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Scott Co. braces for possible budget cuts Oil, gas values nosedive by $7.7M in county A steep decline in oil and gas production and valuations have led to a six percent decline in Scott County valuation for the upcoming budget year. Look Inside
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That’s going to be a big factor for Scott County Commissioners as they begin to put together their 2017 budget during the next couple of weeks. County department heads were recently advised in a letter from the commission to offer ideas on how they could reduce their budgets should the county experience a 5-7 percent loss in valuation.
“We were asked to come up with ideas for reducing our budgets if that became necessary,” says County Clerk Alice Brokofsky. A sharp decline in oil and gas valuations didn’t surprise the commission. The big surprise was a $2.1 million loss in state assessed property, which includes utilities, gas lines, etc. The total value slipped from $19 million in 2015 to $16.9
million in the latest valuation report. These valuation numbers are not determined by the local appraiser who was also surprised to see the state calculations. “I’m not sure why they would have lost value during the past year,” replied Appraiser Randy Sangster when he saw the figures during a recent commission meeting.
Unlike about three years ago when Oneok closed its local operation which resulted in a significant loss of state assessed valuation in the county, there has been nothing similar that would have resulted in a valuation loss. “There’s no reason that I can see why it would drop that much,” said Sangster. (See BUDGET on page two)
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regional terminals. The problem itself isn’t unique for most elevator managers. The magnitude of the problem is thanks to a wheat harvest that saw record-setting yields and production. The Scott Co-op, with eight elevators located across Scott and Wichita counties, has taken in more than 12 million bushels of wheat this harvest - nearly double what would
be arriving at its elevators in a typical year. Until now, the largest number of bushels taken by the elevator in a single year had been about 7.5 million, according to Co-op general manager Jason Baker. Outstanding yields were consistent across the area served by the Scott Co-op, though Baker says the average was slightly lower in Wichita County “because they missed
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When driving through Western Kansas a common site at many elevators is mountains of grain being stored on the ground or in temporary storage bunkers. Country elevators were already faced with limited storage capacity due to a huge fall harvest last year. That’s been combined with low grain prices which have given producers little incentive to sell the grain so it can be moved to
a couple of the rains that we got.” Test weights before the rains in early July were “great” but slipped to “average” afterwards. Protein has bounced up and down and that could be a costly factor for elevators. “We don’t have the equipment to test protein so we have to send our samples out to be tested,” Baker says. (See STORAGE on page eight)
Antennas may be Airport hangar project is delayed taking toll on tower At some point, most people have learned they didn’t have as much money in the bank as they had thought. The Scott City Council discovered that it was short of “banked” funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Because the city has $150,000 less in its FAA bank than previously thought, the timetable for
hangar construction at the Scott City Airport will be pushed back for several months. The miscalculation stems from the city’s original efforts to acquire additional FAA money two years ago for hangar construction. At the time, the FAA “advanced” $150,000 in its annual allotment so the city could pursue construc(See HANGAR on page seven)
Plans to put even more antennas on the Scott City water tower have been put on hold by the city council while awaiting more structural reports from engineers. One report presented to the council at its last meeting has raised some red flags about not only the prospect of adding more antennas, but whether those already on the tower are leading to structural concerns. The report from Black and Veatch noted that the “existing
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Education SW Kansas is hit hardest by shrinking teacher pipeline Page 9
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corral mount system is inadequate to support the existing and proposed equipment.” It further added that modifications will be required to reinforce the corral mounting system. The corral mounting system refers to the ring of antennas located around the top of the water tower. When AT&T was originally given permission to lease space on top of the tower several years ago there were only (See TOWER on page eight)
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Fri., July 15 Movie in the Park Before a hectic Scott County Fair week, relax in Patton Park with a free movie under the stars. “Miracles from Heaven” will begin at 9:00 p.m. Sponsors are Richards Financial Services and State Farm Insurance. In the event of bad weather, the movie will be shown at the VIP Center.
Mon., July 18 Consultation Judging The Wm. Carpenter Bldg. will be the center of activity on Monday when all 4-H projects (except livestock, geology and entomology) are judged. The consultation judging will begin at 10:00 a.m. Food entries will be put on sale at The Scott County Record from 2:30-4:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit 4-H projects.
Sat., July 16 Horse Show The county fair horse show has been moved to the opening weekend with timed and performance events for county 4-Hers. They will be competing at
Tues., July 19 Roping, Barrel Racing If you like seeing the best cowboys and cowgirls show their skills, then the indoor arena is the place to be on Tuesday. The ladies will start the evening with barrel races at 6:30
the indoor arena starting at 9:00 The Prairie Land Church will a.m. Of course, spectators are hold services under the pavilion always welcome. at the county fairgrounds starting at 10:00 a.m. Sun., July 17 A fellowship lunch will folChurch Services low the service.
Budget He said that low oil prices have hurt valuation numbers in two ways. First of all, oil and gas valuations are based on market conditions. The value of a barrel of oil for valuation purposes, as set in Topeka, fell from $34.92 in 2015 to just $27 this year. Naturally, the nosedive in prices has led to a drop in production of about 60 percent over the last couple of years. In addition, the low prices give operators no incentive to keep pumping, but rather than shut down a well they instead take advantage of a tax break allowed by the state. Oil wells that produce five barrels or less
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per day are exempt from property taxes. “They screw down production so they fall below that threshold,” notes Sangster. “If that well is producing three or four barrels a day they can afford to have an employee maintain them and still avoid taxes.” “You can’t blame them,” acknowledged Commission Chairman Jim Minnix. “It’s not costing them anything to keep it stored in the ground.” Sangster said that this will probably be the last year the county sees an increase in agricultural land values. Ag land is based on use-value over an eight-year average. During the eight years used in calculating those
Submit a comment . . . Would you like to submit a comment, pro or con, about KDOT’s plans to convert K96 Highway within Scott City into two lanes with a passing lane? Send them to: Kirk Hutchins Kansas Department of Transportation 1121 N. Campus Drive Garden City, Ks. 67846-6603 or e-mail: KirkH@ksdot.org
values, producers saw some record-high crop prices which led to a high use-value for farm ground. As the early years in that eight-year cycle are removed, and current years added, Sangster says the overall use-value will decline under current market conditions. On the other hand, he sees no decline in the impact that housing will have on real estate values in the near future. “Housing sales continue strong and show no sign of backing off,” he said. Real estate was the biggest bright spot in the latest valuation report. It climbed just over $4 million - to $61.22 million.
p.m. That will be followed by a full night of drawpot roping featuring ranch hands from across the county. Wed., July 19 Start Your Engines Figure-8 racers will take to the track on Wednesday evening as drivers go for speed and the risk of meeting a competitor at the crossroads. This is a good warm-up for the demolition derby on Saturday. And if you’re into “gambling,” join the fun at the cow pie bingo just north of the pavilion. Guess what number a cow will choose and you can win enough money for funnel cake and a night on the carnival rides.
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Consumers are dazed, confused by food labels JoAnn Alumbaugh editor, Pork Network
Terms like “free-range,” “pasture-raised,” “grass-fed,“ and “antibiotic-free,” can cause consumers’ eyes to glaze over. According to a national survey released recently by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), consumers don’t know the true meaning of those phrases, but their perceptions of the terms can have a major influence on animal agriculture and the practices used. “Americans are increasingly
McClure to celebrate 90th birthday Ethel McClure will celebrate her 90th birthday with a come-and-go reception on Sat., July 16, 2:00-4:00 p.m., at the Wheatland Broadband meeting room, 416 Main, Scott City. Hosting the event will be her children: Dennis and Marilyn McClure, Decatur, Ill., Gail and Dave Bradshaw, Newport, Ore., and Colleen and John Beaton, Scott City. She had another daughter, Patricia McClure, who is deceased. Ethel also has three grandchildren. She was born on Sept. 17, 1926, in Graham County, the daughter of Ora and Dollie McCoy. She married Henry McClure on Sept. 18, 1942, at Lincoln. He died on April 14, 2010. She requests no gifts.
Births PARENTS OF DAUGHTER Joel and Calista Miller, Scott City, announce the birth of their daughter, Maylee Faith, born May 10, 2016. She weighted 7 lbs., 14.5 oz. and was 20.5 inches long. Maylee was welcomed home by her big brother, Jace, and big sister, Jocelyn. Maternal grandmother is Coleen Malek, Scott City. Paternal grandparents are Bob and Liz Miller, Scott City. Great-grandmother is Irma Lee Gebhard, Logan.
concerned about the welfare of farm animals and want to make a difference when shopping for food, but are understandably confused by a number of misleading or meaningless labels,” said Daisy Freund, director, ASPCA Farm Animal Welfare Program in a news release. The online survey performed earlier this year by Lake Research Partners queried 1,000 American adults who purchase or consume meat, eggs or dairy products, drawn from a national sample of internet users. Here are some of the results.
Free-Range, Pasture-Raised The survey found 65% of consumers believe the term “free-range” ensures that the animal spent most of its time in a pasture. While ASPCA stated there was “no legal definition” of the term freerange, that’s not exactly true. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) states for an animal to be considered free-range or freeroaming, “producers must demonstrate to the Agency that the poultry (and livestock) have been allowed access to the outside.” When asked what is meant
Recipe favorites . . . Smoky Chicken Quesadillas Total time: 28 minutes
Ingredients 2 cups (about 7 oz.) grilled chicken strips, frozen 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing 10 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/8 teaspoon pepper 4 10-inch tortillas 8 ounces smoked cheddar cheese, grated Sour cream (optional) Chipotle salsa (optional) Directions Coat a nonstick saute pan with nonstick cooking spray over medium heat. Add frozen chicken and cook 5 to 7 minutes to heat through and slightly brown. Remove chicken from pan and set aside. Add olive oil to same pan. Stir in mushrooms and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly browned; pan will be fairly dry. Stir in garlic and cook 1 to 2 more minutes. Season with pepper. Heat oven to 450 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with nonstick foil. Place a tortilla on each prepared sheet. Add one fourth of the cheese to each tortilla, then layer each with half the chicken and mushrooms. Divide remaining cheese between tortillas. Cover with the last 2 tortillas and brush lightly with olive oil. Bake at 450 degrees for 7 minutes or until slightly golden-brown and cheese has melted. Cut each quesadilla into 6 wedges. Serve with sour cream and chipotle salsa, if desired. Yield: 4 servings
by “pasture-raised,” Veronika Medina, public affairs specialist in the Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education said, “This means that the animals had continuous free access to the outdoors for 50 percent or a significant portion of their lives.” Feedlot-raised animals that were confined and fed for any portion of their lives do not meet this definition. No Hormones Hormones are not allowed in raising hogs or poultry, even though, understandably, consumers are confused when they see the claim “no
hormones added” because it implies hormones are added to other products. The FSIS states, “no hormones added” cannot be used on the labels of pork or poultry “unless it is followed by a statement that says ‘Federal regulations prohibit the use of hormones.’” Why would the label even be approved, if hormones are not allowed in raising hogs or poultry? Medina’s response was somewhat confusing. “It is factual claim and the disclaimer statement about USDA not permitting hor(See LABELS on page seven)
Tips for the kitchen •Will milk curdle if it is allowed to boil? It turns out that this age-old piece of wisdom isn’t true, after all. Milk that has been boiled is perfectly safe to consume. •To clean an electric kettle with calcium buildup on the heating element, boil a mixture of half white vinegar and half water, then empty. •When storing empty airtight containers, throw in a pinch of salt to keep them from getting stinky. •To keep potatoes from budding in the bag, put an apple in with them. •If you manage to have some leftover wine at the end of the evening, freeze it in ice cube trays for easy addition to soups and sauces in the future.
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K96 plans:
KDOT should explain logic behind eliminating 2 lanes
It’s difficult to complain when the nearly-bankrupt Bank of KDOT (aka/Kansas Department of Transportation) says it’s willing to spend money to upgrade a major highway in our community . . . but we will anyway. It’s not that we don’t appreciate KDOT’s desire to replace asphalt with concrete, replace curb/gutter and make some much-needed changes that will lead to better water drainage. The problem is KDOT’s plan to reduce K96 through Scott City from a four-lane highway to a two-lane highway with a turning lane. Which begs one simple question: why? There seems to be no value in the change other than doing so for the sake of change. One city councilman says he has received more complaints about this proposal than any other issue he’s dealt with as a councilman (with the possible exception of chickens). If KDOT’s interested in seeing why Scott City residents are opposed to the plan all they have to do is spend a couple of hours observing the traffic on south US83. The newly “upgraded” two-lane highway with a turning lane is a disaster for drivers trying to exit businesses south of Alice Avenue onto the highway. It makes no sense to have two lanes of northbound and southbound traffic being bottle-necked into one lane. At a minimum, this is a major inconvenience for people who have waited several minutes for traffic to clear to the point where they feel it’s safe to enter US83. And the hazard hasn’t been reduced for drivers (a number of them senior citizens) who are exiting US83 for the pharmacy, eye doctor, hospital or Shopko. Equally hazardous has been the flow of southbound traffic that unexpectedly finds their inside lane has ended and they must move into a single, outside lane. It’s not a matter of if an accident will happen, but when. So, now KDOT wants to take what someone imagines is a great idea and duplicate it on K96. Again we ask, why? Perhaps a public meeting involving KDOT engineers is in order. If this is a wonderful idea with all sorts of benefits, we’re sure local residents will be more than anxious to share in the good news.
Put AT&T on hold: First priority is to ensure structural integrity of tower
Scott City has something that AT&T wants - the city water tower. Actually, what AT&T wants is a structure tall enough and large enough to support an array of communication antennas. This is an arrangement that began years ago when the city council entered into a lease agreement with AT&T. At the time, it seemed like “easy money.” Given the current concerns, one has to begin wondering if the $1,300 per month the city receives is worth it. “If something causes a wind load problem, is it your stuff that’s at fault or is it their’s?” city engineer Darin Neufeld asked at a recent council meeting. City Attorney John Shirley says that if the water tower is damaged then AT&T would assume liability. But, to what degree? What if that damage means the water tower is put out of commission for several days or several weeks? Who assumes the liability if the flow of water is interrupted in Scott City, or if the city is forced to acquire another means of temporarily storing water while the tower is being repaired or rebuilt? Are these concerns extreme or unwarranted? At this point, we don’t know. A structural report which says the “existing corral mount system is inadequate to support the existing and proposed equipment” would indicate a need for further analysis. Public Works Director Mike Todd has expressed his concerns with the wind stress that the existing and proposed antennas are putting on the top layer of the tower’s metal frame. The council’s first obligation is to be assured of the structural integrity of the water tower and that it won’t be compromised with additional antennas. If this can’t be guaranteed, then we need to consider ending the agreement. Secondly, any agreement must include a provision that clearly identifies liability if the city’s water supply is interrupted. Finally, the city needs to make sure that AT&T is paying an appropriate fee for use of the tower. The company has more than doubled the number of antennas on the tower from eight to 21 since entering the original agreement. Now it wants to add six more towers that are much larger. Yet, the annual lease fee has increased by just 3% annually. If AT&T wants four times as many towers as in the original agreement, then perhaps it should be paying four times the original fee. If that isn’t agreeable, then perhaps AT&T can look elsewhere to locate its antennas.
Ignorance no longer an excuse It’s that time when many communities turn their thoughts to county fairs, livestock shows, carnivals and who can grow the largest zucchini. That’s the beauty of living in a rural community. In between demolition derbies and watching youngsters chase after pigs, who has time to think about Republican lawmakers in Topeka and their never-ending battle with the Kansas Supreme Court? Who wants to? The answer to that question is we all should. In between the county fair and a summer vacation before the start of school is a little thing known as a primary election. This could be one of the most important elections in recent memory - perhaps in our lifetime - in terms of how it will impact our communities, our schools and a way of life for the next generation of Kansans. This isn’t hyperbole. It was during the primary election of 2012 that Gov. Sam Brownback and his ultraconservative lack-
eys were able to purge the legislature of moderate Republican voices such as Senate President Steve Morris (R-Hugoton) and Sen. Ruth Teichman (RStafford). Of 13 Senate Republicans who carried the “moderate” label several of whom probably weren’t all that moderate - nine were defeated by Koch-funded political action groups who saw an opportunity for Kansas politics to take a hard right turn. What we got in return was the likes of Sen. Larry Powell and Sen. Mitch Holmes who have followed the dogma of ultraconservative politics while ignoring the impact on schools, early childhood programs and other cuts in state funding that affect their rural communities. The result has been a steady, and undeniable, decline in Kansas over the
last four years. It began with a major tax cut because, as we should know by now, ultraconservatives religiously cling to the belief that every tax dollar collected is one too many. Of course, we were promised that tax cuts would result in business growth, more jobs and more revenue (sound familiar?). The Kansas “experiment” was finally going to reverse more than 30 years of failed trickledown economics. Of course, that didn’t happen. Not that it really mattered to ultraconservatives because this failure has allowed them to pursue their other religious principal of reducing government. That becomes amazingly simple when your state is going broke. It began with the poor because they’re always easy targets. They don’t have lobbyists in Topeka representing their interests and it’s easy for people to buy into the claims that, when given the opportunity, the poor like easy access to ATM
machines outside of casinos (so limit them to $25 withdrawals) and they’re often booking cruises to the Bahamas. It’s also easy to reduce Medicaid reimbursement to hospitals and doctors (surely they can afford it), cut funding to in-home services that help our elderly (no one will notice) and steal millions and millions of dollars for earlychildhood programs in the state (they’re too young to vote anyway). Which leads to public education. College students and their parents are picking up the tab for higher tuition costs as the legislature continues to reduce funding for our major universities. But, that’s okay because it’s not really a tax increase. In addition, ultraconservatives are undermining the quality of education in every Kansas community by forcing schools to live within unrealistic budget constraints with block grant funding. Schools must continue day-to-day operations, hire and retain (See EXCUSE on page six)
Behind KPI’s phony numbers The Kansas “Fallacy” Institute, er, I mean Kansas Policy Institute, headquartered in Wichita, is called a think tank. But, that is a misnomer because the folks who crank out numbers there don’t really think about issues at all. Rather, they take a preconceived notion that government and schools are enormously wasteful and inefficient, and then concoct absurd calculations to make it seem so. To what end does the institute spew out its gross distortions? Its stated goal is to shrink government and to dramatically lower taxes. I would add: Regardless of the possible negative effect to services. The institute never seems to conclude that the public is being served well, and that our exceptional quality of life is
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something worth spending a little more on. Founded in 1996 and reportedly funded by the billionaire libertarian Koch brothers of Wichita - who hate virtually all government - the institute publicizes its phony numbers that are then embraced by vocal radicals, who spew them so often, the public starts to wonder, hmm, maybe there is truth to those claims. The institute knows the public usually does not have either the time or inclination to get the details of the real story. The headline numbers stick, not the long, boring details of the truth.
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Two of the primary targets of Kansas Policy Institute are local schools and local government, entities that have been doing a magnificent job of providing the community’s enviable quality of life. The institute has its own version of reality. For local schools, it reports that to educate a student in Johnson County costs $14,000 or more a year. It also reports that spending by Johnson County government has increased 188 percent since 1996, wastefully spending more than inflation and population growth. As for the lies about schools, the institute counts in its preposterous $14,000 number nonoperating costs such as interest on the debt from bond issues patrons passed
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in previous elections. It counts contributions to the retirement fund for teachers. It counts pass-through federal money that costs the state nothing. And here’s a whopper: If a school is built, the entire cost of that school is counted in one annual lump-sum expense for that year. State Sen. Jeff Melcher of Leawood loves to spew such nonsense. With respect to the misleading numbers for county government, over the past 20 years, the population of the county soared from 411,000 to almost 600,000. But, that huge increase does not tell the whole story. The county’s demographics also changed dramatically, bringing many urban problems to the suburbs, expanding (See PHONY on page six)
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Going mad with nowhere to hide by Leonard Pitts, Jr.
”What sort of people are we, we Americans? . . . Today, we are the most frightening people on this planet.” Arthur Schlesinger, historian * * * As these words are written, I am on a cruise ship pulling into the harbor of the Greek island of Crete. All around me, the morning sparkles. The water is placid, the sky is clear and pale blue, our ship is embraced by gently sloping hills dotted with houses and shops. And I just turned on the television. And I just heard about Dallas. I have made it a point to keep the news at something of a distance these last two weeks of travel, filling my days instead with shell craters on a beach in Normandy, a shopping square in Barcelona, the ghostly remains of Pompeii. So while I know two black men were killed by police under dubious circumstances in Louisiana and Minnesota a few days ago, I haven’t seen the videos, haven’t checked too deeply into the circumstances. I’m off the clock now. I wanted to keep the horror at arm’s length. But distance is an illusion, isn’t it? That’s what I just learned when I made the mistake of turning on the television. Indeed, sitting here in this picturesque place on this peaceful morning far away, it feels as if I can see the madness of my country even more clearly than usual. Two more black men shot down for no good reason in a country that still insists - with righteous indignation, yet - upon equating black men with danger. That’s madness. I called my sons and grandson to tell them I love them, explain to them yet again they terrorize people simply by being and plead with them to be careful. I am required to fear what might happen to my children when they encounter those who are supposed to serve and protect them. That’s madness. Twelve police officers shot by sniper fire, five fatally, while guarding a peaceful demonstration against police brutality. That’s madness. The usual loud voices of acrimony and confusion already are using this act of despicable evil to delegitimize legitimate protest by conflating it with terrorism, asking us to believe speaking out against bad cops is the same as shooting cops indiscriminately. That is madness. And then, there was this coda: A black man, a “person of interest” turns himself in to police after carrying an AR-15 rifle through the protest in downtown Dallas. An AR-15. Through downtown Dallas. As police are dealing with an active shooter. Apparently, the guy was not guilty of a crime, but he is certainly guilty of the worst judgment imaginable - and lucky to be alive. But then, in carrying that war weapon on a city street, he was only exercising his legal right under Texas law. The NRA calls that freedom. But make no mistake: It, too, is madness. America has gone mad before. The quote at the top is from one such period, 1968. Hundreds of urban riots had wracked the country, the war in Vietnam was uselessly grinding up lives, recent years had seen the assas(See HIDE on page six)
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a messy problem
Congress, states avoid diaper issue for low-income families by Michelle Chen
Washington officials might not agree on who deserves welfare, but it does manage to carve out a tiny soft spot for “women, infants, and children.” Even as other programs have been slashed, nutritional assistance for babies is one of the classic “milk for mother” entitlements that have generally survived the budget ax. Unfortunately, well-fed babies have to poop, and lawmakers don’t want to touch that. Nationwide, diapers are persistently one of the costliest aspects of raising a baby, and like food, both cost and need are relatively inelastic; diapers cost parents about $70 to $80 monthly, averaging six to 10 diapers each day. But unlike food stamps, a federal entitlement, there’s zero government assistance for diapers. Like breastfeeding, taking care of diapers is seen as an unsavory bodily function and a “woman’s problem,” to be handled privately, preferably out of public view. But the welfare debate has grown more complex as women seek greater parity in the workforce and social policies are increasingly oriented toward addressing needs that the private sector fails to meet. A bill introduced last month by Senators Al Franken and Bob Casey, the Hygiene Assistance for Families of Infants and Toddlers Act, doesn’t lay out any money directly to subsidize diapers
but would fund state pilot projects to help develop localized programs to provide diapers to families in need. Currently about 5.2 According million babies in the to a study United States aged three published in or younger are living in Pediatrics, about 30 perhouseholds that struggle cent of mothto pay for the basics, ers surveyed including diapers, report struggling to pay according to National for diapers - a Diaper Bank Network greater level (NDBN). Babies burn of need than through about $940 the rate of food insecuworth of diapers annu- rity among ally - roughly a month’s children rent or a year of cell- nationwide. phone service. For the poorest fifth of the income ladder, about 14 percent of their wages, about $11,200 in 2014, went into diapers. According to a study published in Pediatrics, about 30 percent of mothers surveyed report struggling to pay for diapers - a greater level of need than the rate of food insecurity among children nationwide. But while hunger and poop are both facts of life, food stamps don’t cover the natural consequence of feeding your kids. With nearly half of workers nationwide earning less than $15 an hour, and many ineligible for income supports and health insurance, a fresh diaper can become a luxury. Public healthcare programs do not address basic infant hygiene. While unmet diaper needs can be as unhealthy for kids as malnourishment,
Medicaid (which typically provides prenatal care, childbirth coverage, and health-care for poor children) does not cover diapers except in cases of medically diagnosed incontinence. Yet inadequate changing can lead to costly medical problems like diaper dermatitis and urinary tract infections. The nappy gap could be filled if parents simply had enough cash, but under federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), welfare-benefit levels have dwindled to barely cover housing, clothing, and food, so diaper needs remain ignored and, sadly, something that some overstressed mothers may try to scrimp on by going longer between diaper changes (rather than, say, skipping meals or getting evicted). Unmet diaper needs can be as unhealthy for kids as malnourishment. The dirty consequences go beyond the crib. The Pediatrics study showed (See MESSY on page six)
Brexit is not populism by Jim Hightower
Yet again, the political and media establishment (excuse the redundancy) misconstrue “populism” as an ignorant and bigoted political fringe. The working-class people of Great Britain have every right to be upset and frustrated with their government. Austerity and corporate cronyism, just as it has here in the U.S., has brought people to their knees. But with Brexit, they’ve been bamboozled into believing that their troubles lie with immigrants and EU fees, not with their own elite - the aloof bosses, bankers, big shots and (See BREXIT on page six)
America’s wealth gap no accident Democrats are at least acknowledging we have a problem Party platforms are dense and often morosely boring documents filled with wonkish policy proposals and partisan jeers at the other side. At over 40 pages, this year’s Democratic Party platform lives up to its predecessors in length and ennui. However, it also includes a section not yet seen in platforms from either side: an acknowledgement of the racial wealth gap. Wealth has been unfairly distributed since our nation’s founding, and that unfairness has always had a racial bent. It goes something like this: White families have more; black and Latino families have less. (Asian and Arab Americans have more complex economic histories.) The gap is far larger than you might expect. A 2014 study from Pew Research revealed that median white families have 13 times more wealth than median black families, and 10 times more than median Latino families. That gap has remained relatively consistent for decades. The Democratic platform acknowledges that this gap “has been created by historical and contemporary policies and
behind the headlines by Josh Hoxie Those at the top have been able to reach record levels of wealth through policies that prioritize wealth concentration by those who already have wealth. This is in stark contrast to focusing on those who have no wealth and helping them build a nest egg.
practices that discriminate against people of color” and have “constrained their ability to earn income and build assets to the same extent as other Americans.” In other words, the racial wealth gap is no accident, and it’s not caused by some deficiency in people of color. It’s caused by a legacy of bad public policies that extend to this day. The platform commits to eliminating those systemic barriers, but what exactly are they - and how do we fix them? One way is to consider who benefits from existing wealth-building policies. Consider that in recent decades, wealth has concentrated at the tippy top of the economic pyramid. The 400 wealthiest Americans combined own $2.34 trillion. That’s more than the GDP of India, a country of over a billion people. In that group of 400, just seven are black or Latino.
Those at the top have been able to reach record levels of wealth through policies that prioritize wealth concentration by those who already have wealth. This is in stark contrast to focusing on those who have no wealth and helping them build a nest egg. Take, for instance, the loopholes in the tax code that enable the 400 highest earning households to pay just 17 percent of their income in taxes. That’s less than half the top nominal rate. At the same time, we’re told we can’t afford to expand programs with a proven track record of improving prospects for people who start with less, like the early childhood education program Head Start. This tradeoff - wasting precious public resources on tax breaks for the rich while leaving those at the bottom to fend for themselves - plays out in countless different ways in public policies large and small. Reversing this dynamic will have a significant impact on the racial wealth gap, but first we have to acknowledge it. Including the racial wealth gap in the Democratic Party platform is a strong first step - one the Republicans should follow. Now, let’s fix it. Josh Hoxie is the director of the Project on Opportunity and Taxation at the Institute for Policy Studies
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Brownback not boasting about cash balances When he was running for re-election, Gov. Sam Brownback boasted (falsely) that the state had only $876 in cash when he took office in 2011, but that by the end of 2013 it had hundreds of millions on hand. He’s not boasting now, as the state had to beg and borrow to finish the fiscal year June 30 in the black. In fact, the opposite of what Brownback claimed is true: He inherited a state
budget that was starting to improve and managed to wreck it. Brownback was correct that the state was struggling when he first took office. The largest economic downturn since the Great Depression caused job losses and a sharp drop in tax revenue. But, contrary to his claim, the tiny cash balance occurred at the end of the fiscal year before he was elected. When he took office, the cash reserves were about $238 million.
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sinations of John F. Kennedy and Malcolm X. Now, Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy had just been murdered within two months of one another And many people were wondering, as Arthur Schlesinger was, about America and its character, about what kind of country - and people we were. Said New York Mayor John Lindsay, “This is a drifting, angry America that needs to find its way again.” His words, like Schlesinger’s, feel freshly relevant to this era. There is a sickness afoot in our country, my friends, a rottenness in the spirit. Consider our politics. Consider the way we talk about one another - and to one another. Consider those two dead black men. Consider those five massacred cops. Deny it if you can. I sure can’t. Something is wrong with us. And I don’t mind telling you I fear for my country. On the night Martin Luther King died, two months almost to the day before he himself would be shot down in a hotel kitchen, Bobby Kennedy faced a grief-stricken, largely black crowd in Indianapolis and with extemporaneous eloquence, prescribed a cure for the sickness he saw. “My favorite poet,” he told them, “was Aeschylus. And he once wrote, ‘And even in our sleep, pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God.’ “What we need in the United States is not division. What we need in the United States is not hatred. What we need in the United States is not violence and lawlessness but is love and wisdom and compassion toward one another and a feeling of justice toward those who still suffer in our country, whether they be white or whether they be black.” Those words feel hopelessly idealistic, impossibly innocent and yet, wise, grace-filled and . . . right for the raw pain of this moment I commend them to all our wounded spirits on this shining morning from a peaceful place that, as it turns out, is not nearly far enough away. Leonard Pitts, Jr. is a columnist for the Miami Herald
staff and provide a quality education with financing that is frozen for three years while lawmakers supposedly try to arrive at a better school finance plan. Like that’s really going to happen. We’d like to say that the ultimate goal of these ultraconservative lawmakers has been to use the school funding debacle to set up a showdown with the Supreme Court, convince Kansans that the
Messy prevalence of mental health issues were linked to reported diaper need. The diaper deficit was worse for “grandparents raising grandchildren and for Hispanic women” perhaps reflecting social barriers facing elder caregivers and immigrant families. Researchers concluded that government assistance for diapers could be “a tangible way of reducing parenting stress, a critical factor influencing child health and development.” Diaper needs might also undercut economic self-sufficiency. Since childcare centers don’t supply diapers, poor parents could face an additional barrier to accessing the early childhood education programs, which hampers both child development and the parent’s ability to work. Diaper deficits add chaos to the daily struggle of juggling multiple lowwage gigs and welfare bureaucracies, leaving little room for playtime, especially amid the indignity of forcing a baby to wallow in her feces.
Phony expensive public safety to deal with increased crime, at costs way above normal inflation rates. Today, the county serves 750 prisoners a day in its jails, multiple times more than in 1996. Over those years, the sheriff’s office has increased enormously, far more than normal inflation. But, even if you want to unfairly measure county expense growth by the Consumer Price Index basket of goods, there
The state also recently authorized a record $900 million in internal borrowing so it could meet its cash flow demands.
The main reason for that improvement was that former Gov. Mark Parkinson raised the statewide sales tax (which Brownback opposed). That tax increase was designed to help the state emerge from the recession, then partially expire after three years. But, then Brownback approved record income tax cuts that caused tax
collections to plummet. As a result, Brownback ended up blocking part of the phaseout of the sales tax increase. And after revenue continued to fall short, he raised the sales tax again, along with cigarette taxes. But, the state still can barely balance its budget and has drained all the cash reserves it had built up. This past fiscal
year Brownback and the Legislature postponed a scheduled payment to the state pension plan, delayed payments to public schools, swept even more money from the state transportation and children’s funds, and cut funding to universities and Medicaid providers. The state also recently authorized a record $900 million in internal borrowing so it could meet its cash flow demands. What’s more, national agencies have downgrad-
ed the state’s credit rating, and may be on the verge of doing so again. There are similarities in how the state struggled to make it through the 2010 fiscal year and how Brownback officials barely scraped by this past fiscal year. The big difference, of course, is that the earlier budget problems were caused by a global financial collapse. The current woes are mostly self-inflicted.
tration and the Republican leadership in our legislature. They have chosen to take us down a bleak path that underfunds our schools and our infrastructure. Because of their policies we are putting at risk our children, our elderly and the poorest among us. Rather than accepting responsibility for their policy failures, ultraconservatives blame everyone and everything else. All they need is a little more time. We’re out of time. We can’t afford to travel down
this same path for two more years. In between county fairs and vacation plans, get informed. The August primary will not only impact what happens in Kansas over the next two years, but well beyond. Believe it or not, who you vote for in the primary will be even more important than that giant zucchini you’re planning to enter in the Fair.
Philip Brownlee is opinion editor for the Wichita Eagle
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courts are “overreaching” in their demands to adequately fund our schools and, ultimately, set up a system that allows an ultraconservative governor and fellow lawmakers to stack the Supreme Court with Justices more to their liking. We don’t think ultraconservatives are that clever. But, that’s exactly where we find ourselves. And it all goes back to 2012.
Ultraconservatives in the legislature and the Koch-funded machine saw an opportunity for a change in Kansas and they seized it. They did it by outspending their opponents and by making outrageous and false claims that, apparently, were effective with an uninformed public. Four years later, ignorance is no longer an excuse. We’ve had ample time to measure the failures of the Brownback Adminis-
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The situation might strike middle-class parents as unconscionable, but when a single mom comes home from a night shift to realize she’s out of Pampers and the next paycheck doesn’t drop for two days, desperate measures are needed. According to researchers, to cope with diaper needs, about one in 10 diaper-poor mothers “reported that they borrow diapers or money from family or friends. Almost eight percent of women reported that they stretch the diapers they have when their supply is running short.” A tiny fraction used charity, like a church diaper bank. Alison Weir, NDBN Chief of Policy and Research says, “The erosion of TANF benefits over the last 20 years is the most likely culprit for why so many families now find themselves without enough diapers.” One publicly supported diaper program, San Francisco Diaper Bank, distributes diapers through local Family Resource Centers under
the CalWORKS welfare program, for children under three-years-old (separately, pending state legislation would provide a $50 diaper voucher for infants). But, the routine of fetching a diaper ration becomes one more task that low-income parents struggle to manage. Weir notes that “take up of the program has been slower than expected,” in part, it seems, because the centers have limited operating hours, which often “conflicted with work or school schedules, so parents were not able to pick up the diapers.” And instead of Washington picking up the bill, lawmakers argue breathlessly about protecting the sanctity of life on Capitol Hill. The national diaper gap reflects the patriarchal messiness of welfare politics; how many senators have ever changed a diaper? But, honoring the sanctity of families struggling to make ends meet demands that we tackle the messiest end of all. Michelle Chen is a contributing writer for The Nation
Brexit bastards who think they are the top dogs and the rest of us are fire hydrants. During the last 35 years or so, a cabal of elite corporate executives and immensely rich investors has been tightening its grip on the American people’s rights, wages, opportunities, communities, elections, courts and media. Consider just a few of the specific changes that have skewed America’s balance of power and wealth in favor of the plutocrats: Citizens United, NAFTA/CAFTA, voter suppression, perpetual war, too big to fail (or fail), crumbling infrastructure, payday loan schemes, police militarization, bans on unions, surveillance society, poverty wages, exorbitant student loan rates and deregulation, to name a few. All of these (and more) have added up to an enthronement of the rich and the normalization of inequity. They threaten to
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squeeze the life out of America’s core values of democracy, equality and justice. But, there is a medicine to fight this disease, a powerful antidote deeply entwined with our nation’s history: populism - a political doctrine rooted in the rebellious spirit and commitment to the common good of ordinary, grassroots Americans. Time and again throughout our country’s history, populist rebellions have been sparked when ordinary folks were being run over by abusive concentrations of power. And so it is today. Hundreds of thousands of Americans - young and old, white and black and brown - are again speaking up and standing against the armed robbery of the people’s rights and the grand theft of the American Dream. That is populism. Jim Hightower is a national radio commentator, writer, public speaker and author
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is a huge factor that has contributed to county tax increases above inflation, which the institute has conveniently omitted. Over the past 20 years, the State of Kansas has reduced its funding to the county by $337 million! That has driven up local taxes to compensate for the lost revenue. Kansas Policy Institute spreadsheets tell an incomplete story, part of a diabolical scheme to undermine the public’s
view of the excellence they are receiving. If you listen to the institute, everything needs to be cut, cut, cut just like the State of Kansas. All that is important to the Kansas Policy Institute is slashing taxes. The superb services provided and the world-class quality of life enjoyed by citizens are dismissed as waste. Steve Rose is longtime columnist for the Kansas City Star. He can be reached at srose@kc.rr.com
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Hangar tion in early 2015 rather than waiting until the money was awarded later in the year. Because of cost factors, the city didn’t pursue construction at that time. Engineer Darin Neufeld, however, didn’t remove this $150,000 advance from the books and when the city council did accept a bid for hangar construction in June he thought that $600,000 in FAA funding was available to the city. The city actually has $450,000 available for the project at this time. It will receive the additional $150,000 in October. “I misread the FAA’s budget systems,” he told the council. He said that while the FAA was willing to accommodate the city’s request for an advance on their annual funding, when the money wasn’t used it was then retained by the FAA. Because the bid can’t be accepted at this time, Abat Lerew Construction,
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Sutton, Nebr., will have to rebid the project. Neufeld says that will take place about January 1. Neufeld says the only problem could be if the FAA money gets held up due to Congressional action. He recommended the city could begin dirt work in the fall and that concrete work and construction could possibly take place in March. That would be only about four months behind the original completion date in December. “At worst, construction will be delayed until late spring or early summer,” he said. Abat Lerew said their original bid - which was the only one received by the city - would remain unchanged unless there was an increase in steel costs. The council agreed to delay construction until the spring of 2017. The low bid for the seven-bay T-hangar facility was $580,785, with the city paying $74,610.
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mones in pork or chicken ensures the claim is not misleading, i.e., the consumer will understand that hormones are not permitted so they will know that all pork and chicken has to be raised without the use of hormones.” Did you get that? What about antibiotics? When it comes to “No Antibiotics Added” or “Raised Without Antibiotics” consumers tend to intermingle these terms, but they mean very different things. The FSIS states “no antibiotics added” may be used on labels for meat or poultry products if sufficient documentation is provided by the producer to the Agency demonstrating that the animals were raised without antibiotics. That documentation includes: •A brief description of the raising of the animals from birth to harvest, including segregation protocol and what happens when the animals get sick. •A complete, current feed formulation using common or usual language or copies of feed tags. •A signed affidavit on company letterhead veri-
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fying all claims on the label are true. “Raised without antibiotics” means that the animals were never given antibiotics at any point of their lifespan, by any means, according to FSIS. If animals become sick, then they should be removed from the flock/ herd raised without antibiotics and cannot bear the claim,” stated Medina. “Documentation should entail how the producers segregated the animals if they become sick and require antibiotics, as stated above.”
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cal year, $3 wheat would be a disaster for many producers. In order to cover input costs, a producer needs a return of more than $200 an acre to break even, “and that’s if you’re farming efficiently,” notes Ron Suppes, Dighton, a board member with Kansas Wheat. At current prices, that means wheat producers need to yield about 70 bushels an acre. “Unfortunately, we planted a crop based on $6 wheat and now we’re getting half that,” he says. “With the yields and production we’ve seen, we could be looking at depressed prices for another year.” Baker doesn’t disagree with that assessment. “The prices can always get lower, but the consenYields Were a Blessing sus within the industry is A Waiting Game O n c e - i n - a - l i f e t i m e that prices will hold horiTo say that farmers yields have cushioned the zontally. It doesn’t seem aren’t excited would be an financial blow. In a typi- there’s a lot up upside
“The biggest thing we’re faced with in the short term and during the fall is getting ownership,” notes Baker. “Farmers aren’t excited about selling $3 wheat and we can’t ship what we don’t own.” Of course, there’s plenty of incentive for moving grain, not the least of which is the prospect of losing wheat that’s being stored outside to spoilage. Once the grain is dumped at the elevator it becomes their responsibility - even with current storage limitations. “As an elevator we eat any spoilage,” Baker says. “Historically, our guys have done a phenomenal job of keeping the grain dry and maintaining the quality.” He estimates that the Co-op will see only a one percent shrink.
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eight 2x4 foot antennas involved. That has since expanded to 21 antennas which have been stacked in two layers. As the antennas have increased in number they have also become considerably larger. The 13 additional antennas are 2-1/2x8 feet in size. The latest proposal from AT&T calls for six more antennas that would be 3x10 feet in size. These would be part of a third layer added to the existing ring. All these factors have raised concerns with Public Works Director Mike Todd and the council with whether these antennas are affecting the structural integrity of the tower. Todd points out that the top of the tower, where the antennas are mounted, is where the steel construction is thinnest.
“When you have that many antennas, and how big they’ve become, it becomes a big worry when you think about how much stress that’s putting on the tower when there’s a strong wind,” says Todd. He also says that the plates, where structures supporting the antennas are mounted into the tower, are not as secure as they should be. Darin Neufeld, an engineer with EBH and Associates, said that while the structural report from Black and Veatch is “very detailed”, it “has no information about the top of the tower.” While noting that AT&T is “putting some big antennas up there,” he feels the top of the tower is capable of supporting the additional structures the company would like to install. “But, I’d like to see that in writing,” he adds.
understatement as wheat flirts with the $3 mark. “That’s a pretty powerful incentive not to sell and that’s going to compound storage problems,” acknowledges Lane County farmer Vance Ehmke. If farmers hold the grain, that’s going to keep inventories at a high level which further depresses the market price. Britain’s decision to leave the European Union has had an additional impact by strengthening the dollar and making the cost of American products - including grain - more expensive for international buyers. “The strong dollar is very bad news for us,” Ehmke says. “A strong dollar and great crops isn’t going to help farmers.”
“My problem is with the third ring,” said Councilman Fred Kuntzsch, referring to the additional layer of antennas. “There is a lot of wind resistance with the antennas,” acknowledged Neufeld. “Even if it’s designed well, there’s so much stuff up there. What if it comes down?” asked Kuntzsch. Neufeld said that the water tower and how the antennas are mounted to the shell may have been adequate for the original antennas, but he doesn’t know if it’s been modified for the additional antennas.” The council decided against authorizing the mayor to sign a letter which would give approval for AT&T to begin adding antennas. Action will be put on hold until the city has received a structural analysis of the tower.
hope in the next six to eight months,” Baker says. “There may be a few spikes and rallies, but they’re seeing a pretty blah year in trading.” Will be Moving Grain Even under these conditions, Baker is optimistic as the elevator prepares for what is shaping up to be a tremendous fall harvest. “Most of our farmers are aware of the situation and will be selling most of this wheat,” Baker says. “We will be moving a ton of grain in the next 90 days. It will be a steady barrage of trucks going in and out of our elevators until fall harvest.” With the need to move 12 million bushels in about 90 days, Baker points out that’s roughly 100,000 bushels a day. “That offers it’s own challenge,” he says. “I see this as an opportunity to prove ourselves.”
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Kansas faces shrinking teacher pipeline Rural and urban schools are struggling to fill teaching jobs as applicants opt for suburban locations and fewer college students major in education, a new report indicates. Areas experiencing particular difficulties include southwest Kansas, Wichita and Kansas City. The 28-page report, issued by a task force of academics and educators, says data sources offer “a complex picture” of the hiring situation for Kansas schools. “To the question, ‘Is there a concern with teach-
er supply in Kansas?’ the most accurate answer is ‘it depends,’ ” the authors wrote. Hundreds of teaching jobs were vacant at the start of the past school year, and by the spring semester, 277 of them remained unfilled. These persistent vacancies were clustered in a quarter of Kansas districts. This means that although more than 99 percent of Kansas’ teaching jobs were filled, the unfilled posts disproportionately affected students in certain parts of the state.
The Kansas State Board of Education received the analysis Tuesday. Education commissioner Randy Watson had assembled a panel in March to examine recruiting difficulties. In recent years, many districts have reported a decrease in job applicants, including for elementary teaching positions that once were easier to fill. Key findings include: •Forty percent of the 277 vacancies were in southwest Kansas, the region that is struggling most to fill jobs.
•Vacancies also were clustered in the state’s two largest, high-poverty urban districts, Wichita (USD 259) and Kansas City (USD 500). •Northeast and northwest Kansas are drawing teachers from other areas of the state. The areas losing the most teachers in this fashion last year were southwest and north-central Kansas. •Surburban districts were “significantly more likely to fill vacancies with fully qualified personnel” than their urban and rural counterparts.
•The number of college students majoring in education has fallen in recent years. In 2009, federal data indicate about 7,000 students were pursuing education studies at Kansas post-secondary institutions. That rose to about 7,750 in 2011 but then slid back to about 5,380 in 2014, the most current data available. The number of students graduating with education degrees followed a similar trend. “At a time when Kansas needs a robust pipeline of preservice teachers,” the
6 awarded $1,000 Masonic scholarships Six area students were recipients of $1,000 scholarships that were awarded by Anthem Masonic Lodge No. 284 (Scott City). The local scholarships were among 345 awarded statewide by the Kansas Masonic Foundation, which is the charitable arm of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. The awards total nearly $350,000. The local Masonic Lodge includes Scott, Lane, Wichita, Greeley and Ness counties. Scholarship recipients include Dalton Buehler, Scott City; Julie King, Colby; Gage Phillips, Hays; Christina and Melanie Tilton, Scott City; and Brooke Wineinger, Tribune. Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000 and are awarded to graduating high school seniors and students already attending two- and four-year universities and colleges in Kansas. These represent only a small part of the programs supported by Kansas Masons. They have also donated nearly $25 million to the University of Kansas Cancer Center and another $20 million was recently committed as part of the Foundation’s 50th anniversary. “Our commitment to the scholarship program - and to the numerous other programs that benefit Kansans and Kansas communities - is at the core of our belief that charity beyond ourselves strengthens our community,” says Michael Tavares, president of the Kansas Masonic Foundation.
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Burnett, Lobmeyer earn semester honors at WSU David Burnett, Scott City, and Marisa Lobmeyer, Leoti, have been named to the spring semester Dean’s Honor Roll at Wichita State University. To be included on the honor roll, a student must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit hours) and earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
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Terry Phillips of the Scott City Masonic Lodge presents a certificate and $1,000 check to his grandson, Gage Phillips.
Seven students from Scott and Wichita counties were among the 2,111 who completed associate, bachelor’s or graduate degrees at Fort Hays State University in the spring semester. The graduates include 374 graduate degrees (master’s and education specialists) and 1,737 undergraduate degrees. Completing degrees from Scott City were Matthew Eikelberger, a Bachelor of Science in justice studies; Jesse Eitel, Bachelor of Business Administration in management; Megan Gentry, a Master of Science in special education; Robert Knight, a Bachelor of Science in biology (cellular and molecular biology); and Clay Mulligan, a Bachelor of Science in biology (pre-physical therapy). Earning degrees from Leoti were Clancy Masterson, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education; and Courtney Morris, a Master of Science in special education.
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Scott City Shriner Richard Buehler presents a certificate and a $1,000 check to his grandson, Dalton Buehler, who is attending Baker University.
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Rule change will toss out votes in state’s primary An estimated 17,000 Kansans who registered to vote at state motor vehicle offices will be able to vote in federal elections this year, but their votes for state and local races won’t be counted. In a hastily called meeting Tuesday morning, the State Rules and Regulations Board approved the temporary rules one day before
advance voting begins for the Aug. 2 primary. The board took the action before allowing the public to comment. The move appeases a recent court decision while also maintaining a 2013 Kansas law that requires new voters to show their proof of citizenship. That number could grow to 50,000 by the
Scott City Council Agenda Monday, July 18 • 7:30 p.m. City Hall • 221 W. 5th
Nov. 8 general election. The law backed by Secretary of State Kris Kobach has faced legal challenges, including an effort from the American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas to end what it described as a two-tiered voter registration system. Federal law allows people to register to vote in motor vehicle offices across the country. In
June, a federal appeals court upheld U.S. District Judge Julie Robinson’s preliminary injunction ordering Kansas to allow people who register without proving U.S. citizenship to vote in the upcoming races for president, U.S. Senate and U.S. House. Under the rule, such voters will receive provisional ballots, which
Scott County Commission Agenda Tuesday, July 19 County Courthouse
•Call to Order
8:00 a.m.
Budget workshop
•Approve minutes of July 5 regular meeting
1:00 p.m.
County business Approve accounts payable, resolution for emergency management
1:30 p.m.
Public Works Director Richard Cramer
•John Holzmeister, Frontier Ag 1) Fixed base operator (FBO) update •Economic Development Director Katie Eisenhour 1) Discuss applying for moderate income housing grant •Community Foundation Director Ryan Roberts 1) Update on 9th Street walking trail •Discuss authorization of mayor’s signature on consent letter with AT&T •Demolition list •2017 budget 1) Approve publication and set budget hearing •Open agenda: audience is invited to voice ideas or concerns. A time limit may be requested Pool Department 1) Report on Red Cross swim lessons 2) Monthly pool update Police Department 1) Misc. business Parks Department 1) Misc. business Public Works Department 1) Accept bids for pickups and motors 2) Discuss water/sewer rates Clerk’s Department 1) Review contract for city website (Logic Maze) 2) Request to accept bids for other items •Financial and investment reports •Mayor’s comments
Public Notice (First published in The Scott County Record, Thurs., July 7, 2016; last published Thurs., July 21, 2016)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SCOTT COUNTY, KANSAS In the matter of the Estate of LUCAS TODD MATTHIES, Deceased Case No. 2016-PR-14 NOTICE OF HEARING AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS You are hereby notified that on the 1st day of July, 2016, a Petition was filed in this Court by Toby L. Matthies, praying that the Petition be admitted to probate and record; that he be appointed as Administrator without bond; that he be granted Letters of Administration. You are required to file your written defense thereto on or before the 28th day of
July, 2016, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., in said Court, in the City of Scott City, in Scott County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgement and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within four months from the date of the first publication of this Notice, as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. Toby L. Matthies Petitioner WALLACE, BRANTLEY AND SHIRLEY 325 Main - P.O. Box 605 Scott City, Kansas 67871 (620) 872-2161 Attorneys for Petitioner
Agenda may change before the meeting. Contact County Clerk Alice Brokofsky for an updated agenda (872-2420) or visit www.scott.kansasgov.com
Scott Co. LEC Report Scott City Police Department July 5: Robert Harkness was westbound on Glenn Street when he failed to yield at a stop sign, striking the driver’s side door of a vehicle driven by Mona Spangler. July 7: Tyrel Rufenacht backed into a legally parked car in the 100 block of Main Street. July 8: Dylan Stegman, 20, was arrested on a warrant for a probation in another county. He was transported to the LEC.
Register of Deeds Cody Chapman to Earl and Pamela Caldwell, Lot 7 and north 1/2 of Lot 8, Blk. 5, Nonnamaker Addition Robin and Joseph Rodriguez to William Huseman Trust No. 1, NW4 and SE4 of 16-17-31. Chad and Amanda Amerine to Western Kansas Property Management, north 30 ft. of Lot 7 and south 30 ft. of Lot 6, Blk. 4, Fairlawn Addition. Sara and Charles Hoff and Craig Deeds and Jay and Jone Deeds Revocable Trust to Jack Schmitt, NW4 of 5-18-32; NE4 (except a tract) in 6-18-32; and SE4 of 31-17-32. Dak and Monique Miller to PlainJan’s Rentals, Lots 5 and 8, Blk. 7, Original Town. Richard McCollum and Wendy Tatro to Evan Cardenas, Lot 14, Blk. 4, East Acres Addition. Marsha Willard to Jordan and Amanda Unruh, Lot 1, Blk. 4, East Side Estates. Heather Holstein to Jared and Julie Faurot, a 150x150 tract in the NW4 of 19-18-32, along with an ingress and egress easement. Suzanne Stark and Debra Stark to Shirley McGlashan, Steve Cunningham and Susan Griswold, south 10 ft. of Lot 1 and north 50 ft. of Lot 2, Blk. F, Manor Heights Addition. Allan and Cheryl Keyse to Jenny Newberry, all of Lot 5, Blk. 26, Original Town.
will be set aside at polling places to be examined later. But, county election officials won’t count their votes in state and local races or local ballot questions. The decision comes during a year when all 165 seats in the Kansas Legislature are up for election. “I want every single person who is eligible to
vote under the laws of Kansas to vote on Aug. 2,” said Bryan Caskey, director of elections at the Kansas secretary of state’s office. “I want 1.7 million people to vote. However, I’ve also taken an oath to uphold the laws of the state of Kansas. There is a law that requires everyone who registers to vote to (See PRIMARY on page 11)
Public Notice (Published in The Scott County Record Thurs., July 21, 2016)1t TESTING OF VOTING EQUIPMENT A public test of the vote counting equipment to be used in the Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, will be demonstrated in the Scott County Clerk’s office, 303 Court Street, Scott City, Ks., on Friday, July 22, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. in accordance with KSA 25-4610.
Public Notice (First published in The Scott County Record, Thurs., June 30, 2016; last published Thurs., July 14, 2016)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SCOTT COUNTY, KANSAS In the matter of the Estate of MARGIE RUTH BERRY, aka MARGIE R. BERRY, Deceased Case No. 2016-PR-11 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that on the 17th day of June, 2016, a Petition for Issuance of Letters of Administration was filed in this Court by Charles W. Berry and Pamela K. McDaniel, heirs, of Margie Ruth Berry aka Margie R. Berry, deceased. All creditors of the decen-
dent are notified to exhibit their demands agains the Estate within the latter of four months from the date of first publication of notice under K.S.A. 59-2236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. CHARLES W. BERRY Petitioner PAMELA K. McDANIEL Petitioner JAKE W. BROOKS ATTORNEY AT LAW P.O. BOX 664 • 101 E. 6th SCOTT CITY, KS. 67871 620-872-7204 ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONERS
Public Notice (First published in The Scott County Record, Thurs., June 30, 2016; last published Thurs., July 14, 2016)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SCOTT COUNTY, KANSAS In the matter of the Estate of MARY ALBERTA ISEMINGER, Deceased Case No. 16-PR-10 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that on June 3, 2016, a Petition for Issuance of Letters of was filed in the Court by Cynthia Gayle Herrman, an heir, devisee and legatee of Mary Iseminger, Deceased. All creditors of the Dece-
dent are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within the latter of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice under K.S.A. 59-2236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, thirty (30) days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. Cynthia Gayle Herrman Petitioner DEAN K. RYAN, 10923 117 GRANT AVENUE GARDEN CITY, KS 67846 (620) 275-9614 ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER
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provide proof of citizenship.” The temporary rule will last 120 days, which means it would cover both the primary election on Aug. 2 and the general election on Nov. 8. Critics of the rule said Tuesday that it doubles down on a state law that has faced serious questions in court. It also could hurt voter turnout in a pivotal election year for Kansas. Sen. Vicki Schmidt (R-Topeka) abstained from voting. She questioned the timing of the rule change, as well as the fact that the regulation was never shown to the Legislature before it adjourned in May or during the special session on education finance in June. Schmidt is on the ballot this year and faces a primary challenge for her Senate seat. A change of this kind would definitely affect that race, she said. In abstaining, she said, “I feel I have no other choice since I am on the ballot.” The appeal process of the court’s ruling delayed a proposal being presented earlier, Caskey said during Tuesday’s meeting. The new rule was approved by a voice vote before the public could comment on it. After the vote, people in the audience asked to be able to talk to the board about the change. Mark Johnson, a Kansas attorney representing voters affected by the rule change, took issue with the fact that “nobody got to know” that Tuesday’s vote was being held. “This is the kind of regulation that should get a full hearing, full consideration under the administrative process,” Johnson said. Rep. Jim Ward (D-Wichita) said the voters affected by the rule change should be able to have a full ballot unless the court’s decision is overruled. The new regulation, and the state officials’ decision to approve it, was “just wrong,” he said. It was bad for Kansas, he said, and it was a bad way to do law. “I think these people are trying to interfere in a highly competitive election,” he said. “You look around this state, in the next three weeks from now, there’s going to be a dozen races decided in this state by a hundred votes. Whether it be a state Senate or a House primary and this will have a significant impact.” Ward noted that the special committee of five hearing Kobach’s proposed rule is comprised of five Republicans, including Kobach. But Kobach, who has made stiffer voting guidelines a hallmark of his time in office, was not at the meeting. He was attending the GOP presidential platform committee meeting in Cleveland.
County Commission June 21, 2016 The Scott County Commissioners met on June 21. Members present were Chairman James Minnix, members Jerry Buxton and Gary Skibbe; County Attorney Rebecca Faurot and County Clerk Alice Brokofsky. •Commissioners approved the Zella Carpenter special assist check to Park Lane Nursing Home for $6,246. •Commissioners approved replacing two of the toilets, two sinks and two faucets in the courthouse annex. •Kent Hill, regional director of Compass Behavioral Health, joined the meeting. County Attorney Rebecca Faurot gave her approval for the Commission to sign the Scott Community Health Center Master Agreement. Kent Hill requested authority for County Health Director Dana Shapland and himself to approve maintenance projects costing less than $500 on the Community Health Center. Commissioners said any maintenance that was needed must go through the county clerk. •Faurot discussed the rate of pay for attorneys that are appointed outside of the contract. The rate is currently $60/hour. No action was taken. •Bob Miller and Morgan Barnhart presented the Scott County Conservation District 2017 budget request in the amount of $26,000. •Public Works Director Richard Cramer discussed a policy for planting flowers and trees at the cemetery. As people continue to plant more it creates problems for mowing. Commissioners asked Richard to contact owners of the plots before removing items. There was also discussion about the amount of items being placed on the graves and left all year. Again, he said that creates maintenance problems. He said that moving the items and putting them back is very time consuming. He asked about a policy that would limit the length of time flowers, trinkets, solar lights, etc., can be left at a site. The commission took no action. There was another break-in at the cemetery building. A generator was stolen. •Approval was given to purchasing a cooling unit for the recycling center for about $3,000. •Cramer has received results showing that water from the new well at the county shop is drinkable. It will be connected to county buildings at the site.
(Published in The Scott County Record on Thurs., July 14, 2016)1t
NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING
The governing body of the Scott Recreation Commission will meet on July 25, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., at the Scott Recreation Commission office, 823 South Main, for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of funds. Detailed budget information is available at the SRC office, 823 South Main, Scott City, and will be available at this hearing. BUDGET SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES The proposed budget expenditures (below) are the maximum expenditure limits for the budget year.
Fund General
Prior Year Current Year Proposed Budget Actual 2015 Estimated 2016 Year 2017 331,215
262,940
407,950
25,663
25,943
28,494
356,878
288,883
436,444
2013
2014
2015
198,562
212,513
130,810
Employee Benefit Totals Lease Purchase: Principal Balance @ beg. of FY
Danny Morris, chairperson Recreation Commission
Kansans eligible for $11.1M in settlement with Volkswagen Kansans who bought VW vehicles with 2.0liter diesel engines are eligible to receive an estimated $11.1 million from Volkswagen as part of a legal settlement with the State of Kansas. This monetary relief is in addition to an option to sell back their vehicle or have it modified to correct the problem. The settlement with the attorneys general, together with related settlements with the federal government and private litigants, resolve consumer protection claims brought against the car manufacturer by Kansas and 40 other states. The company was accused of violating state laws prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade practices by marketing, selling and leasing diesel vehicles equipped with illegal and undisclosed defeat-device software. Under the settlements, Volkswagen is required to implement a restitution and recall program for more than 475,000 owners and lessees of 2.0liter diesel vehicles, of the model year 2009 through 2015 listed in the chart below at a maximum cost
of just over $10 billion. This includes more than 2,000 vehicles in Kansas. Once the consumer program is approved by the court, affected Volkswagen owners will receive restitution payment of at least $5,100 per vehicle and also a choice between: •A buy back of the vehicle (based on prescandal NADA value); or •A modification to reduce NOx emissions provided that Volkswagen can develop a modification acceptable to regulators. Owners will still be eligible to choose a buyback in the event regulators do not approve a fix. Owners who choose the modification option would also receive an Extended Emission Warranty and a Lemon Law-type remedy to protect against the possibility that the modification causes subsequent problems. In addition, Volkswagen is required to make a payment to an environmental mitigation fund that states may access for specified environmental projects, to settle states’ fraud claims, and to reimburse the states for the cost of the investigation.
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Pastime at Park Lane We offer our sympathy to the family of Albert Dean who passed away on July 8. We also extend our sympathy to the family of Don Taylor who passed away on July 9. The First Baptist Church led Sunday afternoon services. Pastor Bob Artz led Bible study on Tuesday morning. Doris Riner and Elsie Nagel led the hymns. Residents watched a Hughes Brothers performance on Tuesday afternoon. Wanda Wright furnished popsicles for refreshments. Russel and Mary Webster led Bible study on Tuesday evening. Rev. Warren Prochnow led Lutheran services on Wednesday morning. Madeline Murphy was the helper for bingo games on Wednesday afternoon.
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Wanda Kirk has made a quilt in recognition of Alzheimer’s Awareness. She has donated it to be given away on Aug. 13. Proceeds from the raffle will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association. Tickets can be purchased at Park Lane Nursing Home. Residents played cards on Wednesday evening. Ladies manicures were given on Thursday morning. Everyone enjoyed chocolate ice cream cones on Thursday afternoon. Residents played trivia games on Thursday evening. A watermelon feed was held on Friday afternoon. Residents played Wii bowling on Friday evening. Boots Haxton was visited by Rod and Kathy Haxton.
Jim Jeffery was visited by Wade, Shawn and Meghan Jeffery. Dottie Fouquet was visited by Jon and Anne Crane, Dianna Deniston, Jim Porter, Mark and Terri Fouquet, Brittany Fouquet and Brenda Smith. Yvonne Spangler was visited by Les Spangler. LaVera King was visited by Gloria Gough, Carol Latham, Velda Riddiough and Shellie Carter. Cecile Billings was visited by Ann Beaton and Delinda Dunagan.
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Loretta Gorman was visited by Velda Riddiough, Charlene Becht, Lyle and Leta Gilispi, Iris Neitizel, Tia Heinrich, Kylee Ludowese, D’Ann Markel, and Chuck and Barb Brobst. Doris Riner was visited by Kevin and Connie Wilkinson, Dearborn, Mich.; Ethan Wilkinson and Jessica from Durango, Colo.; and Ryan Wilkinson and Beth Sheldon from Durango. Lowell Rudolph was visited by Tom and Kathy Moore, LuAnn Buehler, and Rev. Don Martin. Corrine Dean was visited by Dianna Howard, Tava See, Kim Smith, and Carol Ellis. Bonnie Pickett was visited by Jon Tuttle, Gloria Wright and Margie Stevens.
Deaths Albert Dean Margaret Joan Ellison, Sweden, Mary Wasinger, Ellis, Elizabeth Bradley, Wichita, Martha Jonagan, Ingalls, Dorotha Reynolds, Dodge City, Ruth West, Bakersfield, Calif., Kathryn Church, Kansas City, Ks., Rebecca Morton, Lawrence, Barbara Betzold, Hutchinson, and Virginia Leonard, Dodge City. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Mike West; and one sister, Carolyn Hinojosa. Funeral service was held July 8 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Scott City, with Rev. James Baker officiating. Burial was in the Scott County Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Gene West Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N. 7th Street, Garden City, Ks. 67846. Condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at garnandfuneralhomes. com.
Don L. Taylor Don L. Taylor, 85, died July 9, 2016, at Park Lane Nursing Home, Scott City. H e was born Oct. 14, 1 9 3 0 , in Fort Scott, the son of Frank Don Taylor H. and Fannie T. (Comstock) Taylor. A resident of Scott City since 1958, moving from Leoti, he was a retired line superintendent for Wheatland Electric for over 34 years. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War with the rank of buck sergeant. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, American Legion Post No. 183, Anthem Masonic Lodge No. 284 and VFW No. 7773, all of Scott City, and the NRA. On April 15, 1956, he married Kathryn L. Appl in Leoti. She survives. Other survivors include: three sons, Steve
Jeanie Rowton was visited by Chuck Rowton, Phil and Susan Escareno, Becky Rowton, Matthew and Emily Clower, Beau Harkness, Annabelle McDaniel and Betty Schmidt. Lorena Turley was visited by Neta Wheeler, Tom Griffin and LaCinda Griffin. Vivian Kreiser was visited by Sharon Lock, Kai and Sage Wilkerson, and Trenedy, Grace, Kaleb and Spenser Beaton. James Still and Mike Leach were visited by Rev. Don Martin. Clifford Dearden was visited by Rev. Warren Prochnow, Janet Ottaway, Hays; and Jill, MaLaney and MaKinley Brantley. Arlene Beaton was visited by Donna Eitel, Margie Stevens and Delinda Dunagan.
Cloide Boyd was visited by Dick and Jackie Boyd, Montezuma; Junior and Sharon Strecker; Karla, Chasen and Halle; Jade Crittenden; Colter and Emily Shore, Miles Glunz, and Dylan and Aurora Glunz. Louise Crist was visited by Jon Tuttle, Lynn and Jeanie Dean, Don and Tara Williams, Jean Burgess, Patsi Graham; Mark and Gretchen Graber and Jill and Casey; Jerry and Carol Davey, Doris Crist, D’Ann Markel and Sue Rose. Darlene Richman was visited by Carlene Schultz, Marlene R., and Lynn Benson, all from Wisconsin. Dona Dee Carpenter was visited by Kylee Ludowese, Betty Schmidt and Annabelle McDaniel.
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Gene H. West Gene H. West, 54, died June 28, 2016, in Garden City. H e was born Dec. 24, 1 9 6 1 , in Scott C i t y , the son of Jack Gene West H. and Elizabeth J. (Kerkhoff) West. Gene grew up in Scott City and graduated in 1980 from Scott Community High School. He lived in several places before moving to Garden City and in 1993 becoming a mechanic for Southwind Country Club. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Scott City. Survivors include: six brothers, Arthur West, Elsequndo, Calif., Jack West, San Diego, Calif., David West, Vancouver, Wash., Patrick West, Ocean City, Calif., Louis West, Garden City, and Terry West, Shallow Water; and 10 sisters,
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Taylor, and wife, Jennifer, Garden City, Dennis Taylor, and wife, LeAnn, Goodland, and Lynn Taylor, and wife, Traci, Scott City; one brother, Darrel Taylor, Meade; one sister, Carol Wilson, and husband, Ken, Manzanola, Colo.; one brother-in-law, Dale Appl, and wife, Dorothea, Leoti; three sisterin-laws, Marilyn Appl, Leoti, Wilma Taylor, Sedalia, Mo., and Jeanette Taylor, Garden City; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister. Graveside service was July 13 at the Scott County Cemetery with Adam Taylor officiating. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. Washington Street, Scott City, Ks. 67871. Condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at priceandsons.com.
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Albert Dean, 98, died July 7, 2016, at the Scott County Hospital, Scott City. H e was born on Oct. 9, 1917, in Rush C o u n t y, the son of Wi l l i a m Albert Dean W. and Bessie Naomi (Brewer) Dean. A resident of Scott City since 1932, moving from Rush County, he was a farmer. Albert was a member of the First Baptist Church, Scott City. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. On Sept. 20, 1941, he married Mary Alice Graham in Sharon Springs. She died Nov. 1, 2008. Surviviors include: one son, Lynn Dean, and wife, Jeannie, Idaho Falls, Ida.; one daughter, Carol Davey, and hus-
band, Jerry, Amarillo, Tex.; one brother, William Dean, Colorado Springs, Colo.; one sister, Doris Whinery, Norman, Okla.; five grandsons, 10 greatgrandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Alice; two brothers and two sisters. Funeral service was July 13 at the First Baptist Church, Scott City, with Rev. Kyle Evans officiating. Interment was at the Scott County Cemetery. Memorials are sugguested to the First Baptist Church or Park Lane Nursing Home in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. Washington Street, Scott City, Ks. 67871. Condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at priceandsons.com.
Norma Thomas Norma Thomas, 83, died July 7, 2016, at the Scott County Hospital, Scott City. S h e was born Jan. 28, 1 9 3 3 , in Liberal, the daughter of Frank S. and Norma Thomas Lena M. (Brown) Sperling. She was a member of the FCE and the First United Methodist Church, Garden City. Norma was a homemaker. On Aug. 20, 1950, she married Kenneth Thomas in Scott City. He died Feb. 27, 2014. Survivors include: four sons, Kenton Thomas, Fort Worth, Tex.,
Mike Thomas, and wife, Vicki, Garden City, Rick Thomas, Garden City, and Kevin Thomas, and wife, Lynette, Holcomb; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three sisters and one grandson, Ian Thomas. Funeral service was July 12 at the First United Methodist Church, Garden City. Interment was at Valley View Cemetery, Garden City. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, are suggested to the First United Methodist Church in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, 620 N. Main Street, Garden City, Ks. 67846. Condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at priceandsons.com.
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Pipeline able, last year’s replies pointed to retirement as the No. 1 reason for leaving. The report says potential problems related to a shortage of job applicants include low teacher pay, low esteem for the profession, actions by the Legislature affecting the profession and retirement benefits, and instable school funding. “What we’ve presented is a start. It’s not the final word in any way,” Ken Weaver, dean of the Teacher’s College at Emporia State University, told the state board after unveiling the report. This is the first time Kansas has tallied statewide data on persistent
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school vacancies. The report’s authors want the Kansas State Department of Education to create a committee that will continue to monitor the situation as more years of data become available. The panel issued a number of other recommendations for the education department, Legislature and school boards. A few of them are: •Analyzing Kansas teacher salaries by region. •Making changes to teacher licensure, including granting out-of-state educators a three- to fiveyear license to teach here even if they haven’t yet fully met Kansas’ licensure requirements. •Giving superinten-
Deaths Karen M. Piper Karen M. Piper, 54, died July 8, 2016, at the Greeley County Hospital, Tribune. S h e was born Dec. 7, 1 9 6 1 , in Tribune, the daughter Karen Piper of Francis and Violet Schenck Graham. She was a lifetime resident of Horace and was the city clerk of Horace. She also worked for the Greeley County Repulican in Tribune for over 30 years as a printer. Karen was a member of the Assembly of God Church and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, both of Tribune. Survivors include a significant other, Jeff Slattery, Tribune; one son, Keith Slattery, Tribune; father, Francis Graham,
Tribune; three brothers, Lonnie Graham, Hays, Larry Graham, Topeka, and Jerry Graham, Hays; one sister, Lesa Klozenbucher, LaCrosse; nieces and nephews and greatnieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Violet Graham; three brothers, Kenny Graham, Billy Graham and Terry Graham; and one nephew, Marc Graham. Funeral service will be Sat., July 16, 10:30 a.m., at the Assembly of God Church, Tribune, with Pastor Justin Scherer officiating. There will be no calling times. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, are suggested to the Karen Piper Memorial Fund in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. Washington Street, Scott City, Ks. 67871.
Marilyn J. Speer Marilyn J. Speer, 81, died July 8, 2016, at St. Catherine Hospital, Garden City. She was born Sept. 7, 1934, in Saline County, Nebr., the daughter of George Kenneth and Florence Marie (Ridpath) Butt. She was a resident of Scott City until 1965 when she moved to Modoc. She was a homemaker and a Registered Nurse. She was a member of the First Christian Church, CWF and Easter Star, all of Scott City. On June 10, 1954, she married Charles A. Speer in Dighton. He died Nov. 23, 2015. Survivors include: three sons, Gaylon Speer, Overbrook, Gary Speer, Scott City, and Gordon Speer, Jetmore; one daughter, Jeanne Spradling, Baldwin City; one brother, Kenneth Butts, Minneola;
two sisters, Karen Lynn Huskamp, Wichita, and Kaye L. Gruver, Wichita; 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son-in-law and one grandson. Funeral service was July 12 at the First Christian Church, Scott City, with Pastor Scott Wagner and Pastor Steven Payne officiating. Interment was at the Scott County Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church or Park Lane Nursing Home in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. Washington Street, Scott City, Ks. 67871. Condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at priceandsons.com.
dents access to a list of people in their area who earned a teacher’s license but aren’t teaching. •Creating a committee to study why teachers are leaving the profession. •Offering financial incentives, such as hiring bonuses, property tax breaks or housing, to teach in high-demand areas.
•Offering bachelor’s degrees in special education, instead of requiring aspiring candidates to complete advanced studies, as is currently the case in Kansas. Weaver co-chaired the task force with Rudy Perez, principal of Norton Community High School in Norton County. The
panel also included representatives from the state’s main teachers union and the school board association, among others. Speaking after the meeting, Sally Cauble, who represents Western Kansas on the State Board of Education, said the report’s results weren’t surprising.
“It’s been a serious problem for about five years” in Western Kansas, Cauble said, adding that the situation is compounded by a housing crunch and other factors. The report can be viewed in full at http://www.ksde.org/ Portals/0/Communications/ Publications/BRTF%20Final. pdf
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Pokemon Go! If you are over the age of 25 there is a good chance you have no idea what that is. If you’re like me, you recognized the name Pokemon, because you have kids, but that’s where it ends. There is the possibility you may have seen a quick blurb about it on the news because it’s turning out to be kind of a big deal. Pokemon started in Japan where it was developed as a video game for use on the Nintendo Game Boy. It quickly evolved into an empire that includes a trading card game, a TV show, comic books, etc. Trust me, if you have kids or grandkids, they know about Pokemon. Pokemon Go is the next step in this franchise that has everyone all excited. It’s really quite genius. What they’ve done is created an app for smartphones and tablets that merges the gameplay of Pokemon with the real world that exists around a player. I had to have a 12-year-old explain this, so bear with me. Once you download the app a map of your area appears. This is a real map using the GPS on your phone and something like Google Maps. So, the player must walk around town, following the map while capturing creatures that may pop up on their screen and then doing battle with other players at designated locations. It’s quite amazing when you think about it. Players can only battle one another in special locations called “gyms” and the only “gym” in Scott City is the First Christian Church. My guess is that our parking lot may become the new cool hang out. So, what’s the point? What am I getting at? This invisible world has been layered on top of us without us even knowing it. But, in reality there has been one
there all along. The Pokemon world is imaginary and is only visible with a smartphone. The other realm is real and active and mysteriously and intricately intertwined with the world we live in. The Bible is replete with references to Angels and demons and a spiritual realm that human eyes are not normally granted access to. Some will dismiss this saying, “I only believe in what I can see.” I would challenge you to not be so quick. Scripture tells us that Angels were sent to Abraham (Gen. 18:2), Isaiah got to peek into the spiritual realm and he beheld an awesome sight that included the glory of the Lord and angelic beings (Isaiah 6). The Apostle John had a similar experience recorded in the book of Revelation, and let’s not forget the multitude of heavenly hosts that sang to the shepherds when Jesus was born. There is also a dark part of this realm that is just as real. Scripture tells us that one-third of the Angels fell from grace when they aligned themselves with Satan, a fallen angel, and were cast from heaven. Though we do not see them, we see their influence everywhere in the form of war, hate, violence and abuses of all sort. In fact, Paul says in Ephesians 6, “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the ruler, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” He goes on to tell us to put on the “Full Armor of God” to do battle. So, when you are walking down the street this week, be careful. You may be stepping on a Pokemon, but also “Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to Angels without knowing it. (Hebrews 13:2)
Pastor Scott Wagner First Christian Church, Scott City • fccscottcity.org
Scott City Assembly of God
Prairie View Church of the Brethren
1615 South Main - Scott City - 872-2200 Ed Sanderson, Senior Pastor 9:00 a.m. - Pre-Service Prayer 10:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship Service and Children’s Church Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. - Bible Study and Prayer
4855 Finney-Scott Rd. - Scott City - 276-6481 Pastor Jon Tuttle Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Men’s Fellowship • Tuesday breakfast at 6:30 a.m. Held at Precision Ag Bldg. west of Shallow Water Wednesday Bible Study, 7:00 p.m., at the church
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
A Catholic Christian Community 1002 S. Main Street - Scott City Fr. Bernard Felix, pastor • 872-7388 Secretary • 872-3644 Masses: 1st Sunday of month - 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Other weekends: Sat., 6:00 p.m.; Sun., 11:00 a.m. Spanish Mass - 2nd and 4th Sundays, 1:30 p.m.
1102 Court • Box 283 • Scott City 620-872-2294 • 620-872-3796 Pastor Warren Prochnow holycross-scott@sbcglobal.net Sunday School/Bible Class, 9:00 a.m. Worship every Sunday, 10:15 a.m. Wed.: Mid-Week School, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Pence Community Church
Community Christian Church
8911 W. Road 270 10 miles north on US83; 2 miles north on K95; 9 miles west on Rd. 270 Don Williams, pastor • 874-2031 Wednesdays: supper (6:30 p.m.) • Kid’s Group and Adult Bible Study (7:00 p.m.) • Youth Group (8:00 p.m.) Sunday School: 9:30 • Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.
12th & Jackson • Scott City • 872-3219 Shelby Crawford, pastor Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday: God’s High School Cru, 7:30 p.m.
First Baptist Church
Immanuel Southern Baptist Church
803 College - Scott City - 872-2339
1398 S. US83 - Scott City - 872-2264
Kyle Evans, Senior Pastor Bob Artz, Associate Pastor
Robert Nuckolls, pastor - 872-5041
Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. • Worship: 11:00 a.m.
Sunday morning worship: 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study, 7:00 p.m.
Gospel Fellowship Church
1st United Methodist Church
Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.
5th Street and College - Scott City - 872-2401 John Lewis, pastor 1st Sunday: Communion and Fellowship Sunday Services, 9:00 a.m. • Fellowship, 10:15 a.m. • Sun. School, 11:00 a.m. All Other Sundays • Worship: 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. • MYF (youth groups) on Wednesdays Jr. High: 6:30 p.m. • Sr. High: 7:00 p.m.
First Christian Church
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
701 Main - Scott City - 872-2937 Scotty Wagner, pastor Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:45 a.m. Wednesday is Family Night Meal: 5:45 p.m. • Study: 6:15 p.m. Website: www.fccscottcity.org
Elizabeth/Epperson Drives • Scott City • 872-3666
Scott Mennonite Church
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
12021 N. Eagle Rd. • Scott City
9th and Crescent - Scott City - 872-2334 Bishop Irvin Yeager • 620-397-2732 Sacrament, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:50 a.m. Relief Society and Priesthood, 11:20 a.m. YMYW Wednesday, 8:00 p.m.
120 S. Lovers Lane - Shallow Water Larry Taylor, pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
Franklin Koehn: 872-2048 Charles Nightengale: 872-3056 Sunday School Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service: 7:00 p.m.
Holy Eucharist - 11:45 a.m. St. Luke’s - 872-3666 (recorded message) Senior Warden Cody Brittan • (913) 232-6127 or Father Don Martin • (785) 462-3041
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Children’s programs suffer from funding cuts Megan Hart Kansas Health Institute
Funding cuts and changes for children’s programs across the state became a reality at the start of this month - and that means fewer Kansas families will receive some services. An official with TARC, a Shawnee County organization that serves people with developmental disabilities, said the nonprofit was out of options for administrative cuts in the wake of state funding reductions. Sherry Lundry, the group’s development
Loss of services is only option left for agencies director, said TARC had left some nonessential positions vacant. But that wasn’t enough to make up for the loss of funding from the Kansas Children’s Cabinet, lower Medicaid reimbursements and an increasing number of young children with developmental delays who have been referred for services, she said. “Our administrative costs have been reduced as much as we can reduce them,” she said. With tax revenues repeatedly falling below
When anxiety can become overwhelming by the American Counseling Association
We all feel anxiety at times. We may be anxious about a new job, moving to a new city, entering into a romantic relationship. This normal, everyday anxiety is usually a type of stress that we learn to cope with fairly easily. But, for some people, stress can bring on crippling levels of anxiety, what is commonly referred to as an “anxiety disorder.” Anxiety disorders are actually the most common form of mental health issues in the United States today. Some estimates say this problem affects nearly 1-in-5 adults. When someone is suffering from an anxiety disorder they experience longer periods of excessive worrying or fear than one would expect from everyday types of stress. Anxiety disorders can include irrational fears of certain situations and may bring on real physical symptoms such as headaches, stomach and muscle aches, or, in some cases, sudden, intense physical anxiety with shortness of breath or a rapid heartbeat. Being able to prevent serious bouts of anxiety involves becoming more aware of the stresses you face in life and of your abilities to be able to cope with those stresses. Finding the help needed to deal with these issues normally requires the assistance of a trained mental health professional. It can be hard to admit that one is facing a mental or emotional problem and that help is needed. The reality is, however, that dealing with a mental issue, such as an anxiety disorder, is actually no different that dealing with a physical ailment that is making the enjoyment of life difficult. You would not hesitate to see a medical professional if you had a broken ankle that was causing you pain and keeping you from living normally. Why should seeing a mental health professional for help with a disorder that is having the same sort of impact on your life be any different? Mental health professionals have a variety of tools that can help in dealing with anxiety disorders. The treatment process usually begins with identifying the behaviors, emotions and stresses that are contributing to the problem, and then will move on to appropriate therapies that can help the client regain a sense of control and pleasure in life. An anxiety disorder can make enjoying a normal life difficult. If it’s a problem you face, talk to a professional counselor and discover the help available. “Counseling Corner” is provided by the American Counseling Association. Comments and questions to ACAcorner@counseling.org or visit the ACA website at counseling.org
expectations, Gov. Sam Brownback and state policymakers cut $3.3 million from the Children’s Cabinet, shifted Parents as Teachers to a federal funding source with more strings attached and trimmed $56 million from Medicaid by reducing payments to most medical providers. In some cases, organizations had only a few weeks to prepare between when cuts were announced and when they took effect July 1. Lundry said TARC
With tax revenues repeatedly falling below expectations, Gov. Sam Brownback and state policymakers cut $3.3 million from the Children’s Cabinet, shifted Parents as Teachers to a federal funding source with more strings attached and trimmed $56 million from Medicaid by reducing payments to most medical providers.
employees are trying to raise additional funds from donors and applying for grants to avoid cutting support services for parents, such as respite care. Fear of Setbacks TARC isn’t the only group coping with reduced funding following cuts to the Children’s
Hanrahan, president and CEO of United Way of the Plains in Wichita. The organization distributes its Children’s Cabinet funds to five groups that run eight programs for children. Facing a 14 percent overall budget cut, the groups decided to reduce the number of families they serve from about 500 to around 350, he said. “The agencies all said there’s no way to absorb it, make it up. It’s pure and simple,” he said. “Somebody’s going to do without.”
Cabinet, which funds children’s programs with the state’s share of the 1998 master settlement agreement with large tobacco companies. The Children’s Cabinet cuts were particularly difficult because they came after years of reductions in funding from the state and other sources, said Pat (See CHILDREN on page 15)
Rural America sees ‘dramatic’ benefits from health reform law 9-of-10 rural residents qualify for tax credits Bryan Thompson Kansas Health Institute
A recent report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says rural Americans are gaining health insurance through the Affordable Care Act at rates outpacing their urban counterparts. Mark Andes is among those in rural Kansas who have benefited. Andes
was living and working in McPherson last year when he began having some pretty scary health symptoms. “I was getting dizzy, and falling to my left, and started getting weak,” he said. “I couldn’t even hardly tear a piece of paper.” Andes eventually learned that his symptoms were caused by two cancerous tumors in his brain that were putting pressure on his spinal cord. He also found out he had stage IV lung cancer. Andes underwent surgery and a series of radiation treatments. He
says his brain tumors are gone now. He’s receiving an immunotherapy drug, which he said has stabilized his lung cancer. But Andes, who now lives in the tiny community of Medora, near Hutchinson, hasn’t been able to work since his diagnosis. And that has led to another problem. “I came in to do chemo, and they said, ‘We can’t do it, because your insurance has expired, so you have no insurance,’” he said. Andes had no way to cover the cost of his treatment, which he said is more than $12,000 a
month. His employer held his job in reserve for a year. But, when Andes officially lost his job, he also lost his health insurance. Before the Affordable Care Act, Andes probably couldn’t have found an insurance company willing to cover him. But, the ACA stopped insurance companies from turning away people with preexisting conditions. The cancer center referred Andes to Via Christi insurance navigator Judy Murray, who was able to connect him immediately with a pol(See RURAL on page 15)
Loss of KU contract will diminish mental health care Jim McLean Kansas Health Institute
What appears at first blush to be little more than a contract dispute between a state agency and a University of Kansas research center is actually much more than that. The state’s failure to renew a contract with the KU Center for Mental Health Research and Innovation is another assault on the state’s mental health system, according to the directors of several community mental health centers. The CMHC directors say the loss of training and quality assurance services that the KU center provided will make it
harder for them to provide evidence-based treatment and track the difference they’re making in the lives of Kansans with mental illnesses. “You have to have services that are evidence-based,” said Tim DeWeese, executive director of the Johnson County Mental Health Center. “The people at the KU center, through their expertise, have helped community mental health centers provide goodquality services that are evidence-based.” DeWeese said he was “shocked and disappointed” when he heard that the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services was not going to
continue a collaboration with the KU center that dated to the late 1980s. “This is one more policy decision that unfortunately will have a negative impact on community mental health in Kansas,” he said. “Without the KU center, I’m not sure how the state plans to ensure that we continue to maintain the quality of our services.” The $2.4 million contract proposed by the KU center would have been funded entirely by Medicaid dollars provided to the state by the federal government to match a commitment by the university to dedicate faculty and staff time of roughly equal value.
Randy Callstrom, CEO of the Wyandot Center for Community Behavioral Healthcare Inc. in Kansas City, said his center also would be challenged to maintain the quality of some services without the KU program. “We don’t know how we’re going to deal with it,” Callstrom said, noting that CMHCs using evidence-based treatments can qualify for higher reimbursements. “Our staff is quite anxious about it.” Take it or Leave it Contract negotiations between KDADS and the KU center broke down when center officials (See CONTRACT on page 15)
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Rural icy through the federal health insurance marketplace (healthcare.gov). Because Andes qualified for subsidies, he was able to purchase coverage for himself and his 11-yearold son for only $174 a month. “Premiums are based on household size and income,” Murray said. “Mr. Andes is on disability, so he has a somewhat low income. With that, he also qualifies for what’s called cost-share reduction, which is in reference to a lower copay and deductible.” Not every rural Kansan will qualify for that coverage rate. But, Murray said she knows of several
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people who have been helped by Obamacare. For instance, a farm couple near Wichita with six children saw their income drop when they had a bad crop year. “Their premiums before were about $1,400 a month, and based on their household size and everything, I think he got ’em down to about $400 or $500 . . . and he was very happy with that,” Murray said. The federal report said the share of rural adults gaining coverage since portions of the health law went into effect in 2013 has gone up a little more than the percentage in urban areas. That’s in spite of the fact that two-thirds
of uninsured rural people live in states, like Kansas, that have not expanded Medicaid eligibility. Brock Slabach, of the National Rural Health Association, said it’s encouraging that health coverage rates are going up for rural Americans. “But, just because more people are insured, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they’ll have access to health services that are local and relevant to their needs,” he said. “We’ve seen 75 hospitals close since 2010, and those hospitals employ many of the physicians that work in these rural communities.” Slabach said there’s less competition among insurers in rural areas, so
Children Contract
premiums are rising faster than in more-populated areas. He worries that this might eventually erode the coverage gains. Counterbalancing that is the fact that 9-of-10 rural residents seeking coverage qualify for federal tax credits. The HHS report said for rural residents receiving tax credits, the average premium increased only four percent, or $5 a month, from 2015 to 2016. Andes, for one, considers the Obamacare marketplace a godsend. “Get online and check that out. That would be my suggestion,” he said. “It’s saved my life.”
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‘On the Back Burner’ For Parents as Teachers, which offers home visits to teach parents about child development, a funding shift will limit some families’ access to the program. The state’s decision to use federal funds from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program means families must meet certain risk factors. The federal funds also can’t be used for administrative costs or overhead, such as rent. Wes Topel, program supervisor for Parents as Teachers in the USD 636 North Central Kansas Special Education Cooperative in Phillipsburg, said its two parent educators will continue to serve four participating families that don’t qualify under TANF, as well as the 26 that do. But, the program may not be able to take non-qualifying families in the future unless funding becomes available. “We’ll have to tell them if they’re not TANF eligible, we’ll have to put you on the back burner,” he said. The state typically funds Parents as Teachers services for 8,000 to 9,000 families, according to the Kansas State Department of Education. An estimated 30,000 Kansas families will qualify for the program, based on their income and their children’s ages. The Kansas State Department of Education has done a good job sharing information about how the new funding stream will work, Topel said, but he still has some questions, such as how to report costs when a parent educator drives to see both a TANF-eligible and non-TANF family. Another question is about cash flow, because the federal funds are reimbursed instead of being paid at the beginning of the fiscal year, he said. “How that works, I have no idea,” he said. “We’ve had to do quite a bit of work just to get ready.”
reluctantly concluded that they couldn’t accept what amounted to a take-it-orleave-it offer from the state. The final offer came from Brad Ridley, head of the KDADS budget and financial services division, in an email to Rick Goscha, director of the KU research center, sent at 12:01 p.m. on June 30, the day before the contract deadline and the start of the state’s 2017 budget year. It gave Goscha two hours and 29 minutes to review a set of final terms that would have required the center to scrap the KU-approved work plan it had submitted in March and agree to provide a limited set of services to be negotiated later at a reduced hourly rate. “Their last-minute offer was not a viable option,” Goscha said. “They wanted us to agree to a contract with no work plan in place and no direction on work that they wanted to do or not do.” In addition, he said, the offer included a reduction in funding that would have required him to lay off half of the center’s staff. “When I asked them, ‘Well, who should I keep and who should stay based on what (work) criteria?’ they had no answer for that,” Goscha said. In the weeks leading up to the deadline, he sent a series of increasingly desperate emails to KDADS officials seeking a resolution to the contract dispute. “The work of this contract is built on trust,” Goscha wrote on June 23, noting that in 2013
Republican Gov. Sam Brownback had trusted him enough to put him in charge of a task force formed to develop recommendations for improving the state’s mental health system. “Our contract is almost entirely structured to carry out multiple recommendations contained within the final report of that task force,” he wrote. “I don’t know how much more we can be aligned with the priorities of this administration.” Goscha wrote that while he was willing to discuss transitioning to an hourly rate structure in a future contract, such a significant change couldn’t be accomplished only days ahead of the deadline to have a fiscal year 2017 agreement in place. The loss of the KDADS contract forced Goscha to lay off 12 of the center’s 15 staff and all six students working on the project. ‘Good Faith’ Offers Angela de Rocha, a media spokesperson for KDADS, said the agency made “three good faith offers” to the KU center in the days leading up to the contract deadline. The first two were made during a meeting on Wednesday, June 29. Each would have required the KU center to fund itself while negotiations continued on the agency’s proposal to restructure the contract. That shouldn’t have been a stumbling block, de Rocha said, given that Goscha had more than $1 million in unspent funds from a 2016 contract that totaled $3.8 million.
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However, Goscha maintains that he didn’t have the “cost-share match” needed to continue the project past June 30. “If I had the costshare match I would have done that in a heartbeat,” Goscha said. “I didn’t want to let all my staff go. But, I had been telling them (KDADS) since January that we couldn’t accept a no-cost time extension.” Goscha said tens of millions of dollars in cuts sustained by the university because of the state’s ongoing revenue and budget problems also complicated the negotiations. He said a hiring freeze instituted by the university prevented him from replacing a key researcher after she left for a job in another state.
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taking the lead Scott Community High School junior Daniel Nolasco leads a group of lineman as they work on pulling drills during camp earlier this week. (Record Photo)
Summer camp an opportunity for team leaders to step forward There are limitations to what can be accomplished during summer football camp. It can be a time to review the offense . . . maybe even introduce a new series. More importantly, it’s a chance for the coaching staff to see who wants to be leaders. “In most of the years I’ve been here, senior leadership has always been a question before the summer begins. The weight room is where you start to see who is wanting to assume a leadership role,” says Scott Community High School head coach Jim Turner. “It’s generally turned out pretty well for us.” This year appears to be no exception. It begins during the conditioning program each morning. Turner and assistant football coach Todd Richardson supervise the workouts. “We’ve seen great leadership in the weight room and we wanted to see if that transferred to the football field. I liked what I saw,” says Turner. “We have boys who lead by example, but are also vocal leaders, which you always need.” A Learning Curve Because of a late harvest and other scheduling conflicts, the camp was broken up into a pair of two-day sessions. It began last Thursday and Friday and wrapped up on Monday and Tuesday of this week. Turner says they didn’t accomplish what he hoped on day one, but put that on himself. “I didn’t stick to the sched-
ule like I wanted,” he says. “Things didn’t flow very well. But, the next three days were much better and we got quite a bit accomplished.” Turner felt the offense looked pretty good on Friday and again Monday. “We definitely have some quickness among the backs,” he says. “And it looks like we should have some pretty good depth. We just worked on the core stuff. We didn’t work on screens or anything like that. It will come later.” There was very little time spent on defense. “Being a defensive coordinator, I hate working on defense without pads. You can accomplish only so much,” he says. That didn’t prevent the defense from taking over the final day of practice. “The offense looked real good on Friday and again on Monday. On Tuesday, the defense took it to us,” says the head coach. “We saw some boys flying around pretty good (on defense) so we didn’t get some things accomplished offensively.” The camp was also an opportunity for some of the coaching staff to adjust to different roles while allowing a couple of the new coaches to become familiar with the players. Assistant coach Brian Gentry will be stepping out of the press box and onto the sideline as the offensive coordinator. New members of this year’s coaching staff are two former SCHS players. Alex Hutchins, (See CAMP on page 20)
SCHS head coach Jim Turner gives instructions to some linemen during football camp earlier this week. (Record Photo)
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Outdoors in Kansas by Steve Gilliland
When the dogs of summer howl The only reason I put up with summer in Kansas is . . . well, because I have to! My only options are to move or die. The first takes too much energy, and the second, well, let’s just say I’ll put up with summer! I just spent my week totally immersed in tearing all the floor boards off my deck in 105 degree heat and humidity to make repairs after water got into my basement during the most recent rain deluge. So, I present to you a little trivia about the “dog days of summer.” The term “dog days of summer” has always intrigued me. This term was long ago given to the hottest and muggiest part of the summer, which someone has determined to be between July 3 and August 11. Stars and constellations played a big part in the lives of the ancients. Two such constellations, Canis Major and Canis Minor, were said to resemble dogs. The brightest star in Canis Major is named Sirius, “the dog star,” and also happens to be the brightest star in the night sky. It is, in fact, so bright, that ancient Romans believed the earth received heat from it. During our summer, there is a period when Sirius rises and sets with the sun and it was believed that during this period the Dog Star actually added its heat to the sun. This supposedly created a period of extra hot and muggy weather now known as “the dog days.” So, what’s the answer to scratching our sportsman’s itch during this time of year? Well, there’s frog season which began July 1. It’s a great (See DOG DAYS on page 22)
Benchwarmers claim first round win in tourney A promising start didn’t last for the Scott City Benchwarmers in a wooden bat tournament played in Hutchinson last weekend. After opening tournament play with a 2-0 win over Bottom of the Ninth, Scott City dropped their next three games to the Newton Nights (146), Butler County (10-1) and the Wichita Aviators (8-5). Competing in the 18-years and under division, starting pitcher Gus Gonzales limited the Bottom of the Ninth to just one hit. Scott City had just three hits in the game, but was able to convert those into lone runs in the fourth and fifth innings. Gonzales reached base in the fourth inning on a fielder’s choice and was able to score following a pair of hits that never left the infield. Scott City added an insurance run in the fifth inning when Justin Faurot walked and scored on a single by Aaron Hoopes.
Members of the Benchwarmers were (front row, from left) Aaron Hoopes and Wyatt Hayes. (Back row) Todd Morris, Justin Faurot, Kyle Cure, Seth Cardenas, Kevin Aguilera, Gus Gonzalez and Chase Rumford.
against Newton and couldn’t recover in a 14-6 loss. The Beavers took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first, but gave up eight runs in the bottom half of the inning. Scott City rallied with four runs in the second inning, including RBI sinFall Behind Early gles by Todd Morris and Scott City dug them- Gus Gonzales. However, selves into an early hole Newton answered with
four runs in their half of grabbed an early 2-0 lead the inning. in their final game against the Wichita Aviators. Fall to Butler Kevin Aguilera scored on Scott City’s only run a bases loaded walk and against Butler County Hoopes followed with a came in the top of the RBI single to put Scott fourth after Chase City on top in the first Rumford hit a triple to inning. right field. He scored on Wichita answered with four runs in the botan infield out by Cure. tom half of the first and Aviators Rally extended its lead to 5-2 in Scott City again the third inning.
The Benchwarmers put together a three run rally of their own in the top of the fourth. An infield error and a balk led to the first two runs in the frame. Rumford added a RBI single that tied the game, 5-5. Wichita regained the lead with three runs in the bottom of the fifth inning for an 8-5 win.
Tips for landing a summer bass PRATT - It’s hard to think about fishing on a sweltering summer day, but when the sun sinks toward the western horizon, everything changes. Warm water and direct sun make the bass sluggish during the day, but as evening temperatures cool, the fishing can get hot. Now it’s time to grab your bass rods and find the nearest farm pond, state fishing lake or community lake. Pick a shady shoreline and look for brush, docks, vegetation - anything that
KDWPT Report provides dark hiding places for bass. Start out with a weedless plastic bait that can be flipped right into the cover. Fish slow and thoroughly, hitting every visible bass lair. Bass are ambush hunters and a slow meal dropped right in front of them can be irresistible. As daylight fades and the breeze dies, tie on a topwater bait just for fun. There’s nothing like the thrill of a bass exploding
on a surface lure. Fish will be more spread out now, so cast along the shore and any weedbed edges. Land the bait as close to the edge as possible, then let it sit for several seconds. Twitch it tantalizingly several times before beginning to retrieve. And it’s a good idea to pause several times during the retrieve. A brief pause can sometimes be too much for a bass watching from below, triggering an explosive strike. The anticipation can also be too much for a bass angler. When fish-
ing topwater, wait until you feel the strike before setting the hook. If you rear back as soon as you see and hear the topwater strike, you’ll pull the bait right out of the fish’s mouth. There are thousands of farm ponds tucked away all across Kansas’ countryside, and many have great bass fishing. Anglers need landowner permission to fish private ponds except for those leased by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism and opened to public fishing through the
F.I.S.H. program. To find them, download the 2016 Kansas Fishing Atlas at www. ksoutdoors.com. The atlas contains maps of all F.I.S.H. waters, as well as all other public fishing lakes and reservoirs. You’ll also find the 2016 Kansas Fishing Forecast, which will tell you which public waters have the best bass populations. Don’t just dream about fishing this summer, take advantage of the cooler evenings and explore a Kansas farm pond or state fishing lake.
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Baker book signing in Scott City on Aug. 4
Macy Brown of the Scott City Stars competes in the 50m freestyle during recent Western Kansas Swim Club action. (Record Photo)
Cupp captures 6 golds at DC meet Connor Cupp continued his strong season in Western Kansas Swim Club action with six gold medals - four individual - at the Dodge City meet last Saturday. Against some very good competition, Cupp earned championship honors in the 50m freestyle (29.01), 50m backstroke (1:19), 100m breaststroke (1:34.26) and the 100m butterfly (1:19.27). Cupp (11-14 year division) was also a member of the winning 200m mixed freestyle relay that posted a time of 2:16.99 and the 200m medley mixed relay (2:42.95). Other members of the two relays were Landon Trout, Kylee
Trout and Hallie Wiechman. The only other individual gold medalist in the boy’s division was Griffin Edwards (9-10 years) who won the 50m breaststroke (55.65). Scott City added two more wins in the 200m freestyle relay and 200m medley relay in the 10-years and under division. Members of the freestyle relay (2:56.24) were Edwards, Tanner Gooden, Waylon Ricker and Houston Frank. On the winning medley relay (3:35.87) were Alex Rodriguez, Edwards, Frank and Ricker. Kasten Wren (8-years and under) captured three silver medals in the 50m freestyle (52.38), the 100m freestyle
(2:03.44) and 50m butterfly (1:30.11). Frank (9-10 years) was a second place finisher in the 50m freestyle (40.98), Ricker (9-10 years) was a runner-up in the 50m backstroke (65.91) and Landon Trout (13-14 years) finished second in the 200m individual medley (3:31.43). Wren Wins 2 Golds In the girl’s division, Kinleigh Wren (8-years and under) won top honors in the 50m freestyle (49.38) and the 50m breaststroke (57.38). She added a silver medal in the 50m butterfly (1:13.97). Clare Hawkins (11-12 years) was a champion in the 200m freestyle (3:05.91) and a run-
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ner-up in the 100m breaststroke (1:38.58). The only relay gold was earned in the 8-years and under division by the 200m freestyle relay in a time of 3:56.56. Team members were Lily Lightner, Finley Edwards, Ella Frank and Wren. Collecting a pair of silver medals was Piper Wasinger (1314 years) in the 100m freestyle (1:16.81) and the 400m freestyle (6:33.8). Hope Wiechman (11-12 years) was a runner-up in the 400m freestyle (7:05.89), Finley Edwards was second in the 50m breaststroke (1:10.65) and Lana Rodriguez (11-12 years) finished second in the 50m breaststroke (49.84).
Ron Baker and Kraken Books have announced the signing dates of his children’s book “You’re Too Big To Dream Small.” Baker will be signing his book at Scott Community High School on Thur., Aug. 4, starting at 1:00 p.m. Due to time restraints and a limited 6,000 first-print run, Kraken Books is encouraging pre-ordering from www.bakersbook.com to guarantee an autographed copy. Pending availability, books will also be available for purchase the day of the autograph signing. Baker just finished his college career at Wichita State, where he led the Shockers to four straight NCAA berths, nine NCAA Tournament victories and was named all-Missouri Valley Conference three times. He is currently under contract with the New York Knicks. “I’m really excited about the release of You’re Too Big To Dream Small,” Baker said. “It was fun to work on this project and I hope this will motivate kids to dream big.” Baker is a 2011 graduate of Scott Community High School.
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A hunter education class will be held at Garden City Community College on Sat., July 16, at 9:00 a.m., in the Academic Building, room 1106. The afternoon session will be held from 2:30- 5:30 p.m. at the Garden City Trap Club, 4162 N. 3rd Street, (located just north of bypass, highway 400, on 3rd street). The afternoon session will include a live shoot. Transportation will be the responsibility of the participant. The class is free and all materials will be provided. The course covers topics such as safe gun handling, animal identification for Kansas animals, hunting laws and regulations, and wildlife management. Youngsters must be 11-years-old in order to obtain certification though the class. To participate in the class, register online at safehunters.com, and complete the free Kansas Hunter Education Student Online Certification Course. This must be done before participation in the class. Bring the online exam certificate to prove you have completed the Kansas online assisted course. Students will be given a pre-test at the start of the class. There are 25 questions on the written pre-test. Students must answer 22 out of the 25 questions correctly to proceed with the hunter education class. For more information contact the Finney County Game Warden Angie Reisch at 620-770-6218.
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who was the seventh grade head coach last season, has moved up to the high school staff and will assist with the offense. Michael McEachern is a Rule 10 coach who will work with the offensive and defensive linemen. There were 53 boys reporting to camp, including about 18 freshmen. Turner says there’s still a possibility of picking up two or three more players before twoa-days begin in August. Overall, Turner liked what he saw in camp, “especially the quickness that I saw from our backs.” “You don’t know what to expect from the line until we can put on pads and start banging around on each other,” he added.
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Wildcats hungry to make a turnaround As Kansas State’s football team prepares for the 2016 season, the Wildcats face a turning point in their history. by K-State Mac slipped badly Stevenson in 2015 with a 6-7 record. Season-ending injuries to key players contributed to a down season. Recruiting has declined and this has been partly caused by the uncertainty of how long Snyder will continue his coaching career. But all of the discontent and sudden insecurity surrounding the program can be removed with a bounce-back 2016 season. Snyder was encouraged by his team’s attitude during spring practice. “Our players have expressed they are not happy about how last season went. It has stemmed from distaste for not being as good of a football team as they could have been last year.” Kansas State’s defense has the potential to be among the Big 12’s best this fall. The Wildcats had 13 of their defensive players receive preseason accolades from the four main college football magazines: Athlon, Lindy’s, Phil Steele, and Sporting News. DE Jordan Willis (sr., 6-5, 250), DT Will Geary (jr., 6-0, 297), and LB Elijah Lee (jr., 6-3, 218) were predicted to have big-time seasons. Safety Dante Barnett (sr., 6-1, 193), LB Charmeachealle Moore (sr., 6-0, 221), CB Duke Shelley (so., 5-9, 160), and DE Reggie Walker (fr., 6-2, 239) also earned notable recognition. Quarterbacks Jesse Ertz (jr., 6-3, 205) and Alex Delton (fr., 6-0, 201) suffered season-ending injuries early last season. Regardless, they are ranked at the top of the Wildcats’ depth chart. That is speculation since Snyder has not named the starter. Ertz ranked All-Everything coming out of high school in Iowa and he was set to have an outstanding 2015 season before his injury. K-State can bounce back from a mediocre year, but much will depend on Ertz. The concern is that he sustained knee injuries in his last game in high school and first game at Kansas State. (See WILDCATS on page 23)
Dog Days nighttime sport. We hunted frogs a lot when I was a kid and thought nothing of walking a couple hundred yards across someone’s pasture in the middle of the night just to get to a pond. Now days it’s not quite so much fun sloggin’ around a pond in the dark in soaking wet jeans and old sneakers, but the sweet taste of fried frog legs is still the same! Now’s also a fine time to browse the Cabela’s, Bass Pro, and in my case, trapping supply catalogs to get a jump on your fall hunting and trapping wish list. Look for equipment that needs repaired or replaced. You know how clothing seems to “shrink” a little each season!
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Also order that new equipment you want to experiment with this year. Ordering early also gives you time to make returns and exchanges if needed. The large trapping supply dealers are busy with conventions in late summer and when trapping seasons start in the fall, so now is a prime time to get trapping supplies mailordered. This is very pertinent for me this year as I will miss our state trapper’s convention because I’ll be antelope hunting in Western Kansas. Fall merchandise can often be found on sale during these dog days. So carry the catalogs to the easy chair and get started!
When it’s 100 degrees in the shade, it’s hard to think about deer hunting, but the dog days are also a good time to begin garnering hunting and trapping permission. Unless you already have a standing agreement in place with landlords, permission is often granted on a first come-first served basis. I prefer a more personal touch and like to drive to the owner’s home and talk to them. This is also the time of year my dad and I pick up unwanted apples from under trees and feed them to the deer by dumping them in front of our corn feeders. Now is a great time to brush up on your hunting and trapping skills or learn new ones
by reading “how to” books and magazine articles. Think back about the things that didn’t go as planned last season and search out the resources to correct them, be that books, magazine articles, or from fellow sportsmen. The local beavers I used to trap every year moved out during the drought and haven’t returned, so I’ll probably bust out the beaver trapping videos and take a refresher course in anticipation of having some to trap this fall since we’ve gotten some rain. Continue to Explore Kansas Outdoors, even if it’s from your living room! Steve can be contacted by email at stevegilliland@idkcom.net
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Scott City Stars Dodge City Intra-Squad Meet July 9, 2016 Girl’s Division 50m Freestyle 8-years and under: Kinleigh Wren, 1st, 49.38; Lily Lightner, 8th, 56.49; Ella Frank, 11th, 59.94; Finley Edwards, 12th62.58. 9-10 years: Brinlie Stevens, 3rd, 39.88; Kennedy Wasinger, 5th, 42.33. 11-12 years: Clare Hawkins, 4th, 36.53; Hope Wiechman, 7th, 38.98; Kiley Wren, 8th, 39.13. 13-14 years: Piper Wasinger, 5th, 34.15; Alli Brunswig, 7th, 35.15; Lanae Haupt, 9th, 38.98. 15-years and over: Kylee Trout, 6th, 32.45; Hallie Wiechman, 10th, 35.15. 100m Freestyle 8-years and under: Lily Lightner, 3rd, 2:08.64; Ella Frank, 5th, 2:11.36; Finley Edwards, 8th, 2:20.64. 9-10 years: Megan Trout, 3rd, 1:43.43; Macy Brown, 11th, 1:56.85. 11-12 years: Bethany Prochnow, 6th, 1:41.27. 13-14 years: Piper Wasinger, 2nd, 1:16.81; Alli Brunswig, 8th, 1:27.60; Lanae Haupt, 9th, 1:29.20. 15-years and over: Kylee Trout, 4th, 1:16.58; Emily Parkinson, 10th, 1:25.24. 200m Freestyle 11-12 years: Clare Hawkins, 1st, 3:05.91; Kiley Wren, 2nd, 3:10.58. 15-years and over: Hallie Wiechman, 4th, 3:01.24. 400m Freestyle 11-12 years: Hope Wiechman, 2nd, 7:05.89. 13-14 years: Piper Wasinger, 2nd, 6:33.80; Lanae Haupt, 4th, 7:06.12. 15-years and over: Kylee Trout, 3rd, 6:08.42. 50m Backstroke 8-years and under: Kinleigh Wren, 5th, 65.03. 9-10 years and under: Macy Brown, 4th, 52.76; Kennedy Wasinger, 7th, 55.29; Megan Trout, 12th, 57.92. 11-12 years: Lana Rodriguez, 7th, 51.15; Hope Wiechman, 8th, 52.69.
100m Backstroke 11-14 years: Alli Brunswig, 6th, 1:42.41. 15-years and over: Hallie Wiechman, 5th, 1:37.73; Emily Parkinson, 6th, 1:39.41. 50m Breaststroke 8-years and under: Kinleigh Wren, 1st, 67.38; Finley Edwards, 2nd, 1:10.65; Ella Frank, 4th, 1:11.90. 9-10 years and under: Kennedy Wasinger, 4th, 54.70; Brinlie Stevens, 5th, 56.79. 11-12 years: Lana Rodriguez, 2nd, 49.84; Kiley Wren, 10th, 59.04. 100m Breaststroke 11-14 years: Clare Hawkins, 2nd, 1:38.58; Piper Wasinger, 3rd, 1:42.99; Lanae Haupt, 5th, 1:50.31; Hope Wiechman, 8th, 1:59.27. 15-years and over: Kylee Trout, 4th, 1:42.54. 50m Butterfly 8-years and under: Kinleigh Wren, 2nd, 1:13.97; Ella Frank, 3rd, 1:14.16; Finely Edwards, 8th, 1:25.86. 9-10 years and under: Brinlie Stevens, 8th, 59.88. 11-12 years: Clare Hawkins, 3rd, 42.00. 15-years and over: Hallie Wiechman, 4th, 1:36.06. 200m Freestyle Relay 8-years and under: Lily Lightner, Finley Edwards, Ella Frank, Kinleigh Wren, 1st, 3:56.56. 10-years and under: Kennedy Wasinger, Macy Brown, Megan Trout, Brinlie Stevens, 2nd, 3:00.38. 11-12 years: Hope Wiechman, Lana Rodriguez, Kiley Wren, Clare Hawkins, 2nd, 2:42.55. 13-14 years: Alli Brunswig, Bethany Prochnow, Lanae Haupt, Piper Wasinger, 2nd, 2:33.98. 200m Individual Medley 9-10 years: Brinlie Stevens, 2nd, 3:53.49; Kennedy Wasinger, 3rd, 4:03.08. 11-12 years: Lana Rodriguez, 3rd, 3:47.60. 13-14 years: Alli Brunswig, 3rd, 3:44.03. 200m Medley Relay 10-years and under: Macy Brown, Kennedy Was-
Wildcats Snyder’s quarterbacks have to run frequently and the issue is whether or not Ertz’s repaired knee will stand up to the pounding. Delton has the ability to be an effective quarterback, however, he lacks experience and doesn’t have the passing talent that Ertz possesses. Joe Hubener (sr., 6-5, 211) shouldn’t be overlooked after a substandard season in 2015. If his passing were to improve, Hubener could be a big surprise. He has a strong arm and running ability. And last year’s problems weren’t all Hubener’s fault. His receiving corps wasn’t up to K-State
Fishing Report inger, Brinlie Stevens, Megan Trout, 2nd, 3:44.65. 11-12 years: Lana Rodriguez, Clare Hawkins, Hope Wiechman, Kiley Wren, 2nd, 3:16.59. 13-14 years: Bethany Prochnow, Piper Wasinger, Alli Brunswig, Lanae Haupt, 2nd, 3:21.24. Boy’s Division 50m Freestyle 8-years and under: Kasten Wren, 2nd, 52.38. 9-10 years: Houston Frank, 2nd, 40.98; Waylong Ricker, 5th, 42.47; Alex Rodriguez, 7th, 44.54; Tanner Gooden, 8th, 45.12; Griffin Edwards, 9th, 46.05; Jack Lightner, 10th, 50.38. 11-12 years: Gus Hawkins, 3rd, 38.10; Joe McCleary, 7th, 42.31; Brandon Smyth, 8th, 44.00; Wyatt Ricker, 10th, 44.51. 13-14 years: Connor Cupp, 1st, 29.01; Landon Trout, 6th, 34.78. 100m Freestyle 8-years and under: Kasten Wren, 2nd, 2:03.44. 9-10 years: Houston Frank, 3rd, 1:37.58; Waylon Ricker, 4th, 1:40.43; Tanner Gooden, 7th, 1:44.54; Griffin Edwards, 8th, 1:44.90; Alex Rodriguez, 9th, 1:48.33; Jack Lightner, 10th, 1:55.24. 11-12 years: Wyatt Ricker, 3rd, 1:38.97; Joe McCleary, 4th, 1:40.20; Nathan Smith, 9th, 2:02.31. 200m Freestyle 11-12 years: Gus Hawkins, 3rd, 3:33.41; Wyatt Ricker, 4th, 3:43.05; Brandon Smyth, 5th, 3:53.05. 50m Backstroke 8-years and under: Kasten Wren, 5th, 1:13.32. 9-10 years and under: Waylon Ricker, 2nd, 65.91; Jack Lightner, 4th, 1:10.04. 11-12 years: Brandon Smyth, 6th, 58.26; Joe McCleary, 7th, 61.01; Nathan Smith, 9th, 1:12.40. 100m Backstroke 11-14 years: Connor Cupp, 1st, 1:19.00; Landon Trout, 4th, 1:33.95. 50m Breaststroke 9-10 years and under: Griffin Edwards, 1st, 55.65;
Alex Rodriguez, 6th, 1:26.50. 100m Breaststroke 11-14 years: Connor Cupp, 1st, 1:34.26; Landon Trout, 5th, 1:53.09. 50m Butterfly 8-years and under: Kasten Wren, 2nd, 1:30.11. 9-10 years and under: Houston Frank, 3rd, 55.32; Jack Lightner, 4th, 62.24; Alex Rodriguez, 6th, 1:10.26; Griffin Edwards, 7th, 1:14.55; Tanner Gooden, 8th, 1:15.70. 11-12 years: Gus Hawkins, 3rd, 61.93; Joe McCleary, 5th, 69.05; Wyatt Ricker, 6th, 1:12.70; Nathan Smith, 7th, 1:12.70; Brandon Smyth, 8th, 1:15.00. 100m Butterfly 11-14 years: Connor Cupp, 1st, 1:19.27. 200m Individual Medley 9-10 years: Houston Frank, 4th, 4:20.00. 11-12 years: Gus Hawkins, 3rd, 4:11.51. 13-14 years: Landon Trout, 2nd, 3:31.43. 200m Freestyle Relay 10-years and under: Griffin Edwards, Tanner Gooden, Waylon Ricker, Houston Frank, 1st, 2:56.24. 11-12 years: Wyatt Ricker, Joe McCleary, Brandon Smyth, Gus Hawkins, 2nd, 2:55.21. 200m Medley Relay 10-years and under: Alex Rodriguez, Griffin Edwards, Houston Frank, Waylon Ricker, 1st, 3:35.87. 11-12 years: Wyatt Ricker, Brandon Smyth, Gus Hawkins, Nathan Smith, 2nd, 3:56.96. 200m Freestyle Mixed Relay 10-years and under: Randi Reed, Jack Lightner, Tatum Brown, Kasten Wren, 2nd, 3:24.02. 15-years and over: Kylee Trout, Landon Trout, Hallie Wiechman, Connor Cupp, 1st, 2:16.99. 200m Medley Mixed Relay 15-years and over: Landon Trout, Kylee Trout, Connor Cupp, Hallie Wiechman, 1st, 2:42.95.
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standards. The second concern is the offensive line. K-State graduated four starters. But the line might be better than expected. The preseason depth chart lists two senior guards, a senior and redshirt freshman at the tackles, and a junior TE. Dalton Risner (so., 6-5, 300) is the returning starting center and he’s highly regarded. Center is a vital position on the OL and an established Risner has that covered. It’s not as if Snyder will be going with a bunch of true freshmen and inexperienced sophomores. KState has mature replace-
ments for the departed starters. K-State’s runningbacks include a number of promising youngsters, but none are in the great category. Charles Jones (sr., 5-10, 206) is the returning starter and he’s been effective throughout his career. Justin Silmon (so., 5-10, 191) is second on the preseason depth chart. This is an unsettled position and one of the young players could emerge as an outstanding back. The wide receivers will be better with their experience and star juco recruit Byron Pringle (so., 6-2, 212). He’s a game-changing receiver.
K-State’s special teams - coached by Sean Snyder - are rated by the magazines as one of the best in the Big 12. That’s encouraging indeed. Stanford at Palo Alto is Kansas State’s first game on September 2 and that is a daunting challenge to begin the season. In addition, the Wildcats have just four Big 12 home games. Stanford will be heavily favored in the opener and it won’t be an upset if K-State loses. However, if the Wildcats pull an upset, it would immediately change the outlook for the season. It could happen.
Scott State Lake Updated July 10 Channel cats: good; most in the 13 to 18 inch range. Fishing prepared baits, worms, and liver especially along deeper, rip-rapped shorelines and along undercut banks up in the creek. Anglers report catching fish up to 7 lbs. Crappie: fair; most up to 10 inches. Minnows and small tube jigs under a bobber around the fish attractors and along deeper shorelines, or drifting the same as above baits/lures from a boat on the main lake. Largemouth bass: fair to good; up to 5.5 lbs. Fishing soft plastics around shoreline structure is usually best. Sunfish: good; up to 8 inches. Fishing worms or small jigs under a bobber around shallower shoreline structure has been good. Saugeye/walleye: fair; up to 7 lbs. Fish imitating baits along drop-offs and points early and late. General comments: Release all walleye/saugeye less than 18 inches and largemouth bass less than 15 inches Please discard all leftover bait in a trash can, even baitfish. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water.
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Park Lane requests funds for another whirlpool bath An additional whirlpool bath for residents at Park Lane Nursing Home has moved to the top of the capital improvements list. Park Lane board members Don Cotton and Anne Beaton requested assistance from the Scott County Commission in purchasing one more whirlpool for residents living on the east side of the facility. With the nursing home at its maximum occupancy with 68 residents, Cotton says it can be difficult to keep residents on a regular schedule of two baths each week. In addition, he says considerable time is spent moving residents from the east end of the home to the west end where the new shower and whirlpool are located. “Most of the residents prefer the whirlpool over the shower, but it takes a lot of time to disinfect the whirlpool and have it ready for the next person,” Cotton says. Even though it would
cost about $25,000, Cotton says the need for a whirlpool has “been put on the front burner.” “We asked the nursing staff what the best thing we could do to lighten their load, make them more efficient and make life better for the residents,” said Beaton. “The first thing we heard was get another whirlpool.” The board members said there was space in the east wing available for the whirlpool. Commissioners asked that the board provide a proposal with costs for them to review. Monthly Stipend Cotton noted that the county had “loaned” the nursing home $116,000 about three years ago in order to get out of a financial hole while going through a management transition. “We know we still owe that,” Cotton said. Having the resources to begin repaying the loan isn’t likely to happen in
the near future considering the nursing home is facing about $125,000 in bad debts. “It’s an ongoing problem and we still don’t know the impact of the (Governor) Brownback cuts to Medicaid,” said Cotton. He wondered if the county would be willing to consider a monthly stipend that the board could put towards capital improvements. “I’m not excited about it,” said Commissioner Jerry Buxton, who noted that, at one time, the county was providing the nursing home $10,000 a month for capital improvement projects. “It was not intended for operations,” Buxton said. “That was a huge issue.” He said the stipend was eliminated when the county took over operation of the nursing home. Whenever the board has capital improvement needs it now makes requests to the commission.
Disability rights center wants Medicaid backlog reports
The Disability Rights Center of Kansas is seeking more information from the state about its backlog of Medicaid applications to determine whether Kansas is breaking federal rules. Rocky Nichols, the center’s executive director, said the organization has filed an open records request to examine whether the state is doing what the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services requires for Medicaid applicants stuck in the backlog. “We are concerned that the state is not informing Kansas Medicaid applicants of their right to a fair hearing if their application is not processed within 45 days,” Nichols said. “We are also concerned that they are not enrolling people who fell through the
cracks or providing them retroactive benefits. Thus far, the state has produced no tangible evidence that they are complying with these aspects of federal law.” Angela de Rocha, a state agency spokeswoman, said federal rules do not obligate the state to inform applicants of their right to a fair hearing after 45 days. But, she said the website for Kansas Medicaid, or KanCare, provides information on the fair hearing process. “In addition, the KanCare Ombudsman routinely advises consumers of their fair hearing rights,” de Rocha said via email. The backlog began last year when the state and a contractor, Accenture, rolled out a new computer
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Study shows some positives from free trade deals U.S. benefits from growing trade balances U.S. free trade agreements since 1984 have had an overall positive effect on trade balances, reducing U.S. trade deficits or boosting surpluses with partner countries by $87.5 billion in 2015, a new government study
showed on Wednesday. The study by the U.S. International Trade Commission at the request of Congress found that the trade deals, including the controversial North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and pacts with Central American countries and South Korea, boosted net U.S. employment by 159,300 jobs in 2012 over levels that would have
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Smoky Hill water advisory meeting in SC The Upper Smoky Hill Regional Advisory Committee will meet on Thurs., July 21, 9:00 a.m., at the KLA Environmental Services office in Scott City (1303 Yucca St., east K96 Highway). The committee, in conjunction with the Kansas Water Office, will discuss regional goals and priorities. The agenda will include development of a regional water plan along with a Water Conservation Area and Water Technology Farm updates. The agenda and meeting materials are available at www.kwo.org or by calling (785) 296-3185 or toll-free at (888) KAN-WATER (5269283).
Water technology farm field day in GC August 2
A field day at one of the original water technology farms in Kansas will be held on Tues., Aug. 2, starting at 10:00 a.m. The farm is an effort by the Kansas Water Office to establish sites in the state that implement water conservation measures and evaluate their success and impact on crop production. The field day will include comments by Gov. Sam Brownback. There will also be technical briefings, followed by lunch. The technology farm is operated by T&O Farms, located 15.5 miles south of Garden City on US83 Highway. (Turn west on T.V. Road and south on Stone Road, located on east side of large outbuilding). RSVP by July 26 to the Kansas Water Office (1-888-KAN-WATER) or e-mail kwo-info@kwo.ks.gov.
NSP endorses Marshall in 1st
The National Sorghum Producers has announced its endorsement of Dr. Roger Marshall for the 1st Congressional District of Kansas. That seat is currently held by Tim Huelskamp. “Marshall is focused on the issues important to agriculture,” said Tim Lust, NSP CEO. “As we approach the next Farm Bill, sorghum producers need representation on the House Agriculture Committee.” James Born, NSP chairman, said, “Marshall has demonstrated a willingness to learn and take action during this time of legislative and regulatory challenges.”
occurred without them. They caused real wages to be slightly higher, by 0.3 percent, that same year. The trade deals also provided only a slight boost to economic output of less than one percent. The agreements significantly improved the U.S. position in bilateral goods trade with FTA partners, boosting surpluses or reducing deficits by $4.4 billion per country per
year on average, said the ITC, the body that passes judgment on U.S. antidumping and anti-subsidy trade cases. This added up to a total favorable U.S. trade position of $87.5 billion for 2015 over estimates without the trade deals. It noted that U.S. pork exports to Colombia, for example, had risen 300 percent since a free-trade deal took effect in 2011.
The study, mandated by last year’s “fast-track” trade authority legislation that paved the way for a 12-country Pacific free trade deal, could provide some ammunition for protrade lawmakers to push back against a rising tide of anti-trade sentiment, particularly from the presidential campaign trail. P r e s u m p t i v e Republican nominee Donald Trump has vowed
to force Canada and Mexico to renegotiate the NAFTA free trade deal or scrap it as part of his plan to protect and restore American jobs. But, the ITC study found that the benefits of free trade pacts were somewhat uneven, with export and employment gains not shared by all sectors. While the study char(See TRADE on page 27)
Armyworms, leafhoppers on the march in corn, alfalfa fields MANHATTAN - As corn and alfalfa crops continue to grow, K-State Research and Extension crop specialists are observing different pests currently in Kansas. Challenges impacting the crops include potato leafhoppers, green cloverworms, fall armyworms and corn rootworms, according to Kansas State University associate professor of entomology and pest management extension specialist Jeff Whitworth. Producers are starting to see fall armyworms feeding
in corn. They are maturing and will be pupating soon, Whitworth said. As plants develop into the whorl stage, ragworms will probably eat leaves as they grow and leave them raggedlooking, but he does not recommend treatment for whorlstage worms. “Yes, it’s visual and gets everybody’s attention, and yes, it does cause concern. But, we’ve done several studies over the years,” he said. “Number one, it doesn’t cause any yield reduction; the plants
grow out of it. “Number two, even if you do treat you can’t get the insecticide down into the base of the whorl where the worms are, so you can’t kill them until they’re through feeding and crawl out anyway.” If 70 to 80 percent of plants are infested and the worms inside the whorls are small, it could be beneficial to treat them, but usually by the time the grower notices it, the worms are already mature. Whitworth said he has only seen this once, however, and
generally does not recommend treating whorl-stage leaf-eating damage in corn. Adult tarnished plant bugs have been found in corn throughout north-central and south-central Kansas. These insects are not a pest of corn however, they can suck the juices out of developing seeds in sorghum if there are enough of them in the head and can produce problems with seeding alfalfa. They look similar to adult western corn rootworms. “Last year, we got a lot of (See ARMYWORMS on page 27)
Perceptions vary on new antibiotic rules for livestock With big changes to rules governing antibiotic use in animal agriculture pending at the end of this year, producer opinions range from cautious support to skeptical opposition, with some producers taking a wait-and-see approach. A while back, we posted an online request for comments on the upcoming rules, asking two general questions regarding the challenges and opportunities likely to result as the rules take effect.
Scott City Cooperative Wheat.................. $ 3.01 White Wheat ....... $ 3.01 Milo (bu.)............. $ 2.50 Corn.................... $ 3.09 Soybeans ........... $ 9.97 Sunflowers.......... $ 14.35 ADM Grain Wheat.................. Milo (bu.)............. Corn.................... Soybeans............ Sunflowers..........
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The rules in question include the FDA’s Guidance for Industry 213, which removes performance or production claims from the labels of medically important antibiotics, and the expanded veterinary feed directive (VFD) rule which ends over-the-counter (OTC) purchases of medically
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important feed-grade antibiotics, placing their purchase and use under the direct oversight of veterinarians. Our informal survey cannot, of course, provide a statistically significant analysis of producer attitudes, and is intended just as a snapshot of opinions from our readers. Also, those who responded clearly have some awareness of the rule changes and have formed opinions. Previous industry studies have indicated
a significant percentage of producers remain largely unaware of the rules or their implications. Following are some representative responses to our questions. What do you see as the greatest challenge(s) in complying with the upcoming antibiotic rules? •Increased cost to constantly consult with a vet. Lack of flexibility. Paperwork. Limits (See RULES on page 27)
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Sorghum Checkoff commits $500k to biofuels The Sorghum Checkoff has announced a $500,000 investment in sorghum research, made at the inaugural Transportation Energy Resources from Renewable Agriculture (TERRA) program field day in Maricopa, Ariz. This investment follows the U.S. Department of Energy’s commitment of $30 million in 2015 for
sorghum to be researched as a model feedstock through the TERRA program. Six projects were funded under the program and will bring new technology to sorghum breeders. “This half a million dollar investment represents the commitment of U.S. sorghum farmers to
Armyworms calls about these tarnished plant bugs in silks because the corn rootworms will clip them, and a lot of growers were worried that’s what was going to happen,” Whitworth said. “Make sure to get a positive identification when it comes to silking time in your corn to make sure it’s not corn rootworm; make sure it is a tarnished plant bug, because they will not cause any problems in the corn except confusion.” According to a K-State diagnostic laboratory report, the first western corn rootworm adults were collected on June 17 in north-central Kansas, and there are still some larvae feeding on roots. None of the sampled plants had begun tasseling, so the adults are still feeding on leaves and will not impact yield. Leafhoppers in Alfalfa Potato leafhoppers have been observed in north-central and southcentral Kansas since May, about a month earlier than the pests would normally be seen. Potato leafhoppers usually don’t spend the winter in Kansas and will migrate back between the
Trade acterized the overall effect of NAFTA as positive, it said movement of production to Mexico was a factor in the decline in overall U.S. automobile and parts production and employment. For instance, employment declined from a peak of 1.3 million workers in 2000, to 877,000 in 2014 after massive restructurings and increased market share of Asian automakers. But, the study also said
Rules my ability to be a good stockman. •More bureaucracy and time consuming documentation at the farm level in order to achieve compliance of another gov’t regulation without a measurable benefit at the farm level. •Lack of available large animal vets in our area. •Lack of vets availability at night and on the weekend. •Increase cost for vet visit and for the antibiotics. •Animals will suffer due to lack of antibiotic availability. •How will the antibi-
this initiative,” said Tim Lust, Sorghum Checkoff CEO. “Though this funding stands independently from DOE, it will build on three of the TERRA projects.” The TERRA program will integrate biology, engineering and computer science into technological innovations that will facilitate advancements in
agricultural productivity, crop yields, environmental stewardship and energy security. These technologies were showcased at the field day, including the “Field Scanalyzer” located at the Maricopa Agriculture Center, which is currently the largest field crop analytics platform in the world.
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first and second alfalfa cutting, but this year they’ve been present since before the first cutting, says Whitworth. Early mild and later cool temperatures throughout the winter and spring played a role in the difference. The insects will suck juices out of the plants, and while the adults don’t do much damage, excessive heat and moisture removal add to plant stress. “Mainly, they’re mating and laying eggs in the stem of the plant,” Whitworth said. “It’s the nymphs - once they start hatching out - that start sucking the juice out of the plant, so when you get additional fluid removal that just adds to the stress level of alfalfa.” Another risk from these pests is that they can transmit hopper burn, which manifests with a yellowing around leaves. It can move to the stem if the insects feed long enough and can kill the crop if left untreated. Whitworth recommends swathing alfalfa to help control the population. The pests will continue to migrate in, he said, but swathing will help control the first infestation, and they won’t feed
Fall armyworms can eat leaves of corn plants and leave them looking ragged, but they will not impact the crop’s yield.
on the cut product. If producers decide to treat their crops, there are many insecticides labeled for use with potato leafhopper control. Whitworth said growers could probably use the lowest rate with the cheapest material and have good control of the pest. If producers treat alfalfa, he said, they should check reemerging plant tissue and stubble weekly to make sure more potato leafhoppers aren’t present, because they have a low economic injury level. Green cloverworms have also been observed in alfalfa, according to Whitworth.
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that NAFTA had helped to make the U.S. auto industry more globally competitive, helping to boost U.S. vehicle exports to non-NAFTA countries from $10.7 billion in 1997 to $54.9 billion in 2014. Representative Sander Levin of Michigan, the top Democrat on the influential House Ways and Means Committee, criticized the study for failing to measure the worker dislocations caused by trade deals and increased
imports. “The ITC claims a small increase in GDP based on traditional economic models,” said Levin, who opposes the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal. “The ITC fails to address the costs associated with workers losing their jobs or factories leaving communities as a result of trade agreements. Those transition costs are largely ignored in this report.”
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otic be distributed to the farmer by the bottle or by the shot? What do you see as the opportunities for producers (and veterinarians) as the rules take full effect beginning Jan. 1, 2017? •Positives it should finally put to bed the consumer perception that we are out here pumping our animals full of antibiotics 24/7. •Should drive more research for antibiotic alternatives for animal treatment of infections. •May help stop the abuse of antibiotics in animals. •Accountability of
those that will not follow labels, some general or regular additives I have used will discontinue that is probably good. •Will give more vets a job, and ability to charge for phone consultation. •Preventing the unnecessary use of any drug. They should also do the same in the human population. The responses suggest an ongoing need for veterinarians to help educate clients on the new rules and to demonstrate the financial benefits of veterinary involvement in an operation’s herd health and overall management.
These insects may not be as risky from an alfalfa producer’s perspective, but they could become problematic as they mature and fly out of alfalfa into soybean fields. “A young vegetative soybean plant can withstand 40 to 60 percent defoliation under good growing conditions before it’s going to impact yield as long as it gets cleaned up,” Whitworth said. There are a number of insecticides that are effective for controlling green cloverworms or bean leaf beetles once you’ve hit the 30 to 40 percent defoliation threshold and decide you need to treat.
It incorporates stateof-the-art remote sensing technologies that measure and analyze crop growth and development with unprecedented resolution, speed and accuracy. “The goal of this program is to integrate high throughput phenotyping by developing cuttingedge remote sensing platforms, which will
transform crop breeding and advance biofuel production,” said John Duff, Sorghum Checkoff renewables director. “Improved biofuel crops could lead to increased production of domestic fuels, reducing dependence of foreign sources of transportation fuels.”
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ThankYou You... Thank ... We wish to thank everyone for the beautiful anniversary cards and kind words. Many have asked why we chose to be married during “harvest season.” Well, the U.S. Army had a lot to do with that decision as Gail was soon to be sent to Germany. We treasure the many friendships made over all these years. Sincerely, Gail and Mille Sharp
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Agriculture WANT TO BUY. Stored corn. Call for basis and contract information. 1-800-579-3645. Lane County Feeders, Inc. 32tfc ________________________________
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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 8:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church basement (use west door). 412 College, Scott City. Al-Anon at same time and location. Contact: 874-0472 or 872-3137. 25tfc GARAGE SALE 206 Washington Scott City Sat., July 16 • 8:30 a.m. - Noon Antique wardrobe, Lisa Sophia jewlery, Dishes and misc.
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Unity and Hope Mon., Wed. and Fri. 8:00 p.m. 807 Kingsley Last Saturday of the month Birthday Night • 6:30 p.m. All open meetings 214-4188 • 214-2877
Dighton Thursday • 8:30 p.m. 535 Wichita St. All open meetings 620-397-2647
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