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Volume 22 • Number 9

Thursday, October 9, 2014

Published in Scott City, Ks.

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Enrollment numbers are up slightly in USD 466

coming down

Enrollment numbers for the 2014-15 school year are a mixed bag for districts in Scott, Lane and Wichita counties. The head count in the Scott County district as of Sept. 20, when official numbers were submitted to the state, stood at 941 for pre-kindergarten through seniors. That’s a slight bump of seven students from the previous year. Numbers are also holding steady in the Wichita County school district. Students in grades K-12 are 404 for the current year, which compares to 400 a year ago. Student head count dropped in both Healy and Dighton school districts which are in Lane County. (See ENROLLMENT on page 8)

A demolition crew with G&G Dozer, Cheney, began tearing down the historic Berning building that was destroyed by a recent fire. By Wednesday evening they had removed the brick front from the second floor level and were in the process of clearing out debris from behind the wall. Business owners to the north and south have been waiting for the site to be cleared so structural engineers can determine the extent of damage to their buildings. (Photo by Larry Caldwell)

program would spur housing development. “When it comes to new housing construction, it’s easier to ease into the new tax bill with a 10-year plan,” said board member Josh Bailey. “This can make a big difference for a number of people in whether or not they can afford to build a home.” Even in the first year of the rebate program, when the local taxing entities rebate 90 percent of the property taxes to the new home builder, Bailey points out they are still getting more tax money than would be received from a vacant lot. Eisenhour said 10-year plans are becoming more common in counties across the state.

A recent inspection by a survey team with the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) has resulted in one of the best reports in many years for Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City. The state team cited the nursing home for just three deficiencies. “We looked back at our records as far as 2005 and that’s the fewest deficiencies we’ve had during that time,” says Park Lane Director Nicole Turner. During that time, the number of deficiencies have ranged from a low of 10 in 2012 to a high of 30 in 2008. Two of the deficiencies have to deal with paperwork issues, says Turner. The third dealt with all the licensed nurses being CRP certified. “It was a matter of bringing the files for a couple of staff members up to date, which we have now done,” says Turner.

(See NRP on page two)

(See SURVEY on page two)

Neighborhood Revitalization rebates approach $1M in county Just how much of a factor the Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) has played in the construction boom in Scott County over the past six years may be subject to debate. But there’s no debating that those eligible for tax rebates are taking full advantage of the program. Since 2008, the three governing entities within Scott County - city, county and school district - have granted tax exemptions of more than $916,000 to those individuals and businesses which qualify. The program is considered a “rebate” because the individual or business must first pay the taxes owed and then a diminishing portion of that property

tax payment is returned over a five-year period. In the first year of the program, 90 percent of the property taxes attributed to the qualfying improvements or new construction are rebated. This is reduced to 70, 50, 30 and 10 percent in each of the following years. The number of participants, and the rebate total, has increased significantly over the years as more people have become aware of the NRP. There were just seven participants and $73,000 in rebates during the program’s start-up year in 2008. That has mushroomed to 59 revitalization plans and nearly $241,000 in rebates during 2013. Unless renewed by the

local taxing entities, the plan will expire on Dec. 31. Representatives from all three government groups met on Wednesday afternoon at the courthouse to consider not only whether to continue the program, but whether to extend the program benefits over 10 years rather than five. “(The NRP) has become about the only program we have left to incentivize growth. It makes a big difference in rural Kansas, not just Scott County,” noted Scott County Development Committee Director Katie Eisenhour. She and members of the SCDC board were recommending a 10-year program. Board members felt a 10-year rebate

‘Very clean’ survey for Park Lane

Familiar themes during district tour Congressman Tim Huelskamp sounded his familiar antigovernment themes in front of very sparse gatherings in Scott City and Dighton on Monday afternoon during his regular listening tour. The federal debt, the EPA and medical care for military veterans were his primary targets as the Republican Congressman representing the First District addressed just three constituents, outside of the media and his own staffers, during his hour-long stop in Scott City. As he has since taking office

nearly four years ago, Huelskamp warned of the growing national debt that will feel even more pressure with 10,000 Baby Boomers being added each day to Medicare rolls. Huelskamp voiced his support for changes in the Veterans Administration which carry an estimated price tag of $17 billion. The bipartisan bill, which has cleared the Senate and House, will create 27 new Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities and expand care for veterans at non-VA hospitals and clinics. It also would

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allow the VA secretary to fire senior executives. The bill, which takes effect in November, will be particularly beneficial to veterans in rural areas. Rather than being forced to drive to VA facilities in Wichita, for example, veterans in Western Kansas can see physicians at local clinics and hospitals. LPC Designation Huelskamp has been joined by business and ag interests who have raised objection to listing the lesser prairie chicken (See THEMES on page 10)

Congressman Tim Huelskamp addresses federal spending and EPA regulations during his listening tour stop in Scott City on Monday. (Photo by Larry Caldwell)

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Deaths • Page 16 Sports • Pages 19-26 Pigskin Payoff • Page 24 Farm section • Pages 28-29 Classified ads • Pages 31-33

SCHS on cruise control with shutout of Hugoton in GWAC Page 19

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NRP

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“We feel it makes sense for Scott County,” she said. Incentive for KLA Local taxing entities already have the option of approving a 10-year rebate when requested on a case-by-case basis. The extended program was made available for construction of the Kansas Livestock Association Environmental Services building in the Eastridge Addition and for the El Quartelejo Inn and Suites. Frank Mercurio, a SCDC board member and president of the KLA ES, said the 10-year NRP rebate was a “big deal” in making it possible to locate their office in Scott City. “In the first year, the tax savings paid for an administrative position,” he said. “It paid for a job that we otherwise couldn’t have afforded to do. That’s what the 10-year plan did for us.” That’s a big factor, said Mercurio, when a business, such as theirs, is weighing whether to locate in Scott City or Garden City. On the other hand, some wondered how much actu-

A Breakdown of Neighborhood Revitalization Program Rebates by Year and by Taxing Entity Year

County

City

School

Total

Plans

2013

$ 88,394.75

$ 65,283.12

$ 87,310.76

$ 240,988.63

2012

79,311.16

53,558.46

78,566.87

211,436.49

2011

48,565.41

40,031.02

45,512.45

134,108.88

2010

52,857.87

40,563.95

47,137.09

140,558.91

2009

37,744.95

37,982.74

40,508.03

116,235.72

2008

22,996.26

25,154.08

24,908.74

73,059.08

$ 329,870.40

$ 262,573.37

$ 323,943.94

$ 916,387.71

The number of plans in 2009 and following years include carryover from previous years. All plans currently in effect are for five years with the exception of two which are for 10 years.

al new construction the NRP has created. Scott City Councilman Perry Nowak feels many of the homes which are currently in the NRP would have been built anyway. “That’s not always true,” replied Bailey. “For some people the (tax) incentive through the NRP might have been just enough cushion where they could consider building,” noted USD 466 board member Lynnette Robinson. Support 5-Year Plan Representatives from the three taxing entities broke off into separate groups for about 15 minutes to discuss whether or not they could support

Survey

a 10-year NRP. That support was split when the groups returned to the full meeting. “If we took a vote tonight I don’t think you’d get 10 years,” said Mayor Dan Goodman. “We already have the mechanism in place for 10 years if there’s a request. That’s not to say we’re against it, but I don’t think 10 years would fly right now.” Councilman Fred Kuntzsch pointed out that the city is the entity that has to provide the most infrastructure to support NRP projects - such as housing and new businesses. He said they have to provide the up-front money for curb, gutter, streets and utilities while

waiting for revenue from property taxes to help offset that investment. Councilman Everett Green feels that “progressive communities are adopting the 10-year plan.” “What perception will others have of us? Will we still be seen as a progressive community with a five-year plan?” asked Green. Again, the discussion turned to how much a 10-year NRP could help the local housing situation. It was mentioned that some individuals are looking at the construction of duplexes to help the rental housing market and a 10-year NRP could be enough to convince

those persons to move forward. “Housing is the biggest issue,” said Minnix. “If we don’t do it with the NRP, then we need to find some other way to create incentives. It’s an issue that must be addressed.” Eisenhour said about 25 new housing units have been built in Scott City since 2011, but this has fallen well short of the community’s needs. County Commissioner Jerry Buxton said he questioned the value of the NRP with some projects, but feels that “housing is a different matter.” Eisenhour wondered if there would be more support for a 10-year NRP if it was limited to housing. “I would hate to see us start carving things out of the NRP,” said Minnix. “It would seem that you need to go with a fiveyear plan or have each entity come up with their own plan,” suggested Scott City Attorney John Shirley. Consensus was to renew a five-year NRP with the 10-year plan available for entities to consider on a case-bycase basis.

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She says there were no state deficiencies regarding the dietary department, pharmacy or nursing care. “Overall, it was a very clean survey. The staff should be very proud of what it says about them and the quality of care they’re providing our residents,” continues Turner. “The survey team remarked about how impressed they were with the level of care. They said it was evident how much the staff really cares about the residents.”

complaint which had been received by the KDA hotline. “It’s an anonymous call so they can’t tell us what the complaint was about,” Turner says. She didn’t know whether it was related to the self-reported incident that the Park Lane staff turned in regarding a resident who had fallen. While on site, the survey team addressed issues surrounding that report and Park Lane’s response. During an exit interview, the team determined the complaint was Hot-Line Report “unsubstantiated.” During their four days “They said we acted at Park Lane, the survey appropriately,” Turner team also addressed a said. “They also tested our

new call light response system.” Turner said they looked through their records and found that during a typical 24-hour period the staff will respond to about 340 call light requests for assistance from the residents. During the four days that the survey team is on site, Director of Nursing Elizabeth Dearden says the emphasis on the staff is to “do things just like you normally would. Don’t change your procedures just because the inspection team is here.” “I think it was evident that we have a good staff that works hard to provide the best of care for our residents,” Dearden says.

What’s for Lunch in Scott City? Sun. - Sat., Oct. 12-18

Majestic Theatre 420 Main • 872-3840

Hours

Lunch • Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Evenings • Thurs., Fri., Sat. 5:30 -10:00 p.m.

Tues. • Open faced prime rib sandwich with french fries. Wed. • Reuben sandwich with chips. Thurs. • Fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy. Fri. • Taco dinner with rice and beans.

What’s for Supper?

The Broiler

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1211 Main • 872-3215

5Buck Lunch 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

• Chili Cheese Dog • Bacon Cheeseburger • 3 Piece Chicken Strips

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Buffet

Mon. - Sat. • 5:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sun. • 5:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Mon. • Chicken fry Tues. • Hamburger steak with mushrooms and onions Wed. • Fried chicken Thurs. • Mountain oysters Fri. • Seafood specials

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Sat. • Prime rib

Breakfast specials every night.

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Community Living

Page 3 - Thursday, October 9, 2014

Historical society to honor members The Scott County Historical Society will host its annual Membership Appreciation Day on Sun., Oct. 19, 2:00 p.m., at the El Quartelejo Museum, West K96 Highway, Scott City. This informal meeting, hosted by the historical society board of directors, is open to the public.

Guest speaker will be Donald Blakeslee, a professor of anthropology at Wichita State University. His program is “Kansas, BC (Before Columbus).” Professor Blakeslee is an expert on prehistoric and early historic Plains life. He will be speaking about the culture and lifestyle of the native people

who roamed this area long before America was “discovered.” The program is provided through the speaker’s bureau of the Kansas Humanities Council, whose funding underwrites humanities programs throughout Kansas. Guests are welcome to bring artifacts they would

Alpha Omega sorority plans for rush social

Taylor Pflughoeft and Seth Scheuerman

Couple plans Dec. 6 wedding

Randy and Cindy Scheuerman, Scott City, announce the engagement of their son, Seth, Hays, to Taylor Pflughoeft, Hays, daughter of Mike and Toni Pflughoeft, Ellsworth. The bride-to-be is a 2006 graduate of Ellsworth High School and a 2011 graduate of Kansas State University, Salina, with a bachelor’s degree in aviation science. She is currently employed at Northwest Print-

ers, Hays. The prospective groom is a 2005 graduate of Scott Community High School and a 2009 graduate of Fort Hays State University with a bachelor of science degree in agriculture business. He currently works as an in-store manager of JoeBob Outfitters, Hays. The couple is planning a Dec. 6 wedding at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth.

Former Miss America at WKCAC event Sat.

Former Miss America Marilyn Van Derbur will be the featured speaker at an event to raise awareness about child abuse during a luncheon in Scott City on Sat., Oct. 11. Van Derbur, a Miss America in 1958, will share her story as a victim of child sexual abuse. The program will be held at The Majestic starting at 11:00 a.m. She tells her story in the autobiography,

“Miss America by Day.” Autographed copies of the book will be available for sale. “Marilyn has an amazing story to tell and we hope to pack The Majestic,” says Vicki Hubin, program coordinator for WKCAC. Tickets for the event are $25 each. Reservations can be made by calling 874-8557 or e-mailing Vicki@wbsnet.org.

Recipe favorites . . .

Creamy Corn Casserole

Ingredients 1/2 cup 2 1 (8.5 ounce) package 1 (15 ounce) can 1 (14.75 ounce) can 1 cup

butter, melted eggs, beaten dry corn bread mix whole kernel corn, drained creamed corn sour cream

Members of the Alpha Omega sorority met September 11 at the home of Kate Macy. The meeting was called to order by President Diana Burr with 16 members answering roll call to, “What was your summer vacation?” A moment of meditation was read by Wanda Barton. Minutes and bills were approved. Invitations were handed out for the Rush Social with the theme “Kentucky

Derby.” Everyone is to wear a derby hat. Community concerns were discussed. Dues were then voted on and paid for the year. The sorority will be serving for the Chamber Cash Giveaway which will be Oct. 25 at the 4-H Building. Michelle presented an educational program on “Moon Mood” and how the moon affects an individual’s mood.

news briefs

Reading day, crafts for youth at library on Sat.

Scott County 4-Hers will host reading and craft time for area youngsters on Sat., Oct. 11, at the Scott County Library for youngsters in the fourth grade and younger. Story and craft time will be held from 1:002:00 p.m. A come-and-go “read to me” session will be held from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Anyone needing more information can contact Rachel Fisher (872-5540).

Cruise-in, BBQ are Sun.

A full month of Fall Festival activities at the First United Methodist Church, Scott City, will kickoff with the opening of the pumpkin patch at noon on Sun., Oct. 12. Youngsters and adults will have hundreds of pumpkins to choose from so they can get started on carving jack-o-lanterns. A cruise-in and barbeque will also be held at noon. The event is open to everyone.

Benefit dinner is Sunday

A benefit dinner for the victims of the downtown fire in Scott City will be held at the First Baptist Church on Sun., Oct. 12, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The cost is a free-will donation.

Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine butter, eggs, corn bread mix, whole and creamed corn and sour cream. Spoon mixture into prepared dish. Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden brown. Yield: 8 servings Note: The ingredients can be doubled and baked in a 9x13 inch baking dish in almost the same amount of cooking time.

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like to have identified by Professor Blakeslee. Refreshments will be served. A new exhibit in the museum’s temporary gallery commemorates the 100th anniversary of the beginning of WWI. New paintings and artifacts are also on display in the Jerry Thomas Gallery and Collection.

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Editorial/Opinion

Page 4 - Thursday, October 9, 2014

editorially speaking

Tour apathy:

Huelskamp, constituents to blame for poor turnout

Outside of the media and his small entourage of staffers, only three people bothered to attend Tim Huelskamp’s “listening tour” stop in Scott City on Monday. Only four non-media, non-staffers attended his meeting in Dighton. By any measure, that’s a pitiful turnout. Put some of the blame on mid-afternoon scheduling. By doing that you’re pretty well identifying your target audience as retirees, the unemployed, perhaps a business owner or two and, of course, the media who have nothing else on their schedule to attend. But to put the blame on scheduling gives Huelskamp somewhat of a free pass. The poor turnout could also be seen as part of a bigger problem. Who would want to give up part of their day to hear Huelskamp repeat the same old diatribe that’s been part of his campaign for the past four years? Big government: bad. Tim Huelskamp: good. The script never changes. And neither does Huelskamp’s absence of solutions. It’s easy to point to a chart which shows that the federal deficit is big and will get bigger over the next several years. It’s easy to blame the Baby Boomers who are increasing Medicare rolls by some 10,000 per day, according to Huelskamp. It’s also easy to blame the President and his policies. What’s difficult is offering solutions, which is why you won’t hear those at a Huelskamp town hall. The Congressman holds out hope that a balanced budget amendment will emerge from the next session of Congress, but an amendment on its own doesn’t offer a plan to cut spending. Tell us, Congressman Huelskamp, how would you balance the budget? Be specific. Taxpayers need to know what they will be expected to do without. What programs would you cut? And, obviously, we are talking about cuts since you are staunchly opposed to any kind of a tax hike. The Congressman is equally vague on how to deal with illegal immigration and amnesty. Again, he sounds a familiar complaint that Democrats didn’t offer a solution when they were in control of the House during the first two years of the Obama Administration. But since taking control of the House, Republicans have been equally derelict in addressing the immigration issue. Huelskamp does a great job of railing against big government, Democrats, the activist courts, non-responsive bureaucrats and overregulation. What we need are ideas, possible solutions and a willingness to work with others . . . even if they are of a different political party. Until Huelskamp can demonstrate an ability to accomplish that he will continue to be a pariah within his own party and an ineffectual Congressman. Hopefully, this November, voters in the First District will put an end to Huelskamp’s all-toofamiliar and hollow rhetoric.

Newspaper week:

No other media fills the need to stimulate thought

This week, things get kind of personal for the newspaper industry. We are celebrating National Newspaper Week. At a time when many newspapers are struggling to survive because of a changing economy, dramatic changes in how people get their news and new technology, one thing hasn’t changed. Newspapers remain one of the most - if not the most - reliable ways of learning about what’s happening in the country or in your own back yard. Cable news shows with their partisan talking heads on both the left and right are under no obligation to tell both sides of a story. Social media may provide a quick note about an event that’s occurred, but the depth of that information - as well as the reliability - are often questionable. Newspapers, on the other hand, are willing to devote the space to give you an in-depth look at news that you can’t get in a one- or two-minute segment on TV. While technology has allowed us to disseminate the news more quickly through our websites and to make it more convenient on computers or tablets, the goal of informing the public to the best of our ability has never changed. That doesn’t mean the public has to agree with everything we write. A good newspaper will also stimulate thought and discussion that, hopefully, will lead to action. That was Benjamin Franklin’s goal when he was stirring revolutionary thoughts during colonial America and it’s a proud tradition that newspapers, large and small, should strive to continue. Yes, this is our week, but it’s an important week for everyone who values our Constitutional freedoms.

Giving politicians a free pass

As a veteran of more town hall meetings and political campaign stops than we can imagine over the past 40 years, we have witnessed the different expectation that incumbent politicians have when they decide to bless small communities with their presence. If it’s a Congressman, it’s an opportunity for them to joke/complain about big government, out-of-control spending or too much red tape. And the typically small handful of constituents who do show up, after getting over their initial disappointment that there are no donuts or coffee, will nod their heads in agreement as the politician goes through a familiar list of what we should be upset about and who we should be angry at. You want solutions? Whoa, pardner. Not on this visit . . . or the next. If it’s a governor or a state legislator, the safe bet is to talk about taxes. Nobody likes taxes. We’ve seen it so often over the years that we can practically write the story before it occurs.

And, in the event we were too lazy to write our own story (and, quite honestly, some newspaper editors are), the visiting politicians were more than willing to make our job easy. For years, whomever was accompanying the politician would make sure to hand the local media a press release at the end of the meeting informing them of what issues had been discussed and how the politician is fighting for lower taxes, less bureaucracy, etc. And, in keeping with a long-standing tradition, the small-town newspaper would print the news release verbatim. We no longer get the clairvoyant press releases anymore that tell us what was discussed before it was discussed. And visits from the likes of Sens. Roberts and Moran, as infrequent as they were before are becoming

even less frequent. Seeing them, even during an election year, is no longer a certainty. One thing that hasn’t changed is the perception by politicians that they deserve to be treated differently when they visit small towns. Contrary to what many of these politicians expect, we are under no obligation to lob softball questions that they can hit over the fences. If constituents aren’t going to ask tough questions (and they very rarely do), then it’s the obligation of the media to ask at least one (hopefully more) tough question that requires a little thought and, with any luck, makes our paid employee in Washington or Topeka feel a little uncomfortable. We’ve had more than our share of success over the years by angering the likes of Sen. Bob Dole, Gov. Mike Hayden, Sen. Pat Roberts and Congressman Tim Huelskamp. The questions aren’t personal in nature. They are legitimate, issue-oriented questions. And, quite honestly, the questions probably

aren’t that much different than ones they’ve been asked before. It’s just that they came while in the friendly confines of Western Kansas where the constituents are only supposed to laugh at your jokes and tell you what a fine (Congressman, Governor, Dog Catcher) you are. During a rare visit in the area from Sen. Pat Roberts we had an opportunity to ask the Senator a couple of questions. For the sake of editorial accuracy, we had our tape recorder in hand to take down his response. Roberts wasn’t pleased. “What’s this, a gotcha moment?” he asked tersely. Really, Pat, in all your years as a politician you’ve never had the media use a tape recorder during an interview? As for whether or not it’s a “gotcha moment,” that’s entirely up to Roberts or any other politician. Don’t say anything stupid, or which you will regret later, and the gotcha never happens. (See PASS on page six)

A tipping point for gay marriage

By deciding not to decide, the Supreme Court may have decided: If history is a guide, same-sex marriage will soon be the law of the land. The court’s refusal to take up cases brought by five states seeking to overturn appellate court rulings in favor of gay marriage Indiana, Oklahoma, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin was a surprise. It does not mean that Chief Justice John Roberts and the conservative majority have gone all “Kumbaya.” But it can be seen as a surrender to the inevitable. The justices’ decision not to intervene means that same-sex marriage is now legal in 24 states plus the District of Columbia. Six other states - North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, Kansas, Colorado and Wyoming must also heed the appeals courts whose rulings the

Where to Write

another view by Eugene Robinson

justices allowed to stand. This means that in three-fifths of the states plus the nation’s capital, gay marriage would be considered a constitutional right. I’d call that a tipping point. The obvious historical touchstone is the court’s 1967 ruling in Loving v. Virginia, which struck down laws banning interracial marriage. At the time, large majorities throughout the South opposed legalizing marriage between blacks and whites. But only 16 states still had laws on the books banning unions that were sneeringly referred to as miscegenation. It is hard for our children to believe that such

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

bigoted laws ever existed. After today, it’s reasonable to expect that our grandchildren will be equally puzzled about laws against same-sex marriage. I don’t get to write the following words very often, but Justice Antonin Scalia was right. Not about gay marriage, of course. Scalia is so antediluvian that he has trouble forcing himself to call it by its proper name. In his dissents, he tends to use the phrase “homosexual sodomy,” which he believes the states should be free to condemn and punish. His tone seems to long for the days of the pillory and stocks. But he saw - more clearly than some justices, and more honestly than others - that the court’s decision last year striking down the federal Defense of Marriage Act was a landmark ruling that

Sen. Pat Roberts 109 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-4774 roberts.senate.gov/email.htm

would ultimately establish gay marriage as an inalienable right. “By formally declaring anyone opposed to samesex marriage an enemy of human decency, the majority arms well every challenger to a state law restricting marriage to its traditional definition,” Scalia wrote. Last year’s ruling sought to walk an impossibly fine line. Ostensibly, it did not establish a right to same-sex marriage. But it made a powerful moral and constitutional argument for doing so. Scalia referred to this as “legalistic argle-bargle.” In a host of rulings since then, federal appeals courts have been unanimous - and judges in the lower federal courts nearly so - in interpreting the Defense of Marriage Act decision the way Scalia (See MARRIAGE on page six)

Sen. Jerry Moran 141 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-6521 www.house.gov/moranks01/

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Border crisis is out of mind, but not gone

by Emily Schwartz Greco

Did you notice that all that fuss over those Central American kids who were crossing the U.S. border alone suddenly died down? As recently as June, more than 10,000 children fleeing unchecked gang violence in El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala made it here over the course of a month. Then, a major security crackdown in Mexico slowed the pace of their arrivals down to about 3,000 in August - the lowest rate since January and about the same as the pace of arrivals last year. It’s what passes for “normal” in this sad situation. Customs and Border Protection chief Gil Kerlikowske calls this decrease “good news.” He’s only right if you believe that putting a prob-

lem out of sight and out of mind constitutes solving it. There are many plausible reasons that may explain why fewer kids are now braving the risky trip through Mexico and across the Rio Grande on their own. The widespread realization that their misery would probably continue at dismal U.S. detention centers probably played a big role in ending the undocumented immigration spike that became known as the “border crisis.” While the plight of these children dominated the headlines, an ugly xenophobic wave washed across the country, spreading rumors about how these kids would spread disease and endanger the communities where they were getting rudimentary shelter and services. But meaningful questions surfaced too. Chief among them: How much did U.S. military

How much did U.S. military intervention, deportation policy, and Drug War blunders contribute to making El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras unstable and dangerous places, especially for tweens and teens? A lot, actually.

intervention, deportation policy, and Drug War blunders contribute to making El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras unstable and dangerous places, especially for tweens and teens? A lot, actually. This growing realization prompted calls for the kids to be treated as legal refugees. So how is the Obama administration responding? By pretending to make it easier for some of them to get refugee status while actually making it harder. As the White House recently announced, the govern-

ment plans to give Salvadoran, Guatemalan, and Honduran children a chance to apply for refugee status without leaving their own countries. It will make this opportunity available to unmarried people under 21 with “certain qualifying lawfully present relatives in the United States.” Translation: kids whose parents are citizens or have green cards. How many children are likely to benefit from this new approach? Chances are, very few. A similar effort the Clinton administration tried in Haiti completely failed. It drew more than 15,000 applicants and resulted in just 136 people getting welcomed to the United States. Countless more Haitians were returned to persecution back home, according to immigration expert Bill Frelick.

Worse still, the White House is only reserving 4,000 slots for persecuted Latin Americans next year - which is actually 200 fewer slots than Cold Warminded immigration authorities granted to Cubans alone in 2013. As a consolation prize, people from Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador will be able to compete with Cubans, Eastern Europeans, and Iraqis for another 2,000 slots reserved for refugees from an array of high-priority countries. Given the massive proportions of the refugee crisis in Iraq and Syria - now exacerbated by Islamic State extremists and a new U.S. military intervention - and the Ukrainian-Russian conflict, those remaining spots will be extremely difficult for Central American children to claim. (See BORDER on page six)

Public education becomes victim of GOP policies by Zoe Carpenter

A gross purchase of governors

by Jim Hightower

Perhaps you think that corporations use their campaign donations to buy politicians who then deliver public policies the corporate donors want. And perhaps you think this is corrupt, anti-democratic, and . . . well, stinky. You would, of course, be right. As Lily Tomlin has put it, “No matter how cynical you get, it’s almost impossible to keep up.” The corporate purchase of Washington is pretty widely reported, but - keep up now for the kleptocratic stinkiness is fast consuming our statehouses as well. The Republican Governor’s Association has devised a layaway purchase plan allowing brand-name corporations

- Aetna to Walmart - to make secret donations of $100,000 or more a year to the RGA in support of the corporate-friendly agenda of various GOP governors. Feed the RGA’s political-favor-meter with $250,000 a year (as Coca-Cola, the Koch brothers, and others do), and the association cynically anoints your corporation with the ironic title of “Statesman,” opening up gubernatorial doors throughout the country. Well, sniff the participants, the money buys nothing but “access” to policymakers. But wait - when was access put on the auction block? Shouldn’t everyone have access to our public officials? Of course, but if you call

your governor, you can’t even get an office intern to call you back. If you’re an RGA corporate “Statesman,” however, you could get a tête-à-tête with Rick Perry, the recently indicted governor of Texas, or a private breakfast with Bob McDonnell, the now-convicted former-governor of Virginia. See, membership in the corrupt club has its privileges. The corporate donors to this previously-secret scheme of plutocratic rule says it’s okay, for they also give money to Democrats. Oh, bipartisan corruption - that makes me feel so much better, how about you? Jim Hightower is a national radio commentator, writer, public speaker and author

A month out from the midterm elections, Republican candidates around the country are confronting a shared, and significant, vulnerability: education. The conservative wave of 2010 allowed Republicans to implement slash-and-burn governance in several states - what Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback called a “real live experiment” in tax cuts for corporate interests and cuts to services for everyone else. One of the most devastating casualties was public schools and universities. Now, several Republicans could fall victim to their own experiment. Conservatives are on the defensive in Kansas, North Carolina, Michigan, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Florida and Wisconsin over their records on education. Sweeping budget cuts have created “a perfect storm that’s put education at front and center at every level of every office,” said Karen White, political director for the National Education Association, the country’s largest teachers union. “It’s really taken a couple of years for these cuts to reach down to the individual level, but that’s now happened.” In states like Kansas, where 95 percent of children attend public schools, education affects a broad swath of voters. Even in that reddest of red states, the cuts championed by Gov. Brownback have alienated

In states like Kansas, where 95 percent of children attend public schools . . . the cuts championed by Gov. Brownback have alienated many of his former supporters.

many of his former supporters. For their part, Democrats are leveraging education to engage key slices of their own electorate in states like North Carolina, particularly women and minority voters. The NEA plans to spend as much as $60 million this year, with more than 70 percent devoted to state-level races. The second-largest teachers union, the American Federation of Teachers, plans to spend more than $20 million. Polls in several states show education as a top-tier issue. One of those is Pennsylvania, where Gov. Tom Corbett reduced public school funding by $900 million, or 10 precent, in 2011. Those cuts, plus more the next year, had a sweeping effect: thousands of teachers were laid off, while 70 percent of Pennsylvania’s school districts increased class sizes, 40 percent cut extracurricular activities and 75 percent were forced to cut instruction in 2013. “I’ve never seen this level of anger about what policymakers have done in some places to our schools,” said AFT President Randi Weingarten. Weingarten thinks it’s not only underfunding that’s made education a top-tier issue but also (See EDUCATION on page six)

Al: Kansas has ‘forgot where it came from’

Al, we’ll call him, a lifelong Kansan near full retirement and Medicare eligibility, is thinking hard about leaving because Kansas “forgot where it came from.” His insistence that his real name not be in the newspaper says a good deal about what he means by that and what he fears about the future. We’ve exchanged several e-mails about the implications of the multistate health care compact passed by the 2014 Legislature. Whether driven by heartfelt, if mistaken, ideology or mere indifference, the current state government’s refusal to increase Medicaid, failure to fund public schools appropriately, obvious ambition to control Medicare spending, and tax-cut-driven cutbacks have Al and his soon-

behind the headlines by Davis Merritt

to-retire wife looking through magazines about senior living in other states. That’s not their preference, but they feel pushed in that direction. Sometimes, he worries, making other states more attractive to retirees is a de facto “self-deportation” policy. This is his story in his words. It is not an extraordinary story; in fact, its distressing commonality is what makes it important. “My father was in retailing most of his life,” Al said. “His most profound advice to me was never discuss politics or religion. And so I remain a closet theologian and ‘bleeding heart’

Democrat, but those in business know me as tighter than bark on a tree. “I keep a low profile in Wichita . . . and while I have not changed, the state of Kansas has changed, or at least forgot where it came from.” The recent “fragmentation of all things cultural” means people “never need encounter the other side, or reality,” he said. Al worked his way through college on a third-shift manufacturing job, married a Wichitan, spent about 30 years traveling in a couple of different sales and marketing jobs, then a few years in retail sales. “What I have caught in conversations with 60-somethings regarding retirement plans is the notion of self-deporting to (a) more senior-friendly state,” he

said. “Reaching the Medicare age of 65 and enjoying peace of mind is a significant part of every retiree’s goal. It’s right up there with Social Security, 401(k)s, and where are the grandchildren going to be raised. “If nursing home costs (and numbers) continue to rise, then it behooves Kansas to either . . . prepare for the expansion of . . . Medicaid or take measures to mitigate the population of potential Medicaid users. The underfunded or unprepared elderly, after all, will be just ‘users.’ “I know it sounds like a conspiracy theory. But soon-to-beretirees are factoring in whether or not Kansas, with inevitably rising property taxes to cover the local community quality-

of-life revenue shortfalls and (possible) takeover of Medicare, is the place to stay and enjoy retirement. “I have lived in this state all my life. But I cannot recall any other time where elected leadership has assumed a public mandate to sacrifice the less fortunate (in order to) achieve some vague greater fiscal goal. “What has happened to our connection to the rest of Kansas, the ones without voices? And who will be my Kansas spokesperson in 10 or 20 years when I am elderly or down-and-out, the victim of another great recession? “Time to self-deport?” Say it ain’t so, Al.

Davis Merritt, a Wichita journalist and author, can be reached at dmerritt9@cox.net

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Another missed opportunity for Kansas kids by Shannon Cotsoradis

We’ve been here before. An opportunity arises for Kansas to receive millions in federal funding – at a time when our state coffers are dwindling - and Gov. Sam Brownback rejects it. A few years ago, it was $31 million for health care. This time, it’s up to $60 million to expand access to preschool programs. Recently, Brownback announced that he would

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did: a declaration that the government has no more right preventing marriage between two men or two women than between blacks and whites. As ruling after ruling struck down state bans, whether enacted by statute or enshrined in state constitutions, legal analysts predicted the Supreme Court would have to weigh in with a clarification: Yes, we meant that same-sex marriage is a protected right, or no, we didn’t. The court surprised almost everyone by declining to revisit the issue at all. There is sound legal reasoning for this demurral: Since the various courts of appeal have so far come to the same conclusion, there’s no dispute for the Supreme Court to settle. If at some point there is an appeals court ruling to the contrary - holding that states do have the right to ban gay marriage - then at that point the justices could step in. But the court must be aware that by failing to act, it is giving the appeals courts a green light to proceed - and creating facts on the ground that will be all but impossible to erase. Monday’s non-action means that many more same-sex couples will now be able to marry, and that their marriages - and others - will be recognized in more states. President Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder have taken steps to ensure that the marriages will also be recognized by the federal government. Months and years will pass. The world will not come to an end. States will be unable to claim any compelling interest in banning gay marriage, since so many Americans will have survived its legalization just fine. It’s over. Hoorays are definitely in order. Eugene Robinson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and former assistant managing editor for The Washington Post

not support the Kansas Children’s Cabinet’s application for a grant from the national Race to the Top program. His argument was that the Legislature should be given the opportunity to weigh in. Unfortunately, a letter of support from the governor is required to receive the federal funding, and the deadline to apply will pass before the Legislature convenes again. Once again, Kansas misses out on an opportu-

nity to improve the lives of its citizens. The governor’s decision is especially troubling given the situation Kansas children are facing when it comes to early learning experiences. Very few children in Kansas are served through publicly funded preschool, and this is a missed opportunity to both enhance the quality of what we have and to serve more kids. Decades of research show that early learning experiences benefit chil-

Pass We’ve had similar confrontations with Congressman Tim Huelskamp who, on the one hand, likes to talk about patriotism (“Patriotism is a virtue” he said during the recent Scott City meeting), but doesn’t feel that the freedom to disagree is very patriotic. During past listening tours, he’s been so overcome by Constitutional freedoms that he’s threatened to kick us out of a public building and refused to accept our questions. Patriotism, apparently, is kind of fickle. Putting Huelskamp’s patriotism to the test, we recently asked if he didn’t feel he could better serve

Border Since World War II, U.S. presidents have responded to urgent circumstances by letting large groups of immigrants from some countries find shelter in the United States. Those actions gave rise to thriving communities of Vietnamese and Eastern European immigrants, among others.

onstrate the greatest return on investment for children growing up in poor families. In Kansas, that’s nearly one in four kids. Again, the research is clear that these programs, like Head Start and Parents as Teachers, help level the playing field for kids who may not be getting all of the developmental stimulation they need to enter kindergarten prepared for success. Perhaps most important to keep in mind is that these federal funds would

generate more revenue for early childhood education at a time when we are expecting declining revenue from the tobacco settlement. In Kansas, most programs designed to promote healthy growth and development in the early years are funded, at least in part, by settlement payments. The Race to the Top funds would have provided a new source of revenue at a critical time.

“We’re seeing the disaster that Sam Brownback has created (at the state level) and you’re wanting to push that same policy at the national level,” I offered. “I’ve asked you not to interject your personal opinion,” replied Huelskamp. Whoops. We didn’t know that personal opinion was out-of-bounds at a meeting with our Congressman. In order to avoid being subjected to more personal opinion, an aide to Huelskamp asked, “Congressman, would you prefer to take questions oneon-one?” Are we serious? You’re

now suggesting that the Congressman remove himself from a public setting so that he can answer questions only in private with certain individuals. That sounds very patriotic. It’s not as though we can’t find some common ground with Huelskamp. One of his last comments, which we’re sure he makes quite often during his listening tour, was, “People want solutions. It’s not a partisan problem in Washington, D.C., it’s a status quo problem.” Actually, Tim, it’s both. And you’re doing nothing to solve either.

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Kansas agricultural interests by being a member of the House Ag Committee, from which he was given the boot in 2012. It’s not exactly a hard ball question, but given the fact he hasn’t been endorsed by either the Kansas Farm Bureau or Kansas Livestock Association, just to name two ag groups, we thought it was worth asking. Huelskamp didn’t feel it was worth answering. Huelskamp said it was House Speaker John Boehner’s fault because his principles wouldn’t allow him to vote the way Boehner wanted. Asked to clarify in what way he was being asked to vote

Education the effect of efforts to privatize public education. “The market-based reforms, the top-down reforms, the testing and sanctioning as opposed to supporting and improving has taken hold so much and has been so wrongheaded that you’re seeing this fight back,” she said. Other close gubernatorial races in which education features prominently include Florida, where Republican Rick Scott “has all but ignored the state’s constitutional duty to provide uniform, highquality and free public schools,” the Tampa Bay Times wrote in a scathing editorial. In Texas, Greg Abbott is defending $5.4 billion in cuts to public schools, while Wendy Davis says she would increase fund-

dren academically, socially and behaviorally - not only in school but later into adulthood. One of the clearest examples is literacy development. The ability to read is a crucial step in overall learning and school success. By improving early literacy experiences for our youngest children, we will increase the number of kids reading at grade level by third grade and graduating from high school. Additionally, early learning programs dem-

against the interests of Kansas or Kansas agriculture, the Congressman couldn’t say. Boehner, apparently, wouldn’t tell him. Huelskamp speculated that “we believe it was about tax issues.” Really, you and Boehner disagree on taxes? In what way? And this is where it gets more interesting. Huelskamp tried to turn the discussion away from himself by declaring that he and this editor differ on tax policy. He’s right. We feel that those who can afford to pay more in taxes should, rather than pushing more responsibility upon working class people.

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ing. Polling puts education at the top of the list of voters’ concerns in the state, and for good reason. A state judge ruled in August that Texas has “failed to meet its constitutional duty to suitably provide for Texas public schools.” The Republican and Democratic candidates for governor in Arkansas are both highlighting their education platforms. Democrat Mike Ross has said he wants to be the “education governor.” Republican Asa Hutchinson ran an ad that focused on his plan for statewide computer science curriculum, and he’s talked of boosting support for early childhood education. Education is a flashpoint in Colorado, where

a county school board that was essentially bought by the Koch brothers in 2012 recently tried to censor AP US history in order to teach the “benefits of the free enterprise system, respect for authority and respect for individual rights,” while skirting civil disobedience. Protests erupted in the Denver suburb. “We’re watching people starting to focus on schools and public education,” Weingarten says. “We’re seeing the effect of the starving of schools, the relentless criticizing of them, and the fixation on testing. We’re seeing in lots of these state races a conversation about education.” Zoë Carpenter is a reporter in The Nation’s Washington, D.C., bureau

Rod Haxton can be reached at editor@screcord.com

Preventing epidemic of Ebola misinformation by Andy Borowitz

CANTON, OHIO - An Ohio man has become infected with misinformation about the Ebola virus through casual contact with cable news, the Centers for Disease Control has confirmed. Tracy Klugian, 31, briefly came into contact with alarmist Ebola hearsay during a visit to the Akron-Canton airport, where a CNN report about Ebola was showing on a television in the airport bar. “Mr. Klugian is believed to have been exposed to cable news for no more than 10 minutes, but long enough to become infected,” said a spokesman for the C.D.C. “Within an hour, he was showing signs of believing that an Ebola outbreak in the United States was inevitable and unstoppable.” Once Klugian’s condition was apparent, the Ohio man was rushed to a public library and given a seventh-grade biology textbook, at which point he “started to stabilize,” the spokesman said. But others exposed to the widening epidemic of Ebola misinformation may not be so lucky. “A man in Oklahoma was exposed to Elisabeth Hasselbeck on Fox for over three minutes,” the C.D.C. spokesman said gravely. “We hope we’re not too late.” Andy Borowitz is a comedian and author

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And they made this nation more diverse and interesting. While it’s true that the United States can’t welcome every refugee in the world, the instability and insecurity flaring in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras follows more than a century of U.S.

meddling in those countries. It’s time to adopt a more humane foreign policy toward Central America and start accommodating more of the people fleeing the mess our country helped create. Emily Schwartz Greco is the managing editor of OtherWords

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Davis vows to reverse Kids controversial KanCare

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Paul Davis says, if elected, he will reverse Gov. Sam Brownback’s controversial decision to put the private companies managing the state’s Medicaid program in charge of delivering support services to Kansans with developmental disabilities. Brownback privatized the state’s $3 billion Medicaid program in 2013 and renamed it KanCare to achieve two - and some say conflicting - goals of improving care and reducing costs. But pushback from families and service providers forced the governor to delay the full inclusion of approximately 8,500 developmentally disabled Kansans in the privatized program. The managed care organizations have provided their medical care since KanCare’s launch, but not the support services they receive to help them live independently. That changed in February of this year when, despite continuing objections from families, the MCOs became

responsible for providing all services. “The result has been a disaster,” Davis said Wednesday at a Statehouse news conference. “Governor Brownback was wrong to do this and as governor I will fix his mistake.” Davis said the problems include cuts in services, lack of communication and increased administrative hurdles. “KanCare has made these folks’ lives and the lives of their loved ones much more challenging,” he said. Kari Bruffett, secretary of the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services and one of the architects of KanCare, met with reporters afterward to rebut his charges. “The idea that services are being roundly cut doesn’t make sense and it doesn’t align with the reality of how the program is administered,” Bruffett said. Since the February transition, case managers representing individuals in the program have been working with representatives of the managed care

companies to review each recipient’s care plan. The MCOs have been free to seek approval from KDADS to reduce services on a case-by-case basis since August. When the care plans of Kansans with physical disabilities were reviewed during the first year of KanCare, most of the changes made were done to increase services, Bruffett said. In addition, she said, more services are being provided to approximately 800 developmentally disabled Kansans who had received only partial services prior to KanCare. Still, Davis said privatizing the program that provides health care and support services to about 400,000 low-income, elderly and disabled Kansans had been a big mistake. “It has become very clear that this program is in trouble,” he said, noting that almost two years after KanCare’s launch hospitals, doctors and other providers continue to complain about increased red tape and persistent problems obtaining timely payments from the MCOs.

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Brownback has made it clear that he wants to reduce childhood poverty in Kansas and to see more students read at grade level by fourth grade. Earlier this year, he took a bold step toward achieving those goals by

vetoing a transfer of $5 million from the CIF to the Kansas Bioscience Authority. Imagine what we could have done with an additional $60 million. It’s difficult to understand why the governor wouldn’t want to take

another step toward improving outcomes for children. We miss out on millions, and Kansas kids pay the price. Shannon Cotsoradis is president and CEO of Kansas Action for Children, based in Topeka

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Wednesday

14 SCHS 9th VB @ Dodge City, 4:00 p.m. Preschool parents as Educators, 6:00 p.m.

Thursday

15 SCHS PSAT Advance voting begins for general election

Hope’s Closet volunteer training, 7:00 p.m.

20 Girls BB/Wresting Prac.

Saturday

SCHS XC GWAC @ Holcomb, 4:00 p.m.

Pigskin Payoff due by 5:00 p.m.

7th/8th FB @ Goodland, 4:30/6:00 p.m.

SCHS FB Dist., @ SWHts, 7:00 p.m.

18 Armouraires Quartet @ SCHS auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Great Pumpkin 5k/1 mile runs @ Scott City UMC, 7:00 a.m.

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Seeds of Hope cancer support group mtg. @ Scott Co. Library, 6:30 p.m.

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Enrollment in Area School Districts Scott City ‘13

‘14

Healy

‘13

Dighton

‘14

‘13

‘14

Leoti

‘13

‘14

Pre-K

Total

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941

267

252

435

440

Enrollment Enrollment slipped from 267 to 252 in the Dighton district. Healy continues the distinction of being one of the smallest districts in the state with 70 students, down from 83 a year ago. Even with the sharp drop, first year Supt. Paul Sellon says the Healy district “came in about where we budgeted.” The district was able to cushion the loss of 13 students by averaging their enrollment over the previous three years. “We’re doing pretty well in making the enrollment work for our budget. We’ve realigned our staffing and we have multiple endorsed people to fill positions where they’re needed,” he says. However, while the district can cope with declining enrollment this year, it will get more difficult in upcoming years as the three-year average continues to drop. And with “80 to 90 percent of our budget involving staff,” Sellon notes there isn’t a lot of room to make adjustments. “It’s a matter of managing those people well. We have to be efficient and keep a close eye on how we do business,” he says. “Our goal is to be effective and efficient at the same time.” Leoti Holding Steady The Wichita County school district is able to enjoy a slight enrollment increase this year which relieves some pressure on the budget. Supt. Keith Higgins said last year’s audited enrollment was 391 students. Early childhood and kindergarten students are counted as one-half student. Higgins used that same number when calculating the 2014-15 district budget, so should gain some breathing room with the FTE at about 401.2 students. Enrollment has climbed since Sept. 20 when the official numbers were sent to the state. While that’s good for the district, it means they don’t benefit by having those students included in the state aid formula. “We’ve had five new kids in the (high school/ junior high) since count day and we’ve added another four or five in the grade school,” says Higgins. “It would have been

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nice to have them as part of our official enrollment. That’s big money for a district our size.” Higgins says he’s comfortable with the district’s budget and that enrollment seems to be holding steady. “It’s always tough to predict from year to year when you’re trying to build a budget. People are so transient these days, but it looks like things should be pretty stable when you look at class sizes that are coming up,” he says. Like many administrators across the state, Higgins is a little wary about state revenue falling well

below expectations and what that could mean for tax distributions school districts are anticipating from the state later in the school year. “I worry that schools and other tax entities will witness a decline in money coming from the state. I’m not sure what that could mean for this year’s budget,” Higgins says. “Our carryover from year to year is getting smaller. We are looking at what we can purchase now and what we can delay until the end of June. “Above all we want to avoid cutting personnel and programs.”

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Sr. Citizen Lunch Menu Week of October 13-17 Monday: Meat loaf, spinach, beets, whole wheat bread, ambrosia. Tuesday: Sweet and sour chicken, rice, oriental vegetables, whole wheat roll, pineapple. Wednesday: Ham and beans, marinated tomatoes, steamed cabbage, whole wheat bread, peaches. Thursday: Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, gingered carrots, whole wheat roll, strawberries and pears. Friday: Baked pollack, tri-tators, broccoli, whole wheat bread, apple wedges. meals are $3.25 • call 872-3501

You may not need to replace a lost Social Security card Q) I can’t find my Social Security card. How can I get a new one? A) First, consider whether you really need a new card. You only need to apply for a replacement Social Security card if you don’t know your Social Security number or if you need to show your card to a new employer or other entity. If you decide that you do need a card, you can replace it for free in three easy steps. Step 1: Complete an Application For a Social Security Card (Form SS-5). Step 2: Show us documents proving your: •Identity; and •U.S. citizenship or immigration status. Step 3: Take your completed application and original documents to your local Social Security office or your local Social Security Card Center. You’ll receive your replacement card in the mail in about 10-15 days. You can find all the information you need,

Social Security Q and A including what documents you will need to submit at www.socialsecurity.gov/ ssnumber. Retirement Q) How can I calculate my own retirement benefit estimate? A) We suggest you use our Retirement Estimator at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator. Our Retirement Estimator produces estimates based on your actual Social Security earnings record, so it’s a personalized, instant picture of your future estimated benefit. Also, you can use it to test different retirement scenarios based on what age you decide to start benefits. For example, you can find out your estimated monthly payments if you retire at age 62, 70, or anytime in between. Visit www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator.

Attend the Church of Your Choice

All You Have to do is Ask To the reader of this article I want to remind you of what I wrote here last week about God always being constant and never changing. This world and this life cry out for something that would be true and not change. Some place to go or someone to go to that would be unchanging and have answers that are filled with absolute truth. Only God who is Holy and completely Righteous can be that source of truth that is unchanging. Isaiah, when he encountered God, he said “I saw the Lord high and lifted up and His train of His robe filled the temple” he described Seraphim, angels crying out Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord of Hosts, the whole earth is full of His glory. This God who is so holy is He who does not change and with all of the love you can’t even imagine this God calls your name to hear Him and come to Him. The love He has extended to you was and is manifested in His Son Jesus Christ. You may be broken, abandoned; feeling unloved, unworthy, lost, and searching for something to hang onto and the one who has created everything is there to give answers and healing. His promises are true and He will never change on you and He is more than able to put you back together and fill you with joy and hope that is unfathomable. Read this article. It may cause you to ask questions and cause you to want to know more about God who can extend love, grace and mercy to you, will not leave you and can give you a truth that can absolutely set you FREE. Pastor Steve Payne First Christian Church, Scott City

Scott City Assembly of God

Prairie View Church of the Brethren

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

4855 Finney-Scott Rd. - Scott City - 276-6481 Pastor Jon Tuttle Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Men’s Fellowship • Tuesday breakfast at 6:30 a.m. Held at Precision Ag Bldg. west of Shallow Water Wednesday Bible Study, 7:00 p.m., at the church

St. Joseph Catholic Church

Holy Cross Lutheran Church

A Catholic Christian Community 1002 S. Main Street - Scott City Fr. Bernard Felix, pastor • 872-7388 Secretary • 872-3644 Masses: 1st Sunday of month - 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Other weekends: Sat., 6:00 p.m.; Sun., 11:00 a.m. Spanish Mass - 2nd and 4th Sundays, 1:30 p.m.

Pence Community 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

1398 S. US83 - Scott City - 872-2264

Kyle Evans, Senior Pastor Bob Artz, Associate Pastor

Robert Nuckolls, pastor - 872-5041

Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.

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

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

Wednesday Bible Study, 7:00 p.m.

Gospel Fellowship Church 120 S. Lovers Lane - Shallow Water Larry Taylor, pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.

First Christian Church

1st United Methodist Church

5th Street and College - Scott City - 872-2401 Dennis Carter, pastor 1st Sunday: Communion and Fellowship Sunday Services at 9:00 a.m. • Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. All Other Sundays • Worship: 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday casual 6:30 p.m.: “The Way” contemporary gathering Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. • MYF (youth groups) on Wednesdays Jr. High: 6:30 p.m. • Sr. High: 7:00 p.m.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

701 Main - Scott City - 872-2937 Scotty Wagner, pastor Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:45 a.m. Wednesday is Family Night Meal: 5:45 p.m. • Study: 6:15 p.m. Website: www.fccscottcity.org

Elizabeth/Epperson Drives • Scott City • 872-3666 Father Don Martin Holy Eucharist - 11:45 a.m. St. Luke’s - 872-5734 (recorded message) Senior Warden Bill Lewis • 872-3347 or Father Don Martin - (785) 462-3041

Scott Mennonite Church

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(LPC) as an endangered species which became effective in March. There’s concern this will limit wind farm development and some ag practices. “Ninety-eight percent of those (species) on the endangered species list never come off,” said Huelskamp, claiming that shows how unsuccessful the listing has been in protecting wildlife. Instead, Huelskamp would prefer that the EPA allow the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to proceed with a five-state initiative designed to protect the bird, but which would prevent it from being listed as either threatened or endangered. Known as the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies’ Lesser Prairie-Chicken RangeWide Conservation Plan, it would include Kansas, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico the only states which have lesser prairie chicken populations. Waters Controversy Huelskamp is also objecting to an EPA proposal which he claims will regulate surface water in road ditches and other collection points which do not feed into other tributaries. EPA officials have claimed this is a misrepresentation of the proposal. At issue is the definition of “navigable waters”

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and where the jurisdiction of these types of waters begins and ends. Huelskamp, and some agricultural organizations, say the proposal could include any body of water, including those that exist for only a short period of time, such as after a rain. While Farm Bureau and other ag groups have spoken out against the ruling, it has been supported by conservation and environmental groups. According to the EPA, the proposed rule will not bring all ditches on farms under federal jurisdiction. Immigration Policy Larry Hoeme, Scott City, wondered what is being done about immigration policy and amnesty for illegal immigrants in the U.S. “We can’t send them all back to Mexico. We don’t want to,” said Hoeme. “We’re dependent on them to work for us. We need to legalize them in some manner. “The (illegal immigrants) broke the law to get here, but we have to deal with the (amnesty) issue in a manner that doesn’t involve deporting them,” Hoeme added. Huelskamp insists that before the country can address immigration policy, or what to do with illegal immigrants, it must first secure its border with Mexico. He blames the

Larry Hoeme (left) and Mark Burnett listen to Congressman Huelskamp’s presentation during his stop in Scott City on Monday. (Record Photo)

surge of young people crossing the border from Central America on a full amnesty order declared by President Obama. “People believed it. They thought they were going to get full amnesty and we ended up with a humanitarian crisis on the border,” claims Huelskamp. “Most of them are 15-, 16-, 17-years-old, maybe 18-years-old . . . who knows how old they really are . . . boys, young males. But that’s because of the amnesty issue. “Before we decide what to do with 10 million, five million or 11 million . . . nobody really knows . . . we have to secure the border, especially when you have folks like ISIS. ISIS isn’t stupid,” said Huelskamp, referring to a terrorist group in the Middle East. He also complained that data isn’t being provided to inform Congress about the number of young people who have crossed the border with

Mexico in recent months and where those people have been relocated. “How many are in our schools?” he asked. While he complained that Democrats didn’t pass an immigration bill while they were in control of the House, he acknowledged that the Republican-controlled House didn’t do anything with a bill that was passed by the Senate last year. Lack of Support Huelskamp also downplayed the absence of endorsements from the Kansas Farm Bureau and Kansas Livestock Association. Both organizations have typically been strong supporters of Republican candidates, particularly incumbents. When asked about not getting their endorsement, Huelskamp’s terse response was, “We won.” As to whether the lack of support from two of the state’s leading farm

groups bothered him, Huelskamp says he has the support of farmers. “In order to get the support of the Farm Bureau you have to get a majority of the 63 counties (in the First District). I don’t know how close we were,” he says. Huelskamp was also asked if he couldn’t do a better job of representing the interests of Kansas farmers as a member of the House Ag Committee, from which he was kicked off in 2012. It’s the first time in more than 50 years that Kansas has not been represented on the committee. Huelskamp says he was removed from the committee by House Speaker John Boehner because he wouldn’t vote the way Boehner wanted. “I was told by a member of leadership I could get back on the Ag Committee, but I would have to vote the way they tell me to vote. At the end of the day, my voting card is

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Essay contest gives SCMS students a chance to speak out What would you like to do if you were in charge? It’s a question that often intrigues young people. And while they won’t actually get to be in charge of the city, they can offer their ideas for a better community through the “If I were mayor . . .” essay contest. Scott City Mayor Dan Goodman met with Scott City Middle School seventh graders to explain his duties on the city council and to answer questions they might have. The essay contest is sponsored annually by the Kansas League of Municipalities. Over the years, SCMS has had a number of district and also state winners. If a SCMS student is a district winner, they are accompanied by the mayor to the state capitol in Topeka where they will be recognized with other students across the state. Goodman reminded the students that “we get some good ideas from you guys.” Young people, for example, appeared before the council several years ago and were successful in getting some skateboard ramps and other apparatus

Record fall enrollment at Ft. Hays Ft. Hays State University announced yet another all-time headcount record for the fall semester. FHSU delivers college courses to students on the Hays campus, to students in the Virtual College and to students at partner universities in China. The total head count is 13,825, which is an increase of 2.9 percent from last year’s 13,441. FHSU also enjoyed the largest class of incoming freshmen in its history with 988 students. The head count of FHSU students at partner universities in China this fall is 3,165. Last fall it was 3,294 students. The Chinese government pays tuition for its students in the partner Chinese universities, but the students have to pay their own tuition to earn FHSU degrees. On-campus headcount this fall is 4,800 students. Last fall it was 4,767 students.

installed at Maddux Park. “You have open minds. Some of the things you have suggested in your essays are things we should give thought to,” says Goodman. “And some of them are things which we have talked about around the council table.” Goodman described himself to students as a “facilitator.” “I offer suggestions. Sometimes the council acts on them and sometimes they don’t, but it’s a way of getting the discussion started,” he noted. “The city’s role is to provide essential services and, when possible, to promote growth,” he says. “But there are limits to what we can do. There’s a thin line to what is the responsibility of local government and what should be left to private businesses.” When asked why he wanted to be mayor, Goodman said, “I’d like to think I can make a little difference.” He encouraged others to get involved in local government “because I think it makes you better citizens.”

4-H Club News 4-Hers plan for Achievement Banquet The monthly meeting of the Pioneer 4-H Club was called to order on September 28 by Vice President Addie Price. Roll call was “Were you ready for school to start?” answered by 13 members and two community leaders. The upcoming 4-H Achievement Banquet is Sun., Nov. 2. 4-H Week is October 5-11. We have a display at City Hall. If anyone would like to join 4-H this year the Pioneer 4-H Club is always excited to welcome new members! 11456-2285978-3.33 x 6-4c Dallie Metheney, reporter

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(Above) Seventh graders Jacy Rose and Nate Nowak listen to Mayor Dan Goodman (left) as he visits with the class about his duties on the city council. (Record Photo)

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Scott County Library Good Sam – by Dete Meserve – Kate Bradley knows that violence and cruelty are everywhere and the good is hard to find. When she is assigned to cover a story about ten people who have each found $100,000 in cash on their front porch, Kate is intrigued by the anonymous Good Samaritan. Fiction Blood on the Water – by Anne Perry – One summer afternoon, Monk witnesses the horrifying explosion of the Prince Mary. Was this an accident? Fiction The Eye of Heaven – by Clive Cussler – Husband and wife team are on a climatecontrol expedition in the Arctic and discover a Viking ship in the ice, perfectly preserved and filled with pre-Columbian artifacts from Mexico. How can that be? Fiction Harbor Island – Carla Neggers – Emma Sharpe is a handpicked member of a small Boston-based FBI team. For the past decade she and her art detective grandfather have trailed an elusive serial art thief who sends a replica of a celtic cross after every theft. Now a message leads Emma to a small island in Boston Harbor. Fiction SGT. RECKLESS: American’s War Horse – Robin Hutton – The great little Korean mare who so boldly served alongside Marines of the Recoiless Rifle Platoon, carrying ammunition under enemy fire. Hutton has shared Reckless with the world, ensuring her bravery will never be forgotten. Non-Fiction

Agent Storm: My Life Inside Al Qaeda and the CIA – Morton Storm- Storm’s account of his nerve-wracking life spying on al Qaeda for Western intelligence gives us the most detailed, compelling, and human look at modern espionage in the lethal world of Jihadist terrorism that we are likely to get. Non-Fiction The Black House – Peter May – When a grisly murder occurs on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides that bears the hallmarks of the work of a serial killer on the Scottish mainland, Edinburgh detective and native islander Fin Macleod is dispatched to investigate, embarking at the same time on a voyage into his own troubled past. Fiction Flea Market Fabulous – Lara Spencer What Lara Spencer brings to the table is, well, the table. Or the chair, but she can get the chair from an estate sale for only who knows what bargain basement price, and then re-upholster it herself. Lara gives you many ‘Oh, why didn’t I think of that?’ moments. Non-Fiction Heroes Are My Weakness – Susan Elizabeth Phillips – Annie couldn’t be more ill-prepared for what she finds when she reaches Moonraker Cottage, or for the man who dwells in Harp House, the mysterious mansion that hovers above the cottage from a wind- blown cliff. When she was a teenager, he betrayed her in a way she can never forget or forgive. Fiction Ordinary Grace – William Kent Krueger– In 1961, the Twins were playing their debut season; the country had a new, young president. But for thirteen year old Frank Drum it was a grim summer in which death visited frequently and took many forms. Fiction

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ible spending accounts (FSAs). They let you pay for eligible out-of-pocket healthcare and/or dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis - that is, before federal, state, local and Social Security taxes have been deducted from your paycheck. Also look for a commuter benefit plan, where you can pay for certain workplace mass transit and parking expenses with pretax dollars. By contributing to an FSA or

USD 466 Board of Education Agenda Mon., October 13 • 7:00 p.m. Administration Building • 704 College Presentations 1) IPad presentation •Comments from public •Recognition of persons/delegations present 1) High Plains Co-op - Eric Erven 2) NW Ks. Tech. College - Mark Davis 3) Administrative reports 4) Additional •Financials 1) Bills payable 2) Transfers •Consent agenda 1) Approve previous minutes 2) Bond rate for treasurer •Consider items pulled from consent agenda New business 1) Approve board policies 2) Copy machine service agreement •Executive session 1) Non-elected personnel •Resignations/hires •Additions, if any •Adjournment

Public Notice (First published in The Scott County Record Thurs., Oct. 9, 2014; last published Thurs., Oct. 16, 2014)2t APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT Notice is hereby given that the Scott City Planning Commission will hold a special meeting on October 23, 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 special use permit by Andrea Scheuerman and Bronson Baker to allow a chiropractic clinic practice, Lots Thirteen (13) and Fifteen (15), Block Four (4), Case’s Addition to the City (920 S. Main Street) All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard at such hearing. Dated: October 8, 2014 Rodney Hogg, chairman Scott City Planning Commission

Public Notice (Published in The Scott County Record Thurs., Oct. 9, 2014)1t SOLID WASTE PUBLIC HEARING As per K.A.R. 28-29-78(d) the Scott County Solid Waste Committee will hold a public hearing to review the five year update to the Solid Waste Management Plan as required by K.S.A. 65-3405. This hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2014, 2:00 p.m. at the Scott County Courthouse. Any citizens that would like to discuss any portion of the updated plan should plan to attend the hearing. Copies of the Solid Waste management Plan are available at the Scott County Clerk’s office, 303 Court Street, Scott City, Ks.

Public Notice (Published in The Scott County Record, Thurs., Oct. 9, 2014)1t LANE-SCOTT ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/ complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.

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$1,700 more than if you had paid for those expenses on an after-tax basis. Use the FSA calculator at www.dinkytown.net to evaluate your own situation. And, with a commuter plan, you can use pretax dollars to pay for up to $130 a month in transit expenses and $250 a month in qualified parking expenses and reap the same kind of tax benefit. You can use a healthcare FSA to pay for any

IRS-allowed medical expenses not covered by your medical, dental or vision plans. This includes deductibles, copayments, orthodontia, glasses, prescription drugs, chiropractic, smoking cessation programs and many more. Note: Over-the-counter medications, except for insulin, require a doctor’s prescription to be eligible. (See IRS Publication 502.) Dependent care FSAs

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Scott Co. LEC Report Scott City Police Department Oct. 2: Daniel Morales-Andaracua was arrested for driving on a suspended license and failure to yield at flashing traffic signals. He was transported to the LEC. Oct. 2: Elise Neri, driving a 2011 Chevrolet, was northbound in the 1200 block of Main Street when she was sideswiped by another vehicle. Oct. 2: Mistie Selfridge, driving a 2000 Dodge, struck a parked 2013 GMC owned by Norman Scott. Oct. 6: Burglary, theft of property and criminal damage to property were reported in the 1100 block of Viola St. Oct. 6: Criminal damage to property and theft of property were reported in the 100 block of South Antelope St. Oct. 6: Burglary and theft were reported in the 100 block of South Church St. Oct. 6: A report was taken of methamphetamines being found at Casey’s General Store. Oct. 6: Christopher Glover was served a warrant while being detained in the Scott County LEC. Oct. 6: Alec Malchow was served a warrant while being detained in the Scott County LEC. Oct. 6: Kevin Zachary was served a warrant while being detained in the Scott County LEC. Oct. 7: Theft by deception was reported which had occurred on Aug. 22. Oct. 7: Paula Stark struck the back end of a vehicle that was waiting for the traffic signal to change. She was arrested for DUI and inattentive driving and transported to the LEC. Scott County Sheriff’s Department Oct. 2: Lisa Jacobus struck a deer on north US83 Highway (MM 117). Oct. 7: Teresa Berning struck a deer on US83 Highway (MM 108).

let you use pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible expenses related to care for your child, spouse, parent or other dependent incapable of self-care. Eligible expenses include: •Fees for licensed daycare and adult care facilities. •Amounts paid for services provided in or outside your home so that you and your spouse can work, look for work, or attend school full-time.

(First published in The Scott County Record Thurs., Oct. 9, 2014; last published Thurs., Oct. 16, 2014)2t NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PUBLIC HEARING The County of Scott County, Kansas, will hold a public hearing at 3:30 p.m. on Tues., October 21, 2014, in the Commissioner’s room, located at the Scott County Courthouse in Scott City, Kansas. Purpose of the hearing will be to hear and consider public comment on the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan and accompanying Interlocal Agreement. The Commission is entitled, pursuant to the Kansas Neighborhood Revitalization Act, K.S.A. 12-17, 117 et seq. (the Act) to adopt a neighborhood revitalization plan pursuant to the Act and to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the other municipalities within Scott County, Kansas for the purpose of promoting the conservation or redevelopment of certain areas in Scott County, Kansas, in order to protect public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Scott County, Kansas. The proposed Revitalization Plan is available for public review and consideration at the office of the County Clerk during regular business hours.

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James M. Minnix, chairman County of Scott County Scott County, Ks.

State seeking to fill shortage of game wardens The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) is seeking applicants to test for entry level game warden positions within the Law Enforcement Division. Successful applicants could become a Natural Resource Officer I, commonly known as a game warden or conservation Saturday, October 18 • 10:00 a.m. Sunday, February officer. There are five 2 • 11:00 a.m. William Carpenter 4-H Building, fairgrounds, north edge of Scott City vacancies to be filled immediately. Additional vacancies will become Antique Furniture Old Fischer price toys Saddle racks Many other antique Leather rocking chair Child’s Crescent cast Big Horn saddle items available during 2015. Old wooden cupboard Western posters-bull iron stove Other Items Kansas Game Wardens Divan Grey craft cast iron pots Lots of holiday riders, horses etc. straight chairs and pans Cowboy hats and hat decorations are responsible for enforc- Oak Chest of drawers with Figurines boxes Book shelves mirror Creamers ing wildlife laws and Breyer horses Wicker shelving units Chest of drawers Hull vase Antique and Wicker hamper regulations, patrolling Oak school desk Cups and saucers Collectible Pots and pans Drop leaf table RS Germany sugar jar the waters of Kansas, Old calendars Small kitchen appliChina hutch with desk Child’s crock dish Jewelry ances investigating hunting and Drop front secretary Brazilian silver spoons Cookie cutters Kenmore microwave with bottom book Pedestal cake plate boating accidents and Child’s wooden vanity oven case Oriental tea set Doll and baby buggies Lots of silver serving conducting boat safe- Antique rocker Old kitchen utensils Old hat boxes pieces Glass candy containers ty inspections and BUI Western Items Nylint cattle semi-truck Kerosene lamps Large serving platters Horse tack JD toy baler Luggage checks. Wardens also pro- Stetson hat box Old Saturday Evening IHC 966 toy tractor Furniture Post magazines salesman sample mote outdoor safety by JD 8630 and 4640 toy Grocery store wire gum Twin bed with hat tractors File cabinets conducting hunting and Horse shoe wine rack display rack JD construction toys Divan 2-Flat top trunks CM Russell place boating safety programs Lots of other older toys Enamelware Rocker mats and teaching hunter edu- Horse pictures and Old dolls and doll China hutch, smaller Old quilts clothes Bedroom suite regular Wyler watch display prints cation and boating safety Pin ball game size, includes dresser Horse tapestry Old radio courses. Child’s folding table and 1909 cloth childrens with mirror Child’s Saddle chairs End tables “Tee Pee” books The deadline to apply Terms: Cash or approved check day of sale. Everything sold as is. No warranties expressed or implied. is November 7. Testing Not responsible for theft or accident. Announcements day of sale take precedence over printed material. will be held on December Lunch served. Check us out: www.beningauction.com and facebook 20 in Salina. For complete information visit www.ksoutdoors. com/KDWPT-Info/Jobs, then click on “Current KDWPT Employment Opportunities - Permanent Positions.”

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(First published in The Scott County Record Thurs., Oct. 2, 2014; last published Thurs., Oct. 16, 2014)3t NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 4, 2014 CANDIDATES AND QUESTIONS TO BE VOTED FOR AT THE GENERAL ELECTION, STATE OF KANSAS, SCOTT COUNTY, KANSAS To whom it may concern: I, the undersigned county election officer of the above named county, have received a certified listing of candidates for the various nominations to be made by each of the political parties of this state and, in accordance with the provisions of law, I hereby publish so much thereof as is applicable to this county, and I have added thereto the names, addresses and party of the candidates.

Republican Independent Libertarian

NATIONAL OFFICE UNITED STATES SENATE Pat Roberts Dodge City, Ks. Greg Orman Olathe Randall Batson Wichita

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - DISTRICT 1 Republican Tim Huelskamp Fowler, Ks. Democrat James Sherow Manhattan, Ks.

Republican

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STATE OFFICES GOVERNOR/LT. GOVERNOR Sam Brownback Topeka, Ks. Jeff Colyer

Democrat

Paul Davis Jill Docking

Lawrence, Ks.

Libertarian

Keen A. Umbehr Joshua J. Umbehr

Alma

STATE REPRESENTATIVE - 118TH DISTRICT Republican Don Hineman Dighton, Ks. Republican Democrat

SECRETARY OF STATE Kris Kobach Piper, Ks. Jean Kurtis Schodorf Wichita, Ks.

Republican Democrat

ATTORNEY GENERAL Derek Schmidt Independence, Ks. A.J. Kotich Topeka, Ks.

Republican Democrat

STATE TREASURER Ron Estes Wichita, Ks. Carmen Alldritt Topeka, Ks.

COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE Republican Ken Selzer Leawood, Ks. Democrat Dennis Anderson Overland Park, Ks.

Public Notice

(First published in The Scott County Record, Thurs., Oct. 9, (First published in The Scott County Record Thurs., Oct. 2014; last published Thurs., Oct. 23, 2014)3t 9, 2014; last published DELINQUENT PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX Thurs., Oct. 23, 2014)3t UNCOLLECTED TAX WARRANTS FROM IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SCOTT COUNTY SHERIFF SCOTT COUNTY, KANSAS OCTOBER 1, 2014 IN THE MATTER OF THE Warrant Name Address Amount ESTATE OF MARGARET K. STOPPEL, DECEASED 23 Arron Dornon 411 N. College NO. 14-PR-22 Scott City, Ks. 67871 93.02 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO 39 David Heinrich 408 E. 6th ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: Scott City, Ks. 67871 62.22 You are notified that a Petition for Probate of Will 134 Ricardo 712 E. 5th, No. 4 and Issuance of Letters TesHernandez, Jr. Scott City, Ks. 67871 80.54 tamentary was filed in this Court by Marcine A. Gorman, 42 Travis Hinrichs 28049 U Road an heir, devisee and legatee, WaKeeney, Ks. 67672 196.20 and executor named in the “Last Will and Testament of 50 Marc Kessler 11540 S. Navajo Road Margaret K. Stoppel,” deScott City, Ks. 67871 243.04 ceased. 79

Kenneth/Donita Moore 22 W. 56th St., Suite 107 Kearney, Nebr. 68847 279.30

Mary Alice Moore

1106 Glenn Street Scott City, Ks. 67871

203.14

Kurt Norman

412 W. 5th Street Scott City, Ks. 67871

350.70

Pitney Bowes Global P.O. Box 5151 Financial Services Shelton, Ct. 06484-9810

Ram Ag, Inc.

1008 Jackson Scott City, Ks. 67871

Mike D. Redburn

4971 N. Venison Road Scott City, Ks. 67871

85.41

Maria Rodriguez

410 W. 8th - No. 6 Scott City, Ks. 67871

201.57

139

Brian Rowton

410 W. Bellevue Avenue Scott City, Ks. 67871 267.09

Cynthia Salinas

1505 S. College Scott City, Ks. 67871

101

Ines Elizabeth Scott

4419 Autumn Meadow Dr. Katy, Tex. 77449 355.79

65.76

1,400.42

David Suri

603 N. Washington Scott City, Ks. 67871

122.34

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION Sally Cauble Dodge City, Ks.

119

Ramon Villarreal

712 E. 5th - No. 8 Scott City, Ks. 67871

164.67

COUNTY AND TOWNSHIP OFFICES SCOTT COUNTY COMMISSIONER - DISTRICT 1 Republican James M. Minnix Scott City, Ks.

124

Jay Weston

1311 Elizabeth Street Scott City, Ks. 67871

226.86

127

Darci Wren

608 York Street Scott City, Ks. 67871

158.03

Republican

SCOTT COUNTY CLERK (UNEXPIRED TERM) Republican Alice Brokofsky Scott City, Ks. Republican

ISBEL TOWNSHIP CLERK Kathi Shearmire Modoc, Ks.

Republican

LAKE TOWNSHIP CLERK Larry Vulgamore Scott City

Republican

VALLEY TOWNSHIP CLERK Randy Leighton Scott City

Grand Total Lark Speer, Scott County Treasurer

Benefits

QUESTIONS AND REFERENDA Kansas Supreme Court Justice Shall Eric S. Rosen, Topeka, Position No. 4, be retained in office? Yes

Shall Lee Johnson, Caldwell, Position No. 6, be retained in office?

Yes

Kansas Court of Appeals Judge Shall Stephen D. Hill, Topeka, Position No. I be retained in office? Yes

Shall Patrick D. McAnany, Overland Park, Position No.4, be retained in office?

Yes

Shall Kim R. Schroeder, Hugoton, Position No.5, be retained in office?

Yes

Shall Henry W. Green Jr., Leavenworth, Position No.7, be retained in office?

Yes

Shall Anthony J. Powell, Wichita, Position No. 10, be retained in office?

Yes

Shall Tom Malone, Wichita, Position No. II, be retained in office?

Yes

Shall Michael B. Buser, Overland Park, Position No. 12, be retained in office?

Yes

Shall Melissa Taylor Standridge, Leawood, Position No. 13, be retained in office?

Yes

Kansas District Judge - 25th District Shall Robert J. Frederick, Lakin, Division No.1 be retained in office? Yes

Shall Wendel W. Wurst, Garden City, Division No.4 be retained in office?

Yes

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Pursuant to the foregoing, I hereby give notice that a General Election will be held on the 4th day of November, 2014, at which time the candidates from the above list, and the Questions and Reverenda may be voted on at the Wm. Carpenter 4-H Building, at the Scott County Fairgrounds. This polling place will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on November 4, 2014. Advance voting will begin on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at the Scott County Clerk’s office, 303 Court Street, Scott City, Ks. Advance voting will end on Monday, November 3, 2014, at 12:00 noon. Done at my office in the City of Scott City, County of Scott and State of Kansas this 1st day of October, 2014. Seal Alice Brokofsky Scott County Election Officer

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•Before- and afterschool programs for dependents under age 13. •Babysitting by relatives over age 19 who aren’t your dependent. For some lowerincome families, the federal income tax dependent care tax credit is more advantageous than an FSA so crunch the numbers or ask a tax expert which alternative is best. Note: You cannot claim the same expenses under both tax breaks. Keep in mind these FSA restrictions: •The IRS limits employee contributions to healthcare FSAs to $2,500 a year. •The dependent care FSA contribution limit is $5,000 if you’re single or married filing jointly. •Healthcare and dependent care account contributions are not interchangeable. •Outside of open enrollment, you can only make mid-year FSA changes after a major life or family status change. •You must re-enroll in FSAs each year. You’ll also need to estimate planned healthcare FSA expenses carefully or risk having to forfeit your unused account balance. Employers may choose to either: offer a grace period of up to 2-1/2 months after the plan year’s end to incur expenses; or allow you to carry over up to $500 to use in the following year.

Public Notice (First published in The Scott County Record Thurs., Oct. 9, 2014; last published Thurs., Oct. 16, 2014)2t NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PUBLIC HEARING The City of Scott City, Kansas, will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m., on Mon., October 20, 2014, at the Scott City Council Meeting Room at City Hall, 221 West 5th Street, Scott City, Kansas. Purpose of the hearing will be to hear and consider public comment on the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan. The City Council is entitled, pursuant to the Kansas Neighborhood Revitalization Act, K.S.A. 12-17, 117 et seq. (the Act) to adopt a neighborhood revitalization plan pursuant to the Act and to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with other municipalities within Scott County, Kansas for the purpose of promoting the conservation or redevelopment of certain areas in Scott County, Kansas in order to protect public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Scott County, Kansas. The proposed Revitalization Plan is available for public review and consideration at the office of City Clerk during regular business hours.

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All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within the latter of four months from the date of first publication of notice under K.S.A. 59-2236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. Marcine A. Gorman, Petitioner Jake W. Brooks Attorney At Law P.O. Box 664, 101 E. 6th Scott City, Ks. 67871 620-872-7204

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Kansans dispose of 4 tons of medications

Kansans disposed of nearly four tons of unused medicines during last month’s National Drug Take-Back Day. Kansas law enforcement officers collected 7,452 pounds of medicines at 105 locations throughout the state, according to a report from the federal Drug Enforcement Agency. Law enforcement agencies turn the drugs they collect over to the DEA, who safely destroys the medications. Since the semi-annual event began in 2010, Kansans have safely destroyed 63,666 pounds of medications. Unused prescriptions can be turned in year-round at many local law enforcement locations. Kansans should contact their local sheriff’s office or police department for more information.

State losing ground in aiding disabled to work State officials are intensifying their efforts to help Kansans with disabilities get jobs. But advocates in the disability community are skeptical that an initiative announced Monday will be enough to reverse a recent trend that has seen a steady decline in the number of Kansans with disabilities placed in jobs. The initiative, dubbed “EndDependence Kansas,” will provide $25 million in mostly federal funds over the next five years to organizations that operate programs that help people with disabilities find employment. “Work is an essential component of self-sufficiency, greater self-esteem, a healthy lifestyle and being fully included in society,” said Phyllis Gilmore, secretary of the Kansas Department for Children and Families. State officials say their goal is to help 2,000 Kansans with disabilities find “integrated employment,” meaning competitive jobs rather than so-called “sheltered employment.” Rocky Nichols, a former Democratic legislator from Topeka who now heads the Disability Rights Center of Kansas, welcomed the initiative but said he’s concerned that it won’t be enough to reverse several years of underperformance by the state’s vocational rehabilitation program. “On the one hand, I don’t want to be too critical because it’s providing enhanced funding. But, man, this is a big challenge, and I think it’s going to take something more than a hopefully well-intentioned news release a month before the election to turn this thing around,” Nichols said. Michael Donnelly, director of rehabilitation services at DCF, agreed that finding meaningful employment for people with disabilities is challenging. “The (U.S.) Department of Labor reports that only 18 percent of Kansans with disabilities are involved at all in the workforce,” Donnelly said. “So that’s 80 percent who are not. That’s a lot of people.” Even so, Donnelly said he believes the new effort will pay dividends because it’s being coordinated among five state agencies. The most recent report shows that the number of Kansans with disabilities placed in integrated employment declined from 79,141 in 2010 - the year Gov. Sam Brownback was elected - to 77,454 in 2012.

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Labor Department delays OT pay to Medicaid workers Bryan Thompson KHI News Service

TOPEKA - The U.S. Department of Labor on Tuesday granted a six-month delay in enforcement of a new rule applying federal minimum wage and overtime provisions to home care workers employed by so-called “selfdirected” Medicaid consumers. The rule, which mandates minimum wage and overtime pay for home care staff who work more than 40 hours a week, still will go into effect

Jan. 1, 2015, as originally announced. However, for the first six months of next year, the Labor Department will use its “prosecutorial discretion” and will not be enforcing the rule. That means the department will not conduct audits, investigations or respond to complaints. The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services was among several entities asking the Labor Department for relief from the new rule. Gov. Sam Brownback had expressed concern that the rule boosting the pay of per-

sonal care attendants hired by elderly and disabled Kansans to help them stay in their own homes would add $33 million to $40 million to the overall Medicaid budget in Kansas, including $15 million from state funds not in the current budget. KDADS Secretary Kari Bruffett had predicted that would force the state to put a hard cap on the hours that inhome caregivers could work. “The State of Kansas is very likely to respond to something like this by saying we’re not going to let any-

body work over 40 hours,” she said. “Because the way our model is set up, we don’t have the ability to control, specifically, what your hours are, because the consumers are controlling that.” On Tuesday, Bruffett said state officials were reviewing the newly announced policy. “We are grateful that it now appears the Department of Labor understands the impact of its new interpretation of the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) rules,” she said. (See DELAY on page 15)

Environment important to better health Pedestrian and bike friendly neighborhoods Bryan Thompson Kaiser Health News

MANHATTAN - Obesity, diabetes, heart disease - these relentlessly increasing health issues aren’t really the problem in America, according to Mark Fenton, who spoke at the third annual Kansas

Obesity Summit. Rather, he said, the real culprits are poor nutrition and physical activity. “Those are the epidemics that we really want to turn the tide on,” said Fenton, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology-trained engineer who specializes in community design as a way to improve public health. “We’d like to help people eat a better diet and be more physically active on a regular basis. And we know that just

telling them to do that isn’t enough, but that we can build environments across the great state of Kansas and, in fact, across the country where it encourages people to make healthier choices.” Fenton said it’s well-established that the built environment - roads, sidewalks, buildings and other community elements - affects people’s choice of travel and physical activity. “There are cities and towns

Federal officials unveil streamlined marketplace WASHINGTON, D.C. Consumers using the federal healthcare.gov website when open enrollment begins next month should expect a faster website with a shorter application form and features making it easier to use on mobile devices, Obama administration officials said Wednesday. In a briefing with reporters, they showed off a live version of the updated site and said it has already been used to enroll about 20,000 people. Still, they did not promise that the website will be glitch-free when it opens for purchases on Nov. 15. Nonetheless, the administration is focused on “everyone having a good consumer experience,” said Andrew Slavitt, the principal deputy administrator at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Last year, the website’s debut was disastrous: Consumers could not start or complete their applications and faced almost daily website crashes. Problems lasted for months before experts were able to stabilize the system. Eventually, more than 7 million people enrolled and paid premiums on their policies. This year, the administration

officials said they have spent far more time - 5-1/2 weeks - testing the revamped website, rather than the 10 days they tested it before last year’s launch. The most intense testing began this week and officials said full “load testing” - determining how many consumers the site can handle at one time - won’t begin in earnest until late October. Slavitt would not release specific numbers, but said the website aims “to handle significantly more [consumers] than the highest peak day last year.” That could be particularly important because the time period for enrollment is shorter this year. In addition to new enrollees, many of the people who signed up for this year will be reviewing their options and re-enrolling. They along with new customers who want coverage to begin Jan. 1 have only a month - from Nov. 15 to Dec. 15 - to select a plan. So a lot of activity is expected during the initial weeks. After that, customers who enroll by Jan. 15 will get coverage Feb. 1, while those who wait until Feb. 15, when the enrollment period ends, will have coverage that begins March 1.

across Kansas that are reevaluating whether they want to continue to widen their roads, or whether they’d like to add some bicycle lanes or improve or repair sidewalks that are missing,” said Fenton. “They’re rethinking their land-use decisions. Do we want to continue to sprawl out into our highest-quality farmland, or would we like to reinvest in our Main Streets (See HEALTH on page 17)

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KU Med gets $10M for rural obesity study The University of Kansas Medical Center will receive $10 million in federal funding to compare the effectiveness of obesity treatment models in rural communities. The money is from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, which was created through the Affordable Care Act. Professor Christie Befort’s study will track approximately 1,400 patients in rural

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“We would also add that the voice of selfdirected consumers in Kansas, whose care and services would be the most affected by the new interpretation, undoubtedly played an important role in the DOL’s announcement today.” Not everyone was pleased with the Labor Department’s decision to delay enforcement of the rule. PHI, a New Yorkbased nonprofit group that advocates for quality long-term care, issued a statement saying home care workers deserve better. “The decision to delay means that 2 million home care workers - largely low-income women, and disproportionately women of color - will have to wait as long as another 12 months to receive even the most basic labor protections, guarantees that most other American workers take for granted,” PHI President Jodi Sturgeon said. Sturgeon called on states like Kansas that have not yet taken steps to comply with the rule to make the necessary budget commitments and program adjustments to ensure compliance by June 2015. After that time, the Labor Department still may opt not to take enforcement actions, but that will depend on the circumstances. Bruffett said it’s too soon to say whether the Brownback administration would request funding during the 2015 legislative session to pay for the state’s share of the minimum wage and overtime costs associated with the federal rule. Support Your Hometown Merchants

Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa and Wisconsin. They’ll each be assigned to a weight loss program. Some will be in a traditional fee-for-service model. Some will be treated through a patientcentered medical home. The rest will receive weight-loss management by phone. Their weight loss after two years will be measured to see if one model is more effective than the others.

The study is one of two obesity-focused studies that PCORI selected to explore ways to reduce disparities in health care and outcomes for people who are disproportionately affected by obesity. Nearly 20 percent of Americans live in rural communities. Rural residents suffer disproportionately from obesity, and have less access to effective weight loss programs.

“The results of this study have the potential to immediately influence how the treatment is delivered,” Befort said. “If the treatment approaches tested in this study meet the needs of rural patients, they could easily be adopted by other physicians, and have potential to affect payment policies, treatment guidelines and training of practitioners.” The project - officially named the Midwestern

Collaborative for Treating Obesity in Rural Primary Care - will last five years. Befort worked with a patient advisory panel to shape the treatment approaches and engaged with rural primary care providers, insurers, the American Academy of Family Physicians and state health departments. “Obesity affects nearly 35 percent of the American adult population, and underserved

populations, such as lowincome and rural individuals, are at highest risk due to disparities, such as limited access to weightmanagement services,” said PCORI Executive Director Joe Selby. “This study will take a patient-centered approach to finding strategies that best address these patients’ needs, and we look forward to its progress and working with KU to share the results.”

Pastime at Park Lane The First Baptist Church led the Sunday afternoon Church Service. Residents played Wii Bowling on Monday evening. Pastor Bob Artz led Bible study on Tuesday morning. Doris Riner and Elsie Nagel led the hymns. Residents enjoyed chocolate ice cream on Tuesday afternoon. Residents played trivia games on Tuesday evening. Rev. Warren Prochnow led Lutheran services on Wednesday morning. Residents played bingo on Wednesday afternoon. Madeline Murphy and Barbara Dickhut were the helpers. Residents played cards on Wednesday evening. Elsie Nagel gave manicures Thursday morning.

Residents enjoy pitch, dominoes

Residents played pitch and dominoes on Monday afternoon. Madeline Murphy, Dorothy King, Joy Barnett, Mandy Barnett and Hugh McDaniel were the game helpers.

Plant flowers in rolling garden

Several residents planted pansies in our new indoor/outdoor rolling flower garden on Friday afternoon. Margie Steven and Melody Stevens performed for residents on Thursday afternoon. Mark Aernie led Bible study on Thursday evening. Rev. Warren Prochnow led Lutheran Services on Friday afternoon. Residents watched, “Slapstick Comedy” on Saturday afternoon and snacked on popcorn.

Thanks to the Lake Wide Awake 4-H Club for making the Halloween centerpieces for the dining room tables. Jim Jeffery was visited by Libbie Joles. Dottie Fouquet was visited by Jon and Anne Crane, Mark Fouquet, Timothy Fouquet, Lil Francisco; Darlene Dean, Seattle, Wash.; and Karen Kwasny; Oklahoma City, Okla.

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Delores Brooks was visited by Nancy Holt, David and Cheryl Perry, and Charles Brooks. Joyce Bohnert was visited by Alan and Glenda Graham, Nancy Holt and Gabe Gallardo. Corine Dean was visited by Dianna Howard, Nancy Holt, Warren and Wyatt Kropp, and Aaron and Mandy Kropp. Emogene Harp was visited by Nancy Holt, Hugh McDaniel, Otto Harp and R. Harp. Cecile Billings was visited by Delinda Dunagan and Ann Beaton. Irmalee Eggleston was visited by Sara Ramsey and Amelia Ramsey. Herb Graves was visited by Tina Turley, Vera Argiro, Royce Petty, Michael McEachern and Emily Wright.

Deaths Sherman ‘Red’ Berry Sherman “Red” Berry, 78, died Oct. 1, 2014, in Oklahoma City, Okla. H e w a s born on April 18, 1936, in Cordell, Okla., the son Sherman Berry of Wilson and Bessie (Isbell) Berry. Red left home at the age of 13 to work in the oil fields. He farmed and also worked in the trucking industry. He owned Berry Brothers Music Store, Council Bluffs, Ia., along with his brother Lou; Red Berry Excavating, Council Bluffs, Ia.; and Red’s Standard, Scott City. Red retired from Yellow Freight Lines after 20 years. He bought A-1 Septic Service, Longdale, Okla., in 2006. He enjoyed playing music for many years and could play any musical instrument. He was inducted into the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009. Records cut by Red included “What A Dolly,” “Memories of An Angel” and “I Always Said That I Couldn’t Write A Song.” Survivors include: his wife, Ramona Berry, Canton, Okla.; seven children, Rozan Driver, Council

Bluffs, Ia., Danny and Re Berry, Oklahoma City, Okla., Maria and Dale Weaver, Liberal, Rhett and Susie Cauble, Monica and Randy Points, and Brandi and Steve Miller, all of Texas, and Skelly Cauble, Canton, Okla.; two sisters, Virginia King, Altus, Okla., and Emalee Twyford, Council Bluffs, Ia.; three brothers, Wayde and Roy, both of Scott City, and Gerrel, Dakoma, Okla.; 24 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; He was preceded in death by two daughters, Lanelle Berry and Donna Cauble; six brothers, Author, Bud, Cotton, Wayne, Sam and Lou; and two sisters, Estelle Thomas and Ollie Parks. Funeral service was held Oct. 6 at Fairview Community Center, Fairview, Okla., with Pastor Bunk Skelton and Pastor Jim Veal officiating. Interment was at Restlawn Cemetery, Liberal. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Pierce Funeral Home, Fairview, Okla. Memorial donations can be made to Integris Volunteer Auxiliary, 3300 N.W. Expwy. Oklahoma City, Okla. 73112. Condolences may be made online at www.haiglerpierce. com.

Alan Dale ‘Whitie’ Bollinger Alan Dale “Whitie” Bollinger, 78, died Oct. 1, 2014, at the Scott County Hospital, Scott City. H e was born on Feb. 11, 1936, in Farmington, Ill., the son of Kenneth Alan Bollinger Bollinger and Agnes (Lafferty) Bollinger Yowell. Alan’s father died when he was just two-years-old. A resident of Scott City since 1954, moving from Wild Horse, Colo., he was a truck driver and worked for Betts Baking Company for five years, E-Z Serve for seven years and Transport Express for 25 years. Alan was a member of the First Baptist Church, Scott City. On Oct. 27, 1956, he married Jane Campbell in Grigston. She survives.

Survivors include: his wife, Scott City; one son, Dan Bollinger, and wife, Joni, Dighton; two daughters, Melinda Girod, and husband, Andre, Sevierville, Tenn., and Tami Thomas and husband, Coleby, Hays; five grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Leonard Yowell; three sisters, Minnie Rose, Carolyn and Suzy; and two brothers, Darwin and an infant brother. Memorial service was held Oct. 6 at the First Baptist Church, Scott City, with Rev. Kyle Evans officiating. Internment was at the Scott County Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Alan D. Bollinger memorial fund in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. Washington St., Scott City, Ks. 67871.

Bucky McCombs Bucky McCombs, 78, died Oct. 3, 2014, at his home in Scott City. He was born on June 12, 1936, in Oakley, the son of Lawrence Dwight, Sr., and Mae (Walker) McCombs. In 1949, he moved to Scott City. In 1966, he moved to Goodland, but returned to Scott City in 1977. He worked for Rainbow Bread Company from 1964-77 and then for USD 466 (Scott County) in Scott City until his retirement in 1998. He was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Lake Scott Car Club, both of Scott City. On June 10, 1956, he married Barbara Oliver. She died Feb. 15, 1985, in Burlington, Colo. On Sept. 11, 1992, he married

Louise Hanzlick at Las Vegas, Nev. She died June 27, 2013, in Scott City. Survivors include: one son, Quigg McCombs, and wife, Jeris, Goodland; two daughters, Kammie Good, and husband, Kevin, and Monique Eves, all of Parker, Colo.; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one infant daughter and one sister. Funeral service was held October 7 at the United Methodist Church, Scott City, with Rev. Dennis Carter officiating. Interment was at the Scott County Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Lake Scott Car Club, Scott City, in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. Washington St., Scott City, Ks. 67871.

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Nella Funk was visited by Nancy Holt, Roy and Sheila Boyd, Karen Harms, Mary Lou Oeser, Pam Brown and Tami Turley. Edith Norman was visited by Ron and Sue Riner, Sara Shane, Randy Ryan and Forest Gough. Bonnie Pickett was visited by Larry and Philene Pickett and Gloria Wright. Albert Dean was visited by Nancy Holt, Mary Lou Oeser and Karen Harms. Lorena Turley was visited by Neta Wheeler, Mike and Tracy Hess, Lori Brandl, Karen Harms and Mary Lou Oeser. Boots Haxton was visited by her daughter, Joni, from Salina, Miles Veeder from Dodge City, and Rod and Kathy Haxton and Melissa Jasnoch.

Vivian Kreiser was visited by Larry and Sharon Lock. Visiting Yvonne Spangler were Les and MaryAnn Spangler, Matt Spangler, Yvette Mills and Jerica VanCampen. Clifford Dearden was visited by Janet Ottaway. Jake Leatherman was visited by Otto Harp, Lorena Turley, Tava See and John LaCoy, Jr. Lucille Dirks was visited by Dale and Vicki Dirks. Geraldine Graves was visited by Mrs. Taylor. Harriet Jones was visited by Nancy Holt and Rev. Don Martin from St. Luke’s Church. Mike Leach was visited by Rev. Don Martin from St. Luke’s Church. Etta Fern Ashcraft was visited by Diana Jennison.

Health and our downtowns and our existing neighborhoods? Do we want to rebuild the elementary school that served a neighborhood for decades, or do we want to abandon it and build a new school out on the edge of town, where every child will have to go there by car? “Many communities are rethinking that and saying, you know, maybe that neighborhood school - where the majority of kids could walk and bike, and where the parents lived close enough by to get intimately involved with the school - was actually a better choice.” Fenton said there’s a growing body of evidence that communities with more mixed-use and livable districts - neighborhoods that make it easier to walk and bike, maybe

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even incorporating bike parking in front of businesses - also are healthier economically. “As we do, for example, those investments that make our Main Street more walkable again and more appealing, it also makes it easier for customers on one side of the street to walk across and shop at the stores on the other side,” he said. “They’ve actually got studies that show higher retail revenue and tax revenue in more walkable districts when they’ve made these kinds of improvements and repairs. You don’t have to be a hardcore health nut to want to do this stuff. We’re finding, for example, economic development officers and elected boards increasingly interested in the same principles.”

Fenton said housing values are higher, and held up better during the recent economic downturn, in neighborhoods where walking, biking and public transit are more convenient. But he cautioned that it’s not enough to build a walking trail and paint bike lanes on a couple of streets. “If those bike lanes existed on a short segment of the road but they didn’t connect to a greater network, what good are they, right?” he asked. Cities and towns in Kansas and across the country that have created safe networks for walking and biking are seeing growing volumes of pedestrian activity. “I believe it’s going to be a world where people have the option to walk or bike,” says Fenton.

The Scott County Record • Page 18 • Thursday, October 9, 2014 Youngsters who have reached 500 to 1,000 book milestones in the Scott County Library’s “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” reading program are:

Hadley Bailey 500

Aaren Radke 500

Jayden Nelson 600

Sebastian Nelson 600

Joselyn Miller 700

Meika Dirks 900

Ava Hughes 900

Kirbey Rohrbough 1,000

Kasey Rohrbough 1,000

demolition in progress

Debris from the fire-gutted Berning building on Scott City’s Main Street was being removed by a demolition crew which began work on Tuesday. The historic building had been the oldest, two-story business structure in Scott City before it was destroyed by fire. (Photo by Larry Caldwell)

USD 466 Lunch Menu

School Calendar

Week of October 13-17 Breakfast Monday: No school. Tuesday: Biscuit and gravy, pears, fruit juice. Wednesday: Scrumptious coffee cake, applesauce, fruit juice. Thursday: Breakfast quesadilla, peaches, fruit juice. Friday: French toast sticks, Tropical fruit, fruit juice. Lunch Monday: No school. Tuesday: Mighty rib on a bun, *pork tenderloin, sweet potato puffs, Winter blend, banana. Wednesday: Macaroni and cheese, *fish sticks, chicken nuggets, broccoli, cherry crisp and whip. Thursday: Sancho’s, *burrito, refried beans, cantaloupe, cookie. Friday: Cheesy chicken spaghetti, *ham patty, french bread, vegetable blend, Tropical fruit. *second choice at SCMS and SCHS

Fri., Oct. 10: SCHS football vs Ulysses (H), 7:00 p.m. Sat., Oct. 11: SCMS 7th/8th volleyball in GWAC tournament at Ulysses, 9:00 a.m.; SCHS varsity volleyball invitational, 9:00 a.m.; SCHS cross-country at Lakin, 10:00 a.m. Mon., Oct. 13: SCHS JV football vs Ulysses (T), 5:00 p.m.; BOE meeting, 7:00 p.m. Tues., Oct. 14: SCHS freshman volleyball at Dodge City, 4:00 p.m.; Pre-school Parents as Educators literacy night, 6:00 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 16: SCHS x-country in GWAC meet at Holcomb, 4:00 p.m.; SCMS 7th/8th football vs Goodland (T), 4:30 p.m. Fri., Oct. 17: End of the first nine-weeks. SCHS football vs SW Heights (T) in district playoffs, 7:00 p.m. Mon., Oct. 20: SCMS girl’s basketball and wrestling practices begin; Josten ring presentation to SCHS sophomores.

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Beavers pounce on Eagles early for GWAC romp Score early. Score often. That could well be the theme for Scott City’s football team which has been almost unstoppable in their early possessions against op- Scott City 42 Hugoton 0 ponents this season. The Beavers scored on their first five possessions against Hugoton while building a 35-0 halftime lead. With the junior varsity getting a good deal of the second half snaps, they tacked on one more touchdown in a 42-0 Great West Activities Conference win. The dominating start by the Beavers was nothing new. Through their first five games SCHS has outscored their opponents 160-13 in the first half. “With our overall speed and the number of playmakers we have on offense, we expect to put some points on the board,” noted junior runningback Wyatt Kropp following Friday’s win at Hugoton. The only thing that strayed from the standard offensive script on Friday was Scott City’s no-huddle offense on the opening series. Despite the change in tactic, SCHS put together a methodical 12-play, 69 yard drive that ended with fullback Cooper Griffith’s 15 yard run with the game barely 2-1/2 minutes old. (See EAGLES on page 21)

Boys’ x-country still looking for consistency If head coach Kevin Reese had to list one thing that he’s still looking for from his cross-country boys, he could sum it up in a single word. Consistency. “We have so much potential,” he says, “but we still haven’t put it all together in a single meet.” The Beavers easily won the four-team Ness City Invitational last week, but they weren’t seriously tested. Dylan Hutchins (1st, 18:36) and Seth Cardenas (3rd, 19:24) set the pace for the Beavers in what Reese called a “breakthrough meet” for both. “It was a great meet for both boys,” says Reese. “Dylan was about 400 meters ahead of second place. He ran extremely well and he wasn’t even being pushed. “I’ve been waiting all season to see this kind of race out of Seth. We’ve seen glimpses during practice, but this was the first time he’s shown it during a meet,” Reese says. SCHS had six runners finishing within the top 11, including Miguel Chavez (8th, 19:48), Edi Balderrama (9th, 19:56), Chance Jones (10th, 19:57) and Conner LeBeau (11th, 19:59). However, Reese is looking for his two seniors to bring their times down over the next couple of weeks as they prepare for regional. “Miguel is starting to show improvement in each meet,” says Reese. “Edi has put so much effort into strength training and intense aerobics during the season that it’s affected his running. “I’ve asked him to back off and focus only on running. If he’ll do that, he’ll be one of our top runners.” The Beavers will try to maintain their momentum this weekend when they travel to Lakin. They will travel to Holcomb for the Great West Activities Conference meet on Thursday. That will be their final competition before regional.

SCHS senior free safety Trey O’Neil returns an interception 20 yards during action at Hugoton last Friday. (Record Photo)

Sole possession of GWAC on the line Scott City is already assured of its fourth Great West Activities Conference football title in the league’s five year history as they head into Friday’s game against Ulysses. The only question that remains is whether they maintain sole possession of the title or it ends up in a three-way tie. SCHS (5-0, 4-0) controls its own destiny in the title chase. The only loss for Ulysses (4-1, 3-1) came

bi-district against Holcomb in league play. If the Beavers were to lose to Ulysses on the home field it would toss the league into a three-way tie. But that’s a secondary matter for the Beavers as they prepare for their league rivals. The bigger issue is the defensive challenge facing SCHS against the Tiger rushing attack. “We haven’t been challenged like we’re going to

be with the type of running game that we’re going to see this week,” says head coach Glenn O’Neil. “Nobody has tried to line up and pound it right at us. “Ulysses has the midset that when they’re outside their own 30 yard line they’re in four-down territory. Any time they’re in fourth-and-short they’re going to come right at you.” This figures to be the most physical game that

the Beavers have seen on each side of the ball. “They have a big line and big backs and they feel confident they can get two yards any time they want,” says O’Neil. It’s the kind of game the Beavers need in the final game before they open district play. The Tigers are led by junior runningback Ian Rudzik (6-2, 220) who is averaging 205 yards per game. (See ULYSSES on page 20)

Healthy SC spikers finally coming together

SCHS senior Mariah Campbell passes the ball during Tuesday’s action against Southwestern Hts. (Record Photo)

It’s tough enough being young. Add in a number of injuries and various health issues throughout the season and it’s been even tougher for the SCHS volleyball team to find any chemistry. “This was the first time all season that we’ve had all our varsity girls able to play at the same time,” said head coach Megan Gentry following their triangular at Holcomb. The Lady Beavers were swept by Southwestern Heights (15-25, 25-18, 19-25) and Holcomb (23-25, 20-25). But, for perhaps the first time this season, Gentry felt like she could see the team coming together. “Even though we were swept by Holcomb, I still felt that might have been our best match of the season,” says Gentry. “We didn’t let them put together a five or six point scoring run and we kept it close the entire match.” Coming off the tough three-game loss to the Lady Mustangs, Gentry said it took her team a little time to adjust to Holcomb’s style of play. (See SPIKERS on page 25)

Quick TDs lead SCMS by Larned

The Scott City Middle School eighth graders are sending a message to their fans. If you d o n ’ t show up on time t h e r e ’s Larned 0 a good 8th Grade 42 chance

you’ll miss a lot of the action. For the second consecutive game, the Bluejays struck early and kept the pressure on Larned in a 42-0 romp last Thursday. Marshall Faurot opened the game with a 75 yard kickoff return for a score. On the ensuing kick-

off, Larned mishandled the ball and Scott City recovered the fumble. Two plays later they add another touchdown. Barely 1-1/2 minutes into the game the Bluejays are on top, 14-0. Scott City owned a 35-0 halftime lead and was content with running

the clock and giving a lot of boys playing time in the second half. “A lot of different boys got some playing time,” says Numrich. “I was really happy to see that even though we got a lot of boys in the game they were still able to get the shutout.”

It was another strong outing for the defense as well. “We put Remington Wright at defensive tackle a couple of weeks ago and he had a real nice game. He had a couple of tackles for losses,” says the head coach. Injuries have forced the

Bluejays to make some adjustments on the offensive line. Vance Armstrong has moved from guard to tackle where he rotates with Justin Hundertmark. In addition, Ben Hunger has made the transition from left tackle to right tackle. (See JAYS on page 20)

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3-on-3 hoops tourney at Shallow Water

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by Steve Gilliland

The first Have Ball/ Will Travel 3-on-3 basketball tournament will be held at the Shallow Water gymnasium on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18-19. There will be divisions for 7-8 grades, 9-10 grades and 11-12 grades. For more information contact Kevin Washington, (620) 640-9312.

Signs, signs, everywhere are signs A guy who deer hunts on the property next to us recently had a trail camera stolen from a fairly remote location. The thief was brazen enough to drive across the property owners standing alfalfa field to get to it, also angering the property owner in the process and setting himself up for a pretty easy trespassing conviction if identified. I’m not a very opinionated man, but I do have a few annoyances. I try hard to keep these “pet peeves” on their leashes, but occasionally they break free. Bad signs really irritate me; hard to read, too small, homemade looking, bad signs! For instance, a bad “for sale” sign might as well say” I really don’t want to sell this, but my wife won’t let it stay, so after you’ve read this sign, please just drive away.” Speaking of bad signs, a major “pet peeve” of mine is trespassing and hunting without permission, and with the myriad of fall hunting seasons already underway, allow me to offer some pertinent information. I am a hunter and I have been a land owner, so I’ve been on both sides of this “fence” so to speak. Are you landowners and sportsmen aware that regulating trespassing and hunting on private property DOES NOT even require a “bad sign” but in fact, requires no sign at all? In Kansas, law requires hunters to gain land owner permission even on unmarked property. Let me also note the difference between “hunting with permission only” and “hunting with WRITTEN permission only.” “Hunting with permission only” allows for any form of permission, written, verbal or over the phone, (See SIGNS on page 23)

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“The top three girls are looking strong and continuing to get better,” said Reese. “The key for us at league and regional will be in the four, five and six positions. We need for them to close the gap.” Kylee Trout (18:17) was ninth overall, followed by freshman Olivia Prieto (13th, 18:40) and senior Macy Davis (15th, 18:48).

Those moves were made necessary by the loss of Caleb Carter to an injury. “We’ve made it work, but it would be great to have Caleb back,” says Numrich. “When we can have Caleb (right tackle) and Kyle (Sherwood, right guard) side-by-side, that makes us pretty solid on the line.” The Larned game also gave the Bluejays a chance to work on special teams. “Wyatt Hayes is a good long snapper and Marshall (Faurot) is a good punter. It hasn’t been a big factor so far this year, but it could be against a good team. “This has been one of the best kickoff and punt coverage teams we’ve had. We’re doing a good job of forcing teams to work the length of the field.”

it as a challenge. Rudzik is definitely the best back we’ve seen all year. If he gets into the open he’s definitely faster than our kids.” It’s a challenge that the Beavers and the coaching staff are looking forward to. “This is a one-of-akind test in that Ulysses

has certain things they do really well and we have to figure out if we can stop it,” says O’Neil. If they can, the Beavers will claim their fourth GWAC title in five years. If not, they will walk away with a share of the title and prepare for the district opener against Southwestern Heights.

SCHS freshman Trella Davis competes at the Ness City Invitational.

SC girls are first at Ness Placing five girls among the top nine runners, the Scott Community High School girls literally ran away with the Ness City Invitational last Thursday. Scott City (18) was followed by Tribune (39) and Ellis (70). Freshman Makaela Stevens had yet another personal record with a time of 16:52 over the 2.5 mile course.

Ulysses He is complemented by junior fullback Zach Romeri (6-0, 200) who is averaging 84 ypg. He is often used in traps and base plays in the Tiger offense. Unknown until game time will be the status of quarterback Tregg Rodriguez who was injured early in the loss to Holcomb.

“I wasn’t expecting that kind of improvement at Ness City,” noted head coach Kevin Reese. “It’s not the toughest course we’ve seen this year, but it is challenging.” Plus, he said the team didn’t alter their regular workout schedule since it was a mid-week tournament. “We just treated it as another workout, so it’s pretty impressive to be

able to run another PR,” he said. Freshman Trella Davis also turned in another solid outing as the silver medalist in a time of 17:32, followed closely by junior Jade Wren (5th, 17:41). “Jade’s running as consistent as I’ve seen her perform over the past three seasons,” says Reese. “She seems pretty focused.”

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“They will throw the ball around a little bit, but that’s not their identity,” says defensive coordinator Jim Turner. “As well as they run the ball, they’re basically trying to pound you and then sneak in a play-action. That’s why it’s important to read your keys and make sure you’re alert.”

With Rudzik’s power, the key is to contain the all-state back before he can get a full head of steam or bounce a play to the outside. “Rudzik is a very good back with size and speed. We want to get to him before he gets up to speed,” emphasizes Turner. “I think the defense will take

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Scott City soars past Eagles with passing attack When the SCHS junior varsity needed a big play they turned to their passing game which accounted for three touchdowns, including two of more than 50 yards. But when they needed to take control Hugoton 8 of Monday’s Scott City 28 game against Hugoton, the Beavers turned to their ground game for a 75 yard drive to open the second half. That combination was more than enough for Scott City (50) to remain undefeated with a 28-8 win over the Eagles. “Even though we had a lot of success throwing the ball in the first half, we were throwing more than I wanted,” says coach Brian Gentry. “We kept putting ourselves into long yardage situations where we had to pass.” Despite a great game from his receiving corps, Gentry felt the key to the game was Scott City’s opening drive of the second half when they kept the ball on the ground for 14 consecutive plays. The 75 yard drive ended with sophomore Kevin Aguilera diving into the end zone to finish off a nine yard run that put the Beavers on top, 20-0. “We wanted to come out in the second half and send the

message that we could run the ball,” says Gentry. “Hugoton had some decent sized boys and we wanted to wear them down with our running game.” Hugoton climbed back into the game late in the third period when quarterback Bo Hess fumbled as he was being sacked for a big loss. Hugoton scooped up the loose ball and scored on a 58 yard run that cut the lead to 20-8. When SCHS fumbled on its next play, giving the Eagles starting field position at the Scott City 26, it looked like the Beavers might be in a dogfight. However, that threat ended three plays later when Hess picked off a pass near the 10 yard line. Scott City added an insurance score midway into the fourth quarter after taking over the ball on downs at their own 49. Three plays later, Hess connected with sophomore receiver Justin Faurot in the left flats. He sliced his way through the Hugoton defense, slipping three tackles before racing down the sideline 51 yards for the touchdown.

SCHS sophomore Kevin Aguilar dives into the end zone to finish off a nine yard touchdown run during Monday’s win over Hugoton on the home field. (Record Photo)

the game, Hess connected with Jess Drohman who was wide open in the middle of the field and out ran the defense for a 64 yard score. Hugoton’s next possession ended with an interception by Faurot at the Scott City 24 yard line. That set up a 76 yard drive Big Play Offense that included a 19 yard pass to It was the passing game that Faurot and an 18 yard reception came up big for Scott City all by tight end Kyle Cure. Folnight. lowing a Scott City penalty, the On their first possession of Beavers were staring at fourth-

and-long when they reached into the playbook. Hess lined up as a slotback and took the pitch on an apparent reverse, only to pull up and toss the ball for a 21 yard completion to Aguilera at the 16 yard line. Three plays later, Hess was looking for sophomore receiver Drew Duff in the end zone, but a defensive back was between Duff and the ball. “There’s no way I was go-

ing to let him intercept it,” says Duff. “I was just going to knock it down, but when he didn’t jump I figured I had a pretty good chance at catching it.” When Duff leaped he was able to reach over the defender and bring in the ball for a 10 yard catch for the touchdown which put SCHS on top, 14-0. “We have receivers who will go up and battle for the ball,” noted Gentry. “Even when (See SOAR on page 26)

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SCHS sophomore defensive tackle Jaime De la Rocha catches Hugoton quarterback Parker Titus behind the line of scrimmage. (Record Photo)

Eagles Scott City’s next four scoring drives were set up by good field position. The poorest field position during that stretch was Scott City’s own 46 yard line after Hugoton gambled on fourth down and was stopped. Quick Scoring Drive After the steady scoring drive to open the game, the Beavers needed just two plays to cover 42 yards on their next possession. Griffith, who finished with a game high 122 yards, collected 21 of those on the first play from scrimmage. The other half of the drive came on a 21 yard strike from quarterback Trey O’Neil to senior tight end Sloan Baker. Total elapsed time was just 39 seconds. Senior receiver Brett Meyer, who finished with a team high 52 yards rushing, collected all of those in a pair of catches on Scott City’s third possession of the game. O’Neil found him over the middle

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for a 13 yard sliding catch near midfield and three plays later Meyer was running a slant across the middle when he caught a pass and then cut to the outside for a 39 yard touchdown that extended the lead to 21-0. O’Neil decided to finish off the next 47-yard scoring drive on his own with a 13 yard keeper on a five play drive that lasted just under 1-1/2 minutes. The final scoring drive of the half was set up by an O’Neil interception that was returned to the SCHS 47. The Beavers kept the ball on the ground the entire drive, moving 53 yards in just eight plays that ended with a six yard run up the middle by Griffith. SCHS added another 53 yard scoring drive late in the third period that ended with a three yard touchdown run by Kropp. Scott City’s prolific offense finished with 427 total yards - 287 rushing and 140 passing. O’Neil had another

very efficient night with 8-of-10 for a pair of touchdowns. He has yet to throw an interception this season. Ten different backs carried the ball. Kropp was limited to just nine carries, finishing with 48 yards, followed by senior runningback Chantz Yager with 46 yards on five carries. Sub-100 Yard Game It was another solid outing for the Scott City defense which only allowed Hugoton to cross midfield twice. Hugoton’s deepest drive was to the SCHS 41 yard line. The varsity defense has allowed just two touchdowns so far this season. Scott City’s defensive secondary continues to control the airways, allowing Hugoton’s Parker Titus to finish just 6-of-17 for 26 yards. The two interceptions by O’Neil, a free safety, give him six for the season and boosts the team total to nine.”

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It’s never been better to live in Ks. The month of October is an embarrassment of riches for sports fans in Kansas. Believe by it or not, the Mac Kansas City Stevenson Royals have their sights set on the World Series. Coach Andy Reid has the Kansas City Chiefs football team clicking on all cylinders. Head Coach Bill Snyder has another superb football team at Kansas State. And KU has a new and promising football coach in Clint Bowen. It’s putting the cart before the horse, but the Kansas City Royals have captured the attention of the baseball world by winning the series against the Los Angeles Angels. LA had the best regular-season record in the American League. The upcoming series with Baltimore should be terrific. Rookie left-hander Brandon Finnegan has provided a terrific boost for the Royals’ bullpen. His relief pitching has been superb under heavy pressure. First baseman Eric Hosmer is swinging a hot bat and third baseman Mike Moustakas is starting to hit. What a lift it would give the Royals if a couple of their hitters get hot. If the Royals continue to seize the moment, it will erase nearly three decades of bad memories. K-State Still Rolling Kansas State moved their record to 4-1 (2-0 Big 12) with a convincing 45-13 win against Texas Tech. The Wildcats have a bye week before they play the first big game of the conference race at Oklahoma (Oct. 18). Where does K-State stand in the chase to make the first national playoffs? K-State’s loss (20-14) to Auburn was costly, but an unbeaten Big 12 championship would offset that defeat. The Wildcats will have to win the rest of their games to qualify for the playoffs and that is going to be a daunting challenge for any team in the Big 12. Kansas State has another formidable football team and they might get it done. (See BETTER on page 25)

It’s just one win in (hopefully) a long season You can evaluate a team’s athleticism, their preparation and even their mental toughness. But when it comes to success - especially on defense - there’s one factor that can’t be so easily evaluated. It’s trust. Either you have it or you don’t. Without trust, you probably aren’t going to be a good defensive team. “Our defense is definitely coming together,” noted junior linebacker Cooper Griffith following Scott City’s shutout of Hugoton. It was the team’s second straight shutout. “We were pretty inconsistent earlier in the year. We’d give up a lot of rushing yards in one game and then give up a lot of passing yards the next.” So why has the defense started to jel? One key ingredient, as we said earlier, is trust. “The most important thing is for everybody to do their job and being able to trust the guys around you. If you don’t trust them that’s when a big play gets broken because you or somebody else was where they weren’t supposed to be.” That answer doesn’t surprise head coach Glenn O’Neil. It’s something they hear every day. It’s been drilled in them constantly that they have to trust in their teammates and trust your reads,” he says. “If they aren’t saying that then they aren’t listening.” When they aren’t totally concentrating then they tend to freelance a little bit., says the head coach. When that happens they aren’t reading their keys. “This week will be the big test as to whether or not they trust their keys. The

way that Ulysses runs their offense it’s built on reading your keys and going to the ball,” O’Neil emphasizes. It’s essential that the linebackers and the defensive tackles read the offensive guards and not let their eyes wander into the backfield. “The guards will take them to the ball,” notes O’Neil. “If they look in the backfield then they’ll be going to the wrong spot and Rudzik will run crazy like he has against everybody else.” On the other hand, if the defense keys too much on Rudzik, then it opens up opportunities for fullback Zach Romero to shred the defense. “And if you don’t trust your keys at all then the counter plays will be there,” says O’Neil. “You can talk all you want about trust . . . about trusting your teammates and trusting yourself. But you have to be willing to walk the walk,” the head coach emphasizes. “If you don’t do what you’re supposed to then you’re going to look kind of bad out there and so will your teammates. “Our guys will have to buy in all week long and, hopefully, our JV guys can give us good looks with their schemes so we’ll have a better idea of what we’re going to see on Friday.” * * * The Beavers are also getting a little more settled on the defensive side of the ball which couldn’t be coming at a better time.

The coaching staff knows they have a very good athlete with Abe Wiebe. The challenge has been finding the right place for him. That place seems to be defensive end. “In terms of technique, he’s getting a better feel for the position,” says O’Neil. “We’ve moved Abe around a lot this season and maybe we’ve finally found the right place for him on defense.” Likewise, Jaime de la Rocha continues to get better at defensive tackle. There are times when he plays too high, says Turner, but he’s doing a better job of driving off the line. “There are times when he needs to shed the blocker a little quicker and pursue the play when it’s going the other way, but he’s learning. That’s like several of our sophomores who have been getting varsity time. The biggest thing right now is lack of consistency and sometimes understanding what’s happening around them. But that comes with experience.” There’s also the added confidence of knowing that the Ulysses running game can be contained. “We saw Holcomb was able to do a pretty effective job of shutting them down, so it is possible to contain Rudzik and their running game,” says junior Wyatt Kropp. “If we get ourselves mentally prepared and learn from the film, our defense will be prepared.”

Reid’s addiction drives KC fans crazy Maybe it’s in Andy Reid’s DNA. Or maybe it’s an addiction. The Kansas City head coach loves the passing game. One criticism over the years is that perhaps he loves it too much. Reid has a tendency to turn to the passing game when he doesn’t have to or, as we saw against San Francisco last Sunday, when he doesn’t need to. There’s no other explanation - other than some sort of compulsive disorder - as to why the Chiefs would abandon their running game when it was shredding the San Francisco defense and ask quarterback Alex Smith to win the game with his arm. The first quarter of the game tells you all you need to know. On the first two drives we

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had great balance between our running and passing attack. Even though we only had a 7-0 lead, we showed that we could move the ball effectively against the San Francisco defense. But, on the third possession, Reid couldn’t help himself. We had second-and-one in 49er territory and we threw the deep ball. That’s fine. It’s worth a shot on second down. But we also passed on third down. Granted, Smith missed a wide open Jamaal Charles down the

sideline, but we still decided to air the ball out instead of going to the run. And we did the same thing again on fourth down. You want to know why KC fans are frustrated? Here’s why: •Seven times the Chiefs were looking at third down and four - or less - and not one of those times did they give the ball to Jamaal Charles or Knile Davis. •Davis is coming off backto-back 100-yard rushing games and he touched the ball only two times. Charles is arguably the best back in the NFL and he gets just 15 touches. •San Francisco held a 4019 edge in rushing plays. And it’s not like KC was forced to

abandon their running game because they were behind. We were ahead 17-16 going into the third quarter. •San Francisco held a 36:04 to 23:56 edge in time of possession. We had the ball for 11 minutes in the first quarter when we were running the ball. That means we had the ball just 14 minutes over the final three quarters. That’s why KC fans are frustrated. We could also be asking “Where’s De’Anthony Thomas?” He’s perhaps one of the most explosive players in the NFL. Thomas is finally healthy and he’s back on the field and we act like he’s still standing in street clothes on the sideline. (See REID on page 23)

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Reid Thomas told me during the pre-season that the first time he touched the ball in the NFL he would score. He promptly kept his word with a punt return during a pre-season game. Not good enough for you? In his first real game, Thomas nearly broke a punt return for a touchdown. And the first time he touched the ball on offense he turned a screen pass into a 17 yard touchdown. Thomas needs to be a part of this offense, as does Travis Kelce. He’s proven to be one of the best tight ends in the NFL and he had only two

Signs and requires the land owner’s signature on any ticket or formal complaint issued by the conservation officer. “Hunting with WRITTEN permission only” is satisfied only by permission in writing, and gives law enforcement personnel free reign to issue citations, and /or make arrests with no further authorization. By the way, landowners, the fish and game dept. furnishes both the signs and permission slips, at no cost, for this type of posting. I’m sure we hunters have all seen the bright purple paint on fence posts and old tires along property lines. These purple markers along property boundaries also mean “hunting with WRITTEN permission only,” and cor-

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catches against the 49ers. But it still comes back to the running game. The best way to protect your quarterback and make him even more effective is to run the ball. This team has great potential. Even with a 2-3 record we can still make the playoffs, but it’s not going to be on Alex Smith’s arm. Smith is not Peyton Manning or Tom Brady. If this team wants to keep its playoff hopes alive Reid needs to bring his addiction to the passing game under control and reacquaint himself with Jamaal Charles and Knile Davis. * * * Now that Arrowhead

Stadium is once again officially the loudest stadium in the world, what next? Will we get another challenge from Seattle? I doubt it. The last time that Seattle went after the noise record the effort was led by former Seahawks player Joe Tafoya and his “Volume 12” group. It didn’t get the support of the team ownership or management the way it was supported in Kansas City. Tafoya is doing other things now, so if Seattle is to go after the record again the effort would have to be led by someone else. That doesn’t appear likely at this time.

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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responding compliance is required. The local conservation officer told me that trespassing violations are misdemeanors, so fines are determined and levied by the judge. He said that locally in McPherson County, the minimum is two hundred fifty dollars plus court costs of $98, but can be up to $500 depending on circumstances and the judge’s decision. We hunt mostly deer and turkeys, and trap coyotes, raccoons and beavers. Lots of land owners, especially farmers, are willing to let respectful, responsible hunters help them control deer, turkey, predator and beaver populations on their land. In my assessment, there are very few reasons why hunting and trapping permission is denied. One is

because the owner wants to reserve the privilege for themselves and their family. Another is because someone else has “beaten us to the punch.” There are also land owners who simply do not want game animals harvested. These are all legitimate reasons we hunters must respect. The explanation that makes me cringe is when a land owner denies hunting or trapping permission because of a bad experience with previous hunters or trappers. Trespassing, cut or broken-down fences, gates left open, muddy ruts in fields, indiscriminate shooting and other disrespectful actions toward the owner or his property. I’ve seen or experienced them all!

Zebra Mussels discovered in Pomona The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has confirmed the presence of invasive zebra mussels in Pomona Reservoir in Osage County. A small adult group was discovered on a single rock by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) staff on September 23 in Management Park cove near the south end of the dam. KDWPT staff found more zebra mussels the next day. Other reservoirs in northeast Kansas with zebra mussel infestations include Milford, Perry, John Redmond, Clinton and Melvern.

In addition, the Seahawks’ schedule isn’t favorable to a record-setting attempt. The only big-time game left is Dallas and the remainder of their home games will be played during the afternoon. Night games are better for raising the noise level. Even if the Seahawks decided to go after the record later this year or sometime in the future, I’m not that concerned. I don’t see anyone breaking our record of 142.2 decibels. That’s a record which should stand for a long, long time.

Pomona Reservoir covers approximately 4,000 acres and is located 24 miles south of Topeka. It is managed by the USACE, and KDWPT manages the fishery. The lake, completed in 1963, is home to Pomona State Park and several USACE parks. It is a popular destination for fishing, camping, swimming, hiking, and a variety of boating and other water-related activities. USACE and KDWPT officials stress that there is no known method to completely rid a lake of zebra mussels. Officials emphasize that everyone using the lake plays a key role in

stemming the spread of mussels to uninfested lakes. “This situation shows how important it is for boaters, anglers, swimmers and skiers to be aware of aquatic nuisance species (ANS) and to take precautions to prevent their spread,” said Jessica Howell, KDWPT Aquatic Nuisance Species Coordinator. Prevention is the best way to avoid spreading ANS. They often travel by “hitchhiking” with unsuspecting lake-goers. “Always clean, drain, and dry boats and other equipment and don’t transfer lake water or live fish to another body of water.

Sadly, these actions by a few of our comrades adversely affect all hunters in the end. Remember, NO SIGN of any kind is required to keep unwelcome hunters off your land, nor to have them prosecuted for trespassing! I was once denied permission to firearm hunt for deer on a man’s property because years before he and his wife had dodged bullets whizzing through the trees as they attempted to cut firewood. Evidently the shooter had never before heard the sound a chainsaw makes…Continue to Explore Kansas Outdoors. Continue to Explore Kansas Outdoors! Steve can be contacted by email at stevegilliland@idkcom.net

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Individual Rushing Car. Yds. Cooper Griffith 12 122 Wyatt Kropp 9 48 Chantz Yager 5 46 Trey O’Neil 5 36 Marshal Hutchins 7 32 Jess Drohman 3 14 Kevin Lozano 1 2 Individual Receiving Rec. Yds. Brett Meyer 2 52 Sloan Baker 3 38 Drake McRae 1 16 Jess Drohman 1 15 Wyatt Kropp 1 11 Chantz Yager 1 8 Individual Passing Comp Att Int TD Trey O’Neil 8 10 0 2 Bo Hess 1 3 0 0 How they scored: 1st Quarter: 9:25: Cooper Griffith, 15 yds. (Tre Stewart kick) 6:41: Trey O’Neil to Sloan Baker, 21 yds. (Stewart kick) 1:42: O’Neil to Brett Meyer, 39 yds. (Stewart kick) 2nd Quarter: 11:10: O’Neil, 13 yds. (Stewart kick) 3:32: Griffith, 6 yds. (Stewart kick) 3rd Quarter: 1:21: Wyatt Kropp, 3 yds. (Stewart kick)

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“When we play the smaller schools they play at a different speed. They set the ball up higher and you don’t see the quick sets,” Gentry says. “Holcomb plays at a faster tempo which is what we like, but it took a little bit to adjust after playing Heights.” Gentry feels her team’s all-around play looked better against he Lady Longhorns. “We were passing the ball better, but our blocking needs to be more consistent,” she notes. “And we need more movement. We aren’t following the ball like we should on defense. A lot of the time we’re out of position on defense because we aren’t thinking ahead.” The Lady Beavers will be on the home floor Saturday for their annual tournament. Action will begin at 9:00 a.m.

Better

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Quarterback Jake Waters is playing with poise and efficiency while leading a fast-improving offense. KState’s team, as a whole, has no major shortcomings. K-State’s iconic head coach, Bill Snyder, turned 75 on October 7. He’s a better coach right now than he was in his younger days. Snyder might not be as capable physically as he once was, but his mind is as sharp and quick as it ever was. KU Showed Promise Kansas lost 33-14 to West Virginia in Clint Bowen’s first game as head coach. The Mountaineers are the best team the Jayhawks have played and KU won the second half. There are no miracles in college football and KU’s team has numerous weaknesses. But this Kansas team competed until the end of the game. One thing Bowen did right was to try a new QB; Michael Cummings isn’t much of an improvement over Montell Cozart, but he did play with poise. It might be time to try transfer T.J. Millweard. KU has to improve their passing game. If KU can’t get better play from the QB position, the Jayhawks may not win another game. But the guess here is that Bowen will win one or two games in league play. KU plays Oklahoma State in Lawrence (Oct. 11) this Saturday. These conference games are extra challenging when the QB play is substandard. And KU’s offensive and defensive lines leave much to be desired. Nevertheless, look for Kansas to show marked improvement as the season moves on. Taking a Back Seat Despite great progress in a short time, the Kansas City Chiefs’ football team has been pushed off center stage by the Royals’ remarkable surge. Coach Andy Reid and GM John Dorsey have done an exceptional job since taking over the leadership of the Chiefs. The contrast between the awful showing against Tennessee (10-26) in their first game and the thrashing of New England (41-14) on Monday Night Football is astounding. Dorsey keeps coming up with effective players that we’ve never heard of. And Reid has proved over a span of years that he’s among the very best coaches in the NFL. Kansas City isn’t as potent as they appeared against New England, but they aren’t as inept as they looked in the Tennessee game. Reid and Dorsey are setting a solid foundation that has the potential to stand the test of time. That would be a welcome change for Kansas City football fans.

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four unbeatens

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3 teams are No. 1 seeds in tournament

Scott City teams did the near unthinkable in YMCA youth tackle football action this season. All four teams finished the five-week season without a loss. They finished the regular season a combined 19-0-1 as they prepare for the tournament championship to be played over the next two weekends. Scott City teams are the No. 1 seed in all three age divisions. First National Bank/ Security State Bank (5-0) will play in the semi-finals of the third grade division on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. The top team in the other half of the bracket is Commerce Bank (4-1). Getting the top seed in the fourth grade division is Western State Bank/Neuman Harris Chiropractic (5-0), who will play in the semifinals on Sunday at 5:45 p.m. NAPA (4-1) is the No. 2 seed in the bottom of the bracket. Only one Scott City team will advance to the finals in the fifth/sixth grade division. Faurot Ag/ Fairleigh/Zoetis (5-0) is the No. 1 seed and will face the SC Record/ American Implement/ Wheatland (4-0-1) which finished in a tie in their final regular season game. Even though the Scott City team is tied for the second best record with Leoti (4-0-1), they were given the No. 4 seed. The two Scott City teams will play on Sunday at 4:45 p.m. All championship and consolation final games will be played on Super Saturday (Oct. 18).

Carson Batterton bursts through a hole for a nice gain in third grade action for First National Bank/ Security State Bank during Sunday’s 28-0 win. (Record Photo)

on their defense for a 28-0 win over Holcomb last Sunday. Scott City forced a fumble on Holcomb’s first possession and turned that into a quick seven yard scoring pass from Brady Welker to Avry Noll. After stopping Holcomb on downs at the 12 yard line late in the first half, Scott City scored on their first play when Kooper Wright turned a reverse into a 38 yard touchdown run. Another fourth down stop by the defense late in the third quarter set up a one-play, 17 yard touchdown run by Collin McDaniel who slipped through four tackles. The final score came on a two yard run by Houston Frank.

WSB Blanks FC Scott City picked up another shutout when FNB/SSB has Shutout Western State Bank rolled FNB/SSB again relied to a 29-0 win over Farm

Soar

Credit. Jace Thomas put Western State Bank on the scoreboard early with a 24 yard scoring run. The defense stretched that lead to 9-0 when Bryce Byler sacked the quarterback for a safety. Following a punt by Farm Credit, Thomas busted a 45 yard run for a score. Quarterback J.P. Harris added a three yard touchdown run just before halftime which extended Scott City’s advantage to 22-0. Scott City was content with working the clock and moving players around to different positions in the second half as they added only one more touchdown on an 18 yard run by Thomas.

After a scoreless first quarter, Easton Lorg provided Scott City with a big offensive spark when he turned a fourth-and-11 play into a 20 yard gain. On the next play he scored from the five yard line to begin the scoring parade. In the span of about two minutes, Scott City added two more touchdowns and a safety. Lorg scored on a 32 yard punt return and moments later the Scott City defense added a safety. In the closing moments of the half, quarterback Conner Armendariz connected with Lorg on a 40 yard touchdown pass that put Scott City on top, 23-0, at the break. Lorg added second half touchdown runs of 15 and six yards while Loren Faurot scored on Another SC Shutout a 12 yard run in the final Faurot Ag provided period. Scott City’s third shutout of the day with a 43-0 win Defensive Stalemate over Keller Miller in the American Implement’s fifth/sixth grade division. efforts to finish off a per-

fect season fell just shy in an 8-8 tie against Leoti. Scott City grabbed the early lead on a seven play, 26 yard drive in the first period that ended with a two yard run by Sawyer Stevens. The two-point conversion by Kevin Serrano proved to be critical. The key play of the game came late in the first half when Scott City was forced to punt for the first time this season and Leoti was able to return the ball to the eight yard line. It took four plays before Leoti was able to barely get into the end zone on fourth-and-one. The PAT pass tied the game at 8-8. Scott City was moving the ball late in the first half but the clock ran out. Late in the game, Scott City was stopped one-half inch short of a first down at the seven yard line.

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they’re in pretty good coverage, I feel there’s a pretty good chance our boys are going to come down with the ball.” However, Gentry says the passing game also means that Hess takes more punishment. “Bo is taking way too many hits. That’s an area where we’ve got to improve,” says the coach. He says part of it was confusion by the offensive line as Hugoton defenders were moving around and they were uncertain about blocking assignments. “But it’s not just the line. Our backs also need to know who to block,” he notes. “At the end of the day, the defense played well enough and the offense made just enough plays for us to get the win.” The Beavers still fin-

ished with an impressive 427 yards of total offense - 176 passing and 251 rushing. Sophomore Tre Stewart led the team with 45 yards rushing while Aguilera and Drohman finished with 35 and 30 yards, respectively. “Tre did a real nice job considering he hasn’t had much opportunity to work with our offense,” said Gentry. “In the second half we had a second-and-14 and Tre said, ‘Coach, let me have it.’ He gained 12 yards. He has a lot of natural ability.” Faurot led the receiving corps with 98 yards on just three catches, followed by Drohman (64 yards) and Aguilar (60 yards). The defense limited Hugoton to 153 yards only 34 coming on the ground.

Bluejays roll over Larned

Scoring three touchdowns in the opening period, the Scott City Middle School seventh graders coasted to a 34-6 win over Larned on the home field last Thursday. A two yard touchdown run by Kaden Wren was the first of three scores in the span of just over 4-1/2 minutes. Brandon Winderlin added a 32 yard scoring run and Wren connected with Sterling Wright on a 30 yard pass in the final seconds of the period that extended the lead to 20-0. Wren and Hunter Yager teamed up on a four yard touchdown pass in the final moments of the first half. Cale Goodman finished off the SCMS romp with a 55 yard touchdown run to open the second half. Goodman led the Bluejays with 98 yards on just seven carries while Winderlin added 65 yards. Goodman was also the defensive leader with six tackles and Winderlin added five. “The boys played well and are showing improvement on the offensive and defensive lines,” says coach Larry Fox. “It was a good way for the boys to bounce back after the loss to Liberal West.”

SC Invite is Saturday The Scott Community High School volleyball team will host its annual invitational on Saturday starting at 9:00 a.m. Teams in each pool are: - Scott City, Oakley, Dodge City JV and Wheatland-Grinnell. Pool B: Holcomb, Dodge City, Hays-TMP and Norton. The semi-finals will begin at approximately 3:00 p.m. with the top two teams from each pool advancing. The championship match will be played at SCHS and the consolation finals will be at the elementary school.

Tie-breaker wins Payoff

Scott City sophomore Bo Hess pulls down an interception during second half action against Hugoton. (Record Photo)

Thirteen was not unlucky for Gary Tucker who was top winner in this week’s Pigskin Payoff. The Scott City resident was part of a four-way tie with 13 correct picks and won it with 38 points on the tie-breaker (42 points was the total of the SCHSHugoton game). Rick Wright (48 point tie-breaker) and Barry Switzer (56 points) were second and third, respectively. Also with 13 correct picks, but missing out on the money was Chris Sourk. Finishing with 12 correct picks were Tim McGonagle and Adam Wycoff. Grand prize at the end of the 14-week season is $275 to the individual with the most correct picks. The runner-up will receive $125. There is also a $75 prize to the first perfect entry of the season.

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Business

Page 27 - Thursday, October 9, 2014

a touch of Panache

Painting, antiques, fun bring friends together for unique SC business A common love for art and antiques is only one element that led four area women to open Panache in downtown Scott City. You could also add that the four business partners enjoy each other’s company. Then again, that’s still not the driving force behind the business. “We needed some place to market our repurposed items,” says Tonni Numrich, looking around the main floor of the two-story building located at the corner of Main and 2nd Street. “I was painting in my garage and on the kitchen table, which wasn’t going over real well,” she says with a laugh. Joining Numrich in the venture are Deb Binns, Scott City, and Dedra McKinney and Rhonda Holstein, both of Leoti. All the women enjoy painting and antiques. Numrich took a painting class in Kansas City more than a year ago while McKinney and Holstein attended a class in Amarillo, Tex. Binns has a booth

at a local antique shop and also paints. “We’d get together and discuss different painting techniques,” says Numrich. Those techniques, sometimes referred to as “distressed” painting or “shabby chic,” are applied to furniture and other items which are being restored. This crew isn’t satisfied with just giving a china hutch new life with a fresh coat of paint. They bring different painting methods into play which can give that newly refurbished item a slightly weathered or used look. Repurposed Furniture The group also adds another twist to their venture by “repurposing” furniture. For example, with a little work and imagination, an old dresser is transformed into a bathroom vanity. “The other day the girls made an old headboard into a lemonade stand,” says Numrich. As an example of their creative eye, the ladies of Panache have “repur-

(Above) A wall of doors greets visitors as they enter Panache. (Below) A small sampling of the repurposed furniture. The east wall consists of a fence that has been “repurposed.” (Bottom left) A variety of accent items can also be found in the Scott City business. (Record Photos)

posed” a number of doors that now cover a huge section of the south wall from floor to ceiling. These are in addition to a variety of unique doors that have been put to use throughout the building. A lot of the items are acquired through estate sales and at antique shops. “We enjoy finding a purpose for items people no longer want or need in their storage. We welcome taking it into Panache,” says Numrich. “One individual said they wanted to get rid of their old dresser, so we ac-

cepted it,” she notes. She noticed that a homeowner was putting up a new fence and learned they were going to have the old fencing material hauled away. That same fence now decorates the east wall in Panache. In addition to furniture, the store also has a unique mix of accent items, including floral arrangements, mirrors, pottery, dishes, pictures, plant stands and more. If someone is looking for a particular item to decorate their home, the ladies of Panache will

search for it while attending auctions and sales. However, they emphasize they don’t do custom orders. “It’s too hard to please some people,” Numrich says. “You can spend hours and hours and it may not be what they had in mind. When you walk in here, what you see is what you get.” And besides, Numrich and her business partners worry that if they were to get into custom work it would violate their number one rule. “We have a passion for

this, but we are also passionate about keeping it fun,” emphasizes McKinney. “We’re careful about not turning this into a job,” adds Holstein. “We paint when we want to paint. We get together so we can laugh . . . and laugh at ourselves.” Tentative plans are for Panache to be open only one Saturday each month. The first opening was on the weekend of Whimmydiddle and it will open again on Sat., Oct. 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Farm

Page 28 - Thursday, October 9, 2014

Linking ag land to use value, amenities Given the recent decline in commodity prices and expectations of lower farm income levels, there is a growing concern that current conditions signal an eminent decline in agricultural land values. While agricultural returns play an important role in the determination of farmland prices, new research highlights the complex set of factors

ag briefs

Limited staff at FSA offices Oct. 15-17 Lora Wycoff, director of the Scott County Farm Service Agency (FSA), says all FSA permanent farm program employees in Kansas will be attending Farm Bill training on Oct. 15-17. “Later this fall we will conduct a Farm Bill informational meeting to make sure our Scott County farmers and ranchers are knowledgeable of new program policies and eligibility criteria,” says Wycoff. The county FSA will remain open Oct. 14-17, but will be staffed with temporary employees or other USDA staff. These employees will have limited knowledge of FSA farm programs and services and they will have limited resources. FSA is asking customers, when possible, to postpone farm business with FSA until the following week. Farm loan staff will still be available at the Oakley FSA office. The farm loan team for Scott County can be reached at (785) 462-4861.

Key dates for FSA farm bill programs

USDA is announcing key dates for farm owners and producers to keep in mind regarding the new 2014 Farm Bill established programs, Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC). Dates that Scott County farm owners and operators need to know are: •October 21 to Feb. 27: Land owners may visit the Scott County FSA to update yield history and/or reallocate base acres. •Nov. 17 to March 31: Producers make a one-time election of either ARC or PLC for the 2014-18 crop years. •Mid-April through summer 2015: Producers sign contracts for 2014 and 2015 crop years. •October 2015: Payments for 2014 crop year, if needed.

Limits impact of falling crop prices, income beyond agricultural profitability that inform farmland prices. Economic theory suggests the value of a productive asset is determined by the discounted stream of its expected returns (also called the net present value). While agricultural production represents the primary source

of expected returns for most parcels of farmland, previous research demonstrates that farmland values also reflect other sources of return, such as development potential, recreational activities, and farm program payments. A recent study published in the “American Journal of Agricultural

Economics” suggests that farmland values are only partially explained by agricultural returns. The research demonstrates that multiple nonagricultural attributes of farmland also contribute to farmland prices - chief among them is the potential to develop crop and pastureland to other uses.

The study examined the results of a 2010 USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) survey of farmer-reported land values and cash rental rates for crop and pastureland. The June Area Survey (JAS), conducted each June, collects farmland and cash rental rate information from all

operators within selected land segments, averaging approximately one square mile in size. The survey serves as the basis for the agency’s annual land value report. JAS is based on a geographic area framework, and as a result, the data were tied to other locational variables through geographic information systems (GIS). (See LINKING on page 29)

Tax planning for higher income ag outlook

Minimizing the tax burden from record prices

Tim Barrett, University

of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

For the past five years I’ve been writing articles for crop farmers on how to manage the unprecedented amount of income flowing through their operations and now it is the turn of the livestock producer to worry about what to do with all the extra income. Agriculture has always been an industry with cyclical income trends. Prior to 2003, the average farm income reported in our annual data would typically go up and

down each year having a good year and then a bad year and then a good year again. Since then, nothing has been typical when looking at the farm income trends and 2014 seems to be another year that no one projected could have been this extreme. Cattle producers are looking at astonishing prices for their livestock in 2014 which are leading many to be concerned about the tax bill that will inevitably follow this period of prosperity.

In addition to the high prices, many producers have received disaster payments from the Federal Government for losses from 2012 and 2013 in 2014. The combination makes reason for concern for cash basis taxpayers. This should cause producers to take steps to limit the impact on their tax bill that will certainly follow. Livestock Disaster Program In looking at the Livestock Disaster Program payments, there are two separate payments that you may have received. The first is a forage program that was to supple-

ment the cost associated with feed losses due to the drought in 2012 and 2013. Since the program is to give producers the income needed to replace feed, this income will need to be reported on Schedule F for individual taxpayers and will be subject to self-employment taxes. In other words, since your cost to replace the feed was a Schedule F expense, this payment must be classified as the same type. As a cash basis taxpayer, it also must be included in taxable income in 2014, or the year you received the payment. (See INCOME on page 29)

EPA extends water rule comment period Amid increasing opposition from agriculture and other industry groups, and from another agency in the Obama Administration, and with less than one month to go before the midterm congressional elections that could result a shift of power in the Senate, the Environmental Protection Agency announced it

Kansas cattle marketings are lowest since ‘94 Kansas feedlots, with capacities of 1,000 or more head, contained 1.95 million cattle on feed on September 1, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. This inventory was down two percent from last year. Placements during August totaled 410,000 head, up eight percent from 2013. Fed cattle marketings for August totaled 345,000 head, down 12 percent from last year. This is the lowest August marketings since the series began in 1994.

would push back the deadline to submit comments on its proposed rule to redefine “waters of the United States” until November 14. Originally proposed in late March 2014, EPA says the rule would provide clarity regarding federal jurisdiction over water bodies throughout the country under the

Clean Water Act. Many believe, however, the rule would expand jurisdiction beyond the intent of Congress to isolated waters, including some ditches, farm and stock ponds and ephemeral streams that rarely contain water. While the drumbeat against the rule has been loud from the agricul-

Market Report Closing prices on October 7, 2014 Scoular, of Pence Bartlett Grain Wheat..................

White Wheat ....... Milo ....................

Corn ...................

$ 5.44 $

$ 3.08 $ 3.45

Soybeans (new crop) $ 8.51 Scott City Cooperative Wheat..................

White Wheat ....... Milo (bu.).............

Corn....................

Soybeans ...........

Sunflowers.......... ADM Grain

$ 5.43

Milo (bu.).............

$ 3.09

Corn....................

$ 5.58 $ 3.46

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Sept. 30

October 1

$ 3.46

October 2

October 3

October 4

October 5

October 6

$ 3.09 $ 8.51

$ 14.55

$ 5.43

Corn....................

$ 3.51

Sunflowers..........

$ 15.10

Soybeans............

$ 5.43

White Wheat .......

$ 5.58

Wheat.................. Milo (bu.).............

Wheat..................

$ 3.09

$ 8.46

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Moisture Totals October 2014 Total

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tural industry, with campaigns like the American Farm Bureau Federation’s “Ditch the Rule” effort, and from lawmakers (In early September the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 to prevent EPA from implementing the proposed rule.), until

recently, the administration seemed to be in lock step on the proposal moving full steam ahead. The “October surprise,” however, was dropped on EPA’s doorstep when the Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy, on October 1, urged EPA to withdraw the rule. (See EPA on page 29)

Income At first you may think that the payments could be deferred like crop insurance, but since the payments are for the 2012 and 2013 tax years, they have already been deferred beyond the year of production so there is no option for further deferral. The second program available was an Indemnity Program for the death loss seen in 2013 for either extreme heat or excessive snow. This means this program could have provided income for the loss of either feeding livestock or breeding livestock. If you were paid for the loss of feeding livestock, the income again must be reported on Schedule F (the same place you would have reported the income from the sale of that livestock) and again will be subject to selfemployment taxes. If, on the other hand, you received payments for the death of breeding livestock, I think there is an argument that the income could be reported as ordinary income on Form 4797 (not subject to self-employment taxes) as the sale of breeding livestock would be reported there.

Linking The result was a rich data system of 5,050 cropland segments and 1,749 pastureland segments with a number of associated characteristics describing the surrounding population and urban influence, recreational and natural amenities, and locational features. The statistical analysis suggests that a one percent increase in rental rates is associated with a 0.25% increase in cropland values and a 0.14% increase in pastureland values. However, a one percent increase in the land area subject to immediate development potential is associated with a 0.43%

EPA

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You will need to make sure your paperwork clearly shows the payment for breeding livestock separate from feeding livestock in order to take this approach. Regardless, this income must be reported on your 2014 tax return, or in the year you received the payment. Prepaying Expenses There are usually two things that come to mind for agricultural producers when it’s time to look at reducing income. The first is to buy equipment and the second is to prepay expenses for next year. Buying new equipment is fun and prepaying expenses is a habit built in those cyclical years of having alternating good and bad years. With alternating years, prepaying in the good years is a great way to even things out with the next bad year. With multiyear stretches of highly profitable years, prepaying can become a snowball of growing problems. Many crop producers will tell you that prepaying expenses will only work for so long. The first year of high profitability, prepayment is easy. The next year, you have to prepay all that and add

Capital Purchases Buying capital purchases to reduce taxable income is a longtime favorite strategy by producers and equipment salesmen! The grain producers were given a gift along with their prosperity of enhanced accelerated depreciation. Their good times came at the same time as a national recession and one of the federal government’s solutions was to encourage purchasing by the nation’s businesses by increasing the amount of assets they could write off in the first year from $25,000 to $500,000 and adding an additional write off of 50% of any brand new assets. These laws expired as of January 1, and although there has been much talk of another extension there has been no action taken by Congress to date. While many believe they will take care of this after the elections, it leaves little time for actually purchasing assets prior to the end of the year.

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increase in cropland values and a 0.74% increase in pastureland values. The results therefore demonstrate that both agricultural and nonagricultural factors play an important role in determining farmland prices. The results also highlight the fact that cropland and pastureland prices respond differently to agricultural and nonagricultural factors. For example, the analysis demonstrates that hunting opportunities play a statistically significant role in the determination of pastureland values but not cropland values. In addition, local population levels, county income, and distances

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“Advocacy and small businesses are extremely concerned about the rule as proposed. The rule will have a direct and potentially costly impact on small businesses,” the letter stated. “The limited economic analysis which the agencies submitted with the rule provides ample evidence of a potentially significant economic impact. Advocacy advises the agencies to withdraw the rule and conduct a SBAR panel prior to promulgating any further rule on this issue.” EPA’s next action, while not a withdrawal of the proposed rule, did delay it by pushing back

additional expense to get to the same place. Prepaying expenses is not a bad strategy, but it can’t be the only strategy in periods of long term profitability.

the deadline to submit comments from October 22 to November 14, ten days after the congressional midterm election. According to a statement from EPA, the agency will not finalize the rule until it has reviewed the Scientific Advisory Board peer review of the Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to Downstream Waters report and then finalized the report, which is expected to occur in midOctober. The agency has said the proposed rule is based on the report and many have questioned EPA for proposing a rule based on a draft report.

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to the nearest college and golf course are also shown to influence crop and pastureland values in some instances. In sum, while farm profitability is expected to decline from its historic highs in coming years, the results suggest that nonagricultural characteristics of farmland are also likely to play an important role in the valuation process. The importance of nonagricultural factors and development pressure may also support efforts to preserve agricultural lands and inform important policy discussions on the taxation of agricultural land.

Without Congressional action, the law stands that we will have a limit on Section 179 of $25,000 (indexed for inflation) for 2014 and no bonus depreciation. That means that for capital purchases made in 2014, you can fully deduct the first $25,000 you spend and the remainder will be subject to regular rates. Without the enhanced accelerated depreciation rates, the immediate benefit of purchasing capital assets is greatly reduced. For example, if you purchase a $100,000 tractor, you could write off the first $25,000 and then the remaining $75,000 would be subject to the rate of 10.71% which would give an additional expense of $8,033 making the total depreciation $33,033. If that expense reduced self-employment taxes of 15.3% and income taxes at a 25% rate, the $100,000 purchase would save you $13,312 in taxes the first year. That means purchasing the asset strictly to save taxes isn’t getting you a very good return of your money. If you needed the $100,000 tractor to improve your operation, the depreciation will be a beneficial part of your plan.

Income Averaging One of the unique tax benefits those in agriculture possess is the ability to use Income Averaging. This will be a must use strategy for all livestock producers this year. Income averaging allows cash basis taxpayers to carry income back to the three prior years and recalculate the tax in those year. In other words we get to “pretend” that the income came in those years. It will be especially beneficial since the past three years have been years with lower profitability for livestock producers. This means income that would be pushed into a higher bracket this year could be taxed at the lower brackets you didn’t use. The income that you elect to carry back must be carried back evenly. So if you elect $150,000 of income in 2014, each tax year of 2011, 2012 and 2013 would have $50,000 added to the income reported in those years. This does not affect self-employment taxes. That tax will be calculated on all the income reported in 2014 regardless of any carryback.

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Agriculture

SPENCER PEST CONTROL

Preconditioning and Growing

RESIDENTIAL – COMMERCIAL

• 45 Years Experience • Managed and owned by full-time DVM • 2,000 Head capacity Oﬃce - 872-5150 • Scott City

Termite Baiting Systems • Rodents Weed Control • Structural Insects Termite Control

Stuart Doornbos Home - 872-2775 Cell - 874-0951

Box 258, Scott City • (620) 872-2870

Construction/Home Repair

Sager’s Pump Service CHAMBLESS • Irrigation • Domestic • Windmills • Submersibles

ROOFING Residential

All Types of Roofing

Commercial

Cedar Shake and Shingle Specialists Return to Craftsmanship

Cell: 874-4486 • Oﬃce 872-2101

Attention to Detail and Quality Guaranteed 620-872-2679 • 1-800-401-2683

ELLIS AG SERVICES

Dirks Earthmoving Co.

• Custom Manure Conditioning • Hauling and Spreading • Custom Swathing and Baling • Rounds-Net or Twine • Gyp and Sand Sales • Pickup or Delivery Call Brittan Ellis • 620-874-5160

Precision Land Forming of terraces and waterways; feed lot pens and ponds; building site preparation; lazer equipped

Richard Dirks • Scott City, Ks. (Home) 872-3057 • 877-872-3057 (Cell) 872-1793

Automotive

Walker Plumbing, Inc. Backhoe & Trenching services • Irrigation & gas leak repairs • Full-line irrigation parts T-L center pivot dealer Floor heat systems Pump & install septic systems Boring equipment

Willie’s Auto A/C Repair Willie Augerot Complete A/C Service Mechanic Work and Diagnostics Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

423 S. Mesquite Rd. • Scott City • 872-2130

Medical

404 Kingsley • Scott City • 874-1379

Charles Purma II D.D.S. P.A. General Dentistry, Cosmetics, and Insurance Accepted

We welcome new patients. 324 N. Main • Scott City • 872-2389 Residence 872-5933

Horizon Health For your home medical supply and equipment needs! We service and repair all that we sell. Contact:

Landscaping • Lawn/Trees

Berning Tree Service David Berning • Marienthal

620-379-4430

Tree Trimming and Removal Hedge and Evergreen Trimming Stump Removal

Fully Insured

SCOT AYTES • 874-1646 t Paint i

Red

Specializing in all coatings

or any other color Paint inside and out residential, commercial, and industrial. Free estimates and 16 plus years of experience.

PC Painting, Inc. Paul Cramer 620-290-2410 620-872-8910 www.pcpaintinginc.com

Pro Ex II

Over 20 Years Experience

Professional Extermination Commercial & Residential

• Termites • Rodents • Soil Sterilization • Pre Treats • Lawn Care • Fly Parasites

John Kropp, Owner • Scott City 874-2023 (cell) • 872-3400 (office) • prox2@live.com

Call today for a Greener Healthier Lawn

RT Plumbing Rex Turley, Master Plumber

Residental and Commercial Plumbing Water Systems, water lines, sewer cleaning faucets and fixtures, garbage diposals and more

Marienthal, Ks.

Owner, Chris Lebbin • 620-214-4469

1602 S. Main • Scott City • 872-2232 Toll Free : 1-866-672-2232

620-909-5014 (H) • 620-874-4128 (C)

Dr. Jeffrey A. Heyd Optometrist 20/20 Optometry

Treatment of Ocular Disease • Glaucoma Detection Children’s Vision • Glasses • Contact Lenses

Complete family eye center! 106 W. 4th • Scott City • 872-2020 • Emergencies: 872-2736

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The classified ads below are appearing in 147 Kansas newspapers with a total circulation of 500,000 the classified display ads appear in 142 Kansas newspapers with a total circulation of 457,000. KCAN line ad is $300 for up to 25 words and $12 each additional word. A 2x2 display ad is $800 per insertion and a 2x4 display ad is $1,650 per insertion. To find out more, contact The Scott County Record at 872-2090.

Help Wanted

Truck Driving

We have Reverse Osmosis units in stock. Remember us for parts in stock for all brands of all appliances.

F O C U S WORKFORCES is hiring for a large distribution center. Must be able to work 8-10 hr. shifts. Pay is up to $7.25-$11/hr. Apply at www.workatfocus.com 785-228-1555. ––––––––––––––––––––– EARN $500 TO $1,000 a day selling funeral insurance to seniors. Daytime market. Leads furnished. Complete training. Daily pay. Health and dental insurance provided. Call 1-888-713-6020. ––––––––––––––––––––– $2,000 BONUS. Oil field drivers. High hourly, Overtime. Class A-CDL/ tanker. One year driving experience. Home one week monthly. Paid travel, lodging. Relocation NOT necessary. 1-800-5882669. www.tttransports. com. ––––––––––––––––––––– FULL-TIME POLICE officer for Anthony (Ks.). Must be 21. Salary DOQ. Law enforcement certification required. Excellent benefits. More information: www.anthonykansas. org/jobs. Open until filled. EOE.

BUTLER TRANSPORT. Your partner in excellence. Drivers needed. Great hometime. $650 sign-on bonus. All miles paid. 1-800-528-7825. www.butlertransport.com. ––––––––––––––––––––– DRIVER TRAINEES needed. Become a driver for Stevens Transport! No experience needed. New drivers earn $800+ per week. Paid CDL training. Stevens covers all costs. 1-888-589-9677. drive4stevens.com. ––––––––––––––––––––– START WITH OUR training or continue your solid career. You have options. Company drivers, lease/purchase or owner/operators needed. (888) 670-0392. www. CentralTruckDrivingJobs. com. ––––––––––––––––––––– COMPANY DRIVERS, owner/operators. Great pay, great miles (average 2,500/wk.). Running newer equipment. Excellent home-time. CDL-A 1 year OTR experience. 1-800-831-4832. www.SchusterCo.com.

Largest Frigidaire appliance dealer in Western Ks.

For Sale

Education

LENDERS OFFERING special government programs for manufactured homes. $0 down for landowners. FHA for first-time buyers. VA - $0 down for veterans. Section 184 for federal Tribe members. Lenders accepting less than perfect credit. 866858-6862.

CAN YOU DIG IT? Heavy equipment operator training. Three week program. Bulldozers, backhoes, excavators. Lifetime job placement assistance w/national certifications. VA benefits eligible. 1-866-362-6497.

Scott City Clinic

872-2187

Christian E. Cupp, MD

William Slater, MD

Libby Hineman, MD

Megan Dirks, AP, RN-BC

Josiah Brinkley, MD

Ryan Michels, PA

Family Practice Family Practice Family Practice

Matthew Lightner, MD Family Practice

General Surgeon

Joie Tedder, APNP Melissa Batterton, APRN

Scott City Myofascial Release Sandy Cauthon

Fur-Fection

105 1/2 W. 11th St., Scott City 620-874-1813 scottcitymfr@gmail.com FB: Scott City Myofascial Release

Call me to schedule your Myofascial Release

Retail

Gene’s Appliance Over 200 appliances in stock! COMPARE OUR PRICES!

Sales and Service Days • Mon. - Sat. Deliveries • Mon.-Sat.

508 Madison • Scott City • 872-3686

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

Scott City • 872-1223 • 1-800-303-3371

PC Cleaning Services, Inc.

Dining

We'll clean your home, business or do remodeling clean-up Available seven days a week! Paul Cramer, Owner

620-290-2410

412 N. Main • Garden City • 620-275-5142 All Under One Roof

C-Mor-Butz BBQ

Revcom Electronics

Barbecue, the only sport where a fat bald man is a GOD...

Your RadioShack Dealer Two-way Radio Sales & Service

& Catering

Kyle Lausch 620-872-4209

Bryan Mulligan & Chris Price 620-874-8301 & 620-874-1285

Locally owned and operated since 1990

1104 Main • Scott City • 872-2625

www.cmorbutzbbq.com • cmorbutzbbq@gmail.com

District 11 AA Meetings

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 “Don’t Trust Your Auction to Just Anyone”

Dighton

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 The family of Alan Bollinger wishes to express their heartfelt thanks for all your prayers, calls, cards, gifts and food. It meant a lot to all of us during this difficult time. Jane Bollinger, Dan and Joni Bollinger, Melinda and Andre Girod, Tami and Coleby Thomas The family of Billy Ray Pike would like to thank all the physicians and staff of the Scott County Hospital for the excellent medical care Bill received during the long weeks of his last illness. Beyond the professional care, we wish to thank everyone, especially Dr. Hineman, for all the compassion, care and support extended to Beth and all of our family. The family of Bill Pike We would like to give a big “thank you” to all for the many, many cards of congratulations we received for our 65th anniversary. We thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated each and every one. Thanks a million for thinking of us. Sincerely, Jerry and Joyce Wiechman

GARAGE SALES Saturday, Oct. 11

Agriculture

Rentals

Help Wanted

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.

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 ––––––––––––––––––––– STORAGE UNITS in various sizes available at The Storehouse, Don and Trudy Eikenberry 620872-2914. 07tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– 1-2 BEDROOMS, 1 bath, newer home, 2 car attached garage in Scott City. Call 785-671-1240.

USD 466 IS LOOKING for substitute route bus drivers. For applications and additional information contact Lance Carter at 620-872-7655.

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 36tfc 874-1412. ––––––––––––––––––––– MOWER REPAIR, tuneup and blade sharpening. Call Rob Vsetecka at 62036tfc 214-1730. ––––––––––––––––––––– 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” By Jennifer Milner, hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. call 620-214-0097. Located in 09tfc Shallow Water. ––––––––––––––––––––– LADY WANTING to babysit, all hours, in clients home. Contact 62006tfc 874-8480.

Pine Village Apartments 300 E. Nonnamaker

Apartments available for qualifying tenants 62+ or disabled with rental assistance available. Hours: Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. by appointment Call Steve 872-2535 or (620) 255-4824. 19tfc

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Multi-Family Garage Sale 1213 Church, Scott City Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - noon Women’s, kid’s, baby and maternity clothes. Toys, household items and furniture.

BRICK HOME

Well kept home, nice west location, 3 bedrooms with 3 car garage. 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 06tfc

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

––––––––––––––––––––– INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIAN. Norse Electric is looking for an Industrial experienced electrician for a supervisory role within our company. Possession of a Journeyman’s License is preferred. Successful applicant will have a valid driver’s license, be willing to travel and work weekends. Apply in person at 104 S. Washington St, Scott City, Ks or fax a resume to 877-583-1166. 08t4c

––––––––––––––––––––– NEWS PAPER CARRIER needed. Approximately 130 papers. Must have reliable vehicle. Seven days a week for Hutchinson paper and six days a week for Garden City paper. Delivery in Scott City area. Contact Kimberly Cline 71909t4c 691-9199.

For Sale LAZY BOY twin size sleeper chair. Like new, neutral beige $400. 08t2p Call 872-2263. ––––––––––––––––––––– 1995 CHEVY CAMARO convertible. Only $2,400 call 785-671-1240. 09t1c

COUNTRY HOME

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.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Tuesday nights at 8:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church basement (use west door). 412 College, Scott City. Al-Anon at same time and location. Contact: 874-0472 or 872-3137. 30t52

Notice VOLUNTEERS WANTED. There will be a volunteer training meeting Oct. 14 at the new Hope’s Closet at 7:00 p.m. This training will be for those interested in becoming a volunteer and current vol09t1nc unteers.

Moving? Remember to contact The Scott County Record with your new address.

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Employment Opportunities CUSTODIAN

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Unified School District No. 466 is looking for a qualified applicant for a full-time night shift custodian position at Scott City Elementary School.

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

For applications and additional information please contact: Lance Carter Board of Education Building 704 College, Scott City, Ks. 67871 (620)-640-7276

USD #466 is an EOE Employer.

PARK LANE NURSING HOME Has openings for the following positions: Full-time CMA (evenings) Part-time CNA (4:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.) Full-time Cook/Dietary Aide Shift differential pay offered for evening and night shifts! Please apply in person at:

Park Lane Nursing Home

210 E. Parklane Scott City, KS 67871 Or visit us at our website: www.parklanenursinghome.org “Quality Care Because We Care”

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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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SCOTT COUNTY HOSPITAL HAS OPENINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS PATIENT CARE Acute Care RNs Physical Therapist Respiratory Therapist Outpatient Services RN ER RN OR RN Clinic RN Supervisor C.N.A.s SERVICE Housekeeping 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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walking with spirits

Gathering honors those who fought at historic battle site

About 50 people gathered at the Battle of Punished Woman’s Fork historic site on the evening of Sept. 27 to commemorate the anniversary of the event, but they weren’t alone. “If you don’t think the spirits are here then come some evening in the quiet and wait,” suggested local historian Denny Siegrist. “They are here.” The 90-minute program came on the 136th anniversary of the battle involving the U.S. 4th Cavalry and the 19th Infantry along with about 300 Northern Cheyenne who were fleeing the Darlington Reservation in Oklahoma in order to return to their homeland near what is now Lame Deer, Mont. Scott City artist Jerry Thomas, whose gallery at the El Quartelejo Museum features a premier collection of artifacts from the battle as well as other military and Northern Cheyenne historic items, organized the brief ceremony as a follow-up to last year’s event that was attended by more than 140 Northern Cheyenne. “You can’t imagine in just one year’s time the significance of last year’s event and how much attention the Battle of Punished Woman’s Fork has gained,” said Thomas. Thomas continues to maintain close ties with the Northern Cheyenne through his visits to the Montana reservation near Lame Deer. It was on one of those trips that he was presented with several artifacts, including a beaded blanket in traditional stitch which he showed at the ceremony.

“This took 10 years to make,” says Thomas, who noted the blanket and other items are being added to the ever-growing display in the Jerry Thomas Gallery and Collection. Two leaders of the tribe were scheduled to be on hand for Saturday’s event, but had to turn back on Friday due to illness. Thomas was able to make last minute arrangements for Dennis Rogers, a Navajo dancer from Topeka, to speak and perform. “I feel these spirits,” said Rogers as he looked across the battle site to the south and west. “The remembrance we’re doing today is not just about the battle, but about the hardships endured by the Northern Cheyenne in their effort to return home.” He noted that while Kansas, as a state, had borders the Native Americans understood no borders. “They migrated with the seasons,” he said. “I’ve heard it said that native people were nomadic. We didn’t travel across the ocean and impose our will upon the willing. In that respect, we were not nomadic. We were a migratory people.” He told those gathered for the ceremony that the “true history of Native Americans has never been told, but only now is being discovered” - at least by today’s historians. Rogers, who is an accomplished dancer appearing at special events and festivals throughout the Midwest, emphasized that his performances are not about earning fame or fortune. “It’s about doing what’s in your heart,” he added.

(Top) Navajo spirit dancer Dennis Rogers performs during the anniversary of the Battle of Punished Woman’s Fork. (Above) Richards does a ring dance. (Below) Nancy Holt shows a beaded blanket that was presented to Jerry Thomas by the Northern Cheyenne for permanent display in the Jerry Thomas Gallery at the El Quartelejo Museum. (Record Photos)