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Volume 22 • Number 3
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Published in Scott City, Ks.
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Waste hauling firm may offer recycling option Waste Connections may be willing to offer Scott City residents a recycling option that both encourages more recycling and can save the county money. In a meeting with representatives of the company that is under contract to haul the county’s trash, commissioners asked if they would be willing to do more in the collection of recycled products. Currently, the county operates its own recycling center and the collected material is sent to the Northwest Kansas Regional Recycling Organization’s center in Colby. However, the cost of belonging to the organization keeps climbing. Commission Chairman Jim Minnix estimates the cost to “subsidize” the operation at Colby is “about $30,000. “Our actual costs to operate our recycling center are probably higher than we realize,” he said. “But it’s popular with a lot of people. They’d be angry if we weren’t doing it.” At the same time, he said if there is a more cost efficient means of recycling the county needs to explore the option. Jeff Fawcett, municipal marketing manager with Waste Connections, said more communities are asking about recycling. (See RECYCLING on page eight)
Major changes coming to BBQ festival at air show
When the Showdown on the Plains Air Show and Barbeque Festival return again on Sept. 6 it will have a different look - at least part of the show will. The barbeque competition is out. In its place will be a festival that will be more “people friendly,” say organizers. “Probably one of the biggest issues with the competition, other than the cost, was that there was no real connection between the barbeque teams and the people attending the air show,” says Randall Loder, one of the event organizers. “This year, people will be able to sample the barbeque and visit with the teams. We think it will go over a lot better with those attending,” says Loder. Another added bonus for this year’s event is free admission. In addition, all activities will be held on Saturday only. The morning will start with breakfast served by the famous Chris Cakes starting at 7:00 a.m. (See FESTIVAL on page two)
High cost of health Cost of prescription med forces SC woman to forego treatment The last 4-1/2 years have been difficult for Gloria O’Bleness. She was originally diagnosed with inflammatory carcinoma breast cancer in January 2010. She is now a cancer survivor, but only after a radical mastectomy, followed by chemotherapy and radiation treatment. This was followed by three abdominal surgeries. Now the Scott City resident, a diabetic, is suffering from non-alcoholic psoriasis of the liver which doesn’t allow her body to rid itself of toxins. The liver disease, and O’Bleness’s inability to afford expensive medication, has the long-time nurse wondering if she can survive this latest health issue. The diagnosis is frustrating for O’Bleness who says “I’m not a drinker. I haven’t had a drink in my life.” Medication for the liver disease is available at $1,700 per month.
O’Bleness, who is on Medicare and has supplemental insurance, can’t get either to cover the cost of the medicine because “it’s not on the formulary of my drug company.” That means the $1,700 monthly cost for the medication is an out-of-pocket expense that O’Bleness and her longtime companion, Larry LaPlant, can’t afford. “We’ve already had refinance our home,” she says. “The costs are overwhelming.” As a result of her recent medical is(Photo above) With a small sample of her nursing collection behind her, Gloria O’Bleness holds the doll that was given to her as a gift which is attired in the same uniform that Gloria wore while she was a nursing student at Ft. Hays State College. (Record Photo)
sues, O’Bleness had to make a trip to the Mayo Clinic in order to determine what was wrong. The medical bills not covered by insurance amounted to about $4,200, plus another $2,000 in travel costs, motel bills, etc. She’s still waiting for a bill from a second visit to the clinic. “I’m on Social Security disability and Larry is on military disability. That’s our income,” notes O’Bleness. “There’s no way we can cover these out-of-pocket expenses.” Health Care Career After spending most of her adult life looking after others, O’Bleness finds it a bit ironic that she’s in a position where it’s difficult to look after her own medical needs. O’Bleness always knew she wanted to be a nurse and started her career as a (See MEDS on page seven)
I’m on Social Security disability and Larry is on military disability. That’s our income. There’s no way we can cover these out-of-pocket expenses. - Gloria O’Bleness
Sherow finds support growing in Western Kansas Jim Sherow didn’t have to worry about a Democratic challenger in the First District race for Congress. But that doesn’t mean he didn’t learn a few things from watching the hotly contested Republican race in which incumbent Tim Huelskamp held off a serious challenge from Alan LaPolice. He saw that Huelskamp remains very unpopular in the district, capturing just 55% of
the vote against a candidate with little name recognition and no money. And he also saw that if Huelskamp is to be denied a third term in Congress one still has to make inroads into his voting base in Western Kansas. That’s why Sherow is spending several days in Huelskamp’s stronghold, meeting with ag groups, farmers and others who have a long history of voting Republican - but who may be
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looking for a change. Sherow feels that as people know where he stands on issues they can begin to look past party labels. “One thing I hear over and over again on the campaign trail is frustration with Congress. People can’t understand why the people we’ve elected to Congress can’t get anything done,” says Sherow, a former mayor of Manhattan. “Our current representative has been
one of the most divisive figures in Congress. If people really want elected officials who will cooperate and work together it begins by getting rid of those who won’t.” Like many in the agricultural industry, Sherow is frustrated that the No. 1 ag district in Congress doesn’t have a representative on the House Ag Committee. Huelskamp was kicked off the Ag Committee by Speaker John Boehner.
“The largest industry in Kansas needs to be represented on the House Ag Committee and it’s not. When Huelskamp’s own party kicks him off the committee that should send a message to everyone,” notes Sherow. Government Programs Sherow says it’s easy to continually paint the federal government as the “bad guy” and
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Sherow run as the anti-government candidate. Reality, he points out, isn’t that simple. When visiting with a group of farmers near Hoxie on Jim Sherow Monday, he asked what they see for the future of agriculture. The response was dryland farming and larger farms. That outlook is based on the diminishing Ogallala Aquifer which Sherow fears will lead to depopulation of Western Kansas, fewer schools and county consolidation. “That’s not the kind of future that people in Western Kansas want,” says Sherow. “We can’t save the Ogallala, but the federal government can have a major role in helping to prolong the Ogallala and keeping more people on the farm and in our rural communities.” He emphasizes that when politicians such as Huelskamp try to cut all federal spending they are also taking money away from university research which is essential in crop production and in developing crops that can survive on less water. “Where would we be today without the research conducted through Kansas State with federal dollars?” asks Sherow. “The research that made Kansas the Wheat State was made
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In Congress (Huelskamp) was removed from the Ag and Budget committees. Shouldn’t that be considered a failure to the largest ag district in the U.S.? To paraphrase Tim, ‘When a Congressman fails at their job they should be fired. There should be no excuses allowed for failing their constituents anymore.’ Jim Sherow, candidate 1st District in Congress
possible through the federal government. To me, it’s not a question of federal spending per se. The bigger question is how those dollars are spent and the purpose it serves. “We can always look for ways to make government more efficient without taking money away from essential programs.” Tax Fairness Sherow also feels more effort should be focused on tax fairness rather than tax cuts. From the time the economy began to recover from the Great Recession in 2008, “about 90 percent of the gains have gone to those in the top 1/10 of one percent of incomes,” he says. “Where does that leave the middle class? Our incomes have been stagnant. Our property taxes and sales taxes have gone up and the cost of living keeps going up,” he points out. “We’re getting squeezed more and more. We talk a lot about patriotism, but isn’t it also patriotic to pay your fair share of taxes to support defending this country and rebuilding our infrastructure?” The stress on fami-
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lies continues to mount as the federal and state governments cut funding for school lunches, WIC (Women, Infants and Children nutrition program), food stamps and social services. That, says Sherow, is why the minimum wage needs to be increased. “Even some conservative economists have made the case for increasing the minimum wage,” he points out. As it is now, says Sherow, big-box stores and other major employers are paying sub-minimum wages and, as a result, those employees must turn to taxpayer-supported programs to help pay for groceries, utilities and health care needs. “Those companies should be held responsible for paying their employees a living wage rather than relying on programs funded by taxpayers to do it for them,” says Sherow. A Failure? Sherow says that since taking office Huelskamp has gained a lot of attention for his criticism of government, but rarely offers a solution. “In fact, I’m only
aware of one time that Tim offered a solution for anything. When he was going after the VA (Veterans Administration) he said that ‘When a bureaucrat fails at their job they should be fired,’” notes Sherow. “When Tim served in the State Senate he was kicked off the Ways and Means Committee. In Congress he was removed from the Ag and Budget committees. Shouldn’t that be considered a failure to the largest ag district in the U.S.? “To paraphrase Tim, ‘When a Congressman fails at their job they should be fired. There should be no excuses allowed for failing their constituents anymore.’” Sherow feels more people are starting to see that as the next step. He was granted a meeting with the board of directors of Western Plains Energy earlier this week and toured their ethanol plant at Campus. He has meetings scheduled with other ag groups in Western Kansas and is planning yet another campaign swing through the region before the general election. Despite Huelskamp’s high disapproval numbers among voters, Sherow knows that defeating a Republican incumbent is a huge task in Kansas. “Creating name recognition across a district this big is a big challenge. And
money is always an issue,” says the Democratic challenger. “But since the primary, fundraising has improved.” His supporters have also been building a grassroots campaign of moderate Republicans, Independents and Democrats across the state - “even in counties which don’t have a Democratic party organization,” Sherow is also hoping for some face-to-face debates with Huelskamp, but isn’t optimistic. When visiting with LaPolice following his primary loss, the Republican challenger said that Huelskamp refused to have another debate after the two went toe-to-toe in Liberal. In the meantime, Sherow will continue meeting with voters and reminding them of who he is . . . and what he isn’t. “The Huelskamp campaign is trying to paint me as some kind of East or West Coast liberal Democrat. I’m a fourth generation Kansan who has spent the last 22 years teaching history at Kansas State,” he points out. “I feel that Republicans in the First District, and in Western Kansas, are looking for a change. Whether they can bring themselves to go into a voting booth and vote for someone who isn’t a Republican remains to be seen, but at least I don’t have people slamming doors in my face,” he adds with a laugh.
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Along with the inflatable games, there will be plenty for the kids to enjoy, including free Young Eagle airplane rides. Kids and adults can enjoy a hot air balloon ride, along with helicopter and vintage aircraft rides. Adults can also sign-up for tandem parachute jumps. The popular air show, which has been attracting more than a thousand spectators each year, will begin at 1:30 p.m. All events will be held at the Scott City Airport.
What’s for Lunch in Scott City? Sun. - Sat., Aug. 31-Sept. 6
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Tues. • Open faced prime rib sandwich with french fries. Wed. • Chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and gravy. Thurs. • Fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy. Fri. • Beef enchilada dinner.
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Community Living
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If illness could be something you ate, report it After eating a meal at a new or one of your favorite restaurants, you immediately don’t feel well. Flu-like symptoms ensue, and understandably, you’re more worried about your achy tummy than calling the restaurant and local health department to report what could be a case of foodborne illness. All you know is that once you’re feeling well, the first thing you plan to do is talk about your bad experience online. But, hopefully by then no one else will have gotten sick from eating at that same restaurant. Karen Blakeslee, food scientist for K-State
Research and Extension, says many times people who contract a foodborne illness don’t know who or where to go to report their experience. A new study, however, has shown that a social media app is making it easier to track down foodborne illness occurrences. During a nine-month period, software programs screened about 294,000 reviews of New York City restaurants on business review site Yelp.com for possible cases of foodborne illness from July 2012 to March 2013. The software flagged 893 reviews for evaluation by an epidemiologist, which resulted in the iden-
tification of 468 reviews consistent with recent or potentially recent foodborne illness. However, only three percent of the reviews described events that had been reported to health agencies, such as the health department, hospital or doctor. The results of this pilot project suggested online restaurant reviews might help identify unreported outbreaks of foodborne illness and restaurants with poor food handling practices. “I think it helped reemphasize the point that if you have illness symptoms, you’re not sure where they came from, and they started happen-
ing after you ate something, you need to report that,” Blakeslee said. “It helps not only the health agencies identify foodborne illness sources, but also the restaurants know they were the source. It helps restaurants improve the way they handle food.” Even the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates one in six people in the United States, or 48 million, get sick from foodborne illness each year. Of these, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die from their illness.
prepared at home, a church supper or a restaurant, you should report it, says Blakeslee. Many times, you are not the only person feeling ill. It takes two or more people to declare a foodborne illness outbreak. For many healthy people, foodborne illness will go away within 24 hours. But those who are young, elderly and are immunecompromised can get severely ill. Foodborne illness could be hard to pinpoint. Symptoms can start within a few hours after eating, or it could take Reporting the Illness days. Common symptoms If you get sick from include nausea, diarrhea food, whether from food and vomiting.
Luella Betzold
Betzold to celebrate 80th birthday
Luella Betzold, Hutchinson, will celebrate her 80th birthday on Sept. 6. She was born Sept. 4, 1934, in Kansas City, the daughter of Leonard and Leta Brooks. On Aug. 20, 1951, she married Leo Betzold in Raton, N.M. He died in 1984. Luella has three sons, Mike, Liberal, Morris, Hutchinson, and the late Mark; two daughters, Martha Gawdun, Denver, Colo., and Monica Chapmen, Hutchinson. Her children will be hosting a celebration on Sat., Sept. 6, 2:00-4:00 p.m., at Mission Place, 3101 N. Plum, Hutchinson. Cards may be sent to Luella at Mission Place Apt. 109, Hutchinson, Ks. 67502.
Booster Club drive 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 (640-1316).
In 1964 . . .
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Schmitt
. . . and in 2014
Schmitts to celebrate 50th anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Schmitt, Scott City, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept. 3. Steven Schmitt and Kay Hammer were married Sept. 3, 1964, in Wichita. The couple has two sons, Jack Schmitt, and Mike Schmitt and wife,
Kristi; and one daughter, Linda Tilton, and husband, Russell, all of Scott City. They also have six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The couple will celebrate the event with a private family gathering with their children.
Births PARENTS OF DAUGHTER Logan and Jordan Dreiling, Scott City, announce the birth of their daughter, Devon Elizabeth, on June 20, 2014, at the Scott County Hospital, Scott City. She weighed 8 lbs., 6 oz. and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Vance and Dana Shay, Healy. Paternal grandparents are Doug and Denise Dreiling, Scott City. Great-grandparents are Dwight and Mary York, Oakley, and Dr. Dennis and Shirley Huck, Coldwater.
“If you’re experiencing symptoms for more than a day, you need to see a doctor,” says Blakeslee. Foodborne illness will go away depending on how contaminated the food was and how healthy you are. How much you ingested will also dictate how soon the symptoms begin. Washing your hands before eating is the best way to protect yourself from foodborne illness. The food itself is sometimes not the culprit. The environment could also contribute to foodborne illness. Norovirus, for example, spreads rapidly from person-to-person contact.
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Editorial/Opinion
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editorially speaking
Turning blue:
Republicans aren’t a lock to win statewide races
Could Kansas be making the transition from a deep red state to slightly blue? It’s not likely. Republican politics is too well-entrenched into the Kansas DNA. It’s too reflexive for many voters to mark their ballot for the individual with the “R” by their name rather than consider the possibility of voting for someone else. But that doesn’t mean Republicans are a shoo-in to win some key statewide races this fall. In fact, if some polling data is to be believed, Democrats have an excellent chance of being elected governor and secretary of state. In addition, Sen. Pat Roberts is going to face another tougher-than-expected re-election bid and Rep. Tim Huelskamp is not guaranteed of another term. Anyone who has followed Kansas politics knows that this has been a three-party state for decades. Democrats have been able to take advantage of that natural split among Republicans and peel off enough moderates in order to have uncanny success in gubernatorial races. Consider that Democrats have held the governor’s office in Kansas for 28 of the past 47 years, which is a pretty remarkable achievement made possible by Republicans. It’s possible that Democrats could regain the governor’s office based on current polls which show Paul Davis with a fairly sizeable lead over Gov. Sam Brownback. Again, the growing rift between moderates and conservatives will play a huge role in the November general election. Conservatives are pushing an agenda of tax cuts that moderates realize is unsustainable. It seems that a growing number of Kansas voters are seeing the same looming disaster for our state. It’s hard to imagine that Kansas Republicans would be willing to oust Secretary of State Kris Kobach, Rep. Tim Huelskamp and Sen. Pat Roberts, along with Gov. Brownback. But even die-hard Republicans may be coming to the realization that this state can do better. Kansas isn’t turning blue anytime soon. But maybe . . . just maybe . . . voters can suppress their DNA instincts enough to vote for the candidate and not the party.
Equal justice:
Different standards for black youth, white rancher
Amid the rioting and unrest which has occurred in Ferguson, Mo., since the shooting of a black youth by a police officer, a poll was conducted in which 50 percent of Republicans felt that police were properly handling the situation, compared to 24 percent of Democrats. Yes, it appears that just about everything can be divided along political lines. There is no defense for what’s occurred over the past 2-1/2 weeks - from the shooting of an unarmed youth to the events that have followed. Unfortunately, it appears efforts to incite the crowd and a combative response from police may have been instigated by outside agitators who have no connection with the people of Ferguson. Putting politics aside for a moment, would people view this differently if it didn’t involve a black youth and a black community? What if a rancher who was a squatter on taxpayer land owed more than $1 million in fees and penalties for trespassing on federal property for more than 20 years? If law enforcement were to respond to this situation would it be considered “excessive force”? What would happen if people with no connection to the rancher showed up heavily armed and daring law enforcement to take the first shot? What would have happened if these law enforcement officials had dared to fire one tear gas canister? One bullet? Should it matter that rancher Cliven Bundy was white? It shouldn’t. Then again, would 50 percent of Republicans have sided with law enforcement had they initiated measures to remove Bundy from the land if such action had resulted in multiple arrests and possibly some deaths? These aren’t questions in which one’s political party should even be a consideration. The rule of law is the rule of law regardless of color. Lawbreakers are lawbreakers, regardless of their color. The only thing that should matter in Ferguson or anywhere else is whether justice is being applied equally to everyone. A black youth shouldn’t be treated any differently than a white rancher.
Tax cut semantics is no game
You and your teenager had a recent discussion about raising their allowance and you agreed that it would happen in another month. In the meantime, however, your car broke down and you need to pay the repair bill, so your teen’s allowance hike has been put on hold. Here’s the question: Did you teenager just take a pay cut? Most reasonable people would agree you can’t “cut” something which never occurred. In politics, however, reasonable thinking is on permanent vacation when it comes to taxes. If, for example, the governor promises to cut the state sales tax, but doesn’t, is that a tax increase?. What if you were promised an income tax reduction and that reduction didn’t happen? Is that a tax hike? Two identical situations, so one should reach identical conclusions, right? The answer to both questions is a likely indi-
cation of which side of the political fence you’re on. We saw the first act in this political drama played out in 2012 when Gov. Sam Brownback signed into law several tax cut provisions that included reducing the state sales tax from 6.3% to 5.7%. The original plan was to reduce the sales tax to 5.3% (where it was prior to 2010) but some legislators wisely thought that might be a bigger financial hit than the state was prepared to take. At the time, Rep. Paul Davis was critical of Brownback, claiming that by not reducing the sales tax as much as originally promised, the governor had increased taxes by $777 million. Of course, it wasn’t a tax increase. But it made for good political theater. We now enter act two of the tax cut drama.
Rep. Paul Davis - now gubernatorial candidate Paul Davis - is proposing a freeze on income tax cuts which have been approved by the governor and the legislature, and slated to go into effect in 2016 and 2018. Davis made the proposal in response to declining state revenue and projections that the state will be $238 million in the hole by June 2016. It should come as no surprise that the Davis proposal has been characterized as a tax hike by the Brownback Administration. If Davis gets his wish, the Brownback team says it will mean “a 17 percent tax increase on the poorest Kansans,” according to John Milburn, a spokesman for the campaign. Turnabout is fair play. We get it. Both camps have had their opportunity to play politics with tax cuts and wag an accusatory finger at the other for doing . . . or wanting to do . . . the unthinkable. Putting politics aside for a moment, the reality
is that Kansas is in deep financial trouble. We got into this mess because Brownback and conservative lawmakers took extreme measures to cut tax revenue with the belief that it would provide an economic mecca in the Midwest where businesses and employees would flock and the influx of both would provide a huge financial boom for the state. It’s been called Reaganomics. It’s been called, by Brownback, a “real live experiment.” Call it what you will, it hasn’t worked in the past and it isn’t working now. The only thing which has prevented the state from falling into deeper economic chaos has been a willingness by local units of government to compensate for state revenue cuts by increasing property and sales taxes at the local level. Counties, cities and school districts have been able to soften the impact of the state’s poor policy decisions and maintain the services that people expect. They are doing (See TAX CUT on page six)
Obamacare by any other name
The Affordable Care Act was supposed to be a slam-dunk issue for Republicans in this fall’s elections. Karl Rove told us so in April, writing that “Obamacare is and will remain a political problem for Democrats.” So how’s that Obamacare thing working out for the GOP? The most significant bit of election news last week was the decision of Sen. Mark Pryor, the embattled Arkansas Democrat, to run an ad touting his vote for the health care law as a positive for the people of his increasingly Republican state. Pryor’s ad is so soft and personal that it’s almost apolitical. After his dad, the popular former senator David Pryor, tells of his son’s bout with cancer, he notes that “Mark’s insurance company didn’t want to pay for the treatment
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that ultimately saved his life.” The picture has widened to show Mark Pryor sitting next to his father. “No one should be fighting an insurance company while you’re fighting for your life,” he says. “That’s why I helped pass a law that prevents insurance companies from canceling your policy if you get sick, or deny coverage for preexisting conditions.” Who knew a law that critics claim is so dreadful could provide such powerful reassurance to Americans who are ill? Democrats have never fully recovered from the Obama administration’s lousy sales job for (and botched rollout of) what is, legitimately, its proud-
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est domestic achievement. That’s one reason Pryor doesn’t use the word “Obamacare” in describing what he voted for. Another is that, in many of the states with contested Senate races this year, most definitely including Arkansas, President Obama himself is so unpopular that if you attached his name to Social Security, one of the most popular programs in American history would probably drop 20 points in the polls. So, as the liberal bloggers have all noted, Republicans would much prefer to run against the law’s name and brand than the law itself. They also really want to avoid being pressed for specifics as to what “repealing Obamacare” would mean in practice. As one Democratic pollster told me, his
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focus groups showed that when voters outside the Republican base are given details about what the law does and how it works, “people come around and say, ‘That’s not so bad, what’s everybody excited about?’” This consultant says of Democrats who voted for the law: “You’re going to be stuck with all the bad about this but not benefit from any of the good unless you advertise” what the Affordable Care Act does. This is what Pryor has decided to do. In fact, according to Gallup, Arkansas is the No. 1 state in the country when it comes to reducing the proportion of its uninsured since the main provisions of the ACA took effect. The drop was from 22.5 percent in 2013 to 12.4 percent in 2014. (See NAME on page six)
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Give workers something to cheer about
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Labor Day is supposed to be a celebration of workers, but it’s been a long time since workers have been celebrated - or for that matter, have had a reason to celebrate. That’s because the union movement that gave us this holiday is, at least numerically, a shadow of its former self. If we really want to give workers something to cheer about, we need to revitalize unions. It’s no coincidence that prosperity was widely shared when unions were at the height of their power in the decades after World War II, and that inequality has soared as unions have been weakened. One can track the simultaneous decline in the power of the labor movement and the fortunes of middle-class workers. One needs only to look at the history of union membership and the flow of money to the wealthiest Americans. When only one in 10 workers belonged to unions in the early 1930s, the richest 10 percent pocketed nearly half of the nation’s income. Then President Franklin D. Roosevelt began a set of bold New Deal
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initiatives that dramatically increased the power of workers to join unions and bargain collectively. The share of workers who were unionized rose to about one-third by the late 1940s. At that point, the bottom 90 percent saw a significant increase in their share of national income. Today, as union membership declines to low levels last seen in the 1920s, the share of national income going to the top 10 percent is rising - to levels not seen since then either. Combine that with lackluster economic growth and you find that median incomes, when adjusted for inflation, have fallen 3.1 percent since 2009. They remain significantly below what they were in 2000. A corporate-driven propaganda campaign has for decades blamed labor unions for saddling American corporations with burdens that made them uncompetitive in the global economy. That has proven to be cover for dis-
mantling the forces that kept corporations from rigging the economic rules in their favor. When corporate power was kept in check by union power, workers and corporations at least had a fighting chance to prosper together. Without that check, workers are losing. As wages erode, benefits disappear, work conditions become harsher and jobs themselves become more unstable. The good news is that a combination of worker-activist movements and bold political leadership is setting the stage for a potential resurgence of the labor movement. In Los Angeles and other cities, newly elected pro-labor officials are making companies that benefit from local zoning or contracts pay a living wage and accept unions when a majority of workers indicate they want one. Across the United States, fast-food worker strikes are fueling state and municipal minimum-wage increases while injecting new energy and ideas to worker organizing efforts. President Barack Obama has used executive orders to raise the minimum wage for federal contract workers and require adherence to basic fair labor (See CHEER on page six)
Are they police or combat soldiers? by Jim Hightower
From 1776 forward, Americans have opposed having soldiers do police work on our soil, but in recent years, Pentagon chiefs have teamed up with police chiefs to circumvent that prohibition, How? Simply by militarizing police departments. Through the little-known “military transfer program,” the Pentagon has been shipping massive amounts of surplus war equipment to our local gendarmes. This reflects a fundamental rewiring of the mindset now guiding neighborhood policing. Police chiefs today commonly send out squads brandishing heavy arms and garbed in riot gear for peaceful situa-
tions. Recruiting videos now feature clips of SWAT-team officers dressed in black, hurling flash grenades into a home, then storming the house, firing automatic weapons. Who wants anyone recruited by that video working their neighborhood? As a city councilman in rural Wisconsin commented when told his police were getting a nine-foot-tall armored vehicle: “Somebody has to be the first to say, ‘Why are we doing this?’” The New York Times reports that the town’s police chief responded that, “There’s always a possibility of violence.” Really? Who threatens us with such mayhem that every burg needs a war-zone armory and a commando mentality?
Astonishingly, a sheriff’s spokesman in suburban Indianapolis offered this answer: Veterans. The sheriff’s department needed a mine-resistant armored vehicle, he explained, to defend itself against US veterans returning from the Afghanistan war. War veterans, he said, “have the ability and knowledge to build (homemade bombs) and to defeat law enforcement techniques.” That is lame, loopy, insulting, shameful and just plain stupid. Maybe he just forgot to pack his brain when he left for work that day. But I’m afraid it’s a window into the altered mindset of police chiefs and trainers. Jim Hightower is a national radio commentator, writer, public speaker and author
Is there a limit to political rage? The short-term future of politics in the nation’s capital will be determined in large part by which party ends up in control of the Senate. But for a sense of the long-term future of politics in the country as a whole, watch the governors’ races. The question to ask: Do voters begin to push back against the tea party tide that swept governorships and legislatures into Republican hands four years ago and produced the most radical changes in policy at the state level in at least a generation? On the Senate races, two things are true. Simply because so many Democratic seats are at stake, the GOP has an edge. Republicans have probably already secured three of the six pickups they need to take control next year. But in the rest of the races, they have yet to close the deal. This year, late-breaking news and how well campaigns are run will really matter. But something else is true about the fight for the Senate that is much less
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relevant in the struggle for governorships. Most of the key Senate contests are in Republican-leaning states where President Obama is not popular. GOP candidates are thus making him a big issue against Democrats. The 36 governors’ races, by contrast, span red and blue states, and many are in battlegrounds that decide presidential elections. The Senate elections are backwardlooking referendums. The governors’ races are forward-looking. The one exception to the Obama rule may be Florida, where the former governor - and former Republican Charlie Crist swept to a 3-to-1 victory in the Democratic primary Tuesday over former state senator Nan Rich. The primary was taken as a measure of how well-accepted Crist is in his new party, and the result was heartening for
the Democrats’ marquee convert. Unusually for Democrats this year, Crist has hugged Obama close and has hired many of the president’s key operatives to run his campaign. The former governor is essentially deadlocked in the polls with incumbent Rick Scott, a Republican, and much will depend on the willingness of Democrats to go to the polls in November. Four years ago, turnout was lopsided in favor of the Republicans, as Adam Smith, the Tampa Bay Times political editor, has noted. Crist is one of the handful of Democrats whom Obama may really be able to help this year. Tuesday’s other major gubernatorial primary was in Arizona, which offered exactly the opposite lesson. Republicans chose the tea party’s favorite, State Treasurer Doug Ducey. Ducey got 37 percent in a six-way race and vastly outspent second-place finisher Scott Smith, the former mayor of Mesa and the moderate in the race. (See RAGE on page six)
Congress has ability, lacks the will to cut Medicare costs by Wendell Potter
As one of an estimated 78 million baby boomers in this country, I was delighted to hear that Medicare’s Hospital Trust Fund won’t run out of money until 2030 - 13 years later than projected in 2009, the year before Congress passed the Affordable Care Act. While it’s uncertain how much of that good news can be attributed to the health care law, some of the provisions aimed at slowing Medicare spending, such as requiring Medicare to reduce payments to hospitals with high readmission rates, are likely helping. But the Hospital Trust Fund accounts for only about half of total Medicare spending. Most of the rest goes to cover physician fees, prescription drugs and to provide incentives for health insurance companies to participate in the Medicare Advantage program and administer the Medicare drug program. The Affordable Care Act could have done much more than it does to curb spending in those areas. Because it doesn’t is a testament to the power and influence of the lobbyists who represent doctors, pharmaceutical companies and health insurers. Some lawmakers, including Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) and Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-W.Va.), wanted to include language in the law to allow Medicare to negotiate prices with drug companies. That’s something that has long been a policy priority for patient and consumer advocates. But drug companies and their lobbyists are far more powerful and have far more money to spend to influence elections than any patient advocacy group could ever hope to have. Late last month, two of the advocacy groups - the Medicare Rights Center and Social Security Works - released a report suggesting that Congress could save taxpayers $141 billion over 10 years just by reauthorizing the ability to negotiate prices - program that was eliminated at the behest of drug makers when lawmakers enacted the Medicare prescription drug benefit (Part D) in 2003. The groups noted that while the prescription drug benefit helped Medicare beneficiaries afford their medications, “the law also severely limited the government’s ability to control Medicare drug prices.” Prior to passage of the Medicare Modernization Act in 2003, which created Part D, the federal government benefited from discounts on prescription medicines for people covered by both Medicare and Medicaid. According to the advocacy groups, elimination of that program “resulted in windfall profits for pharmaceutical manufacturers.” They cited an analysis showing that drug companies’ profits soared by 34 percent, to $76.3 billion, in the first year of the Part D program. The groups also recommended that Congress allow Medicare to create its own drug insurance plan that could directly negotiate drug prices in the same way as another big government agency - the Department of Veterans Affairs - has long been able to do. Medicare could also reduce spending by billions of dollars if it wrested some control from the American Medical Association which, for more than two decades, has largely determined how much doctors get paid by Medicare for the services they provide. As reported in POLITICO Magazine last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services gave the AMA/Specialty Society Relative Value Scale Update Committee (RUC for short) the responsibility to determine the relative value of the “time, effort and skill that goes into performing a procedure.” Over the course of several years, the committee’s recommendations to CMS have led to the major income (See MEDICARE on page six)
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Wall Street Journal tells Kansans to look away by Duane Goossen
By now it’s obvious. The dramatic changes to Kansas tax policy have yielded a looming budget crisis, significant funding problems for public schools that will get worse, a greater tax burden for low-income Kansans and, at best, middling economic gains. So, I’ve been wondering: How do you sell such a thing? How do you get Kansans to believe the tax plan was positive? If the sales pitch was whittled down to one sentence on a
campaign brochure, what would it be? The Wall Street Journal has an answer: “It’s not as bad as they say it is.” That’s not exactly an inspiring campaign theme, but it’s essentially the response via an unsigned opinion piece published July 30, “Why Liberals Hate Kansas.” After a recent barrage of national media stories about the Kansas budget - including a very good article from the journalistic side of the Wall Street Journal as well as Columbia Journalism
Review’s look at all the recent media coverage - after all that, the WSJ opinion piece asks Kansans to look away, to wait longer, to ignore the bad stuff . . . suggesting all the while that it’s not really so very worrisome. But it is. Look at that WSJ’s argument about the Kansas budget. Here are the three key sentences: “Thanks to a flush rainy day fund, Kansas finished the year $434 million in the black. The Kansas Legislative Research Department forecasts
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The No. 2 state is Kentucky, where the uninsured rate fell from 20.4 percent to 11.9 percent. What they have in common are Democratic governors, Mike Beebe in Arkansas and Steve Beshear in Kentucky, committed to using Obamacare - especially, albeit in different ways, its Medicaid expansion to help their citizens who lack coverage. Beshear has been passionate in selling his state’s version of Obamacare, which is called Kynect. Kentucky also happens to be the site of another of this year’s key Senate races. Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes is giving Republican leader Mitch McConnell what looks to be the toughest re-election challenge of his 30-year Senate career. The Bluegrass State is particularly instructive on the importance of labeling and branding. A Public Policy Polling survey this month found that the Affordable Care Act had a net negative approval rating, 34 percent to 51 percent. But Kynect was rated positively, 34 percent to 27 percent. Grimes and the Democrats need to confront McConnell forcefully on the issue he has tried to fudge: A flat repeal of Obamacare would mean taking insurance away from the more than 521,000 Kentuckians who, as of last week, had secured coverage through Kynect. How would that sit with the state’s voters? Election results, like scripture, can be interpreted in a variety of ways. You can bet that foes of expanding health insurance coverage will try to interpret every Republican victory as a defeat for Obamacare. But as Mark Pryor knows, the president’s unpopularity in certain parts of the country doesn’t mean that voters want to throw his greatest accomplishment overboard - even if they’d be happy to rename it. Paul Buchheit is a college teacher and the editor and main author of “American Wars: Illusions and Realities.” He can be reached at paul@UsAgainstGreed.org
their best to maintain infrastructure, keep schools open, pay teacher salaries and, in the case of Scott County, offer driver’s license exams in the wake of state budget cuts. Brownback and fellow legislators want to pretend that everything’s still okay. School funding is better than ever, they like to claim. Business growth is off the charts. The great experiment is not only working, but will only get better so long as we keep cutting taxes.
disparity that now exists between primary care physicians and specialists, who are paid more because the work they do is deemed by the committee to have greater relative value. This not only has created the severe shortage of primary care physicians in the United States, but it has also contributed to soaring health care costs, especially for Medicare. Congress has also allowed health insurers to enrich themselves, in both lawful and unlawful ways, since the creation of the Medicare Advantage program in 1997. Under this program, Medicare pays privately run health plans a set
Rage Smith supported Gov. Jan Brewer’s expansion of Medicaid (she endorsed him over Ducey) and also the Common Core education standards. It was striking on Tuesday night that Smith’s concession speech sounded a lot like the victory speech of Democrat Fred DuVal, who won his party’s nomination unopposed. “We had a vision about bringing people together,” Smith said. “We gave them a message maybe that wasn’t red meat. Maybe it didn’t fit the primary campaign mode. But it was the truth.” DuVal, who badly needs votes from independents and crossover Republicans, played down party altogether in his primary-night address. “What’s missing are
the state’s savings account in half. Same thing in FY 2015, wiping out the savings account. Then in FY 2016 (in reality much sooner) the WSJ admits that “lawmakers will have to limit spending.” What an understatement! What does that really mean? A quick outline: To keep the Kansas State General Fund solvent, lawmakers surely will have to limit spending - by hundreds of millions. The education and human service programs
that make up almost 90 percent of State General Fund expenses will bear the brunt of the cuts. The last phrase of the above WSJ quote implies that Kansas has been a big spender - also not accurate. FY 2010, the beginning point for their measurement, was the depth of the Great Recession when programs had to be cut to the bone. Go back two years earlier. FY 2014 spending was actually below the spending level of FY 2008
costing the state about eight percent of the revenue it would be using to fund education, health care and other public services. If those tax cuts are not reversed, state data shows the revenue loss will climb to 16 percent in five years. That is not sustainable. This reality affects the quality of life in Kansas, the quality of our schools and our ability to help others who are at risk because of a failed experiment. Campaigns can play the game of “When is a
tax cut really a cut and when is a tax hike really a hike?” but what’s happening to Kansans is no game. The consequences of the Brownback experiment are real. If it takes a tax hike to fix what’s wrong . . . and it will . . . then let’s call it what it is and get it done. Most of us are adult enough to understand. It’s not just the right thing to do, it’s the only thing.
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Local units of government know better. They quit drinking the kool-aid long ago. But there is only so much that can be done at the local level. They are limited in their ability to help those who are not just falling through the proverbial cracks, but are being pushed out the door by the state. The number of poor families receiving income support from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program has declined 41 percent
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$112 million in reserves at the end of next year. But come 2016 lawmakers will have to limit spending, which has increased by nearly 20% since fiscal 2010.” First of all, the numbers are wrong. The WSJ produced the much-too-high $112 million number, not the Kansas Legislative Research Department. Ignore that for now, though, because the WSJ got the trend right. In FY 2014, revenue dropped sharply, putting expenses hundreds of millions above receipts and cutting
since 2012 - not because the need is less, but as a result of policy decisions that make it more difficult to qualify. That assistance is now either filled locally or not at all. State aid for schools is 17 percent below pre-recession levels. Local taxpayers are doing their best to fill this gap, but there is a limit to the amount of funding they can provide. It’s only going to get worse. Tax cuts this year are
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monthly rate for each patient. As the Center for Public Integrity reported in a series of investigative reports this past June, about 16 million Americans have enrolled in these private plans at a cost to taxpayers of more than $160 billion. In addition to paying the private plans a bonus to participate in the program, the CPI investigation uncovered as much as $70 billion of improper payments to Medicare Advantage plans from 2008 through last year. Will Congress act to save taxpayers billions of dollars - and protect the solvency of the Medicare programs - by taking on the AMA, the drugmakers and the insurers?
Don’t hold your breath. As Waxman said following the release of the report calling for Congress to allow Medicare to demand rebates and negotiate prices with drug companies, it’s unlikely that lawmakers will take any action any time soon. “Republicans, but even a lot of Democrats, are looking to the drug companies for campaign support,” he said. He could have included insurance companies, physicians and a host of other special interests on that list. Wendell Potter is former vice president of corporate communications at CIGNA, one of the nation’s largest health insurance companies
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leaders who care less about party politics and more about building a future together and growing our economy,” DuVal said. “We’re going to stop fighting and start fixing Arizona for Arizona families.” Ducey, who was endorsed by Ted Cruz and Sarah Palin, will be pressed to occupy some of the center ground that DuVal hopes to make his own. The tea party has opened opportunities for Democrats elsewhere to frame this year’s choice as being between right-wing ideology and problemsolving. In Kansas, a poll released this week showed Democrat Paul Davis with an eight-point lead over Gov. Sam Brownback. A Brownback loss would
Rod Haxton can be reached at editor@screcord.com
Critics blast Obama’s three-meal-a-day diet by Andy Borowitz
WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report) - GOP chief Reince Priebus ripped President Obama on Sunday for consuming three meals a day while on vacation in Martha’s Vineyard. “With international crises boiling over in Iraq, Syria, and Ukraine, it’s unconscionable that the President is having breakfast, lunch and dinner,” he said. The White House defended the President’s eating habits, noting that his predecessor, George W. Bush, frequently supplemented his three meals a day with an afternoon snack, but Priebus was unmoved by this argument. “It sends a very dangerous message to our enemies to see President Obama eating,” he said. Andy Borowitz is a comedian and author
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standards, including the right to organize. These orders could have effects that ripple through to private sector workers. Labor Day would live up to its purpose if it not only gave workers a temporary respite from the rigors of their jobs, but also drove a national effort to empower workers once again to rebalance the economic scales so that we can rebuild a growing, stable middle class. It needs to be a day on, not a day off, in the effort to reclaim the American dream for working people.
be a devastating blow to the tea party’s approach to policy. In Wisconsin, Gov. Scott Walker, another hero to the right, is in a dead Robert Borosage is founder and president of the Institute for heat with Democratic America’s Future businesswoman Mary Burke. Democrats also have a very good chance of ousting Republican governors in Pennsylvania and Maine, although they face tough challenges to their incumbents in Illinois and Connecticut. In 2010, an electorate heavily populated with tea party supporters expressed rage against government at all levels. In 2014, voters may decide that rage has its limits and that government has work to do. E.J. Dionne, Jr., is a political commentator and longtime op-ed columnist for the Washington Post
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candy striper at the Scott County Hospital before attending what was then known as Ft. Hays State College. She earned her nursing degree and added a Master’s degree. While attending FHSC, the college started a nurse practitioner program and she was accepted into the first class of 10 students. A 1969 graduate of FHSC, O’Bleness began working for the Scott County Hospital in 1970, but also was involved in education. She was a part-time instructor/coordinator of the Emergency Management Services (EMS) program at the University of Kansas. She would later become one of the founding members, and served as president, for the Kansas Association of Hospital Education Coordinators which helped area nurses to earn continuing education credits without traveling to area colleges. O’Bleness worked at SCH for 31 years with a couple of breaks from the hospital during that time. She spent 1-1/2 years as
A Gloria J. O’Bleness Fund has been established at the First National Bank in Scott City to assist with medical costs. * * * In addition, a benefit supper will be held at the First United Methodist Church on Sun., Sept. 14, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at Baker Hall.
an instructor for the nursing program at Garden City Community College and worked at the Lane County Hospital for seven years before returning to SCH. Leaving SCH O’Bleness finally had to leave SCH due to her ongoing battle with cancer. While that is in remission, she must now cope with depression and the prospect of liver failure. “Because my liver isn’t working as it should, toxins accumulate within my body. When I went to Mayo last time they were able to draw out some of the toxins, but to keep making the trip there isn’t an option,” she says. During that trip to Mayo, physicians recommended a pill which would help her liver to
function properly. On the return trip she called the pharmacist who later called to inform her of the cost. “I wasn’t prepared for what he told me,” she says. Since returning from Mayo on August 14, the toxins have continued to build inside O’Bleness’s body. “They make it harder to think and do day-today things,” she notes. “It’s getting harder to eat because my body isn’t breaking down meat like it should, so I’m not doing well from a nutritional standpoint.” Even with Medicare and supplemental coverage, O’Bleness says outof-pocket prescription costs were $600 in July. In most months, the cost will run $250 or more.
“We don’t have enough income to cover what we’ve spent on trips to Mayo and prescriptions,” says LaPlant. “And now we have to figure a way to come up with $1,700 a month for more medication.” “It’s not even a matter of discussion,” adds O’Bleness. “We can’t afford it.” LaPlant says they’ve been told the medication change would improve Gloria’s quality of life and it would allow her to quit taking a prescription medication “that’s making her sick.” The couple has been in touch with pharmaceutical companies to see if they can offer some assistance, but have yet to hear back from any. “This isn’t how I imagined spending my retirement years,” says O’Bleness, who turns 67 in less than a week. “I was hoping to travel and spend time with my three girls and to see Larry’s four boys,” she says. “The way things are now I don’t see that happening.”
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even though Medicaid and retirement system costs increased steadily throughout that six-year period, including during the recession. Those expense increases were covered with cuts to other programs. The base state aid per pupil in the school finance formula dropped substantially, and some costs were shifted from the State General Fund to other funding sources, like the highway fund and the gaming revenue fund. In FY 2015 lawmakers mostly ran out of ways to offset required cost increases, and approved spending that they likely knew exceeded even optimistic revenue estimates, by more than $300 million. Medicaid and retirement system costs will keep going up. The state does not have a choice about paying those bills. But more cuts are in store for other programs. The unsigned WSJ article implies that anyone critical of the extreme Kansas tax policy is trying to discredit it out of worry that the policy will actually succeed. Really? Are they kidding? Here in Kansas, we are worried that the state will face a long, long recovery from the fallout from the 2012 tax policy. Duane Goossen served as state budget director for 12 years in the administrations of three governors - Republican Bill Graves and Democrats Kathleen Sebelius and Mark Parkinson. He also served in the Kansas House of Representatives from 1983-97
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A Scott City landmark is disappearing with demolition of the former Scott County Hospital. After sitting vacant for 2-1/2 years, and with the county unable to find a buyer, the commission accepted a bid of $85,000 from G&G Dozer, Cheney, for demolition. Up to an additional $15,000 was approved for asbestos removal. The county is still exploring options for using the former Scott City Clinic which was not included in the demolition project. (Photo by Gina Ramsey)
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don’t have to make the trip to a recycling center and they don’t have to worry about sorting everything,” Fawcett says. He estimates that such a program could reduce the amount of trash from Scott County going to the Finney County landfill by “60, maybe 70 percent.” All the recycled material is sent to Reno County for sorting. “If we can be more efficient and save money
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fessor Elizabeth Kiss. “One of the ways we can prepare is to take inventory of what we have and record it. We can also check our insurance options and make copies of important documents that can be accessed on short notice.” Prepare Kansas is a new K-State Extension online financial challenge designed to help individuals and families be better prepared ahead of disasters. The program focuses on a few activi-
ties every week during September, including: Developing a Household Inventory; Reviewing Your Insurance Coverage; Putting Together a Graband-Go Box; and Tips for After the Disaster. “Think of it as preventive maintenance,” said Kiss, a family financial specialist with K-State Extension. Working on each activity provides Kansans ways to be better prepared to handle future emergencies, Kiss said.
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(Above) Senior Kambra Dearden and freshman Abbigail Prochnow (background) look over charts to determine their marching routine during camp. (Below) Jacob Forred (trumpet), a sophomore, and Daniel Nolasco (tuba), a freshman rehearse songs for the halftime show “Shrek.” (Bottom) Band director Suzette Price looks on as her students work on a marching routine. (Record Photo)
Marching band is once again hitting its stride When you’re trying to rebuild a marching band program - in both numbers and morale - the best approach may be the simplest. “We’re getting back to the basics,” says Suzette Price, who took over the Scott Community High School band program midway into the 2013-14 school year. “And it’s important to make band fun.” In order to help get her marching band program prepared for the upcoming school year, Price and her musicians had a summer camp that began with two days of instruction in town followed by two days at Camp Christy. The final night at Camp Christy included a performance for parents and friends. It was an opportunity for team-building and it introduced freshmen to high school band. Twenty-seven musicians attended camp with about half of those freshmen. Of the 35 students enrolled in band, 19 are freshmen. That’s nearly twice as many students as were enrolled in band a year ago at this time. “It was a very good week of camp. The kids had a lot to learn and they picked things up pretty quickly,” says Price. The camp provided members a chance to begin working on marching routines and music for this year’s football halftime theme “Shrek.” Over the next several weeks the per-
formance will expand to include songs from the different “Shrek” movies. The first performance will include a limited marching routine and the musical finale. From there, the performance will expand in reverse. (See BAND on page 16)
Jessica West, Scott City, attended the Camp KAOS Space 101 program held at the Kansas Cosmosphere in Hutchinson. A seventh grader at Scott City Middle School, she is the daughter of Davin and Patricia West. Space 101 is a four-day, introductory astronaut training camp for students entering seventh and eighth grades emphasizing teamwork, leadership and problem solving. Developed by the Cosmosphere staff, Camp KAOS programs are nationally recognized for their ability to motivate campers to seek careers in science and aerospace-related industries. Participants construct and launch rockets, attend interactive briefings with Cosmosphere space science educators, tour the world-renowned Hall of Space Museum and train on Cosmosphere spaceflight simulators. The week culminates with a team-based mission in the Cosmosphere’s Falcon III, the most realistic space shuttle simulator outside of NASA where they pilot a low-Earth orbit mission - and the monitoring of another team’s shuttle flight in Mission Control. The centrifuge is a rotating device that tests physical reactions to typical g-forces encountered during launch and reentry of spacecraft. The multi-axis trainer spins riders 360 degrees in multiple directions while simulating tumble maneuvers that could be encountered in spaceflight. The Falcon III simulates launch, orbit, satellite deployment, reentry and landing of a space shuttle. The Cosmosphere offers camp programs for students entering second grade through high school. Camps are also available for adults, including the Intergenerational Camp Experience for adults and their children or grandchildren. Additional camp experiences are offered for groups and schools can customdesign curriculum.
KDOT sponsors poster contest for state’s youth
Kansas youngsters between the ages of 5-13 years can enter the statewide “Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day” poster contest. Three statewide winners will be recognized in addition to 18 regional winners from six regions across the state. Age groups include 5-7, 8-10 and 11-13). Top winners will each receive a bicycle and a helmet donated by Safe Kids Kansas. Deadline for entries is Friday, Sept. 19, and should be mailed to: AAA Kansas, Public Affairs, 3545 SW 6th Street, Topeka, Ks., 66606. On the back of the 8-1/2 by 11-inch paper entry must be the child’s full name; age at time of entry; mailing address; county; a parent’s name; and contact phone number. For more information visit the Kansas Department of Transportation website. Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day is a nationwide effort to increase roadway safety and reduce traffic fatalities.
For the Record Will your children be saddled with your debt? The Scott County Record
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Many people finally get around to writing a will in order to safeguard their assets for their heirs. But what if you’ve got the opposite problem: Your nest egg was decimated by the recession, bad investments or simply living longer than expected and now you’ve got a mountain of bills you can’t pay off. Will your kids inherit your debts after you die?
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The short answer is, not in most cases. But there are situations where someone could be legally responsible for paying off your bills after death. Plus, aggressive creditors have been known to coerce heirs into paying off debts for which they’re not responsible, just to be left alone. If you’re afraid that your financial legacy will be a heap of unpaid bills, here’s what you need to know and prepare for:
Scott City Council Agenda Tues., Sept. 2 • 7:30 p.m. City Hall • 221 W. 5th •Call to Order •Approve minutes of August 18 regular meeting and Aug. 19 special meeting •Discuss renewal of Wheatland Electric franchise •Registration for League of Kansas Municipalities annual conference in Wichita •Open agenda: audience is invited to voice ideas or concerns. A time limit may be requested Police Department 1) Request to attend “Enterpol Training” in Hays on Sept. 9-11 Parks Department 1) Misc. business Public Works Department 1) Update on maintenance worker position Clerk’s Department 1) Request to view municipal software •Mayor’s comments
In general, children aren’t responsible for paying off their parents’ unsecured debts - things like credit cards, personal loans and medical bills, which aren’t collateralized by physical property. If there’s not enough money in the estate to pay off those bills, creditors will have to write them off. There are several exceptions, however: •If your child, spouse or other acquaintance is a
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are responsible for their deceased spouse’s debts if they live in a community property state. Note that authorized users on your credit cards aren’t liable for repayment since they didn’t originally apply for the credit. Chances are they were simply “piggybacking” on your credit record to help build their own. However, to protect authorized users from being bothered by creditors after your death, you
Scott City Police Department Aug. 19: Criminal damage was reported in the 800 block of Madison St. Aug. 20: Lauren Robinson, driving a 2013 GMC pickup, struck a 2001 Chevrolet driven by James Spangler at the intersection of 11th and Antelope. Aug. 21: A report was filed for criminal use of a financial card. Aug. 22: Jeffrey Leonard was arrested for DUI and transported to the LEC. Aug. 24: Cecil Ramsey was driving a 2007 Ford when he backed into a 2010 Nissan owned by Valorie Rolfs. Aug. 25: A theft of services was reported in the 100 block of College. Aug. 25: A theft of services was reported in the 500 block of York. Aug. 26: Violation of a protection order was reported in the 100 block of E. 9th St. Scott County Sheriff’s Department Aug. 22: Andrew Livingstone, driving a 2004 Chevrolet, was westbound on Road 230 and applied the brakes to avoid hitting a skunk. He lost control of the vehicle, skidding sideways across the bridge and striking the guard rail which caused the vehicle to spin and overturn. Aug. 26: A theft of property was reported in Modoc. Aug. 26: Criminal use of a financial card was reported in the 100 block of E. 9th St.
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may want to remove them from your accounts. •If you have outstanding secured debts upon death, such as a mortgage or car loan, your estate must pay them off or the creditor can seize the underlying asset. For example, if you were planning to leave your house to your kids, they’ll need to either pay off or continue making payments on any outstanding mortgage, prop(See DEBT on page 11)
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Scott Co. LEC Report
Scott County Commission Agenda Tuesday, Sept. 2 County Courthouse 3:00 p.m.
cosigner on a credit card or loan (e.g., mortgage, car, personal loan), they share equal responsibility for paying it off. This is why you should always think twice before cosigning anyone’s loan. •If someone is a joint account holder - that is, their income and credit history were used to help obtain the loan or credit card - they’re generally responsible to pay off the balance. •Widows and widowers
(First published in The Scott County Record Thurs., Aug. 28, 2014; last published Thurs., Sept. 4, 2014)2t APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING VARIANCE Notice is hereby given that the Scott City Planning Commission will hold a special meeting on September 11, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., at the Scott City Council Meeting Room at City Hall, 221 West 5th Street, Scott City, Kansas, to consider the following agenda items: 1. Application for variance by Thomas K. McDaniel to allow curb cuts wider than allowed by ordinance on: Lot Two (2), Block Six (6), Case 1st Addition to the City of Scott City, Scott County Kansas (1002 S. Washington) 2. Application for variance by Abram and Elizabeth Wiebe to allow curb cuts wider than allowed by ordinance on: Lots Seven (7), Ten (10) and N//2 of Eleven (11), Block Four (4), McLain, Swan & Sangster Addition to the City of Scott City, Scott County Kansas (904 S. Glenn) 3. Application for variance by Vernon Storm to allow curb cuts wider than allowed by ordinance on: Lots Seven (7), Ten (10) and Eleven (11), Block Three (3), Fairlawn Addition to the City of Scott City, Scott County Kansas (512 Russell) All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard at such hearing. Dated: August 26, 2014 Rodney Hogg, chairman Scott City Planning Commission
Collectible, Antiques and Household
Saturday, September 6 • 10:00 a.m. Sunday, February William Carpenter 4-H building at the fairgrounds, north edge of Scott City 2 • 11:00Location: a.m.
Dr. Jerry and Mary Doornbos Estate - Owner
Antique Furniture Organ stool claw and ball foot dressing table with mirror Chest of drawers 5-oak cain bottom straight chairs Oak child’s rocker and high chair Oak rocker 3-drawer dresser Small oak drop front secretary (different) Marble top dresser with 3-drawers Wicker occasional chair Furniture and Appliances Light brown Lazboy sectional divan (nice) Oak end tables Maple dining table with 6-chairs Maple desk and matching chest of drawers Oak curio cabinet, double door 2-Curio cabinets (slender) Queen size head board with matching chest of drawers and dresser with mirror Maple window seat Whirlpool refrigerator with top freezer Several nice side tables Kimball console piano 2-Blue Queen Ann style recliners White divan with matching occasional chair Queen Ann style cherry coffee and end tables Oak dresser with mirror and 4-drawer chest and night stand
Regular size bed with brass head board Walnut curio cabinet (different) Dynex 24” flat screen TV Floral pattern occasional chair Bird Nest bistro set Sharp 45” flat screen TV Red leather divan Antique and Collectible Glass Caster set Crystal glass baskets, vases, decanters, eggs, bowls, biscuit jar, pitchers Ruby compote Cat on nest Pedestal cake plate Paper weight collection Crystal decanter with cobalt stopper Crystal Flower frog boy (different) Pink depression bowl Crystal swan Purple glass stemware Lots of crystal stemware Slag glass Blown art glass pieces Glass hat Hen on nest collection Brides bowl, pink Milk glass with yellow trim pickle dish Crystal child’s water set Green depression sherbets, salt and pepper, bowls, creamer and sugar Lots of other glassware Antique and Collectibles 3-Royal Dalton figurines “Ladies of Fashion” Several pieces of Wilton Armetale Syrup pitcher Van Briggle pottery, 3-head Indian vase
Chicken collection, some cast iron Hummel figurine Apple grease pot Clown child’s dish Childs cast iron skillet and griddle Crescent cast iron child’s cook stove (original) Cook book Brass scale Goat wagon Vera Bradley purses Lots of Native American items Cast iron sausage press Ice tongs Western 3-gallon crock butter churn 1-gallon crock butter churn 3-gallon crock jar Camel back trunk Old dolls Large doll collection from various countries Lots of Snow Village figurines, Dept. 56 Cast iron Amish figurines Lots of miniature items Crocks Porcelain pans Old toys and games Cast iron school desk Cast iron baby bed Baskets Roseville bowl Old West series figurines Jim Shore items Lots of figurines Wicker doll buggy Lots of very nice brass, copper and pewter items Noah’s Ark collection Chocolate set Wedgewood Childs Royal Beruth 3-handle cup
Reliable cast iron child’s sewing machine Large collection of Lenox Christmas figurines Music box Santa Claus collection Sterling silver Christmas ornaments Angel collection Crock mixing bowls Many other items Watch Ladies Presidential Rolex Watch Oyster Perpetual Pearl Master in 18 KT solid yellow gold. The outer bezel contains 32-brilliant cut diamonds, and the Mother of Pearl dial contains 10brilliant diamonds. The movement is 31-jewel, the crystal is synthetic sapphire with magnifier. (One of a kind. You do not get this chance at auction very often.) Household Items Lots of pictures and art work Sharp AR 15 copy machine, like new Bedding Binoculars Luggage Lamps Lots of nice holiday decorations Pots and pans Small kitchen appliances Kitchen utensils Large electric roaster K-State memorabilia Card table and chairs Corningware Sea shells Lawn and garden items
items to sort through yet. This will be a large auction with some Auctioneers Note: Many very nice quality items. Terms: Lunch served. Must have ID to register. Cash or approved check day of sale. Everything sold as is. No warranties expressed or implied. Not responsible for theft or accident. Announcements day of sale take precededence over printed material. Check us out: www.berningauction.com and facebook
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Public Notice (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.
erty taxes and insurance, or risk foreclosure. •Depending on your state’s laws, there are a few types of assets, like life insurance proceeds and retirement benefits, which you can pass along to beneficiaries that generally won’t be subject to probate or taxation and thus may be safe from creditors. Just be aware that if you name your estate as beneficiary for an insurance policy or retirement account, creditors can come after the money to pay off your debts. Thus, it’s usually wise to name specific individuals as beneficiaries - and back-up beneficiaries, in case they die first. Also, if your beneficiary is a cosigner on any of your debts, creditors can pursue him or her for any balances owed. Check with a probate attorney or legal clinic familiar with your state’s inheritance and tax laws. Free or low-cost legal assistance is often available for lowerPublic income people. Bottom line: If you expect to leave unpaid debts (Published in The Scott after you die, alert your family now, so that together County Record Thurs., Auyou can plan a course of action. You don’t want to gust 28, 2014)1t ORDINANCE NO. 1154 blindside your loved ones in the midst of their grief.
Public Notice (First published in The Scott County Record, Thurs., August 21, 2014; last published Thurs., Sept. 4, 2014)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SCOTT COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JERALD A. DOORNBOS, deceased Case No. 2014-PR-02 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 Stuart A. Doornbos, duly appointed, qualified and acting executor of the Estate of Jerald A. Doornbos, 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 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 15th day of September, 2014, at 2:00 o’clock p.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 Stuart A. Doornbos, Petitioner WALLACE, BRANTLEY & SHIRLEY 325 Main - P. O. Box 605 Scott City, Kansas 67871 (620) 872-2161 Attorneys for Petitioner
AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN ALLEY IN THE C. A. STEELE AND SONS ADDITION TO THE CITY PURSUANT TO K.S.A. 14-423. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF SCOTT CITY, KANSAS. Section 1: That the alley between Lots One (1) and Two (2), Block Fourteen (14), C. A. Steele and Sons Addition to the City be vacated, subject to the terms of Sections Two and Three hereof. Section 2: That the city retains the right to maintain, operate, repair and replace, by itself or by any licensee or holder of a franchise from the
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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
Notice city, any poles, wires, pipes, conduits, sewer mains, water mains, or any other facility or equipment for the maintenance or operation of any utility now located in the alley or portion thereof vacated by this ordinance. Section 3: This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its publication in the official paper unless one or more interested parties file a written protest before the expiration of such time. Passed by the council the 7th day of July, 2014. City of Scott City, Kansas Dan Goodman, Mayor Attest: Brenda K. Davis, MMC City Clerk
Public Notice
(Published in The Scott County Record Thurs., Aug. 28, 2014) 1t
SCOTT COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S PROCEEDINGS JULY 2014 GENERAL FUND SALARIES ............................................ $ 87,550.17 COMMODITIES .................................... 9,667.87 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES ................. 59,613.15 CAPITAL OUTLAY.................................. 55,015.95 OTHER................................................... 30,000.00 COUNTY HEALTH FUND SALARIES ............................................. COMMODITIES ..................................... CONTRACTUAL SERVICES ................. CAPITAL OUTLAY ................................. OTHER...................................................
12,646.68 3,989.36 1,227.04 1,836.50 0.00
NOXIOUS WEED FUND SALARIES............................................... COMMODITIES ...................................... CONTRACTUAL SERVICES................... OTHER ...................................................
6,345.37 11,390.87 37.58 0.00
ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND SALARIES .............................................. 41,271.63 COMMODITIES....................................... 165,029.00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES.................... 43,984.33 CAPITAL OUTLAY.................................... 0.00 FIRE DISTRICT FUND SALARIES .............................................. COMMODITIES ...................................... CONTRACTUAL SERVICES.................... CAPITAL OUTLAY ..................................
389.28 67.84 974.27 1,134.87
TREASURER’S SPECIAL FUND SALARIES ............................................... COMMODITIES ....................................... CONTRACTUAL SERVICES .................... CAPITAL OUTLAY..................................... OTHER .....................................................
4,673.91 388.87 712.97 0.00 288.83
JAMES M. MINNIX Chairman
ALICE BROKOFSKY Scott County Clerk
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KU Hospital opposes liver transplant proposal Dan Margolies Kaiser Health News
Doctors at the University of Kansas Hospital have teamed with dozens of other transplant programs to urge delay of a proposal that would change how livers for transplant are distributed
across the country. The proposal, scheduled to be taken up in midSeptember in Chicago, would have a profound effect on KU Hospital, which runs one of the top liver transplant programs by volume in the country, and other regional transplant centers.
Currently, donor livers are shared among the sickest patients within each of 11 regions in the country. KU benefits from that arrangement because organs are donated at a higher rate in this region than anywhere else. KU performed 114 liver transplants in 2013.
Only nine other programs nationwide exceeded that number. The change under consideration aims to make access to donor livers more equitable by shrinking the 11 regions to eight, or even four. That way, proponents of the change say, the very
Overuse of antipsychotic drugs a risk to nursing home residents Mike Shields KHI News Service
Experts say powerful antipsychotic drugs - sometimes given in combination - are used too much and often inappropriately as “chemical restraints” or sedatives to control the behavior of Kansas nursing home residents suffering from Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Efforts to curb the practice so far are showing weak results compared with other states. “Kansas is pretty far outside the norm, clearly, of what is happening in the rest of the nation,” said Mitzi McFatrich, execu-
tive director of Kansas Advocates for Better Care, a Lawrence-based group that champions improved conditions in nursing homes. Kansas was 47th worst among the states and the District of Columbia in a recent rankings report published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which in 2012 launched a national initiative to reduce the use of antipsychotics for dementia in nursing home residents. The effort came after a 2011 report by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General raised concerns about too fre-
quent “off-label” prescription of the drugs, which can have harmful, sometimes fatal, side effects. ‘Black Box Warning’ “The black box warning for antipsychotic medication warns of increased risk of death for elders and, in fact, the latest statistics show that up to one in 12 elders taking antipsychotics for dementia will die from the drug,” said Linda Farrar, a nurse and nursing home consultant who is the facilitator for the Kansas Partnership to Improve Dementia Care in Nursing Homes, a statewide coalition formed in response to the problem. “The death certificate
would probably actually say heart attack or stroke or infection, usually pneumonia, but the side effects of giving an elder with dementia an antipsychotic are very serious. About 35 percent of elders with dementia getting antipsychotics will become more incontinent.” Little Improvement Use of antipsychotic drugs for nursing home residents with dementia has decreased in all states since 2011, according to CMS, but in Kansas the decrease has been smaller. In the second quarter of 2011, 26.1 percent of Kansas nursing home resi(See OVERUSE on page 13)
Legislation would allow some nurses to have medical practices The lobbyist for a group of advanced practice Kansas nurses seeking a compromise with doctors on scope of practice legislation was not expecting much heading into the first round of talks. But the marathon session held late last week changed Mary Ellen Conlee’s outlook. “I’m much more optimistic,” Conlee said. For three years, Conlee and a group of advanced practice registered nurses have been pushing for legislation to allow APRNs to establish their own primary care practices. Current law requires that ARPNs work under so-called “collaborative practice agreements” with supervising doctors. The nurses say the agreements, which often don’t result in any meaningful collaboration or supervision, are a needless restriction on their ability to practice to the
We’re just trying to be consistent because we think there has to be a structure that promotes quality patient care. The rules have to be clear. Jerry Slaughter, executive director Kansas Medical Society
full extent of their training. Doctors say the agreements are needed to protect patients. Many other states have broadened scope of practice laws to give APRNs more independence. But Kansas lawmakers have yet to hold a hearing on the issue, largely because of opposition from doctors. The negotiating sessions are an attempt to craft a compromise bill before the Legislature returns in January.
thing, but I think both sides are working hard.” Kansas doctors, Slaughter said, opposed the legislation because they thought it was overly broad and didn’t set clear limits on what ARPNs would and would not be permitted to do. Much of the first session, which lasted several hours, was devoted to nurse educators describing in detail the academic and clinical training that ARPNs are required to complete.
Productive Start “I think both sides are cautiously optimistic that there is going to be a way to address this,” said Jerry Slaughter, executive director of the Kansas Medical Society. “There are no guarantees or any-
Key Issues Remain While off to a promising start, negotiators still must deal with issues at the heart of the dispute. And the two sides continue to see those issues very differently. The nurses say that allowing APRNs to estab-
lish independent practices would increase access to quality primary care in areas of the state where there are too few doctors. But the doctors say that allowing APRNs - and other providers with less training - to independently practice medicine could produce fragmented and substandard care. “We don’t look at this as a stand-alone issue,” Slaughter said. “We’re just trying to be consistent because we think there has to be a structure that promotes quality patient care. The rules have to be clear.” And the trend of allowing mid-level practitioners to do more is creating a confusing environment for doctors, he said. “It’s a very dynamic space with a lot of people with different training all trying to do the same thing,” Slaughter said. “We have to have a consistent approach here or this is just going to be a mess.”
sickest patients - many of them on the East and West coasts, where donor rates are comparatively low won’t have to wait years, as they often do now, for a transplant. Dr. David Mulligan, a professor of surgery at Yale and chairman of the committee considering
the proposal, said equalizing access will give the very sickest patients the same shot at survival as those with better access to livers. “Patients can wait a little longer and they will be fine and they’re going to have excellent outcomes, (See LIVER on page 13)
New contraceptive guideline for religious non-profits The Obama administration announced on Friday a new accommodation for religious nonprofits that object to covering the full range of contraceptives in their employee health care plans. The new accommodation will allow religious nonprofits, such as Catholic schools and hospitals, to opt out of covering birth control by notifying the Department of Health and Human Services of their objections. HHS and the Department of Labor will then arrange for a third-party insurer to pay for and administer the coverage for the nonprofits’ employees so that women still receive the contraceptive coverage guaranteed to them by the Affordable Care Act. Previously, religious groups were instructed to sign a form voicing their objection to the coverage, which would authorize their insurer or a third-party administrator to pay for the products. Many religious groups had objected to this arrangement, saying that it still required them to violate their religious beliefs by authorizing an outside organization to pay for the products they found to be immoral.
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Liver and so will the people that have been dying with a chance of getting one who may be in areas that have less robust access to these organs,” he said recently. The proposal, however, has roiled many transplant centers, particularly in regions of the country where donor rates are high. If the proposal is adopted, many donor organs from those centers’ regions will be shipped to other regions of the country, leading to longer wait times - and higher mortality rates, according to opponents of the change - for their patients. Concerned about the effects of the proposal, 45 transplant center physicians and officials last week sent a strongly worded letter to the head of the federal agency that
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oversees organ donations, the Health Resources Services Administration. The signatories included Richard Gilroy, medical director of liver transplantation at KU, and Jameson Forester, director of abdominal transplantation at St. Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City, Mo. “If this proposal becomes implemented without adequate and constructive improvements, it would represent the most drastic change in liver allocation ever and would significantly disadvantage many areas of the country currently able to serve their patient populations,” the letter stated. The letter acknowledges that there is a critical shortage of donor livers in the United States - more than 12,000 patients are listed for liver transplants
Overuse dents with dementia were getting the drugs. That had only dropped to 23.1 percent by the first quarter of this year, according to the agency. The state’s overall ranking dropped in the latest CMS report because it has improved at a slower rate than other states. In Hawaii, the top-ranked state, only 8.3 percent of residents were prescribed the drugs. The CMS report does not count the use of antipsychotics for three conditions associated with dementia - schizophrenia, Huntington’s disease and Tourette syndrome - so total use is higher than the report indicates. Joe Ewert, who heads the nursing home inspection unit at the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, said about 18,000 Kansans reside in nursing homes and that an estimated 38 percent of them “would be considered to have moderate to severe dementia.” Kansas has more than 300 nursing homes, and the CMS report noted the percentage of residents in each who had received antipsychotic drugs in the last quarter of 2013 or the first quarter of 2014. In a few, the number of “longstay residents” given the drugs exceeded 90 percent. The percentage exceed-
and only 6,000 transplants are performed annually but urges further study before any changes are made to the way organs are allocated. Opponents of the proposal say a better way to reduce the geographical disparities in organ access would be to increase organ donations in areas of the country where donor rates are low. “Right now, the change in this policy is going to take a lot of livers that would otherwise be available for people here in the Midwest - and Midwesterners are donating them - and take those and go to the East Coast and the West Coast with them,” said Dr. Sean Kumer, a liver transplant surgeon at KU. That, Kumer said, would merely change
“where people die.” Instead, he said, regions with lower donor rates should be encouraged to emulate the KU region, where 82 percent of patients deemed eligible to do so donated organs in 2013. “So when you look at the population of our area and you compare it to the New York region, for instance, they have 10 times more the population than we have. And their conversion rates are somewhere between 55 and 60 percent,” Kumer said. The committee considering the organ allocation proposal is holding a public hearing Sept. 16 in Chicago. Kumer said he, along with Gilroy and Dr. Timothy Schmitt, director of transplantation at KU, will be there.
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ed 30 percent in more than 50 facilities, including the Kansas Soldiers Home, a state-run institution in Fort Dodge where 41.1 percent of residents were given the medications. Obstacles to Improvement Farrar believes the chief obstacle to reducing the drug use in Kansas facilities is “limited resources . . . and that’s all kinds of resources - financial, staffing and training. Staff training is huge. The direct care partners, the people working directly with those elders need to be trained.”
There is no FDAapproved medication that reverses or controls dementia. The antipsychotics are used instead to control aggressive or disruptive behavior of addled residents whose disruptive actions may be prompted by a variety of problems they are experiencing - pain, thirst, fear, soiled clothing - but are unable to constructively communicate because of their diminished mental capacity. The preferred alternative to doping the patients is close attention from caregivers, but that requires ample staffing
and workers who know the resident well enough to respond promptly to sometimes subtle cues in ways that leave the resident soothed. “It requires consistent staffing, the same people taking care of the same elders every day, and what you end up with becomes a sort of family,” Farrar said. Direct care workers generally receive minimal training and are paid relatively low wages. Turnover in the industry is high, in part because the jobs are physically and emotionally demanding.
Pastime at Park Lane The First Christian Church led Sunday afternoon services. Residents played Wii bowling on Monday afternoon. Children from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints made and delivered paper hearts to each resident. Pastor Bob Artz led Bible study on Tuesday morning. Doris Riner led the hymns. Several residents played trivia games on Tuesday evening. Rev. Warren Prochnow led Lutheran Bible study on Wednesday morning. Residents played bingo on Wednesday afternoon. Helpers were Madeline Murphy, MaryAnn Spangler and Mandy Barnett. Elsie Nagel gave manicures on Thursday morning. Residents and staff enjoyed root beer floats on Thursday afternoon. Russel Webster led a Bible study on Thursday evening. Fr. Bernard Felix led Catholic Mass on Friday
Residents play pitch, dominoes
Residents played pitch and dominoes on Monday afternoon. Game helpers were Joy Barnett, Chelsea Rose, Dorothy King, Mandy Barnett and Madeline Murphy.
Teubner entertains on Tuesday
Naomi Teubner played the violin, piano and the recorder for the afternoon entertainment on Tuesday. Everyone enjoyed cookies made by Nancy Koehn and her children, Shayla, Cheri, Haley and Kobe. morning. Rev. Warren Prochnow led Lutheran services on Friday afternoon. Residents enjoyed a watermelon feed on Friday afternoon. Residents watched the movie “Frozen” on Saturday afternoon. Thanks to Beth Kershner for donating this DVD. Joyce Bohnert was visited by Alan and Glenda Graham. Boots Haxton was visited by Rod and Kathy Haxton. Darlene Richman was visited by Howard and Dorothy King and Phebe Unruh.
Emogene Harp was visited by Nancy Holt, Steve Payne; Nancy, Shayla, Haley, Cheri, and Kobe Koehn; Pete Steffens, Tina Turley, Alicia Harp, Otto Harp, Bert Lucas and Mary Lou Oeser. Verna Willman was visited by Monica Rowton. Jim Jeffery was visited by Pastor Dennis Carter, CJ and Charlene Sharpe, Micky Duff and Leah Jennison. Richard Kirk was visited by Renee and Rio Garcia from Texas, Mary Garcia from Colorado, Wanda Kirk, Roy and Mary Kirk, and Paul and Mary Ann Kasselman.
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Edith Norman was visited by Kim Smith, Doris Riner, Sue Riner, Kambra Dearden, Sara Shane, Connie Gruver and Reid Norman, Lubbock, Tex. Harold and Ruth White were visited by Pete Steffens. Albert Dean was visited by Susie and Abby Wiechman, Mary Lou Oeser and Sue Rose. Lorena Turley was visited by Neta Wheeler; Tadd, Tanea and Ayvaree Gertschitz; Jacque Griffey, Tracy Hess, LaCinda Griffin and Mary Lou Oeser. Vivian Kreiser was visited by Larry and Sharon Lock. Bonnie Pickett was visited by Gloria Wright, Larry and Philene Pickett, and Mary Ann Unruh. Jim and Yvonne Spangler were visited by Yvette Mills, Les and Mary Ann Spangler, and Tootie. Dona Dee Carpenter was visited by Pastor Dennis Carter, Bill John, Jackie John and Gloria O’Bleness.
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Clifford Dearden was visited by Jill and MaKinley Brantley and Janet Ottaway. Jake Leatherman was visited by Otto Harp, Garry Ratzlaff, and Jim and MaryAnn Unruh. Lucille Dirks was visited by Dale Dirks and Jim and MaryAnn Unruh. Geraldine Graves was visited by Debbie Tuttle, Lori Brandl, Jonathan Pike and Charlene Becht. Earl Gorman was visited by Loretta Gorman, Pete Steffens, Connie Gruver, Charlene Becht, Madeline Murphy; Lule and Leta Gillispie, Colby; Katie Ford, Garden City; Samson Aldaco, Chuck and Barb Brobst, and Jay Gorman. Ann Tedford was visited by Doris Riner and MaryLou Oeser. Harriet Jones was visited by Nancy Holt, Wes Campbell, and Rev Don Martin from St. Luke’s Church. Herb Graves was visited by Tina Turley and Ron Hess.
Mike Leach was visited by Rev. Don Martin. Cecile Billings was visited by Ann Beaton, Jerry and Linda Mayhall, Thurman and Delinda Dunagan, and Larry and Donita Billings. Thelma Branine was visited by Albina Branine, John and Brooke Belton, Alexander Belton, Gavreille Belton and Sherri Smith. Corrine Dean was visited by Janice Drohman, Dianna Howard, Warren Kropp, Madeline Murphy, Bert Lucas, Ron Hess, Mary Ann Unruh, Edith Donecker and Cheryl Donecker. Judy Redburn was visited by Debbie Holland Bush, Mary Torson and Wendy Derstine. Delores Brooks was visited by Charles Brooks, Cheryl Perry, Fritzi Rauch, Debbie Bush and Ruth White. Dottie Fouquet was visited by Jon and Anne Crane, Dean Fouquet and Kim, Mark and Terri Fouquet, Lil Francisco and Donna Gaschler.
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Dorothy Daun Starr Simpson
Richard C. Gilcrease
Dorothy Daun Starr Simpson, died Aug. 21, 2014, at Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab Center, Stronghurst, Ill. She was born on Sept. 7, 1929, in Scott City, the daughter of Dewey and Frances (Neal) Starr. She attended elementary school in Scott City and graduated from high school in 1947, in Ouray, Colo. She attended Colorado Women’s College, Denver, Colo., as an art major. On Feb. 13, 1949, she married Milton Simpson in Scott City. He died on April 4, 2009. They moved to Stronghurst, Ill. in 1951. After many years as a stay-at-home mother, Dorothy started to work part-time, first at the Hurry Back Café and then at Madge’s Sundries. She became a United States Postal Service employee in 1970 and remained in the Stronghurst Post Office for over 27 years. Dorothy was a member of the Stronghurst United Methodist Church where she played the organ and piano for over 55 years. A survivor of the polio epidemic in 1951, she was an
Richard C. Gilcrease, 76, died August 24, 2014, at the Scott County Hospital, Scott City. H e was born on Dec e m ber 30, 1937, in Larned, the son of Ver- Richard Gilcrease non and Gladys (Almquist) Gilcrease. Richard was a school teacher in Lyons for 11 years before returning to the family farm in 1972. He farmed in Greeley and Hamilton counties. He was a member of the Community Congregational Church, Garden City; Anthem Masonic Lodge No. 284 and the Scott County Shrine Club, both of Scott City; the Amateur Radio Relay League and AOPA. On January 24, 1960,
early “March of Dimes” campaign organizer in Stronghurst. She was an active member and officer in the Stronghurst American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 765 for over 60 years. Survivors include: two daughters, Fran Work, and husband, David, Gladstone, Ill., and Jane Miller, and husband, Jim, Stronghurst, Ill; one sister, Tava See, Scott City; three grandsons, three nephews, one niece and several great-nephews and greatnieces. She was preceded in death by her parents. No visitation or funeral services are planned. Cremation rites have been accorded. Private burial service in the Stronghurst Cemetery will be at a later date. Banks and Beals of Stronghurst is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the American Legion Auxiliary Nurses Scholarship, the Stronghurst Ambulance Service, or the Shriners Hospitals for Children in care of Fran Work, Box 54, Gladstone, Ill. 61437.
he married Virginia Renick in Garden City. Survivors include: his wife, of Scott City; one son, Patrick Gilcrease, and wife, Kelsey, Rapid City, S.D. one daughter, Marty Stroman, Albuquerque, N.M.; and three granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his parents and step-father, Clayton Kaiser. Funeral service will be held Fri., August 29, 2:00 p.m., at the First Baptist Church, Scott City, with Rev. Kyle Evans officiating. Interment will be at the Scott County Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Scott County Hospital for Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab or Relay For Life in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. Washington St., Scott City, Ks. 67871.
Week of September 1-5 Monday: Closed for Labor Day. Tuesday: Pork roast with gravy, sweet potatoes, Italian vegetables, whole wheat roll, frosted lime gelatin. Wednesday: Chuckwagon steak, mashed potatoes, cucumber and onion in sour cream, whole wheat bread, strawberries and pears. Thursday: Turkey casserole, peas, carrots, whole wheat roll, creamy fruit salad. Friday: Beef tips on noodles, stewed tomatoes, whole wheat roll, blueberry gelatin. meals are $3.25 • call 872-3501
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Parent’s retirement may not impact child’s benefits Q) I have young children at home and I plan to retire next fall. Will my children be eligible for monthly Social Security checks after I retire? A) Monthly Social Security payments may be made to your children if they are: •Unmarried and under age 18; •Age 19 if still in high school; or •Age 18 or over, who became severely disabled before age 22 and continue to be disabled. In addition to biological children, legally adopted children, dependent stepchildren, and grandchildren could be eligible. Supplemental Income Q) I thought I’d be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and I was going to apply until I talked to my neighbor. She said I would be turned down because I have children who could help support me. Is this true? A) Whether you can get SSI depends on your own income and the things you own. If you have limited income and few resources, you may be able to get SSI.
Social Security Q and A However, if you are receiving support from your children or from anyone else, it could affect your monthly benefit amount. Support includes any food or shelter that is given to you, or is received by you, because someone else pays for it. For more information, visit our website about SSI at www.socialsecurity.gov/ssi. SSI Review Q) I got a notice from Social Security that said my Supplemental Security Income (SSI) case is being reviewed. What does this mean? A) Social Security reviews every SSI case from time to time to make sure the individuals who are receiving payments are still eligible and should continue to receive those payments. The review also will make sure you are receiving the correct amount in benefits. We could be paying you too much or too little.
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Home Building
Psalm 127 reminds us that unless the Lord builds the house, those who build, labor in vain. This week our kids returned to school, our vacations are at an end and most of us begin focusing on “building our homes.” Our children are precious and a great blessing from the Lord. During this season, we find ourselves running to different activities, dropping off the kids at school, running to work and then getting back in time to pick them up before the afternoon begins. Then there is the homework! There doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day or days in the week to get all of these things accomplished. Certainly, the battle is lost if we don’t start with first things first. Go back to the basics, the priorities, the reason we are driving to all of these events. If we are just about filling our schedule to feel busy, then carry on, but if we are raising our kids and building our homes, then return to the Lord and what He intends for our homes. Ephesians 6:4 declares God’s command for parents, bring up your children in the training and instruction of the Lord. When you wake your kids, remember God’s command as the motivation, not the appearance towards other people. Of course, it is good to remind the children God’s command and promise to them, “Honor your father and your mother” which is the first commandment with a promise - “that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” (Eph. 6:1-3). Nothing about raising kids is easy, but it is easy to turn raising kids into a business instead of the God given task to give them God’s grace. 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 120 S. Lovers Lane - Shallow Water Larry Taylor, pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.
First Christian Church
1st United Methodist Church
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.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
701 Main - Scott City - 872-2937 Scotty Wagner, pastor Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:45 a.m. Wednesday is Family Night Meal: 5:45 p.m. • Study: 6:15 p.m. Website: www.fccscottcity.org
Elizabeth/Epperson Drives • Scott City • 872-3666 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
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4-H Club News
Ashley Prewitt raises her trombone as members prepare for a routine during band camp. (Record Photo)
Band “I like to work on the last song first because I think it gives the kids a lot of confidence when they can finish strong with a piece they know well,” explains Price. She also says the opening performance will be somewhat limited because the band includes about 10 students who weren’t at camp. “In the few rehearsals we’ve had since the start of school we can’t begin to get those kids up to speed
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with everyone else,” Price says. “So we’re going to take things slow and make sure that everyone knows what they’re supposed to do. It probably won’t be until the second game before we do much marching.” By the end of the football season, Price says the halftime performance will include several elements: •Two songs that will involve performing and marching. •A drum cadence with marching.
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•A marimba selection. •A song in which the band remains in place. “We hope to add to the complexity of each performance,” Price says. Price emphasizes the band will not attend any competitions or festivals this year. “Competing with larger bands like we’ve done in the past can be very intimidating and stressful,” she says. “There’s no way I’m going to put a band with this many freshmen
through that.” Eventually, she says, it’s her goal to have a marching band that can participate in festivals like SCHS has done in the past. “The numbers in our junior high program are tremendous and there are some very talented musicians. If we can keep those kids when they get into high school then the future of our band program is looking very good,” Price adds.
School Calendar
Tues., Sept. 2: SCHS varsity/JV volleyball vs Dighton/ Ness City in triangular at Hill City starting at 5:00 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 4: SCHS JV tennis invitational, 1:00 p.m.; SCHS cross-country at Goodland, 5:00 p.m. Fri., Sept. 5: SCHS football vs Clearwater (H), 6:00 p.m. Sat., Sept. 6: SCHS varsity tennis at Colby, 9:00 a.m.; varsity tennis at Liberal, 9:00 a.m.; SCMS 7th/8th grade volleyball in A/B tournament at Holcomb. Mon., Sept. 8: SCMS 7th/8th grade volleyball in trianguLunch lar at Liberal West, 4:00 p.m.; SCHS “C” football vs Garden Monday: No school. City (H), 5:00 p.m. Tuesday: Hamburger, *chicken patties, sweet potaTues., Sept. 9: SCHS varsity tennis at Hoisington, 3:00 to wedges, lettuce and sliced tomato, fruitables (juice). p.m.; SCMS 7th/8th grade football vs Holcomb (H), 4:00 Wednesday: Chicken and noodles, *ham patties, p.m.; Pre-school Parents as Educators literacy night, 6:00 creamy potatoes, green beans, wheat roll, tropical fruit p.m. salad.
Week of September 1-5 Breakfast Monday: No school. Tuesday: Biscuit and gravy, fresh grapes, fruit juice. Wednesday: Coffee cake, applesauce, fruit juice. Thursday: Breakfast quesadilla and salsa, pears, fruit juice. Friday: French toast sticks, fruit cup, fruit juice.
Thursday: Pizza, *pizza quesadilla, tator tots, honey dew melon. Friday: Spaghetti and meat sauce, *egg rolls, French bread, cooked carrots, baked apples. *second choice at SCMS and SCHS
New Horizons members who helped with dessert preparation and serving were (front row, from left) Hailey Shapland and Alivia Noll. (Back row) Kylee Logan, Abbie LeBeau and Jera Drohman.
New Horizons prepares dessert for banquet Members of the New Horizons 4-H Club who are enrolled in the foods project were honored to serve the desserts for the Farm Bureau annual banquet. Each one of our members chose a family favorite recipe so there was a variety of desserts for the people to choose from. We had a blast doing this and giving our club a little extra recognition. Thanks Farm Bureau for giving us this fun opportunity! Kylee Logan, reporter
Manning Jayhawkers has project fair
The Manning Jayhawkers 4-H Club meeting was held August 8. President Macy Davis called the meeting to order. Roll call was answered by “What grade in school are you going to be in?” There were 14 members and one leader present. Asher Huck gave the treasurer’s report. Communication reports were as follows: •We will be writing thank you notes to businesses and individuals who bought our fair projects and animals. •Also, state fair registrations are in, if you would like to fill one out. •Finally, the committee sign-ups and record books are due Oct. 1. We held the club’s annual project fair after the meeting was adjourned. Thank you to anyone who participated by bringing their project. Megan Smith, reporter
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See the P-51 Mustang, a Jet Dragster, ride in a 1940 Stearman and lots more at this year’s Showdown!
Sports The Scott County Record
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making up ground
SCHS junior Wyatt Kropp breaks loose for a 55 yard touchdown run during a scrimmage last Saturday morning. (Record Photo)
Defense not up to SC standard in first scrimmage When one looks at the cornerstone of success in the rich history of Scott Community High School football, one word comes to mind . . . defense. Or you can make it two words . . . hard-nosed defense. That defense wasn’t evident on the field last Saturday morning when the Beavers held their first scrimmage in front of local fans. Head coach Glenn O’Neil doesn’t
expect that to be the case again during Friday’s final scrimmage before the home opener on Sept. 5. Disappointed? Perhaps a little. Surprised? Not at all. “The scrimmage showed that we were pretty much where we expected to be,” O’Neil notes. “One of our goals this week is to have the defense catch up to the offense. Our defense
addressing some glaring offense,” O’Neil says.
It’s very apparent that we aren’t very deep across concerns with the defense “Our linebackers were the (defensive) line. And our linebackers could certhat were evident on peeking into the backfield tainly stand to shore up their technique. Saturday morning. reading backs instead of Head coach Glenn O’Neil
should make a giant jump. They’re going to get more time in practice and a chance to be more physical.” That process will be aided by practice time in full pads. The Beavers had only two practices in pads prior to last Saturday and that opportunity was
limited because of weather. The coaching staff was cautious with their workout last Thursday because of high humidity and had to cut their practice short on Friday evening because of a storm. With a full week in pads and some game film to view, O’Neil began
“What we didn’t see from our defensive front four was an ability to fight pressure and get across the head of the offensive man in front of them. Our defensive tackles were running around blocks instead of fighting pressure and scraping down the line of scrimmage. That created some holes for the
Sucked in by another feel-good story
It’s our human nature to want to believe the best in people. When Manti Te’o told Rod Haxton, a b o u t sports his dyeditor ing girlfriend, everyone admired his character and were drawn in by the story. Then we found out that not only was she not dying, she wasn’t living either. So, when USC cornerback John Shaw told of how he leaped from a second floor balcony to save a seven-year-old nephew who was struggling in a swimming pool, it made a great story. Shaw’s ankles were badly hurt in the landing (as he explained later, he didn’t have time to grab his cape and blue tights), but he still managed to rescue his nephew. Pin a medal on this guy . . . for living in a fantasy world. There was no nephew. We aren’t sure there was even a pool. Yes, he did badly hurt his ankles, but the reason for his accident remains unclear and, according to some reports, could be the result of behavior that was far less honorable than the original story he concocted. From the time that we first realized that by saying, “My brother (sister) did it, not me,” would buy us some valuable time - if not a reprieve - we’ve lied as a matter of convenience. We all have. (See STORY on page 23)
reading the linemen which put them a half step slow. Then the secondary didn’t tackle very well. You put all those together and you can see why the offense had so much success.” Another problem which the Beavers will have to battle all season is a lack of depth. (See DEFENSE on page 22)
Members of the SCHS x-country team working out at Lake Scott State Park on Tuesday afternoon are (from left) Seth Cardenas, Chance Jones, Kuawn Stewart and Gustavo Gonzalez. (Record Photo)
Leadership evident as SCHS x-country looks for return to state
Kevin Reese will be the first to point out that it doesn’t matter how much a head coach wants his team to succeed if everyone else doesn’t share that same commitment. When looking at past years when the Scott Community High School boys have finished on the podium at state cross-country meets, the head coach says a key ingredient was leadership from athletes such as Trace Kendrick, a 2007 state champion, and Joey Meyer, a fifth place finisher in 2012.
Reese is seeing junior Dylan Hutchins emerge not just as a leader by example, but as someone who is becoming a vocal leader as well. “It’s not in Dylan’s nature to be outspoken, but he’s pretty driven to succeed. He did a lot of conditioning during the summer and would call other boys to work out with him,” says Reese. “And the other day, during our tempo workout, it was the best I’ve ever seen him run. “He may not be our best runner yet, but he may be
soon. He’s definitely going to be pushing those guys who are ahead of him.” Reese was looking for a good season from Hutchins a year ago, but he was battling injuries that eventually took him out of competition at regional. “He’s a tough kid and he never complains, but he finally came to me just before regional and said he couldn’t do it anymore,” says Reese. A healthy Hutchins appears ready to make up for his lost season and he isn’t alone. The
Beavers have set their sights on qualifying for the Class 4A state meet after coming up short a year ago. Perhaps the biggest surprise so far has been sophomore Isaac Evans. “He’s showing a lot of improvement. You can see he’s been working hard,” says Reese, who expects Evans to compete for one of the top six varsity spots. However, the Beavers may go only as far as their two seniors - Edi Balderrama and (See X-COUNTRY on page 18)
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Outdoors in Kansas
by Steve Gilliland
Deer me, it’s that time again Ah, it’s that time again, when our thoughts turn toward the Kansas State Fair, football . . . and deer feeders. Yes, for those of us who don’t keep our feeders going year around, it will soon be time to fill em’ up again for the coming season. All summer I’ve been picking up unwanted apples and pears and carrying them to where my corn feeders will be this fall. Let me offer some things I’ve learned over the years about deer feeders. The first step is deciding whether you want to feed any other wildlife besides deer. For example, do you want to feed turkeys too? And how about raccoons; do you want to feed as few of them as possible, or don’t you really care? This helps determine what feeder style is best for you. A few choices: One style of deer feeder that seems to be very popular on internet sites these days is made from a four foot piece of six-inch diameter PVC pipe. A cap is put on one end, the other end is cut at a 45 degree angle. Then it’s simply stood erect and fastened against a tree with the beveled end on the ground. The pipe is filled with corn which is accessed from the beveled end of the pipe like a selffeeder. This simple design can be made from larger pipe, but the bigger pipe would probably allow raccoons to crawl completely inside. Another feeder along these same lines is a simple trough that’s kept filled with corn. While these designs are ultra cheap to build and maintain, the deer and any other critters for miles around will eat you out of house and home and you’ll (See DEER on page 20)
Roster size is up, but Hornets are very young As Dighton/Healy head coach Ken Simon observes his team going through drills he sees a rare site . . . numbers. Eighteen players may not be huge, but it provides the opportunity to put a full team on each side of the ball when running the offense and defense. “When you’re only practicing against half a line everything seems much slower. The game isn’t the same,” says Simon. “I think we saw that in how long it took for us to adjust to the speed of the game in our last couple of season openers. I feel we’ll be much better prepared this season.” While the Hornets have numbers they lack experience. Their roster includes eight freshmen and five sophomores, along with a first-year senior. The short list of returning players features some key starters from last season. Sophomore quarterback Tyler Lingg (6-5, 195) is joined by junior runningback Marcos Cruz (5-9, 165), sophomore wideout Dylan Foos (5-11, 160), offensive guard Wyatt Habiger (sr., 5-10, 185) and offensive center Trenton Cantrell (jr., 5-8, 185). Lingg stepped into the starting role last season and finished with a very respectable 914 yards passing and 10 touchdowns. “Tyler is looking to carry the load on offense, throwing the ball and spreading it out, along with his ability to run the
Dighton/Healy head coach Ken Simon looks on as his offense goes through passing drills during Friday’s practice. (Record Photo)
ball,” says Simon. “I do feel that Tyler gives us the ability to throw the ball a little more than we have in the past, but I feel we can also be a good running team. We aren’t going to be able to line up and throw the ball all the time.” The Hornets have a big gap to fill in their running game with the graduation of Isaac Alinor (1,359 yards, 20 TDs last season). A lot of that burden will fall on Cruz who rushed for 339 yards a year ago (5.22 ypc). “I have a lot of confidence with Marcos. He has good speed and quickness, plus he’s a lot stronger than a year ago,” Simon says. A new addition in the backfield will be sopho-
X-Country Miguel Chavez - can take them. Balderrama came on strong late in the season and led the Beavers with an 18th place finish (18:30) at the regional meet in McPherson. Chavez had his best performance of the season at the difficult Rim Rock Classic (58th, 18:46), but posted only a 19:24 time at regional. Chavez will miss the season opening meet at Goodland on Thursday and possibly one or two additional meets. “We need someone to
more fullback Lake Lewis (5-10, 180) who Simon says likes to be physical. “He should be able to give us a power game up the middle and take pressure off Marcos and Tyler,” notes the head coach. Foos had 188 yards on just 11 receptions a year ago, but will play a much bigger role in the offense. At times, look for Foos to be joined on the edge by Cruz to give Lingg two speedy targets. Senior Bailey Wells (5-11, 140), a newcomer, could be a pleasant surprise. “We have two or three other guys who will be playing wide receiver and Bailey has the edge right now,” Simon says. “He has some length, which
makes him a better target, “Our defense has to and he’s got pretty good stop the big play. If a team technique for no more needs 10 or 12 plays to than he’s played.” move the ball downfield there’s a better chance Gambling Defense they’ll make a mistake,” Once again, the Hornets says Simon. “We preach will be in a 5-1 defense in to the boys all the time order to stop the run. they have to shut down “That makes us a little the run and force teams more vulnerable to the into passing situations.” pass, which puts pressure This will also be the on our linebackers and first year that Dighton and safeties to be in the right Healy have entered into a position and read their cooperative agreement for keys,” Simon emphasizes. high school football. With five returning Two members of the defensive starters, the Hornets roster are from Hornets will be relying Healy. on that experience to take The addition of Healy pressure off the defense. was enough to bump the Defensive end T. Lingg Hornets into Eight-Man will be joined by Cruz Division I. Their District (safety), Habiger (line- 7 opponents include backer) Cantrell (nose- Hodgeman County, South guard) and Lewis (inside gray, Ness City, Spearville linebacker). and WaKeeney.
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2014 X-Country Roster
Seniors: Edi Balderrama, Miguel Chavez Juniors: Heath Briggs, Dylan Hutchins, Irvin Lozano Sophomores: Seth Cardenas, Isaac Evans, Gustavo Gonzalez, Chance Jones Freshmen: Conner LeBeau, Austin Rios, Kuawn Stewart
step up and fill Miguel’s role until he returns,” Reese says. Expected to have big seasons at the varsity level are junior Heath Briggs, who ran his best race at regional last year (19th, 18:34), and junior Irvin
Lozano who also had a solid outing at regional (30th, 18:59). “Again, it comes down to consistency and being ready to compete in every meet. These boys have the ability to be very good. We just need to see it more often,” says the head coach. Also pushing for varsity spots will be sophomore Gustavo Gonzalez and freshman Austin Rios. “Once they’ve had a chance to run in a couple of meets and experience what cross-country is like I think they could start to show a lot of im-
provement. You can see that both boys have a lot of athletic ability,” Reese says. Reese will have to rely on a couple of his younger runners on the difficult Goodland course in the season opener. A couple of returning varsity boys won’t have the necessary 14 practices. With the consistency that Reese is hoping for, and once everyone becomes eligible, the Beavers could have a pretty good team . . . maybe even better. “These boys have more potential than any team
I’ve had since the (2007) championship season. They could be better than the team that finished second (at state) a couple of years ago,” Reese says. “But they have to buy into what we’re teaching them. If they do, the top seven could be very good.” And, adds Reese, it also comes down to leadership. “These boys are going to have to prove to their teammates how important it is to be successful and how hard they’re willing to work for that to happen,” he says.
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SCHS Showcase will be Friday
The annual Welcome Back Showcase for SCHS fall sports will be held on Fri., Aug. 29. The Lady Beavers volleyball team will kick off the evening with a scrimmage from 5:306:30 p.m., followed by the football scrimmage at 7:30 p.m. Throughout the evening the athletes and coaches of fall sports will be introduced. That will also include cross-country, girl’s tennis and the cheerleaders. The SCHS Booster Club will be serving hamburgers at the football field starting at 6:00 p.m.
Working out on the hills at Lake Scott State Park are SCHS team members (from left) Kylee Trout, Olivia Prieto, Jade Wren and Makaela Stevens. (Record Photo)
Early kickoff for SCHS opener
Scott Community High School football fans are reminded that there will be an early start to the season opener on Fri., Sept. 5. Kickoff will be at 6:00 p.m. when the Beavers host Clearwater in a non-league game. It would be easy to overlook The kickoff for all other reg- the Scott Community High ular season games is 7:00 p.m. School girl’s cross-country team because of their youth. That would be a mistake. Granted, this is a young team. Of the six runners, three are freshmen and another is a Women who are interested sophomore. But don’t be fooled. in playing volleyball spon- This team could be very, very sored by the Scott Recreation good. Commission have until Sept. 3 “When you only have six runto sign-up. ners you have to be concerned The cost is $175 per team. with staying healthy,” says head Matches are played on coach Kevin Reese. Sunday evenings starting Sept. The times of the first five 7 and continuing through Oct. runners are used to determine a 5. A tournament on Oct. 12 will team’s finish. The sixth runner conclude the season. may be necessary in the event This is a six-player league. of a tie-breaker. Players cannot be added to the The only girls returning from last season are senior Macy Daroster after the third week.
Success could come quickly for SCHS girls’ cross-country
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Senior: Macy Davis Junior: Jade Wren Sophomore: Kylee Trout Freshmen: Trella Davis, Olivia Prieto and Makaela Stevens
vis and junior Jade Wren. “Jade has put in a lot of miles this summer - by far, more than anyone on the team,” says head coach Kevin Reese. “She’s come into the season in good shape and she’s been running well.” In fact, times posted by the top five girls in practice have been faster than a year ago. Reese expects those performances to drop significantly in the upcoming weeks as his freshmen and sophomore - all rookies
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- become accustomed to crosscountry competition. “I feel that my freshmen have been holding back a little bit because they’re not quite sure how hard they can push themselves,” Reese says. “I’m anxious to see what happens when they get into competition. I expect them to respond well in that situation.” Reese, who is also a distance coach for the track team, saw that happen with sophomore Kylee Trout who is new to the cross-country squad this season. “We saw her grow a lot last spring in track once she learned that she could push through the pain threshold,” he notes. “If she can pick up where she left off in the spring then she could have a very good season.”
The first-time cross-country girls are also being introduced to rigorous workouts on the hills at Lake Scott. “Part of it’s physical conditioning and part of it’s mental,” emphasizes Reese. “The hill work will test our endurance and our toughness. After that, it’s a matter of having the confidence to know that you can push it hard for 2.5 miles.” From what he’s seen of these girls, Reese is confident they could be one of the best - if not the best - girl’s squad that he’s ever had. And he’s not talking about waiting a year or two for that to happen. “If we can stay healthy, this team could have a lot of success right away,” Reese adds.
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KSU will feature elite passing combination Kansas State will be showcasing one of the nation’s top passing combinations in quarterback Jake Waters and wide receiver Tyler Lockett this season. The duo by will open the Mac season on Sat- Stevenson urday against Stephen F. Austin. “A lot of teams didn’t know who Tyler was a couple of years ago and he wasn’t considered a bigtime receiver last year, but I saw what he did during the spring and my expectations for him shot through the roof. He may have surprised a lot of people, but he didn’t surprise me,” recalls receivers coach Andre Coleman Waters is an exceptional passer and Lockett is a superb receiver. There’s just one issue: Tyler Lockett is no longer a secret with opposing teams and he will be double-teamed by every Big 12 defense that K-State plays. Lockett’s numbers may go down. If that happens, it should mean that other receivers will have more opportunity to contribute. Two receivers being counted on this season are senior Curry Sexton (5-11, 183) from Abilene High School and sophomore Deante Burton (6-2, 205) from Manhattan High. Last season Sexton had 39 catches for 446 yards. “Curry is a playmaker. He knows how to get open in the offense,” says offensive coordinator Dana Dimel. “Deante is really stepping up and taking on his role as a starter.” K-State will win easily this Saturday and Coach Bill Snyder will be ultraconservative in his play calling while looking ahead to Iowa State and Auburn. The Wildcats may not fill the air with passes, but that weapon will be lethal when it’s unsheathed. Setback for KU KU’s football team received a severe jolt last week when their top two runningbacks were lost for the season due to injuries. (See PASSING on page 23)
Major roster moves coming this week
After last week’s pre-season snoozer against Minnesota, a lot of KC fans are ready to hit the panic button. There are calls to make a trade - straight across - Alex Smith for Matt Cassel. Okay, maybe not exactly straight across. We wouldn’t have to throw in more than a second round draft pick to sweeten the deal, but you get the picture. Chiefs’ fans are getting a little restless. We’re 1-2 in preseason after getting smacked around 31-12 by a Vikings team that spent most of last season trying to figure out if they even had a quarterback on their roster. There are some in KC asking that same question after another sub-par performance by Smith and our continuing struggles in the red zone. And the news hasn’t been getting any better. Starting right tackle Donald Stephenson will miss the first four games of the season because of a PED suspension. We’re still waiting for offensive tackle Eric Fisher to play like a No. 1 draft pick. And linebacker Justin Houston has yet to perform like we’ve seen the last couple of seasons. I agree, things aren’t looking rosy. But it’s way too early to toss the season in the dumpster. I’ll give Smith a pass for now because he’s lacking a security blanket in Jamaal
Deer get little else done but refill the feeder. Another style of feeder employs a large container of some sort with a section of four-inch PVC pipe fastened beneath it. The pipe forms a 90 degree angle below the container and allows corn to flow down into the pipe. The container is either held up or suspended at the right height to allow deer to feed through the end of the pipe. Another take on this style uses a hole in the bottom of the container with a large wooden dowel sticking through it that must be moved from side to side to allow corn to fall through the hole. Deer soon find that jostling the dowel around with their heads rewards them with corn. These are still fairly cheap to build and at least make raccoons work for any feed they get, but they still allow deer to eat all they want and will prob-
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Charles who is always a nice go-to option when he’s under pressure and looking for a receiver, to say nothing of what he brings to the running game. Nonetheless, Smith’s performance has also been puzzling at times. It seems that he and his receivers aren’t always on the same page. That might have been expected against the Vikings when Donnie Avery was the only receiver on the field who was a starter last season. Still, two interceptions in the end zone are not typical of Smith, but it’s still a situation that has to get better. Roster Moves The Minnesota game is history and the bigger issue for the head coach Andy Reid and GM John Dorsey is who they will keep on the roster following the final pre-season game against Green Bay. The big question on most everyone’s mind is which quarterbacks will we keep. I see no way they let Aaron Murray get away, so it comes down to the experience of Chase Daniel or the unknown quantity in Tyler
Bray. I don’t think Bray helped his cause any against the Vikings. Even though Daniel isn’t the future of this franchise, I see the team holding onto him as an insurance policy if Smith is injured. While I’m a big fan of Ryan Succop, I’ll be surprised if he’s still around after the final cut. Rookie kicker Cairo Santos has shown that he has leg strength and accuracy - which puts him on par with Succop for a lot less money. As they like to say, “Don’t take it personal. It’s business.” With so many talented wide receivers it is difficult to know who the team will keep. I don’t see the team keeping more than seven on the roster and there’s a good chance that short list will include AJ Jenkins, a third year player out of Illinois, and Kyle Williams, a fifth year player out of Arizona State. It will be interesting to see if they add Frankie Hammond, a second year player out of Florida, to the team. Last year they were able to hide him on the practice squad but I don’t see that happening again. If the Chiefs put Hammond there I’m certain someone else will claim him. However, KC may try to hide another promising prospect or two on the practice squad again this season. A wideout who is very good,
but possibly not good enough, is second year Michigan player Junior Hemingway.
gram different feeding times, different lengths of time for it to run and for multiple feeding times each day. The containers can be hung from a tree or mounted on some sort of platform. Remember that the larger the container, the less often you have to fill it, but also allow for a way to either get up to the container to dump in corn, or be able to lower the container to the ground. We fill our homemade rig by standing on the pickup tailgate, which is fine as long as we can drive to it. This style makes it devilish hard for coons’ to eat much, plus it feeds turkeys, too. My brother has wild hogs where he lives and had to be creative in building a feeder they wouldn’t tear up. He drilled the sides of a 50-gallon plastic barrel full of holes, fastened a chain to one end, laid the barrel on its side, chained it to a tree and filled it with corn.
The hogs merely roll it around on the ground, spilling corn out the holes as it rolls and feed both themselves and the deer in the process. A company named Day 6 Outdoors makes a nifty deal called the Flat Out Feeder that resembles a large version of those collapsible plastic camping cups. When it’s full of feed it stands 3-4 tall, and as the feed is eaten the top collapses down to about 12 inches. This enables you to tell from a distance when it needs filled, making for fewer trips to the feeder and less human scent left behind. If you deer hunters have some homemade rigs you’d like to share with our readers, please contact me and email me some photos and I can devote a future column to those. In the meantime, Continue to Explore Kansas Outdoors.
Grim Predictions Even though the season has yet to start there are some grim predictions. It’s not uncommon to see so-called experts who think the Chiefs will finish 6-10 - give or take a win - in large part because of their more difficult schedule. We need to keep in mind that this team is built to stay in games. They aren’t going to blow very many teams out and they aren’t going to get blown out (Minnesota doesn’t count since it was pre-season). This is a team that will win games with defense and special teams. If we have a sub-.500 record or fail to make the playoffs it won’t be because of the schedule. A bigger concern is the suspension of Dwayne Bowe for the first game and Stephenson for four games. We can’t have our best players on the sideline because of PED or other senseless acts. And we can’t afford to have star players like Charles missing games because of injuries. That’s true of every team in the NFL. The Chiefs are no exception. The X Factor (Ty Rowton) is a former Scott City resident who has been inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame as a Chiefs Superfan
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ably have to be refilled pretty often. The third style of feeder, and probably the most common, uses a battery powered “slinger” unit hung beneath a container of some sort. The container can vary from a simple five-gallon bucket to a plastic 50-gallon drum. Commercial units are available with five-gallon buckets that are meant to be hung or with large plastic drums suspended on pipe tripods. I’ve found the bigger ones in my price range on tripods to be terribly wobbly, so we built our own using a damaged poly cart trash container mounted on top of an old fuel tank stand. The slinger units can be purchased alone at major sporting goods stores and come in various shapes and brand names, but all use a battery to power a set of blades that throw corn in a circular radius each time it runs. Most units allow you to pro-
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SCHS volleyball players Kiana Yager (front) and Tyler VonDracek try for a dig during the alumni scrimmage on Friday evening. (Record Photo)
Lady Beavers will utilize deep bench in season opener
Often times, the three or four girls at the end of the volleyball bench expect to see little, if any, varsity court time. Don’t look for that to be the case when the Scott Community High School squad takes to the floor for their season opener on Tuesday. Head coach Megan Gentry plans to utilize her entire bench even though six of those girls are only sophomores. “That wasn’t my original plan,” admits Gentry. “I thought only nine or maybe 10 girls would see much varsity time, but they are all pretty even in their ability and they have strengths that we can utilize. “The biggest issue is that so many of these girls are making the jump from ‘C’ team last year to varsity. They skipped over JV,” says Gentry. “The game is faster and the girls they’re playing against will be that much better. But that’s the situation we’re in and we’ll have to adjust.” With this much depth it does provide Gentry some options. “If someone is having a bad day passing then I can
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leave Madison (Braun) on the back row. If we have a setter who is struggling, we can switch to a 5-1 offense,” she points out. “Everyone has a bad game or a bad day. We have the ability to adjust.” Defense the Key With the offense still coming together that will put more pressure on the defense. That will likely be the key to their success throughout the season. Right now that’s a concern for Gentry. “We aren’t as scrappy a team as I’d like us to be. There are too many times that balls hit the floor and we can’t afford to let that happen,” Gentry says. “With our size and lack of experience we have to have a tough defensive mindset.” That also puts pressure
defensive specialist middle hitter outside hitter libero setter outside hitter defensive specialist setter outside hitter middle hitter middle hitter
on an undersized front line to get as many deflections as possible and prevent the big kill shots. “We have to get touches on the front row. Our blocking has got to improve,” says Gentry. “We can’t put that kind of pressure on the libero to save every hit.” For the SCHS girls to establish their offense it will begin with consistent passing. “When we make the good pass and set we have girls who can hit the ball,” Gentry says. “One thing we’ve had to emphasize to our front line is that if the ball isn’t where you want it they need to adjust. There are too many times that they try to make the big hit if the set isn’t where it needs to be. “We’re hitting the ball into the net or out-of-
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bounds when we just need to put the ball into play and wait for the next opportunity.” Gentry says those are more mental than physical mistakes which the girls need to overcome. “You need to know what you’re capable of doing and what you aren’t,” she emphasizes. “That will come with experience and these girls are going to get a lot in a short time.” The Lady Beavers will jump into their season with a triangular against Dighton and Ness City on Tuesday when they travel to Hill City. In a pre-season poll released by the Kansas Volleyball Association, Dighton is ranked No. 3 in Class 1A-Division II. The Lady Hornets were the state runner-up last season.
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Defense “It’s very apparent that we aren’t very deep across the (defensive) line,” says the head coach. “And our linebackers could certainly stand to shore up their technique.” More contact during practices will help, but there’s also a limit to what can be done in order to avoid injuries. “We can’t go live all the time because we can’t afford injuries, but we can go full speed without cutting people. They have to get used to someone coming at their legs when they’re inside the clipping zone. They have to use technique to ward off the blocker,” emphasizes O’Neil. He also wants his defense to be more physical coming off the edge and attacking the lead blocker. “As a coaching staff, we expect these boys to already be caught up. Until they find the willpower to get these things done they’re going to be a half a step behind,” O’Neil says. Offense Dominated In fact, the offense pretty much had its way throughout the 1-1/2 hour scrimmage. The No. 1 offense opened up with a 27 yard touchdown run by senior tailback Marshall Hutchins, TD runs of 55 and 22 yards by junior Wyatt Kropp, a 51 yard scoring run by junior fullback Cooper Griffith and a pair of touchdown passes covering 21 and 27 yards from Trey O’Neil to wideout Brett Meyer. Since the Beavers have the luxury of putting some players on only offense or defense, most of the time that the No. 1 defense was on the field they were seeing about six players who are also expected to be on the No. 1 defense.
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“We had three different series where it was half starters on offense and half starters on defense. The offense scored on all three possessions, which is not a good thing for the defense,” said O’Neil. Could that be an indication that the offense is just that good? “I don’t know. Maybe the defense is just that bad,” counters O’Neil. “That’s a question that probably won’t be answered on either side of the ball until we see some outside competition.” As good as the running game appeared at times, O’Neil says it’s difficult to determine how good that phase of the game is “when the defense isn’t doing what it should.” The Offensive Line While the defense captured a lot of the attention, this was also an opportunity for coaches to evaluate the reconfigured offensive line. “Give the offense credit. The line did some nice things in terms of blocking, though the technique still needs some work,” O’Neil says. “Once we’re in full pads two or three times a week we’ll see the blocking technique improve.” The offensive line knows it will be under the microscope, not just now but throughout the season. “We’re making improvements,” says senior left tackle Lane Hayes (5-10, 225). “We’re learning our assignments and we’re starting to move as a unit together. But we’re still overthinking things.” He says that putting on pads and having full-contact drills has helped. “It makes a difference when you can block at full speed. I think we’re start-
Junior fullback Cooper Griffith breaks away from a defender on his way to a 51 yard touchdown run during Saturday’s scrimmage. (Record Photo) Give the offense credit. The line did some nice things in terms of blocking, though the technique still needs some work. Once we’re in full pads two or three times a week we’ll see the blocking technique improve. - head coach Glenn O’Neil
ing to hit our angles better,” he says. Learning his way as the new offensive center is senior Hunter Braun (5-10, 170). “There’s a lot of responsibility that goes with getting the ball snapped right and knowing who to block on different plays. I’m getting used to it,” says Braun. “We’re working hard to get everyone working together and eliminating our mistakes so that the (offensive) line doesn’t get so much attention. The more we play the more comfortable we’ll get with knowing what we should do.” Passing Game The Beavers have the ability to be a very effective passing team and O’Neil won’t be reluctant to throw the ball more this season. But having graduated the three top receiv-
ers from a year ago, this will also be a work in progress. Senior Brett Meyer was on the receiving end of two touchdown passes on Saturday after having just one catch his entire junior season. “We still have a lot of work to do on timing,” says Coach O’Neil. He noted that it’s common for a rookie quarterback to hold onto the ball and not make a throw until a receiver has already created separation rather than releasing the ball as the receiver is coming out of his break. At the same time, when a quarterback is uncertain about what a receiver will do, he won’t release a pass as quickly as it should be. “What we’re seeing right now is that our receivers aren’t running their routes as precisely as we want,” O’Neil says.
“Consequently, Trey doesn’t know if they’re going to break it at step No. 4 or step No. 6, so the continuity between him and his receivers isn’t very good. It’s average. They’re getting a little separation, but the timing has to pick up by half a count, for sure.” Conditioning a Factor With the prospect of so many players who will have to be on each side of the ball, conditioning and special teams are equally important. In a typical game, there are about 100 plays from scrimmage. The Beavers ran 80 on Saturday morning without any special teams work. “The conditioning has to pick up,” says O’Neil. That could be especially critical in the opener which will have a 6:00 p.m. kickoff - an hour earlier than normal.
“Sometimes I’m sure the boys think we’re punishing them and that’s not the case at all. We’re trying to get them ready to play hard for 70 snaps on a varsity night. There are things we’ll be doing to help get boys off the field for a quick water break. We want to be able to get Cooper (Griffith) and Sloan (Baker) out of the game for an offensive series. But for that to happen, a younger tight end, for example, has to know what the plays are.” Special teams are also an opportunity to give varsity players a short break. “These boys may not be our starters, but they have to be guys who can hustle down the field and make a tackle, or hustle 35 or 40 yards and make a block on kickoff and punt teams,” says O’Neil. “And they can’t give up a big play.”
Story In a low-tech world our chances of getting away with those lies was considerably greater, until we had to sit across from Mom, look into her eyes and repeat the story about the elephant, the hot air balloon and our random meeting with the entire Kansas City Chiefs offensive backfield, which explains why we were an hour late for supper. She knew we were lying. I don’t know how, but she knew. Today, instead of Mom, we have a social media that can put your story in front of tens of thousands of people - maybe even millions - in a matter of minutes. Once you put something stupid out there
Passing Brandon Bourbon and Taylor Cox were KU’s only experienced runningbacks and they will be missed. The injuries left the Jayhawks with three runningbacks - juco transfer De’Andre Mann (5-9, 198), true freshmen Corey Avery (5-10, 195) and Joe Dineen (6-2, 210). What a mess. However, hope springs eternal. Avery has the credentials to be a special RB. He averaged 10.6 yards per carry for storied Dallas Carter High School last season. That’s not Kansas high school football, it’s big-time Texas high school football. After he signed with KU, Avery said, “It’s easy to go to a place where people are already winning . . . it takes someone that wants to actually do something or be something to go somewhere that’s trying to do something.” Lawrence native Dineen has been playing defensive safety and was a QB in high school. Mann, Dineen, and Avery have never played a down at the Division I level.
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it’s impossible to bring it back. If we claim that we rescued our little brother from a team of horses that were bearing down on him at full gallop, there’s going to be someone out there who will know instantly whether or not we’re lying. And that someone becomes a million . . . or 10 million someones. Back in the day, our stories were embarrassing only to us, our parents and our brothers and sisters who couldn’t wait to tell their friends why we were grounded. But the circle of embarrassment was relatively small - though it seemed like it took in the entire free world. Today, it literally does include everyone who has
access to social media which is essentially the entire free world. So what are people like Te’O and Shaw thinking about? Why would Shaw imagine that no one would bother to inquire, or question, his dramatic rescue story? He should have known that the best lie is one that’s low-key and doesn’t involve saving anyone’s life. Experience has also taught me that it’s a good idea to avoid any mention of elephants and hot air balloons. If he’d have had my mother, he’d have learned that lesson a long time ago. He’d still have two bad ankles, but be suffering a lot less embarrassment.
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These three young runningbacks will be in for a shock when they are called on to block mature and quick defensive ends that go about six-foot-five and 300 pounds. The lack of blocking ability has caused many promising college runningbacks to be phased out. Juco transfers and freshmen RBs are notoriously poor blockers when they first play Division I football. In addition to the issue at runningback, KU’s offensive line doesn’t appear to be up to Big 12 standards. Those two flaws are connected and spell nothing but trouble. After years of having their preseason expectations dashed, KU’s fans have a new problem: There are no expectations. What a Relief The Kansas City Royals’ three leading relief pitchers have been the talk of the baseball world. Wade Davis has an outstanding 0.80 ERA; Kelvin Herrera has a 1.51 ERA; and closer Greg Holland has 40 saves in 42 chances with a 1.79 ERA.
KC’s problem is the front end and middle of the bullpen. The back end has been so effective that a number of recent poor performances have been swept under the rug. But danger lurks. Jason Frasor (2.16), Aaron Crow (3.65), Francisley Bueno (3.71) and Bruce Chen (6.56) have been faltering. It’s not that their ERAs are substandard, but in recent games they have all been cuffed around by the opposition. Herrera, Davis, and Holland can’t do it by themselves. But there’s hope in Omaha. Tim Collins (2.56) and Louis Coleman (4.17) have been pitching effectively with the Storm Chasers. Collins and Coleman have had success with the Royals at the major league level. Watch for them to be called up soon. Kansas City needs at least one, preferably two, new faces for the front end of the bullpen. If Collins or Coleman, or both, come through during the stretch run, the Royals can compete with anyone.
Fishing Report Scott State Lake Updated August 22 Channel cats: Fair/good; up to 6.5 lbs. Still fishing mainly prepared baits has been best. Most fish have been running in the 12 to 16-inch range but a few fish in the 3 to 6 lb. range have been reported. Crappie: fair; most up to 9 inches. Minnows under a bobber fished along the edges of weedbeds and around the fish attractors. Walleye/saugeye: slow; saugeye up to 3.6 lbs.; walleye up to 6.1 lbs. Fishing small fish imitating jigs and swimbaits along edges of weedbeds bordering creek channel dropoffs or over points has produced a few fish. Largemouth bass: fair; up to 5.5 lbs. Casting spinnerbaits, swimbaits and other fish imitating baits around the fish attractors, laydown trees, overhanging bushes, edges of weedbeds, and cattails adjacent to deeper water. Most of the fish have been in the 11 to 14-inch range. Sunfish: fair/good; up to 8 inches. Vertically fishing small jig heads tipped with small pieces of nightcrawler or whole mealworms around the fish attractors, and along rip-rapped shorelines and edges of the cattails. General comments: Release all walleye/saugeye and largemouth bass less than 15 inches. Please discard all leftover bait in a trash can, even baitfish. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water.
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first day
Wednesday was the first full day of school for kindergarten students in the Scott County district. Classroom activities were (clockwise, from top): Carlos Meza, Jr. (front) and his classmates start out the day with the “ABCs” exercise song. Kindergarten teacher Denise Dreiling does an activity with her class. Kyara Gomes uncovers her eyes as youngsters play “Swiper” in which one number in a sequence of numbers is covered and they have to determine which number has been blocked out. Wylee Sigmon (left) and Zeddy Yeadon apply their name clips to the “Ready to Learn” activity chart. Brilynn Lopez raises her hand with an answer to the question, “Can you name something your teacher wouldn’t do?” (Record Photos)
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Falling crop values hit Main Street Index The Rural Main Street Index moved to its lowest level in almost two years, according to the August survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region dependent on agriculture and/or energy. The index has been trending lower since June 2013 when the reading stood at 60.5. Overall, the Rural Mainstreet Index (RMSI),
Ag Commentary Dan Murphy
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which ranges between 0 and 100, with 50 representing growth neutral, fell to 48.3 from July’s 51.8. “Agriculture commodity prices have plummeted for crop farmers in our region and are expected
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NAP coverage available for 2015 crops The Kansas Farm Service Agency will offer Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverage for 2015-crops that are planted annually and used for livestock feed or fodder. NAP coverage will be available for annually planted crops for livestock feed intended for grazing. In Scott County this includes winter and spring barley, spring oats, triticale, rye and wheat. RMA is not offering CAT level coverage under the Rainfall Index-Annual Forage Insurance Plan for these crops. The NAP sales closing date for this insurance is Sept. 1 for crops planted in the fall. Other crops have a NAP application closing of Dec. 1 or March 15 (depending on the crop) for crops planted in the spring. Eligible producers can apply for NAP coverage at their local FSA office using Form CCC-471. The service fee is the lesser of $250 per crop or $750 per producer per administrative county, not to exceed a total of $1,875 for a producer with farming interests in multiple counties. NAP coverage is also available for rye and triticale crops that are intended for grain production. This NAP coverage also carries a Sept. 1 deadline. Since Sept. 1 is a holiday, the deadline has been extended to Sept. 2. For more information contact the local FSA office or visit www.fsa.usda.gov
Water vision draft survey now on-line
In response to Kansans wanting a simple way to provide feedback on the Preliminary Discussion Draft on the Future of Water in Kansas, an online survey has been developed and can be found on the Kansas Water Office website, http://www. kwo.org/50_Year_Vision/50_ Year_Vision.htm. To date more than 200 vision meetings with more than 10,000 attendees have been held to receive input to help establish priorities to ensure a reliable water supply for our state. The deadline for this round of input and feedback is October 15. For more information or to view the Preliminary Discussion Draft visit www. kwo.org. The final discussion draft will be shared later this fall at the Governor’s Conference on the Future of Water in Kansas, November 12 -13, in Manhattan.
to move even lower in the months ahead. This decline has spilled over into the broader rural economy according to our survey. With record crop supplies anticipated by analysts, I expect readings to move even lower in the months ahead,” said Ernie Goss, Ph.D., who is with Creighton University’s Heider College of Business.
Land Values The farmland and ranchland-price index for August slumped to 41.4, from July’s 48.3. “Much weaker crop prices are taking the air out of agriculture land prices. This is the ninth straight month that the index has moved below growth neutral,” said Goss. This month, bankers were asked to proj-
ect farmland prices for the next 12 months. On average, bank CEOs expect farmland prices to fall by 4.8 percent. Just six months ago, bankers expected a decline of 3.2 percent over the next 12 months. “Clearly, bankers are becoming more pessimistic regarding the trend in farmland prices,” said Goss.
Despite the decline in farmland prices over the past nine months, cash rents on farmland expanded from $258 per acre in March of this year to $285 in August. “This will place a financial pinch on the farmer renting land and selling at today’s slumping crop prices,” said Goss. (See INDEX on page 27)
KSU ag expert sees big potential for corn, livestock exports to China Recent government policy changes in China have the potential to boost U.S. agriculture, particularly the corn and livestock sectors, according to Iowa State University economics and finance professor Dermot Hayes. Speaking at Kansas State University’s Risk and Profit Conference on Aug. 22, Hayes said that most of China’s population density is also where the best agricultural land is and there have been recent signs that citizens in its rural areas are being encouraged to move to urban areas.
China is similar in size to the United States, but has the world’s largest population, estimated at 1.355 billion. That compares with India at 1.236 billion, the United States at 319 million and Russia at 142 million. “In China, the amount of corn and soybeans planted is determined by the government” and not by market forces, Hayes said, plus China has about one-fifth of the per capita water resources that the United States has. Thirty percent of the pork in China comes from smaller “back-
yard” producers that readily quit raising pigs once they can afford a car to drive to the grocery store and to find employment. While China’s Ministry of Agriculture has traditionally protected its farmers, China’s new Premier Li Keqiang has been quoted as saying that protectionism is a blind alley, and that free trade can help achieve a global economic recovery. Li is the first Chinese premier to have a doctorate in economics. “I don’t know how this will turn out,” Hayes said, but noted that private Chinese firms spent
more on U.S. investments in the past 15 months than in the previous 11 years. He cited the purchase of Smithfield Foods in 2013 as an example. Smithfield, whose brands included such familiar U.S. names as Armour, Farmland, and its own namesake, was bought by Shuanghui International Holdings Ltd., the largest shareholder of China’s biggest meat processor. At the time of the sale, the company had grown to annual sales of $13 billion and had about 46,000 employees. (See CHINA on page 27)
Get your volunteer wheat under control A s Down I plan on the f o r Farm n e x t Chris Long Walnut Creek year ’s Extension Agent variety wheat plots, it is that time of year to again consider that continuing problem of volunteer wheat. Wet weather across much of the area has caused quite a bit of volunteer wheat to emerge and grow rapidly. Any volunteer wheat should be controlled soon to protect the 2014-15 wheat crop that will
be planted this fall. Volunteer wheat within a half-mile of a field that will be planted to wheat should be completely dead at least two weeks before wheat planting. This will help control wheat curl mites, Hessian fly and greenbugs in the fall. The most important threat from volunteer wheat is the wheat streak mosaic virus complex. These diseases cause stunting and yellow streaking on the leaves. In most cases, infection can be traced to a nearby field
Market Report Closing prices on August 26, 2014 Winona Feed and Grain Bartlett Grain Wheat..................
White Wheat ....... Milo ....................
Corn ...................
Soybeans ...........
$ 5.80 $ 5.95 $ 3.26 $ 3.86 $ 9.33
Scott City Cooperative Wheat..................
White Wheat ....... Milo (bu.).............
Corn....................
Soybeans ...........
Sunflowers.......... ADM Grain
$ 5.80
$ 3.28
Corn....................
$ 5.95 $ 3.88
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August 21
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August 22
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August 23
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August 24
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August 25
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$ 3.26 $ 11.33
$ 13.90
Corn....................
$ 3.91
Sunflowers..........
Milo (bu.).............
August 19
$ 5.81
Soybeans............
$ 5.80
White Wheat .......
$ 5.95
Wheat.................. Milo (bu.).............
Wheat..................
$ 3.31 $ 11.38
$ 14.45
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Moisture Totals August 2014 Total
4.06 15.41
of volunteer wheat, although there are other hosts, such as corn, millet, and many annual grasses, such as yellow foxtail and prairie cupgrass. Control of volunteer is the main defense against wheat streak mosaic. The virus is carried from volunteer to newly planted wheat by the wheat curl mite. These tiny, white, cigarshaped mites are too small to be seen with the naked eye. The curl mite uses the wind to carry it to new hosts and can travel up to half a mile from volunteer wheat. The mite
is the vector for wheat streak mosaic, the High Plains virus, and triticum mosaic virus. In addition, the mite can cause curling of leaf margins and head trapping. Another issue, the Hessian fly, survives over the summer on wheat stubble. When the adults emerge, they can infest any volunteer wheat that may be present, which will keep the Hessian fly population alive and going through the upcoming crop season. (See CONTROL on page 27)
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Conservation update at LWG meeting in Leoti The Leoti Management Unit of Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), which includes Greeley, Scott and Wichita counties, will hold a Local Work Group (LWG) meeting on Thurs., Sept. 11, 10:00 a.m., at the USDA Service Center in Leoti. Purpose of this meeting is to: •Review 2014 Programs and Accomplishments •Conservation Needs Assessment and Priority
China Hayes acknowledged however that despite signs of potential in China, the Chinese government owns much of the country’s farmland and does not disseminate accurate land use data which makes it difficult to get accurate information. “No one really knows how much land China has in crops,” he said, although he estimated the figure at about 275 million acres, much of it poor quality land. “They are farming on land we
Control We have found that Hessian flies have an adult emergence “flush” after moisture events all summer and even into November, depending upon temperatures. So it seems it is really more of a continuous potential for infestation, making it even more critical to destroy volunteer in a timely manner. If there is no volunteer around when these adults emerge they will not be
Index The August farm equipment sales index slumped to a record low 25.5 from July’s very weak 33.4. The index has been below growth neutral for 13 straight months. “This is lowest reading that we have recorded for the equipment index since we began the monthly survey in 2006. The rapid decline in agriculture commodity prices is causing farmers to become more cautious in their equipment purchase,” said Goss. The August loan-volume index declined to a still strong 73.4 from 79.8 in July. The checkingdeposit index fell to 46.7 from July’s 53.5, while the index for certificates of deposit and other savings instruments dipped to 32.5 from last month’s 37.8. Larry Rogers, executive vice-president of
Resource Concerns •Recommendations to the State Conservationist •Public Information and Outreach “LWGs are important, because they provide recommendations on local and state natural resource priorities and criteria for USDA conservation activities and programs to the NRCS Kansas Technical Committee (KTC),” says Kasey Robinson, district conservationist in Scott City.
LWG Responsibilities The responsibilities of the LWGs are identified in the USDA Conservation Program Delivery Manual. The LWGs recommendations will be reviewed by the KTC for submittal to USDA agencies. •Ensure that a conservation needs assessment to identify priority resource concerns is developed using community stakeholder input
and use the conservation needs assessment to help identify program funding needs and conservation practices (CPs). •Recommend the USDA conservation program application and funding criteria, eligible CPs (including limits on practice payments or units), and payment rates. •Assist the NRCS and CCDs with public outreach and information efforts, and identify edu-
cational and producers’ the local area; owners of training needs. nonindustrial private forest land, representatives Membership of LWGs of agricultural and enviAccording to Kasey ronmental organizations; Robinson, the LWGs and governmental agenshould be diverse and cies carrying out agriculfocus on agricultural inter- tural and natural resource ests and natural resource conservation and activiissues existing in the com- ties. munity. For more informaMembership should tion about LWGs, or to include agricultural pro- become a member, conducers representing the tact the local CCD office variety of crops, livestock or NRCS staff at the and poultry raised within USDA Service Center.
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wouldn’t because we can’t get a tractor up the hill, but you can (farm such land) if you have the manual labor.” In contrast, the U.S. has about 360 million acres in crops and about 400 million acres of pasture. Despite the uncertainty that shrouds China and its impact on the rest of the world, Hayes said that if China frees its people and urbanization moves forward, it will need as much as 140 million tons (more than five billion bushels)
of corn, which is bigger than the impact ethanol has made on the market. If China moves to a more free market for its livestock markets, a large proportion of its future needs will be imported. “The impact of livestock product imports on world markets will not be as severe as the alternative policy of importing grain. Chinese livestock have poor feed conversion efficiency because Chinese consumers have complimentary prefer-
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able to oviposit on a suitable host plant. If the volunteer is destroyed while the flies are still larvae, this will help to reduce potential problems. Hessian fly larvae attack young wheat plants near the soil line. Tillers may be stunted and later may lodge. In heavy infestations, the whole stand may be lost. Volunteer wheat is a host of barley yellow dwarf virus, and the greenbugs and bird cherry
oat aphids which carry it. The aphids have to pick up the BYD virus from an infected host plant first in order to become a carrier. Host plants that can carry the disease include volunteer wheat, corn, and others. However, destroying volunteer will have little effect on aphid populations in the fall and spring since the aphids migrate into the state from southern areas.
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First Bank of Utica, Nebr., expects massive federal education loan forgiveness programs before the November elections. According to bankers, approximately 26 percent of recent farmland sales were for cash (not financed). This is down from 29 percent reported last year. “The percent of farmland sales that is financed is growing, albeit at a slow pace, according to our surveys,” reported Goss. “We continue to track significant growth in borrowing by farmers in the region as farmers selling at today’s crop commodity prices have moved below breakeven for most crops. Lending is likely to continue to expand as a result of low crop commodity prices in the pipeline. Rural Main Street busi-
nesses continue to hire at a solid pace, though the August hiring index declined to a solid 56.8 from July’s 59.7. “Despite weaker conditions in the crop farming sector, businesses in the Rural Main Street economy are adding jobs at a healthy pace,” said Goss. Confidence: The confidence index, which reflects expectations for the economy six months out, plummeted to 39.9 from last month’s 42.9. “Much weaker agriculture commodity prices negatively affected the outlook of bank CEOs and more than offset an improving outlook for livestock producers with inventories,” said Goss. The August home-sales index dipped to a still healthy 59.5 from 64.1 in July. The August retail sales index sank to 47.5 from 55.4 in July.
ences to consumers in the West,” he said, noting that the Chinese prefer parts of the animal that U.S. consumers don’t. When asked if the U.S. should be concerned about China buying U.S. assets, Hayes said that many in the U.S. had concerns when Japan went on a buying spree of U.S. companies in the 1980s. Those fears generally proved unfounded, he said, adding that the buildings and land are still here in the U.S.
Just Updated County Plat Maps • Logan • Wichita • Wallace • Greeley • Kearney Pick them up today at:
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Finney County Real Estate
Tuesday, September 9 • 10:00 a.m. Auction Location: Clarion Inn Convention Center, 1911 E. Kansas Ave., Garden City
Seller: Norbert Hattendorf Trust Land Location: From Garden City, on Highway 83 at the bypass, 7 miles north to the 9 mile road and 1 mile west. Legal: East 1/2 of 35-22-33 and the North 1/2 of NW 1/4 of 36-22-33, less a 4 acre tract in the NE corner, containing 382 acres of irrigated cropland. This property has two irrigation wells; one electric well with a 60 hp US Motors electric motor and panel box, pumping 700 gpm and being redone in April of 2013. One natural gas well with a Chevy 454 motor and gear head pumping 500 gpm. This land also has a 2009 T&L 16-tower center pivot. These tracts are all in alfalfa hay, with the south 1/2 of 35-22-33 being one year old hay. Water Rights: Number 185 Number 4571
540 acre feet 260 acre feet
500 gpm 700 gpm
Possession: After the 4th cutting of alfalfa or closing, whichever is later. Taxes: 2013 taxes-$4,437.00 / 2014 taxes-prorated to day of closing Minerals: Seller to retain all mineral interest FSA Information: Crop Wheat Corn Mlo
Base Acreage Yield 152.7 46 39.8 98 31.8 98
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. 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
Auctioneers Note: Good water, good soil. Nice land does not get any better than this property. Your chance to get an operation set up and ready to go. Terms: 10% down day of sale, with balance due in certified funds at closing. Closing to be on or before October 15, 2014. Announcements day of the auction take precedence over printed material.
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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.
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Card of Thanks We have been so blessed by the prayers, gifts and encouragement we have received by so many of you! We know we live in a good community but when disaster strikes you find out how great it really is. We are so thankful for each one of you who have reached out to us after the fire took our home. It is tough to lose all your belongings but each one of you have made it so much easier to start over. And our faith in Jesus Christ as our savior reminds us that this is not our home! Thanks so much and God bless! Jacob and Rachel McDaniel
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Help Wanted
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
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. ––––––––––––––––––––– COMMERCIAL/RETAIL 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. ––––––––––––––––––––– NICE 4 BEDROOM house, 1 1/2 bathrooms, central heat and air, corner lot, off-street parking. Available soon. Call for an application: Anne Gossman 620-655-3070 after 02t2p 5:00 p.m. ––––––––––––––––––––– 3 BEDROOM HOUSE with attached garage. $800 per month plus deposit, no pets. Call 87403t2c 2281.
WANTED: Yards to mow and clean up, etc. Trim smaller trees and bushes too. Call Dean Riedl, (620) 872-5112 or 87434tfc 4135. ––––––––––––––––––––– FURNITURE REPAIR and refinishing. Lawn mower tune-up and blade sharpening. Call Vern Soodsma, 872-2277 or 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 will not be beat! 37tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– “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 50tfc 620-874-8480. ––––––––––––––––––––– HUMBLE HELPERS helping elderly/seniors with cleaning or running errands and more. Call Jennifer 620-805-2177.
EXPERIENCED FARM HELP needed. Must have a valid driver’s license. House and pickup provided. Farm located in Scott County. Call 620-87452t4c 1033. ––––––––––––––––––––– 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. ––––––––––––––––––––– ELDERLY WOMAN needs some in-home assistance. Contact 620-2141238 for information. 01t3p ––––––––––––––––––––– USD 466 IS LOOKING for substitute route bus drivers. For applications and additional information contact Lance Carter at 620-872-7655.
For Sale 2003 CHEVY S-10 pickup with topper. Red in color, in great condition, only 67,800 miles on it. Call 872-5404 or 214-1507 for more information. 03t2p
Notice RHUBARB WANTED. Call Loretta Gorman 8725549. 03t1p
EASTRIDGE
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3 bedrooms, 2 baths, full basment.
Great room, familyroom and living room in this very nice large 4 bedroom brick home with 3 bathrooms in great west location! Many extras. Call for your private showing!
Nice 3 bedroom home with familyroom on corner lot. Great condition and only $74,900!
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
Buy lots in the Eastridge addition for your new home location.
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914 W. 12th Scott City, Ks. 67871 (620)-872-7396 Cell: (620)-874-1753 or Cell: (620)-874-5002 52tfc
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Garage Sale 206 Washington, Scott City Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-noon Jewelry, vintage Bachman HO train, dishes and lots of misc. No early sales.
2 toddler car seats, crib, stroller, Pack and Play, Halloween and Christmas decor, TV stand, newborn to youth boys clothing and shoes. Women’s and men’s clothing and shoes, cookware, toys, games, Ralph Lauren boy’s clothing (all sizes), lots of misc. Special drawing Saturday at 3:00 p.m. Must be present to win! No early birds! Don’t miss!
––––––––––––––––––––– F U L L - T I M E EXPERIENCED FARM help wanted. Salary based on experience, heath insurance provided. Call Chris 02t2c 620-874-1129. ––––––––––––––––––– SCOTT COUNTY FITNESS CENTER is looking for a part-time employee to work nights and weekends. Must be familiar with Excel. Please call 620-872-3807 or come by for an application. Serious 03t2c inquires only.
Thomas Real Estate
GARAGE SALES Friday-Saturday, Aug. 29-30
Mona and Danica Spangler Garage Sale 906 College, Scott City Friday: 3:00-6:00 p.m. Saturday: 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
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UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
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Come in and meet our new manager.
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Apply at Wendy’s 1502 S. Main, Scott City
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The Scott County Record • Page 31 • Thursday, August 28, 2014
Employment Opportunities DRIVER AND MAINTENANCE Full-time feedtruck driver and maintenance workers needed. We offer competitive pay, health insurance, meat card and 401K plan. Please apply at: Brookover Cattle Co. of Scott City, LLC 4000 E. Road 200 Scott City, Ks. 67871.
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CONSTRUCTION WORKERS Grand Choice Renovations, LLC and Grand Choice Homes are looking to hire more team members! We are hiring full-time and part-time employees with experience in the construction field. Please call our office at: 620-214-1487.
SCALE/ ELEVATOR
COUNTY PLAT MAPS
Fall harvest help needed for scales and elevator. Call: 620-872-2174
Scott • Ness • Grove Lane • Logan • Wichita • Wallace • Greeley • Kearney • Finney
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406 MAIN SCOTT CITY 620-872-2090
MAINTENANCE WORKER 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
TRUCK DRIVERS "When investing in a home project, always do it the Right Way, The Grand Choice Way!"
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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.
Come and grow with us and be part of an innovative team. We are looking for experienced Feed Truck Drivers. 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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Al-Anon at same time and location. Contact: 874-0472 or 872-3137. 30t52 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 able to work well with others and should like to prepare food to serve to patients, guest, and staff. This position requires applicant to be able to read, write and understand English. No experience necessary. We offer competitive wages and excellent benefits. 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 PATIENT CARE Acute Care RNs Physical Therapist Respiratory Therapist PRN/Temporary Outpatient Services RN 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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SPECIAL EDUCATION PARA-PROFESSIONAL For High Plains Educational Cooperative Scott City Middle School is seeking a special education Para-Professional to work with students. The position is available for the beginning of the 2014-15 school year. Start date is August 21, 2014. For more information and application please contact. Susan Carter Board of Education Building 704 College, Scott City, Ks. 67871 (620) 872-7600
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PARK LANE NURSING HOME Has openings for the following positions: Part-time CNA (evening shift and nigh shift) Part-time PRN-LPN/RN Full-time Maintenance Assistant Full-time Certified Dietary Manager Full-time Cook/Dietary Aide (day shift) Shift differential pay offered for evening and night shifts! Please apply in person at:
Park Lane Nursing Home
210 E. Parklane Scott City, KS 67871 Or visit us at our website: www.parklanenursinghome.org “Quality Care Because We Care”
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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 and other departmental tasks. Applicants must have a high standard of cleanliness and be able to read, speak, write and understand English. Experience preferred but will train the right person. 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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PHYSICAL THERAPIST Physical Therapist position available for Scott County Hospital Rehabilitation Department and 25-bed Critical Access Hospital. Therapist will treat inpatients, outpatients and Home Health patients. Beautiful therapy department with floor to ceiling windows and vaulted ceiling with an abundance of natural lighting. Current staff includes one full-time Physical Therapist Manager, one full-time Physical Therapist, three full-time Physical Therapy Assistants, two Occupational Therapists and a Consulting Speech Therapist. Responsibilities include evaluation, planning and administering therapy treatment to an average of 8 patients per day. 40 hour work week, Monday-Friday. Additional hospital services include a laboratory, OB, stress testing, cardiac rehabilitation, diagnostic imaging, CT, MRI, EKG, ultrasound, mammography, nuclear medicine, ER, general surgery, home health agency, durable medical store and 14 specialty clinics. Salary range is $70,000 to $80,000 dependent upon experience. Benefits include a 401K pension plan, health, dental, prescription, life, long term disability and liability insurance, flexible spending account, paid time off and extended illness leave banks, paid continuing education, licensure fees and professional memberships. Experienced therapists and new graduates are encouraged to apply. Must have Kansas licensure or be eligible. 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 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
The Scott County Record
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
CS0105
CS0151
EA0021 EA0030
EA0044 EA0052
EA0059
EA0076 EG0086
FL0052
FL0066
HL0061
IO4650
MC0009
MC0022
MC0045 MC0078
MC0083
MC0110
MH0009
OT0010
OT0029
OT0066 OT0068 OT0071 OT0130 OT0164
OT0165 OT0208
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 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 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 $1,116.30 308 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
OT0220
OT0221
OT0237
OT0290
OT0340
OT0413
OT0452 OT0464
OT0565
SII0005
SII0011 SII0014
SII0023
SII0044
ST0011
ST0016 TR0022 TR0068 WS0007
BB0016
BB0024
BB0037 2-BV0024G
IM0008 IS0262 2-IS0001H
2-IS0001H1
2-IS0001J1
2-IS0001J2
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KG0010 KM0001 KM0016
KM0018 KS0111A
KS0323
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 $ 306.62 405 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 $1,717.01 203 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
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2-KS0042
2-KS0044
2-KS0046
LAKE TOWNSHIP LA0272 E. Road 150, NE4 of Sec-17, Twp-19, Rng-32, Daniel J. Huslig LA0274 E. Road 90, SE4 of Sec-17, Twp-19, Rng-32, Daniel J. Huslig LA0344 E. Road 70, NW4 of Sec-34, Twp-19, Rng-32, Michael and Linda Allen 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
MI0287 MI0407A 2-MI0001G
2-MI0046
9.22
$
7.86
$
15.72
7.86
$
15.72
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
$ 164.70
$
64.36
$
31.38
$
10.46
$
31.38
$ 653.42 $ 673.14 $ 663.46
$
31.61
$
40.52
$
7.91
$
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
VA0160
VS0030
VS0039 VS0043
$
$ 494.50
SC0304
$ 219.44 $
S. Rodeo Road, S2 NE4 & S2 N2 NE4 of Sec-12, Twp-19, Rng-32, Janet M. Cohlmia E. Road 110, N2 N2 NE4 of Sec-12, Twp-19, Rng-32, Janet Cohlmia Severed Minerals in SW4 of Sec-36, Twp-17, Rng-31, Full Interest, Claire Anna Quigg Severed Minerals in SE4 of Sec-25, Twp-17, Rng-32, 1/2 Interest, Marvin W. and Marcine Dawn Durrant Severed Minerals in NE4 of Sec-35, Twp-17, Rng-32, 1/3 of 1/2 Interest, Lysle Elbert & Letha Crowell Severed Minerals in NE4 of Sec-36, Twp-17, Rng-32, 1/2 Interest, Marvin W. and Marcine Dawn Durrant
VS0052 VS0056 2-VA0024C
2-VA0024D
2-VA0053
2-VA0057
2-VA0126
2-VA0130
Grand Total
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 $ 56,442.36