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32 Pages • Four Sections
Volume 22 • Number 1
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Published in Scott City, Ks.
celebrating 35 years
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Rod Run weekend still a huge draw for SC
Few things can stir more memories than classic cars whether it’s the first car owned by one’s grandfather, to the hot rod that one drove while dragging Main Street in the days when gas only cost 50 cents a gallon. Those memories will return once again when the Lake Scott Car Club hosts its 35th annual rod run this weekend in Scott City. If pre-registrations are any indication, 200 or more vehicles from across Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma and Texas could fill Patton Park. “And that doesn’t include another 20 or 25 club cars,” says President Kenny Snow. If that turnout is reached, it would top the previous record of more than 175 non-club cars
Long-time Lake Scott Car Club members (from left) Jerry Snyder, Kenny Snow and Charlie Modlin with a display of the car plaques that have been given out each year of the Lake Scott Rod Run. (Record Photo)
that were on display during the 25th anniversary rod run. The event has come a long way from that initial gathering on Aug. 17, 1980, when only about 25 cars gathered in the Elm Grove at Lake Scott State Park. Some of those who attended were probably as inter-
$71K in unpaid property taxes The newly released delinquent property tax list in Scott County includes nearly $71,000 in unpaid taxes for 2013. That compares to $61,000 in unpaid taxes at the same time a year ago. The delinquent tax list appears on page 11 in this week’s Record.
Learning Center enrollment begins
Enrollment is underway for adults who would like to take classes through the Scott City Learning Center. An open house will be held at the Learning Center on Friday from 3:00-6:00 p.m. Participants can attend classes on site with assistance from program coordinators or they have the option of taking classes on-line. Graduates of the program earn a diploma through Scott Community High School. Anyone wanting more information can visit the Learning Center (706 Washington) or call 872-3785, 872-2894 or 214-1820.
Booster Club fund drive is underway
Individuals and businesses are being contacted to become members of the Scott City Booster Club and to participate in the annual Fall Activity Guide for Scott Community High School. The deadline to be included in the Activity Guide is Sept. 1. For more information contact Marci Strine (872-5520), Angie Faurot (214-2441), Gayla Nickel (874-2385) or Renee Cure (6401316).
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ested in fishing as they were showing their cars, recalls charter member Jerry Snyder. “It was just one day and there weren’t that many people,” recalls Snyder. The club ordered just 35 dash plaques - which has become a tradition - and had to give
at least 10 of those out to club members. At the time, rod runs were still a relatively new idea in this area with Dodge City hosting the only other event in Western Kansas. The Lake Scott Rod Run continued to grow, but the event really began to take off in
1984 when it was moved to its current location in Scott City. “The city wanted us to come into town and the businesses have been really supportive all these years,” Snyder says. “It’s worked out better for them and for us.” (See ROD RUN on page eight)
A record $23.6M revenue year for Scott Co. Hospital The Scott County Hospital has set the earnings bar so high that after another record-setting year, hospital CEO Mark Burnett still comes away feeling like “it could have been better.” “When I look at our revenue for the year I guess I’m still somewhat amazed,” says Burnett after reporting $23.6 million in gross patient revenue for the fiscal year that ended on June 30. “It wasn’t a spectacular year but, by most standards, it was still pretty good.” It marks the 12th consecutive year that the hospital has set a record for gross revenue. Even with a $1.3 million jump in revenue during the past year, it lags behind the $3.2 million increase during the previous year. As good as those numbers appear on paper, Burnett quickly points out that once expenses are calculated, they actually had a “profit” of
only $185,369. That’s down from $1.3 million the previous year. While the hospital is a very laborintensive business with high operating expenses, Burnett says the past year was higher than normal because of higher demand for temporary nurses. “That was a big expense,” acknowledges Burnett. “As we’ve expanded we’ve moved acute care nurses to other areas in the hospital and we can’t find replacements quick enough.” Moving staff around has been part of the hospital’s growing pains since relocating to their new facility in April of 2012. The number of employees continued to grow this past year by about 20 with a current total of about 245 people on the payroll. “I feel we’re getting closer to stability in our acute care nursing staff which should have a significant impact on our salary costs,” Burnett says.
That’s one reason he is projecting only a four percent increase in salary costs for the upcoming year. In addition, the retirement of Dr. Daniel Dunn and EMS director Larry Turpin will also have a significant impact on salaries. At the same time, Burnett and Chief Financial Officer Joe Meyer have budgeted for a 10 percent increase in gross revenue in the 2015 budget - taking it to an estimated $26 million. Burnett says a big share of the projected revenue increase will result from the hospital owning and operating its own MRI system which it plans to purchase in the near future. Facing Challenges Despite a very good financial spreadsheet, the hospital continues to face challenges in keeping revenue ahead of expenses. (See HOSPITAL on page two)
Preliminary count looking up for USD 466 If preliminary numbers are any indication, enrollment in USD 466 (Scott County) may climb slightly from a year ago. Following last week’s enrollment, the district currently has 922 students who plan to attend classes this year. That compares with 932 a year ago. However, as is typical from year to year, there are still a number of students who haven’t enrolled which the district expects to be in the building when classes begin on Aug. 26. “There are some years when we finish enrollment and there may be 60 or more kids that didn’t show up, but we expect to see by the time school begins,” says Scott City Elementary
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School secretary Marilyn Lippelmann. “Right now, I have approximately 30 kids on my class lists that haven’t enrolled, but I’m anticipating they will be here.” If those numbers hold up, SCES should have about 417 students - an increase of three from last year. Large classes are continuing to work their way through the elementary school with 84 students in the second grade and 74 in the kindergarten class. SCMS Lagging Early enrollment in Scott City Middle School is 244, but that could increase significantly by the first day of classes.
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Principal Jana Irvin says that of the 244 students who enrolled last week, 16 are new to the district. Another 26 are still expected to enroll. If all 26 students do show up that will push the attendance center’s head count to 270 - about nine more than a year ago.
USD 466 Preliminary Enrollment
Pre-school Kinderprep Kindergarten First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh Eighth Freshmen Sophomores Juniors Seniors
29 24 74 69 84 71 66 62 54 72 56 73 88 52 48
SCHS Up Slightly The arrival of 73 freshmen has given (See COUNT on page two)
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Hospital The Affordable Care Act isn’t one of the most pressing issues at this time, says Burnett. “We don’t anticipate the Affordable Care Act having a big impact on us, at least not in the near future,” says the hospital CEO. “We’re very fortunate to be in an area where a lot of employers provide their people with health insurance. We don’t have as many uninsured as I’m sure a lot of hospitals have to deal with.” On the other hand, as the hospital and clinic bring in even more patients from the surrounding area, Burnett is concerned about the increase in “Medicaid patients from our neighbors.” Typically, Medicaid only pays 25 cents on the dollar for billed services, says Burnett, while Medicare is slightly better at 50 cents. “Neither one pays particularly well, so you have to find a way to make up for it elsewhere,” he notes. “I’d like to think the federal government would handle reimbursement rates differently in rural areas, but we haven’t had any success in getting that changed. That’s an issue for any rural hospital.”
Scott County Hospital Financial History 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014* 2015**
Gross Revenue $ 9,126,331 10,212,842 10,324,151 10,638,864 11,567,755 13,060,743 13,603,374 15,007,463 16,325,807 17,406,630 19,179,627 22,368,912 23,619,144 26,065,107
Employee Salaries $ 4,147,836 4,361,451 4,479,180 4,699,855 5,047,272 5,241,231 5,245,453 5,639,197 6,249,951 6,513,828 7,104,614 8,760,132 9,979,442 10,420,816
County Tax Support $ 260,553 267,943 391,362 330,716 335,165 338,597 550,937 721,351 658,735 638,891 489,408 350,970 358,686 335,000
* - estimates pending the final audit ** - projected in current budget
ernment for hospitals to adopt electronic record keeping for their patients. The idea itself is sound in that the goal is to make patient records more readily accessible if an individual is getting medical care somewhere other than from their home doctor or hospital. Burnett’s biggest concern is that doctors are required to do the clerical work themselves which takes away from time they can be seeing patients. “When this is fully implemented, I’m worried that we could see our doctors going from 25 patients a day to only Electronic Records Perhaps an even greater about 15,” Burnett says. concern to Burnett is the “We’re being mandated push by the federal gov- into a program that will
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allow our doctors to see only about half as many patients as they normally would. “The doctors aren’t happy about this and neither are our customers.” Burnett is going to experiment with a pilot program in which a “scribe” is hired to follow a doctor around from patient to patient and entering the data. Again, that will be an added cost and it will mean another individual in the exam room, but it’s an alternative to seeing fewer patients. Burnett plans to hire a scribe for one physician and see how that works out. Huge Overhead As Burnett quickly
points out, seeing fewer patients isn’t an option. “Our costs for payroll and employee benefits next year will be more than $12 million. That means we have to generate more than $1 million per month in business just to meet our employee costs,” Burnett points out. “That doesn’t even begin to include the cost of additional equipment, utilities and our other expenses. “We’re operating on a thin margin. This is a very labor intensive business and it’s even worse for rural hospitals,” he says. “There’s a minimum number of people you need to have if you’re going to operate 24/7, 365 days a year. It’s our challenge to make sure those employees are kept busy enough with as many people as we can bring in here every single day.” That’s why the hospital is constantly looking for ways to expand its customer base through such additions as the sleep center and addition of fulltime MRI services. “If we can determine a service that the community needs and we can find a way for it to break even, then we’ll give it a try,” adds Burnett. “If we can accomplish both of those things, then I’ll consider what we’re doing here a success.”
Resurfacing project will cause delays on US83 south of SC
The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced that work has begun on resurfacing of US83 Highway in Scott City. The project calls for a mill and overlay and will run from 12th Street, south to the city limits. The project also includes placing an ultra-thin bonded asphalt surface overlay from Scott City, south to the U.S. 50 junction at Garden City. During work within the city limits of Scott City, traffic will be shifted, as needed, and twoway traffic will continue through the work zone. Outside the city limits, traffic will be limited to one lane through the work zone, guided by a pilot car. Drivers can expect delays of 15 minutes or less. The Kansas DOT urges drivers to be alert, pay attention to all work zone warning signs, slow down when approaching a work zone and be prepared to stop. J & R Sand Co., Liberal, is the primary contractor on this approximately $2.7 million T-WORKS preservation project. KDOT expects work to be completed by the end of August, depending on weather.
‘Moonshiners’ at Park Lane
“The Moonshiners” will be performing at Park Lane Nursing Home, Scott City, on Fri., Aug. 15, 6:00 p.m., in the old dining room. Everyone is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.
Movie in the park Aug. 15
The Scott City Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring a movie in Patton Park on Fri., August 15, starting at about 9:45 p.m. There is no charge. Refreshments will be available.
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a slight boost to numbers in Scott Community High School. There are currently 261 students enrolled, which compares to last year’s official head count of 257. The administration is anticipating possibly six more students by the start of school. Without the six additional students, SCHS would appear to be on the Class 4A bubble once again. Last year, SCHS was the third smallest school in Class 4A - ahead of only Russell (251) and Burlington (254). If Scott City gains another 5-6 students during the next week and that holds up when the count becomes official on Sept. 20, it’s hard to imagine that the Beavers won’t once again slip into the 4A ranks. Scott City, however, will remain in Class 3A for football in 2014 and 2015.
What’s for Lunch in Scott City? Sun. - Sat., Aug. 17-23
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Lunch • Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Evenings • Thurs., Fri., Sat. 5:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Tues. • Open faced prime rib sandwich with french fries. Wed. • French dip sandwich with french fries. Thurs. • Fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy. Fri. • Taco dinner with rice and beans.
What’s for Supper?
The Broiler
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• Chili Cheese Dog • 1/4 lb Cheeseburger • 3 Piece Chicken Strips
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Mon. • Sat. 5:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sun. • 5:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Mon. • Chicken fry Tues. • Hamburger steak with mushrooms and onions Wed. • Fried chicken Thurs. • Mountain oysters Fri. • Seafood specials
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Sat. • Prime rib
Breakfast specials every night.
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Community Living
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Sorting through the confusion with food dating So, we’re getting pretty savvy about checking food labels for fat, calories and fiber, but labels of a different sort, such as “sell by” and “use by” can leave us guessing about whether to keep or toss food. “The current system of food product dating in the U.S. can be confusing, and is not necessarily related to food safety,” says Kansas State University assistant professor Londa Nwadike. Shoppers sometimes shy away from buying a product because the “sell by” or “use by” date is close by. Or they buy it but don’t use it right away, only to notice later that the “sell by” date has
come and gone. If unsure whether it’s safe to eat, the food is thrown away - sometimes unnecessarily, said Nwadike. She offers some tips to keep shoppers safe and cut food waste to a minimum. 1) Infant formula is the only food product on which expiration dates are federally regulated. Don’t buy or use baby formula after its “use-by” date, for both safety and nutritional reasons. 2) Some states do require dating of some foods, but other than infant formula, there is no regulated food dating system across the U.S. Some groups have made recommendations to standardize
the system used, but at this time, dates are put on products in a variety of ways. The USDA provides definitions for some terms used on food product labels: •“Sell by” date: Tells the store how long to display the product for sale. You should buy the product before that date. •“Best if used by (or before)” date: Recommended for best flavor or quality. It is not a purchase or safety date. •“Use by” date: The last date recommended by the manufacturer for the use of the product while at peak quality. These dates generally refer to food quality, rather than safety. However,
they can give a general idea of how long the food has been in the market. 3) Many canned foods are required to have a packing code which enables manufacturers to rotate their stock and locate their products in the event of a recall. These codes are not meant for consumers to interpret as use-by dates (unless they are clearly marked as a “use-by” date). 4) The most important thing consumers can do to impact the length of time they can safely keep and use food is to handle it properly. This includes: •If perishable, take the food home immediately after purchase and refrigerate it (at 40° or below)
Gertrude Brown to Reception to honor observe 95th birthday Heads on anniversary Gertrude Brown will Scott City, and a daughter, celebrate her 95th birthday with a card shower. She was born August 20, 1919, in Albert, the daughter of Lee and Margaret Cauthon. On July 31, 1937 she married Lee Brown in Scott City. He died Oct. 4, 2002. She has a son, Larry Brown, and wife, Susan,
Delores Hughes, Excelsior Springs, Mo. Gertrude also has two grandchildren, Cherie Kardelis, and husband, Tony, Lakewood, Colo., and Kori Davis, and husband, Sage, Scott City. Cards can be sent to 502 E. 7th, Scott City, Ks. 67871.
115 attend Turley reunion in Scott City The annual Turley family reunion was held August 10 at the Wm. Carpenter 4-H Building in Scott City with approximately 115 guests attending. Those attending from out of town were: Ada Turley, Salida, Colo.; Gavin Barnes, Penrose, Colo.; Gary Turley, Greeley, Colo.; Cindy Oeser and Willie Graham, Strafford, Mo.; Alberta Richards, Ottawa; Franklin and Carolyn Turley, Baldwin. Kent and Terry Turley, Stark; Bob and Carla Cranmer, Ness City; David and Betty Smith, Lyons; Marrietta Wright, Wallace; Gary Turley, Jr., and family, Cimarron; Lester, Debra and Mark Englebrecht, Cunningham; Jody Markwell, Kingman. Darrell Turley, Great Bend; Nathan, Jackie and Lacy Turley and Jason Steven, Healy; Kevin and Melodee Griffith, Alma;
Mary Ann Jaimez, Topeka; Gene Jaimez, Lawrence; LaCinda Griffin, Loveland, Colo.; Pam and RT Miller, Tori, Tyresa and Nathaniel Smith, Dodge City; Ernie and Tammy Brachtenbacht, Hill City; Abe Smith and Melanie Niles, Garden City; Roy, Tina and Kalie Turley, Modoc; and Mark Stewart and Vayrena, Tribune. Those from Scott City were: Dale and Shelly Turley, Chelsea Turley, Dustin Turley, Martha Turley, Noel Turley, Faye Stewart, Jim and Jan King, Matthew and Laurie Chavez, Virginia Turley, Elsie Wright, Brandon and Joan Turley. Vada Turley, Jeffrey and Brandy DeLoach, Jamie Thrasher, Steve and Tamela Turley, Lorena Turley; Kurt, Ashlee, Karlee and Kylee Logan; Carol Heim, Desirae Honeyfield and CJ Wishon.
80th birthday reception Saturday for Rohrbough
Irene Pauline Rohrbough, Scott City, will celebrate her 80th birthday with a reception on Sat., Aug. 16. Her children will be hosting the occasion from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Bryan Conference Center, 416 Main St., Scott City. She has four daughters, Kathy Gregory, and husband, John, Assaria,
Dalene Haynes and husband, Rusty, Snohomish, Wash., Jeannie Moore and husband, Steve, Lawrence, and Karla Limon, and husband, Gilbert, Garden City; three sons, Galen Rohrbough, Scott City, Norene Rohrough, Scott City, and the late Lonnie Rohrough, and Jimmy Rohrbough, and wife, Carol, Garden City. She requests no gifts.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Head, Scott City, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a comeand-go reception on Sat., Aug. 23. Friends and family are invited to visit the couple’s home at 511 Jefferson, Scott City, from 1:005:00 p.m. Charlie Head and Ila Minks were married on August 25, 1954, at Dighton. Hosting the event will be the couple’s children, Nita Hickman and husband, Virgil, Stratton, Colo., and Jeff Head and wife, Lisa, Granbury, Tex.
within at least two hours. Freeze it if you can’t use it within recommended safe refrigerated storage times. Once a perishable product is frozen, microbial growth stops, so it will be as safe as it was when it went into the freezer. •Store foods in the cupboard, refrigerator or freezer at the proper temperature and length of time. Do not leave perishable foods at room temperature more than two hours. If you know that a carton of milk has been sitting on the counter more than three hours, throw it out regardless of what date is on the container. •If the product has a “use-by” date on the
package, follow that date to determine when to use it. •Follow the handling and preparation instructions on the product label. •Avoid cross-contamination and ensure proper sanitation. •If the product has visible mold, off odors, the can is bulging or other similar signs, this spoilage may be a sign that dangerous microorganisms are present. With such products, use the “If in doubt, throw it out” rule. 5) Be extra cautious with food to be consumed by vulnerable people such as young children, the elderly, pregnant women, and immune-compromised.
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Editorial/Opinion
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editorially speaking
Another option:
Are we better served by electing county officials?
There’s a lesson to be learned from Reno County’s recent experience with their new county treasurer. After some accounting errors that forced the county to spend more than $40,000 for the services of an independent auditor, the county commissioners cut the treasurer’s salary by more than $17,000 and her deputy’s salary by $8,800. The commissioners claimed the treasurer “exhibited a lack of knowledge, training or expertise to adequately perform the duties of her office.” Before we dismiss what happened in Reno County with a shrug of our shoulders, we should be reminded that the very same thing could happen in Scott County or any other county in Kansas. We hold dear our sacred right to elect the people who serve us at the county level - from treasurer to sheriff. With that right come risks associated with electing someone based on popularity rather than qualifications. There’s no guarantee the elected official will possess the knowledge or expertise necessary to perform the job well. What multi-million dollar business - or Main Street business for that matter - would allow their top staff members to be determined by a vote of the public? Yet we don’t find anything wrong with using that same standard to determine who will help manage a multi-million dollar budget at the county level or who will oversee our various county departments. Scott County has been very fortunate to have a very knowledgeable county treasurer who has served in that position for many years. But she doesn’t plan to remain in office forever. Likewise, our sheriff may also be looking at retirement in 2016 or 2020. Now might be a good time to consider whether we’d feel more comfortable with having those officials hired by the county commission and, thus, provide an added level of accountability. Or we can continue to take the chance that the person who is the most popular on election day is also the most qualified. We’ve seen how well that worked out for Reno County. We shouldn’t pretend the same thing could never happen here.
Dissatisfaction:
The clock is ticking on Huelskamp’s days in D.C.
There’s a good chance that the Big First District will have the dubious honor of being represented by Tim Huelskamp for another two years. While the Congressman still has to face Democratic challenger Jim Sherow in the November general election, it’s going to be very difficult to imagine someone other than a Republican representing the Big Red First, regardless of how many outlandish things Huelskamp says or how many people he continues to alienate with his abrasive style. Whether it happens in this general election, or in the next election cycle, it would appear that Congressman Huelskamp’s days in Washington, D.C., are numbered. In the primary, he defeated a little-known and poorly financed challenger by just 7,000 votes. He failed to gain the support of the Kansas Farm Bureau and the Kansas Corn Growers Association. When was the last time a Republican incumbent for Congress in the Big First failed to get the support of the KFB? Huelskamp continues to shape his own reality, choosing instead to portray himself as a victim of his own strong principles. It wasn’t principles that got Huelskamp booted off committees while serving in the Kansas Legislature and which got him kicked off the House Ag Committee in the Congress. Huelskamp has been able to ride the support of a very avid Tea Party base, along with a reluctance by less avid Republicans to upset the GOP cart. But, as we’ve seen during the primary campaign season and in the governor’s race, there are more and more moderate Republicans who are rejecting the Tea Party way of doing things. To borrow a phrase from Republicans, they want to put adults back in charge again. For the time being, the Tea Party still holds significant power in Kansas. But that support appears to be waning as more Kansans are looking for reasonable people who are looking for real solutions and not just mindless rhetoric. The clock is ticking on Tim Huelskamp and, when he is finally removed from office, it will be a better day for Kansas.
Taking the ‘irresponsible’ route
It would be nice to imagine that strong ideological beliefs can be put aside long enough to allow for common sense. Oh, yes, but to imagine the impossible. As we were recently reminded by State Sen. Ty Masterson (R-Andover) and Rep. Gene Suellentrop (R-Wichita), who has time for rational thought when going with the flow of political ideology requires so much less brain power. We were fortunate enough to receive an email from Masterson, chairman of the lofty Senate Ways and Means Committee, and Suellentrop, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, who felt it was time to set the record straight about the state’s finances. We could talk about how the tax cut plan supported by the governor and conservative lawmakers has led to a downgrading of the state’s credit rating. Or we could discuss how state revenue won’t support the existing budget. Rather than explain
how the state plans to deal with a looming crisis, Masterson and Suellentrop decided to take us down the path of unicorns and six-foot rabbits by challenging the “narrative that the income tax reductions have caused property tax increases.” “This is simply not true as there is no direct correlation between the two,” they claimed. Think about that for a moment. Let’s say, for example, that your employer cut your hours (thus your salary) so you take a second part-time job in order to pay the bills. As a matter of logic, the necessity of getting a second job was a consequence of what happened with the first job. But, according to Masterson and Suellentrop, the decision to get a second job in order to pay the mortgage and keep putting food on the table
is, in no way, directly correlated with the fact that you’re getting less pay in your first job. That’s according to the world as viewed by Masterson and Suellentrop. Oh, but it gets even better. On the outside chance that taxpayers may have noticed an increase in their property taxes, it has nothing to do with cuts in state spending. Instead, the fault lies with “locally elected officials” who don’t know how to “hold the line on spending.” Since Gov. Brownback has already called dibs on blaming Obama for everything that’s gone wrong, Masterson and Suellentrop apparently decided to go a different direction and cast blame on locally elected officials. To back up their blamegame strategy, Masterson and Suellentrop, point out that property tax revenue has increased every year since 1998, regardless of state budget decisions. We won’t argue with that. Likewise, we might add that wages, utilities, groceries, fuel, etc., have
- generally speaking - increased every year since 1998, regardless of state budget decisions. That makes the statement by Masterson and Suellentrop either pure ignorance or . . . pure ignorance. Rising property taxes aren’t a result of irresponsible elected officials in our counties, cities and school districts. It’s a recognition that, whether we like it or not, the cost of living continues to increase. And it’s acknowledgement that local citizens expect certain things - like classrooms to be staffed with teachers and streets without potholes. Regardless of what the state decides to do - or not do with respect to funding - local officials are more accountable to the taxpayers and the demand that a certain level of services be maintained. The property tax remains the primary revenue source for making that happen. Masterson and Suellentrop decided to zero in on education, pointing (See ROUTE on page six)
Still paying for Bush’s mistake
As President Obama struggles to deal with the crisis in Iraq, it’s useful to remember who gave the world this cauldron of woe in the first place: George W. Bush and Dick Cheney. Their decision to launch a foolish and unwarranted invasion in 2003, toppling Saddam Hussein and destroying any vestige of the Iraqi state, is directly responsible for the chaos we see today, including the rapid advance of the well-armed jihadist militia that calls itself the Islamic State. Bush has maintained a circumspect silence about the legacy his administration’s adventurism bequeathed us. Cheney, however, has been predictably loud and wrong on the subject of, well, just about everything. “Obama’s failure to provide for a stay-behind
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force is what created the havoc we see in Iraq today,” Cheney told CNN last month. “When we left, Iraq was a relatively stable place. We defeated al-Qaeda, we had a coalition government in place.” Cheney predicted “the history books will show” that Obama bears much responsibility for squandering the peace and stability that the Bush administration left behind. If so, they will have to be books that don’t go back very far. Let’s review what actually happened. The U.S. invasion toppled a Sunni dictatorship that had ruled brutally over Iraq’s other major groups - the Shiite majority and the ethnic Kurds - for
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decades. It seems not to have occurred to anyone planning the invasion that long-suppressed resentments and ambitions would inevitably surface. The leader of that “coalition government” Cheney mentioned, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, turned out not to be a Jeffersonian democrat. Rather, his regime acted quickly and shamelessly to advance a Shiite sectarian agenda - and to marginalize Sunnis and Kurds. What followed, predictably, was anger and alienation among the disaffected groups. The Kurds focused largely on fortifying their semi-autonomy in the northeast part of the country. Sunni tribal leaders twice cast their lot with violent Sunni jihadist forces that stood in opposition to the Shiitedominated government in Baghdad - first with al-
Sen. Pat Roberts 109 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-4774 roberts.senate.gov/email.htm
Qaeda in Iraq and now with the Islamic State. Obama opposed the U.S. invasion and occupation from the beginning. He was nominated and elected president largely because of his pledge to end the war. He withdrew all U.S. troops only after Maliki refused to negotiate a viable agreement to leave a residual force in place. Could Obama have found a way to keep more of our soldiers in Iraq if he really wanted to? Perhaps. But this would have required trusting Maliki, who has proved himself a far more reliable ally to the terrorist-sponsoring government of Iran than to the United States. And anyway, why would U.S. forces be needed to keep the peace in the “relatively stable” democratic Iraq of (See MISTAKE on page six)
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We have no appetite for fixing school lunches The Scott County Record • Page 5 • Thursday, August 14, 2014
by Jill Richardson
You can lead a kid to vegetables, but you can’t make her eat. Especially if the food doesn’t taste good. That’s what the government found out in the wake of the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. I was active in advocating for school lunch reform at the time. The bill became law shortly after I published a book on U.S. food policy. It seemed like such a perfect solution: Fix school lunch and you improve the diets of millions of kids instantly. You also help the next generation develop healthy habits for life. Kids who eat breakfast and lunch at school eat nearly half their week’s meals in the cafeteria. Kids who just eat school lunch consume nearly one quarter of their meals at school.
Swapping out French fries for sautéed kale and sugary foods for fresh fruit would go a long way to improve our nation’s diets and health. If only the kids would eat them, that is. Here’s the thing. Back when the law was debated, school lunch and nutrition experts agreed on a number of things that schools needed, like tougher nutrition standards - but nothing will improve if Congress doesn’t give schools more money. As best as I could tell, it would take about an extra 50 cents to a dollar per meal to really get school lunch where it ought to be. Instead, Congress gave schools a mere six cents more. Cooking real food - the healthy kind - takes more than just fresh ingredients, which
. . . it would take about an
extra 50 cents to a dollar per meal to really get school lunch where it ought to be. Instead, Congress gave schools a mere six cents more.
already often costs more than frozen or canned junk. It requires a knowledgeable school lunch staff that can prepare the food. It requires refrigerators, cutting boards and knives. Junk food, on the other hand, requires freezers, microwaves and very few skills to heat and serve. Another sticky point: Making healthy food taste good for cheap is not easy. As Michael Moss pointed out in his book “Salt Sugar Fat,” Campbell’s soup could drastically reduce the sodium in its soups if it replaced it with fresh herbs
like rosemary. But rosemary is expensive, salt is cheap, and if you simply cut the salt without adding herbs to the soup, it tastes terrible. Switching up kids’ food also requires outreach. Kids can resist trying new foods, but - with some effort by caring grown-ups - they can even enjoy healthy foods. Take the time I had fifthgrade Girl Scouts over to learn about children’s lives in Kenya. The girls took a pretend trip to Kenya in which they planted seeds, harvested kale and cooked the Kenyan corn dish, ugali, which is similar to polenta. I expected full-scale rebellion when the girls ate their meal of beans, kale and corn. Instead, they fought over the kale and begged for more. They didn’t just earn a badge for their vests,
they discovered that beans and green veggies can taste good. Without increasing the $11 billion federal budget for school lunches, you get in the pickle we’re in now. Schools can’t afford to meet tighter nutrition standards, and kids are throwing out the increased fruits, veggies and whole grains schools now serve instead of eating them. This shouldn’t be a surprise. And yet, the political debate doesn’t revolve around giving schools the increased funding they need to make healthier lunches work. Instead, Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-AL) proposed giving struggling schools a break from the tighter nutrition standards for the next school year. Washington treats school lunch spending as an expenditure. It’s actually an investment. (See LUNCHES on page six)
The cannabis conundrum: we against us by Jon Hauxwell, MD
A ticket to Sarah Palin’s funhouse
by Jim Hightower
I figured the Texas lineup of Sen. Ted Cruz, Gov. Rick Perry, and a carnival sideshow of farright Congress critters assured my state the glory of being the hands-down winner of the 2014 blue-ribbon prize for “Goofiest Politicos in America.” But now, a former winner has surged from obscurity to become the frontrunner. Yes, folks, Sarah Palin is back. The former Alaska governor and John McCain’s 2008 running mate on the Republican presidential ticket has been awarded a reality TV show about (what else?) herself. You can find it on SPC. You know, the Sarah Palin Channel. Instead of just another show, there’s a whole new channel
that’s all Palin, all the time. Don’t look for it in your TV listings. It’s on the Internet and a yearly subscription costs $99.95. That’s the price of entry into the deep rabbit hole that is Sarah’s Wonderland, where she expertly weighs in on everything from “the war on Christmas” to the moral imperative of our country waterboarding our enemies, saying that water torture is “how we baptize terrorists.” Of course, a recurring theme is her hilarious demand that Congress impeach President Barack Obama. She lectures that among other impeachable acts, Obama has opened the U.S.-Mexico border “to a flood of illegal immigrants,” explaining darkly that this “is deliberate,” fulfill-
ing his diabolical goal for the “fundamental transformation of America.” This isn’t her first attempt to remove the man who kept her and McCain out of the White House. Last year she wanted him impeached because he and Congress were going to raise our nation’s debt limit, as previous presidents have done. This time though, Palin upped her game. She’s declaring that any member of Congress “who would hesitate in voting for articles of impeachment” should also be removed. Wow, even Ted Cruz hasn’t topped that, but you can bet he’ll try. Go Ted! Texas is counting on you.
Jim Hightower is a national radio commentator, writer, public speaker and author
For decades a vast, uncontrolled experiment has been conducted across America. Cannabis - or “marijuana” has been used for thousands of years as a medicine and sacrament. Colonial American landholders were required to grow it, mainly for its fiber, used in cordage for sailing ships. George Washington took it to ease his gout, and Queen Victoria relieved her menstrual cramps with it. Listed in the official U.S. Pharmacopeia, cannabis was available over-the-counter in neighborhood pharmacies. No epidemic madness resulted. But by 1933, when the disastrous experiment with alcohol prohibition ended, erstwhile federal alcohol warriors faced obsolescence - until the first Drug Czar, Harry Anslinger, crusaded to keep his job by substituting cannabis prohibition for the alcohol ban. He didn’t indict cannabis on medical grounds - there wasn’t evidence to support that, had he been interested in evidence. Rather, he unapologetically invoked racism. Cannabis was the drug used by black musicians and Mexican laborers to seduce white women, and assault white men. It makes “a peon think he’s Emperor of Mexico,” he sneered. In 1937, a federal law
In 2010, police made 853,838 arrests for cannabis-related offenses. Fifty-two percent of all drug arrests are for cannabis, but of these 88 percent were for possession only. The Midwest has the highest rate of cannabis arrests - 63.5 percent of all drug busts.
placed usurious taxes on cannabis without making it illegal. Pharmacies could still sell off their cannabis stocks, but thereafter could not afford to pay the taxes to replenish their stores. Subsequently, cannabis was outlawed outright, then designated a “Schedule I drug,” in the same totally illegal category as heroin or LSD. Schedule I status asserts a drug has no accepted medical usage, a prohibitive risk of addiction and exceptionally adverse side-effects. This determination was not based on scientific data; no safety and efficacy studies were conducted. It was the age of “Reefer Madness,” as portrayed in the hilariously contrived movie intended to discourage teen use. By the 1950s, though, cannabis’ stigma had been replaced by the glamour of the forbidden. Since the ‘60s, it has become first a countercultural staple, and then a mainstream source of amusement, gleefully celebrated in the popular media and widely tolerated among the general population. (See CANNABIS on page seven)
Class warfare’s new front is retail America For the first time since 1997, the U.S. economy just added at least 200,000 jobs per month for six months running. GDP grew at a 4 percent annual clip between April and June. The percentage of Americans who describe the economy as “good” has climbed to the highest level of President Barack Obama’s presidency. Who wouldn’t rejoice over these happy milestones on the bumpy road to a real recovery? Wall Street. On July 31, within hours of the release of a bunch of sunny indicators, stocks sank more than they had on any day since early February. The decline wiped out all gains the S&P 500 stock index had racked up over the month. Global instability contributed to the sharp drop, but so did
behind the headlines William Collins Emily Schwartz Greco
investors’ fretting over indications that workers are finally getting higher wages and more benefits. And why exactly does Wall Street tank on news portending economic gains for most Americans? Don’t people with extra money in their pockets boost the economy when they spend more freely? Isn’t it something worth celebrating? Not in an economy that caters to the rich. You see, there are practical implications of the chasm between rich and poor for the conduct of commerce. For sev-
eral years, retailers have increasingly doted on the affluent, the most alluring segment of the $10 trillion consumer spending market. Consider how U.S. households differ. The richest 20 percent of Americans now pocket more than half of the nation’s income. The typical income for this kind of family tops $150,000, triple the norm for all of us. Together, these “highvalue customers” (to borrow a phrase from LuxuryDaily.com) account for about 40 percent of all U.S. spending. And the cost of real luxury has gotten a divorce from reality. A quilted Chanel handbag can set you back $4,900. An ultra-thin Piaget Altiplano watch could siphon 95 grand from your wallet.
There’s still some money made from selling cheap stuff to the poor and working class. That’s why the four biggest U.S. retailers are big-box behemoths Wal-Mart, Costco, and Target, along with the Kroger supermarket chain. Even the very bottom of the food chain, the people whose households eke by on $30,000 or less a year, account for a stagnant yet sizable $1 trillion bare-bones consumption market. For them, dollar stores can be a bigger draw than the big boxes. They’re in a bind and so are the companies relying on their purchases. “Customers are under pressure,” Dollar Tree Chief Executive Bob Sasser told The Wall Street Journal.
“Unfortunately, that’s one reason why the space continues to grow.” In a telling sign of today’s increasingly unequal times, Dollar Tree is merging with Family Dollar Stores. The No. 2 and No. 3 companies in this cut-throat market want to team up to compete with their No. 1 competitor, Dollar General. Together, they’ll fend off bids by Wal-Mart and its ilk to gobble up some of their territory with new smaller-box establishments. Clearly, times are tough for retailers opting to sell stuff to the rest of us. But they’ve got it figured out for the most part and Wall Street worships predictability. (See RETAIL on page six)
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‘Sanctuary’ is no way for horses to be treated
As a lifelong taxpayer, I feel compelled to share with others the latest fleecing of the American taxpayer. This comes to us directly from the Bureau of Land Management and their insistence in being involved in “rescuing” horses. The “rescued” horses are living the life of luxury in a feedlot just south of Scott City. Sounds surreal until you actually go and look at the sickening sight of pens full of hundreds of horses. Horses have a hierarchy that results in the old
editor’s mail . . . and weak ones being bitten, kicked and prevented from eating by the stronger ones. That means the older and weaker horses are likely being injured severely and kept from the feed bunk until they ultimately die from starvation or injury. Sounds like a really great place doesn’t it? I’ve cared for horses essentially my entire life, knowing full well what it takes to keep one healthy
Establish fund to help with medical, funeral costs
The family and friends of Terri Vsetecka-Jantz are raising money to help with family support, funeral and medical expenses. The family understands that supporters may not understand the cost associated with losing a loved one. Considering all factors, the fundraising goal is $8,500. Over the last decade, Terri has been living with a rare and complicated form of Crohn’s Disease that causes inflammation, or swelling and irrigation of any part of the digestive tract. The disease can be life-threatening. Unhappily, the severity of Terri’s symptoms have caused her to relapse very rapidly. As of Aug. 5, Terri is no longer receiving lifesaving medical treatment and is under hospice care. Terri is, and has always been, a hard-working,
active, loving, familyoriented woman strong in her faith. She never misses an opportunity to crack the first joke or join in on the laughter. She is someone who loves her children and grandchildren unconditionally with warm understanding and infinite patience. She loves the peace and tranquility of fishing in open water or taking a weekend trip to see her favorite country or Christian band. She possesses incredible wisdom and wonderful insight. Friends and family are empowered to show their support and share their condolences to Terri and her family. A Terri Vsetecka-Jantz Funeral and Medical Expense Fund has been established at the First National Bank, Scott City. Her daughters, Ginger Gallardo and Jodi Ohnick
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Increased spending on better lunches could create new jobs for lunch staff while improving the health of America’s youth - and that would continue to pay us back for decades to come as today’s kids grow up with healthier habits. Jill Richardson is the author of “Recipe for America: Why Our Food System Is Broken and What We Can Do to Fix It”
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Cheney’s hazy recollection? As I write, Maliki has barricaded himself inside Baghdad’s Green Zone and is refusing to leave office, despite that Iraq’s president has named a new prime minister. The United States has joined with respected Iraqi leaders to try to force Maliki out, but he holds enormous power - he is not only prime minister but also heads the Iraqi armed forces and national police. Rewind the clock. If there had been no U.S. invasion, Iraqis surely would have suffered grievously under Saddam’s sadistic rule. But at least 110,000 Iraqis - and perhaps several times that many - died violently in the war and its aftermath. Is it likely that even the bloodthirsty Saddam would have matched that toll? Is it conceivable that the Islamic State’s ad hoc army would have even been able to cross the Syria-Iraq border, much less seize huge tracts of territory and threaten religious minorities with genocide? Even after the invasion, if the U.S. occupation force had worked to reform the Iraqi military rather than disband it, there would have been a professional army in place to repel the Islamic State. If Maliki had truly acted as the leader of the “coalition government” that Cheney describes, and not as a glorified sectarian warlord, Sunnis likely would have fought the Islamic State extremists rather than welcome them. Why is Obama intervening with airstrikes in Iraq and not in Syria, where the carnage is much worse? My answer would be that the United States has a special responsibility to protect innocent civilians in Iraq because, ultimately, it was our nation’s irresponsibility that put their lives at risk. Obama’s cautious approach - ask questions first, shoot later - may or may not work. But thanks to Bush and Cheney, we know that doing things the other way around leads to disaster. Eugene Robinson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and former assistant managing editor for The Washington Post
and these holding pens are nothing more than death pens. What’s even better is that this insanity is going on at the expense of the taxpayer. The taxpayers are footing the bill for everything from branding these horses to lining the pockets of the feedlot owners who provide the luxury accommodations. The latest estimate is the Bureau of Land Management is paying $4 per head, per day to board these horses on top of freight costs to get them to their sanctuary, trim-
ming of hooves, freeze branding and of course the cost to haul off all the dead ones. Let’s just focus on the $4 per head, per day and assume these horses are making it one year at their lovely new oasis. The taxpayer has just paid $1.46 million to maintain 1,000 horses with no plan of what to do with them other than wait for them to die. I can assure you their death is not a pleasant one at this sanctuary, especially for the old and weak ones. On the other hand, the cost to humanely eutha-
Route out that the state is spending $400 million more on K-12 public education now than it was in 2009 and that education spending has increased each year under Brownback. We’ll acknowledge that $400 million isn’t chump change. But neither is that an indication of whether or not the legislature - and Republicans in particular are doing all they can - or should - for public education. That claim by the two legislators overlooks three things. 1) Basic state aid per pupil bottomed out in 2011-12 (Brownback’s first year) at $3,780 following the Great Recession. It had nowhere to go but up . . . barely. In the three years since the 201112 school year, basic state aid has increased by just $72 - or 1.9%. 2) Legislators haven’t
nize them is around $80 for the vet charge and carcass removal. I’m not advocating at all that the government should be involved in handling horses, but do the math people - $80,000 versus over $1.46 million and the result is the same! An even better option would be to reopen the horse rendering facilities and let the free market take care of the issue, but for some reason horse slaughter is a taboo idea in today’s world. The Scott City sanctuary horses would prob-
ably not even qualify for slaughter due to their sickening weight. Scott County has always been a progressive and proud community and full of what I would consider reasonable people when it comes to animal treatment. Our community relies on the livestock industry and a key part of that is the use of horses. Why then, is no one alarmed or ashamed when this foolishness is going on in our own backyard? Clif Morrison Scott City
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been completely oblivious to their handling of state education funding. During this same time they’ve given school district more flexibility to increase property taxes to offset the loss of state funds. Or, in the thinking of Masterson and Suellentrop, local boards of education have been allowed to further demonstrate their inability to “hold the line.” 3) Basic state aid today, at $3,852 per pupil, is the lowest it’s been since the 2000-01 school year when it stood at $3,820. That’s 15 years ago. Here are some other numbers to consider. In 2008-09, total state aid coming to the Scott County school district was $5,339,904. In the 201314 school year it was $4,486,707. That’s a loss of more than $850,000. And Scott County is
6th century church has more modern views of women than Scalia by Andy Borowitz
LONDON (The Borowitz Report) - The Church of England, an institution whose origins date back to the sixth century A.D., has far more modern views about the rights of women than Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, experts said today. “In recognizing that women are the equals of men, the Church of England has embraced a position that is centuries ahead of Scalia’s,” Davis Logsdon, a professor of religion at the University of Minnesota, said. “This is a remarkable achievement, given that Scalia was born in 1936 and the Church began in the late five hundreds.” But Dr. Carol Foyler, a history professor at the University of Sussex, took issue with that assessment. “I date the beginning of the Church of England to 1534, when it was officially established under Henry VIII,” she said. “But regardless of whether the Church is 14 centuries old or five centuries old, it’s unquestionably more modern than Scalia.” As for Justice Scalia, he seemed to dismiss the controversy, issuing a terse official statement Monday afternoon. “I do not keep up with the goings on of every newfangled institution,” he said. Andy Borowitz is a comedian and author
one of the “lucky” school districts. Our enrollment was rising during this time. Imagine how severe the loss of state funding would have been if we’d have been losing enrollment like many rural districts. Property taxes being levied by USD 466 in the 2014 budget amounted to nearly $5.8 million. In the 2015 budget the district has increased that to just over $6.5 million - an increase of $739,505. That is what “irresponsible” boards of education are forced to do when they want to keep the lights on and pay their staff. Masterson and Suellentrop can say more state money is going to Kansas schools, but the facts offer a different story when you look at individual districts. That makes the claim made by Masterson
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and Suellentrop both accurate and misleading. Simply increasing state spending doesn’t mean it is either adequate or keeping pace with the actual cost of providing a quality education. We are staring at a serious budget crisis in Kansas. The bond rating firms of Moody’s and Standard and Poor’s see it happening. The Legislative Research Department sees it coming. Anyone with a calculator can see it. The only ones in denial are Brownback and his fellow ideologues in the legislature. Instead, they’re standing under the lamp post whistling a happy tune in the company of six-foot rabbits. Now who’s being irresponsible? Rod Haxton can be reached at editor@screcord.com
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Think of all the economic models and assumptions that would be shattered if the drive toward wealth concentration were to take a detour toward shared prosperity. Of course, financial experts won’t say these things out loud. Instead, they’ll mutter about inflation and freak out over signs that labor markets are growing tighter. Are those really big concerns in light of this protracted war on consumers? If you would like to know more about how and why the rich are getting so much richer while the poor become steadily poorer (and you enjoy very long reads), check out Thomas Piketty’s 700-page masterpiece. In his wildly successful book Capital in the Twenty-first Century, the French economist has finally organized and footnoted every lost battle in this tale of class warfare. Winning the debate, of course, isn’t enough. Until more U.S. political and business leaders decide they’ve had enough, this nation will become less of a democracy governed by the people and more of a plutocracy ruled by the rich. William Collins is a former state representative and a former mayor of Norwalk, Conn.; Emily Schwartz Greco is a former foreign correspondent and financial reporter
Cannabis Today, more than 100 million Americans have used cannabis, and they’re all criminals. Your doctor, your lawyer, your banker might never have been able to pursue their constructive careers, had they been caught back in college. Looks bad on one’s post-grad application. Since Nixon declared his “War on Drugs,” the war has claimed far more victims than the drugs. This disastrous and destructive campaign, far more moralistic than informed, continues today. We’ve spent more than a trillion dollars pursuing it, destroying lives while totally failing to achieve any reasonable reduction in the adverse consequences of drug use. Legal penalties now constitute the most dangerous side-effect of cannabis use for the great majority of its users. Eighteen states and the District of Columbia have
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legalized medicinal use of cannabis. Polls consistently show a majority of 70 to 80 percent favoring medical legalization, and now recreational legalization is polling well over 50 percent. However, despite the Obama administration’s disingenuous proclamations the feds will no longer hassle state-legal medicinal cannabis operations, the reality is very different. Obama has spent $300 million on federal enforcements in states with medicinal cannabis laws, averaging $180,000 a day. In six years he’s outspent Bush II by millions. Despite AG Eric Holder’s claim the feds won’t target state-legal patients, the real decisions are still left up to any local U.S. Attorneys with a vigilante mindset. Are they mopping up cartels trying to muscle in on medicinal cannabis production?
Hardly. Flak-jacketed SWAT teams crash through doors to awaken terrified patients and providers who are fully compliant with state law. The president and AG just ignore routine violations of their ballyhooed directives. In 2010, police made 853,838 arrests for cannabis-related offenses. Fiftytwo percent of all drug arrests are for cannabis, but of these 88 percent were for possession only. (And no, these aren’t just big-time traffickers who plea-bargained to a lesser charge.) The Midwest has the highest rate of cannabis arrests - 63.5 percent of all drug busts. Since 2000, law enforcement reports an estimated 7.9 million arrests for cannabis violations. Each arrest carries the potential to ruin the victim’s life far more than the drug itself would.
Beyond the police and court costs to taxpayers, cannabis is a godsend to the prison-industrial complex, which feeds especially on “juvies,” the kids who need special confinement away from adults who are actually criminals. When cannabis is decriminalized, so that those in possession of small amounts might just get a ticket instead of jail, and when medicinal use is legalized, the effect on crime is apparent - and positive. After California
decriminalized pot in January 2011, possession arrests of juveniles fell by 61 percent - that’s a lot of kids whose future won’t be compromised by police records. Most of them won’t be compromised by pot itself as their future unfolds - but some will. Likewise, a RAND report showed crime dropped by nearly 60 percent in areas with medicinal dispensaries compared to areas in which existing dispensaries had been banned. The prestigious British Journal of Psychiatry
noted, “The available evidence suggests that removal of the prohibition against possession does not increase cannabis use. This prohibition inflicts harm directly and is costly. It is difficult to see what society gains.” Cannabis prohibition is even more destructive than alcohol prohibition proved to be. Our current Drug-War mentality is failing our kids and our society. Jon Hauxwell, MD, is a retired family physician who grew up in Stockton and now lives near Hays
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Rod Run Continued Growth But it’s more than the location which has kept the local rod run one of the best anywhere in Kansas, even as the number of rod runs throughout the area has exploded over the years. “We hear so many comments from people that they enjoy coming here because there’s so much going on and they have such a good time,” says former club President Charlie Modlin. “People tell us that we’re the first date they mark on the calendar each year. We even have other clubs coming to us asking for advice on starting a rod run or what they can do to make their’s better.” Club members offer several reasons as to how the Lake Scott Rod Run has maintained its popularity for so many years. First of all, says Modlin, you won’t find a better bargain for a $30 entry fee. That includes a barbeque meal on Saturday evening, breakfast on Sunday morning and lots of door prizes. Again this year there’s even a movie in the park on Friday night for early arrivals. “We bribe them,” says Modlin with a laugh. “It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t come out of here with some kind of door prize.” The results speak for themselves. Modlin says a rodder from Tribune was planning to spend the night in Scott City but there weren’t any motel rooms available. Another key to the show’s success is that they keep the event family-oriented. “This isn’t just about a bunch of gear heads getting together,” Modlin says. “We keep it family oriented. We have games for the kids and we get cheerleaders, the dance team or someone else to help run those for us. The wrestling team helps
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us with keeping the park clean. We get tons of compliments for having the classiest show around.” The car club members are even ready to help with the unexpected, such as last year when the starter went out on a participant’s vehicle. After a phone call, the club was able to make arrangements to get a new starter at a local parts store and they had the starter replaced that same night. “I guess that’s one of the privileges of living in Scott City,” Modlin says. New Additions After 35 years, the car club has shown they’re also willing to change with the times. They’ve added classes for “rat rods” and “future classics.” The future classics is aimed at those vehicles which are 1990 model year or newer. “The kids who have newer cars are just as proud of them as we older guys are of our classics,” Snow points out. “And that’s where our new membership is coming from. We need to give the younger rodders a reason to get involved.” As for the rat rods, “the rattier the better,” jokes Modlin, who refers to it as a “salvage yard class.” Nothing is finished on the outside. However, everything under the hood - from the engine to the transmission - must be in good working order. The cars have to be safe to put on the road, Snow says. Another popular addition has been the cruise to Lake Scott - where it all began. State Park Manager Greg Mills cooperates with the event by allowing everyone who is part of the afternoon cruise to enter the park at no cost. The participants drive to the Beach House where everyone is included in a drawing for a prize and then they return to Scott City for the evening barbeque and movie. “When we started this
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Bill Jones, Garden City, gets his 1941 Packard ready during the “Show and Shine” during last year’s rod run. (Record Photo)
Commemorative dash plaques, such as these from the 25th and 30th annual rod runs, have become popular collector’s items. They are given away each year to rod run participants.
a couple of years ago we had 30 to 40 cars, but I’ll bet we have three times that many this year,” Modlin says. While the Lake Scott cruise, the barbeque and Sunday’s Big Bucks Poker Run are popular attrac-
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they were treated well at one show they’ll go to another. People keep coming back here because they’ve had a great time and we treat them right.” Snow adds, “The cars make it nice, but the people make it nicer.”
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Glenn on international judging champions at Australia Skyler Glenn, Scott City, was a member of the U.S. meats judging team that won the 25th Australian Intercollegiate Meat Judging (ICMJ) competition at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga. Glenn, who has been a member of the Garden City Community College during the past two years, was part of a team that included students from GCCC and Clarendon
City. This was the largest event in the ICMJ’s history with nearly 150 students and 35 coaches from 10 Australian universities and four international teams from the United States, Japan, South Korea and Indonesia. They competed for the Roy McDonald Shield sponsored by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA). The team from Charles Sturt
University, Wagga Wagga, placed second overall, while the University of New England team took third place. The competition saw students judge beef, lamb and pork carcasses and primals, along with identifying a range of beef primals and beef, lamb and pork retail cuts. The judging of carcasses and primals is based around yield, muscling and quality to evalu-
ate their retail value. Glenn, who will be a junior this fall at Kansas State University, says there was a lot of pressure on the U.S. team because of their past success. “The United States had won the previous four competitions, so everyone kept saying we were the favorites,” says Glenn. The U.S. team appeared to
new school nurse
Open house is August 15 at Learning Center
Former SCHS graduate Annie Emberton is the new nurse for USD 466. (Record Photo)
Emberton lands her ‘perfect’ job When the perfect job comes along one has to be ready. It did and Annie Emberton was. The perfect job for Emberton became available when longtime USD 466 (Scott County) school nurse Janette Storm resigned last spring. “A job like this doesn’t come along very often,” says the 1998 graduate of Scott Community High School. “I love working with kids.” Nursing wasn’t Emberton’s first career choice coming out of high school. She earned a bachelor’s degree in family life and community service from Kansas State University. That
was followed by foster care work for the states of Alabama and Missouri. However, with the arrival of her daughter, Amelia, she returned home. “I wanted Amelia to have the same experiences growing up in Scott City that I did,” says Emberton (formerly Ramsey), who began attending classes at Garden City Community College to earn her degree as a Registered Nurse. Since 2008, she has been employed at the Scott County Hospital and medical clinic. But it was her love of kids that prompted Emberton to apply for the opening in the school
district. “There isn’t a pediatric department in the hospital which is where I’d really like to be working,” Emberton says. What makes working for the school district an even more ideal situation for Emberton is that it combines her background as a nurse with her experience in social work. The responsibilities that go with being a school nurse are far more than treating playground scrapes and upset stomachs. Young people are facing a wider range of health issues - often at a younger age - than previous generations. “We see a lot more young
be in trouble after the pork and lamb judging when they trailed by about 60 points. However, the Americans put some distance between themselves and the rest of the field when they won the beef judging by more than 100 points. “That gave us some breathing room,” says Glenn. “That put us over the top.” Glenn will be a member of the K-State judging team.
people who have diabetes. The biggest share of those instances are inherited,” Emberton notes. “We spend a lot of time working with staff and helping to monitor blood sugar and give insulin. We have team meetings on managing diabetes.” Other health issues that are becoming common and which Emberton has to be aware of when working with individual students include juvenile arthritis, asthma and attention deficit disorder. Emberton’s office is in SCES, but she splits time between all three attendance centers in the district.
Students wishing to learn more about educational opportunities available through the Scott City Learning Center can attend an open house on Fri., Aug. 15, from 3:006:00 p.m. The SCLC provides adults who did not earn a high school diploma the opportunity to take classes which will earn a diploma through Scott Community High School. Students have the option of attending the center at 706 Washington St. or they can take their classes on-line. Instruction is individualized and students work at their own pace. During the last school year, more than 20 students were enrolled in the SCLC with 10 earning their diplomas during the spring graduation ceremony. The program coordinator is Melissa Jasnoch.
Kucharik earns degree from CCC
Krista Kucharik earned her associate in arts degree and participated in spring commencement at Coffeyville Community College. She is the daughter of Steve and Cheryl Kucharik, Scott City.
First day Aug. 26
First day of school in the Scott County school district is Tues., Aug. 26, when students attend a half day. A full day of classes will begin on Aug. 27.
Kansas teachers union files lawsuit to block anti-tenure law
The largest teachers’ union in Kansas filed a lawsuit Monday against a new state law that ended guaranteed tenure for public school teachers, arguing that legislators violated the state constitution by folding the new policy into a larger education funding measure. The legal challenge filed in Shawnee County District Court by the Kansas National Education Association (KNEA) alleges that the Republicandominated Legislature violated a provision of the state constitution requiring most bills to contain only one subject. The 23,000-member union is asking a judge block only the antitenure provision. The measure approved by legislators in April boosted state aid to poor school districts by $129 million for the new
school year to meet a Kansas Supreme Court mandate in an education funding lawsuit filed in 2010 by parents and school districts. But conservative GOP legislators insisted on tying the new funding to other, policy provisions, including the one on tenure. The KNEA blamed the antitenure law on “extremists” in the Legislature and said it was designed to “silence good teachers.” David Schauner, the union’s general counsel, told reporters after filing the lawsuit that job protections for teachers are critical to ensuring that schools provide a good education. “They have not only 150 to 200 students a day, but they have two parents for most of those kids as well,” Schauner
said. “They are under a lot more stressful work environment than the typical, non-teaching workforce. We believe that the stresses of that job entitle those employees, our members, to a quality dismissal process.” The lawsuit names the state and Republican Gov. Sam Brownback as defendants. “I am concerned this misdirected lawsuit may cast doubt on, or unwittingly endanger, school funding just as classrooms are convening all across Kansas,” Brownback said in a statement. The anti-tenure measure took effect July 1. It repealed a law that gave teachers who faced dismissal after three years in the classroom the right to an independent review of their cases. The KNEA argues in the
lawsuit that the former policy protected teachers from arbitrary or unjust firings. “We believe that Kansas teachers should have a right to advocate for their students without fear of job loss,” said union President Mark Farr, a high school science teacher from Nickerson. But conservative GOP legislators argued that ending guaranteed tenure makes it easier to fire incompetent or abusive teachers. They also said the change left decisions about tenure to locally elected school boards. The KNEA has said repeatedly that it supported the additional funding for poor school districts, which is designed to end unconstitutional gaps in aid between poor and wealthier districts.
The education funding measure also provides tax credits to corporations bankrolling private-school scholarships for at-risk children and permits professionals with science, math or technology expertise to become teachers without completing college teacher-preparation programs. But the KNEA’s lawsuit doesn’t seek to block those provisions. “Today’s lawsuit by the KNEA is little more than an exercise in labor union politics,” Brownback said. The court previously upheld a 1992 school funding law that tied a new formula for distributing state aid to the tax increases needed to fund the formula and also to accreditation standards for public schools.
For the Record A lesson in Credit 101 for college freshmen The Scott County Record
Jason Alderman
To parents with a freshman entering college this fall: You’re probably expecting to shell out major bucks for tuition, room and board and a million other necessities over the next few years. But before you send your kid off, make sure you share one gift likely to steer him or her along the road to financial security - a sound understanding of how credit works.
You probably learned the hard way yourself that young adults encounter many unfamiliar expenses - and temptations - upon entering college or the workforce. So it’s important to help your kids avoid early financial missteps that could damage their credit for years to come. The first step in managing personal finances is mastering the basic checking account and debit card. A few tips you
Scott City Council Agenda Mon., Aug. 18 • 7:30 p.m. City Hall • 221 W. 5th •Call to Order •Approve minutes of August 4 regular meeting •Election of council president •Approval of cereal malt beverage license •Scott Co. Development Committee update •Scott Recreation Commission update •Court clerk’s request to attend fall conference •Airport Commission 1) Advertise for main hangar lighting fixtures •Open agenda: audience is invited to voice ideas or concerns. A time limit may be requested Pool Department 1) Monthly pool update Police Department 1) Request to attend Kansas Association of Public Safety Communications Officials conference in Wichita Parks Department 1) Misc. business Public Works Department 1) Request to advertise for sewer truck 2) Request to hire full-time employee(s) Clerk’s Department 1) Request to attend Data Technologies/ Summit Software demonstration in Scott City 2) Request to attend Kansas Municipal Utilities Customer Service and Accounting Workshop in Lindsborg 3) Reschedule first meeting in September to Tues., Sept. 2, due to Labor Day •Financial and investment reports •Mayor’s comments
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can pass along: •Look for a bank or credit union that charges no monthly usage fee, requires no minimum balance and has conveniently located ATMs so you don’t rack up foreign ATM charges. •Enter all transactions in a check register or in a budgeting tool like Mint. com and review your account online at least weekly to verify when deposits, checks, purchases and automatic pay-
ments have cleared. •Avoid writing checks or making debit card transactions unless your current balance will cover them. Such transactions often clear instantly. Using a Credit Card A good way to build sound credit is to demonstrate responsible credit card use. But people under age 21 must have a parent or other responsible adult cosign credit card accounts unless they can
(See LESSON on page 14)
Public Notice
Scott Co. LEC Report Scott City Police Department June 29: A report of aggravated burglary was taken in the 600 block of South Kingsley. July 13: A burglary was reported in the 300 block of North Main. July 17: A burglary was reported in the 600 block of South Kingsley. July 31: Emanuel Holguin was arrested on an outof-county warrant and transported to the LEC. July 31: Emanuel Holguin was arrested for battery, criminal damage to property and criminal restraint. He was transported to the LEC. Aug. 4: A report was taken of a dog at-large, biting or barking dog in the 200 block of South Church. Aug. 4: Christopher Wood was arrested for disorderly conduct and transported to the LEC. Aug. 6: Nicholas Barker was arrested on a Wichita County warrant and transported to the LEC. Aug. 10: Henry Florez-Ortiz was arrested for operating a vehicle while his driver’s license was cancelled, suspended or revoked. Aug. 10: A burglary was reported in the 800 block of W. 2nd Street. Scott County Sheriff’s Department Aug. 11: Elizabeth Leal was arrested for probation violation and transported to the LEC. Aug. 12: Christopher Runte was arrested on a warrant and transported to the LEC.
that’s your responsibility, so tread carefully. •You can add them as a joint account holder to a new or existing account - preferably, one with a small credit limit. Joint account holders are equally liable to pay off the account. Just remember, any account activity, good or bad, goes on both your credit reports, so careful account monitoring is critical.
prove sufficient income to repay the debt. So how can parents help their kids begin building a credit history if they can’t open their own account? A couple of alternatives: •Make them an authorized user on one of your accounts. They’ll get their own card and you can usually restrict the amount they’re able to charge. Authorized users are not legally responsible to pay balances owed -
(First published in The Scott County Record Thurs., August 14, 2014; last published Thurs., August 28, 2014)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SCOTT COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GLENDA I. RUPP, DECEASED, NO: 14-PR-19 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that on August 12, 2014, a Petition for Probate of Will and Issuance of Letters Testamentary was filed in this Court by Jayne L. Augerot, Executrix named in the “Last Will and Testament of Glenda I. Rupp,” deceased.
All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against 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. Jayne L. Augerot Petitioner Jake W. Brooks Attorney At Law P.O. Box 664, 101 E. 6th Scott City, Kansas 67871 620-872-7204
(Published in The Scott County Record on Thurs., Aug. 14, 2014)1t
NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING
The governing body of JAMES DRAW WATERSHED DISTRICT NO. 87, KEARNY COUNTY, will meet on August 25, 2014, at 1:00 p.m., at the Kearny County Courthouse, Lakin, for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of all funds and the amount of ad valorem tax to be levied. Detailed budget information is available at the Kearny County Courthouse, Lakin, and will be available at this hearing. BUDGET SUMMARY Proposed Budget 2015 Expenditures and Amount of 2014 Ad Valorem Tax establish the maximum limits of the 2015 budget. Estimated Tax Rate is subject to change depending on the final assessed valuation. 2013
Fund
Proposed Budget 2015
Tax
General
1,659
Totals
1,659
2,150 0
2,150
0
292,250
0
0
0
2,150
292,250
66,658,183
70,518,909
2012
2013
2014
0
0
0
Total Tax Levied Assessed Valuation 67,411,011
Jan. 1, Outstanding Indebtedness G.O. Bonds Revenue Bonds Lease Pur. Princ.
TOTAL
Friendship ‘Meals to Go’ available from the VIP Center Individual frozen/sealed trays • Good for special diets only $3.25/meal • Call 872-3501
*Tax rates are expressed in mills.
Berta Binns Clerk
Actual Tax Rate*
292,250
1,659
Less Transfers Net Expenditures
2014
Current Year Actual Amount of Prior Year AcBudget Est. of Actual tual Tax Tax Rate* Authority for 2014 Ad Expenditures Expenditures Rate* Expenditures Valorem
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Delinquent Tax List
(First published in The Scott County Record on Thurs., Aug. 14, 2014; last published Thurs., Aug. 28, 2014)3t NOTICE OF DELINQUENT REAL ESTATE AND MINERAL TAXES FOR 2013 Notice is hereby given, that on the 2nd day of September, 2014, I, Lark Speer, as County Treasurer of Scott County, Kansas, in accordance with K.S.A. 79-2306 will bid in for Scott County, Kansas, at the County Treasurer’s office in the City of Scott City, Kansas all the following described Real Estate and Severed Mineral properties for the delinquent taxes for the year 2013 and the charges thereon. No individual bids will be received. It is possible that some properties have been paid, but were not paid in time to change the publication. A current list is available for public inspection in the Scott County Treasurer’s office during regular office hours. CS0100
CS0104
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EA0021 EA0030
EA0044 EA0052
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OT0165 OT0208
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SCOTT CITY 1103 S. Washington Street, Lot 5, Blk 12, Cases Add’n, Mark C. and Terri L. Fouquet $ 896.56 1112 S. Main Street, Lots 10, 12, 13, 15, 16 & 18, Blk 12, Cases Add’n, Cornerstone, L.L.C. $ 908.16 1107 S. Washington Street, Lots 11 and 14, Blk 12, Cases Add’n, Paul & Peggy D. Vanwey $1,031.56 602 S. Antelope Street, Lot 2 & N 14’ of Lot 3, Blk 18, Cases Add’n, Manuel Rios, Jr., Good faith payments are being made $ 489.64 202 S. Antelope Street, Lot 2, Blk 3, East Acres Add’n, Lynda F. Burnett $ 970.78 302 S. Antelope Street, Lot 11, Blk 3, East Acres Add’n, Eric C. and Lori R. Vasquez $1,597.10 409 S. Downing Road, Lot 9, Blk 4, East Acres Add’n, Scot D. Aytes $ 722.12 403 Manor Drive, Lot 1, Blk 5, East Acres Add’n, Linda Marie Park, Good faith payments are being made $ 717.42 409 Manor Drive, Lot 8, Blk 5, East Acres Add’n, Frank R. and Pamela K. Rebarchek $ 796.34 404 Manor Drive, Lot 13, Blk 6, East Acres Add’n, Lee Allen Bollinger $ 854.26 398 Manor Drive, Lot 16, Blk 6, East Acres Add’n, Ralph B. and Willetta M. Payne $ 366.64 1008 Santa Fe Avenue, S. 45’ of Lot 4 N. 32’ of Lot 5, Blk 7, Eggleston Add’n, Chad D. and Rochelle Irwin $1,016.76 510 W. 8th Street, Lot 3, Blk 7, Fairlawn Add’n, Nella G. Funk Trust Dated October 4, 2006 $ 330.61 616 S. Russell Street, N. 20’ of Lot 7 and S. 40’ Lot 6, Blk 9, Fairlawn Add’n, M. Elena Moore $ 449.00 413 E. Bellevue Avenue, Lots 14-20 and Lot 21, Blk 11, Halls Add’n, Veronica & Jose Manuel Garcia $ 831.34 608 York Street, Improvements only refer to EA0018, East Acres Add’n, Brent M. Smith $ 50.82 912 S. Court Street, Lot 20 & S2 of Lot 17, Blk 1, McLain, Swan & Sangster, Paul L. Binford $1,628.12 901 S. Church Street, Lot 1 & N. 40’ of Lot 4, Blk 3, McLain, Swan & Sangster, Allen Osborn, Good faith payments are being made $ 784.74 1002 S. Glenn Street, Lot 2, Blk 5, McLain, Swan & Sangster, Renee G. Johnson $ 331.42 1011 S. Elizabeth Street, Lot 12, Blk 5, McLain, Swan & Sangster, Enrique G. Martinez $ 217.52 1010 S. Church Street, Lot 10, Blk 7, McLain, Swan & Sangster, William G. Dearden $ 841.40 1002 S. Court Street, Lot 2, Blk 8, McLain, Swan & Sangster, Lendol G., Jr. and Heather L. Corter, Bankruptcy $1,683.08 1112 S. Church Street, Lot 11 & S. 20’ of Lot 10, Blk 10, McLain, Swan & Sangster, Randy G. & Victoria Ann Wells $ 138.28 1302 S. Church Street, Lot 1 & N. 20’ of Lot 2, Blk B, Manor Heights, Marvin E. & Royann R. Green $1,417.95 108 S. Myrtle Street, Lot 10, Blk 1, Original Town, Brad Leatherman and Everett Wayne Sanders $ 557.94 108 S. Washington Street, Lot 7, Blk 3, Original Town, Lyle D. Barber and Marian Elaine Williams & Bruce Kendall Barber $ 506.06 109 S. Church Street, Lot 9, Blk 7, Original Town, Faye L. Stewart $ 255.20 111 S. Church Street, Lot 12, Blk 7, Original Town, Faye L. Stewart $ 32.27 105 S. Elizabeth Street, Lot 5, Blk 8, Original Town, Lindsey Tresner $ 932.44 205 S. College Street, Lot 5, Blk 14, Original Town, Jennifer L. Turley $1,116.30 211 S. College Street, Lots 9 & 12, Blk 14, Original Town, Everett M. and Kristi L. Green $1,112.78 308 S. College Street, Lot 10, Blk 18, Original Town, James R. and Sandra Smith $ 907.14 312 S. College Street, Lot 11, Blk 18, Original Town, Rebecca K. Murphy $ 768.68 308 S. Elizabeth Street, Lot 7, Blk 23, Original Town, Alan D. and Maria Cecilia Bruner $ 848.78 309 S. Elizabeth Street, Lot 9, Blk 24, Original Town, Troy S. & Robin L. Marsh, Good faith payments being made $ 197.36 311 S. Elizabeth Street, Lot 12, Blk 24, Original Town, Troy S. & Robin L. Marsh, Good faith payments being made $ 270.28 406 S. Elizabeth Street, Lot 6 & S2 of Lot 3, Blk 26, Original Town, Joshua Torrez $ 306.62 207 W. 4th Street, E. 50’ Lots 2, 3 & 6, Blk 27, Original Town, Bridget Anderson, Good faith payments being made $ 673.48
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405 S. College Street, Lot 5 & S. 6’ of Lot 4, Blk 30, Original Town, Matthew A. and Karyn R. Hendrix $ 453.80 E. 5th Street, Lots 11 & 12, Blk 35, Original Town, Gerald D. and Barbara J. Edwards $ 98.72 601 S. Church Street, E. 80’ of Lots 1 & 4, Blk 42, Original Town, Sandra D. Dodson $ 717.62 606 S. Main Street, Lot 4, Blk 45, Original Town, Mario E. Ortega $2,105.34 207 E. 6th Street, W. 50’ of Lot 1 & W. 50’ of N2 of Lot 4, Blk 46, Original Town, Bryan W. Voth, Good faith payments are being made $ 449.16 801 S. Church Street, Lots 1 & 4, Blk 58, Original Town, Larry G. and Judy K. Ribbing $1,966.28 1514 S. Myrtle Street, Lot 4, Blk 1, Southview 2nd Add’n, Tom and Virginia E. Proctor $ 414.60 1513 S. Myrtle Street, Lot 5, Blk 2, Southview 2nd Add’n, Noel L. Turley $ 190.98 1502 S. College Street, Lots 7 & 8, Blk. 2, Southview 2nd Add’n, Olivia Reyes, Good Faith payments being made $ 567.00 1524 S. College Street, Lots 16-20, Blk 2, Southview 2nd Add’n, Noel L. Turley $ 670.74 1510 S. Washington Street, Lots 19 & 20, Blk 3, Southview 2nd Add’n, Alberto Lozano $ 421.92 501 N. Washington Street, E. 50’ of Lot 4, Blk 2, Starr Suburb, Marvin Turley, Good Faith payments being made $ 664.00 603 N. Washington Street, NE Cor Lot 4, Blk 3, Starr Suburb, Jerrie Taylor Suri $ 376.60 706 S. Antelope Street, Lots 6 & 7, Blk 19, Cases 2nd Add’n, Faye L. Stewart $ 841.40 503 E. 11th Street, E2 of Lots 1, 4 & 5, Cases Add’n, Heather A. Holstein $1,717.01 115 Westview Drive, Lots 19 & 20, Blk 20, Websters Add’n, Robert L. & Kami Sue Rosin $12,027.26 203 S. Russell Street, Lots 1, 2 & 3, Blk 3, Westside Add’n, Robert G. Harris $ 415.46 BEAVER TOWNSHIP 171 Buffalo Trail, Lots 23 through 26, Blk 2, Broadview Cabin Site, Robert and Brenda Schulz $ 319.32 Highway 95, Lot 13, Blk 3 & Lots 12-13, Blk 4, Broadview Cabin Site, Kenneth L. & Eldred Elaine Gustavson $ 22.88 Deer Trail, Lots 10 & 11, Blk 4, Broadview Cabin Site, Kennett L. Gustavson $ 90.40 Severed Minerals in SE4 of Sec-31, Twp-16, Rng-33, 28.25% of 6.64062% of 1/2 Interest, Spreading Adder Oil Company, L.L.C. $ 0.65 ISBEL TOWNSHIP 450 Modoc Lane, Lots 5-10, Blk 61, Modoc, Michael & Rashwana Colbary W. Road 140, NE4 of Sec-30, Twp-18, Rng-34, Douglas A. Sutherland Severed Minerals in NW4 of Sec-05, Twp-18, Rng-33, 1/2 of 1/4 Interest, Morgan V. and Rebecca L. Mulch Severed Minerals in NW4 of Sec-05, Twp-18, Rng-33, 1/2 of 1/2 Interest, Mary Beth and Jack C. Hinze Severed Minerals in NE4 of Sec-06, Twp-18, Rng-33, 1/2 of 1/4 Interest, Morgan V. and Rebecca L. Mulch Severed Minerals in NE4 of Sec-06, Twp-18, Rng-33, 1/2 of 1/2 Interest, Mary Beth & Jack C. Hinze
Page 11 - Thursday, August 14, 2014 2-LA0001A1 Severed Minerals in N2 of Sec-15, Twp-19, Rng-31, 1/2 Interest, Scott Easton Brandenburg 2-LA0001B Severed Minerals in S2 & E2 NW4 of Sec-14, Twp-19, Rng-31, 1/2 Interest, Scott Easton Brandenburg 2-LA0001C Severed Minerals in W2 NW4 of Sec-14, Twp-19, Rng-31, 1/2 Interest, Scott Easton Brandenburg 2-LA0042C Severed Minerals in NE4 of Sec-15, Twp-20, Rng-31, 1/4 Interest, Diana Elmore
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KEYSTONE TOWNSHIP 71 Grigston Lane, All Blks I & P, Lots 6 through 18, Blk J, Lots 1 & 2, Blk O, Grigsby, Anthony Edward Ivey $ 559.28 10250 + E. Highway 96, Lots 1-5, Blk J, Grigsby, Anthony E. Ivey $ 952.92 4971 N. Venison Road, Lots 1-5, Blk 23, Manning, Ralph Derstine $ 186.16 4991 N. Venison Road, A tract in lots 2 & 5, Manning & A tract in NE NE4 of Sec-27, Twp-17, Rng-31, Ralph and Wendy Derstine $ 106.64 4993 N. Venison Road, Tract 4, Manning, Scott and Kari Sherd $ 286.10 10250 E. Highway 96, A 19 acre tract in SW4 of Sec-14, Twp-18, Rng-31, Anthony E. Ivey $2,577.76 E. Road 130, N2 & E2 SE4 of Sec-36, Twp-18, Rng-32, Herbert W. and Brian S. Treger $1,459.56 S. Rodeo Road, S2 NE4 & S2 N2 NE4 of Sec-12, Twp-19, Rng-32, Janet M. Cohlmia $ 494.50 E. Road 110, N2 N2 NE4 of Sec-12, Twp-19, Rng-32, Janet Cohlmia $ 164.70 Severed Minerals in SW4 of Sec-36, Twp-17, Rng-31, Full Interest, Claire Anna Quigg $ 64.36 Severed Minerals in SE4 of Sec-25, Twp-17, Rng-32, 1/2 Interest, Marvin W. and Marcine Dawn Durrant $ 31.38 Severed Minerals in NE4 of Sec-35, Twp-17, Rng-32, 1/3 of 1/2 Interest, Lysle Elbert & Letha Crowell $ 10.46 Severed Minerals in NE4 of Sec-36, Twp-17, Rng-32, 1/2 Interest, Marvin W. and Marcine Dawn Durrant $ 31.38 LAKE TOWNSHIP E. Road 150, NE4 of Sec-17, Twp-19, Rng-32, Daniel J. Huslig $ 653.42 E. Road 90, SE4 of Sec-17, Twp-19, Rng-32, Daniel J. Huslig $ 673.14 E. Road 70, NW4 of Sec-34, Twp-19, Rng-32, Michael and Linda Allen $ 663.46
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$
40.52
$
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$
15.82
MICHIGAN TOWNSHIP E. Logan-Scott Road, NW4 of Sec-05, Twp-16, Rng-32, Sandra Sue Gaona $ 638.80 E. Road 250, NE4 of Sec-33, Twp-16, Rng-32, Sandra Sue Gaona $ 673.42 Severed Minerals in NE4 of Sec-04, Twp-16, Rng-31, 28.25% of 6.640062% of 1/4 Interest, Spreading Adder Oil Company, L.L.C. $ 0.65 Severed Minerals in SE4 of Sec-08, Twp-16, Rng-32, 1/32 Interest, Helen Pritchard Estate $ 1.96
SCOTT TOWNSHIP 1004 W. 5th Street, 1 acre tract in SE Corner SW4 of Sec-13, Twp-18, Rng-33, Harold D. Steele $ 292.76 SC0392 1961 S. Highway 83, A 1 acre tract in SE4 of Sec-25, Twp-18, Rng-33, Scott E. Andrews & Lindsay A. Miller $3,121.54 2-SC0019W Severed Minerals in SE4 of Sec-04, Twp-18, Rng-33, less a tract, 1/2 of 1/2 Interest, Morgan V. and Rebecca L. Mulch $ 15.70 2-SC0019X Severed Minerals in SW4 of Sec-04, Twp-18, Rng-33, 1/2 of 1/4 Interest, Morgan V. and Rebecca L. Mulch $ 7.84 2-SC0019Y Severed Minerals in SW4 of Sec-04, Twp-18, Rng-33, except a tract, 1/2 of 1/2 Interest, Mary Beth & Jack C. Hinze $ 15.70 SC0304
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VALLEY TOWNSHIP Highway 83, N2 SE4 in Sec-13, Twp-20, Rng-33, Jean Stiffler D/B/A Southwest Wrecking $1,412.34 421 W. Road 75, Lots 7 through 10, Blk G, Shallow Water, Nancy Wolkensdorfer (Witt) $ 259.31 241 S. Lovers Lane, Lots 1 through 4, Blk I., Shallow Water, Nancy Witt $ 108.47 121 Penn Avenue, Lots 1 through 3, Blk J, Shallow Water, Sharon Bauer $ 144.44 390 N. Lovers Lane, W. 145.5’ in Tract 9, Shallow Water, Lori Michelle Green, et al $1,201.14 210 E. Main Street, Tract 14, Shallow Water, Cristobal Amezcua $1,928.48 Severed Minerals in E2 SE4 of Sec-08, Twp-20, Rng-33, 1/16 Interest, Paul M. Starr $ 1.98 Severed Minerals in E2 SE4 of Sec-08, Twp-20, Rng-33, 1/16 Interest, Barbara S. Medoza $ 1.98 Severed Minerals in SE4 NW4 of Sec-22, Twp-20, Rng-33, 1/48 of 1/20 Interest, Mary Waterman $ 0.66 Severed Minerals in SE4 NW4 of Sec-22, Twp-20, Rng-33, 1/48 of 1/20 Interest, Elsie Maxine Loopstra $ 0.66 Severed Minerals in SE4 of Sec-01, Twp-20, Rng-34, 1/48 of 1/20 Interest, Mary Waterman $ 0.66 Severed Minerals in SE4 of Sec-01, Twp-20, Rng-34, 1/48 of 1/20 Interest, Elsie Maxine Loopstra $ 0.66 $ 70,840.04
16% of large employers to offer ‘skinny’ health plans Nearly one company in six in a new survey from a major employer group plans to offer health coverage that doesn’t meet the Affordable Care Act’s requirements for value and affordability. Many thought such lowbenefit “skinny plans” would be history once the health law was fully implemented this year. Instead, 16 percent of large employers in a survey released by the National Business Group on Health said they will offer in 2015 lower-benefit coverage along with at least one health plan that does qualify under ACA standards. The results weren’t unexpected by benefits pros, who realized last year that ACA regulations would allow skinny plans and even make them attractive for some employers. “It is a little higher than I would have expected but does not surprise me,” said Timothy Jost, a law professor who specializes in consumer health at Washington and Lee University in Virginia. “It would be interesting to know what sectors of the economy these employers are in.” Low-benefit plans traditionally have been offered by hotels, restaurant chains and other lower-wage industries, Jost said, “but this may be spreading.” The study didn’t identify which industries made up the 16 percent that will offer lowbenefit plans. Skinny plans are part of a two-step strategy that lets workers and employers avoid health law penalties but may not produce substantial coverage. Some skinny plans cover preventive care and nothing else - no inpatient or outpatient hospital treatment.
Vetting process ahead for next Ks. Medicaid inspector general Whoever emerges as the top candidate from a crowded field of applicants for the state’s Medicaid inspector general post likely will be vetted more carefully than in the past. Dr. Robert Moser, secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, said the Kansas Bureau of Investigation will conduct a background check of the candidate before he or she is appointed. “It’s something that we’re going to require before extending the contract,” he said. That’s a recent change in the hiring process. Before, he said, no formal vetting was done on people in key positions until after they were hired. Moser declined to say whether the change was triggered by a recent chain of events surrounding the appointment of former legislator Phil Hermanson to the inspector general’s post. Hermanson resigned after only a few months on the job when questions were raised about his suitability for the oversight position given his DUI conviction, campaign finance violations, a business bankruptcy and personal financial problems. Those revelations and Hermanson’s lack of a college degree or relevant career experience prompted several Democratic legislators to question whether he should be in charge of overseeing the financial and operational integrity of the $3 billion Medicaid program, which in Kansas is known as KanCare.
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Rejection of Medicaid expansion costing Kansas hospitals billions Jim McLean KHI News Service
WASHINGTON, D.C. A new study by the Urban Institute says that not expanding Medicaid will cost hospitals in Kansas and Missouri more than $9 billion over a 10-year period. The analysis from the nonpartisan research organization pegs the loss to Kansas hospitals at $2.6 billion between 2013 and 2022. Missouri hospitals would forfeit $6.8 billion over the same period. Hospitals in the 24 states
that have so far declined to expand Medicaid to cover more low-income adults would lose a combined total of $167.8 billion. The report says: “Firstquarter earnings reports from several interstate hospital chains described major differences between states that expanded Medicaid - where hospital finances improved as uncompensated care fell and Medicaid revenue rose, both by significant amounts - and nonexpanding states, where hospital finances worsened, with uncompensated care and
self-pay patient caseloads rising and Medicaid revenue failing.” The report says while expansion would increase Kansas’ Medicaid costs by $525 million over 10 years, it would generate an additional $5.3 billion in federal funding. Expansion would cost Missouri $1.5 billion over the same period while generating $17.8 billion in additional federal funding. The Kansas Hospital Association has lobbied for Medicaid expansion over the last two years but has
been unable to convince Gov. Sam Brownback and the Republican-controlled Legislature to take up the issue. Legislative leaders have actively blocked consideration of expansion bills. Brownback and other opponents of Medicaid expansion have said they are not convinced the federal government can be trusted to follow through on its promise to pay 100 percent of expansion costs through 2015 and not less than 90 percent thereafter. (See BILLIONS on page 13)
Kansas uninsured rate is questioned 5.1% increase in uninsured getting a second look Jim McLean KHI News Service
TOPEKA - Remember that headline-grabbing report last week that said Kansas was the only state in the nation to see a significant increase in its uninsured rate? Well, it’s looking more and
more suspect. Some officials were immediately skeptical when the Gallup-Healthways WellBeing Index survey results were released, showing that the adult uninsured rate in Kansas had increased by 5.1 percentage points, jumping from 12.5 percent in 2013 to 17.6 percent by mid-year 2014. Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger was among the doubters. She said
the number appeared to be “an anomaly” because a spike of that magnitude from one year to the next “would be unprecedented.” But others seized on the numbers to score political points. Some said Kansas’ decision to join 23 other states in not expanding Medicaid contributed to the increase. Others said the number was evidence that the Affordable Care Act was failing to achieve its primary goal of
New wage rules will disrupt care for disabled Kansans
A state official charged with overseeing Medicaid-funded services that help people with disabilities live in community-based settings rather than in nursing homes said Tuesday that coming changes in federal wage and hour rules are likely to increase costs, reduce access to care and give beneficiaries less say in deciding who will provide their care. “We have great concerns about this,” said Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services Secretary Kari Bruffett, testifying before a Statehouse meeting of the Robert G. Bethell Joint Committee on Home and Community Based Services and KanCare Oversight. The changes, which were first announced by the U.S. Department of Labor in September 2013, are set to take effect Jan. 1. They require states to pay attendant care workers overtime if they work more than 40 hours a week. Bruffett said the changes are expected to have little effect on home health companies that already pay their employees an hourly wage and have long been subject to laws governing over-
time. But in Kansas, she said, most of the state’s Medicaid-funded inhome services are based on an assessment of each individual’s needs and a formula for calculating how much the state will pay to have those needs met. Medicaid beneficiaries then are given the choice of letting a home health agency provide the needed services or making those decisions for themselves. Typically, a home health agency won’t agree to provide the services if the agreed-upon rate doesn’t cover its overtime costs. But there’s nothing to stop an individual from hiring a caregiver – an adult son or daughter, for example - who’s willing to provide the care for what the state is willing to pay. Bruffett said KDADS is now being told that after Jan. 1, socalled self-directed caregivers will have to be paid minimum wage as well as overtime. If the agreed-upon rate falls short of the required wages, she said, the state will have to cut services or pay more for them. (See RULES on page 13)
reducing the number of uninsured - if only in Kansas. But upon closer inspection, neither contention appears to be the case. Increases, Not Decreases Even though Kansas didn’t expand Medicaid eligibility, enrollment is up significantly over last year because of something known as the woodwork effect. Increased attention to health insurance (See QUESTIONED on page 13)
Billions The Urban Institute report says while such concerns “can seem reasonable,” a review of the history of Medicaid spending shows they are largely unfounded. Budget pressures have forced Congress to cut Medicaid spending more than 100 times but only once - in 1981 - have those cuts included a reduction in the amount the federal government sends to states to cover its share of the program’s overall cost. “More recent budget bills actually raised the federal Medicaid share, even while making other federal Medicaid cuts,”
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The rule change likely will double the cost of providing beneficiaries with sleep cycle support services, she said. That’s the practice of paying someone to be present while a beneficiary sleeps so they’re available when the person in their care needs help toileting, taking medication, being repositioned to prevent bedsores or getting out of bed in the morning. Currently, the state pays about $35 for 6-8 hours of sleep cycle support. After the minimum-wage requirement takes effect, it’s likely to cost roughly $60 per person per night.
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the report says. Hospitals on the Offensive In an attempt to force consideration of Medicaid expansion in Kansas, the hospital association is writing its own expansion bill. Tom Bell, KHA president, has said it likely will be modeled on plans crafted by Republican governors in other states. “Our feeling is that the (Obama) administration wants to approve state plans and we ought to get something in front of them before it’s too late,” Bell said in a recent interview. The so-called privatesector plans proposed by a
Questioned issues, due to the ACA, has caught the attention of people who already were eligible for the program and prompted them to enroll. Approximately 426,000 Kansans are enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) - together known as KanCare, the state’s managed care program up from just under 399,000 in July 2013, according to state officials. About half of Kansas Medicaid enrollees are children, including more than 56,000 in CHIP. “Since Medicaid enrollment is increasing at a steady pace, if there is an increase in the number of uninsured it would have to be driven by other factors,” said Kari Bruffett, secretary of the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services. If Medicaid enrollment is up, only a sharp drop in the number of Kansans with private coverage could explain the reported increase in the uninsured rate. But there has been no such drop, said Mary Beth Chambers, a spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, the state’s largest health insurer. “With all due respect to the researchers, our enrollment numbers in both our group and individual lines of business have grown in the first six months of 2014,” Chambers said. “Based on our numbers, and figures we have seen in various other reports, we would have anticipat-
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ed a decrease in the uninsured rate for Kansas.” Scott Brunner, a senior analyst at the Kansas Health Institute, said the Gallup results “look more like a statistical anomaly than anything that’s actually happening.” The uninsured rate reported by Gallup was based on a single question in a survey designed to measure several indicators of health and wellbeing. An annual survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau includes a more extensive battery of health insurance questions and produces what most researchers and government agencies consider a more authoritative estimate. But lag time is a problem. The latest survey available, for 2012, shows that 12.6 percent of Kansans were uninsured. The extent to which the ACA and Medicaid expansion have reduced that rate won’t start to be reflected in the Census Bureau data until 2015. Expansion States One thing does seem clear from recent surveys. The biggest reductions in uninsured rates have occurred in states that expanded Medicaid and played a role in establishing online marketplaces. The uninsurance rate for adults in the states that adopted Medicaid expansion dropped 6.1 percent since September 2013, compared with a drop of 1.7 percentage points for the nonexpansion states.
handful of GOP governors use federal Medicaid dollars to help adults earning up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level annually - about $16,100 for an individual and $32,900 for a family of four - purchase private coverage. Some of the plans, which require federal approval, also require beneficiaries to work and contribute to the cost of their coverage and care. Currently in Kansas, able-bodied adults without children aren’t eligible for Medicaid. Adults with children are eligible only if they earn less than 32 percent of the poverty level - annually about
$3,730 for an individual and $7,630 for a family of four. Bell said some policymakers who have resisted talking about expansion because of its connection to the controversial federal health reform law have indicated they might be willing to consider a more private-sector approach after the November election. “We’ve had a number of people tell us that maybe after the election this is something that will be a little easier to talk about,” he said. Like other reports, including one commissioned by the Kansas
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Hospital Association, the Urban Institute analysis says the increased federal funding triggered by Medicaid expansion significantly “boosts state economic growth and employment.” The report suggests that expanding Medicaid could be a more costeffective economic development program than those that some states, including Kansas, are now using to attract business and create private-sector jobs. The report says the approximately $52 million a year it would cost Kansas to expand Medicaid is dwarfed by
the nearly $1.8 billion it spends each year on tax breaks and incentive payments for businesses. “To place state policy choices in perspective, the 24 states not expanding Medicaid spent an estimated $44.9 billion on tax reductions and other subsidies to attract private business during the most recent single year for which data are available,” the report says. “Nonexpansion states thus spend on these business incentives more than 14 times the $3.16 billion average annual amount that would be required to finance Medicaid expansion during 2013–2022.”
Specialty Clinics at Scott County Hospital Oncology/Hematology Dr. Tibayan, MD 4th Tuesday of the month
Pulmonologist Dr. Ballard, MD Monthly on Mondays
Obstetrics/Gynecology Dr. Heskett, MD
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month
Dermatology Dr. Theo Alkousakis, MD
3rd Wednesday of the month
Orthopedics Dr. Titus Plomaritis, MD 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month
Dr. Alex DeCarvalho, MD 1st, 2nd and 3rd Tuesday of the month
Urology Dr. Darrell Werth, MD 2nd Wednesday of the month
Dr. Kevin McDonald, MD 4th Wednesday of the Month
Neurology Dr. Christopher Fanale, MD Monthly on Mondays
Dr. Jeffrey Wagner, MD Every other month on Mondays
Cardiology Dr. Janif, MD 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month
Dr. Dimen, MD
1st Wednesday of the month
Dr. John Ferrell, MD
3rd Thursday of the month
Vascular Disease Dr. Stephen Annest, MD 2nd Monday of every month
Dietitian Courtney McCarty, RD, LD 2nd Wednesday of the month
Specialty clinics are scheduled monthly. Most of the clinics are conducted one time per month, however, some are scheduled two or three times per month. To obtain a referral: Contact your physician at Scott City Clinic to discuss your concern and interest in a referral to a particular specialty clinic.
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Register of Deeds Tylan and Brittany Eitel to Gaston Tena and Ramon Chavez, Lot 4, Blk. 5, McLain, Swan and Sangster Addition. Jason Allen to Thad and Elizabeth Dearden, north 37.5 feet in Lot 7, Blk. 58, Original Town. Starla Krause to Cody Robert Brittan, Lot 18, Blk. 34, Original Town. Owen and Dianne Unruh and Larry and Patricia Hughes to Hwy. 96 Storage, west 30 ft. of Lots 2 and 3 and all of Lots 6 and 7, Blk. 24, Original Town. Adam and Jamie Luna to Bank of America, Lot 17 and south 25 ft. of Lot 18, Blk. 2, Nonnamaker Addition. Marsha Willard to Harkness Cattle and Land, Inc., Lots 2 and 3, Blk. 3, Eastside Estates. Sandra and Matthew Higgins and Marjorie Miles to Steve and Veta Gossman, Lots 26-27, Blk. G, Townsite of Shallow Water. 310 Corporation to Guadalupe Castillo Quezeda and Claudia Eduwiges Morales Flores, Lot 1 and north 40 ft. of Lot 4, Blk. 11, Original Town. Harold Burnett Trust to Mud Co. Service, a tract in SE4 of 17-18-32. 310 Corporation to Andrew and Susan Wiechman, Lots 6 and 7 and N2 of Lot 10, Blk. 46, Original Town. Irmalee Eggleston to Larry and Helen Decker, south 60 ft. of Lot 11 and north 45 ft. of Lot 14, Blk. 4, Eggleston Addition. William and Deanna Paget to Mark and Nicolle Vance, south 77 ft. of Lot 15, Blk. G, Manor Heights Addition. Pete and Victoria Steffens to Harkness Cattle and Land, Inc., south 60 ft. of Lot 12 and north 15 ft. of Lot 13, Blk. D, Manor Heights Addition. Adam and Anita Taylor to Verla Howard Trust, south 30 ft. of Lot 5 and north 30 ft. of Lot 8, Blk. 16, Cases Addition. Owen R. Unruh Revocable Trust and Dianne Unruh Revocable Trust to David and Nancy Blume, undivided 1/2 interest in south 3 ft. of Lot 11, all of Lot 14, and north 23 ft. of Lot 15, Blk. 8, Webster’s Addition. Crown H Cattle Co., to HRC Feed Yards, a tract in SW4 of 21-18-33 and all of NW4 of 28-18-33 HRC Feed Yards to Crown H Cattle Co., a tract in E2 of SE4 of 13-18-34 and in the SW4 of 18-18-33;
Public Notice (First published in The Scott County Record, Thurs., July 31, 2014; last published Thurs., August 14, 2014)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SCOTT COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LARRY L. CUTLER, deceased Case No. 2013-PR-11 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in this Court by Chris M. Cutler, duly appointed, qualified and acting executor of the Estate of Larry L. Cutler, deceased, praying that his acts be approved; that the Will be construed and the Estate be assigned to the persons entitled thereto; that fees and expenses be allowed; that the costs be determined and
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ordered paid; that the administration of the Estate be closed; that the Executor be discharged and that he be released from further liability. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 27th day of August, 2014, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., of said day, 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, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. s/s Chris M. Cutler WALLACE, BRANTLEY & SHIRLEY 325 Main - P. O. Box 605 Scott City, Kansas 67871 (620) 872-2161 Attorneys for Petitioner
Applications for concealed carry top 14,000 in Kansas
The Kansas Attorney General’s office received more than 14,000 applications for concealed carry licenses during the 2014 fiscal year which ended on June 30. During the year, the Concealed Carry Licensing Unit received 14,205 applications. This was the second highest year on record, following the 25,316 applications received during the 2013 fiscal year. Since the licensing program first began in 2006, the office has received more than 90,000 applications. “The concealed carry program continues to be popular for Kansas citi-
zens interested in becoming trained and licensed to protect themselves and their families,” said Attorney General Derek Schmidt. Since taking office in 2011, Schmidt has expanded the number of states that recognize Kansas concealed carry permits from 24 to 36. A law passed last year by the Kansas Legislature allows all valid out-ofstate permits to be recognized in Kansas when the non-resident permit holder is traveling temporarily in Kansas. Currently, more than 83,000 Kansans have active concealed carry permits.
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(Published in The Scott County Record on Thurs., Aug. 14, 2014)1t Notice of Vote - Scott County Rural Fire District, Scott County Pursuant to K.S.A. 79-2925b, as amended by 2014 House Bill 2047 Total Property Tax Levied 2014 Budget $ 73,700 2015 Budget $ 102,036 Approved (vote) 2 to 0
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(Published in The Scott County Record on Thurs., Aug. 14, 2014)1t Notice of Vote - Scott County Pursuant to K.S.A. 79-2925b, as amended by 2014 House Bill 2047 Total Property Tax Levied 2014 Budget $ 5,789,889 2015 Budget $ 6,529,394 Approved (vote) 2 to 0
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Household, Antique and Coin Sunday, August 24 • 10:00 a.m.
Sunday, February Location: William Carpenter 4-H building, fairgrounds, north edge of Scott City 2 • 11:00 a.m.
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Furniture and Appliances Oak glider rocker Mauve and blue divan with end recliners Whirlpool washer and dryer Kenmore refrigerator, side-by-side, water and ice Oak dining table with 4-matching roller chairs (nice) Green rocker Metal office desk with chair Oak chest of drawers Regular size bed Lazboy recliner, light green Lazboy recliner, tan Lazboy recliner, brown 4-piece bedroom suite, queen size bed, 6-drawer dresser with mirror, 5-drawer chest, night stand, dark wood Oak bedroom suite, king size bed, dresser with mirror 4-drawer chest 5-drawer chest End tables and lamps
Antique and Collectible Watt mixing bowl Pyrex Refrigerator glass juicer Several pieces of old pressed glass Oak straight chair Oak entry table Enamelware Boy Scout items Monterey ware 3-cups, 2-plates, bowl Tin skeet ball game Horse clock, metal Rubber motorcycle and tractor 2-salt crocks Lots of antique tools Wash boiler Antique pictures and frames 5-cent peanut machine Barn lantern Old cameras, one Diana camera Old movie window posters from 1951 to 1953 Barnum & Bailey Circus poster, 1898 Little Golden books Old dolls JFK memorabilia 1929 Scott City Beaver year book Walnut parlor table
Other collectible items Coins Morgan Silver Dollars 1880 1882 1884 1885 1886 1889 1898 1900 1901 10-1921s Peace Silver dollars 10-1923s 1925 1928 1853 3-cent piece 1859 Indian head penny Buffalo nickels Proof sets Mint sets Silver certificates Wheat pennies Household Items Solo flex exercise machine Exercise bike, nice Tupperware Microwave oven on cart Card table and chairs Christmas items Pots and pans Trombone Small kitchen appliances Igloo coolers
Set of china, 8-place setting Steak knife sets Kitchen step stool Flatware 2-4 drawer file cabinets Kirby vacuum sweeper New Home sewing machine Shop, Lawn and Garden Craftsman 5.5 hp air compressor, 30 gal. Bryant overhead shop heater, natural gas 14 foot trampoline Sun Beam propane BBQ grill, new Shop vac Hand tools Patio furniture 1970s Ford pickup seat Craftsman leaf blower Thermos portable “Grill to Go” Sled Craftsman router and other electric hand tools 2-Roll around mechanics tool boxes Shovels, rakes, hoes etc. Fishing poles and
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Pastime at Park Lane Margie Stevens and Alan Graham led Sunday afternoon church services. Residents played pitch and dominoes on Monday afternoon. Game helpers were Joy Barnett, Dorothy King, Wanda Kirk, Madeline Murphy, Hugh McDaniel, Chelsea Rose and Mandy Barnett. Residents played Wii bowling on Monday evening. Pastor Bob Artz led Bible study on Tuesday morning. Doris Riner played the piano for the hymns. Residents enjoyed a watermelon feed on Tuesday afternoon. Residents played trivia on Tuesday evening. Rev. Warren Prochnow led Lutheran Bible study on Wednesday morning. Residents played bingo on Wednesday afternoon. Helpers were Madeline Murphy and Mandy Barnett. The Hit and Miss Band performed on Thursday.
Branine celebrates 97th birthday
Thelma Branine celebrated her 97th birthday last week with family and friends. Her visitors were Bob and Nikki Cooper, Kristi and Terry Keefer, Raelynn Keefer, Cooper Keefer, Kendall and Sherri Smith, Hunter Smith, Chandler and Cassidy Hornbostel, Cody and Stephanie Harms, Hadley Harms, Terri and Tony Freeman, Zion Freeman, Xavier Freeman, Sabastian Freeman, Justis Freeman, Allen and Jackie Branine, Deb Hawkins, Shanda Naab, Shayla Jackson, Kylee Jackson, JP and Liz Perez, Mya Perez, Norah Perez and Xavier Perez.
Blue Steele Band performs
The Blue Steele Band performed on Saturday afternoon. Band members were Mike and Keith Steele and Daniel Dunn. They played a variety of 1950s music, folk songs and hymns. Russel and Mary Webster held Bible study class on Thursday evening. Residents shucked corn on Friday morning. Corn on the cob was served during lunch. Rev. Warren Porchnow led Lutheran services on Friday afternoon. Residents played Wii bowling on Friday.
Judy Redburn was visited by Tina Turley, Braydon Strine, Shawna Longsine, Ana Retamoza, Wendy Derstine and Timothy Derstine. Edith Norman was visited by Kim Smith, Ted Whitson, Anelise Whitson, Linn and Maisy Hatfield, Jill Clark, Sally Whitson and Sara Shane.
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Dona Dee Carpenter was visited by Donna Eitel, Roger and Jackie John, Paul and Shirley Strickert, and Marvel Keyse. Dottie Fouquet was visited by Jon and Anne Crane, Mark Fouquet; Sandy, Ellie and Bodie Higgins; and Mary and Ethan Noll. Joyce Bohnert was visited by Alan and Glenda Graham and Janet Gallardo. Emogene Harp was visited by Mary Lou Oeser, Karen Harms; Landon, Nancy and Kobe; and Otto Harp. Cecile Billings was visited by Ann Beaton and Delinda Dunagan. Boots Haxton was visited by Vicki Berry, Drae Vynn Ullom, Donna Eitel, and Rod and Kathy Haxton. Albert Dean was visited by Patsi Graham, Carol Davey, Jean Burgess, Mary Lou Oeser and Karen Harms.
Bonnie Pickett was visited by Gloria Wright, Larry Wright; Larry, Philene and Chris Pickett; Joel Wright; Justin, Eli and Ethan Wright; and Jon and Deb Tuttle. Harold and Ruth White were visited by Travis Jones. Lorena Turley was visited by LaCinda Griffin, Gary Turley, Neta Wheeler, Karen Harms and Mary Lou Oeser. Vivian Kreiser was visited by Sharon Lock. Jim and Yvonne Spangler were visited by Les and MaryAnn Spangler, Yvette Mills and Adalei Zeller. Clifford Dearden was visited by Kirk and Janet Ottaway from Hays. Jake Leatherman was visited by Jeanette C., Otto Harp and Dale Dirks. Earl Gorman was visited by Brandon Gorman, Christy Lukas, Jake Gorman, Margie Stevens, Loretta Gorman, Pete Steffens and Marcine Gorman.
Lucille Dirks was visited by Dale Dirks, Vicki Dirks, and Floyd and Vivian Dirks. Geraldine Graves was visited by Armida Hernandez. Harriet Jones was visited by Rev. Don Martin from St. Luke’s church and Travis Jones. Herb Graves was visited by Tina Turley and Ron Hess. Mike Leach was visited by Rev. Don Martin. James Still was visited by Tina Turley. Loyd Eitel was visited by Vick and Sandy Eitel. Darlene Richman was visited by Mary Webster and Howard and Dorothy King. Corine Dean was visited by Madeline Murphy, Margie Stevens, Ron Hess, Caleb Powers, Aaron and Mandy Kropp, Kaely Zilla, Tava See, Bert Lucas, Lisa and Emily Emick, Jeanette Taylor and Dianna Howard.
Four options for Medicare coverage Since going into effect in 1966, Medicare has become one of the nation’s most popular government programs. Medicare provides health insurance to more than 50 million Americans. Forty-two million are people age 65 and older and the other eight million are younger and have disabilities. Most people first become eligible for Medicare at age 65. The four parts of Medicare are parts A, B, C, and D. •Part A (Hospital Insurance) helps cover inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing care, hospice care, and home health care. Most people get Medicare Part A premium-free since it is earned by working and paying Social Security taxes. •Part B (Medical Insurance) helps cover services from doctors and other outpatient health
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care providers, outpatient care, home health care, durable medical equipment, and some preventive services. Most people pay a monthly premium for Part B. In 2014, the premium for most people is $104.90, the same as it was in 2013. Some highincome individuals pay more than the standard premium. Your Medicare Part B premium also can be higher if you do not enroll when you are first eligible, also known as your initial enrollment period. There also is a Medicare Part B deductible of $147 in 2014. •Part C (Medicare Advantage) allows you to choose to receive all of your health care services through a provider organi-
zation. This plan includes all benefits and services covered under Part A and Part B, usually includes Medicare prescription drug coverage, and may include extra benefits and services at an extra cost. You must have Part A and Part B to enroll in Part C. Monthly premiums vary depending on your state, private insurer, and whether you select a health maintenance organization or a preferred provider organization. •Part D (Medicare prescription drug coverage) helps cover the cost of prescription drugs. Many people pay a premium for Part D. However, people with low income and resources may qualify for extra help from Social Security to pay the premium and deductible. To see if you qualify for extra help visit www. socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp.
Will you be age 65 soon? Even if you decide not to retire, you should consider applying for Medicare. You can apply in less than 10 minutes using the online Medicare application. Do it today at www.socialsecurity.gov/ medicareonly. To learn more about applying for Medicare when you plan to delay retirement, read the publication “Applying For Medicare Only - Before You Decide,” available at www.socialsecurity.gov/ pubs.
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Diocese offers class that examines Catholic history
The Pastoral Ministry Formation Program of the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City, in cooperation with Newman University and the Diocese of Salina, will present two classes open to anyone with a desire to learn more about the Catholic faith. The two classes, which offer college credit, or can be taken for personal enrichment, are: •THEO 4881 Church History, and •THEO 4023 Theology and Methods of Ministry.
They are presented through the diocese’s interactive television (ITV) service at sites throughout the Dodge City and Salina dioceses. ITV sites in southwest Kansas are located in Dodge City, Garden City, Liberal, Ness City, Syracuse and Ulysses. “Church History” will be presented on Sundays Sept. 28, Oct. 5, 12 and 26. from 3:00-6:00 p.m. Although there are 2,000 years to the church’s history, there
are a number of significant moments/periods which figure largely and which help students understand what truly characterizes Christianity and Catholicism. This course will identify those moments and relate them not only to their own time but to the present situation. The cost for the single credit hour course is $50, or $25 without college credit. The price does not include books. Course instructor is Fr.
Kerry Ninemire, Vicar General of the Salina Diocese, and Pastor of St. Francis Xavier Parish in Junction City. “Theology and Methods of Ministry” will be presented on Saturdays from Sept. 13 through Nov. 15 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. This course offers a foundational theology of ministry rooted in Baptism. Particular focus will be given to the role of the laity in ministry and various types of minis-
try will be explored. This course provides experience and formation to enable the student to learn a variety of ministerial skills. Cost for the three credit hour course is $150, or $75 without college credit. Price does not include books. Course instructor is Fr. Robert Schremmer, Vicar General of the Diocese of Dodge City, Pastor of St. Andrew, Wright, and Sacramental Minister for St. Joseph, Greensburg.
He holds a Master of Arts Degree and Master of Theology Degree from St. Thomas Seminary, Denver, Colo. He has recently taught The Hunger Games and the Good News and Crash Course in Vatican Council II. For more information or to register, contact Coleen Stein, coordinator, 620-227-1538, cstein@ dcdiocese.org, or visit dcdiocese.org/pastoralministry-formation.
Sr. Citizen Lunch Menu Week of August 18-22 Monday: Chef’s salad, bread sticks, melon mix. Tuesday: Tuna salad, creamy cole slaw, tomato wedges, whole wheat bread, sherbet. Wednesday: Meat loaf, au gratin potatoes, green beans, whole wheat roll, citrus fruit cup. Thursday: Spaghetti with meat sauce, green beans, tossed salad, French bread, fruit gelatin salad. Friday: Pork cutlet, baked potato, broccoli, whole wheat bread, apple crisp. meals are $3.25 • call 872-3501
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Suicide
The news on Monday stunned generations of people. Robin Williams, the comedian and actor who has appeared in television and movies for so many years apparently committed suicide. Williams was beloved by so many for different reasons; he had a way of making us laugh and feel good about it. People have been speculating how someone who is a comedian can even contemplate taking his life, but the fact of the matter is that depression, the most likely culprit in this tragedy, affects people all of the time. Moments of laughter, or even a solid image of confidence is not a guarantee against the darkness any more than exercise and good diet will guarantee someone will never get sick. There is nothing good about this death, it is a tragedy that will affect more people than I can imagine. There is however a reaction from people that has been more than mourning. People are reaching out to one another and offering resources for those who are suffering or have people they know struggling against the darkness and in danger of taking their own lives. Doctors and counselors have their tools and it is good and proper that we would embrace them. Pastors have their tools too, God’s Word. Not a magic spell, but a word of promise. In Hebrews 13 we read God’s promise, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we can confidently say, “The LORD is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?” God doesn’t abandon anyone during those times and thankfully He gives His presence through other people. If you or someone you know is dealing with depression, encourage them to get help and let them know you care. One quote from Mr. Williams that caught my eye was this, “I used to think the worst thing in life was to end up all alone, it’s not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people that make you feel all alone.” Remember, you are never alone. Pastor Warren Prochnow, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Scott City
Scott City Assembly of God
1615 South Main - Scott City - 872-2200 Ed Sanderson, Senior Pastor 9:00 a.m. - Pre-Service Prayer 10:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship Service and Children’s Church Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. - Bible Study and Prayer
St. Joseph Catholic Church
A Catholic Christian Community 1002 S. Main Street - Scott City Fr. Bernard Felix, pastor • 872-7388 Secretary • 872-3644 Masses: 1st Sunday of month - 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Other weekends: Sat., 6:00 p.m.; Sun., 11:00 a.m. Spanish Mass - 2nd and 4th Sundays, 1:30 p.m.
Pence Community Church
Prairie View Church of the Brethren
4855 Finney-Scott Rd. - Scott City - 276-6481 Pastor Jon Tuttle Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Men’s Fellowship • Wednesday mornings Breakfast at 6:30 a.m. Held at Precision Ag Bldg. west of Shallow Water
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
1102 Court • Box 283 • Scott City 620-872-2294 • 620-872-3796 Pastor Warren Prochnow holycross-scott@sbcglobal.net Sunday School/Bible Class, 9:00 a.m. Worship every Sunday, 10:15 a.m. Wed.: Mid-Week School, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Community Christian Church
8911 W. Road 270 10 miles north on US83; 2 miles north on K95; 9 miles west on Rd. 270 Don Williams, pastor • 874-2031 Wednesdays: supper (6:30 p.m.) • Kid’s Group and Adult Bible Study (7:00 p.m.) • Youth Group (8:00 p.m.) Sunday School: 9:30 • Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.
12th & Jackson • Scott City • 872-3219 Shelby Crawford, pastor Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday: God’s High School Cru, 7:30 p.m.
First Baptist Church
Immanuel Southern Baptist Church
803 College - Scott City - 872-2339 Kyle Evans, Senior Pastor Bob Artz, Associate Pastor
1398 S. US83 - Scott City - 872-2264 Robert Nuckolls, pastor - 872-5041
Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. • Worship: 11:00 a.m.
Sunday morning worship: 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study, 7:00 p.m.
Gospel Fellowship Church
1st United Methodist Church
Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.
5th Street and College - Scott City - 872-2401 Dennis Carter, pastor 1st Sunday: Communion and Fellowship Sunday Services at 9:00 a.m. • Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. All Other Sundays • Worship: 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday casual 6:30 p.m.: “The Way” contemporary gathering Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. • MYF (youth groups) on Wednesdays Jr. High: 6:30 p.m. • Sr. High: 7:00 p.m.
First Christian Church
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
120 S. Lovers Lane - Shallow Water Larry Taylor, pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
701 Main - Scott City - 872-2937 Scotty Wagner, pastor Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:45 a.m. Wednesday is Family Night Meal: 5:45 p.m. • Study: 6:15 p.m. Website: www.fccscottcity.org
Elizabeth/Epperson Drives • Scott City • 872-3666 Father Don Martin Holy Eucharist - 11:45 a.m. St. Luke’s - 872-5734 (recorded message) Senior Warden Bill Lewis • 872-3347 or Father Don Martin - (785) 462-3041
Scott Mennonite Church
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
12021 N. Eagle Rd. • Scott City Franklin Koehn: 872-2048 Charles Nightengale: 872-3056 Sunday School Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service: 7:00 p.m.
9th and Crescent - Scott City - 872-2334 Bishop Irvin Yeager • 620-397-2732 Sacrament, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:50 a.m. Relief Society and Priesthood, 11:20 a.m. YMYW Wednesday, 8:00 p.m.
Moving? Contact The Scott County Record to update your address, so you don’t miss your paper. P.O. Box 377, Scott City, Ks. 67871 • 620-872-2090 • www.scottcountyrecord.com
Davis opens up 10 point lead in polls
Democratic gubernatorial challenger Paul Davis surged to a 10-point lead over Republican incumbent Sam Brownback in a new poll out Tuesday morning. The Rasmussen survey of 750 likely voters found Davis with 51 percent of the vote to 41 percent for Brownback. While the poll showed the House minority leader to be generally viewed more positively than Brownback, the Democrat clearly still has work to do. About 19 percent of those polled said they had never heard of Davis and another 10 percent weren’t sure what they thought about the Lawrence lawmaker. Of those polled 41 percent thought the economy was in poor condition and another 37 percent rated it as “fair.” Only 22 percent of those surveyed thought the economy was in good or excellent condition. The poll showed that Brownback is clearly losing the battle of the state budget, which is bleeding revenue because of income tax cuts he signed into law in 2012 and 2013. The state is expected to be $238 million in the red by 2016. Forty-nine percent of likely voters said they thought the budget situation in Kansas was worse now than it was a year ago. Thirty-six percent said the budget situation was the same. Only 12 percent said it was better. The poll also reveals that likely voters trust Davis more with spending and taxes than the current governor. Forty-three percent trust Davis with government spending compared to 36 percent for Brownback. Another 21 percent were unsure. On taxes, Davis gets support from 42 percent of likely voters compared to 37 percent for Brownback. Twenty-one percent didn’t know.
getting ready for school
New Horizons tours McCarty Farms
Manning Jayhawkers have July meeting
The July meeting of the Manning Jayhawkers 4-H Club was held on July 14 at the Scott County Library. Macy Davis led the group as president and Christina Tilton was secretary. Roll call was answered by the amount of siblings you have. Fifteen club members and one leader attended the meeting. Nathan Smith led the club in the flag salute and Lauren Faurot stated the treasurer’s report. For the program, Macy Davis talked about her Washington, D.C. trip. The recreation was watching, “The Lego Movie.” Emily Smith, reporter
Scott City Elementary School third grade teacher Jessica Dearden adds the names of her students to shoes that decorate the door to her room as she prepares for the start of another school year. A half day of classes will be held on Aug. 26 with the first full day of classes on Wed., Aug. 27. (Record Photo)
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4-H Club News The New Horizons 4-H Club made some cool changes to our club tour this year. Instead of touring our farms we decided to take a tour of McCarty Dairy. Our members met at the dairy and Brock and Nici gave us a fun and educational tour of what goes on from start to finish at the dairy. At the end of the tour they had ice cream sandwiches for our club. They also gave everyone a goodie bag full of fun stuff. Thanks, McCarty Farms! Kylee Logan, reporter
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Open House
at the Scott city learning Center (706 Washington St., Scott City)
Friday, August 15 3:00 - 6:00 P.M. see the facility, meet the coordinator, Melissa Jasnoch and sign up for classes! For more information call: 620-872-3785 or email: clc.scott_city@gmail.com beginning Monday, August 11
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football fever SCHS junior Abe Wiebe competes in sprint drills during Monday evening’s captain’s practice at the high school football field.
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Captain’s practices signal that season is close at hand
Defensive back Kevin Lozano (left) wrestles the ball away from receiver Marshall Hutchins during 7-on-7 drills on Monday. (Record Photo)
Captain’s practices, as the name implies, is not a mandatory practice. It’s a voluntary week of practices - led by the team captains - that the Scott Community High School football team has in preparation for the twoa-day workouts that begin on Monday morning. Voluntary or not, there were 44 players in attendance. While the Beavers may still see another player or two show up for the first day of practice next week, the opening night of captain’s practice included everyone who had been at summer camp or had indicated their plans to be part of this year’s team.
“I think this shows a lot of guys are ready to get started and are committed to this,” says senior lineman Wyatt Eitel. The Beavers and the coaching staff expect nothing less as they prepare for another season in which they are favored to be among the top teams in Class 3A. After winning the Class 3A state title in 2012, the Beavers were hit hard by graduation and many were expecting a tough rebuilding year. Instead, Scott City posted a surprising 11-2 record, losing to Beloit in the state semi-finals. It was a great season by any standard, but coming up short of the state title
game has left the Beavers hungry for more. “Last year, we played with a chip on our shoulder because no one thought we’d be very good. This year we still have to play like that,” says senior runningback/receiver Chantz Yager. “We weren’t satisfied with the way the season ended.” Eitel feels the team’s attitude begins in the weight room during the summer. “I liked that I was able to see a lot of my teammates in the weight room every morning. I felt like we had a good summer,” says Eitel. “I think a lot of the guys realize that we need to work even harder (See CAPTAINS on page 20)
Scott City swimming pool is on pace for a record-setting summer
The Scott City swimming pool will never be a cash cow for the city, but it’s still on pace for recordsetting revenue as the summer draws to a close. Despite some July rainfall, and a couple of unseasonably cool days, the pool has rolled in nearly $16,500 in admission fees through the end of July. With two weeks of gate receipts still to be tabulated in August, revenue is more than $4,500 ahead of last year and has topped the previous record of $13,368 in 2012. The new slides that were added before the summer began have been a drawing card, with daily pool attendance likely to set a record by the time the pool shuts down after Saturday. (See POOL on page 24)
Four young swimmers are having a fun time on Wednesday afternoon during the final week that the Scott City pool will be open. The pool will close on Saturday. (Record Photo)
A not-so-gentlemanly end to a gentleman’s game Golf, as we are often reminded, is the ultimate gentleman’s game. Even in the days before high-def TV turned everyone at home on their couch into a self-proclaimed PGA official, golfers were famous for turning themselves in for ultra-minor incidents that had escaped everyone else’s notice. The story is told of golfing great Bobby Jones
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who penalized himself a one stroke penalty when his ball barely moved as he was addressing it during the 1925 U.S. Open. No one else saw it - not even his caddy - and it
didn’t improve his situation. Jones didn’t even say anything about it until the end of the round when he turned in his scorecard and it had one stroke more than anyone else had credited him with. That stroke put Jones into a 36-hole playoff for the tournament title which he lost. LPGA golfer Meg Mallon was involved in
an incident during a tournament in which her ball was hanging on the lip of the cup, barely moving, before it finally dropped. Mallon would relate afterwards that it was her understanding of the rule that as long as the ball appeared to be moving, even slightly, the 10 second waiting rule didn’t apply.
After signing her scorecard, Mallon was still bothered by whether or not she had followed the rule. She contacted a LPGA official and the next morning both of them viewed a tape of what happened. Sure enough, 19 seconds had elapsed. Normally, that would have called for a one shot penalty, but since Mallon
had already signed her scorecard, she was disqualified. In no other sports does that happen. John McEnroe was famous - and still is - for arguing line calls. There isn’t a NFL player alive who would tell an official, “You need to throw the flag. I moved before the snap.” (See GAME on page 22)
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Football parents’ meeting Tues.
Outdoors in Kansas
There will be a mandatory meeting for parents of Scott Community High School players on Tues., Aug. 19, 7:30 p.m., in the high school auditorium. Any parents unable to attend this meeting must make arrangements to meet with head coach Glenn O’Neil before their athlete can participate in any competition. Two-a-day practices will get underway Monday at 7:25 a.m. The first scrimmage of the SCHS squad will be Sat., Aug. 23, from 10:00-11:30 a.m.
by Steve Gilliland
Froggin’ is only part of the fun Now I’m not much of a team sports player, but frog huntin’ the way we used to do it came terribly close to being a team sport. Half the fun of our frog hunts was just being there with our buddies, and the anticipation of what would go wrong this time. Besides, whenever we went on any kind of foray after dark, the vehicle ended up broken down, stuck in the snow or mud, or in the ditch, so the more passengers in the car to help extract us from our predicament the better. Our transportation needs were simple; four wheels, two seats and something that already smelled as badly as we would when the night was over. This was easily accomplished because none of us owned anything else. Near our home in central Ohio was a farm with two ponds, one on each side of the main highway that passed our homestead. One memorable frog hunt took place at these ponds late on a hot, steamy Ohio night. I’ve always questioned the landowner’s sanity for allowing us to be there unsupervised. Anyway, Ralph (my rabbit hunting partner) and his brother, Mike, Terry and myself, all piled into Terry’s old beater of a car, intent upon harvesting a “mess” of tasty frog legs from these ponds. Terry’s ride was chosen because it easily met the above transportation criteria, plus the radio worked. We had found the best “froggin” attire to be old jeans, and worn-out sneakers, which was our standard attire anyway. Hip boots or waders sound good, but inevitably you’d end up in the drink before the night was done, and once waders fill with (See FROGGIN on page 23)
Scott City senior Sloan Baker beats defender Kevin Aguilera for a leaping catch during 7-on-7 drills earlier this week. (Record Photo)
Captains and bring another level of intensity if we want to have another season like we did last year and, hopefully, do even better.” A big difference as the Beavers prepare for the next week’s practice and the upcoming season is confidence. “Last year a lot of people doubted us and we didn’t know how good we could be,” Eitel says. “This year I have a lot of confidence in what we can do. Everyone has a lot of belief in themselves and how far this team is capable of going.” Conditioning is the pri-
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mary focus of captain’s practices. After an hour of sprint work on the track, the linemen wrapped up practice with a half-mile run while the skilled players moved to the track for seven-on-seven scrimmages between the receivers and defensive backs that lasted another 30-40 minutes. “I felt like we had a lot of guys show up in pretty good shape tonight. We’ll really find out what kind of shape we’re in next week in two-a-days,” says Yager. “We have a lot of hard-working guys who are ready for the season to begin and that should get
us off to a good start next week.” The ultimate goal is to always do a little better, says Yager. In every drill, it’s important to do better than the time before and that carries over to the season. “We want to get one step further. The state championship game is the ultimate goal,” he says. “Every year it feels that we have a target on our backs; that people circle the date on the schedule when they play us because we’re the one that everyone wants to beat. That motivates us.”
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(Above) A view of the CCC campsite during the early 1930s as dam construction was taking place at Lake Scott. The CCC camp housed the workers. (Right) A view of that same area (known as Lakeview Camp Site) as it appears today.
Lake Scott hopes to revive tree campaign It’s hard to imagine a time when Lake Scott wasn’t lined with trees that provide shelter for campers and fishermen. But it wasn’t always such a green oasis and one doesn’t have to go too far back into history to see a much different lake area. Old photos of dam construction and dedication of the state park during the 1930s are a reminder of the barren landscape. And it remained that way for about half a century. It wasn’t until the late 1970s and early 1980s that former Park Manager Rick Stevens began an
aggressive effort to establish significant tree growth around the park. It was that program which transformed the park into the beautiful, welcoming place it is today. “When I started out here, a lot of what you see was barren ground - mostly prairie,” recalls Stevens. There were some cedar trees in what is known as the Big Grove and a few more in the Big Spring area. There were also a few trees around the Steele Home and in what has become the main campground. Stevens and his small crew
began planting and transplanting trees to provide much-needed shade. However, many trees in the park are nearing the end of their lifespan. In addition, there are also many trees which have to be removed each year when they topple over or are cut down because they pose a risk. Current Park Manager Greg Mills would like to revive the same effort that led to the original tree planting program. Seven trees were donated to the park and have been planted. Since the state is short on money, Mills says the project will
have to be generated locally and supported by local donations. Areas targeted for the initial planting are the entrance, circle drive, beach area and office. “We have specific trees we want in each area. People can choose the area and we can choose the best location,” says Mills. It costs about $200 to purchase an 8-12 foot tree which Mills says has a much better chance for survival. Mills is working with Kel’s TLC in Scott City. “We don’t want people planting two-foot trees from Home Depot that have little chance of
survival,” says Mills. “A lot of the trees out here are reaching maturity. If we don’t get something started soon we’re going to have a big gap between young and older trees.” And, as anyone who visits the park is aware, well-established trees are essential for wildlife and for the enjoyment of campers and visitors. “We want trees that will add to the fall colors. We want people to see the oaks, maples and see the changing colors,” Mills adds. “We want to ensure the beauty of the park for future generations.”
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Confident Royals are putting it all together American League hitters are apprehensive before playing a series against the Kansas City Royals baseball team because of the whistling fastballs thrown by five of their pitchers. S t a r t by ers Yordano Mac Ventura and Stevenson Danny Duffy, relievers Kelvin Herrera and Wade Davis, and closer Greg Holland all have snapping fastballs that are clocked from 95 to 101 mph. And they’re all just wild enough that opposing hitters are prepared to duck. That makes those pitches hard to hit. The Royals are playing their best baseball of the season. Following Jason Vargas’s impressive 3-0 win over Oakland on Wednesday, they have won 17 of their last 21 games. KC has pulled together all three facets of the game - hitting, fielding and pitching - during this stretch. Improved plate discipline by the hitters has been the most significant factor. Billy Butler had been hitting too many ground balls and swinging at bad pitches, but that’s changed. He’s hitting the ball high and hard. And Mike Moustakas is showing confidence and discipline that has been missing. The race for the second wild card slot in the American League is wide open. If the Los Angeles Angels finish second (behind Oakland) in the American League West, they are a cinch for one of the two spots. It will likely be a dog fight for the final spot between KC, the Yankees, Toronto and Seattle. Kansas City is in position to make the playoffs for the first time since 1985. Late-Season Trades One thing that seems unfair in Major League Baseball is the ability of teams to trade and acquire new players in the final two months of the season. Why should a team like Detroit be able to acquire a talented pitcher like David Price for the stretch run? (See ROYALS on page 23)
Psychic Thomas predicts TD return
De’Anthony Thomas may not be ready to dethrone psychic Miss Cleo, but he may want to keep that option open once his football career is over. Let me explain. I’ve said before what an electric player Thomas has been in training camp. Call it uberconfidence or psychic ability, but the rookie out of Oregon announced in the week leading up to the preseason game with Cincinnati that the first time he touched the ball in a NFL game he was taking it all the way. Sure enough. In the first quarter he returned a punt 80 yards for a score. That was in addition to a 35 yard kickoff return that he nearly broke for another TD later in the game. And, as we’ve seen in camp, Thomas is also being utilized as a runningback and wide receiver. With his kind of explosiveness, the Chiefs are going to find as many ways as possible to use him offensively. Another rookie, Albert Wilson, helped his chances of making the team with a 65 yard kickoff return. But I feel the undrafted rookie out of Georgia State will probably make the roster as a wide receiver. He’s shown that he has great hands and he runs his routes very well. It’s going to be nearly impossible not to find a place for him on the roster. If KC tries to
Game But sportsmanship is a part of golfing lore . . . which brings us to last weekend’s PGA Championship. Because the final round had to be delayed for about 1-1/2 hours due to rain, it was getting pretty dark as the final two groups were finishing. Even the announcers said they wouldn’t blame eventual champion Rory McIlroy for refusing to play another shot and waiting until daylight the next day. But McIlroy was determined to finish play on Sunday. At one time, McIlroy and his playing partner were standing on the 18th tee as Phil Mickelson and Rickie Fowler
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hide him on the practice squad I think someone else will claim him. We’ll see how serious the team is about keeping him by the amount of playing time - and how well he performs over the next three preseason games. By the same token, it’s looking like Junior Hemingway (2nd year, Michigan) may not be able to make the team because of injuries and it appears he’s dropping down the depth chart. * * * Last year, the Chiefs were hurting at the tight end position with injuries to Anthony Fasano and Travis Kelce. At the last minute, the team signed Sean McGrath (aka, the Bearded One) who played a bigger role than anyone anticipated. McGrath’s unexpected retirement before the season began did raise some concern, but it appears the team has more than enough depth at that position. We saw what a healthy Kelce can do when he caught a pass down the seam and outraced the Cincinnati secondary for a 69 yard touchdown. We
didn’t see that kind of athletic ability at that position all of last year. In addition, Demetrius Harris, who likely would have edged McGrath for the No. 3 spot on the roster, caught a 30 yard pass down the seam. With his size (6-7, 230) and speed linebackers are going to have a very difficult time staying with him. We had more than 100 yards receiving from the tight end position, which is a huge part of Andy Reid’s offense. If we can get that kind of production during the season, it will take a lot of pressure off Jamaal Charles and make teams think twice about double-teaming our wide receivers. * * * Dee Ford looked, at times, like a first round draft pick and at other times he looked like a rookie. Even though he was drafted as a pass rusher, Ford may end up earning some time on special teams after making a key block that helped to spring Thomas loose on his punt return for a score. Special teams coach Dave Toub says he’s been given the green light to use Ford on punt returns even if he makes the team as a defensive starter. Ford did show his explosiveness off the line which is good. However, the Cincinnati offensive linemen were able to use his quickness against him
at times, allowing his momentum to take him away from the play. In time, Ford will improve his technique and not just rely on his athletic ability. Bottom line: he has a tremendous first step off the line and you can’t coach that. * * * On the other hand, quarterback Alex Smith had a forgettable game. Defensive end Mike DeVito broke his hand, but that isn’t likely to keep him off the field for very long. And defensive back Steven Gregory, who was released by New England, had a solid game with three tackles . . . and then he announced his retirement. Overall, it wasn’t a great game by any stretch. The defense didn’t play very well. However, we used all three phases of the game to score touchdowns which was the MO to our success a year ago. And, in keeping with the team’s motto, they did “finish.” It doesn’t erase the heartbreak of the Indianapolis loss, but it’s a start. Now if De’Anthony can just use his psychic skills to give me this week’s Lotto numbers this season will be off to a great start.
in a major tournament for the ninth time. Maybe he was hoping against hope that darkness would cause McIlroy to make a two-shot mistake and give him a chance to win. And, just maybe, he forgot that he is part of something bigger than himself - game where sportsmanship is supposed to trump all else. There isn’t any golfer we know of who, if faced with a similar situation, wouldn’t have simply waived protocol aside and told McIlroy and Wiesberger to make it a foursome going down the 18th fairway. Such an act of sportsmanship would have earned
the applause of everyone in attendance and it would have been remembered as a moment that reflects the honor of golf. Instead Mickelson, who some consider a statesman of the game, took a slightly lower road. He didn’t do anything wrong. He just didn’t do what would have been more right. McIlroy won the tournament and with his comments afterwards he showed a class that befits a real champion. Mickelson, on the other hand, lost more than a tournament. He also lost some respect. And that’s worth a whole lot more in the game of golf.
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were hitting their drives. With PGA officials also feeling a sense of urgency, they allowed McIlroy and Bernd Wiesberger to hit their drives when Mickelson and Fowler were safely beyond range in the fairway. They also allowed McIlroy and Wiesberger to hit their second shots into the 18th green before Mickelson and Fowler had finished putting. Mickelson expressed his unhappiness with the situation as the round was finishing up, but downplayed the incident afterwards. Perhaps Mickelson was feeling a sense of frustration at settling for a runner-up finish
Froggin water, it’s like wearing a 50-gallon barrel around each leg. (Yes, I know this from experience). There are several legal ways to harvest frogs. We chose “gigs,” which are small pitchfork-shaped spears used on the ends of long bamboo poles. These work quite well on frogs, but in the dark you soon learned to keep a good distance between you and the guy behind you, as an errant “gig” to the butt made the evening go by really slowly! A bright flashlight was shone at the frog’s eyes, blinding them long enough to be speared with the gig. Armed with frog gigs, flashlights and gunnysacks to hold our catch, and clad in ragged jeans and worn out sneakers, we must have looked like characters from the movie “Huck Finn meets the Grim Reaper.” The night was soon filled with the deep throbbing “harum” vocals of bullfrogs. We split up to conquer the two ponds faster. We slogged slowly along the banks as quietly as possible, each step threatening to suck us deeper into the oozy muck that smelled like rotten eggs. We stalked along, knee deep in the water, until the
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glistening skin or gleaming beady eyes of a frog appeared in the beam of the flashlight. The trick was to slowly lower the spear as close to the frog as possible before striking, and hold the light in his eyes to keep it “dazzled,” all the while using Jedi mind games to persuade the frog to give itself up. While this anchored the frog so we could retrieve it, it usually didn’t kill it, so we soon had bags full of squirming amphibians trying to swim away from the frying pan. We got lots of frogs that night, and decided to clean them at my place on the way home. We had a big circular driveway with a security light on a tall pole in the middle. An empty hay wagon pulled under the light made the perfect butchering table, and we were soon at it. As gunnysacks were emptied, squirming frogs went everywhere. We removed the legs, then skinned them much like skinning a catfish, leaving the big flipper feet attached. They fry up white, sweet and tender, and NO, they do not taste just like chicken! Half the fun of a frog hunt (besides lunch) is watching the legs as they
fry. In the hot grease, the thick meaty pieces quiver and tremble as if they were still alive, much to the chagrin of anyone trying frog legs for the first time. I remember one particular frog leg feast attended by one of my buddy’s girlfriends who had never tasted “legs” before. I was frying, and when she was out of the room, I found one especially big set of legs and propped them up on the edge of the skillet with the legs crossed, just as if they had climbed out of the skillet and were resting there. I don’t know who was more disgusted, she at the sight of them, or my buddy because I had done it! These days I hardly ever hunt frogs anymore. Maybe because it’s not as much fun as it used to be. Maybe it’s because no one else will go with me because they all feel the same as I do about slogging around in some farm pond after dark. Whatever the reason, I still get to enjoy an occasional “mess a legs” and they still taste as sweet and tender as they ever did. Continue to Explore Kansas Outdoors. Steve can be contacted by email at stevegilliland@idkcom.net
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Price is on a very short list of the best pitchers in MLB. When Price joined the Tigers right after the All-Star break, it dramatically shifted the balance of power in the American League Central. There are no solutions, but MLB could at least outlaw trades this late in the season. Thomas Shines in Debut NFL exhibition games are close to meaningless. Despite that, the Kan-
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sas City Chiefs’ rookies displayed extraordinary speed and talent in the win over Cincinnati. De’Anthony Thomas and Albert Wilson showed speed and quickness. If that wasn’t enough, tight end Travis Kelce caught a quick pass over the middle and outran the Bengals’ defensive backs for a 69-yard TD. One positive from the game was simply getting the win. Even though preseason games don’t count, it’s good for the Chiefs to
get that losing monkey off their backs early. KC still has a number of issues that need to be solved: the offensive line is very young and quality depth is questionable; on defense, the secondary could become a major weakness-only time will tell; and the wide-receiving corps looks shaky indeed. Overall, the first preseason game was a success. Winning, for the moment, solves all problems.
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uncovering the past More questions continue to surface at Lake Scott dig site As an anthropologist, Matt Hill knows it’s never a good idea to assume too much - or to think that you may have learned all there is to know. It’s about that time you find the unexpected. The unexpected is what Hill and his team continue to find at Lake Scott as they uncover more history which leads to more questions in their ongoing research at the state park. Historical records and artifacts discovered during previous digs have confirmed that Lake Scott was an oasis which attracted a huge number of Native Americans - some who called this area home and others passing through. What’s been intriguing to Hill, an assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Iowa, and his team has been the recent discovery that some Native Americans reached this area much earlier than previously known. That knowledge has been gained through the extensive study of ceramics at the site and radio carbon dating of these fragments to the late 1400s or early 1500s - or about the time the Picuris were abandoning El Quartelejo. Apaches arrived on the scene “a century or two before anyone would have predicted,” says Hill. “Now we’re asking a different set of questions and piecing together evidence that would indicate maybe they were here earlier than anyone would have imagined just 10 years ago,” Hill says.
It’s the prospect of shattering previously held beliefs that make this type of research exciting. “Often times, when you’re doing research you have a preconceived idea of what to expect,” he points out. “Sometimes you’re proven right but, quite frankly, it’s a lot more fun when you’re proven wrong because that often opens up a whole new set of possibilities.” Longer Stay at El Quartelejo Research also supports that the occupation of El Quartelejo was longer than many had previously considered, with more than one generation of inhabitants living on the site. “I’m not sure we had an appreciation for that. I’m very happy to be surprised that this was the case,” he says. “I had assumed this site was one event, but we’re seeing a series of changes that took place over a fairly long period of time. Likewise, what is known today as Lake Scott has a history that precedes El Quartelejo by perhaps thousands of years. “The archeology shows what the Picuris and others have known all along - that this area was a part of their history. Their knowledge of this site precedes the Spanish Revolt, perhaps by hundreds of years. “Based on what we’ve found in and around the park, going back probably 10,000 years ago to the present, someone’s been living here,” Hill points out. “Those groups have changed over time, but it’s no
(Above) Anthropologist Matt Hill looks over the 409 dig site which has been the focus of his crew for the past two summers. (Below) Team members from the University of Iowa carefully excavate the site near the entrance to Lake Scott. (Record Photos)
coincidence that the archeological sites we’re uncovering today are literally the same sites these people occupied hundreds of years ago.” Seek Specific Answers Because of scheduling conflicts, this summer’s dig by Hill and his team was abbreviated. It’s possible the team will not excavate any further sites at the park for another couple of years. “We’re not out here just
to dig,” says Sarah Trabert, a teaching assistant with Hill at the University of Iowa. “We want to answer specific questions. We want to know what sites to target in order to answer those questions.” “It’s been interesting to discover that ceramics we’ve found may not have come from New Mexico or on the Plains, but might have come from Colorado. That could tell us something about the broader social and trading networks that in-
volved the people who were living in the Lake Scott area.” Over the next two summers, tentative plans are to conduct ground penetrating radar of promising sites around the area in order to be more specific in future digs. “There are some areas, especially to the west, which offer some very interesting possibilities,” Hill says. “Our plans are to do the geophysics - to get a better sense of where materials are buried.” Quite frankly, adds Hill, they are still busy analyzing what’s been discovered over the past few years. As they continue to compile that data it will help Hill and his team to identify where they want to focus their time and energy. One area that he’s very interested in is a site near Camp Lakeside where there was some minor excavation by the Kansas Archeological Training Program (KATP) in 2009. Hill feels this has the “potential to be a pretty big site.” “I would guess that in two or maybe three years we’ll do more excavation,” he adds. “Of course, it will come down to money. It always does.” While the archeological team continues to be intrigued at some of their discoveries, one thing hasn’t surprised them. “This truly was an oasis on the Plains. This was a destination,” emphasizes Trabert. “There’s no way that people from northern New Mexico would have just happened across this area. They had to have known people were here.” “And why not?” she asks. “This was a great place to be hundreds of years ago just as it is today. I feel the Picuris from northern New Mexico would have felt right at home here.”
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History lesson on packing plant closures
March 2008, Emporia a Tyson beef plant ceased a majority of its beef processing operations. February 2013, Plainview, Tex. - Cargill stopped processing beef at one of its facilities. April 2014, Brawley, Calif. - a beef packing plant operated by the National Beef Packing Co. closed its doors. In just the past two weeks, closing announce-
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Fed cattle, feedlot prices take a hit Feedlot margins took a steep hit, just shy of $70 per head last week, dropping margins from the previous week’s $354.40 per head to $284.85, according to the Sterling Beef Profit Tracker’s latest report. This is well above a year ago when margins were $83.98 per head in the red. However, it’s under the $302.56 per head price margins were bringing this time last month. Russia closing its borders to a select group of agricultural products, including American beef, last week is attributed to the drop. However, it is speculated for the market to bounce back as new market channels are found. Fed cattle prices were slightly, falling from $162.48/ cwt. to $160.08. They are above a year ago when fed cattle were bringing $121/cwt. Packers continue to increase profit, hitting $108.01 per head last week, up from the previous week’s $92.37. A year ago packers were barely breaking even at $3.02 per head.
BPI reopens Holcomb plant
Beef Products, Inc., reopened its Holcomb plant on Monday to boost production of “lean finely textured beef,” which critics call “pink slime,” as wholesale beef prices soar with a shrinking U.S. cattle herd. Reopening of the plant comes more than two years after it was shuttered following a national media controversy about the BPI product. The plant will collect raw chunks of meat and fat beef trimmings from a neighboring Tyson Foods slaughterhouse, package them into large bins, and then ship the refrigerated containers to BPI’s processing facility in Dakota City, Nebr. The company aims to hire 40-45 people. It had more than 230 employees prior to its closure.
Economic impact of shrinking beef supply in U.S. ments of another Cargill packing plant in Milwaukee, Wisc., and L&H Packing Co. in San Antonio, Tex., have come to light. These few examples of closures in the last six years reflect a trend in the United States that has gone on for more than a decade, according to
Glynn Tonsor, livestock economist for K-State Extension. “For more than 12 years we’ve been shrinking the U.S. beef herd, so we need fewer processing plants and feedlots,” Tonsor said. “Economists call this excess capacity in the industry. Plant-byplant there may be indi-
vidual reasons for the closings, but the nationallevel story of why we are having closures is we simply have more hooks and more processing capacity than we need.” Tight cattle supply has driven the closures, which has affected different major packing companies in different areas. Tonsor
said location of the plants is part of the issue. “The availability of cattle, the proximity to the border to be able to import cattle from Mexico or Canada and the proximity to large dairies if it’s a cow processing facility all come into play,” he said. “But, at the end of the
day each plant has to have a local supply relative to its capacity. Some plants are in a better position with that than others.” Tonsor said the United States’ beef processing industry is slowly moving north and east compared to what it used to be. He recognizes the Milwaukee plant closure doesn’t fit that trend, but in general, the processing move is (See CLOSURES on page 27)
Right-to-Farm: what happens next? Campaign in Missouri increases rural/urban divide The good news is that Missouri’s Right to Farm amendment is now part of the state’s constitution. The bad news is that the message voters received might make things even worse. Voters in Missouri faced a seemingly straightforward question in last week’s primary election: Do they support the right to farm? The answer was a razorthin approval of Amendment 1, which enshrines that right in
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the state constitution. However, the debates that were stirred up by the controversial nature of the proposal re-energized antiGMO activists, handed over yet more ammo to corporate farming haters and widened an already contentious urbanrural divide in a state where agriculture plays a prominent role in the economy. There was no broad-based support for agriculture’s right to do anything among residents of the state’s two biggest cities, St. Louis and Kansas City.
Voters in those metro areas soundly rejected the amendment, and post-election analyses pointed to concerns about foreign-owned companies, like the Chinese conglomerate Shaunghui International, plus lingering aversion to a number of farming practices, notably the cultivation of genetically engineered crops. On one hand, the coalition backing the amendment, which included a veritable who’s who of the state’s agricultural industry - the Missouri Farming Bureau, Missouri Cattlemen’s Association, Missouri Pork Association, Missouri Dairy Association, Missouri Sheep Producers, Missouri Equine
Council, Missouri Corn Growers Association, Missouri Soybeans - has to feel good that language strengthening protections for all of agriculture is now officially part of the state’s constitution. The coalition spent a reported $600,000 in the last few months prior to the primary, so one would have to consider that money well-spent. Plus, a defeat for the Humane Society of the United States, the biggest backer of the opposition, is always a good thing. But I question some of the messaging from the pro-agriculture folks, claiming that this amendment was needed to (See RIGHT-TO-FARM on page 27)
Fresh wave of pests for late-season crops As the end of the growing season approaches, the potential for insect damage is decreasing in most crops, including corn. However, a few pests are still causing concern for crop producers, said K-State Research and Extension crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth. These pests include the potato leafhopper, sor-
Sugarcane aphid Camelina among field day topics An alternative crop for fallow and a tiny pest that may be a new threat to sorghum are among the topics to be covered at the Kansas State University Agricultural Research Center’s Fall Field Day in Hays on Wed., Aug. 27. Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. The field day and tours begin at 9:30 a.m. Lunch and two presentations indoors will close out the day. Field tour and auditorium presentation topics include: •Camelina sativa as an alternative fallow replacement: Augustine Obour, soil scientist, ARC-Hays; •Glyphosate-resistant weeds: Update and Management: Phil Stahlman, weed scientist, ARC-Hays; •New sorghum parents and current commercial hybrids: Ramasamy Perumal, sorghum breeder, ARC-Hays; •Potential for coolseason grass legume mixtures: Augustine Obour; •Grain yields after 40 years of no-till: Augustine Obour; •Sugarcane aphid, a new threat to grain sorghum (auditorium): J.P. Michaud, entomologist, (See FIELD DAY on page 27)
ghum headworm and the he said. “I’ve never seen webworm, a common an infestation of potato soybean pest. leafhoppers re-infest or flare up in an alfalfa field Potato Leafhopper that was swathed in a Alfalfa is particularly timely manner.” Swathing removes the susceptible to the potato leafhopper this time of nymph-stage insects, and year, Whitworth said. adults don’t seem to re“If you’re going to infest alfalfa fields once swath within the next the hatched eggs have 10-14 days, that should been eliminated. take care of the problem,” “If you’re past that
Market Report Closing prices on August 12, 2014 Winona Feed and Grain Bartlett Grain Wheat..................
$ 5.72
Milo ....................
$ 3.33
White Wheat ....... Corn ...................
Soybeans ...........
$ 5.87 $ 3.93
$ 13.80
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$ 5.72
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Sunflowers.......... ADM Grain
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$ 5.72
$ 5.87
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time, you’re still getting potato leafhoppers and they’re still pretty dense in your stubble and alfalfa as it’s trying to grow back, you might want to think about putting on an insecticide application,” Whitworth said. The potato leafhopper is vulnerable to all tested insecticides, and alfalfa growers should consider
using the lowest rate of the least expensive insecticide possible. The pest extracts juices from the alfalfa plant, damaging the plant’s ability to transmit nutrients. The potato leafhopper’s feeding process causes “hopper burn,” a disease characterized by yellow triangles on the leaves of (See PESTS on page 27)
Closures consistent with the cattle supply moving north and drying up in the industry’s southwest corner - an area that has experienced severe drought the past few years. Economic Impacts Many are affected by the closures, Tonsor said, especially the local plant workers who have lost jobs. The local impact of a closure, from an economic perspective, is a reduced tax base for the area and property value pressures, as examples,
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that adversely affect the local economy. “That doesn’t fit the livestock or meat supply chain per se, but I don’t want to understate the impact (of closures) on the local economy,” he said. From a national perspective, Tonsor said he believes the excess capacity issue will take time before it’s resolved, and it will get worse before it gets better. Perhaps the announcements aren’t surprising, but it’s hard to say which plant is going to close next and when.
Right-to-Farm protect producers and farmers from “overzealous environmentalists, animal rights advocates and foodies who want greater regulation of agriculture,” according to news reports quoting the Missouri Farming Bureau. I’m not sure that kind of preaching even resonates with the choir. A Better Approach For one thing, a sizeable majority of consumers do care about the environment, many very deeply. We should all care about the environment, especially ranchers and farmers, whose livelihood is totally dependent on “the environment.” In other contexts and on other issues (like animal welfare), the livestock industry has effectively framed the discussion by positioning producers as the ultimate environmentalists. After all, if the people raising animals and growing crops don’t take care of the soil, the watersheds or the rangeland, they’re damaging themselves and their businesses. Yes, way too many
Pests the plant. “You need to take care of it if you have them,” Whitworth said. “If you’re not going to swath, put out an insecticide application. They’re easily killed, and they don’t re-infest.” Sorghum Headworm The corn earworm, or sorghum headworm as it is called in grain sorghum, is also active during the late summer and early fall. The insect prefers corn, but it looks to sorghum as a source for egglaying and can be found in soybeans or cotton due to its wide host range. As sorghum begins to head, the insect moves to sorghum and begins laying eggs on the heads. Between the flowering and soft dough stages, the sorghum plant is attractive and vulnerable to the sorghum headworm, and the pest can inflict damage quickly. Small hairs protruding from the body of the worm distinguish the sorghum headworm from similar fall pests. The insect is aggressive and cannibalistic, and though three or four worms may start out feeding on a head, that
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self-important environmentalists are indeed wild-eyed eco-nuts whose zealotry utterly precludes accommodating the prudent stewardship associated with most of animal agriculture. But being “overzealous” is a crime of excess, not evil intent, and those passions can be reined in with sensible, collaborative policymaking backed up by good-faith partnerships between industry, government and environmentalists. (Speaking of which, did you know that the Walton Family Foundation - hardly a group of overzealous environmentalists - has donated more than $71 million to environmental groups such as the Marine Stewardship Council, the National Audubon Society and the Nature Conservancy? And that the goal of that funding, according to a foundation news release, was to “facilitate the formation of a coalition of environmental advocates, small business owners, and local governments” to advance watershed restoration and resource
“We’re probably not done. We may have more yet (to close),” he said. “We’re probably going to shrink the herd even more. To grow the herd, we have to shrink supplies by holding females out of the supply chain to expand the breeding herd.” The uncertainty of which packing plant or feedlot might close next is an economic drain, Tonsor said. When the industry comes to equilibrium, where the right number of packing plants and feedlots are in place,
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protection, among other initiatives?) Here’s the problem with hardcore messaging: When the typical urban resident hears the phrase “protection from overzealous environmentalists,” their reaction is generally somewhere between “Maybe they have a point” and “Darn right we need to be zealous about the environment.” I defy anyone to find more than a handful of city dwellers who would say, “Right on - a farmer or rancher should be able to do anything they want. It’s their land, isn’t it?” I’m exaggerating, but the preceding sentence is pretty much what a number of industry spokespeople have suggested and what many more producers and famers actually believe. I get it. I understand those sentiments. But in an election or a PR campaign where the goal is to win hearts and minds, in-your-face hostility is the wrong road to travel. I’d much prefer the approach articulated by a
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number is quickly reduced to one. “The treatment threshold is one worm equals five percent damage per head,” Whitworth said. Sorghum plants entering the whorl stage might contain caterpillars, though Whitworth recommends not treating for those. “They can rag up the plant pretty good,” he said. “But they get down in that whorl, and you
the uncertainty will lessen. “There’s notable value in (reduced uncertainty), because feedyard or cowcalf operators who retain ownership might be little less worried about local market access,” he said. Tonsor said he doesn’t believe the excess capacity issue and individual plant closures will affect consumers, because competition in the packing industry remains vibrant. There isn’t one plant processing all cattle, and several companies are still running multiple plants.
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can’t get the insecticide down into the whorl sufficient enough to kill the worm.” Whorl-feeding could result in a negative visual to growers, but has no impact on yield. “If you have 80 percent of your plants ragged up, there’s a lot of feeding in the whorl, and the worms are only half an inch long, then you might have to consider an application,” Whitworth said.
commenter reacting to a pre-election analysis published on the Governing. com website that detailed Amendment 1’s opposing points of view: “I am a farmer. I will never be first in line to beat the drum for Monsanto. However, for (a previous commenter) to say that GMOs cause cancer is completely off-base and shows the ignorance that is rampant among a staggering number of non-ag people. Monsanto is a necessary evil in this world. By 2050 we will have nine billion people to feed. GMOs will enable us to sustain that amount of life.” Those sentiments are hardcore, too, but that farmer offered a practical argument that I believe goes down a lot smoother with “non-ag people” than raging against “overzealous environmentalists.” Given the impact that seven billion people are having today on the global ecosystem, overzealous environmentalists are a necessary evil in this world, too. Get an on-line subscription for your college student
Wichita County Real Estate
Wednesday, August 20 • 10:00 a.m. Auction Location: Community building at fairgrounds, east edge of Leoti
Seller: Grace L. Crouch Trust Auction Location: Community Building at the Fairgrounds, east edge of Leoti, Ks. Land Location: From Leoti, Ks., 9 miles west and 3 miles north. Legal: North East 1/4 of 5-18-38 west of the 6th PM in Kansas containing 160 acres more or less of dry land cropland. Possession: Possession of land on signing of the purchase contract. Buyer to reimburse current tenant for any expenses for maintaining of the summer fallow to present. Buyer to pay for spraying cost of the 2014 wheat stubble. Taxes: 2013 Taxes $606.90 2014 taxes pro-rated to day of closing Minerals: Believed intact and going to the buyer. Minerals are leased at the present time to Paramount Land, Inc. Cimarron, Kansas, land is leased till 1-7-19. Seller to retain lease money. FSA Information: Crop Wheat
Base Acreage 80.1
Yield 28
Evidence of Title: Seller will provide to the buyer, title insurance in the amount of purchase price, with buyer and seller splitting premium 50%-50%. Easements: This sale is subject to all rights of way and easements, whether recorded or not, and any oil and gas lease of record. Agency: Lawrence and Associates Realty are exclusive agents of the seller. Sellers: Grace L. Crouch Trust Broker: Lawrence and Associates Realty • 513 Main, Scott City, Ks. 67871 620-872-5267 Auctioneer / Listing Agent: Russell Berning • 812 W M St., Leoti, Ks. 67861 1-800-466-5202
Auctioneer’s Note: Very nice farmland with good roads and good soil. Terms: 10% down day of sale, with balance due in certified funds at closing. Closing to be on or before Oct. 3, 2014. Announcements day of the auction take precedence over printed material.
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Gene’s Appliance Over 200 appliances in stock! COMPARE OUR PRICES!
We have Reverse Osmosis units in stock. Remember us for parts in stock for all brands of all appliances. Sales and Service Days • Mon. - Sat. Deliveries • Mon.-Sat.
Largest Frigidaire appliance dealer in Western Ks. 508 Madison • Scott City • 872-3686
Networktronic, Inc.
Computer Sales, Service and Repair Custom computers! Networking solutions!
Northend Disposal A garbologist company. Scott City • 872-1223 • 1-800-303-3371
PC Cleaning Services, Inc. We'll clean your home, business or do remodeling clean-up Available seven days a week! Paul Cramer, Owner
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Kansas Classifieds Ad Network
The classified ads below are appearing in 147 Kansas newspapers with a total circulation of 500,000 the classified display ads appear in 142 Kansas newspapers with a total circulation of 457,000. KCAN line ad is $300 for up to 25 words and $12 each additional word. A 2x2 display ad is $800 per insertion and a 2x4 display ad is $1,650 per insertion. To find out more, contact The Scott County Record at 872-2090.
Help Wanted
For Sale
C O N T R A C T SALESPERSONS to sell aerial photography of farms. Commission basis, $4,225 first month guarantee. $1,500-3,000 weekly proven earnings. Travel required. More info msphotosd.com or call (877) 882-3566. ––––––––––––––––––––– HEALTHCARE JOBS. Now hiring: RNs, LPNs/ LVNs, CNAs, med aides. $2,000 bonus. Free gas. Call AACO at 1-800-6564414, ext. 51. ––––––––––––––––––––– $2,000 BONUS. Oilfield drivers. High hourly. Overtime. Class A-CDL/ Tanker. One year driving experience. Home one week monthly. Paid travel, lodging. Relocation not necessary. 1-800-5882669. www.tttransports. com.
PIANO SALE. Over 40% savings on over 120 pianos during our Backto-School Sale now thru Sept. 6. Mid-America Piano, Manhattan. 800950-3774, piano4u.com. ––––––––––––––––––––– USE YOUR LAND or trade in as a down payment. New, used and repos available. Singles from $39,900. Doubles from $59,900. Basement ready modulars. Less than perfect credit OK. 866858-6862. ––––––––––––––––––––– ALL NEW. Happy Jack DuraSpot. Kills and repels fleas, ticks and larvae. Repels mites, lice and mosquitoes. Contains Nylar IGR. Orschlen Farm & Home. www.happyjackinc.com.
Education
PARTNERS IN EXCELLENCE. OTR drivers. APU equipped PrePass EZ-pass passenger policy. 2012 and newer equipment. 100% notouch. Butler Transport, 1-800-528-7825. www. butlertransport.com ––––––––––––––––––––– START WITH OUR training or continue your solid career. You have options. Company drivers, lease purchase or owner/operators needed. (888) 670-0392 www. CentralTruckDrivingJobs. com. butlertransport.com ––––––––––––––––––––– GREAT PLAINS TRUCKING, Salina, is looking for experienced OTR tractor-trailer flatbed operators or recent driving school graduates. Our drivers travel 48 U.S. states as well as the lower Canadian provinces. We offer excellent compensation, benefits, home time and equipment. Please contact Brett at brettw@ gptrucking.com or Randy at randyl@gptrucking. com. Or call 785-8232261.
WANT A CAREER operating heavy equipment? Bulldozers, backhoes and excavators. Hands-on training and certifications offered. National average $18-$22 hourly. Lifetime job placement assistance. VA benefits eligible. 1-866-362-6497. ––––––––––––––––––––– NEED CLASS A CDL training? Start a career in trucking today. Swift Academies offer PTDI certified courses and offer best-in-class training. New Academy classes weekly. No money down or credit check. Certified mentors ready and available. Paid (while training with mentor). Regional and dedicated opportunities. Great career path. Excellent benefits package. Please call: (602) 714-9455.
Opportunities
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PROFITABLE KANSAS businesses for sale by owners. Many types, sizes, locations, terms. $25K to $15M. Other states available. www.BizSale.com. Call 1-800-617-4204.
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412 N. Main • Garden City • 620-275-5142 All Under One Roof
Revcom Electronics
Your RadioShack Dealer Two-way Radio Sales & Service Locally owned and operated since 1990
District 11 AA Meetings
1104 Main • Scott City • 872-2625
Scott City
Unity and Hope Mon., Wed. and Fri. • 8:00 p.m. Services
Berning Auction “Don’t Trust Your Auction to Just Anyone”
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Russell Berning Box Q • Leoti
Dining
807 Kingsley Last Sat., Birthday Night, 6:30 p.m. All open meetings, 874-8207 • 874-8118
Dighton
Thursday • 8:30 p.m. 535 Wichita St. All open meetings, 397-5679 • 397-2647
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Classifieds Buy, sell, trade, one call does it all 872-2090 ot fax 872-0009
Classified Ad Deadline: Monday at 5:00 p.m.
Classified Ad Rate: 20¢ per word. Minimum charge, $5. Blind ad: $2.50 per week extra. Card of thanks: 10¢ per word. Minimum charge, $3. Classified Display Ad rate: $5.50 per column inch. Classified advertising must be paid in advance unless business account is established.
COUNTRY HOME
If not paid in advance, there will be a $1 billing charge. Tear sheet for classified ad will be $1 extra.
Card of Thanks It’s a little late, but we just wanted to say thanks to everyone who helped us clean up after the tornado on June 11. We want to thank our children, family, friends, neighbors and our church family who brought us food and phone calls. Also the Mennonite Church crew who helped us clean up and fixed a wonderful meal for all of us. A big thanks to Farm Bureau (Todd Patton) for being there the next morning and taking care of our insurance needs. You are all such a blessing to us and we really appreciate all that you did. We are truly blessed! Thank you all, Mike and Diana McDaniel
GARAGE SALES Saturday, Aug. 16
712 Era, Scott City 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Juniors and women’s clothes, misc. items. 3-Party Garage Sale 1201 Church St., Scott City 9:00 a.m.-noon Baby-adult clothes, toys, shoes, home decor, microwave, baby stroller, lots of misc. Get all the top local stories www.scottcountyrecord.com
EASTRIDGE
3 bedrooms, 2 baths, full basment. Buy lots in the Eastridge addition for your new home location.
Thomas Real Estate
On 10 acres! Approx. 1,634 sq. ft. with partial basement, DD garage, shop-garage, well house and smaller sheds. Large kitchen and master bedroom! Lots of storage and 1 3/4 miles from a paved road. $127,900.
Lawrence and Associates
Deb Lawrence, GRI Broker Shorty Lawrence, Sales Assoc. 513 Main • Scott City 872-5267 ofc. 872-7184 hm. lawrenceandassocrealty.com Sheila Ellis, Broker Assoc. 872-2056 Kerry Gough, Sales Assoc. 872-7337 Russell Berning, 874-4405 www.berningauction.com
Pine Village Apartments 300 E. Nonnamaker
Apartments available for qualifying tenants 62+ or disabled with rental assistance available. Hours: Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. by appointment Call Steve 872-2535 or (620) 255-4824. 19tfc
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914 W. 12th Scott City, Ks. 67871 (620)-872-7396 Cell: (620)-874-1753 or Cell: (620)-874-5002 52tfc
Nicely updated 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, living room, dining room, large kitchen, family room and utility room on a large corner lot. Call: Pam Wheeler 620-872-3076 or Scot Aytes 620-874-1646. 51tfc
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Help Wanted
Notice
WANTED TO BUY. Stored corn. Call for basis and contract information. 1-800-579-3645. Lane County Feeders, Inc. 32tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED TO BUY. Wheat straw delivered. Call for contracting information. Lane County Feeders. 397-5341. 44tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– CERTIFIED SEED WHEAT: Brawl CL, Byrd, TAM 112, TAM 304, T158, T153, Duster, Oakley CL, Turkey Red. Also triticale and rye. Ehmke Seed, Amy, KS. 620-397-2350. 51t16 ––––––––––––––––––––– HARVESTING WANTED corn, milo and soybeans. Quality work and reasonable rates since 1960. Call Dave 402-6433290. 01t3p
FULL-TIME SHOP HELP. Competitive wages and benefits furnished. Call 620-375-5210 or stop by KT Tire & Service, 210 East Hwy 96, Leoti, Ks. 51t3c and ask for Kurt. ––––––––––––––––––––– EXPERIENCED FARM HELP needed. Must have a valid driver’s license. House and pickup provided. Farm located in Scott County. Call 620-87452t4c 1033. ––––––––––––––––––––– PART-TIME NIGHT WATCHMAN for a 70,000 head feedyard. Seeking responsible individual for night security and to unload incoming cattle. Please apply at Poky Feeders, Inc. 600 E. Road 30, Scott City, Ks. 01t2c 67871. ––––––––––––––––––––– OIL FIELD SUPPY HAND wanted in Dighton area. Experience preferred. For more information call 785-731-6442 or 785-74301tfc 9200. ––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED CDL DRIVER for fall harvest. Must have clean MVR. 01t3c Call 620-874-1160. ––––––––––––––––––––– INDIVIDUAL NEEDED in farrowing division. Candidate will be caring for the needs of newborn piglets and their mothers. We will train a person with a sincere desire to learn. The position has oppotunities for advancement for a career minded individual. Send resume to: Poky Feeders, 600 E. Road 30, Scott City, Ks. 67871, or 01t2c apply in person. ––––––––––––––––––––– ELDERLY WOMAN needs some in-home assistance. Contact 620-2141238 for information. 01t3p
FOUND GLASSES. To the gentleman who came back looking for his glasses at our garage sale last week, they have been found. Please stop by or call 8723016 to make plans to pick them up. 52tfc
Rentals Rentals
HIDE AND SEEK STORAGE SYSTEMS. Various sizes available. Virgil and LeAnn Kuntz, 41tfc (620)874-2120. ––––––––––––––––––––– MULTIPLE HOUSES FOR RENT. 1 bedroom homes available. Also 8x10 storage units available. Stop by PlainJans to fill out an application or 01tfc call 872-5777. ––––––––––––––––––––– C OMMER C I A L /R E TAIL SPACE available Sept. 1. 306 W. 5th Scott City. Contact Jeff 87450tfc 1659. ––––––––––––––––––––– 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. $400 plus utilities. No pets. Call 620-52101t4p 0039.
Services WANTED: Yards to mow and clean up, etc. Trim smaller trees and bushes too. Call Dean Riedl, (620) 872-5112 or 8744135. 34tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– FURNITURE REPAIR and refinishing. Lawn mower tune-up and blade sharpening. Call Vern Soodsma, 872-2277 or 874-1412. 36tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– MOWER REPAIR, tuneup and blade sharpening. Call Rob Vsetecka at 620214-1730. 36tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– METAL ROOFING, SIDING and TRIMS at direct-to-the-public prices. Call Metal King Mfg., 620-872-5464. Our prices 37tfc will not be beat! ––––––––––––––––––––– “JEN’S GROOMING” Jennifer Milner grooming at 503 E. 5th St., (formally Cowboy Cabins). Please call for an appointment 620-214-0097. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.- noon. 44tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– LADY WILLING to provide home health care, run errands and odd jobs, cook and clean. Contact 620-874-8480. 50tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– CRAWFORD CONSTRUCTION all masonry and general construction. Experienced, dependable, references available. Call James Crawford 620-214-2843. 51t4p
––––––––––––––––––––– HUMBLE HELPERS helping elderly/seniors with cleaning or running errands and more. Call Jennifer 620-805-2177. 52t4p
County Plat Maps
Price Reduced
In Healy: 3+1 bedrooms, 2+1 baths, dining room, family room in basement, has lots of storage in basement, D/A garage, lovely patio and landscaping, lots of extras, must see to appreciate.
MAINTENANCE WORKER
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The City of Scott City is accepting applications for a maintenance worker in the street, water and sewer department. Benefits include: BC/BS, vacation and sick leave. Applications may be obtained and returned at: City Hall, 221 W. 5th St., Scott City applications accepted until position is filled. 48tfc EOE
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Employment Opportunities LOAN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Western State Bank is accepting applications for the position of Loan Administrative Assistant. Applicants must be professional, organized individuals, with strong computer skills. Please apply in person at our Scott City office.
HOME CARE LPNs/RNs Craig HomeCare is seeking LPNs/RNs with a passion for helping families! We provide in-home services for pediatric clients. Full-time day shift available in Tribune. Apply online at www.craighomecare.com or contact: Vicki at 785-798-4821. 52t2c
PEN RIDER
TRUCK DRIVER H2 Trucking Scott City is looking for a truck driver to pick up and haul commodities to locations with a belly dump trailer. Job is fast paced and driver must be flexible. Good pay and great benefits. For more information contact: Jason Dunagan Truck Superintendent 620-290-4882 52t2c
DIETARY AIDE Scott County Hospital is seeking a dependable, motivated person for a Nutritional Services Department Dietary Aide for Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Job duties include basic food preparation, cashier, and other duties. Applicants must have a high standard of cleanliness and be able to read, speak, write and understand English. Starting pay $8.25 and up based on related experience. Pre-employment physical, drug screen and TB skin test required. SCH is a tobacco free facility. Applications available through Human Resources at Scott County Hospital, 201 Albert Avenue, Scott City, KS 67871 or by visiting our website at www.scotthospital.net.
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FOOD PREPARATION The Nutritional Services Department of Scott County Hospital is seeking individuals to fill two full-time 5:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. food preparation positions, which includes a rotating schedule of four nine-hour day shifts per week. Dependability is key to success in this position. Applicant must be dependable, a team player, and enjoy food preparation. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Starting pay $10 per hour and up with experience, plus weekend differential. Benefits include health insurance. Pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol screen, and TB skin test required. We are a tobacco free campus. Applications are available through Human Resources, Scott County Hospital, 201 Albert Avenue, Scott City, KS 67871, 620-8727772 or visit our website www.scotthospital.net
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SCOTT COUNTY HOSPITAL HAS OPENINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL STAFF Director of Nursing/Chief Nursing Officer PATIENT CARE Acute Care RNs Respiratory Therapist PRN/Temporary Outpatient Services RN ADMINISTRATIVE Marketing Coordinator SERVICE Day Cook Dietary Aide PRN Dietary Aide/Cook Housekeeping Aide Applicants for these positions are required to be able to read, speak and understand English. Pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol screening, immunization titer, physical assessment and TB skin test required. We are a tobacco free campus. We offer competitive pay and great benefits. Due to our recent expansion of services and rapid growth, we are in need of Acute Care RNs and are offering financial incentives. Applications are available through Human Resources at Scott County Hospital 201 Albert Ave. Scott City, Ks. 67871 620-872-7772 or online at www.scotthospital.net
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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Tuesday nights at 8:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church basement (use west door). 412 College, Scott City. Al-Anon at same time and location. Contact: 874-0472 or 872-3137. 30t52 DEPUTY REGISTER OF DEEDS Scott County Register of Deeds office is accepting applications for a full-time position. Applicants must meet the following criteria excellent attention to detail, willingness to learn and take direction, strong work ethic, excellent customer service skills, strong communication skills, be dependable and reliable, legible handwriting, neat appearance, average computer, typing, calculator, copier, faxing, scanning and printing skills, bending, standing, climbing and lifting up to 30+ lbs. daily, knowledge of legal description, very helpful. Application may be picked up 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday at the Scott County Register of Deeds office located on the main level of the Courthouse. Applications and/or resumes will be accepted in person or by mail. Please mail to: Scott County Register of Deeds office, 303 Court St., Scott City, Ks. 67871. Accepting applications until noon August 28. EOE
Come and grow with us and be part of an innovative team. We are looking for experienced Pen Riders. Our next team member must be energetic, goal-oriented, and have a desire to grow and take on more responsibility. Competitive wages are offered with a full benefits package including, 401(k) with company match, profit sharing plan, 100% paid medical and dental insurance for employee, 100% paid short/long term disability insurance, life insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, and career advancement opportunities. To apply for this outstanding opportunity apply in person or send your letter of interest to: Royal Beef, ATTN: Aleta See, 11060 N Falcon Rd., Scott City, KS 67871. Irsik & Doll is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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MARKETING COORDINATOR Position available for an enthusiastic, customerfocused individual to coordinate the marketing plan for a growing rural hospital organization. Responsibilities include providing support by strategizing, executing, tracking and optimizing marketing campaigns. Requirements: BA/BS in Business, Marketing, and/or other related degrees preferred or minimum 2 years experience in marketing or related field. Proficiency in MS Office products, strong writing and verbal communication skills, detail oriented, ability to multi-task, an interest in wellness a plus. 30 to 40 hours per week. $35K to $40K salary range dependent on hours and qualifications. We offer great benefits including flexible paid time off, partially paid health, dental and prescription insurance, paid life and long term disability insurance and a 401(k) Profit Sharing plan. Pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol screen, immunization titer, physical assessment and TB skin test required. We are a tobacco free campus. Applications are available through Human Resources, Scott County Hospital, 201 Albert Avenue, Scott City, KS 67871. 620-872-7772, or on our website www.scotthospital.net.
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DIRECTOR OF NURSING/ CHIEF NURSING OFFICER Scott County Hospital is looking for fulltime Registered Nurses to join our team of dedicated nursing professionals. PRN- RN opportunities also available. WE OFFER: √ Diverse Nursing Opportunities √ Experienced Nursing Administrtive Staff √ Excellent Ratios √ Wages up to $29.95 for RN’s √ PRN RN wage $30.00 (benefits do not apply) √ Weekend Option Program (work weekends for six months at premium pay) √ Shift and Weekend Differentials √ Critical Staffing Pay √ Call Pay BENEFITS: √ Flexible PTO √ Extended Illness Leave √ Fully Paid Life Insurance √ Fully Paid Long Term Disability Insurance √ Partially Paid Health Insurance √ 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan √ Continuing Education √ Reduced Local Health Club Fees √ Reduced Broadband Internet Fees Scott County Hospital is a 25 bed CAH located in Scott City, a progressive Western Kansas community of 4000. The friendly hometown atmosphere and newly built and renovated schools provide an excellent place to raise families. Make the most of this great opportunity! Pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol screen, TB skin test & physical assessment required. SCH is a tobacco free facility. Applications available through Human Resources, Scott County Hospital, 201 Albert Ave., Scott City, KS, 67871, (620) 872-7772, and on our website: www.scotthospital.net 52tfc
Scott County Hospital is seeking this salaried role that will provide direct supervisory leadership for all nursing and other designated patient care services and functions within the organization. This role assumes responsibility for assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating nursing practice on a facility level. The role assumes 24/7 responsibility and has accountability to ensure high quality, safe and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical staff, and appropriate resource management as related to patient care. You will represent nursing concerns at both the Medical Staff and Governing Board levels. Applicants should possess: Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills. Proven leadership and operational expertise. Ability to recruit, retain and develop staff. Promote optimal outcomes of patient safety and care, and enhance patient, physician and staff satisfaction. Maintain and comply with all regulatory standards, rules and laws. An academic degree in nursing is required. A Masters degree/APRN will have preference. At least 3 years of nursing experience including roles of demonstrated management are required. An active and current registered nurse license in the state of Kansas is required. Excellent benefit package is offered with this position. Pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol screen, immunization titer, physical assessment and TB skin test required. We are a tobacco free campus. Applications are available through Human Resources, Scott County Hospital, 201 Albert Avenue, Scott City, KS 67871. 620-872-7772, or on our website www.scotthospital.net.
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Employment Opportunities
Just Updated County Plat Maps • Logan • Wichita • Wallace • Greeley • Kearney Pick them up today at:
406 Main • Scott City 620 872-2090
PHARMACY CLERK
Has openings for the following positions: Full-time CNA (evening shift) Part-time CNA (evening shift and nigh shift) Part-time CMA (evening shift) Part-time PRN-LPN/RN Full-time Maintenance Assistant Full-time Certified Dietary Manager Full-time Cook/Aide (day shift)
Scott City HealthMart Pharmacy is accepting applications for a full-time pharmacy clerk. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills and a warm, friendly personality, bilingual applicants encouraged. Along with making our customers feel welcome, other responsibilities include operating cash register, handling drive-thru service, stocking and maintaining inventory, and various duties as assigned by management. We offer a competitive wage and benefits package. Operating hours are 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. If you think you would be a good fit for our locally owned pharmacy, please contact: Jennifer or MaryBeth at 620-872-2146 for an application.
Shift differential pay offered for evening and night shifts! Please apply in person at:
Park Lane Nursing Home
HOUSEKEEPING Unified School District No. 466 is looking for a qualified applicant for a full-time housekeeping position at Scott City Middle School. For applications and additional information please contact: Lance Carter Board of Education Building 704 College, Scott City, Ks. 67871 (620)-872-7655 USD #466 is an EOE Employer.
PARK LANE NURSING HOME
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SPENCER PEST CONTROL
Preconditioning and Growing
RESIDENTIAL – COMMERCIAL
• 45 Years Experience • Managed and owned by full-time DVM • 2,000 Head capacity Office - 872-5150 • Scott City
Termite Baiting Systems • Rodents Weed Control • Structural Insects Termite Control
Stuart Doornbos Home - 872-2775 Cell - 874-0951
Box 258, Scott City • (620) 872-2870
Construction/Home Repair
Sager’s Pump Service CHAMBLESS • Irrigation • Domestic • Windmills • Submersibles
Cell: 874-4486 • Office 872-2101
ELLIS AG SERVICES • Custom Manure Conditioning • Hauling and Spreading • Custom Swathing and Baling • Rounds-Net or Twine • Gyp and Sand Sales • Pickup or Delivery Call Brittan Ellis • 620-874-5160
ROOFING Residential
All Types of Roofing
Commercial
Cedar Shake and Shingle Specialists Return to Craftsmanship Attention to Detail and Quality Guaranteed 620-872-2679 • 1-800-401-2683
Dirks Earthmoving Co. Precision Land Forming of terraces and waterways; feed lot pens and ponds; building site preparation; lazer equipped
Richard Dirks • Scott City, Ks. (Home) 872-3057 • 877-872-3057 (Cell) 872-1793
Automotive
Walker Plumbing, Inc. Backhoe & Trenching services • Irrigation & gas leak repairs • Full-line irrigation parts T-L center pivot dealer Floor heat systems Pump & install septic systems Boring equipment
Willie’s Auto A/C Repair Willie Augerot Complete A/C Service Mechanic Work and Diagnostics Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
423 S. Mesquite Rd. • Scott City • 872-2130
Medical
404 Kingsley • Scott City • 874-1379
Charles Purma II D.D.S. P.A. General Dentistry, Cosmetics, and Insurance Accepted
We welcome new patients. 324 N. Main • Scott City • 872-2389 Residence 872-5933
Horizon Health For your home medical supply and equipment needs! We service and repair all that we sell. 1602 S. Main • Scott City • 872-2232 Toll Free : 1-866-672-2232
Landscaping • Lawn/Trees
Berning Auction “Don’t Trust Your Auction to Just Anyone”
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PC Painting, Inc. Paul Cramer 620-290-2410 620-872-8910 www.pcpaintinginc.com
Pro Ex II
Over 20 Years Experience
Professional Extermination Commercial & Residential
• Termites • Rodents • Soil Sterilization • Pre Treats • Lawn Care • Fly Parasites
John Kropp, Owner • Scott City 874-2023 (cell) • 872-3400 (office) • prox2@live.com
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RT Plumbing Rex Turley, Master Plumber
Residental and Commercial Plumbing Water Systems, water lines, sewer cleaning faucets and fixtures, garbage diposals and more
Marienthal, Ks.
Owner, Chris Lebbin • 620-214-4469
620-909-5014 (H) • 620-874-4128 (C)
Dr. Jeffrey A. Heyd Optometrist 20/20 Optometry
Treatment of Ocular Disease • Glaucoma Detection Children’s Vision • Glasses • Contact Lenses
Complete family eye center! 106 W. 4th • Scott City • 872-2020 • Emergencies: 872-2736