Scott Community High School cheerleaders perform during halftime of Friday’s football scrimmage.
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Volume 23 • Number 4
Thursday, September 3, 2015
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County OKs funding for home health
After cutting more than $90,000 in home health assistance to the Scott County Hospital, Scott County Commissioners have decided to revive the program through the county health department. Commissioners will provide $20,000 in funding through the remainder of this year so the health department can hire a full-time Registered Nurse to provide inhome care. Scott County public health director Dana Shapland appeared before commissioners on Tuesday to ask about home health services. “I’m getting phone calls all the time since the hospital no longer provides home health,” said Shapland. Shapland said her department didn’t have the staff to visit clients - a number of them living outside the city - on a daily basis. Without taking on home health, Shapland says her staff is already making home visits to 17 people on a daily basis. Hospital CEO Mark Burnett and Dr. Christian Cupp had advised the commission of plans to discontinue home health in July when the county was finalizing its 2016 budget and its level of financial assistance for SCH. At the time, they said there were only 2-3 individuals receiving home health services. Commissioner Gary Skibbe wondered why the hospital was providing home health to so few clients if Shapland is hearing such demand for the service. Shapland explained that for the hospital to qualify for Medicare reimbursement those receiving the service must be homebound. If they can drive, or be driven, to the hospital that’s where they are required to receive treatment to change the dressing on wounds or address their medications. If county health doesn’t seek Medicare reimbursement, Shapland says “we don’t have to be as strict with our guidelines.” Hospital CEO Mark Burnett confirmed that Medicare’s “strict definition of homebound” has made it increasingly difficult for people to qualify for home care. “If they can leave their home, even with assistance, to seek medical care, buy groceries or go to church, they are not considered homebound and will not qualify for home health services under Medicare guidelines,” he explains. In addition, the patient must have a diagnosis that their health will improve, says Burnett, so terminally ill people do (See HOME on page two)
(Above) Operating room nurse Mary Hardin (left) explains some procedures to Scott County Hospital nurses Krystal Frank, Kayla Fisher and Tamara Brown. (Record Photo)
Live ER call interrupts nursing skills review at SCH Nursing at the Scott County Hospital had an unexpected twist added to their nursing skills seminar. Instead of a review of emergency room procedures, an unexpected ER call provided supervisors the opportunity to observe nurses in an actual situation. “In the middle of our training we had an actual Code Blue,” says Chief Nursing Officer Jeri Grove. In an occupation where one has to be ready for just about anything,
nurses responded to the interruption in their planned routine and then resumed their skills training. “This was an opportunity for nurses to test their knowledge of equipment and protocols,” says Grove who oversaw the training. “There are a things that nurses don’t do on a daily basis, so this was a chance to review procedures in OB (obstetrics), wound care or porta-caths. “The idea is to go through the different competencies of things that we
don’t do very often so we can get upto-date on procedures and policy.” About 40 nurses were divided into four sessions as they proceeded through each department. Physical therapy staff, for example, discussed how patients should be removed from their beds or wheelchairs. They were also given instruction in a mock surgery room. The nurses were scheduled for the training session so that it didn’t inter(See NURSING on page eight)
Football stadium upgrade is put on hold Plans to give a new look to the Scott Community High School football stadium have been put on hold until possibly next spring. During a recent board of education meeting, Supt. Jamie Rumford said that he had asked for preliminary proposals to stucco the concrete surface
of the stadium. One proposal put the cost at $11,600 and the other at “about $40,000.” Given that the football season is starting, Rumford said he is putting the project off until next spring. That will also give him time to research the best approach for dealing with water
seepage along the top of the structure. “We’re looking at this as a spring or summer project,” Rumford advised the board. While he initially pursued the cost of stucco, Rumford said he will also be exploring other options and whether tuckpointing will be necessary.
Self-evaluation is focus of Public Square
Jared Young visits with other community members at his discussion table during Monday evening’s Public Square meeting held at the high school. (Record Photo)
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Perception, as the saying goes, is reality. Nearly 80 Scott City residents gathered on Monday evening to hear findings of surveys and interviews conducted over the past few months that viewed how a cross-section of local people view the city’s strengths and weaknesses. The exercise is being coordinated through the Public Square Community which is being financed by a number of local businesses and government entities. “The purpose of this gathering is to facilitate community
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discussion and solutions,” said Public Square CEO Liz Sosa. “What we’re seeing tonight is the capstone of what’s been happening over the last few months.” Actually, the dialogue about Scott City’s participation in Public Square began about a year ago and once the funding was in place Sosa and her staff began conducting interviews in the community to collect information about how the community is perceived by a crosssection of its citizens. (See PUBLIC on page two)
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Judge rejects policy lawmakers forced on courts TOPEKA - A Kansas judge Wednesday struck down an administrative change legislators imposed on the state’s courts, a ruling the attorney general said could jeopardize the judicial branch’s entire budget. Shawnee County District Judge Larry Hendricks declared unconstitutional a 2014 law changing how chief judges in
the state’s 31 judicial districts are selected. Hendricks said the law interfered with the power granted by the state constitution to the Kansas Supreme Court to administer the courts. But Hendricks didn’t address another law enacted earlier this year by the Republicandominated Legislature. The law said that if the administrative policy was
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invalidated, the court system’s funding through June 2017 was “null and void.” The law has the judges in each judicial district pick their chief judges, taking the power to select them away from the Supreme Court. District Judge Larry Solomon of Kingman County, chief judge in the 30th District of south-central Kansas since 1991, filed a lawsuit
against the change. Critics considered the change an attack on the courts’ independence by Republican legislators and GOP Gov. Sam Brownback, particularly when they tied preserving the policy to the budget. Pedro Irigonegaray, a Topeka attorney representing Solomon, said another lawsuit will be filed soon against this year’s law, to preserve the judiciary’s
funding. “How dare these people so recklessly govern Kansas?” Irigonegaray said, adding that supporters of the administrative policy created “an unnecessary constitutional crisis.” Attorney General Derek Schmidt said he would ask Hendricks on Thursday to put his decision on hold to avoid (See COURTS on page eight)
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not meet the qualification. He said they would have to be placed in a hospice program. Sidestepping Medicare In fact, Shapland feels it would be more cost effective for her department not to seek Medicare reimbursement. She advised the commission that the cost of getting licensed and accredited through Medicare would cost $90,000 to $100,000. “That’s just to get started,” she said. “I feel
it would be better for us to hire someone, charge clients on a sliding scale and skip Medicare altogether. That way, the only cost we would have is my nurse’s time.” Shapland recommended hiring a full-time RN to work in the department and paying them $19 per hour which would be charged back to the clients based on their income and ability to pay. “There are some people out there who simply can’t pay,” she noted. “This is definitely needed. Public
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health doesn’t make money, it’s a service. I’ll do this if the county will back it.” Shapland added that she knows RNs who are available and interested in working for her department. “We have to provide the service,” agreed Commission Chairman Jim Minnix. “Would it be possible to do it through the hospital under their (Medicare) license?” The county health director said she would prefer not going that route
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Interviews touched on all aspects of community life involving the four sectors of the “public square” - schools, human services, businesses and government. “This information is from the voices of your citizens,” noted Sosa. Topping the list of community assets were: •Community pride. •Strong presence of traditional institutions. •Emphasis on quality in business and community life. •Strong support for education. •Conviction that “we have to do it ourselves.” At the lower end of the ratings were: •Problem-solving approach to providing health care. •Participatory approach to community decisionmaking.
•Sophisticated use of information resources. •Deliberate transition of power to younger generations. Organizations which received the highest rankings in terms of “good citizen engagement” were: 4-H, county fair/activities, high school sports/ activities, the Scott Community Foundation, churches, Alpha Omega Sorority, Lions Club, Area 96, Scott Recreation Commission, Scott County Development Committee, All-School Reunion Committee and Scott County Arts Council. “4-H was, hands down, the number one organization when it comes to community engagement,” she said. Sosa said characteristics which were often
used to describe Scott City were “aggressive” and “high energy.” “Your assets are very impressive in this community,” she noted. “A lot of times we go into a community and they’re struggling or they’re already doing things well and want to continue down that path. You fall into the latter category. Sosa said the purpose of the survey was to identify perceptions in the community. “These perceptions are true to the people who took part (in the survey),” she said. Another meeting of stakeholders in the Public Square process will be held in the upcoming weeks to determine which issues would be addressed and a strategy in how that will be done.
in order to avoid the additional paperwork. Commissioner Jerry Buxton added his support for county health taking on the added responsibility “because that’s what we’re here for.” “We’re doing it anyway,” noted Shapland, “just not to this same degree.” She said the department stays in contact with the doctors so they are aware what’s being done to provide care for these clients and if there are any issues that arise. However, she
emphasized there are no plans to provide this care for people living outside Scott County. Shapland said that outside of a salary for a nurse and travel, any other costs associated with the program would be minimal. The commission said that it would review the program and its costs with Shapland at the end of the year. “If you market this, I think it has the potential to grow tremendously,” added Minnix.
Council meeting Tuesday
Due to the Labor Day holiday, the next meeting of the Scott City Council will be held on Tues., Sept. 8. In addition, City Hall, the Scott County Courthouse and Scott City Post Office will be closed on Monday.
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Community Living
Page 3 - Thursday, September 3, 2015
Healthy lifestyle is best for controlling cholesterol We hear so much about cholesterol, but what is it and how do you know if yours is high or in the healthy number range? September is Cholesterol Month and it is important for us to know what our cholesterol levels are so that we can be proactive in preventing heart disease. As a risk factor for heart disease, the number one killer of women and men in the United States, cholesterol can be controlled. Cholesterol is a fat-like
substance in your blood. It builds up and with time can cause “hardening of the arteries.” When this happens, the arteries become narrow due to the blockage. When the blood can’t carry enough oxygen to the heart, the result is a heart attack.
High blood cholesterol itself does not have symptoms; so many people are unaware that this may be a problem. The only way to know is to have your blood tested with what is called a lipoprotein profile. This test is normally done after you have fasted and will tell you the numbers of your LDL and HDL cholesterol and your triglycerides. The LDL (bad) cholesterol is the main source of cholesterol buildup and blockage in the arteries.
The HDL (good) cholesterol helps prevent buildup in the arteries. Triglycerides are another form of fat in your blood stream. The way I remember the difference between LDL and HDL is that I tell myself the H of HDL stands for “helpful” and the L in LDL stands for “lower” or that it needs lowered. I know its quirky, but it works for me. For most of us, we would like our total cholesterol (the sum of both
Davis authors crime sequel in Ballack series
Luke Davis has penned his second crime fiction novel, “The Broken Cross,” which continues his series in the Cameron Ballack mysteries. The first book in the series, “Litany of Secrets,” was released in 2013. Davis is a grandson of the late Wayne and Frances Herron, formerly of Scott City, and is the son of SCHS alumni Barbara Herron. Davis’ novel takes place throughout the St. Louis area. Moments after a time of confession, an attorney is murdered in Cathedral Basilica, days after winning a prominent verdict for the Archdiocese of St. Louis. The Broken Cross is available from Dunrobin Publishing as a Kindle ebook and the paperback will be available for purchase in late September. Purchasing options are on the publisher’s website at dunrobin.us/2015/08/thebroken-cross. Davis and his wife, Christy, and family live in Saint Charles, Mo. He teaches at Westminster Christian Academy, St. Louis.
Robert Miller celebrates 80th birthday Robert Miller, a lifetime resident of Scott County, celebrated his 80th birthday on Sept. 1. He was born on Sept. 1, 1935, in Scott City, the son of Ralph and LaVon Miller. On April 8, 1972, he married Elizabeth Kottmann in Lyons. A retired rancher and farmer, Miller attended Ft. Hays State University and graduated from New Mexico A&M in 1958 with a BS degree in range management. He served in the National Guard motor pool (specialist). Miller is a member of Gideons International and the First Baptist Church, Scott City. The Millers have five children: Kristi Gorman and husband, Chris, Hartford, S.D.; Heather Dick and husband, Mark, Aurora, Nebr.; Meredith Cupp and husband, Chandler, Joel Miller, and wife, Calista, and Scott and Lindsay Andrews, all of Scott City. He also has 10 grandchildren.
cholesterol types) to be less than 200 mg/dl (milligrams of cholesterol per deciliter of blood). That is a desirable category. It’s best to have your LDL less than 100 mg/dl and your HDL as high as they can be, but at least exceeding 40 mg/dl. There are many things that affect your cholesterol levels. Diet, weight, and physical activity are all factors that contribute to high cholesterol that you can change and control. Factors such as age,
gender and heredity are factors that you can not change. It all goes back to leading the healthiest lifestyle that you can. If treating high cholesterol with lifestyle changes doesn’t get your cholesterol level to a desirable number, it might be necessary to treat it with a prescribed drug from your doctor. As always, treating with a natural means should be your first choice. (See HEALTHY on page 15)
$900 to be given away in this year’s Pigskin Payoff which appears in The Record. But you can’t win if you don’t play.
TJ Meyer and Kari McNaughton
Couple plans Dec. 20 wedding Joe and Margie Meyer, Scott City, announce the engagement of their son, TJ Meyer, to Kari McNaughton, daughter of Bob and Frankie Terhune, Plains. The bride-to-be graduated from Rogers State University and is employed as a Registered Nurse at Kansas Medical Center in Andover. Grandparents of the future bride are Sandra McNaughton, Oologah, Okla., and Markita Ter-
hune, Wichita. The prospective groom is a graduate of Ft. Hays State University and is a high school teacher and coach in Augusta. Grandparents of the groom are Jim and Barbara Woodrow, Lakin; Linda Meyer, Scott City; and Les and Trish Meyer, Greeley, Colo. Their son, Beckham, who will be the junior best man, is a kindergartener. The wedding is planned for December 20.
Morgan Emily Schwanke Morgan Emily Schwanke, daughter of Justin and Mary Beth Schwanke, Bel Aire, was born Aug. 7, 2015, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She weighed 9 lbs., 9 oz. and measured 22 inches. She was welcomed home by brothers Grayson, 4, and Westin, 2. Grandparents are Charles and Ele Link, Wichita; Keith and Audrey Liskey, Harrisonburg, Va.; and Charles and Debbie Schwanke, Colby. Great-grandmother is Louise Schwanke of Colby, formerly of Scott City.
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Editorial/Opinion
Page 4 - Thursday, September 3, 2015
editorially speaking
Who’s joking?
Holding GOP to a higher standard of ‘efficiency’
When the all-seeing, all-knowing Senate Finance Council, with Gov. Sam Brownback at its head, met in Topeka to decide which school districts truly had “extraordinary needs” worthy of receiving additional state money, they added an unexpected twist. Republicans on the Council decided at the last minute that each school administrator who was coming to them with open hands had to identify five ways in which they have increased efficiencies in their school districts “especially those that have led to better outcomes in the classroom over the past three years.” It gave the appearance that with only about $12.3 million in available funds and more than $15 million in funding requests, the Council was grasping for some reason . . . some excuse . . . to deny a district’s funding request by adding one more hoop for them to jump through. Despite the short time frame, Dighton Supt. Randy Freeman and his colleagues were apparently able to provide a list of efficiencies gained. One would assume that with these lists in hand, the Council members would have had serious discussion of these efficiencies - that there might even be some comparison of what efficiencies seem to be working better in one school district as opposed to another. At the very minimum, one would have assumed that the Council would have discussed these efficiencies with individual administrators as millions of dollars were being put on the table for distribution. Those assumptions would have been wrong. In fact, there was no discussion whatsoever about the efficiencies that only a few days earlier seemed so important to the council. These efficiencies had absolutely no bearing on which school districts received money and how much they received. In response to the senseless exercise that was required of school districts, Senate Minority Leadaer Anthony Hensley (D-Topeka), who is also a member of the aforementioned Council, posted a letter to Republican lawmakers the day following the hearing with school districts. In that letter, Hensley challenged his Republican lawmakers to submit “information about why the 2015 Legislature was in session for a record-setting 114 days at an additional expense to taxpayers of $1 million.” It also asks them to provide five ways to increase the Legislature’s efficiency, “especially those that will lead to better outcomes and prevent a repeat of the length and expense of this year’s session.” Hensley posted his letter next to a copy of the Republican letter which had been sent to the school districts, which was signed by Senate President Susan Wagle (R-Wichita), House Speaker Ray Merrick (R-Stilwell), budget chairmen Rep. Ron Ryckman Jr. (R-Olathe), and Sen. Ty Masterson (R-Andover), all of whom sit on the Finance Council. Hensley’s letter, which is signed “Kansas Taxpayers,” asks lawmakers to return this information before the 2016 election. “It is very important that information about this issue is available to those voters that truly have an extraordinary interest in your re-election,” Hensley said in the letter, making reference to the concern expressed by those same lawmakers that extra school funding only go to districts “that truly have an extraordinary need.” In response, Merrick’s office said it did not have time to “deal with Senator Hensley’s jokes.” Who’s joking? Republican lawmakers demonstrated a lack of leadership during the last legislative session with its procrastination in confronting the state budget. Conservative lawmakers and the governor have further demonstrated a loose grip on reality as they pursue a discredited tax strategy that is gutting the state budget and pushing more responsibility onto local levels of government and onto middle class and low-income Kansans. Their desire to continue down this disastrous economic path led to a 114-day legislative session that wasted another $1 million in tax dollars. So tell us, Senate President Wagle and House Speaker Merrick, what are you doing to be more efficient in the spending of our tax dollars? What have you done to improve the operation of state government? Given your track record, those are legitimate questions. You may think that the question is a joke, Rep. Merrick, but trust us, no one in Kansas is laughing.
The price of economic freedom Imagine showing up for work one day and your boss announces with a huge grin, “Have I got a deal for you.” There will be no more weekly paychecks. Figuring all those tax deductions, Medicare deductions and calculating a cost-of-living increase is just too darn complicated. He’s come up with a better idea. He’ll pay you the same amount of money you got last year. If your tax deductions change, it’s not his worry. If the cost of living goes through the roof it’s not his problem. “The beauty of this plan,” your employer explains, “is that you can spend the money however you want.” But what if the kids need braces? The car needs to be replaced? Mom needs a new refrigerator? “Stop by the office,” assures your boss. “If you can convince me you have an extraordinary need maybe I can scrape up a few extra bucks. By the way, if you are going to do that you might also write
down how you’re going to spend this money more efficiently. I think we’d both sleep easier knowing that you’re spending your money in the right way.” If you are left wondering how this is a better deal for you, then congratulations. You have just entered the world of school finance as it now exists in Kansas. The problem would be laughable if it weren’t so serious. School funding, as viewed through the eyes of conservative lawmakers, has become dangerously delusional. That’s bad news for all Kansans. Republican lawmakers boast of the wonders of the new block grant plan because it avoids all that nasty math stuff. You know, the calculations that, in the past, provided school districts with additional money based on the number of at-risk students
enrolled, the number of English as a Second Language students, transportation costs, etc. For math-challenged lawmakers this was more than they apparently could wrap their minds around. Give schools a lump sum of money and guess what? It’s your money to spend however you wish. You can go crazy spending all that loot on utilities, transportation, salaries, insurance and maintaining your infrastructure. Just keep in mind that you’re only getting the same amount of money you got last year so if costs increase (and don’t they always) then you’ll have to adjust. But what the heck, you still get to spend it however you want and that makes it a better deal for everyone. So what happens when your costs go up? Well, then you have the freedom to cut spending wherever you want. Maybe you can quit busing kids to school, or cut staffing for your ESL students. Isn’t freedom a wonderful thing?
What legislators are calling budget freedom is, in reality, forcing school districts to stretch the same dollars even further as costs continue to climb. But the delusion runs even deeper. While lambasting Kansas newspapers and educators for their “bombastic talk” about inadequate funding, the governor’s deputy communications director Melika Willoughby sent out a news release identifying the improvements being made in school districts around the state. She cited the construction of a new state-of-theart facility in Tonganoxie, a fine arts facility in Osage County, and construction of a new high school for Wichita Southeast. Willoughby further boasted that AuburnWashington, Fairfield and Topeka were able to increase teacher pay. Perhaps that is the most remarkable part about Willoughby’s assessment of public education - that giving a pay raise to teachers has to rank as (See FREEDOM on page six)
Greening our energy workforce Oil permeates the whole economy. Even if you telework in a solar-powered home and tote your groceries home by bicycle, the price of petroleum affects what you spend on goods and services. This impact, of course, is uneven. The collapse from $105 per barrel last summer to as little as $37.75 in late August in U.S. oil prices brought relief to wallets across America — while kneecapping the industry’s profits and costing tens of thousands of workers their jobs. But one tiny segment of the oil workforce isn’t hurting. The buck stopped elsewhere for ExxonMobil CEO Rex W. Tillerson, who pocketed $33.1 million in 2014. ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan M. Lance raked in $27.6 million, netting an 18 percent raise. And Chevron CEO John S.
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Watson, whose company recently cut 1,500 jobs, took home $26 million. Tillerson, Lance and Watson topped the list when a team of my Institute for Policy Studies colleagues catalogued what the nation’s 30 biggest publicly traded oil, gas, and coal companies paid their leading executives last year. This new report, “Money to Burn: How Our CEO Pay System is Accelerating Climate Change,” shows that these Big Fossil giants handed their chief executive officers a total of $442.1 million as their profits stalled, fell, or - in the case of the Peabody Energy coal company - ran big losses. My colleagues added up
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all the money the highestpaid officers of each company took home over the past five years. It amounted to nearly $6 billion. What else could that $6 billion cover? One possibility: creating nearly 100,000 green-energy jobs for a year, the report’s authors estimate based on prior research. Although the Obama administration’s early efforts to goose green employment faltered, renewable-energy jobs are booming now. The number of Americans employed in the solar, wind, geothermal, biofuels, and small-scale hydropower industries soared to 724,000 last year, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency. That marks a 16 percent gain from 2013, boosted by a 43 percent surge in wind-power employment. The solar industry is
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also fueling this growth. It’s gaining jobs 10 times faster than the overall economy, and there are now more than twice as many solar workers as coal miners. At this rate, renewable-energy workers will soon outnumber people toiling in fossil-fuel industries. Employment in the “mining and quarrying sector,” a category that lumps oil, gas, and coal together, fell to 781,500 jobs in July from 848,000 a year earlier, the Bureau of Labor Statistics found. With strategic support and public-private cooperation, thousands of unemployed oil workers and coal miners could potentially land wind and solar jobs. Given their industries’ breakneck growth, greenenergy employers can struggle to find new work(See GREENING on page six)
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Alzheimer’s crisis is on the horizon in America by Kathleen Parker
Current quibbling over what Jeb Bush meant when he said it’s time to phase out and replace Medicare - as opposed to “attacking the seniors,” as one woman at a recent event bellowed out - will soon seem quaint against the realities of our future. Never mind projections that the program will be able to finance only 86 percent of its obligations by 2030. Or that by 2050, the number declines to 80 percent, according to a recently released Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees
report. These are relatively comforting numbers compared with new projections from the Alzheimer’s Association. By 2050, the group says, 13.8 million Americans may have Alzheimer’s disease, at a cost of $1.1 trillion per year, mostly to Medicare and Medicaid. Today, by comparison, 5.3 million have the disease. “Basically, it will bankrupt Medicare,” said Robert Egge, the Alzheimer’s Association’s chief public policy officer. I met with Egge and chief science officer Maria Carrillo during the association’s international
By 2050 . . . 13.8 million Americans may have Alzheimer’s disease, at a cost of $1.1 trillion per year, mostly to Medicare and Medicaid. Today, by comparison, 5.3 million have the disease.
conference in Washington. The 2015 cost of care for Alzheimer’s and all other dementias is estimated at $226 billion, with 68 percent being paid by Medicare and Medicaid, Egge said. This total includes only direct costs for the care of Alzheimer’s sufferers - there currently is no treatment - and doesn’t take into consideration unpaid care
by families. Within the next 10 years, 19 states will see at least a 40 percent increase in the number of people affected. Lest you feel overwhelmed by numbers - and demoralized by the reduction of human suffering to numerical values suffice it to say that we are in a state of emergency. Yet, even with this obvious urgency, relatively few resources have been dedicated to research for prevention and treatment compared with other chronic diseases. This, despite the fact that Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the
United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Current federal research funding is less than $600 million annually, while top scientists say they’ll need $2 billion a year to meet the association’s 2025 goal of prevention and effective treatment. There’s cause for some hope. Last month, bipartisan House and Senate subcommittees approved increasing funding to the National Institutes of Health for Alzheimer’s research by 50 percent and 60 percent, respectively. (See ALZHEIMER’S on page six)
GOP digging themselves a hole over immigration
Economic news the Gov wants to hide
by Eugene Robinson
by Yael Abouhalkah
It was just a matter of time before one of the keen-eyed Republican candidates for president spotted the menace that looms over this country, threatening our national security with blasts of Arctic air and proof that socialized medicine works: Canada. Asked on “Meet the Press” whether the United States should consider building a wall to secure its northern border, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said that was “a legitimate issue for us to look at.” No, it’s not. It’s a laugh-outloud ridiculous idea. What’s he going to do about the Great Lakes, mine the shoreline? Station heavy artillery at Niagara Falls in case some crafty terrorist tries to come over in a barrel? But Walker’s folly was only the second-craziest notion on immigration that we heard from a flailing GOP hopeful over the weekend. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said that as president he would have the chairman of FedEx “show these people” at Immigration and Customs Enforcement how to track visitors the way his company tracks parcels. “You go online and at any moment, FedEx can tell you where that package is,” Christie said at a New Hampshire town hall meeting. “Yet we let people come into this country with visas, and the minute they come in, we lose track of them. We need to have a system that tracks you from the moment you come in and then when your time is up.” Just a wild guess, but the reason why visiting foreigners are more elusive than packages might be that human beings are animate, have free will and are not stamped with identifying bar codes. Not yet, at least. Christie did say one thing that made sense: The argument that Jeb Bush and other candidates are having about the term “anchor babies” is unfortunate because it “makes us sound like we’re anti-immigrant.” You bet it does. It’s hard to recall that not so long ago, the question about immigration reform was whether the 11 million undocumented men, women and children already in the country should be offered a path to citizenship or merely a way to attain legal status. Now, as far as the GOP field is concerned, it’s whether they can and should be rounded up and deported. Remarkably, several of the tough-talking candidates are the sons of immigrants - and one of them, Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, was born in Canada. (Could that be why Walker so pines for a wall? To send Cruz back over it?)
His campaign rightly derides early polls, but it must address Bush’s performance deficit. If it continues to look adrift in the Trump wave, other candidates may convince voters and donors they are more compelling personalities. Who else then? For a time many thought Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker might fill that role. He however has been undone by Trump. Between chasing Trump and approving every dumb idea he is asked about, he seems unready and indeed lost. You know he is in trouble when Sen. Rand Paul’s ridicule rings true: “There’s been a lot of dumb ideas put out. One that the Mexicans will pay for a wall was probably the dumbest of dumb ideas, but putting a wall up between us and Canada is sort of a ridiculous notion.” A conservative sympathetic to Walker scoffed, “What’s next - a wall on the West coast to keep out dolphins?”
No wonder Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback’s supporters don’t want the public to easily see the latest report on the state’s economy. It’s not very positive. A new report on the Kansas economy shows, in grim numbers, how far behind the Sunflower State has slipped when compared with six regional competitors and the rest of the United States. Gov. Sam Brownback once hoped the quarterly report from the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors would show a resurgence of the state under his guidance. But now, his administration is making it difficult to even see the numbers. Earlier this month, Tim Carpenter of The Topeka Capital-Journal noted that the council was no longer placing the report online. After I reviewed a copy of the “Indicators of the Kansas Economy” document, it’s easy to see why. In too many categories, Kansas has fallen behind on both the one-year and five-year comparisons that the governor’s own council is putting together. Summed up, the excessive income tax cuts signed into law by Brownback have not helped Kansas roar past other states when it comes to economic growth in recent years. Here’s a kicker: Some of the report’s 10-year comparisons with nearby states (Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma) and the United States are actually a bit more positive. Those instances show that before Brownback - when Kansas was led by Democratic governors Mark Parkinson and, before him, Kathleen Sebelius Kansas had been headed in the right direction. It’s only with Brownback in charge in the most recent years, again in general, that the Sunflower State has fallen behind in some crucial categories. ▪Kansas’ gross state product was up 3.2 percent in the last year - lower than the 3.8 percent growth rate in the Midwest region and the 3.9 percent rate for the United States. Kansas also has fallen behind both the region and the country when measured over the last five years. Yet the Kansas 10-year growth rate was actually higher than the U.S. average and only slightly lower than the six Midwestern competitors. ▪Kansas’ personal income grew 1.4 percent in the last year - lower than the region’s 2.2 percent rate and the 2.7 percent rate for the United States. And the state was behind in both measurements over the last five years as well.
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Following the GOP’s Pied Piper by Jim Hightower
Donnie Trump is said to be the biggest thing in American politics these days. Of course, that’s mostly being said by him - then repeated ad nauseum by a media gone ga-ga over his summer of self-worship. In essence, Trump is nothing but a figment of his own imagination (and his presidential candidacy is even less substantial than a figment). As columnist Maureen Dowd notes, his campaign is like a “runaway Macy’s Thanksgiving Day balloon.” In fact, that image pretty well sums up The Donald: A huge plastic, cartoonish balloon bloated with gaseous ego and floating precariously above us.
The danger of Donnie, however, is not that he’ll get elected, but that his racist, nativist, xenophobic nonsense is giving permission for others to spout the same ugliness in public, and for other candidates to adopt some of his ugliest policies. For instance, by mindlessly and repeatedly asserting that immigrants from Mexico are rapists and murderers, the narcissistic TV celebrity has pushed this dehumanizing and dangerous stereotype from the darkest fringe of paranoiac politics directly into the Republican race for president. Moreover, Trump has turned this vile bias into a vile proposal to revoke “birthright citizenship” - which is our Constitution’s guarantee that children
born here are citizens. This smug son of privilege wants to take that basic right away from the U.S.-born children of undocumented immigrants. Such rank political exploitation of children should be scorned and rejected as unAmerican, but instead it’s being embraced, not only by far-out GOP wannabes like Ted Cruz and Bobby Jindal, but also by some supposedly “serious” candidates, including Scott Walker and even Jeb Bush. Trump seems proud to be a buffoonish know-nothing, but his pusillanimous copycat rivals clearly have no pride at all. Jim Hightower is a national radio commentator, writer, public speaker and author
GOP still waiting for a grownup to fill vacuum Few veterans of presidential political campaigns think Donald Trump or Ben Carson will be president. The latter is a nice man, but far from a credible commander in chief. The former occupies a niche in American politics reserved for demagogues. David Adesnik of the Foreign Policy Initiative says it hearkens back to Pat Buchanan. “Pat Buchanan broke new ground in the 1990s with his strange brew of nativism, protectionism, and isolationism (not to mention anti-Semitism),” Adesnik tells Right Turn. “What nativism, protectionism, and isolationism have in common is hostility toward something perceived as foreign.” Throw in some conspiracy mongering and you have a character perfectly unsuited to the presidency. Adesnik notes, “The original World War I-era isolationists were obsessed with the idea that arms merchants manipulated the world’s governments. Ron Paul
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picked up the same paranoia about the military-industrial complex, while adding the U.N. to his list of secret manipulators.” And Trump thinks Mexico is sending its criminals to America. What is missing so far on the GOP side is a presidentiallevel grownup who can seize the race, reject Trumpism and offer an alternative vision. Jeb Bush was supposed to be that figure, and perhaps he will be. His new web video attack and his sharper criticism of Trump on the stump suggest his critics have a point. To date Bush has often seemed unfocused, passive and verbally challenged. That was excusable in August, but it won’t be in the next debate and as we get closer to the Iowa caucuses.
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3-4 college career changes are now the new norm by John Schrock
From 60 to 75 percent of college students change major at least once, depending on the region of the country and the schools they select. This greatly undermines the expectations that students should graduate in four years as well as public school beliefs that career tracks are important. “G-O-T” or graduateon-time is a common expectation of legislators
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ers with the right skills. To bridge this gap, the government is ginning up green-job training. One promising example is the Solar Ready Vets program. Since this pilot’s launch a year ago, 100 transitioning service members from Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia, Fort Carson in Colorado, and Camp Pendleton in California have gotten training. Every former soldier, marine, and sailor who completed these six-week courses landed at least one job offer in the solar industry, according to the Energy Department - which picked up the tab for the trainees’ tuition, materials, and exam fees. A big draw for this growing industry is the competitive pay. Wages range between $20 and $60 an hour, according to the Solar Foundation. That’s a mere sliver of the $14.7 million haul those 30 oil, gas, and coal CEOs averaged last year. But it’s a living wage in a business that’s curbing pollution and could help slow the pace of climate change. Emily Schwartz Greco is a former foreign correspondent and financial reporter
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If this funding becomes law - and the association’s goals are met - costs could be reduced by $220 billion over the first five years and $367 billion in 2050 alone, according to an association report. Sixty percent of those savings would accrue to Medicare and Medicaid. Among other scientific developments reported recently, researchers have isolated a “common ancestor” among all forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Lewy body. Other hope-inspiring developments include six diagnostic tools that, in combination, can be useful in predicting Alzheimer’s. It is reassuring that both policymakers and scientists are committed to tackling these diseases. Congress should waste no time in correcting the travesty of too-little funding for a devastating disease that demands our urgent attention. Otherwise, what to do about Medicare will be rendered irrelevant. Kathleen Parker is a Pulitizer Prize winning columnist who writes on politics and culture
and administrators. For several years, we have seen proposals across the United States for only providing state support for four years of public university education (in those states that are still providing some support to higher education). The presumption is that college students who take longer are malingering or partying down. The fact that more students must now work while going to college has
We isolate students in schools and few ever really know what goes on inside a hospital, courtroom, auto garage, factory, etc. In this aspect, our K-12 schools have become prisons, isolated from the world of work.
convinced some lawmakers that maybe we must allow students 5-1/2 or six years to graduate. Use of the six-year average generates graduation rates of roughly 75 percent for the selective private liberal arts colleges and 50 percent for public universities. Community colleges
Freedom a major accomplishment alongside the construction of new facilities. Of course, all of these things are great. But they also have nothing to do with the new finance plan, nor should they be interpreted to mean that the state’s funding of public education is better than ever. These are a demonstration that local taxpayers are willing to invest in their communities and in the future of their chil-
changed career paths. Most states are now using retention and graduation rates to evaluate higher education institutions. This migration of students and changes in major completely undermines these “performancebased funding” schemes and turns this system of rewards and penalties into nonsense. What is not discussed in academia is the dif-
That ignores the fact that if the state were funding education at levels ordered in the past by the courts and was continuing to fund education properly, school districts would be in a stronger position to weather an unexpected storm. Instead, cashstrapped schools find themselves in a precarious situation on a year-to-year basis. And, it might also be noted, the state’s rapidresponse-system that
Willoughby likes to brag about falls well short of the old finance plan when it comes to providing additional money when enrollment increases. So suck it up Kansas schools and quit your complaining. You may not have more money than you had last year, but you now have the freedom to spend it any way you want.
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dren. It’s not some miracle of block grant funding that made it possible for Shawnee Mission to begin construction of six new school buildings. Construction projects, and in most instances the implementation of iPad programs, are funded by local tax dollars through bond issues and a capital outlay levy. When Scott County taxpayers issued about $18 million in bonds for new construc-
Federal judge admits having Brady on his fantasy team by Andy Borowitz
NEW YORK (The Borowitz Report) - Minutes after overturning Tom Brady’s four-game suspension for the 2015-16 NFL season, federal judge Richard M. Berman raised eyebrows by admitting that he had the Patriots quarterback on his fantasy team. Responding to reporters’ questions, Berman said that Brady’s inclusion on his fantasy roster “played no role whatsoever” in his judicial decision. “As a federal judge, I made this ruling based strictly on legal precedents and the merits of the case,” Berman said. “But, as a fantasy-team owner, sure, it’s going to be awesome to see Tom in there for all 16 games.” The judge said that he was especially looking forward to seeing how Brady takes advantage of what he called “an amazing array of offensive weapons.” “Gronk is going to have a big year, and even if Julian Edelman isn’t ready for week one, I think Reggie Wayne is going to surprise a lot of people,” Berman, who also has selected Wayne for his fantasy team, said. For his part, Brady minimized the role that Berman’s fantasy team might have played in Thursday’s legal victory. “A win’s a win,” he said. Andy Borowitz is a comedian and author
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graduate about 25 percent of students who wanted to pursue an Associate degree over any time period. And according to The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s Annual Report released in March, Kansas does have the highest rate of all states of students who complete a community college AA
degree and then go on to finish a four-year bachelors degree: 25.2 percent of the one-fourth. In a second report released in July, The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center followed 3.6 million students who entered college in 2008 through 2014. Two-thirds or 2.4 million had transferred between colleges, and often more than once. Some sought easier or cheaper courses and some
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Moving on, the leading Trump sycophant Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) is not going to fill the grownup lane. He’s the one who fomented the government shutdown and pushes for a Constitutional amendment on gay marriage. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) might fit the bill, but he’ll need to assert himself to become more than the most eloquent person on the debate stage. Can he overcome youth and relative lack of experience to convince voters he is ready for the White House? Can New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie come back? Bush is giving him the opening to try. He seems positively docile compared to a character like Trump, so his personality may no longer be an issue. And there is Carly Fiorina who seems permanently poised and never at a loss for words. She’s holding her own against the competition, which may be damning with faint praise. You see the challenge here. There is no, as yet, single commanding figure who radiates presidential confidence and competence. The slot is open. There is time. The plausible candidates, however, should pay Trump no heed and stop calculating how to assuage the public’s supposed anger. What they need is a credible figure in the grownup lane whom they could trust with the presidency. Jennifer Rubin is a conservative columnist for The Washington Post
tion and renovation of its high school, it was the result of a commitment made at the local level to invest in our community. That remains true regardless of what school funding formula the state chooses to adopt. Just as delusional is the state’s assertion that “extraordinary needs” funding was able to offer a more immediate response to a funding crisis resulting from lost property valuations.
Digging But listen to Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, whose parents came here from India and whose given first name is Piyush: “I think we need to insist that folks who come here, come here legally, learn English [and] adopt our values,” Jindal said on ABC’s “This Week.” “And the reason this is so important: Immigration without integration is not immigration; it’s invasion.” That’s a long way from “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” But then again, nativism has long been a powerful force in American political life. Millions of immigrants steamed past the Statue of Liberty, bearing Emma Lazarus’s stirring words, in the early years of the 20th century. But by 1925, the processing center at nearby
Hide Over a 10-year period, though, Kansas was tied with its Midwest competitors and slightly ahead of the U.S. rate. ▪In a bit better news, Kansas’ per-capita personal income was up 2.5 percent in the last year. That was higher than the region’s 2.1 percent rate but lower than the 3 percent rate for the United States. Over five years, Kansas grew faster than the nation but slower than the region. However, Kansas’ 10year per-capita income
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Ellis Island had largely been converted into a facility for detaining and deporting “undesirables.” The catalyst for the current eruption of antiforeigner bombast is, of course, Republican frontrunner Donald Trump. His rhetoric blaming undocumented Mexicans for a crime wave and insisting - without a shred of evidence - that the Mexican government is deliberately sending miscreants across the border has struck a nerve. What Trump says about immigration is nonsense and his proposed remedies are infeasible. Yet GOP voters are eating it up. Among Trump’s rivals, only Bush is forcefully pushing back. “He wants everyone deported, which would tear family lives asunder,” Bush said Sunday. “It’s not conservative and it’s not realistic and it
does not embrace American values.” But as long as other candidates are competing to sound tougher-thanthou, as long as the conversation is about how high to build new walls and blame is ascribed to immigrants for not assimilating quickly enough, the GOP is digging itself a hole that will be hard to escape. In his last election, President Obama won 73 percent of the Asian American vote and 71 percent of the Hispanic vote. If the message Republicans send to these groups sounds like “we don’t want any more of your kind,” the Democratic nominee, whoever it is, will have a hard time losing. Eugene Robinson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and former assistant managing editor for The Washington Post
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rate of growth was higher than both its Midwestern competitors and the U.S. average. ▪Kansas’ total nonfarm employment for the last year through June 2014 was up a puny .9 percent - below the region’s 1.4 percent growth rate and the 2.1 percent rate for the United States. And Kansas trailed in the five-year and 10-year figures as well. ▪Finally, Kansas’ private-sector employment rose only 1.1 percent in the last year through June - below the region’s 1.6
percent rate and the U.S. rate of 2.4 percent. Kansas was behind in both the five-year and 10year comparisons as well. The Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors is providing valuable ways to monitor how well the Kansas economy is doing. However, Brownback in the future should ensure that the council places the full report online so the public can easily see the data. Yael Abouhalkah is a columnist for the Kansas City Star. He can be reached at abouhalkah@kcstar.c
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College ficulty students face in deciding on a career. The youngster who strolled down the streets of Laredo in the 1800s could easily walk among and observe the handful of jobs that were available in a Western town. Today the variety of job specialties numbers in the tens of thousands. Some children do not really know what their parent’s do at work. Society is far more complex today. We isolate students in schools and few ever really know what goes on inside a hospital, courtroom, auto garage, factory, etc. In this aspect, our K-12 schools have become prisons, isolated from the world of work. Farm kids are probably the one significant exception, but they now make
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up less than one percent of the population. Educators who assert that there are plenty of classroom materials and media on occupations, not to mention television shows, fail to recognize the ineffectiveness of these abstractions compared to real life experiences. Media images of police focus on the few minutes of adrenalin and ignore the hours of paperwork and routine interactions. The fact that most police retire without ever having fired their gun at a criminal does not match the false media image. Henry David Thoreau observed in his time that: “The mass of men lead lives of quiet des-
peration.” Far too many people are stuck in jobs that they do not like. The “60-75 percent change majors” figure indicates how important it is for all universities to have a wide range of talented professors, each one promoting their subject as the most important discipline. Universities are the setting where our students are mature enough to explore and discover their “goal in life.” Here is where you hear teachers advocate to students: find the job you love and you will never work a day in your life. You will want to
go to work every day. And the paycheck is incidental. Unfortunately, we are imposing career tracks in the K-12 curriculum in an attempt to leverage more student motivation to study. Ask little children what they want to be when they grow up and they may likely say princess or doctor or batman. “Career tracks” that attempt to channel students starting in middle school are well-intentioned but premature and destined to be ineffective. That is why 60-75 percent of college students change majors at least once.
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Courts jeopardizing the court system’s funding. Schmidt said in a statement that the decision “could effectively and immediately shut off all funding for the judicial branch.” But state Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Jeff King, an Independence Republican and an architect of the policy change, said he doubts the courts’ funding truly is in jeopardy because there are “numerous opportunities” for appealing Hendricks’ ruling. The legal dispute has been charged because conservative Republicans have long criticized the Supreme Court over rulings on abortion, capital punishment and education funding.
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October that will be geared specifically for certified nurse aides (CNAs) and their scope of practice. Grove says they are already looking at next year’s event which will be all day. “We felt we had to rush through things a little in order to be done in a halfday session,” she says. While Grove had only praise for the nursing staff, she emphasized
that the goal is to keep improving. “Even if I’m not an OB nurse, there are things we can be doing to help those who are. We are putting an emphasis on crosstraining,” she says. “The more knowledgeable we are and the more skills we have the better care we can provide. And with all the changes and advancements, you can’t have too much training.”
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Four of the seven justices were appointed by former Democratic Gov. Kathleen Sebelius. Brownback has proposed giving governors and lawmakers more control over how justices are selected. Legislators who supported the administrative policy change said some district court judges wanted a say in decisions about who leads them. King also has said many lawmakers wouldn’t have supported increased spending on the courts without changes aimed at providing more local control. The court system’s total budget is set to increase by a total of 7.5 percent over the next two years, or by nearly
$10 million, to more than $138 million. “Kansas has a rich, deep history of promoting local control,” King said. “This opinion (from Hendricks) strikes at the heart of allowing the officials closest to the people to make the decisions.” Hendricks said for the Supreme Court, the chief district court judges represent “one of the principal instruments” for exercising authority and stripping the high court of the power to select them “hamstrings” it. “The Legislature has taken that power away from the Kansas Supreme Court and, thus, exerted itself over a fundamental component of the Judiciary,” Hendricks wrote.
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Emergency needs school aid came from other K-12 funding The emergency aid fund that dozens of school districts vied for last week was created by trimming dollars from K-12 funding elsewhere, a revelation that prompted complaints from superintendents, though the head of the Senate’s budget panel dismissed those claims as a misunderstanding. Ty Masterson (R-Andover), chairman of the Senate’s Ways and Means Committee, said superintendents should view the Legislature’s decision to set aside millions of dollars in this manner as comparable to a health
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insurance plan. Just as a single person can’t easily set aside the money he or she would need if afflicted with cancer, Masterson said, this mechanism is an investment by school districts in case they run into extraordinary circumstances. “So everyone pays in their little premium, if you will,” Masterson said last week as he sparred with a superintendent over the matter in a public meeting. “The point is, it was money set aside. It was for a need.” The emergency aid - formally called the
extraordinary needs fund - is new and was created during last school year, when lawmakers scrapped the state’s two-decade-old school finance formula and deleted more than $50 million in court-ordered state aid that had been earmarked for school districts with weaker local tax resources. As part of the same bill, they established the extraordinary needs fund. School districts can ask for a slice of it by making their case to the State Finance Council, a panel of eight lawmakers and Gov. Sam Brownback.
The panel met last Monday to consider dozens of applications for the money. They received $15.07 million in requests and granted $6.07 million. The money for the fund comes from giving each of Kansas’ 286 school districts less general state aid and pooling the difference. For the current fiscal year, this resulted in a pot of $12.3 million. If the State Finance Council doesn’t disburse it all to schools, the leftovers will transfer to the state’s coffers at the end of the fiscal year. For the fiscal year
that ended in June, the State Finance Council disbursed $480,000 of a maximum $4 million in extraordinary needs aid. Last week, Dan Brungardt, superintendent of Bonner Springs Unified School District 204, sought $155,000 in emergency aid. His 2,700-student district expects to enroll 39 more children this year than last. When it became clear the State Finance Council was considering giving Bonner Springs a third of that, Brungardt stepped up to a podium to make his plea.
“I do appreciate the fact that you’re looking at maybe giving us $55,000,” he said, “but I would like to point out that’s only an additional $3,000 once you take away the deduction for the fund.” Brungardt said the state subtracted more than $52,000 in general state aid from USD 204’s budget this year to contribute to the emergency aid pool. The $3,000, he said, would be the actual new money USD 204 would receive to serve 39 new students. (See FUNDING on page 16)
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Jayhawkers planning several fundraisers The August meeting of the Manning Jayhawkers 4-H Club started with roll call answered to the question, “What was your favorite thing you did this summer?” It was answered by 19 members and one leader. Jacob Fisher led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance. Ava and Reese Swanson were guests of Aden and Bennett Frederick. Treasurer Asher Huck gave the treasurer’s report. Community Leader Linda Tilton reminded members to start record books. There will be a pancake feed in October. Nate Nowak’s fundraiser for wheelchair basketball is coming up. Lake Wide Awake will be having a root beer float social prior to the September meeting. Four members presented programs. Nathan Smith gave a talk about sport fishing at Scott Lake. Chance Jones gave a talk about sheep statistics. Jaden Jones told the group about how to work a lamb. Treven Jones told about different kinds of saws and their uses. The meeting adjourned with the 4-H pledge lead by Jacob Fisher. Hosts were the Jones and Roberts families sharing cupcakes and kool-aid. Several members shared their projects during the clubs annual project fair. The next meeting will be September 14. Aden Frederick reporter
Scott City Elementary School fourth graders showed their ingenuity during an egg drop held at the SCHS football field on Friday afternoon. The only requirement was that the egg be contained within a two-liter bottle. Students then come up with a variety of ways to keep the egg from breaking when the bottle was dropped from 10 feet and then from about 25 feet. For example, eggs were wrapped in cotton or buried within a peanut butter jar - filled with peanut butter. However, some students were able to soften the landing with balloons tied to the bottle or a plastic bag fashioned as a parachute. (Above) Gus Hawkins drops a bottle from the top of the stadium. (Right) Clayton Mercer and Madison Roberts look on as teacher Matt Fox releases their bottle. (Record Photos)
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Kansas sales tax receipts were up in August but still fell $3.2 million short of expectations, officials said on Tuesday. Use taxes came in $2.4 million higher than expected. But seriously souring the revenue picture, the state paid out $22.3 million in “unanticipated” income tax refunds for August.
Revenue Secretary Nick Jordan called that hit mostly a timing issue. Some corporate refunds and credits are unanticipated, he said, in that it’s left to companies to decide when to claim them. Those refunds plus other decreases sank August revenue to more than $30 million below expectations. That was offset by budget adjustments announced last
Scott City Council Agenda Tues., September 8 • 7:30 p.m. City Hall • 221 W. 5th •Call to Order •Approve minutes of August 17 regular meeting •Approve Standard Traffic Ordinance (No. 1167) •Approve Uniform Public Offense Code (Ordinance No. 1168) •Zoning change (Ordinance No. 1169) •Approve cereal malt beverage license for Circle K •Chamber Director Juanita Myers and members of the Chamber board •Request from Fire Chief Ken Hoover to purchase a thermal image camera •Request from court clerk to attend conference •Registration for League of Kansas Municipalities conference in Topeka •Open agenda: audience is invited to voice ideas or concerns. A time limit may be requested Pool Department 1) Misc. business
month, bringing the shortfall to about $6 million. Just two months into the new fiscal year, the state is $10.8 million below its expected revenue of $834 million. The overall revenue number included sources that officials hadn’t included in past Revenue Department reports, such items as insurance premiums, interest and agency earnings.
The August report reflects sales tax collections in July, the first month of the state’s new sales tax rate. Lawmakers increased the rate from 6.15 to 6.5 percent last session to plug a huge budget hole. Budget problems occurred after the Legislature made big income tax cuts to stimulate the state economy. Earlier this summer,
Parks Department 1) Misc. business Public Works Department 1) Discuss streetscape light at City Hall Clerk’s Department 1) Misc. business •Mayor’s comments
Public Notice Will and Testament of Edna Matilda Uppendahl aka Edna M. Uppendahl aka Edna Uppendahl,” deceased. All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within the latter of four months from the date of first publication of notice under K.S.A. 59-2236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. JAMES A. POHLMANN Petitioner Jake W. Brooks Attorney For Petitioner P.O. Box 664, 101 E. 6th Scott City, Kansas 67871 620-872-7204
budget director Shawn Sullivan outlined $63 million in budget adjustments to help create a small surplus. Jordan said that although sales taxes were below expectations, sales and use taxes showed “nice, healthy increases.” Sales tax receipts showed 3.9 percent growth, he said. And income tax withholding in the month was up 6.7 percent.
“There’s just a lot of positive signs in this,” he said. Cigarette taxes, which lawmakers also increased last session, were up about 53 percent. Of the $22 million in refunds, about $14 million was a corporate income tax credit that went to a company for its investment in its facilities in the state. Officials declined to name the company.
New program assists in finding life insurance, annuity benefits
Kansans who feel they may be owed life insurance or annuity benefits can now apply for assistance through the Kansas Insurance Department (KID). Individuals can submit a request for a Life Insurance Policy and Annuity Search by contacting the KID. Kansans who believe they are beneficiaries, an executor or legal representative of a deceased person can request assistance. KID will then send the request to all Kansaslicensed life insurance companies to search their records. If a policy or contract is found, the company will respond directly to the individual making a request and begin the claims process.
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Those submitting a request will need to do the following: •Complete a form that can be downloaded from the KID website, http:// www.ksinsurance.org/ healthlife/life/life-policysearch.php. •Have the form notarized. •Attach a copy of the certified death certificate of the policyholder. •Send all information to the department address listed on the form. Although this service may benefit those who didn’t know about a person’s policy, Kansans
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(First published in The Scott County Record Thurs., Aug. 27, 2015; last published Thurs., Sept. 10, 2015)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SCOTT COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of EDNA MATLIDA UPPENDAHL aka EDNA M. UPPENDAHL aka EDNA UPPENDALH, Deceased (Petition Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 59) No. 2015-PR-15 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that on August 24, 2015, a Petition for Probate of Will and Issuance of Letters Testamentary was filed in this Court James A. Pohlmann, an heir, devisee and legatee, and executor named in the “Last
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should always consider letting beneficiaries know of a policy’s existence. That can have a great significance for them over the course of a lifetime. Your beneficiaries will receive the insurance benefits tax free, and life insurance benefits do not have to go through probate or other legal delays involved in settlement of an estate. You can specify as many beneficiaries as you want to receive the benefits. You may also specify how the benefits are to be divided. It is a good idea to name a second (contingent) beneficiary to receive the money in case your primary beneficiary dies before you do or at the same time as you. According to law,
monthly life insurance or annuity payments will not disqualify the beneficiary from receiving full Social Security payments. Monthly life insurance benefits do not count as earned income, regardless of how much is paid through a policy. As a general rule, your beneficiary does not have to pay any federal income taxes on the proceeds of your policy. However, if proceeds of a policy are paid to the deceased person’s estate, and the total estate exceeds a statutory maximum, including life insurance, there will be federal estate taxes payable. Seek assistance from your insurance agent, lawyer or accountant if you need more information.
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Scott City Police Department Aug. 26: Bradley Hernandez, 25, was arrested for interference with a law enforcement officer, attempt to elude a law enforcement officer, domestic battery and aggravated burglary. He was transported to the LEC. Aug. 28: Juan Rodriguez, 30, was arrested for driving while his license was cancelled, suspended or revoked. He was transported to the LEC. Aug. 29: Chance Butler, 31, was arrested for disorderly conduct and transported to the LEC. Aug. 29: Mario Morales, 24, was arrested for failure to observe traffic control devices and driving while license was cancelled, suspended or revoked. He was transported to the LEC. Sept. 1: Francisco Garcia, Jr., 34, was arrested on a Scott County warrant and transported to the LEC.
(First published in The Scott County Record Thurs., Sept. 3, 2015; last published Thurs., Sept. 10, 2015)2t NOTICE OF REQUESTS FOR ZONING VARIANCE Notice is hereby given that the Scott City Planning Commission will hold a special meeting on September 17, 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 Nolan Numrich to allow a building setback less than allowed by ordinance. Lot Four (4), Block Nine (9), Webster’s Addition to the City of Scott City. (803 Russell St.) All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard at such hearing. Dated: August 31, 2015 Rodney Hogg, chairman Scott City Planning Commission
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Moran makes push for consumption tax
Sen. Jerry Moran said he thinks now is the best opportunity conservatives have ever had to abolish income taxes in favor of funding government with sales taxes because of an IRS political scandal and data security breaches at the agency. And Rep. Lynn Jenkins said the federal tax code is “three times the size of the Bible, with no good news.” The two Republican federal lawmakers from Kansas headlined a ral-
ly this week in Wichita stumping for “Fair Tax,” a national campaign to do away with income and wealth-based taxes and replace them with taxes on consumption. About 200 people attended the meeting. Activists at the entrance offered T-shirts for donations, the shirts reading “Taxing Income is Stealing.” The “Fair Tax” proposal would abolish personal and corporate federal income taxes and phase out
Contests aim to put the brake on Kansas fatalities Poster and video contests are being sponsored by the Kansas Department of Transportation to promote road safety and reduce traffic fatalities. “Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day” is being divided into two contests for Kansas youth. The poster contest is open to youth ages 5-13. Eighteen regional winners in the six regions and age groups (ages 5-7, ages 8-10 and ages 11-13) will each receive a bicycle and a helmet donated by Safe Kids Kansas. Poster entries must be postmarked by Fri., Sept. 18, and mailed to: AAA Kansas, Public Affairs, 3545 SW 6th Street, Topeka, KS, 66606. On the back of the 8 ½ 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. New this year is a video contest for teens in grades 8-12. Submit a six- to 60-second video to educate drivers on safe road behaviors. Prizes include an Apple Watch, iPad and a Go Pro. The booster club of the schools’ winners will receive a $500 donation. Video entries must be posted before midnight on Sunday, Sept. 20. For more information and entry forms for both contests visit KDOT’s website by clicking http:// www.ksdot.org/events/PutTheBrakesOnFatalitiesDay/ default.asp.
Public Notice (First published in The Scott County Record Thurs., Aug. 27, 2015; last published Thurs., Sept. 3, 2015)2t BEFORE THE STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF KANSAS NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATION Re: Discovery Natural Resources, LLC-Application for a permit to authorize the injection of salt water into the Long 11A-28-1831 well, located in Scott County, Kansas. To: All Oil and Gas Producers, Unleased Mineral Interest Owners, Landowners, and all persons whosoever concerned. You, and each of you, are hereby notified that Discovery Natural Resources, LLC has filed an application to commence the injection of salt water into the Arbuckle formation at the Long 11A28-1831 well located NE/NE/ SW 2,310’FSL, 2,310’FWL, Sec 28 T-18S, R-31W, Scott County, Kansas, with a maxi-
mum operating pressure of a 1800 psi and maximum injection rate of 20,000 bbls per day. Any persons who object to or protest this application shall be required to file their objections or protests with the Conservation Division of the State Corporation Commission of the State of Kansas within fifteen (15) days from the date of this publication. These protests shall be filed pursuant to Commission regulations and must state specific reasons why the grant of the application may cause waste, violate correlative rights or pollute the natural resources of the state of Kansas. All persons interested or concerned shall take notice of the foregoing and shall govern themselves accordingly. Discovery Natural Resources, LLC 410 17th Street, Ste 900 Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 303-893-5090
Public Notice (First published in The Scott County Record Thurs., Sept. 3, 2015; last published Thurs., Sept. 17, 2015)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SCOTT COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF MARIA LOURDES ANTILLON AND FRANCISCO ROYCE ANTILLON CASE NO. 15-DM-29 Notice of Suit The State of Kansas to Francisco Royce Antillon and all other persons who are or may be concerned: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed
in Scott County District Court by Maria Lourdes Antillon praying for Divorce, and you are hereby required to plead to the petition on or before the hearing set November 12, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., in the District Court at Scott City, Kansas. If you fail to plead, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. Maria Lourdes Antillon Petitioner Colton D. Eikenberry Attorney at Law 310 Court St., Ste. 8 Scott City, Kansas 67871 (620) 872-0300
the IRS. It would also do away with gift, estate, capital gains, alternative minimum, Social Security, Medicare and selfemployment taxes. The “Fair Tax” plan would replace those taxes with a 23 percent sales tax on new goods and services, which supporters say would raise about the same amount of money as the current tax code. Taxpayers would get a sales tax “prebate” on spending up to the poverty level. The concept is simi-
lar to Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback’s “Glide Path to Zero” tax plan, which envisions eliminating state income taxes and funding government primarily through sales and consumption taxes. Asked whether he wants to repeal the 16th Amendment, Moran responded: “I guess it’s important for me to state I am not for a consumption tax that is in addition to the income tax we have today.” Jenkins conceded that
County Commission August 18, 2015 Scott County Commissioners met in a regular meeting with the following present: Chairman James Minnix, Commissioner Gary Skibbe; County Clerk Alice Brokofsky and County Attorney Rebecca Faurot were present. The following estimates were presented for roof repairs on the Compass Behavioral, county health department and the county storage buildings. Clinton Construction Storage building Compass Behavioral Health
$14,764.14 $18,413.58
Victory Roofing Storage building Compass Behavioral Health
$11,030.00 $14,690.00
passing the “Fair Tax” plan is “a long way off.” “It’s been hard to get the 70 co-sponsors we have now,” she said, adding that it would take 218 votes to pass. Would Benefit Wealthy Opponents of the “Fair Tax” plan say it’s anything but fair and would be a big benefit to the wealthy, who spend a smaller percentage of their income on taxable goods and services.
State begins tax amnesty program As of Sept. 1, Kansas is waiving interest and penalties on unpaid taxes, including income and sales taxes, if paid in full by Oct. 15. The amnesty program is available to Kansas taxpayers who owe individual and business tax debt that accrued before Dec. 31, 2013, according to the
Sick leave policy in the Scott County handbook was discussed concerning adding grandchildren. The policy was changed to read that sick leave may be taken for the employee or family members. County Attorney Rebecca Faurot informed commissioners that letters had been sent out to entities in Scott County to conduct training on how to comply with the Kansas Open Meetings Law. •Interest earned on the Library Building Fund was moved from the general fund to the library fund in the amount of $25.80. •Emergency Management Director Larry Turpin gave an update on the emergency operations plan. •Public Works Director Richard Cramer informed the commission that Lewis Mitchell will be resigning from the Northwest Kansas Regional Recycling Organization. Monica Beeson was appointed to the board. •The following road permit was approved and signed. Palomino Petroleum: approach for new drilling site. S21, T20S, R30W. •New lease agreements for the Bobcat excavator and the Bobcat skid-steer loader are: Bobcat Excavator $43,564.96 Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader $34,845.93 •The commission was informed that the building to the north of the recycling center is for sale.
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state revenue department. The Legislature approved the program in the 2015 session. Officials estimated it could bring in as much as $30 million. Applications forms and eligibility information are at the department website. The taxpayer assistance phone number is 785-2966121.
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Also, opponents say the rate would have to be about 34 percent - not 23 percent - to make up for the revenue lost from abolishing the other taxes. “Replacing our current system with a national sales tax would produce a major increase in taxes for middle class families, while slashing taxes for the wealthiest Americans,” a White House position statement said. “Despite its name, that’s not a fair way to reform our tax system.”
(First published in The Scott County Record Thurs., Aug. 27, 2015; last published Thurs., Sept. 10, 2015)3t BEFORE THE STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF KANSAS NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATION RE: Walker Tank Service, Inc - Application for a permit to authorize the disposal of saltwater into the Frank 1A20-1831, located in Scott County, Kansas. TO: All Oil & Gas Producers, Unleased Mineral Interest Owners, Landowners, and all persons whomever concerned. You, and each of you, are hereby notified that Walker Tank Service, Inc has filed an application to commence the disposal of saltwater into the Cedar Hill Sand formation at the Frank 1A-20-1831, located in the 330’ N 495’ E, 20-18-31 W, Scott County,
208 W. 5th St., Scott City 620-872-2103 800-886-2103
Kansas, with a maximum injection rate of 500 bbls per day. Any persons who object to or protest this application shall be required to file their objections or protest with the Conservation Division of the State Corporation Commission of the State of Kansas within (30) days from the date of this publication. These protests shall be filed pursuant to Commission regulations and must state specific reasons why granting the application may cause waste, violate correlative rights or pollute the natural resources of the State of Kansas. All persons interested or concerned shall take notice of the foregoing and shall govern themselves accordingly. Walker Tank Service, Inc PO Box 117 Utica, KS 67584 785-391-2408
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KU Medical Center breaks ground for $75M training facility
Led by private donations of $37 million, construction is set to begin on a new training facility at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Other funding includes $25 million in state bonds and $15 million from KU Med itself. Construction is expected to begin in October and be complete in summer 2017. The 171,000-square-foot building will enable KU to train 50 additional medical students each year at its combined facilities statewide. KU now graduates 211 medical students annually at its three campuses across the state. Ninety of the state’s 105 counties are medically underserved, according to the university. Current estimates project that 30 percent of the state’s physician workforce will retire or leave their practices within the next decade. The building replaces an outdated facility that was built in 1976 and no longer suits the demands of current medical training. It also will enable a new type of medical education stressing interdisciplinary training in which physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other trainees learn together.
Breast Friends support group meets Wed.
The Breast Friends Cancer Support Group will meet on Wed., Sept. 9, 6:00-7:00 p.m., at the St. Catherine Legacy House, 309 E. Walnut, Garden City. It meets the second Wednesday of every month. The support group connects breast cancer patients with a network of resources as well as others in the community going through the same experience. The English speaking group is led by St. Catherine Hospital Breast Center navigator and breast cancer survivor Heather Wright-Renick, RN. The Spanish speaking group is led by United Methodist Mexican American Ministries Community health worker Irma Robbins. Participants may be at any stage in their breast cancer experience from newly diagnosed to survivorship. Educational materials, local resources, speakers and various activities ensure each participant gain the support, knowledge and perspective that are crucial for survivors. For more information call (620) 272-2360.
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Medicaid drives historic coverage gains in Colorado Katie Kerwin McCrimmon Kaiser Health News
Colorado’s uninsured rate has plummeted from a recent high of 15.8 percent four years ago to 6.7 percent this year, but the success of the Affordable Care Act in Colorado is almost entirely the result of Medicaid expansion, according to a much anticipated survey from the Colorado Health Institute. The survey found that nearly one in three of the state’s 5.3 million residents now get insurance through Medicaid
or other public health insurance programs. With nearly 1.3 million Coloradans now on Medicaid, the state has the fourth fastestgrowing Medicaid program in the country behind Kentucky, Oregon and Nevada, according to an analysis earlier this year from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The surge of Medicaid recipients in Colorado shattered Gov. John Hickenlooper’s 2013 projection that the state would add about 160,000 new Medicaid clients over 10 years
. . . preventive care among patients is up, total cost of care per person is down nine percent since Medicaid expansion started, more providers are stepping up to care for Medicaid patients and people with chronic conditions are getting better primary care. - Sue Birch, executive director of Colorado’s Medicaid programs
without costing the state budget “a single dollar.” According to the Colorado Health Access Survey, the state has 450,000 more Medicaid recipients in 2015 than in 2013. In states that expand their Medicaid programs under the health law, nearly all low-income Americans with incomes up to 138 percent of poverty ($16,242 per year for
an individual in 2015) would qualify. Pregnant women and children in families with higher incomes - up to 260 percent of the federal poverty level or $60,700 for a family of four - can qualify for the Child Health Plan Plus in Colorado. State officials are highlighting Colorado’s success, (See COLORADO on page 13)
Transfer rule worries nursing homes Requirement is ‘impossible to comply with’ by Andy Marso KHI News Service
A federal rule buried in a host of other proposed Medicare and Medicaid changes has nursing home administrators in Kansas - and other states - shaking their heads. Released in July, the rule
would require nursing homes and other long-term care facilities to have residents examined by a doctor, physician’s assistant, nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist before they are transferred to a hospital. Failure to comply could cause a “deficiency” mark in the nursing home’s annual Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services review. Such marks can lead to fines, withheld payments and downgrades in a facility’s publicly available CMS rating.
Unless you’re connected to a hospital, with hospitalists right next to you, I don’t know how you’re going to comply. - Reginald Hislop, president and CEO of Larksfield Place Retirement Community in Wichita
Each nursing home has a contract with a medical director who meets the level of expertise required by the hospital transfer rule, but in most cases that director is off-site. Few facilities have medical personnel of that level on staff. The goal of the proposed rule is to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations. But Reginald
Hislop, who operates a nursing home in Wichita, said it’s just not practical. “That is going to be impossible to comply with,” Hislop said. “I don’t care who you are. I don’t care where you are. Unless you’re connected to a hospital, with hospitalists right next to you, I don’t (See TRANSFER on page 13)
Kansas facing potential cuts in child care assistance by Dave Ranney KHI News Service
A national expert on the federal government’s plan for reforming its support for child care says Kansas has a lot to be concerned about. “When you look at Kansas, you see that you’ve lost lots of children who were receiving child care assistance and that you’re paying very low rates to child care providers who serve families getting assistance,” said Helen Blank, director of child care and early learning at the National Women’s Law Center in Washington, D.C. “You don’t want that, and you don’t want that to be cut any further.” Blank addressed a forum this week in Topeka on policy issues tied to the federal government’s pending rollout of its Child Care and Development Block Grant program, which generates about $42.2 million annually in federal funds for early childhood development and child care assistance programs in Kansas. Blank and Stephanie Schmit, a senior policy analyst with the Center for Law and Social Policy based in Washington, D.C., asked the group to realize that while many of the reforms built into the federal reauthorization are meant
to improve quality and expand access to services, the measure does not guarantee additional funding. So the challenge that child advocates and state officials now face, they said, is to find a way to finance the mandated improvements without cutting state-funded support for child care services. Kansas child advocates, Blank said, should resist “being embarrassed” about asking lawmakers for additional funding. It’s not yet clear how much the mandates are likely to cost. Most of the mandates are expected to focus on tightening background checks for child care providers, exposing providers to additional on-site inspections, ensuring low-income families’ access to child care assistance and increasing pay for providers. In Kansas, the numbers of children in families on TANF have fallen significantly in recent years from roughly 13,600 children per month in 2011 to 5,000 per month in 2015. The number of families receiving child care assistance also has declined, said Amanda Gress, a policy analyst with Kansas Action for Children, going from 21,200 in 2008 to 12,800 in 2014. Gress also noted that state-sanctioned surveys have found that (See CHILD on page 15)
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KHI report follows health insurance trends
TOPEKA - The Kansas Health Institute (KHI) has released its annual insurance update describing the many factors influencing health insurance coverage rates and trends in Kansas. KHI’s yearly publication provides an in-depth look at insurance coverage in Kansas - primarily based on the latest American Community
Survey (ACS) data gathered by the U.S. Census Bureau. This report examines 2013 data, providing a picture of insurance coverage in Kansas in the final year before the major insurance expansion provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) took effect. Key findings include: •In 2013, an estimated 349,809 (12.3 percent)
Transfer know how you’re going to comply.” Hislop is not alone in his concerns. Blair Jackson is vice president of public affairs for the American Health Care Association, an advocacy group for long-term care providers. Jackson said the hospital transfer rule is one of many red flags in the CMS proposal that his association’s members are discussing. “It’s definitely an area of concern nationally,” he said. Jackson noted that the rules have yet to be approved. His organization is encouraging members to file public comments with CMS before the Sept. 14 deadline. Difficult in Rural Areas Jackson said the hospital transfer rule will be especially difficult for facilities in rural areas, where the few health care
saying the state is close to covering everyone. In particular, they cited a major drop in the number of children who remain uninsured, from about seven percent to 2.5 percent. “Colorado is a state that has done what it set out to do. We got more people insured,” said Michele Lueck, president and CEO of the Colorado Health Institute, a research group. ‘Invisible Population’ Sue Birch, executive director of Colorado’s Medicaid programs, downplayed the governor’s much lower projections for Medicaid expansion. “The most important thing is that people got covered,” Birch said. She and the governor stand by the promise that over 10 years, Medicaid programs will save enough money to cover the cost of additional patients. “Health care transformation is an investment in time and the right strategies. Colorado has made
insurance programs like Medicare or Medicaid. •Most uninsured Kansas adults (77.7 percent) are working. •The percent of young adults age 19–25 without health insurance in Kansas continues to decline (28.2 percent in 2010 compared to 21.5 percent in 2013); this follows the national trend in insurance coverage for this age group that can now obtain cover-
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providers often must travel long distances to see residents in person. Hislop’s nursing home, Larksfield Place Retirement Community, is in a metropolitan area and licensed for a total of 170 nursing home and assisted living residents. But even in Wichita, he said, getting a doctor to the facility during the day would take about an hour. Getting one in the middle of the night would be nearly impossible. “In terms of after hours, it’s just not going to happen,” Hislop said. The proposed rule provides an exception for “emergency situations where the health or safety of the individual would be endangered” but does not define those situations. Hislop said that leaves too many unknowns for staff to determine before a hospital transfer. A resident complaining of chest pains could have heart-
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Kansans did not have health insurance coverage, which is not a significant change from 2012. However, the rate is lower than the national rate (14.5 percent). •More than half (51.6 percent) of all Kansans are covered through employment-based health insurance, and 29.5 percent of Kansans are covered through public health
burn or a heart attack. One complaining of abdominal pain could have gas or acute appendicitis. Hislop said the CMS proposal reflects a lack of understanding of the current shortage of health care professionals. The hospital transfer rule, in particular, assumes a world in which doctors and nurses are available to evaluate residents at a moment’s notice. But Hislop said many nursing home residents struggle to find a primary care doctor, even in urban areas. “If you’re out in Russell, Kansas, what are you going to do?” he asked. “How many doctors do you think are out there?” Prevent Hospitalizations CMS announced the 100-plus pages of proposed rules for longterm care facilities July 13, saying it was the first major revamp of the regu-
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the right choices and they are starting to pay dividends,” Birch said. She said preventive care among patients is up, total cost of care per person is down nine percent since Medicaid expansion started, more providers are stepping up to care for Medicaid patients and people with chronic conditions are getting better primary care. “This was an invisible population,” Birch said. “Colorado’s story is about all this movement toward health.” In a surprise finding, Colorado hipsters in their 30s are skipping health insurance at even higher rates than those in their 20s. In both cases, about one-quarter of so-called young invincibles used to be uninsured. While many more now have coverage, 12.9 percent of 20-somethings and 13.4 percent of 30-somethings still are not buying health insurance. The high cost of health insurance is by far the biggest reason people cite
for skipping coverage. While the ranks of the uninsured have dropped a lot in Colorado, the number of those who are “underinsured” - meaning they don’t have enough coverage to pay for expensive health care problems - has continued to grow over the past four years. Low-income people have the highest rates of being underinsured, as do those who buy their insurance on the individual market.
lations since 1991. After CMS officials receive and consider the comments, they will decide whether to adjust the regulations and then will issue a “final rule.” There’s no timeline yet for when that might happen. Sylvia Burwell, secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, said the proposal would prevent unnecessary hospitalizations and infections and increase the quality of care for 1.5 million Americans living in nursing homes, including 16,000 Kansans as of 2013.
age through their parents’ plans until age 26. •Hispanic Kansans are more than 2-1/2 times more likely to be uninsured than white, nonHispanic Kansans (26.8 percent compared to 9.6 percent). Because major provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) implemented in January 2014 could significantly impact insurance coverage, this
report also includes statelevel policy considerations. The effects of the law on insurance coverage will be measured through the American Community Survey conducted during 2014 and 2015, and will be reported in next year’s annual update. KHI will release preliminary findings from this survey in the fall of 2015.
Pastime at Park Lane We offer our sympathy to the family of Irmalee Eggleston who passed away on August 24. Thanks to her family for the flowers brought to Park Lane in her memory. Residents played pitch and dominoes on Monday afternoon. Game helpers were Joy Barnett, Madeline Murphy, Charlotte Utley, Dorothy King, Hugh McDaniel, Gary and Janet Goodman, and Mandy Barnett. Residents played Wii bowling on Monday. Pastor Bob Artz led Bible study on Tuesday morning. Doris Riner and Elsie Nagel led the hymns. Rev. Warren Prochnow led Lutheran Bible study on Wednesday morning. Residents played bingo on Wednesday afternoon.
Two music groups perform
Max Moomaw and Company performed on Tuesday afternoon. Max and Ed Gough played the guitar and sang. Jo Fouse sang and Maxine Wilson played the piano. The Blue Steele Band performed on Saturday afternoon. Band members included Mike Steele, Daniel Dunn, and Keith Steele. They played a variety of folk songs, country songs and hymns. Game helpers were Madeline Murphy, Barbara Dickhut and Mandy Barnett. Residents played cards on Wednesday evening. D’Ann Markel gave manicures on Thursday morning. Residents painted pictures on Thursday afternoon. The pictures are on display on Park Lane’s Main Street.
Residents played trivia on Thursday evening. Fr. Bernard Felix led Catholic Mass on Friday morning. Rev. Warren Prochnow led Lutheran services on Friday afternoon. Residents enjoyed chocolate ice cream cones on Friday afternoon. Jake Leatherman was visited by Rod Leatherman.
Dottie Fouquet was visited by Jon and Anne Crane, Mark Fouquet, and Katie Eisenhour and her two grandsons. LaVera King was visited by Randy, Kay and Harrison King; Velda Riddiough, Carol Latham, Marsha Holloway, Gloria Gough, Toni Wessel and Shellie Carter. Boots Haxton was visited by Rod and Kathy Haxton. Albert Dean was visited by Carol Davey. Lowell Rudolph was visited by Tom and Kathy Moore, LuAnn Buehler, Holly Berland, Jason Hooks, and Rev. Don Martin. Nella Funk was visited by Dianna Howard, Sheila Boyd and Kim Smith.
by Jason Storm
Corrine Dean was visited by Dianna Howard, Sheila Boyd, Ron Hess and Kim Smith. Bonnie Pickett was visited by Tava See, Gloria Wright, and Larry and Philene Pickett. Vivian Kreiser was visited by Larry and Sharon Lock. Yvonne Spangler was visited by Yvette Mills and Les and Mary Ann Spangler. Lorena Turley was visited by Tava See, Jeremy Fry, Emily Hess, Neta Wheeler; Lisa, Jessie and Elvis Ivey; Tracy Hess, Shawna Cramer and Rex Turley. Clifford Dearden was visited by Kirk and Janet Ottaway, Hays, and Karen Black, Cedaredge, Colo.
Geraldine Graves was visited by Elizabeth Dearden, Tava See and Jeannie Howard. Emogene Harp was visited by Alicia Harp and R. Harp. James Still and Mike Leach were visited by Rev. Don Martin. Cecile Billings was visited by Ann Beaton and Delinda Dunagan. Darlene Richman was visited by her cousins Carlene, Lynn, and Marlene. Delores Brooks was visited by Charles Brooks, Cheryl Perry and Dick and JoAnn Brooks, Norton. Dona Dee Carpenter was visited by Roger and Jackie John, Gloria O’Bleness, and Larry LaPlant. Jim Jeffery was visited by Wade Jeffery.
Dispelling myths about disability insurance
Deaths
by Chad Ingram Social Security George L. “Fuzz” Cra- Church in Scott City. She district manager
George L. ‘Fuzz’ Cramer mer, 88, died Sept. 1, 2015, at Park Lane Nursing Home, Scott City. H e was born on June 3, 1927, in Scott City, the son of Shirley M u l f o r d George Cramer and Della Evalyn (Swilley) Cramer. A lifetime resident of Healy, he was a farmer and rancher. George was a member of the United Methodist Church and Methodist Men, both of Healy, and Kappa Sigma Kappa fraternity. On August 14, 1955, he married LuElma Murray at the United Methodist
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survives. Survivors include: three daughters, Shawna Cramer and Lori Hawker, both of Scott City, and Georgia Johnson, and husband, Walter, Healy; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Clint Johnson; six brothers and one sister. Funeral service will be held Friday, Sept. 4, 10:30 a.m., at the Healy United Methodist Church with Rev. Bud Tuxhorn officiating. Interment will be at the Healy Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Healy United Methodist Church in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. Washington St., Scott City, Ks. 67871.
Sr. Citizen Lunch Menu Week of September 7-11 Monday: Closed for Labor Day. Tuesday: Chicken enchiladas or taco salad, corn o’brien, tossed salad, rosy applesauce. Wednesday: Polish sausage, sweet potatoes, steamed cabbage, pears with whipped topping. Thursday: Meat loaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, diced carrots, whole wheat roll, plums. Friday: Chicken salad sandwich, broccoli and cauliflower salad, blueberry dessert square. meals are $3.25 • call 872-3501
The Social Security disability insurance program, or SSDI, is perhaps the most misunderstood program of Social Security. Some people think that SSDI recipients have never worked and are taking advantage of the system by receiving money for minor impairments. First, anyone who qualifies for SSDI must have worked enough to pay into the system and be “insured.” Second, Social Security
has some of the strictest requirements in the world for disability benefits. To qualify, a person must not only have an impairment that will last one year or more, or result in death, but they must be unable to perform any substantial work. Consequently, Social Security disability beneficiaries are some of the most severely impaired people in the country, and they greatly depend on their benefits. Work Incentives We also have incentives that give beneficiaries with disabilities - who are able - the opportunity
to return to work. These work incentives include continued cash benefits for a period of time while you work, continued Medicare or Medicaid coverage, and help with education, training, and rehabilitation to start a new line of work. In some cases, we may even be able to deduct certain impairment-related work expenses from your countable income, making it possible to earn more and also remain eligible to receive benefits. Examples of these expenses are wheelchairs, transportation costs, and specialized equipment needed for work.
Ticket to Work Social Security also offers the Ticket to Work program, which gives participants a “ticket” to go back to work while keeping their disability benefits. This program is free and voluntary. Ticket to Work gives access to an employment network, which offers assistance with job searches and placement, and vocational rehabilitation and training. Some even find that they are able to eventually get back to work and earn far more than the disability payments they once received.
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Park Place Days Mary Ann Unruh treated residents to organic Colorado peaches, homemade glazed apple muffins and a Wednesday morning visit. Karalea Bishop recently brought her mother, Lela Bishop, fresh vegetable offerings from Karalea daughter’s garden near Emporia. Doris Riner’s granddaughter of Yuma, Colo., shared special time this week with her grandmother. Thoughtful friends from Mississippi visited Margaret Koehn early last week. Kathryn Taylor’s son, Lynn, and wife, Traci, brought fresh garden produce to her. Following Sunday church services, Beth Wilbur and her husband, Gary, Leoti, accompanied by a couple of their friends, enjoyed sharing special time with Beth’s mother, Betty Ohnick. Mary Lou Oeser chauffeured Arlene Cauthon,
Healthy When looking for information on diets to lower cholesterol, the TLC diet keeps showing up in articles. To the best of my knowledge, the TLC diet is a low saturated fat, low cholesterol eating plan that calls for less than seven percent of calories from saturated fats and less than 200 mg of dietary cholesterol per day. It recommends only enough calories to maintain a desirable weight and avoid weight gain. To find out more information on what you as an individual should be
by Sharon Janssen
Doris Riner and Madeline Murphy to Tuesday night senior supper at the First Baptist Church. First Christian Church pianist, Garee Geist, and her sister provided special music. Florence Daubert was treated to fresh vegetables by her visitor, Jess Berning. Arlene Cauthon, joined by special guest, Gertrude Brown, enjoyed Max Mumma, guitarist and his group from Dighton, this week. Musicians entertaining were two guitarists, a pianist and a vocal soloist. Madeline Murphy waved her regrets and left our midst to attend a birthday party. Perhaps next week Madeline will offer to share some detail of her good time. Residents enjoyed the Blue Steele Band on Saturday. As I prepared to leave, residents chorused, “See you next week”! How gracious. My thanks and my pleasure!
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eating calorie wise, go to the government website or www.choosemyplate. gov for an individual diet program. This website is awesome for helping you determine how many calories you should eat in a day based off of your physical activity, your age, gender and weight. Give it a try. If you need assistance give me a call. Most importantly, if you haven’t had your cholesterol checked in the past year, give your physician a call to set up your lipoprotein profile soon. Everyone needs checked.
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DCF’s child care assistance program pays providers between 35 percent and 40 percent of what families not on public assistance pay. After the federal reauthorization takes effect, the state will be expected to pay close to 75 percent of the market rate. In Kansas, families are eligible for child care assistance if their incomes fall below 185 percent of the federal poverty level, which is about $3,100 a month for a parent with two young children.
Attend the Church of Your Choice
David’s And . . . David and Goliath, David and Saul, David and Jonathan, David and Bathsheba, David and The Thirty…It seems that King David’s story frequently includes and. Even when David sits in a pasture and writes the 23rd Psalm, he recognizes the and of God with him. And then there was that one time written about in 2 Samuel 11. We know the events by the famous and of David and Bathsheba. That and ended up in adultery, betrayal, murder, death of child, family breakup, civil war, change in succession to the throne…But that and started from a but. In the spring, when kings go off to war, David sent Joab, along with his servants and all the Israelites, and they destroyed the Ammonites, attacking the city of Rabbah. But, David remained in Jerusalem. One evening, David got up from his couch and was pacing back and forth on the roof of the palace. 2 Samuel 11:1-2a NIV
Pastor John Lewis, First United Methodist Church, Scott City
Scott City Assembly of God
Prairie View Church of the Brethren
1615 South Main - Scott City - 872-2200 Ed Sanderson, Senior Pastor 9:00 a.m. - Pre-Service Prayer 10:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship Service and Children’s Church Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. - Bible Study and Prayer
4855 Finney-Scott Rd. - Scott City - 276-6481 Pastor Jon Tuttle Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Men’s Fellowship • Tuesday breakfast at 6:30 a.m. Held at Precision Ag Bldg. west of Shallow Water Wednesday Bible Study, 7:00 p.m., at the church
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
A Catholic Christian Community 1002 S. Main Street - Scott City Fr. Bernard Felix, pastor • 872-7388 Secretary • 872-3644 Masses: 1st Sunday of month - 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Other weekends: Sat., 6:00 p.m.; Sun., 11:00 a.m. Spanish Mass - 2nd and 4th Sundays, 1:30 p.m.
1102 Court • Box 283 • Scott City 620-872-2294 • 620-872-3796 Pastor Warren Prochnow holycross-scott@sbcglobal.net Sunday School/Bible Class, 9:00 a.m. Worship every Sunday, 10:15 a.m. Wed.: Mid-Week School, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Pence Community Church
Community Christian Church
8911 W. Road 270 10 miles north on US83; 2 miles north on K95; 9 miles west on Rd. 270 Don Williams, pastor • 874-2031 Wednesdays: supper (6:30 p.m.) • Kid’s Group and Adult Bible Study (7:00 p.m.) • Youth Group (8:00 p.m.) Sunday School: 9:30 • Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.
12th & Jackson • Scott City • 872-3219 Shelby Crawford, pastor Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday: God’s High School Cru, 7:30 p.m.
First Baptist Church
Immanuel Southern Baptist Church
803 College - Scott City - 872-2339
1398 S. US83 - Scott City - 872-2264
Kyle Evans, Senior Pastor
A Troubleshooter I desire to begin troubleshooting the world’s problems. All these problems threaten the survival of humanity. The first problem to be addressed is the chief threat. This is the threat of a third world war. When the cause of any problem is eliminated, it is resolved. Another problem to be solved is the conflict in the Middle East. This will be resolved when this area knows peace. I need to work with a point person. This individual would apprise me fo the greatest threat facing the race on a continual basis. It would be up to me to develop the best resolution to this threat. The causes of World War III will be discovered. These causes will be removed. World peace will result. I need information regarding these causes from a point person. The resolution of the threat of World War III, I am working on this now. The Middle East threat will be resolved.
by Phil Schuhs
David substitutes but for and. He stays home alone. And David is found pacing the floors. Maybe he stays home alone because he is already anxious, or maybe it is being home alone that drives him to pacing all night. Whichever, David can’t stay home alone, so he brings Bathsheba over. David is a man who needs and in his life. But really, who doesn’t need and in life? From the beginning, God said it is not good that man should be alone (Genesis 2:18). I need and. You need and. And it’s amazing what our hunt for and can lead us to do when we put ourselves off alone. How much better it is to recognize our need of and before we end up alone, pacing, and in trouble. So I ask you, are you isolating yourself? Are you surrounding yourself with good and relationships? Have you made the best and ever with Jesus?
Bob Artz, Associate Pastor
Robert Nuckolls, pastor - 872-5041
Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. • Worship: 11:00 a.m.
Sunday morning worship: 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study, 7:00 p.m.
Gospel Fellowship Church 120 S. Lovers Lane - Shallow Water Larry Taylor, pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.
1st United Methodist Church 5th Street and College - Scott City - 872-2401 John Lewis, 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 School: 9:30 a.m. • MYF (youth groups) on Wednesdays Jr. High: 6:30 p.m. • Sr. High: 7:00 p.m.
First Christian Church
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
701 Main - Scott City - 872-2937 Scotty Wagner, pastor Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:45 a.m. Wednesday is Family Night Meal: 5:45 p.m. • Study: 6:15 p.m. Website: www.fccscottcity.org
Elizabeth/Epperson Drives • Scott City • 872-3666 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
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.
Franklin Koehn: 872-2048 Charles Nightengale: 872-3056 Sunday School Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service: 7:00 p.m.
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bike skills Two-year-old Dash Campos, Scott City, takes aim at the bucket in the paper throw competition held during the first bike rodeo on Saturday morning in Scott City. (Below) Bryce Mohler, 6, weaves his way through the obstacle course. Another rodeo is tentatively planned for next spring. (Record Photos)
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Funding That is $76 per student. He also told Masterson he hadn’t been aware until recently that the extraordinary needs fund is calculated by subtracting from each district’s general state aid. He noticed it, he said, on his district’s budget forms for the state. The form includes a deduction line labeled “less amount to fund extraordinary need state aid.” The line subtracts four-tenths of a percent of each district’s 2014-15 general state aid. Masterson responded that the extraordinary needs fund helps districts with unforeseen circumstances. “The calculation for extraordinary needs was like an insurance premium,” he said, adding that it isn’t accurate to think a school district should necessarily get back what it put in. “That’s not how that operates. That’s not how insurance operates.”
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He also noted the subtractions for the fund were made as part of a calculation prior to issuing 201516 aid to schools. “It wasn’t like that money was given to you and taken back,” he said. “It was just a factor in how much was calculated, to give you X amount of money, to make sure every district was taken care of.” This argument doesn’t appear to have convinced superintendents. Cory Gibson, superintendent of the 2,800-student Valley Center USD 262, one of the districts that sought extraordinary needs aid this week, took to Twitter the day after the hearing. “VC was required to contribute $64k towards the extraordinary needs fund,” he wrote, adding this is a loss of $3,000, because the State Finance Council granted Valley Center about $61,000 in aid.
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Sports The Scott County Record
SCHS preview What to watch for with this year’s SCHS football team • Page 19
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Many questions still unanswered after scrimmage
Last Friday’s scrimmage in front of a large “Back-to-School Bash” crowd was supposed to be a final tune-up for the Scott Community High School football team. There may have been more questions than answers following the game. “We still have a couple of boys fighting for positions after what we saw,” says head coach Glenn O’Neil. “We have two starting (offensive) linemen whose jobs are at stake this week because they didn’t do what they were supposed to do in terms of assignments.” That seemed to be a common theme as the coaching staff evaluated the team’s performance. Defensive tackles were playing too high and not fulfilling their role. And receivers weren’t lining up properly. The good news for the Beavers is they still had another week to make corrections. Junior quarterback Bo Hess knows he has a lot of work ahead of him as he prepares for the upcoming season. “Things are starting to slow down a little. I can usually tell where my receivers are supposed to be and where I’m supposed to be,” he says. “I need to make quicker decisions about getting the ball to them before the gaps close.” (See SCRIMMAGE on page 18)
Senior cornerback Drake McRae (22) deflects a pass away from junior receiver Justin Faurot during Friday’s scrimmage. (Record Photo)
Ball control, defense are keys in season opener The game plan for Friday’s season opener at Clearwater is pretty simple for Scott City. Control the ball on offense with a power running game and play stout defense. It’s a formula the Beavers will likely have to rely on a lot this season, especially through the early part of the schedule as an inexperienced team gains
Season Opener Scott City at Clearwater Fri., Sept. 4 • 7:00 p.m. see detour directions on page 18
both playing time and confidence. “We need to establish a running game in order to take pressure off our quarterback,” says
O’Neil, referring to first-year starter Bo Hess. “Ideally, we want to maintain ball control and move the chains.” That means keeping the ball in the hands of the dual threat of fullback Cooper Griffith and halfback Wyatt Kropp. “When you give the ball to them they’re both capable of breaking a big play at any
time,” notes O’Neil. Don’t be surprised if Clearwater tries a similar strategy in the non-league contest. The Indians tried to establish themselves as a passing team when the two teams met in last year’s opener. By the district playoffs, Clearwater had begun finding success with a running attack that helped get them into
the second round of the state playoffs before ending their season with a 4-7 record. “At the end of last year they made their quarterback a big part of their rushing game,” says O’Neil. Taking over as the signal caller is senior Trent Cotton (6-0, 200) who will be joined (See OPENER on page 18)
Understand the meaning behind tradition
made us pretty easy to defend,” says Linenberger. In addition, the Lady Timberwolves had a big height advantage at the net. “We didn’t react well to their net play. We weren’t getting any blocks,” Linenberger says. “Our blockers have to be more aggressive.” Dighton needed to win their next two matches in order to advance out of pool play and was able to do so against Stanton County (27-25,
Tradition is something we preach about a lot when it comes to Scott Community High School sports. This past summer’s All-School Reunion Rod was a tribute to our Haxton, success in athletics sports editor and recognition of the championship tradition that has become part of the culture in Scott City. We are all proud of what Scott Community High School stands for and the success we’ve enjoyed - as we should be. But along with that tradition comes immense responsibility. The athletes who wear Beaver blue aren’t playing for just themselves, but for all those SCHS athletes who preceded them and for a community that supports them. It’s not to be taken lightly. More importantly, it’s something that has to be earned. SCHS football head coach Glenn O’Neil issued that challenge to his squad following last Friday’s final scrimmage as the Beavers prepare for this week’s season opener. O’Neil talked about courage and sacrifice. He reminded the Beavers to think back to the players on last year’s team who “sacrificed and put their bodies on the line for their teammates.” They made the commitment every day in practice and in every game which, ultimately, led to the Beavers getting into the state title game for the second time in three years. “That’s the kind of toughness we need to see from you,” he told the football team. “Each of you has to be willing to make that kind of sacrifice, not just to make yourself a better player, but in order to make the guys around you push themselves to be even better.” It’s a message that can’t be emphasized enough. Success, as everyone knows, breeds success. But success can also breed complacency. It can become too easy to assume that success will come naturally - that one doesn’t have
(See HORNETS on page 20)
(See TRADITION on page 21)
Dighton senior libero Destiny Popp gets into position for a dig during Saturday’s tournament action against Kiowa County. (Record Photo)
Tough test for Lady Hornets at Satanta Three games proved to be a charm for the Dighton High School girls in pool play at the Satanta Invitational on Saturday. But the Lady Hornets couldn’t extend that good fortune into the semi-finals where they dropped a third game tie-breaker to Kiowa County and settled for a third place finish in season opening action. “Nothing came easy for us,” says head coach Whitney Linenberger as her team finished the day with a 3-2 mark. “I felt we were in the toughest pool and it seemed that we had to
battle hard for everything we got.” Dighton found itself in a tough spot from the start when they were matched against powerhouse South Central (Coldwater/Protection) in the opening round. The Timberwolves, ranked No. 5 in Class 2A, pounced on the Lady Hornets early and swept them in two games, 25-10, 25-23. “South Central is a very good team, but we also made it easier for them with the way we played. We kept aiming our kills into the same place every time and that
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Outdoors in Kansas by Steve Gilliland
Don’t bite more than you can chew Remember the old TV show called “Sometimes Kids say the Darndest Things?” Welcome to my version of that show called “Sometimes Critters do the Darndest Things.” My brother Joe recently told me a story that fits right in with my story line. He owns 200 acres in southeastern Ohio that is nothing but forest, and could easily be off-the-grid if he wanted it to be. He has a nice cabin way off the road and, as all good cabins should, it has a covered porch running its entire length. The driveway is 10 feet or so below the porch, and at the bottom of a steep drive runs a creek which is another several feet below the main driveway. At the bottom along the creek is a deer feeder built atop railroad ties to keep it safe from the resident wild pigs. As the crow flies, the deer feeder is probably 75 yards from the porch and is the gathering place for all manner of wildlife morning, noon and night. Most visitors are welcome at the feeder with the exception of raccoons, which are bullies and will pig-out on the easy meal if allowed. One recent evening, Joe stepped out onto the porch after dark to investigate a skirmish at the feeder to find a raccoon slurping up the easy meal of corn. He shot the coon and heard it splash backwards into the creek and went to bed. The next morning while enjoying his coffee on the porch, he noticed something rolling and splashing in the creek below. He walked down there to find two big snapping turtles, each attached with a death grip to opposite ends of the raccoon carcass. (See CHEW on page 23)
Scrimmage (continued from page 17)
Part of the challenge at this level is knowing when to throw and when to tuck the ball and try to avoid a loss. “I’m trying to recognize more quickly when to hold the ball and see if a receiver can get into the open or whether I should scramble and try to get out of trouble.” O’Neil emphasizes that the receivers can make Hess’s job a little easier - something they didn’t do with consistency on Friday. “Part of the problem is that we had receivers with poor spacing in their initial alignment,” O’Neil says. “That’s been a point of emphasis this week in practice.” Perhaps the biggest concern for O’Neil and his quarterback will be Hess’s ability to recognize defensive formations quickly and change a play at the line of scrimmage. “It takes time and experience to make these decisions right away and make sure we’re in the right play,” Hess says. O’Neil says that over the past four seasons, quarterbacks Brett and Trey O’Neil changed the play at the line “probably half of the time.” O’Neil says he will try to simplify that process for Hess as he gets more comfortable with his new role.
Opener
Junior runningback Tre Stewart tries to hit the edge while defenders close in during Friday’s scrimmage. (Record Photo)
Offensive Line One of the big questions throughout the preseason that won’t likely be answered until Friday night is the progress of the offensive line. “We’ve been improving every day since the first week of practice,” says senior guard Abe Wiebe, one of only two returning starters on the line. “You have to build trust with the guys around you and that comes from playing together. Clearwater will be a good test for us.” Who Wiebe will be playing alongside on the line is anything but cer-
tain. O’Neil said that a couple of projected starters are still battling for positions after Friday’s performance. Defense is one area where O’Neil feels the most comfortable, though he says the defensive tackles still must lower their pad level and play assignment football. “I feel a little more confident with our run defense because we have Cooper (Griffith) and Wyatt (Kropp) at linebackers. And we have a couple of boys (Wiebe and Tre Stewart) at defensive end who have var-
sity playing time,” O’Neil says. “It comes down to the defensive tackles doing what they’re supposed to do. The other starters have proven, for the most part, they’re going to do what’s needed to make plays.” Another newcomer to a key role will be junior inside linebacker Eddie Tilton (6-0, 165) who will be playing next to Griffith. “Eddie does a pretty good job of making reads. He just has to learn how to make tackles in space,” says the head coach. On a team with a limited number of players who
have varsity experience, O’Neil says he needs those upperclassmen to demonstrate they’re ready for a bigger role. “The guys who had some experience last year - outside of Cooper, Wyatt and Abe - haven’t shown a good grasp of what they’re supposed to do,” he adds. “They’re supposed to be the stabilizing force for our younger boys and they haven’t stepped into that role yet. “There are a lot of things to be played out and that’s not going to happen until Friday (at Clearwater),” O’Neil says.
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by runningback Collin Ellis (jr., 6-0, 190). “(Ellis) plays a deep back in their formation. With his size that spells power football,” says the SCHS coach. In addition, Clearwater returns four of their five starting offensive linemen. While SCHS has a size advantage up front, O’Neil notes that Clearwater should have the edge in quickness. Curtis Rylant (sr., 5-11, 200) has caught the SCHS coaching staff’s attention as a defensive lineman and offensive center. “Last year he locked up on Cooper pretty good a couple of times,” O’Neil notes. Rylant is joined on the line by Brady Helton (jr., 6-2, 270) who earned honorable mention allleague in the Ark Valley-Chisholm Trail League Division IV last season. Given Clearwater’s inexperience at quarterback and their skill positions “they’re kind of in the same boat we are,” O’Neil says. “They might be coming into this game hoping to rely on their defense and running attack like we are.”
Finding Your Way to Clearwater Because of road construction, Scott City fans traveling to the game at Clearwater will need to take one of two alternate detour routes: Option 1) To avoid detours altogether: When coming east on Highway 400, turn south (right) on 263rd Street West, which is just a couple of miles east of Garden Plain (about 20 miles from Clearwater). Travel south on 263rd for about 10-11 miles. The street signs will increase in numerical order. Turn left (east) on 71st Street. Travel on 71st Street, heading east about 10 miles until coming to a large intersection with K-42 highway. Cross K-42 and turn right (south) immediately after crossing K-42 onto 183rd Street West. Travel south on 183rd Street until coming to 95th street south. After stopping at this intersection, turn left (east) on 95th street and travel about four miles to a stop sign (135th street). This takes you to the north edge of Clearwater. Turn south and drive into town, staying on this road as you travel to the water tower. When you get to the water tower, you will be at the main intersection in town. Travel south through the intersection and the middle school will be about 200 yards
ahead on your left. Turn into the middle school parking lot and you will see the football field. Option 2) The detours will add about six miles to the trip. When traveling east on highway 400, turn south on 135th Street West. That road is about five miles east of Goddard (there is a stoplight on highway 400.) This road normally runs directly into Clearwater (about 10 miles south), however, when you get about four miles north of Clearwater there is road construction. Continue heading south on 135th and you will get to road construction at 71st street south. Turn right on 71st street for four miles, then turn south on 183rd street for another four miles. This will bring you to a stop sign at 95th street. Turn left (east) on 95th Street and travel about four miles to a stop sign (135th street). You are on the north edge of Clearwater and can turn south and drive into town. Stay on that road and head for the water tower. Travel south through the intersection and the middle school will be about 200 yards down that road on your left.
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growing pains?
Seniors who will be leading the Beavers during the 2015 season are (front row, from left) Abe Wiebe, Reid Flower, Nick Storm and Josh Becker. (Back row) Drake McRae, Cooper Griffith, Draven McRae and Wyatt Kropp. (Record Photo)
Young, inexperienced team will need to learn quickly Championship caliber football has become a fall tradition at Scott Community High School. Head coach Glenn O’Neil has continued to elevate that level of expectation with seven consecutive seasons of at least 10 wins and, along the way compiling an 87-13 career mark to become the winningest coach in SCHS history. After last year’s appearance in the Class 3A state title game and a pre-season ranking within the top five is there any reason not to expect more of the same from the Beavers? Yes and no. Yes, high expectations are a given with SCHS football. On the flip side of that, it won’t come easy. There could be some early season growing pains as O’Neil and his staff try to shape a team that has a lot of youth and is short on experience at the varsity level. It would be natural to draw comparisons with the 2013 season when the Beavers had graduated most of their starting lineup from the previous year’s Class 3A state championship team. “As far as coming off a similar season, yes, you can make that comparison,” says O’Neil. “And in terms of the number of new players.” That’s about as far as O’Neil is willing to go with comparisons. “This year we do have two of our key playmakers coming back,” he says, in reference to senior runningback Wyatt Kropp and senior fullback Cooper Griffith. Griffith powered his way to 1,206 yards (8.6 ypc, 18 TDs) while Kropp added 1,089 yards (7.8 ypc, 17 TDs). Two years ago, the head coach says they didn’t have the luxury of returning playmakers - at least not ones who were going to play at the same position. One of the only returning starters on that team was quarterback Trey O’Neil who was making the transition from wide receiver. With so much expected of so many new players, what does the season hold for the Beavers?
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Senior fullback Cooper Griffith was the team’s leading rusher last season with 1,206 yards and 18 touchdowns, averaging 8.6 yards per carry. (Record Photo)
If SCHS is to maintain its supremacy in the Great West Activities Conference, hold off strong challenges from stateranked Ulysses and Holcomb, and make a deep run into the playoffs, there are several key factors to watch for:
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picks. “Our quarterbacks have to make better decisions than we’ve seen in scrimmages and in practice,” says the head coach. “We can’t afford to put our defense in bad situations.” The second challenge for Hess will be quickly reading the defense when he steps to the line of scrimmage. “The biggest issue during Friday’s scrimmage is that (Hess) made no audibles at all,” O’Neil says. “During the last four years, probably half of our calls have been made at the line of scrimmage in terms of going from a bad play to an average play or from an average play to a great play.” That’s a lot of responsibility on a first-year starter, but it’s an essential part of the job description.
Offensive Line It’s a rare season when the offensive line isn’t a question mark. This is not a rare season. Senior Abe Wiebe (LG, 5-10, 185) is the only starter returning to the same position. Senior Nick Storm (6-1, 230) is making the transition from tackle to center. “Nick’s making the adjustment, but he’s never been in a game situation where he’s had to deal with a defensive tackle shading on him,” says O’Neil. Senior Reid Flower (RG, 5-10, 240) hasn’t been on the field since his freshman year, but “he’s come a long way,” O’Neil says. Other projected starters across the front line are Jaime De La Rocha (RG, jr., 5-8, 220), junior Mikennon Donovan (RT, 6-0, 255) and junior tight end Kyle Cure (6-1, 175). A power running game is at the heart of Scott City’s offense and it will be essential in taking pressure off a rookie quarterback. That success begins up front and “we won’t know what to expect until we see live competition,” says O’Neil.
While last year’s takeaway margin was exceptional, if Scott City doesn’t win the turnover battle it could be a difficult season.
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Receivers While the Beavers need to provide protection up front so Hess isn’t forced into making bad decisions, O’Neil also puts responsibility on an inexperienced receiving corps. In two scrimmages, the receivers have not been consistent in making catches or in keeping possession of the ball once they do make a catch. “In practice on Monday, we had probably 10 passes in drills and in a light scrimmage where receivers got two hands on the ball and a half-second to a full second delay before getting hit and they didn’t keep possession,” says the head coach. Route running and proper alignment at the line of scrimmage have also been major concerns for O’Neil as he evaluates his receivers. Kropp, who had 371 yards on 24 catches coming out of the backfield, is the team’s most experienced receiver. Next in line is senior Drake McRae (60, 180,) with 102 yards on just Turnovers seven catches. As was McRae, however, has the mentioned ability to become one of the earlier, SCHS area’s top receivers and Hess’s did a tremenfavorite target with his athletidous job of cism and ability to come down taking care of with the ball against shorter corthe football last season. In addition to just nerbacks. three interceptions, they had just seven lost fumbles in 14 D e f e n s i v e Line games. One conScott City finished with a sistent thread +28 in the takeaway margin. O’Neil and his coaching staff that weaves would love to see those num- t h r o u g h o u t SCHS footbers again this year. While a big share of that re- ball teams over the decades has sponsibility typically falls on been physical, smash-mouth dethe quarterback and running- fense. Scott City takes pride in backs, O’Neil is still looking for its ability to stop the run. That success begins up front receivers who can keep posseswith the defensive tackles. sion after making a catch. The projected starters are De “The biggest negative in FriLa Rocha and junior Garrett day’s scrimmage was the turn(See YOUNG on page 24) overs,” says O’Neil.
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KSU receivers could be diamonds in the rough Kansas State’s football team appears to be talented and experienced at three critical position groups: the defensive backfield, the defensive line and the offensive line. by Two unMac proven areas Stevenson are quarterback and pass receivers. In all, Coach Bill Snyder has 16 starters returning from the highly successful 2014 ball club. As usual, the quarterback position has drawn the most attention during the offseason. It appears that Jesse Ertz has won the starting job, barring a late surprise from Snyder. K-State lost two exceptional receivers from last year’s team - Tyler Lockett and Curry Sexton. The wide receivers haven’t drawn as much attention as the competition for starting quarterback, but they are just as critical to the team’s success this fall. Lockett and Sexton accounted for 69 percent of the yards gained passing in 2014. That presents a daunting challenge for the receivers that will replace them. That potential list includes Deante Burton (6-2, 205, jr.), Kody Cook (6-1, 200, sr.), Kyle Klein (6-4, 210, sr.), and Stanton Weber (61, 194, sr.). In 2014, Cook had 251 yards and a touchdown on 20 receptions and Burton caught 17 passes for 171 yards. Klein missed the season with an injury. And Weber was a standout performer on special teams. Statistics on the returning receivers are misleading. Lockett and Sexton were both 1,000-yard receivers and that restricted playing time for the younger players. One other factor is overlooked by the media when considering K-State’s receiving corps. The coaching staff undoubtedly has several diamonds in the rough just waiting for their chance. Snyder and his assistant coaches have the football program on a high level and the guess here is that Kansas State will develop at least one standout receiver that is virtually unknown.
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13-25, 25-23) and Sublette (19-25, 25-18, 25-16). Fall in Semi-Finals The Lady Hornets advanced to the semi-finals where they faced Kiowa County, the winner coming out of the other pool. Dighton dominated play early, jumping out to a 14-4 lead and coasting to a 25-17 win in the opener. They were in position to sweep the Lady Mavericks in two straight when a kill by Dakota Hoffman opened up a 24-20 lead.
However, Kiowa battled back with five straight points and eventually escaped with a 27-25 win. In the third game tie-breaker, Dighton was leading 10-7 but were then outscored 9-1 and dropped the game, 25-17. In the consolation finals, Dighton rolled over Satanta (25-17, 25-10). “We need to get tough mentally and put mistakes behind us,” noted Linenberger. “There were too many times when one
mistake turned into three or four and that allowed the other team to get some momentum.” She felt that contributed to Kiowa County’s late rally in the second game. “When you are up 24-20 you have to have the mindset that I want the ball and I’m going to get it done,” she said. “We can’t be worried about making a mistake. Kiowa County had the belief they were going to win more than we believed we were going to win.”
It was still a solid tournament outing for the Lady Hornets who have several new players seeing significant playing time. “We’re in the process of identifying what role some of these girls will play. We have enough girls who can contribute, but they aren’t going to play an entire rotation,” she says. “Everyone has to understand what their role is and when they’re on the floor do what it takes to make this team better.”
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SC tennis depth shines in Liberal tourney
The Scott Community High School coaching staff felt it would have more depth with its tennis squad this season, but even they were a bit surprised at how that depth shined at the Liberal Invitational on Saturday. The SCHS White team, which was thought to be a notch lower than the SCHS Blue squad, instead came away from the tournament with three second
place finishes - finishing ahead of their teammates in two divisions. Jennie Erven (No. 1 singles) and Kearston Buffington (No. 2 singles) each claimed silver medals - one notch better than their Scott City teammates on the Blue squad. “Jenny likes playing singles and she’ll challenge for a varsity spot next year,” notes assistant coach Cheryl Kucharik.
Collecting a third silver medal for the White team was the No. 1 doubles team of Karlee Logan/Emily Glenn. They upset Liberal’s top team 7-6 (7-2) in the opening round. “They are very consistent and they do a good job of covering the court and returning everything,” says Kucharik. “They have a way of get-
ting the other team very frustrated.” Scott City’s No. 1 doubles team of Alma Martinez/Krystal Appel swept through the competition to claim first place. Their toughest match came in the opening round when they slipped by Liberal Red (6-4), followed by Liberal Black (6-1) and Meade (6-3). “They have a strong serving game and that
Bluejays roll
Scott City Middle School eighth grader Justus McDaniel breaks free for an eight yard gain inside the 10 yard line that set up a first half touchdown for the Bluejays against Goodland on Thursday evening. The Bluejays led 33-0 at halftime and coasted to a 39-0 win in their season opener on the home field. (Record Photo)
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to work as hard because the Beavers “always win.” That’s all some athletes have ever known while growing up in Scott City. It’s never been any other way. That’s why O’Neil likes to remind his players of the history of SCHS sports. “I don’t know how many of these kids could tell you anything about Scott City football that happened more than 10 years ago,” he says. “That’s kind of scary because they lack an awareness of what it’s taken to bring this program to where it is today. “There are too many young guys who are just seeing things day-to-day. They don’t understand or appreciate the bigger picture.” If you don’t know of the work of those who came before you, then you can’t appreciate the work it takes to stay on top. Even the best programs can tumble. It’s difficult to stay on top because so few people are willing to put in the work - not just to get there, but to stay there. When we forget the sacrifice that’s required to build a championship program; when we begin to think that success is an entitlement and not the result of hard work, sweat and pain, then we’ve not only let ourselves down, but we’ve tarnished the legacy that’s been entrusted to us. Tradition is more than a word. It represents the heart and soul of this school and this community. It represents something much bigger than any one of us.
makes them pretty tough,” Kucharik says. “Krystal, in particular, has the kind of serve that most girls will back away from. Her second serve is as good as most girls’ first serve.” Christina Tilton/ Melanie Tilton (No. 2 doubles) finished in second place.
Dallie Metheney rolled through all four matches to claim first place in their division at the Dodge City junior varsity invitational on Aug. 27. The duo defeated Cimarron (6-1), Dodge City Red (6-0), Liberal (6-1) and Dodge City White (6-4). Kearston Buffington Dodge City JV The No. 2 doubles posted a 3-1 record in No. team of Emily Glenn/ 2 singles to finish second.
Teal season to open Sept. 12 Birds are arriving, hunting seasons are beginning, and temperatures will be cooling. It’s the makings of fall in Kansas and for duck hunters, the kickoff is marked by the start of teal season. The 2015 teal season will begin with the Low Plains Zone, (east of U.S. Highway 283) Sept. 12-27, followed by the High Plains Zone (west of U.S. Highway 283) Sept. 19-27. The daily bag limit is six teal. All hunters participating in teal season who are required to have a hunting license must also possess a Kansas HIP permit, $2.50, and State Waterfowl Permit, $7. All hunters 16 and older must
have a Federal Waterfowl Stamp which costs $25. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s 2015 Trends in Duck Breeding Populations survey, bluewinged teal numbers have been estimated at 8.5 million, 73 percent above the long-term average, and green-winged teal at 4.1 million, 98 percent above the long-term average. Opportunities will be plenty during the month of September, so purchase those permits early, double-check those waders, and grab a hunting partner. For a list of public hunting areas near you, visit ksoutdoors.com/Hunting/ Where-to-Hunt.
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Chew They would fight and roll until one got the upper hand and was above the water. When the other turtle finally needed air, the fight was on again until that turtle was above water, and so-on and soforth; seems like a fitting way for the raccoon to go! Some friends of ours make crafts in a workshop attached to one of their big machinery sheds via a big door which they often keep open to provide a breeze while they work. For some time this summer a large toad had taken up residence in one corner of the workshop and was welcome as it basically ate bugs and stayed out of the way. One day recently as they worked there, our friends wife kept hearing strange noises com-
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Coach David Beaty hasn’t made any wild predictions about how many games Kansas will win. But recently, Beaty said, “There’s a standard that we’ve brought here with regard to our team. The best way to say it is it’s not for everybody. But it’s the standard that’s set and that standard is based on trying to do something special here.” KU plays at home against South Dakota State this Saturday. With everything that’s new, this first game could be a debacle. But Kansas has a first-class coaching staff and the guess here is that the Jayhawks might be better than expected. If that’s going to happen, KU has a must-win game Saturday.
begin their regular NFL season at Houston on Sunday, September 13. KC was unbeaten after three preseason victories. In their last major tune-up on Aug. 28, KC was very sharp and impressive. But exhibition games mean nothing. Nevertheless, Kansas City walloped Tennessee 34-10 and played nearflawless football. Coach Andy Reid was justifiably pleased and said, “The bottom line was we executed . . . I think you take that and you build on it, and when things are working right, that’s the way it should operate.” Quarterback Alex Smith and wide receiver Jeremy Maclin had their best games of the exhibition season. The Chiefs looked sharp and ready Unbeaten Preseason The Kansas City Chiefs for the regular season in
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ing from that corner of the shop. Upon investigation they found a medium sized snake with the resident toad buried “legs first” in its mouth up to the waist where its legs began. The problem was that one leg was buried in its mouth but the other leg was outside, making it impossible for the snake to ever swallow the toad any further. The noises they heard came from the tug-of-war that was under way between the two. The toad would attempt to crawl away from the snake with its one operable leg, then the snake would try in vain to suck the toad deeper into its mouth. Back and forth they went until my friend killed the snake and
Friends of Lake Scott Monthly business meeting of the Friends of Lake Scott State Park was held at the Beach House on Aug. 12 with the following in attendance: Larry Eberle, Larry and Millie Dearden, Clint Dearden, and Alan and Glenita Dearden. There was discussion about the upcoming catfish tournament to be held Sept. 19-20 at Lake Scott. A $2,500 donation was accepted from Poky Feeders which was used to purchase a new ice cooler. It was announced that the Friends will need extra help managing the Beach House next summer. Millie Dearden, secretary $900 to be given away in this year’s Pigskin Payoff which appears in The Record. But you can’t win if you don’t play.
removed the hapless toad, which then limped away, dragging its “swallowed” leg. Yes, sometimes critters do the darndest things, and if we are blessed enough to be at the right place at the right time we can see quite a show. At least critters have an excuse; they do those things to survive, where we humans usually do them out of stupidity! ‘Continue to Explore Kansas Outdoors. Steve can be contacted by email at stevegilliland@idkcom.net
all facets of their game against Tennessee. KC’s regulars won’t play much in the last and meaningless preseason game. Bullpen Back on Track The Kansas City Royals’ closer, Greg Holland, looked extra sharp in his ninth-inning effort in KC’s 3-2 win on August 28 at Tampa Bay. That followed an ineffective performance the night before. Holland threw just nine pitches and they were all strikes and he fanned two of the three hitters he faced. That’s encouraging. When Kelvin Herrera, Wade Davis, and Holland are all clicking, the Royals have a marvelous bullpen. The playoffs will be here before we know it and KC needs a healthy and effective Greg Holland to complement the rest of the relievers.
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Young Osborn (6-3, 230), with Flower, Donovan and Storm also expected to be part of the rotation. De La Rocha is the only player in that group who saw any amount of playing time on the defensive line last year. Consequently, the coaching staff has seen tackles who are playing with their pad level too high and not playing assignment football which, in Scott City’s scheme, means creating opportunities for the inside linebackers to make plays. “We have tackles who are trying to be playmakers instead of playing their role,” O’Neil says. “That’s not going to get the job done when we’re playing against big kids who can blow them off the line with double-teams and zone blocking.” In addition, the coaching staff is looking for aggressive play from the defensive ends. “Our ends did a good job of containment (in Friday’s scrimmage,” says defensive coordinator Jim Turner. “But we also need them to bring more pressure on the quarterback and not just string out the play.”
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Secondary The Beavers are also very inexperienced in the secondary with McRae the only player with significant playing time last season. He will be one of the corners with junior Justin Faurot (5-9, 140) at the other corner. Sophomore Jarret Jurgens (5-10, 140) is expected to work into that rotation and the starting safety is sophomore Nick Nowak (6-0, 145). “Effort isn’t a problem with these boys. They all play hard,” says Turner. “They’re still learning to read their keys.” The bad news is that the Beavers don’t have anyone close to the same level as safety T. O’Neil and cornerback Brett Meyer from last year’s squad. The good news is that few teams are a serious passing threat. One exception is Holcomb and quarterback Trey Teeter who passed for 2,082 yards last season. However, the Beavers
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S p e c i a l Teams A valuable part of any football team and one which is never overlooked by O’Neil are the special teams. SCHS has an outstanding kicker in junior Tre Stewart who also gives the Beavers a legitimate long-range field goal threat. “Special teams is always one of our key areas, but they can be particularly valuable during the first couple of weeks in the season,” O’Neil says. Kropp also provides a breakaway threat in the return game. He averaged 20.6 yards per kickoff return last season and an impressive 19.2 yards per punt return. He had a 61 yard kick return last year and a 74 yard punt return. Those numbers bode well in Scott City’s ability to establish good field position through special teams. However, SCHS lost a reliable punter to graduation and that responsibility will also fall on Stewart’s foot. SCHS also has an inexperienced long snapper in Kyle Cure. “That spells question marks until we can get out there and actually get it done, especially in a pressure situation,” O’Neil says.
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Depth It goes without saying, but it still bears repeating, that depth is always a concern with any Class 3A or smaller program. Injuries and concussions are an unavoidable part of the game that can quickly turn a very good team into an average team. Of eight seniors, only five have varsity experience. Of 15
Senior runningback Wyatt Kropp had 1,917 all-purpose yards last season, including 1,089 yards rushing, 371 yards receiving and 457 yards in punt and kickoff returns. (Record Photo)
juniors, only four logged meaningful minutes at the varsity level. On a 43-man roster, that means the Beavers will have a lot of inexperienced players in key roles - even among their juniors and seniors. When you add in the fact that 6-7 players will likely be seeing some action on both sides of the ball - some more than others - it can start to stretch a team pretty thin. One injury can have a ripple effect. Just as true on this team as in the past, there are two important elements to success. Physical toughness: conditioning is critical. One has to be ready to play every down. Mental preparation: If you aren’t a starter then prepare as if you are one. You never know when your number may be called. On any Friday night, those may be the only two things over which you do have control. They’d better be to your advantage.
First-year quarterback Bo Hess will be under center for the Beavers this season. (Record Photo)
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final fling of summer Dean Hester of Livingston, Tex., has some success near one of the fish attractors on Monday morning at Lake Scott.
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Labor Day promises to be a busy weekend at Lake Scott In the midst of one of its busiest years in history, the staff at Lake Scott State Park are preparing for one final invasion of visitors who are ready to bid an official farewell to the 2015 summer season. Fifty-one of the park’s 57 electrical hookups had been reserved nearly three weeks ago and primitive camping sites are expected to go fast as state park personnel prepare for one of their largest weekends of the summer. “We are allowed to give reservations on every electrical hookup but six,” explains state park office manager Patsy Lisenby. “We have to keep those six available on a first come, first serve basis.” She expects those sites to be gone early Friday. “If we had 75 or 80 electrical hookups we could probably fill them on most weekends,” says Park Manager Greg Mills. “But there’s a limit to what the park’s carrying capacity. “We want people who come here to enjoy the park experience. It’s not about how many people can we pack in here.” After unusually slow Memorial and Fourth of July weekends, Labor Day is shaping up to be perhaps the largest of the year. “The weather was a factor over Memorial Day,” says
Mills. “Between the All-School Reunion in Scott City and the fact that the Fourth fell on a Saturday, neither of those weekends were as big as we’d normally expect.” Through the first seven months of this year, more than 107,000 people have visited Lake Scott, which puts it on pace to top last year’s total of 145,251. Depending on the weather this fall, and how much of a boost attendance gets from trout fishing, the total could approach the 2009 record of 156,529. From a revenue standpoint, the park has taken in just under $150,000 through the end of July and is on pace to top last year’s record of $195,341. One reason for the increased attendance and revenue is the steady stream of visitors with RVs who have filled the park’s two major camping sites. “The new reservation system has helped,” says Mills. “Our utility sites have been full probably 95 percent of the time on weekends and it’s surprising how many people are out here during the week.” Lake Scott a ‘Find’ One of those weeklong visitors were Dean and Becky Hester who were originally from Texas, but for the past 18 years have been traveling
Karlee Logan (at the counter) and manager Larry Eberle take care of a family wanting to rent a canoe from the Beach House. (Record Photo)
around the country in their RV. The couple had been in Dodge City and stopped at Heartland Foods in Scott City when they heard a couple taking about going to the lake. “I asked what lake they were talking about and they told me about this place,” says Hester. “We called and were told there was room so we rolled in. This place was a find.” The couple arrived on August 28 and didn’t depart until
Dave Perry, Scott City, enjoys fishing last Sunday afternoon at Lake Scott.
Thursday afternoon before the start of the Labor Day weekend. “I wanted to stay here every minute that we could,” says Hester. After getting some advice on how and where to fish for crappie, Hester was out early Monday morning trying his luck. When asked what he enjoyed most about Lake Scott, Hester motions to the surrounding landscape. “Where else are you going
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to see something like this in Kansas?” he asked. “We’re going to make a point of coming back here every year.” Early Start to Summer This has also been one of the busiest summers ever for the Beach House which provides food, fishing supplies and rents out canoes and paddle boats. “It started out strong in April and slowed down a little in May because of the cooler weather, but since then it’s been very busy,” says Beach House manager Larry Eberle. He’s amazed the number of park visitors who are from outside the U.S. “We’ve had visitors from France and Sweden. We had a guy here from England who wanted to swim across the lake. When we told him that wasn’t allowed he said ‘You Americans have too many regulations,’” says Eberle with a laugh. “I’ll bet we’ve had people here from every state.” While Labor Day is officially the last big day of the summer at Lake Scott, Mills says that as long as the weather cooperates they expect to see a lot of visitors over the next couple of months. “Whimmydiddle weekend is a pretty big one for us. While the ladies are in town shopping we seem to get a lot of guys who come out here,” he says. “In fact, there are some people who stay here and camp for the weekend.”
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Mobile drip system seeks foothold in Western Ks.
In a region where some of the United States’ most productive farmland lies, Kansas State University researchers are putting a water-saving technology on the fast track. Agricultural engineer Isaya Kisekka and other faculty in the university’s Southwest Research and Extension Center are finding ways to retrofit center pivot sprinklers with mobile drip irrigation
tubes. Early signs point to the system saving water by reducing soil water evaporation. Kisekka said that could ultimately help farmers increase water productivity, or economic yield per unit of crop water use. “Mobile drip irrigation has the potential to be applied on most of the row crops we grow in this region,” Kisekka said.
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Deadline nears for fall crop risk protection Farmers and land owners with an interest in crop production should examine the available U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) crop risk protection options, including federal crop insurance and Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverage, before the sales deadline for fall crops. It is essential that the policy holder of the crop insurance coverage reflect the same interest as those shown with an interest in the farm records at the Farm Service Agency (FSA). For example, if the land ownership is moved into an entity, such as a trust or an LLC, the insurance policy and the FSA farm records should both be updated to reflect the same correct ownership. Deadlines are quickly approaching to purchase coverage for fall-seeded crops. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers that crops not covered by insurance may be eligible for the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program. The 2014 Farm Bill expanded NAP to include higher levels of protection. Beginning farmers, underserved and limited resource farmers are now eligible for free catastrophic level coverage, as well as discounted premiums for additional levels of protection. Federal crop insurance covers crop losses from natural adversities such as drought, hail and excessive moisture. NAP covers losses from natural disasters on crops for which no permanent federal crop insurance program is available, including forage and grazing crops. USDA has partnered with Michigan State University and the University of Illinois to create an online tool at www. fsa.usda.gov/nap that allows producers to determine whether their crops are eligible for federal crop insurance or NAP and to explore the best level of protection for their operation. NAP basic coverage is available at 55 percent of the average market price for crop losses that exceed 50 percent of expected production, with higher levels of coverage, up to 65 percent of their expected production at 100 percent of the average market price, including coverage for organics and crops marketed directly to consumers. Deadlines for coverage vary by state and crop.
water from a traditional center pivot sprinkler along the ground. Water is spread gently at the ground level, as opposed to being sprayed above the crop or within the crop canopy.
“One of the advantages of the mobile drip system is that it is retrofitted into an existing system, so the initial cost is not prohibitive. The cost is relatively small compared to the cost of a primary center pivot system. Many producers already have a (center pivot) system.” Small, polyurethane tubing with emitters - or small holes - spaced about six inches apart carry
Similar to SDI It’s similar to another successful innovation by KSU researchers in Colby called sub-surface drip irrigation (SDI). Mobile
drip lines, however, snake along the ground as the center pivot moves, whereas SDI lines are underground. Among farmers in the southwest region, “there’s a lot of interest in it,” said Mark Rude, executive director of the Southwest Kansas Groundwater Management District No. 3. “It’s viewed so favorably because it can retrofit onto existing pivot
systems, and it has that efficiency element of drip tape without the commitment of putting it into the ground.” Farmers in Western Kansas have long been cognizant of the water they’re putting in their fields, largely because they are drawing from the once-abundant source known as the Ogallala Aquifer. (See MOBILE on page 27)
Current El Niño could mean more favorable weather for Midwest Much-needed precipitation through the U.S. heartland this year has replenished soil moisture, refilled ponds and promises to boost crop yields, thanks to the weather phenomenon known as El Niño, according to Iowa State University agricultural climatologist Elwynn Taylor. And the benefits for the Midwest may continue into 2016. El Niño is associated with a warming of Pacific Ocean water, and tends to bring warmer, drier conditions to the northwest United States and cooler, wetter conditions
to the Plains. The conditions are a far cry from the recent La Niña - the opposite of El Niño, which brought drought to the central U.S., said Taylor, who spoke at the recent Kansas State University Risk and Profit Conference. “We’ve just come out of the second strongest La Niña in recorded history, about 200 years, and that brought us a disastrous drought. That’s the drought we had in the Corn Belt in 2012. That’s the first widespread drought that we’ve had in the Corn Belt since 1988.”
He likened the El NiñoLa Niña phenomenon to a pendulum that swings from one extreme direction for a 14-month period and then to the extreme in the opposite direction. “Because of the rainfall and mild temperatures in the central U.S., an El Niño gives a 70 percent chance of an above trend line yield for corn and soybeans in the Corn Belt, if other factors don’t come into play,” he said, adding that when corn yields are high in the Midwest, wheat yields in northwest states tend to be below average, because El
Niño tends to bring drought to those states. It’s unclear how long the current El Niño will last, but in similar situations where one has followed a strong La Niña, the El Niño has lasted a full two years rather than 14 months, which is average. “If it goes 14 months, that it gets us well into 2016. It could get us off to a good start with the crop, but it could go bad after that,” Taylor said, noting that El Niño has sometimes gone on for 24 months - even 36 months, but that’s rare. (See MIDWEST on page 32)
Scout for sugarcane aphids in milo
As we get closer to fall, producers in the area are feeling a little more optimistic about the potential for decent fall crops. O n e Down i s s u e on the h o w - Farm ever has Chris Long Walnut Creek s o m e Extension f o l k s Agent a little concerned, and that is the recent developments in sugarcane aphid populations. This relatively new pest had spread quickly from Texas, through Oklahoma, and into Kansas. Sustained southerly winds will make their arrival a virtual certainty. At the present time, popula-
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tions of the aphid have been found in 15 counties in Kansas - reaching as far north as Dickinson County and as far west as Haskell County. That may not worry area producers yet, but keep in mind they have been found as close as Pawnee and Edwards counties. The sugarcane aphid has been in the U.S. for quite a while as a minor pest of sugarcane in Florida and Louisiana. But in 2013 it suddenly began infesting sorghum fields and Johnsongrass in southern states. This aphid begins its infestation on the underside of
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also reduce grain size and grain quality. The bottom line is that this aphid can both reduce yields and lead to late-season lodging by killing plants prematurely. There can also be serious problems harvesting grain when aphids have feeding in the panicle during grain fill. Effective control of sugarcane aphids in sorghum requires timely treatment before colonies become too large. To estimate the number of sugarcane aphids in a field and whether they require treatment, use the following sampling protocol: (See APHIDS on page 27)
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sorghum leaves, multiplies rapidly, and then moves onto other parts of the plant. The first thing you may notice is a glossy coating of a sticky honeydew on the leaves. Sooty mold can begin growing on this honeydew, which is the excrement of the aphids, and this black film on the leaves can reduce photosynthesis. Entomologists and agronomists in southern states have found that a heavy infestation of the sugarcane aphid can kill grain sorghum plants or reduce or prevent head emergence, depending on the timing of the infestation. The aphids can
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Aphids •Once a week, walk 25 feet into the field and examine plants along 50 feet of row. •If honeydew is present, look for sugarcane aphids on the underside of leaves above the honeydew. •Inspect the underside of two leaves, one upper leaf and one lower leaf, from each of 15-20 plants per location. •Sample each side of the field as well as sites near Johnsongrass and tall mutant plants. •Check at least four locations per field for a total of 60-80 plants. •If no sugarcane aphids are present, or only a few wingless/winged aphids
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will work for them. “With any new technology, there is apprehension to change. There is an eye of innovation and an eye of skepticism,” Rude said. “Will it really work, or is it just a marketing scheme? All of that needs to be worked through in the normal way, a combination of demonstrations by folks like Kansas State University and fellow agri-businessmen trying it out.” Monty Teeter, who owns a successful irrigation business in Ulysses, said he thinks irrigators will move quickly once more information about the technology is available. “Most people want to utilize any potential water savings from mobile drip to grow more crops and not have any (net) water savings,” Teeter said. “That’s going to be the push and shove in our industry here in the future: maintaining a yield for a longer time, or using (the aquifer) up and being completely done (sooner).”
Old Technology Kisekka said mobile drip irrigation is not a new technology; it was first tried in the 1980s in California, and additional studies have taken place across the country. Concerns about the decline of the Ogallala Aquifer and reduced capacity of landowner’s wells have spurred a need for information from university researchers. “Our study will fill the gaps of a lack of data,” said Kisekka, noting that researchers will get their first full year of data following this year’s corn harvest. K-State is also involved in a cost-benefit analysis through its agricultural economics department and a study of the system’s impact on insects through its entomology department. Rude said that the Governor’s Economic Advisory Board recently reported to the USDA that Kansas loses about $3,900 for every acre of farmland converted from irrigated to dryland (non-irrigated)
New irrigation technology may impact insect populations in farm fields. A Kansas State University researcher wants to make sure that a new technology that benefits irrigated farm crops isn’t also going to open a door to unwelcome field pests. Sarah Zukoff, an entomologist with the university’s Southwest Research and Extension Center, is on a team that is studying the use of mobile drip irrigation in southwest Kansas corn fields. “This new drip technology is pretty interest-
ing, because it takes the water off the plant and puts it at the base of the plant, which I think would affect the insect population, especially those that are affected by moisture, like spider mites,” Zukoff said. Spider mites can be a corn producer’s archenemy. The pest is known to infect southwest Kansas corn fields due to hot, dry conditions in mid- to latesummer. “This is a major concern for farmers, and how the mites do with this drip irrigation,” Zukoff said.
“We also want to learn more about how the predators do with drip irrigation, because really it’s the predators that control spider mites.” As mobile drip irrigation becomes more common in the region, Zukoff said she will continue studying the “microenvironment” around the leaves of crops. Watering closer to the ground, she said, will affect the movement of insects, some for the good and some not so good. The research will help to develop new ways of controlling field pests.
farming. “As new technologies are implemented, it’s a new opportunity to emphasize to the Kansas community and nationally the role of efficient irrigation as an assurance to individual livelihoods, regional economies and national food security interests,” Rude said. “We can continue to do this intensified agriculture
that necessitates irrigation, and we can do it in a responsible way.” Kisekka acknowledged the technology still has many challenges, such as changing to circular planting to ensure the drip line stays on the ground. Researchers also want to know the impact of rodents biting moving parts, the impact of the tube dragging on
the ground and just how much money can be saved over time. “This technology is not perfect currently. We are learning as we work with it,” he said. “I’m sure there will be a learning process, but given the potential benefits of the technology, it can be another tool that producers can use to increase their water productivity.”
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are on upper leaves, continue once-a-week scouting. •If sugarcane aphids are found on lower or mid-canopy leaves, begin twice-a-week scouting. The critter looks very similar to a greenbug, which often infests wheat and grain sorghum in our area. However, the sugarcane aphid also has dark feet and darker antennae, it has dark cornicles and no green stripe down its back. If the field average sugarcane aphid infestation is 50 to 125 aphids or more per leaf, apply an insecticide within four days and evaluate control after 3-4 days. Consider treatment at 50 aphids per leaf if the
field will be scouted just once a week. Due to a very high rate of reproduction on susceptible sorghums, this aphid can build populations rapidly. A small infestation can get out of control in less than a week. It is important not to spray before threshold is reached, as this will provide an opportunity for aphid predators to control the population naturally, and also to increase their numbers. There is also the risk that, by spraying too early, additional applications might be required and the grower can run into limits on repeated applications of the more effective products.
Seeding days higher in target area Although the number of seeding days this year is below where we should be for this time of year, the seeding day total per county is actually much higher in terms of target area from previous years. The historical average number of participating counties per year over the past years has been 12 per year. The average number of seeding days per year over the same period was 51. This yields about four seeding days per year for
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each participating county. Being how our target area is so small this year, we have averaged seven seeding days per county -or 75% more than the average. Although imperfect, this metric is useful in comparing our current small target area to the traditionally larger areas of years past. Simply stated, there has been no drop
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COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS for sale. 40x60 ft. metal shop building and a 133x45 ft. (approx.) round top building. Serious inquiries only. Seller is a real estate agent selling own property. 8745109 or 874-2124. 26tfc
WANT TO BUY. Stored corn. Call for basis and contract information. 1-800-579-3645. Lane County Feeders, Inc. 32tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– WANT TO BUY. Wheat straw delivered. Call for contracting information. Lane County Feeders. 44tfc 397-5341. ––––––––––––––––––––– TRITICALE whether you’re looking for a hay, silage or graze-out variety, we have an awardwinning solution to your forage need. At 21.7 tons/ acre, ThunderTall topped the 2015 NMSU irrigated dairy variety trials. For grazing, reputation cattlemen say ThunderGraze Extra doubled their production. Ehmke Seed, Healy, Ks. 620-397-2350.
USD 466 NEEDS s u b stitute route bus drivers. For applications and additional information contact Lance Carter at 620-8727655. 02tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– GRANT COORDINATOR for Russell Child Development Center is accepting applications for a full-time Building Blocks Early Childhood Block Grant Coordinator. The Building Blocks Project provides early childhood services for young children and their families in southwest Kansas. Travel required. To apply complete an online application at greenbush.schoolrecruiter.net. Position open until filled. EOE. Competitive pay and benefits based upon qualifications and experience. 04t2c
SALON BUSINESS AND EQUIPMENT. Located in Leoti. Call Nancy Berning for more details, 620-214-3064. 02t4p ––––––––––––––––––––– J-M 1326 GRAIN CART, 1,200 bushel. Call Roger Cooley 620-8740381. 02t4c ––––––––––––––––––––– ESTABLISHED FIVE STATION on trend hair salon. Excellent location, appealing atmosphere, walk-in and take over cliental. Priced to sell. Call 03t4p 620-260-0429. ––––––––––––––––––––– TWO CEMETERY PLOTS for sale in Scott County Cemetery. $150 each. Call Mattie 817925-8492. 04t4c
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We would like to say thank you to the staff of Park Lane Nursing Home and the staff of Never Alone for the kindness shown to our mother/grandmother, Margie Harper. It was greatly appreciated by our family. Gerald and Kathy Koehn and family, Terry and JoAnne Harper and family
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Scott • Ness • Grove Lane • Logan • Wichita • Wallace • Greeley • Kearney • Finney 406 MAIN SCOTT CITY 620-872-2090
GARAGE SALES Fri.-Sat., Sept. 4-5/11-12
FAMILY...
Garage Sale 1207 Church St., Scott City Sat., Sept. 5 • 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Toys, household items, children’s clothing, microwave, TV, lots of misc. Wanted! Full basement,
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2+1 bedrooms, 2 full
606 N. Washington, Scott City Sat., Sept. 5 • 9:00 a.m.-???
baths. Nice familyroom, newer FA-CA and roof.
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1207 Hillside Dr., Scott City Fri., Sept. 11 • 8:00 a.m.-??
sprinkler, carport and
Sat., Sept. 12 • 8:00 a.m.-noon Clothing, household items, toys, lots of misc.
Only $119,500.
Pine Village Apartments 300 E. Nonnamaker
Apartments available for qualifying tenants 62+ or disabled with rental assistance available. Hours: Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. by appointment Call Steve 872-2535 or (620) 255-4824.
24’ x 30’ garage!
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Pheasant Cove Apartments • Apartments available. • Rental assistance available.
Brick beauty in great west
Open to general public, singles and couples. Housing project is now taking applications for apartments. Equal opportunity housing project.
familyroom with wood
1411 1/2 Myrtle Scott City Call 872-5458
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burning fireplace in full basement. Covered
patio and DA garage. Call for price.
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
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––––––––––––––––––––– CERTIFIED SEED WHEAT Mint • Denali •TAM 112 • TAM 304 • Brawl CL • Oakley CL • KanMark • T158 • Byrd • Antero white wheat • Turkey Red. We also have a fall line of Thunder Brand™ triticale, rye and blends for hay, silage, grass-out. Ehmke Seed, Healy, Ks. 620-397-2350 www.ehmkeseed.com 01t12c
––––––––––––––––––––– CUSTOM HARVESTING, wanting corn, milo and soybeans, etc. Quality work since 1960. Call Dave 402-641-0503. 02t5p ––––––––––––––––––––– CUSTOM HARVESTING SERVICES: John Deere S670 combines and all late-model support equipment. Auto steer and mapping. All enquiries welcome. Contact Ryan with High Plains Harvesting 785-673-6161 or on the web at www. facebook.com/HighPlain04t3p sHarvesting.
Rentals HIDE AND SEEK STORAGE SYSTEMS. Various sizes available. Virgil and LeAnn Kuntz, 41tfc 620-874-2120. ––––––––––––––––––––– ALL BILLS PAID VALUE RENTAL. One 2-bedroom house available. Stop by PlainJan’s to pick up an application or 04tfc call 620-872-5777. ––––––––––––––––––––– PLAINJAN’S WILL HAVE 30x50 ft. metal insulated shop for rent. Building will include electricity. $350 per month. Reserve yours today. Call 620-872-5777. 39tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– 14x70 TRAILER FOR RENT. 2 bedroomS, 1 1/2 baths, all appliances furnished. $475 rent includes water and trash service. Free Wi-Fi. $450 deposit required. No smoking. No pets. 620-872-3076. 03t2c ––––––––––––––––––––– 1-BEDROOM, 1-BATH apartment. $300 a month plus utilities. No pets. Call 03t4c 620-521-0039.
Services WANTED: Yards to mow and clean up, etc. Trim smaller trees and bushes too. Call Dean Riedl, (620) 872-5112 or 8744135. 34tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– 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 ––––––––––––––––––––– FURNITURE REPAIR and refinishing. Lawn mower tune-up and blade sharpening. Call Vern Soodsma, 872-2277 or 4015tfc 874-1412. ––––––––––––––––––––– MOWER REPAIR, tuneup and blade sharpening. Call Rob Vsetecka at 620214-1730. 4515tfc
NEW LISTINGS
3 bedrooms, 1 bath, full
basement, SA garage, DD garage, fenced yard, south location.
MISSING CATTLE 450-500 lbs. heifers missing, lot tag in one ear, fly tag in other. S bar brand on left hip looks like a number five. Missing from northeast Scott County, near Logan, Gove and Scott County lines. Call 620-874-4258 with any information.
Daylight Donut Shop with refurbished building inside and out. All equipment,
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business on Main Street.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
4-bedroom, 2-bath home all on one level! One of the bathrooms has been completely remodeled, has a very large family room, nice updated kitchen, S/A garage, wood privacy fence, shed, enclosed back porch, covered front porch and even has a horse shoe pit in the backyard. Call for your private showing today!
If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Tuesday nights at 8:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church basement (use west door). 412 College, Scott City. Al-Anon at same time and location. Contact: 874-0472 or 872-3137. 30t52
Very Nice East location
brick with 2 + 1 bedroom, 4 bath, 2-car garage.
Underground sprinklers.
Family business, building and equipment.
Let us build you a new home!
Thomas Real Estate
www.thomasreal-estate.com
914 W. 12th Scott City, Ks. 67871 (620)-872-7396 Cell: (620)-874-1753 or Cell: (620)-874-5002
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Employment Opportunities JONES CLUB LAMBS
Jeremy • 620-397-1638 Stefanie • 620-397-8075 113 W. Hwy 4, Healy, Ks bustn2kick@st-tel.net
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARA-PROFESSIONAL
PARK LANE NURSING HOME
Do you enjoy working with kids in an educational setting? Would you like the working hours of a school day? Unified School District No. 466 is seeking HPEC Special Education Para-Professionals in the elementary, middle and high school. Scott Community High School is also in need of an ESL ParaProfessional. All positions work with students. The positions are available for the beginning of the 2015-16 school year. For more information and applications please contact: Susan Carter Board of Education Building 704 College, Scott City, KS 67871
Has openings for the following positions: Part-time/RN/LPN Full-time/part-time/CNA/CMA 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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NIGHT AUDITOR/DESK CLERK Scott City Best Western El Quartelejo Inn and Suites has an opening for a part-time night auditor/evening desk clerk, 32 hours/week. Please apply at: 1610 S. Main St. Scott City, Ks. 67871 620-872-7373
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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 at City Hall, 221 W. 5th St. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
EOE Employer
SCOTT COUNTY HOSPITAL HAS OPENINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS
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SERVICE TECHNICIAN American Implement, Inc., a progressive John Deere agricultural dealership in Southwest Kansas, is experiencing significant growth and is currently seeking qualified individuals to fill the position of Service Technician in the Leoti location. Responsibilities are to analyze, troubleshoot and perform electrical and mechanical repairs on agricultural equipment. Experience in maintenance and repair of automotive, diesel or heavy equipment required. Qualified applicants must own a set of tools to perform the functions of the job. American Implement offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits package, which includes life, health and supplemental insurance, 401(k) plan and a quarterly incentive bonus program. Interested applicants may send a cover letter and resume to: Brad Schields Location Manager 232 E. Hwy. 96, Leoti, Ks. 67861. or Call: (620) 375-2621.
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Position is located in Garden City. Responsibilities include providing technical expertise, which requires analytical thought and a high degree of concentration in a multitude of human resource functions, not limited to employment, benefits, employee relations, recruitment, and classification. The position supervises a personnel clerk, provides leadership and guidance to District and Area office personnel regarding human resource practices, procedures and policies. Requires two years of experience in planning, directing, organizing, managing or administering personnel or human resource functions. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Apply online now using advertisment #181606 @ www.jobs.ks.gov
PATIENT CARE Acute Care RNs Physical Therapist Respiratory Therapist C.N.A.s - FT and PT Float RN Emergency Department RN Outreach/Specialty Clinic RN Lab Tech - Night Cardiac Rehab RN/CRT Clinic RN/LPN CLERICAL HIM Coder HIM Transcriptionist/ROI Clinic Receptionist 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. Applications are available on our website at www.scotthospital.net or call 620-872-7772 for more information.
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Midwest “In ancient history, they’ve gone on for four or five years, but we don’t expect to see that this time around,” he said. “With El Niño, we tend to have closer to average conditions than extremes. That is, the summer’s not oppressively hot, the winter’s not bitterly cold, and that is good news for people with cattle outside and people with winter wheat,” he said. Taylor said scientists who study El Niño and La Niña have a good record for knowing four or five months in advance what conditions are coming: “That’s good news, but it doesn’t get you all the way through a growing season.” That’s why people should pay attention, he said, adding, “We don’t get a sudden change from La Niña to El Niño. That’s
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a gradual one over months - a gentle change. But, when a strong El Niño ends, it can suddenly go to a La Niña condition, such as the major drought we had in 1988 that began just weeks after we went into La Niña.” Risk Management That’s why risk management is so important, he said, adding that after El Niño, growers have to be ready for yields and prices to change quickly. In an Agriculture Today radio interview during the conference, Taylor said that once an El Niño ends, there is often talk of highpressure ridges forming that block precipitation. The weather forecasts reporting those are typically focused on urban areas, especially in the New England states.
“We need to pay attention to what’s going on in the Gulf of Alaska. If we have a high pressure system in the Gulf of Alaska, we’ve just cut off the rain in a line from Kansas City to Chicago and everything north of that. That’s a good chunk of Nebraska and Kansas,” he said. El Niño is the friend of the Midwest farmer, as well as the Argentine farmer, and those in southern Brazil and Uruguay and adjacent areas, he added. It is not the friend of the extreme northwest United States or the adjacent Canadian farmer, or farmers in northern Brazil. “In fact some Brazilian farmers try to cover this by owning as many acres in northern Brazil as in southern Brazil,” Taylor said. While one is suffering from El Niño, the other is benefiting from
El Niño. That’s a form of risk management, by having farms in two locations.” “Also, if the Australian farmer has an enemy, it’s El Nino,” he added. Dust Bowl to Come? Taylor said that based on studies going back hundreds of years, the upcoming year 2025 bears watching: “2025 isn’t necessarily the year we expect a “Dust Bowl” to peak, but it would be typical. The harshest years for weather for Midwest crops tend to be separated by 89 years. “The worst year for the 1800s in Illinois and Iowa was 1847. Records were not kept that far back for Kansas and Nebraska. In the next century, the harshest weather year for crops was 1936. Tree
rings indicate the 89-year tendency has existed for several centuries.” Taylor believes this means that weather will get increasingly volatile until we hit the extremes. “Remember, volatility goes both ways,” he said. “Years with record-high yields or yields with half of that, and that’s a disaster. During the 18 years before 2010, we had consistent yields.” “This is an advantage the farmer has, to look at what is the year’s volatility, what are the likely prices I can sell my grain at or buy my feed at this year, and what the likely low will be and the likely high,” he continued. “You’re not going to hit it exactly. Just realize this is likely to be a year that will have above trend line yields, and so we’re going to have prices that
go along with a higher yield. You don’t know exactly how low they’ll go, but as long as you’re working on the correct side of the picture, you’ll make a profit. It’s hard to go bankrupt when you’re making a profit.” Taylor said weather conditions through the 2020s may be much like the volatile years during the 1980s. Farmers will always deal with risk, but Taylor said U.S. farmers have good government support. “The federal government does not want farmers to take such a beating one year that they’re not in business the next, as happened back during the Dust Bowl of the ‘30s. That’s why we have crop insurance. That is for most people their No. 1 risk management tool.”
Miles of Smiles training to begin for fall session
Volunteers are needed to help the Miles of Smiles therapeutic riding program during its fall session in Garden City. Miles of Smiles provides therapeutic horsemanship lessons for people with mental, physical
or emotional disabilities. New volunteers must attend the training and informational meeting on Sat., Sept. 12, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Training will be held at 901 West Maple (1/2 mile west of Main and Maple).
Lessons will be offered on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Sept. 21, 22 and 24. They are held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. each day. Volunteers choose the times and days they want.
Experience with horses and/or disabilities is not necessary. That’s what the training is for. Volunteers must be 14-years-old or accompanied by an adult. For more information call 260-9997.
4- Person Scramble Golf Tournament Scott Community Golf Course
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Saturday, September 12 8:00 Registration 9:00 Shotgun Start
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Scott Co. Fair Premium Winners
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Mulligan’s crossbred adds to growing collection of county fair GC honors Trace Mulligan never likes to take county fair championships for granted, but ask him how many he’s won and he’ll simply reply, “I’ve lost count.” That unknown total grew by one when Mulligan’s dark crossbred barrow claimed grand champion honors. While adding another grand champion purple ribbon to the collection is nice, that’s not where the Scott County 4-Her gets his greatest satisfaction. That comes from being involved in raising his hogs from start to finish and not just purchasing prospective pigs from another breeder. “I could buy really good pigs and bring them to the fair, but that’s nothing like putting in all the work we do in breeding these hogs and raising them. When you do well then there’s a real sense of accomplishment,” he says. Mulligan was unable to show in last year’s fair because his pigs became ill. He was able to gain some satisfaction when the grand champion hog had been purchased from his family’s stock. Mulligan was busy this spring attending livestock shows and winning a couple of grand champion awards with his hog. His spring tour also included a stop at the World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Ia., where Mulligan won a sweepstakes award in addition to finishing second in livestock judging
Grand Champion Shotgun: Eddie Tilton Res. Grand Champion Shotgun: Conner LeBeau Junior Blue: Houston Frank Intermediate Blue: Jaxson Kough; Kylee Logan. Senior Purple: Eddie Tilton Blue: Conner LeBeau, Karlee Logan, Baron Strine. BB Gun Jr. Grand Champion: Brodey Rohrbough Inter. Grand Champion: Zach Rohrbough Blue: Brodey Rohrbough, Zach Rohrbough. Air Pistol Grand Champion: Eva Kliesen Blue: Eva Kliesen Archery Grand Champion Recurve Bow: Rachel Fisher Blue: Rachel Fisher Red: Avry Noll Grand Champion Compound Bow: Wyatt Ricker Junior Blue: Houston Frank Red: Waylon Ricker White: Nathan LeBeau, Brodey Rohrbough. Intermediate Purple: Wyatt Ricker Red: Aden Frederick White: Zach Rohrbough
Round Hay Bale Contest Trace Mulligan with his grand champion hog.
and first in a “skillathon.” Because judges look for different qualities in an animal, Mulligan brought three hogs to the fair - a Yorkshire gilt, which earned champion honors; a light crossbred barrow; and the dark crossbred that tipped the
scales at 277 pounds. “I was kind of surprised at the winner,” he admits. “I thought the light (crossbred) was better than the dark. The light is the one that did really well at the spring shows.” Mulligan has plans to attend
the Kansas State Fair, but none of his county fair entries will be making the trip. Instead, Mulligan has a gilt that he took to the world expo, which wasn’t in the county fair, that he will be showing in Hutchinson later this month.
Positive thinking pays off for Strine
Brooke Strine shows her grand champion goat.
Don’t discount the power of positive thinking “Before I came here I had my mind set on ‘I’m going to win this,’” said Brooke Strine in preparation for the goat competition at the Scott County Fair. That - along with an excellent animal - paid off with her first overall grand championship award in the goat division. This was Strine’s fourth year to show a goat in the county fair and she was coming off a very successful spring that included shows in Lakin, Sublette and Scott City. Even though she had been in the grand drive at other shows, Strine was still waiting for her first championship. “It was a matter of getting this goat to the right weight. She was still light for the spring shows,” notes the 10-year-old. “It comes down to the right feed, exercise and a lot of work.” And there was an added twist for the goats and their
owners. While it’s always been required that sheep be braced when setting them up for the judge, that hasn’t been the case with goats until this year. “That took a lot more work getting my goats ready,” Strine says. Strine’s goal was to get her goat to 90 pounds for the county fair and the champion tipped the scales at 94 pounds. One also has to give Strine credit for having a good eye for spotting a potential champion. “When they were born I picked out three that I liked and I stayed with them. Mom and Dad weren’t so sure, but I didn’t change my mind,” she says. “It turned out pretty well.” After showing her goat at the Tri-State Fair in Goodland, Strine says her next stop is the Kansas State Fair . . . maybe. “I haven’t taken anything to the state fair before, but now I’m old enough,” she says. “Maybe this will be the year.”
4-H Clothing Constructed Clothing Overall Grand Champion: Emily Glenn Overall Res. Champion: Macy Davis Jr. Grand Champion: Brinlie Stevens Jr. Res. Champion: Cally Cramer Inter. Grand Champion: Chelsie Rose Inter. Res. Champion: Brooke Strine Sr. Grand Champion: Emily Glenn Sr. Res. Grand Champion: Macy Davis Juniors Purple: Cally Cramer, 3; McKenzie Metzger, 3; Kate Rogers, 2; Brinlie Stevens, 4; Megan Trout, 3. Blue: Peyton Berry, 2; Ella
4-H Shooting Sports
Frank, 2; McKenzie Metzger, 2; Kate Rogers, 4; Megan Trout, 1. Red: Ella Frank, 2; Megan Trout, 2. Intermediate Purple: Chelsie Rose, 3; Brooke Strine, 1; Annie Talbert, 1; Blue: Chelsie Rose, 3; Jacy Rose, 2; Brooke Strine, 1; Annie Talbert, 2. Red: Chelsie Rose, 2; Annie Talbert, 1. Senior Purple: Macy Davis, 1; Emily Glenn, 5. Blue: Jera Drohman, 1. Buymanship Fashion Revue Overall Grand Champion: Clarissa Ratzlaff Overall Res. Champion: Hannah Tucker
Jr. Grand Champion: Peyton Berry Jr. Res. Champion: Kate Rogers Inter. Grand Champion: Hannah Tucker Inter. Res. Champion: Payton Goodman Sr. Grand Champion: Clarissa Ratzlaff Sr. Res. Champion: Clarissa Ratzlaff Junior Purple: Peyton Berry, 5; Tressa Goodman, 2; Kate Rogers, 3. Blue: Tressa Goodman, 2; Kate Rogers, 1. Intermediate Purple: Payton Goodman, 1; Alivia Noll, 1; Brooke Strine, 2; Hannah Tucker, 3. Blue: Brynna Burnett, 3;
Payton Goodman, 3; Natalie Herman, 1; Alivia Noll, 3; Brooke Strine, 1. Red: Brynna Burnett, 1; Natalie Herman, 1. Senior Purple: KelsiJo Crouch, 3; Jera Drohman, 1; Clarissa Ratzlaff, 4; Kodi Rogers, 2; Alyssa Storm, 2; Kylee Trout, 2. Blue: KelsiJo Crouch, 1; Jera Drohman, 1; Jennie Erven, 2; Alyssa Storm, 1; Kylee Trout, 2. Red: Jera Drohman, 1; Jennie Erven, 2. Constructed Fashion Revue Overall Grand Champion: Macy Davis Overall Res. Champion: Emily Glenn
Jr. Grand Champion: Brinlie Stevens Jr. Res. Champion: (tie) Brinlie Stevens and Cally Cramer Inter. Grand Champion: Chelsie Rose Inter. Res. Champion: Chelsie Rose Sr. Grand Champion: Macy Davis Sr. Res. Champion: Emily Glenn Junior Purple: Cally Cramer, 1; Brinlie Stevens, 2. Blue: Cally Cramer, 1. Intermediate Purple: Chelsie Rose, 2. Blue: Chelsie Rose, 2. Red: Chelsie Rose, 2. Senior Purple: Macy Davis, 1; Emily Glenn, 4.
Grand Champion: Manning Jayhawkers (Cookie Monster) Blue: Manning Jayhawkers
4-H Booths, Banners 4-H Booths Grand Champion: Lake Wide Awake Res. Champion: Manning Jayhawkers Blue: Lake Wide Awake; Manning Jayhawkers. 4-H Banners Grand Champion: New Horizons Res. Champion: Sewing Girls Purple: New Horizons; Sewing Girls.
4-H Geology Grand Champion: Aden Frederick. Purple: Aden Frederick.
4-H Horticulture Gardening Grand Champion: Landon Trout Res Champion: Landon Trout Purple: Landon Trout, 4. Blue: Landon Trout, 2. Grand Champion Floral: Paige Hoelting Blue: Paige Hoelting, 1. Red: Paige Hoelting, 1.
4-H Rabbits Grand Champion: Tara Rose Res. Champion: Jacy Rose Champion Satin: Tara Rose Champion Standard Chinchilla: Jacy Rose Blue: Jacy Rose; Tara Rose. Red: Alexis Buxton (Mixed Breed) Showmanship Grand Champion: Jacy Rose Res. Champion: Tara Rose Blue: Alexis Buxton; Jacy Rose; Tara Rose.
4-H Electricity Overall Grand Champion: Gui Griffith Overall Res. Champion: Aden Frederick Grand Champion Inter: Gui Griffith Res Champion Inter: Aden Frederick Purple: Gui Griffith, 1. Blue: Aden Frederick, 1.
County Fair 4-H Premium Winners
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4-H Booths
4-H Photography Overall Grand Champion: Kylee Trout Overall Res. Champion: Madison Shapland Color Jr. Grand Champion: Brinlie Stevens Jr. Res. Champion: Megan Trout Inter. Grand Champion: Madison Shapland Inter. Res. Champion: Annie Talbert Sr. Grand Champion: Kylee Trout Sr. Res. Champion: Emma Price Black and White Jr. Grand Champion: Nathan LeBeau Jr. Res. Champion: Avry Noll Inter. Grand Champion: Annie Talbert Inter. Res. Champion: Annie Talbert Sr. Grand Champion: Addie Price Sr. Res. Champion: Emma Price
Rule of Thirds: Addie Price Agriculture: Kalo Hineman Juniors Purple: Kalo Hineman, 1; Nathan LeBeau, 2; Avry Noll, 1; Madison Roberts, 2; Kate Rogers, 5; Hailey Shapland, 3; Brinlie Stevens, 7; Megan Trout, 4. Blue: Kalo Hineman, 5; Nathan LeBeau, 8; Avry Noll, 9; Madison Roberts, 4; Kate Rogers, 1; Hailey Shapland, 7; Brinlie Stevens, 9; Megan Trout, 4. Red: Kalo Hineman, 10; Nathan LeBeau, 2; Avry Noll, 7; Madison Roberts, 4; Kate Rogers, 6; Hailey Shapland, 4; Brinlie Stevens, 4; Megan Trout, 5. Intermediate Purple: Zachery Rohrbough, 1; Jacy Rose, 2; Eric Shapland, 4; Madison Shapland, 4; Annie Talbert, 6. Blue: Gabby Martinez, 9; Alivia Noll, 11; Zachery Best of Show: Addie Rohrbough, 21; Jacy Rose, 10; Claire Rumford, 4; Eric Price Shapland, 10; Madison Recognitions Natural Framing: Brinlee Shapland, 9; Annie Talbert, 41. Stevens Red: Gabby Martinez, Lighting: Addie Talbert Depth of Field: Eric 4; Alivia Noll, 3; Zachery Rohrbough, 5; Jacy Rose, Shapland
Grand Champion: Karlee Logan, CWF Res. Champion: Manning Jayhawkers Blue: Karlee Logan; Lake Wide Awake; Manning Jayhawkers. 2015 4-H Banners Grand Champion: Country Cousins Res. Champion: New Horizons Purple: New Horizons; Country Cousins.
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Kalo Hineman listens to the judge’s comments during the 4-H photography contest at the county fair. (Record Photo) 4; Claire Rumford, 2; Eric Shapland, 2; Madison Shapland, 1; Annie Talbert, 3. Senior Purple: Addie Price, 10; Emma Price, 9; Austin Rios, 1; Kaitlyn Roberts, 1; Kodi Rogers, 4; Makaela Stevens,
6; Alyssa Storm, 1; Christina Tilton, 1; Kylee Trout, 2; Kiana Yager, 2. Blue: Addie Price, 14; Emma Price, 5; Austin Rios, 3; Kaitlyn Roberts, 5; Kodi Rogers, 6; Makaela Stevens, 12; Alyssa Storm, 5; Chris-
Overall Grand Champion: Landon Trout Overall Res. Champion: Nathan Smith Jr. Grand Champion: Nathan Smith Inter. Grand Champion: Landon Trout Inter. Res. Champion: Gui Griffith Blue: Gui Griffith, Nathan Smith, Landon Trout.
tina Tilton, 10; Kylee Trout, 1; Kiana Yager, 2. Red: Addie Price, 1; Emma Price, 3; Austin Rios, 3; Kaitlyn Roberts, 4; Kodi Overall Grand ChamRogers, 3; Makaela Stevens, pion: Jennie Erven 3; Alyssa Storm, 2; Christina Overall Res. Champion: Tilton, 2; Kiana Yager, 1. Kate Rogers Jr. Grand Champion: Kate Rogers Jr. Res. Champion: Jacob Fisher Purple: Kate Rogers, 1. Blue: Jacob Fisher, 1; Bennett Frederick, 1. Inter. Grand Champion: Gui Griffith Inter. Res. Champion: Sawyer Stevens Purple: Gui Griffith, 1; Sawyer Stevens, 1. Blue: Eva Kliesen, 2. Sr. Grand Champion: Jennie Erven Sr. Res. Champion: Nick Storm Purple: Jennie Erven, 1; Nick Storm, 2.
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Mulligan is round-robin showman Trace Mulligan’s approach to round-robin showmanship is pretty simple - take advantage of your strengths and hide your weaknesses. Mulligan used that strategy to claim senior grand championship honors in the Scott County Fair competition. The contest brings together the top two showmen from each of the three age divisions in the five livestock categories - beef, lamb, goat, swine and horse - and has them rotate through each livestock category to showcase their ability to work with different animals in front of a judge. “I’ve had a lot of experience working with most of these animals. My biggest issue is with the goats and sheep because of the bracing,” says Mulligan. “This year they started requiring us to brace goats so that makes knowing how to brace even more important than before.” He also has a background that includes cattle and hogs, so working with them also comes pretty natural for the Scott County 4-Her. “The important thing, no matter what animal
you’re working with, is to show the judge that you’re confident,” he emphasizes. Looking ahead to next year, Mulligan adds that he should “probably buy a goat just to keep around so I can learn to work with them better.” Kylee Logan, the intermediate grand champion, has a lot of experience in the arena having been the round-robin champion two years ago. “I feel most comfortable working with pigs, horses and cattle,” says the 14-year-old. “When it comes to sheep and goats I just smile and have fun.” While experience in showing the different types of livestock is valuable, Logan says the best advice she’s received in showmanship is to “make good eye contact and act like you know what you’re doing.” County fair results: Seniors: Trace Mulligan, champion; Dallie Metheney, reserve champion. Intermediates: Kylee Logan, champion; Brooke Strine, reserve champion. Juniors: Baylor Vasquez, champion; Dylan Metzger, reserve champ.
Fiber Arts
Chance (left) and Treven Jones compete in the lamb phase of round-robin showmanship. (Record Photo)
Overall Grand Champion: Karlee Logan Overall Res. Champion: Emily Glenn Quilts Jr. Grand Champion: Peyton Berry Jr. Res. Champion: Ella Frank Inter. Grand Champion: Brooke Strine Inter. Res. Champion: Abbie LeBeau Sr. Grand Champion: Karlee Logan Sr. Res. Champion: Emily Glenn Junior Blue: Peyton Berry, 1; Ella Frank, 1. Intermediate Purple: Abbie LeBeau, 1; Kylee Logan, 1; Brooke Strine, 1. Blue: Alivia Noll, 1; Chelsie Rose, 2; Jacy Rose, 1. Senior Purple: Emily Glenn, 1; Karlee Logan, 1; Makaela Stevens, 1. Red: Alyssa Storm, 1.
4-H Swine Show Showmanship Overall Grand Champion: Trace Mulligan Overall Res. Champion: Dallie Metheney Jr. Grand Champion: Baylor Vasquez Jr. Res. Champion: Houston Frank Baylor Vasquez, 1st; Houston Frank, 2nd; Dylan Metzger, 3rd; Avry Noll, 4th; Ella Frank, 5th; Cayden Couchman, Cally Cramer, Trenton Frank, Nathan LeBeau, Avery Lewis, Mckenzie Metzger, Kamdyn Moore, Kate Rogers, Brodey Rohrbough, Brody Strine, Corbin Wilkinson. Inter. Grand Champion: Jaden Jones Inter. Res. Champion: Alivia Noll Jaden Jones , 1st; Alivia Noll, 2nd; Claire Rumford, 3rd; Hunter Yager, 4th; Kylee Logan, 5th; Carson Faurot, Loren Faurot, Cale Good-
man, Gui Griffith, Treven Jones, Abbie LeBeau, Jackson Lewis, Gabbie Martinez, Nash Nowak, Zach Rohrbough, Jacy Rose. Sr. Grand Champion: Trace Mulligan Sr. Res. Champion: Dallie Metheney Trace Mulligan,1st; Dallie Metheney, 2nd; Chance Jones, 3rd; Emily Glenn, 4th; Karlee Logan, 5th; Alexis Buxton, Hailey Dart, Macy Davis, Trella Davis, Jennie Erven, Marshall Faurot, Conner LeBeau, Katie Nowak, Alyssa Storm, Zach Tucker, Kiana Yager. Market Pig Show Overall Grand Champion: Trace Mulligan Overall Res. Champion: Cayden Couchman ABO Market Hogs Grand Champion: Loren Faurot Res. Champion: Conner LeBeau
Loren Faurot, 1st; Conner LeBeau, 2nd. Berkshire Market Hogs Grand Champion: Kamdyn Moore Res. Champion: Cale Goodman Light Weight: Kamdyn Moore, 1st; Cale Goodman, 2nd; Connor Cupp, 3rd; Colton Cupp, 4th; Nick Nowak, 5th; Alexis Buxton, 6th. Heavyweight: Cooper Griffith, 1st; Brodey Rohrbough, 2nd; Katie Nowak, 3rd; Marshall Faurot, 4th. Duroc Market Hogs Grand Champion: Cayden Couchman Res. Champion: Karlee Logan Light Weight: Macy Davis, 1st; Trenton Frank, 2nd; Baylor Vasquez, 3rd; Treven Jones, 4th; Carson Faurot, 5th; Cally Cramer, 6th. Heavyweight: Cayden
Couchman, 1st; Karlee Logan, 2nd; Nate Nowak, 3rd; Brody Strine, 4th; Jacy Rose, 5th; Gui Griffith, 6th; Chaseton Cupp, 7th. Hampshire Market Hogs Grand Champion: Jackson Lewis Res. Champion: Dallie Metheney Jackson Lewis, 1st; Dallie Metheney, 2nd; Chase Cupp, 3rd; Gracy Chambless, 4th; Nash Nowak, 5th; Abbie Dart, 6th; Jacy Rose, 7th. Spot Market Hogs Grand Champion: Baylor Vasquez Res. Champion: Emily Buxton Light Weight: Jaden Lewis, 1st; Hailey Dart, 2nd; Hunter Yager, 3rd; Chantz Yager, 4th; Kiana Yager, 5th. Heavyweight: Baylor Vasquez, 1st; Emily Buxton, 2nd; Corbin Wilkinson, 3rd; Zach Rohrbough, 4th.
York Market Hogs Grand Champion: Trace Mulligan Res. Champion: Nick Storm Trace Mulligan, 1st; Nick Storm, 2nd; Jackson Lewis, 3rd. Light Crossbred Market Hogs Grand Champion: Cayden Couchman Res. Champion: Trace Mulligan Light Weight: Abbie Dart, 1st; Claire Rumford, 2nd; Baylor Vasquez, 3rd; Alyssa Storm, 4th; Nathan LeBeau, 5th; Abbie LeBeau, 6th. Middle Weight: Trace Mulligan, 1st; Alivia Noll, 2nd; Dylan Metzger, 3rd; Kamdyn Moore, 4th; Emily Glenn, 5th; Kate Rogers, 6th. Heavyweight: Cayden Couchman, 1st; Dallie Metheney, 2nd; Emily Glenn, 3rd; Avry Noll, 4th; Ella Frank,
5th; Alivia Noll, 6th; Chance Jones, 7th. Dark Crossbred Market Hogs Grand Champion: Trace Mulligan Res. Champion: Brody Strine Light Weight: Zach Rohrbough, 1st; Baylor Vasquez, 2nd; Gabbie Martinez, 3rd; Gabbie Martinez, 4th; Nate LeBeau, 5th; Jaden Jones, 6th; Kylee Logan, 7th. Middle Weight: Dylan Metzger,1st; Houston Frank, 2nd; Zach Tucker, 3rd; Avery Lewis, 4th; Trella Davis, 5th; Jennie Erven, 6th; Jennie Erven, 7th. Heavyweight: Trace Mulligan, 1st; Brody Strine, 2nd; Baron Strine, 3rd; Mckenzie Metzger, 4th; Brodey Rohrbough, 5th; Corbin Wilkinson, 6th; Gracy Chambless, 7th. Pen of 3 Lake Wide Awake, 1st.
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4-H Arts and Crafts Jr. Grand Champion: Waylon Ricker Jr. Res. Champion: Avry Noll Inter. Grand Champion: Wyatt Ricker Inter. Res. Champion: Hope Wiechman Sr. Grand Champion: Emily Glenn Sr. Res. Champion: Rachel Fisher Selected for State Fair 1. Emily Glenn 2. Rachel Fisher 3. Wyatt Ricker General Crafts Jr. Grand Champion: Waylon Ricker Jr. Res. Champion: Avry Noll Inter. Grand Champion: Wyatt Ricker Inter. Res. Champion: Brooke Strine Sr. Grand Champion: Emily Glenn Sr. Res. Champion: Emily Glenn Ceramics Inter. Grand Champion: Hope Wiechman Sr. Grand Champion: Rachel Fisher
Sr. Res. Champion: Hallie Wiechman Sketching and Drawing Inter. Grand Champion: Tara Rose Sr. Grand Champion: Austin Rios Junior Purple: Waylon Ricker, 1. Blue: Cally Cramer, 4; Avry Noll, 2; Waylon Ricker, 3. Red: Cally Cramer Intermediate Purple: Alivia Noll, 1; Wyatt Ricker, 1; Brooke Strine, 1; Hope Wiechman, 1. Blue: Aden Frederick, 1; Alivia Noll, 3; Wyatt Ricker, 2; Tara Rose, 2; Brooke Strine, 1; Hope Wiechman, 1. Red: Tara Rose Senior Purple: Rachel Fisher, 1; Emily Glenn, 2; Austin Rios, 1; Emily Smith, 2. Blue: Rachel Fisher, 1; Emily Glenn, 2; Hallie Wiechman, 1.
4-H Dog Show
Hailey Shapland, 8, gives some thought before responding to a judge’s question during 4-H foods consultation judging. (Record Photo)
4-H Foods Jr. Overall Grand Champion: Waylon Ricker (Ice Cream Quick Bread) Jr. Overall Res. Champion: Kate Rogers (PBJ Cake) Inter. Overall Grand Champion: Kylee Logan (Tea Ring) Inter. Overall Res. Champion: Wyatt Ricker (apple pie) Sr. Overall Grand Champion: Christina Tilton (Chocolate Cake) Sr. Overall Res. Champion: Trella Davis (Cherry Macaroon Pie) Junior Purple: Peyton Berry, 1; Cally Cramer, 6; Trenton Frank, 3; Tressa Goodman, 2; Avery Lewis, 1; Jace Miller, 2; Avry Noll, 4; Waylon Ricker, 3; Kate Rogers, 4; Hailey Shapland, 4; Carson Taylor, 3; Megan Trout, 2. Blue: Megan Trout, 1. Intermediate Purple: Brynna Burnett, 2; Payton Goodman, 1; Paige Hoelting, 1; Jaden Jones, 1; Abbie LeBeau, 3; Kylee Logan, 3; Alivia Noll, 3; Wyatt Ricker, 1; Chelsie
Rose, 1; Tara Rose, 2; Claire Rumford, 1; Annie Talbert, 2. Blue: Brynna Burnett, 1; Paige Hoelting, 1; Eva Kliesen, 1; Kylee Logan, 1; Alivia Noll, 3; Wyatt Ricker, 1; Chelsie Rose, 1; Claire Rumford, 1; Landon Trout, 2. Red: Brynna Burnett, 2; Payton Goodman, 2; Abbigail LeBeau, 1; Kylee Logan, 2; Chelsie Rose, 1; Claire Rumford, 1; Landon Trout, 1. Senior Purple: Hailey Dart, 1; Macy Davis, 3; Trella Davis, 5; Jera Drohman, 2; Jennie Erven, 1; Emily Glenn, 4; Dallie Metheney, 3; Emma Price, 1; Alyssa Storm, 1; Christina Tilton, 2; Melanie Tilton, 1; Kaely Zilla, 3. Blue: Hailey Dart, 1; Macy Davis, 2; Jera Drohman, 1; Emily Glenn, 2; Dallie Metheney, 1; Emma Price, 1; Emily Smith, 1; Alyssa Storm, 1; Melanie Tilton, 1; Kaely Zilla, 2. Red: Kiana Yager, 1. Decorated Item Overall Grand Champion: Emma Price Inter. Grand Champion: Chelsie Rose
Sr. Grand Champion: Emma Price Purple: Jennie Erven, Emily Glenn, Emma Price, Wyatt Ricker, Chelsie Rose. Blue: Jaden Jones, Claire Rumford. Table Setting Display Grand Champion: Emily Glenn Res. Champion: Paige Hoelting Jr. Grand Champion: Avry Noll Jr. Res. Champion: Hailey Shapland Inter. Grand Champion: Paige Hoelting Inter. Res.Champion: Kylee Logan Sr. Grand Champion: Emily Glenn Sr. Res. Champion: Macy Davis Junior Purple: Avry Noll, Hailey Shapland. Intermediate Purple: Brynna Burnett, Payton Goodman, Paige Hoelting, Kylee Logan, Alivia Noll, Claire Rumford. Senior Purple: Macy Davis, Trella Davis, Emily Glenn.
Showmanship Overall grand champion: Jennie Erven and Dulie, 95.5 pts. Overall res. grand champion: Nash Nowak and Toby, 93.5 pts. Senior Showmanship Class champion: Jennie Erven and Dulie, 95.5 pts. Red: Hallie Wiechman and Sadie, 88 pts. Intermediate Showmanship Class champion: Nash Nowak and Toby, 93.5 pts. Reserve champion: Aden Frederick and Appa, 93 pts. Blue: Nash Nowak and Toby, 90 pts.; Aden Frederick and Appa, 93 pts. Junior Showmanship Class champion: Baylor Vasquez and Boomer, 94.5 pts. Reserve champion: Brinlie Stevens and Pepper, 93 pts.
Blue: Baylor Vasquez and Boomer, 94.5 pts.; Brinlie Stevens and Pepper, 93 pts. Red: Kalo Hineman and Molly, 88 pts. Open Class Showmanship Overall grand champion: Nate Nowak and Toby. Overall res. grand champion: McCall Miller and Peanut. Blue: Nate Nowak and Toby; McCall Miller and Peanut; Katie Smith and Play Dough. 4-H Obedience Overall grand champion: Jennie Erven and Dulie. Overall res. grand champion: Nate Nowak and Toby. Sub-Novice A Class champion: Kalo Hineman and Molly, 119.5 pts. Sub-Novice B Class champion: Nash Nowak and Toby, 154 pts.
Reserve champion: Aden Frederick and Appa, 151.5 pts. Baylor Vasquez and Boomer, 133 pts.; Brinlie Stevens and Pepper, 109 pts. Graduate Novice Overall grand champion: Jennie Erven and Dulie, 179.5 pts. Reserve champion: Hallie Wiechman and Sadie, 163.5 pts. Open Class Obedience Overall grand champion: Nate Nowak and Toby. Overall res. grand champion: Katie Smith and Play Dough. McCall Miller and Moose. Costume Contest Brinlie and Pepper (Tinker Bell and Capt. Hook). Aden and Appa (Hockey Champions). Jennie and Dulie (The Frog and the Frog Princess).
Res. Champion: Macy Davis Asher Huck, 1st; Macy Davis, 2nd; Kodi Rogers, 3rd; Emily Hall, 4th; Lexie Buxton, 5th; Jennie Erven 6th. Breeding Does Overall Grand Champion: Eva Kliesen Overall Res. Champion: Brooke Strine Eva Kliesen, 1st; Brook Strine, 2nd; Jennie Erven, 3rd. Meat Goat Overall Grand Champion: Brooke Strine Overall Res. Champion: Brooke Strine
Light Weight: Emily Hall, 1st; Kodi Rogers, 2nd; Kate Rogers, 3rd; Emily Buxton, 4th. Light Middle Weight: Asher Huck, 1st; Chase Rumford, 2nd; Kodi Rogers, 3rd; Claire Rumford, 4th; Alexis Buxton, 5th; Jennie Erven, 6th; Jennie Erven, 7th. Heavy Middle Weight: Brooke Strine, 1st; Macy Davis, 2nd; Nash Nowak, 3rd; Nick Nowak, 4th; Emily Hall, 5th. Heavy Weight: Brooke Strine, 1st; Macy Davis, 2nd; Katie Nowak, 3rd; Asher Huck, 4th; Eva Kliesen, 5th.
4-H Goats Overall Grand Champion: Brooke Strine Overall Res. Grand Champion: Asher Huck Junior Grand Champion: Kate Rogers Kate Rogers, 1st. Intermediate Grand Champion: Brooke Strine Res. Champion: Eva Kliesen Brooke Strine, 1st; Eva Kliesen, 2nd; Nash Nowak, 3rd. Senior Grand Champion: Asher Huck
Couchman continues family tradition with grand champion steer Cayden Couchman doesn’t have much to say when it comes to talking about what it takes to be a Scott County Fair grand champion. The huge grin he was wearing said enough. And the seven-yearold is content with doing his “talking” in the show arena. However, there should be no surprise that Couchman’s Maine Anjou won grand champion honors in the market beef competition at the fair. After all, his father, Caleb, and uncle, Colborn, won multiple grand champion awards when they were Scott County 4-Hers. “I was surprised,” admits Couchman, though he adds that he also felt confident about his steer’s
chances. “It could have been a little heavier,” says Couchman about the 1,269-pound steer. “But he came in here in good shape. He looked finished.” The seven-year-old took on a lot of added responsibility with raising and preparing his steer for the fair. Twice each day in the morning and in the afternoon, he would wash his steer in addition to walking him for about 30 minutes. “That way they get used to me and I learn how to handle them,” he explains. The young 4-Her Cayden Couchman with his grand champion steer at the Scott County Fair. (Record Photo) nearly pulled off a difficult double championHe also showed a but he quickly admits “I ship after earning reserve with his light crossbred pigs that he showed in supreme breeding heifer, like the pigs more.” grand champion honors Duroc. It was one of two the fair.
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4-H Beef Show Showmanship Overall Grand Champion: Baron Strine Overall Res. Champion: Karlee Logan Junior Grand Champion: McKenzie Metzger Res. Champion: Dylan Metzger McKenzie Metzger, 1st; Dylan Metzger, 2nd; Corbin Wilkinson, 3rd; Brody Strine, 4th; Cayden Couchman, Kamdyn Moore, Baylor Vasquez. Intermediate Grand Champion: Kylee Logan Res. Champion: Brooke Strine Kylee Logan, 1st; Brooke Strine, 2nd; Alivia Noll, 3rd; Zach Rohrbough, 4th. Senior Grand Champion: Baron Strine Res. Champion: Karlee Logan Baron Strine,1st; Karlee Logan, 2nd; Macy Davis, 3rd; Abbie Dart, 4th; Hailey Dart, 5th; Trella Davis, Jennie Erven, Emily Glenn, Clarissa Ratzlaff, Kodi Rogers, Chase Rumford. Heifer Show Overall Grand Champion Heifer: Cayden Couchman Overall Res. Champion Heifer: Kamdyn Moore Registered Heifers Class 1 Cayden Couchman, 1st; Kamdyn Moore, 2nd. Registered Heifers Class 2 Eva Kliesen, 1st.
Commerical Heifers Trella Davis, 1st; Karlee Logan, 2nd; Macy Davis, 3rd. Market Beef Show Overall Grand Champion: Cayden Couchman Overall Res. Champion: Mckenzie Metzger Bucket Calves Blues: Jace Miller, Brodey Rohrbough, Baylor Vasquez, Corbin Wilkinson. 2nd Year Bucket Calf Grand Champion: Corbin Wilkinson Res. Champion: Baylor Vasquez Corbin Wilkinson, 1st; Baylor Vasquez, 2nd; Zach Rohrbough, 3rd. Charolais Steer Grand Champion: Eva Kliesen Res. Champion: Trella Davis Eva Kliesen, 1st; Trella Davis, 2nd; Clarissa Ratzlaff, 3rd; Emily Glenn, 4th. Chianina Steer Grand Champion: Baron Strine Res. Champion: Dylan Metzger Baron Strine, 1st; Dylan Metzger, 2nd; Hailey Dart, 3rd. Hereford Steers Grand Champion: Kamdyn Moore Res. Champion: Emily Glenn Kamdyn Moore, 1st; Emily Glenn, 2nd; Kylee Logan, 3rd; Karlee Logan, 4th. Main Anjou Steer Grand Champion: Cay-
Dylan Metzger keeps an eye on the judge while walking his steer through the arena during the beef show. (Record Photo) den Couchman Res. Champion: Abbie Dart Cayden Couchman,1st; Abbie Dart, 2nd; Brody Strine, 3rd; Alivia Noll, 4th; Eva Kliesen, 5th. AOB Steers
Grand Champion: Trella Davis Res. Champion: Zach Rohrbough Trella Davis, 1st; Zach Rohrbough, 2nd; Alivia Noll, 3rd. Crossbred Steer
Grand Champion: Mckenzie Metzger Res. Champion: Kylee Logan Light Weight: Asher Huck, 1st; Macy Davis, 2nd; Jennie Erven, 3rd. Middle Weight: Mcken-
zie Metzger, 1st; Kylee Logan, 2nd; Kodi Rogers, 3rd. Heavy Weight: Brooke Strine, 1st; Karlee Logan, 2nd; Chase Rumford, 3rd. Pen of 3 Lake Wide Awake, 1st; Lake Wide Awake, 2nd.
lean on me
Enjoying their ride on the scrambler at the Scott County Fair carnival are (from left) Tara Rose, Hannah Eikenberry and Lana Rodriguez. (Record Photo)
Emily Glenn (right) listens to comments from the judge about her quilt project during consultation judging at the county fair. (Right) Teddy Thieman, 5, Lincoln, Nebr., enjoys a slice of free watermelon provided during the Beefiesta barbeque by Farm Credit. (Record Photos)
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Round Robin Showmanship
4-H Sheep Show Showmanship Overall Grand Champion: Danean Metheney Overall Res. Champion: Chance Jones Junior Grand Champion: Ella Frank Res. Champion: Tressa Goodman Ella Frank, 1st; Tressa Goodman, 2nd. Intermediate Grand Champion: Payton Goodman Res. Champion: Jaden Jones Payton Goodman, 1st; Jaden Jones, 2nd; Treven Jones, 3rd. Senior Grand Champion: Danean Metheney Res. Champion: Chance Jones Danean Metheney, 1st; Chance Jones, 2nd. Breeding Ewe Show Overall Grand Champion: Danean Metheney Overall Res. Champion: Eva Kliesen Danean Metheney, 1st; Eva Kliesen, 2nd; Treven Jones, 3rd; Eva Kliesen, 4th.
Market Sheep Show Overall Grand Champion: Payton Goodman Overall Res. Champion: Chance Jones Hampshire Market Lamb Grand Champion: Payton Goodman Res. Champion: Danean Metheney Light Weight: Danean Metheney, 1st; Jaden Jones, 2nd; Chance Jones, 3rd. Heavy Weight: Payton Goodman, 1st; Tressa Goodman, 2nd; Treven Jones, 3rd. Suffolk Market Lambs Grand Champion: Danean Metheney Res. Champion: Eva Kliesen Danean Metheney, 1st; Eva Kliesen, 2nd. Crossbred Market Lambs Grand Champion: Chance Jones Res. Champion: Danean Metheney Light Weight: J a d e n Jones, 1st; Ella Frank, 2nd. Heavy Weight: Chance Jones, 1st; Danean Metheney, 2nd; Eva Kliesen, 3rd; Gracy Chambless, 4th.
Jr. Grand Champion: Baylor Vasquez Jr. Res. Champion: Dylan Metzger Inter. Grand Champion: Kylee Logan Inter. Res. Champion: Brooke Strine Sr. Grand Champion: Trace Mulligan Sr. Res. Champion: Dallie Metheney Junior Blue: Ella Frank, Houston Frank, Dylan Metzger, McKenzie Metzger, Kate Rogers, Baylor Vasquez. Intermediate Blue: Jaden Jones, Treven Jones, Kylee Logan, Paige Hoelting, Eva Kliesen, Alivia Noll, Zach Rohrbough, Brooke Strine. Senior Blue: Macy Davis, Asher Huck, Chance Jones, Karlee Logan, Dallie Metheney, Danean Metheney, Trace Mulligan, Kodi Rogers.
4-H Home Environment Grand Champion: KelsiJo Crouch Purple: KelsiJo Crouch, 1
Market lamb grand champion Payton Goodman.
an eye for horses
Posters, Mini-Booths and Notebooks
Longtime Scott County cowboy Jess Cole observes the action during the Scott County Fair horse show. (Record Photo)
Inter. Res. Champion: Posters Overall Grand Cham- Aden Frederick Sr. Grand Champion: pion: Kalo Hineman Overall Res. Champion: Macy Davis Sr. Res. Champion: RaKylee Logan Jr. Grand Champion: chel Fisher Junior Kalo Hineman Purple: Jacob Fisher, 1; Jr. Res. Grand ChamKalo Hineman, 1; Max Tuttle, pion: Jacob Fisher Inter. Grand Champion: 3. Blue: Nathan Smith Kylee Logan Intermediate Inter. Res. Champion: Purple: Kylee Logan, AnChelsie Rose nie Talbert. Sr. Grand Champion: Blue: Aden Frederick, Karlee Logan Eva Kliesen. Mini Booths/ Senior Tri Board Display Purple: Macy Davis, RaOverall Grand Cham- chel Fisher, Karlee Logan. pion: Max Tuttle Notebooks Overall Res. Champion: Champion Secretary Macy Davis 4-H Club Book: Trella Davis Jr. Grand Champion: Champion Reading ProMax Tuttle ject Book: Emily Glenn Jr. Res. Champion: Max Blue: Trella Davis (SecTuttle retary Book), 1; Emily Glenn Inter. Grand Champion: (Reading), 1; Chelsie Rose Annie Talbert (clothing), 1.
4-H Horse Show Showmanship Overall Grand Champion: Asher Huck Overall Res. Champion: Kylee Logan Junior Grand Champion: Corbin Wilkinson Res. Champion: Tressa Goodman Blue: Corbin Wilkinson Red: Tressa Goodman Intermediate Grand Champion: Kylee Logan Res. Champion: Payton Goodman Blue: Kylee Logan, Payton Goodman, Paige Hoelting Senior Grand Champion: Asher Huck Res. Champion: Danean Metheney Blue: Asher Huck, Danean Metheney Red: Jennie Erven Novice Grand Champion: Jace Miller Blue: Jace Miller Horseless Horse Showmanship Grand Champion: Rachel Fisher Res. Champion: Brodey Rohrbough Blue: Rachel Fisher Red: Brodey Rohrbough Geldings Grand Champion: Corbin Wilkinson Res. Champion: Asher Huck Weanlings and Yearling Blue: Corbin Wilkinson 2-3 Year Olds Blue: Asher Huck 4-14 Year Olds Blue: Corbin Wilkinson, Paige Hoelting, Asher Huck, Kylee Logan. Red: Jennie Erven, Danean Metheney. 15 Years Old and Over Blue: Kylee Logan. Red: Jennie Erven. Mares Grand Champion: Payton Goodman Res. Champion: Asher Huck 4-14 Year Olds Blue: Payton Goodman, Asher Huck, Kylee Logan, Paige Hoelting. 15 Years Old and Over Red: Corbin Wilkinson Pony Grand Champion: Kylee Logan Purple: Kylee Logan Performance Classes Hunter Under Saddle Blue: Kylee Logan, Danean Metheney. Red: Jennie Erven. Hunt Seat Equitation Blue: Danean Metheney, Kylee Logan. Red: Jennie Erven. Hunter Hack Blue: Kylee Logan
Bareback 14 Years and Over Blue: Danean Metheny, Asher Huck. Bareback 10-13 Years Blue: Kylee Logan, Paiger Hoelting. Western Pleasure 14 Years Old and Over Blue: Danean Metheney, Asher Huck, Jennie Erven. 10-13 Years Old Blue: Kylee Logan, Paige Hoelting. 7-9 Years Old Blue: Corbin Wilkinson Novice Walk Trot 7-9 Years Old Blue: Jace Miller Horsemanship 14 Years and Older Blue: Danean Metheney, Asher Huck, Jennie Erven. 10-13 Years Old Blue: Kylee Logan, Paige Hoelting. 7-9 Years Old Blue: Corbin Wilkinson Novice Blue: Jace Miller Reining 14 Years Old and Over Blue: Danean Metheney, Asher Huck. 10-13 Years Old Blue: Paige Hoelting, Kylee Logan. 7-9 Years Old Red: Corbin Wilkinson Flag Race 14 Years and Older Purple: Asher Huck, Danean Metheny. 10-13 Years Old Purple: Kylee Logan, Paige Hoelting. 7-9 Years and Old Blue: Corbin Wilkinson Red: Jace Miller Barrel Racing 14 Years Old and Over Blue: Asher Huck, Danean Metheney. Red: Jennie Erven 10-13 Years Old Purple: Paige Hoelting, Kylee Logan. 7-9 Years Old Blue: Corbin Wilkinson Pole Bending 14 Years Old and Over Blue: Asher Huck White: Danean Metheney 10-13 Years Old Blue: Paige Hoelting White: Kylee Logan 7-9 Years Old Blue: Corbin Wilkinson Costume Class Purple: Kylee Logan Blue: Payton Goodman, Paige Hoelting. Trail
Kylee Logan competes in the Scott County Fair 4-H horse show. (Record Photo) 14 Years and Older Blue: Asher Huck, Danean Metheney. Red: Jennie Erven 10-13 Years Old Blue: Paige Hoelting, Kylee Logan. 7-9 Years Old Red: Corbin Wilkinson
Novice Red: Jace Miller High Point Performance 14-18 Years Old: Danean Metheney 10-13 Years Old: Kylee Logan 7-9 Years Old: Corbin Wilkinson Novice: Jace Miller
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scenes from the fair R.A. Turley (left) was champion heeler and Mike Wolf the champion header in the jackpot team roping competition. (Below) Barrel race sponsors Don and Sheri Scott (far right) present belt buckle to adult barrel racing champion Susan Boulware and youth champion Isaac Rowton.
Scott County Fair Livestock Premium Sellers/Buyers
Lexie Buxton Eva Kliesen Emily Buxton Claire Rumford Nick Nowak Asher Huck Kate Rogers Kodi Rogers Nash Nowak Katie Nowak Chase Rumford Emily Hall Brooke Strine
Sheep 4th Cross 3rd Hampshire 2nd Hampshire 2nd Hampshire 2nd Cross Res. Hampshire Res. Grand Champion Grand Champion Market Beef 4th Hereford 4th Maine Anjou 3rd Charolais 3rd Chianina 3rd Hereford 3rd Maine Anjou 3rd Cross 3rd Cross 3rd Cross 2nd Maine Anjou 2nd AOB/Shorthorn 2nd Light Wt. Cross 1st Light Wt. Cross 1st Heavy Wt. Cross Res. 2nd Year Bkt. Res. Charolais Res. Chianina Res. Hereford Champion 2nd Year Bkt. Champion Charolais Champion Chianina Champion Hereford Res. Grand Champion Grand Champion Goats 5th Place 5th Place 4th Place 4th Place 4th Place 4th Place 3rd Place 3rd Place 3rd Place 3rd Place 2nd Place 1st Place Res. Grand Champ
Kylee Logan Jayden Jones Jennie Erven Chance Jones Lexie Buxton Corbin Wilkinson Abbie LeBeau Kate Rogers Alivia Noll Cally Cramer Gui Griffith Trella Davis Brodey Rohrbough Nathan LeBeau Ella Frank Kiana Yager Nash Nowak Carson Faurot Jacy Rose Nick Nowak Colton Cupp Marshall Faurot Treven Jones Gracy Chambless Chantz Yager Zach Rohrbough Alyssa Storm Avry Noll Avery Lewis Mckenzie Metzger Connor Cupp Katie Nowak Nathan Nowak Chaseton Cupp Hunter Yager Dylan Metzger Emily Glenn Gabby Martinez Zach Tucker Baron Strine Trenton Frank Hailey Dart Claire Rumford Dallie Metheney Houston Frank Cooper Griffith Macy Davis Jaden Lewis Abbie Dart Brody Strine Nick Storm Emily Buxton Karlee Logan Cale Goodman Conner LeBeau Baylor Vasquez Jackson Lewis Kamdyn Moore Loren Faurot Cayden Couchman Trace Mulligan
Swine 7th Dark Cross 7th Dark Cross 7th Dark Cross 7th Light Cross 6th Berkshire 6th Dark Cross 6th Light Cross 6th Light Cross 6th Light Cross 6th Duroc 6th Duroc 5th Dark Cross 5th Dark Cross 5th Light Cross 5th Light Cross 5th Spot 5th Hampshire 5th Duroc 5th Duroc 5th Berkshire 4th Berkshire 4th Berkshire 4th Duroc 4th Hampshire 4th Spot 4th Spot 4th Light Cross 4th Light Cross 4th Dark Cross 4th Dark Cross 3rd Berkshire 3rd Berkshire 3rd Duroc 3rd Hampshire 3rd Spot 3rd Light Cross 3rd Light Cross 3rd Dark Cross 3rd Dark Cross 3rd Dark Cross 2nd Duroc 2nd Spot 2nd Light Cross 2nd Light Cross 2nd Dark Cross 1st Berkshire 1st Duroc 1st Spot 1st Light Cross Res. Dark Cross Res. Yorkshire Res. Spot Res. Duroc Res. Berkshire Reserve AOB Champion Spot Champion Hampshire Champion Berkshire Champion AOB Res. Grand Champion Grand Champion
American Implement Scott County Record First National Bank Scott County Record Midwest Mixer Western State Bank Kirk Grain Cutler Cattle J. Unruh Trucking Miller Vet Clinic Scott Co-op Assn. State Farm Insurance American Implement Stevens Vet Services Scott Co-op Assn. First National Bank Midwest Mixer Security State Bank Western State Bank Scott Co. Spray Service Doug/Denise Dreiling State Farm Insurance High Choice Feeders J & R Car/Truck Center Beaver Ridge Ag Bruce Wilkens Fairleigh Feed Yard Price & Sons Funeral Home Lone Tree Farms Kirk Grain Salon 83 Scott Pro Midwest Mixer Norman Farms Charles,Shirley Griffith Prime Pork Scott Co-op Assn. Faurot Heating and AC Faurot Ag Scott Pro State Farm Insurance MBH, Inc. American Implement ACE Hardware Faurot, Inc. Heartland Foods Midwest PMS Western State Bank Prime Pork Dr. William Slater Fairleigh Ranch J. Unruh Trucking American Implement Fairleigh Feed Yard Larry and Millie Dearden Fairleigh Ranch Kel’s TLC Kurt and Ashlee Logan State Farm Insurance Prairie Trout Farms Western State Bank
Waylon Ricker Kylee Logan Christina Tilton
Foods Grand Champion Junior Foods Grand Champion Inter. Foods Grand Champion Senior Foods
L & M Western Tire & Oil C-More-Butz American Implement
Gracy Chambless Treven Jones Jaden Jones Tressa Goodman Ella Frank Danean Metheney Chance Jones Payton Goodman Karlee Logan Alivia Noll Clarissa Ratzlaff Hailey Dart Kylee Logan Brody Strine Jennie Erven Kodi Rogers Chase Rumford Abbie Dart Zach Rohrbough Macy Davis Asher Huck Brooke Strine Baylor Vasquez Trella Davis Dylan Metzger Emily Glenn Corbin Wilkinson Eva Kliesen Baron Strine Kamdyn Moore McKenzie Metzger Cayden Couchman
Bartlett Grain Kurt and Ashlee Logan C Bar H Chase and Gary Frank L & M Western Tire & Oil Faurot Heating and AC Scott Co-op Assn. First National Bank H Bar Ranch Salon 83 Scott Co-op Assn. Prime Pork Price & Sons Funeral Home Scott Pro Fairleigh Corporation High Choice Feeders American Implement Prime Pork Conine Livestock ACE Hardware Scott Pro Scott Pro Charles/Shirley Griffith Midwest PMS L & M Western Tire & Oil Leoti Ag Supply American Implement Scott Co-op Assn. Security State Bank H Bar Ranch Scott Co-op Assn. Conine Livestock American State Bank Dr. William Slater Pearson Angus John/Thea Beckman State Farm Insurance Larry and Gwen Huck Scott Co-op Assn. Dickhut Seed Bartlett Grain Dickhut Seed State Farm Insurance Midwest PMS Fairleigh Feed Yard
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Open Class Premium Winners
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Open Class Woodworking
almost got one
Grand Champion: Charlie Schwab Res. Champion: Howard King Senior Blue: David Clinton, 1; Rick Kahl, 3; Howard King, 2; Clenton Rose, 1; Charlie Schwab, 1. Pee Wee Blue: Zach Rohrbough, 1.
Quilt on a Stick Grand Champion Jr: Chelsea Rose Blue: Chelsie Rose, 1. Grand Champion Sr: Ashlee Logan Blue: Ashlee Logan, 1.
Open Class Hobby Exhibit Overall Grand Champion: Dawson Fox. Overall Res. Champion: Malorie Cupp. Blue: Dawson Fox, Malorie Cupp.
Open Class Fine Arts
Youngsters try to pin down one of the greased pigs during the popular contest held on kids’ day at the Scott County Fair. (Record Photo)
Flower Show Grand Sweepstakes: Kelly Wycoff Juniors Horticulture Best of Show: Jacqueline Gerber Horticulture Sweepstakes: Bryce Mohler Arrangement Best of Show: Jocelyn Miller/Jacqeline Gerber Arrangement Sweepstakes: Claire Fouquet Blue: Ashlyn Berning, 5; Claire Fouquet, 5; Jacqueline Gerber, 5; Jocelyn Miller, 3; Bryce Mohler, 4; Chelsie Rose, 1. Red: Ashlyn Berning, 2; Claire Fouquet, 1; Jacqueline Gerber, 2; Bryce Mohler, 2. White: Bryce Mohler, 1. Young Adult Arrangement Best of Show: Macy Berning Arrangement Sweepstakes: Macy Berning Blue: Macy Berning Seniors Horticulture Best of Show: Pam Weinmann Horticulture Sweepstakes: Kelly Wycoff Arrangement Best of Show: Virgie Schwartz Arrangement Sweepstakes: Kelly Wycoff Blue: Sue Barber, 1; Brenda Cejda, 7; Ruth Dunn, 7; Donna S. Eitel, 5; Linda Meyer, 1; Sue Pammenter, 3; Virgie Schwartz, 5; Pam Weinmann, 4; Kelly Wycoff, 16. Red: Ruth Dunn, 1; Donna S. Eitel, 2; Pam Weinmann, 3; Kelly Wycoff, 3. White: Donna S. Eitel, 3.
Overall Grand Champion: Paige Prewit Overall Res. Champion: Nicole Latta Youth (8-13 years) Grand Champion: Paige Prewitt Res. Champion: Paige Prewitt Blue: Amber Latta, 1; Paige Prewitt, 2. Red: Amber Latta, 2. Intermediate (14-20 years) Grand Champion: Nicole Latta Res. Champion: Reagan Smyth Blue: Rachel Fisher, 1; Nicole Latta, 5; Karlee Logan, 1; Reagan Smyth, 8. Red: Karlee Logan, 1; Alexis Mendenhall, 1. Advanced (21 years and over) Grand Champion: Audra Lindsey Res. Champion: Audra Lindsey Blue: Audra Lindsey, 2.
Open Class Ceramics
Top winners in the Scott County Fair flower show are (front row, from left): Jacqueline Gerber, Bryce Mohler and Jocelyn Miller. (Back row) Pam Weinmann Kelly Wycoff, Virgie Schwartz, Macy Berning and Jacqueline Gerber. (Photo by Kathy Haxton)
Overall Grand Champion: Barb Wilkinson Overall Res. Champion: Marlo Wiechman Peewee Blue: Joshua Browning, 1 Juniors Grand Champion: Rachel Fisher Res. Champion: Kally Kough Blue: Rachel Fisher, 2; Kally Kough, 1; Kodi Rogers, 1. Senior Citizen Grand Champion: Barb Wilkinson Res. Champion: Lila Burnett Blue: Lila Burnett, 7; Ila Head, 4; Marlo Wiechman, 2; Barb Wilkinson, 2. Red: Lila Burnett, 1; Ila Head, 1; Marlo Wiechman, 1.
Open Class Handicraft Overall Grand Champion: Howard King Overall Res. Champion: Ryan Cure Grand Champion Sr: Howard King Res. Champion Sr: Kathy Hichcock Grand Champion Inter: Cordell Green Res. Champion Inter: Kally Kough Grand Champion Jr: Ryan Cure Res. Champion Jr: Easton Lorg Grand Champion PeeWee: Ali Osborn Res. Champion PeeWee: Sofia Kasselman Peewee (7 years and under) Blue: Chaysston Anderson, 3; Hadley Bailey, 3; Landry Beaton, 2; Annaliesa Boustead, 2; William Boustead, 2; Jaxon Budd, 4; Klaaston Carndelario, 4; Karys Carver, 5; Bailey Cramer, 1; Jaden Dirks, 1; Hayla
Edwards, 1; Briana Eitel, 6; Bristol Eitel, 14; Treyton Eitel, 25; Piper Fox, 6; Charlotte Frank, 1; Ella Frank, 6; Trenton Frank, 5; Caleb Harkness, 1; Kynleigh Hickey, 11; Marshall Hickey, 3; Piper Jessup, 1; David Kasselman, 4; Sofia Kasselman, 7; Jarrod Kingan, 2; Kamryn Kough, 2; Bryce Mohler, 8; Brecken Murphy, 8; Brody Murphy, 1; Addison Noll, 2; Jayden O’Brien, 3; Aliza Osborn, 14; Amya Parker, 2; DeAnthony Parker, 4; Ja’Shaya Perry, 4; Brant Powelson, 3; Emma Powelson, 5; Zackery Proctor, 13; Aaren Radke, 28; Avery Radke, 20; Shalyn Radke, 1; Brodey Rohrbough, 1; Kasey Rohrbough, 4; Kirbey Rohrbough, 3; Harper Stoppel, 3; Bentley Thurston, 3; Emily Turley, 2; Kallyn Turner, 3; Keller Turner, 2; Draevynn Uloom, 5; Aliyah Venegas, 5; Emme Wishon, 2; Nora Wycoff, 2.
Red: Chaysston Anderson, 2; Briana Eitel, 1; Treyton Eitel, 11; Charlotte Frank, 1; Ella Frank, 1; Trenton Frank, 1; Caleb Harkness, 1; Sophia Kasselman, 2; Jarrod Kingan,1; Bryce Mohler, 1; Brecken Murphy, 2; Jayden O’Brien, 1; Aliza Osborn, 5; Emma Powelson, 2; Zachery Proctor, 2; Aaren Radke, 2; Avery Radke, 4; Brodey Rohrbough, 2; Kasey Rohrbough, 1; Kirbey Rohrbough, 3; Bentley Thurston, 1; Kallyn Turner, 3; Keller Turner, 1; Draevynn Uloom, 3; Lily Wycoff, 3. White: Treyton Eitel, 1; Jayden O’Brien,1; Zachery Proctor, 1. Junior (8-13 years old) Blue: Brooks Bailey, 3; Bryndan Bailey, 6; Lawson Bailey, 7; John Browning, 1; Emma Carver, 8; Noah Carver, 5; Cally Cramer, 1; Malorie Cupp, 11; William Cupp,
2; Ryan Cure, 12; Houston Frank, 2; Brooklyn Gossman, 1; Beau Gough, 1; Dakota Green, 5; Braden Harkness, 3; Paige Hoelting,1; Emily Kasselman, 9; Easton Lorg, 2; Dillon Mohler, 3; Raegan Mohler, 4; Annabell Murphy, 5; Zachery O’Brien, 3; Allie Patton, 1; Alexis Powelson, 5; Waylon Ricker, 1; Wyatt Ricker, 3; Alex Rodriquez, 7; Lana Rodriquez, 8; Chelsie Rose, 7; Tara Rose, 4; Claire Rumford, 1; Logan Stoppel, 1; Rhiley Stoppel, 5; Annie Talbert, 2; Megan Trout, 3; Baylor Vasquez, 3; Kooper Wright, 3. Red: Brooks Bailey, 3; Bryndan Bailey, 2; Lawson Bailey, 1; Joshua Browning, 1; Noah Carver, 1; Malorie Cupp, 1; William Cupp, 1; Ryan Cure, 2; Houston Frank, 1; Dakota Green, 1; Braden Harkness, 1; Paige Hoelting,1; Emily Kassel-
man, 3; Dillon Mohler, 1; Raegan Mohler, 1; Annabell Murphy, 1; Alexis Powelson, 4; Alex Rodriquez, 3; Lana Rodriquez, 5; Chelsie Rose, 3; Brandon Smyth, 1. White: Malorie Cupp, 1; Alex Rodriquez, 1. Intermediate (14-17 years old) Blue: Cordell Green, 1; Kally Kough, 3. Senior (18 years and over) Blue: Jim Couch,1; Kathy Hitchcock, 4; Rick Kahl, 1; Howard King, 1; Elise Lorg, 1. Lego Exhibit Overall Grand Champion: Camden Vulgamore Overall Res. Champion: Brecken Murphy Junior (8-13 years old) Blue: Kairae Berry, 1; John Browning, 1; Emma Carver, 2; Noah Carver, 1; Malorie Cupp, 2; Houston Frank, 1; Dakota Green, 1; Braden Harkness, 1; Paige Hoelting, 1; Emily Kassel-
man, 1; Dillon Mohler, 2; Raegan Mohler, 2; Avry Noll, 2; Alex Rodriquez, 2; Logan Stoppel, 1; Camden Vulgamore, 2. Red: Joshua Browning, 2; Aden Frederick, 1; Paige Hoelting, 1; Emily Kasselman, 1; Dillon Mohler, 2; Raegan Mohler, 2; Alexis Powelson, 2; Zach Rohrbough, 3; Logan Stoppel, 1. Peewee Division 7 years and under Blue: Karys Carver, 1; Treyton Eitel, 1; Ella Frank, 2; Blaze Gossman, 1; David Kasselman, 5; Sofia Kasselman, 1; Bryce Mohler, 2; Brecken Murphy, 1; Addison Noll, 1; Emma Powelson, 1; Brodey Rohrbough, 1; Kasey Rohrbough, 1; Kirbey Rohrbough, 2; Pierce Vallejo, 1; Rafe Vallejo, 1. Red: Ella Frank, 1; David Kasselman, 4; Sofia Kasselman, 1; Bryce Mohler, 2.
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The Security State Bank crew prepares beef kabobs at their Beefiesta tasting booth.
(Record Photo)
Open Class Photography Overall Grand Champion: Marcia Matthies Overall Res. Champion: Cheryl Keyse Color Sr. Citizen Grand Champion: Cheryl Keyse Sr. Citizen Res. Champion: Marilyn See Adult Grand Champion: Marica Matthies Adult Res. Champion: Emma Price Jr. Grand Champion: Eric Shapland Jr. Res. Champion: Megan Trout Black and White Sr. Citizen Grand Champion: Cheryl Keyse Sr. Citizen Res. Champion: Deb Scheuerman Adult Grand Champion: Emma Price Adult Res. Champion: Stephanie Shapland Jr. Grand Champion: Emily Kasselman Jr. Res. Champion: Annie Talbert Class Champions Color Senior Citizen (61 years and over) Action Champion: Cheryl Keyse Res. Champion: Marilyn See Agriculture Champion: Marilyn See Res. Champion: Deb Scheuerman Animals Champion: Cheryl Keyse Res. Champion: Cheryl Keyse Honorable Mention: Marilyn See Birds Champion: Cheryl Keyse Res. Champion: Marilyn See Buildings/Architecture Champion: Cheryl Keyse Close-up Champion: Deb Scheuerman Res. Champion: Cheryl Keyse Digital and Computer Enhanced Champion: Marilyn See Res. Champion: Cheryl Keyse Flowers Champion: Cheryl Keyse Holiday/Seasonal Champion: Deb Scheuerman Res. Champion: Cheryl Keyse Honorable Mention: Marilyn See Insects Champion: Cheryl Keyse Res. Champion: Cheryl Keyse Honorable Mention: Deb Scheuerman and Marilyn See Landscapes Champion: Cheryl Keyse Res. Champion: Cheryl Keyse Monuments and Landscapes Champion: Marilyn See Res. Champion: Cheryl Keyse Patterns Champion: Kay Mohler Res. Champion: Marilyn See People Champion: Cheryl Keyse Res. Champion: Cheryl Keyse Honorable Mention: Peggy Ricker Photo Journalism/Local Interest Champion: Cheryl Keyse Res. Champion: Craig Matthies Skyscapes Champion: Marilyn See Res. Champion: Cheryl Keyse Special Effects Champion: Cheryl Keyse Res. Champion: Cheryl Keyse Still Life Champion: Cheryl Keyse
Res. Champion: Marilyn See Misc. Champion: Marilyn See Blue: Betty Bremenkamp, 3; Cheryl Keyse, 31; Betty LaToush, 6; Craig Matthies, 2; Kay Mohler, 6; Peggy Ricker, 3; Deb Scheuerman, 12; Marilyn See, 24. Red: Betty Bremenkamp, 3; Cheryl Keyse, 4; Betty LaToush, 7; Kay Mohler, 4; Peggy Ricker, 1; Deb Scheuerman, 3; Marilyn See, 7; Vada Turley, 2. Adult (16-60 years old) Action Champion: Marcia Matthies Res. Champion: Jenny Rose Honorable Mention: Marcia Matthies and Millie Dearden Agriculture Champion: Shawn Mohler Res. Champion: Holly Beaton Honorable Mention: Shawn Mohler Animals Champion: Cathy Graff Res. Champion: Gina Ramsey Honorable Mention: Millie Dearden and Stephanie Shapland Birds Champion: Gina Ramsey Res. Champion: Larry Dearden Buildings/Architecture Champion: Millie Dearden Res. Champion: Addie Price Close-up Champion: Gina Ramsey Res. Champion: Marcia Matthies Honorable Mention: Cathy Graff, Addie Price and Anita Rose Flowers Champion: Marcia Matthies Res. Champion: Marcia Matthies Honorable Mention: Jenny Rose Holiday/Seasonal Champion: Marcia Matthies Res. Champion: Kristin Jessup Insects Champion: Gina Ramsey Res. Champion: Millie Dearden Honorable Mention: Shawn Mohler Landscapes Champion: Stephanie Shapland Res. Champion: Millie Dearden Monuments and Landscapes Champion: Holly Beaton Res. Champion: Marcia Matthies Honorable Mention: Shawn Mohler Patterns Champion: Shawn Mohler Res. Champion: Shawn Mohler Honorable Mention: Marcia Matthies People Champion: Dale Jessup Res. Champion: Jenny Rose Honorable Mention: Cathy Graff Photo Journalism/Local Interest Champion: Marcia Matthies Res. Champion: Larry Dearden Reflections Champion: Marcia Matthies Res. Champion: Shawn Mohler Skyscapes Champion: Stephanie Shapland Res. Champion: Stephanie Shapland Honorable Mention: Jenny Rose Special Effects Champion: Julia Cheney Res. Champion: Chase Rumford Still Life Champion: Emma Price Res. Champion: Marcia Matthies
Great Scott Photo Contest
‘Month by Month in Scott County’ Overall Grand Champion: Marilyn See Overall Res. Champion: Kristin Jessup Seniors Grand Champion: Marilyn See Res. Champion: Marilyn See Blue: Cheryl Keyse, 3; Deb Scheuerman, 5; Marilyn See, 5. Red: Cheryl Keyse, 3; Genelle Krehbiel, 1; Nichole O’Brien, 1; Betty LaToush, 1; Deb Scheuerman, 4; Marilyn See, 2. Adults Grand Champion: Marcia Matthies Res. Champion: Dale Jessup Blue: Holly Beaton, 2; Julia Cheney, 1; Larry Dearden, 2; Millie Dearden, 5; Dale Jessup, 2; Kristin Jessup, 1; Marcia Matthies, 5; Gina Ramsey, 2; Jenny Rose, 1; Stephanie Shapland, 5. Red: Holly Beaton, 1; Julia Cheney, 5; Larry Dearden, 3; Millie Dearden, 1; Dale Jessup, 1; Marcia Matthies, 1; Gina Ramsey, 4; Jenny Rose, 1; Stephanie Shapland, 1. Juniors Grand Champion: Piper Jessup Res. Champion: Brinlie Stevens Blue: Piper Jessup, 1; Karlee Logan, 1; Kodi Rogers, 1; Zach Rohrbough, 1; Hailey Shapland, 1; Brinlie Stevens, 1; Megan Trout, 1. Red: Emily Kasselman, 2; Zach Rohrbough, 2; Megan Trout, 2.
Honorable Mention: Emma Price Blue: Holly Beaton, 8; Christy Briggs, 9; Julia Cheney, 4; Larry Dearden, 7; Millie Dearden, 20; Cathy Graff, 8; Dale Jessup, 6; Kristin Jessup, 3; Marcia Matthies, 21; Shawn Mohler, 17; Teresa Noll, 3; Addie Price, 11; Emma Price, 2; Gina Ramsey, 10; Anita Rose, 6; Clenton Rose, 4; Jenny Rose, 11; Chase Rumford, 4; Stephanie Shapland, 15; Nick Storm, 1. Red: Holly Beaton, 1; Christy Briggs, 20; Larry Dearden, 3; Millie Dearden, 8; Cathy Graff, 1; Tim Graff, 1; Dale Jessup, 2; Kristin Jessup, 2; Marcia Matthies, 7; Shawn Mohler, 11; Sherry Noble, 1; Teresa Noll, 2; Addie Price, 3; Gina Ramsey, 3; Anita Rose, 5; Clenton Rose, 5; Jenny Rose, 2; Chase Rumford, 10; Stephanie Shapland, 1; Nick Storm, 5. White: Julia Cheney, 1. Junior (15 years and under) Action Champion: Makaela Stevens Res. Champion: Kate Rogers Animals Champion: Macy Berning Res. Champion: Macy Berning Honorable Mention: Megan Trout Birds Champion: Makaela Stevens Res. Champion: Zach Rohrbough Buildings/Architecture Champion: Annie Talbert Res. Champion: Makaela Stevens Close-up Champion: Macy Davis Res. Champion: Macy Davis Honorable Mention: Kate Rogers Flowers Champion: Zach Rohrbough Res. Champion: Macy Davis Honorable Mention: Annie Talbert and Bryce Mohler Insects Champion: Annie Talbert Res. Champion: Eric Shapland Honorable Mention: Annie Talbert and Macy Bering Landscapes Champion: Makaela Stevens Res. Champion: Annie Talbert Honorable Mention: Kairae Berry
Monuments and Landscapes Champion: Zach Rohrbough Res. Champion: Makaela Stevens Honorable Mention: Makaela Stevens Patterns Champion: Kairae Berry Res. Champion: Makaela Stevens People Champion: Eric Shapland Res. Champion: Karlee Logan Photo Journalism/Local Interest Champion: Makaela Stevens Res. Champion: Zach Rohrbough Honorable Mention: Eric Shapland Reflections Champion: Megan Trout Res. Champion: Macy Berning Skyscapes Champion: Macy Berning Res. Champion: Dillon Mohler Honorable Mentions: Reagan Mohler Still Life Champion: Eric Shapland Res. Champion: Megan Trout Blue: Macy Berning, 15; Alec Berry, 5; Kairae Berry, 7; Piper Jessup, 4; Karlee Logan, 1; Bryce Mohle, 2; Dillon Mohler, 3; Raegan Mohler, 8; Alivia Noll, 1; Zachery O’Brien, 7; Kate Rogers, 2; Kodi Rogers, 4; Zach Rohrbough, 9; Chelsie Rose, 3; Claire Rumford, 10; Eric Shapland, 7; Brinlie Stevens, 6; Makaela Stevens, 15; Annie Talbert, 7; Megan Trout, 8. Red: Macy Berning, 6; Alec Berry, 6; Kairae Berry, 7; Piper Jessup, 3; Emily Kasselman, 4; Dillon Mohler, 7; Raegan Mohler, 9; Kate Rogers, 2; Kodi Rogers, 1; Zach Rohrbough, 6; Chelsie Rose, 9; Claire Rumford, 8; Brinlie Stevens, 2; Makaela Stevens, 1; Alyssa Storm, 1; Annie Talbert, 2; Megan Trout, 1. White: Macy Berning, 1; Chelsie Rose, 1. Black and White Senior Citizen (61 years and over) Agriculture Champion: Cheryl Keyse Animals Champion: Cheryl Keyse Close-up Champion: Deb Scheuerman
Flowers Champion: Deb Scheuerman Holiday/Seasonal Champion: Cheryl Keyse Res. Champion: Deb Scheuerman Landscapes Champion: Cheryl Keyse Monuments and Landmarks Champion: Cheryl Keyse People Champion: Cheryl Keyse Res. Champion: Cheryl Keyse Photo Journalism/Local Interest Champion: Cheryl Keyse Reflections Champion: Betty Bremenkamp Skyscape Champion: Cheryl Keyse Special Effects Champion: Cheryl Keyse Blue: Betty Bremenkamp, 1; Cheryl Keyse, 22; Peggy Ricker, 1; Deb Scheuerman, 5. Red: Marilyn See, 1. Adult (16-60 years old) Animal Champion: Gina Ramsey Birds Champion: Gina Ramsey Res. Champion: Marcia Matthies Close-up Champion: Gina Ramsey Res. Champion: Stephanie Shapland Flowers Champion: Christy Briggs Res. Champion: Anita Rose Monuments and Landscapes Champion: Marcia Matthies People, Individual, Group Champion: Stephanie Shapland Res. Champion: Stephanie Shapland Photo Journalism/Local Interest Champion: Marcia Matthies Res. Champion: Maria Matthies Reflections Champion: Gina Ramsey Skyscape Champion: Christy Briggs Special Effects Champion: Maria Matthies Still Life Champion: Emma Price Blue: Christy Briggs, 6; Marcia Matthies, 10; Addie Price, 2; Emma Price, 2; Gina Ramsey, 6; Anita Rose, 2; Clenton Rose, 1; Stephanie Shapland, 4. Red: Christy Briggs, 5; Marcia Matthies, 2; Anita Rose, 4; Stephanie Shapland, 1. White: Christy Briggs, 1. Junior (15 years and under) Agriculture Honorable Mention: Chelsie Rose Animals Champion: Chelsie Rose Buildings/Architecture Champion: Annie Talbert Res. Champion: Annie Talbert Flowers Champion: Emily Kasselman Holiday/Seasonal Champion: Emily Kasselman Landscapes Champion: Annie Talbert Patterns Champion: Zach Rohrbough Res. Champion: Zach Rohrbough People Champion: Kodi Rogers Blue: Kairae Berry, 1; Emily Kasselman, 3; Kodi Rogers, 1; Zach Rohrbough, 2; Chelsie Rose, 4; Claire Rumford, 1; Annie Talbert, 5. Red: Alec Berry, 1; Chelsie Rose, 4; Annie Talbert, 1.
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106 youngsters show their tractor pulling power There were 106 participants in the kids pedal tractor pull sponsored by Scott County Farm Bureau. First place finishers qualify for the Kansas State Fair. Results are:
Three-Years and Under Participants: Landry Beaton, Skylar Berning, Trace Crissman, Dre Vann. Four-Year-Olds 1st: Tobias Bennett 2nd: Adda Gossman 3rd: Bentley Inguanza Participants: Kynleigh Hickey, Jocelyn Miller, Harper Stoppel, Rafe Vallejo. Five-Year-Olds 1st: Brody Rios 2nd: Kasey Rohrbough 3rd: Keller Turner Participants: Chaysston Anderson, Ada Brummett, Kale Clinton, Jaxson Fisher, Chewie Harper, Erik Harper, Claire Lampe, Aaren Radke, Isaiah Rogers, Kirbey Rohrbough, Taryn Rohrbough. Six-Year-Olds 1st: Will Koppes 2nd: Easton Eisenhour 3rd: Mick Gossman Participants: Dominic Allen, Elly Cramer, Jaden Dirks, Audrey Escalona, Hayla Edwards, Piper Fox, Seth Hundertmark, Ayden Lewis, Kenzi Martinez, Bryce Mohler, Brant Powelson, Gazelle Rios, Bretton Thomas, Rylan Wilkinson, Alia Wright Seven-Year-Olds 1st: Ashley Stoppel 2nd: Avery Radke 3rd: Aliza Osborn Participants: Elijah Bennett, Cayden Couchman, Treyton Eitel, Kason Geier, Kyara Gommes, Miranda Gossman, Teagan Harper, Kade John, Emma Powelson, Avery Radke, Brodey Rohrbough, Konner Rohrbough, Kallyn Turner, Pierce Vallejo. Eight-Year-Olds 1st: Baylor Vasquez 2nd: Bryton Gregory 3rd: Megan Trout Participants: Gabriel Bennett, Xahndrea Bennett, Ainsley Cramer, Brooklyn Escalona, Keagan Gossman, Nevaeh Hernandez, Carter Lampe, Lyle Lewis, Jace Miller, Zackery Proctor. Nine-Year-Olds 1st: Brady Welker 2nd: Grant Stoppel 3rd: Ryan Latta Participants: Kadence Allen,
Figure-8 Race Main Event 1st: Christopher Pounds, Scott City. 2nd: Jace McKinney, Scott City. 3rd: Matt Jones, Dighton. Other drivers: Paul Lewis, Dighton; Rees McKinney, Moscow; Alex Kough, Scott City. Heat One Heat winners: Paul Lewis; Rees McKinney. Other drivers: Jace McKinney; Jordan Roane, Utica. Heat Two Heat winners: Matt Jones; Chris Pounds. Other drivers: Jared O’Dea, Scott City; Alex Kough; Mylene Beeson, Utica. Slop Heat Heat winners: Alex Kough; Jace McKinney. Other drivers: Jared O’Dea; Mylene Beeson; Jordan Roane. Slop Heat Two Heat winner: Jared O’Dea. Other drivers: Mylene Beeson; Jordan Roane. Powder Puff 1st: Angie LaToush, Utica. Other drivers: Koebe Lorg, Scott City; Karen Pounds, Scott City; Makayla Wiechman, Scott City; Lacey Rohrbough, Scott City; LaDonna McKinney, Scott City.
Neal Gamble of the Scott County Shriners entertains those along the parade route with his souped up go-cart. (Record Photo) Five-year-old Chaysston Anderson shows his determination during the pedal pull at the Scott County Fair. (Record Photo) Brayden Bruner, Bryce Hundertmark, Alexis Powelson, Darian Roberts, Kate Rogers, Logan Stoppel, Ian Tarman. 10-Year-Olds 1st: Zathias Bennett 2nd: Cameron Gossman 3rd: Zach Rohrbough Participants: Zander Bennett, Dylan Duff, Dillon Mohler, Brandon Smyth. 11-Year-Olds
1st: Jarron Gregory 2nd: Rhiley Stoppel 3rd: Amber Latta Participants: Mackenzie Cramer, Madison Cramer, Esperanze Hernandez, Alivia Noll, John Pearson. 12-Year-Olds 1st: Rargan Mohler 2nd: Easton Lorg 3rd: Chase Stoppel Participants: Lisa Ivey, Emilio Zarate.
Parade 4-H Floats Blue: Scott County Ambassadors Floats by Educational Groups Blue: Scott County Library Floats by Business Firms Blue: Scott Co-op, First National Bank Red: Billy Allen Horse Feed Youth Organizations Blue: Scott City Boys Baseball Champions, Gymnastics
4-H Cat Show Cat Overall grand champion cat: Emily Buxton and Sophie. Overall res. grand champion cat: Kaely Zilla and Jingles. Kitten Grand Champion kitten: Kaely Zilla and Tiffany. Res. grand champion kitten: Claire Rumford and Shyloh. Purple: Kaely Zilla and Tiffany; Claire Rumford and Shyloh. Senior Cat Champion cat: Emily Buxton and Sophie. Res. champion cat: Kaely Zilla and Jingles. Purple: Emily Buxton and Sophie; Kaely Zilla and Jingles. Blue: Alexis Buxton and Sam; Kaely Zilla and Hendrix. Intermediate Cat Champion cat: Claire Rumford and Paitlyn. Res. champion cat: Hope Wiechman and Jack. Purple: Claire Rumford and Paitlyn. Blue: Hope Wiechman and Jack. Junior Cat Champion cat: Megan Trout and Felix. Res. champion cat: Kate Rogers and Edward. Purple: Megan Trout and Felix; Kate Rogers and Edward. Blue: Peyton Berry and Stormy. Decorated Crate Blue: Claire Rumford. Open Cat Class 2015 Grand champion: Kodi Rogers and Jack. Res. champion: Piper Fox and Moon. Blue: Kodi Rogers and Jack; Piper Fox and Moon. Decorated Crate Blue: Piper Fox.
Jace Miller (above) enjoys his ride as part of the Scott County Fair parade. (Below) Wheatland Electric employee Amanda Martinez and her husband, Jamie, slice meat to be served during the Beefiesta tasting booths. (Record Photos)
Clare Rumford, 12, shows Paitlyn during the Scott County Fair cat show. (Record Photo)
Open Class Premium Winners Fabrics, Fibers and Fancy Work Overall Grand Champion: Anita Brantley Overall Res. Champion: Kay Schmitt Best of Show Crochet: Barb Wilkinson Best of Show Knitting: Jan Winter Best of Show Machine Quilt-Intermediate: Kay Schmitt Best of Show Machine Quilt-Advanced: Anita Brantley Best of Show Sewing: Kathy Hitchcock
Best of Show Fancy Work: Barb Wilkinson Judge’s Favorite: Jan Winter and Kay Schmitt Juniors Grand Champion: Paige Vulgamore Res. Champion: Paige Vulgamore Blue: Charlee Berry, 1; Emma Carver, 1; Ryan Cure, 2; Ella Frank, 2; Jayden O’Brien, 2; Lana Rodriguez, 2; Chelsie Rose, 3; Tara Rose, 1; Paige Vulgamore, 2. Red: Ryan Cure, 1; Ella
Frank, 1; Emily Kasselman, 1; Sofia Kasselman, 2; Chelsie Rose, 1. White: Ella Frank, 1; Emily Kasselman, 1; Chelsie Rose, 1. Adult Grand Champion: Jerrie Brooks Res. Champion: Jan Winter Blue: Jerrie Brooks, 1; Anita Ellis, 2; Jennie Erven, 1; Kathy Hitchcock, 16; Danean Metheney, 1; Dana Pfannenstiel, 1; Virginia Proctor, 8;
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Duct Tape Contest Anita Rose, 5; Linda Tilton, 3; Jan Winter, 5. Red: Kathy Hitchcock, 2; Virginia Proctor, 1; Anita Rose, 1; Linda Tilton, 1. Senior Citizens Grand Champion: Anita Brantley Res. Champion: Kay Schmitt Blue: Wilma Baker, 5; Anita Brantley, 3; Betty Ann Bremenkamp, 10; Kay Schmitt, 6; Barb Wilkinson, 4. Red: Betty Ann Bremenkamp, 2; Kay Schmitt, 1.
making the turn
Grand Champion “Create You Own”: Chelsie Rose Res. Champion “Create Your Own”: Betty Bremenkamp Blue: Betty Bremenkamp, 1; Chelsie Rose, 1; Megan Trout, 2; Kallyn Turner, 1; Camden Vulgamore, 1. Red: Alexis Powelson, 2; Megan Trout, 1; Keller Turner, 1.
Open Class Livestock Swine Blue: Landry Beaton, Baily Cramer, Marly Cramer, Addison Dearden, Chase Dearden, Aliyah Gardner, Kason Geier, Claire Lampe, Collier Livingstone, Drake Metzger, Drew Metzger, Addison Noll, Isaiah Rogers, Kasey Rohrbough, Kirbey Rohrbough, Carson Taylor, Gabie Tucker, Rylan Wilkinson. Goats Blue: Addison Noll, Isaiah Rogers, Grady Vance. Bucket Calf Blue: Drake Metzger, Drew Metzger, Addison Noll, Brooklyn Wilkinson, Rylan Wilkinson.
Open Class Vegetables Overall Grand Champion: Trenton Frank Overall Res. Champion: Lisa Pearson Juniors Blue: Brooks Bailey, 1; Bryndan Bailey, 1; Hadley Bailey, 1; Lawson Bailey, 1; Addison Dearden, 1; Trenton Frank, 2; Piper Jessup, 1; David Kasselman, 1; Chel-
sie Rose, 1; Landon Trout, 2; Phebe Trout, 1. Red: Addison Dearden, 1; Chase Dearden, 1; Belle Trout, 1; Kylee Trout, 1; Megan Trout, . Senior Blue: Wilma Baker, 1; Lisa Pearson, 2; Kay Schmitt, 1; Andy Trout, 1. Red: Sue Barber, 1; Stephanie Fisher, 1.
Cupcake Contest
Leah Jennison rounds the second barrel during racing action at the Scott County Indoor Arena. (Record Photo)
Kids Day Pig Catch/Ping Pong Ball Pig Catch Winners 6-9 Year Olds: Ryan Latreceiving $10 each ta, Carter Lampe, Carson 5-Years and under: Batterton, Xandra Bennett. Bryce Mohler; Claire Lampe; 10-12 Years Olds: Abby Kirby Rohrbough; Keller Turner. McDaniel, Hannah Tucker,
Collin McDaniel, Easton Ping Pong Ball Drop Lorg. Bike Winner: Chandler 13-Years and up: Justin Murphy McDaniel, Nathan PiantaniKindle Fire Winner: Jace da, Gabriel Cortez, Christina Piantanida. Miller
Market Wheat Show Overall Grand Champion: WLC - Jay Wiechman Overall Res. Champion: Brenda Tankersley/Daniels Other Public Varieties Grand Champion: Brenda Tankersley/Daniels (T112) Res. Champion: Devin
Hutchins (Brawl) Agri-Pro Syngenta HRW Varieties Grand Champion: WLC Jay Wiechman (Jagalene) Res. Champion: Ash Grove Farms-Rich Randall (Jagalene) Westbred/AGESCO Varieties
Grand Champion: Bar X - Larry Dearden (Grainfield) Other Varieties and Hybrids Grand Champion: Craig Tuttle (Mint) Res. Champion: Devin Hutchins (T-158) Blue: Doornbos Farm,
Bob Eitel, Beaver Ridge Ag, Stuart Cauthon, Paul Strickert. Red: Ash Grove Farms, Max Edwards, Allen Hoeme, Ramsey Farms, Marc Ramsey, Malcolm Rodenberg, Jack Schmitt, Jay Wiechman, Wilken Inc., Bruce Wilkens.
Open Class Sketching and Drawing Overall Grand Champion: Jacy Rose Overall Res. Champion: Abbi Orr PeeWee (7 years and under) Grand Champion: Avery Radke Res. Champion: Marley Cramer Junior (ages 8-13) Grand Champion: Jacy Rose Res. Champion: Jacy Rose Intermediate (ages 14-17) Grand Champion: Abbi Orr Res. Champion: Abbi Orr PeeWee Blue: Hadley Bailey, 10; Peyton Berry, 1; Charlee Berry, 1; Anneliese Boustead, 6; William Boustead, 6; Jaxson Budd, 8; Klaaston Candelain, 6; Baily Cramer, 1; Marly Cramer, 7; Jaden Dirks, 1; Hayla Edwards, 2; Briana Eitel, 11; Bristol Eitel, 11; Treyten Eitel, 21; Piper Fox,
6; Charlotte Frank, 2; Ella Frank, 5; Trenton Frank, 3; Bennett Frederick, 1; Blaze Gossman, 2; Beau Gough, 1; Kynleigh Hickey, 8; Marshall Hickey, 3; James Jacobsen, 4; Sofia Kasselman, 4; Jarrod Kingan, 3; Kamryn Kough, 9; Hayden Martin, 1; Bryce Mohler, 6; Brecken Murphy, 2; Jayden O’Brien, 3; Ali Osborn, 1; Amya Parker, 2; Deanthony Parker, 3; Ja’Shaya Perry, 6; Emma Powelson, 2; Zackery Proctor, 14; Aaren Radke, 17; Avery Radke, 16; Shalyn Radke, 3; Julian Rascon, 2; Brodey Rohrbough, 3; Kasey Rohrbough, 3; Kirbey Rohrbough, 2; Stella Shirley, 4; Jagger Spangler-Carlson, 3; Harper Stoppel, 1; Gabie Tucker, 5; Emily Turley, 2; Kallyn Turner, 2; Keller Turner, 4; Draevynn Uloom, 5; Aliyah Venegas, 4; Emme Wishon, 1; Nora Wycoff, 2. Red: Ella Frank, 1; Bennett Frederick, 1; Blaze Gos-
sman, 1; Kynleigh Hickey, 1; Piper Jessup, 1; David Kasselman, 1; Sofia Kasselman, 1; Bryce Mohler, 4; Jayden O’Brien, 1; Aliza Osborn, 2; Amya Parker, 1; Deanthony Parker, 1; Emma Powelson, 1; Zackery Proctor, 4; Aaren Radke, 2; Avery Radke, 1; Kasey Rohrbough, 3; Kirbey Rohrbough, 4; Jagger Spangler-Carlson, 1; Bentley Thurston, 8; Megan Trout, 2; Gabie Tucker, 2; Kallyn Turner, 1; Draevynn Uloom, 1; Emme Wishon, 2; Lily Wycoff, 1. Junior Blue: Brooks Bailey, 2; Bryndan Bailey, 4; Lawson Bailey, 2; John Browning, 2; Malorie Cupp, 7; William Cupp, 4; Ryan Cure, 4; Houston Frank, 4; Aden Frederick, 1; Brooklynn Gossman, 3; Emily Kasselman, 5; Dillon Mohler, 1; Raegan Mohler, 5; Zachery O’Brien, 1; Alexis Powelson, 2; Waylon Ricker, 2; Wyatt
Ricker, 2; Alex Rodriguez, 3; Lana Rodriquez, 4; Zach Rohrbough, 1; Chelsie Rose, 4; Jacy Rose, 4; Tara Rose, 4; Brandon Smyth, 2; Logan Stoppel, 2; Brody Strine, 1; Brooke Strine, 1; Megan Trout, 4; Kooper Wright, 6; Luke Wright, 3; Red: Brooks Bailey, 3; Bryndan Bailey, 1; Lawson Bailey, 1; John Browning, 1; Malorie Cupp, 4; Ryan Cure, 4; Houston Frank, 1; Brooklynn Gossman, 2; Dakota Green, 2; Dillon Mohler, 1; Zachery O’Brien, 2; Alexis Powelson, 3; Waylon Ricker, 1; Alex Rodriquez, 3; Lana Rodriquez, 1; Zach Rohrbough, 2; Brody Strine, 1; Baylor Vasquez, 2; Luke Wright, 1. White: John Browning, 1. Intermediate Blue: Abbi Orr, 3; Alexis Mendenhall, 1. Red: Alexis Mendenhall, 1; Theron Tucker, 1.
Cupcake Group Display 12 Years and under: Chelsie Rose, 1st; Brant Powelson, 2nd. Young adult: Emma Price, 1st; Alexis Buxton, 2nd. Adult: Betty Bremenkamp, 1st; Tava See, 2nd. Cupcake Single Display 6 Years and under: Hadley Bailey, 1st; Rafe Vallejo, 2nd. 7 Years and over: Paige Vulgamore, 1st; Emma Powelson, 2nd; Lana Rodriguez, 3rd.
Blue: Bryndan Bailey, 2; Hadley Bailey, 1; Lawson Bailey, 1; Betty Bremenkamp, 1; Taney Browning, 1; Alexis Buxton, 1; Julia Cheney, 1; Trenton Frank, 1; Abbigail LeBeau, 1; Alexis Powelson, 2; Brant Powelson, 1; Emma Powelson, 1; Emma Price, 2; Alex Rodriguez, 4; Lana Rodriguez, 4; Chelsie Rose, 1; Tava See, 1; Rafe Vallejo, 1; Paige Vulgamore, 1. Red: Brooks Bailey, 1; Jennie Erven, 1; Alex Rodriguez, 2; Lana Rodriguez, 2.
Open Class Crops
Open Class Booths
Grand Champion: Rick Kahl Res. Champion: Rick Kahl Blue: Rick Kahl, 5. Red: Rick Kahl, 1.
Grand Champion: Scott County Farm Bureau Res. Champion: Never Alone Living Assistance Blue: Never Alone Living Assistance, Samaritan’s Purse, Scott County Conservation, Scott County Farm Bureau, Scott County Library.
Open Class Rabbits
Boy Scouts
Overall Grand Champion: Katie Hopkins Overall Res. Champion: Overall Grand ChamConnie Hopkins pion: Ryan Cure Blue: Connie Hopkins, 2; Overall Res. Champion: Katie Hopkins, 3; Ron Hop- Ryan Cure kins, 2. Blue: Ryan Cure, 4.
Zucchini Contest Grand Champion: Lisa Pearson Blue: Lisa Pearson, Landon Trout.
Mini-Booths/Notebooks Grand Champion: Vada Turley Res. Champion: Vada Turley Notebook Blue: Vada Turley, scrapbooks, 4.
Open Class Foods Overall Grand Champion: Marilyn See Overall Res. Champion: Malorie Cupp Baked Goods Juniors Grand Champion: Lana Rodriquez Res. Champion: Malorie Cupp Blue: Malorie Cupp, 1; Ella Frank, 1; Houston Frank, 1; Trenton Frank, 1; Beau Gough, 1; Addison Noll, 2; Jayden O’Brien, 1; Alexis Powelson, 1; Brant Powelson, 2; Emma Powelson, 1; Waylon Ricker, 2; Wyatt Ricker, 1; Lana Rodriguez, 2; Chelsie Rose, 2; Brandon Smyth, 1; Megan Trout, 1; Paige Vulgamore, 1; Emma Wishon, 2. Red: Brooks Bailey, 1; Bryndan Bailey, 1; Houston Frank, 1; Trenton Frank, 1; Beau Gough, 2; Jayden O’Brien, 1; Alexis Powelson, 1; Waylon Ricker, 1; Alex Rodriguez, 2; Chelsie Rose, 2. White: Ella Frank, 1. Seniors Grand Champion: Marilyn See Res. Champion: Lisa Powelson Blue: Noah Kliesen, 1; Lisa Powelson, 1; Clenton Rose, 1; Kay Schmitt, 3; Marilyn See, 2; Tava See,1; Reagan Smyth, 1. Red: Betty Bremenkamp, 1; Lisa Powelson, 1; Clenton Rose, 2.
The Scott County Record • Page 44 • Thursday, September 3, 2015
a final look at the Scott County Fair