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Volume 22 • Number 11

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Published in Scott City, Ks.

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Putting final touches on SC wellness center Plans are coming together for a community wellness center in Scott City that would include two full-sized basketball courts and a walking track. Over the next couple of weeks, a proposal is expected to be finalized which details how the estimated $2 million project will be paid for. Tentative plans, according to Jerry Buxton, a member of the Wellness Center Committee,

Additional gyms benefit school, SRC will call for a one mill increase in the Scott Recreation Commission levy which would raise about $98,000 annually, based on the current assessed valuation within USD 466 (Scott County). While he was able to offer no specifics at this time, he added “the city and county have also

pledged to help.” While the school district has need for additional gym space and would most likely make use of the wellness center as a practice facility for its junior high sports teams, Supt. Jamie Rumford says they haven’t been approached about providing some financial support.

Given the $1.2 million financial hole the district found itself in this past spring “any help we provide would be very limited,” said Rumford. Current plans call for construction of an 80x300 ft. metal building south of the soccer fields on the Scott City Sports Complex. At one time, the com-

mittee was considering the possibility of locating the center on the site of the former hospital, but that has now been ruled out. “It just makes sense to have it at the Sports Complex,” Buxton said. The center of the building will include a weight room and additional exercise room, SRC offices and other rooms that would be available for meetings (See CENTER on page two)

Advance voting begins in county Advance voting for the general election has begun in Scott County and will continue through noon on Mon., Nov. 3. Mail ballots can be requested from the county clerk’s office or voters can cast their ballots in the courthouse during regular business hours. Voters are reminded that whether they vote in advance or on election day they are required to have a valid driver’s license, military ID, Kansas college ID or other qualifying ID card.

a Kansas walkabout

New park a possibility for former SCH site

A new park may be in the future for the northeast portion of Scott City. The Scott County Commission would like to donate the block where the former Scott County Hospital was located (with the exception of the clinic site) to the city in hopes that it will be converted into a park. “We don’t have a specific purpose for the site,” Commission Chairman Jim Minnix told the Scott City Council on Monday evening. “We could see it being used as a recreational opportunity. “We would be agreeable to turning the property over to the city at any time.” Mayor Dan Goodman said he would discuss the offer with the parks department and other department heads. “We would possibly be interested in trading property,” he said. Councilman Bo Parkinson suggested the site could possibly be used as a community garden. The council and commission will discuss the transaction at a joint meeting of the two governing bodies to be held on Mon., Nov. 10. Palmer Park Improvements Public Works Director Mike Todd informed the council of improvements that are ongoing to the playground area in Palmer Park, near the swimming pool. He said the Walking Trail Committee has donated $8,000 which is being used to put rubber pellets from recycled tires under the playground equipment. He added that a private donation also made it possible to complete improvements to the jungle gym.

Passing through Scott County on Monday, Henry Fortunato nears the end of his six-week walking excursion around Kansas. (Record Photo)

Fortunato is experiencing people, places A vacation for Henry Fortunato isn’t complicated. With a walking stick and a backpack, he can “walk out my front door, make a left and I’m on my way to something unique and wonderful in my adopted state,” says the Overland Park resident. Fortunato’s version of a Kansas walkabout began almost six weeks ago at his front door and will conclude this week at Mt. Sunflower in Wallace County. In between, Fortunato was able to experience Kansas and its people at a pace that most can’t comprehend. “I derive tremendous satisfaction from self-locomotion over long distances,” says the 58-year-old director of public affairs for the Kansas City Public Library.

Averaging three-miles-per hour while walking for about eight hours per day, Fortunato is able to enjoy the “human angle” that comes from seeing the state at a much slower pace. “Everything is a blur when you travel by car,” says Fortunato, who doesn’t have a driver’s license, but is able to use public transportation and walking to get to his job each day. “When you travel at three-miles-perhour you see everything. You have these chance encounters. You experience places up close and you see the land.” Those chance encounters included an overnight stay at a bed and breakfast in Wilson in which the owners directed him to their friend, Charles Evans, in Scott City. Another acquaintance suggested

that if he were to pass through the Dighton area he should visit the Vance and Louise Ehmke farm, which he did. “That happens all the time,” says Fortunato, who has often been invited into the homes of these new acquaintances to stay overnight while on his journey. ‘A Walking State’ As an avid walker, Fortunato has taken numerous 3-5 day excursions over the years. His longest, prior to this one, was a 13-day walk from his home to downtown Wichita. “I’ve got this vision for Kansas,” says Fortunato while staying overnight in Scott City on Monday. “Kansas could become a walking state.” (See KANSAS on page eight)

City wins round one against Dornon Scott City’s efforts to enforce an ordinance prohibiting cars, boats or other vehicles from being parked in the front lawns in residential areas had its day in court and the city won. Don Dornon, Scott City, challenged the city’s efforts to fine him for not removing the vehicles from his property at 107 Court. He asked for, and was granted, a jury trial in Finney County district court on Oct. 17. Over the years, Dornon has repeatedly challenged the city’s authority to force him to clean up his property. This was

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the first time that Dornon had lost a court battle with the city. Enforcing an ordinance that has been on the books since 2010, the city cited Dornon for boats and vehicles which are on his property. He appealed the $500 fine and requested a jury trial. The trial lasted about 2-1/2 hours. It took the jury about 15 minutes to return with a verdict that favored the city. The court ruling allows the city to keep the $500 fine. Dornon must now remove the vehicles or face additional fines. “(The city is) guaranteed of getting the money because Don posted an appeal

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bond,” noted City Attorney John Shirley who presented the case for the trial. The city found Dornon in violation of Ordinance No. 1111 which states: “It shall be unlawful . . . to park . . . any motor vehicle, trailer, recreational vehicle, boat or motorcycle in the front or side yard setback area of any lot in an R-1, R-2 or R-3 residential district in the city, unless the area used for parking is in compliance with the zoning regulations of the city, and is improved with concrete, asphalt, gravel or similar hard surface.” (See CITY on page two)

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City council clarifies driveway width policy With two-car garages no longer enough for some households, the Scott City Council has had to make a change in its building codes with respect to the width of driveways. City ordinance had restricted driveways to a 24-foot width. That’s been increased to 36 feet to accommodate three-car garages. The council was informed at Monday’s meeting that those

homes which have constructed 36-foot driveways were already determined “not to be in violation” of city ordinance by the building inspector, according to City Attorney John Shirley. He said they didn’t violate existing ordinance because the driveways didn’t exceed 60% of the frontage for those homes. There had been three requests for the added driveway width at Planning and Zoning Commit-

tee meetings this summer. The homeowners were seeking a zoning variance, but no action was taken because of the 60% provision. Change Bid Award Because of an oversight by the council, the governing body had to make a change in the company to be awarded a bid for removing heaters from the two water treatment plants and

reinstalling them in the main hangar at the Scott City Airport. The project had originally been awarded to Faurot Heating and Cooling. However, within the bid document, Faurot said their proposal did not include electrical work which had been requested by the city. “We didn’t read through it thoroughly,” noted City Clerk Brenda Davis. “We can’t rebid it,” said

Councilman Gary Eitel. “It wouldn’t be fair since everyone knows what the bids are.” As a result, the council rejected the bid from Faurot and awarded the project to Turner Sheet Metal, Scott City, for $3,890. In other business: •Fred Kuntzsch, Shorty Lawrence and Suzanne Beaver were reappointed to the Sales Tax Committee.

A preliminary concept of the proposed Scott City Wellness Center.

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and classes. The 50x84 ft. gyms will be located at the east and west ends of the building and will be available for basketball and volleyball. Three-step bleachers would provide limited seating at one side of each gym and possibly on both sides. An indoor walking

trail will wrap around the building. “We could still make some modifications and extend the length of the building,” noted Buxton. “Our plans are to construct this in a way that will allow us to add onto the building in the future if we need to.” Plans also include a

Tag deadline is October 31

Persons whose last name begins with the letter S are reminded that license tags must be purchased by Fri., Oct. 31, to avoid a penalty. Tags are due for autos, light trucks, motorcycles and motorized bikes. Tags must be renewed during November for persons whose last name begins with T, V or W.

‘Cram the Van’ and BBQ in Scott City on October 31

Wheatland Electric and the Scott Co-op will be sponsoring a “Cram the Van” food drive for the Scott Community Breadbasket on Fri., Oct. 31, 5:00-7:00 p.m., in the parking lot behind the Wheatland Broadband office at 416 S. Main, Scott City. In conjunction with the event, Wheatland will also be sponsoring a free barbeque meal for those who bring canned goods. Kids in costume will receive a free treat from the Scott City Dairy Queen.

keypad system that would allow 24/7 access to the gyms and weight room. The SRC currently has a tax levy of 2.25 mills. It has the authority to increase its levy by another mill without requiring an election. However, if a protest petition is filed, an election would be required within the school district.

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If that were to happen, Buxton says they would likely have a mail ballot election in order to move the process along more quickly. If all the hurdles are cleared and the project gets the green light, the committee would like to begin construction of the center next spring.

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Another Court Case Dornon also has additional legal action pending in federal court challenging the city’s authority to remove “junk” from his property. Those personal belongings were hauled away by city police officers and public works personnel. Dornon has protested the city’s authority to enter his property and remove personal belongings along with that property being hauled away and destroyed without giving him the right to reclaim any of it. “I don’t know the status of that case,” says Shirley. “It’s been turned over to the insurance company.”

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Community Living

Page 3 - Thursday, October 23, 2014

Alpha Omega makes Hope’s Closet donation

With the move to a new location, members of the Alpha Omega Sorority in Scott City thought that Hope’s Closet could also use some additional upgrades. The group purchased a new refrigerator and freezer for the local breadbasket. Both additions are welcome with the arrival of the holiday season and extra food that the breadbasket has available for distribution in the community, says Hope’s Closet director Kris Fetty. While the sorority is well-known for the many scholarships that it has awarded over the years it is also eager to step in and help individuals and organizations in the community when needed. “We’ve helped people with utility bills on occasion and we’ve also made other donations in the community. I think a lot of people think of us only for our scholarships and we do a lot more than that,” says Kristi Conine, chairman of the Community Concerns Committee. In addition to Whimmydiddle, which it sponsors, the sorority also serves meals at major events as a fundraiser. “And when we buy things to help other people we do all our shopping right here in Scott City,” adds Conine. “The community supports us and we want to give back.”

Education changes are High Plains program Ivadelle Cotton hosted the Oct. 2 meeting of the High Plains Study Club. President Marilyn Dryer led the Club Collect and flag salute. Donna Eitel shared a devotion. Betty LaToush brought the Lucky Dip which was won by Barbara Dickhut. Jan Winter will bring the Lucky Dip to the next meeting. For the education report, Ivadelle discussed the shift away from “No Child Left Behind” to “Common Core” where analytical skills are emphasized. She pointed out the widespread use of technology, such as laptops and iphones, in today’s school curriculum. Another possible change is that schools might not teach cursive writing, opting for printing instead. There are continual studies in analyzing the way children learn. Roll call also served as the program where each member shared a memory,

a photo, or an object pertaining to time, or a timepiece that had a special meaning for them. A number of very interesting and special stories were shared by 22 members. Hostess Ivadelle Cotton and co-hostess Joy Cole served dessert. Fourteen members of the club hosted a bingo party at Park Lane Nursing Home on Oct. 16. The residents celebrating October birthdays were also honored. Following several games of bingo, angel food cake with lemon topping was served. The next meeting will be Thurs., Nov. 6, 1:30 p.m., at Jan Winter’s home. Ann Hawkins will be the co-hostess. Thelma Miller will give a community affairs report. Roll call will be, “Share a voting experience.” Guest speaker will be State Rep. Don Hineman of Dighton.

Hope’s Closet director Kris Fetty (far left) with Alpha Omega Sorority members who donated a new refrigerator and freezer to the community thrift store and breadbasket. Sorority members are (front row, from left) Nora Burnett, Kate Macy and Michelle Ruth. (Back row) Kristi Conine, Tammy Wackerla, Paige Vallejo, Brenda Birney and Barb Summers. (Record Photo)

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Editorial/Opinion

Page 4 - Thursday, October 23, 2014

editorially speaking

Frightful election:

Political campaigns bring fear to the campaign trail

Halloween is just around the corner so it’s a good time to raise the fright factor - especially among voters. Ebola, gay marriage, taxes, immigrants, ISIS and voter fraud are apparently the hot issues on this year’s campaign trail in Kansas. And did we mention Obamacare? With every turn of the TV channel or the radio dial Republicans give their faithful base - and the uninformed - a reason to be fearful of something . . . anything. It’s a terrible way to go through life . . . jumping from one fear to the next. That’s a heck of a way to run an election. Unfortunately, without fear what else would Kansas Republicans running for statewide office or Congress have to campaign on? This is apparently what energizes the Republican base. We would like to imagine that Sen. Pat Roberts - the elder statesman that he imagines himself to be - would have some thoughts on the economy, job creation and better paying jobs, expanding clean energy opportunities or improving our education system. That would require some thought and, heaven forbid, policy decisions. Sorry, Pat, but blaming President Obama for everything that has happened and has yet to happen may be a campaign strategy, but it’s not a solution. There needs to come a time when you offer possible solutions but, after 36 years in Washington, D.C., why start now, right? It’s a lot easier to walk onto a debate stage or prepare a TV commercial in which you raise the specter of fear about gay marriage. That’s the No. 1 issue on which the future of this nation and Kansas rest. Yes, we must include Kansas because Gov. Sam Brownback is also riding the gay marriage bandwagon to election day, which isn’t a bad strategy if you want your low-information base to ignore the fact their taxes are going up and the state is heading toward bankruptcy. And if you’re really paying attention you can be treated to all levels of political ignorance when it comes to the threat of Ebola, ISIS terrorists streaming across our border and fraudulent voters attempting to undermine our voting process. We don’t live in a world without risk. That’s part of life. However, it’s despicable when politicians use fear as a tactic for their own benefit - as a means of taking advantage of those who simply don’t know better. And it’s all because these Republican politicians are the biggest cowards of all - they fear the prospect of losing an election.

Ebola delays:

Don’t ignore consequences that come with budget cuts

While the Ebola hysteria may finally be calming down - except on the Republican campaign trail - Americans should take note of comments made recently by Dr. Francis Collins, head of the National Institutes of Health. He said that a decade of stagnant spending has “slowed down” research on vaccinations for infectious diseases - including Ebola. He said the NIH has been working on Ebola vaccines since 2001, and without funding cuts “we would have been a year or two ahead of where we are, which would have made all the difference.” In 2004, the NIH’s budget was $28.03 billion. In 2013 it was $29.31 billion. It’s purchasing power has declined by 23 percent, which amounts to a major budget cut. Put some of the blame on conservative lawmakers whose only goal is to cut spending without regard to the programs being impacted. Even more disturbing is the apparent mindset that spending for social services, education, the infrastructure and, yes, medical research, can be cut and there are no consequences to be paid. Uninsured people delay health care until it requires an emergency room visit and what was a relatively minor illness becomes a costly medical procedure. Lack of funding for medical research opens up the risk that a rare disease can turn into a major epidemic. A situation that could have been handled quickly and with relatively little expense turns into a crisis that can cost millions of dollars. And, through it all, those who are most responsible for the catastrophe are pointing the fingers of blame at everyone but themselves. There are too many lawmakers and taxpayers so obsessed with spending cuts they give no thought to the consequences. By then, it can be too late.

Getting back to the Kansas way

‘Tis the season for political endorsements by the media. It’s a practice we’ve refrained from because, if we’ve been doing our job, you already know who we support and who we don’t. We’re going to break from that time-honored non-tradition and endorse Paul Davis for governor. “Easy for you,” you might say. “You’re a liberal Democrat.” Fine. We’ve been called much worse. But that’s not the reason. If you want to put a label upon us then we’ll make it simple. First and foremost, we’re a Kansan. If you want to get more specific, we’re a Western Kansan and we’re proud of it. We care about this state and the people in it. When state budget cuts impact the well-being of youngsters who need Head Start or nutrition programs, we don’t wonder if their parents are Republicans or Democrats. When state funding cuts affect the elderly in Kansas, it’s not a Republican or Democrat issue. These are Kansans. They

are our parents and grandparents, or the parents and grandparents of other Kansans we know. What happens to them should matter to all of us. When the Kansas Supreme Court says that public schools are underfunded, that money isn’t being distributed in a fair manner to schools across the state, or that equal opportunity isn’t available to all Kansas students, the court justices don’t see the children of Republicans or Democrats. They see the children of Kansans who deserve every opportunity at success. Unfortunately, we now live in an environment in which politics - particularly ultra-conservative politics - trumps everything else. Still sound like a liberal Democrat talking? Okay, then we’ll ask the following question, not as a Republican, but as

a Kansan: What has Sam Brownback done to make Kansas a better place to live and to improve the quality of life for Kansans over the past 3-1/2 years? (We could ask the same of the Republican-controlled legislature, but that’s another question for another election). The Brownback Administration, the Kansas Policy Institute (KPI) and others have been blowing smoke for months about how much more money is going into education. Don’t take their word for it, or ours. Visit with your school administrators and take a look at local budgets. You’ll see the impact of state budget cuts over the past several years and that funding for schools continues to lag far behind where it should be. These are budget numbers that affect every Kansas child in every public school. And when these same schools are forced to close their doors in rural communities, it affects us as Kansans - not as Republicans or Democrats. The number of children in the state’s foster

care program has reached record high levels at the same time that funding for foster care services has been reduced. This isn’t a Republican or Democrat problem. It’s a Kansas problem. Kansas hospitals are pleading with Gov. Brownback to expand Medicaid in Kansas. To date, the decision not to expand Medicaid has cost Kansas more than $316 million in federal funds (and counting). The fact that Brownback and the legislature refuse to consider this expansion is a problem facing every Kansas hospital in every community. Furthermore, expanding Medicaid would provide health insurance to an additional 78,000 lowincome elderly, disabled and children in Kansas regardless of their political party. If that isn’t enough, massive tax cuts signed into law by Brownback are bankrupting our state treasury and have led to the downgrading of our state’s bond rating. And (See KANSAS on page six)

The biggest public health threat

As airlines, cruise ships, and hospitals cope with waves of Ebola jitters, I’m wondering whether the panic the deadly virus is inducing will distort Halloween traditions this year. No, I’m not talking about Ebola-related costumes. There are real precautions we must take, but at this point the Ebola hysteria is overblown. If Americans are worried about riding on airplanes with strangers, surely some folks will have qualms about sending their children door to door to strangers’ homes to collect candy. And, if you’re worried your kids will get Ebola from trick-or-treating, please get a grip. This is simply a case study in how humans perceive unfamiliar risks as scarier than familiar ones.

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another view by Jill Richardson

For example, compare the number of people killed in plane crashes (fewer than 1,000 a year worldwide) with the number of people who perish each year in car accidents (more than 33,000 in this country alone). But do you know anyone who is too afraid to get in a car? For those who are truly exposed to the disease, especially in the affected West African nations, Ebola is terrifying. A deadly illness that causes bleeding out of every orifice is scarier than any costume you will see on Halloween. But only a handful of people have been treated for Ebola in the United States, so far.

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

And fortunately we are equipped with far better health infrastructure than Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Guinea if more cases do pop up. Ebola isn’t an airborne virus like the flu. The people who get it are typically relatives or health workers who come into direct contact with patients’ bodily fluids while caring for them or handling their bodies after death. Also, people who get Ebola aren’t contagious prior to showing symptoms. That means anyone who is contagious won’t be well enough to stand at the door handing out Halloween candy. They’ll be in bed, very sick. Unfortunately, the Dallas hospital that encountered the first Ebola case in the United States was unprepared to keep its workers safe. Even after Thomas Eric Duncan

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

was admitted to Texas Presbyterian Hospital, the staff providing his care didn’t wear hazmat suits until his Ebola diagnosis was confirmed - two days after his admission. No doubt, all hospitals will learn from their wellpublicized mistakes. Trick-or-treaters are at a much greater risk of catching the flu. But that’s not the biggest health risk they face. The spookiest part of Halloween is the candy. Not candy laced with arsenic or bearing hidden razor blades. Just candy. Because Americans eat more than double the recommended amount of added sugars each day. Eating too much sugar increases the risk you’ll get diabetes and other diet-related chronic diseases. (See THREAT 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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Election results could be catastrophic Politics adds

With two weeks to go until the midterms, and with polls pointing to the prospect that Republicans could take control of the Senate, the stakes are high — not just for the Obama administration and congressional Democrats, but for the United States. The consequences of Republican control of both the House and Senate could be catastrophic for the environment, workers, women and minorities. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has promised a gathering of donors hosted by the Koch brothers that “We’re not going to be debating all these gosh darn proposals . . . things like raising the minimum wage . . . extending unemployment . . . the student loan package.” And it won’t just be progressive proposals that are stymied. Consider the judges who will never make it to the bench, including the highest, when it is Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), and not Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), who is in charge of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Consider the destabilizing political circus Republicans will create for the Obama administration and the nation when Rep. Darrell Issa’s hyper-partisan

behind the headlines

by Katrina vanden Heuvel

investigations into fake scandals spread from the House to the Senate. If Republicans take charge of key Senate committees, they will restrict and remake the range of debate. What happens, for example, when Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), formerly president of the right-wing Club for Growth, takes over Sen. Sherrod Brown’s subcommittee that oversees financial institutions and consumer protection? What happens to the Iran nuclear negotiations if McConnell, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) are deciding when to bring up a sanctions bill? But a Republican takeover of the Senate is not a threat just because of what Republicans will do. Progressives should also worry about the many areas of potential agreement between the president and a Republican-controlled Senate. It is Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), for example, not Re-

publicans, who is denying the president fast-track authority to force corporate trade deals through Congress. Without Reid in the way, “free-trade” pacts like Trans-Pacific Partnership - which labor leaders have called “NAFTA on steroids” - are likely to become the law of the land. Likewise, President Obama and Republicans could agree to pursue lower corporate tax rates - as opposed to infrastructure investments and job creation - as their primary economic-development initiative. And let’s not forget that Obama has repeatedly floated cuts to Social Security as a bargaining chip in negotiations with Republican leaders. Although we believe that the president has many progressive instincts, he has shown an inclination to seek consensus rather than to fight. If Republicans control both chambers of Congress, any consensus will err to the right. Perhaps the most worrying consequence of a Republican-controlled Senate will be the extension of an already damaging austerity agenda. Working Americans, who have suffered through years of a stagnant economy, will see

Gosh, time flies when it’s pushed along by a jet stream of greed. It seems like only yesterday that Wal-Mart announced, with much selfcongratulatory fanfare, that the superrich retailing colossus wasn’t a Scrooge after all. Indeed, while the world’s largest purveyor of stuff was not about to raise its poverty-level wages, it benevolently decided to provide a barebones health insurance plan for some of its 600,000 part-time employees, who make up nearly half of its total workforce. But quicker than you can spell avaricious, the $476 billion-a-year giant has now decided to renege, saying that as

of January 1 it will terminate coverage for employees who work less than 30 hours a week. Why that particular cutoff? Because that’s when those workers can begin applying for subsidized coverage from the public insurance exchanges created by the Affordable Care Act. This means that super-wealthy WalMart is piling the cost of its health care obligations onto the backs of its lowwage workers, who will have to try their luck at getting a subsidy from their fellow taxpayers. So yes, the Big Box chain’s slick honchos are perverting a benefit meant to help low-income families for their own profiteering. But don’t think they’re Dickensian Scrooges coldly abandon-

•President Obama, for not standing taller against denigration of government service or coddling of government unions. •The World Health Organization, for missing the ball as the epidemic bloomed. •Obama, for not listening to the World Health Organization’s warnings on Ebola. •Anti-smoking activists, for pressuring the World Health Organization to detour from its core mission. •Guineans. •The National Rifle Association, for opposing a nominee for surgeon general because he wanted to reduce gun violence. •Congress, for taking orders from the NRA. •CDC Director Thomas Frieden, for not keeping that nurse off the airplane. •NIH official Anthony Fauci, for not telling Frieden to keep the nurse off the plane. (See GOTCHA on page six)

(See PROBLEMS on page six)

(See ELECTION on page six)

ing their employees. They say they’re engaging a “health coverage specialist” to guide workers through the process of finding an insurance “alternative.” Of course, that option will be the one financed by you and me. Once again, the Waltons - the exploitative multibillionaire heirs to the Wal-Mart fortune - get the gold mine, while workers and taxpayers are stuck with the shaft. As Stuart Appelbaum, the head of the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union said of this latest ripoff, it’s “shameful.” But shameful is one of Wal-Mart’s core values. Jim Hightower is a national radio commentator, writer, public speaker and author

The unforgiving land of gotcha With a new week, and the possibility of additional Ebola patients, Americans - or at least American politicians - have an urgent need: someone to blame. After all, while more than 4,000 Africans dying of Ebola was not enough to grab our attention, two infected nurses in the United States is a full-fledged crisis. To save readers from viewing hours of repetitive cable television and political advertising, I assembled a handy list of villains proposed (or soon to be proposed) by talking heads of the left and right. Feel free to select one or more. •President Obama, for caring about Africans more than he cares about us. •Republicans, for starving the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of funds so it could not prepare for Ebola. •Michelle Obama, for tricking the CDC into promoting exercise and healthy eating instead of preparing for Ebola.

other voices by Fred Hiatt

•Liberians. •Republicans, for starving the National Institutes of Health of funds so that it could not discover a cure for Ebola. •The NIH, for squandering the ample funds generously appropriated by Republicans on lazy bureaucrats and self-indulgent research. •Democrats and Republicans, for forcing the NIH to spend money on illnesses with well-organized constituencies (e.g., cancer) and not in areas with the most potential return on investment. •Sierra Leoneans. •Republicans, for denigrating Washington so regularly that good people don’t want to serve in government. •Democrats, for coddling government unions that drive good people out of government with mindless antimeritocracy.

by E.J. Dionne, Jr.

Seth Moulton, an Iraq veteran and Democratic congressional candidate on Massachusetts’s North Shore, has done something with little precedent in political campaigning: He was caught underplaying his war record. You read that right: An investigation by the Boston Globe found that, unlike politicians who go to great lengths to puff up their military backgrounds, Moulton, as the paper’s Walter Robinson wrote, “chose not to publicly disclose that he was twice decorated for heroism until pressed by the Globe.” It took Robinson’s reporting to discover that Moulton had won the Bronze Star and the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for valor during the battles for control of Najaf and Nasiriyah. In a telephone interview, Moulton said his reluctance reflected a “healthy disrespect” among his comrades-inarms for boasting about citations. “The relative few of us who really were on the front lines don’t like to talk about it and don’t like to brag about it,” he said. “I saw a lot of heroic kids who were on the front lines . . . and didn’t get the recognition they deserved.” Moulton’s story is a refreshing change of pace in a midterm election campaign short on displays of either courage or reticence. Voters are unhappy with both parties and there is no driving issue, so a play-all-theangles approach takes whatever story is dominating the news cycle and tries to turn it into a wedge. Nowhere has this pattern been clearer than in the rise of public worries about Ebola and the effort by Republicans to turn fear into a closing argument. It is normal for the party that doesn’t control the White House to be critical of how the incumbent has handled a crisis. And President Obama himself, according to the New York Times, was frustrated with aspects of the government’s handling of the episode, one reason he called on Ron Klain, the Washington veteran, to coordinate the response. But it’s something else again to stoke alarm and to set up an unrealistic policy demand as a test of “toughness.” (Yes, those quotation marks are intended to convey the cynicism involved.) Thus did many Republicans call for a travel ban from the countries affected by Ebola, even though there are no direct flights from them to the United States. This raised the prospect of grounding connecting flights from European cities, and the administration argued that the ban would encourage people to lie about their travel history, making screening for the disease much harder. Now, Republicans have quietly conceded how problematic a travel ban would be. So they are rallying to a new tough-sounding backup position, calling for a suspension of visas for travelers from the affected countries. Trying to answer symbolic politics with practical measures, the administration announced Tuesday that travelers from Ebola-zone countries would be required to enter the United States through one of five airports equipped for screening. To examine the way all this has played out in the congressional contest between Moulton and Republican Rich Tisei is to see how last-minute campaign pressures can push even independent-minded candidates to find ways of gaining a slight edge or avoiding political damage. Tisei is one of the few socially moderate Republicans on the ballot this fall. Openly gay, Tisei got married in the summer of 2013, and he boycotted the state Republican convention this year to protest the party’s conservative platform. Yet like other Republicans, he jumped on the idea of “banning flights” from countries where the

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their livelihoods threatened by the shifting power dynamic in Washington. Think, for example, about how different the next debt-ceiling fight will look. Republicans have repeatedly used the debt ceiling to hold the economy hostage, but each time they have relented for the same basic reason: the conclusion that it would be Republicans, not the president, who would be blamed for the consequences. After all, if Congress couldn’t get a bill to Obama’s desk, how could he be blamed for not signing it? But if Republicans take the Senate, the calculus will change. House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) and McConnell (if he survives the challenge by Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes) will be able to send hundreds of bills to the president’s desk for his signature or veto. What happens when they send him a bill to prevent a default on our debt at the 11th hour, attached to a bill that ravages Social Security? The Republican Party will gain the power to force the president to choose between impossible options. It is with this sort of leverage that empowered Republicans will be able to attack key progressive priorities while advancing a right-wing agenda that includes the Keystone XL pipeline, a ban on abortions after 20 weeks, an assault on the rights of lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender people, the decimation of an already weak Dodd-Frank Act and more tears in an already weakened social safety net. This time, it might be Obama who shuts down the government. In a democracy, there is no such thing as an election without consequences. Many progressives are not satisfied with today’s Democratic Party; they want it to be more populist and progressive. But they also know it is absurd to suggest that there are no differences between the two major parties, and it is madness to suggest that little will change if Republicans take the Senate. A lot will change - and the change will be the worse for women, immigrants, workers and the environment. A Republican Senate, working with a Republican House, will be a wrecking crew. Katrina vanden Heuvel is editor and publisher of The Nation magazine

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As a lifelong Republican, it pains me to watch what Sam Brownback is doing to our beloved state. During the past 3-1/2 years, I have witnessed the decline of civil discourse in Kansas. And Sam Brownback has led this unfortunate shift, bringing Washington DC-style politics to the heartland. He and his allies have put politics before people over and over again, damaging our schools, our economy and the future of

Kansas. It is time to say enough is enough. It is clear that Gov. Brownback has very little regard for the truth. There are numerous examples of his misleading and manipulative statements. Sam Brownback continues to tout that his administration turned an $876 balance into a large surplus - all the while that has been disproved by independent experts and the news media. In fact, when Sam Brownback took office there was $238 million in the bank, but the ending balance for this fiscal year is projected to be

Some fear Ebola could mean return to science by Andy Borowitz

NEW YORK (The Borowitz Report) - There is a deep-seated fear among some Americans that an Ebola outbreak could make the country turn to science. In interviews conducted across the nation, leading anti-science activists expressed their concern that the American people, wracked with anxiety over the possible spread of the virus, might desperately look to science to save the day. “It’s a very human reaction,” said Harland Dorrinson, a prominent anti-science activist from Springfield, Mo. “If you put them under enough stress, perfectly rational people will panic and start believing in science.” Additionally, he worries about a “slippery slope” situation, “in which a belief in science leads to a belief in math, which in turn fosters a dangerous dependence on facts.” At the end of the day, though, Dorrinson hopes that such a doomsday scenario will not come to pass. “Time and time again through history, Americans have been exposed to science and refused to accept it,” he said. “I pray that this time will be no different.” Andy Borowitz is a comedian and author

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disease is raging and of “quarantining people before they come into the country.” For his part, Moulton, after initially resisting the flight ban, sought to find middle ground by declaring that, “until we can get people properly screened, we may need to shut those flights down.” But in the interview, he reiterated his view that “we can’t pretend that we’re going to win this fight simply by shutting ourselves off from the rest of the world.” He also endorsed Obama’s latest move on screening. And on Wednesday, Tisei’s spokesman, Charlie Szold, said his candidate did not want a flight ban to force any interruption of aid to combat the disease in the affected countries. One would like to hope that Ebola posturing will not be decisive in either the Moulton-Tisei race or in the larger campaign. There are signs that the issue is fading as reality catches up with the pandering. In the meantime, Moulton, who knows what courage means, could usefully bring a GI’s “healthy disrespect” to the ways our country’s politics makes problem-solving harder. E.J. Dionne, Jr., is a political commentator and long-time oped columnist for the Washington Post

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Of course, one binge a year on Halloween won’t hurt anyone - but that’s not what Americans actually do. We eat sugar in our treats and sugar in everything else too (ketchup, salad dressing, bread, fruit snacks, etc.). If you want to save yourself and your kids from a scary disease, stop fretting about Ebola and eat less sugar. Diabetes and heart disease are truly worth getting frightened about. Even if you wait until after Halloween, cutting back on sugar will improve your family’s health. Jill Richardson is the author of “Recipe for America: Why Our Food System Is Broken and What We Can Do to Fix It”

about $20 million. And independent researchers say that Kansas will be in debt over $1 billion in just a few short years. Not only is Sam Brownback running our state into bankruptcy, he is damaging our state’s ability to attract new investments. In just over a year, two independent credit agencies have downgraded Kansas’ credit rating three times. They cited the Brownback experiment, the projected deficit, and “Kansas’ sluggish economic recovery.” Even during the Great Recession, Kansas maintained its top credit rating.

Kansas economic recovery in Kansas lags behind that of our neighboring states. These aren’t issues that affect us as Republicans or Democrats. These affect us and our neighbors as Kansans. Unfortunately, Brownback and the ultraconservative wing of the Republican party aren’t interested in what’s happening to Kansans. They’re even less interested in having the interests of all Kansans represented in Topeka. In order to drown out the voices of dissent and push through their political agenda they purged the legislature of moderate Republicans, as if those people shouldn’t exist in

Gotcha •Obama, for not at least banning dogs with Ebola from airplanes (if dogs can catch Ebola). •Ron Klain. He was appointed Ebola czar Friday. Why hasn’t he solved the problem yet? •Africans. So far, thank goodness, no one has died after contracting Ebola in the United States. Before this outbreak is contained, some people may. Hopefully along the way we will learn to better prepare for epidemics so as to respond more nimbly next time. At its best, the process of identifying villains can promote that learning and improvement. Demanding accountability in a democracy can be ugly, but it’s essential. At the same time, as politicians called for Frieden’s head last week, I found myself thinking about Rick Atkinson’s incomparable trilogy on the U.S. military in Europe during World War II. As the Allies move from North Africa to Italy

It is clear the Governor’s fiscally irresponsible policies are not working. With his dismal record, Sam Brownback is now working overtime to distract and mislead Kansans. He is trying to rewrite his own record, while attempting to make Kansans believe his opponent, Paul Davis, is someone he is not. I am supporting Paul Davis because I’ve worked with him and I know his character. He is a moderate, commonsense Kansan who will bring people together to solve the challenges we face. He has been endorsed by

over 100 Republican leaders - and more are lending their support each day. We deserve a governor who takes responsibility for his policies and is honest to the people of Kansas. That is not Sam Brownback. He is focused on his own political agenda, not the best interests of Kansas families. We need to get our state back on the right track, and that means electing a new governor. Join me in supporting Paul Davis for governor on Nov. 4. Steve Morris of Hugoton is a former Republican state senator

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our state. This was done in order to serve a small spectrum of what still calls itself the Republican party. It wasn’t done in the best interest of Kansans. Massive tax cuts that benefit the wealthy and corporations have led to a huge shift in the burden to property taxes across the state. Brownback’s political spin can’t hide the fact that the vast majority of Kansans are being forced to pay the price for a political agenda that’s been pushed by conservative Republican interests. We support Paul Davis, not because he’s a Democrat but because he wants to make this state a better place for all Kansans. Given that a growing number

of moderate Republican political leaders are backing Davis, it shows that they are also weary of the “our way or the highway” approach to governing. It’s time we returned to caring for our children, looking after our elderly and supporting those less fortunate who need our assistance. It’s time we returned to responsible taxation that also includes building a better future for our state. We aren’t looking for a Democratic way or a Republican way. We’ve seen more than enough of the Sam Brownback way. It’s time we returned to the Kansas way. Rod Haxton can be reached at editor@screcord.com

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and finally to France, their story is one of heroism and brilliant strategy but also of unthinkable blunders, squandered lives and lessons painfully learned or inexcusably ignored. But there were no congressional hearings two weeks into the war demanding Eisenhower’s resignation. I asked Atkinson whether censorship could explain the difference, or whether something more fundamental has changed. “Censorship didn’t hide bad news, but only delayed it,” he told me. “Inevitably the ugly truth would out, of calamity at Kasserine (Pass), or near debacle at Salerno, or a failed gambit at Anzio, or huge casualties at (Monte) Cassino. There was no censoring the casualty lists. “I do think the delay helped make bad news more palatable because it was quickly eclipsed by other news, generally trending good in World War II,” he added. “To your larger point, I think

the sense of unity, of common goals, of minimized partisanship helped brace people against setbacks.” What’s striking in the present case is how the absence of that sense of unity feeds on itself. Obama shouldn’t have suggested that Ebola was unlikely to reach America, Frieden shouldn’t have assured us that every hospital would be ready on Day One. But in a climate that is so unforgiving, so quick to pounce, so unwilling to accept that mistakes will be made and should be learned from, it’s understandable that leaders trap themselves into promising more than they can deliver. A desire for accountability does not have to preclude a certain generosity of spirit, or some empathy for those who are performing public service. We seem to have forgotten that. Fred Hiatt is the editorial page editor of The Washington Post

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We don’t need state takeover of Medicare All elections are important, but this one is especially so for all senior citizens covered by Medicare. Those I’ve talked with, regardless of their political affiliation, say they are happy with Medicare, especially since they are getting good care and administrative costs are under three percent. But Gov. Brownback and a majority of his legislature have approved a bill to have Kansas and other states control and administer the national Medicare plan. (This is not Obamacare, folks, but YOUR health care program!) Our state’s debt rating has been reduced three times under the

editor’s mail Brownback administration, costing taxpayers millions. So I just don’t trust the governor and his cronies to operate and/ or administer Medicare for me, my family or our friends. His refusal to accept $33 million available to provide better care for those less affluent folks under Medicaid, has certainly been a puzzle to those of us who want better health care for all. Paul Davis, the minority leader in the Kansas House of Representatives, did not support this ridiculous “Brownback grab” for Medicare when it was passed and does not support it now, nor in the

future. Since the U.S. Congress must first enact a law approving this state takeover of Medicare, voters should be careful next month. We very much need someone representing our big 1st District who will oppose this idiotic idea. Our present guy, “Congressman Do Nothing” from Montezuma, was kicked off several committees, including the very important Agricultural Committee, by his own party’s leader, Speaker John Boehner, for refusing to work together with others within the committee process. During the recent primary, his attacks and

threats against some of his constituents seem to confirm that he suffers from a Napoleonic Complex, always wanting it “his way, or else!” His proudest accomplishment seems to be helping shut down the government, thereby damaging our credit rating and costing millions of tax dollars. I have no doubt he would vote to dismantle our national Medicare program and allow Brownback and crew to take over. That must not happen. Jim Sherow, a history professor at K-State, wants to serve as our Congressman for the First District, and he will NOT support this state take-over of the Medicare

program. A Vietnam War veteran and family man, he will bring back dignity and respect to this important office via his previous responsible service to the City of Manhattan as commissioner and mayor. His skills in working with all involved parties helped build results in that booming city. He will apply those same talents in working with all factions to find the best solutions to improve our district, state and the nation. I urge all seniors to protect their Medicare insurance by voting to replace our incumbent governor and Congressman with Paul Davis and Jim Sherow. Duane West Garden City

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Kansas He says that so many backroads are well-maintained which makes them ideal as walking trails once they were properly mapped. “You could spend a three to four day walking vacation, visit historic sites, stay in good hotels, sample great restaurants where you wouldn’t normally stop and have a very healthy excursion,” he says. “There are all kinds of walking vacations in Britain. There’s no reason it can’t happen here.” Rather than just talk the talk, however, Fortunato felt he should literally walk the walk. He has passed through cities, large and small, over the past 5-1/2 weeks, going as far south as Greensburg where he was able to see how the town has begun to recover from a devastating tornado, in addition to visiting the Big Well. “I didn’t want this to be a parallel I70 route. I wanted to touch as many iconic places as possible,”

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he says. “I wanted to parallel at least a portion of the Santa Fe Trail and, of course, Dodge City is a pretty iconic place.” Fortunato keeps his travel options flexible and instead of heading west from Dodge City he decided to travel north. At that time, the Long Island, N.Y., native was joined by a longtime friend from New York who walked with him from Dodge City to Jetmore. They arrived in Jetmore in time to watch a high school football game. “You gain an appreciation as to how important things like that are to a community and how it brings a community together,” he observed. Shortly upon returning to New York, his friend sent an e-mail: “Hen, I miss Kansas,” was the message. “I asked him if he thought that was unique to Kansas or if he would have felt the same about any state he had just visited,” notes Fortunato.

Henry Fortunato sees a future for walking vacations in Kansas as he prepares to complete his sixweek journey at Mt. Sunflower. (Record Photo)

“He said that for years he couldn’t understand what I saw in Kansas and why I decided to call it home. He said, ‘Now I get it.’” While he doesn’t have anything planned at the moment, Fortunato will continue his tradition of fall walkabouts again next

year. However, it will likely be of the 7-10 day variety. “It will be in Kansas, undoubtedly, but I don’t know where,” he says. In addition to giving talks in November about his Kansas hike, Fortunato would like to eventu-

ally write a book. “The best part about this has been the people I meet, the people who become friends and the encounters with strangers the ones who stop and ask if I need a ride to the guy who tossed me an orange (KDOT) vest to wear so

that people would be able to see me easier. This is what makes the walk so compelling to me. “My son refers to me as a naturalized Kansan,” jokes Fortunato. “After doing something like this it’s easy to see why I’ve made Kansas my home.”

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Donation benefits SCHS FFA chapter The Scott Community High School FFA chapter was presented with a check for $3,356 earlier this week by Zoetis animal health company. The donation represents a percentage of sales through distribution centers and veterinarians. Those centers and individuals can designate the FFA chapters to receive a donation. Combining to make a donation to the SCHS chapter were Micro Beef in Scott City along with local veterinarians Charles Sourk and Corbin Stevens, in addition to Dr. Tony Birney of the Cheney Animal Clinic. “One percent of sales are earmarked for FFA chapters of their choosing,” says Zach Conine, territory manager for Zoetis. “Annually, Zoetis gives over $1 million nationwide.”

Cheri Gillett, manager of Micro Beef in Scott City, presents a certificate acknowledging a $3,356 donation to FFA Chapter President Macy Davis. Also pictured (from left) are Zach Conine, Zoetis territory manager; FFA sponsor Kevin Davis; Trace Mulligan, Abe Wiebe, Reid Flower, Asher Huck, veterinarian Charles Sourk, Cooper Griffith; Rey Armendariz, strategic account manager for Zoetis; and SCHS principal Shelly Turner. (Record Photo)

Kansas school funding cut 5th largest in nation Kansas has the fifth largest percentage cut in public school funding in the nation based on a comparison of spending before the Great Recession and now, according to a report released this week by the Center on Budget Policy and Priorities. The research organization’s findings echo concerns raised by the Kansas Association of School Boards and other school advocates on education funding in Kansas and will likely add fuel to the political debate over Gov. Sam Brownback’s tax cuts, which have significantly reduced the flow of revenue to the state bud-

get - 50 percent of which funds public schools. “If we are falling behind other states in school funding, we must be deeply concerned about falling behind in preparing students for success in postsecondary education and the workforce,” said KASB associate executive director for advocacy Mark Tallman. “This week, KASB released a new report showing that states spending more on K-12 education have higher academic results,” Tallman noted. The CBPP’s national report said the lack of funding will hurt the economy and student

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Officer team qualifies for state in par law It’s been a busy fall for the Scott City FFA Chapter. Between land judging, Greenhand Conference, and fundraisers, the members have been very busy. Starting off at the Scott City land judging contest, the members did a remarkable job. The “A” team, consisting of Eddie Tilton, Chandler Jansen, Macy Davis and Trace Mulligan, placed first in the team standings. Individually, Eddie placed fifth, Chandler fourth, Macy third and Trace second. The team then traveled to Hugoton to compete in the area contest. The team wasn’t as successful with new types of soil textures. Individually Chandler was 10th and Trace was seventh. At the Greenhand Conference, Emily Glenn placed ninth in the creed speaking competition. In the test division, Trella Davis placed ninth and Emily Glenn placed second. As a team, they placed third. The officer team consisting of Reid Flower, sentinel; Trace Mulligan, reporter; Cooper Griffith, treasurer; Asher Huck, secretary; Abe Wiebe, vice-president; and Macy Davis, president, won the parliamentary law division and qualified for state. In the individual Par Law Test, Abe placed 10th, Asher ninth, Trace fourth, Cooper third and Macy first. Trace was the master ritual reporter, and Abe was the master ritual vice-president. The team also won the ritual part of the competition besting seven other teams. The next night, the FFA’s annual work auction took place in the commons area. The community turned out in large numbers to support the FFA members. The money earned will be put to use for meals, motel rooms and registration when teams are traveling to contests. Trace Mulligan, reporter

achievement “at a time when producing workers with high-level technical and analytical skills is increasingly important to the country’s prosperity.” Budget experts say Kansas tax policies will lead to dramatic revenue shortfalls as early as next year. Gov. Brownback has said the tax changes would create jobs and stimulate the economy, but present economic indicators aren’t showing this has happened. According to the CBPP, adjusted for inflation, Kansas is spending 14.6 percent less per student now than before the recession. Kansas is tied with

Wisconsin for the fifth contributions and state deepest cut in the nation. aid for bond and interest and capital outlay do KASB research shows not appear to be included total school district fund- in the CBPP definition ing per pupil declined 8.5 of per pupil state fundpercent between 2009 and ing. These programs have 2013, and current operat- increased substantially in ing funds were reduced Kansas, while funding for more than 11 percent per general operating budgets pupil over the same peri- has not.” The national study od. “The report confirms done by the CBPP found regular school operating that at least 30 states are budgets are falling behind providing less funding inflation,” said Tallman. per student for the current “It is important to under- school year than they did stand why the numbers before the recession hit. in this report may dif- 11456-2285978-3.33 x 6-4c fer from other state and national statistics on education funding. “KPERS retirement

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make similar changes; plus doctors, hospitals and pharmacies may drop out of their preferred provider networks. Thus, by simply choosing the same options for 2015 without investigating alternatives, you could wind up paying hundreds or thousands of dollars more for similar healthcare services. Medicare’s annual election period (a.k.a. open enrollment) to make coverage changes for 2015 continues through Dec. 7.

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For most people, this is the best - and sometimes only - opportunity to make coverage changes. (Exceptions are made for people who qualify for a special enrollment period - see “Medicare & You” at www.medicare.gov for details.) If you already have traditional Medicare Parts A and B, you needn’t make any changes; however, if you also have Part D, you must either reenroll in your current plan or choose another.

During open enrollment you can: •Switch from Medicare Parts A, B and D to Medicare Advantage or vice versa. •Switch from one Advantage plan to another. •Switch from an Advantage plan offering drug coverage to one that doesn’t or vice versa. •Join a Part D plan, switch from one plan to another or drop coverage altogether. Current Advantage plan

enrollees can also use the Medicare Advantage disenrollment period (Jan. 1 to Feb. 14, 2015) to switch back to Medicare Parts A, B and D. However they cannot: •Switch from original Medicare to Medicare Advantage. •Switch from one Advantage plan to another. •Switch from one Part D plan to another. When choosing next year’s Part D plan: •Carefully review your

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712 E. 5th, No. 4 Scott City, Ks. 67871

Travis Hinrichs

28049 U Road WaKeeney, Ks. 67672

Marc Kessler

11540 S. Navajo Road Scott City, Ks. 67871

Amount 93.02

196.20 243.04

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.

92 98 139 99 101 115 119 124

127

Mike D. Redburn Maria Rodriguez Brian Rowton Cynthia Salinas Ines Elizabeth Scott David Suri Ramon Villarreal Jay Weston

Darci Wren

1008 Jackson Scott City, Ks. 67871

65.76

1,400.42

4971 N. Venison Road Scott City, Ks. 67871

85.41

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

201.57

410 W. Bellevue Avenue Scott City, Ks. 67871 267.09 1505 S. College Scott City, Ks. 67871

125.03

4419 Autumn Meadow Dr. Katy, Tex. 77449 355.79 603 N. Washington Scott City, Ks. 67871

122.34

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

164.67

1311 Elizabeth Street Scott City, Ks. 67871

226.86

608 York Street Scott City, Ks. 67871

Grand Total

158.03 $4,681.13

Lark Speer, Scott County Treasurer

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Scott Co. LEC Report

Scott City Police Department Oct. 16: Ryan Powell was arrested for driving on a suspended license, no motor vehicle liability insurance and failure to yield. He was transported to the LEC. Special Meeting Oct. 16: A theft of property report was taken at Scott Neighborhood Revitalization Plan public hearing City Middle School. Oct. 16: Officers responded to a child in need of Comments from public care call. Oct. 16: Nicholas George was arrested for domestic Approve Neighborhood Revitalization Plan battery and criminal threat. He was transported to the LEC. Strategic planning Oct. 17: Steve Forsythe was arrested on a Gray County warrant and transported to the LEC. Adjournment Scott County Sheriff’s Department Oct. 16: Jenna Dearden reported striking a deer on K95 Highway. Public Notice Oct. 21: James Olivas, driving a 1996 Ford, was southbound on K95 Highway when he fell asleep caus(First published in The Scott County Record, Thurs., Oct. 9, ing the vehicle to cross the center line and enter the 2014; last published Thurs., Oct. 23, 2014)3t ditch, striking a marker post. DELINQUENT PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX UNCOLLECTED TAX WARRANTS FROM SCOTT COUNTY SHERIFF OCTOBER 1, 2014

plan’s “Annual Notice of Change” for substantive changes to premiums, deductibles, copayments, covered drugs, participating pharmacies, etc. •Notice whether they’ve changed copayments/coinsurance for your medications or possibly dropped some altogether. Ask your doctor comparable, whether covered drugs will work; otherwise you could pay much more next year.

(First published in The Scott County Record Thurs., Oct. 16, 2014; last published Thurs., Oct. 23, 2014)2t CHANGE OF ZONING REQUEST Notice is hereby given that the Scott City Planning Commission will hold a special meeting on November 13, 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 amendment of the official zoning map by Mark C. Fouquet Shakespeare Oil Company, Inc., to change the zoning from R-2 Residential to C-2 General Commercial District for the following described property to wit. Lot Fourteen (14) and North Half of Lot Fifteen (15), Block Fifteen (15), Cases 2nd Addition to the City and Vacated Alley. (507 Jefferson Street) Proposed use is storage facility and workshop. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard at such hearing. Dated: October 14, 2014 Rodney Hogg, chairman Scott City Planning Commission

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(First published in The Scott County Record Thurs., Oct. 9, 2014; last published Thurs., Oct. 23, 2014)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SCOTT COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET K. STOPPEL, DECEASED NO. 14-PR-22 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that a Petition for Probate of Will and Issuance of Letters Testamentary was filed in this Court by Marcine A. Gorman, an heir, devisee and legatee, and executor named in the “Last Will and Testament of Margaret K. Stoppel,” deceased.

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

620-872-2090

Same as above Rod Haxton, Box 377, 406 Main, Scott City, Ks. 67871-0377 Same as above Same as above

Buckshot Publishing

Box 377, Scott City, Ks. 67871-0377

Rod Haxton

Box 377, Scott City, Ks. 67871-0377

Kathy Haxton

Box 377, Scott City, Ks. 67871-0377

Beula Haxton

210 E. Parklane, Scott City, Ks. 67871-0377

September 25, 2014

1,800

320

314

621

633

707

692

1,651

1,642

1,704

1,695

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Public Notice (First published in The Scott County Record Thurs., Oct. 16, 2014; last published Thurs., Oct. 23, 2014)2t NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PUBLIC HEARING Unified School District No. 466 will hold a public hearing at 5:00 p.m. , on Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at the Administration Office, Board Meeting Room, 704 S. College, Scott City, Kansas. Purpose of the hearing will be to hear and consider public comment on the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan. Unified School District No. 466 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 Board of Education Administration Office during regular business hours. Mark Davis, president USD No. 466, Board of Education ATTEST Susan Carter Board Clerk

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Public Notice (Published in The Scott County Record Thurs., Oct. 23, 2014)1t ORDINANCE NO. 1160 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING PUBLIC OFFENSES WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SCOTT CITY, KANSAS; INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE “UNIFORM PUBLIC OFFENSE CODE FOR KANSAS CITIES,” EDITION OF 2014, WITH CERTAIN ADDITIONS; PRESCRIBING ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS; AND REPEALING THE EXISTING SECTION. Be it Ordained by the Governing Body of the City of Scott City: Section 1. INCORPORATING UNIFORM PUBLIC OFFENSE CODE. There is hereby incorporated by reference for the purpose of regulating public offenses within the corporate limits of the City of Scott City, Kansas, that certain code known as the “Uniform Public Offense Code,” Edition of 2014, prepared and published in book form by the League of Kansas Municipalities, Topeka, Kansas. No fewer than three copies of said Uniform Public Offense Code shall be marked or stamped “Official Copy as Adopted by Ordinance No. 1011,” and to which shall be attached a copy of this ordinance, and filed with the City Clerk to be open to inspection and available to the public at all reasonable hours. Section 2. Article 7 of said Uniform Public Offense Code is hereby amended and supplemented by adding the following section: 7.12a INTERFERENCE WITH A SWIMMING POOL OPERATION. Interference with public swimming pool operation is intentionally or recklessly depositing or causing to be deposited any object or substance, into, upon or about any public swimming pool which results in the closing of such pool pursuant to rules of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Interference with public swimming pool operation is a Class B violation. Section 3. Article 10 of said Uniform Public Offense Code is hereby supplemented by adding the following section:

Public (First published in The Scott County Record Thurs., Oct. 23, 2014; last published Thurs., Nov. 6, 2014)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SCOTT COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff, vs. Ross A. Farr, Tamara S. Farr, Jane Doe, and John Doe, et al., Defendants Case No. 14CV19 Title to Real Estate Involved Pursuant to K.S.A. §60 NOTICE OF SUIT STATE OF KANSAS to the above named Defendants and The Unknown Heirs, executors, devisees, trustees, creditors, and assigns of any deceased defendants; the unknown spouses of any defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of any defendants that are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations; the unknown executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors, successors and assigns of any defendants that are or were partners or in partnership; and the unknown guardians, conservators and trustees of any defendants that are minors or are under any legal disability and all other person who are or may be concerned: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition for Mortgage Foreclosure has been filed in the District Court of Scott County, Kansas by JPMorgan Chase Bank, Na-

Public Notice

Section 10.27. UNLAWFUL STORAGE, SALE OR DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS, OR POSSESSION OF CERTAIN FIREWORKS. a. No person, firm or corporation shall store any fireworks anywhere in the city, except as necessary for the performance of a public exhibition to be held as hereinafter provided. Such storage shall be in a safe place, securely locked or guarded so that no child or unauthorized person shall have access thereto and shall be protected from fire hazards. The fire chief of the city shall inspect the storage to determine whether the same complies with the terms of this paragraph. b. No person, firm or corporation shall sell any fireworks anywhere in the city. c. No person, firm or corporation shall discharge any fireworks anywhere in the city, except: 1. At a public exhibition approved by the Governing Body. 2. Fireworks between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on June 30 through July 3 and between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and midnight on July 4, provided that the Chief of Police shall be authorized to ban such discharge if dry conditions exist and notice of such ban is published in the official city paper on or before June 20. d. No person, firm or corporation shall process or discharge fireworks commonly known and referred to as Chinese lanterns, sky lanterns, floating sky lanterns Unlawful storage, sale or discharge of fireworks is a class C violation. Section 4. REPEAL. The existing Title 5, Chapter 2, Section 5-2-1 AND 5-2-2 of the City Code of Scott City, Ordinance Number 1011 is repealed. Section 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication in the official city newspaper. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 6th day of October, 2014. City of Scott City, Kansas Dan Goodman, Mayor ATTEST: Brenda K. Davis, MMC City Clerk

(Published in The Scott County Record Thurs., Oct. 23, 2014)1t ORDINANCE NO. 1159 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SCOTT CITY, KANSAS; ADOPTING AND ENACTING THE “STANDARD TRAFFIC ORDINANCE FOR KANSAS CITIES,” EDITION OF 2014, WITH CERTAIN OMISSIONS, CHANGES AND ADDITIONS; PRESCRIBING NEW REGULATIONS WITH CERTAIN PROVISIONS FOR TRUCKS OR SIMILAR VEHICLES, WITH A REGISTERED GROSS WEIGHT OF MORE THAN TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND POUNDS, PARKING ON CITY STREETS AND DESIGNATING NEW REGULATIONS FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS ALL ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS THIRTY-THREE AND NINETY-EIGHT OF SAID STANDARD TRAFFIC ORDINANCES AND REPEALING THE EXISTING SECTION. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF SCOTT CITY, KANSAS: Section 1. INCORPORATING STANDARD TRAFFIC ORDINANCE. There is hereby enacted, that certain standard traffic ordinance known as the “Standard Traffic Ordinance for Kansas Cities,” Edition of 2013, prepared and published in book form by the League of Kansas Municipalities, Topeka, Kansas, including those articles, sections, parts or portions that are modified or changed. No fewer than three copies of the Standard Traffic Ordinance shall be marked or stamped “Official Copy as Adopted by Ordinance No. 1011 with all sections or portions thereof intended to be omitted or changed clearly marked to show any such omission or change and to which shall be attached a copy of this ordinance, and filed with the City Clerk to be open to inspection and available to the public at all reasonable hours. The Police Department, Municipal Judge, City Attorney and all administrative departments of the City charged with enforcement of the ordinance shall be supplied, at the cost of the City, such number of official copNotice ies of the Standard Traffic Ordinance similarly marked, tional Association, praying as may be deemed expedifor foreclosure of certain real ent. property legally described as Section 2. Section 33 of follows: said Standard Traffic OrdiLOT TEN (10), BLOCK nance is hereby amended EIGHT (8) NONNAMAKER and changed to read as folADDITION TO SCOTT CITY, lows: [SCOTT COUNTY,] KANSAS. “MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS. [THE INFORMATION CON(a) Except as provided TAINED IN BRACKETS HAS in subsection (b) and when BEEN ADDED TO MORE ACCURATELY REFLECT THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION] Tax ID Number NN0084 for a judgment against defendants and any other inEven if your plan terested parties and, unless otherwise served by per- hasn’t changed substansonal or mail service of sum- tially, it’s still wise to use mons, the time in which you the Medicare Plan Finder have to plead to the Petition at www.medicare.gov for Foreclosure in the District Court of Scott County Kan- to compare all available sas will expire on December plans. You’ll be prompted 3, 2014. If you fail to plead, to enter your medications judgment and decree will be and dosages. The calculaentered in due course upon tor then ranks plans by the request of plaintiff. “star rating” and overall MILLSAP & SINGER, LLC Chad R. Doornink, #23536 cdoornink@msfirm.com Public 11460 Tomahawk Creek Parkway, Ste. 300 (Published in The Scott Leawood, KS 66211 County Record on Thurs., (913) 339-9132 Oct. 23, 2014)1t (913) 339-9045 (fax) BEFORE THE STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION Jennifer M. Walker, #24713 OF THE STATE OF KANSAS jwalker@msfirm.com NOTICE OF Anthony L. Smith II, #26593 FILING APPLICATION asmith@msfirm.com RE: Landmark ResourcTiffany Johnson, #26544 es, Inc- Application for Comtjohnson@msfirm.com mingling of Production in the 612 Spirit Dr. Decker 3-3 in Scott County, St. Louis, MO 63005 Kansas. (636) 537-0110 TO: All Oil and Gas Pro(636) 537-0067 (fax) ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF ducers, unleased Mineral Interest Owners, Landowners, and all persons whosoever concerned. You, and each of you, are hereby notified that Landmark Resources, Inc. has filed an application to commingle the Marmaton group and the Cherokee producing formations at the Decker 3-3, located 691’ from the north line and 335’ from the east line of NE/4 Sec.

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Public Notice

a special hazard exists that requires lower speed for compliance with Section 32, the limits specified in this section or established as hereinafter authorized shall be maximum lawful speeds, and no person shall drive a vehicle at a speed in excess of such maximum limits unless a different speed limit is posted: (1) Twenty (20) miles per hour in any business district; (2) Thirty (30) miles per hour in any residential district; (3) Twenty (20) miles per hour in any park or school zone; and, (4) Fifty-Five (55) or SixtyFive (65) miles per hour in all other locations, as provided by law. (b) No person shall drive a school bus to or from school, or interschool or intraschool functions or activities, at a speed in excess of the maximum speed limits provided in subsection (a), except that the board of education of any school district may establish by board policy lower maximum speed limits for the operation of such district’s school buses. The provisions of this subsection relating to school buses shall apply to buses used for the transportation of students enrolled in community colleges or area vocational schools, when such buses are transporting students to or from school, or functions or activities (K.S.A. Supp. 8-1558) (c) The maximum speed limits in this section may be altered as authorized in K.S.A. 8-1559 and K.S.A. 8-1560, and amendments thereto. Section 3. Section 98 of said Standard Traffic Ordinance is hereby amended and changed to read as follows: “LOADING AND UNLOADING COMMERCIAL, DELIVERY AND OTHER VEHICLES; REMOVAL OF VEHICLE; DUTY OF POLICE OFFICER; AND PARKING OF TRUCKS, BUSES, TRACTORS, TRAILERS AND OTHER VEHICLES OVER TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND POUNDS ACTUAL GROSS WEIGHT, ON RESIDENTIAL STREETS FOR MORE THAN TWO HOURS PROHIBITED. (a) Subject to any provision prohibiting parking at all times or during specified hours, vehicles used for the transportation of merchandise or materials may stand or be parked at the curb to take on or discharge loads on any street marked for parallel parking; provided that such vehicles may be backed into any curb at such times and places when and where the same may not interfere with or become a hazard to vehicular traffic on

Part D

such street within the block; provided further, that traffic may be temporarily blocked by any such vehicle backed into any curb to load or unload when the same may be necessary during such times as loading or unloading shall be undertaken in any expeditious manner without delay, upon prior notice to and under the direction and supervision of the Police Department; provided, further, that the driver or some person in charge of such vehicle shall constantly be present or available to remove such vehicle in an emergency and the vehicle shall be removed immediately upon the same being loaded or unloaded as the case may be. The Chief of Police may place suitable warning signs to direct or control traffic during the time any street may be blocked or traffic is restricted from its normal flow or course. b. It shall be unlawful to park a truck with an actual gross weight of more than Twenty- Four Thousand (24,000) pounds or a bus, truck, tractor, road tractor, farm tractor, trailer or semitrailer on any street longer than two (2) hours; except that parking longer or unloading of merchandise and a permit, issued by the traffic division of the Police Department authorizing the same, is in the possession of the operator or in the vehicle at the time the vehicle is parked over two hours. These permits shall be issued for each instance over parking is necessary. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, to disconnect from a tractor designated to pull a semi-trailer, so that any part of such semi-trailer is supported by dollies or support not bearing on a tractor designed to pull such semitrailer unless the owner or person in his possession complies with the remaining provisions of this section. Any person leaving a semi-trailer disconnected from a tractor shall cause to be placed between dollies and support for trailers and pavement a wooden plank of such thickness and width, that no portion of a semitrailer other than wheels with pneumatic tires coming in contact with the pavement. Such plank shall be 3 feet in length and of such thickness that it does not break, crush or crumble and so that the weight will be distributed over the entire length of the plank. Provided however, that any semi-trailer shall not remain on any street, avenue, alley, public-way, or right-ofway, for a period of longer than two (2) hours, without obtaining a permit as hereinabove required.

c) If any such vehicle or trailer, as identified in this section, shall be so parked or placed, deposited or left unattended upon any street, avenue, alley, public-way of right-of-way, the same shall be removed by the owner within twenty-four (24) hours after a citation issued by police or law enforcement official. If such vehicle or trailer is not removed within said twenty-four (24) hour time period, the same shall be caused to be removed by an officer in the most reasonable manner. Said vehicle shall not be returned to the owner until the towage and storage charges are paid in full to the City of Scott City, Kansas. In the event said vehicle or trailer is not claimed and towage and storage charges are not paid in full within sixty (60) days from the date of the impoundment, the appropriate law enforcement official shall proceed to sell such vehicle or trailer as abandoned vehicle, pursuant to K.S.A. 8-1102, as amended, and such payment and/or sale shall not relieve the owner of said vehicle or trailer of prosecution for said violation. d) It shall be unlawful for any person, business or corporation to park or to permit any bus or truck with a registered gross weight of twenty-four thousand (24,000) pounds or more or any tractor, trailer, semi-trailer or similar vehicle or part of vehicle to be parked or to be so left whether attended or unattended at any time or for any amount of time, on the following roadways or streets in Scott City, Kansas: From the intersection of Twelfth Street and Main Street (U.S. Highway No. 83) on the east and west portions of said street or highway north to the corporate limits of the City. If any such vehicle or trailer shall be so parked or placed, deposited or left unattended on the above street(s), the same, shall be caused to be removed immediately by an officer using the same process as listed in paragraph (c). Section 4. REPEAL. The existing Title 6, chapter 1, Section 6-1-1 of the City Code of Scott City, Ordinance No. 1011 is repealed. Section 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication in the official newspaper of the City of Scott City, Kansas. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 6th day of October, 2014. Dan Goodman, Mayor ATTEST: Brenda K. Davis, MMC City Clerk

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cost. Note: The lowest premium may not be your best bet - sometimes plans with higher monthly premiums have a lower overall cost due to their more favorable deductible, copayment and coinsurance amounts. Medicare Advantage

Notice 3-T17S-34W in Scott County, Kansas. Any persons who object to or protest this application shall be required to file their objections or protests with the Conservation Division of the State Corporation Commission of the State of Kansas within fifteen (15) days from the date of publication. These protests shall be filled pursuant to Commission regulations and must state specific reasons why the grant of the application may cause waste, violate correlative rights, or pollute the natural resources of the State of Kansas. All persons interested or concerned shall take notice of the foregoing and shall govern themselves accordingly. Landmark Resources, Inc. 1616 S. Voss Road, #600 Houston, Tex. 77057

plans are HMO- or PPO-type alternatives to Medicare Parts A and B. Most cover drugs and some include extra benefits like vision and dental coverage at additional cost. They usually have lower deductibles and copayments but require

you to use the plan’s provider network. A few tips: •If your Advantage plan includes drug coverage, you don’t need Part D. •Carefully review the “Annual Notice of Change” from your plan for any substantive changes.

Public Notice (Published in The Scott County Record Thurs., Oct. 23, 2014)1t 2014 SCOTT COUNTY EXTENSION COUNCIL ELECTION TO: The voters of Scott County, State of Kansas, election at-large. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with K.S.A. 2-611, as amended, State of Kansas, that on the date and at the time and place mentioned below, the citizens of voting age of Scott County shall meet for the purpose of electing 12 members, three members for Agriculture Pursuits, three members for Home Economics Work, three members for 4-H Club and Youth Work, and three members for Economic Development Initiatives, as representatives to the Scott County Extension Council. Scott County Sunday, November 2, 2014, 2:00 p.m. Wm. Carpenter 4-H Building Scott County Fairgrounds Consideration shall be given to the Extension Program for Scott County. Mark Davis, Chairman Friendship ‘Meals to Go’ available from the VIP Center Individual frozen/sealed trays • Good for special diets only $3.25/meal • Call 872-3501

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Measles, pertussis vex Kansas health workers Andy Marso KHI News Service

TOPEKA - Even as local health officials prepare for the unlikely event of an Ebola outbreak in Kansas, some have had their hands full trying to convince people in their communities to take basic

measures to contain the spread of more prevalent, contagious and preventable diseases like measles and pertussis. Kansas has seen spikes in both illnesses this year, leading some health officials to issue orders of quarantine and others to ask people to voluntarily

stay home. Those requests were not always well-received. “People weren’t as encouraged to act for the community good,” Pottawatomie County Health Director Leslie Campbell said of a local pertussis outbreak this year involving more than

100 confirmed cases. “They were kind of bucking that ‘staying-homefor-five-days’ (request).” Adrienne ByrneLutz, interim director of the Sedgwick County Health Department, said her department issued six letters of quarantine to “high-risk exposures”

Parents of developmentally disabled feel misled by state Dave Ranney KHI News Service

OVERLAND PARK Parents of adult children with developmental disabilities say state officials are breaking a provision in deliberations that led to legislators last year agreeing to include Medicaidfunded home- and community-based services for the developmentally disabled in the state’s KanCare program. “I have one thing I want to say to the (Kansas) Department for Aging and Disability Services: ‘Liar, liar,’” said Susan Jarsulic, whose 35-year-old daughter, Jayne, has severe physical and developmen-

tal disabilities. Jarsulic and others are upset over reports that a “health home” initiative recently announced by KDADS includes language that encourages but stops short of requiring - KanCare companies to let developmentally disabled Kansans keep their current case managers if they so choose. During several hearings last year, state officials promised families that if KanCare were to take over management of services for the developmentally disabled, beneficiaries’ families would be allowed to keep their case managers, who would help them navigate the new system.

Legislators, in turn, agreed to the so-called KanCare “carve in.” Case managers play a key role in assessing beneficiaries’ needs, determining which services they need to continue living in community-based settings, arranging for those services and making sure they’re provided. “My daughter’s case manager has been with her for 18 years now,” Jarsulic said. “She’s wonderful. She knows Jayne, she knows the system and she really knows how to get things done.” Under the KDADS health home initiative, KanCare health care providers - a group that

includes physicians, safety-net clinics, mental health centers and home health agencies - are eligible for additional funding for integrating primary and behavioral health care with services designed to help people live in community-based settings rather than institutional care. A health home is not a place but a concept of care delivery built on close coordination among a patient’s medical providers so that health crises can be prevented or reduced. The plan, Jarsulic said, included language that encouraged but did (See PARENTS on page 13)

On-time vaccination rate for Kansas kids tumbles Parents delay vaccines or are opting out Andy Marso KHI News Service

TOPEKA - The percentage of Kansas students entering kindergarten in 2012 who had been immunized on the medically recommended schedule tumbled to 61 percent from about 72 percent the previous year. The drop, highlighted in KIDS COUNT data released Tuesday by Topeka nonprofit Kansas Action for Children, puts on-time immunization rates at their lowest in at least five years. “Timely immunization not only keeps children healthy but also protects others, including infants who are too young for vaccinations and people with compromised immunity,” said Shannon

one poor year.

Timely immunization not only keeps children “Could there be some healthy but also protects others, including infants volatility? Yes, absolutewho are too young for vaccinations and people ly,” she said. “But that with compromised immunity. Shannon Cotsoradis president, Kansas Action for Children

much volatility? I doubt it.”

year-to-year and said he hoped the KIDS COUNT numbers were a one-year anomaly. He said the state is failing to reach the 90 percent coverage recommended for “herd immunity” that prevents infectious disease from spreading to unvaccinated people. “We’re far from that number, and it looks like we’re getting even farther away if this drop is true,” said Pezzino, who also works for the Kansas Health Institute. Cotsoradis agreed that vaccination rates fluctuate from year-to-year in Kansas. But she said a plunge that caused the five-year immunization outlook to trend downward probably could not be chalked up solely to

Delay Increases Risk Some of the dip in ontime vaccination could be attributed to parents not getting their children all of the recommended shots, Cotsoradis said. Some also could be due to an increasing number of parents delaying some shots. Reports of parents delaying shots due to concerns about the safety of the current schedule have proliferated in recent years, and a 2009 study found 26 percent of parents surveyed delaying vaccinations, despite no evidence the current schedule causes more adverse reactions.

Cotsoradis, Kansas Action for Children president and chief executive officer. “It also prevents the spread of dangerous diseases that can lead to serious illness and even death.” The vaccination rates in the study pertain to a series of five shots children are recommended to receive by age two: diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis, polio, measles-mumpsrubella, hepatitis B and influenza B. Prior to 2012-13, ontime vaccination rates increased every year since the 2008-09 school year, when they checked in at 63 percent. Gianfranco Pezzino, Shawnee County’s health officer, said Kansas is prone to large fluctuations in vaccination rates from

(See TUMBLES on page 13)

during the summer measles outbreak that spread from Johnson County to sicken 11 people in the Wichita area. She said the letters were issued to people who were exposed while visiting the area and planned to travel back to their homes in other states. Some already

had bought plane tickets, and Byrne-Lutz said the official letters helped the department secure refunds from the airlines and get them time off work. Byrne-Lutz said the people involved were “not happy” in some cases to be quarantined (See MEASLES on page 13)

Malpractice fund at risk of being tapped TOPEKA - A state fund meant to diffuse the costs of medical malpractice claims is on stable footing, but the fund’s executive director said that legislators should not consider using reserve money for other purposes. Chip Wheelen, executive director of the Kansas Health Care Stabilization Fund, said the fund is in a key transition period due to changes in new legislation. “It should never be used for anything other than its intended purpose,” he said, adding that the Health Care Stabilization Fund is a trust fund like the state employee pension fund and the unemployment insurance fund. The stabilization fund helps pay malpractice claims above what is covered by a provider’s required malpractice insurance. It is funded through a surcharge on that insurance, as well as state funds allocated to cover University of Kansas medical residents. While there is no legislative proposal to transfer money from the stabilization fund, the state faces a projected $260 million budget deficit in the general fund next fiscal year. Wheelen said talk of a stabilization fund transfer has surfaced even when the budget picture was much rosier. Wheelen said legislators likely would face legal action if they tried to follow through on such a plan. Years of taking in more than the fund was paying out have created a healthy reserve in the stabilization fund. The stabilization fund is projected to have about $266 million in assets when the current fiscal year ends in July 2015. After paying a projected $222 million in liabilities, the fund expects to have reserves of $44 million.

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57,000 Kansans sign up for ACA in first year Andy Marso KHI News Service

TOPEKA - As open enrollment for the health insurance marketplaces approaches, it’s important to look back at results from the first year. More than 57,000 Kansans signed up for health insurance coverage for the 2014 plan year through the Kansas marketplace created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Kansas Health Institute (KHI)

has produced a fact sheet summarizing enrollment results, characteristics of the Kansans who purchased plans, and the financial assistance they received through the federally managed system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reported that 99,380 Kansans shopped for insurance in the marketplace and were deemed eligible to enroll in a plan. Of those, 57,013 actually signed up for coverage.

Measles in Sedgwick County residences, but they were cooperative. They were monitored daily by county health officials, and the effort proved prescient in the end. First Line of Defense In Kansas, county health officials are the first line of defense. They have the authority to unilaterally order individuals into quarantine to prevent the spread of infectious disease. Public officials have not exercised that power on a wide scale since the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918. Jeff Hershberger, public information officer for the Kansas City, Mo., Health Department, said Ebola is not likely to cause a similar reaction

There’s also the possibility more parents are opting out of vaccinating their children. “KDHE told us there has been a significant increase since 2010 of religious exemptions,” Cotsoradis said. “But they are not releasing that data until next year.” KDHE’s 2012-13 Kindergarten Immunization Coverage Survey

Parents not require health home providers to allow beneficiaries to keep their case managers. The change created a loophole that could lead to some families losing their case managers, she said, undercutting their abilities to advocate for their loved ones. “Let’s be honest about this,” Jarsulic said. “This is just a back-door way of getting rid of the case managers that we’ve come to know and trust, and letting the managed care companies do whatever they want to do.”

Hispanic/Latino population was underrepresented. The marketplace screens applicants for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and identified 13,961 Kansans potentially eligible for these programs during the period. It is unknown how many of these individuals were ultimately determined eligible by the state. Subsidies to help pay

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because it is spread only through direct contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person. Hershberger said his department is far more likely to order quarantine for those exposed to more contagious diseases like measles, which spreads through the air. “If you’re not immunized, you can catch measles just by walking through the room where somebody with active measles had been two hours before,” he said. Vaccination rates in some parts of the country have been dropping, though, in part due to concerns about a link between autism and the measles, mumps and rubella shot. Those concerns persist despite a lack of research

Tumbles

Young adults (age 18-34) made up nearly a third (31.3 percent) of Kansas enrollees. This age group is generally healthier and their participation in the marketplace helps subsidize costs for their older counterparts. Older adults (age 55-64) and Whites were overrepresented in marketplace enrollment compared to their proportion of the overall population in the state. Alternatively, enrollment from the

evidence to support them. As a consequence, measles incidence is up significantly this year, with the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting 594 cases through September. Kansas City, Mo., has confirmed 13 cases of measles this year. Local Cooperation Pottawatomie County has a population of about 23,000. At the beginning of September, KDHE had confirmed 17 cases of pertussis in the county. Sarah Fornshell, the county’s communicable disease nurse, said last week that the toll has since surpassed 100. Both Fornshell and Campbell said mass vaccination efforts and iso-

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reported last year that 363 of the 481 exemptions exercised during the 2012-2013 kindergarten year were for religious purposes. The 481 total exempted represented just 1.4 percent of the state’s overall kindergarten enrollees that year, but many of them were clustered in the same communities, increasing the possibil-

ity of outbreaks. KDHE reported that three of the state’s 283 school districts had 10 percent or more of their kindergarten students with an exemption. Cotsoradis said it might be time for the state to put immunization rates back on the front burner, perhaps bringing back the Immunize Kansas Kids task force.

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Jarsulic, who lives in Shawnee and runs a Lenexa-based activity program for 10 severely disabled adults, is active in Provider Advocate Coalition of Kansas (PACK), a group that organized a town hallstyle meeting here last week that included nearly 200 parents, case workers, service providers, and KDADS Secretary Kari Bruffett. Bruffett assured the audience that KDADS is in full support of families keeping their case managers.

Parents complained about not being involved in the process. As a result, they said, they weren’t anticipating the health home assignments. “There’s no trust,” said Patty Hink, whose 37-year-old son is autistic. “There was before KanCare, but there isn’t anymore.” Angela de Rocha, director of communication at KDADS, said the agency was committed to finding ways to “communicate better” and restoring the families’ confidence in the system.

lation of those exposed seem to be stemming the tide. “We actually haven’t had a new case for a week, so we’re knocking on wood,” Campbell said. A vaccine for the disease was developed in the 1940s and, now combined with inoculations against tetanus and diphtheria, has helped drive rates far below pre-vaccine levels. According to KDHE’s annual report, Kansas had just 52 confirmed cases of pertussis in 2011. But the disease appears to be making a comeback, both in Kansas and nationwide. Kansas had 347 cases of pertussis last year. This year KDHE has confirmed 262 cases, most of them in Pottawatomie County.

for monthly premiums were likely a popular incentive for Kansans to shop in the marketplace. Four out of five (78.7 percent) Kansans enrolled in the marketplace received financial assistance through premium tax credits. “Kansas had 348,000 people without health insurance before the marketplace opened. The question is how many of these individuals were among the 57,013

who actually signed up for coverage during this enrollment period. We don’t know the answer to that yet,” said Linda Sheppard, KHI senior analyst and strategy team leader. “What we do know is that most of the people who enrolled also qualified for financial assistance through premium tax credits, and over half are paying less than $50 per month for their coverage.”

Pastime at Park Lane We welcome Harriet Lewis and LaVera King to Park Lane. The United Methodist Church led Sunday afternoon services. Residents played pitch and dominoes on Monday afternoon. Game helpers were Madeline Murphy, Dorothy King, Hugh McDaniel, Joy Barnett, Wanda Kirk and Mandy Barnett. Pastor Bob Artz led Bible study on Tuesday morning. Doris Riner played the piano for the hymns. Residents played trivia on Tuesday evening. Rev. Warren Prochnow led Lutheran Bible study on Wednesday morning. Residents played bingo on Wednesday afternoon. Madeline Murphy and Mandy Barnett were the helpers. Residents played pitch on Wednesday evening. Madeline Murphy helped with the games. The United Methodist Youth delivered pumpkins to each resident on Wednesday evening.

Honor 7 with October birthdays

The High Plains Study Club hosted the October birthday party on Thursday afternoon. Guests of honor were Judy Redburn, Herb Graves, Harold White, Edna Uppendahl, Ruth White, Albert Dean and Jim Jeffery. Everyone enjoyed angel food cake with a pudding sauce. They also played bingo with the Study Club furnishing prizes. Hostesses were Madeline Murphy, Marvel Hopkins-Keyse, Patsi Graham, Jean Hardy, Joy Cole, Celia Fouser, Shirley Griffith, Dorothy Spitzer, Ivadell Cotton, Donna Eitel, Marilyn Dryer, Barbara Dickhut, Gwen Huck, Cheryl France and Dona Dee Carpenter.

Decorate pumpkins for craft day

The Immanuel Southern Baptist Church hosted crafts on Tuesday afternoon. Residents decorated pumpkins. Helpers were Joy Barnett, Bev Nuckolls, Taylor Lightle, Sue Barber, Brenda Hughes and Mandy Barnett. Marilyn McFann furnished cookies. Elsie Nagel gave manicures on Thursday. Fr. Bernard Felix led Catholic Mass on Friday morning. Rev. Warren Prochnow led Lutheran services in the afternoon. Residents baked cookies on Friday afternoon. The Wright Family Band performed on Friday evening during supper.

Deaths

Joyce Bohnert was visited by Nancy Holt, Alan and Glenda Graham, Janet Gallardo and Junior Fairchild. Delores Brooks was visited by Nancy Holt; Shandon, Tina, Sage and Rayan Walk; Charles Brooks, Cheryl Perry and Jean Ludowese. Verna Willman was visited by Monica Rowton, Bob Willman and dog, Maggie, D’Ann Markle, Edie Adams and Gary Johnson. Cecile Billings was visited by Ann Beaton, Lindsay Singley, Justin Singley, Delinda Dunagan and Linda Dunagan. Edith Norman was visited by Doris Riner, Sue Riner, Jerica VanCampen, Yvette Mills, Doris Riner and Sara Shane. Bonnie Pickett was visited by Gloria Wright, Treva McCandless, Larry and Philene Pickett, and Margie Stevens. Corrine Dean was visited by Kim Smith, Jean Ludowese, Ron Hess, Linda Martindale, Warren Kropp and Dianna Howard.

Sr. Citizen Lunch Menu

Ronald G. McCary Ronald G. McCary, 71, died on Oct. 10, 2014, in Smith Center. Ronald was born on Nov. 22, 1 9 4 2 , to Alvah and Ve r o n i c Ronald McCary (Conn) McCary at his grandmother’s house in Stockton. After attending high school in Smith Center he began working for Jerome Rudolph where he learned the brick laying/construction business and started McCary Masonry in 1974. But his real passion was the military. Ron joined the National Guard in 1966, rising through the ranks to become the first Commandant of the Non-Commissioned Officers Academy in Salina. He was promoted to Command Sergeant Major in 1980. Of his 28 years in service, 14 were at the rank of CSM (E9). During this appointment he was selected as the national chairman of the State Military Academy Advisory Council in Washington, D.C. After three years at the academy he was transferred to the newly formed 135th Combat Aviation Battalion. The 135th was reformed as the 1st Battalion 108th Aviation Regimen. He served as the Battalion Command Sergeant Major. CSM McCary was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters; Army Achievement Medal with two oak leaf

On Saturday, residents watched “Hocus Pocus.” Dottie Fouquet was visited by Jon and Anne Crane. Lucille Dirks was visited by Floyd and Vivian Dirks. Harriet Jones was visited by Nancy Holt and Rev. Don Martin from St. Luke’s Church.

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clusters; Reserve component achievement medal with five oak leaf clusters; National Defense Service medal; Armed Forces Reserve medal with two oak leaf clusters; NonCommissioned Officer Development ribbon with two senior updates; Army service ribbon; overseas service ribbon; Kansas Distinguished Service Medal; Kansas Meritorious Service Medal; and Kansas Service Medal. After retiring from the military in 1994, Ron worked for the City of Smith Center for 13 years. Ron is survived by his wife of 33 years, Kathryn; two children, Marcia, and husband, Craig, and their children, Hunter and Madison Braun; and Chad and wife Becky and children, Samantha and Ethan McCary; and a step-daughter, Kristi Pierson, and husband Mike. Ron was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Larry. Funeral service was October 14 at the Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary with Pastor Laura Fricker officiating. Interment was at the Cedar Cemetery, Cedar, Ks., with military honors by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Hospice Services of Smith County or the Smith County Memorial Hospital Employee Fundraiser. They can be sent in care of the funeral home at 116 W. First St., Smith Center, Ks. 66967. For online condolences visit www.simmons-rentschler.com.

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Yvonne Spangler was visited by Greg and Yvette Mills, Les and Mary Ann Spangler, Danny and Mona Spangler; Will, Danica and Jagger; Jerica VanCampen and Adalei Zeller. Harold and Ruth White were visited by Travis Jones. Albert Dean was visited by Carol Davey. Lorena Turley was visited by Neta Wheeler, Tracy Hess and Rex Turley. Vivian Kreiser was visited by Larry and Sharon Lock. Clifford Dearden was visited by Kirk and Janet Ottaway. Jake Leatherman was visited by Otto Harp. Geraldine Graves was visited by Jerica VanCampen, Yvette Mills, Adalei Zeller, Jagger Carlson, Jean Ludowese and Alonna Mantzke. Emogene Harp was visited by Otto Harp, Nancy Holt, Alicia Harp, Rick Harp, Maranda Dawn Barnett, Dana Edwards and Denise Murphy. Ann Tedford was visited by Doris Riner.

Herb Graves was visited by Tina Turley and Ron Hess. Nella Funk was visited by Donna S. Eitel and Nancy Holt. Mike Leach was visited by Linda Dunagan, Rev. Don Martin from St. Luke’s Church, and Donna S. Eitel. James Still was visited by Tina Turley. LaVera King was visited by Gloria Gough, Velda Riddiough; Shanna, Tatum and Hunter Wells; Carol Latham; Randy, Kay and Harrison King; Shellie Carter, Marsha Holloway, and Jeremy and Krista McDaniel and kids. Boots Haxton was visited by Rod and Kathy Haxton. Darlene Richman was visited by Maranda Dawn Barnett. Judy Redburn was visited by Wendy Derstine and Debbie Holland Bush. Dona Dee Carpenter was visited by Donna S. Eitel, Roger and Jackie John, Gloria O’Bleness and Larry LaPlant.

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Survey finds Kansans dissatisfied with politics HAYS - Along with findings that the Kansas governor’s race is extremely tight, the sixth annual Kansas Speaks Survey, prepared by Ft. Hays State University’s Docking Institute of Public Affairs, finds similar tightness in public perception of the job performance of the two major political parties. One-third (33 percent) of respondents are satisfied with Gov. Sam Brownback’s efforts to improve the Kansas economy and 47 percent were dissatisfied. Satisfaction was higher among the younger and Republican respondents. Just under one-third (31 percent) of respondents were “very” or “moderately satisfied” with Republican leaders’ efforts to improve the Kansas economy, while 43 percent are “very” or “moderately dissatisfied.” Dissatisfaction was higher among the older and Democratic respondents. Democrats do not fare much better: 33 percent are “very” or “moderately satisfied” with Democratic leaders’ efforts to improve the Kansas economy, while 37 percent were “very” or “moderately dissatisfied.”

The rating was higher among Democrats and respondents of Hispanic ethnicity. Between Sept. 10 and Sept. 27, 952 random adult residents of Kansas were contacted by telephone and asked a series of questions to measure their opinions of elected officials and preferences for public policies. The response rate was 53.6 percent. Of these 952 respondents, 685 said that they voted in the 2012 election. In the perennial question of how they feel about Kansas as a place to live, a strong majority, 85 percent, of respondents say Kansas is at least a “good” place to live, and only three percent said it is a “poor” or “very poor” place to live. The rating was higher among Republican respondents and respondents who were Asian or white. However, while half of respondents, 50 percent, said the Kansas economy is at least in good condition, 61 percent are “very” or “moderately concerned” that economic conditions in Kansas will threaten their families’ welfare. When asked about Kansas government

spending only, 29 percent of respondents said that Kansas government spending should be increased, 35 percent said it should be decreased, and 37 percent said it should “remain the same.” When asked about Kansas government spending together with taxation, 50 percent of respondents favor “somewhat” or “much lower” taxes and spending, 24 percent favored “somewhat” or “much higher” taxes and spending, and 26 percent favored “no change.” Some other findings in the 2014 survey: •Among those respondents who favored “somewhat” or “much higher” taxes and spending, 74 percent preferred higher income taxes, 49 percent preferred higher sales tax, and 32 percent preferred increasing property taxes. •A huge 97 percent of those favoring higher taxes and spending supported more funding for grades kindergarten through high school (K-12), 82 percent

supported more funding for state colleges and universities, and 89 percent supported an increased in funding for social services. •Among those respondents who favored lower taxes and spending, 72 percent preferred an income tax cut, 57 percent preferred a sales tax cut, and 80 percent preferred a property tax cut.

•Of those supporting a decrease in taxes and spending, 16 percent support funding cuts for grades K-12, 33 percent support cuts for state colleges and universities, and 17 percent support a funding cut for social services. •66 percent favored increasing taxes on large corporations. The support for increasing taxes was higher among Democrats,

Independent voters leaning Democratic and Independent voters. •58% of respondents favored “increasing” taxes on top income earners. Republicans and less-educated respondents tended to be more supportive of lower taxes on top income earners. Only 7% of respondents favored higher taxes on the middle class.

Attend the Church of Your Choice

Maintaining Hope Ebola has arrived, ISIS is on the move and they are both killing people. Pastors are being subpoenaed for their sermons because they are preaching the Scripture in churches. Culture is becoming more and more hostile to the Christian as it always has been. The hope in all of this comes from one source only and that is God the Father and His Son The Lord Jesus Christ. It is easy to become discouraged and almost hopeless with all that is happening around us, but we can explain to you how it is possible to live in the middle of all of this and still have hope. I have experienced this hope for myself and it changes everything in this life and the promise of the life that is to come. Despite what you may believe or you have been told, God is still in control and His plan, even if we do not understand it, is perfect and right and Holy. Our hope and salvation is in the gift of His Son Jesus and in Jesus alone. Is it easy, this life we now live in? NO! Is it worth living for God in Jesus and having the hope He offers even in the difficulties? YES! The one thing you need to know is that you are not alone, that all of us, The Body of Christ, your family loves you and prays for you and cares for you. We will struggle through this life and these situations together and no matter what comes we will honor God and look to the day promised to us, a day with no sadness, no tears, no sickness or diseases. Living forever in the presence of God and receiving our salvation in Christ our Lord. We pastors love you with the love of Christ, but He loves you more. 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

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

12021 N. Eagle Rd. • Scott City Franklin Koehn: 872-2048 Charles Nightengale: 872-3056 Sunday School Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service: 7:00 p.m.

9th and Crescent - Scott City - 872-2334 Bishop Irvin Yeager • 620-397-2732 Sacrament, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:50 a.m. Relief Society and Priesthood, 11:20 a.m. YMYW Wednesday, 8:00 p.m.

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Lawn and Garden

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Don’t just park your lawn mower for the winter For lawnmowers to last, putting them away for winter has to include more than parking them in a garage or shed. For starters, any gasoline left in the mower is likely to deteriorate - become thick and gummy by next spring. That’s why servicing your mower before storing it has to include draining the gas tank or running the motor until it’s out of gas. Or, you can treat the gas with a stabilizer and then run the engine long enough to burn up and replace the untreated gas that was left in the carburetor bowl. Then, while the engine is warm, you might as well change the oil, too. For lawn equipment

with a battery, pre-storage service also should include cleaning the battery terminals. They usually corrode during the mowing season. A wire-bristle brush can get rid of the gunk. Then, if you like, you can connect the battery to a battery monitor that will keep it charged over winter. Otherwise, remove it and store it in a protected location. Often, a cool basement is the best place. Remove the spark plug and lubricating the mower’s cylinder by putting

a few drops of oil inside the spark plug hole. For safety’s sake, replacing the spark plug should be among the last fall maintenance tasks. These chores are the minimum. It’s a good practice to go ahead and ensure everything is in good working order, too. It can reduce the time lost and frustration caused by poorly performing equipment when spring rolls around. Start With the Deck Begin the additional maintenance by checking the manual and getting the dirtiest chore out of the way - cleaning the mower deck. Typically, manufacturers recommend doing this twice a year.

Often, you can just turn a walking mower on its side. For a riding mower, though, you’ll need to remove the deck and then turn it over. A putty knife or scraper will help you get rid of any heavy grass buildup. If the weather’s above freezing, you can use soap and water to get the deck even cleaner. A clean deck helps mower performance. Plus, it reduces the odds for spreading turf diseases. While you have good access, you also should check the wheels for debris or other obstructions that might interfere with rotation. And, if you want to make cleaning easier the next time, you can follow up by spraying your

Late fall clean-up will limit iris pests Taking action after the first hard freeze can be an effective way to limit two common iris pests. Just getting rid of the plants’ dead leaves, however, may not be enough, according to Ward Upham, horticulturist with Kansas State University Extension. Old iris foliage can and does serve as an over-winter haven for the fungus that causes iris leaf spot disease and the eggs of a destructive insect called the iris borer. As a result, removing irises’ post-season debris can significantly reduce the numbers on hand to attack the following spring, Upham said.

“But, some of the earliest borer research turned up additional facts that we sometimes forget,” he added. “In the 1930s, Cornell University discovered iris borer moths weren’t as selective as first thought. When the females were ready to lay eggs each fall, any roughened surface would do dead leaves, twigs, rusty nails, cloth, wood chips, even wire screen.” Iris leaf spot weakens plants and makes them look ugly, Upham said, but iris borers can cause deadly damage. Besides, just one female borer moth can lay hundreds of eggs every night, totaling more than 1,000 eggs before she’s done.

And, North Americans’ control efforts since the 1930s haven’t kept the borer population in check. Iris borers are a multiple threat, he said. When the tiny, new larvae hatch in spring, they chew their way up iris leaf margins. Then they make a pinhead-size hole, enter a leaf and eat their way back down on the inside. Not every borer makes it to soil level. One theory is that iris borers eat each other, too, Upham said. But, those that do can be more than an inch long. They’re able to bore into and start mining their iris’ rhizome. Often, they’re also carrying the bacterium that causes soft rot,

which makes rhizomes soft, slimy and foul-smelling. “To limit their activity, as well as iris leaf spot’s spread, we need to be doing a better job of sanitation after freezing weather arrives,” the horticulturist said. “Some commercial growers burn their iris fields every winter. But, I just remove everything near or on my iris beds. I put down some new mulch after the ground freezes.” His removal includes any green iris leaves that may remain. Contrary to popular opinion, they won’t be making food any more. With the first freeze, iris rhizomes shut down for winter, Upham said.

Get rid of weak branches before arrival of winter storms

The experts’ tree-pruning rules allow for one big exception: Any time is the best time of year to remove diseased, damaged or dead branches. Late fall can be an especially prudent choice, however, said Charles Barden, forester with Kansas State University Extension. Outdoor temperatures are still likely to be above 20 degrees. When the weather’s colder than that, the act of pruning itself can cause tree injury. The timing also gets rid of weak branches before they can become a deadly missile in a wintertime ice storm “A combination of heavy ice and strong winds can easily turn a damaged limb into a “widow-maker.” At the same time, the mix of ice and wind will test every weak joint in the tree,” Barden said. Mature limbs often weigh hundreds to thousands of pounds. But, an accumulation of ice can increase that by 30 times or more, he warned. Plummeting to the ground just adds to the weight’s force. Compared to deliberately pruned limbs, weather-broken branches are much more likely to cause collateral tree damage, too, he said. A big

break can leave split wood behind or peel away great swaths of bark and internal wood from the trunk. Once free, the limb also can break others and/or damage any part of any tree it hits on the way down. “Of course, taking out power lines is certainly no challenge for an icedamaged tree. Any nearby building will be at risk, as will any passing car, pet or person,” Barden said. Each tree owner has to make the call on whether to prune out problem branches or hire a pro to do the job. To help owners in making that decision, however, Barden offered guidelines he’s picked up from

foresters and long-time arborists: 1) If you wonder whether you have the experience, knowledge or assurance level to do the job safely, you probably don’t. Find a reputable tree care service. 2) As a rule of thumb, if a branch is less than two inches wide, go ahead. If it’s 2-4 inches thick, think twice. If it’s more than four inches across, get experienced help or be very sure of what you’re doing. 3) Cutting or pruning above ground is extremely dangerous without firm footing in a lift or a comfortable, secure anchor to the tree. Rather than trying to work from a ladder, hire a professional.

4) Never work near power lines. Call the electric company, which will have arborists on staff. 5) If you can’t find and review your chainsaw manual, seriously consider hiring someone else to do the work. Experience helps - a lot - and that includes the insights gained while operating a particular saw. Barden also advises tree owners to learn the recommended guidelines for pruning. If nothing else, owners should know when and why to prune a tree. And, they should recognize the steps involved in doing a good (and safe) job - whether doing their own pruning or overseeing someone else.

clean, dry deck surface with vegetable oil. While the deck is exposed is also a good time to consider whether the blades need to be replaced or sharpened. Be very sure that any new or improved blades are balanced before installing them. Position them exactly as you found them - cutting side facing in the same direction, washers in the same order and so on. Then ensure the blades are fastened securely. Other Maintenance Other maintenance can include the following: •Check all nuts and bolts, to ensure that vibration hasn’t shaken them loose.

•Inspect the entire length of belts and replace any that look worn or torn. •Securely fasten the deck back in place on riding mowers. •Inspect the pull-cord leading into the flywheel casing, if appropriate. Replace it if you find cuts or frays. Or, inspect the electric power cord, if appropriate. Replace it if it’s cut or cracked. •Remove the air filter and look for buildups or blockages. Cleaning it may simply require that you tap the filter cartridge on a flat surface. If you’ve used the current filter for more than 25 hours, however, it probably will need more attention. (Check your manual.)

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Getting the most staying power from your Halloween creation Waiting until just before Halloween or Thanksgiving to buy a pumpkin can seem old-fashioned. Given how early pumpkins go on display and how long they stay there, today’s varieties appear to have real staying power. The supply implies the orangey orbs might as well be helping with decorations, rather than waiting for weeks on a store shelf. “Plant breeders are, in fact, always working to develop pumpkins with a longer shelf life. You have to remember, though, that store displays aren’t static. Replacement stock keeps coming in until the season is almost over. Pumpkins that go bad disappear,” said Ward Upham, horticulturist with Kansas State University Extension. To help eager buyers identify pumpkins with the best odds for lasting, Upham developed the following list of characteristics. The best pumpkins will be: •Whole, which can include pumpkins with a painted face. Carved jacko-lanterns do well to last a week. •Stemmed. This is most important for outdoor pumpkins. Lost stems leave a depression behind that will collect water,

snow, and/or ice and then promote spoilage. “That’s why no one should ever carry a pumpkin by its stem,” Upham said, “even while they’re shopping.” •Dry-stemmed. Almost all commercial varieties now have green stems, so ”mature” stem color no longer matters. If a stem is leaking sap, however, that indicates the pumpkin was too young for harvesting. •Fully mature. Size, rind color and shape aren’t usable criteria anymore, either. But, buyers still can try to pierce the rind with a thumbnail. That’s easy with immature pumpkins and difficult with those that are ripe. “The rind has to be hard enough to keep moisture from escaping. Otherwise, the pumpkin will shrivel,” the horticulturist explained. •Blemish-free with no soft spots. This characteristic does not include the bumps and hard “pimples” that are natural for some varieties. Instead, it’s the results of injuries that have damaged pumpkin tissues and perhaps provided access for bacteria or led to “scarring.” “We started getting more smooth varieties when pumpkin painting

first became popular,” Upham said. “A lot of people still like the bumps and ‘warts,’ though. Some think they’re more naturalistic-looking. Others use them to make decorations ‘scarier’” •Cured - which can be difficult to assess if store owners didn’t check into that, so can’t answer questions. Holiday fans who select their pumpkin in a field, however, should cure it for about 10 days, preferably in temperatures of 80-85 degrees and a relative humidity of 80-85 percent. “Just doing the best you can at creating those conditions will help,” the horticulturist said. •Dry and cool. Cured pumpkins don’t like to be wet. And, although they like being cool, harvested pumpkins respond badly to cold weather. They start to degrade when temperatures fall below 50 degrees. They turn into mush overnight when they freeze. “That’s something to keep in mind when you look over a pumpkin display. Store owners may be having indoor space problems, but they still need to find ways to store their pumpkins well,” Upham said.

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Scott City senior runningback Chantz Yager keeps his balance after leaping over a SW Heights defender during district playoff action on Friday. (Record Photo)

SC corrals Mustangs in district opener On a night when Scott City could literally score at will - six Scott City 49 SW Hts. 0 straight possessions to open the game - it was a rare mistake by the Beavers that created one of their highlights. Following Friday’s 49-0 smackdown of Southwestern Heights (2-5), junior deep return man Wyatt Kropp was upset with himself for mishandling a punt that gave the Mustangs first-and-goal at the four yard line late in the first half. The SCHS defense preserved the shutout with an interception

by linebacker Sloan Baker at the goal line. “That gave us a reason to get fired up,” senior linebacker Marshal Hutchins assured Kropp after the game. “If it wasn’t for that we wouldn’t have had much to talk about.” Well, not much, except for the six first half touchdowns. And maybe the four interceptions - one of them returned for a score. SCHS (7-0) entered the opening round of district play expecting to get an easy win and they got it, even with starting quarterback Trey O’Neil on the sideline as he waits for his knee to recover from an injury

that occurred during the Hugoton game two weeks earlier. With back-up quarterback Brett Meyer under center for the entire first quarter and JV quarterback Bo Hess taking snaps the remainder of the night, the Beavers were more than capable of putting up points and extending their district win streak over the past seven seasons to 17 games. “The boys know what our next opponents are like and what their records are,” says head coach Glenn O’Neil. “We emphasize that we have to focus on our game and not play down to the level of our opponent.

Desperate Lakin trying to keep playoff hopes alive Scott City knows that it’s heavily favored to win another district football title and that Lakin enters Friday’s game as the underdog. Make that a very dangerous underdog, warns head coach Glenn O’Neil. Still stinging from a controversial 38-36 loss to Cimarron in last week’s district opener, the Broncs (4-3) are playing for their season and their playoff lives. A loss will eliminate any chance they have of post-season play. “Lakin’s in a desperate situation. If they don’t beat us than their season ends a week later, so we expect them to pull out all the stops,” says O’Neil. “The special teams have to be alert to (fake punts) or on-side kicks. The boys have to be aware

(See MUSTANGS on page 21)

GWAC champs

Kylee Trout (31) and Jade Wren (30) compete in the Great West Activities Conference crosscountry championship held at Holcomb last Thursday.

3 SC girls earn All-League By a narrow one point margin the Scott Community High School girls won their first-ever Great West Activities Conference crosscountry championship. Competing at Holcomb last Thursday, the Lady Beavers (42 points) held off Hugoton (43) for league honors. In addition, freshman Makaela Stevens (2nd, 16:15), freshman

Trella Davis (5th, 19:09) and junior Jade Wren (10th, 17:30) each earned All-League honors. Missing out on All-League by just one second was freshman Olivia Prieto (11th, 17:39). “That was a great effort by Olivia. We’ve been looking for her to move into the No. 4 or No. 5 spot and with regional this weekend it was a good time for her to

run her best race of the season,” says head coach Kevin Reese. “She’s starting to figure out what it takes to compete at this level. As a freshman she just didn’t have the confidence, but we’ve seen that starting to turn around the last couple of meets,” says Davis. (See GWAC on page 20)

(See LAKIN on page 23)

Winning ‘just like the Beavers’

At the conclusion of the fourth grade championship game on “Super Saturday” we were walking beside one of the players as we were getting ready for a team photo. We told him what a great job he and his teamRod mates had done in finHaxton, sports ishing undefeated and he editor replied, “We’re just like the Beavers.” If high school athletes should ever wonder for a moment whether they are having an impact on young lives that statement should eliminate any doubt. Young athletes look up to high school students - not just in football, but in every sport. When high school athletes excel . . . when they are competing in the state playoffs or advance to the state tournament . . . young people notice. That, in case you were wondering, is how a tradition of winning is passed down from one group of athletes to the next. No one wants to be that class, or that team, which breaks the chain of excellence. Fortunately, through some very good coaching and some fine athletes who are being taught at an early age “how” to win, our youngsters have had phenomenal success in the YMCA tackle football league in Garden City. (See WINNING on page 21)

SCHS teams are regional favorites

The move to Class 3A is paying dividends for the Scott Community High School cross-country team. The boys and girls enter the regional meet in Cimarron this weekend favored to win their respective divisions. Top three teams will advance to the state meet on the Rim Rock course in Lawrence on Oct. 31. (See REGIONAL on page 25)

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Outdoors in Kansas

GWAC

Building a better way to trap

Stevens tried to challenge Colby’s Andrea Browne who set a fast pace from the outset, but she wasn’t able to stay with the Eagle junior who pulled away for the league title in a time of 15:52. “Makaela ran an aggressive race, but she struggled a little at the end,” says Reese. “She seems to run a better race when she hangs back a little and then finishes strong. At least that might be the better strategy this year.” Davis continues to establish her consistency as the team’s No. 2 runner and “Jade’s just a tough competitor,” adds Reese. “She is going to find some way to finish at the front.” Rounding out the SCHS squad were Kylee Trout (14th, 17:51) and Macy Davis (20th, 18:23).

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by Steve Gilliland

Saying that Tina Schultz comes from a “trapping” family is a bit of an understatement. When she was growing up in western Iowa, her parents each had their own trap line every fall, and whenever possible Tina and her two brothers split up and tagged along. Each day’s catch was skinned in the basement with Tina and her brothers helping. They learned at an early age how to properly care for harvested fur. Iowa is raccoon country and a problem that has always plagued ‘coon trappers is being able to trap them in and around farmsteads and populated areas where they flourish without also catching all the neighborhood dogs. Sometime in the 1980s the first dogproof raccoon trap (DP trap) was developed. Today there are no less than a dozen different companies making them. No matter what their size and shape, they all employ some sort of enclosed compartment into which a raccoon must reach to get a bait placed there, tripping a trigger in the process that results in the ‘coon being held by the foot. The science behind the dog proof trap is that the very nimble and dexterous raccoon will reach into most anything it can get its paw into to get a snack, while dogs just will not. Thus the dogproof trap was a huge hit. Now all trappers are tinkerers, and Tina’s dad is no exception. Despite the success of the dog proof trap, he disliked the stakes that were provided with most brands and he disliked the triggers that were on all DP traps available at the time, which tripped in only one direction - by being pulled upward. (See TRAP on page 25)

Tyler Vondracek gets into position for a dig during GWAC volleyball action against Holcomb last Saturday. (Record Photo)

Lady Beavers are hoping for home court magic The SCHS volleyball team was hoping for a little momentum heading into the Class 3A sub-state this Saturday while hosting the Great West Activities Conference tournament. That momentum didn’t materialize after a winless day. Now the Lady Beavers will try to gather themselves and prepare to face top-seeded Lakin in the first round of the sub-state tournament which will also be in Scott City this Saturday. “We knew it would be a pretty tough day for us. We have some very good teams in our league,” says

Class 3A Sub-State SCHS (5-26) vs Lakin (28-9) Sat., Oct. 25 • 1:00 p.m.

head coach Megan Gentry. “But I was hoping we could come out of it with at least one win.” SCHS finished roundrobin play without a win in five matches. The only time they extended a match to three games was against Colby (14-25, 2518, 15-25). Ulysses (34-2), ranked No. 9 in Class 4A-Division I claimed the league title with a 25-22, 25-20 win over Holcomb (27-7), ranked No. 5 in Class 4A-

Division II. “I felt that we weren’t mentally where we needed to be. There wasn’t the emotion that I wanted to see,” says Gentry. She was pleased with the serving game of her squad, as well as the passing, but the net play wasn’t enough to keep pace with other GWAC teams. “We lack consistency, but that’s going to happen when you have a lot of young girls out there,” she said. While the Lady Beavers are underdogs as the No. 8 seed in sub-state, Gentry is hoping that the home court will be a factor. SCHS pushed top-

seeded Lakin to three games earlier this year. “Lakin is fundamentally a good team, but they aren’t head-and-shoulders above us,” Gentry says. “We’ve shown that we can play with them.” Gentry also reminds her girls they have a unique opportunity by playing in a sub-state tournament on their own floor. “These freshman will never have this opportunity again,” she points out. “They need to take advantage of this. “We’re a better team than the last time we played Lakin. If we can get a little momentum anything can happen.”

Hutchins is All-League The only SCHS boy to earn All-League was Dylan Hutchins (7th, 18:08). The Beavers (85) finished third in the team standings behind Hugoton (30) and Goodland (68). “It was a flat course and that doesn’t play to our strength,” says Reese. “We compete better on hills.” Hutchins and sophomore Chance Jones (22nd, 19:30) each ran personal records on the course. “Irvin (Lozano) and Edi (Balderrama) each had solid races,” adds Reese. “We didn’t have a bad day, but it wasn’t what we were looking for.” Lozano (14th, 18:38) and Balderrama (15th, 18:47) were followed by Jones, Seth Cardenas (27th, 19:54) and Conner LeBeau (28th, 19:59).

Bluejays put wraps on undefeated season The formula for the SCMS eighth graders has been the same throughout the season - score early and don’t let up. That formula was good enough to give 8th Grade 49 Scott City Goodlandd 6 Middle School a rare undefeated season that wrapped up with last week’s 42-6 romp at Goodland. “It’s not too often that you have a chance to finish a season undefeated,” says head coach Skip Numrich. “We took the week of practice pretty se-

riously.” That carried over to the road game when Marshall Faurot returned the first punt of the game 60 yards for a touchdown. The rout was on. “We take a lot of pride in our special teams,” says Numrich. “Marshall was able to get to the wall and our outside defenders did a nice job of blocking.” Three minutes later, Jack Thomas ran a sweep 52 yards for 14-0 lead. Goodland fumbled the following kickoff and that led to a quick 25 yard pass from Thomas to Joe Evans which extended the lead to 20-0 with 2:15 still re-

maining in the first period. Faurot added a TD on a four yard run in the second period. Just before halftime a screen pass to Wyatt Hayes set up a one yard run by Hayes with only :10 left in the half, putting SCMS on top, 360. Thomas added a five yard TD run in the third period that made it a 42-0 game. “I can’t say enough about the improvement in the blocking of our offensive line and in the way our defensive line played,” Numrich says. A nearly unstoppable offense overshadowed a

very good defensive unit that was coached by Brice Eisenhour. SCMS gave up just 20 points. “I said at the start of the season we could be a very good team and still lose two or three games when you consider our competition,” Numrich said. The Bluejays rolled through a schedule that included Liberal West, Hays, Ulysses and “a Colby team that was much better than I think they’re given credit for,” Numrich noted. “What impressed me most is that we weren’t just three or four very good players. We had a

lot of boys who I think are going to be very good players at the high school level,” Numrich says. He said that what the boys accomplished during the season was a reflection of what they did during the summer and preseason. “These boys made a commitment in the weight room during the summer, they were at summer camp and they took part in six days of two-a-days,” he points out. “They were determined to get better every day and they were coachable. They were rewarded for that hard work,” he adds.

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Mustangs

inside the numbers

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During practices all week, I feel like that’s what we did, but on Friday we played at a level where I expected us to be. We were focused and took care of business.” Great Field Position Not that the Beavers needed the extra help, but they had great field position for each of their seven scoring drives. Scott City’s worst starting field position was their own 47 and three drives started inside the Heights 33 yard line. “When you can score 49 points with less than 300 yards of offense that’s some short touchdown drives,” notes O’Neil. Or no touchdown drives, as with the 38 yard interception return by Meyer for a touchdown that put the Beavers on top, 210. Less than 2-1/2 minutes later that was followed by a Meyer to Drake McRae touchdown pass covering 25 yards which gave SCHS a 28-0 first quarter lead. After that, the only question was whether Meyer might have an opportunity to score a third touchdown as a receiver when he hauled in a 16 yard pass from sophomore Bo Hess early in the second quarter. Meyer had one more pass thrown in his direction, but was unable to make the acrobatic catch on the near sideline. “It would have been pretty neat to score three touchdowns three different ways,” noted Meyer. “With Trey coming back, I probably won’t get that chance again and that’s fine with me. I’d a lot rather be playing wide receiver.”

Winning In 17 seasons, Scott City has won the fifth/sixth grade division 10 times. Prior to this year, Scott City had won the third/fourth grade division sixth times, including four consecutive years from 2010-13. This year, third and fourth graders were split into separate age groups and Scott City proceeded to win both. Three age divisions - three championship trophies. And it’s not as though Scott City is “stacking” a team so that one is head-and-shoulders better than the other. The coaches have done a great job of finding balance in the teams so that

Total wins by former SCHS football coach Dave Dunham (81-17) and current head coach Glenn O’Neil (81-12).

44.7

Average points per game scored by the SCHS offense through first seven games of season

SCHS sophomore Jess Drohman stays behind the reach of a SW Heights tackler during second half action against the Mustangs. (Record Photo)

On the next play, junior runningback Wyatt Kropp was untouched on a 30 yard scoring run. Because of the short field, and the second half running clock, touches were very limited for the SCHS runningbacks. Twelve players carried the ball, led by Hutchins with 54 yards on eight carries while Kropp had just three carries for 51 yards. Third Shutout The SCHS defense continues to improve after posting their third shutout of the season and the fourth consecutive game in which they have held an opponent to a touchdown or less. Defensively, the SCHS defense forced three-and-outs by the Mustangs on five of their first eight possessions. Two

other possessions ended in interceptions. SWH had just 92 yards of total offense - all on the ground and only five first downs. Finding a role for junior Abe Wiebe at defensive end has helped to solidify the defense over the last three games. In limited playing time against the Mustangs he had seven tackles (two solo). That comes on the heels of the Ulysses game in which he had six tackles - two behind the line of scrimmage. “I’ve been jumping around this year. I started at linebacker, then went to (defensive) tackle and then, against Holcomb, I got my starting spot at defensive end. I’ve been working pretty hard at it,” says Wiebe. “I’m getting a better feel for the position and I’m able to start being more aggressive.

“D end is where I started last season and I’m glad to be returning to that position. It’s where I feel most comfortable.” Likewise, Wiebe feels the defense is getting better with each game. “We keep learning something new and finding ways to improve,” he adds. The only serious test for the defense was late in the opening period when the Mustangs recovered a fumbled punt at the four yard line. Following a one yard gain and a penalty against SCHS, SWH was looking at third-and-goal from the one. The short drive ended with an interception by Baker on the next play. That was the last time that the Mustangs crossed midfield the rest of the night.

Scott City teams were paired against each other in the semifinals. That turned out to be the only loss of the season for the SCR/American Implement/ Wheatland team which went on to finish third. The Scott City teams finished a combined 26-1-1. But this is more than just wins and losses. The Scott City teams are learning the right way to win - with sound fundamentals. They don’t just turn a couple of really good athletes loose on the field and try to figure a way for them to win a game. They do it with good blocking, tackling and an understanding

of how the game should be played. “Your kids know how to play the game,” one dad commented to us. He was impressed with the skill level of our fifth and sixth graders. “I wish our kids could learn to play like that,” he added. We’re fortunate to have dads, SCHS coaches and former high school players who understand the game. They have helped lay a solid foundation for Scott City football by teaching our athletes at a very early age there is a right way to win so that they can be “just like the Beavers.”

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when they have two teams in the same age division they are very competitive. That balance is an important part of Scott City’s success. “I think that is one of the things that make us dominate (at Garden City) is that fact that we can scrimmage during the week,” noted Shane Faurot who helps coach one of the fifth/ sixth grade teams. There has been at least one year in which both Scott City teams were in the finals of the fifth/sixth grade division. That might have happened again this year if not for some unexplainable bracketing in which the two

total number of offensive plays that led to six first half TDs and 42 points by SCHS against SWH

consecutive wins by SCHS football against district opponents Last loss was in 2008 against Norton (26-14)

Goodman has 134 yards, 2 TDs at Goodland Cale Goodman rushed for 134 yards, including touchdown runs of 35 and 48 yards, as the Scott City Middle School seventh graders rolled over Goodland, 38-0, in their final game of the season. The Bluejays (6-1) were never threatened, scoring three first half touchdowns and coasting to the win. “It was a fine way to end a fun season. The boys continued to improve all year, says coach Larry Fox. Brandon Winderlin, who finished with 84 yards on just five carries, opened the scoring with a 33 yard TD run in the opening period. Justus McDaniel added a two yard scoring run and Goodman scored with just :21 left in the half to open up a 24-0 lead. Jackson Lewis added a 20 yard TD run in the third period. McDaniel led the defense with six tackles and Hunter Yager added three. Support Your Schools

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Champions in the third grade division from Scott City were (front row, from left) Avry Noll, Houston Frank, Dylan Duff, Kooper Wright, Izak Venegas, Ayden Presson and Bryndon Bailey. (Middle row) Carson Batterton, Collin McDaniel, Brady Welker, Cordelle Lane, Bryce Hundertmark and Tanner Gooden. Coaches were Jim Welker, Landon Frank, Josh Bailey and Scott Noll.

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KSU’s berth at the top to be tested Kansas State is sitting all alone at the top of the Big 12 football race as the lone unbeaten team in conference play. by With their Mac t h r i l l i n g Stevenson 31-30 win against Oklahoma, the Cats projected themselves into the national playoff picture and eliminated the Sooners. Kansas State will have to win the rest of their games to be selected for the national playoffs and that is a daunting challenge indeed. Coach Snyder’s team has six Big 12 games remaining. Road games at TCU (Nov. 8), West Virginia (Nov. 20) and Baylor (Dec. 6) will be rugged tests. KState should win their three remaining home games with Texas, Oklahoma State and Kansas. Quarterback Jake Waters appeared to injure his right shoulder in the OU win. It’s imperative that he stays healthy. Bill Snyder’s teams play their best football late in the season. Everything is in place for a great finish. Hawks Competitive Kansas lost again last week at Texas Tech (34-21), but the Jayhawks are playing competitive football under the coaching of Clint Bowen. The most obvious weakness is the play of the offensive and defensive lines. They lack depth, quickness and athletic ability. Kansas was soundly whipped in the trenches. If Bowen is named the new head coach, he’ll need two exceptional recruiting classes before the Jayhawks show any significant progress. An Amazing Run The Kansas City Royals’ progression to the World Series is the wildest thing to happen in these parts in many a moon. Owner David Glass, GM Dayton Moore, and manager Ned Yost deserve every bit of praise that is being lavished on them by fans across the Central Plains. Yost has been strangely silent about the status of Danny Duffy, who pitched just one impressive inning in the playoffs. Duffy was a highly effective starter during KC’s stretch run. (See TESTED on page 25)

Beavers take steps forward with blocking, special teams Entering district play, SCHS head coach Glenn O’Neil had a checklist of areas where he was hoping to see improvement prior to post-season play. He may be able to mark the kicking game off that short list. Foreign exchange student Pierre Portes did a very good job with the deep kicks against Southwestern Heights, consistently putting the ball inside the 10 yard line. Portes, who plays rugby, had been used as a punter on the junior varsity. “Then one day he teed it up and we saw he could kick it pretty well,” says O’Neil. Portes, a freshman, had his first opportunity to kick under the Friday night lights when SCHS faced SW Heights and he had a very good game, averaging 51 yards per kick with a longest of 60 yards. O’Neil was pleased with Portes’ ability to consistently kick the ball inside the 10 yard line along with the special teams coverage. The Mustangs’ average starting field position following the first six kickoffs was their own 17 yard line before they were finally able to return a short kickoff to their own 40. With Tre Stewart still coping with an ankle injury that’s hampered him since the Colby game, O’Neil says that having Portes as a kicker provides added insurance. Not that Stewart isn’t getting his opportunities as well. The sophomore attempted a pair of 41 yard field goals against Heights. Both had enough distance but were wide - the second one barely. “We need to give him those opportunities during a game so that if there’s a situation later this year when we need a

long field goal we have the confidence to know we can execute it and be successful,” says O’Neil. “(Tre) just needs to keep from trying to overkick. His extra point kicks have plenty of distance and were probably his best kicks of the night.” Cure Stepping Up as TE O’Neil was also pleased with the steady progress of sophomore tight end Kyle Cure. On Wyatt Kropp’s 30 yard touchdown they were in a double tight end formation which included Cure. The sophomore made the correct block of the defensive end who was playing on his inside shoulder. The head coach said that Cure understands the end was the offensive tackle’s responsibility to block and Cure went downfield to block the cornerback which allowed Kropp to go into the end zone untouched. In addition, whenever Sloan Baker is one of fullback Cooper Griffith’s lead blockers in a heavy set, Cure is the tight end at the point of attack. “Kyle’s gotten steadily better with his blocking,” says O’Neil. Because of the lopsided score, O’Neil says it’s difficult to evaluate how much progress the team has made “in a game where everything comes so easily. It wasn’t a very good week of practice. The boys are smart enough to read the papers and know what our next opponents are like and what their records are. “We emphasize that we can’t play

down to their level and during practices (last week) I felt like we probably did, but on Friday we played at a level where we expected to be. They came out focused and took care of business. “We had a couple of bad reads, but for the most part it was a solid mental game for about everybody.” Desperate for a Touch Well, there may have been one mental miscue. “Wyatt knows better than to try to field a punt inside the 10 yard line,” notes O’Neil, referring to the mishandled attempt by Wyatt Kropp that gave SWH a first down at the four yard line. Kropp isn’t the kind of player to make excuses and he wasn’t making any after the game. So Coach O’Neil came to his rescue. “I think he realized he wasn’t going to get very many touches,” says O’Neil. Kropp only had three carries. Griffith had just four. “By the time you spread the ball around, along with our field position that was ridiculous, we weren’t going to put together drives that allowed for very many touches,” notes O’Neil. SCHS scored 49 points with just 293 yards of offense. “Wyatt knew he wasn’t going to have many opportunities to touch the ball so he tried to take advantage of a chance to get the ball in the open field,” notes the head coach.

Chiefs finally have shot at momentum After playing what has arguably been the NFL’s toughest six game stretch to start the season, Kansas City is still a respectable 3-3. Actually, that record is pretty amazing when you consider the starters who have been missing from the lineup during that time. After last week’s huge win over San Diego we have a chance at something which has eluded us so far this season momentum. When you look at our schedule over the next three weeks - St. Louis, the NY Jets and Buffalo - Kansas City has a chance to boost its record to 6-3 and put itself back into the playoff conversation.

Inside the Huddle

with the X-Factor

A streak has to begin with game one and that is St. Louis on Sunday. The Rams, with some special teams magic, pulled off a big upset over Seattle last week. That kind of win can make St. Louis a very dangerous opponent. Their defensive front line has been the big mystery so far this season. Last year they had 53 sacks - third best in the NFL - and were led by Robert Quinn with 19 sacks.

So far this season, the Rams have just four sacks and three of those came against the Seahawks. Quinn has just one. We know what their defense is capable of doing. We just have to make sure it doesn’t happen this Sunday. Formula for Success It’s important for head coach Andy Reid and his Chiefs to remember the formula that was successful at San Diego. These numbers are critical: •We had the ball for 70 plays compared to just 49 for the Chargers. •We held a 39:00 to 21:00 advantage in time of possession. •We held quarterback Philip

Rivers - possibly the hottest quarterback in the league coming into the game - to just 182 passing yards. •We were also 7-of-14 on third down conversions compared to just 3-of-10 for San Diego. When you can have those stats leaning in your favor you’re going to win a lot of games. At the same time, we have to put teams away when we have the chance. Junior Hemingway dropped a potential touchdown pass, or at least would have given us a field goal, just before halftime. Instead we punt the ball and Rivers leads his team to a late score. (See CHIEFS on page 25)

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SC defense passes a major test against Tigers Editor’s note: part of this story was omitted from last week’s Record. This is the story in its entirety.

As good as the Scott Community High School defense has been this season, it had yet to be tested by a strong running attack. That test came against Ulysses and the Beavers were up to the challenge. “We knew we had scrappy kids who are undersized and play hard,” says head coach Glenn O’Neil, offering a description that would seemingly fit the Beavers in most years. “When you play big, physical teams most often they’re going to line up and come right at you instead of trying to hit the edge,” he said. “Overall, we did a pretty good job of stopping them up the middle.” “I’m not sure they had a trap for more than five yards, maybe one,” says defensive coordinator Jim Turner. “The (defensive tackles) did a good job of plugging things up, which is what we want them to do.” Senior tackle Chantz Yager continues to be a thorn in the side of most offensive lines with his quickness. Showing steady improvement on the other side

of the line is sophomore Jaime De La Rocha. “The other DT spot was a big concern coming into the season, but Jaime has made progress,” Turner says. “He’s still got a lot of work to do, but the Ulysses game was probably the best he’s played.” In addition, junior Abe Wiebe seems to have found a home at defensive end where he was able to disrupt the Ulysses running game. “Abe did a nice job of getting into people’s legs when they’re trying to pull,” Turner noted. Wiebe finished with six tackles, including two behind the line of scrimmage. The ability of defensive players to trust their keys and make the right decisions was also evident. Inside linebackers Cooper Griffith (14 tackles, 3 solo) and Marshal Hutchins (11 tackles, 1 solo), along with outside linebacker Sloan Baker (12 tackles, six solo) had outstanding games. “Last year, Cooper got caught going the wrong way a few times, but I’ll bet that didn’t happen once tonight,” said Turner following the game. “They ran a reverse and he was in the middle of the pile plug-

ging things up. He’s another year older and playing smarter.” In fact, O’Neil said that a couple of Griffith’s reads were textbook examples of how the position is to be played. “He made two of the better reads he’s had in his career on a couple of plays where he saw his keys and shot through the window,” says O’Neil, noting that one of those led to a six yard loss. One of those plays came on a sweep by Ulysses runningback Ian Rudzik and the other was a wingback trap. “Both were plays you put on a highlight reel as an example of how to play the position,” O’Neil said. The keys to defending against the run and containing Rudzik for most of the night, says Hutchins, was trusting your reads and your teammates. “All week we practiced on making the right reads. It was read, read, read and watching film constantly. It was a matter of preparing your mind for what they were going to do and getting to the right spot as quickly as possible,” says the senior linebacker. “You can’t let a guy like Rudzik get some speed going or he’s tough to bring down. We always had someone hitting him

and slowing him down which play) and Landon (Frank) saw allowed other guys to get there it upstairs in the coach’s box,” and gang tackle.” Turner says. “I should have done a better job of commuEarly Stops the Key nicating to the boys (between The bigger surprise for Turn- plays) what their responsibilier was the ability of the defense ties were in the secondary.” to adjust early in the game. The That was one of only two first two possessions by Ulysses pass completions against the were three-and-outs. SCHS secondary. “I’m surprised they didn’t Nonetheless, the SCHS dehave more success moving the fense still had a very solid effort ball on the first series because in limiting the Tigers to 197 toit takes awhile to adjust to their tal yards. speed. Our scout team tries, but The defense also made two they can’t begin to match the huge stops on their side of the speed that Ulysses has,” Turner field, the first one coming in the points out. opening period when the Tigers “I was kind of shocked at were staring at fourth-and-two how quickly the boys adapted from the 18 yard line. SCHS and plugged things up.” stopped them less than a yard After SCHS was able to take shy of the first down to stop the a 7-0 lead in the opening pescoring threat. riod, Ulysses quickly answered “I don’t necessarily feel that with a 24 yard run by Rudzik on set the tone for the game,” says their next play from scrimmage. O’Neil. “I feel what set the tone They added 12 more yards on the next two carries, “but then was the way our defense estabwe settled down,” says Turner. lished the rhythm of the game. The defensive coach blames The defense made a lot of really himself for the touchdown pass good plays.” Another key series for the that spoiled a shutout by the Beavers. He says the play the defense came after Ulysses Tigers scored on was identical had scored a touchdown in the to the previous play. The only fourth quarter and followed that difference is that the ball went with a blocked punt that gave them possession at the SCHS to a different receiver. “I saw that we had left a re- 40. Three plays later that threat ceiver open (on the previous ended with an interception.

Lakin that Lakin is playing for their season with nothing to lose.” While Lakin would prefer running the ball, those opportunities were limited last week against a Cimarron team that frequently blitzed and put one or two additional players in the box to force the Broncs to pass. Senior quarterback Caleb Seeger was 15-of23 for 309 yards passing against the Bluejays. His favorite target, senior Matt Armstrong, finished with 169 receiving yards and three touchdowns. So far this season, Seeger has passed for 1,079 yards and Armstrong has 717 yards receiving - averaging 21.1 yards per catch. O’Neil knows how

Dighton junior Kiara Budd digs the ball out of the net during NWKL pool play action against Sharon Springs last Saturday in Quinter. (Record Photo)

Lady Hornets are No. 1 seed in regional tourney Dighton High School enters the sub-state volleyball tournament as the No. 1 seed with hopes of a return trip to the state tournament. The big question for head coach Whitney Linenberger is whether her team will play like the No. 1 seed. “We need to get back to playing like we did when we beat Hoxie (in a home quad) and won the Satanta tournament,” says the Lady Hornets’ coach. “We haven’t played like that the last couple of weeks.” DHS advanced to the semi-finals of the Northwest Kansas League tournament last weekend in Quinter, but the day included losses to league rivals Sharon Springs (1725, 19-25) and Hoxie (1425, 14-25 ). Both are state-ranked

opponents, but Dighton (20-8) won’t have to worry about either in sub-state play. Sharon Springs (293) is ranked No. 1 in Class 1A-Division II while Hoxie (32-2) is ranked No. 3 in Class 1A-Division I, but is assigned to a different regional than Dighton which has dropped out of the rankings. While they won’t have to worry about their league rivals this weekend, the Hodgeman County substate will be no cakewalk with four teams entering with records above .500. The Lady Hornets will face the winner of OtisBison (18-15) and Satanta (9-23) in the semi-finals. In the other half of the bracket are LaCrosse (2411) and Hodgeman County (24-12). “Any of four teams can come out of this sub-

state,” noted Linenberger. “We have to be mentally ready and we have to clean up the mistakes that we’ve been making the last couple of weeks.” What’s been missing during this stretch has been the ability to string together points and put a team away. “We were able to stay with Sharon Springs and Hoxie for awhile, but when they put together five or six points we didn’t have an answer,” says Linenberger. “We need to be the team that puts a team away when we have the chance.” The big thing is for her girls to get past mistakes. “If we make an error we have to learn how to move on,” she adds. “We can’t let one mistake turn into three or four points for the other team.”

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dangerous the duo can be after seeing them on film in the Holcomb game. “(Armstrong) ran right by the Holcomb secondary a couple of times for longer passes and Seeger has a strong arm and can throw it on a line,” says O’Neil. “It’s important for our linebackers to make their drops and not get lazy. “We saw Holcomb get burned a couple of times and the same thing can happen to us if we aren’t mentally ready and we don’t read our keys.” In the district finale, the Beavers will face Cimarron (5-2). This is their first year under head coach Randall Rath who had made Oakley a perennial Class 2-1A

powerhouse for many years. The Bluejays run a double tight-end wishbone offense with a very athletic backfield, says O’Neil. “Coach Rath is old school, like we are, in teaching the kids sound fundamentals and to play physical at the point of attack,” O’Neil adds. SCHS senior quarterback Trey O’Neil is expected to play offense for the Beavers in the Lakin game. “Trey’s regained a lot of the flexibility and mobility in his knee,” says Coach O’Neil. “He’s still not anywhere close to 100 percent, but he’s probably about 80 percent, which is an improvement from the Ulysses game.”

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X-Country Class 3A Regional Sat., Oct. 25 at Cimarron Girls: 2:00 p.m. Boys: 2:45 p.m. Top 10 runners qualify for state with possibility of additional individual qualifiers Teams: Beloit, Cimarron, Ellsworth, Hoisington, Kingman, Southwestern Heights, Lakin, Lyons, Minneapolis, Norton, Phillipsburg, Russell, Scott City, Sterling Class 2A Regional Sat., Oct. 25 at Meade Girls: 3:00 p.m. Boys: 4:00 p.m. Teams: Claflin-Central Plains, Coldwater-South Central, Elkhart, Ellinwood, Greensburg-Kiowa County, Johnson-Stanton County, Kinsley, Wichita County, Meade, Montezuma-South Gray, *Ness City, St. John, Sublette, Syracuse

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Makaela Stevens, a freshman, enters regional with the fastest time in the field. “Makaela has usually had at least one girl to chase (during a race), so she may find herself in a little different situation as the one everyone else is chasing,” says head coach Kevin Reese. “If she’s going to be the leader she needs to find a pace where she’s comfortable.” In a very competitive field, Reese feels Norton will be a tough test for the Lady Beavers. While Cimarron has some faster times than the SCHS girls, Scott City has beaten them in head-to-head competition. Lakin is a team that has been coming on strong over the last few meets. “Even with our youth I feel the girls are very capable of finishing in the top three,” says Reese. “If we can get everyone under 18 minutes, which I feel we’re capable of doing, I think we can be in the running for a regional title.” Boys Need Consistency Based on the fastest individual times turned in during the season, the Scott City boys are the team to beat - barely. Using those times, Beloit is only one point behind SCHS and Norton trails by only four points. Those are the three quality teams in the field. “The times show what we’re capable of doing, but we need to be more consistent,” says Reese. “We haven’t had everyone running their best race at the same time.” Reese feels that a regional title is within reach and, barring a collapse, Scott City should finish in the top three. “We have the experience to do very well this weekend and at state. We have four boys who competed on the team that took second at state two years ago,” Reese said. “We just haven’t run at that level like I’d hoped this year. We have two weeks left to show what we’re capable of doing.”

Chiefs

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We can’t afford to make mistakes like that, especially when we’re fighting to get our heads above .500. It was great to see Carlos Santos respond under pressure and kick the 48-yard winning field goal. We need to know he can respond in that situation. It just shouldn’t have come down to that. Right now we’re a very good team with the potential to become a playoff-caliber team depending on what happens over the next month. One of the big questions driving KC fans crazy is when will All-Pro safety Eric Berry return to the lineup. We thought it was going to happen two weeks ago and again last week. It’s believed that we could see him this week . . . maybe. He’s been practicing with the team, but we’re still waiting to see him playing on Sunday. Without Berry, this rag-tag group of players is still finding a way to make themselves relevant in the NFL. On paper, we are the better team this Sunday and, for the first time since the season opening loss to Tennessee, we’re favored to win. Which means absolutely nothing. We have to play like we did against New England and San Diego. If we do, we can win on any given Thursday, or Saturday, or Sunday or Monday. It’s simple. Give the ball to Jamaal Charles. Give it to him a lot. And continue to play defense like we have the last three weeks. If we can do that, there’s still a lot for KC fans to look forward to after the World Series is over. 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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He developed a dog proof trap of his own with a better stake that had a stabilizer on it to hold it more securely, and a trigger that worked when either pushed or pulled. Ziegman’s trap was apply named “the Z Trap” and was a big hit. Meanwhile, Tina was going through a rough patch. Laid off from a good job at a large packing plant, she had returned to school and become a medical technician. But trapping was still in her blood, and through countless hours spent with her dad marketing his Z Trap at conventions around the country, she heard plenty of trappers say how much they liked the stake on his Z Trap, but wished it still had a one-way trigger that

tripped only when pulled upward. She saw a market for a dogproof raccoon trap like that and also saw that having a product of her own could someday allow her to spend more time with her twins as the three of them built and ran their own business. Leaning on her dad’s already acquired knowledge of design, manufacturing and everything else needed to build and market a new product to the trapping community, Tina’s “EZ Trap” dogproof raccoon trap was born. The EZ Trap has a one way trigger that fires when pulled upward and incorporates a stake similar to the one used on her dad’s Z trap that’s designed to allow it to be fastened to

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him for 2015), and closer Greg Holland. Without going into detail, Moore is looking at a ton of money to sign these players and keep everyone happy. But owner David Glass should be willing. He paid $90 million for the Royals and they’re now worth about $490 million. This has been a wonderful and exciting and entertaining season, but consistency is what the traditionally solid teams have. Kansas City has a firm foundation, but the job of negotiating those contracts will be a tester.

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Scott City’s Easton Lorg (40) and his teammates celebrate following their win in the championship game of the fifth/sixth grade division on Saturday in Garden City. (Record Photo)

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Scott City teams win all 3 YMCA title games A touchdown catch by Easton Lorg between two defenders highlighted a come-from-behind win by Faurot Ag/Fairleigh/ Zoetis in the championship game of the fifth/ sixth grade division during YMCA youth football “Super Saturday” in Garden City. Scott City (7-0) found itself in the rare situation of trailing in a game when Leoti scored a touchdown in the opening period. One of two key moments in the game came on the following possession by Scott City when they put together an impressive 40 yard drive against a tough Leoti defense. Facing fourth-andone at the five yard line, Scott City got the one yard it needed to keep the drive alive. On the next play, Lorg scored from four yards out to tie the game. On the all-important PAT run, a shoestring tackle prevented Lorg from giving Scott City a two point lead. That was to become a common theme during the night as Lorg was barely tripped up on two other occasions while going to the outside - once preventing a likely touchdown and another time stopping what would have been a big gain. While Scott City has been one of the most prolific scoring teams in the fifth/sixth grade league it was their defense that came up with several big stops in the title game. Following a fumble by Scott City on their first possession of the second half, the defense stopped Leoti for a five yard loss on fourth-and-four at the 11 yard line. Scott City regained possession at the 35 yard line and two plays later - on the first play of the fourth quarter - quarterback Conner Armendariz tossed a long pass to Lorg who was sandwiched between two defenders. The pass somehow slipped between the two Leoti players and into Lorg’s hands who was able to maintain his concentration, make the catch and take the final three steps into the end zone.

After that, Scott City put the game into the hands of its defense. Both teams exchanged punts and when Leoti got the ball a final time at their two yard line they didn’t have near enough time to put together a 48 yard drive. SSB/FFB Rolls to Win It’s tough to defeat a team three times in the same season, but Security State Bank/First National Bank was able to accomplish that feat with a 25-6 trouncing of Holcomb to claim the championship in the third grade division. Scott City (7-0) set the tone early when they stopped Holcomb on downs and took possession at the 26 yard line. When faced with a fourthand-14 situation of their own on the next series, Scott City was able to gain 16 yards for a first down at the three yard line. Following a penalty, quarterback Brady Welker finished off the drive with an eight yard touchdown run. After a punt pinned Scott City at its own two yard line on their next possession, SSB/FNB quickly answered with a 37 yard pass play from Welker to Collin McDaniel that extended the lead to 13-0 just before halftime. Scott City seized control of the game on the first play of the second half when Kooper Wright broke loose for a 40 yard scoring run. Holcomb scored their lone touchdown late in the third quarter, but Scott City regained a three touchdown advantage in the final period on a four yard scoring run by McDaniel. WSB/Neuman is Perfect Western State Bank/ Neuman Harris Chiropractic put their quickstrike offense on display in a 21-6 win over Leoti/ Tribune in the championship game of the fourth grade division. Scott City (7-0) needed just 10 offensive plays to score their three touchdowns. (See SUPER on page 34)

(Above) Kooper Wright kisses the championship trophy in the third grade division while teammate Cordelle Lane looks on. (Below) Harrison King pulls down a catch in the consolation finals of the fifth/sixth grade division which was won by Scott City. (Record Photos)

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looking to the heavens Meteorites reveal knowledge, communication network among early Native Americans From the time Europeans first set foot on the shores of what would become America, Native Americans were viewed as savages. It’s an image that was reinforced by history books and Hollywood, says Donald Blakeslee, a professor of anthropology at Wichita State University. . It’s an image that he argues couldn’t be more inaccurate. Native American writings reveal they had a better understanding of the wonder of meteorites than modern day scientists and their ability to communicate and share knowledge across long distances exceeds what many historians imagined, Blakeslee explained during the Scott County Historical Society annual meeting on Sunday. “The English invented the word ‘savage’ to describe the Irish,” Blakeslee told his audience. “The English transferred that to Native Americans when they invaded this part of the world.” However, Blakeslee says Coronado and other early explorers were stunned at the level of civic organization that existed among some Native Americans they encountered. For example, at one time the Wichita tribe consisted of approximately 100,000 people who were living in communities across central Kansas. Former cities, some covering about

50 acres, have been found near Augusta, Marion, McPherson and in Rice County. One city that was discovered by Spanish explorers in the early 1600s had more than 2,000 houses and an estimated 20,000 people. The explorers determined that one town measured two leagues in length - or more than five miles. “There was civic organization, so I would take exception to referring to these people as savages,” said Blakeslee. Knowledge of Meteorites However, Blakeslee says the discovery of meteorites and the shared knowledge about them among Native Americans is even more impressive. An account by the Pawnee in 1808 describes impact craters made by meteorites and of their metal composition. He said their knowledge of meteorites couldn’t have come from first-hand experience alone because the occurrences are far too rare in the central Nebraska area that they called home. “They had to have a continent-wide network of informants,” notes Blakeslee. “They knew more than they possibly could have known just from their own territory.” Brenham Meteorites Some of the most famous meteorites in Kansas have come from the Brenham area, east of Greensburg. It was in this site

Denny Siegrist (right), a historian with the Scott County Historical Society, shows Wichita State University professor of anthropology Donald Blakeslee a newspaper account of a meteorite shower that occurred in the Modoc area in 1905. (Record Photo)

that the famous and rare pallasite meteorite was found that is on display in Greensburg’s Big Well Museum. A deer antler headdress that was made by Native Americans in Ohio includes a head plate made from a meteorite that came from the Brenham field, Blakeslee says. “That wasn’t a result of trade. People traveled 1,200 miles specifically to get this. In order for that to happen they had to know it was there,” he emphasizes. Of course, there was added reason for Native Americans to share this knowledge and to

go to such effort to acquire meteorites when possible. They were considered very sacred. The Brenham meteorite field is a sacred site to Native Americans. “It’s the only sacred site with a meteorite in Kansas,” he says. There are numerous sites throughout the United States where meteorites have been found - or were relocated by Native Americans. These are sacred sites where pilgrimages by Native Americans were, or in some instances still are, common. Waconda Springs, located in

north-central Kansas, was a sacred site for Native Americans before the Glen Elder dam and reservoir were built in the mid1960s. The earliest known connection between Native Americans and a meteorite site dates to 580 B.C. “They knew of these things long before so-called civilized man was able to acknowledge their existence,” Blakeslee points out. “Do Native Americans have an intellectual tradition?” he asked. To which he answered, “You betcha.”

Farm

The Scott County Record

Page 28 - Thursday, October 23, 2014

Consumer expectations will alter farming by Daryll Ray and Harwood Schaffer

Each time we walk into the supermarket we are confronted with an array of choices that would have been unthinkable 20 years ago. Way back when, the few ethnic foods that were available were consigned to an obscure location. Today there is a whole aisle or more dedicated

to foods from many spots on the globe, with many of the products coming directly from food processors in those countries. Likewise, not that long ago, choices for organic and natural foods were relegated to a couple shelves in the back of the store. Today there is a whole section that includes frozen, canned, and dry choices for every-

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Slow progress with U.S. corn harvest It’s been a slow start to corn harvest with just 31 percent of the nation’s corn harvested, putting the pace behind last year’s progress (38%) and the five-year average (53%). However, the wetter weather pattern will be taking a momentary pause, allowing farmers back into the fields to pick up their pace. This drier pattern moved into the Midwest over the weekend and will linger well into next week. Though the weather may have stalled harvest, it also kept corn ratings high. Seventy-four percent of corn is in good or better condition, unchanged from last week.

Seaboard to add 132K hogs in Greeley Co.

Seaboard Foods has filed with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment its intent to build 120 more hog confinement barns in northern Greeley County. Each barn will hold as many as 1,100 mature hogs. The new site is to be named Ladder Creek West and is located about eight miles west of Seaboard’s existing Ladder Creek site in the northeast part of the county. In 2010, residents of the county voted 190-171 to lift a ban on large hog operations. At the time, Seaboard said they planned to build 120 barns. These were completed in 2013. In March of 2014 Seaboard received a permit to expand that site to 180 barns, and construction is underway. If their new plans go forward, Seaboard will operate a total of 300 hog barns in the northern tier of the county, housing as many as 330,000 mature hogs. The waste produced by this many hogs is equivalent to that produced by the four largest cities in Kansas combined, according to the Sierra Club of Kansas. In 2013 legislation was introduced in the Kansas Legislature to eliminate the right of county citizens to vote to keep out large corporate hog factories and dairies. It was put on hold for further study.

“Walmart aims to go greener on food” discusses Walmart’s response to perceived consumer concerns and preferences. In her article, Stephanie Strom writes, “Walmart’s effort to enhance sustainability has four legs: reducing the overall cost of food, including its environmental footprint; increasing access to more nutritious food; making it

thing from whole grains to frozen organic enchiladas. And it doesn’t end there. Organic fruits and vegetables are taking up a growing portion of the produce aisle and freerange, vegetarian, and organic eggs are found in the coolers along with the conventional eggs. A recent story in the New York Times titled

easier for its customers to eat healthier foods; and improving food safety, with greater transparency about where food comes from and how it is produced. “The company says it has been working with a variety of partners, including nonprofit groups, food manufacturers like General Mills and PepsiCo, and agricultural

businesses like Monsanto and Cargill. Walmart and General Mills, for example, are sponsoring a challenge that will reward farmers who show the most progress in reducing emissions through better use of fertilizers.” Likewise McDonald’s 2012-13 “Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability Report” (See FARMING on page 29)

Quick decision-making needed in event of poor wheat emergence With the added moisture that we have received over the last couple of months, producers are feeling more and more optimistic about next year’s wheat crop, or at least the prospect of getting it out of the ground and started better than what we’ve seen the last few years. But what happens if a good stand is not established. Getting good stand establishment of wheat is the first hurdle for producers as they begin the new season. If the wheat doesn’t emerge, or emerges in a spotty pattern,

Down on the Farm Chris Long Walnut Creek Extension Agent

producers will have to diagnose the problem quickly and decide whether it would be best to wait a little longer or replant the field. Poor emergence can be caused by a number of problems, such as deep planting, a plugged drill, poor seed qual-

ity, seed dormancy, dry soil, soil crusting, and false wireworms. Closer examination of the situation will help determine the causes of poor stands. The ideal soil temperature for germination of wheat is between 54 and 77 degrees. This year, temperatures have been mild for the most part, conducive for good germination if there are no other problems. Topsoil moisture is better in most of the area this year than it has been for the past two or three years. As a result, there shouldn’t be too many germi-

nation and emergence problems caused by dry soils. Some fields have been crusted by heavy rains after planting, which can prevent the coleoptile from breaking through the soil surface. If the wheat hasn’t emerged and you’ve had a heavy rain after the wheat was planted, dig up some seed and look for crinkled coleoptiles. If this is the case, you can try to break up the crust with a light tillage or hope for a gentle rain. (See WHEAT on page 29)

Can there really be a ‘right’ to farm? After a recent vote (and a recount), Missouri has decided to make an addition to its state constitution: a right to farm amendment. The closeness of the vote necessitated the recount. Out of almost a million votes cast, the difference between supporters and opponents was just 2,375 votes. As a result, this language will be entered into the constitution: “That agriculture, which provides food, energy, health benefits, and security is the foundation and stabilizing force of Missouri’s economy.

To protect this vital sector of Missouri’s economy, the right of farmers and ranchers to engage in farming and ranching practices shall be forever guaranteed in this state, subject to duly authorized powers, if any, conferred by article VI of the Constitution of Missouri.” Already, Missouri (and every other state) has a “right to farm” law in place. These laws are intended to discourage neighbors from suing farmers who are performing widely accepted agriculture

Market Report Closing prices on October 21, 2014 Scoular in Pence Bartlett Grain Wheat..................

$ 5.58

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

Milo ....................

$ 3.26

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

White Wheat ....... Corn ...................

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

$ 5.72 $ 3.63 $ 8.74

Scott City Cooperative Wheat..................

$ 5.57

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

$ 3.24

White Wheat ....... Corn....................

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

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

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

$ 3.63

$ 3.24

Weather H

70 36

October 15

80 37

$ 3.63

October 16

80 47

October 17

71 41

October 18

65 40

October 19

76 44

October 20

78 44

$ 8.74

$ 14.20

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

$ 3.71

Sunflowers..........

$ 5.72

October 14

$ 5.57

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

White Wheat .......

$ 5.72

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

$ 5.57

$ 3.26 $ 8.69

$ 14.75

Moisture Totals October 2014 Total

1.37 19.51

practices, and they also may limit the possibility of changing the local regulations that apply to farming. To reinforce and supplement those state laws, some counties and municipalities are passing their own right to farm bills. Missouri is just the second state to take the further step of inserting farming rights in its constitution. (North Dakota was first, passing an amendment two years ago.) Supporters of the amendment included the Missouri Farm Bureau, the Missouri

Cattlemen’s Association and the Missouri Republican Party. They saw the amendment as a way to provide more protection from environmentalists, animal-rights advocates and any other outside forces that might be interested in regulating agriculture. Some cited concern over measures passed in other states, such as the California law requiring farmers to provide larger crates for hens. In the opposing corner were those who feared that corporate (See RIGHT on page 29)

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Grazing corn doesn’t take away cover benefits Corn residue is a valuable feed resource for beef cattle. Residue is a valuable resource as ground cover, it provides organic matter and it holds water which improves grain yields. Two experiments conducted by the University of Nebraska Extension, one with 18 years of data (eastern Nebraska loca-

Wheat

tion) and one with seven years of data (west-central Nebraska), show that grazing corn residue using recommendations developed by University of Nebraska Animal Science faculty will not reduce the beneficial attributes of corn residue cover. There is no reduction in grain yield for the growing year following corn

residue grazing: •For corn soybean rotations. •For corn followed by corn. There is little or no compaction of the soil due to grazing cattle in corn residue fields. University of Nebraska recommendations for grazing corn residue are based on research show-

for the most part wheat should be planted about 1.5 inches deep. Most varieties can emerge at slightly deeper depths if the soil is not too restrictive and temperatures are in the ideal range. However, if wheat is planted deeper than 2.5 inches, it is possible the wheat cannot emerge. If the coleoptile is still under the soil surface when it

Right

Farming

farms could use the amendment to sidestep regulations. Groups such as the Humane Society of the United States, the Missouri Farmers Union and some small farmers opposed the amendment, as did the editorial board of the Kansas City Star, which called it “a concerted effort to shield factory farms and concentrated agricultural feeding operations from regulations to protect livestock, consumers and the environment.” Some farmers also expressed concern that existing laws limiting foreign companies to ownership of one percent of Missouri land could be challenged under the amendment. Others worried the amendment creates a special status for ranchers and farmers that could be problematic in itself. The question of what the amendment actually means in practical terms remains. While federal laws pertaining to agriculture will be unaffected, the implications for state and local laws are unknown. Legal battles may result, meaning the definition of the right to farm could be decided in the courtroom.

For every bushel of corn (56 lbs./bu.) there is about 45 pounds of residue on a dry matter basis. Research shows that for every bushel of corn there is about 16 pounds of husk and leaves on a dry matter basis. UNL corn residue grazing recommendation is to remove eight pounds of

husk and leaves per bushel of corn produced. Only about 60% of the husks and leaves are digestible, meaning 40% is not digestible. Using these numbers and targeting a grazing strategy for removal of eight pounds of husks and leaves per bushel calculates that only 12% of the total residue is removed.

make a stand wherever the seed was planted too deeply. Another possibility is that the seed has poor quality. As long as the seed was tested for germination and had an acceptable germination rate, seed quality should not be a problem. If germination testing on the seed lot was not done by a laboratory, poor seed quality could be

a problem if other potential problems have been ruled out. At times, wheat doesn’t germinate simply because the seed has an unusually long seed dormancy requirement. This is hard to identify in the field, and can cause producers to replant when it’s not necessary. If a seed lot has unusually long seed dor-

mancy, it should eventually germinate and emerge just fine. Finally, false wireworms can be the cause of poor emergence. False wireworms are soil-inhabiting, yellowish to orangecolored worms up to 1-1/2 inches long. They commonly follow the drill row in dry soils, feeding on the seeds prior to germination.

inputs - farmers, growers, and ranchers. With an increasing amount of disposable income, many consumers are no longer simply focused on getting the most food for the fewest dollars. They want to know where their food

comes from. They want to know how it was produced. Producers will increasingly need to be more attentive to the changing preferences and expectations of the ultimate consumers of food and natural fibers.

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However, if the coleoptile stays underground and hasn’t been able to break through the soil surface, it will start losing viability. At that point, the producer will need to consider replanting. Deep planting can slow emergence or cause stand establishment problems. Varieties differ in their coleoptile lengths, but

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ing cattle are selective grazers of a corn residue field. Parts of the corn plant selected by cattle are based on palatability of the different components of corn residue remaining in the field. Cattle will select grain first, followed by husk and leaf, and will select the cob and stem/stalk last.

contains a couple of paragraphs on “Antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance.” They say “Antibiotic use in food animals is an issue subject to industry-wide discussion that requires the attention of global organizations like (McDonald’s). We recognize the importance of understanding antibiotic resistance and have maintained a global policy outlining guiding principles for the sustainable use of antibiotics in animals since 2004. We

stops growing and the first true leaf has to start growing in the soil, it is very unlikely to be able to force its way through the soil and emerge. What you’ll see when digging up the seed is an intact coleoptile alongside a short first leaf that is scrunched up or crinkled. If this is the case, it’s very unlikely the wheat will

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take seriously the ethical responsibility to help assure the health and welfare of animals in the supply chain, including the use of antibiotics when appropriate to treat, control or prevent disease in food producing animals.” When it comes to selling a product, satisfying consumer expectations is what it is all about. For a long time it was easy for farmers to subconsciously consider their “consumer” to be the elevator that bought their grain or the buyer at the local auction

barn who purchased their steer. But as the value chain has become more vertically integrated so have the expectations. As a result, consumers, who are concerned about the release of nitrogen and phosphorus into the nation’s waterways, have made their wishes known to retail establishments like McDonald’s and Walmart who in turn have communicated these concerns to their suppliers all the way back through the supply chain to the producer of the original

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Automotive

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Medical

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

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Berning Tree Service David Berning • Marienthal

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General Surgeon

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Agriculture

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Services

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WANTED TO BUY. Stored corn. Call for basis and contract information. 1-800-579-3645. Lane County Feeders, Inc. 32tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED TO BUY. Wheat straw delivered. Call for contracting information. Lane County Feeders. 397-5341. 44tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– CERTIFIED SEED WHEAT: Brawl CL, Byrd, TAM 112, TAM 304, T158, T153, Duster, Oakley CL, Turkey Red. Also triticale and rye. Ehmke Seed, Amy, KS. 620-397-2350. 51t16

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 AND 2 BEDROOM apartments for rent. Please call 620-874-8353. 10tfc

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

For Sale NICE 5-BEDROOM, 2 1/2 bath, brick home. Corner lot, sprinkler system, fenced yard, new roof, attached garage and 30x50 garage. Call 620-87211t3p 2758.

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

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LOOKING FOR A CHALLENGE? WE WILL CHALLENGE YOU TO DO THE BEST WORK OF YOUR LIFE. COMPASS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH is currently looking to fill the following positions at our Scott City location. Children’s Case Managers work directly with children and their families in their homes, schools and community. These children are experiencing an emotional disturbance and need help to learn new skills and remain safe in their environment. Come be a part of our professional team as we work cooperatively within the agency and with outside providers to meet the needs of our children. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related human service field or equivalently qualified by work experience is required. Base pay starting at $13.94/hr., also additional compensation is given for experience. All candidates must pass KBI, SRS, motor vehicle screens, and have a valid driver’s license and be willing to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the consumer and family. Benefits include: retirement: fully vested at time of employment Health/Dental Insurance - portion of premium paid by Compass Behavioral Health life insurance and long-term disability, premium paid by Compass Behavioral Health, holiday, bereavement and vacation/sick days. Applications are available at: 210 West Fourth Scott City, KS 67871 or www.compassbh.org Applications/Resumes can be sent to: E-mail hr@compassbh.org // faxed to 620.272.0171 Compass Behavioral Health Attn: HR PO Box 1905 Garden City, KS 67846. 11t3c

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––––––––––––––––––––– 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. ––––––––––––––––––––– SCOTT COUNTY HOSPITAL INC., Medical Laboratory Technologists in Scott City, Kansas. Performing all tests offered by Scott County Hospital; maintaining quality control standards with each test, with responsibility of recording quality control data; recognizing common technical problems and methods to correct them. May work weekends or evenings on call depending on staffing needs. Must have Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Medical Technology or related clinical degree. Must hold or be eligible for registration (ASCP MT, MLT or equivalent) as a medical technologist, with ability in laboratory procedures and instrumentation. Reply to: Pam Wheeler, HR Director, Scott County Hospital, 201 Albert Avenue, Scott City, KS. 67871. Fax 620-87210t2c 7715. ––––––––––––––––––––– LOCAL TRUCKING COMPANY looking for an over the road CDL driver. Must pass drug screen and have acceptable MVR. Send resumes and inquiries to jmtransportks@gmail. com or contact local office 11t2c at 620-872-1118.

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Employment Opportunities 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

EXTENSION AGENT Family and Consumer Sciences opportunity in Wichita County, Leoti. Details: www.ksre.ksu.edu/jobs Deadline: November 14, 2014 K-State Research and Extension is an EOE of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Background check required.

PEN RIDERS Come and grow with us and be part of an innovative team. We are looking for experienced pen riders. Our next team member must be energetic, goal-oriented, and have a desire to grow and take on more responsibility. Bilingual-English/Spanish preferred.

Apply for this outstanding opportunity in person or send your letter of interest to: Royal Beef, ATTN: Aleta See, 11060 N. Falcon Rd., Scott City, KS 67871. Irsik and Doll is an EOE.

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PARK LANE NURSING HOME Has openings for the following positions: PRN-LPN/RN Part-time/PRN- CNA/CMA Full-time Maintenance Assistant Full-time Housekeeping Aide

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Competitive wages are offered with a full benefits package including, 401(k) with company match, profit sharing plan, 100% paid medical and dental insurance for employee, 100% paid short/long term disability insurance, life insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, and career advancement opportunities.

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Shift differential pay offered for evening and night shifts! Please apply in person at:

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PROGRAM DIRECTOR Camp Lakeside is looking for a Program Director. Director is responsible for specific management functions in the areas of program, lodging, and public relations. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: monitors and maintains a high level of program quality, processes all registrations and user group reservations, develops and implements camp activities which will create new experiences for campers each year, oversees guest relations relative to lodging issues, maintains and develops public relations, camp image and communication by use of the camp website and social media sites, written materials, video, email and other media communications, participates in public speaking engagements on behalf of the camp. Embody the Camp Lakeside Mission of a Christian Camp where all people may come to recognize, enter into and grow in their relationship with God. Great salary and benefits, flexible work hours and fantastic work environment! Applications: Open: September 1, 2014 Close: October 15, 2014. For an application packet contact: Andie T. Strong, Executive Director, at andie@camplakeside.net or 620.872.2021 04tfc

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COMBINATION TECHNICIAN Combination Technician full-time, Dighton. In keeping with our mission for providing high quality, reliable service, this position supports the company’s mission statement by providing quick response and quality service. Tasks may include: receiving orders, traveling to the site of the trouble in a timely manner, assessing the problem using the appropriate equipment, taking the corrective action, interacting with the customer in an appropriate manner, repairing/servicing/replacing cable and pedestals, recording the work performed, installing and terminating wiring and other plant related items; installing, moving and changing equipment and service for telephone, cable TV, DSL, wireless broadband and other communications system; interacting with Central Office equipment and peripherals, interacting with the customer, cleaning the work area after completion, etc. Those interested must have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of technical experience, and valid KS driver’s license with good driving record. An associate’s degree in electronics/telecommunications is preferred. Applications available at all S&T locations: Brewster, Colby, Dighton, Goodland, Oakley. See our website for more details. careers@sttelcom.com or www.sttelcom.com 1-800-432-8294 Drug testing required. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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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 OR RN Clinic Nursing RN Supervisor C.N.A.s CLERICAL Clinic Receptionist SERVICE Day Cook 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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The Scott County Record • Page 34 • Thursday, October 23, 2014

Champions in the third grade division were (front row, from left) Avry Noll, Houston Frank, Dylan Duff, Kooper Wright, Izak Venegas, Ayden Presson and Bryndon Bailey. (Middle row) Carson Batterton, Collin McDaniel, Brady Welker, Cordelle Lane, Bryce Hundertmark and Tanner Gooden. Coaches were Jim Welker, Landon Frank, Josh Bailey and Scott Noll. (Record Photo)

Quarterback J.P. Harris looks for running room in the championship game of the fourth grade division. (Record Photo)

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On the game’s opening play, Scott City’s Jace Thomas busted off a 29 yard run and the four-play drive ended with a two yard run by Thomas that gave his team a 7-0 lead. Leoti quickly responded with a 40 yard touchdown run on its first possession that cut the lead to 7-6, but the Scott City defense wouldn’t allow another score the rest of the night. Thomas finished off a three-play, 40 yard drive late in the first half with a 28 yard touchdown run. Quarterback J.P. Harris added the PAT that extended the lead to 14-6. Following a punt return to the Leoti/Tribune 16 yard line on their first possession of the second half, Scott City needed just three plays before Thomas scored on a five yard run. SCR Wins Consolation Scott City made it a clean sweep on Super Saturday when The Scott County Record/American Implement/ Wheatland won the consolation finals in the fifth/sixth grade division, 28-6, over Unifirst. Scott City (5-1-1) only lost one game this season and that was to Faurot Ag. SCR quickly pounced on Unifirst when Sawyer Stevens scored on a 40 yard run on the game’s first play. Unifirst looked like they might turn the game into a slugfest when they put together a nine-play, 40 yard drive on their first possession that tied the game at 6-6. The rest of the game was dominated by Scott City which regained the lead early in the second period on a 40 yard drive that ended with a five yard run by Stevens who finished the day with four TD runs. Stevens added scoring runs of four yards and 24 yards in the second half. Sandwiched between those two touchdowns was a safety by Colton Cupp.

Champions in the fourth grade division were (front row, from left) Anthony Matta, Aaron Ruelas, JP Harris, Nathan LeBeau, Aiden Miller and Evan Fry. (Back row) Nathan Smith, Jacob Irwin, Bryce Byler, Gui Griffith, Jace Thomas, Corbin Wilkinson, Lawson Bailey, Adrian Elder and Jaden Lewis. Coaches were Troy Lewis, Mike Thomas, John Harris, Josh Bailey and Chad Griffith. (Record Photo)

Finishing third in the fifth/sixth grade division were (front row, from left) Zach Rohrbough, Stryder Sowers, Max Contreras, Jaxson Kough, Conner Hudson, Ryan Cure, Kevin Serrano and Austin Thon. (Middle row) Adam Elder, Dalton Pazdernik, Blaine Culp, Harrison King, Conner Cupp, Colton Cupp, Landon Trout, Dutch Turner, Sawyer Stevens, Brodie LaPlant and Garrison Turner. Coaches were Keith Cure, Andy Trout, Jim Turner and Corbin Stevens. (Record Photo)

Champions in the third grade division were (front row, from left) Andres Gonzales, Conner Armendariz, Carter Gooden, Loren Faurot, Jeffery Nix, Easton Lorg, Carson Faurot, Kale Wheeler and Brent MacLean. (Back row) Lance Miller, Isaac Tarango, Ronnie Weathers, Josh Rosin, Gabe Bowers, Nash Nowak, Efran Tarango, Leightyn Heim and Jarron Gregory. Coaches were Shane Faurot, Quinten Wheeler, Perry Nowak and Mike Heim. (Record Photo)

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