The Scott County Record

Visitors to Lake Scott State Park bid farewell to another summer

42 Pages • Four Sections

Volume 22 • Number 4

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Published in Scott City, Ks.

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Unique flight opportunities in SC this weekend Organizers of the Showdown on the Plains Air Show and BBQ Festival have found a way to do the near impossible - make the annual event even better.

There will be more opportunities to fly in vintage aircraft, hot air balloon and helicopter rides, tandem parachute jumps, a jet dragster show and, of course, the always popular aerial show.

Still want more?

How about the famous Chris Cakes pancake event in the morning and great tasting barbeque throughout the day?

Everything will be taking place on Saturday at the Scott City Airport starting at 6:30 a.m. and continuing until 5:00 p.m.

The opportunity to not just see, but to fly in vintage aircraft, has been expanded even

more this year with interested persons able to choose between four airplanes. There is a cost to fly on each with the cost of the experience ranging from $75 up to $1,695.

Capturing the most interest is the famous P51 Mustang.

“This is such an iconic aircraft and there aren’t many of them around that people have the opportunity to fly in,” says Randal Loder, one of the event organizers.

Other aircraft which people can sign up to fly in include a 1945 Stearman biplane, a TX Texan and a Beach C45 Expeditor.

Tethered hot air balloon rides will be offered, at no cost.

Sponsoring the flights with world champion balloonist John Petrehn is Wheatland Electric.

Of course, the availability of

A glider performs stunts at last year’s Showdown on the Plains Air Show. (Record Photo)

flights will depend on wind conditions.

The Wichita Wing of the Commemorative Air Force will be returning with their vintage aircraft which will be on display throughout Saturday.

“For those who appreciate and know the history of these

aircraft this is a real crowdpleaser,” Loder notes.

Tandem parachute flights with the team out of Kansas State University will be held on Friday afternoon and throughout Saturday. Only a few openings remain on each day.

“Last year we had 29 jump-

‘truly an oasis’

ers so this remains a popular event,” says Loder.

Activities for Kids With the purchase of a $2 wrist band, youngsters will have access to inflatable games throughout Saturday, from 7:00 (See AIR SHOW on page two)

Another huge turnout for the final weekend of the summer

Clint Dearden gives his twin daughter and son, Addison and Chase, a push on their floating chair as they enjoyed the beach area at Lake Scott on Sunday afternoon.

(Record Photo)

From a bench near to the Lake Scott beach, Stan and Jan Sommerfeld had a perfect view.

They could watch one of their daughters and grandchildren enjoying the swimming area at the lake while, to the northeast, they could see several family members on horseback enjoying the trail that wraps around the park.

“This truly is an oasis on the plains,” commented Stan, who made the trip from Sharon Springs.

He and his wife weren’t alone. Along with their four daughters from Norton, Colby, Sharon Springs and Tulsa, Okla., they had 25 people together for the weekend. They brought horses for trail riding and were also enjoying the beach area.

“We come here a couple of times each summer,” says Sommerfeld.

(See OASIS on page eight)

Sponsorship opportunities open for governor’s hunt Individuals and businesses who would like to become part of a unique hunting opportunity in Western Kansas can still sign up for a handful of sponsorship opportunities that are still available for the annual Governor’s Ringneck Classic.

The event, which rotates to selected sites in northwest Kansas, will be making its first visit to Scott and Lane counties the weekend of Nov. 13-16.

Scott City and Healy are jointly sponsoring the event which will be held at the Scott

County Fairgrounds.

“We’re in a unique situation,” says Scott County Economic Development Director Katie Eisenhour. “We’ve had the advantage of attending these events at Oakley and Norton.

“We’ve see the things they did very well and things that could have been done differently. I feel we can use that experience to put on the best Classic yet.

“We’ve had success with big-scale events in Scott City and we know how to support

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our community,” she adds.

However, that also requires considerable funding. The budget for the four-day event is about $80,000.

“Our hope is that we can spend as much of that with local vendors and businesses as possible,” says Eisenhour.

Both communities will also benefit significantly from money raised through the Classic. The goal is to distribute $50,000 to the following: •Veterans Park in Scott City.

•Northwest Kansas Conser-

vation Foundation.

•Scott County Historical Society.

•Pheasants Forever.

•Healy Community Weight Room.

•Friends of Lake Scott.

Sponsor Opportunities The proceeds will be raised through a variety of means from auctions, to team entry fees to regional and national sponsorships.

Scott City artist Jerry Thomas, who has been very

involved in the Classic over the years and is on the local organizing committee, has raised about $40,000 for the hunt through the sale of his limited edition artwork.

There are only a couple of openings that remain for fourman teams who will hunt with a celebrity. The cost of sponsoring a team is $6,000. There is a limit of 20 teams.

Celebrities who will be on hand for the hunt include former members of the Kansas

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A Fairchild PT-23 was one of the aircraft that appeared in last year’s air show with the Commemorative Air Force.

(Record Photo)

Air Show a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Event sponsors have reduced the price from $5 a year ago.

“The emphasis of this show is to have a familyfriendly event and we want to keep it affordable for everyone,” Loder says.

Youngsters will also be able to enjoy free plane rides. Loder encourages youngsters to show up early and take advantage of the rides.

“With the pancake feed and fun run, we’re trying to get people to show up early,” Loder says. “In the past, a lot of parents and their kids didn’t show up for plane rides until about 11:00 and then we had to shut it down at around noon for the air show.

“The earlier kids show up the more airplane rides we can provide.”

BBQ Festival No longer will the Chamber of Commerce be sponsoring a barbeque contest sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society.

Instead, there will be four, and possibly six, barbeque vendors set up at the airport. This is in addition to other food vendors.

(continued from page one)

Saturday’s Schedule

6:30 a.m.: Chris Cakes serving breakfast. $5/person 7:00 a.m.: 5k run starts at the Spencer Center. About 45 runners are signed up so far.

7:00-12:30: Free tethered hot air balloon rides 8:00 a.m.: Kids one mile run 8:00-12:30: Free Young Eagles rides (ages 8-18) and practice in a flight simulator 1:30-3:00: Air show 3:00-5:00 p.m.: Vintage aircraft and helicopter rides Helicopters: $40 per person 1945 Stearman biplane: $220 for basic ride; $395 for aerobatic ride T6 Texan (WWII trainer) $295 for basic ride; $595 for handson aerobatic ride

“In the past, people couldn’t eat barbeque prepared by the teams, and they really didn’t have a chance to visit with any of the team members because they were so focused on preparing for the event,” Loder says.

He says that having a sanctioned event required a lot of money and volunteers.

“We think people will like the changes we’ve made and the chance to eat some great barbeque,” Loder says.

Those who arrive early at the airport can enjoy great pancakes and entertainment provided by Chris Cakes. Cost of the pancakes is $5 per plate with serving from 6:309:30 a.m.

Air Show Highlight of the day will be the afternoon air show that begins at 1:30 p.m.

Returning again this year will be Brian Correll and Team Vortex who have been featured entertainment at the show each of the past two years.

An added attraction during the show will be a jet dragster demonstration.

Admission to the air show this year is free.

Parking will continue to be at the north end of the airport with an eightperson trailer providing transportation from the parking lot to the hangar area.

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Sun. - Sat., Sept. 7-13

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

What’s for Supper?

Wed. • French dip sandwich with chips.

Thurs. • Smothered steak with mashed potatoes and gravy.

Fri. • Tijuana tostada.

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Sat. • Prime rib

Breakfast specials every night.

The Scott County Record

Community Living

Page 3 - Thursday, September 5, 2014

It’s not too early for fall planning and beyond Now that summer is winding down and we’re heading into fall, there are many things we need to do to prepare for winter.

Yes, I realize that as I write this column it’s 90 degrees outside. But I also know that we don’t have fall in Southwest Kansas, but we go from summer to winter and that the only way that we know it’s a changing season is that the trees lose their leaves.

Before you shake your head and laugh at me, here are some suggestions.

Dig out those winter coats, hats and gloves and try them on to make sure they fit. In the retail world, you can only buy

coats in Kansas from July to October, after that they are picked over or nonexistent, so don’t wait until the last minute.

The best prices will be in September or October.

If last year’s coats still fit, wash them up (if you didn’t do that last spring), and replace any gloves or hats that were lost.

Children outgrow their gloves and hats just like any other clothing item,

Recipe favorites . . .

Rhubarb Surprise Pie

Tastes like strawberry shortcake! Surprise Ingredients 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter 1 egg beaten 2 tablespoons milk 3 cups chopped rhubarb 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry flavored gelatin 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup butter, melted Directions Sift together 1 cup flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in 2 tablespoons butter or margarine. Add egg and milk; mix. Press mixture into a greased 9 inch pie plate.

Arrange rhubarb in pie shell. Sprinkle with dry gelatin mix.

Combine 1/2 cup flour, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter or margarine; sprinkle on top of pie.

Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes, or until rhubarb is tender.

Helpful cooking tips

•If you have a problem opening jars: Try using latex dishwashing gloves. They give a non-slip grip that makes opening jars easy.

•Use air-freshener to clean mirrors: It does a good job and better still, leaves a lovely smell to the shine.

•Potatoes will take food stains off your fingers.

Just slice and rub raw potato on the stains and rinse with water.

•Don’t throw out all that leftover wine: Freeze into ice cubes for future use in casseroles and sauces.

so check the fit on those as well. Most children’s coats are machine washable, so throw them in the washer once a month and hang to dry to prevent shrinking.

For adult coats, if they are not washable, please have them professionally cleaned each spring before you put them away and they will be ready to wear the following fall.

Go through the winter clothes. Get rid of anything that does not fit or that you or your family did not wear last year.

Save yourself the frustration of having too much. We all like a few new things anyway.

Donate your used clothing to the local thrift store to resale or take them to a consignment store and make a few dollars for yourself.

Parents, don’t forget to buy your children bigger undergarments as well.

They out grow socks and undies each year just like jeans and shoes.

Plan Family Time Get yourself organized now that the kids are back in school. Preplan family time so that life doesn’t get out of control.

No matter what people say, we all function better when we are somewhat organized. Some say it’s

Area Upcoming Events Sept. 14

Gloria Obleness Benefit Supper Scott City

Sept. 20

SW Kansas Youth Day

Lake Scott

Sept. 27

Whimmydiddle

Scott City

Nov. 13-16 Governor’s Ringneck Classic

Scott City

too early to plan family holiday events, but if you have a large family like mine, the earlier the event is planned, the more likely everyone will make it.

You don’t have to get into the details, just get some dates pulled together.

Have your car winterized. If you don’t, you will wish you had!

Prepare your car’s safety box. Get a box of your choice and in it keep a large candle in a coffee can, matches, bottles of water, ready to eat food, a blanket, extra socks and clothes, a flashlight, extra batteries and tissues.

Throw it in the front of

your car when you travel out of town. It won’t do you any good if it is in the trunk and you can’t get to it.

Locate the things that you will need the first time the snow blows in.

Have your supplies on hand early. It’s hard to get a little salt for the drive when you can’t get out of the drive to get to the store.

Do you know where your snow shovel is?

What about fresh batteries in the flashlight, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector?

Have you any idea when you changed them last?

(See PLANNING on page 7)

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Editorial/Opinion

Page 4 - Thursday, September 4, 2014

editorially speaking

Predictable:

Stegall appointment to high court is no shocker

In what is perhaps one of the least surprising moves made by Gov. Sam Brownback, he appointed his friend and legal counsel Caleb Stegall to the Kansas Supreme Court.

When Stegall made the cut as one of the final three nominees, Brownback tried to downplay his chance of being appointed, denying that his associate had an “inside track.” Many observers who were critics of the new Supreme Court selection process selected otherwise and those concerns proved legitimate.

Brownback calls Stegall one of the most qualified people ever appointed to the Supreme Court.

We wouldn’t expect the governor to declare otherwise.

While his qualifications may be subject to debate, there is no debating that the newest appointee to the court mirror’s Brownback’s ideology. Stegall, for example, has referred to previous Supreme Court rulings requiring the state legislature to put more money into public education as “reckless spending.”

Not surprisingly, the appointment was exactly what non-partisan legal experts had warned would happen. It’s a chance for Brownback, on behalf of conservative lawmakers, to begin stacking the high court with judges who are willing to turn a blind eye to the state’s constitutional obligation to fund our schools.

Before the legislature approved a change in the selection process during the last session, judges were appointed by a merit system. A commission of five lawyers elected through the state bar and four nonlawyers appointed by the governor narrowed the list of applicants to three. The governor then chose one for the court.

This was a system that seemed to work well for Republicans and Democrats. But it’s not necessarily a system that works well when you’re trying to force your ideology into the judiciary branch of our government.

Gov. Brownback and Kansas conservatives got what they wanted in Caleb Stegall.

Unfortunately, what they wanted and what’s best for Kansas aren’t necessarily the same thing.

No easy answer:

Mideast policy can lead to unintended consequences

We all watch with disbelief when Americans are beheaded by religious extremists in the Middle East. We can’t comprehend such barbarism and, instinctively, our first reaction is to demand some kind of action . . . some retaliation.

What kind of people would do such things?

What can we do to stop it?

Quite honestly, we don’t have an answer to either question. And, therein, lies the problem.

As a nation, we can’t simply rush in and try to offer a quick fix in a part of the world we don’t fully understand. We tried that in Iraq and after 10 years and a few billion taxpayer dollars where did it get us?

As we are learning the hard way, when you remove one violent ruler or regime from this part of the world you never know what will take its place. You can assume that change is happening for the better, but you can’t be certain as we’ve discovered in the years following the departure of Saddam Hussein in Iraq, Muammar Gaddafi in Libya and Hosni Mubarak in Egypt.

If anything, it seems that the more we learn about these nations and their people the more we discover we don’t know. It’s both ignorant and reckless to think we can force a quick solution to problems in a region which have festered for hundreds of years.

Rather than learning from the past, it’s even more disturbing that we have political leaders (i.e., Sen. John McCain) who feel we can bring a military solution to the Middle East.

That’s not to say that we simply turn away from the turmoil in the region, or that we ignore the threat of radical groups such as ISIS. But we should have learned by now that the actions we take can have unforeseen consequences.

This is a part of the world that far too many of us don’t understand. After spending billions of dollars and shedding the blood of thousands of Americans we have added very little to our understanding.

That’s a high price to pay for ignorance.

The confidence of an open mind

Confidence is a good thing.

A coach wants to see that in the eyes of his quarterback when he sends him onto the field for a potential game-winning drive in the final two minutes.

We feel at ease before surgery when our doctor confidently says, “I’ve done this a hundred times.”

And we can sleep better at night when our accountant confidently tells us, “Don’t worry. This will never show up in an IRS audit.”

So, are there times when confidence isn’t a great thing?

During a recent campaign swing through the area, Congressional candidate Jim Sherow was asked how Congressman Tim Huelskamp can still find solid support among some 55 percent of Republicans despite getting booted off the House Ag Committee and his abrasive style toward anyone who disagrees with him.

“They like that he sticks to his guns,” said Sherow.

We could add that he does a great job of portraying himself as a victim of the liberal media (i.e., his wife accusing one major daily of “stalking” them) and the liberal legal system (i.e., for filing charges against his campaign’s illegal raffle of NCAA tickets).

You see, in Huelskamp’s eyes, there are two sides to every issue - his side and the wrong side.

And his side is against immigration reform, higher taxes on the wealthy and affordable health insurance that makes health care accessible to everyone.

That’s what you get . . . or don’t get . . . with Huelskamp’s dig-in-yourheels-and-don’t-budge show of confidence.

We wish we could say this was a phenomenon unique to Huelskamp. It’s not.

Americans were confidently told that the war in Iraq wouldn’t cost more than a billion dollars, that it would be over in a matter of weeks and we’d be greeted as liberators.

A little closer to home, Kansans were confidently told that tax cuts would lead to a huge migration of businesses into our state, that state revenue would climb and balanced budgets would not be a problem.

It should be evident that no amount of confidence from Gov. Sam Brownback and his economic experts can turn Reaganomics into a success story.

Yet, Brownback remains confident that if we cut taxes enough then prosperity has to follow . . . it just has too.

The governor is equally confident public schools are whining needlessly when they talk about shrinking budgets.

The Kansas Policy Institute and Americans for Prosperity declare, with confidence, that the problem isn’t a lack of money for education, but how it’s being spent.

Brownback is confident that cutting taxes is the only way to lure people to our state.

Brownback is confident that cutting money for the state’s social programs won’t have a negative impact on children, the elderly or the poor.

People like Huelskamp and Brownback are seen as “confident” because they view the world as black or white. They’re right and everyone else is wrong. People get a steady diet of this all-ornothing view of the world when they tune into Fox News or listen to the rants of Rush Limbaugh. When you are unwavering in your belief far too many people view this as truth.

How could anyone be so confident and be wrong?

The same way that there are people who will claim with confidence that man has never walked on the moon, that the earth is less than 6,000 years old and that climate change is a hoax. One can hold firmly to their beliefs, but that doesn’t make them right.

(See MIND on page six)

GOP wave hasn’t materialized

Meanwhile, back at the ranch - as foreign events hog the spotlight - why haven’t Republicans sealed the deal on the coming election?

When summer began, the conventional wisdom was that the GOP sorta kinda probably maybe would take control of the Senate in November.

As summer ends - and it hasn’t been great for President Obama, which means it also hasn’t been anything for the Democratic Party to write home about - that same equivocal assessment still holds.

The Real Clear Politics website, which aggregates polls, rates nine Senate races as tossups. If incumbents Kay Hagan of North Carolina, Mary Landrieu of Louisiana and Mark Pryor of Arkansas manage to scrape out wins, the website calculates,

Where to Write

another view by Eugene Robinson

Democrats will retain a 51 to 49 edge and Harry Reid gets to keep his job as majority leader.

Let’s say that one of those Democrats falters - or even two. It seems entirely possible that Bruce Braley could defeat Republican Joni Ernst in an Iowa race that polls show as a dead heat.

Democrat Michelle Nunn may be gaining ground on David Perdue in Georgia.

And the man who wants Reid’s job, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, is in a surprisingly tough race against Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes.

All in all, you still have to give the edge to the GOP. But it is a surprisingly narrow and tenuous

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

advantage in a year when some analysts were predicting a wave election in favor of Republicans.

So far, just ripples.

Why could that be?

This time, the GOP managed not to nominate candidates whose views are so extreme - or so wacky - that they might effectively concede what ought to be safe seats. The party establishment made ideological concessions to the tea party wing, but managed to insist on nominees who have a chance of being elected.

No Republican candidate has spoken of solving problems with “Second Amendment remedies,” as Sharron Angle did in 2010, or run a television ad to declare “I’m not a witch” a la Christine O’Donnell that same year.

The candidates may be plausible, but they’re running on the wrong issues.

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Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-4774 roberts.senate.gov/email.htm

Rather, the wrong issue: the Affordable Care Act. “Repeal Obamacare” remains a rallying cry for the GOP’s activist base perhaps less for the law itself than the president for whom it is named.

But for independent voters, undoing health-care reform is not the sure-fire issue Republicans hoped it would be.

The program is in effect. Some people who previously could not obtain health insurance now have it. Most people are unaffected. Despite all the dire GOP predictions, the sky has not fallen.

Yet Republican candidates say otherwise, describing a dystopian breakdown of the nation’s health-care system that simply has not occurred.

And they go all tonguetied when asked how they could manage to repeal (See WAVE on page six)

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

Preventing fighting traffic jams It’s hard to rig along info superhighway rules against

by Timothy Karr

There was no vacation for the Internet this summer.

While many Americans slipped away to the beach, Internet users were busy defending the openness of a network that has become this era’s engine for free expression, ingenuity and just about everything else.

The threat comes from Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler, who has proposed new rules that would fundamentally change the workings of the Web - leaving its fate in the hands of a few powerful phone and cable companies.

Wheeler, who previously led the cable and wireless industries’ top lobbying groups, has sworn to “strongly support an open, fast and robust Internet.” He has said he’d never allow an Internet with fast lanes for the few companies that can afford them and slow lanes for the rest of us.

But his proposal undermines his rhetoric. The proposed rules are built on a legal argument for protecting the Internet that is so flimsy it would let network providers like Comcast, AT&T and Verizon slow down some sites and speed up others.

For example, Comcast could favor its own video-streaming service over Netflix or YouTube by making those popular sites so sluggish that consumers would have no option but to switch to Comcast’s own product.

Wheeler’s rules hand these providers the tools to upend the level playing field that’s been a driver of online innovation since the Internet’s inception.

His proposal for protecting the open Internet falls so spectacularly short that all of the major phone and cable companies are lobbying Washington to support it. That pretty much tells you all you need to know.

But in May, the rest of us got our turn. The FCC opened its online comment tool and invited anyone and everyone to tell the agency what they thought of Wheeler’s plan.

And as the July deadline for public feedback approached, so many people flooded the agency with comments that the FCC’s website sputtered to a halt, incapable of handling the incoming traffic.

A deep dive into the comments by data analysis firm Quid found near-unanimous support for Net Neutrality, the principle that establishes Internet users’ right to connect with anyone else on the network without their service providers discriminating, censoring or otherwise interfering with their communications.

Equally unanimous was opposition to Wheeler’s approach.

Every major consumer group, a nationwide coalition of mayors, and thousands of startups and small businesses joined millions of people in urging the agency to abandon the chairman’s proposal.

Many asked Wheeler and his fellow commissioners to use the FCC’s congressionally approved authority to reclassify ISPs as common carriers - as services that must transmit information without discrimination.

In the last few weeks, activists from Free Press and other public interest groups have held dozens of meetings with their members of Congress, urging them to support reclassification.

The list of elected officials calling for real Net Neutrality protections now includes 62 members of Congress, and it’s growing as new meetings with constituents take place.

(See TRAFFIC on page six)

fossil fuels

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green energy’s popularity

by William Collins and Emily Schwartz Greco

With so many homeowners and businesses making greener energy choices, private utilities - along with big oil, gas, coal, and nuclear companies - see the writing on the wall.

Unlike some other denizens of the fossil-fueled set, this gang isn’t beating oil wells into solar panels, retiring nuclear reactors, or embracing wind and geothermal power. Instead, these guys are trying to coax lawmakers into rigging the rules against increasingly competitive new energy alternatives.

You see, the bulwarks of conventional energy are good at math. And the math is increasingly not in their favor.

Solar panels are growing so affordable, accessible, and popular that sunpowered energy accounted for 74 percent of the nation’s new electric generation capacity in the first three months of this year. Wind power comprised another 20 percent, geothermal one percent, and natural gas plus other sources accounted for the final five percent.

Coal didn’t even register.

OK, so that first-quarter surge was kind of an anomaly because it included the inauguration of the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System, the world’s largest solar-concentrating power plant.

Through a vast array of seven-byten-foot mirrors located on federal land along the California-Nevada border, this remarkable site produces enough energy to power 140,000 homes. Another vast utility-scale project aptly called “Genesis Solar” ramped up too.

But the U.S. solar industry did install a record amount of new capacity in 2013.

And once enough folks produce their own power on their rooftops and utilityscale clean energy becomes commonplace, demand for the juice generated by the dangerous and dirty oil, coal, gas, and nuclear industries will fizzle.

Can you imagine the economy weaning itself off of fossil fuels by the middle of this century? That’s what Denmark has officially pledged to do.

Besides, we all need to visualize this possibility. Unless most of humanity transitions to a new way of life powered by climate solutions, global warming could ultimately render the Earth uninhabitable.

Can you guess who is trying to manipulate legislation to squeeze a few more years out of the dirty-energy status quo instead of helping make a requisite green transition happen?

The American Legislative Exchange Council - a secretive national network known as ALEC - is stalking state capitols for just this purpose. ALEC’s lobbyists push a broad conservative agenda in statehouses through templated bills they tweak for state lawmakers.

What are these bills calling for? In states like Arizona, Utah, and Oklahoma,

there are efforts to essentially tax homeowners who lease solar panels. But mostly ALEC is aiming for something bigger: gutting individual state “renewable portfolio standards.”

Those wonky-sounding regulations require utilities to provide a certain percentage of power from renewable sources at some set point in the future.

Alternative-energy leader California, for example, has committed to drawing a third of its juice from climate-friendly sources by 2020.

And who’s paying for this dirty work?

Edison Electric Institute (EEI), the trade association for the 70 percent of the U.S. utility industry controlled by private companies, is behind it - according to the Center for Media and Democracy.

It’s joined in this legislative attack by coal giant Peabody Energy, ExxonMobil, Shell, BP, Koch Industries and other big fossil-fueled interests.

It may be hard to believe, but so far, foes of systematically encouraging renewable energy growth are losing.

Badly. Even in Kansas. That state’s GOPcontrolled legislature refused to repeal its renewable energy standard a few months ago in a 63-60 vote.

(See ENERGY on page six)

Lifting America by raising the wage floor

by Jim Hightower

The good news is that it’s not all bad news these days.

Take the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour - please! That’s a poverty wage, a shameful stain on our extremely rich nation. But don’t count on Washington to lift our wage floor - indeed, pigheaded Republican congress critters refuse to consider it, even declaring there should be no wage floor to sustain America’s middle-class framework.

So where’s the good news?

Probably right where you live.

(See LIFTING on page six)

Democracy with a dose of realism America needs to understand it’s not right for everyone

America rarely does time capsules anymore, but the ones it does should include videos from February 2011 of American TV reporters exulting in the triumph of the Arab Spring. “This is the sound of a people rising,” ABC’s Terry Moran told us from Cairo.

For Egyptians, he said, it was a day “when a people rose and made themselves a new country, a new world, a new life.”

That new life today looks depressingly like the old one. The military government of Hosni Mubarak has been replaced by the military government of Abdel Fatah al-Sissi. In between came the interregnum of the popularly elected Mohamed Morsi, unfortunately a leader of the repellent Muslim Brotherhood. He is now in jail.

I chose the Moran clip because it is so utterly American. Here at 6 minutes, 54 seconds is the charming American belief in a better day, in the wisdom of the people - in short, in democracy. The

behind the headlines by Richard Cohen

Obama administration itself acted on those impulses. Obama wanted nothing less than “elections that are free and fair” and “should result in a government that’s not only grounded in democratic principles but is also responsive to the aspirations of the Egyptian people.”

It pulled the rug out from under Mubarak - never mind that he was the United States’ steadfast ally. Egypt is the most populous and powerful of all the Arab states - and it had made peace with Israel.

For the United States, trying to spread democracy is like love for a teenager it has gotten us into no end of trouble.

By dumping Mubarak, we appalled the Saudis, who don’t have quite the touching regard for democracy that we do. The Jordanians felt the same. They, too, think that democracy is dandy - for France, for Britain, for a whole lot of nations, but not, please, for the one called the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Israel, too, was not cheered. For it,

democracy in the Arab world is downright scary.

The United States made war in Iraq for a number of reasons - nonexistent weapons of mass destruction, a nonexistent link to the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and also to transform the place into a democracy that would be - no kidding a model for the entire Middle East.

In his book “Foreign Policy Begins at Home,” Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations, argues against this mindless embrace of democracy, calling instead for caution.

“Democracy is no panacea, and democracies in the Middle East are certain to be anything but mature democracies for decades to come, if ever.” That “if ever” is uncharacteristic optimism.

Haass dedicated his book to Brent Scowcroft, who was President George H.W. Bush’s national security adviser.

Scowcroft is what in foreign policy circles is called a “realist.” He tilts at no windmills; he was appalled at the second Iraq war - as was Haass - and he was instrumental in calling a halt to the first one while Saddam Hussein was still in power and in possession of his attack helicopters.

(See DEMOCRACY on page six)

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Pretty campuses don’t lead to better education

by John Schrock

Today’s hot topic is: college costs too much!

Much anger is focused on public university tuition that has risen faster than health care costs. It might seem that, similar to the medical establishment, higher public education can charge as much tuition as they want and nobody can do anything about it.

So what are the major causes of exorbitant tuition?

Legislatures.

Visionaries. And student customers.

State legislatures have switched from viewing education as a public good to a private good.

Some states cut all higher education funding.

When the 2007 recession dramatically trimmed many states’ tax revenues, their “public” universities were unaffected. They had already moved to “state in name only” and student tuition was underwriting all of the costs.

The second guilty parties are the national and state “visionaries” that insist that everyone is college-able. From

Children firing military weapons a complex issue

by Andy Borowitz

WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report Across the United States, a heated national debate has begun on the extremely complex issue of children firing military weapons.

“Every now and then, the nation debates an issue that is so complicated and tricky it defies easy answers,” says pollster Davis Logsdon.

“Letting small children fire automatic weapons is such an issue.”

Logsdon says that the thorny controversy is reminiscent of another ongoing national debate, about whether it is a good idea to load a car with dynamite and drive it into a tree.

“Many Americans think it’s a terrible idea, but others believe that with the correct supervision, it’s perfectly fine,” he says. “Who’s to say who’s right?”

Similar, he says, is the national debate about using a flamethrower indoors. “There has been a long and contentious national conversation about this,” he says. “It’s another tough one.”

Much like the long-running national debates about jumping off a roof, licking electrical sockets, and gargling with thumbtacks, the vexing question of whether children should fire military weapons does not appear headed for a swift resolution.

“Like the issue of whether you should sneak up behind a bear and jab it with a hot poker, this won’t be settled any time soon,” he says.

President Obama and Gov. Brownback wanting 60 percent of citizens to have higher education degrees, to the Kansas Board of Regents insisting on growth in retention and graduation, the myth that everyone should go to college is printed on banners hanging in many high school hallways.

In the mid-1980s, 42 percent of Kansas high school graduates went on to higher education.

Today, twice that percent enter post-secondary schools. Most do not finish.

Nationwide, about three-fourths of students who enter the private elite schools graduate. Half who enter public universities graduate. Only onefourth of those who enter community college graduate.

So even if the state legislatures supported higher education as a public, not private, good, there would be twice as many students to subsidize. Figures confirm this: in the 1980s the state provided two dollars for each one dollar the student paid in tuition.

Today the state pays 92

Mind Conservative lawmakers are counting on their unflinching principles to convince people to ignore the facts. Their strength comes from people who watch and listen to Bill O’Reilly, Sean Hannity and others 24/7 and are able to shut out the possibility that the “facts” may not be as they appear.

Here’s a simple fact: being open-minded doesn’t mean sacrificing core beliefs.

Liberals can - and often do - accept new ideas

Energy

without sacrificing their ideology.

At the same time, we trust in science and those who are educated enough to know that the earth is more than 6,000 years old and that we are facing a climate change crisis. We refuse to accept a tax philosophy that says the wealthy can’t, and shouldn’t, be expected to pay more or that it’s okay for corporations to hide their wealth outside the U.S. We don’t believe in privatization of Social Se-

man of the people, has been reluctant to respond. His predecessors, from both Democratic and Republican administrations, felt a civic obligation to travel the country and engage people in town-hall meetings.

It’s a necessary process that put the FCC’s leadership before an enthusiastic, if often angry, public.

(FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn has called on Wheeler to convene Net Neutrality hearings outside of Washington, D.C., but so far to no avail.)

Wheeler can dodge this issue for only so long. As summer turns to fall - and people’s passion for an open Internet comes into even sharper focus - the public’s demands must be heard.

Lifting

Millions of low-wage workers themselves from fastfood workers to adjunct college professors - have been organizing and mobilizing, pushing local leaders to take action against the Timothy Karr is the senior director of strategy for Free immoral inequality that’s Press (FreePress.net). If you would like to tell the Federal ripping our society apart Communications Commission why net neutrality matters to and sinking our economy. you, send it a comment Sure enough, local officials are respondSupport Your Hometown Merchants! ing - Seattle, Chicago,

(See PRETTY on page seven)

curity, or even the Postal Service. And we are steadfastly opposed to NAFTA, CAFTA and the pending Transatlantic Free Trade Agreement.

We are willing to explore ideas which encourage less dependence on welfare (without affecting the well-being of children). And we agree with the need to look at possible solutions, and be willing to compromise, when it comes to immigration.

Regardless of political philosophy, one has to be confident enough to

admit they aren’t always right . . . and, just as importantly, acknowledge they are wrong when all the facts point in that direction. No level of confidence by Brownback can hide the fact that, because of his tax cuts, the state is digging itself into a budget hole with a tsunami of red ink projected on the horizon.

To ignore the obvious is a formula for disaster . . . of that we’re confident.

Rod Haxton can be reached at editor@screcord.com

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but GOP candidates are not even trying to articulate what the president should be doing differently. Airstrikes in Syria?

Ground troops back to Iraq? Anybody want to speak up?

Nor has the party developed an economic message that goes beyond the familiar standbys: tax cuts, spending cuts, deregulation. The public is clearly not thrilled with the state of the economy - as reflected in Obama’s low approval ratings - but growth is up and unemployment is down.

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competition to attract students by campus beautification. The title says it all: “Spending Shifts as Colleges Compete on Students’ Comfort.”

Substantial amounts of money are going into remodeling classrooms and student unions and dormitories that were perfectly functional.

Spending on these “student services” is going up faster than spending on instruction.

The problem is simple: you can’t spend your educational dollars twice.

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Obamacare in the face of a certain veto by Obama - or, more tellingly, just what they would put in place if they somehow succeeded.

Much of the news dominating the headlines this summer has been taking Andy Borowitz is a comedian and author place overseas - Russia’s slow-motion invasion of Ukraine, the rise of the Islamic State in Syria and (continued from page five) Iraq, and whatever it is that seems to be happenAll 13 state-targeted efforts to chip away at or kill ing in Libya.

Blasting Obama for renewable energy standards have failed so far this year. failed leadership is a Not one state rolled back its standards in 2013 either.

Who could have guessed that renewable energy guaranteed applause line, would be so hard to foil? Well, anyone who pays attention to all the jobs it generates.

The solar industry now employs at least 142,000 people in the United States. Solar workers outnumber coal miners in this country. In Texas, solar supports more jobs than ranching and California has more solar The Shiites were soon workers than actors. Wind jobs are growing fast too. to suffer - so were the They hit a total of 80,000 last year.

Kurds - but this was not Sorry, ALEC. Even the reddest states can’t ignore our affair. Realism insistthis rising tide of green jobs. ed that Iraq not come William Collins is a former state representative and a former apart. It was never going mayor of Norwalk, Conn.; Emily Schwartz Greco is a former to be a democracy. foreign correspondent and financial reporter The history of interwar Europe should have cautioned.

Following World War I, democra(continued from page five) cies popped up in Central and Eastern Europe like Throughout the summer people have called on mushrooms after the rain.

Chairman Wheeler and his fellow commissioners to Soon, most veered right, visit their communities and meet face-to-face to disembracing intolerance, cuss what’s next for Net Neutrality.

Wheeler, more a creature of the Beltway than a extreme nationalism and,

cents in instructional costs for each dollar the student pays.

Every non-college-able student in college draws money away from the college able. And now, KBOR pressure to grow and retain and graduate merely pushes public universities to inflate grades and de-value degrees.

But there is a third major factor contributing to the inflation in college costs: competition.

A feature article in the August 1 “Chronicle of Higher Education” describes the growing

The claim that Democratic policies inevitably lead to ruin rings hollow.

Still, Democrats have an uphill fight, even if it’s not nearly as steep as the GOP hoped. To hold the Senate, segments of the Democratic coalition who often skip midterm elections - African Americans, Latinos, younger voters - will have to turn out. And polls show that Republicans maintain an edge in enthusiasm.

Which brings me to the wild card: immigration.

Obama is considering executive action that could give legal status to thousands or even millions of undocumented immigrants. Would that inflame conservatives and drive Republican turnout through the roof? Would it excite the Democratic faithful, especially Latinos, giving them a reason to vote?

This thing is unpredictable. And that’s a surprise.

Eugene Robinson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and former assistant managing editor for The Washington Post

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of course, anti-Semitism.

The autocratic regimes they replaced often protected minority rights.

The people felt otherwise, and politicians sooner or later give the people what they want.

In the same way, Egypt followed Mubarak with an Islamic regime that persecuted the country’s minorities. Coptic Christians, once a highly prosperous and productive community, had been protected by Mubarak. That was hard-

ly the case under Morsi.

They suffered.

Realism is often not pretty to look at - but neither are the consequences of ignoring it. For me, it does not mean that the United States has to be inert and, say, allow the slaughter of the Yazidis in Iraq or the depredations of the Assad regime in Syria, including torture and gassings.

Nor did I approve of leaving Saddam Hussein with the means for mass murder - those helicopters

- and not lifting a finger to ground them.

But when it comes to a kind of sentimental desire for democracy, I approve the realist’s vigilant cynicism. They appreciate that what works for us may not work for others, and finally, that our national interest, and that of our allies, may entail a certain healthy hypocrisy about democracy: Everyone should have it - but not quite yet.

Richard Cohen is a columnist for The Washington Post

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New York City, Austin, Providence, San Francisco, and even Oklahoma City, as well as other locales, either have raised their wage floors or are battling the corporate lobbyists to get the job done.

And here’s a pleasant surprise: Breaking away from the McDonald’sDomino-Taco Bell herd of low-wage exploiters, several smaller fastfood

chains are acting on their own, raising their starting pay levels as high as $15 an hour, plus benefits.

The Boloco burrito chain in New England, for example, has raised its minimum to $9 an hour, plus subsidizing its employees’ commuting costs and contributing to their 401(k) fund.

A Boloco co-founder says, “If we’re talking about building a business

that’s successful, but our employees can’t go home and pay their bills, to me that success is a farce.”

Exactly! If you can’t pay your workers a decent wage, then you don’t have a legitimate business.

The multimillion-dollar executives at poverty-pay outfits like McDonald’s aren’t running a business, they’re running a labor extortion racket.

Planning

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Do you have extras on hand?

What about supplies in general. If you live in the country, you know that without electricity, you do not have water either. Keep a supply of water and readyto-eat canned goods handy. You might need them.

To save money, pre-plan any holiday travel. Book any flights as early as possible. Start saving for those holiday gifts and travel plans.

I don’t recommend shopping too early for holiday gifts as many retailers have return policies of 30-90 days. It’s not a bargain if it doesn’t fit and can’t be returned.

Save those receipts. It helps if you need to return or even exchange something. Better yet, get a gift receipt to give with the gift.

I am sure I forgot something, but hopefully this will tweak your thoughts into getting some of these things done before the first snowfall.

Yes, I know the first snowfall is normally January or later, but we do occasionally get them in October. Will you be prepared?

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Any commonsense Kansas farmer knows that having that reliable and productive green-andyellow tractor working behind the house is more important than having a nice brink entrance to the front driveway. But college presidents are not Kansas farmers.

Many universities are shifting money to housing frills and expensive

renovations of the campus and grounds to the detriment of the teaching force. “Instructional technology” using the latest fad equipment is obsolete in a few years, becoming another money pit.

Higher administrators feel that it is more important to look teckie than to actually provide professors with the facilities that they request.

Where teckie gadgets are required, it drives up student costs and distances students from the remaining good faculty.

Every dollar spent on “campus enhancements” is a dollar diverted from academics.

Low salaries for new faculty then fail to recruit the best academics. More and more faculty are hired who are adjuncts. Fewer

professor’s doors are open between classes.

It becomes a paradox: students are paying more but getting “cheaper” faculty, “cheaper” courses, and “cheaper” degrees.

Public universities are “lookin’ purty” and delivering less for more.

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City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs, Olympic athletes, national media celebrities and more.

Friday evening will include a meet-and-greet banquet with the celebrities and the auction. Only about 250 tickets remain for this event.

“These tickets go on sale October 1 and they will go fast,” warns Eisenhour.

Saturday evening activities are limited to the landowners, hunters, guides, volunteers and sponsors.

Needing Volunteers Of course, putting on event of this scale requires a lot of volunteer help. Until now, a core group of about 20 people have been involved in contacting landowners for permission to hunt, arranging for the sporting clays shoot, food vendors and more. That will now grow to about 40-60 people.

“We need people who can decorate the building inside and outside,” says Eisenhour. “We need cleanup and set-up crews. If people and organizations will come to us we’ll work with them.”

The Scott Community High School FFA chapter will be serving meals.

Eisenhour said that organizations which volunteer their time for the weekend could earn up to $1,000.

They are also looking for donations to be sold at the silent auction. They can be hunting related, but that is not a requirement. Eisenhour says there will also be a ladies’ table.

Dannie Bahm, Tyler Sharp, Alex O’Rourke and Randy Leighton have been in charge of lining up landowners. If a landowner is interested in providing access for the hunt and hasn’t been contacted they can call Bahm (874-0235) or Eisenhour (872-7361).

“We are utilizing as many local vendors as possible,” says Thomas. “Anyone who feels they have something to offer needs to contact us. It’s first come, but we can’t wait.”

The organizers emphasize that most of the activities aren’t open to the public, so if people who aren’t sponsors want to participate they will need to be a sponsor at some level or volunteer.

“Or you can buy a ticket, but there aren’t many of those and they will go fast,” Eisenhour adds.

People wanting more information can contact Eisenhour at the SCDC office (872-7361) or Thomas (785-565-1914).

Ted McDonald enjoys taking a break at Camp Lakeview at Lake Scott State Park.

Oasis “This is the only place in the area where we can ride our horses since Bonny Dam has been closed.

But we like it here. It’s a great place for the family and we love the setting.”

Sommerfeld says.

Time to Relax For Ted McDonald, it was an opportunity to kick back and relax on the final weekend of the summer.

Ever since buying a camper at a bargain price a couple of years ago he’s been coming from Garden City to Lake Scott about every other weekend.

“It’s a beautiful place.

I just enjoy coming here,” he says.

However, McDonald does his share to make the

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He’s part of a crew that’s organized by Garden City resident Chris Barton who regularly help out with clean-up and repairs. A couple of years ago they pulled the handicapped fishing dock out of the water and did maintenance work on it. Earlier this spring they trimmed trees and bushes lining the roadway around the park.

They were also responsible for constructing a ditch crossing that connects the main camping site with the old bath house.

It was another huge weekend at the park to finish off what has been a record-setting summer. According to Park Manager

Greg Mills all the electrical sites were reserved for the weekend and by Friday evening there were only a handful of primitive sites available.

“The weather cooperated for the most part and everyone was on their good behavior,” says Mills. “It was a very good weekend.”

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Sub teachers in demand in Scott Co. schools With the start of another school year, USD 466 (Scott County) is hoping it can build a larger pool of substitute teachers.

There are currently only 27 names on the “active” call list.

While that would seem enough for a district this size, not all of those names are available to each of the three attendance centers.

“Some subs request to only

teach in the elementary school or one of the other buildings,” noted Scott City Elementary School Principal Shawn Roberts.

And, of course, not all of those substitutes are available on any given day.

If there is some in-service training or other event that takes several teachers out of the building, and not enough substitutes are available, then

Roberts says she has to rely on resource teachers (i.e., Title I reading, math) to help fill the void.

“That means the students who rely on that one-on-one time are going to miss out on that instruction,” Roberts says.

She emphasized that subs can choose a schedule that works for them. Calls to substitutes are made through an automated calling system.

Non-certified sub: $95 per day. They can be issued an emergency sub license which is good for one year. A second license can be issued for two years. They must have 60 hours of college credit.

Certified sub: $105 per day. They have a teaching certificate.

Long-term sub: $120 per day. These substitutes are under contract to teach 20 or more consecutive days.

“You can enter the days you don’t want to be called,” notes Board Clerk Susan Carter.

“You can also set your calling time so you aren’t getting a call at 6:30 in the morning if

you don’t want to be bothered at that time.”

But, she adds, those who want the early calling time will, naturally, have the first (See SUBS on page 16)

A (mostly) pain-free playground Bumps, bruises and scrapes are to be expected when you have school kids on a playground.

But what the Scott City Elementary School nurse had been seeing over the last few years wasn’t normal. There were too many youngsters coming into the office with splinters as a result of being on the playground equipment or who had taken a bad fall because of pea gravel next to the basketball court.

“This came out of one kid’s shoe,” says SCES Principal Shawn Roberts, showing a 1-1/2 inch sliver of wood that pierced the bottom of a tennis show and had to be pulled out of a youngster’s foot.

It had reached the point where students weren’t allowed to wear sandles or flip-flops on the playground because of safety concerns.

Roberts decided it was time to address the problem and applied for a grant from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) tire recycling program. The school district qualified for the $60,000 matching grant and, prior to the start of school, the wood chips that filled the area where playground equipment is located was replaced with shredded rubber.

The school district’s half of the cost came out of the capital outlay fund.

The change has been met with great reviews from those opinions which matter most the kids.

“When I fall now it doesn’t

hurt,” says seven-year-old Alex Rodriguez. “I used to get splinters. I got one in my foot once and it went all the way through my shoe.”

Eloy Ruelas, 7, says it’s a lot of fun to run and play on.

“It’s bouncy when you run, like a trampoline,” he says with a huge grin.

The rubber from recycled tires has been shredded and sealed. It was applied over a crushed concrete barrier.

The playground upgrade also includes better drainage.

In the past, water would collect in the area “like a bowl” following a rain, which could make the area unusable.

“Following a hard rain there were times when we might not be able to use the playground for a week or two,” Roberts says.

Additional dirt was brought in to increase the grade and provide a place for water to drain outside the playground area.

There was also the continuing cost of replacing mulch as it got worked into the ground.

Pea Gravel Issue Another safety issue that was addressed was eliminating a small area of pea gravel that was at the south end of the basketball court. Gravel would eventually end up on the court and cause youngsters to lose their footing.

“Everyone seems real happy with the changes and it’s a much better situation for the kids,” Roberts adds.

(Above) Youngsters during recess on the recycled tire playground surface at Scott City Elementary School.

(Right) Brooks Bailey, 8, says he doesn’t worry about taking a fall on the new surface.

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Davis attends FFA district officer’s conference Macy Davis, a member of the Scott Community High School FFA chapter, participated in the Kansas FFA District Officer Conference (DOC) held at Rock Springs Ranch, near Junction City, on August 9-10.

Davis, a senior at SCHS, serves as vice-president of the Southwest District.

The team-oriented theme “agpocalypse” encompassed the key elements of building yourself, building team, and building others throughout the conference. District officers are expected to serve with

these key themes in mind as they impact the lives of FFA members.

Throughout the year, they will be serving FFA members across the state and building leadership Macy Davis skills.

To kick off the conference, district officers attended an informative session about the draft for the Water Vision in Kansas. Presenters Susan Metzger and Jordan Pieschl, from the Kansas Water Office

and Kansas Department of Agriculture, led members in an interactive session to learn more about the status of water in Kansas and how the Water Vision will impact it.

Sessions like these help members build their understanding of the agricultural issues directly impacting everyone.

The conference continued with “Build You,” which outlined the importance of knowing how to use personal strengths to benefit a team.

In the next session, “Build Team,” the district officers dis-

covered the importance of setting measurable and attainable goals as well as communicating as a team. Officers were challenged to develop personal and team goals as well as a team mission statement to guide their year of service.

During another session the officers focused their energy on key skills that will enable them to produce great workshops. District officers were able to practice these skills and learn how to apply them in their own workshops through a rotational, hands-on experience.

In a session led by national officer candidate Emily Beneda, district officer teams explored how to “agvocate” for the agricultural world around them.

The last session, “Build Others,” helped the officers remember the purpose of their year of service. This session put into perspective that small acts can have a big impact.

As the conference drew to a close, district officers attended a social sponsored by the K-State College of Agriculture.

For the Record Social Security to again mail benefit statements The Scott County Record

Jason Alderman

Call it a paperless experiment that didn’t quite pan out. In 2011, a budget-strapped Social Security Administration (SSA) stopped mailing annual benefit statements to workers over 25 in order to save $70 million on annual printing and mailing costs.

In return, the agency launched the “my Social Security” online tool that allows 24/7 access to

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your statement, as well as other helpful information.

(Your statement shows a complete record of your taxable earnings as well as estimated retirement, disability and survivor benefits.)

Although more than 13 million people have opened accounts, that’s only about six percent of the American workforce.

With millions of Baby Boomers at or approaching retirement age, Congress was justifiably

Public Notice (First published in The Scott County Record Thurs., Sept.

4, 2014; last published Thurs., Sept. 18, 2014)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SCOTT COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VERA M. BUCKBEE, deceased Case No. 2014-PR-08 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in this Court by Keen K. Brantley, duly appointed, qualified and acting executor of the Estate of Vera M. Buckbee, deceased, praying that his acts be approved; that the Will be construed and the Estate be assigned to the persons entitled thereto; that fees and expenses be allowed; that the costs

be determined and ordered paid; that the administration of the Estate be closed; that the Executor be discharged and that he be released from further liability.

You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 1st day of October, 2014, at 9:30 o’clock a.m., of said day, in said Court, in the City of Scott City, in Scott County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. /s/ Keen K. Brantley WALLACE, BRANTLEY & SHIRLEY 325 Main - P. O. Box 605 Scott City, Kansas 67871 (620) 872-2161 Attorneys for Petitioner

concerned that not enough people were accessing this critical retirementplanning tool.

That’s why this month SSA will resume mailing paper statements every five years to workers from ages 25 to 60, provided they haven’t already signed up for online statements. The expectation is that more people will migrate to electronic services over time, as Social Security continues to close field offices and

reduce in-office paperwork services - thanks to years of funding cutbacks.

The paper statements are a good first step, but creating an online account allows you to log in anytime and: •Estimate retirement, disability and survivor benefits available to you under different work, earnings and retirementage scenarios.

•Estimate benefits for which your family would be eligible when you

Public Notice (First published in The Scott County Record, Thurs., August 21, 2014; last published Thurs., Sept. 4, 2014)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SCOTT COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JERALD A. DOORNBOS, deceased Case No. 2014-PR-02 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in this Court by Stuart A. Doornbos, duly appointed, qualified and acting executor of the Estate of Jerald A. Doornbos, deceased, praying that his acts be approved; that the Will be construed and the Estate be assigned to the persons entitled thereto; that fees and expenses be allowed; that the costs be determined

and ordered paid; that the administration of the Estate be closed; that the Executor be discharged and that he be released from further liability.

You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 15th day of September, 2014, at 2:00 o’clock p.m., of said day, in said Court, in the City of Scott City, in Scott County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. s/s Stuart A. Doornbos, Petitioner WALLACE, BRANTLEY & SHIRLEY 325 Main - P. O. Box 605 Scott City, Kansas 67871 (620) 872-2161 Attorneys for Petitioner

receive Social Security or die.

•View a list of your lifetime earnings to date, according to the agency’s records.

•See the estimated Social Security and Medicare taxes you’ve paid over your working career.

•Find information about qualifying and signing up for Medicare.

•Review topics to consider if you’re 55 or older and thinking about retir-

ing.

•Read general information about Social Security.

•Access calculators to estimate your projected benefits under different scenarios.

•Apply online for retirement and disability benefits.

•Access a printable version of your Social Security statement.

To create an online account, go to the “my Social Security” website (See BENEFIT on page 11)

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Scott Co. LEC Report Scott City Police Department Aug. 27: Jace McKinney reported burglary and theft of property in the 600 block of South Kingsley.

Aug. 27: Shannon Dean reported criminal damage to property in the 100 block of E. 9th St. Aug. 27: Trevor Gruver was arrested for aggravated endangerment of a child; possession of an opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; defacing identification on a firearm; operating a vehicle without liability insurance; and operating a vehicle with no registration.

He was transported to the LEC. Aug. 27: Tasha Torres was arrested on a Scott County warrant for probation violation and transported to the LEC. Aug. 29: Bryce Friedly was northbound in the 500 block of Main Street when he ran a red light at the intersection of US83/K96 and struck a vehicle driven

by Edward Collins, causing that vehicle to spin into a third vehicle driven by Rebecca Nowak.

Aug. 29: Lucas Brown was arrested for domestic battery and aggravated assault. He was transported to the LEC. Aug. 29: Lucas Brown was served an out-of-county warrant at the LEC. Aug. 30: Donna Wooten was arrested for driving on a license that had been suspended/cancelled/revoked; no vehicle insurance and speeding. She was transported to the LEC. Scott County Sheriff’s Department Aug. 28: Donnie Bradford III was arrested for the manufacture of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of paraphernalia with intent to manufacture a controlled substance.

Aug. 28: Kimberly Hall was arrested for aggravated endangering of a child and exposure to the manufacturing/selling of methamphetamine.

Sept. 1: Cecilio Delgado-DeSantiago was arrested for driving on a license that had been cancelled/suspended/revoked and for exceeding the speed limit. He was transported to the LEC.

Public Notice (First published in The Scott County Record, Thurs., September 4, 2014; last published Thurs., September 18, 2014)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SCOTT COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARILYN L. SLOAN, DECEASED, No. 11-P-24 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in this court by Walter Donald Waldren, duly appointed, qualified and acting Adminstrator of the Estate of Marilyn L. Sloan, deceased, praying Petitioner’s acts be approved; account be settled and allowed; the heirs be determined, the Estate be assigned to the persons entitled thereto; the Court find the allowances requested for attorney’s fees and expenses are reasonable and should be allowed; the costs

be determined and ordered paid; the administration of the Estate be closed; upon the filing of the receipts the Petitioner be finally discharged as the Administrator of the Estate of Marilyn L. Sloan, deceased, and the Petitioner be released from further liability.

You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before October 2, 2014, at 10 o’clock a.m., in the District Court, Scott City, Scott County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition.

Walter Donald Waldren Administrator SUBMITTED BY: Colton D. Eikenberry Attorney at Law 310 Court Street, Suite 8 Scott City, Ks. 67871 (620) 872-0300 Attorney for Petitioner

Friendship ‘Meals to Go’ available from the VIP Center Individual frozen/sealed trays • Good for special diets only $3.25/meal • Call 872-3501

Benefit

(www.ssa.gov/myaccount). You must have a valid email address, Social Security number, U.S. mailing address and be at least age 18.

You’ll need to verify your identity by providing personal information and answering questions whose answers only you should know. Social Security contracts with Experian to design these questions based on the credit bureau’s records.

(Note: If you’ve got a security freeze or fraud alert on your Experian credit report, you’ll either have to temporarily remove it or visit your local Social Security office - with proof of identity - to open an online account.)

Once your identity has been verified, you can create a password-protected account. Social Security emphasizes that you may sign into or create an account to access only your own information. Unauthorized use could subject you to criminal and/or civil penalties.

Review your statement at least annually to ensure the information on file for you is correct - for example, your yearly taxable earnings. Otherwise, when Social Security calculates your benefits at retirement, disability or death, you could be shortchanged; or, if your earnings were over-reported, you could end up owing the government money.

If you do find errors, call 800-772-1213, or visit your local office. You’ll need copies of your W-2 form or tax return for any impacted years.

Bottom line: Even if retirement is a long way off, it’s important to review your Social Security statement now to know what benefits you can expect – and to correct any mistakes well before you need to sign up.

The Kansas Crime Victims Compensation Board awarded financial assistance to 248 victims of crime at its August meeting.

Awards were made in 124 new cases. Additional expenses were paid in 124 previously submitted cases. The awards totaled $310,704.

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

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

Awards are limited to a maximum total amount of $25,000 with limitations of $5,000 for funeral expense, $3,500 for

Wednesday, September 10 • 5:00 p.m.

Furniture and Appliances 2-Frigidaire refrigerators with top freezer (like new) 7-Apartment size refrigerators 20-TVs various sizes and brands 6-drawer pine dresser Occasional chair, peach Blonde regular size bedroom suite, dresser with mirror, chest of drawers and night stand 2-Futons, like new Brown recliner Southwest pattern divan

Location: 503 E. 5th St., Scott City Cowboy Cabins Motel - Owner 4-Rocking occasional chairs tan 2-table and chair sets Several stands Several straight chairs Regular size bedroom suite with dresser and mirror Several full, queen and king size beds with good mattress Round oak dining table Several dressers and night stands Metal office desk Magic Chef 21 cu ft. upright deep freeze 13 cu. ft. chest type deep freeze Entertainment center Lots of other furniture

(First published in The Scott County Record Thurs., Aug. 28, 2014; last published Thurs., Sept. 4, 2014)2t APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING VARIANCE Notice is hereby given that the Scott City Planning Commission will hold a special meeting on September 11, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., at the Scott City Council Meeting Room at City Hall, 221 West 5th Street, Scott City, Kansas, to consider the following agenda items: 1. Application for variance by Thomas K. McDaniel to allow curb cuts wider than allowed by ordinance on: Lot Two (2), Block Six (6), Case 1st Addition to the City of Scott City, Scott County Kansas (1002 S. Washington) 2. Application for variance by Abram and Elizabeth Wiebe to allow curb cuts wider than allowed by ordinance on: Lots Seven (7), Ten (10) and N//2 of Eleven (11), Block Four (4), McLain, Swan & Sangster Addition to the City of Scott City, Scott County Kansas (904 S. Glenn) 3. Application for variance by Vernon Storm to allow curb cuts wider than allowed by ordinance on: Lots Seven (7), Ten (10) and Eleven (11), Block Three (3), Fairlawn Addition to the City of Scott City, Scott County Kansas (512 Russell) All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard at such hearing.

Dated: August 26, 2014 Rodney Hogg, chairman Scott City Planning Commission

Distribute $310,000 to Kansas crime victims

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Public Notice

Lawn, Garden and Shop Items Murray snow blower, 8 hp B&S motor (like new) Electric snow blower Rototiller Shovels, rakes hoes etc.

Lots of aluminum step and extension ladders Tradesman 10” table saw Campbell Hausfield 4-hp air compressor Power washer Weed eaters Dollies Lots of hand tools Small electrical hand tools Wooden work bench Gas cans Vise

Raymond Kough key machine and blanks Lots of nails and fasteners Lots of household repairs, new Many other tools Golf Cart EZ Go electric golf cart, needs battery Other Items Pictures Infrared room heaters (like new) Box fans Franklin fire place stove insert 10-Oil-filled electric heaters Canning jars 4-drawer metal file cabinet Lots of small stands Many other items

Terms: Must have ID to register. Cash or approved check day of sale. Everything sold as is. No warranties expressed or implied. Not responsible for theft or accident. Announcements day of sale take precedence over printed material. Check us out: www.berningauction.com and facebook

outpatient mental health counseling, $10,000 for inpatient mental health treatment and $1,000 for grief counseling for family survivors of homicide victims.

For more information about the Crime Victims Compensation Program call (785) 2962359 or visit the Attorney General’s website at www.ag.ks.gov.

Quitting Business (34 Years in Business)

Saturday, September 13 • 10:00 a.m.

Sunday, February Location: 509 N. Main St., Garden City 2 • 11:00 a.m.

Marv’s Garage - Owner

Pickup 2000 Chevy Silverado pickup, 2-wheel drive, 149,000 mi., topper, good shape Shop Equipment 2-Port-a-cool shop water coolers 9-Wood and metal work benches 2-Gas buggies Cabinet with AC tools Marquette 180 amp welder 5-Retractable air hose reels with hose Solvent parts washer 3-Parts assortment cabinets Yard Machine 8 hp snow blower, 26” Cutting torch with gauges and cart Differential support stand Wheel dollies Sun transmission service machine Blackhawk 4-ton floor jack Grey 11,000 lb. air bumper jack SPX 34/134Z AC recovery and charging machine Sun rolling cabinet 4-Air bumper jacks Wynns DuAll coolant recycling system Snap-On tool chest, bottom cabinet, 8-drawer 2-Engine stands 2-Cherry pickers 7-Floor jacks Jack stands Snap-On Model MT1665 engine analyzer Sun Infrared analyzer 2-Transmission jacks 2-Shop vacs 2-R12 AC machines, vacuum pumps Amico Model 3850 drum and rotor lathe with attachments

Bear brake drum lathe Sioux valve grinding machine Cuda pressurized hot water parts washer Campbell Hausfield air compressor, 80 gal., upright Saylor-Beull horizontal air compressor, single phase Transmission air greaser Bolts and bins Pressure washer 2-Bench grinders on stands 250 gal. used oil barrel Step up mechanics cart Sun computerized tire balancer Lincoln 100 wire welder on cart Shop Tools Dial indicators Bolt and screw extractors Air bubble AC infrared light Flood light 2-Portable 4-ton pullers Transmission press 5-Bench vises GM brake tool Retractable lights Fuel pressure tester Rivet gun Oil leak black light High tension leak detector Fuel injection cleaner Snap-On MT3750 alternator tester Snap-On BC4200 battery charger Ford 7.3 injector tool Ford 6.4 crank shaft seal remover Pipe bender set Hypertech power plus programmer Gas tank fuel pump remover tool North Star water pump sockets AC flush MAC ET 950 engine analyzer Sonaflow flow tester

Gates torques adapter kit TDI timing belt tool kit OTC tire pressure reset Relay test jumper kit Ford 4.0 V-6 cam tool Variable Venture carburetor adjustment set VW socket and bit set Blue Point fuel injector test kit 2-Spark plug remover tools DIS test kit GM terminal replacement SST II sensor tester ISS simulator Oil filter removal wrench Oil spring compressor Wheel bearing pullers 2-ridge rammers AC custom cruise tester BMW oil service reset 2-diesel timing meters Front strut tools Fan clutch sockets Timing belt holders Duramax 66 fly-wheel locking tool Cam bearing removal and installing tool Ford V-8 timing tool Valve spring compressors Snap-On creeper and other creepers Snap-On timing light Kent Moore generator tester Drill doctor Snap-On vantage OTC leak detector Ford VCM with laptop Genesis 5.0 diagnostic tester, foreign and domestic Brake line ISO flaring tool Short finder Fuel injector tester Brake bleeder and injector Snap-On AC refrigerant tester Lug nut removal tools MAC fuel pressure tester Stanley battery booster Assorted micrometers EEC4 brake box Dewalt cut-off saw

Surge drill press, bench model 3/4” sockets Rear wheel bearing pullers Slide hammers Brake tools Cylinder hones and compressor Chisels and punches Seal installer Grease guns Brake bleeder U-joint press Piston pin remover 4-KAR parts assortment boxes Oil drain buckets AC hoses and wire Transmission adaptor for floor jacks Funnels and drain pans 10-Retractable drop lights Strut spring compressor 5-Star pipes, mufflers, clamps and hangers Large oscillating shop fan Seat scooter NAPA battery charger Heli coil sets 6-used alternators Bottle jacks Wheel steps Heater and vacuum hose cabinet Office and Other Items Mitchell service manuals Factory service manuals Shelves 4-computers with monitors 1-Laptop computer Wooden office desk Time clocks Telephone system Fax machine 2-Metal tables 4-4-drawer file cabinets Office chair Computer desk Other items

Terms: ID required to register. Cash or approved check day of sale. Everything sold as is. No warranties expressed or implied. Not responsible for theft or accident. Announcements day of sale take precedence over printed material.

Lunch served. Check us out: www.berningauction.com and facebook

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KanCare complicates Medicaid fraud detection Andy Marso KHI News Service

The state’s privatization of Medicaid is complicating efforts to detect fraud and abuse, according to a recently released report from Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt’s office.

The 2014 annual report from the attorney general’s Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Division says the three private companies managing the state’s $3 billion Medicaid program - called KanCare - are not providing all the information needed for the state to conduct investigations.

The report says since Kansas privatized its Medicaid program in

Data from managed care providers incomplete 2013, the fraud unit has received incomplete and obscured claims data.

In addition, transitioning the management of Medicaid from the state to three private companies has led to breakdowns in communication and forced fraud investigators to deal with three different sets of rules and procedures.

For the fiscal year that ran from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013, the fraud unit recouped a record $33.7 million in improper payments. But agents were already sending warning signs about the KanCare program that

Minimizing chaos on school mornings by the American Counseling Association

Is the average school day morning at your house a three-ring circus?

Shouting parents, still sleepy kids, suddenly missing homework, and favorite clothing hiding somewhere? This is typical at far too many homes.

It doesn’t have to be like that. With a few simple changes you can help reduce that school-morning frustration, stress and anger.

A starting point is that instead of blaming your kids, let them know you’re not happy with how you’re acting and that you’d like to change. Get them involved by letting them see that you need their help to end early morning battles.

Step one is to make your kids more time responsible. Time is a hard concept for younger children, so try a kitchen timer to help them finish breakfast and get dressed in a timely manner.

For older kids, give them an alarm clock and let them choose the time to wake up and still be ready for school without making everyone rush. Agree on a “no-snooze-alarm” rule.

Then set consequences. Agree on a favorite something they’ll give up if they dawdle over breakfast or don’t get up on time. But also agree to your own consequence if you fall back into morning nagging to get them moving.

Next, turn off that distracting morning TV! Instead, try background music. Studies show it actually helps some kids focus better.

Then help your kids be better organized. Create an area where backpacks and books can go, then make sure that they’re in place before bedtime.

Clothing is another organization opportunity.

Having the kids lay out the next day’s clothes before bed avoids morning panic over missing items. Make sure hats, mittens and shoes are also ready.

A common issue is that forgotten permission slip that needs to be signed or the last minute lunch money search. Set up an in-box for each child where papers that need signing must go right after school each day, and where the signed papers and lunch money are waiting in the a.m.

Make your child responsible for dropping off the needed papers and for remembering to take them in the morning. If he forgets, then let him face the consequences.

Even with a good system, some mornings will still be hectic. But make your kids partners in getting organized and you’ll make most mornings more enjoyable, as well as give them skills that can help throughout life.

“Counseling Corner” is provided by the American Counseling Association. Visit the ACA website at counseling.org

began rolling out in the second half of the year concerns about inaccessible data, multiple manuals and the lack of referrals of potentially fraudulent claims by the managed care companies.

“While these are serious areas of concern at this point, it is anticipated they will be resolved over time,” the fiscal year 2013 annual report said.

The fiscal year 2014 report released last month shows collections dropping to $28.7 million and the areas of concern about managed care are still unresolved.

According to the latest

report, each of the three KanCare companies Amerigroup, Sunflower State Health Plan and United HealthCare maintains its own database of claims information and then submits “a portion” of that data to a centralized database. But data being made available to the unit “does not supply all of the information needed to complete a thorough review of the cases being investigated.”

In addition, the report says, sometimes critical information “is not being communicated” to the fraud unit by the KanCare companies.

A spokeswoman for Sunflower State said the company declined to comment. Representatives of the other two managed care organizations did not respond to an email.

Intervention Unlikely Sen. Jeff King (R-Independence) said the problems identified in the fraud unit’s report are troubling but he’s not eager to see the Legislature force a solution.

“We need to make sure (the Medicaid fraud unit has) all the information they need, while protecting patient privacy, to find

Medicaid fraud,” he said.

King said the attorney general’s office is working with the managed care companies on a solution.

He views legislative intervention as a “last resort.”

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment administers KanCare. Spokeswoman Sara Belfry said the agency also is working to address the problem.

A.J. Kotich, a Democrat who is running against Schmidt, said the latest Medicaid fraud unit’s report “raises serious concerns.”

“The attorney general should . . . not be a victim of self-imposed bureaucracy,” Kotich said.

(See FRAUD on page 13)

Davis: latest report should spur thorough exam of KanCare Andy Marso KHI News Service

House Minority Leader Paul Davis, the Democratic candidate for governor, says there should be a “top-to-bottom” review of KanCare.

Gov. Sam Brownback spearheaded KanCare, which places the state’s 400,000 Medicaid recipients under the administration of three private insurance companies, also known as managed care organizations (MCOs).

The governor has said the program is on track to meet its goal of saving the state $1 billion over five years through care coordination without cut-

ting services, eligibility or provider payments.

But health care providers who serve Medicaid recipients have complained of later payments since the switch, and Davis said he’s hearing from nursing homes, hospitals, doctors and home health agencies that are becoming financially strapped.

“It’s causing a lot of cash flow problems for health care agencies across the state, and I think it’s further proof this is just not working very well,” Davis said.

Sara Belfry, a spokeswoman for KDHE, said the state is working with the companies to smooth

claims processing. But she said some of the problems lie with the health care providers submitting the claims.

“Individual providers continue to struggle with some aspects of their billing,” Belfry said. “We are making every effort to assist them.”

While some payments are delayed, Belfry said claim denials have been cut in half since fiscal year 2008 and now are around 15 percent.

Meanwhile, Belfry said the Medicaid recipients are seeing health care improvement under KanCare versus the previous state-run fee-for-service plan.

She highlighted $1.6 million in newly covered adult dental care, a more than one-third increase in primary care physician usage between 2012 and 2013, and a four percent drop in emergency room utilization in the same time frame.

For recipients of homeand community-based services, who were added to KanCare this year, ER visits are down 27 percent, she said.

Davis said he’s “not necessarily against managed care” and that it can work well under some circumstances, but the provider complaints suggest KanCare is “clearly not (See EXAM on page 13)

Good sleeping habits are essential in child development Katrina Lowry, Russell Child Development Center

Russell Child Development Center is forever focused on the facilitation of positive outcomes for young children. Healthy habits, both social and emotional, are instrumental in this process.

We enjoy sharing information with families on simple ways to implement healthy habits at home with everyday activities and routines. This month

we would like to pass along some tips adapted from one of our favorite online resources, www. zerotothree.org, on establishing healthy sleep habits in young children.

Keep it routine.

Learning how to predict what will happen next is very important for young children as it helps them feel secure and in control of their world. Bedtime routines help babies learn when it’s time to sleep.

Having a bedtime routine means doing the same

Consider what’s going on in your child’s life.

There are situations and events that can lead to or worsen sleep problems (e.g., separation from a parent, a new sibling, or a new caregiver).

thing - as much as possible - every time you put your baby to sleep. Read the signs. Watch for the ways your baby lets you know he is tired.

Consider what’s going on in your child’s life.

There are situations and events that can lead to or worsen sleep problems (e.g., separation from a

parent, a new sibling, or a new caregiver).

Even exciting milestones, such as learning a new skill (e.g., walking), can temporarily disrupt a child’s sleep. When this happens, be patient and consistent, and try to maintain a bedtime routine.

(See SLEEPING on page 13)

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A Bigger Problem Federal government watchdog agencies and a spokeswoman from a national Medicaid fraud investigators organization say the Kansas regulators are not alone.

As more states turn to private-sector managed care organizations to try to stem Medicaid costs, one of the byproducts is that investigators increasingly face extra barriers to the information they use to find fraud.

“It’s definitely not unique (to Kansas),” said Barbara Zelner, executive director of the National Association of Medicaid Fraud Control Units.

Medicaid served 71.7 million Americans in fiscal year 2013, at a cost of $431.1 billion. The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services estimates that about 5.8 percent of that, or $14.4 billion, was improper payments.

The use of managed care, or capped per-beneficiary payments to health insurance contractors, has been increasing within Medicaid programs since the 1990s. Nearly every state has at least a portion of its Medicaid enrollees under managed care now. In 2013 and 2014, Kansas moved all of the state’s more than 400,000

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With time and patience, your child’s sleep will likely get back on track. Take into account your child’s temperament. Different babies develop self-soothing skills at different rates and in different ways.

Sleeping Routine Beginning at around four months of age, you can help your baby learn to fall asleep on his own by putting him to sleep when he is drowsy, but not asleep.

Learning to fall asleep on his own also helps him get himself back to sleep when he awakens in the middle of the night.

Plan for protests. As your child learns to fall asleep on her own, she may cry or protest. This is very common as it is a big change for her. So it’s important to have a plan for how to respond when she cries out for you, which naturally can be very distressing.

Be consistent. Time and patience are needed when teaching your child any new skill. Consistency helps children learn what to expect.

Love the “lovey.” For children over age one, a lovey (e.g., a treasured stuffed animal or soft blanket) can be an important part of a child’s bedtime routine.

Turn off the TV. Watching television together doesn’t often work well as a bedtime routine. The goal of the bedtime routine is to help children relax and get ready for bed. TV shows are often noisy and stimulating, which makes it difficult for children to wind down.

Medicaid recipients under three private managed care organizations in KanCare.

A U.S. Government Accountability Office report published in May identified gaps in the tracking of Medicaid money that is filtered through the private organizations.

“Neither state nor federal entities are well positioned to identify improper payments made to managed care organizations (MCOs),” the report summary states, “nor are they able to ensure that MCOs are taking appropriate actions to identify, prevent, or discourage improper payments.”

A report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General raised similar concerns about managed care.

The report said that depending on how contracts are written, managed care organizations might have more incentive to drop a provider with suspicious claims from their networks than go through an expensive and time-consuming process of vetting those claims for fraud or abuse, especially if the managed care organizations were not contractually allowed to share in any proceeds recovered.

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working very well right now.”

Officials from KDHE told legislators that in 2013 none of the three managed care companies met the goals for timely claims payment that the agency set in the contracts the companies signed.

Representatives from the companies, which lost more than $100 million in the program’s first year, have said the state’s goals are aggressive but that they are committed to meeting them.

Belfry said the managed care companies paid 99.98 percent of “clean claims” within a month of receiving them.

“All three KanCare contracts require that the MCOs pay providers within 30 days of a clean claim being submitted, and the state is very serious about ensuring providers are paid promptly,” Belfry said.

Davis also said it is important for the state to have an inspector general for the KanCare program, but he questioned whether the current position, housed within KDHE, provided enough independence to act as a proper watchdog.

Keen Umbehr, the Libertarian candidate for governor, also has been critical of KanCare.

Attend the Church of Your Choice

When You Don’t Feel Good Enough

Do you sometimes listen to voices that aren’t telling you the truth? Do you need to move from “good” to “grace?”

There was always something dramatic happening to Paul, violent shipwrecks, stoning, house arrest, etc. The important and transforming experience of Paul’s life was his encounter with Christ on the road to Damascus.

This is such an amazing story. There he is, chasing down some Christians and suddenly a light from heaven shines down and Jesus calls him out! Paul is literally blinded, and everything he thought had make him good is suddenly pulled out from under him.

For years, after I came to faith in Jesus Christ, I struggled to believe God cared about me. I felt if I had done so many bad things in my life God could never fully accept me. No matter what I did, a small, quiet voice would come back and say, “Oh you are just a mess, Dennis. You’re never going to amount to anything.”

Like Paul before his experience on the Damascus road, I jumped through all the right religious hoops and went above and beyond to prove things to myself and others. Yet I’d still hear these thoughts, “Who are you kidding? Get real, man. You have too much stuff in your past.”

Paul saw a God so good, so holy, his own goodness was nothing by comparison. He had no hope of producing that kind of goodness in himself. But his story reminds me, I don’t have to be good enough. Paul listens to the voice of his Savior rather than the voice of his inner critic and it’s a game changer.

Do you sometimes listen to voices that aren’t telling you the truth? Do you need to move from “good” to “grace?”

Dennis Carter, pastor First United Methodist Church, Scott City

Scott City Assembly of God

1615 South Main - Scott City - 872-2200 Ed Sanderson, Senior Pastor 9:00 a.m. - Pre-Service Prayer 10:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship Service and Children’s Church Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. - Bible Study and Prayer

St. Joseph Catholic Church

A Catholic Christian Community 1002 S. Main Street - Scott City Fr. Bernard Felix, pastor • 872-7388 Secretary • 872-3644 Masses: 1st Sunday of month - 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Other weekends: Sat., 6:00 p.m.; Sun., 11:00 a.m.

Spanish Mass - 2nd and 4th Sundays, 1:30 p.m.

Pence Community Church

Prairie View Church of the Brethren

4855 Finney-Scott Rd. - Scott City - 276-6481 Pastor Jon Tuttle Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Men’s Fellowship • Wednesday mornings Breakfast at 6:30 a.m.

Held at Precision Ag Bldg. west of Shallow Water

Holy Cross Lutheran Church

1102 Court • Box 283 • Scott City 620-872-2294 • 620-872-3796 Pastor Warren Prochnow holycross-scott@sbcglobal.net Sunday School/Bible Class, 9:00 a.m.

Worship every Sunday, 10:15 a.m.

Wed.: Mid-Week School, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Community Christian Church

8911 W. Road 270 10 miles north on US83; 2 miles north on K95; 9 miles west on Rd. 270 Don Williams, pastor • 874-2031 Wednesdays: supper (6:30 p.m.) • Kid’s Group and Adult Bible Study (7:00 p.m.) • Youth Group (8:00 p.m.)

Sunday School: 9:30 • Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.

12th & Jackson • Scott City • 872-3219 Shelby Crawford, pastor Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study, 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday: God’s High School Cru, 7:30 p.m.

First Baptist Church

Immanuel Southern Baptist Church

803 College - Scott City - 872-2339 Kyle Evans, Senior Pastor Bob Artz, Associate Pastor

1398 S. US83 - Scott City - 872-2264 Robert Nuckolls, pastor - 872-5041

Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. • Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Sunday morning worship: 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study, 7:00 p.m.

Gospel Fellowship Church

1st United Methodist Church

Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.

5th Street and College - Scott City - 872-2401 Dennis Carter, pastor 1st Sunday: Communion and Fellowship Sunday Services at 9:00 a.m. • Sunday School, 10:30 a.m.

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

Sunday casual 6:30 p.m.: “The Way” contemporary gathering Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. • MYF (youth groups) on Wednesdays Jr. High: 6:30 p.m. • Sr. High: 7:00 p.m.

First Christian Church

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

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

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

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

Website: www.fccscottcity.org

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

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

Scott Mennonite Church

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

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

Sunday Evening Service: 7:00 p.m.

9th and Crescent - Scott City - 872-2334 Bishop Irvin Yeager • 620-397-2732 Sacrament, 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School, 10:50 a.m.

Relief Society and Priesthood, 11:20 a.m.

YMYW Wednesday, 8:00 p.m.

Moving? Contact The Scott County Record to update your address, so you don’t miss your paper.

P.O. Box 377, Scott City, Ks. 67871 • 620-872-2090 • www.scottcountyrecord.com

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Pastime at Park Lane The Pence Community Church led Sunday afternoon services.

Residents played Wii bowling on Monday evening.

Pastor Bob Artz led Bible study on Tuesday morning. Doris Riner accompanied hymns on the piano.

Residents played trivia games on Tuesday evening.

Rev. Warren Prochnow led Lutheran Bible study on Wednesday morning.

Barbara Dickhut and Joy Barnett were the bingo helpers on Wednesday afternoon.

Residents played cards on Wednesday evening.

Doris Riner played the piano and led a group sing-a-long on Thursday afternoon.

Russel and Mary Web-

Moomaw and Company entertain

Max Moomaw and Company of Dighton provided the music on Tuesday afternoon. Max and Ed Gough played their guitars and sang while Maxine Wilson played the piano.

Cookies were furnished by Loretta Gorman.

Residents play pitch, dominoes

Residents played pitch and dominoes on Monday afternoon. Game helpers were Madeline Murphy, Joy Barnett, Hugh McDaniel and Dorothy King. ster led Bible study on Thursday evening.

Fr. Bernard Felix led Catholic Mass on Friday morning. Rev. Warren Prochnow led Lutheran services on Friday afternoon.

Chet Quance sang on Friday afternoon.

Residents watched, “Heaven is for Real” on Saturday afternoon.

Thanks to Beth Kershner for loaning her DVD. James Still was visited

by Tina Turley.

Judy Redburn was visited by Wendy Derstine and Janell Teter.

Emogene Harp was visited by Nancy Holt.

Cecile Billings was visited by Delinda Dunagan and Jerry and Linda Mayhall, Blue Springs, Mo.

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Herb Graves was visited by Tina Turley.

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

Edith Norman was visited by Reid Norman, Lubbock, Tex., Ron and Sue Riner, Sara Shane, Kim Smith and Nancy Holt.

Earl Gorman was visited by Loretta Gorman and Pete Steffens.

Geraldine Graves was visited by Howard Sheley.

Lucille Dirks was visited by Dale Dirks, Vicki Dirks, Don and Judy Browning, and Willetta Payne.

Jake Leatherman was visited by Loren and Viola Ratzlaff, Canton; Don and Judy Browning, and Otto Harp.

Deaths

Jim and Yvonne Spangler were visited by Yvette Mills, Les and MaryAnn Spangler, and Danny and Mona Spangler.

Albert Dean was visited by Nancy Holt.

Lorena Turley was visited by LaCinda Griffin, Loveland, Colo., Tracy Hess, Neta Wheeler, and Rex Turley.

Vivian Kreiser was visited by Larry and Sharon Lock.

Corrine Dean was visited by Bert Lucas, Fritzie Rauch, Dianna Howard, John and Kylee Kropp, and Nancy Holt.

Thelma Branine was visited by Randy and Sue Eddy; Stephanie, Cody and Hadley Harms; Bob and Nikki Cooper, Kendall and Sherri Smith, Hunter Smith, and Chandler Hornbostel.

Delores Brooks was visited by Nancy Holt, Charles Brooks and Cheryl Perry.

Joyce Bohnert was visited by Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Verbeck and Jenny Verbeck, all of Wichita; Janet Gallardo, Garden City; and Nancy Holt.

Dona Dee Carpenter was visited by Gloria O’Bleness, Larry LaPlant, Bill John, and Fritzie Rauch.

Visitors of Boots Haxton were Rod and Kathy Haxton.

Bonnie Pickett was visited by Gloria Wright, Lorena Turley, and Larry and Philene Pickett.

Dottie Fouquet was visited by Jon and Anne Crane, Fritzie Rauch, Mark Fouquet, Claire Fouquet and Monica Tyler.

Sr. Citizen Lunch Menu

Barbara Marcellee Clark

Nila Jean Keltner

Barbara Marcellee Clark, 86, died August 31, 2014, at Wichita County Long Term Care, Leoti.

S h e was born August 16, 1928, at Crisfield, the daughter of William Boy Barbara Clark and Pauline Loda (Avery) Crow.

A Leoti resident since 2004, moving from Tribune, she was a homemaker and school bus driver.

Marcelee was a member of the United Methodist Church, Leoti, and Rebekah Lodge, Tribune.

On Sept. 27, 1945, she married Leonard Jay Clark at Kingman. He died April 15, 2005, in Leoti.

Survivors include: one daughter, Twilla Nickelson, and husband, Dan,

Nila Jean Keltner, 71, died August 28, 2014, at St. Catherine Hospital, Garden City.

S h e was born on Dec. 14, 1942, in Montrose, Colo., the daughter Nila Keltner of Mel vin and Evelyn (Gladden) Bradshaw.

A resident of Marienthal since 2003, moving from New Mexico, she was a homemaker. She was a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints.

On August 2, 1963, she married Corwin Keltner in Moab, Utah. He survives.

Survivors include: her husband, Marienthal; four sons, C. Jay Keltner, and wife, Allison, Healy, Jeffrey W. Keltner and wife, Vonda, Dexter, N.M.,

Leoti; one daughter-inlaw, Jerry Clark-Laneer, Dodge City; one brother, Charles Crow, and wife, Vera, Caldwell; six grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and one greatgreat-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Nick Clark.

Funeral service was September 4 at the United Methodist Church, Leoti, with the Rev. Brad Kirk officiating.

Burial was at the Leoti Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the United Methodist Church, Leoti EMS or Wichita County Long Term Care in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, 202 N. 4th, Leoti, Ks. 67861.

Condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at priceandsons.com.

Alvis Thayne Nichols Alvis Thayne Nichols, 81, died August 31, 2014, at the Scott County Hospital, Scott City.

He was born on Feb. 10, 1933, in Fowler, the son of Clarence Orson and Martha Edna (Eccleston).

A resident of Scott City since 1971, moving from Garden City, he was a seed and fertilizer salesman and a farmer.

Alvis was a member of the First Christian Church, Scott City, and was a US Army veteran.

On August 24, 1957, he married Patricia Ann Myers in Tulsa, Okla. She survives.

by Jason Storm

Survivors include: his wife, Scott City; one daughter, Crystal A. Nichols, and fiancé, Butch Scroggins, Tulsa, Okla.; three step-grandchildren, and 10 nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and five sisters.

Graveside service was September 2 at the Scott County Cemetery with Rev. Scott Wagner officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Caring Hearts in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. Washington St., Scott City, Ks. 67871.

Hank Keltner, Leoti, and Ty Keltner and wife, Sheila, Ingalls; five daughters, Lanie Brown, and husband, Dan, Soldotna, Aka., Merilie Gonzales and husband, Dean, Tooele, Utah, Heidi Stockton and husband, Corey, Logan, Utah, Martalie Harp and husband, Rick, Marienthal, and Alyna Graham and husband, Shane, Preston, Ida.; 55 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two sons, Jared O. Keltner and Timothy I. Keltner.

Memorial service was held September 1 at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Moab, Utah Memorials may be made to the Wichita County EMS in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. Washinton St., Scott City, Ks. 67871.

Week of September 8-12 Monday: Swiss steak with tomato sauce, baked potato, mixed vegetables, whole wheat bread, strawberries.

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

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

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

Friday: Hamburger, tri-tator, deli fixins, blueberry dessert. meals are $3.25 • call 872-3501

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Deniston is ag foundation’s ‘Teacher of the Year’ Dianna Deniston, an Instructional Coach at Victor Ornelas Elementary School in Garden City, was recently named the 2015 Janet Sims Memorial Teacher of the Year by the Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom (KFAC).

Deniston, who lives in Scott City, was a former teacher in the Scott County school district (USD No. 466).

The KFAC Janet Sims Memorial Teacher of the Year award recognizes teachers who instill a passion for learning about

agriculture within their students. The Foundation honors one teacher annually who has successfully integrated agricultural education into his or her pre-existing curricula.

Deniston will be honored with the award at the Bookmark Art and Teacher of the Year celebration during Kansas Ag Month in March 2015.

Deniston integrates agriculture into her classroom coming up with the idea to have an Ag Math Harvest Day after taking a KFAC course at K-State.

“I learned about the

School Calendar Fri., Sept. 5: SCHS football vs Clearwater (H), 6:00 p.m.

Sat., Sept. 6: SCHS varsity tennis at Colby, 9:00 a.m.; varsity tennis at Liberal, 9:00 a.m.; SCMS 7th/8th grade volleyball in A/B tournament at Holcomb.

Mon., Sept. 8: SCMS 7th/8th grade volleyball in triangular at Liberal West, 4:00 p.m.; SCHS “C” football vs Garden City (H), 5:00 p.m.

Tues., Sept. 9: SCHS varsity tennis at Hoisington, 3:00 p.m.; SCMS 7th/8th grade football vs Holcomb (H), 4:00 p.m.; Pre-school Parents as Educators literacy night, 6:00 p.m.

Thurs., Sept. 11: SCHS varsity tennis at Ulysses, 3:00 p.m.; SCMS 7th/8th football vs Colby (T), 4:00 p.m.; SCHS 7th/8th volleyball in triangular at home, 4:00 p.m.; SCHS volleyball dual at Ulysses, 5:00 p.m.

Fri., Sept. 12: SCHS football vs Colby (T), 7:00 p.m.

Sat., Sept. 13: SCHS JV volleyball invitational, 9:00 a.m.; SCHS cross-country at Tribune, 10:00 a.m.

investment of the agriculture industry into this program and made a commitment to take what I had learned and the enthusiasm back to my school and create an opportunity for the students to experience agriculture though math,” Deniston says.

She wants to get students excited about agriculture, because the region’s economic existence is based on agriculture. Many of the parents of students at Victor Ornelas Elementary School work in agriculture, but the kids know little about it.

“It was hands on, students were engaged, the interest level was high, the presenters were very informative, and we had ‘real farmers’ helping out,” Deniston says. “The environment we set up had an agricultural richness that students embraced.”

Deniston was able to incorporate math that tied to agriculture by setting up stations in two gyms that where activities at each encouraged students to use both math and agriculture. For example, one station was entitled Pumpkin Pie: Pie

‘Simply Sinatra’ concert at Garden City Sept. 23

A tribute to Frank Sinatra will be featured during “Southwest Kansas Live On Stage” on Tues., Sept. 23, in Garden City.

“Simply Sinatra,” featuring Steve Lippia, is a remembrance of the hit songs that define the legend of “old blue eyes.”

Lippia will front a live big band in this full-throttle performance of classic American repertoire at the Clifford Hope Auditorium on the campus of Horace J. Good Middle School, at 1412 N. Main St., starting at 7:30 p.m. (continued from page nine) Lippia’s “considerable vocal skills” have established his widespread opportunity to substitute.

The need for substitutes is year-round, but the notoriety with symphony demand - and the shortage - seems to hit the district orchestras, casinos and performing arts cenhardest in the spring, says Roberts.

When there is a major illness sweeping through the ters across the country. district it can increase the demand for subs as teachers are either sick or must stay home with a sick child.

There are also times when several teachers may be out of the building at the same time to attend conferences.

In most instances, a teacher knows in advance they will be gone and will prepare lesson plans for the sub.

“If that isn’t possible, then the other grade level teachers are available to help the sub so all the students are getting the instruction they need,” Roberts says.

Anyone wanting more information about being a substitute can contact a building principal or the administrative offices in the district.

Subs

Originally moonlighting with local bands in Florida, the undeniable likeness to Sinatra’s style steered Lippia into a new, unexpected career.

Single tickets for this performance are $25; $6 for students.

For more information call (620) 275-1667 or visit the association website at http://swks-liveonstage.org/.

Southwest Kansas Live On Stage was established in the 1946-47 concert season with a commitment to bring quality live performances to the Garden City area. Since then the group formally known as “Southwest Community Concerts” has presented nearly 300 concerts.

in a Bag, where students measured liquid and dry ingredients using cups and smaller units.

“We’d like to congratulate Dianna on her teaching accomplishments,” said Cathy Musick, KFAC executive director. “She is definitely a role model for her peers and very deserving of the award.

“KFAC applauds teachers who implement agriculture into their classrooms. It’s encouraging to see creative examples of knowledge gained during summer institutes applied in a school district.”

As KFAC’s Teacher of the Year, Deniston will have the opportunity to attend the National Agriculture in the Classroom (NAITC) Conference, which will be held in Louisville, Ky., June 2015. High Plains Journal will sponsor her trip.

KFAC was founded in 1982 as part of a nationwide initiative to help students gain a greater awareness of the role of agriculture in the economy and society, so that they may become citizens who support wise agricultural policies.

USD 466 Lunch Menu Week of September 8-12 Breakfast Monday: Cinnamon roll, mandarin oranges, fruit juice.

Tuesday: Whole grain waffles, pineapple chunks, fruit juice.

Wednesday: Breakfast pizza, Tropical fruit, fruit juice.

Thursday: Excellent egg taco and salsa, graham crackers, fresh grapes, fruit juice.

Friday: Whole grain muffins, strawberries, fruit juice.

Lunch Monday: Sloppy joe on a bun, *taco burger, oven fries, choice of hot vegetable, cantaloupe.

Tuesday: Pigs in a blanket, *mighty rib on a bun, baked beans, tri-tater, peaches.

Wednesday: American ravioli, *spicy grilled chicken, garlic bread sticks, peas and carrots, gelatin and pears.

Thursday: Chicken pattie on a bun, *corndog, tater tots, Winter blend, Tropical fruit.

Friday: Tater tot casserole, *Chef Boyardee ravioli, broccoli salad, wheat roll, rosy applesauce. *second choice at SCMS and SCHS.

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“Cram the Van” at these upcoming events:

Sept. 11 - Women’s Fair, Garden City Sept. 12 - Syracuse Bulldogs Football Game Sept. 15-19 - Battle of the Birds, Conway Springs Sept. 23 - Women’s Expo, Great Bend

Sports The Scott County Record

Built for speed

season opener www.scottcountyrecord.com

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Team speed gives eighth grade Bluejays options on offense • Page 18

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Defense making progress, still a lot of concerns

In their final scrimmage before Friday’s home opener, the Scott Community High School football team was wanting to ease concerns about their defense.

There was no doubt the defense looked better than it did in their first scrimmage a week earlier . . . better, but far from perfect.

Neither players nor coaches were satisfied in their final scrimmage before this week’s non-league game against Clearwater.

“Our reputation has been built on a strong, tough defense,” noted senior linebacker Wyatt Kropp. “We can still play better. We are going to have to.”

The physical side of the game was bound to improve with a full week in pads.

“It takes a couple of practices to get everyone used to contact,” said junior linebacker Cooper Griffith. “It’s a chance to see who will be physical and who isn’t.”

However, physical play is only one aspect of the game.

“We talk a lot about ART (alignment, responsibility and technique) and that’s what defense is all about,” adds Griffith.

“We made improvement in some ways, but we still have a lot of work to do.”

Head coach Glenn O’Neil was pleased with the level of aggressiveness he saw during the week. He wasn’t so pleased with the technique he saw during the scrimmage.

It didn’t help that senior Wyatt Eitel (ORG/DT) wasn’t able to play due to an injury, but that was only part of the problem.

“We had some guys do some good things and some who slipped a little on their fundamentals,” he says.

While the offense looked good at times - particularly in the passing game - O’Neil attributes some of that to poor technique and making the right reads on defense.

(See PROGRESS on page 22)

Scott City defenders Sloan Baker (4), Abe Wiebe (50) and James Jurgens (23) bring down runningback Tre Stewart during Friday’s scrimmage.

(Record Photo)

Line play a question for SC, Clearwater in opener When Scott City and Clearwater meet for their first time in football history, the two teams may find they have more in common than not when it comes to their strengths and weaknesses.

•Both teams are young and/or inexperienced on the offensive and defensive lines.

Home Opener Scott City vs Clearwater Fri., Sept. 5 Kickoff at 6:00 p.m.

•Both will rely on the experience of their skilled players.

•Both want to rely on their running game, but aren’t afraid to throw.

“They’re facing a lot of the same questions we are,” says head coach Glenn O’Neil.

The Indians, 5-4 last season, return only one starter on the offensive line, T.J. Layton (6-0, 230, jr.). With defensive end Landon Smith (6-1, 220, sr.) moving to linebacker, Clearwater has

Net play missing in SC opener When you’re a young team mistakes are expected.

Unfortunately, those mistakes added up to a lot of costly points for the Scott Community High School volleyball team in losses to Ness City and Dighton to open their season on Tuesday.

“We gave away a lot of points at the net,” noted head coach Megan Gentry.

Those points were huge in a 28-25, 17-25 loss to Ness City in their first match of the season, followed by a 23-25, 5-25 loss to Dighton in a triangular played at Hill City.

Net play was a huge factor offensively and defensively.

“According to our stats we had only one kill the entire night and that didn’t wow anyone,” says Gentry. “We had way too many hits that went into the net and a lot of those that didn’t were out of bounds.”

That was perhaps the biggest surprise for the head coach who noted that hadn’t been an issue during practice.

Defensively, the Lady Beavers provided little resistance at the net.

“We didn’t get very many touches (at the net) and there were very few solo (blocks),” she says. “And we were in the net a lot, which is what will (See NET PLAY on page 23)

no returning starters on their defensive front four.

Like the Beavers, what they lack in experience up front they hope to compensate for at the skilled positions.

That group is led by senior quarterback Hunter Hall (6-3, 220) who is capa(See OPENER on page 21)

State rankings an ego trip best avoided

Junior libero Mariah Campbell (left) and sophomore Tyler Vondracek prepare to make a pass during Tuesday’s action against Ness City.

(Record Photo)

Everyone loves rankings.

There isn’t a Rod day that goes by Haxton, sports w h e n editor we don’t have the ranking of something that shows up in our e-mail - the 10 greatest cities in which to walk your dog, 10 best hamburger restaurants in the U.S., etc., etc.

Of course, everyone pays attention to sports rankings because we want to know what others think of our favorite team. And everyone enjoys puffing out their chest a little more when they see their high school team ranked among the state’s best.

But, at the end of the day, most rankings of sports teams are worth about as much as the “Top 10 Cities for Street Musicians in the U.S.” High school rankings, in particular, are pretty meaningless at this time of the year. Too often, they’re based on a school’s reputation for success or what they did last year without regard to how many athletes were lost to graduation, coaching changes, etc.

Perhaps it’s as true of high school sports as anyone that the team you start with is not the team you finish with.

(See RANKINGS on page 20)

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Outdoors in Kansas

Speed gives Jays offensive options

A moose is on the loose

8th graders will have big-play potential

by Steve Gilliland

As much fun as it could be to have a pet skunk or raccoon, I always wonder just how far I could trust them.

I’m not convinced the “wild” ever completely leaves a pet taken from the wild.

I always shake my head in bewilderment at the guy on TV who befriends and frolics with a clan of hyenas or the guy who has a pet polar bear and romps with it like one would a puppy.

Both guys are just one bad night’s sleep away from being a snack.

At a predator calling expo years ago we met a taxidermist with a really good display of his work.

Front and center in his display was a skunk.

The skunk was rigged so the guy could lift its tail with a remote control he held under the table out of sight. He’d wait until a group was gathered around the skunk, naturally enamored with it as one would imagine, then he’d suddenly lift its tail and watch the crowd scatter.

He later told us about a taxidermist friend who had a skunk mounted over a radio controlled car frame. At shows he would keep the skunk under the table out of sight, then when a crowd would gather around his display, he’d suddenly run it out through the crowd and watch people head for the exits.

A friend of mine who has taken me rattlesnake hunting a few times tells a funny story about a coyote getting into a store.

He lives near Osborne and delivers mail there. One day while on his mail route he got wind that a coyote had gotten into the store in town and barricaded itself under some shelves near the back.

When you have a team with the speed, the skills and the football IQ that’s found with the Scott City Middle School eighth graders, head coach Skip Numrich follows a simple rule.

Don’t do too much.

“There probably isn’t anything this group can’t do, especially on offense, with our speed and athleticism,” says Numrich.

“We want to do what we do well without trying to do too much.”

The backfield will include Jack Thomas, Wyatt Hayes, Marshal Faurot and Parker Vulgamore.

Quarterback duties will likely be split between Thomas and Vulgamore.

Both are smart players with the ability to throw the ball well.

Thomas, with his speed, gives the added dimension of an option attack.

Faurot is a wideout whose size and athleticism makes him a nice target on deep routes.

Thomas and Hayes may be their most dangerous in the passing game when they can get the ball in space in the flats.

Numrich has also been impressed with wide receiver Joe Evans.

“He runs great routes and he has speed, but no

SCMS eighth grader Kyle Sherwood fights off a blocker as he tries to get to the runningback during practice drills last week.

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one has heard of him,” he says.

“We can throw the ball as well as any team I’ve had in ages, but we don’t have to,” Numrich says.

“We have great runningbacks.

Looking for Linemen That doesn’t mean there aren’t some concerns. They begin up front with the offensive and defensive lines.

Offensive guards Chase Cupp and Kyle Sherwood have been head and shoulders above everyone else on the line.

“They’re our best blockers, our best pulling guards and they have

good footwork. They get something done when they get to the point of contact,” says the head coach.

Battling for the left tackle position are Justin Hundertmark and Ben Unger while Caleb Carter has the early nod at right tackle.

Numrich is hoping he can find more linemen.

With the speed available in the backfield, the Bluejays will definitely have the ability to get to the edge.

“Even when we’ve had great speed in the past with guys like Dalton Smith and Dalton Buehler, trap plays were our bread

and butter,” points out Numrich. “That isn’t likely to change.

“We want to establish our ability to run over you, not just around you.”

At the same time, great speed means there’s a home run threat on every down.

“Last year we had to grind the ball down the field. I think we can do that with this group, but we’re also capable of breaking a big play,” Numrich says.

The speed which makes the Beavers such a threat on offense also makes them a dangerous team on punt and kickoff returns as well.

The kicking game could be another offensive tool for the Bluejays.

“Marshal has a great leg. Any time we’re inside the 30 yard line we’re capable of kicking a field goal,” Numrich says.

While the Bluejays have great potential, they also have a tough schedule that includes Hays, Liberal West and Ulysses.

“This can be a very good team. Whether or not that shows in their record we’ll have to see,” Numrich adds.

“I think the biggest challenge with this group will be getting the most out of them. The wins will take care of themselves.”

Lessons to be learned when Leoti faces Meade When you have a young team and a first-year head coach, Wichita County’s season opener will be a learning experience for everyone.

That experience won’t get any easier for the WCHS football team against traditional powerhouse Meade on Friday.

“Whatever weaknesses we have I’m sure they’ll be exposed,” says head coach Cale Warden.

“The best thing about seeing them in the first game of the season is that

it gives us plenty of time to learn and make adjustments.”

Adding to the challenge is having so many players on a small roster who are stepping into new positions.

Quarterback Matt Huber (sr., 6-4, 175) will be starting his first game after playing a wide receiver last season.

“We want to put Matt in situations where he’ll have the best chance to succeed,” says Warden.

“We’re not looking for

him to throw long posts or flag routes. We’ll take our shots downfield if they’re available, but if we are going to establish a passing game we want to do it with those that we have the best chance of completing.”

The backfield will also include sophomore fullback Kolton Sheppard (5-11, 180), and tailback Spenser Thurman (sr., 5-11, 180). Huber will also be utilized as a running threat.

“We have three horses

in the backfield. I like our chances if we can get them in the open,” says the head coach.

The Indians have some outstanding size up front, including center Rosbel Resendez (soph., 5-9, 210); guards Abe Padilla (sr., 5-11, 220) and Armando Castillo (sr., 6-1, 280); and tackles David Tucke (sr., 6-4, 200) and Bryson Bloedorn (sr., 6-3, 220).

Slotback is Jorge Gallegos (soph., 5-7, 140), the wide receiver is Juan

Alvarado (soph., 6-1, 170) and the tight end is Mike Tucke (soph., 6-0, 180).

Warden feels the line is big enough and quick enough that they can create running opportunities between the tackles.

Stopping the Run At the same time, Warden feels that Leoti’s 4-4 defense should be effective at stopping the inside running game. That defensive front will feature (See LESSONS on page 23)

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still a mystery team

Seniors who will be leading the Beavers during the 2014 season are (front row, from left) Wyatt Eitel, Hunter Braun, Marshall Hutchins, Chantz Yager, James Jurgens and Lane Hayes. (Back row) Trey O’Neil, Brett Meyer and Sloan Baker. (Record Photo)

Despite state ranking, many questions surround SC squad A year ago, Scott Community High School was supposed to be in rebuilding mode after most of the starters from a state championship team had departed due to graduation. Opponents in the Great West Activities Conference - and outside the league - were licking their chops at a chance to play the Beavers.

It didn’t work out quite as expected - for the opposition.

SCHS surprised most everyone with an outstanding 11-2 season that ended one win short of a return trip to the state title game.

When you play for one of the top programs in the state, winning isn’t something you hope for on Friday nights . . . it’s expected.

That comes with tradition.

“Coach (O’Neil) has told us that Scott City wears a target so we have to be ready to play every night,” says junior Wyatt Kropp.

A confident SCHS squad followed that advice last year and they’re prepared to do the same again as the 2014 season gets underway.

The Beavers are ranked among the top teams in Class 3A and are expected to make another deep run into the playoffs, but their are no guarantees.

Lack of depth, potential injuries and turnovers are just a few of the obstacles the Beavers will have to overcome during the season.

If SCHS is to reclaim the GWAC title and maintain it’s position as one of the elite programs in the state there are several key factors to watch for:

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Offensive Line Lack of depth is a c o m m o n theme for the Beavers and nowhere will that - along with inexperience be more evident than on the offensive line.

Senior left tackle Lane Hayes (5-10, 240) and senior right guard Wyatt Eitel (6-0, 225) provide much-needed varsity leadership. Junior Abe Wiebe (5-10, 175) was able to do a

Coach O’Neil is reluctant to play Hayes and Wiebe on both sides of the ball, though he may have little choice.

If the tackle situation doesn’t get resolved that will create problems for the SCHS linebackers and Scott City’s ability to stop the run.

There is also a learning curve with defensive ends Wyatt Eitel (sr., 6-0, 225) and Tre Stewart (soph., 5-10, 190) who are stepping into new roles.

“We’re looking for more consistency from them,” says O’Neil. “They are up and down depending on the day.”

Junior runningback Wyatt Kropp led the team last year with 625 yards rushing - averaging 6.4 yards per carry.

(Record Photo)

very good job of stepping in as a starting guard when asked to last season.

Newcomers to the line are senior center Hunter Braun (510, 175) and junior tackle Nick Storm (6-1, 220).

Just who is ready to step into a varsity role if something happens to any of the starters is a question the coaching staff hopes to avoid. One option is junior Cooper Griffith, but moving him out of the backfield and to the line would have an impact on the running game.

“We have some young guys who know their assignments, but they’re not physical enough yet to play in a varsity game,” notes head coach Glenn O’Neil.

That said, O’Neil hopes he doesn’t have to look in that direction for help this season.

Jurgens (5-9, 145) and junior Drake McRae (6-0, 175). Each have their strengths and weaknesses which is why neither has been able to nail down the starting role.

It remains to be seen if one of them will emerge as a reliable corner who knows his defensive assignments and can be counted on when locked up in man-toman coverage.

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Linebackers S c o t t City has always built their defense around inside lineside linebackers who like to hit hard, can cover the field exceptionally well and can come up and stuff the run.

Junior Cooper Griffith (6-2, 215) is the prototype linebacker.

There’s no doubt what he brings to the defense.

The big question mark is with senior Marshall Hutchins who basically missed his entire junior season due to a shoulder injury (he was only able to punt). In addition to the lost year of experience, Hutchins (58, 155) is undersized as far as inside linebackers go.

Expected to make a big contribution at fullback “He’s quick. He’s able to and linebacker is junior anticipate and get to the hole Cooper Griffith. quickly,” says O’Neil. “If he can use his quickness and speed Secondary and beat the blocker to the point On a team of attack then he’ll be an effecin which lack tive linebacker.” of depth is a If not, that could be a probmajor conlem for the defense. cern, the O’Neil is also waiting for his secondary inside linebackers to make betis where the Beavers seem to ter reads. enjoy the rare luxury of having “Too often they’re chasing extra bodies. backs and not reading the guards Senior safety Trey O’Neil on boot passes,” he noted.

(6-2, 180) brings experience and knowledge in the secondReceivers ary and he’s joined by senior Between cornerback Brett Meyer (6-4, runningbacks 160) who’s speed and athleti- and ends, the cism make him very reliable in Beavers have man coverage situations. Senior a number of outside linebacker Sloan Baker players with gives the Beavers added expe- good hands who will be utilized rience in the secondary. Those in the passing game. And quarthree players accounted for 10 terback Trey O’Neil has proven interceptions last season. he’s not afraid to throw the ball The battle is for the other cor- to any of them.

(See MYSTERY on page 21) ner spot between senior James

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Defensive Line Success with the defense begins up front and the Beavers have a huge hole to fill - literally - with the graduation of defensive tackle Matt “King Tut” Tuttle. There is no one on this year’s roster who can equal the 300-pound brick wall that he erected on the left side of the line.

And that’s a major concern.

Sophomore Jaime DeLa Rocha (5-9, 205) has been getting the early nod at tackle, but he’s very rough around the edges when it comes to technique.

Hopefully, he is a quick study.

Other options in what could be a tackle-by-committee situation are Hayes and Wiebe.

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No surprise for K-State in romp over SFA Kansas State took care of business against SF Austin (55-16), just as they were supposed to. by O v e r Mac all, Snyder Stevenson said he was pleased with the offense scoring on four of their first five possessions. Defensively, he says they have to improve.

One thing Snyder had to be pleased with was the exceptional run-pass balance in the opener. The Wildcats ran for 240 yards and passed for 228.

Quarterback Jake Waters turned in a workmanlike first game, completing 19 of 28 passes for 223 yards and two touchdowns.

Next up for the Wildcats is Iowa State in the Big 12 opener. The Cyclones were hammered by North Dakota State (34-14). However, Coach Snyder knows that NDS is a talented and wellcoached football team.

Iowa State was manhandled on their home field by NDS in the second half. The Cyclones have some glaring weaknesses on defense, especially on the line. Kansas State will defeat Iowa State, setting up a very big game with Auburn.

Wide Open Offense KU opens their season Saturday against Southeast Missouri State in Lawrence.

That’s the only easy game on the Jayhawks’ schedule.

KU will unveil their new spread offense under coordinator John Reagan. Expect Kansas to have a wideopen playbook for the 2014 season.

Reagan faces three main issues: a suspect offensive line, an inexperienced offensive backfield and a pass receiving corps that has been substandard for the past two seasons.

After losing two senior runningbacks for the season, Reagan will have to depend on three RBs who have not played a down at the Division I level. Juco transfer De’Andre Mann (5-9, 198), true freshmen Corey Avery (5-10, 195) and Joe Dineen (6-2, 210) can’t play like the rookies they are or Kansas will have huge problems on offense.

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Already a must-win game for KC A year ago, the Chiefs made some major roster moves after the final pre-season game.

We didn’t see that this year because of one huge reason actually you can make that two huge reasons.

First of all, we were a playoff team instead of having the worst record in the NFL. A year ago we were No. 1 on the waiver wire, which meant we had first shot at players who had just been cut by their former teams.

This year we were No. 23 on the list and the likelihood of anyone being available was much more limited.

In addition, one would hope that as we get better we aren’t in a position where we have to fill in so many roster spots with castoffs from other teams.

Some of the roster moves were expected. Carlos Santos, for example, won the kicking battle with Ryan Succop.

Santos had a good pre-season and he has proven to have a very strong leg. He also has a leg that costs the organization a couple of million dollars less than Succop’s.

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Head coach Andy Reid also picked up a pair of former players.

Kurt Coleman, who played for Reid at Philadelphia, gives us more depth and experience at safety. He has a reputation as a sure tackler and he can also play on special teams.

He may also be an added insurance policy until Eric Berry returns to the lineup from an injury.

The Chiefs are also helping to ease some concerns on the offensive line with the acquisition of veteran offensive guard Mike McGlynn who played for Reid from 2008-10.

Perhaps the biggest surprise coming out of the pre-season was keeping nine rookies - including two undrafted players.

We also have five runningbacks on the roster (that includes De’Anthony Thomas,

Moose He swung by the store and sure enough, there was a coyote growling at anyone who got too close. Solutions to the problem seemed scarce, so he went to his truck and retrieved his ever-present snake stick; it’s a longer, heavier-duty version of one of those “grippers” used by people in wheelchairs to pick up items from the floor.

He walked to the back of the store, grabbed the coyote by a back leg with the snake stick and literally dragged it up the isle and out the front door.

Every year, usually near or during deer hunting season, there are reports of deer finding their way into town.

A Must-Win Game When Tennessee comes into Arrowhead for the season opener will be a reunion of sorts.

Dexter McCluster, who the Chiefs lost to free agency during the off-season, is now with the Titans, who also signed Succop as soon as he became available.

It’s important that the Chiefs get off to a good start.

On average, five teams who made the playoffs the previous

year don’t return the next. If Kansas City wants to avoid being one of those five we need to win our opener with Tennessee.

Will we win the first nine games of the season? Not likely.

But we can’t afford to start the season 0-2 either. If we don’t beat Tennessee in the opener then we go into Mile High Stadium the following week needing a win.

You hate to say that the opening game of the season is a must-win, but if the Chiefs want to return to the playoffs, Sunday’s game is a must-win.

This week’s game will also feature two of the most explosive special teams players in the league.

We already know what Dexter McCluster can do, having seen him in Kansas City. Now it’s an opportunity for KC fans and the NFL to see what De’Anthony Thomas can do.

Let the season begin.

The X Factor (Ty Rowton) is a former Scott City resident who has been inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame as a Chiefs Superfan

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They may end up wandering through the door of a local business and causing a ruckus.

Sometimes they crash through a door or window and are cut badly enough they have to be put down.

Sometimes they simply walk through an open front door and then find their own way out after terrorizing the place. Sometimes they have to be tranquilized, lassoed or subdued in some other way and removed.

I suppose by now you’re wondering just where the heck I’m going with all this, so I’ll tell you. A little tale in

Rankings Young athletes mature. Sometimes it takes a team with a lot of new starters to find their chemistry.

After winning a state basketball title in 2006, the SCHS boys lost all but one starter off that team and, quite frankly, didn’t play well at all to start the following season. But they came together, thanks to the leadership of Corbin Kuntzsch, and they were a state runner-up.

who could also be considered a wideout) and four tight ends.

Once Dwayne Bowe and Donald Stephenson return from their suspensions we’ll see if we still keep that many runningbacks and tight ends.

It was great to see Frankie Hammond, Jr., earn a roster spot for Sunday’s game. He will start in place of Bowe, but there’s a good chance he will remain after Bowe returns.

Hammond was on the practice squad last year, but he’s been a beast in the pre-season.

Now he’s getting a chance to show he belongs with the big boys.

last week’s Hutchinson News caught my eye and it’s too good not to retell. It seems that in the eastern German city of Dresden, a loose moose evaded capture for some time before walking through the front door and getting stuck terribly close to the canteen inside the building which houses German industrial giant Siemens Corp.

A Dresden police spokesman said officers and wildlife control spent six hours trying to shoo the moose into a container, but eventually had to resort to tranquilizing the young bull when it wouldn’t follow orders. The moose, likely to have come from neighboring

Poland, was to be released back into the wild.

Six hours of trying to shoo a moose into a crate before they considered tranquilizing the thing, really? And no wonder it wouldn’t follow orders; you can’t expect a polish moose to understand German.

Anyway, there are so many jokes thay can be made about this story, but I’d better just shut up before I put my foot into my mouth . . . again. Continue to Explore Kansas Outdoors, even if you live in Poland!

Basketball was a similar situation for the Beavers as they did advance to the title game.

The problem with early season rankings is they can set expectations that are unreal or make a team think it’s a lot better than it really is.

It’s great when a team believes they are good enough to win every game and get to the state title game. You want that expectation. What you don’t want, as a coach, is a team that

puts too much stock into state rankings Coaches are pretty good about keeping egos in line and not letting a team lose sight of reality.

The great thing about high school sports is that every athlete and every team has an opportunity at the post-season.

Their fate isn’t in the hands of pollsters and newspaper sports writers.

You control your own destiny.

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

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Last year, most everyone closely associated with the SCHS football team agreed that their pre-season and early season No. 2 ranking was too lofty. We weren’t anywhere close to being the second best team in the state. That’s what your reputation and tradition will do for you.

However, the Beavers kept winning . . . kept improving . . . and came within one win of being in the state championship game.

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2014 SCHS Football Team

Mystery He’s coming off a junior year in which he threw for 1,556 yards and 15 TDs while completing 55 percent of his passes.

That kind of confidence between a quarterback and his receivers is invaluable.

But that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for improvement.

Coach O’Neil has noted that if the receivers don’t run precise routes the timing will be off.

“The quarterback has to know that the receiver is going to break off a route exactly where it’s supposed to be,” he emphasizes. “If the route calls for them to break it off at step No. 4, then that’s where it has to be. They can’t decide to do it at step No. 6.”

O’Neil and senior wide receiver Meyer could become a lethal combination. With his great hands, speed, height and leaping ability, Meyer will be a problem for any corner in single coverage. Teams that focus too much attention on Meyer run the risk of getting burned by wideouts Chantz Yager, Drake McRae and Justin Faurot, tight end Sloan Baker or runningback Wyatt Kropp.

Give Yager and Kropp a little open space in which to maneuver and, with their quickness, they can turn a short pass into a big gain.

Opener ble of launching long distance passes and operating Clearwater’s option game.

In fact, it was during the fourth quarter of a playoff game against Wellington last season that Hall broke his leg on a read-option play.

With Hall at the helm, the Indians bring all three elements of the option attack - the mid-line option, the outside veer with a single back and the speed option. They will also run traps using Hall or a runningback.

“Hall does a good job when he gets to the edge.

He has the size to run over

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Runningbacks Perhaps one of the biggest surprises last season was the emergence of Wyatt Kropp as one of the top runningbacks in Class 3A. Kropp led a balanced running attack with a team high 625 yards - 512 yards coming in the final six games during which he averaged 85 yards per game. Even more impressive is his 6.38 yards per carry.

As for concerns about how Kropp will hold up for an 11or 12-game season or longer, one can put that aside. Coach O’Neil has never been one to rely on a single back and expect them to carry the load for an entire season.

The runningback by committee approach will also include Yager (260 yards, 5.9 ypc), Hutchins and fullback Cooper Griffith, along with some help from James Jurgens and Tre Stewart.

“Early in the year, no one is going to get 20 carries (per game) like Wyatt did late last year,” O’Neil says. “Runningback is our deepest position.

That gives us some flexibility in who we use in different formations.”

One of the keys to the running game’s success will be the availability of Griffith. If the line can come together as hoped, that will allow Griffith to be utilized as a fullback and a powerful lead blocker. If the line doesn’t jel, then Griffith will have to be used as a guard.

“If that happens it will take away our power series in terms of our fullback read,” says O’Neil.

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Special Teams With the lack of depth, the coaching staff will be looking to give starters a break whenever possible. They hope to accomplish that on special teams.

“We want to limit the starters who have to play special teams,” says Coach O’Neil.

“But we still need guys who can hustle down the field and make a tackle, or hustle 35 or 40 yards and make a block on kickoff and punt teams.”

And special teams can’t give up big plays. Period.

The Beavers should be solid in the punting game with the return of Hutchins (32.2 yd. avg.) and with sophomore kicker Tre Stewart (42.6 yds).

Kropp averaged 23.1 yards per kickoff return last year.

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a smaller defender,” says O’Neil.

The Indians try to create those running lanes by sending out four receivers in a spread offense. Two of those receivers were among Hall’s targets last season, including Cody Layton (6-0, 170, sr.).

If a team lines up in man coverage and keeps two safeties over the top, that leaves four linemen and a linebacker in the box.

“That’s what they want to see,” O’Neil points out.

“That gives them a numbers advantage in the midline and veer options.”

In order to counter that,

O’Neil says they need to disguise their defensive coverage.

“You have to make it more difficult for (Hall) to step to the line and call the play he wants based on the number of guys in the tackle box. We don’t want to have just one inside linebacker. We’d like to have two in there the whole time.”

Hall’s size and arm strength allow the Indians to stretch the field with their passing game. He showed the ability last season to throw the ball 45-55 yards in the air “but he also has a nice touch in the flats,” O’Neil says.

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Turnovers Perhaps one of the most remarkable stats from last season was 27 turnovers - 18 fumbles - committed by the Beavers. That’s uncharacteristic of the disciplined SCHS squad.

SCHS enjoyed only a plussix advantage in turnovers.

It was because of turnovers that the Beavers were involved in nail-biters against Holcomb and Phillipsburg. In both games they were deep in the red zone, only to have TD drives stopped because of turnovers. That forced them into some lategame offensive and defensive heroics to come away with wins.

Turnovers also played a role in closer-than-expected wins over Conway Springs and Colby.

“We aren’t just looking for backs who can run the ball well, but a point of emphasis this season is to have backs and receivers who can hold onto the ball,” says O’Neil.

The Beavers dodged several bullets last season. They can’t commit another 27 turnovers this season and expect their good fortune to continue.

Defensively, the Indians may have the experience in the linebacking corps to test Scott City’s running attack and in the secondary to match up with Scott City’s passing game.

Two of Clearwater’s three linebackers saw varsity experience last year.

Between the linebackers and secondary they have five returning starters.

Additional notes: Clearwater’s record over the last five seasons: 25-22 2013 scoring average: 23.7 ppg 2013 points allowed average: 25.7 ppg

Depth This is an issue that will hang over the Beavers the entire season. They can’t do anything about lack of numbers and one has no control over injuries - except to cross your fingers.

However, there are things over which the Beavers do have control.

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. We got a glimpse of that during last Friday’s pre-season scrimmage.

When senior offensive guard Wyatt Eitel was unable to play because of an injury, sophomore Eddie Tilton had to step into the varsity role.

“He’s a terrier and he battles,” says O’Neil. “But, at 160 pounds he’s undersized against 220-pound defensive tackles.

“But you never know if we may need him, so he has to be ready,” O’Neil adds.

That’s a message meant for everyone on the sideline.

Progress

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“Too often our inside in certain situations.

While O’Neil would linebackers are chasing backs and not reading the prefer not to have Wiebe playing offense and deguards,” he says. fense, they are also trying to find the right place Personnel Questions O’Neil is confident to use him when he is on those mistakes can be cor- defense. He’s been tried rected. A bigger concern at defensive end, inside is finding the right person- linebacker and defensive nel for the left defensive tackle.

“He lacks the techtackle position and for one nique that we want from of the cornerback spots. our tackles when attackThe coaching staff is still hopeful that sopho- ing the (offensive) guards, more Jaime DeLa Rocha but we know he’s a player (5-10, 195) can be their who will battle on every defensive tackle, but his down,” O’Neil says.

Battling for the corner technique still needs a lot spot opposite Brett Meyer of work.

“We’re still looking for are senior James Jurgens someone who will attack and junior Drake McRae. the guards and play down the line of scrimmage in- Passing has the Edge The passing game stead of getting depth into the backfield,” O’Neil was dominant during the scrimmage with quartersays.

It’s possible that of- back Trey O’Neil spreadfensive linemen Lane ing the ball around to sevHayes, Nick Storm and eral receivers.

Senior wideout Meyer Abe Wiebe could find their way into the mix, was on the receiving end but not immediately. He of a 53 yard scoring pass would rather limit them to on the game’s opening seplaying on one side of the ries. Tight end Sloan Bakball until the temperature er made a great reception cools, though they may be of a 43 yard scoring pass called on to play defense that was called back by a

penalty. Baker did score later on a 39 yard pass.

The passing game may be ahead of the running game, though Coach O’Neil says it can be difficult to be sure when the No. 1 players are split up on each side of the ball.

“It’s hard to say exactly where the running game is because the second team is so overmatched physically by the No. 1 guys,” O’Neil says.

Marshall Hutchins (sr., 5-8, 155) and junior Cooper Griffith (6-2, 215) each provide a different element at fullback.

“Marshall has done a good job of knowing his assignments. He’s a little quicker and perhaps a little tougher to bring down when he gets into the open field,” says O’Neil. “The difference is a 155-pound fullback compared to a 215-pound fullback.

“When Cooper is in space he will bulldoze and run through people. Both Senior cornerback James Jurgens (23) wrestles the ball away from runhave pretty good speed.” ningback Wyatt Kropp to prevent the pass completion during Friday’s When it comes to prescrimmage.

(Record Photo) paring for their season opener, Kropp knows that they can’t look to the side- older guys playing so we our responsibilities, fly to have to be in shape,” he the ball and see what we the upperclassmen will line for much help.

“We don’t have a lot of adds. “We have to know can do.” have to carry the load and

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Surprise KU’s defense appears to be set at every position with a blend of talent and experience. If the defenders play up to expectations, they may be able to keep the Jayhawks close in most of their games.

Kansas should tromp on SMS, but then it’s off to North Carolina to play a Duke team that went to a bowl game last season and has most of their team back. The KU-Duke game will be pivotal for both teams.

Kansas needs to win if they are going to have a better-than-expected season.

Royals Slumping During the final week of August the KC Royals have dropped off badly in three areas - the hitters aren’t hitting, the starting pitching has faltered and the middle relievers have been ineffective.

At times, the offense has been dreadful. Dur-

Fishing Report Scott State Lake Updated Sept. 1 Channel cats: Fair/good; up to 6.5 lbs. Still fishing mainly prepared baits has been best. Most fish have been running in the 12 to 16-inch range but a few fish in the 3 to 6 lb. range have been reported.

Crappie: fair; most up to 9 inches. Minnows under a bobber fished along the edges of weedbeds and around the fish attractors.

Walleye/saugeye: slow; saugeye up to 3.6 lbs.; walleye up to 6.1 lbs. Fishing small fish imitating jigs and swimbaits along edges of weedbeds bordering creek channel dropoffs or over points has produced a few fish.

Largemouth bass: fair; up to 5.5 lbs. Casting spinnerbaits, swimbaits and other fish imitating baits around the fish attractors, laydown trees, overhanging bushes, edges of weedbeds, and cattails adjacent to deeper water. Most of the fish have been in the 11 to 14-inch range.

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

General comments: Release all walleye/saugeye and largemouth bass less than 15 inches.

Please discard all leftover bait in a trash can, even baitfish. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water.

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ing a recent seven game stretch they scored two runs in two games and had three games in which they scored just one run.

KC’s hitters have reverted to their earlier flaw of swinging at numerous pitches that are well out of the strike zone. Without a doubt, the hitters have been told over and over by the coaches and manager that they have to stop swinging at bad pitches, but it hasn’t sunk in.

For example, in the Aug. 30 game against Cleveland, KC loaded the bases with no outs in the first inning and then Billy Butler and Salvy Perez struck out on pitches that hit the ground in front of home plate.

It would help if someone could get it through manager Ned Yost’s head that it’s a fundamental strategy to bunt when runners are on first and second with no outs. Kansas City has been in that situ-

Lessons tackles Castillo and Padilla along with ends Bloedorn and D. Tucke.

Inside linebackers are Zeke Castillo (jr., 6-0, 180) and Sheppard. Outside linebackers are M. Tucke and Alvarado.

In the secondary are cornerbacks Huber and Gallegos while the safety is Thurman.

“Our inside linebackers are big hitters. They

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ation over and over again and Yost has them hit away.

The result - more often than not - has been a rallykilling double play.

Of equal concern, KC’s starting pitching has faltered. Jeremy Guthrie and Jason Vargas haven’t been as effective as they were early in the season and Yordano Ventura missed his last start because of a sore back.

If the pitching doesn’t regain a sharp edge, it will be a long September.

Kansas City finally released Bruce Chen. Louis Coleman and Tim Collins need to shore up the middle of the bullpen if KC is going to stay in the pennant race.

It’s not too late, but KC’s hitters need to regain some patience at the plate and the starting pitching must be effective if the Royals are going to contend in September.

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haven’t backed off in practice and they’re anxious to get into a game,” Warden says.

Warden feels that with Huber’s size and speed, along with the overall quickness in the secondary, the Indians will be effective against the pass.

“Jorge’s small size may be a problem, but he’s very quick. He’s also a cross-country kid, so he doesn’t wear down,” the

coach says. “Thurman has good football IQ and he can close quickly on receivers along with coming up and playing the run.”

With only 21 players on the roster - including five freshmen - depth will be a concern.

“We need the guys to be iron men. We’ll be leaning on our starters to give us a lot of minutes,” Warden adds.

Net Play happen when you’re playing a lot of rookies.”

On the other hand, Gentry was pleased with her team’s overall ability to receive serve and her back line passing.

“That’s something we’ve spent a lot of time working on during practice. I felt if we couldn’t do those things well it didn’t matter what we did at the net,” she says.

“Brooke (Dillinger) is one of our only players with any varsity experience last year and she did a good job of passing. I was impressed with Mariah (Campbell) and Tyler (Vondracek) given this was their first varsity match. They didn’t let very many balls hit the floor.”

The highlight of the evening for SCHS was

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Brooke Dillinger Madison Braun Madison Orr Mariah Campbell Taylor Goodman Lizzy Eikenberry Tyler VonDracek Hailey Allen Kiana Yager Clarissa Ratzlaff Macy Berning Katy Nowak

SCHS Varsity Roster senior junior junior junior sophomore sophomore sophomore sophomore sophomore sophomore sophomore sophomore

nearly coming away with an upset win over the state-ranked Lady Hornets.

Scott City put themselves in position to get the win when an ace serve

by Clarissa Ratzlaff gave them a 21-20 lead. The match was tied at 22-22 when Dighton scored back-to-back points and then escaped with the win with an out-of-bounds hit

by SCHS. “We’re so young and

defensive specialist middle hitter outside hitter libero setter outside hitter defensive specialist setter outside hitter outside hitter middle hitter middle hitter

inexperienced at this level that the girls haven’t figured out how to close out a match. We had our chances at the end,” says Gentry. “Losing the rally that could have put us ahead 23-22 was huge.

We didn’t respond well to losing that point and it seemed to carry over into the next game.”

Next match for the Lady Beavers will be Thurs., Sept. 11, at Ulysses.

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making the transition

Karate champion Ben Wagner goes through one of his routines using a bow staff.

(Record Photos)

Wagner climbing ranks in another karate discipline Learning to master one form of karate is difficult.

Ben Wagner is well on his way to mastering a second form after winning his division in the Midwest Karate Championships held in Hays.

The 16-year-old Scott city youth was a champion in the kata and creative phases of the competition which qualified him for the overall championship. In a head-to-head showdown in the finals, Wagner again presented his creative discipline using a bow staff which earned a championship nod from each of the three judges.

Karate success is nothing new to Wagner who was also a sparring national champion in 2011 at the Midwest Martial Arts Southern Conference.

What makes his latest championship even more impressive is that he’s only been learning it for the past two years. During his first eight years of karate he was learning and competing with Goju - considered an American form of karate.

When his family moved to Scott City two years ago, Wagner had little choice but to make the change. The nearest school is Martial’s Kenpo Karate in Garden City.

“Kenpo is a different form, a different discipline,” notes Wagner. “The stances and the terminology are different, but it also has some similarities to Goju, so I’ve progressed pretty quickly.”

Perhaps the most difficult part has been starting over after rising through the Goju ranks during his first eight years.

Wagner was a brown belt - just two steps shy of earning a black belt - and was having success at a number of tournaments. In the two years since making the change, Wagner has risen three steps to an orange belt.

“Some schools would have recognized his prior ranking, but since this is a completely

different discipline and curriculum, (instructor Juan Martial) thought he should start over,” says Ben’s father, Scott.

While the focus with Kenpo is defense, Ben quickly adds that the school is “pretty intense.”

“The idea is to stay out of a fight if at all possible, but if there’s no other alternative then you are to be aggressive,” Ben says. “I think it’s more practical when it comes to defending yourself.”

While his family was living in Wichita, Wagner attended three different karate schools.

The last one was Wichita Air Strike which put an emphasis on tournament competition.

Outside competition hasn’t been an emphasis for Martial’s Kenpo, but there is talk about having a tournament team and traveling to more tournaments.

In addition, there is a tournament in Garden City each year.

Tournament Title Wagner had a very impressive weekend at the Midwest Karate Championships, competing against 14- to 16-yearold youth with white, yellow and orange belts.

In one phase of the competition, Wagner presents a one minute creative form routine using a five-foot bow staff. He received a 9.9 score (of a possible 10) from each of the three judges.

This was followed by the kata (no weapon) routine in which Wagner received two scores of 9.9 and a 9.8.

“The kid I beat was a purple belt and I even scored higher than some black belts,” Wagner notes. “Even though there were kids ranked higher than me, I think I’ve probably had more tournament experience over the years.”

When he first began taking karate classes as a six-year-old, Wagner says it was because his

parents thought he needed a hobby. That hobby has evolved into a passion which Wagner plans to continue pursuing.

“This isn’t a seasonal sport.

It’s a year-round commitment,” says Scott.

Part of that commitment, says Ben, has meant putting the Goju style behind him and focusing on Kenpo.

“You can’t really learn two

types at the same time. You can’t serve two masters,” Wagner explains. “One discipline will say to do one thing and another will say to do the opposite.”

Wagner’s immediate goal is to continue progressing through the Kenpo ranks and eventually earn his black belt.

“This school won’t award a black belt until you’re 18, so that’s what I’m working for,” he

says.

After that, he’ll turn his attention to learning yet another discipline known as Wing Chun - which is considered a southern style of Kung Fu. “I did a research report on this and I found there is a school in America,” he says. “Hopefully, I’ll have a chance to go there and learn after I get my black belt.”

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end of summer at Lake Scott

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ag briefs

Financial aid for no-till conference Those who will be attending the No-Till on the Plains winter conference for the first time are eligible to receive financial assistance with their registration fees.

The conference will be Jan. 28-29 at the Bicentennial Center, Salina.

The Division of Conservation (DOC), in coordination with Kansas Conservation Districts, are offering funds to sponsor the registration fees for eligible landowners.

Applications will be taken on a first-come firstserved basis.

Ag exports down, but still on record pace

Agricultural exports for the 2015 fiscal year are projected at $144.5 billion, down $8 billion from the revised $152.5 billion forecast for fiscal 2014.

Even at $144.5 billion, exports would still be a record.

Grain and feed exports are down $4.9 billion from fiscal 2014 on lower export volumes for corn and wheat and expected lower unit values.

Horticultural exports are forecast up $2.9 billion to a record $37 billion, and, if realized, will be the first time exports of horticultural products are greater than exports of grain and feed products.

Agricultural exports to China are forecast down $3 billion from fiscal 2014, but China is expected to remain the top U.S. market for agricultural products.

U.S. agricultural imports are forecast at a record $117 billion in fiscal 2015, $7.5 billion higher than in fiscal 2014.

The U.S. agricultural trade surplus is expected to fall by $15.5 billion in fiscal 2015, to $27.5 billion.

This would be the smallest surplus since 2009.

Crop insurance provision is causing a stir

USDA’s decision to delay implementation of the Actual Production History (APH) change mandated by the 2014 Farm Bill could end up in the courts.

Rumors have been flying, across drought-stricken areas that there is potential for legal action in order to protect the rights of farmers although no action is expected until after Sept.

30.

Under the new farm bill, a producer may choose to exclude any year from their APH if his or her yield in that year is less than 50 percent of the 10-year county average.

Additionally, the final provision is retroactive, enabling a change not just to future yields, but also to the previous 10 years that can be used to calculate a producers’ APH.

Farm

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A burning need to manage CRP This year, as most people know, has seen a significant increase in the amount of moisture received throughout the summer. With the muchneeded moisture, new growth has ensued.

Local CRP fields are a testament to this with grass in many fields producing impressive seed heads on top of towering stems. While new growth is good, landowners and managers must keep in mind that a thriving stand of CRP must still be managed, not only to maintain the stand of CRP itself, but also to produce quality wildlife habitat.

Studies have shown that

ag outlook

Eric Wiens Kansas Forest Service

with a lack of proper management, wildlife value decreases in a maturing stand of CRP due to a number of reasons.

1) An old stand of CRP will often lack diversity in plant species. The warm season grasses planted will eventually outcompete many beneficial forb species that are crucial to most grassland birds, including pheasants.

2) Added growth usually means an added layer of thatch, or dead organic matter covering

the soil surface. This can prevent young game species, such as pheasant and quail, from moving freely throughout the vegetation. Without the ability to move freely and evade predators, the survivability of a pheasant or quail brood drops drastically.

3) With a decrease in plant species richness, there will be fewer insects. Some people may view fewer “bugs” as a good thing, but they play a key role in the life cycle of grassland birds.

Insects are a crucial food source for grassland birds and their young.

Early successional forbs not only attract insects, but often

times the plant itself is an important food source, like ragweed or sunflowers that produce nutritionally rich seeds.

Fortunately, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) requires some form of mid-contract management for CRP fields.

Producers have the choice of light disking, inter-seeding forbs, grazing or burning. Of these choices, burning can produce the best results in a cost effective manner.

Given the right conditions, it is a safe and effective practice that can increase plant diversity and eliminate a thick layer of thatch. Burning will (See BURNING on page 27)

Drones finding a place on the farm, but what are the laws?

While the appeal of using unmanned aerial systems by farmers and growers to aid in farm operations is growing in popularity, before you launch a drone over your crops to gauge field conditions, be aware that doing so could result in a hefty fine from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

So says Peggy Hall, assistant professor and Ohio State University Extension field specialist in agricultural and resource law. Hall said that while the technology is available for farmers and growers to utilize drones for their farm operations, the rules of who can use it and how aren’t as clear.

OSU Extension is the outreach arm of Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.

“In this case, the technology is clearly ahead of the law,” she said. “While there are unmanned aerial systems available for purchase by consumers, the regulatory system on their usage is still developing.

“While landowners, farmers and growers need to know if it is legal to use UASs on their own land to monitor crops or for other uses on their farm, at this point it’s still a gray area in the law.”

The FAA is expected to propose rules by the end of the year for drones weighing less than 55 pounds, which would typically be what most farmers would use for their farm operations, she said, noting that regulations for larger UASs will come later.

But until such regulations

are set, some farmers assume that they can fly UASs on their farms for personal use, Hall said.

“At this point, the FAA doesn’t allow UAS usage for personal commercial operations, even on private land, without an FAA-approved certificate or waiver,” Hall said.

“Hobbyists can operate drones for recreation without a certificate, while universities and other governmental agencies can operate UASs for research and development with approved certificates from the FAA that include where they can be flown.

“But the FAA considers all other drone activities as ‘commercial’ activities that are regulated, or will be regulated once FAA develops the regulations.”

KSU awarded patent for cattle pain management Kansas State University was awarded a U.S. patent for technology that improves the health and welfare of beef cattle and other ruminant animals suffering from lameness and following castration, dehorning and other necessary management procedures.

U.S. Patent No. 8,791,105, “Methods for Alleviating Chronic Pain and Improving Performance of Cattle Undergoing Dehorning or Castration,” was given to the Kansas State University Research Foundation, which is a nonprofit corporation responsible for managing technology transfer activities at the university.

The patent is for research conducted by former faculty member Hans Coetzee, along with Butch Kukanich, associate professor of anatomy and physiology at Kansas State University, conducted while at Kansas State University. Coetzee is now a professor of clinical pharmacology at Iowa State University.

The patent covers administering meloxicam alone or in conjunction

with gabapentin to help with acute and chronic pain and to improve the cattle’s performance.

Researchers found that meloxicam combined with gabapentin improved the cattle’s welfare by reducing the severity of lameness.

Alone, meloxicam improved weight gain after dehorning. It also reduced the incidence of bovine respiratory disease after castration, according to a news release.

“Once meloxicam was orally administered to beef cattle prior to these common procedures, the cattle gained more weight and had slower incidence of bovine respiratory disease because it allowed them to be more comfortable and less stressed,” Kukanich said.

One significant benefit of the medications is that it reduces the reliance on antibiotics to treat and control diseases in cattle, which, in turn, reduces the risk of antibiotic resistance selection. It has positive implications for both human and animal health.

Some people, however, are using drones anyway and are facing fines by the FAA, Hall said. An example is the $10,000 fine levied against a man who was hired to fly a drone aircraft over the University of Virginia in 2011. The FAA levied the fine against the man for making the “commercial” flight without FAA approval.

The fine was later reversed by an administrative law judge who said the FAA doesn’t have the authority to issue such fines, but the FAA has appealed the case to the National Transportation Safety Board. Despite the initial ruling, the FAA has stated that it intends to continue fining those who use UASs for commercial purposes without FAA approval, Hall said.

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Market Report Closing prices on September 2, 2014 Winona Feed and Grain Bartlett Grain Wheat..................

$ 5.81

Wheat..................

$ 5.82

Milo ....................

$ 3.27

Milo (bu.).............

$ 3.27

White Wheat .......

Corn ...................

Soybeans ...........

$ 5.96 $ 3.84 $ 9.37

Scott City Cooperative Wheat..................

$ 5.82

Milo (bu.).............

White Wheat .......

Corn....................

Soybeans ...........

Sunflowers..........

ADM Grain

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88 62 .05

$ 3.27

August 27

85

66

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$ 3.84 $ 11.57

August 28

84

62

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August 29

85

56

August 30

90 58

August 31

96

65

Sept. 1

82

56

$ 13.55

Corn....................

$ 3.94

Sunflowers..........

$ 3.84

August 26

$ 5.98

Soybeans............

Corn....................

$ 5.97

$ 5.97

Wheat..................

Milo (bu.).............

White Wheat .......

$ 3.29 $ 11.42

$ 14.10

Moisture Totals August 2014 Total

5.24 16.59

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Kansas Wheat launches new brand mark

The Kansas Wheat Commission and the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers have unveiled their new brand mark - the EAT Wheat symbol.

In addition, the organizations are also introducing a new tagline, Rediscover Wheat. The branding changes coin-

Drones

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Farmers who want to operate drones on their farms may face these fines from the FAA, she said.

“Until the FAA develops the regulations for commercial certificates, farmers have to be careful and aware that the possibility of being fined

by FAA for using drones without a certificate is there,” Hall said. “The FAA’s concern is safety.

Are you willing to take that risk to be fined?”

Burning

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also leave your field smooth and easy to walk, unlike disking, and costs far less than inter-seeding forbs.

The late summer rains will encourage carryover in soil moisture for next spring. If we receive snow this winter the stage will be set to burn CRP under the right conditions.

It is never too early to start planning for a prescribed burn. If you have a burn plan in hand, you are able to take advantage of the right conditions when they are presented. If you have questions, need a burn plan written, or need general assistance with natural resource issues, call (872-3230, ext. 101) or visit the Scott County NRCS office (1410 South Main, Scott City).

cide with Kansas Wheat’s focus on helping consumers rediscover wheat in their diets, developing a renaissance in wheat research, and concentrating research efforts on exploring the genetic diversity and complexity of the wheat plant.

The new Kansas Wheat symbol represents the

positive and innovative changes that the Kansas Wheat Innovation Center has had on the wheat industry.

Wheat provides around 20% of global calories for human consumption, and the work being done in Kansas continues to ensure that the world has enough to eat.

The $11 million facility was built by the Kansas Wheat Commission, through the Kansas wheat checkoff. It represents the single largest investment by wheat farmers in the nation.

The facility was opened in November 2012 and houses the two Kansas Wheat organizations in addition to other indus-

Conrad wins first in state ag photo contest Kelsie Conrad, Leoti, was a double winner in the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s annual photo contest.

Conrad won first place in the youth division with her entry titled “Marcy’s Excitement” and was also a runner-up with “Zane Rides Away.”

The third annual statewide contest received more than 350 submissions showcasing Kansas agriculture from a variety of unique perspectives.

Preliminary voting on KDA’s social media pages identified the top five photos in each category: Agriculture at Work, Farm Animals, Farm Faces, Picture Perfect Prairie and a Youth Division. Finalist photos were then reviewed by Kansas State Board of Agriculture members, KDA leadership and agricultural leaders in the Kansas legislature.

Winners in each category received $100 gift cards and runner-up participants received $50 gift cards.

In addition, photos are showcased

“Marcy’s Excitement” was a first place winner in the KDA photo contest.

throughout KDA social media, website and various other marketing materials.

Stocker field day at K-State on Sept. 25

-The role of stocker cattle in beef herd rebuilding, as well as production considerations and water use, are among topics planned for the 2014 Kansas State University Beef Stocker Field Day in Manhattan on Thurs., Sept. 25.

The day is designed to provide the latest practical information for producers to aid decision-making in the current dynamic beef industry environment.

The event starts with registration and coffee at 9:30 a.m. and the program Eric Wiens is a rangeland fire and wildlife ecologist with at 10:15 a.m. A barbecue the Kansas Forest Service, lunch is provided, and the NRCS, in Scott City day ends with an evening

social, the “Cutting Bull’s Lament 2014” at 5:30 p.m.

A panel of producers talking about nutrition issues and several other presentations are on the agenda.

•Forward Planning Implications for Herd Rebuilding: Where Does the Stocker Segment Fit? •Producer Panel: Receiving and Growing Nutrition Philosophies •Stocker Parasite Control: A New Frontier •Management Strategy Response to the FDA Phase Out of Antibiotics •Breakout sessions

include: Live-stock Watering Options; Evaluating Environmental Impacts of Small Receiving/Growing Facilities; and Coccidiosis: The Robber Baron.

Posters that reflect K-State beef cattle research projects will be on display.

The fee to attend the Beef Stocker Field Day is $25 if paid by Sept.

15. More information and online registration is available at http://www. asi.k-state.edu/species/ beef/research-and-extension/.

try organizations, 15,000 square feet of research laboratories, and 10,000 square feet of greenhouses.

“In recent years, consumers have increasingly followed fad diets such as the low-carb and glutenfree crazes. Our new tagline invites them to rediscover wheat foods, which

have positive effects on the diet,” said Kansas Wheat CEO Justin Gilpin.

“The new brand mark signals a clear purpose for our brand, which is investing in the future through wheat genetics research.

By rediscovering genetics in ancient wheat ancestors, we hope to unlock the true potential of modern day bread wheat.”

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1-866-362-6497.

Networktronic, Inc.

Computer Sales, Service and Repair Custom computers!

Networking solutions!

Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

402 S. Main, Scott City • 872-1300

Brent Rogers

Sales Consultant b.rogers@officesolutionsinc.biz

Northend Disposal A garbologist company.

Office (620) 276-3131 Toll Free 1-800-794-9052 Cell (620) 874-0014 Fax (620) 276-8876 1007 N. 8th, Garden City, KS 67846 www.officesolutionsinc.biz

Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

www.reganjewelers.com

Dining

Scott City • 872-1223 • 1-800-303-3371

PC Cleaning Services, Inc. We'll clean your home, business or do remodeling clean-up Available seven days a week!

Paul Cramer, Owner

620-290-2410

C-Mor-Butz BBQ

Barbecue, the only sport where a fat bald man is a GOD...

412 N. Main • Garden City • 620-275-5142 All Under One Roof

& Catering

Kyle Lausch 620-872-4209

Revcom Electronics

Bryan Mulligan & Chris Price

Your RadioShack Dealer Two-way Radio Sales & Service

620-874-8301 & 620-874-1285

www.cmorbutzbbq.com • cmorbutzbbq@gmail.com

Locally owned and operated since 1990

District 11 AA Meetings

1104 Main • Scott City • 872-2625

Scott City

Unity and Hope Mon., Wed. and Fri. • 8:00 p.m.

807 Kingsley Last Sat., Birthday Night, 6:30 p.m.

All open meetings, 874-8207 • 874-8118

Services

Berning Auction

Dighton

“Don’t Trust Your Auction to Just Anyone”

Thursday • 8:30 p.m.

For all your auction needs call:

(620) 375-4130

Russell Berning Box Q • Leoti

Support Your Hometown Merchants!

535 Wichita St. All open meetings, 397-5679 • 397-2647

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Classifieds Buy, sell, trade, one call does it all 872-2090 ot fax 872-0009

Classified Ad Deadline: Monday at 5:00 p.m.

Classified Ad Rate: 20¢ per word. Minimum charge, $5.

Blind ad: $2.50 per week extra. Card of thanks: 10¢ per word. Minimum charge, $3. Classified Display Ad rate: $5.50 per column inch.

Classified advertising must be paid in advance unless business account is established.

If not paid in advance, there will be a $1 billing charge.

Tear sheet for classified ad will be $1 extra.

Card of Thanks Thank you Scott County Commissioners for my clock.

Also the girls at the courthouse for cake, punch and everyone who sent cards and attended my party.

Dave Perry Thanks to all our friends who sent cards, gifts and your presence at our 60th celebration.

Charlie and Ila Head A great big thanks to all my family and friends for making my 80th birthday a very special day.

Irene Rohrbough and family

Pine Village Apartments 300 E. Nonnamaker

Apartments available for qualifying tenants 62+ or disabled with rental assistance available.

Hours: Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. by appointment Call Steve 872-2535 or (620) 255-4824.

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Agriculture

Help Wanted

Rentals

Services

WANTED TO BUY. Stored corn. Call for basis and contract information.

1-800-579-3645.

Lane County Feeders, Inc. 32tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED TO BUY. Wheat straw delivered.

Call for contracting information. Lane County Feeders. 397-5341. 44tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– CERTIFIED SEED WHEAT: Brawl CL, Byrd, TAM 112, TAM 304, T158, T153, Duster, Oakley CL, Turkey Red. Also triticale and rye.

Ehmke Seed, Amy, KS. 51t16 620-397-2350.

OIL FIELD SUPPY HAND wanted in Dighton area. Experience preferred.

For more information call 785-731-6442 or 785-7439200.

01tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– USD 466 IS LOOKING for substitute route bus drivers. For applications and additional information contact Lance Carter at 620-872-7655.

HIDE AND SEEK STORAGE SYSTEMS. Various sizes available. Virgil and LeAnn Kuntz, (620)874-2120.

41tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– MULTIPLE HOUSES FOR RENT. 1 bedroom homes available. Also 8x10 storage units available. Stop by PlainJans to fill out an application or call 872-5777.

01tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– COMMERCIAL/RETAIL SPACE available Sept. 1. 306 W. 5th Scott City. Contact Jeff 8741659.

50tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. $400 plus utilities.

No pets. Call 620-5210039.

01t4p ––––––––––––––––––––– 3 BEDROOM HOUSE with attached garage. $800 per month plus deposit, no pets. Call 8742281.

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WANTED: Yards to mow and clean up, etc. Trim smaller trees and bushes too. Call Dean Riedl, (620) 872-5112 or 87434tfc 4135.

––––––––––––––––––––– FURNITURE REPAIR and refinishing. Lawn mower tune-up and blade sharpening. Call Vern Soodsma, 872-2277 or 874-1412.

36tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– MOWER REPAIR, tuneup and blade sharpening.

Call Rob Vsetecka at 620214-1730.

36tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– METAL ROOFING, SIDING and TRIMS at direct-to-the-public prices. Call Metal King Mfg., 620-872-5464. Our prices 37tfc will not be beat!

––––––––––––––––––––– “JEN’S GROOMING” Jennifer Milner grooming at 503 E. 5th St., (formally Cowboy Cabins). Please call for an appointment 620-214-0097.

Hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 44tfc a.m.- noon.

––––––––––––––––––––– LADY WILLING to provide home health care, run errands and odd jobs, cook and clean. Contact 50tfc 620-874-8480.

COUNTRY HOME

EASTRIDGE

3 bedrooms, 2 baths, full basment.

Buy lots in the Eastridge addition for your new home location.

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 52tfc

On 10 acres! Approx.

1,634 sq. ft. with partial basement, DD garage, shop-garage, well house and smaller sheds. Large kitchen and master bedroom! Lots of storage and 1 3/4 miles from a paved road. $127,900.

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––––––––––––––––––– SCOTT COUNTY FITNESS CENTER is looking for a part-time employee to work nights and weekends. Must be familiar with Excel. Please call 620-872-3807 or come by for an application. Serious 03t2c inquires only.

For Sale 2003 CHEVY S-10 pickup with topper. Red in color, in great condition, only 67,800 miles on it. Call 872-5404 or 214-1507 for 03t2p more information.

Price Reduced

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

In Healy: 3+1 bedrooms, 2+1 baths, dining room, family room in basement, has lots of storage in basement, D/A garage, lovely patio and landscaping, lots of extras, must see to appreciate.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink, that’s your business.

If you want to stop, that’s ours.

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.

Tuesday nights at 8:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church basement (use west door).

412 College, Scott City.

Al-Anon at same time and location.

Contact: 874-0472 or 872-3137. 30t52

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Employment Opportunities

DRIVER AND MAINTENANCE

SCALE/ ELEVATOR

PERSONAL CARE/ HOMEMAKER ATTENDANT

Fall harvest help needed for scales and elevator.

Call: 620-872-2174

Scott County Health Department has a full-time position available for a personal care/homemaker attendant to work with the elderly.

Must be compassionate, responsible, reliable, highly motivated, and be able to work independently.

Work involves mostly housekeeping services.

Applications available at: 608 S. Main, Scott City 04t2c

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HRC FEED YARDS / POSITIONS Is now accepting applications for the following: mechanic, maintenance worker, cowboy and night-watchman.

Excellent benefits health, life, disability insurance, vacation, sick pay and 401K. Pick up an application at: 6550 W. Hwy 96, Scott City.

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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 and returned at: City Hall, 221 W. 5th St., Scott City applications accepted until position is filled.

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LOAN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Western State Bank is accepting applications for the position of Loan Administrative Assistant.

Applicants must be professional, organized individuals, with strong computer skills.

Please apply in person at our Scott City office.

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SPECIAL EDUCATION PARA-PROFESSIONAL For High Plains Educational Cooperative Scott City Middle School is seeking a special education Para-Professional to work with students.

The position is available for the beginning of the 2014-15 school year. Start date is August 21, 2014.

For more information and application please contact.

Susan Carter Board of Education Building 704 College, Scott City, Ks. 67871 (620) 872-7600

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PEN RIDERS/YARD MAINTENANCE Come and grow with us and be part of an innovative team. We are looking for experienced pen riders and yard maintenance personnel. Our next team member must be energetic, goal-oriented, and have a desire to grow and take on more responsibility. BilingualEnglish/Spanish preferred.

Full-time feedtruck driver and maintenance workers needed.

We offer competitive pay, health insurance, meat card and 401K plan.

Please apply at: Brookover Cattle Co. of Scott City, LLC 4000 E. Road 200 Scott City, Ks. 67871.

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Seeking Assistant Director The Scott Recreation Commission is seeking applications for a full-time Assistant Director position.

The position is responsible for developing, organizing, and running the programs of the commission, have the ability to assist in preparing the budget, direct the selection, training and work of all seasonal and part time employees. The Assistant Director will also be responsible for maintenance and repairs at the sports complex and soccer fields. Salary will be based on qualifications and experience.

Send cover letter, resume and references to: Scott Recreation Commission 823 S. Main, Scott City, Ks. 67871 or e-mail to scottrec@wbsnet.org 04tfc

PARK LANE NURSING HOME

Competitive wages are offered with a full benefits package including, 401(k) with company match, profit sharing plan, 100% paid medical and dental insurance for employee, 100% paid short/long term disability insurance, life insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, and career advancement opportunities.

Has openings for the following positions: Part-time CNA (evening shift and nigh shift) Part-time PRN-LPN/RN Full-time Maintenance Assistant Full-time Certified Dietary Manager Full-time Cook/Dietary Aide (day shift)

Apply for this outstanding opportunity in person or send your letter of interest to: Royal Beef, ATTN: Aleta See, 11060 N. Falcon Rd., Scott City, KS 67871.

Shift differential pay offered for evening and night shifts!

Please apply in person at:

Irsik and Doll is an EOE.

Park Lane Nursing Home

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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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CLASS A DRIVER/ MEDICAL ASSISTANT

SCOTT COUNTY HOSPITAL HAS OPENINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS PROGRAM DIRECTOR Camp Lakeside is looking for a Program Director.

Director is responsible for specific management functions in the areas of program, lodging, and public relations.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: monitors and maintains a high level of program quality, processes all registrations and user group reservations, develops and implements camp activities which will create new experiences for campers each year, oversees guest relations relative to lodging issues, maintains and develops public relations, camp image and communication by use of the camp website and social media sites, written materials, video, email and other media communications, participates in public speaking engagements on behalf of the camp. Embody the Camp Lakeside Mission of a Christian Camp where all people may come to recognize, enter into and grow in their relationship with God. Great salary and benefits, flexible work hours and fantastic work environment!

Applications: Open: September 1, 2014 Close: October 15, 2014.

For an application packet contact: Andie T. Strong, Executive Director, at andie@camplakeside.net or 620.872.2021 04tfc

PATIENT CARE Acute Care RNs Physical Therapist Respiratory Therapist PRN/Temporary Outpatient Services RN CLERICAL Outpatient Scheduler SERVICE Dietary Aide PRN Dietary Aide/Cook Applicants for these positions are required to be able to read, speak and understand English.

Pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol screening, immunization titer, physical assessment and TB skin test required. We are a tobacco free campus.

We offer competitive pay and great benefits.

Due to our recent expansion of services and rapid growth, we are in need of Acute Care RNs and are offering financial incentives.

Applications are available through Human Resources at Scott County Hospital 201 Albert Ave. Scott City, Ks. 67871 620-872-7772 or online at www.scotthospital.net

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Shared Medical Services is looking for a Class A CDL Driver to operate a dedicated route that is based in Scott City. SMS offers medical imaging services to local communities that otherwise would not have access to this state-of-the art equipment. The position available is Full-time and is not OTR. Also, we offer medical assistant training so you can assist our patients.

Anticipated Schedule: • 3 1/2 days/week • 40 hour weekly guarantee Duties: • Relocate trailer to medical facilities along dedicated route • Set-up and tear down trailer (i.e. leveling, stairs, patient lift) • Administrative tasks (i.e. time reporting, maintenance, mileage or inspection forms, driver logs) • Preventative maintenance (work with vendors to complete) • Transport patients between facility and trailer • Patient care including screening and positioning Benefits: • Full benefit package starting the first of the month after 30 days of service • Paid per hour (driving and on-duty, not driving) • Paid overtime for hours worked over 40/week • Paid vacation • Paid lodging for overnight stays • Per diem for overnight stays • Longevity bonus starting after 2nd year of employment Equipment: • 53’ van-spread axle Training: • Paid on-the-job Medical Assistant training Qualifications: • Class A CDL • Ability to pass physical, drug screen & background • Safe driving record • Minimum of 21 years of age Join our team today!

Application: WWW.SHAREDMED.COM Shared Medical Services Cottage Grove, WI An Employee Owned Company Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Our mission is to create lasting partnerships in the healthcare community and to provide the best possible care to every patient with our exceptional staff and our state-of the-art diagnostic imaging technology.

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Scott Co. Fair Premium Winners

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4-H Shooting Sports

Avry Noll (front) and Aden Frederick compete in the Scott County Fair archery shoot.

(Record Photo)

Little known breed makes championship impact at the Fair Speckled Face lambs aren’t the most common breed - at least through the Midwest but they may be getting a little more attention following Chance Jones’ success at this year’s Scott County Fair.

After earning reserve grand champion honors a year ago, Jones took overall grand champion honors this year.

“We’ve been raising this breed for about four years,” says the 14-year-old, who says the breed is a cross between a Dorset and Hampshire.

The Jones family also raises Hampshires, Suffolk and Crossbred lambs, but Chance has a preference for the Speckled Face. When breeding their own bucks and ewes, he says the goal is “level tops and more muscle.”

Jones feels the winning lamb came into the fair at the optimum weight of 145 pounds.

“That’s where we wanted

to be. It’s a great county fair weight,” he says. “I was worried that we might be coming into the fair a little too heavy.”

The Manning Jayhawker 4-Her didn’t enter his lamb in the Scott County Spring Show because he was too light, but did take him to shows in Colorado and elsewhere in Kansas.

“We didn’t win a lot, but the lambs were green. We were looking to have them ready for the fair,” says Jones. “The county fair is big for us.”

Chance and the rest of his family take a lot of pride in knowing they are responsible for the lambs they show - from the time they are bred until they are sold. That gives even more meaning to a county fair championship.

“They take a lot of time, but that’s true of any animal,” says Jones. “If you aren’t willing to put in the time then you can’t expect to be successful.”

Open Class Handicraft Overall Grand Champion: Andrew Brown Overall Res. Champion: Rick Kahl Sr. Grand Champion: Allen Thornburg Sr. Res. Champion: Rick Kahl Int. Grand Champion: Macy Davis Int. Res. Champion: Trella Davis Jr. Grand Champion: Ryan Cure Pee Wee Grand Champion: Emma Powelson Pee Wee Res. Champion: Brecken Murphy Peewee (7 years and under) Blue: Hadley Bailey, 1; Emma Carver, 1; Noah Carver, 1; Abigail Colbary, 3; Jaden Dirks, 2; Hayla Edwards, 5; Bristol Eitel, 2; Treyton Eitel, 15; Piper Fox, 9; Ella Frank, 8; Bennett

Frederick, 2; Blaze Gossman, 1; Brooklynn Gossman, 3; Dakota Green, 3; Kynleigh Hickey, 2; Piper Jessup, 1; David Kasselman, 3; Sofia Kasselman, 2; Bryce Mohler, 6; Brecken Murphy, 7; Addison Noll, 1; Jayden O’Brien, 3; Zachery O’Brien, 3; Brant Powelson, 3; Emma Powelson, 7; Zackery Proctor, 7; Aaren Radke, 14; Avery Radke, 16; Waylon Ricker, 3; Wyatt Ricker, 1; Alex Rodriguez, 9; Kirbey Rohrbough, 1; Konner Rohrbough, 1; Hailey Shapland, 5; Harper Stoppel, 1; Bretton Thomas, 3; Megan Trout, 5; Pierce Vallejo, 2; Aliyah Venegas, 3.

Red: Abigail Colbary, 1; Marly Cramer, 1; Treyton Eitel, 4; Piper Fox, 4; Ella Frank, 5; Brooklynn Gossman, 1; Dakota Green, 1; Kynleigh Hickey, 1; Bryce Mohler, 3; Brecken Murphy, 1; Jayden

Duct Tape Contest Grand Champion Wearable Item: Payton Goodman Res. Champion Wearable Item: Alexis Powelson Grand Champion “Create Your Own”: Chelsie Rose Res. Champion “Create Your Own”: Brecken Murphy Blue: Betty Ann Bremenkamp, 1; Payton Goodman, 4; Emily Kasselman, 1; Raegan Mohler, 1; Brecken Murphy, 1; Alexis Powelson, 2; Brant Powelson, 1; Emma Powelson, 2; Lisa Powelson, 1; Zackery Proctor, 1; Chelsie Rose, 1; Megan Trout, 2.

Red: Bruce Colbary, 1; Clare Hawkins, 2; Darby Hawkins, 1; Dillon Mohler, 1; Alexis Powelson, 1.

Enjoying the Scrambler

Overall Grand Champion Shotgun: Eddie Tilton Overall Res. Champion Shotgun: Baron Strine Int. Grand Champion: Kylee Logan Int. Res. Champion: Jaxson Kough Sr. Grand Champion: Eddie Tilton Sr. Res. Champion: Baron Strine Intermediate Blue: Jaxson Kough; Kylee Logan.

Senior Purple: Baron Strine; Eddie Tilton.

Blue: Conner LeBeau; Karlee Logan; Austen Turner.

4-H Booths, Banners

BB Gun 4-H Booths Grand Champion: Zach Grand Champion: Lake Rohrbough Res. Champion: Payton Wide Awake Res. Champion: ManSuppes ning Jayhawkers Air Pistol Blue: Lake Wide Awake; Grand Champion: Eva Manning Jayhawkers.

Kliesen 4-H Banners Blue: Eva Kliesen; Zach Grand Champion: New Rohrbough; Payton Suppes. Horizons Archery Res. Champion: Sewing Junior Girls Purple: Wyatt Ricker Purple: New Horizons; Blue: Houston Frank Sewing Girls.

Red: Avry Noll; Waylon Ricker; Zach Rohrbough White: Max Tuttle Intermediate Purple: Eva Kliesen Grand Champion: Paige Red: Aden Frederick Hoelting Res. Champion: Alexis Buxton Standard Breeds Grand Champion: Alexis Buxton Res. Champion: Paige Hoelting Duel Purpose Pullets Grand Champion: Paige Hoelting Purple: Alexis Buxton, 1; Paige Hoelting, 2.

Showmanship Grand Champion Jr: Paige Hoelting Grand Champion Inter: Alexis Buxton Purple: Alexis Buxton; Paige Hoelting.

4-H Poultry

4-H Horticulture Grand Champion: Max Tuttle Res Champion: Max Tuttle Blue: Max Tuttle, 2.

Red: Max Tuttle, 2.

White: Max Tuttle, 1.

4-H Rabbits

Chance Jones and his grand champion lamb.

(Record Photo)

Grand Champion: Tara Rose Res. Champion: Jacy Rose Champion Satin: Tara Rose Champion Standard Chinchilla: Jacy Rose Purple: Jacy Rose; Tara Rose.

Showmanship Purple: Jacy Rose

Open Class Cats

Blue: Karen Pounds and Maverick; Kay Harkness and Karl; Kay Harkness and Blu. O’Brien, 1; Zachery O’Brien, Hawkins, 1; Natalie Herman, 5; Alexis Powelson, 1; Wyatt Open Class Hand Pets 2; Brant Powelson, 1; Emma 2; Paige Hoelting, 1; Kara Ricker, 1; Lana Rodriguez, 5; Champion: Karen Pounds Powelson, 2; Zachery Proc- Hoover, 3; Emily Kasselman, Zach Rohrbough, 1; Chelsie and Chili tor, 5; Avery Radke, 5; Way- 3; Dillon Mohler, 5; Raegan Rose, 5; Tara Rose, 1; Logan Blue: Karen Pounds. lon Ricker, 2; Alex Rodriguez, Mohler, 4; Chandler Mur- Stoppel, 1; Rhiley Stoppel, 8; Brodey Rohrbough, 1; phy, 3; Avry Noll, 2; Alexis 1; Landon Trout, 1; Hannah Kasey Rohrbough, 1; Hailey Powelson, 9; Wyatt Ricker, Tucker, 1; Izak Venegas, 1.

Shapland, 2; Brody Strine, 3; Lana Rodriguez, 13; Zach White: Brooks Bailey, 1.

1; Megan Trout, 1; Baylor Rohrbough, 3; Chelsie Rose, Intermediate (14-17 years old) Vaquez, 1; Aliyah Venegas, 11; Jacy Rose, 1; Tara Rose, Blue: Macy Davis, 2; Trel2; Brandon Smyth, 2; Logan 2. la Davis, 2; Cordell Green, Grand Champion: Scott Stoppel, 3; Rhiley Stoppel, White: Emma Carver, 5; Kevin Herman, 2; Alexis County Library 3; Brooke Strine, 1; Annie Res.Champion: Ladies 1; Noah Carver, 1; Dakota Mendenhall, 1; Kodi Rogers, Talbert, 1; Landon Trout, 3; VFW Auxiliary Green, 1; Bryce Mohler, 1.

1.

Hannah Tucker, 1; Theron Blue: Ladies VFW AuxilJunior (8-13 years old) Red: Jennie Erven, 1; Tucker, 1; Izak Venegas, 5. iary, SCHS FFA, Samaritan’s Blue: Brooks Bailey, 5; Cordell Green, 1; Kodi RogRed: Brooks Bailey, 1; Purse, Scott County Farm Bryndan Bailey, 9; Law- Bryndan Bailey, 4; John ers, 1.

Bureau, Scott County LiWhite: Jennie Erven, 1. son Bailey, 4; Ashlyn Bern- Browning, 3; Joshua Browning, 2; Alec Berry, 1; Kairae ing, 2; Alexis Buxton, 2; Senior (18-years and over) brary.

Blue: Andrew Brown, 1; Berry, 1; John Browning, 2; Bruce Colbary, 1; Malorie Joshua Browning, 6; Malo- Cupp, 2; William Cupp, 1; Stacy Davis, 1; Leasha Fox, rie Cupp, 2; William Cupp, 3; Ryan Cure, 8; Dawson Fox, 1; Caryn Green, 1; Rick Kahl, Ryan Cure, 4; Dawson Fox, 3; Houston Frank, 1; Claire 2; Lisa Powelson, 3; Virginia 7; Houston Frank, 4; Aden Hawkins, 3; Gus Hawkins, Proctor, 2; Clenton Rose, 1; Frederick, 2; Emily Glenn, 1; Paige Hoelting, 1; Kara Keith Thomas, 1; Stephanie Overall Grand Cham1; Claire Hawkins, 1; Gus Hoover, 1; Raegan Mohler, Thomas, 1. pion: Paige Hoelting Overall Res. Champion: Landon Trout Juniors Grand Champion: Paige Hoelting Res. Champion: Landon Trout Blue: Brooks Bailey, 1; Bryndan Bailey, 2; Cayden Couchamn, 2; Paige Hoelting, 2; Chelsie Rose, 1; Landon Trout, 2; Gabie Tucker, 2.

Red: Bryndan Bailey, 2; Lawson Bailey, 1; Megan Trout, 1; Theron Tucker, 1.

White: Chelsie Rose, 1.

Seniors Grand Champion: Tim McGonagle Res. Champion: Jim Minnix Blue: Wilma Baker, 1; Tim McGonagle, 1; Jim Minnix, 1.

Red: Eilene Minnix White: Tim McGonagle, 1.

Decorated Vegetable Blue: Mollie Hoge Red: Jillian Hoge at the Scott County Fair carnival were Kiley Wren (left) and Kinleigh Wren.

Open Class Booths

Open Class Vegetables

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Open Class Livestock

Open Class Foods Overall Grand Champion: Stacy Davis Overall Res. Champion: Jace Miller Baked Goods Juniors Grand Champion: Jace Miller Res. Champion: Chelsie Rose Blue: Marly Cramer, 1; Malorie Cupp, 3; William Cupp, 2; Ella Frank, 1; Tressa Goodman, 2; Natalie Herman, 1; Kara Hoover, 2; Jace Miller, 1; Brecken Murphy, 1; Addison Noll, 1; Jayden O’Brien, 1; Zachery O’Brien, 1; Alexis Powelson, 2; Brant Powelson, 1; Waylon Ricker, 3; Wyatt Ricker, 2; Chelsie Rose, 3.

Red: Baily Cramer, 1; William Cupp, 1; Ella Frank, 1; Tressa Goodman, 1; McCall Miller, 1; Brecken Murphy, 1; Addison Noll, 1; Emma Powelson, 1; Waylon Ricker, 2; Wyatt Ricker, 3.

Seniors Grand Champion: Stacy Davis Res. Champion: Kay Schmitt Blue: Betty Bremenkamp, 1; Stacy Davis, 2; Trella Davis, 2; Ken Hoover, 2; Lisa Powelson, 2; Kay Schmitt, 1.

Red: Stacy Davis, 1; Lisa Powelson, 4; Marilyn See, 2.

Swine Blue: Landry Beaton, Baily Cramer, Marly Cramer, Addison Dearden, Chase Dearden, Tressa Goodman, Collier Livingstone, Addison Noll, Isaiah Rogers, Brody Rohrbough, Kasey Rohrbough, Kirbey Rohrbough, Grady Vance, Hannah Winter.

Goats Blue: Paige Hoelting, Addison Noll, John Pearson.

Sheep Blue: Tressa Goodman, Addison Noll.

Bucket Calf Blue: McCall Miller, Addison Noll, John Pearson, Brody Rohrbough, Rylan Wilkinson.

Heifer Blue: John Pearson.

Open Class Mini-Booths, Notebooks Overall Grand Champion: Tara Rose Overall Res. Champion: Vada Turley Mini Booth Grand Champion: Tara Rose Notebook Grand Champion: Vada Turley Res. Champion: Vada Turley Blue: Tara Rose, mini booth; Vada Turley, scrapbooks, 4.

Cupcake Contest Cupcake Group Display Grand Champion 14-years and under: Emily Glenn Res. Champion 14-years and under: Chelsie Rose Grand Champion 15-years and over: Emma Price Res. Champion 15-years and over: Emily Buxton Cup Cake Single Display Grand Champion 14-years and under: Alexis Powelson Res. Champion 14-years and under: Rafe Vallejo Grand Champion 15-years and over: Betty Bremenkamp Res. Champion 15-years and over: Debbie Tuttle 14-Years and Under Blue: John Browning, Joshua Browning, Alexis Buxton, Emily Glenn, Paige Hoelting, Brecken Murphy, Alexis Powelson, 2; Brant Powelson, Emma Powelson, Chelsie Rose, 2; Tara Rose, Pierce Vallejo, Rafe Vallejo.

15-Years and Over Blue: Betty Bremenkamp, 2; Taney Browning, Emily Buxton, Emma Price, Debbie Tuttle, Matthew Tuttle, Paige Vallejo.

Wheat Show Overall Grand Champion: Ash Grove Farms Overall Res. Champion: Ash Grove Farms KSU HRW Varieties Grand Champion: Wilkinson/Welch (Karl 92) Other Public Varieties Grand Champion: WLC (Denali) Res. Champion: Norman and LeBeau (Hatcher) Agri-Pro Syngenta HRW Varieties Grand Champion: Ash Grove Farms (Jagalene) Res. Champion: Wilkinson/Brechisen (Post Rock) Blue: Hoeme Bugbee, Alan Dearden, Vance Wiechman, Gary Cheney.

Red: Moore/Ballard/Blau, Gary Lane Tucker, Jess Eder.

Hard White Varieties Grand Champion: Ash Grove (Danby) Res. Champion: Ash Grove 5 Bar (Danby) Other Varieties and Hybrids Grand Champion: Beaver Ridge Ag- Carpenter Foundation (TAM 112) Res. Champion: Keith Burgess (TAM 158) Blue: Ash Grove Farms, Wilken, H&H Farms, Rose Farms, Williams Cattle, D&S Novack, Nick Novack/Hunter.

4-H Foods Jr. Overall Grand Champion: Alivia Noll (apple pie) Jr. Overall Res. Champion: Emilee Turner (muffins) Int. Overall Grand Champion: Trella Davis (chocolate mint cake) Int. Overall Res. Champion: Trella Davis (bread braid) Sr. Overall Grand Champion: Macy Davis (apple carmel cake) Sr. Overall Res. Champion: Rachel Anliker (white chocolate strawberry dream cake) Junior Purple: Cally Cramer, 6; Payton Goodman, 12; Natalie Herman, 2; Callie Hutton, 1; Nathan LeBeau, 2; Avery Lewis, 1; Alivia Noll, 5; Avry Noll, 5; Waylon Ricker, 4; Wyatt Ricker, 3; Kate Rogers, 2; Tara Rose, 1; Hailey Shapland, 2; Annie Talbert, 2; Megan Trout, 1; Emilee Turner, 2.

Blue: Payton Goodman, 1; Natalie Herman, 2; Avry Noll, 1; Waylon Ricker, 1; Wyatt Ricker, 2; Kate Rogers, 3; Hailey Shapland, 2; Megan Trout, 1.

Intermediate Purple: Brynna Burnett, 3; Alexis Buxton, 1; Trella Davis, 4; Jera Drohman, 2; Emily Glenn, 6; Jaden Jones, 2; Abbie LeBeau, 1; Kylee Logan, 4; Claire Rumford, 1; Alyssa Storm, 1; Landon

Trout, 1.

Blue: Brynna Burnett, 4; Alexis Buxton, 2; Jera Drohman, 1; Emily Glenn, 1; Abbie LeBeau, 1; Chelsie Rose, 3; Claire Rumford, 2; Alyssa Storm, 1; Landon Trout, 2.

Senior Purple: Rachel Anliker, 3; Emily Buxton, 2; Macy Davis, 4; Jennie Erven, 2; Taylor Fairliegh, 1; Dallie Metheney, 3; Emma Price, 5; Megan Smith, 4; Christina Tilton, 3; Eddie Tilton, 1; Melanie Tilton, 3.

Blue: Emily Buxton, 1; Megan Smith, 1; Red: Taylor Fairliegh, 1.

Gift Basket Grand Champion: Kylee Logan (hunting) Res. Champion: Alivia Noll (pool party) Purple: Kylee Logan, 1; Alivia Noll, 1; Avry Noll, 1; Claire Rumford, 1.

Decorated Item Overall Grand Champion: Emma Price Int. Grand Champion: Chelsie Rose (sunflower) Sr. Grand Champion: Emma Price (flower pot) Purple: Callie Hutton; Jaden Jones; Emma Price; Chelsie Rose; Tara Rose Alyssa Storm; Food Preservation Int. Grand Champion: Emily Glenn Purple: Emily Glenn, 1.

Open Class Hobby Exhibit Overall Grand Champion: Jim Fetty Overall Res. Grand Champion: Nic Cheney PeeWee Blue: Brecken Murphy, 1.

Intermediate Blue: Nic Cheney, 1.

Blue: Chaseton Cupp, Adult 8; Connor Cupp, 13; Clare Blue: Jim Fetty, 1; Cheryl Hawkins, 9; Kodi Rogers, Keyse, 1.

10; Eric Shapland, 9; Madison Shapland, 12; Makaela Stevens, 8; Alyssa Storm, 6; Payton Suppes, 4; Landon Trout, 7.

Girl Scouts Red: Chaseton Cupp, Overall Grand Cham2; Connor Cupp, 6; Clare pion: Grace Hutton Hawkins, 3; Kodi Rogers, 3; Overall Res. Champion: Eric Shapland, 6; Madison Callie Hutton Shapland, 1; Makaela SteBrownie vens, 2; Alyssa Storm, 2; Grand Champion: Callie Payton Suppes, 3; Landon Hutton Trout, 3.

Res. Champion: Alexis Senior Powelson Purple: Addie Price, 13; Cadettes Emma Price, 18; Christina Grand Champion: Grace Tilton, 3.

Hutton Blue: Addie Price, 10; Res. Champion: Grace Emma Price, 11; Christina Hutton Tilton, 2; Kiana Yager, 5.

Blue: Callie Hutton, 3; Grace Hutton, 2; Alexis Powelson, 3.

Red: Callie Hutton, 1; Alexis Powelson, 2.

Boy Scouts Overall Grand ChamPurple: Annie Talbert pion: Ryan Cure Blue: Macy Davis, 2; Max Overall Res. Champion: Tutte.

Ryan Cure Notebooks Boy Overall Grand ChamGrand Champion: Ryan pion: Emily Glenn Cure Overall Res. Grand Res. Champion: Ryan Champion: Cale Goodman Jr. Grand Champion: Cure Blue: Ryan Cure, 5.

Payton Goodman Red: Ryan Cure, 1.

Int. Grand Champion: Emily Glenn Int. Res. Champion: Cale Goodman Sr. Grand Champion: Megan Smith Blue: Emily Glenn, 2; Cale Overall Grand ChamGoodman; Payton Goodman; Kylee Logan; Megan pion: Lil Francisco Overall Res. Champion: Smith.

Marlo Wiechman PeeWees Grand Champion: Aden Frederrick Blue: Aden Frederick, 1.

Red: John Browning, 1; Bennett Frederick, 1.

Juniors Grand Champion: Kally Kough Res. Champion: Kodi Rogers Blue: Kally Kough, 1; Abbi Orr, 2; Kodi Rogers, 1.

Senior Citizen Grand Champion: Lil Francisco Res. Champion: Marlo Wiechman Blue: Lila Burnett, 1; Lil Francisco, 1; Ila Head, 3; Marlo Wiechman, 2.

P.J. Suppes listens to judge’s comments during the 4-H photo contest.

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4-H Photography Overall Grand Champion: Emma Price Overall Res. Champion: Emma Price Grand Champion Beginner: Brinlie Stevens Res. Champion Beginner: Zach Rohrbough Grand Champion Exploring: Clare Hawkins Res. Champion Exploring: Chaseton Cupp Grand Champion Advanced: Emma Price Res. Champion Advanced: Emma Price Best of Show: Christina Tilton Juniors Purple: Alivia Noll, 3; Kate Rogers, 3; Zach Rohrbough, 3; Hailey Shapland, 4; Brinlie Stevens, 1; Annie Talbert, 3; Megan Trout, 3.

Blue: Gus Hawkins, 3; Alivia Noll, 5; Kate Rogers, 12; Zach Rohrbough, 12; Hailey Shapland, 8; Brinlie Stevens, 11; Annie Talbert, 17; Megan Trout, 14.

Red: Gus Hawkins, 1; Alivia Noll, 3; Kate Rogers, 5; Zach Rohrbough, 5; Hailey Shapland, 2; Brinlie Stevens, 7; Annie Talbert, 12; Megan Trout, 5.

White: Gus Hawkins, 3; Zach Rohrbough, 2; Brinlie Stevens, 2; Annie Talbert, 1.

Intermediate Purple: Chaseton Cupp, 12; Connor Cupp, 10; Clare Hawkins, 3; Kodi Rogers, 7; Eric Shapland, 7; Madison Shapland, 5; Makaela Stevens, 6; Alyssa Storm, 5; Payton Suppes, 2; Landon Trout, 3.

Boy/Girl Scouts

4-H Posters, Mini-Booths, Notebooks Posters Overall Grand Champion: Kylee Logan Overall Res. Champion: Kylee Trout Jr. Grand Champion: Nathan Smith Int. Grand Champion: Kylee Logan Int. Res. Champion: Eric Shapland Sr. Grand Champion: Kylee Trout Sr. Res. Champion: Karlee Logan Junior Blue: Nathan Smith Intermediate Blue: Trella Davis; Kylee Logan; Eric Shapland; Madi-

son Shapland.

Red: Chaseton Cupp; Eva Kliesen.

Senior Blue: Karlee Logan; Kylee Trout.

Mini Booths/ Tri Board Display Overall Grand Champion: Macy Davis Overall Res. Champion: Annie Talbert Jr. Grand Champion: Annie Talbert Jr. Res. Champion: Max Tuttle Sr. Grand Champion: Macy Davis Sr. Res. Champion: Macy Davis

Open Class Ceramics

Open Class Woodworking Grand Champion: Charlie Schwab Res. Champion: Howard King Blue: Rick Kahl, 2; Howard King, 3; Clenton Rose, 1; Charlie Schwab, 1.

Red: Clenton Rose, 1.

Zucchini Contest

Trella Davis visits with the judge during foods consultation at the Scott County Fair.

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Grand Champion: Lisa Pearson, 4.5 lbs.

Participation Ribbon: Paige Hoelting, 3 lbs.; Lisa Pearson, 4.5 lbs.; Landon Trout, 3.5 lbs.

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4-H Arts and Crafts

Hallie Wiechman visits with the judge about her ceramics project.

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Jr. Grand Champion: Baylor Vasquez Jr. Res. Champion: Hope Wiechman Int. Grand Champion: Hallie Wiechman Int. Res. Champion: Emily Glenn Sr. Grand Champion: Austin Rios Selected for State Fair 1. Emily Glenn 2. Hallie Wiechman 3. Austin Rios General Crafts Jr. Grand Champion: Cally Cramer Jr. Res. Champion: Alivia Noll Int. Grand Champion: Emily Glenn Int. Res. Champion: Em-

ily Smith

Junior Purple: Cally Cramer, 2; Alivia Noll, 2.

Blue: Cally Cramer, 3; Alivia Noll, 2; Avry Noll, 2.

Intermeditate Purple: Emily Glenn, 4; Eric Shapland, 3; Emily Smith, 1.

Blue: Emily Glenn, 1; Eric Shapland, 3; Emily Smith, 1.

Leathercraft Jr. Grand Champion: Baylor Vasquez Jr. Res. Champion: Baylor Vasquez Blue: Baylor Vasquez, 2.

Sketching and Drawing Jr. Grand Champion: Hannah Tucker Jr. Res. Champion: Cally

Cramer Int. Grand Champion: Eric Shapland Int. Res. Champion: Brynna Burnett Sr. Grand Champion: Austin Rios Junior Purple: Hannah Tucker, 1.

Intermeditate Purple: Brynna Burnett, 2; Eric Shapland, 3.

Senior Purple: Austin Rios, 1.

Blue: Megan Thornburg, 1.

Red: Megan Thornburg, 2.

Ceramics Jr. Grand Champion: Hope Wiechman Jr. Res. Champion: Hope

Wiechman Int. Grand Champion: Hallie Wiechman Int. Res. Champion: Eric Shapland Sr. Grand Champion: Rachel Fisher Sr. Res. Champion: Rachel Fisher Junior Purple: Hope Wiechman, 1.

Blue: Hope Wiechman, 1.

Intermediate Purple: Aden Frederick, 1; Eric Shapland, 1; Hallie Wiechman, 1.

Blue: Aden Frederick, 2; Eric Shapland, 1; Hallie Wiechman, 1.

Senior Purple: Rachel Fisher, 2.

4-H Cat Show

Megan Trout holds tight onto Felix during the 4-H cat show.

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Overall grand champion cat: Emily Buxton and Sophie.

Overall res. grand champion cat: Kodi Rogers and Jack.

Kitten Grand Champion kitten: Claire Rumford and Little Grey.

Res. grand champion kitten: Emily Buxton and Sam. Purple: Emily Buxton and Sam; Claire Rumford and Little Grey.

Senior Cat Champion cat: Emily Buxton and Sophie.

Res. champion cat: Austin Rios and Shelby.

Purple: Emily Buxton and Sophie.

Blue: Austin Rios and Shelby.

Intermediate Cat Champion cat: Kodi Rogers and Jack.

Res. champion cat: Claire Rumford and Paitlyn.

Purple: Kodi Rogers and Jack.

Blue: Claire Rumford and Paitlyn.

Junior Cat Champion cat: Annie Talbert and Zach.

Res. champion cat: Kate Rogers and Edward.

Purple: Callie Hutton and Cami; Kate Rogers and Edward; Annie Talbert and Zach.

Blue: Megan Trout and Felix; Hope Wiechman and Peaches.

Decorated Crate Grand champion: Annie Talbert Reserve champion: Callie Hutton Purple: Annie Talbert Blue: Callie Hutton Red: Claire Rumford

4-H Dog Show Showmanship Overall grand champion: Jennie Erven and Dulie, 97 pts.

Overall res. grand champion: Hallie Wiechman and Sadie, 96 pts.

Sr. Showmanship Class champion: Jennie Erven and Dulie, 97 pts.

Int. Showmanship Class champion: Hallie Wiechman and Sadie, 96 pts.

Reserve champion: Makaela Stevens and Pepper, 94 pts.

Blue: Nash Nowak and

Toby, 90 pts.

Jr. Showmanship Class champion: Payton Goodman and Daisy, 95 pts.

Reserve champion: Aden Frederick and Appa, 93 pts.

Blue: Baylor Vasquez and Boomer, 90 pts.

Open Class Showmanship Overall grand champion: Nate Nowak and Toby.

Overall res. grand champion: McCall Miller and Moose.

4-H Obedience Sub-Novice A Class champion: Baylor

Vasquez and Boomer, 141 pts.

Reserve champion: Aden Frederick and Appa, 59 pts.

Sub-Novice B Class champion: Nash Nowak and Toby, 136 pts.

Reserve champion: Payton Goodman and Daisy, 99 pts.

Sub-Novice C Class champion: Makaela Stevens and Pepper, 145 pts.

Novice B Overall grand champion: Hallie Wiechman and

Brody Strine tries to rope a calf’s head dummy during the Barnyard Olympics.

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Barnyard Olympics

1st place: 39.25. Icy Hot: Aaron Lowe, Wyatt Lowe, Lacy Lowe, Asher Huck.

2nd place: 50.28. Brody’s Heroes: Brooke Strine, Trella Davis, Brody Strine, Duane Strine.

3rd place: 55.22. Crazy Cows: Trella Davis, Emily Glenn, Brooke Strine, Anne Lampe.

Sadie, 184 pts.

4th place: 58.12. Brody’s Team: Jera Drohman, Marshal Reserve champion: Jennie Erven and Duley, 155 pts. Faurot, Jamie Martinez, Brody Rohrbough.

5th place: 59.35. The Foreigners: Erika Pearson, John Open Class Obedience Overall grand cham- Pearson, Carter Lampe, Clayton Lampe. pion: Nate Nowak and Toby.

Overall res. grand champion: McCall Miller and Moose.

Costume Contest Aden and Appa (Batman Overall Grand Champion: Steven Fisher and Robin).

Overall Res. Champion: Nathan Smith Baylor and Boomer (Duck Jr. Grand Champion: Nathan Smith Dynasty Duck Hunters).

Int. Grand Champion: Sawyer Stevens Makaela and Pepper (WilInt. Res. Champion: Landon Trout ly the Wild Dog).

Sr. Grand Champion: Steven Fisher Jennie and Duley (The Blue: Steven Fisher; Nathan Smith; Sawyer Stevens; Frog and the Frog Princess). Landon Trout.

4-H Space Technology

Falling short of weight goal is no problem for Metheney One trait that Dallie Metheney has learned during her years of raising livestock in 4-H is patience.

When she entered her crossbred hog in the Scott County spring show she wasn’t too disappointed in the result.

“He wasn’t too muscular at that time,” she says. “I knew he would fill out more in time for the fair.”

Metheney’s patience and preparation paid off when her 252-pound crossbred won grand champion honors at the Scott County Fair.

“I was hoping for 280 (pounds),” says the 14-yearold member of the Pioneer 4-H Club. “He could have used a little more weight, but he did pretty good where he was at.”

When buying her hog in midMarch from Mulligan Show Pigs, she liked it’s appearance.

“You look at the structure and how they walk. That gives a hint as to whether or not it will be a pretty good pig,” she points out.

As the county fair approached, Metheney became more concerned about the lack of gain with her pig, but she was assured by the Mulligans he would be do just fine. Once Metheney was able to walk through the livestock barns and see what the other pigs looked like, she began to feel more confident.

“I began to think I had a better shot at winning than I first thought,” she says.

Winning her first grand championship was a pretty exciting moment for Metheney.

“When the judge announced the winner, Mom said the smile on my face was huge. It felt pretty good,” she says.

Dallie Metheney with her grand champion hog at the Scott County Fair.

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108 youngsters show their tractor pulling power There were 108 participants in the kids pedal tractor pull sponsored by Scott County Farm Bureau.

First place finishers qualify for the Kansas State Fair.

Results are:

3-Years and Under Participants: Landry Beaton, Spenser Beaton, Lilie Castoneda, Baily Cramer, Liam Emberton, Jonas Garriott, Adda Gossman, Jagger Spangler– Carlson, Colborn Trout.

4-Year-Olds 1st: Keller Turner 2nd: Aaren Radke 3rd: Kasey Rohrbough Participants: Kale Clinton, Chewie Harper, Sage Kite, Claire Lampe, Maci Lara, Isaiah Rogers, Kirbey Rohrbough, Phebe Trout, Karita Tuttle, Adalei Zeller.

5-Year-Olds 1st: Rylan Wilkinson 2nd: Ellie Brinkley 3rd: Mickey Gossman Participants: Audrey Escalona, Hayla Edwards, Piper Fox, Bradin Heinrich, Seth Hundertmark, Ayden Lewis, Kenzi Martinez, McCall Miller, Brant Powelson, Bretton Thomas, Gavin Vulgamore.

6-Year-Olds 1st: Kade John 2nd: Kyara Gomes 3rd: Belle Trout Participants: Kaleb Beaton, Marly Cramer, Ella Frank, Trenton Frank, Bennett Frederick, Miranda Gossman, Teagan Harper, Ali Osborn, Emma Powelson, Avery Radke, Brodey Rohrbough, Konner Rohrbough, Kallyn Turner, Pierce Vallejo, Bailey Welker.

7-Year-Olds 1st: Baylor Vasquez 2nd: Bryton Gregory 3rd: Keagan Gossman Participants: Brooklyn Escalona, Ethen Gossman, Freedom Heinrich, Carter Lampe, Lyle Lewis, Jace Miller, Alex Rodriquez, Megan Trout.

8-Year-Olds 1st: Ryan Latta 2nd: Brady Welker 3rd: Hannah Faurot Participants: Bryndan Bailey, John Browning, Cally Cramer, Josh Fulton, Bryce Hundertmark, Gage Johnson, Alexis Powelson, Kate Rogers, Logan Stoppel.

9-Year-Olds 1st: Adrian Edler 2nd: Cameron Gossman 3rd: Hannah Tucker

Collin McDaniel, 9, tries unsuccessfully to keep an egg from breaking as he makes a diving catch during kids’ games at the fairgrounds.

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Kids’ Day Winners

Five-year-old Avery Radke shows his determination during the pedal pull at the Scott County Fair.

(Record Photo) Participants: Grace Beaton, Matthew Cook, Dylan Duff, Haileigh Hickert, Paige Hoelting, Nathan LeBeau, Lana Rodriquez, Zach Rohrbough, Tara Rose, Annie Talbert, Max Tuttle.

10-Year-Olds 1st: Jarron Gregory 2nd: Rhiley Stoppel 3rd: Amber Latta Participants: Joshua Browning, Adam Edler, Ashleigh Hickert, Pris-

cilla Murray, Blake Norman, John Pearson.

11-Year-Olds 1st: Tegan Cain 2nd: Easton Lorg 3rd: Aden Frederick 12-Year-Olds 1st: Jacelynn Buffington 2nd: Landon Trout 3rd: Courtney Latta Participants: Uli Bustamante and Nate Nowak.

Chicken Catch receiving $5 each 5-years and under: Evan Heili, Hailey McDaniel, Jackson Wright, David Rodriquez, Izzy Garrison.

6-9-year-olds: Brooks Bailey, Collin McDaniel, JP Harris, Zach Rohrbough, Brice Hundertmark.

10-13-year-olds: Amanda Pearson, Brandon Winderlin, Alan Yeager, Justis McDaniel, Calista Vincent.

14-years and up: Nathan Piantanida, Corey Rohrbough, Trevor Cox. Greased Pig Chase receiving $10 each 5-years and under: Macy

Lara, Alicia Wright, David Rodriquez, Hallie McDaniel.

6-9-year-olds: Collin McDaniel, Zach Rohrbough, Shelby Schqutz, Xandra Bennett, Hannah Tucker.

10-12-years-olds: Abby McDaniel, Alexis Buxton, Eli McLane, Amanda Lara, Easton Lorg.

13-years and up: Caleb Roberts, Trevor Roberts, Nathan Piantanida, Zach Steffens, Matt Jenkins.

Ping Pong Ball Drop Bike winner: Cally Cramer Kindle Fire winner: Emma Powelson

4-H Electricity

1.

Overall Grand Champion: Colton Cupp Overall Res. Champion: Gui Griffith Jr. Grand Champion: Gui Griffith Int. Grand Champion: Colton Cupp Int. Res. Champion: Sawyer Stevens Purple: Gui Griffith, 1; Colton Cupp, 1; Sawyer Stevens, Blue: Aden Frederick, 1.

Beaver closes out 4-H career with first grand championship

Austin Beaver shows his grand champion goat.

For years, the Kevin Davis family has set the standard when it comes to goat competition at the Scott County Fair.

So Austin Beaver figured why not learn from the best.

He purchased his Boer goat from the same stock where the Davis family has been getting theirs. And when he turned to the Davises for advice, they were more than willing to help.

That’s one of the great things about 4-H is that competing and winning are important, but not more important than lending a helping hand or advice when asked.

Beaver learned well by winning grand championship honors in his final year of 4-H. It was only his second year to compete in the goat project. In addition to his two goats, Beaver also showed a pig.

“From the very first time that I began working with him you could sense that he was a good goat,” says the 18-year-old who has spent the last 12 years in the 4-H program.

At 86 pounds, Beaver says the goat weighed about where he expected for the fair.

“I knew it wouldn’t put on a whole lot of weight.”

Of course, the goat competition has been very tough over the years, so when he was named the grand champion, Beaver was relieved, but not shocked.

“I felt this was a pretty good goat and that it was good enough to win,” he says.

Beaver admits that goats weren’t his first preference when showing animals at the fair.

When Kevin Davis, who was also his FFA instructor at Scott Community High School, suggested it as a project, Beaver declined.

“I was bull-headed,” he says “Last year, Mr. Davis brought me two goats and I said ‘I guess I’m doing goats.’”

Beaver is quick to acknowledge that he wouldn’t have had the success he enjoyed without the support of Davis and his daughter, Aubrey, who was overall reserve grand champion in the market division.

“I was very happy with how well I did, but it made me feel good that Mr. Davis was also proud of me.”

4-H Clothing Constructed Clothing Overall Grand Champion: Emily Glenn Overall Res. Champion: Macy Davis Jr. Grand Champion: Brinlie Stevens Jr. Res. Champion: Brooke Strine Int. Grand Champion: Emily Glenn Int. Res. Champion: Trella Davis Sr. Grand Champion: Macy Davis Juniors Purple: Cally Cramer, 3;

Kate Rogers, 1; Brinlie Stevens, 2; Brooke Strine, 2; Annie Talbert, 2.

Blue: Cally Cramer, 1; Natalie Herman, 2; Callie Hutton, 5; Kate Rogers, 2; Tara Rose, 4; Brooke Strine, 2; Annie Talbert, 5.

Red: Natalie Herman, 2; Brooke Strine, 1; Annie Talbert, 1.

Intermediate Purple: Trella Davis, 1; Jera Drohman, 2; Emily Glenn, 7; Jacy Rose, 2.

Blue: Trella Davis, 2; Chelsie Rose, 6; Jacy Rose, 2.

Red: Chelsie Rose, 1.

Senior Purple: Macy Davis, 2.

Buymanship Fashion Revue Overall Grand Champion: Rachel Anliker Overall Res. Champion: Rachel Anliker Grand Champion Jr: Hannah Tucker Res. Champion Jr: Payton Goodman Grand Champion Inter: Kodi Rogers Res. Champion Inter: Brynna Burnett Grand Champion Sr: Rachel Anlliker

Res. Champion Sr: Rachel Anliker Junior Purple: Payton Goodman, 2; Alivia Noll, 3; Kate Rogers, 2; Hannah Tucker, 3.

Blue: Payton Goodman, 1; Alivia Noll, 1; Alli Patton, 2; Kate Rogers, 1; Annie Talbert, 1; Hope Wiechman, 2.

Red: Natalie Herman, 1; Annie Talbert, 1.

Intermediate Purple: Brynna Burnett, 4; Jera Drohman, 2; Kodi Rogers, 3; Alyssa Storm, 2; Blue: Jera Drohman,

2; Kodi Rogers, 1; Chelsie Rose, 1; Alyssa Storm, 1; Hallie Wiechman, 1; Red: Hallie Wiechman, 1.

Senior Purple: Rachel Anliker, 3; KelsiJo Crouch, 2; Jennie Erven, 1.

Blue: KelsiJo Crouch, 2; Jennie Erven, 1.

Red: Jennie Erven, 3.

Constructed Fashion Revue Overall Grand Champion: Emily Glenn Overall Res. Champion: Emily Glenn Jr. Grand Champion:

Brooke Strine Jr. Res. Champion: Cally Cramer Int. Grand Champion: Emily Glenn Int. Res. Champion: Emily Glenn Junior Purple: Cally Cramer, 1; Brooke Strine, 1.

Intermediate Purple: Trella Davis, 1; Emily Glenn, 3; Chelsie Rose, 1.

Blue: Chelsie Rose, 1.

Senior Purple: Macy Davis, 1.

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4-H Geology Grand Champion: Steven Fisher Res. Champion: Aden Frederick Purple: Steven Fisher; Aden Frederick.

Parade 4-H Floats Blue: Country Cousins Non-Business Floats Blue: Scott County Library Red: Alpha Omega Sorority Business Floats Blue: Scott Co-op Youth Organizations Blue: SCMS Cheerleaders Red: Trail Life USA/American Heritage Girls Horse and Buggy Division Blue: Kylee Logan Red: Sharon Bauer

Top winners in the open class flower show were (from left) Jerry Snyder, Sue Pammenter, Sherry Novak, Kelly Wycoff, Chelsie Rose, Jacqueline Gerber and Ashlyn Berning.

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Open Class Flower Show Grand Sweepstakes: Kelly Wycoff Juniors Horticulture Best of Show: Ashlyn Berning Horticulture Sweepstakes: Jacqeline Gerber Arrangement Best of Show: Chelsie Rose Arrangement Sweepstakes: Jacqueline Gerber/ Ashlyn Berning Specimens Blue: Ashlyn Berning, 2;

Jacqueline Gerber, 2.

Red: Jacqueline Gerber, 1.

Whtie: Ashlyn Berning, 1.

Collection of Specimens Red: Ashlyn Berning, 1; Jacqueline Gerber, 1.

Arrangements Blue: Ashlyn Berning, 1; Jacqueline Gerber, 1; Chelsie Rose, 1.

Red: Ashlyn Berning, 2; Jacqueline Gerber, 2; Chelsie Rose, 1.

Seniors Horticulture Best of Show: Jerry Snyder Horticulture Sweepstakes: Sherry Novak Arrangement Best of Show: Sue Pammenter Arrangement Sweepstakes: Kelly Wycoff Specimens Blue: Florence Daubert, 6; Glenita Dearden, 1; Donna Eitel, 1; Betty LaToush, 4;

The pig and

chicken chases continue to be

one of the most popular events

held each year at kids’ day during

the Scott County Fair.

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Open Class Crops Grand Champion: Rick Kahl Res. Champion: John Pearson Blue: Richard Kahl, 4; John Pearson, 1

Sherry Novak, 9; Jerry SnyRed: Glenita Dearden, 1; der, 2; Kelly Wycoff, 4.

Virgie Schwartz, 3.

Red: Florence Daubert, Collection of Specimens 5; Donna Eitel, 1; Betty Blue: Sherry Novak, 3; LaToush, 3; Sherry Novak, Jerry Snyder, 2.

6; Jerry Snyder, 5; Kelly WyRed: Glenita Dearden, 1; coff, 3.

Jerry Snyder, 1.

White: Florence Daubert, White: Sherry Novak, 1.

2; Donna Eitel, 5; Betty Arrangements LaToush, 2; Sherry Novak, 1; Overall Grand ChamBlue: Linda Meyer. 1; Sue Jerry Snyder, 1. pion: Audra Winter Pammenter, 2; Kelly Wycoff, Plants Overall Res. Champion: Blue: Glenita Dearden, 1; 3.

Audra Winter Lucille Dirks, 1.

Red: Sue Pammenter, 1.

Youth (8-13 years) Grand Champion: Paige Prewitt Res. Champion: Paige Prewitt Blue: Kara Hoover, 1; Paige Prewitt, 3.

Red: Kara Hoover, 1.

Intermediate (14-20 years) Grand Champion: Elizabeth Parkinson Res. Champion: Nicole Latta Blue: Jenee Davis, 2; Macy Davis, 1; Nicole Latta, 5; Elizabeth Parkinson, 4; Reagan Smyth, 4; Ben Wagner, 7.

Red: Jenee Davis, 1; Elizabeth Parkinson, 1; Ben Wagner, 1.

Advanced (21 years and over) Grand Champion: Audra Winter Res. Champion: Audra Winter Blue: Leasha Fox, 1; Audra Winter, 3.

Open Class Fine Arts

4-H Horse Show Showmanship Overall Grand Champion: Anna Miller Overall Res. Champion: Kylee Logan Junior Blue: Payton Goodman Red: Paige Hoelting, Corbin Wilkinson.

Intermediate Blue: Kylee Logan Senior Purple: Anna Miller Blue: Asher Huck, Danean Metheney, Jennie Erven.

Horseless Horse Showmanship Purple: Rachel Fisher Blue: Baylor Vasquez Geldings Grand Champion: Corbin Wilkinson Res. Champion: Paige Hoelting 2-3-Year-Olds Blue: Anna Miller 4-14-Year-Olds Blue: Paige Hoelting, Corbin Wilkinson, Asher Huck.

Red: Jennie Erven, Danean Metheney.

15-Years-Old and Over Blue: Kylee Logan, Anna Miller.

Mares Grand Champion: Asher Huck Res. Champion: Paige Hoelting 4-14 Year Olds Blue: Paige Hoelting, Asher Huck, Payton Goodman, Kylee Logan.

15-Years-Old and Over Red: Corbin Wilkinson Pony Grand Champion: Kylee Logan Purple: Kylee Logan Performance Classes Hunter Under Saddle Purple: Kylee Logan Blue: Anna Miller, Danean Metheney.

Hunt Seat Equitation Purple: Kylee Logan Blue: Danean Metheney, Anna Miller.

Hunter Hack Purple: Anna Miller Costume Class Blue: Payton Goodman, Paige Hoelting, Corbin Wilkinson.

Western Pleasure 14-Years-Old and Over Blue: Anna Miller, Danean Metheney, Asher Huck.

10-13 Years Old Blue: Kylee Logan 7-9 Years Old Blue: Paige Hoelting, Payton Goodman.

Horsemanship 14-Years and Older Blue: Danean Metheney, Anna Miller, Asher Huck.

10-13 Years Old Blue: Kylee Logan 7-9 Years Old Blue: Paige Hoelting, Corbin Wilkinson, Payton Goodman.

Reining 14-Years-Old and Over Blue: Anna Miller, Danean Metheney, Asher Huck.

10-13-Years-Old Red: Kylee Logan 7-9-Years-Old Blue: Paige Hoelting, Lance Miller.

Red: Corbin Wilkinson Barrel Racing 14-Years-Old and Over Purple: Asher Huck Blue: Danean Metheney 10-13-Years-Old Purple: Kylee Logan 7-9-Years-Old Purple: Paige Hoelting Blue: Corbin Wilkinson Red: Payton Goodman Pole Bending 14-Years-Old and Over Purple: Kylee Logan Blue: Danean Metheney, Asher Huck.

10-13-Years-Old Purple: Kylee Logan 7-9-Years-Old Purple: Paige Hoelting Blue: Corbin Wilkinson Flag Race 14-Years and Older Purple: Asher Huck, Danean Metheny.

10-13-Years-Old Purple: Kylee Logan 7-9-Years and Old Blue: Corbin Wilkinson, Paige Hoelting Trail 14-Years and Older Purple: Anna Miller Blue: Danean Metheney, Asher Huck.

10-13-Years-Old Blue: Kylee Logan 7-9-Years-Old Blue: Paige Hoelting, Corbin Wilkinson.

High Point Performance 14-18-years-old: Danean Metheney 10-13-years-old: Kylee Logan 7-9-years-old: Paige Hoelting

Asher Huck competes in the western pleasure segment of the 4-H horse show.

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4-H Beef Show Showmanship Overall Grand Champion: Trace Mulligan Overall Res. Champion: Hailey Dart Grand Champion Jr: Brooke Strine Res. Champion: Gui Griffith Brooke Strine, 1st; Gui Griffith, 2nd; Kate Rogers, 3rd; Corbin Wilkinson, 4th; Brody Strine, 5th.

Grand Champion Inter: Hailey Dart Res. Champion Inter: Emily Glenn Hailey Dart, 1st; Emily Glenn, 2nd; Kylee Logan, 3rd; Kodi Rogers, 4th; Eva Kliesen, 5th; Trella Davis, 6th.

Grand Champion Sr: Trace Mulligan Res. Champion Sr: Karlee Logan Trace Mulligan, 1st; Karlee Logan, 2nd; Abbie Dart, 3rd; Baron Strine, 4th; Macy Davis, 5th; Market Steer Show Overall Grand Champion: Clarissa Ratzlaff (Chi) Overall Res. Champion: Trace Mulligan (Red Angus) Bucket Calves Blues: Zach Rohrbough; Baylor Vasquez; Corbin Wilkinson.

Grand Champion Heifer: Eva Kliesen Res. Champion Heifer: Abbie Dart Registered Heifers Eva Kliesen, 1st.

Commercial Heifers Abbie Dart, 1st; Brooke Strine, 2nd; Trella Davis, 3rd; Macy Davis, 4th; Karlee Logan, 5th.

Cow Calf Pair Grand Champion: Baron Strine Res. Champion: Brooke Strine Baron Strine, 1st; Brooke Strine, 2nd.

2nd year Bucket Calf Grand Champion: Corbin Wilkinson Corbin Wilkinson, 1st.

Angus Steer Grand Champion: Kylee Logan Kylee Logan, 1st.

Chianina Steer Grand Champion: Clarissa Ratzlaff Res. Champion: Hailey Dart Clarissa Ratzlaff, 1st; Hailey Dart, 2nd.

Hereford Steers Grand Champion: Emily Glenn Res. Champion: Kylee Logan Emily Glenn, 1st; Kylee Logan, 2nd; Karlee Logan, 3rd.

Main Anjou Steer Grand Champion: Baron Strine Kate Rogers gets her steer set for the judge during the 4-H beef show.

Res. Champion: Eva Kliesen Trace Mulligan, 1st.

Baron Strine, 1st; Eva Middleweight: Gui Griffith Crossbred Steer Kliesen, 2nd.

Lightweight: Abbie Dart, Griffith, 1st; Brayden Strine, Grand Champion: Abbie 1st; Emily Glenn, 2nd; Macy 2nd; Kate Rogers, 3rd; Kodi Red Angus Steer Grand Champion: Trace Dart Davis, 3rd; Chris Pounds, Rogers, 4th; Trella Davis, 5th.

Res. Champion: Gui 4th; Mulligan Heavyweight: Chase

(Record Photo) Rumford, 1st; Karlee Logan, 2nd.

Pen of 3 New Horizons, 1st; New Horizons, 2nd.

4-H Goats Showmanship Overall Grand Champion: Austin Beaver Overall Res. Champion: Brooke Strine Jr. Grand Champion: Brooke Strine Brooke Strine, 1st.

Int. Grand Champion: Claire Rumford Int. Res. Champion: Trella Davis Claire Rumford, 1st; Trella Davis, 2nd; Eva Kliesen, 3rd.

Sr. Grand Champion: Austin Beaver Sr. Res. Champion: Aubrey Davis

Austin Beaver, 1st; Au- Rumford, 2nd; Trella Davis, brey Davis, 2nd; Macy Davis, 3rd.

Heavy Middle Weight 3rd; Chase Rumford, 4th; Bailey Nickel, 5th; Jennie ErAustin Beaver, 1st; Aubrey Davis, 2nd; Emily Hall, ven, 6th; Emily Hall, 7th.

3rd; Eva Kliesen, 4th; Brooke Meat Goat Overall Grand Cham- Strine, 5th.

Heavyweight pion: Austin Beaver Overall Res. Champion: Aubrey Davis, 1st; Austin Beaver, 2nd; Brooke Strine, Aubrey Davis 3rd; Macy Davis, 4th.

Lightweight Aubrey Davis, 1st; Bailey Doe Kids Nickel, 2nd; Jennie Erven, Grand Champion: Brooke Strine 3rd; Jennie Erven, 4th.

Light Middle Weight Res. Champion: Bailey Chase Rumford, 1st; Ash- Nickel er Huck, 2nd.

Brooke Strine, 1st; Bailey Middle Weight Nickel, 2nd; Eva Kliesen, 3rd; Emily Hall, 1st; Claire Eva Kliesen, 4th.

Open Class Sketching/Drawing Emily Glenn listens to judge’s comments during consultation judging of her quilt project at the Scott County Fair.

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4-H Fiber Arts Overall Grand Champion: Melanie Tilton Overall Res. Champion: Emily Glenn Quilts Grand Champion Jr: Brooke Strine Res. Champion Jr: Brooke Strine Grand Champion Inter: Emily Glenn Res. Champion Inter: Kylee Logan Grand Champion Sr: Melanie Tilton Res. Champion Sr: Karlee Logan Junior Blue: Brooke Strine, 2; Hope Wiechman,

1.

Intermediate Purple: Emily Glenn, 1; Kylee Logan, 1; Makaela Stevens, 1.

Blue: Emily Glenn, 1; Abbie LeBeau, 1; Gabby Martinez, 1.

Red: Emily Smith, 1; Hallie Wiechman, 1; Hope Wiechman, 1.

Senior Purple: Karlee Logan, 1; Melanie Tilton, 1.

Red: KelsiJo Crouch, 1.

Open Class Fabrics, Fibers, Fancy Work Overall Grand Champion: Barb Wilkinson Overall Res. Champion: Anita Brantley Best of Show Crochet: Barb Wilkinson Best of Show Knitting: Judy McReynolds Best of Show Machine Quilt-Beginner: Paige Vulgamore Best of Show Machine Quilt-Intermediate: Luella Erskin Best of Show Machine Quilt-Advanced: Anita Brantley Best of Show Sewing: Angie Radke Best of Show Fancy Work: Virginia Proctor Judges Favorite: Barb Wilkinson and Judy McReynolds Juniors Grand Champion: Paige Vulgamore Res. Champion: Chelsie Rose Blue: Alexis Buxton, 1; Lawson Bailey, 1; Payton Goodman, 1; Jayden O’Brien, 1; Lana Rodriguez, 1; Chelsie Rose, 3; Baron Strine, 1; Paige Vulgamore, 1.

Red: Kenzi Martinez, 1;

“Bedazzle Your Brassiere” Grand Champion Jr: Emily Glenn Res. Champion Jr: Kylee Logan Grand Champion Sr: Melissa Jasnoch Res. Champion Sr: Kathy Hitchcock Pretty In Pink Seniors: Kathy Hitchcock, Melissa Jasnoch Ag Juniors: Emily Glenn, Karlee Logan Most Creative Juniors: Kylee Logan Seniors: Melissa Jasnoch, Ashlee Logan.

Juniors Blue: Emily Glenn, 1; Karlee Logan, 1; Kylee Logan, 1.

Seniors Blue: Kathy Haxton, 2; Kathy Hitchcock, 1; Melissa Jasnoch, 3; Ashlee Logan, 1.

Lana Rodriguez, 2; Chelsie Rose, 3.

White: Lawson Bailey, 2; Hannah Faurot, 1; Payton Goodman, 3; Kara Hoover, 1; Lana Rodriguez, 1; Chelsie Rose, 2.

Adult Grand Champion: Virginia Proctor Res. Champion: Virginia Proctor Blue: Jenee Davis, 2; Anya Kasselman, 1; Linda Park, 2; Angie Radke, 2; Anita Rose, 5; Stephanie Thomas, 1.

Red: Anita Rose, 5.

White: Keith Thomas, 1.

Senior Citizens Grand Champion: Barb Wilkinson Res. Champion: Anita Brantley Blue: Wilma Baker, 3; Anita Brantley, 3; Betty Ann Bremenkamp, 10; Luella Erskin, 1; Sandy Kahl, 1; Judy McReynolds, 4; Virginia Proctor, 12; Kay Schmitt, 1; Barb Wilkinson, 3.

Red: Wilma Baker, 3; Betty Ann Bremenkamp, 5; Judy McReynolds, 1; Virginia Proctor, 3.

1; Emily Kasselman, 9; Kally Kough, 3; Raegan Mohler, 2; Alivia Noll, 1; Alexis Powelson, 3; Wyatt Ricker, 2; Lana Rodriguez, 6; Kate Rogers, 1; Zach Rohrbough, 5; Chelsie Rose, 5; Jacy Rose, 7; Tara Rose, 10; Brandon Smyth, 2; Logan Stoppel, 6; Rhiley Stoppel, 8; Brooke Strine, 1; Landon Trout, 2; Hannah Tucker, 7; Theron Tucker, 5; Izak Venegas, 2; Kooper Wright, 2.

Red: Brooks Bailey, 1; Bryndan Bailey, 1; Lawson Bailey, 1; John Browning, 1; Joshua Browning, 1; Bruce Colbary, 2; Ryan Cure, 2; Houston Frank, 1; Natalie Herman, 1; Emily Kasselman, 1; Dillon Mohler, 1; Raegan Mohler, 1; Wyatt Ricker, 1; Lana Rodriguez, 1; Kate Rogers, 2; Chelsie Rose, 1; Brandon Smyth, 1; Logan Stoppel, 1; Brooke Strine, 1; Hannah Tucker, 4; Theron Tucker, 1; Izak Venegas, 2; Kooper Wright, 1.

Intermediate Blue: Trella Davis, 2; Jennie Erven, 1; Cordell Green, 2; Alexis Mendenhall, 1; Austin Rios, 1; Kodi Rogers, 1; Baron Strine, 1; Layton Wright, 3.

Red: Baron Strine, 1.

Adult Blue: Leasha Fox, 2.

Overall Grand Champion: Layton Wright Overall Res. Grand Champion: Leasha Fox PeeWee (7 years and under) Grand Champion: Waylon Ricker Res. Champion: Brodey Rohrbough Junior (ages 8-13) Grand Champion: Jacy Rose Res. Champion: Tara Rose Intermediate (ages 14-17) Grand Champion: Layton Wright Res. Champion: Trella Davis Adult (18 years and over) Grand Champion: Leasha Fox Res. Champion: Leasha Fox PeeWee Blue: Hadley Bailey, 1; Abigail Colbary, 4; Hayla Edwards, 3; Bristol Eitel, 5; Treyten Eitel, 15; Piper Fox, 11; Ella Frank, 8; Bennett Frederick, 2; Blaze Gossman, 7; Brooklynn Gossman, 3; Dakota Green, 2; Darby Hawkins, 3; Kynleigh Hickey, 2; Piper Jessup, 1; David Kasselman, 4; Sofia Kasselman, 8; Kamryn Kough, 5; McCall Miller, 2; Bryce Mohler, 4; Brecken Murphy, 3; Jayden O’Brien, 3; Zachery O’Brien, 4; Emma Powelson,

2; Zackery Proctor, 6; Aaren Radke, 22; Avery Radke, 32; Waylon Ricker, 4; Isaiah Rogers, 1; Brodey Rohrbough, 7; Kasey Rohrbough, 9; Kirbey Rohrbough, 8; Konner Rohrbough, 5; Hailey Shapland, 4; Jagger Spangler-Carlson, 3; Harper Stoppel, 2; Brody Strine, 3; Megan Trout, 4; Gabie Tucker, 8; Pierce Vallejo, 1; Baylor Vasquez, 1; Aliyah Venegas, 5; Lily Wycoff, 4; Nora Wycoff, 2.

Red: Treyten Eitel, 3; Piper Fox, 1; Blaze Gossman, 1; Brooklynn Gossman, 2; Piper Jessup, 1; Sofia Kasselman, 1; Bryce Mohler, 2; Jayden O’Brien, 4; Emma Powelson, 1; Zackery Proctor, 8; Aaren Radke, 4; Avery Radke, 2; Konner Rohrbough, 4; Megan Trout, 2; Gabie Tucker, 2; Baylor Vasquez, 1; Aliyah Venegas, 2; Lily Wycoff, 1.

Junior Blue: Brooks Bailey, 4; Bryndan Bailey, 4; Lawson Bailey, 6; Kairae Berry, 1; John Browning, 6; Joshua Browning, 4; Alexis Buxton, 1; Bruce Colbary, 7; Malorie Cupp, 10; William Cupp, 4; Ryan Cure, 3; Houston Frank, 3; Aden Frederick, 1; Emily Glenn, 1; Clare Hawkins, 3; Gus Hawkins, 1; Natalie Herman, 3; Paige Hoelting,

Open Class Poultry

4-H Woodworking

Overall Grand Champion: Nathan LeBeau Overall Res. Champion: John Pearson Standard Breeds (large) Grand Champion: Nathan LeBeau Res. Champion: John Pearson Other Breeds Grand Champion: John Pearson Res. Champion: Abbie LeBeau Blue: Abbie LeBeau, 1; Conner LeBeau, 1; Nathan LeBeau, 1; John Pearson, 3.

Overall Grand Champion: Kevin Herman Overall Res. Champion: Jennie Erven Grand Champion Jr: Kate Rogers Res. Champion Jr: Jaden Lewis Purple: Kate Rogers, 1.

Blue: Jaden Lewis, 1.

Grand Champion Inter: Kevin Herman Res. Champion Inter: Jackson Lewis Purple: Kevin Herman, 1.

Blue: Jackson Lewis, 1.

Grand Champion Sr: Jennie Erven Purple: Jennie Erven

Thanks to all businesses and individuals for their support of the Scott County Fair!

scenes from the fair

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Scott County Fair Livestock Premium Sellers/Buyers Treven Jones

Landry Beaton, 2-1/2-yearsold, Scott City, collects a handful of candy while watching the Scott County Fair Parade.

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Scott County Record

Rachel Anliker

3rd Cross

Fairleigh Corporation

Danean Metheney

2nd Cross

Conine Livestock/JJS Stables

Cole Pfenninger

1st Cross

Lee Pfenninger

Jaden Jones

Res. Champ. Cross

John and Thea Beckman

Payton Goodman

Res. Champ. Hamp.

Western State Bank

Chance Jones

Grand Champion

Scott Co-op Association

Trella Davis

Youth barrel winners at the Scott County Fair were (front) McCall Miller and (back row, from left) Olivia Prieto, Jozlynn Heinrich, Izaac Rowton and Kylee Logan.

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4th Suffolk

Sheep

Market Beef

5th

Midwest PMS

Kodi Rogers

4th

High Choice Feeders

Christopher Pounds

4th Cross

Berning Farms

Kate Rogers

3rd Cross

Fairleigh Feed Yard

Macy Davis

3rd Cross

Midwest PMS

Brayden Strine

2nd Cross

Scott Co-op Association

Karlee Logan

2nd Cross

Scott Co-op Association

Chase Rumford

1st Cross

State Farm Insurance

Gui Griffith

Res. Champ. Cross

Scott Co-op Association

Eva Kliesen

Res. Champ. Maine Anjou

Scott Co-op Association

Kylee Logan

Res. Champ. Hereford

American Implement

Hailey Dart

Res. Champ. Chianina

Fairleigh Ranch

Abbie Dart

Champion Cross

Security State Bank

Baron Strine

Champ. Maine Anjou

Scott Pro

Emily Glenn

Champion Hereford

Leoti Ag Center

Corbin Wilkinson

Champ. 2nd Year Bkt. Calf

First National Bank

Trace Mulligan

Res. Champion

Fairleigh Corporation

Clarissa Ratzlaff

Grand Champion

Scott Co-op Association

Jennie Erven

4th Boar

Eva Kliesen

4th Boar

Goats

Pearson Angus John and Thea Beckman

Brooke Strine

3rd Boar

Scott Pro

Bailey Nickel

2nd Boar

Norder Ag Service

Asher Huck

2nd Boar

Scott Co-op Association

Claire Rumford

2nd Boar

Shallow Water Ag

Chase Rumford

1st Boar

Vulgamore Land & Cattle

Emily Hall

1st Boar

Nye Brookover

Aubrey Davis

1st Boar

American State Bank/Kelly Conine

Austin Beaver

Grand Champion

Berning Farms

Swine

Houston Frank

7th Hamp

Trella Davis

7th Duroc

J&R Car and Truck Center

State Farm Insurance

Cooper Griffith

6th Cross

Western State Bank

Jackson Lewis

6th Hamp

Western State Bank

Nathan LeBeau

6th Duroc

Barbara Dickhut

Emily Buxton

6th Duroc

Faurot Heating & Cooling

Abbie Dart

5th York

Sourk Vet Clinic

Nick Nowak

5th Cross

State Farm Insurance

Christopher Pounds

5th Cross

Scott Coop Association

Brody Strine

5th Cross

Scott Pro

Kate Rogers

5th Cross

First National Bank

Kodi Rogers

5th Cross

Price & Sons Funeral Home

Karlee Logan

5th Cross

Winona Feed & Grain

Alexis Buxton

5th Hamp

Midwest Mixer

Abbigail LeBeau

5th Duroc

Kirk Grain

Austin Beaver

5th Duroc

J.F. Beaver Advertising

Chantz Yager

5th Duroc

J. Unruh Trucking

Avry Noll

4th York

Terry and Jorraine Twedt

Hailey Dart

4th York

Lori Slater

Cally Cramer

4th Cross

Scott Coop Association

Nash Nowak

4th Cross

Scott Co. Spraying Service

Colton Cupp

4th Cross

Prime Pork

Claire Rmford

4th Cross

Beef Belt Feeders

Kamdyn Moore

4th Hamp

H Bar Rand

Conner LeBeau

4th Duroc

Faurot Heating & Cooling

Loren Faurot

4th Duroc

American Implement

Hunter Yager

4th Duroc

JoAnn Norman

Avery Lewis

3rd York

Lone Tree Farms

Alyssa Storm

3rd York

Fairleigh Feed Yard

Jennie Erven

3rd Cross

ACE Hardware

Gabby Martinez

3rd Cross

Faurot Ag Services

Carson Faurot

3rd Cross

Scott Coop Association

Taylor Fairleigh

3rd Cross

Vulgamore Land & Cattle

Brayden Strine

3rd Cross

Lone Tree Farms

Macy Davis

3rd Hamp

L&M Western Tire & Oil

Gui Griffith

3rd Duroc

J&R Car and Truck

Nathan Nowak

3rd Duroc

Shallow Water Ag

Chance Jones

3rd AOB/Spot

Kel’s TLC

Zach Rohrbough

2nd York

Heartland Foods

Jaden Jones

2nd Cross

Larry and Millie Dearden

Treven Jones

2nd Cross

Crazy House

Rachel Anliker

2nd Cross

Charles Griffith

Asher Huck

2nd Cross

Scott Pro

Alivia Noll

2nd Cross

Western State Bank

Cale Goodman

2nd Duroc

Fairleigh Feed Yard

Kiana Yager

2nd Duroc

ACE Hardware

Jaden Lewis

2nd Cross

Beaver Ridge Ag

Baron Strine

1st Cross

Scott Pro

Aubrey Davis

1st Cross

Western State Bank

Connor Cupp

1st Duroc

Fairleigh Corporation

Nick Storm

1st Duroc

Fairleigh Feed Yard

Chaseton Cupp

Res. Champ. York

Precision Ag/State Farm Ins.

Marshall Faurot

Res. Champ. AOB/Berk

Terry and Judy Faurot

Emily Glenn

Champion York

Norder Ag Service

Brooke Strine

Champion Hamp

Prime Pork

Kylee Logan

Champion AOB/Spot

Midwest Mixer

Baylor Vasquez

Res. Champion

Mulligan Show Pigs

Dallie Metheney

Grand Champion

JBT Land & Cattle

Foods Champions

Alivia Noll

Jr. Champion

Fairleigh Corporation

Trella Davis

Inter. Champion

Cody Palen/Zach Conine

Macy Davis

Sr. Champion

L&M Western Tire & Oil

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Round Robin Showmanship

4-H Sheep Show Showmanship Overall Grand Champion: Chance Jones Overall Res. Champion: Jaden Jones Jr. Grand Champion: Treven Jones Jr. Res. Champion: Payton Goodman Treven Jones, 1st; Payton Goodman, 2nd.

Int. Grand Champion: Jaden Jones Blues: Jaden Jones, 1st.

Sr. Grand Champion: Chance Jones Sr. Res. Champion: Cole Pfenninger Chance Jones, 1st; Cole Pfenninger, 2nd; Danean Metheney, 3rd; Rachel Anliker, 4th.

Market Lamb Overall Grand Champion: Chance Jones (Cross) Overall Res. Champion: Jaden Jones (Hampshire) Hampshire Market Lamb Grand Champion: Jaden Jones Res. Champion: Payton Goodman Lightweight: Jaden Jones, 1st; Danean Metheney, 2nd.

Heavyweight: Payton Goodman, 1st; Cole Pfenninger, 2nd; Rachel Anliker, 3rd.

Suffolk Market Lambs Grand Champion: Rachel Anliker Res. Champion: Payton Goodman Rachel Anliker, 1st; Payton Goodman, 2nd; Chance Jones, 3rd; Treven Jones, 4th.

Crossbred Market Lambs Grand Champion: Chance Jones Res. Champion: Jaden Jones Lightweight: Chance Jones, 1st; Jaden Jones, 2nd.

Heavyweight: Cole Pfenninger, 1st; Danean Metheney, 2nd; Rachel Anliker, 3rd.

Breeding Ewe Grand Champion: Chance Jones Res. Champion: Cole Pfenninger Chance Jones, 1st; Cole Pfenninger, 2nd; Jaden Jones, 3rd; Treven Jones, 4th; Rachel Anliker, 5th; Payton Goodman, 6th; Danean Metheney, 7th.

Jr. Grand Champion: Brooke Strine Jr. Res. Champion: Treven Jones Int. Grand Champion: Jaden Jones Int. Res. Champion: Kylee Logan Sr. Grand Champion: Trace Mulligan Sr. Res. Champion: Rachel Anliker Junior Blue: Paige Hoelting, Treven Jones, Alivia Noll, Kate Rogers, Zach Rohrbough, Brody Strine, Brooke Strine, Corbin Wilkinson.

Intermediate Blue: Hailey Dart, Trella Davis, Emily Glenn, Jaden Jones, Eva Kliesen, Kylee Logan, Kodi Rogers.

Senior Blue: Rachel Anliker, Abbie Dart, Macy Davis, Emily Hall, Asher Huck, Chance Jones, Karlee Logan, Danean Metheney, Trace Mulligan, Cole Pfenninger.

Paige Hoelting visits with judge Alan Baker during the round-robin showmanship competition at the Scott County Fair.

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4-H Swine Show Showmanship Overall Grand Champion: Rachel Anliker Overall Res. Champion: Abbie Dart Grand Champion Jr: Zach Rohrbough Res. Champion Jr: Alivia Noll Zach Rohrbough, 1st; Alivia Noll, 2nd; Avry Noll,3rd; Treven Jones, 4th; Kate Rogers, 5th; Baylor Vasquez, 6th; Cally Cramer, Carson Faurot, Houston Frank, Nathan LeBeau, Avery Lewis, Jaden Lewis.

Grand Champion Inter: Kylee Logan Res. Champion Inter: Emily Glenn Kylee Logan, 1st; Emily Glenn, 2nd; Trella Davis, 3rd; Alyssa Storm, 4th; Hunter

Yager, 5th; Marshall Faurot, 6th; Alexis Buxton, Hailey Dart, Loren Faurot, Cale Goodman, Jaden Jones, Abbie LeBeau, Jackson Lewis, Gabbie Martinez, Kodi Rogers.

Grand Champion Sr: Rachel Anliker Res. Champion Sr: Abbie Dart Rachel Anliker, 1st; Abbie Dart, 2nd; Chance Jones, 3rd; Dallie Metheney, 4th; Taylor Fairleigh, 5th; Macy Davis, Jennie Erven, Conner LeBeau, Karlee Logan, Nick Storm, Kiana Yager.

Market Pig Show Overall Grand Champion: Dallie Metheney Overall Res. Champion: Baylor Vasquez

ABO Market Hogs Grand Champion: Kylee Logan Res. Champion: Marshall Faurot Kylee Logan, 1st; Marshall Faurot, 2nd; Chance Jones, 3rd; Chase Cupp, 4th; Kamdyn Moore, 5th; Jennie Erven, 6th.

Duroc Market Hogs Grand Champion: Baylor Vasquez Res. Champion: Emily Glenn Lightweight: Connor Cupp, 1st; Cale Goodman, 2nd; Gui Griffith, 3rd; Conner LeBeau, 4th; Abbigail LeBeau, 5th.

Middleweight: Nick Storm, 1st; Kiana Yager, 2nd; Nathan Nowak, 3rd; Loren Faurot, 4th; Austin Beaver,

5th; Nathan LeBeau, 6th; Trella Davis, 7th.

Heavyweight: Baylor Vasquez, 1st; Emily Glenn, 2nd; Emily Glenn, 3rd; Hunter Yager, 4th; Chantz Yager, 5th; Emily Buxton, 6th.

Hampshire Market Hogs Grand Champion: Brooke Strine Res. Champion: Brody Strine Brooke Strine, 1st; Brody Strine, 2nd; Macy Davis, 3rd; Kamdyn Moore, 4th; Alexis Buxton, 5th; Jackson Lewis, 6th; Houston Frank, 7th.

York Market Hogs Grand Champion: Emily Glenn Res. Champion: Chase Cupp Lightweight: Dallie Metheney, 1st; Zach Rohrbough,

2nd; Avery Lewis, 3rd; Avry Noll, 4th; Gabby Martinez, 5th.

Heavyweight: Emily Glenn, 1st; Chase Cupp, 2nd; Alyssa Storm, 3rd; Hailey Dart, 4th; Abbie Dart, 5th.

Crossbred Market Hogs Grand Champion: Dallie Metheney Res. Champion: Baylor Vasquez Lightweight: Alivia Noll, 1st; Jaden Jones, 2nd; Jennie Erven, 3rd; Houston Frank, 4th; Nick Nowak, 5th.

Light middle: Jaden Lewis, 1st; Cale Goodman, 2nd; Gabby Martinez, 3rd; Carson Faurot, 4th; Chris Pounds, 5th; Cooper Griffith, 6th; Asher Huck, 7th.

Middle class 1: Baron Strine, 1st; Treven Jones,

2nd; Taylor Fairleigh, 3rd; Cally Cramer, 4th; Brody Strine, 5th; Cally Cramer, 6th; Zach Rohrbough, 7th.

Middle class 2: Dallie Metheney, 1st; Rachel Anliker, 2nd; Carson Faurot, 3rd; Nash Nowak, 4th; Kate Rogers, 5th.

Heavy middle: Baylor Vasquez, 1st; Asher Huck, 2nd; Taylor Fairleigh, 3rd; Colton Cupp, 4th; Kodi Rogers, 5th.

Heavyweight: Aubrey Davis, 1st; Alivia Noll, 2nd; Brayden Strine, 3rd; Claire Rumford, 4th; Karlee Logan, 5th.

Pen of 5 Pioneers, 1st; Lake Wide Awake, 2nd; Manning Jayhawkers, 3rd.

Stevens steps back in technology At a time when everyone has the latest cell phone or computer technology, Sawyer Stevens took a step back in time when deciding upon his electricity project for the Scott County Fair.

He decided to recreate a telegraph unit.

“I was looking for something different and I found this in a book. It was a circuit kit, so it looked pretty interesting,” says the 11-year-old 4-Her. “There were a lot of connecting panels, so I

wasn’t sure if I did everything right. It worked the first time.”

“The circuit board is more complicated than you think,” noted judge Allen Baker, an Extension Agent from Wichita County. “Kits like this are pretty popular with kids, but they’re also a good learning tool.”

Stevens was pleased with the end result of his project which earned him intermediate reserve champion honors.

“I had fun and I learned a lot,” adds Stevens.

Sawyer Stevens visits with judge Allen Baker about the telegraph unit he built for his electricity project in the Scott County Fair.

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Advance prep helpful for Ratzlaff, GC steer When Clarissa Ratzlaff showed her steer in the Scott County Fair it was the first time the two had been in competition together this year, but it wasn’t the first time they had been in the arena.

Ratzlaff understands how important it is to gain an edge against tough competition so she would bring her steer to the fairgrounds before the fair began. While there, she would wash it, blow it dry and give it a workout in the arena.

“It helps if they’re kind of used to their surroundings,” she explains. “It helps if they know what to expect before show day.”

That preparation, along with an outstanding steer, earned Ratzlaff grand championship honors in this year’s Scott County Fair.

At 1,369 pounds, the Chi steer was a “pretty good weight,” says Ratzlaff, who noted “he was pretty full.”

“We felt this was a good weight for him to be at.”

Even though this was her first competition of the year, she felt pretty confident coming into the fair, but thought her toughest competition might come from her younger cousin, Gui Griffith. Both steers came from the same stock and each had some help from their grandfather, Larry Huck, in raising them.

Ratzlaff, 15, used her years of experience in the show ring to once again gain an edge. It also helps that she is a former showmanship grand champion.

“As you grow up in 4-H you learn ways to make them look their best with the way you brush, blow dry and clip them,” she notes.

While winning her first market show grand championship is a great feeling, Ratzlaff feels the bigger lessons learned from 4-H is the work ethic that comes from caring for an animal every day and balancing that with

Clarissa Ratzlaff with her grand champion steer at the Scott County Fair.

other obligations, especially during the school year.

“It’s fun raising steers and getting advice from my father, my grandfather and other family members. When I visit with

them it’s interesting to hear how things have changed over the years.”

As for winning grand champion honors, Ratzlaff appreciates the moment.

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“You never know what will happen, exactly what the judge is looking for and how your steer will do in the ring,” she points out. “But it’s a good feeling to see it all work out.”

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Youngsters are silhouetted against the sunset while riding the carnival swings at the Scott County Fair.

(Record Photo)

Open Class Photography Overall Grand Champion: Katie McGonagle Overall Res. Champion: Colton Cupp Color Grand Champion Sr. Citizen: Deb Scheuerman Res. Champion Sr. Citizen: Marilyn See Honorable Mention: Cheryl Keyse x 3 Grand Champion Adult: Lisa Powelson Res. Champion Adult: Dale Jessup Honorable Mention: Lisa Powelson and Ashlee Brown Grand Champion Jr: Katie McGonagle Res. Champion Jr: Colton Cupp Honorable Mention: Madison Shapland, Annie Talbert, Katie McGonagle.

Black and White Grand Champion Sr. Citizen: Cheryl Keyse Res. Champion Sr. Citizen: Cheryl Keyse Honorable Mention: Cheryl Keyse Grand Champion Adult: Audra Winter Res. Champion Adult: Jim Talbert Honorable Mention: Marcia Matthies Grand Champion Jr: Colton Cupp Res. Champion Jr: Zachery O’Brien Class Champions Color Sr. Citizen (61 years and over) Action Champion: Cheryl Keyse Res. Champion: Cheryl Keyse Agriculture Champion: Deb Scheuerman Res. Champion: Jim Hunter Animals Champion: Marilyn See Res. Champion: Marilyn See Birds Champion: Betty LaToush Res. Champion: Cheryl Keyse Buildings/Architecture Champion: Kay Schmitt Close-up Champion: Deb Scheuerman Res. Champion: Jim Hunter Digital and Computer Enhanced Champion: Gwen Huck Res. Champion: Marilyn See Flowers Champion: Cheryl Keyse Res. Champion: Betty LaToush Holiday/Seasonal Champion: Marilyn See Res. Champion: Cheryl Keyse Insects Champion: Cheryl Keyse Res. Champion: Cheryl Keyse Landscapes Champion: Betty LaToush Res. Champion: Marilyn See Monuments and Landscapes Champion: Betty LaToush Res. Champion: Cheryl Keyse Patterns Champion: Gwen Huck Res. Champion: Deb Scheuerman People Champion: Marilyn See Res. Champion: Cheryl Keyse Photo Journalism/Local Interest Champion: Betty LaToush Res. Champion: Betty LaToush Reflections Champion: Marilyn See Res. Champion: Cheryl Keyse Sky Scapes Champion: Marilyn See Res. Champion: Marilyn See Special Effects Champion: Cheryl Keyse Still Life Champion: Cheryl Keyse Res. Champion: Gwen Huck

Blue: Gwen Huck, 8; Jim Hunter, 10; Dorothy Hutchins, 9; Cheryl Keyse, 30; Betty LaToush, 17; Kay Mohler, 2; Deb Scheuerman, 14; Kay Schmitt, 4; Marilyn See, 27.

Red: Gwen Huck, 6; Jim Hunter, 10; Dorothy Hutchins, 10; Cheryl Keyse, 2; Betty LaToush, 10; Kay Mohler, 2; Deb Scheuerman, 4; Kay Schmitt, 4; Marilyn See, 6.

White: Gwen Huck, 1; Dorothy Hutchins, 1; Cheryl Keyse, 1.

Adult (16-60 years old) Action Champion: Teresa Noll Res. Champion: Patrina McGonagle Agriculture Champion: Lisa Powelson Res. Champion: Marcia Matthies Animals Champion: Stephanie Shapland Res. Champion: Marshall Hutchins Birds Champion: Taney Browning Res. Champion: Mildred Dearden Buildings/Architecture Champion: Addie Price Res. Champion: Marcia Matthies Close-up Champion: Sara Hawkins Res. Champion: Kristin Jessup Digital and Computer Enhanced Champion: Jim Talbert Res. Champion: Audra Winter Flowers Champion: Audra Winter Res Champion: Jenny Rose Holiday/Seasonal Champion: Stephanie Shapland Res. Champion: Gina Ramsey Insects Champion: Stephanie Shapland Res. Champion: Sara Hawkins Landscapes Champion: Lisa Powelson Res. Champion: Christy Briggs Monuments and Landscapes Champion: Christy Briggs Res. Champion: Jim Talbert Patterns Champion: Stephanie Shapland Res. Champion: Gina Ramsey People Champion: Lisa Powelson Res. Champion: Patrina McGonagle Photo Journalism/Local Interest Champion: Gina Ramsey Res. Champion: Marcia Matthies Reflections Champion: Dale Jessup Res. Champion: Gina Ramsey Sky Scapes Champion: Marcia Matthies Res. Champion: Stephanie Shapland Special Effects Champion: Marcia Matthies Still Life Champion: Ashlee Brown Res. Champion: Marcia Matthies Blue: Christy Briggs, 7; Ashlee Brown, 2; Taney Browning, 5; Cindy Cramer, 2; Larry Dearden, 4; Millie Dearden, 8; Sara Hawkins, 3; Devin Hutchins, 5; Marshal Hutchins, 1; Dale Jessup, 5; Kristin Jessup, 3; Patrina McGonagle, 17; Jason Majors, 1; Marcia Matthies, 21; Teresa Noll, 5; Lisa Powelson, 11; Addie Price, 10; Gina Ramsey, 13; Anita Rose, 4; Clenton Rose, 3; Jenny Rose, 8; Stephanie Shapland, 20; Carolyn Simpson, 2; Jim Talbert, 10; Audra Winter, 5; Red: Christy Briggs, 13; Ashlee Brown, 8; Taney Browning, 3; Cindy Cramer, 1; Larry Dearden, 3; Millie Dearden, 14; Sara Hawkins, 2; Devin Hutchins, 5; Dale Jessup, 6; Kristin Jessup, 6; Patrina McGonagle, 6; Jason Majors, 2; Marcia Matthies, 7; Teresa Noll, 10; Addie Price, 3; Gina Ramsey, 3; Anita

Great Scott Photo Contest

‘Month by Month in Scott County’ Overall Grand Champion: Patrina McGonagle Overall Res. Champion: Mildred Dearden Seniors Grand Champion: Marilyn See Res. Champion: Cheryl Keyse Honorable Mentions: Cheryl Keyse Blue: Gwen Huck, 3; Cheryl Keyse, 4; Betty LaToush, 1; Deb Scheuermn, 2; Marilyn See, 3.

Red: Gwen Huck, 1; Cheryl Keyse, 1; Betty LaToush, 1; Deb Scheuerman, 4; Marilyn See, 2.

Adults Grand Champion: Patrina McGonagle Res. Champion: Mildred Dearden Honorable Mentions: Kristin Jessup Blue: Taney Browning, 2; Millie Dearden, 4; Dale Jessup, 1; Kristin Jessup, 2; Marcia Matthies, 3; Patrina McGonagle, 3; Gina Ramsey, 5; Jenny Rose, 2; Stephanie Shapland, 2; Carolyn Simpson, 1.

Red: Taney Browning, 1; Millie Dearden, 1; Dale Jessup, 1; Kristin Jessup, 1; Marcia Matthies, 3; Patrina McGonagle, 3; Gina Ramsey, 1; Jenny Rose, 1; Stephanie Shapland, 4.

Juniors Grand Champion: Alyssa Storm Res. Champion: Connor Cupp Blue: Connor Cupp, 1; Emma Price, 1; Kodi Rogers, 1; Brinlie Stevens, 1; Alyssa Storm, 1.

Red: Connor Cupp, 3; Addie Price, 3; Emma Price, 1; Kodi Rogers, 1; Megan Trout, 2.

Rose, 6; Clenton Rose, 7; Jenny Rose, 7; Stephanie Shapland, 6; Jim Talbert, 4; Amelia Vasko, 2; Audra Winter, 9; Jodi Yager, 2.

White: Christy Briggs, 4; Ashlee Brown, 2; Taney Browning, 1; Kristin Jessup, 1; Patrina McGonagle, 1; Jason Majors, 1; Marcia Matthies, 1; Teresa Noll, 1; Lisa Powelson, 1; Addie Price, 1; Jim Talbert, 4.

Junior (15 years and under) Action Champion: Madison Shapland Res. Champion: Alivia Noll Agriculture Champion: Piper Jessup Animals Champion: Colton Cupp Res. Champion: Megan Trout Birds Champion: Alivia Noll Res. Champion: Chaseton Cupp Buildings/Architecture Champion: Katie McGongale Close-up Champion: Katie McGonagle Res. Champion: Chaseton Cupp Flowers Champion: Colton Cupp Res. Champion: Landon Trout Insects Champion: Madison Shapland Res. Champion: Colton Cupp Landscapes Champion: Colton Cupp Res. Champion: Chaseton Cupp Monuments and Landscapes Champion: Chelsie Rose Patterns Champion: Raegan Mohler Res. Champion: AnnieTalbert People Champion: Alexis Mendenhall Res. Champion: John Browning Reflections Champion: Raegan Mohler Sky Scapes Champion: Connor Cupp Res. Champion: Madison Shapland Still Life Champion: Emma Price Res. Champion: Alivia Noll Blue: John Browning, 4; Joshua Browning, 4; Chaseton Cupp, 8; Colton Cupp, 9; Connor Cupp, 8; Piper Jessup, 1; Alexis Mendenhall, 4; Raegan Mohler, 5; Katie McGonagle, 5; Alivia Noll, 8; Zachery O’Brien, 2; Emma Price, 1;

Kate Rogers, 1; Zach Rohrbough, 3; Chelsie Rose, 1; Jacy Rose, 1; Claire Rumford, 2; Eric Shapland, 5; Madison Shapland, 4; Brinlie Stevens, 4; Makaela Stevens, 2; Annie Talbert, 1; Landon Trout, 2; Megan Trout, 2.

Red: Kairae Berry, 1; John Browning, 7; Joshua Browning, 7; Chaseton Cupp, 4; Colton Cupp, 7; Connor Cupp, 9; Claire Hawkins, 1; Piper Jessup, 2; Alexis Mendenhall, 3; Raegan Mohler, 4; Katie McGonagle, 1; Alivia Noll, 9; Emma Price, 4; Zach Rohrbough, 5; Chelsie Rose, 10; Jacy Rose, 7; Claire Rumford, 7; Eric Shapland, 5; Hailey Shapland, 2; Madison Shapland, 2; Brinlie Stevens, 4; Makaela Stevens, 1; Alyssa Storm, 1; Annie Talbert, 6; Landon Trout, 4; Megan Trout, 5.

White: Kairae Berry, 7; John Browning, 2; Chaseton Cupp, 1; Colton Cupp, 1; Claire Hawkins, 2; Gus Hawkins, 2; Alexis Mendenhall, 3; Raegan Mohler, 4; Katie McGonagle, 1; Alivia Noll, 3; Kate Rogers, 1; Zach Rohrbough, 5; Chelsie Rose, 6; Jacy Rose, 3; Claire Rumford, 10; Eric Shapland, 2; Hailey Shapland, 3; Madison Shapland, 2; Brinlie Stevens, 6; Makaela Stevens, 2; Megan Trout, 3.

Black and White Senior Citizen Agriculture Champion: Cheryl Keyse Res. Champion: Marilyn See Animals Champion: Cheryl Keyse Res. Champion: Marilyn See Digital and Computer Enhanced: Champion: Gwen Huck Res. Champion: Marilyn See Flowers Champion: Cheryl Keyse Res. Champion: Cheryl Keyse Holiday/Seasonal Champion: Cheryl Keyse Res. Champion: Deb Scheuerman Insects Champion: Cheryl Keyse Res. Champion: Cheryl Keyse Photo Journalism/Local Interest Champion: Cheryl Keyse Special Effects Champion: Deb Scheuerman Blue: Gwen Huck, 1; Cheryl Keyse, 12; Deb Scheuerman, 6; Marilyn See, 6.

Red: Cheryl Keyse, 2; Deb Scheuerman, 2; Marilyn See, 4.

Adult Action Champion: Stephanie Shapland Res. Champion: Marcia Matthies Agriculture Champion: Lisa Powelson Birds Champion: Marcia Matthies Buildings/Architecture Champion: Anita Rose Res. Champion: Patrina McGonagle Close-up Champion: Audra Winter Res. Champion: Kristin Jessup Flowers Champion: Jim Talbert Res. Champion: Patrina McGonagle Holiday/Seasonal Champion: Gina Ramsey Res. Champion: Gina Ramsey Insects Champion: Marcia Matthies Res. Champion: Marcia Matthies Landscapes Champion: Jim Talbert Monuments and Landscapes Champion: Marcia Matthies Res. Champion: Lisa Powelson Patterns Champion: Jim Talbert Res. Champion: Marcia Matthies Gina People Champion: Ramsey Res. Champion: Jim Talbert Photo Journalism/Local Interest Champion: Marcia Matthies Res. Champion: Stephanie Shapland Reflections Champion: Gina Ramsey Still Life Champion: Stephanie Shapland Res. Champion: Devin Hutchins Blue: Christy Briggs, 1; Taney Browning, 1; Devin Hutchins, 2; Marcia Matthies, 14; Patrina McGonagle, 2; Lisa Powelson, 5; Gina Ramsey, 5; Anita Rose, 1; Clenton Rose, 1; Stephanie Shapland, 8; Jim Talbert, 8; Audra Winter, 1.

Red: Christy Briggs, 1; Taney Browning, 3; Devin Hutchins, 2; Dale Jessup, 1; Kristin Jessup, 2; Marcia Matthies, 4; Patrina McGonagle, 2; Lisa Powelson, 3; Addie Price, 2; Gina Ramsey, 1; Anita Rose, 3; Clenton Rose, 1; Jenny Rose, 1; Stephanie Shapland, 3; Jim Talbert, 1; Audra Winter, 3; White: Dale Jessup, 1; Anita Rose, 1; Audra Winter, 1.

Junior Animals Champion: Zachary O’Brien Buildings/Architecture Champion: Chaseton Cupp Res. Champion: Emma Price Close-up Champion: Emma Price Flowers Champion: Emma Price Res. Champion: Chelsie Rose Monuments and Landscapes Champion: Chelsie Rose Res. Champion: Chelsie Rose Patterns Champion: Colton Cupp People Champion: Piper Jessup Res. Champion: John Browning Sky Scapes Champion: Eric Shapland Still Life Champion: Piper Jessup Res. Champion: Connor Cupp Blue: John Browning, 1; Joshua Browning, 1; Chaseton Cupp, 1; Colton Cupp, 1; Connor Cupp, 1; Piper Jessup, 2; Zachery O’Brien, 1; Emma Price, 3; Chelsie Rose, 4; Eric Shapland, 1.

Red: Piper Jessup, 1; Emma Price, 1; Chelsie Rose, 2; Makaela Stevens, 1.

Last day to claim premium money at the Scott County Extension office is Fri., Sept. 5.

Unclaimed money will be forfeited.

The Scott County Record • Page 42 • Thursday, September 4, 2014

thru Larry’s lens a look at the Scott County fair by photographer Larry Caldwell