photo)

Brandl

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vious fastest time in the 400m freestyle and beat his nearest rival from Great Bend by more than 10 seconds.

Brandon Winderlin (11-12 years) sprinted to gold medals in the 50m freestyle (31.65) and 100m freestyle (1:13.23), in addition to finishing second in the 50m butterfly (42.84).

Sawyer Stevens (11-12 years) was a runner-up in the 200m individual medCupp Wins 3 Golds Conner Cupp (11-12 ley (4:19.04). years) was a triple winner for the Stars in the 400m Shapland Wins Two Eric Shapland (9-10 freestyle (6:43.10), 50m backstroke (40.31) and years) was a meet chamthe 50m butterfly (39.33). pion in the 50m breastCupp sliced more than stroke (53.44) and the 30 seconds off his pre- 50m butterfly (51.77).

The Stars knew they would run into stiff competition at the Hays meet and that proved to be true with powerhouse Golden Belt Swim Club out of Great Bend winning team honors with 873 points, followed by Scott City (574.5), Hays (228), Garden City YMCA (155), Dodge City (117), Lakin (105), Holcomb (30.5) and Leoti (21).

In the same age division, Scott City won a gold in the 200m freestyle relay (3:21.96) and was second in the 200m medley relay (4:42.08).

Members of the freestyle relay were Zach Rohrbough, Wyatt Ricker, Brandon Smyth and Shapland.

Competing on the medley relay were Ricker, Shapland, Rohrbough and Joe McCleary.

Bringing home the only other gold medal was Chase Rumford (15-years and over) in the 200m freestyle (2:51.22). He was also third in the 50m freestyle (30.66) and the 100m freestyle (1:13.7).

The Scott County Record • Page 21 • Thursday, June 26, 2014

Walk-Run-Roll is Saturday at Lake Scott

The annual Dylan Spencer Family Memorial “Walk•Run•Roll” will be held on Sat., June 28, at Lake Scott State Park.

The 10k run begins at 7:00 a.m., followed by the 5k at 7:10 a.m. and the fun run at 7:20 a.m.

Advance registration for the 5k and 10k races is $35 ($45 on race day). The one-mile fun run pre-registration is $20 ($30 on race day).

Participants can register at www.walkrunrollscottcity.com.

Anyone with questions can contact Alli Conine at the Scott Community Foundation (8723790 or alli@scottcf.org).

Proceeds benefit the Scott Community Walking Trail project.

SCMS football camp July 7-11

Delaney Kitch of the Scott City Stars competes in the 200m freestyle. (Below) Hannah Brandl in the 100m backstroke.

(Record Photo)

Lady Stars collect 7 relay titles at Hays swim meet The Scott City Lady Stars had a dominating day in the relays, claiming seven gold medals and two runner-up finishes at the Hays swim meet on Saturday.

Scott City swept the 200m freestyle and 200m medley relays in the 8-years and under, 9-10-year-old and 11-12-year-old divisions.

Kennedy Wasinger (8-years and under) was one of two Stars who picked up a pair of individual wins. She was a meet champion in the 100m freestyle (1:59.79) and the 50m butterfly (1:13.07).

In the same division, Brinlie Stevens picked up her gold medal in the 50m freestyle (47.57), finishing ahead of Wasinger who was the runner-up (51.69).

Both swimmers were members of the winning 200m freestyle relay (3:51.39) that also included Megan Trout and Hailey Shapland.

The same four girls were on the 200m medley relay (5:07.19).

Stevens Wins 2 Golds Makaela Stevens (13-14 years) was also a double champion in the 50m freestyle (31.93) and the 100m freestyle (1:15.51).

Stevens faced tough competition in each, winning the 50m by just 1.07 seconds and the 100m by 74/100 of a second.

The Lady Stars were meet champions in the 200m freestyle relay (2:22.83) that included Stevens, Shelby Patton Molly Eikenberry and Hallie Wiechman. The 200m medley relay finished as a runner-up in a time of 3:00.95. Team members were Stevens, Patton, Ashley Prewit and Eikenberry.

(See RELAYS on page 22)

Scott City Middle School seventh and eighth graders will have their football camp from July 7-11 at the SCMS practice field.

Camp sessions each day begin at 6:00 p.m.

There is no camp fee.

Swim team to Great Bend Sat.

The Scott City Stars swim team will travel to Great Bend on Sat., June 28.

Swimmers who are 10-years and younger will compete in the morning session starting at 9:00 a.m. Those who are ages 11-18 will be in the afternoon session which starts at 1:00 p.m.

Other teams competing in the Western Kansas Swim Club divisional meet will be Hays, Dodge City, Leoti and Holcomb.

Deadline nears for soccer camp

The Scott Recreation Commission and Garden City Community College will be sponsoring a Samba soccer camp from July 14-18 at the Scott City Sports Complex.

The camp is open to all boys and girls from ages 4-15.

Camp sessions will be held each day from 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Cost is $50 with each camper getting a t-shirt and a soccer ball. Deadline to sign-up is Mon., July 7.

Anyone with questions can contact the SRC at 872-2372.

The Scott County Record • Page 22 • Thursday, June 26, 2014

KSU gets commitment from top OL recruit Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder and his staff scored a major instate recruiting coup last week when senior-to-be Scott Frantz (6-5, 290) at Lawrence Free State High School committed to the Wildcats. by F r a n t z Mac chose K-State Stevenson over KU and Missouri and a number of other prestigious schools.

Frantz, who is expected to play on the offensive line, is one of the most highly regarded Kansas players in the 2015 recruiting class.

Losing out on such a talented youngster from their hometown had to be a jarring setback for the KU coaching staff.

After his commitment, Frantz and his parents had a closed-door meeting with Coach Snyder.

“It was awesome . . . we had a long talk about a bunch of stuff and at the end, he asked if I had any questions. That’s when I told him I love Kansas State and wanted to commit myself to this program. It was kind of cool because he looked at me and said he was committing himself to me too, that it’s a two-way street,” said Frantz.

Brief Stay at Top Kansas City took over first place in the American League Central Division during their recent 10-game winning streak. The Royals were there just long enough for a quick cup of coffee and one refill.

Manager Ned Yost made the decision to bench three regulars before the June 21 game against Seattle. Right fielder Nori Aoki went on the DL and center fielder Lorenzo Cain and second baseman Omar Infante were scratched from the starting lineup.

It remains a mystery why Yost always benches two or three regulars - to rest them - at the same time? That cuts the heart out of his lineup.

Kansas City has played well recently despite Yost’s managing decisions, not because of them.

KU in University Games Kansas University’s basketball team has been chosen to represent the United (See RECRUIT on page 23)

Youth, disabled hunt at Tuttle Creek The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, Riley County Fish and Game Association, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Tuttle Creek Lake are accepting applications through July 31 for the upcoming 2014 Tuttle Creek Youth/Disabled Assisted Deer Hunt, September 6-7.

This hunt, which is offered free of charge, is open to resident youth age 11-16 and those

Ponds Come dusk, given the absence of stadium lights around the pond, both the fishing and bluegill batting events were over for the evening, so we pulled the anchors to head for shore.

I lifted the boat anchor with no problem, but the big steel ball on my brother-in-law’s end of the craft seemed to have gotten sucked into the black, oozy mud on the bottom of the pond. In an attempt to dislodge the thing, he leaned forward nearly to the water, got several wraps of the rope around his hand then leaned backwards, putting all his weight into the extraction.

Relays

KDWPT Report with a certified disability.

Participants will need a Kansas hunting license, deer permit, and, if required by Kansas law, must have completed an approved hunter education course. Assistance meeting these requirements, including scholarship assistance to purchase a hunting license and deer permit, can be provided.

If needed, rifles and ammunition will also be available to hunters. Each participant will be guided by an experienced hunter, and arrangements have been made with area lockers to provide basic processing of harvested deer free of charge.

Other items provided for this hunt include accessible hunting blinds, hunting locations, hunter orange hats and vests, and transportation to and from the field.

Participants will be required to attend a firearm safety presentation and sight-in at the Fancy Creek Shooting Range on Sunday, August 17.

For more information, or to obtain an application, contact U.S. Army Corps of Engineers natural resource specialist Steve Prockish at (785) 5398511, ext. 3167, or by e-mail at Stephen.E.Prockish@usace. army.mil.

treble hooks? The one to reach the far end of the pond with the fewest fishing lures hanging from his back would win the gold!

Farm-pond diving should be another Olympic sport. The diving board at our pond was a big ol’ barn plank, resting on a platform welded from old pipe and carried to the pond with the manure loader. The plank was held on the other end by a big rock dug from the field.

There was not much need to bounce on the end of the plank when diving, because there was absolutely zero spring to it. It was more like plank-platform diving.

The degree of difficulty was always high. Once my buddy Ralph ran to the end of the plank and jumped as hard as he could and I watched as the plank followed him endover-end into the pond because the rock had somehow gotten moved.

So there you have my recommendations for additional summer Olympic events in 2016. By the way, I’ll be available to coach the bluegill batting squad.

Continue to Explore Kansas Outdoors!

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He was built like a wrestler, short and stocky, so when the ball suddenly came free, he hit the other side of the canoe like a rodeo bull! The sudden weight shift was too much for even my old canoe with the ridge at the water line and we were soon in the drink next to the overturned canoe and amidst a sea of floating fishing tackle.

This should definitely become an Olympic sport. Sure, Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte can swim like the wind, but how would they fare after being unceremoniously flung from a capsized canoe into a floating mass of razor sharp

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Smyth Wins Gold The only other individual gold medalist for Scott City was Reagan Smyth (15-years and over) in the 50m freestyle. Smyth’s winning time of 31.6 was 12/100 of a second ahead of Kira Cook (Great Bend).

Kylee Trout (15-years and over) was a runner-up in the 100m freestyle (1:13.29) and the 200m freestyle (2:45.48).

The Lady Stars added a second place finish in the 200m freestyle relay (2:15.75). Relay members were Trout, Smyth, Krissa Dearden and Camryn Patton.

Scott City won gold medals in the 11-12-year division in the 200m freestyle (2:31.66) and the 200m medley relay (3:00.95).

Members of both relays were Madison Shapland, Jacy Rose, Mattie Brandl and Piper Wasinger.

2 More Relay Wins In the 9-10-year division, Scott City won the 200m freestyle relay (3:02.79) and the 200m medley relay (3:50.77). Competing on the freestyle relay were Hope Wiechman, Tara Rose, Alivia Noll and Alli Patton. Members of the medley relay were Lana Rodriguez, Rose, Wiechman and Patton.

Patton was a runner-up in the 50m freestyle (38.91) and the 100m freestyle (1:33.86).

Wiechman picked up a silver medal in the 200m individual medley (4:16.85).

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

Lake Scott Fishing Report Scott State Lake Updated June 20 Channel cats: good, up to 6.5 lbs. Fishing minnows, worms, cutbait, and prepared baits off the bottom along the dam and up in the creek.

Anglers report catching a wide size range of fish.

Crappie: fair/good; most up to 9 inches. Fishing jigs or minnows along weedbed edges, rip-rapped shorelines, along the dam face, and around the fish attractors.

Walleye/saugeye: fair/good; saugeye, up to 3.6 lbs.; walleye, up to 6.1 lbs. The bite has really slowed as water temperatures have increased. Fish imitating lures fished along points and drop-offs has produced fish here and there.

Largemouth bass: good; up to 5.5 lbs. Casting spinnerbaits, swimbaits, and other fish imitating baits around the fish attractors, laydown trees, overhanging bushes, and cattails adjacent to deeper water has been good for fish of all sizes up to 6 lbs.

Sunfish: good; up to 8 inches. Vertically fishing small jig heads tipped with small pieces of nightcrawler or whole mealworms around the fish attractors and along rip-rapped shorelines and edges of the cattails.

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.

The Beach House located at Scott Lake is open Thursday through Sunday 10:00am to 8:00pm and offers a good selection of fishing bait, tackle, and lures along with other items for your outdoor recreation needs.

SRC mat ball is every Wednesday, noon-1:00, at the SCES gym. It’s free.

Open to all kids who will be in grades 5-8 next fall.

The Scott County Record • Page 23 • Thursday, June 26, 2014

Scott City Stars Swim Team

SRC softball/ baseball Scott Recreation Commission Standings as of June 23 Men’s Softball Trophy Wine/Spirits The Rec Wheatland Broadband LaPlant Carpet/Tile Healy

W 7 6 4 2 1

L 1 2 4 6 7

Last Week’s Games Wheatland 17, Healy 6 The Rec 15, Healy 1 Trophy Wine 20, LaPlant 5 The Rec 13, LaPlant Carpet 4 Women’s Softball W Dairy Queen 4 Plain Ice 4 Fairleigh Feedyard 0

L 1 2 5

Last Week’s Games Plain Ice 13, Fairleigh 1 Dairy Queen 17, Plain Ice 6 Dairy Queen 17, Fairleigh 2 Major League Girls W Richards Financial 3 Sager Pump Service 3 Scott County Hospital 0

L 1 1 4

Last Week’s Games Sager Pump 19, SC Hospital 1 Richards 11, SC Hospital 8 Sager Pump 12, Richards 1 Major League Boys W Platinum H Insurance 6 Security State Bank 5 Midwest Mixer 2 Fairleigh Feedyard 2 Scott County Shriners 1

L 0 2 4 4 6

Last Week’s Games Security 9, SC Shriners 8 Fairleigh 12, Shriners 7 Security 7, Midwest Mixer 4 Platinum H 18, Fairleigh 1 Security 9, Shriners 7 Boy’s Farm League W Zoetis 6 Scott Pro 5 Dairy Queen 4 Farm Credit 3 Kelly Funk Agency 3 Wheatland Broadband 1

L 2 2 3 4 5 6

Last Week’s Games Dairy Queen 9, Wheatland 7 Scott Pro 10, Dairy Queen 7 Zoetis 14, Funk Agency 13 Zoetis 9, Farm Credit 5 Funk Agency 11, Wheatland 8 Dairy Queen 18, Wheatland 7 Scott Pro 19, Farm Credit 18 Girl’s Comet League W State Farm Insurance 8 RT’s Sporting Goods 7 First National Bank 4 Smoky Hill Ag 3 Faurot Electric 2 Bruce’s Carpet and Tile 0

L 0 1 4 4 6 8

Last Week’s Games RT Sporting 12, FNB 7 RT Sporting 15, Bruce’s 1 Smoky Hill 10, Faurot 3 State Farm 10, Faurot 6 Smoky Hill 12, FNB 8

Recruit

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States in the 2015 World University Games on July 3-14 in Korea.

This multi-sports competition is organized by the International University Sports Federation; the games are held every other year.

U.S. teams have normally consisted of college all-star players. That creates an issue of too little practice time before the games, which won’t be a problem with all of the 2015 players being at KU. Just one other U.S. college team has been chosen for the World University Games. In 2007, Northern Iowa finished ninth in the tournament.

“It is obviously a thrill.

It’s a unique opportunity where a school will represent our country in the World Games as opposed to a select team . . . I can’t see anything but positives,” said head coach Bill Self.

WKSC Intra-Squad Meet June 21, 2014 • at Hays Girl’s Division 50m Freestyle 8-years and under: Brinlie Stevens, 1st, 47.57; Kennedy Wasinger, 2nd, 51.69.

9-10 years: Alli Patton, 2nd, 38.91; Kiley Wren, 5th, 44.06.

11-12 years: Piper Wasinger, 3rd, 35.20.

13-14 years: Makaela Stevens, 1st, 31.93; Shelby Patton, 6th, 34.94.

15-years and over: Reagan Smyth, 1st, 31.60; Kylee Trout, 4th, 32.57; Camryn Patton, 5th, 32.69.

100m Freestyle 8-years and under: Kennedy Wasinger, 1st, 1:59.79; Brinlie Stevens, 3rd, 2:21.01.

9-10 years: Alli Patton, 2nd, 1:33.86; Kiley Wren, 6th, 1:49.53.

11-12 years: Madison Shapland, 5th, 1:22.87; Piper Wasinger, 6th, 1:24.22.

13-14 years: Makaela Stevens, 1st, 1:15.51; Shelby Patton, 4th, 1:19.63.

15-years and over: Kylee Trout, 2nd, 1:13.29; Camryn Patton, 4th, 1:14.87.

200m Freestyle 11-12 years: Madison Shapland, 3rd, 3:10.51; Piper Wasinger, 4th, 3:14.37; Grace Hutton, 6th, 3:24.77.

13-14 years: Shelby Patton, 3rd, 2:54.05.

15-years and over: Kylee Trout, 2nd, 2:45.48.

400m Freestyle 11-12 years: Mattie Brandl, 4th, 8:04.22.

13-14 years: Makaela Stevens, 4th, 6:37.60.

15-years and over: Camryn Patton, 4th, 6:26.15.

50m Backstroke 8-years and under: Kennedy Wasinger, 3rd, 1:04.16.

100m Backstroke 11-14 years: Shelby Patton, 5th, 1:35.49.

50m Breaststroke 8-years and under: Kennedy Wasinger, 2nd, 1:09.28.

9-10 years: Alli Patton, 4th, 60.19; Tara Rose, 5th, 60.25; Hope Wiechman, 6th, 62.66.

11-12 years: Matie Brandl, 5th, 51.25.

100m Breaststroke 11-14 years: Shelby Patton, 5th, 1:47.83; Piper Wasinger, 6th, 1:48.98.15-years and over: Kylee Trout,1st, 1:40.74; Camryn Patton, 5th, 1:46.28.

50m Butterfly 8-years and under: Kennedy Wasinger, 1st, 1:13.07; Brinlie Stevens, 2nd, 1:20.19.

9-10 years: Hope Wiechman, 3rd, 56.38; Hannah Eikenberry, 5th, 61.75; Tara Rose, 6th, 62.81.

100m Butterfly 11-14 years: Piper Wasinger, 4th, 1:48.13.

15-years and over: Reagan Smyth, 3rd, 1:29.76; Kylee Trout, 4th, 1:34.61.

200m Individual Medley 9-10 years: Hope Wiechman, 2nd, 4:16.85.

11-12 years: Jacy Rose, 5th, 4:02.51.

13-14 years: Alexis Hoeme, 5th, 3:44.79.

15-years and over: Rachel Fisher, 6th, 3:34.25 200m Freestyle Relay 8-years and under: Brinlie Stevens, Megan Trout, Hailey Shapland, Kennedy Wasinger, 1st, 3:51.39; Malorie Cupp, Ella Frank, Amelia Ramsey, Kinleigh Wren, 4th, 5:39.52.

9-10 years: Hope Wiechman, Tara Rose, Alivia Noll, Alli Patton, 1st, 3:02.79; Kiley Wren, Bethany Prochnow, Lana Rodriguez, Hannah Eikenberry, 4th, 3:35.31.

11-12 years: Madison Shapland, Jacy Rose, Mattie Brandl, Piper Wasinger, 1st, 2:31.66; Grace Hutton, Claire Rumford, Paige Prewit, Brooke Hoeme, 3rd, 2:56.34.

13-14 years: Shelby Patton, Molly Eikenberry, Hallie Wiechman, Makaela Stevens, 1st, 2:22.83.

15-years and over: Kylee Trout, Krissa Dearden, Camryn Patton, Reagan Smyth, 2nd, 2:15.75.

200m Medley Relay 8-years and under: Megan Trout, Kennedy Wasinger, Brinlie Stevens, Hailey Shapland, 1st, 5:07.19.

9-10 years: Lana Rodriguez, Tara Rose, Hope Wiechman, Alli Patton, 1st, 3:50.77; Hannah Eikenberry, Alivia Noll, Kiley Wren, Bethany Prochnow, 3rd, 4:35.91.

11-12 years: Jacy Rose, Mattie Brandl, Madison Shapland, Piper Wasinger, 1st, 3:10.75; Grace Hutton, Claire Rumford, Brooke Hoeme, Paige Prewit, 3rd, 4:03.90.

13-14 years: Makaela Stevens, Shelby Patton, Ashley Prewit, Molly Eikenberry, 2nd, 3:00.95.

15-years and over: Krissa Dearden, Kylee Trout, Reagan Smyth, Camryn Patton, 3rd, 2:45.27; Alyssa Storm, Alexis Hoeme, Rachel Fisher, Makayla Amerine, 6th, 3:17.23.

Boy’s Division 50m Freestyle 8-years and under: Jaxson Brandl, 1st, 43.77; Avry Noll, 2nd, 48.07; Houston Frank, 3rd, 50.66.

9-10 years: Eric Shapland, 3rd, 40.81; Zach Rohrbough, 5th, 47.50; Wyatt Ricker, 6th, 47.82.

11-12 years: Brandon Winderlin, 1st, 31.65; Conner Cupp, 2nd, 33.68.

15-years and over: Chase Rumford, 3rd, 30.66.

100m Freestyle 8-years and under: Jaxson Brandl, 1st, 1:50.26; Avry Noll, 2nd, 1:53.72; Houston Frank, 3rd, 1:53.95.

9-10 years: Eric Shapland, 3rd, 1:38; Zach Rohrbough, 5th, 1:49.12.

11-12 years: Brandon Winderlin, 1st, 1:13.23.

15-years and over: Chase Rumford, 3rd, 1:13.70.

200m Freestyle 11-12 years: Brandon Winderlin, 1st, 2:52.60; Landon Trout, 4th, 3:40.51.

15-years and over: Chase Rumford, 1st, 2:51.22.

400m Freestyle 11-12 years: Conner Cupp, 1st, 6:43.10.

50m Backstroke 8-years and under: Avry Noll, 1st, 53.63; Houston Frank, 6th, 68.50.

9-10 years: Eric Shapland, 4th, 59.08.

11-12 years: Conner Cupp, 1st, 40.31; Brandon Winderlin, 3rd, 45.78.

50m Breaststroke 8-years and under: Griffin Edwards, 1st, 1:14.96.

9-10 years: Eric Shapland, 1st, 53.44; Zach Rohrbough, 6th, 1:25.75.

11-12 years: Conner Cupp, 2nd, 52.37.

50m Butterfly 9-10 years: Eric Shapland, 1st, 51.77; Zach Rohrbough, 5th, 1:23.16.

11-12 years: Conner Cupp, 1st, 39.33; Brandon Winderlin, 2nd, 42.84.

200m Individual Medley 11-12 years: Sawyer Stevens, 2nd, 4:19.04.

15-years and over: Chase Rumford, 5th, 3:25.46.

200m Freestyle Relay 8-years and under: Jaxson Brandl, Waylon Ricker, Houston Frank, Avry Noll, 1st, 3:28.46.

9-10 years: Zach Rohrbough, Wyatt Ricker, Brandon Smyth, Eric Shapland, 1st, 3:21.96; Joe McCleary, Joshua Kasselman, Alex Rodriguez, Aiden Lewis, 3rd, 4:20.63.

15-years and over: Brandon Winderlin, Landon Trout, Conner Cup, Chase Rumford, 5th, 2:25.33.

200m Medley Relay 8-years and under: Avry Noll, Griffin Edwards, Houston Frank, Jaxson Brandl, 1st, 4:06.22.

9-10 years: Wyatt Ricker, Eric Shapland, Zach Rohrbough, Joe McCleary, 2nd, 4:42.08.

15-years and over: Landon Trout, Conner cupp, Brandon Winderlin, Chase Rumford, 5th, 3:06.16.

Saugeye Spalsbury first introduced fingerling saugeye to the lake in 2010. Their job was pretty simple. Eat crappie.

The second part of his plan was to improve fish attractors (brush piles) which create better habitat for crappie and become a focal point for anglers.

“This improves our ability to reduce the adult population of crappie,” says Spalsbury.

The overall plan may reduce the number of crappie caught in the lake, but anglers will catch larger and healthier fish.

But this kind of change doesn’t happen quickly.

Spalsbury also introduced saugeye fingerlings into the lake again in 2011 and 2013. Earlier this spring, fingerlings weren’t available through the state hatchery system, so he had no choice but to introduce saugeye fry into the lake - 450,000 of them.

“They’re very underdeveloped at that stage. They have no scales or mouth yet,” says Spalsbury.

It also means they are very susceptible to predators. Fortunately, it was a very windy day when the biologist introduced the saugeye fry into the lake.

He released them away from the shore where they would have a chance to scatter and get acclimated - improving their survival rate.

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The jury is still out on how this strategy has impacted the crappie population.

“From a growth standpoint, I think we’re making some progress. So far, our catch data (during the fall survey) hasn’t been significant enough to tell us if we’re getting the size distribution that I’m aiming for, but it’s promising,” Spalsbury says.

“Is it enough of a difference that people will notice it at the end of their lines? Maybe a little,” he says. “But there’s still work to be done. It’s not near where I’d like to see it.”

Saugeye Adapting Of course, another benefit from Spalsbury’s crappie program has been another sport fish in the lake that is gaining in both size and numbers.

The latest survey shows that the first class of saugeye released in Lake Scott is typically measuring about 22 inches while those introduced in 2011 are in the 16-18 inch range. Spalsbury expects to see a lot more of the 2013 class of saugeye in this fall’s survey.

“All the saugeye are in excellent shape. They’re eating well and growing well,” he points out.

“From what we’re hearing from anglers they’re catching them religiously, which tells me they’re fairly abundant.”

State fisheries biologist Dave Spalsbury shows a six-pound white bass that was netted while conducting a spring electroshocking survey at Lake Scott.

(Record Photo)

very pleased with what he sees.

“On the main lake and around the fish attractors we’re finding the bigger fish,” he says. “On the second day (of our survey) we went way back on the creek and that’s where we saw the smaller stuff. We saw some okay fish up there, but most of it was smaller.”

That’s pretty typical.

“That’s where you find more weedy vegetation, a lot more stuff for the smaller guys to hide in.

In the main body of the lake it’s obviously more open. Big fish like open Healthy Lake water because they’re less In terms of overall fish- susceptible to predators. ing activity, Spalsbury is They don’t have to worry At the same time, Spalsbury says that while saugeye will eventually replace walleye in the lake, most anglers probably don’t know the difference between the two species.

“I’m not sure whether they like them better or less than the walleye. I’m not sure a lot of anglers perceive the difference unless they’re really devout anglers who really know what’s going on,” he says. “The average angler isn’t going to know the difference. Most people will think they’ve caught a walleye.”

about finding places to hide.”

As for the drought over the past four years, Spalsbury says that because of the natural springs Lake Scott is showing no ill side effects.

“This lake is blessed with outcroppings of the Ogallala Aquifer providing a natural source of water flowing into it throughout most of the year. Granted, it will draw down during the summer, but from a fisheries management standpoint that’s not a bad thing.

“That means there’s not a lot of water splashing over the spillway to flush a bunch of fish out. Channel cats, walleye and saugeye are very mobile and

as soon as water’s flowing they will go with it. We’d lose a lot of them if water was flowing over the spillway on a regular basis,” he says.

Secondly, the slow summer drawdown into the fall is ideal because the small fish that are produced in the spring are concentrated into a smaller area for the predator fish. It helps to thin them out.

“By December or January the lake returns to full level for spawning in the spring. Then you’re back to square one in the cycle,” he adds. “The big thing for this lake is for the aquifer to keep hanging in there. But that’s another issue.”

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be willing to make a difference Doing more to win the battle against cancer Sometimes the biggest fear when dealing with cancer isn’t the disease but stepping forward and telling one’s story.

“I’m not a public speaker, but I’ve been able to tell my story to about 6,000 people over the past three years,” Shelly Wagner told those gathered for the annual Relay for Life in Scott City on Friday evening.

“You have to be willing to tell your story,” said the Hero of Hope caregiver from Satanta. “Who better than a survivor? If you’re a caregiver, who better to tell what it means?”

Wagner told team members, survivors, caregivers and other volunteers gathered at the Scott Community High School football field that they each have a role to play in helping to win the battle against cancer.

“You have to be willing to make a difference,” she emphasized.

Following the opening talk by Wagner, cancer survivors in attendance were introduced and each told how long they have been a survivor. That was followed by the Survivor’s Lap in which survivors started around the track in one direction and caregivers walked the other direction with everyone meeting on the other side of the track where they resumed walking together.

Throughout the evening there were carnival games and concession booths.

The event also included a luminaria ceremony and fun contests before concluding at about 3:00 a.m.

Scenes from the Relay for Life in Scott City (top to bottom): •Cancer survivors (left) and caregivers meet halfway through the opening ceremony “survivor lap” where they join together to complete the lap.

•Cole Hendrix, 2-1/2-years-old, reaches for a prize that he won at one of the booths.

•Three-year-old Harper Stoppel gets ready to pop a balloon and win a prize.

•(Bottom left) Erika Stewart, 7, relaxes while watching RFL activities.

•(Below) Judy Thomas, Scott City, tests her skill in the bean bag toss.

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Ks. net farm income continues slide in ‘13 Kansas farmers took a one-two punch with drought and lower grain prices in 2013 and the result was a drop in average net income to its lowest level since 2009, according to data from the Kansas Farm Management Association’s annual PROFITLINK Analysis.

Net income across 1,194 KFMA-member farms averaged $135,429

in 2013, down from $159,352 in 2012 and $166,375 in 2011. The figure is also below the fiveyear average of $145,096.

The biggest drop was primarily in Western Kansas, which experienced the worst of the state’s drought conditions, said Gregg Ibendahl, Kansas State University associate professor of agricultural econom-

ag briefs

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The first draft of the Kansas Water Vision will be posted to the Kansas Water Office website on July 1 so citizens are able to provide input to the Governor’s Water Vision Team on the statewide tour that will be held July 7-11.

“The Team began gathering input in December from stakeholders of all water uses to develop this first draft,” said Susan Metzger, Vision Team Leader-Kansas Water Office.

Last fall Gov. Sam Brownback called for a 50 Year Vision to ensure a reliable water supply for Kansas citizens.

Stakeholders are encouraged to attend one of the Vision Tour input sessions.

For a list of times and addresses for each tour location, visit www.kwo.org.

KSU develops genetic test to detect E. coli

Researchers at Kansas State University have developed a genetic test that could help the beef cattle industry more rapidly detect pathogenic Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7, and according to the university, could save the cattle industry millions of dollars annually by developing earlier and accurate E. coli detection.

The project is being led by graduate student Lance Noll, T.G. Nagaraja, university distinguished professor of diagnostic medicine and pathobiology, and Jianfa Bai, assistant professor in the K-State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and is part of a bigger research project studying preharvest food safety in cattle.

According to K-State, the test is rapid, less labor intensive and can be used in a diagnostic lab to accurately test many samples for E. coli.

It can also be automated, the university reports, and help with quality control in cattle facilities.

“Developing a method to detect E. coli before it can potentially contaminate the food supply benefits the beef industry by preventing costly recalls but also benefits the consumer by ensuring the safety of the beef supply,” Noll said.

The project is being funded by a USDA grant.

ics. However, the major grain-producing areas of the country did not experience drought and as a result U.S. grain production was good and this pushed down prices.

Not all Kansas farmers are members of the KFMA, but the annual report provides a glimpse of financial conditions for producers across the state, especially when compar-

ing one year to the next.

The data showed that about 23 percent of the farms had net income of $200,000 or higher, while 42 percent had income of $50,000 to $200,000.

Twenty-nine percent had net farm income of $0 to $50,000 and almost 14 percent operated at a loss.

“A big chunk of our farms are making up to $55,000 a year. Most peo-

ple are not getting rich,” Ibendahl said. “Even in the best years, the majority of farms make under $100,000.”

A Tale of 6 Regions “Northwest Kansas fared the worst, partly because of the drought, but also because grain prices went down so much,” Ibendahl said.

“All of a sudden the value

of the grain inventory was down. Because the study considers net income on an accrual basis, the lower inventory was reflected in lower farm income.”

The average price of U.S. corn in 2013 was $4.50 a bushel, down from $6.89 in 2012, according to the USDA. The average price of soybeans last year was $12.70 per (See INCOME on page 27)

New Zealand suggests cutting Japan out of Pacific trade talks Japan should be cut out of Pacific trade talks if it will not open its markets to more farm imports, New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said on Thursday, urging the Obama administration to hold firm.

Japan has been reluctant to open up agricultural markets such as pork, beef, rice and dairy, and U.S. trade negotiators seem willing to allow the country to keep some protection for sensitive products, upsetting U.S. farmers.

Key said it was essential to keep a high standard for the Trans-Pacific Partnership

(TPP), which would connect a dozen economies by cutting trade barriers and harmonizing standards in a deal covering two-fifths of the world economy and a third of global trade.

All countries had sensitivities, but all signed up to an ambitious, comprehensive deal - including Japan.

“If they can’t meet those terms and the other 11 partners can, then we should get on and do a deal with those 11 partners,” Key said at a U.S. Chamber of Commerce event, adding that his preference was

to keep Japan in.

Asked to respond, a Japanese government official said, “We do not comment on every statement made by TPP partners because we do not negotiate through the press.”

But Japan will continue to negotiate in good faith with all the partners in the trade talks, including New Zealand, added the official, who declined to be identified because of the sensitivity of the negotiations.

Rather than accept a deal that does not eliminate tariffs on key products, some U.S. farm groups have also asked

for Japan to be excluded from the talks, now in their fifth year.

Trading partners are concerned that too-generous concessions to Japan could have a domino effect and cause the whole agreement to collapse.

The countries participating in the talks have made significant progress over the last few months, a spokeswoman for Singapore’s trade and industry ministry said on Friday.

“The parties remain committed to concluding an ambitious, comprehensive and (See TRADE on page 29)

El Nino, LaNina can help forecast yields Tony Lupo, professor University of Missouri

Water temperatures in the tropical Pacific can end up having a lot to do with the price of corn in Missouri, thanks to El Nino and La Nina, says a University of Missouri atmospheric scientist.

El Nino is what atmospheric scientists call the recurring period of warmer than normal waters in the equatorial Pacific. This period can persist for two to seven years, and it affects weather in different

ways in different parts of the world.

In the American Midwest, the transition to El Nino tends to bring milder summers with more regular rainfall, says Tony Lupo, professor and chair of the MU Department of Soil, Environmental and Atmospheric Sciences.

By contrast, the transition to La Nina - a period of cooling waters in the eastern equatorial Pacific - tends to bring the Midwest hot summers and irregular rainfall. There are also “neutral” periods of

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normal water temperatures.

The whole cycle is called the El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO).

Lupo says a weak La Nina played a role in the devastating drought of 2012. That summer was marked by high temperatures and sparse rain. As is typical for La Nina years, the rains that did come tended to be brief, heavy downpours, dropping lots of water so quickly that much of the rain was lost as runoff.

Atmospheric scientists have long thought that El Nino and

La Nina usually don’t have a major direct effect on crop yields in the United States, except in extreme cases such as the 2012 drought. El Nino is at peak strength in winter and weak in the summer, when U.S. crops are growing.

In addition, yields per acre have generally gone up from year to year as technology advanced. So weather variations from ENSO, many assumed, were unlikely to make much difference.

(See EL NINO on page 29)

Income bushel, down from $14.40 in 2012.

Net farm income numbers varied widely by regions across the state, with northwest Kansas averaging $35,791, southwest at $71,633 and southeast at $161,776. Income in north-central Kansas averaged $136,045; south central at $151,303; and northeast at $154,867.

Dryland net farm income across 855 farms was $156,991, down from $169,061 a year earlier and about the same as $157,296 two years earlier.

Net income for the 59 farms that irrigate crops averaged $118,974, well below $347,315 in 2012 and $449,115 in 2011.

Yields on irrigated farms typically don’t vary that much, Ibendahl said, so last year’s lower grain prices and inventory val-

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ues weighed them down.

“That will be a factor in this coming year,” he added. “With crops in some of the bigger producing states - Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio - we’re on track to have pretty good U.S. production next year. We were looking at pretty good grain prices for a few years but will probably be lower next year.”

Livestock a Bright Spot Last year’s lower grain prices meant trouble for grain growers, but gave livestock producers a boost.

“Anything to do with livestock did pretty well, compared with the year before,” Ibendahl said, thanks to higher meat prices and lower grain prices. “Those in the cattle background feeding and finishing went way up.

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They had a really good year.”

The 2013 average net income for backgrounding-finishing operations was $162,459, well above $46,193 a year earlier, but below $397,138 two years earlier.

Overall, the report showed the average value of livestock produced in 2013 at $92,241, compared with $88,507 a year earlier and $106,280 two years earlier.

Family Living Expenses Total family living expenses rose to an average of $71,377, up from $70,242 in 2012.

Family living expenses have increased every year since the 2009 average of $54,981.

“If you look at our family living expenses and the fact that they were higher, even though net income fell, there’s a two- to three-year lag before families are able to make the adjustment after income has been up,” Ibendahl said. “When you have money, you’ll tend to spend more of it. With the potential for lower grain prices this coming year, farm families will need to monitor their family living to avoid eating into their net worth.”

Now that rain has arrived, plan for weeds to follow

Just when some got rolling with their wheat harvest, the rains came.

Although most producers would like to get the wheat cut and try to forget about the poor stands this year, they will not balk at the added moisture that gives everyone some hope for decent fall crops.

Now the downside to the added moisture is going to be the onset of weeds.

Wet soils in alfalfa fields right after cutting will certainly help weedy grasses like foxtail and crabgrass grow.

How do you reduce weed competition? Well, the best way to start is by keeping your alfalfa thick and thrifty so it will compete aggressively with invading foxtail. Thick initial stands and good soil fertility are needed.

In addition, harvest alfalfa only after it begins to bloom or when new shoots appear at the base of the plants. Then alfalfa should regrow rapidly so foxtail doesn’t get much time to become a problem.

Unfortunately, this is easier said than done. It also may sacrifice some forage quality since har-

emerge.

Down on the Farm Chris Long Walnut Creek Extension Agent

vest occurs after bloom begins.

Herbicides are another option. In conventional alfalfa, two herbicides that control annual grasses are Select Max and Poast Plus. These herbicides work well on seedling grasses that are less than four inches tall. Alfalfa tolerates both herbicides very well.

Another herbicide option, but much more risky, is Gramoxone Extra. Gramoxone burns back top growth of all green plant material. This will kill most annuals like foxtail, but it can also injure alfalfa regrowth that has already emerged.

Therefore, only use Gramoxone immediately after harvest and before any new regrowth shoots appear.

None of these herbicides have any soil residual activity, so good plant coverage is necessary and you may need to repeat the spraying if new weeds

Spraying Pastures Another thing to think about is that early to midJune is a popular time to spray pasture weeds and woody plants, especially now that we have had some decent rain.

However, is it a smart thing to do? Why do you spray weeds in pasture?

Is it to kill plants that are poor forage or is it just force of habit and to make the pasture look nicer?

Now I’ve got to admit, it is often suggested to use herbicides in pastures.

Herbicides like Plateau in warm-season pastures or 2,4-D, Grazon, or ForeFront in any grass pasture are most popular.

However, the more things I hear about grazing and pasture management, the less spraying some think needs to be done. In fact, anytime a pasture is sprayed, it suggests that the grazing management has not been as effective as it could be or that the owner wants a quick fix.

So what are we talking about? Well, several things.

First of all, for pasture to be profitable, it must have high management

input but controlled dollar input. Spraying costs money which might be saved with better management.

Second, livestock eat many plants we call weeds, and when they do, these plants no longer are weeds. In fact, many weeds can be good feed if grazed while young and tender.

Third, unpalatable weeds usually become established in pastures after grass is weakened by severe grazing, and they thrive when grazing management fails to encourage vigorous grass regrowth.

Finally, unless pasture and livestock are managed to benefit both plants and animals, the weeds will be back despite your spraying.

So why spray pastures?

If you graze properly but you wish to speed up the process of replacing uneaten weeds with vigorous grass, that’s a very good reason. Otherwise, spraying may be simply cosmetic and a waste of money.

That all being said, there are also invasive weeds that need to be held in check, so there is a balancing act.

Rains are slowing activity statewide

Because of storms starting on Sunday evening and popping up statewide over the last few days, harvest has progressed slowly. Some areas of Kansas have received around six inches of rain while other areas had small hail.

According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, as of Monday about 24% of the state’s wheat has been harvested. That compares to seven percent a year ago.

Previous to the storms, Rangeland Coop in Phillipsburg had yields ranging from 12-30 bushels an acre with a range of 59-62 pounds per bushel.

Bruce Williams, a representative from the Co-op, is expecting this year’s crop to be as bad as last year’s, which was about 40% of their normal production.

Farmers in the area

2014 Wheat Harvest Report Day 5

The wheat harvest report is a joint effort of the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers and Kansas Grain and Feed Association

are struggling with short wheat and have been affected both by drought and freeze.

In southeast Kansas, Wildcat District Extension agronomy specialist Josh Coltrain said, “It’s really tough comparing this year to the last few years because they have been so good. They were probably some of the best years that southeast Kansas will ever see. But overall the yields are substantially lower this year.”

He is reporting a range of 30-60 bushels an acre, with an average in the mid to upper 40s.

Test weights are consistently good, averaging at over 60 pounds per bushel.

Karen Hill, a representative of Elkhart Coop in Morton County, is expecting this year’s crop to be better than the last harvest.

“Last year was our worst on record, but this year’s crop is shaping up to be a better one,” she says.

She has received reports anywhere from 8-39 bushels per acre. The test weight is averaging about 61 pounds.

Richard Randall, a who farms north of Scott City, has received 6.60 inches of rain in June, with most of it coming in the last few days. The rainfall has stalled harvest activity.

Due to recent hail, Randall says many farm-

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ers will be spending time with crop adjusters soon, and that some farmers may have lost their remaining wheat crop.

Until the storms arrived, Randall said that most yields have ranged from 15-25 bushels an acre.

El Nino However, a close look at historical data for crop yields in Missouri suggests otherwise, says Lupo.

One of his students, Jessica Donovan, a sophomore in MU’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, analyzed harvest records for corn, soybean and wheat back to 1920. Controlling for the effects of technology on yields, Donovan found a definite correlation between El Nino/La Nina and Missouri’s corn and soybean yields.

“We’re finding that when it’s transitioning

Trade high-standard agreement,” she added.

Australian officials who declined to be identified because of the sensitivity of the talks also said they remained confident a deal would be reached.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has made TPP a key part of his strategy to create sustainable growth in the world’s third biggest economy.

A package of economic measures to be unveiled next week pledges a sustained commitment to conclude the ambitious 12-nation deal.

Japan and the United States together account for about 80 percent of the combined GDP of the

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into El Nino years, the corn yields are higher,” Donovan says. “Then when it’s transitioning into La Nina, the corn crops don’t have as high yields.”

The same is true of soybean, though the effect is not as strong as with corn, she says. Soybean plants have deeper roots than corn, and so are less vulnerable to variations in temperature and precipitation.

“The research we’re doing - trying to link El Nino-La Nina weather cycles to corn and soybean yields - would give some ability to anticipate these things two to four

seasons in advance,” says Lupo.

That would help many people in agriculturerelated fields make decisions and manage risk. It could help farmers decide what to plant or whether to invest in particular technologies. Accurate longrange forecasts would also aid farm commodity traders, businesses, policymakers and others.

The catch is that El Nino and La Nina don’t follow a set schedule, and they can vary in duration and strength. Other events in the atmosphere and the oceans also can play a role in a particular region’s

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12 members.

Without access to new export markets, smaller TPP countries will have little incentive to accept common standards on issues such as copyright, patents and worker protection.

“If ambition comes down in the agricultural sector, then ambition will be lowered in every other sector, and that means intellectual property, that means (state-owned enterprises), that means everything else because there is always going to be a degree of contentiousness about TPP in every country,” Key said.

“If I was part of the dairy sector in the United

States, or if I was part of the broader agricultural sector in the United States, I would be at the president’s door telling him: ‘Sign up to a comprehensive deal with total elimination of tariffs.’”

For their part, U.S. businesses may get little value from the TPP if it does not provide more protection for intellectual property rights and overseas investments.

“The U.S. Chamber welcomed Japan to the TPP negotiating table on the strength of its pledge to put everything on the table - with no exclusions,” said Myron Brilliant, the U.S. Chamber’s executive vice president.

weather. But Lupo says that growing understanding of ENSO and other weather cycles, combined with increasingly sophisticated computer models, is dramatically improving the reliability of longrange weather forecasting.

“Some of the leading research on longrange forecasting is not only getting the El Nino cycle down, but even the decadal-scale cycles that impact the strength of El Nino,” he says. “Soon we’re going to have the ability to get general predictions as much as 20 years in advance.”

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

Richard Dirks • Scott City, Ks. (Home) 872-3057 • 877-872-3057 (Cell) 872-1793

Automotive

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

Willie’s Auto A/C Repair Willie Augerot Complete A/C Service Mechanic Work and Diagnostics Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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

Medical

404 Kingsley • Scott City • 874-1379

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

We welcome new patients.

324 N. Main • Scott City • 872-2389 Residence 872-5933

Horizon Health For your home medical supply and equipment needs!

We service and repair all that we sell.

1602 S. Main • Scott City • 872-2232 Toll Free : 1-866-672-2232

Landscaping • Lawn/Trees

Berning Tree Service David Berning • Marienthal

620-379-4430

Tree Trimming and Removal Hedge and Evergreen Trimming Stump Removal

Fully Insured

t Paint i

Red

Specializing in all coatings

or any other color Paint inside and out residential, commercial, and industrial.

Free estimates and 16 plus years of experience.

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

Pro Ex II

Over 20 Years Experience

Professional Extermination Commercial & Residential

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

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

Call today for a Greener Healthier Lawn

Owner, Chris Lebbin • 620-214-4469

Dr. Jeffrey A. Heyd Optometrist 20/20 Optometry

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

Complete family eye center!

106 W. 4th • Scott City • 872-2020 • Emergencies: 872-2736

$

7

Call 872-2090 today!

Per Week

Professional Directory Continued

Scott City Clinic Daniel R. Dunn, MD Family Practice

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872-2187

Fur-Fection

Matthew Lightner, MD Family Practice

Christian E. Cupp, MD William Slater, MD Family Practice

Libby Hineman, MD Family Practice

Josiah Brinkley, MD Family Practice

General Surgeon

Megan Dirks, AP, RN-BC Ryan Michels, PA Mindy Schrader, PA

Scott City Myofascial Release RN

Call me to schedule your Myofascial Release

Northend Disposal

Over 200 appliances in stock!

COMPARE OUR PRICES!

We have Reverse Osmosis units in stock.

Remember us for parts in stock for all brands of all appliances.

Sales and Service Days • Mon. - Sat. Deliveries • Mon.-Sat.

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

Networktronic, Inc.

Computer Sales, Service and Repair Custom computers!

Networking solutions!

Truck Driving

WANT A CAREER operating heavy equipment?

Bulldozers, backhoes and excavators.

Hands-on training and certifications offered. National average $18-$22 hourly. Lifetime job placement assistance.

VA benefits eligible.

1-866-362-6497.

PARTNERS IN EXCELLENCE. OTR drivers. APU equipped PrePass EZ-pass passenger policy. 2012 and newer equipment. 100% notouch. Butler Transport, 1-800-528-7825. www. butlertransport.com ––––––––––––––––––––– TRAIN AND WORK for us. Class A-CDL. Professional and focused CDL training available. Choose between company driver, owner/operator, lease operator or lease trainer.

(877) 369-7885. www. centraltruckdrivingjobs. com.

––––––––––––––––––––– $$ TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT $$. Get home weekly with CTS. Great pay and benefits.

Call Kevin today 877-3254996, ext. 211. Central Transportation Services www.ctsco.com.

DRIVERS WANTED now. Multiple locations throughout Oklahoma.

Haul railroad crews. 21+, valid driver’s license, clean MVR, drug and background checks. Apply online: www.RCXhires. com.

––––––––––––––––––––– QUALITY DRIVEAWAY hiring drivers for South Hutchinson and Salina locations. $250 sign-on bonus. Deliver vehicles nationwide with plenty of reload opportunities. No CDL or truck required.

Commercial experience preferred but not required. Apply online at QualityDriveAway.com or call 1-866-764-1601 today.

105 1/2 W. 11th St. Scott City 620-874-1813

Gene’s Appliance

Education

Help Wanted

Sandy Cauthon

Retail

Kansas Classifieds Ad Network

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

A garbologist company.

Scott City • 872-1223 • 1-800-303-3371

PC Cleaning Services, Inc. We'll clean your home, business or do remodeling clean-up Available seven days a week!

Paul Cramer, Owner

620-290-2410

Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

402 S. Main, Scott City • 872-1300

Brent Rogers

Sales Consultant b.rogers@officesolutionsinc.biz

Office (620) 276-3131 Toll Free 1-800-794-9052 Cell (620) 874-0014 Fax (620) 276-8876 1007 N. 8th, Garden City, KS 67846 www.officesolutionsinc.biz

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

www.reganjewelers.com

412 N. Main • Garden City • 620-275-5142 All Under One Roof

Revcom Electronics

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

1104 Main • Scott City • 872-2625

District 11 AA Meetings

Dining

Scott City

Unity and Hope Mon., Wed. and Fri. • 8:00 p.m.

Services

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

C-Mor-Butz BBQ

Barbecue, the only sport where a fat bald man is a GOD...

& Catering

Kyle Lausch 620-872-4209

For all your auction needs call:

(620) 375-4130

Russell Berning Box Q • Leoti

Bryan Mulligan & Chris Price 620-874-8301 & 620-874-1285

www.cmorbutzbbq.com • cmorbutzbbq@gmail.com

807 Kingsley Last Sat., Birthday Night, 6:30 p.m.

All open meetings, 874-8207 • 874-8118

Dighton

Thursday • 8:30 p.m.

535 Wichita St. All open meetings, 397-5679 • 397-2647

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

Classified Ad Deadline: Monday at 5:00 p.m.

Classified Ad Rate: 20¢ per word. Minimum charge, $5.

Blind ad: $2.50 per week extra. Card of thanks: 10¢ per word. Minimum charge, $3. Classified Display Ad rate: $5.50 per column inch.

Classified advertising must be paid in advance unless business account is established.

If not paid in advance, there will be a $1 billing charge.

Tear sheet for classified ad will be $1 extra.

BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED

THE HOME YOUR FAMILY DESERVES

Rentals

Agriculture

Help Wanted

Services

HIDE AND SEEK STORAGE SYSTEMS. Various sizes available.

Virgil and LeAnn Kuntz, (620)874-2120.

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WANTED TO BUY. Stored corn. Call for basis and contract information.

1-800-579-3645.

Lane County Feeders, Inc. 32tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED TO BUY. Wheat straw delivered.

Call for contracting information. Lane County Feeders. 397-5341. 44tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– FARMER WANTING to rent farmland and grassland in Logan County.

Contact Jim Porter 78544t4 672-0393.

LOOKING FOR DRIVER. CDL, tanker endorsement, home nightly, local area. If interested call 620-214-2833 or 620-87444t3p 0971.

––––––––––––––––––––– DIRECT SUPPORT WORKERS are needed in Leoti to work for an individual with a disability in their home. Starting wage is $9.64 an hour. Duties may include personal care, household chores, meal preparation, etc. For an application, please contact Carol at LINK, Inc. at 1-800-569-5926 and leave your name and mailing ad44t2c dress.

––––––––––––––––––––– SCHS SEEKING dance team sponsor for the 201415 school year. If interested please contact Scott Community High School at 44tfc 620-872-7620.

WANTED: Yards to mow and clean up, etc. Trim smaller trees and bushes too. Call Dean Riedl, (620) 872-5112 or 87434tfc 4135.

––––––––––––––––––––– FURNITURE REPAIR and refinishing. Lawn mower tune-up and blade sharpening. Call Vern Soodsma, 872-2277 or 36tfc 874-1412.

––––––––––––––––––––– MOWER REPAIR, tuneup and blade sharpening.

Call Rob Vsetecka at 62036tfc 214-1730.

––––––––––––––––––––– METAL ROOFING, SIDING and TRIMS at direct-to-the-public prices. Call Metal King Mfg., 620-872-5464. Our prices 37tfc will not be beat!

––––––––––––––––––––– “JEN’S GROOMING” Jennifer Milner grooming at 503 E. 5th St., (formally Cowboy Cabins). Please call for an appointment 620-214-0097.

Hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 44tfc a.m.- noon.

––––––––––––––––––––– BERRY LAWN MOWING now accepting new customers. Evenings and weekends. Call for estimate 214-1135. Leave a 30tfc message.

––––––––––––––––––––– MULTIPLE HOUSES FOR RENT. 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes available.

Also 8x10 storage units available. Stop by PlainJans to fill out an application or 46tfc call 872-5777.

For Sale 2009 home in central location, can be 3 bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths, large double garage with additional 876 sq. ft. of living space

EASTRIDGE

Buy lots in the Eastridge addition for your new home location.

5 Lots in NW Webster 3rd addition.

Thomas Real Estate

www.thomasreal-estate.com

914 W. 12th Scott City, Ks. 67871 (620)-872-7396 Cell: (620)-874-1753 or Cell: (620)-874-5002 42tfc

Lovely 3+2 bedroom home with 3 bathrooms in great west location!

New kitchen (mom will love), brick, family room in basement, DA garage and much more! Call quick.

Awesome lots in perfect new west location!

Call for details!

Lawrence and Associates

Deb Lawrence, GRI Broker Shorty Lawrence, Sales Assoc.

513 Main • Scott City 872-5267 ofc. 872-7184 hm. lawrenceandassocrealty.com Sheila Ellis, Broker Assoc.

872-2056 Kerry Gough, Sales Assoc.

872-7337 Russell Berning, 874-4405 www.berningauction.com

BEAUTIFUL FLORAL CREAM, teal and plum sofa. Plum swivel rocker, coffee table with two drawers. All like new. Call 620-872-5514 or 62046t2p 874-1748.

Real Estate 2 STORY HOME, 3 bedroom, 2 baths, 2,050 sq. ft., move in ready, all appliances, lots of storage, carport, covered deck, garden shed, large corner lot, $82,000.

Call Major 620-874-0482.

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Pine Village Apartments 300 E. Nonnamaker

Apartments available for qualifying tenants 62+ or disabled with rental assistance available.

Hours: Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. by appointment Call Steve 872-2535 or (620) 255-4824.

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STORAGE SHED FOR RENT

30’X50’. Call (620) 872-2576 home, 874-1009 cell.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink, that’s your business.

If you want to stop, that’s ours.

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.

Tuesday nights at 8:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church basement (use west door).

412 College, Scott City.

Al-Anon at same time and location.

Contact: 874-0472 or 872-3137. 30t52

GARAGE SALES June 27-29 Living Estate Sale Back yard of 806 Church St., Scott City Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 1:00-5:00 p.m.

No alley parking. 1/2 price on Sunday.

Two-Person Garage Sale Hosted by Melissa Wells and Danielle Edwards 1205 Santa Fe, Scott City Friday: 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-??

Lots of baby clothes, furniture, dishes, pots, pans and lots of misc.

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O’Neil’s Annual Garage Sale 703 E. 8th, Scott City Friday: 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Saturday: 8:00-10:00 a.m.

No checks, please.

Beat the Heat Garage Sale 710 W. 12th St., Scott City Saturday: 6:30-11:00 a.m.

We’re downsizing! Lots of household items, Christmas decorations, freezer, TVs and more.

PRICE REDUCED! 5 bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths, S/A garage, full basement, newer windows, paint, and flooring! Located in a nice neighborhood with low traffic! $134,000.

Garage Sale 925 Main St., Scott City (in the alley) Friday: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Lots of tools, household and kitchen items and misc.

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE 1107 Court St., Scott City Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

HP printer and ink, file cabinet, old pot belly gas heating stove, furniture, Nordic Track, Gazelle, exercise equipment, full-face motorcycle helmet, adult and children’s clothes, extra large ice chest, books, toys, kitchen and household items, lots and lots of misc.

Lots of new items have been added since the city-wide garage sale!

Come check us out!

Garage Sale 1506 Myrtle, Scott City Friday: 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-noon Baby girl to adult clothes, toys, stroller, water dispenser, 1997 - 3-bedroom mobile home, chain link fence, lots of misc.

Bring in your garage sales by The Record office no later than Monday at 5:00 p.m.

(No rainy day refunds)

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Employment Opportunities HOUSEKEEPING

Truck Driver

Unified School District No. 466 is looking for a qualified applicant for a full-time housekeeping position at Scott City Middle School.

Truck Driver needed for fuel hauling in the Scott City area, preferably living within a 60 mile radius of Scott City.

For applications and additional information please contact: Rusty Lindsay Board of Education Building 704 College, Scott City, Ks. 67871 (620)-872-7655

Must have CDL, tanker and HAZMAT endorsement.

USD #466 is an EOE Employer.

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SECRETARIAL/ACCOUNTING

Home most nights.

Health insurance and retirement benefits available.

Must have: Good communication and phone skills. Bookkeeping experience and knowledge of accrual accounting with attention to detail.

A working knowledge of computers, specifically MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook.

Experience with Quickbooks software.

Please send request for application to sandjtrucking@att.net

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Contact: Susan Boulware 620-874-0964

CLASSIFIED ADS

DEADLINE

FOR 4TH OF JULY WEEK

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Want to Work? Check Us Out! Competitive wages, advancement opportunities, hourly bonus pay, flexible schedules and friendly environment.

Pick up your application now: 1502 S. Main, Scott City.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MSD COORDINATOR

ED IFI SS S A AD CL

SALE REPRESENTATIVE American Implement Inc., is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of sales representative.

Responsibilities are to promote and sell our agricultural line of products.

Qualified candidates will have the ability to develop loyal customer relationships. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary. Three to five years experience in sales and a background in agricultural or a related field is essential.

We offer competitive wages and an excellent benefits package, which includes life, health and supplemental insurance and 401(k) plan.

Send cover letter and resume to: Tyler Kough, Location Manager, American Implement, Inc., North Highway 83, Scott City, KS, 67871 or call (800) 779-7244.

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SCOTT COUNTY HOSPITAL HAS OPENINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS

Greeley County Health Services in Tribune, is looking to hire a full-time MDS Coordinator for the Long Term Care.

Must be a Registered Nurse or LPN. Experience preferred, but on-job-training available for right candidate. Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Full benefits, competitive salary.

To apply call: HR at 620-376-4221 or email hr@mygchs.com GCHS is an EOE.

PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL STAFF Director of Nursing/Chief Nursing Officer PATIENT CARE Outpatient Services Temporary/PRN RN Clinic RN CLERICAL Evening Ward Clerk Outpatient Scheduler SERVICE PRN Dietary Aide/Cook

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PARK LANE NURSING HOME Has openings for the following positions: Full-time LPN/RN (evening shift) Full-time CNA/CMA (evening shift and night shifts) Part-time/PRN LPN/RN

Applicants for these positions are required to be able to read, speak and understand English.

Pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol screening, immunization titer, physical assessment and TB skin test required. We are a tobacco free campus.

We offer competitive pay and great benefits.

Due to our recent expansion of services and rapid growth, we are in need of Acute Care RNs and are offering financial incentives.

Applications are available through Human Resources at Scott County Hospital 201 Albert Ave. Scott City, Ks. 67871 620-872-7772 or online at www.scotthospital.net

Shift differential pay offered for evening and night shifts!

Please apply in person at:

Park Lane Nursing Home

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

DIRECTOR OF NURSING/ CHIEF NURSING OFFICER Scott County Hospital is seeking this salaried role that will provide direct supervisory leadership for all nursing and other designated patient care services and functions within the organization.

Responsible for: assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating nursing practice on a facility level. The role assumes 24/7 responsibility and has accountability to ensure high quality, safe and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical staff, and appropriate resource management as related to patient care. You will represent nursing concerns at both the Medical Staff and Governing Board meetings.

Applicants should possess: Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills. Proven leadership and operational expertise.

Ability to recruit, retain and develop staff. Promote optimal outcomes of patient safety and care, and enhance patient, physician and staff satisfaction.

Maintain and comply with all regulatory standards, rules and laws. An academic degree in nursing is required. A Masters degree will have preference. At least 3 years of nursing experience including roles of demonstrated management are required. An active and current registered Nurse license in the state of Kansas is required.

Excellent benefit package is offered with this position. Pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol screen, immunization titer, physical assessment and TB skin test required.

We are a tobacco free campus.

Applications are available through Human Resources at Scott County Hospital 201 Albert Ave. Scott City, Ks. 67871 620-872-7772 or online at www.scotthospital.net

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Lawn and Garden

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Tomato leaf-spot diseases are common occurrences At this time of year, two common leaf-spot diseases appear on tomato plants. Septoria leaf spot and early blight are both characterized by brown spots on the leaves.

Septoria leaf spot usually appears earlier in the season than early blight and produces small dark spots. Spots made by early blight are much larger and often have a distorted “target” pattern of concentric circles.

Heavily infected leaves eventually turn yellow and drop. Older leaves are more susceptible than younger ones, so these diseases often start at the bottom of the plant and work up.

Mulching, caging, or staking keeps plants off the ground, making them less vulnerable. Better air circulation allows foliage to dry quicker than in plants allowed to sprawl.

Mulching also helps prevent water from splashing and carrying disease spores to the plant.

In situations where these diseases have been a problem in the past, rotation is a good strategy. It is too late for that now,

but keep it in mind for next year.

Actually, rotation is a good idea even if you have not had problems in the past. But many gardens are too small to make it practical. If you have room, rotate the location of the tomatoes each year to an area that has not had tomatoes or related crops (peppers, potatoes, eggplant) for several years.

If rotation is not feasible, fungicides are often helpful. Be sure to cover both upper and lower leaf surfaces, and reapply fungicide if rainfall removes it.

Plants usually become susceptible when the

tomato fruit is about the size of a walnut.

Chlorothalonil is a good choice for fruiting plants because it has a zero-day waiting period, meaning that fruit can be harvested once the spray is dry.

Chlorothalonil can be found in numerous products including Fertilome BroadSpectrum Landscape and Garden Fungicide, Ortho Garden Disease Control, GardenTech Daconil and others. Be sure to start protecting plants when the disease is first seen. It is virtually impossible to stop it on heavily infected plants.

If chlorothalonil doesn’t

Arbor Day Foundation offers tree ID book

The Arbor Day Foundation has a book that helps people identify trees in a simple, step-bystep process.

The book, “What Tree Is That?,” is available for a $5 donation to the nonprofit tree-planting organization.

What Tree Is That? is an easy-to-use tree identification guide that features hand-drawn botanical illustrations highlighting the distinctive characteristics of many tree species.

Nature lovers and pro-

fessional arborists alike have called this pocket field guide a must-have user-friendly resource.

Its full-color illustrations are in precise detail and depict natural colors, shapes and textures, so users can make a positive species identification in just a few easy steps.

The Arbor Day Foundation offers this book to help people identify trees in Kansas and throughout the Eastern and Central regions of the United States.

What Tree Is That? uses a unique step-by-step

approach for identifying the species of each tree, explaining what to look for in the shape of the leaves, differences in the leaf stems and twig structures, and specific characteristics of fruits, flowers, buds and bark.

“Our What Tree Is That? Pocket guide is an ideal resource for developing a greater appreciation for trees,” said John Rosenow, founder and chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation.

“The Arbor Day Foundation strives to help

people enjoy and appreciate trees, and we feel our pocket field guide will do just that.”

What Tree Is That? is also available as an online interactive version at arborday.org.

To obtain a tree identification guide in full color, send your name, address and $5 for each guide to What Tree Is That?, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, Nebr. 68410.

The book can also be ordered online at arborday.org.

Mulches are great way to reduce watering in your garden Vegetable garden plants, such as tomatoes, will really benefit from a thick layer of mulch when 100 degree temperatures arrive in Western Kansas.

Mulching the soil provides many benefits for a vegetable garden, especially during dry weather conditions. It helps control weeds, reduces evaporation, and lowers soil temperature. This saves more water for the crops to use.

In addition, organic mulches increase the organic matter in the soil, keep the crop cleaner, and help prevent the development of some diseases.

Mulching also encourages the establishment of beneficial insects such as spiders.

Many types of organic materials can be used for mulching. These include straw, hay, leaves, bark, wood chips, peat moss, and dried grass clippings.

The kind of mulch used in the garden may be significantly influenced by availability, price, appearance, cleanness of the material, and ease of handling.

As a general rule, a 4-6 inch deep mulch in the garden is enough to control weeds and conserve soil moisture. Depending upon the type of material used, the depth of mulch may be more or less.

A three inch layer is sufficient for dense mulches such as wood chips and shredded bark, while an eight inch layer of loose prairie hay may be needed because of its rapid shrinkage.

Make sure the mulching material selected is free of undesirable weed seeds.

Troublesome weeds such as dodder and bindweed have been introduced into vegetable gardens with mulching material, and they are hard to eradicate when they become established.

Be careful when using

any type of mulch material (hay, straw, alfalfa, etc.) taken from cropland or pastures. It is a good idea to purchase directly from a dealer or farmer who knows that the mulch material is from land free of noxious weeds.

Blossom End Rot A brown leathery patch on the bottom (blossom end) of tomato fruits is called blossom-end rot. It is not the result of disease but of a nutritional imbalance in the fruit that causes the bottom of the fruit to darken and not develop.

A calcium deficiency in the fruit causes this condition, but it isn’t because there isn’t sufficient calcium available to the plant.

In fact, calcium is abundant in our calcar-

eous soils, which are derived from native limestone. When plants grow large but have limited root systems when fruit are developing early in the season, calcium moves in the water stream from roots to tops bypassing the fruit and causing a calcium deficiency.

As plants acclimate to summer weather, tops slow down and roots enlarge bringing the plant back into balance.

Blossom-end rot does not develop on later fruit.

Plants that are excessively lush because of over fertilization are usually more prone to developing blossom-end rot.

About all you can do is pick and discard affected fruit. They will usually not develop normally and are not very appetizing.

seem to be effective, try mancozeb (Bonide Mancozeb Flowable).

Note that there is a five-day waiting period between application and when the fruit can be harvested.

You may wish to pick some tomatoes green just before you spray if you use Mancozeb as they will ripen inside.

Onions Developing This is the time of year that onions grow and develop rapidly. Regular watering (if needed) and a light fertilization are helpful to maximize growth.

Onions develop so that as much as two-thirds of the bulb remains out of the

soil. This is normal and there is no need to cover the bulb with soil.

A gardener can tell when onions are nearing harvest time by some of the tops falling over. You may wish to break over the tops that haven’t fallen to encourage drying of the neck.

Allow a few days to pass and then dig the onions to insure they don’t sunburn.

Temporarily store them in a dry, wellventilated area for a week or two before cutting the tops to insure the necks are completely dry.

Remove the foliage (or braid the leaves) and store in a cool, dry location.