The Scott County Record

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36 Pages • Four Sections

Volume 22 • Number 12

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Published in Scott City, Ks.

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County OKs 10-year trash collection contract Following up on an a recommendation from the Solid Waste Committee, Scott County Commissioners have entered into a 10 year contract with Waste Connections to continue providing trash collection service.

That will likely mean little or no increase in landfill fees for residential customers.

Because the county opted for

the 10-year contract rather than a shorter term, the fees assessed to the county by Waste Connections will remain unchanged in the first year of the agreement at $13.06 per month.

The county charges residential customers $15 per month to cover billing and other customer service issues through the county clerk’s office.

“But that isn’t enough,” County Clerk Alice Brokofsky told commissioners about the additional fee collected by the county.

“If we’re going to be changing our rates now is probably the time to make that decision,” noted Commission Chairman Jim Minnix.

However, the commission

didn’t address a possible rate increase.

Waste Connections (aka, Northend Disposal) presented the county with three options for an extended contract.

•Five year plan included a 90-gallon trash cart ($14.50 per month); Northend would provide dumpsters during the annual spring clean-up and the coun-

ty would be responsible only for landfill disposal fees; and there would be Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases each year.

•Seven year plan included a 90-gallon trash cart ($13.75/ mo.); Northend would provide dumpsters during the annual spring clean-up and the county would be responsible only for (See CONTRACT on page two)

Anticipation is building for Ringneck Classic

guages. Kasselman’s father is a university professor.

Kasselman was born and raised in Zaporizhia, which is located in eastern Ukraine and is the region facing the most immediate danger of a Russian invasion.

She met her husband, Joel, while they were both missionaries in the Campus Crusades for Christ. The couple has lived in Scott City for the past five years.

One can understand if Katie Eisenhour’s nerves are a little frayed over the next couple of weeks.

Eisenhour, along with committee co-chair Jerry Thomas, are finalizing plans for the annual Governor’s Ringneck Classic which will be hosted by Scott City for the first time from Nov. 13-16.

“This is a huge event for our community and when we do something in Scott City people have pretty high expectations,” says Eisenhour. “It’s our goal to meet those expectations and more.”

The annual hunt, which rotates between sites in northwest Kansas, features teams of 4-5 hunters that will include at least one celebrity. Between 90 and 100 hunters are expected.

However, there are events that will be open to the general public.

A sporting clay shoot, new to the event, will be held at the Scott County Fairgrounds on Thurs., Nov. 13. The public is invited to watch.

There are also 200 tickets on sale for the chuckwagon hog roast to be held on Friday evening at the Wm. Carpenter 4-H Bldg. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at the Scott County Development Committee office, Giftologists, Scott City Healthmart Pharmacy and Bling.

Those attending will have an opportunity to meet celebrities in town for the hunt and to hear Nashville recording artist Rivers Rutherford and Friends.

(See UKRAINE on page 20)

(See CLASSIC on page two)

Anya Kasselman keeps a close eye on in Ukraine on the Internet and by skyping with family. (Record Photo)

Events in Ukraine hit close to home for Scott City woman Ukraine is more than just a country locked in a battle to maintain its independence from Russia.

It’s also home to Anya Kasselman. And the Scott City resident feels helpless and worried as she skypes with family members and searches the internet for the latest news about her homeland.

“I want to be there and help,” says Kasselman, who speaks very good English, though she still carries a heavy accent

from her upbringing in Ukraine.

“I know I can’t go because I have a family here. But I also have a family there and I worry about them,” she says. “I know the danger they are in.

“My folks say they are patriots. They want to stay until the end. They don’t want to abandon their country,” says Kasselman.

She comes from a well-educated family and has grown up learning four lan-

Sherow gaining momentum as election day draws near

First District Congressional candidate Jim Sherow visits with Adrian Handlin, Dighton, during a campaign stop in Scott City on Wednesday. (Record Photo)

406 Main, St. Scott City • 620-872-2090 www.scottcountyrecord.com

Fire victims, groups are helped by FNB rewards program Page 29

In most election years, a Democrat seeking statewide office would stand about as much success of getting votes in Western Kansas as the proverbial snowball . . . well, on a July afternoon in Kansas.

This isn’t a normal election year.

Democrats and even an Independent candidate are currently locked in too-close-to-call races for governor, U.S. Senate and Kansas Secretary of State.

First District Congressional candidate Jim Sherow says he can also be added to that list as he tries to unseat Republican incumbent Tim Huelskamp.

While most major candidates are

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SCF grants • Page 17 Church services • Page 19 Sports • Pages 21-28 Pigskin Payoff • Page 26 Farm section • Pages 30-31 Classified ads • Pages 33-35

focusing their attention on the larger population centers during the final days of the campaign, Sherow made yet another swing through Western Kansas this week to meet with voters from Dodge City and Liberal, north to Sharon Springs and Colby.

Contrary to past history, Sherow (DManhattan) feels he can gain enough votes in the region that it could make a huge difference on Tuesday.

“We know that winning counties in Western Kansas probably isn’t going to happen. Our push is to get registered Democrats, moderate Republicans and Independents in Western Kansas to get out and vote,” said Sherow during a (See SHEROW on page 10)

SC x-country teams are Class 3A regional champions Page 21

Contract landfill disposal fees; and there would be a CPI increase in 2017, 2019 and 2021.

•10-year plan included a 90-gallon trash cart ($13.06/mo.); Northend will provide dumpsters during the annual spring clean-up and there will be no landfill disposal fee; the county will receive free trash service at all county-owned properties (valued at $5,450); and there would be a CPI increase in 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2021, 2023 and 2024.

In addition, Northend Disposal will provide

Hunting Competition Area sites have been lined up for the hunting tournament to be held Friday and Saturday. The teams will be competing to see who can get the first bird, who can reach their limit in the shortest time and who uses the fewest shells.

Each team will be accompanied by guides and handlers.

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carts and/or containers as ty tough for them to operneeded at no cost to the ate,” said Mitchell. county for special events.

Jeff Fawcett, municipal marketing manager with Mandatory Recycling Waste Connections, said The commission dis- that a single-stream recycussed a possible manda- cling program maintained tory recycling program at each residential cuswith Solid Waste Com- tomer has increased the mittee chairman Lewis flow of recycled products Mitchell. by an average of 30-40 Mitchell feels there’s percent nationally. a lot of room to improve “Is it the committee’s the recycling effort in the recommendation that we county and that a manda- have mandatory recytory program would be cling?” asked Minnix. one likely answer.

“We didn’t make that “The state has shut off decision,” replied Mitchmoney to recycling cen- ell. “But I’m interested in ters. That’s making it pret- seeing a proposal.”

Classic Live and silent auctions will be held during the evening.

“We want to emphasize that this is a Western Kansas event and people from throughout the area are invited to attend the sporting clays shoot and the meal,” says Eisenhour, who is also the SCDC director.

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Fawcett said that with less tonnage going to the Finney County landfill it would reduce the county’s costs. He said the reduction would come in a lower rate offered to individuals who used a trash cart smaller than the current 90-gallon by recycling more material.

“That will be the incentive to recycle more,” Fawcett said.

However, he didn’t want to speculate as to the potential savings. Fawcett said the company would have to analyze transportation costs for getting re-

cycled material to a sorting center in Hutchinson.

Fawcett had previously noted that the additional cost for Waste Connections to offer a curbside recycling program in Derby is $4.75 per month. He said transportation would be a factor for Western Kansas communities, but would come up with a cost early next year.

County commissioners are hopeful they can have a mandatory recycling program for about $2 per month, putting the trash collection service at about $17 per month.

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Also assisting is the local Pheasants Forever chapter.

“The hunting situation is looking much better over the last few weeks.

We’re seeing a lot more birds than expected,” says Thomas. “Two or three years ago, Oakley was recognized as one of the top pheasant hunting sites in the nation. We want to get that reputation here.

The optimism from the guys has really improved as they see the pheasants during fall harvest.”

Organizers say they can still use volunteers.

“We have some tentative commitments because people are waiting to see if the (Scott City) football team is still playing and on what night,” says Eisenhour. “If any-

one would like to help, participate. but hasn’t been contacted, The Ringneck Clasplease give us a call.” sic and local Pheasants Forever are also sponsorSaturday Event ing an essay contest in There will be anoth- which the winning youth er feed at the Carpenter can earn a lifetime huntBuilding on Saturday eve- ing license (sponsored ning that’s limited only by the local chapter) and to the team members, a chance to participate in sponsors, landowners and the Classic. guides. About 250 people The event will wrap up are expected to attend. on Nov. 16 with an op“This is an opportu- tional hunt. So far, about nity to show our appre- 30-35 hunters have inciation to the landowners, dicated they will particithe guides and handlers. pate. That will be the only Without the cooperation day that guides and hanand participation of these dlers can also hunt. people, this event doesn’t For more information happen,” says Thomas. people can visit www.

Eisenhour emphasiz- kansasringneckclassic. es that this isn’t just an com. They can also conevent for the men. There tact Eisenhour at the will be female hunters in SCDC office (872-7361) town for the weekend and or Thomas (785-565youth are also invited to 1914).

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.

Advance voting ends Mon.

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.

The general election is Tues., Nov. 4.

What’s for Lunch in Scott City?

Sun. - Sat., Nov. 2-8

Majestic Theatre 420 Main • 872-3840

Hours

Lunch • Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

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

Tues. • Open faced prime rib sandwich with french fries.

Wed. • French dip sandwich with chips.

Thurs. • Smothered steak with mashed potatoes and gravy.

Fri. • Tijuana tostada.

What’s for Supper?

The Broiler

102 Main St. • 872-5055

1211 Main • 872-3215

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

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

Includes Fries, 21 oz. Drink and Small Sundae

1304 S. Main • 872-5301

6

$

49

Buffet

Mon. - Sat. • 5:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sun. • 5:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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

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

Sat. • Prime rib

Breakfast specials every night.

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Community Living

Page 3 - Thursday, October 30, 2014

Soup to kickoff KAN program on Wednesday As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, many of us will begin to create a variety of dishes in our homes that we don’t typically eat during warmer weather.

These are often referred to as “comfort foods” because these are dishes we often think of as making us feel better.

I believe that’s not so much from the food itself, but from the great memo-

ries that we associate with these foods.

There are many conflicting studies and reports that discuss comfort foods and the value that we put on them to make us

feel better. I believe that our mind is a powerful thing and if we eat a bowl of mac and cheese and we tell ourselves that by doing so we will feel better, then we will feel better.

It’s like eating chicken soup when we’re sick.

I am sure the hot soup does make us feel better, but it could have healing properties just because we remember our moms serv-

ing it to us when we were sick.

Similar to eating turkey at Thanksgiving. Turkey is good all year round, but we think it’s better at Thanksgiving because it’s often associated with family, love and good times.

We all have our ideas on what comfort foods are and in what way we think they will comfort us. Unfortunately, many of them can be high carbs

and high in fat.

Why is that? Some suggest it’s the taste that those two ingredients have that bring us comfort.

On Wed., Nov. 5, I will host Knowledge at Noon at the Bryan Education Center, Scott City.

The program is “Soup De Jour,” which means soup of the day.

My fellow teaching agents and I will be giving you the scoop on soup,

why we like it and how healthy it can be. We will serve you soup made in a slow cooker, a soup that is created in minutes and a dessert soup. We are also going to share some great recipes with you.

There is a $5 cost for the program, but you’ll also be getting lunch.

RSVP’s are needed

by Mon., Nov. 3, at the Extension office (8722930).

Women for Women grants to WKCAC, Camp Christy

The Scott Community Foundation’s Women for Women Fund recently awarded two $1,000 scholarships at the Women for Women Grant Reception held on October 13.

Goals of the Women for Women Fund are to create a permanently endowed fund that focuses on improving the quality of life and opportunity for women and girls in Scott County.

Camp Christy was awarded $1,000 for “The Journey of Promise: Challenging Girls to a Life of Integrity and Character” program.

This project will facilitate a connection between older teenage and adult mentors to girls who are vulnerable to peer pressure which may not be beneficial to their own esteem.

High school girls in the community will be invited to a weekend of teaching and challenges on integrity and character.

WKCAC Grant Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center was awarded $1,000 for the “Protecting our Children: Advice from Child Molesters” project.

This project will enable WKCAC staff to educate women in Scott County about keeping their children safe from sexual offenders by providing training and educational materials to families and organizations.

Participants will examine some of the strategies used by offenders to target, seduce and exploit child victims and adults.

Topics include: 1) how and why they target children, 2) how and why they target certain families and agencies, 3) how they seduce and sexualize children, and 4) inhibit disclosure and reporting.

The role of volunteer and giver is a traditional one for women, yet few think of women as philanthropists.

The goal is to provide an avenue for women to engage in local philanthropy.

“We believe that by working with others we can maximize our efforts within the community,” explains Alli Conine, SCF community development manager.

“Although the needs of women and girls in the Scott Community will shift over time, the need to invest in them will remain constant. The Women for Women Fund will ensure that there are permanent resources to meet those changing needs.”

Any woman can become active in the group by making a contribution. Each year the SCF will invite area women to contribute $100 to the Why Women for Women? Women for Women Fund Why be a part of the to activate their voting Women for Women Fund? membership.

Representatives of the Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center (top) and Camp Christy are presented $1,000 grants from the Women for Women Fund.

This year only, women have the added opportunity to become a Founding Member by making a one-time contribution of $500. The deadline for Founding Member contributions is July 31.

Annually, the Women for Women Fund will seek projects and programs which benefit women and girls in the community.

The goal is to increase the grant awards each year.

Every member will help decide, through her vote, which projects the Women for Women Fund supports.

To learn more contact Conine at 872-3790 or alli@scottcf.org.

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Editorial/Opinion

Page 4 - Thursday, October 30, 2014

editorially speaking

Equal justice:

Dornon not alone in violating city ordinances

The City of Scott City has finally won a battle in its long-standing feud with local property owner Don Dornon.

A district judge has ruled the city had the authority to fine Dornon for having boats, trailers and other similar items in his front yard and demanding they be removed. This authority was granted in an ordinance the city council passed in 2010. Why it took four years to enforce it is another question.

Still pending is a lawsuit filed by Dornon against the city in federal court regarding the removal and disposal of property owned by Dornon at the same residence. The victory by the city in district court may be a good sign for the council as it awaits the outcome of the pending lawsuit in federal court.

The city’s action against Dornon is the equivalent of going after the low-hanging fruit. He’s an easy target because of the quantity of “junk property” on his lots and the eyesore it has represented for years. The fact that Dornon has always challenged the city when it tried to force him to clean up his property has only added to the lingering dispute.

However, Dornon isn’t the only property owner within the city who is in violation of ordinances with respect to junk, building materials, etc., on their lots. The city did go after five others earlier this year and those property owners were apparently much more cooperative than Dornon.

There are other sites, however. If city staff isn’t sure where they are located, we suggest they visit with Dornon. We have toured the city with Dornon and he can readily point out other locations which violate the city’s junk property ordinance.

We support the city’s actions against Dornon.

This isn’t a constitutional issue but an issue of doing what’s right and treating your neighbors with the same respect that you’d expect in return.

At the same time, it’s certainly not fair to be selective in who should follow the city ordinance and who gets a free pass. As one councilman commented, “We don’t want this to be seen as the Don Dornon ordinance.”

The city has shown it is willing to be more aggressive in pursuing junk property concerns. Now it needs to show that it can also be even-handed in applying the law equally to everyone.

Imagined fraud:

Kobach has been selling the ultimate voter scam

Some might consider Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach a great salesman.

He’s actually the ultimate huckster.

Like the snake oil salesmen who traveled from town to town selling a worthless product that was a cure-all for everyone’s ills, Kobach has been selling a worthless product to cure a non-existent ailment - voter fraud.

No one realized that voter fraud was a problem until Kobach campaigned on that single issue to become the Secretary of State four years ago.

Kobach has been spreading the same snake oil to other states as well as they sell the elixir to Tea Party voters who fear everything from immigrants to Muslims.

“I have introduced a number of election reforms that have made Kansas the toughest state in America to commit voter fraud,” Kobach declared on a television program recently.

We can only assume that his next goal is to make Kansas the toughest state in which to conduct the testing of nuclear bombs or the toughest state in which to have youngsters dig a hole in their backyard all the way to China.

In other words, he can continue making a name for himself pursuing other nonexistent problems.

Kobach is actually perpetrating the real fraud in Kansas with his voter registration law preventing about 23,000 Kansans from being able to vote in the upcoming general election. That’s how many voters are currently on the “suspended” list because they lack the documentation required under state law.

Here are the facts: in the 13 years prior to a legislative study in 2011 there were 221 alleged instances of voter fraud. Only seven of those cases resulted in convictions.

That’s seven cases in 13 years. Meanwhile, Kobach’s trumped up voter fraud threat is preventing 23,000 people from voting.

That’s some bitter snake oil. express yourself with a letter to the editor

Nothing to fear but everything

Never have the decisions facing voters been tougher.

Do you vote in the general election and risk getting Ebola which is lurking in every voting booth?

Or do you stay at home and allow illegal immigrants to cast fraudulent ballots which will ultimately put some left-wing radical into office?

It’s a tough call knowing that if you don’t vote it means we can’t get rid of activist judges, we probably won’t be cutting taxes, we’ll be stuck with Obamacare, we may not be able to exercise our Second Amendment right to carry an AK-47 into the local McDonald’s and some gay couple living down the street will be able to get married and God only knows what influence that will have on our children.

Which is all the more reason we need to vote . . . but then there’s still that Ebola thing.

In today’s political climate, it’s apparent that FDR had no idea what he was talking about. It’s not just fear itself that we need to fear, but every-

thing around us. And we can’t thank the Republican party enough for making that clear.

Sen. Pat Roberts has finally dropped his “fear the Black Death” campaign in favor of telling voters to fear the Obama agenda.

What could be more frightening than giving millions of people better access to health care?

Or could it be that an organic garden on the White House grounds is a threat to national security?

And we can certainly understand the fear that comes with providing citizenship to millions of immigrants who already live here, pay taxes, go to our schools and work in our feedlots.

Still not scared stiff?

Then you need to join the ultra-conservative Republicans who also fear science, medicine and history as it actually happened.

Other than tax cuts, is

there anything that Republican lawmakers don’t fear?

Republican leaders in Washington, D.C., Topeka and across the country are the victims of their own fear - that they will be forced to confront their own bigotry. The famous Kansas newspaper editor William Allen White was fearful of the Ku Klux Klan’s influence in Kansas during the 1920s and made it an issue during his failed gubernatorial campaign in 1924.

The KKK disappeared, though it would seem not entirely.

When President Obama was elected in 2007, many in this nation were under the illusion that it signalled an end to racism that we had finally taken the final step to truly being a nation of one people.

We are reminded of Comedy Central’s Stephen Colbert who often jokes of his own colorblindness. He frequently remarks that, “I don’t see color. I don’t see myself as white. People tell me I’m white, and I believe them because . . . .”

Colbert may not see color but, unfortunately, we still live in a nation and a state that does. Tea Party politics is rooted in racism and Tea Party candidates are beholden to that ideology.

Voter suppression laws hit hardest among black people and Hispanics - as they are designed to do.

These are people who are least likely to vote for Republicans and that is something we must fear in Kansas (thanks to Secretary of State Kris Kobach) and elsewhere.

In some states, the additional fees required for these individuals to acquire the proper identification so they can vote has been equated with a poll tax, as was recently ruled by a judge in Texas. Poll taxes date back to the Jim Crow era of black voter suppression in the South.

Now you can add the 21st century - and democracy - to the growing list of Republican fears. If we could only return to the good ol’ days of the 1920s, ‘30s and ‘40s when elections were more tightly (See FEAR on page six)

Anti-immigrant fervor goes too far

What’s the matter with Kansas? A decade ago, a best-selling book of that title examined how Kansas veered rightward after a long history as a left-wing hotbed. It looks like Kansas may be shifting course again.

Not only does the state have one of the country’s most competitive contests for governor, it may wind up determining which party controls the U.S. Senate.

But another race in the Sunflower State deserves close attention.

Republican Kris Kobach is up for re-election as Secretary of State.

Kobach’s battles against undocumented immigration and voter fraud have been bad news for immigrants, Kansans, and even the GOP. I hope Kansas voters will send him packing.

If you’ve heard of

Where to Write

another view by Raul Reyes

Kobach, it’s probably because of his work fighting undocumented immigration. He was the architect of SB 1070, Arizona’s infamous “papers, please” law. Although the Supreme Court upheld many of its provisions, the law cost Arizona dearly.

For example, the state lost an estimated $141 million due to canceled conferences and other foregone tourist revenue within just a year of the measure’s passage.

Kobach helped write a similarly radical Alabama law. That one would’ve forced schools to check the immigration status of children. Most of its provisions were later blocked in court, though not before damaging the state’s agri-

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

cultural industry.

Kobach was also the mastermind behind Mitt Romney’s “self-deportation” concept, which contributed to the 2012 Republican presidential candidate’s disastrous showing with Latino voters.

Romney himself may realize that this position helped cost him the White House. Last year he told “CBS This Morning” that undocumented immigrants should have a shot at citizenship.

Kobach’s crusade against unauthorized immigration has accomplished little besides creating headaches for immigrants and lawmakers alike. On top of that, it’s not his job.

Kobach was elected to serve as Kansas Secretary of State, not to crisscross the country making life miserable for housekeep-

Sen. Pat Roberts 109 Hart Senate Office Bldg.

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

ers and farm workers. He’s been moonlighting instead of concentrating on his primary responsibility of ensuring that Kansas elections run smoothly.

Yet when Kobach has turned his attention to the home front, the results have been a disaster. As Secretary of State, he’s supposed to encourage voter turnout. Instead, he instituted a voter ID law requiring Kansans to show proof of citizenship to vote in state elections.

As a result, the New York Times reports, the applications of an estimated 22,000 people trying to register to vote for the first time are on hold.

Then again, Kobach has a history of politicizing his office. In 2012 he considered removing President Barack Obama from the state’s ballots based on an unfounded “birther” myth (See FERVOR on page six)

Sen. Jerry Moran 141 Hart Senate Office Bldg.

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

Islamic fight into looking more Don’t ask the like another Pentagon where ‘dumb’ war its money goes.

by Eugene Robinson It won’t tell.

“I don’t oppose all wars,” said Barack Obama, then an Illinois state senator, in 2002. “What I am opposed to is a dumb war.

What I am opposed to is a rash war.”

Few would describe Obama’s use of military force against the Islamic State as rash, given the time he took in deciding to act.

But the more we learn about this intervention, the more it appears to violate the “dumb” half of the president’s dictum.

The purposes, parameters and prospects of the war are increasingly uncertain. Americans have a right to be concerned about the whole enterprise.

I realize that the war has only just begun and that the United States and its coalition partners are still sorting out their roles.

I also realize that the U.S.-led airstrikes are having real impact.

Absent the bombing campaign, the besieged city of Kobane on the Syrian-Turkish border almost surely would have fallen to Islamic State forces by now. And the heartland of Iraq’s Kurdish region might be gravely threatened.

But it is necessary to ask whether Obama’s strategy offers a plausible path from the present situation to the ultimate goal, which the president says is to “degrade and ultimately destroy” the Islamic State. It is also necessary to ask whether certain unintended - but glaringly obvious - consequences of the president’s war plan are fully being taken into account.

In the plausibility department, we now know more about Obama’s skepticism concerning one of the central elements of his plan: training and arming the “moderate” Syrian rebels.

This month, the New York Times reported that the president commissioned a CIA study of past U.S. attempts to arm insurgencies. The review found that, with rare exceptions, such efforts had minimal impact on how conflicts turned out.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that an agreement has been reached on sending 200 Kurdish pesh merga fighters from Iraq through Turkey to help defend the Syrian border town of Kobane against the Islamic State.

This week, The Post reported that Syrian rebel forces will not even be trained to seize back territory from the Islamic State. Instead, The Post’s Rajiv Chandrasekaran noted, the as-yet unidentified moderate rebels will be instructed and equipped to hold territory and prevent further Islamic State advances.

From the military point of view, this makes sense - but only because Obama has been definitive in promising that no U.S. combat troops will be sent to Iraq or Syria. Without U.S. spotters on the ground to coordinate air support and without teams of U.S. advisers to lead inexperienced local units into battle, attempts by rebel forces to conquer land would amount to suicide missions.

It’s useful to remember that all this is still theoretical. The Pentagon hopes to send up to 5,000 Syrian rebels a year into the fray, but first they must be recruited, vetted, given about eight weeks of training in Saudi Arabia and finally deployed.

This process is just beginning.

But what is the point if all that these forces will be able to accomplish is defense? More importantly, what will potential recruits see as the point?

(See DUMB on page six)

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the black hole

by Medea Benjamin

President Barack Obama proudly signed the law that repealed the Pentagon’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy, freeing lesbian, gay, and bisexual Americans (although not trans people) to openly serve in the military four years ago.

But when it comes to budgeting, the concept lingers on. “Don’t ask us how we spend money,” the Pentagon basically says. “Because we can’t really tell you.”

Every taxpayer, business, and government agency in America is supposed to be able to pass a financial audit by the feds, every year. It’s the law, so we do our duty. There’s one exception: the Pentagon.

Year after year, the non-partisan Government Accountability Office (GAO) declares the Pentagon budget to be un-auditable. In 2013, for example, the GAO found that the Pentagon consistently fails to control its costs, measure its performance, or prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse.

Congress thankfully, did give the Pentagon a deadline to get itself in better financial shape - 25 years ago. Taxpayers are still waiting.

The Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990 requires every federal agency to pass a routine financial audit not once, not twice, but every year. All the other agencies do it.

What does the Pentagon deliver instead? Promises. The Defense Department always swears it will conduct an audit - and then requests five more years to do it.

How has Congress responded? By doubling the Pentagon’s budget between 2000 and 2010. Many members are now railing against “cuts” that will still keep military spending at stratospheric levels over the next decade.

How bad could things be? Well, the most recent scandals may help answer this question.

In Afghanistan, the Air Force bought the Afghan government 20 Italian transport planes for $486 million. When it found out the planes didn’t work, it crushed them into scrap metal, recouping just $32,000.

Other examples of disastrous post9/11 spending abound. In his new book Pay Any Price, New York Times investigative journalist James Risen reported that more than $1 billion in funds intended for Iraq’s reconstruction may have wound up in a Lebanese bunker. Or not.

U.S. investigators couldn’t get to the bottom of that one.

Former Pentagon boss Robert M. Gates once described the U.S. military as a semi-feudal system - “an amalgam of fiefdoms without centralized mecha-

nisms to allocate resources, track expenditures, and measure results relative to the department’s overall priorities.”

Gates also complained that it was nearly impossible to get accurate information and answers to basic questions, such as “How much money did you spend?” and “How many people do you have?”

Congress, charged with oversight, is afraid of stepping on the Pentagon’s powerful toes. The House did, to its credit, pass an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act a few months ago that would require the Pentagon to rank its departments in order of how auditable they are.

The amendment, however, lacks any penalties for recalcitrant divisions.

A bipartisan group led by Reps.

Barbara Lee (D-CA), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Michael Burgess (R-TX), and Dan Benishek (R-MI) wants to push the Pentagon further. Their Audit the Pentagon Act of 2014 (HR5126) calls for cutting any “un-auditable” Pentagon operation by one-half of one percent.

(See SIPHON on page six)

How goes America’s war on poppies?

by Jim Hightower

I have breaking news from the frontlines of the war.

No, not the new war in Iraq, which really is Iraq War III for us - our nation’s third trip there in just 25 years (maybe the third try will be the charm, though I really don’t think there’s anything charming about it).

Nor do I mean our wars in Syria, Pakistan, Yemen, or . . . oh, hell who can keep up? Rather I mean our oldest ongoing war and the longest in American history, now going on 13 years: Afghanistan.

(See POPPIES on page six)

Wealthy are simply misunderstood

Millionaire’s attempt to explain why he’s better than you falls flat

Tiffany Beroid, a mother and WalMart employee in Laurel, Maryland, was forced to drop out of college because of her employer’s low wages and erratic scheduling practices.

When she spoke out about the problems she faced, Wal-Mart fired her.

Since then, Beroid has shared her story with Congress and anyone who will listen. In July, she told lawmakers that Wal-Mart workers “shouldn’t face problems like this working at a company that brings in $16 billion in profits a year.”

Makes sense, right?

Not according to Steve Siebold - a multi-millionaire and author of the book “How Rich People Think.” In a recent viral article with the self-evident headline What the Middle Class Doesn’t Understand About Rich People, Siebold suggests that working Americans like Beroid should stop making “empty statements” about their billionaire employers and instead take a lesson from them.

Call it “richsplaining.”

behind the headlines by Marjorie Wood

So what are you failing to understand about the rich? Mostly that they’re better than you.

Siebold insists that billionaires like Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton’s affluent heirs deserve their wealth because they think, feel, and act differently from ordinary people. If working Americans could “really understand the mindset of the richest people,” he says, “they would be among the top earners as well.”

Unlike the rest of us, according to Siebold, rich people believe in themselves, focus on the future, value their freedom, and are comfortable with uncertainty - all traits that the masses just can’t fathom.

Come again?

Tiffany Beroid doesn’t need any lectures about believing in herself. She enrolled in college to become a nurse while raising a toddler and holding down a job at Wal-Mart. That takes a lot of selfconfidence.

“OK,” Siebold might say, “but she probably doesn’t dream about the future.”

Actually, the future is what guides Beroid’s decisions. As she put it, “I thought that if I worked hard, I could give my family a stable home and lift us out of poverty.”

But does she really understand the value of freedom? According to Siebold, after all, only “rich people can afford to stand up and fight oppression.”

In fact, since losing her job at WalMart, Beroid has been speaking out against worker oppression and taking bold actions to stop it.

At this point, Siebold might take a deep breath and say, “OK, but there’s no way Beroid could understand operating in a state of constant uncertainty. That trait truly distinguishes the rich from everyone else.”

He’d better try again. No one understands uncertainty more than a WalMart employee like Beroid who found herself scheduled to work 40 hours one week and 15 hours the next. Thanks to unpredictable scheduling practices that can make it impossible to budget time or money, many wage workers’ personal lives and economic livelihoods are in constant upheaval.

(See WEALTHY on page six)

The Scott County Record • Page 6 • Thursday, October 30, 2014

Stealing KDOT funds from Western Ks. roads The Kansas Department of Transportation recently conducted a series of local consult meetings to receive input from the public on what highway projects should be considered for the future. I attended the meeting in Hays on October 14 to advocate for improvements to Highway 23 from Hoxie south to Grainfield.

Like many of the northsouth highways in Western Kansas, K23 carries an ever-increasing amount of truck traffic. These highways also typically have

Legislative Update Rep. Don Hineman 118th District

very narrow shoulders and steep ditches.

The problem has been addressed in recent years on other portions of K23 through a process of “practical improvement” whereby the roadbed is cut down to a lower elevation and wider shoulders are added. But the section from Hoxie to Grainfield has not been addressed.

Fear of Ebola highest among those not paying attention during math, science classes

by Andy Borowitz

MINNEAPOLIS (The Borowitz Report) - A new study, by the University of Minnesota, indicates that fear of contracting the Ebola virus is highest among Americans who did not pay attention during math and science classes.

According to the study, those whose minds were elsewhere while being taught certain concepts, like what a virus is and numbers, are at a significantly greater risk of being afraid of catching Ebola than people who were paying even scant attention.

Interviews conducted with people who spent math and science classes focussing on what they would be having for dinner or what the student in front of them was wearing revealed the difficulty they are currently having grasping basic facts about Ebola.

For example, when a participant of the study was told that he had a one-in-13 million chance of contracting the virus, his response was, “Whoa.

Thirteen million is a really big number. That is totally scary.”

Davis Logsdon, who conducted the study for the University of Minnesota, puts the number of Americans who did not pay attention during math and science classes at 72 percent, but adds, “I seriously doubt most people will know what that means.”

The practical improvement approach will not work here because this section of highway is quite hilly. A full-blown upgrade will be required, including acquiring more right-of-way and adding adequate shoulders to the existing roadbed.

There is urgency to this project as the road conditions and increased truck traffic have made this a very dangerous section of highway. There have been multiple fatality crashes on this road in recent years.

I was pleased that a

number of other area residents showed up in Hays to push for improvements on this road, and I am certain that we got the attention of KDOT officials.

But here’s the thing: The current 10-year highway plan known as T-Works is fully developed and no new projects can be added. The current round of local consult meetings was to help develop priorities for the future “should additional money become available.”

The best we can hope for is that the K23 project

Fear controlled and minorities knew their place - which wasn’t at the polls.

Which leads us to the Republicans’ biggest fear of all . . . ideas. It’s obvious that this is a huge fear of conservative Republicans because they don’t have any.

We can’t escape the fact that health care costs have been rising at an unsustainable pace. Health insurance has become unaffordable for tens of millions of Americans.

Obamacare isn’t the entire solution, but it’s a start.

Siphon

So what is the Republican alternative? According to Congressman Tim Huelskamp, people need to use the hospital emergency room.

That’s a plan? After six years and some 50 antiObamacare votes later, that’s the best Republicans can offer?

Likewise, trickle-down economics isn’t a new idea. It’s been around for decades and it’s failed at every opportunity. Yet, Republicans in Kansas and elsewhere trot out the concept like it’s some-

Wealthy

Fervor

that he wasn’t born a U.S. For his next book, maybe Siebold should just skip citizen. the rich. He could interview Wal-Mart employees More recently, Kobach instead. meddled in the tight race Sorry, Siebold. The “richsplaining” just doesn’t fly. over the state’s U.S. Marjorie Wood is a senior economic policy associate at Senate race, trying to give the Institute for Policy Studies and the managing editor of an advantage to the incumInequality.org bent Republican candidate. The Kansas Supreme Court unanimously ruled against this ploy.

No wonder Kansans seem to have had it with Kris Kobach.

“Kansans deserve a

(See ROADS on page seven)

thing we’ve never seen before and this time, by some stroke of magic, it will suddenly work.

Reagan-style tax cuts are draining the Kansas treasury, local units of government are raising property taxes to offset lost revenue and the state faces the very real possibility of robbing money from transportation and education funds in order to pay their bills.

If you want to be fearful of something, that’s a good place to start.

What do Republican policies offer in the way of

making health care more affordable, to improve education funding or to make sure that our infrastructure is maintained?

Exactly what is their vision for the future?

Gov. Sam Brownback, Sen. Roberts and Congressman Huelskamp can’t tell you because they have one plan and one plan only . . . to make us fearful of everything, including fear itself.

FDR had no idea what he was talking about.

Rod Haxton can be reached at editor@screcord.com

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according to the group, 464 were Islamic State fighters, 57 were militants from Jabhat al-Nusra and 32 were civilians.

The happiest person in Syria may be Assad.

With the allied airstrikes pounding the regime’s most capable foe, Assad’s generals have dramatically increased air and ground assaults against moderate rebel forces in and around Syria’s two largest cities, Aleppo and Damascus.

By the time U.S.-

Poppies

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ciencies and traffic fatalities. The group also found that traffic crashes and fatalities on rural roads in Kansas occur at a significantly higher rate than on other Kansas roads.

In 2012, non-interstate rural roads in the state had a higher traffic fatality rate than all other roads in Kansas.

In the past five years the Kansas legislature has transferred $611 million out of KDOT and into the state general fund for other purposes. This is not a new phenomenon.

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Dumb

Surely they will have doubts about risking their lives for a battle plan that does not involve attacking the Islamic State - and that does not even contemplate action against the murderous forces of dictator Bashar al-Assad, whom most rebels conAndy Borowitz is a comedian and author sider the real enemy.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a watchdog group based in Britain, estimates that 553 (continued from page five) people have been killed thus far in Syria by U.S.It will be an uphill battle to get majority support led airstrikes. Of the total, for even that slap on the wrist, given how lawmakers have failed to get the Pentagon to carry through with the audit they first demanded more than 20 years ago.

I find this particularly amazing due to my own personal experience as the co-founder of a small and scrappy feminist peace group called CODEPINK. In This life-destroying, 2008, the Internal Revenue Service singled us out for money-sucking, soul-sapan audit. ping, wreck of a military We underwent a tedious, energy-draining account- escapade has not gone at ing of every dollar spent and complied with every bit all well for Team USA, of minutiae the IRS requested. It wasn’t fun, but it was having failed to crush the our duty and we did it - and passed. And every year Taliban, plant the flower we’re prepared to do it again. of democracy, or even If CODEPINK can handle an audit, why can’t the slow the elite’s culture of Pentagon?

It’s high time the Defense Department fulfilled its corruption.

And now I bring hard commitment to account for every taxpayer dollar in its news about the most mod$555 billion budget. est of American goals in Medea Benjamin, the founder of CODEPINK and Global Afghanistan, namely Exchange, is the author of “Drone Warfare: Killing by defeating the poppy flowRemote Control”

gets placed on the list of projects that qualify for preliminary engineering studies. The very earliest that actual construction might take place would be in 2019 or 2020.

In my opinion that is unacceptable. This project is not an isolated situation. A recent report reveals that rural Kansas highways are significantly less safe than urban Kansas highways.

The National Transportation Research Group reports that Kansas rural roads and bridges have high rates of defi-

trained rebels are ready to take the field, one wonders if there will be any “moderate” rebel territory left for them to defend.

The situation in Iraq is almost equally unpromising. Islamic State militants have continued to advance in Anbar province, despite U.S. airstrikes, and are once again besieging the Yazidi minority in the north. It is not inconceivable that the Iraqi government will forge the political consensus and military prowess needed to drive

out the jihadists. But it is unlikely.

This is not a call for deeper U.S. involvement in Iraq and Syria. But if degrade-and-destroy is really the goal, I don’t see how deeper involvement will be avoided.

This has morass written all over it. And morasses, as Obama knows, are dumb.

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

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ers. Yes, even fields of flowers have gotten the best of us in that woeful land.

After Bush-Cheney invaded, one major priority was to stop the planting of poppies, the flower that produces opium and heroin. Afghanistan was number one in world opium production - the sale of which financed the repressive Taliban forces we had come to defeat.

For a decade, our troops eradicated poppy fields, lectured farmers, paid officials and farmers to switch to alternative crops, and waged all-out war on the pretty flower that turns so ugly.

Having spent 10 years and $7.6 billion on the Afghan Poppy War, where are we?

A new report by a US Inspector General reveals that more land than ever was dedicated to growing

the flowers last year, producing an all-time record harvest that generated some $3 billion in profits for the Taliban - a billion more than the year before.

Not only does Afghanistan remain number one in the opium trade, but it provided 80 percent of the world opium supply last year. Like they say, war is hell.

Jim Hightower is a national radio commentator, writer, public speaker and author

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Secretary of State who will run the office in a serious and professional manner,” The Kansas City Star declared when it endorsed his opponent.

Steve Rose, one of the newspaper’s columnists has urged voters to send the “dangerous” Kobach “into political oblivion.”

The Wichita Eagle is also endorsing Kobach’s challenger. It recently ran an op-ed by Michael

A. Smith, who rightly observes that Kobach’s laws are “suppressing votes, not fraud.”

The best way to fix our broken immigration system remains comprehensive reform. It would boost our economy, strengthen national security and secure our borders.

And studies consistently show that voter fraud is almost nonexistent.

At a state legisla-

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tive hearing in January, Kobach admitted that his office could only point to 20 non-citizens having improperly registered to vote. These tiny numbers are hardly worth disenfranchising thousands of Kansas voters.

One of the biggest things wrong with Kansas is Kris Kobach. It’s time for him to go.

Raul A. Reyes is an attorney and columnist in New York City

The Scott County Record • Page 7 • Thursday, October 30, 2014

O’Neil is more than a great coach at SCHS I want to take this opportunity to congratulate SCHS head football coach Glenn O’Neil. With Scott City’s win over Lakin last Friday, Coach O’Neil has attained the best win/loss record of all head football coaches in the history of our high school.

In 7-1/2 years as Scott City’s head coach, Glenn has led the Beavers to 82 wins and only 11 losses (and this season is far from over!). He has taken Scott City to the playoffs each and every year he’s been head coach, bringing home the Kansas Class 3A State Football Championship in 2012.

editor’s mail True to his character, I know Coach O’Neil is uncomfortable receiving this kind of recognition. However I believe it’s important that the people of our community know about Coach O’Neil and the success he and his players have attained for SCHS. Coach O’Neil has been, and continues to be, an excellent leader and example for the students and athletes he coaches.

And it must be noted that his positive influence reaches even the youngest of our students, as Mr.

Roads

O’Neil is also dedicated to his primary position in our school district, as PE teacher at Scott City Elementary School.

It’s not only our students who have benefitted from Glenn O’Neil’s leadership. He’s also been an outstanding leader and example for the assistant coaches he has worked with through the years.

Of course, winning is a great thing. But, even Coach O’Neil knows and teaches his students and players that winning isn’t everything. Scott City sports fans have been treated to excitement and entertainment of outstand-

ing athletic performances season after season.

Throughout all of it, Coach O’Neil has helped our student athletes to learn countless valuable life lessons that will endure far beyond their years at SCHS. Congratulating Coach O’Neil on a great achievement is only part of my motivation for writing this letter. I believe it is also very important to say, “thank you.”

When our athletic teams are winning, it means much more than simply being the best in the league, region or state.

In a small, tight-knit com-

munity like ours, winning teams and winning seasons draw us all closer together and give us something to collectively cheer and be proud of.

Also, and perhaps most significant of all, in the course of coaching our kids to so many wins and so few losses, Coach O’Neil, along with his assistant coaches and student athletes, have traveled throughout the state and region, and have served as outstanding ambassadors for our school and our community.

In addition to Coach O’Neil, his wife, Jenny, is an outstanding teach-

er at Scott City Middle School and their three children have all grown up and gone to school in our town, the youngest to graduate this spring.

So, congratulations, Coach O’Neil, on reaching an historic coaching milestone for our community and your career.

And thank you, Coach O’Neil, for all of the positive things you’ve done, and continue to do, as one of the many people who help to make Scott City, Kansas, such a great place to live.

Everett Green Scott City

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In the last 20 years nearly $2 billion has been raided from the “Bank of KDOT.” The Kansas Policy Institute, a conservative “think tank” with ties to the billionaire Koch brothers of Wichita, recently released a suggested fiveyear budget for the State of Kansas. They propose making the transfers of money from KDOT to the state general fund official and permanent by reducing the amount of sales

tax money that goes to KDOT. They assert that the funds that have been transferred in the past are just surplus and can be put to better use elsewhere in the state budget.

Surplus? Really?

Those transferred funds don’t feel like a surplus to Western Kansans who have to face more dangerous driving conditions than their urban counterparts. They don’t feel like surplus to farmers and

agribusiness of Western Kansas who must use those roads to move their products to market.

And they certainly don’t feel like surplus funds to the family members of those who have lost their lives on unsafe rural highways.

If those funds were truly surplus, then why did bonded indebtedness of KDOT increase $400 million from fiscal year 2011 to fiscal year 2013 . . . the same time period

when hundreds of millions of dollars were being stolen from KDOT for other budget priorities?

Paying for current projects has been pushed off on future taxpayers while rural Kansans are forced to travel on unsafe roads.

Such a policy is not conservative and it is not responsible.

Rep. Don Hineman’s 118th District includes Scott, Lane and Wichita counties. He can be reached by e-mail at: don.hineman@house.ks.gov

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The Scott County Record

Election 2014

Page 8 - Thursday, October 30, 2014

Orman will bring a new perspective in D.C.

by Patrick Lowry

Listen to U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts debate or watch his ads on television and you’d swear he was locked in a race with either President Barack Obama or Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.

Maybe in Roberts’ mind, he is. And, having lost the vote of Kansas tea party supporters during the primary election when he barely defeated novice Milton Wolf, the notion certainly has been solidified by the parade of

national tea party figures showing up to support the lifelong politician in the general election.

Former Govs. Sarah Palin and Jeb Bush, Rep. Paul Ryan, and Sens. Rand Paul, Ted Cruz and Tom Coburn all have stumped for Roberts, a Washington insider since 1967, in his fight for a fourth Senate term.

The fight is real.

Independent Greg Orman is threatening to become the first non-Republican senator from Kansas in almost a century - and the

only substantive Kansas issue Roberts has to discuss is his sham residence in Dodge City.

A freudian slip earlier this year sums up how much the incumbent senator cares about Kansas: “Every time I get an opponent - I mean, every time I get a chance, I’m home,” Roberts offered in an interview.

A worse indictment comes from national GOP strategist John Weaver, a former adviser to Sen. John McCain.

“He’s basically furni-

ture in the Senate, and the people in Kansas know that,” Weaver told the Washington Post in an interview last month.

“You could give the average Kansan 24 hours to come up with something Pat Roberts has done in the Senate, and after 24 hours, even the crickets would be standing there befuddled.”

Which is precisely the reason Roberts is promising to toe the GOP line and invoking Obama’s name in a desperate campaign.

Kansans deserve better.

The stalemate gripping the nation’s capital is selfimposed and caused by politicians who want jobs, cater to special interests, and refuse to solve problems that affect most of the country’s citizens.

Greg Orman recognizes the broken system - and has shed party affiliation to fight it. Once a Republican and once a Democrat, the independent candidate will commit to neither party’s caucus.

In a televised debate,

Kobach’s laws suppressing votes, not fraud

by Michael A. Smith

There is real voter fraud going on in Kansas and across America.

Ironically, the perpetrator is Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, a noted voter-fraud alarmist, joined by his allies.

Their goal is not to prevent the casting of fraudulent votes, but to fraudulently suppress them.

I appeared on a television program immediately following an interview with Kobach. His claim that “there haven’t been any studies on voter fraud” left me astonished.

In fact, extensive reports are available online from New York University’s Brennan Center for Justice, among others.

Here are the facts: Researchers have found few documented

voter-fraud cases around the country during the past 10 years.

Urban legends about deceased people voting are generally due to either a voter dying later in the same year after the election or two voters sharing both name and birthday.

Stories about votes being cast where no house is located are typically due to the voter living in an apartment or group home, someplace not zoned for single-family houses.

Myths about undocumented workers registering and voting are unsubstantiated. For example, Kobach’s famous claims regarding voter fraud by Somali immigrants in Kansas City, Mo., involve an election with only two proven cases of voter fraud. Both were by relatives of one candidate and

were caught and successfully prosecuted without proof-of-citizenship or photo-ID laws.

Kobach’s laws suppress votes, not fraud.

I recently completed research with Chapman Rackaway of Fort Hays State University and Kevin Anderson of Eastern Illinois University.

Analyzing the change in turnout between 2008 and 2012, and accounting for other factors, we estimate that a county with 30 percent poverty will experience a voter-turnout drop of more than three percent because of the proof-ofcitizenship laws Kobach favors.

Indeed, under such a law, Kansas fell from 28th to 36th among the states for voter turnout between 2008 and 2012 - America’s third-largest

drop. Other research finds similar effects for photoID laws.

The annual Kansas Speaks survey from the Docking Institute of Public Affairs at Fort Hays now asks: “Were you prevented from registering by a proof-of-citizenship law?” and “Were you prevented from voting by a photo-ID law?”

In 2013, seven respondents answered “yes” to the first question and seven more said “yes” to the second - a total of 14 respondents in a survey of 944 people. Just shy of 1.5 percent, this percentage is larger than the margin by which many close elections are determined.

The real voter fraud here is Kobach and his allies’ trumped-up claims of fraud, used to justify policies suppressing legit-

imate votes.

Ruling on similar laws in Wisconsin, that state’s courts have determined that the cost of obtaining a birth certificate constitutes a poll tax, which is forbidden by both the U.S. and Wisconsin constitutions.

Also, Kobach’s ally, Americans for Prosperity, recently was caught mailing fraudulent voter-registration cards in North Carolina that contained incorrect instructions and were mailed to many ineligible voters, including a cat and a child who would be 4-1/2 years old had she not died two years ago.

It is time to ask: Who are the ones really perpetrating voter fraud?

Michael A. Smith is an associate professor of political science at Emporia State University

Orman responded to Roberts’ claim that Obama and Reid are to blame for the lack of meaningful legislation: “You know, he’s half right. The other half of the mess is (Minority Leader) Mitch McConnell and Pat Roberts.”

During an interview with The Hays Daily News, also last week, Orman said he “will seek common sense solutions while maintaining my independence from either the Republicans or Democrats.”

(See ORMAN on page nine)

The Scott County Record

Election 2014

Page 9 - Thursday, October 30, 2014

A few races could swing House to the middle TOPEKA Rep. Jim Ward is a Wichita Democrat whose party loyalty has rarely been questioned, but even he says his party is likely to pick up only a few House seats in next week’s election.

But he said a few Democratic victories coupled with a few more

by Republican moderates might be enough to swing the chamber currently controlled by conservative Republicans more toward the middle.

“I think three or four votes would give us a working majority, at least on some of the big stuff,” Ward said.

With down-to-the-wire races for governor and

U.S. Senate in Kansas, less attention is being paid to the contests for seats in the 125-member Kansas House. But a few key races could decide whether the House becomes a more predictable counterbalance to a Senate led by conservatives.

There were 33 Democrats in the House this year, a number that dropped to 32 after the session when Hutchinson Rep. Jan Pauls switched parties over disagreements on social issues.

The number of Republicans who are willing to vote with Democrats on contentious legislation is harder to pin down and shifts depending on the topic.

But several votes from the 2014 session illustrate that a few more moderate Republicans could have changed the outcome.

When Ward offered an amendment to remove Medicare from a health care compact bill last session, the change failed by a 57-61 vote, with almost 30 Republicans voting with the Democrats.

A high-stakes school finance bill that eliminated state-mandated due process for tenured teachers squeezed through the House 63-57 over the objections of moderate Republicans and Democrats.

Moderate Republicans and Democrats joined with a handful of more

conservative Republicans from rural areas to vote down proposed elimination of the state’s renewable energy standards, 63-60.

Conservatives blocked consideration of Medicaid expansion in the 2014 session, but a change in the balance of power in the House would likely give the issue more traction. The Kansas Hospital Association is working on an expansion proposal that it will push to have considered during the 2015 session, which begins in January.

Two of the House’s most conservative members - Rep. Josh Powell of Topeka and Rep. Allan Rothlisberg of

Grandview Plaza - lost in the Republican primary, potentially narrowing the gap.

Ward said he thinks Democrats can pick up seats against some of the remaining conservative Republicans in certain districts, but some Democratic incumbents are vulnerable to conservative Republican challenges in others.

That leaves about 10 key races to decide who emerges with what Ward called “that working majority”: If enough races go their way, moderate Republicans and Democrats could influence the legislative agenda.

Bill Otto, a former Republican House member from Coffey County seeking to return as an independent, is ready to challenge House Speaker Ray Merrick if he prevails in a three-way race against incumbent Republican Peggy Mast and Democrat Teresa Briggs.

Otto, with his “No bull zone” slogan, was considered one of the chamber’s more colorful personalities from 2005 to 2012.

He lost to Mast when redistricting forced the two incumbents to square off in a Republican primary.

If elected as an independent, Otto said he wouldn’t be beholden to either party.

Affordable health care important to cancer prevention With Breast Cancer Awareness Month coming to a close, the time to raise awareness about the importance of life-saving cancer screenings and treatment services associated with the disease is far from over. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, nearly one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer - the most common cancer in women - during their lifetime. The good news is that many women will survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early. The screening test for breast cancer - a mammogram - can help detect

editor’s mail the disease early when it’s easier to treat.

While mammograms are readily available at many clinics and hospitals throughout the state, too many women do not have access to this basic health screening because they lack health insurance.

Statewide, an estimated 67,000 women would be eligible for these screenings if the state increased access to its Medicaid program.

The Kansas Hospital Association (KHA) and the American Cancer

Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) believe all Kansans should have access to affordable, quality health insurance.

Extending eligibility to the state’s Medicaid program, KanCare, would increase access to health coverage to nearly half of the 369,000 people who are uninsured in Kansas.

Accepting federal funds to increase access to KanCare would provide coverage to an estimated 169,000 Kansans who might otherwise be unable to afford potentially lifesaving cancer screenings and treatment services.

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Big First deserves better It’s time for the Big 1st District of Kansas to have a representative who actually represents the people of the Big 1st District.

Someone who will listen to their concerns and work across the aisle to effect change.

It’s time for a representative with a positive attitude and who will present a positive image of Kansas and her citi-

Orman Solutions are needed, desperately. And Orman can deliver a business perspective that would work.

He does not believe the Affordable Care Act has reduced structural costs for employers. Driving down healthcare costs and changing incentives by focusing on outcomes will allow companies to increase payrolls. Orman believes the elimination of loopholes, deductions and credits will simplify the U.S. tax code and lower corporate tax rates without decreasing critical revenues.

He also understands the problem of illegal immigration cannot be resolved by deporting all

zens. It’s time for a representative with knowledge of the history of Kansas.

Someone who understands that small towns with their local schools and factories, industries from aviation to beef packing to farming to tourism to the arts, our colleges and universities are all vital components of our state.

It’s time for a represen-

tative with a global view who knows the importance Kansas plays in international terms.

Jim Sherow is that person.

It’s time to bring respect and leadership back to the 1st District. Please vote and support Sherow for Congress.

Jim and Connie Hocking Brookville, Kansas

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of them. According to Orman’s website: “We’ve got whole industries in Kansas that would go away if we attempted to introduce such an unworkable policy. Towns like Dodge City and Garden City and much of the agricultural community in Kansas would be absolutely devastated.”

Simply put, if the demand for such workers exists, the supply will manifest itself regardless how high a fence is built along the border. That’s a position neither dominant party is espousing.

One more position resonating with us is Orman’s stance that corporations should not be

treated as persons.

As Democrat Chad Taylor dropped out of the campaign and Libertarian Randall Batson simply hasn’t developed any traction, this is a two-person race. Actually, only one candidate has aspirations to tackle the tough issues of the day -- and it’s not incumbent Republican Pat Roberts.

We endorse Independent Greg Orman in the Nov. 4 general election to represent Kansas in the U.S. Senate. His energy, intelligence, common sense and lack of partisan obligation is precisely what we need.

Patrick Lowry is editor of the Hays Daily News

states that has chosen not to increase access to its Medicaid program.

By denying affordable health care coverage to thousands of low-income adults and families, they will remain uninsured solely because their state lawmakers refused to take action to broaden access to KanCare.

The time is now for our state to move forward with a unique, Kansasbased solution that takes advantage of federal funding to increase access to health care coverage for the thousands of deserving Kansans who are currently uninsured.

The Kansas Hospital Association is a notfor-profit association of health care provider organizations and individuals that are committed to the health improvement of their communities.

Founded in 1910, KHA maintains its vision of “an organization of hospitals working together to improve access, quality and the affordability of health care for all Kansans.” For more information, visit www.khanet.org.

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American

Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary people extraordinary power to fight cancer with the training and tools they need to make their voices heard. For more information, visit www. acscan.org.

Cindy Samuelson Vice President Member Services and Public Relations Kansas Hospital Assn.

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Sherow stop in Scott City on Wednesday afternoon. “It doesn’t matter whether we carry counties or not so long as people are turning out.

“We are confident we can do well in the eastern part of the district, but we don’t know how well.”

As election day draws closer, Sherow sees more and more potential votes making up their minds and polling data shows a significant shift towards his candidacy. One recent poll shows that “unaffiliated” voters which had been largely undecided (73%) just a short time ago have shifted dramatically toward Sherow. At one time, Sherow was getting support from just 18 percent of those registered voters who were “unaffiliated,” but that has jumped to 73 percent while Huelskamp’s numbers remain constant at nine percent of unaffiliated voters.

One poll shows that Sherow has overtaken Huelskamp, 45-38 percent.

Huelskamp’s numbers have remained pretty steady over the past few weeks while Sherow’s have climbed from 33 percent to 45 percent. However, the same poll has 17 percent of the voters still undecided.

Adding a new wrinkle to this year’s state races is a strong candidacy by Independent Greg Orman who is challenging Sen. Pat Roberts. This has the potential to bring many voters to the polls who might otherwise not be in-

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volved.

“It becomes a question of how these voters will break with the other races on the ballot,” notes the former mayor of Manhattan. “We’re hearing from a lot of moderate Republicans and Independents that their friends are switching to our column, but I don’t know how deep that runs.

It appears that we’re getting these votes and we’re gaining momentum.

“Name recognition has always been a problem for us. It’s been tough in a district this large to get people to know who you are, what you believe and how you intend to represent them if elected,” admits Sherow. “But people are getting more comfortable with us the more they have an opportunity to get to know us.”

One Major Theme So what is the major issue that Sherow is hearing on the campaign trail?

“I was visiting with folks at the senior center in Garden City earlier today (Wednesday) and I was asked what I’m hearing across the district as a unifying theme. I said the number one issue I’m hearing is, ‘Why can’t Congress work together to solve the pressing issues of the nation?’

“There were a couple of people listening in on the conversation and they said, ‘Absolutely,’” notes Sherow. “It’s not that there are specific issues, but a general feeling that things have to change, that people in Washington,

D.C., have to be willing to work together.”

With that in mind, he says many people view Huelskamp as part of the problem.

It’s not just that he was kicked off the House Ag Committee by his own Republican leadership, but Huelskamp’s unwillingness to see value in government and to work with other legislators will be detrimental to Kansans and the state’s economy in the long term.

Sherow points out that while people are critical of the federal government and federal spending, including Huelskamp, they overlook the value received from government spending. For every dollar that someone in New York City pays in taxes they get 87 cents in return. For every dollar that a Kansan pays in taxes we get $1.18 back, according to Sherow.

“The representatives from New York and other large urban areas are taking notice at what they see as an inequity. They say they can’t get Congressman Huelskamp to support issues which are important to them, so why should they care about issues that affect Kansas.

And they have a lot more votes in Congress than we do,” says Sherow.

He points out that New York City alone has more representation in Congress than the entire state of Kansas.

“If they aren’t willing to support programs important to our state, then

that’s going to impact our farmers and our economy.

It will also affect our college students, our universities and a lot of others who rely on federal dollars.”

Grassroots Effort Despite his climb in the polls, Sherow’s campaign has received very little financial support at the state level and has drawn no attention from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) which is responsible for distributing money for House and Senate races.

Sherow described the Paul Davis gubernatorial election as a “giant vacuum cleaner” when it comes to fundraising efforts, leaving little or no money for those races further down the ticket.

“We have run a very first-rate grassroots campaign,” he says.

“When I interviewed with the KLA (Kansas Livestock Association) they said I sounded like a ‘very reasonable person,’ but they wondered what would be my response if, when serving in Washington, I was approached

by Nancy Pelosi or the Democratic Whip and told I needed to vote a certain way or I wouldn’t get DCCC help in the following election.

“I told them that, first of all, I’m 63 and I don’t need the job. Secondly, the DCCC isn’t helping me now so I’m not beholding to them and I don’t intend to be.”

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No mystery too difficult for Brenda Bly Teen detective and musical cast taking to stage Nov. 6-7 The Scott Community High School music department has a history of staging musical productions that don’t always fall into the mainstream “Working,” “Seussical” and “Little Women” have taken to the stage over the years, along with the more familiar, “Damn Yankees” and “Sound of Music.”

This year, the department has again decided on a lesser-known musical, but one that directors and cast feel will go over well with the audience.

“Brenda Bly: Teen Detective” doesn’t sound like it would fit the typical musical mold and, in most ways, it probably doesn’t.

“Think of it as a cross between Scooby Doo and ‘Grease,’” suggests musical director Jodi Reese.

It’s 1958, but trouble is brewing at the Whitney Ellis Private School For Girls. Only days away from the opening night of the musical, ‘Rocket Girl’, the leading lady is knocked unconscious with a sandbag. It is up to Brenda Bly (Macy Berning) to solve the crime and catch the culprit.

“Anne (of Green Gables) was a pretty serious play, so we wanted to come back with something a little lighter that the kids could have fun with,” says Reese. “The music is fun and it’s got some slapstick comedy so it should be enjoyable for

the audience as well.”

Except for a few scenes from the musical that the students and directors have seen on YouTube, there is very little available for the cast to follow in terms of how the production has been done in the past. That, says Reese, is a good thing.

“It’s not something that everyone has seen 16 times and they practically have the music memorized,” Reese says. “This is a chance for students to create an original character the way they envision.

This is a great opportunity for the cast to show their creativity.

“There is no stage or studio recording of this, so it’s all new to us. The music is from the American Graffiti era, so everyone’s having fun with it.”

As part of the cast’s preparation, each one is required to create a “back story” for their character.

“We don’t want them to just be saying lines for a character,” explains Reese. “We want them to understand why a character may feel and act the way they do. What brought them to the all girl’s school? What kind of student are they? This is how a character develops personality.”

Of course, a key factor in selecting any musical is having students capable of playing the leads. Reese feels they have a very

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Cast members rehearse a scene from “Brenda Bly: Teen Detective” in preparation for next week’s performances.

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strong cast that includes five female leads and three males, along with a strong supporting cast.

“We have a lot of talent with this group. Most of them have performed in the summer kids’ musicals while growing up and some had big roles in last year’s production, so this isn’t anything they aren’t used to doing,” Reese notes.

The musical director, who is also assisted by drama instructor Shairlyn Wasinger and SCHS choir director Amy Norris, says it’s their goal to expose students to a variety of musical productions during their four years on the stage at SCHS. “We want to present musicals that aren’t something everyone is familiar with and students will

‘Brenda Bly: Teen Detective’ Cast Macy Berning Carson Haupt Jaylee York Emma Price Macy Davis Kambra Dearden Kevin Herndon Keely Yeager Andrew Burnett Nic Cheney Abigail Prochnow Tasha Dearden Kaitlyn Roberts Megan Smith Makaela Stevens Emily Smith Josh Walter Nic Cheney Jennie Erven Josh Walter

Brenda Bly Buddy Rogers Vera VanStrander Darcy Jo Jo Autumn Stu Madeline Cecil Sessile Wally Bridget Gidget Candy Nurse Wilder Nurse Iris Nurse Ivy Villain Mad Groundskeeper Creepy Miss Jenkins Dr. Sniffles

Rocket girl cast, detectives and Oogie Boogie Sisters: Abigail Prochnow, Tasha Dearden, Kaitlyn Roberts, Megan Smith, Makaela Stevens, Emily Smith, Jennie Erven, Emma Price, Macy Davis.

Stage crew: Danean Metheney, Dallie Metheney, Trella Davis, Jalynn Habiger, Daniel Nolasco.

Nolans on service academy selection board

Bill and Marian Nolan, Scott City, have been appointed

by Congressman Tim Huelskamp to his Military Service Academy Nomination Committee.

Members of Congress have the opportunity to nominate men and women between the ages of 18 Lunch Monday: Chicken strips, *steak fingers, potatoes and 23 to apply for a limand gravy, green peas, breakaway bread, mixed fruit. ited number of positions Tuesday: Beef stew, *spicy chicken sandwich, corn bread muffins, peanut butter fingers, sherbet.

Wednesday: Chicken nuggets, *ham and cheese pockets, potato salad, green beans, dinner roll, strawberry shortcake.

Thursday: Enchiladas, *fish sticks, chips and salsa, peaches.

Friday: Salisbury steak, *chicken fried steak, potatoes and gravy, corn on the cob, dinner roll, gelatin and fruit. *second choice at SCMS and SCHS Week of November 3-7 Breakfast Monday: French toast sticks, diced pears, fruit juice.

Tuesday: Oatmeal breakfast rounds, yogurt cup, mixed fruit cup, fruit juice.

Wednesday: Whole grain bagel and jelly, apricots, fruit juice.

Thursday: Bubble bread, applesauce, fruit juice.

Friday: Breakfast pizza, strawberries, fruit juice.

also have a chance to do a more classic musical before they graduate,” Reese says.

But it still comes down to what kind of actors and voices are available during any given year.

“If we had the cast who could perform Seven Brides (for Seven Brothers) we’d do it. But, in a school this size, that isn’t going to happen very often,” Reese adds.

The musical will be presented on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 6-7. All seating is reserved and tickets are available through the Scott Community High School office.

If tickets are still available they can also be purchased at the door on the night of each performance.

at four of the nation’s five military service academies.

The selection committee will interview candidates seeking nominations.

Marian Nolan was admitted to West Point in 1978.

She has a Bachelor of Science in mathematics and speech from

the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.

Growing up and now residing in Scott County, she actively participates in their farming operation, concentrating her efforts on the purebred Angus herd that her family began in 1928.

William Nolan III is a 1979 graduate of the United States Military

Academy.

Born in Atlanta and raised in Jackson, Miss., he graduated from Jackson Preparatory School in 1975, prior to his admittance to West Point.

After Bill’s service in the Armor Branch of the United States Army, he moved to Scott City in 1984 to pursue a career in farming.

Veteran’s Memorial Dedication

Tuesday, November 11 11:00 a.m.

Veteran’s Memorial Park 415 E. 5th St., Scott City

For the Record Extended warranties often not worth the cost The Scott County Record

Jason Alderman

Are these costly addons worth the expense or simply a sucker bet intended to boost the seller’s bottom line? It depends on whom you ask.

According to consumer watchdog organizations like the Federal Trade Commission and Consumer Reports, extended warranties and service contracts often don’t make strong financial sense.

However, some people find extended warranties reassuring, especially for large purchases with electronic components that can go awry and are expensive to repair or are easily broken.

Before you buy an extended warranty, do your research and consider these points: Does it overlap with the manufacturer’s warranty? Don’t pay twice for duplicate coverage.

Many credit cards automatically extend the

Scott City Council Agenda Mon., November 3 • 7:30 p.m.

City Hall • 221 W. 5th •Call to Order •Approve minutes of Oct. 20 regular meeting and Oct. 28 special meeting •Request to hold Relay for Life in Patton Park on June 20 - Chairman Karen Wright •Mayor’s appointments 1) Police Commission 2) Planning and Zoning Commission •Open agenda: audience is invited to voice ideas or concerns. A time limit may be requested Police Department 1) Misc. business Parks Department 1) Misc. business Public Works Department 1) Discuss cost of living adjustment for water and sewer rates Clerk’s Department 1) Discuss time clocks •Mayor’s comments

Public Notice (Published in The Scott County Record Thurs., Oct. 30, 2014)1t THE STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF LANDMARK RESOURCES, INC. FOR A WELL LOCATION EXCEPTION FOR THE JANZEN #4-7 WELL IN SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 17 SOUTH, RANGE 33 WEST, SCOTT COUNTY, KANSAS Docket No. 15-CONS CWLE License No. 6113 Conservation Division NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO: ALL OIL AND GAS PRODUCERS, UNLEASED MINERAL INTEREST OWNERS, LANDOWNERS, AND ALL PERSONS WHOSOEVER CONCERNED. You and each of you are hereby notified that LANDMARK RESOURCES, INC. has filed an Application for a well location exception and for the assignment of an allowable to the Janzen #4-7 well to be drilled at the following location: 2,303’ FNL and 1,057’ FEL of Section 7, Township 17 South, Range 33 West, Scott County, Kansas.

The Application is pending before the Commission and will be granted without hearing unless, within fifteen

(15) days from publication of this notice, a written protest is received by the Conservation Division of the Kansas Corporation Commission.

Any protest to the Application must be in writing and should clearly state the grounds of objection. The written protest should be mailed to the Kansas Corporation Commission, Conservation Division, 266 North Main, Suite 220, Wichita, Kansas, 67202.

If a proper written protest is filed with the Commission within fifteen (15) days from the date of publication of this notice, this matter will be set for hearing by the Commission. The hearing will be held at the Commission Hearing Room, Kansas Corporation Commission, 266 North Main, Suite 220, Wichita, Kansas.

All persons interested or concerned shall take notice of the foregoing and shall govern themselves accordingly.

David E. Bengtson (#12184) STINSON LEONARD STREET LLP 1625 N. Waterfront Pkwy., Suite 300 Wichita, Kansas 67206-6620 (316) 265-8800 Fax: (316) 265-1349 Attorneys for Landmark Resources, Inc.

Public Notice (Published in The Scott County Record Thurs., Oct. 30, 2014) 1t WET WALNUT CREEK WATERSHED JOINT DISTRICT NO. 58 Scott, Lane, Ness, Rush, Pawnee and Barton Counties NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING AND PUBLIC REPORT Public Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the above Watershed District will be held Thursday, November 20, 2014, at the hour of 7:30 P.M., at the American Legion, 104 S. Kansas Avenue, Ness City, Kansas.

This Annual Meeting is called for the purpose of electing three (3) members to the Board of Directors, to render a financial report and to consider any other business that may properly be brought before this meeting.

Keith Brack, President Don Witte, Secretary

Support Your Hometown Merchants!

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manufacturer’s warranty for up to a year on purchases - for free.

Before purchasing, check the company’s track record with your state’s Department of Insurance, the Better Business Bureau and independent reviewers like Angie’s List.

Service contracts might not cover specific product parts or repairs. If the terms don’t list a part or function as specifically covered, assume it’s not.

Carefully review the

contract for deductibles, limits on the number of allowable service calls, exclusions and clauses that allow the company to deny coverage - for example, if you don’t follow their instructions for routine maintenance.

Ask whether the retailer handles repairs itself.

You may be required to mail the product to a repair center, so factor in shipping costs if they’re not included.

New cars typically come with a basic factory

warranty that covers most components for at least 3 years or 36,000 miles (sometimes more), as well as separate warranties for items like the powertrain, corrosion and roadside assistance.

Before purchasing an extended car warranty from the dealer or a thirdparty vendor, consider: •If you plan to sell the car before the basic warranty expires, an extended warranty probably doesn’t make sense; however, if you’ll likely keep the car

for many years, it may.

•Don’t feel compelled to buy an extended warranty immediately.

Policies can usually be purchased months or years later - although the cost will increase as the car ages.

•If buying an extended warranty through the dealer, find out whether it’s backed by the manufacturer (which means you can go to any dealership throughout the country) or by a third party, which (See WARRANTY on page 13)

Scott Co. LEC Report Scott City Police Department Oct. 18: Lenora Young was arrested for failure to give a proper signal, DUI and transporting an open container. She was transported to the LEC. Oct. 19: Sexual battery was reported in the 1300 block of South Main.

Oct. 19: Jose Ramos was backing up and struck a legally parked car owned by Jena Johnson in the 300 block of West Third St. Oct. 20: A theft report was taken in the 300 block of E. Nonnamaker.

Oct. 22: A burglary was reported in the 200 block of South Elizabeth.

Oct. 26: Korbyn Burhoop was arrested for criminal damage to property in the 500 block of North College.

He was transported to the LEC. Oct. 26: Thomas Jenkins was arrested on a Scott County warrant and transported to the LEC. Scott County Sheriff’s Department Oct. 20: A report was taken of the criminal use of a financial card.

Oct. 22: The sheriff’s department received a report of criminal trespass and harassment by a telecom device.

Oct. 22: A report was taken of the theft of motor fuel, theft of property and criminal damage to property at 2500 N. Indian Road.

Oct. 22: Markie Dean was exiting the cemetery when she lost control of her vehicle and slid into an open gate.

Public Notice (Published in The Scott County Record Thurs., Oct. 30, 2014)1t ANNUAL MEETING SCOTT COUNTY EXTENSION COUNCIL PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with K.S.A. 2-611, as amended, State of Kansas, that on Tuesday, November 11, 2014, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the William Carpenter 4-H Building, the members of the Scott County Extension Council shall meet for the purpose of: (1) electing from among their members an Executive Board consisting of a chairperson, a vice chairperson, a secretary, a treasurer and five additional members; (2) organizing the Program Development committees for Agricultural Pursuits, Home Economics Work, 4-H Club and Youth Work, and Economic Development Initiatives; (3) consideration of the County Extension Education Program.

All County Extension Council representatives of Agricultural Pursuits, Home Economics Work, 4-H Club and Youth Work, and Economic Development Initiatives are urged to attend.

Mark Davis, Chair Executive Board

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County Commission October 7, 2014 Scott County Commissioners met in a regular meeting with the following present: Chairman James Minnix, Commissioners Jerry Buxton Gary Skibbe; and County Clerk Alice Brokofsky were present.

•Northend Disposal presented to the commissioners the proposal for the new agreement for trash service for Scott County. Jeff Fawcett discussed a recycling plan for residential trash service. Once Northend Disposal gets the logistic portion analyzed they will present the cost plan for residential recycling to the commissioners.

The new agreement for residential trash was put on hold until the Solid Waste Committee could meet and review the rate proposal.

•Scott County employee Danny Wackerla discussed the current handbook policy on personal appearance.

He would like to see the policy changed concerning tattoos. The Commission asked Wackerla to write a proposal and present it at a future meeting.

•The following Road permits were approved and signed.

Abercrombie Energy: Bore under County Road 40.

S9, T20S,R34W and S16, T20S, R34W. Dreiling Construction: Placing 2-5 pair telephone cables in ROW Cherokee Road.

Shakespeare Oil Co.: Tank battery entrance Cherokee Road. S28, T16S, R34W and S27, T16S, R34W. HD Waterline: Trench across Cherokee Rd. for a 2 inch water line. S28, T16, R34w and S27, T16, R34W. •Public Works Director Richard Cramer discussed Road 100 - Omaha to Rodeo. Land owners have been notified that the county will begin to improve and construct a new road after milo harvest. •The Miller family would like for the Commissioners to approve the construction of a gazebo on cemetery spaces owned by the family. Richard Cramer was instructed to have the Miller family present their plan to the commissioners.

•Approval was given for Cramer to attend the solid waste meeting in Manhattan.

•Commissioners approved the following tax change order: Abatement Marc Kessler $181.18 •Membership dues were paid to NACO for $450.

•The county agreed to be a Gold Sponsor in the Scott Community Wellness Fair for all county employees.

Public Notice (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-

tional Association, praying for foreclosure of certain real property legally described as follows: LOT TEN (10), BLOCK EIGHT (8) NONNAMAKER ADDITION TO SCOTT CITY, [SCOTT COUNTY,] KANSAS. [THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN BRACKETS HAS BEEN ADDED TO MORE ACCURATELY REFLECT THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION] Tax ID Number NN0084 for a judgment against defendants and any other interested parties and, unless otherwise served by personal or mail service of summons, the time in which you have to plead to the Petition for Foreclosure in the District Court of Scott County Kansas will expire on December 3, 2014. If you fail to plead, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the request of plaintiff.

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EPA rebate for school buses to cut diesel emissions Under the EPA’s National Clean Diesel Rebate program, public and private school bus fleet owners are eligible to apply for funding to replace school buses that have older, dirtier diesel engines, which will reduce diesel emissions and will help improve air quality.

Many of the nation’s school buses use diesel

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Public Notice (Published in The Scott County Record on Thurs., Oct. 30, 2014)1t TESTING OF VOTING EQUIPMENT A public test of the vote counting equipment to be used in the General Election to be held on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014, will be demonstrated in the Scott County Clerk’s office, 303 Court Street, Scott City, Ks., on Friday, Oct. 31, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. in accordance with KSA 25-4610.

County Plat Maps By

Western Cartographers Available:

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If you’re a registered voter all you need to vote is your: •Driver’s license

Pick them up today at:

•Kansas college ID •Or other qualifying card This is required under the new Kansas Voting Law

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emissions for more than 50,000 engines.

As part of the 2014 School Bus Replacement Funding Opportunity, EPA is offering approximately $3 million in rebate funding. Agencies in EPA Region 7 (Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska) are eligible for an additional $700,000 in rebates.

Bus fleets are eligible to apply for rebates for

the replacement of school buses with engine model years of 2006 or older.

EPA will accept applications through Nov. 17.

Applicants may submit only one application for up to five buses.

To learn more about the rebate program, applicant eligibility and selection process, and informational webinar dates, visit http:// epa.gov/cleandiesel/derarebate-schoolbus14.htm

(Published in The Scott County Record on Thurs., October 30, 2014)1t City of Scott City • 221 W. 5th • Scott City, Ks. 67871

TREASURER’S FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2014, THRU SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

could limit your repair FUNDS March 31, 2014 RECEIPTS DISBURSED options considerably.

General Fund $ 1,708,765.37 $ 489,383.05 $ 729,701.46 Most carriers sell a Sewer Use Fee 299,526.86 52,151.56 142,289.48 variety of plans at varying Special Highway 139,176.62 100,433.07 157,222.03 costs, duration and mileTrans. Guest Tax 127,938.28 18,855.82 8,880.32 age limits - everything Airport Enterprise 17,723.80 2,710.00 4,079.16 from basic powertrain- Airport Sinking 325,669.01 117,785.01 157,581.19 only policies to compre- Special Parks 15,940.69 1,618.86 642.92 hensive bumper-to-bum- Employee Benefit 102,641.21 10,304.47 52,423.72 per coverage.

Water Improv. Fund 0.00 0.00 0.00 Ask whether the war- Water Utility 1,256,811.46 311,955.84 576,940.65 ranty can be transferred Fire Equipment 533,107.76 2,750.26 406,321.00 to a new owner - that’ll Street Imp. Fund (86,173.83) 0.00 500,763.63 Municipal Equip.

67,205.81 0.00 0.00 boost resale value.

135,357.00 371,492.89 389,515.28 Extended warranties Clearing Fund $ 4,643,690.04 $ 1,479,440.83 $ 3,126,360.84 are also available for used TOTALS cars. They’re more risky AVAILABLE CASH to buy than new cars and thus may be better candidates. However, the older I, Dan Weides, hereby certify that the above statement is correct the car, the more expensive - and limited - the coverage likely will be.

As an alternative, conDan Weides sider putting the same City Treasurer amount into a savings account. That way, if the product breaks, you’ll have enough money on hand to replace it. If not, you’ll have a nice chunk of change.

Bottom line: If it will make you sleep more soundly, consider extended warranties for your major purchases. Just do your homework first and realize that peace of mind may cost much more than any repair bills you ultimately need.

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engines, which are durable and long-lasting. EPA has implemented standards that require diesel engines to be more than 90% cleaner, but many older diesel school buses remain in operation and predate these standards.

Since 2008, the DERA program has funded over 500 clean diesel projects across the country. These projects have reduced

406 Main • Scott City 620 872-2090

June 30, 2014 $ 1,468,446.96 209,388.94 82,387.66 137,913.78 16,354.64 285,872.83 16,916.63 60,521.96 0.00 991,826.65 129,537.02 (586,937.46) 67,205.81 117,334.61 $ 2,996,770.03 $ 2,996,770.03

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Ks. hospitals exceed goals to prevent infections A group of Kansas hospitals recently surpassed its goal in a statewide patient safety initiative to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI).

Working together, 28 hospital units collectively achieved an 84.1 percent reduction in CAUTI over a period of 18 months by working as teams to follow protocols and to improve the culture of safety. The goal was to reduce CAUTIs by 25 percent between January 1, 2013, and May 30, 2014.

CAUTIs are the most common type of hospital-acquired infection and account for more than one-third of all such infections nationally.

Complications associated with CAUTI result in increased length of stay, patient discomfort, excess health care costs, and sometimes lead to mortality. On average, between 12-15 percent of hospital patients may need a urinary catheter sometime during their hospital stay.

“Kansas hospitals are committed to curtailing CAUTIs and enhancing safety across the board,” said Kendra Tinsley, executive director of the Kansas Healthcare Collaborative.

“Patients in Kansas are safer today because front-line nurses, physicians and hospital leadership are working together to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.”

Free smoking cessation program begins Nov. 5 “Smoking Cessation” is a free, eightpart health program being offered at St. Catherine Hospital, Garden City, starting at noon on Wed., Nov. 5, and continuing through Jan. 21.

The program is designed to help those who would like to stop smoking and will be presented by licensed, clinical psychologist, Susan Krigel, Ph.D. The program utilizes materials from the Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence Center and will cover topics like addiction, medication options and relapseprevention over the eight sessions.

“This program respects each participant’s right to make their own decisions while providing tools and resources to quit and stay a non-smoker,” explains Krigel.

To participate call 620-272-2360.

KDHE releases health risk data TOPEKA - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has released latest data from the state’s participation in a national survey designed to measure personal health behaviors and the prevalence of chronic diseases.

“This is the largest health-risk behavioral survey in the nation,” said Paula Clayton, director of the Bureau of Health Promotion within KDHE. “All 50 states participate” The chronic disease measures include asthma, cancer, depression, diabetes, heart disease, lung disease and obesity.

Health behaviors include binge drinking, tobacco use, seat belt use, fruit and vegetable consumption, and exercise.

One of the “more dramatic” trends, Clayton said, is how residents in some parts of the state have significantly higher rates of diabetes.

“Overall, Kansas’ prevalence of adult diabetes is 9.6 percent,” she said. “But in four regions, it’s over 12 percent.”

Other Kansas findings include: •65% of the state’s adults are overweight or obese.

•20% of adult Kansans said they had smoked at least 100 cigarettes in their lives and in 2013 were smoking “some days or every day.”

•Almost 27% of the state’s adults said they had not had their cholesterol levels checked in the previous five years.

•Almost 7% of adult Kansans said they had been told they had cancer, almost 9% said they had asthma, 4.2% said they’d had a heart attack and 18.1% said they had been diagnosed with depression.

Mixed reviews for ACA in state; still too early to analyze impact Jim McLean KHI News Service

LAWRENCE - Which of the following is true: •The Affordable Care Act has provided thousands of low-income Kansans with greater access to affordable health insurance.

•A looming ACA mandate has caused some Kansas employers to hire fewer full-time workers and instead fill positions with part-time employees.

•The combination of reductions in Medicare rates and the state’s decision not to expand Medicaid eligibility has put Kansas hospitals in a financial bind.

The correct answer is “all of the above.”

Less than a year after the first plans were sold in the Obamacare marketplace, it’s clear that the law’s impact on consumers, providers and employers has been mixed. But it’s also clear that it’s too soon to fully gauge its impact.

“There is so much uncertainty going forward,” said economist Donna Ginther, wrapping up the 2014 Kansas Economic Policy Conference at the University of Kansas.

Consumers are hopeful but confused. Employers are wary. Health insurers are shooting in the dark.

And providers - particu-

larly rural hospitals - are worried about surviving as they transform the way they deliver care.

“It’s really hard if you’re a provider out there . . . with one foot on the dock and one foot on the boat,” said Kansas Hospital Association President and CEO Tom Bell, referring to the difficulties that hospitals face transitioning from the old fee-for-service system to one that requires providers to manage the health of their patients.

Arthur Frable, CEO of the Bob Wilson Memorial Grant County Hospital in Ulysses, said creating a value-based system that rewards providers that meet

certain quality measures and penalizes those that don’t can be a “very scary” proposition for rural providers serving higher proportions of elderly Kansans who require more acute care.

“My concern is that ultimately this is going to be the mechanism that’s going to be used to close many hospitals,” Frable said.

Guessing on Rates The transition also continues to challenge Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Kansas, the state’s largest health insurer, said Matt All, senior vice president and general counsel. The (See IMPACT on page 15)

Big issues separate candidates for state insurance commissioner

TOPEKA - The topof-the-ticket races may be commanding the most attention in this year’s Kansas election, but significant issues also are in play in some of the down-ballot contests.

The insurance commissioner’s race is one example. Like the higher-profile races, it features candidates with very different perspectives on key issues.

But unlike those races, the contestants remain largely unknown to Kansas voters.

A poll taken as the race headed into its final week showed Republican Ken Selzer leading Democrat Dennis Anderson by double

digits - but nearly half of voters didn’t know either candidate.

Nonetheless, some big issues are in play, including the Affordable Care Act, the controversial federal health reform law.

Selzer, a conservative, wants to see it repealed.

Anderson carefully avoids endorsing the law but says he supports the goal behind it of making affordable health coverage available to millions more Americans.

“The core issue is how do we provide protection for the most people?”

Anderson said, adding that using tax credits to help the uninsured purchase cover-

age ultimately will reduce the number of hidden charges built into insurance policies and hospital bills.

“People don’t often understand that the population that doesn’t have coverage costs us in terms of higher commercial insurance premiums or additional social programs,” Anderson said. “If they get ill and they go to a hospital and they can’t pay, who pays the bill? Well, we all do. It’s just that we’re distributing it in kind of an invisible way right now.”

Selzer, on the other hand, opposes the ACA as an unnecessary intrusion in the private marketplace. He

Family doctors push for more of health care pie Family medicine doctors are joining forces to win a bigger role in health care - and be paid for it.

Eight family physician-related groups, including the Leawood, Ks.based American Academy of Family Physicians, have formed Family Medicine for America’s Health, a coalition to enhance the public perception of what they do and advance their interests through state and federal policies.

The launch of their five-year, $20 million campaign comes at a critical time for primary care doctors. Glen Stream, chairman of the new coalition, said that it plans to focus on: •Paying primary care doctors for

more than just office visits, including the time they spend making referrals to specialists, checking in with patients about treatment regimens, being available 24/7, and calling and emailing patients. Specialty doctors generally are paid more for their time and for procedures they do.

•Creating additional incentives for medical school students to go into primary care and tying medical schools’ federal funding to the primary care training they provide.

•Making electronic health records less burdensome, freeing more time for conversation with patients.

•Getting doctors to switch to a (See FAMILY on page 15)

says the federal government shouldn’t be providing subsidies to help the uninsured purchase private coverage.

But, he said, regardless of what happens with the repeal effort, “We’re going to do the job that we’re required to do by law to educate and advocate for consumers and to regulate insurance companies and license agents.”

Neither Selzer nor Anderson will have a role in deciding the fate of the controversial health reform law. However, their views likely would influence aspects of the law’s implementation in Kansas, such (See ISSUES on page 15)

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Legislator wants discussion on Medicaid expansion Andy Marso KHI News Service

TOPEKA - Medicaid expansion is more likely to be considered in the upcoming session of the Kansas Legislature if Rep. Susan Concannon is appointed to chair the House Health and Human Services Committee.

The panel is now chaired by Rep. David

Issues as the extent to which the insurance department is involved in consumer education.

About 12.6 percent of Kansans - nearly 360,000 people - were uninsured prior to implementation of the ACA. Approximately 57,000 Kansans purchased ACA coverage during the first enrollment period. A second openenrollment period begins Nov. 15.

Disagree on Compact The candidates disagree sharply on the formation of a compact to free participating states from federal health care regulations.

Led by conservative Republicans opposed to the ACA, the Kansas Legislature and Gov. Sam Brownback approved the state’s membership in the health care compact.

Since then, Insurance

Family team-based, patient-centered “medical home” format, with a payment structure that reflects the work that goes into coordinating care for a patient.

•Persuading private and public employers

Impact company had to set premiums for the plans it will offer during the upcoming Obamacare enrollment period before it knew whether it had properly priced plans sold during the first round.

“There is a lot of guesswork going on,” All said.

“It’s reasonably educated guesswork. But it’s guesswork all the same.”

The next open enrollment period starts on Nov.

Crum, an Augusta Republican who has declined to hold hearings on the expansion issue for the past two sessions. But Crum is not running for a fifth term.

Concannon (R-Beloit) and vice chair of the health committee, said she’s open to discussing expansion if the post-election political environment allows for it. She said

she expects the Kansas Hospital Association to come forward with a plan.

“I do think there are some alternatives being looked at by the hospital association and I think that will come out a little more after the election,” said Concannon, whose husband is a doctor at Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems, a critical access hospital in Beloit.

Although he is more conservative than Concannon, Crum said “politics aside” she would be his choice to take over the committee.

“I just think she has the understanding of health care issues and has been very effective as the vice chairman of the committee,” Crum said.

Committee chairmanships are assigned by the

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Commissioner Sandy Praeger, a moderate Republican who has endorsed Anderson, and groups representing Kansas seniors have raised concerns about language in the enabling legislation that allows participating states to take control of the Medicare program within their borders.

Anderson shares Praeger’s concerns, calling the compact “a terrible idea.”

“It’s quite disconcerting when you hear the folks who passed it trying to reassure you that it (Medicare takeover) would never become reality while at the same time wishing that it did,” Anderson said.

More than 450,000 Kansas seniors are enrolled in Medicare.

In the primary, Selzer supported the compact,

saying he was for “anything that brings decisionmaking to a more local level.”

Anderson’s opposition to the compact and his support of expanding Medicaid eligibility to more low-income Kansas adults are the reasons that Praeger reached across party lines to endorse him.

“I would hate to see politics controlling the insurance department,” Praeger said, equating support of the compact and opposition to Medicaid expansion as litmus test political issues for conservatives. “I think it’s so important that we have an insurance commissioner that will be dedicated to good public policy and not use the office for political gain.”

The low-budget Anderson campaign is working to get the word out about Praeger’s

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with health plans to lean on insurers to increase compensation for primary care services.

“If we don’t spend enough on primary care, outcomes in the future we

all suffer because much of the chronic diseases that drive spending are preventable,” said Stream, a family physician and former president of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

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15 and runs through Feb. 15.

During the first enrollment period, Oct. 1, 2013, to March 31, 2014, more than 57,000 Kansans purchased coverage through the online marketplace.

About 78 percent of them received federal tax credits, meaning their incomes ranged between 100 percent and 400 percent of the federal poverty level.

More than half of the almost 45,000 Kansans

who received subsidies paid $50 or less per month for their coverage, according to a new report from the Kansas Health Institute.

The number of Kansans who purchased coverage in the marketplace and previously were uninsured is unknown, but it’s estimated that nationally about 30 percent of those who purchased Obamacare plans previously lacked coverage.

endorsement, believing that it alone could be enough to convince some moderate Republicans to join Democrats in voting for him.

Consumer Focus Both Selzer and Anderson are touting their business experience on the campaign trail. Anderson heads a family company that trains insurance agents across the country and prepares them for licensure examinations.

Selzer is a certified public accountant with decades of experience in the insurance industry.

Both candidates say they will take a balanced approach to regulating insurance companies while working to protect consumers. And they generally agree that tighter regulation of ACA navigators is needed.

House speaker and generally reflect the leadership’s political philosophies.

“I can’t get involved in all the politics of it,” Crum said, “and obviously I won’t be part of the politics of it.”

House Speaker Ray Merrick said committee assignments will not be discussed until December.

Concannon is unop-

posed in the general election. She said she has not spoken with Crum or Merrick about the health committee chairmanship but is interested in the post and would be disappointed if she’s not chosen.

Under the Affordable Care Act spearheaded by President Barack Obama, Medicaid coverage was to (See MEDICAID on page 18)

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SCF awards $51,633 in grants The Scott Community Foundation recently awarded $51,633 in grants to local organizations through its general fund.

Traditionally, the SCF awards $30,000 each year.

Because of the recently completed Capital Campaign, the number of applications received and the dollar amount requested the grant committee increased the amount awarded.

In addition, the SCF has several individual donors who fund projects.

Dehydration is a constant issue in long term care. The hydration carts would help prevent dehydration in the facility, which would lead to decreased urinary tract infections and an overall improvement in the resident’s health.

Survivor Health Fair The SCHS Survivor Health Fair received $766 so students in grades 9-12 can learn about health issues.

Students can get their blood chemistry profile done at a minimal cost, blood pressure checked, free fluoride treatment, chiropractic screening, height/weight/BMI and receive nutritional recommendations, just to name a few.

SC High School Scott Community High School’s digital media classes received $10,000; $5,000 was funded by the Hoeme Family Fund.

The community is now able to view many of the digital media classes’ projects on Channel 12 and also watch their SCES Kinder-Prep Scott City Elementary streaming website.

School’s kinder-prep received $1,035 to purWKCAC Western Kansas Child chase additional playAdvocacy Center received ground equipment for the $3,500 to purchase eight Early Childhood classes tires for the WKCAC (children ages 4-7).

The first structure will Mobile Child Advocacy be a Naturally Playful Center.

This will allow the Home Playhouse. The Mobile Child Advocacy second structure will be Center to deliver services the Skyward Summit. to children and families of Spencer Flight Center Western Kansas.

Spencer Flight and Education Center received BCUP The Breast Cancer $950 for aviation educaUnity Project of Scott tion field trips.

SFEC offers programs County received $3,000 to all ages throughout the to help fund the second year. Students take the annual BreastFest.

The BreastFest is ded- pilot’s seat as they learn icated to educating and about the forces of flight empowering women to and the uses of flight take charge of their own instruments. health.

SCHS Library The SCHS library Scott County Library Scott County Library received $3,000 to conreceived $4,050 to help tinue updating reference purchase 6x6 paperback materials. This grant will books. allow the library to purThe hands-on correla- chase e-books. These tion between books, let- will include a Next ters and play will enhance Generation Science bunservices to early learners. dle, a Financial Literacy Funding will also help Bundle, a general fiction purchase two new com- bundle, and selected sciputers for the staff that ence books. work well with the circuThis will allow unlimlation/catalog service. ited access to students on A Lego Technic Set their I-pads. will also be purchased.

This includes motorized SCES parts that give kids the Scott City Elementary opportunity to learn tech- School received $2,000 nology, engineering and to enhance their check-in imaginative play. process for the safety of their students. The Lobby Scott Co. Arts Council Guard Kiosk will provide The Scott County Arts a safety check-in for kindCouncil received $5,400 er-prep and kindergarten to bring three educational students in the district programs to the schools. administration building.

Thad Beach comes to the Middle School for a SCMS Science week-long song writing Scott City Middle workshop with fifth grade School’s Science students. Beach calls upon Department received students to research and $614. study the history of Scott The Kansas Department County. of Education adopted the Beach will also put on Next Generation Science a concert for preschool Standards in 2013. In students and residents at addition to the usual Park Lane Nursing Home. standards (life, physical, He will return to SCES in and earth science), engineering technology has January.

Carter Sampson, award been included as a fourth winning songwriter and domain.

Materials to be purperformer, worked with chased with the grant students in the SCHS funds include three Knex music department.

Education kits: Forces, Park Lane Nursing Home Real Bridge Building, and Park Lane Nursing Exploring Machines.

Home received $3,508 from the Hoeme Family Advanced Chem Lab Scott Community Fund to purchase hydraHigh School’s advanced tion carts.

Park Lane Nursing Home - $3,508

Breast Cancer Unity Project (BCUP) - $3,000

Scott County Historical Society- $1,000

Scott City Elementary School - $3,035

Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center - $3,500

Russell Child Development Center - $1,145

Spencer Flight and Education Center - $950

Scott County Arts Council - $5,400

Scott County Library - $4,050

Scott City Middle School - $614

been on display.

Scott Community High School - $25,431

chemistry lab received $2,298 from George and Natalie Armantrout. The lab needs to be updated in accordance with the new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Standards.

Funding will help purchase six complete lab kits which will be good for 20 lab stations. Funds will also help purchase one spectrophotometer, its software with cable USB, 3 magnetic stirrers and robotic drones.

department received $2,427 to improve the quality of lab equipment and supplies, as well as supplies for science demonstrations.

This will purchase equipment that can be used in conjunction with the iPad.

Historical Society Scott County Historical Society received $1,000 to create exhibit space.

The museum will convert a room once used as a carpenter shop into an exhibit room for large SCHS Science Dept. antique household items The SCHS science that have not previously

The clay will also be used to build larger scale RCDC models of organs before Russell Child they are placed on the Development Center model. received $1,145 to purchase Baby Signing Time SCHS Athletics DVD sets. These are an The SCHS athletic interactive approach for department received parents to teach children $2,400 from an anonywith language delays and/ mous donor. This will be or hearing loss the basics used to purchase Hudl, an of sign language. online film program.

The DVD sets will be Hudl film can be dividpurchased for each speech ed into highlight segments language pathologist and and sent by SCHS coaches would be available to loan to college coaches instantto families, as needed. ly. Hudl will be used for football, volleyball, basSCHS Biology II ketball and wrestling.

The SCHS Biology Anyone interested in II class received $4,540 funding a specific projto purchase Anatomy in ect or creating a fund to Clay. This allows students support local non-profit to build the organ system organizations can contact layer upon layer on the the SCF for more informodel. mation.

Pastime at Park Lane Church services at Park Lane last Sunday were provided by the Community Christian Church.

Monday afternoon pitch and dominoe helpers were Madeline Murphy, Dorothy King, Mandy Barnett and Hugh McDaniel.

Tuesday morning Bible study was led by Bob Artz from the First Baptist Church, Doris Riner played the piano and Elsie Nagle sang.

Bingo helpers on Wednesday afternoon were Madeline Murphy, Barbara Dickhut and Mandy Barnett.

Russell and Mary Webster led Bible study on Thursday evening.

Fr. Bernard Felix led Catholic mass on Friday morning. Rev. Warren

Music entertainment fills the week

Tuesday afternoon’s musical entertainment was provided by Naomi Teubner who played the piano and the recorder. Stephanie Unruh furnished the cookies.

Scott Community High School students entertained residents on Wednesday. The band performed under the direction of Suzette Price. Amy Norris lead the Encore Choir, Sugar and Spice, and The Leftovers.

Students also performed songs from the upcoming musical “Brenda Bly: Teen Detective.”

Thursday afternoon’s musical entertainment was provided by Esther Koehn, Kandee Koehn, Melinda Decker, Melody Koehn and Stephanie Unruh.

Prochnow led Lutheran services on Friday afternoon.

The Saturday afternoon movie was “Halloweenteen.”

Dona Dee Carpenter was visited by Pas-

Medicaid be extended to all families earning up to 138 percent of the poverty level, including an estimated 151,000 Kansans.

The cost of the expansion would be borne entirely by the federal government through 2016 and then phase down to a 90/10 percent federal-state partnership by 2020.

The state would continue to pay approximately 40 percent of the cost of covering Kansans previously eligible for Medicaid.

After a legal challenge to the law, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states could not be forced to expand Medicaid.

About half the states, including Kansas, have chosen not to expand eligibility.

A Non-Starter In Kansas, Medicaid expansion has been a political non-starter for conservatives who staunchly oppose the health reform law, also known as Obamacare, and have expressed doubt that the federal government will meet its funding obligation.

But the state’s hospitals stand to lose federal

tor Dennis Carter, Gloria O’Bleness, Larry LaPlant, Ann Hawkins, Bill John and Marvel Keyse.

Jim Jeffery was visited

by Pastor Dennis Carter, Wade and Shawn Jeffery, and Hugh McDaniel.

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Dottie Fouquet was visited by Jon and Anne Crane, Mark and Terri Fouquet, Fritzie Rauch, Sharilyn Wilken and Donna Gaschler.

Harriet Jones was visited by Nancy Holt; Phyllis Glanville, Leoti; and Rev. Don Martin from St. Luke’s Church.

Herb Graves was visited by Tina Turley.

Mike Leach was visited by Linda Dunagan and Rev. Don Martin.

Cecile Billings was visited by Delinda Dunagan and Linda Dunagan.

Darlene Richman was visited by Mary Webster and Phebe Unruh.

Judy Redburn was visited by Wendy Derstine and Tina Turley.

Melva Rose was visited

by Tina Turley.

Moxley also hopes that the new health committee chair, whomever it turns out to be, will schedule hearings on the expansion issue.

Senate President Susan Wagle, a conservative Republican from Wichita, has expressed some openness to accepting federal money for Medicaid expansion under an alternative model, like one used successfully in Arkansas to give premium assistance to those buying private plans on the marketplace.

Concannon said she thinks the Kansas Hospital Association plans to propose something different than the Arkansas plan, “but it’s another way to get to the same result.”

Concannon said she understands the struggles that small-town hospitals face.

Delores Brooks was visited by Fritzi Rauch and Cheryl Perry.

Corrine Dean was visited by Dianna Howard, Kim Smith, Linda Martindale and Mandy Kropp.

LaVera King was visited by Gloria Gough, Carol Latham; Jeremy, Krist, Abby, Collin and Haylie McDaniel; Randy and Harrison King, Danea and Andie Wasinger, Velda Riddiough, Marsha Holloway, Kay King, Forrest Gough, Sharilyn Wilken; Shanna, Storm, Tatum and Hunter Wells; and Luella Erskin.

Ann Tedford was visited by Dorothy Hutchins.

Edith Norman was visited by Jan Norman, Nancy Holt, Sara Shane, Ron and Sue Riner, Sharilyn Wilken and Doris Riner.

Emogene Harp was visited by Denise Murphy, Alicia Harp, Rich Harp, Nancy Holt, and Shayla, Hale, Kobe and Cheri.

Bonnie Pickett was visited by Margie Stevens and Gloria Wright.

Boots Haxton was visited by Rod and Kathy Haxton.

Yvonne Spangler was visited by Yvette Mills, Les and Mary Ann Spangler, and Sharilyn Wilken.

Lorena Turley was visited by Neta Wheeler, Rex Turley, Sharilyn Wilken, Tracy Hess, Jeanie Vetter and MaryAnn Leatherman.

Vivian Kreiser was visited by Sharon Lock.

Visiting Jake Leatherman were Dorothy Hutchins and Otto Harp.

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money for uncompensated care because the federal law assumed Medicaid expansion would reduce the state’s uninsured population.

Rep. Tom Moxley (R-Council Grove) says the combination of not expanding Medicaid and losing uncompensated care funds could doom some small-town hospitals.

“Medicaid expansion seems to be extremely important to rural hospitals that are suffering through a real hardship period now, anyway,” Moxley said. “If they don’t get assistance, we’re going to lose some of them.”

Hospitals in urban settings that care for large numbers of uninsured Kansans also could be squeezed financially.

Moxley also pointed to low-income Kansans who would have been covered by the expansion but now find themselves in a coverage gap. They make too much to qualify for Medicaid but not enough to qualify for federal subsidies to buy private insurance on the online marketplace also established by the ACA.

by Jason Storm

In 2008 she started a foundation to aid the hospital where her husband works, which she calls one of the “anchors” of small-town life. A shrinking tax base made it a challenge to fund the hospital, she said.

One of her first projects involved raising funds to build an acute care wing.

“In our little town of 4,000 and the area around us, I raised $3.1 million over a five-year pledge period,” Concannon said.

The foundation also raised the money to purchase a 140-year-old limestone house next to the hospital. The lower level serves as the foundation’s offices, while bedrooms on the upper levels are reserved for out-of-town families with hospitalized loved ones.

“Kind of like a miniRonald McDonald house,” Concannon said.

Week of November 3-7 Monday: Sausage gravy, mashed potatoes, carrots, biscuit, orange slices.

Tuesday: Huntington chicken, California blend vegetables, baked beans, corn and tomato salad, whole wheat roll, blushed pears.

Wednesday: Spaghetti with meat balls, green beans, tossed salad, garlic bread, applesauce.

Thursday: Tuna flake casserole, winter mix, sunshine gelatin salad, whole wheat roll, apricots.

Friday: Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, beets, whole wheat bread, fruit mix (mandarin oranges and marshmallows). meals are $3.25 • call 872-3501

The Scott County Record • Page 19 • Thursday, October 30, 2014

Crop rotation essential to a healthy garden At the end of the garden season it is a good idea to make a sketch of where each crop was growing in this year’s garden.

You will want to make sure that crops are rotated for next year.

We often hear that rotation is a good gardening management practice for reducing the chance of disease carryover from this year’s crops.

However, there are some other reasons for rotation.

Vegetables have different root systems that go to different depths, which may be dense or sparse, and remove different levels of plant nutrients. By varying the vegetables, you will use nutrients at a variety of soil depths and produce roots that go to different levels in the soil.

It is especially important to rotate early spring vegetables with warm season crops. Early crops tend to have sparse, shallow roots while later, warm season crops have a more extensively developed, deeper root system.

A rotation where early crops such as cabbage, lettuce, onions and potatoes are rotated with areas used for tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and melons is a good idea.

Protect Your Tools Good tools are expensive and you can maintain

your investment if you take a few minutes to do some year-end maintenance and care.

Clean the tools with a wire brush and sharpen the surfaces. Apply a coat of light oil to the metal surfaces (WD-40 or similar light oil works well).

Wipe wooden handles with an all-purpose cleaner and apply a light coating of wood preservative treatment (or deck preservative) to the wood surface. This will prevent splintering of the wood as it ages.

Store the tools in a protected, indoor area until next year. In the past, wood preservative treatments were oily and sticky, collecting dust and dirt on the handles. However, we have some ex-

cellent wood preservative materials now that are not very sticky when they dry and they preserve wood for many years.

For gasoline engines,

drain the gas tank and apply some light oil in the cylinder (after removing the spark plug). Clean or replace the spark plug if necessary. Clean or re-

place the air filter. This is also a good time to inspect power tools and determine if there are any parts that you may have neglected to replace.

Attend the Church of Your Choice

Interpreting the Truth Did you know that truth really isn’t truth and that 2+2 isn’t really 4?

It just depends on how YOU want to look at it or interpret the truth and reality of things. If you take four $1 bills to the bank and demand that they give you five in return you may be in for a rude awakening.

We are living in a culture that has changed dramatically and continues to change almost every day. The culture says that you should be free to find your own truth and your own reality. It’s kind of like sending you on a 1,000 mile trip to some place but not telling you where you are going or how to get there.

You find yourself lost and in danger with no way out and no one seems to want to give you any instruction for fear they may influence you and you won’t have your own interpretation of where you are or where you are going and you are still lost and in danger.

We give you instruction from God’s word so that you will know where you are going on the journey and you will know the TRUTH about the dangers of not being obedient to God. God loves you and He has given you the Gospel that is able to save you from sin and death. There are absolutes and truth and no matter what you want to think or believe, that is reality.

God’s word says in 1st John “The one that has the Son has life and the one who does not have the Son does not have the life.” Jesus said “I am the way the truth and the life no one comes to the Father but through me.”

The truth is in Christ you have fellowship with God, rejecting that truth separates you from that fellowship and the real danger is hell.

God’s love for you is real and He has called you to salvation in Jesus His Son, but He has also laid before you the consequences of turning away from Him. As a pastor I plead with you, listen to that call and don’t wait because today is all we have. I beg you, be one who has the life of Christ and fellowship with God. 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.

The Scott County Record • Page 20 • Thursday, October 30, 2014 Youngsters who have reached 100 to 800 book milestones in the Scott County Library’s “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” reading program are:

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Ukraine Even though she is both Ukrainian and Russian, Kasselman’s heart is with the Ukrainian people. When visiting with family she hears the horror stories of persecution and young men who are killed while trying to defend their homeland.

“One boy put on his Facebook that it’s time for a free Ukraine and he was captured and tortured,” says Kasselman.

She says the cities in eastern Ukraine that are near the Russian border are being taken over by Russian military. She has been told of one village where every household has lost at least one male because of the conflict with Russia.

“My hometown is pretty much getting ready for an attack. They know it’s coming. It’s just a mat-

Shalyn Radke 100

Ja’shaya Perry 300

Rafe Vallejo 400

Abigail Wiechman 700

Sebastian Nelson 700

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ter of when,” she says.

“Friends have posted on Facebook they are digging trenches.”

In order to prevent the infiltration of Russian troops or sympathizers who will bring weapons into their cities, Ukrainian troops will check every vehicle as it enters town.

But, she adds, they know they don’t have the manpower or weapons to withstand a Russian attack.

“They know the Russians will be overwhelming,” she notes.

Need Assistance The Ukrainian people are looking to the West the U.S. and Europe - for military assistance. Kasselman says the people will fight their own war if they have the weapons.

“The Ukrainian people feel forgotten. They feel

abandoned by the U.S. and Western Europe,” she says. “They’ve always considered the U.S. an ally.”

At the same time, Kasselman is blunt in her assessment of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“Putin is evil,” she says emphatically. “He says he can take over our country in two hours.”

What makes him even more dangerous, says Kasselman, is that he wants to stay in power at all costs.

“Putin doesn’t care what the U.S. or the U.N. or Germany have to say.

He’ll do whatever it takes to stay in power,” she says.

“I don’t hate the Russian people. They suffer under Putin the way the Ukrainian people do,” she points out. “But I hate

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

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Putin’s ideology. He’s put my people in danger.”

She says that danger also extends into neighboring Georgia who also face the risk of an invasion.

While the Ukrainian people are most in need of weapons to defend themselves, Kasselman has also been helping to raise money for food, clothing and other basic needs for the refugees. With the approaching winter she says the people will suffer even more without outside help.

“People live their happy lives here in the U.S. and don’t want to be bothered by the world’s problems,” Kasselman observes. “But there isn’t a night that I don’t cry about what’s happening. I worry that I will never see my family again.”

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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.

St. Joseph turkey dinner Sun.

St. Joseph Catholic Church, Scott City, will host its annual Thanksgiving dinner on Sun., Nov. 2, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the parish center.

Cost of the meal is $10 for adults and $5 for children (12-years and under).

Carryouts are available by calling 872-3644.

October is National Cooperative month, in the spirit of cooperatives helping cooperatives, Scott Coop is going to help Wheatland Electric Cram the Van at the final event.

Scott Coop will Cram the Van with the first 70 lbs. of food for this event!

VIP soup supper is Nov. 8

The Scott County VIP Center will have its annual soup and pie supper on Sat., Nov. 8, starting at 5:00 p.m. Vegetable beef, chili and chicken noodle soups will be served.

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Sports

it’s over Return trip to state comes up short for Lady Hornets • Page 22

a regional sweep

The Scott County Record

www.scottcountyrecord.com

Thursday, October 30, 2014

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Young squad no obstacle for SCHS girls

With five runners finishing within the top 18, the Scott Community High School girls cross-country team claimed only the second regional title in their history in the Class 3A meet at Cimarron on Saturday.

The only other SCHS title came in the Class 4A regional in 1996.

“We were pretty optimistic about our chances of getting to state, but I wasn’t sure that we could win our regional,” says head coach Kevin Reese. “I’d been telling them all week we just need to do our job and do what we’ve been doing all year long.

“We didn’t do anything too exceptional, but then we didn’t have to this weekend.”

The Lady Beavers finished with 61 points, followed by Norton (70), Cimarron (93) and Lakin (106).

Despite the success the Lady Beavers have enjoyed this season, adding to the uncertainty was how a team with three freshman, a sophomore and a junior would respond under the pressure of a regional meet.

Freshman Makaela Stevens answered that with a runnerup finish (16:35), followed by freshman Trella Davis (13th, 18:13).

“I was pretty nervous before the race and that may have affected me some. I think it kept me from focusing on the race (See YOUNG on page 28)

Scott City juniors Irvin Lozano (left) and Dylan Hutchins make a climb near the midway point at the Class 3A regional meet in Cimarron on Saturday.

(Record Photo)

As Cardenas goes, so go the Beavers If you want an idea of how well the SCHS boy’s crosscountry team is going to do, don’t focus on the number one runner or even the runner in the number two spot.

Look for Seth Cardenas.

The sophomore had an outstanding day at the Class 3A regional meet on Saturday, finishing third on the team and 14th

Big plays set stage for district rout of Broncs When you’re putting touchdowns on the scoreboard with the frequency that Scott City does, it can almost become a “been there, done that” type of offensive night.

The Beavers made sure that wasn’t the case Lakin 20 when they lamScott City 59 basted Lakin, 59-20, to lock down a sixth consecutive district championship.

Wyatt Kropp returned a punt 74 yards for a touchdown late in the first quarter - Scott City’s first special teams score of the season.

As if to top that, junior fullback Cooper Griffith had what may go down as the longest touchdown play in SCHS history with a 95 yard run late in the first half.

And not to be lost in the excitement, head coach Glenn O’Neil picked up his 82nd win, making him the winningest football coach in Scott City’s history.

“What 82 games in eight years signifies is a consistent level of being very, very good.

That’s what coaching staffs strive for,” said O’Neil. “It also says a lot about the boys who

overall in a time of 20:15. That helped lift the Beavers to their first regional title since 2012 when they were runners-up in the Class 3A state meet.

Scott Community High School (48) won by a surprisingly large margin over runnerup Beloit (71) and Minneapolis (93).

“It seems that the success

of our boys hinges on Seth,” says head coach Kevin Reese.

“When he runs well the team seems to do well.”

He said that isn’t unusual, pointing out that the No. 3-45 positions are often critical in how a team finishes.

“If one of them doesn’t contribute the way you expect them to it can bring your team points

up a little bit.”

Cardenas, a sophomore, led a tightly packed group of Scott City runners that also included sophomore Chance Jones (16th, 20:27), freshman Conner LeBeau (17th, 20:33) and senior Edi Balderrama (19th, 20:44).

“I’m running with more confidence,” says Cardenas. “I (See BEAVERS on page 23)

have been through this program, the level of commitment they’ve made and the belief they have in our coaching staff.”

That belief in the coaching staff and themselves was evident as the Beavers (8-0) dominated this game from the start, scoring on six of their seven offensive possessions in the first half.

The first two SCHS scoring drives took just 1:15 and 1:00 off the clock. Scott City’s third scoring opportunity didn’t even take that long as Kropp, a junior, returned a punt 74 yards for a touchdown that put the Beavers on top, 21-0, with 1:53 still remaining in the first period.

“You have to give all the credit to the blockers. Sloan (Baker) made a great block which set things up and then I had a 40 yard path down the sideline,” says Kropp.

Trailing 28-0 early in the second period, the Broncs finally put together a drive that stalled at the five yard line where they gave the ball back on downs. On SCHS senior linebacker Sloan Baker buries Lakin quarterback Caleb Seeger for a loss during last Friday’s district win.

(Record Photo) the first play from scrimmage, Griffith slipped off tackle to the “I told the line that we need- with 124 yards. “I pretty much that last gear in me. I just knew outside and then outran two de- ed to get some inside running only had to break an arm tackle I was going to run that far and someone was going to clip my fenders along the home sideline because we hadn’t done much,” and get to the sideline.

(See BRONCS on page 28) for a 95 yard touchdown. noted Griffith, who finished “I didn’t know that I had

The Scott County Record • Page 22 • Thursday, October 30, 2014

SCMS wrestlers open season Sat. at Goodland

Outdoors in Kansas

by Steve Gilliland

Kansas hunting rises again

On Friday morning, Joyce and I joined dignitaries from the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) and representatives from numerous tourism-related groups at Horse Thief Reservoir in Hodgeman Co. for the Kansas Hunting Showcase.

Shining like a jewel in the otherwise empty Western Kansas landscape, the 400-acre lake sort of sneaks up on you, suddenly appearing from out of nowhere as you top a hill about 10 miles west of Jetmore.

Horse Thief Reservoir is a recreation and water management project of the Pawnee Watershed District, which is the largest watershed district in the United States, encompassing over 1.5 million acres in nine southwest Kansas counties.

Besides pleasure boating and water skiing, Horse Thief has 42 campsites with full hookups and many primitive campsites, plus two cabins and a yurt that can be rented.

There are also hiking and bicycling trails and an archery range that’s open 24/7 for the public to use.

The fishing at Horse Thief is coming into its own, with good catches of largemouth bass being reported.

Walleye were stocked this past spring and crappie and channel cat numbers are growing steadily with time.

The hunting showcase was held in a very nice, large heated/air conditioned multi-purpose building which is available to rent along with the rest of the facilities for church functions, concealed carry classes, etc.

The showcase promotes the quality of our state’s hunting (and fishing) and highlights the importance of hunting (and fishing) to the Kansas economy.

(See HUNTING on page 27)

Dighton’s Madison O’Brien gets into position for a dig during Saturday’s sub-state tournament at Jetmore.

(Record Photo)

LaCrosse denies Dighton return trip to state; are sub-state runner-up After winning the second game in their championship match and forcing a final game tie-breaker in Saturday’s sub-state volleyball tournament, Dighton High School felt they had some much-needed momentum.

If momentum was on their side it didn’t stay very long.

After falling behind 1-0 in the final game, LaCrosse quickly took control and rolled to a 25-15 win to claim the Class 1ADivision I sub-state held at Jetmore on Saturday.

The Lady Leopards had taken the opener, 25-20, but Dighton bounced back

for a 25-21 win in the second game.

“We couldn’t shut them down at the net,” says head coach Whitney Linenberger. “I felt we were starting to gain the edge in the second game, but they got some blocks in the final game and that turned things around. We weren’t very smart about avoiding their blockers.”

Dighton was only trailing 6-4 when LaCrosse put together four unanswered points for a 10-4 lead. The Lady Hornets were able to stay within striking distance, trailing 15-11 before a couple of blocks sparked a run by

the Lady Leopards that allowed them to open up a 20-13 edge.

“We’re basically a young team and the two girls we rely on most are sophomores, so this was a different situation for them,” Linenberger says.

“Last year, they had some seniors to lean on when things got tough. This year they were expected to be the leaders.

“They did a great job for us all season and they played well against LaCrosse, but it just wasn’t enough,” she says.

In the tournament semifinals, Dighton rolled over Otis-Bison (25-23, 2510).

The Lady Hornets finished the season 22-8 and return a strong nucleus that should make another strong run at a return trip to the state tournament.

“There’s every reason to expect this team to be even better next year.

We’ll miss a couple of our seniors, but we have a strong nucleus of girls coming back who saw a lot of playing time,” says the head coach.

“These girls know what it takes to qualify for state. Now they know how it feels to come up just short,” she adds. “That should be added motivation for next season.”

SC season ends in sub-state opener Scott City’s volleyball team knew they would have to be on top of their game if they wanted to advance in the Class 3A sub-state tournament.

They weren’t and they didn’t.

The Lady Beavers (5-27) ended their season with an opening round loss to Lakin (8-25, 14-25) who went on to win the sub-state title.

“We felt we were capable of playing a much better match against Lakin,” says head coach Megan Gentry. “We played a lot better against them earlier in the season, but we really struggled this time.”

Mental mistakes were a problem for SCHS throughout the match.

The Lady Beavers were whistled for three rotation calls and five net calls.

“That’s eight points we gave away,” says Gentry.

Poor passing also kept SCHS from getting into any offensive rhythm.

“There were too many passes that went to the back row so all we could do was free ball it back,” Gentry says. “We didn’t get Lakin off their game.

We didn’t put any pressure on them.”

Next step for Scott City is to spend time during the off-season improving

their court skills and getting into the weight room, says Gentry.

She says they are in the process of deciding how they will approach winter and summer ball.

If she can’t get the Lady Beavers into a league they might try to form one with area teams.

Summer league activity is generally limited to only June.

“We have some girls who aren’t playing basketball so they’re going to try to compete in the Colby league,” Gentry says. “I’m okay with that.

It’s a competitive league and it’s a great opportu-

nity for them to improve their skills.”

Opportunities for Lady Beavers who will be playing basketball will be limited until spring or summer.

Gentry says she would like the varsity squad to compete in a team camp in addition to the SCHS summer camp.

“We have a lot of young girls who saw a lot of varsity playing time,” notes Gentry. “And we have some girls who are very serious about getting better.

“I look for us to show a lot of progress before next season.”

Governor’s Ringneck Classic in Scott City • Nov. 13-16

The Scott City Middle School wrestling team will open its season at the Goodland Invitational on Sat., Nov. 1.

Matches will begin at 10:30 a.m. (CDT) in the Max Jones Fieldhouse.

Teams competing will include Ulysses, Colby, Hays, Holcomb, Hugoton, Goodland and Scott City.

SCMS wrestlers, by weight class, are: 92: Zach Tucker and Braylin Heim.

98: Justus McDaniel.

104: Jordan Wagner.

110: Remington Wright, Alan Yeager and Johnny Lara.

116: Parker Vulgamore.

122: Justin Hundertmark, Sterling Wright and Kevin Duong.

130: Jack Thomas and Eli Amack.

138: Cale Goodman and Vance Armstrong.

146: Wyatt Hayes.

170: Kyle Sherwood.

182: Shea Morris.

265: Emmanuel Frances.

Coaches are Matt Fox and Danny Morris.

Deer hunting, processing tips in NC Nov. 10 With more hunters hitting the field in search of their trophy deer, more individuals are becoming interested in processing their game.

The Walnut Creek Extension District will host a meeting with hunting and processing tips, held on Mon., Nov. 10, 7:00 p.m., at the Ness County Fairgrounds in Ness City.

There is no cost to attend but a RSVP is requested at (877) 7983921, by November 6.

A minimum of 10 persons must register for the meeting to be held.

Must have 10 registrations for meeting to be held.

Featured speakers include Charles Lee, wildlife specialist for K-State Extension; Harvey Chacon, South Fork Meat Processing; Chris Long, Walnut Creek Extension District Ag Agent; and Erin Petersilie, Walnut Creek Extension District FACS Agent.

Topics will include: scoring and aging, herd management, basic tools of the trade, processing, and food safety and preparation.

The Scott County Record • Page 23 • Thursday, October 30, 2014

SCHS boys winning the regional title are (from left) Edi Balderrama, Miguel Chavez, Conner LeBeau, Chance Jones, Seth Cardenas, Irvin Lozano, Dylan Hutchins, Isaac Evans and Austin Rios.

SCHS girls who are Class 3A regional crosscountry champions are (from left) Makaela Stevens, Jade Wren, Trella Davis, Kylee Trout, Macy Davis and Olivia Prieto.

(Record Photo)

Beavers try to run hard and I probably started out too hard today and that made it a lot tougher for me toward the end of the race. I was trying to see how hard I could push myself, but I may have gone over the limit.”

If he was suffering any in the last half of the race, Cardenas didn’t show it. He was able to maintain his position in the third group of runners who were battling for the 12 to 20 positions.

Lozano is Fifth Irvin Lozano (5th, 19:11) continued to run with the consistency that has marked the last half of the season, finishing as the lead runner on the SCHS squad.

Wyatt Ratzlaff (Phillipsburg,

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Class 3A Regional at Cimarron Boy’s Division Team scores: Scott City 48, Beloit 71, Minneapolis 93, Sterling 100, Norton 102, Lakin 113, Lyons 158 SCHS Results

Irvin Lozano

5th

19:11

Seth Cardenas

14th

20:15

Dylan Hutchins Chance Jones

Conner LeBeau Edi Balderrama Miguel Chavez

9th

16th 17th 19th 30th

19:34 20:27 20:33 20:44 21:57

18:30) ran away from the rest of the field, but Lozano was in the next group of runners battling for a top five finish.

“I was pretty pleased with my race,” says the junior. “I ran

a pace that I was pretty comfortable running. I wanted to push it kind of hard, but still have something left at the end.”

Lozano was a little surprised at his overall finish.

“I didn’t think I’d finish that well. I’ll take fifth place, but I definitely feel that everyone is capable of running even better at state.”

Lozano has emerged as one of the team’s top two runners, sometimes flip-flopping with junior Dylan Hutchins (9th, 19:34).

“My goal was to finish in the top five, but I’m glad to see that Seth, Conner (LeBeau) and Chance (Jones) ran as well as they did,” says Hutchins. “I’m okay with ninth place this week-

SCHS sophomore Seth Cardenas runs strong during the Class 3A regional meet at Cimarron. In the background are SCHS runners Chance Jones and Conner LeBeau.

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end, but I need to run a better race at state.

“Irvin stepped up his race and our younger guys are really coming along. Now we need to put everything together at the state meet.”

Rounding out the top individual finishers for Scott City were Jones (16th, 20:27), LeBeau (17th, 20:33) and Balderrama (19th, 20:44).

Return to Rim Rock The Beavers are anxious for the return trip to Rim Rock near Lawrence where they were the Class 3A state runner-up in 2012.

Hutchins isn’t surprised by his team’s success and is optimistic about their chances in the

state meet on Friday.

“I expected this team to be pretty good,” says the junior who also ran on the state runner-up team. “Our younger kids keep getting better every week and Edi and Miguel (Chavez) have better races in them. Hopefully we can put it all together at state.”

“It helps that we have several boys who have seen this course before,” says Reese. “Those who have been on the course before can relate their experience and knowledge to those who haven’t run on it.

“We’ve competed well on this course in the past. That shows the training we do prepares us well for this type of course.”

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KSU still in conference, playoff hunt Kansas State continues to solidify their position as not only a contender for the Big 12 title, but as a contender for the final four playoff.

The 23-0 by shutout win Mac over Texas Stevenson was impressive.

Now the Wildcats need to avoid a letdown against Oklahoma State this Saturday.

“You can’t take anything for granted. That gets you in trouble,” advised a cautious head coach Bill Snyder.

One would expect no less from Snyder, though his Wildcats are in first place and the only unbeaten team in Big 12 play. Maintaining that status will be extremely difficult with road games against TCU, West Virginia and Baylor.

K-State fans can take particular pride in knowing their team’s success is built on homegrown talent. The roster includes 16 players from Kansas who have significant roles.

In his second term as KState’s coach, Bill Snyder has quietly changed his recruiting strategy; the Wildcats have 16 young men from Kansas playing significant roles.

On offense they include: Wide receivers: Deante Burton (so., Manhattan), Cody Cook (jr., Louisburg) and Curry Sexton (sr., Abilene).

Line: B.J. Finney (sr., Andale), Luke Hayes jr., Scott City), Matt Kleinsorge (jr., Olathe), Boston Stiverson (jr., Andover) and Cody Whitehair (jr., Abilene).

Runningback: DeMarcus Robinson (sr. Wichita).

Defensive players are: Backs: Morgan Burns (jr., Wichita) and Dylan Schellenberg (sr., Wichita).

Line: Will Geary (fr. RS, Topeka).

Linebacker: Jonathan Truman (sr., Kechi).

Special teams: Punt/kick coverage: Colborn Couchman (jr., Scott City).

Long snapper: Dalton Converse (jr., Clay Center).

Punter: Nick Walsh (fr., Lyndon).

This leads to one unavoidable conclusion: Snyder and his staff have dominated in-state recruiting for the last five years.

(See K-STATE on page 27)

Special teams focus pays quick dividend against Lakin When SCHS scored their first special teams touchdown of the season against Lakin, it might be easy to say it was good fortune.

Good programs don’t rely on good fortune.

“We broke down our punt return during practice the other day. We talked about spacing in the wall and what we’re looking for from the wall,” explains head coach Glenn O’Neil.

The Beavers have come close on a few occasions to breaking kickoff and punt returns for scores. Against SW Heights, Chantz Yager had a 41 yard punt return and Wyatt Kropp returned a kickoff for 61 yards.

On the Yager return, O’Neil says that when Yager cut to the sideline the blocking wall also turned to the outside instead of continuing to block inside.

“We brought it up, we worked on it and we saw the same situation unfold on Friday,” says the head coach. “Only this time the boys made the corrections we’d talked about and they took care of business.”

The result was a 74 yard punt return for a touchdown.

Secondary Help The coaching staff is continuing to fine-tune the pass defense after giving up 274 yards to Lakin.

While Bronc quarterback Caleb Seeger and wideout Matt Armstrong (11 catches, 210 yards) each had big games.

“Armstrong had a 21 yard play in the first half after breaking a tackle. We have to do a better job of tackling,” says O’Neil.

One of his big gains came with several of the varsity secondary already on the sideline and the final catch, good for

a 67 yard touchdown, was against the JV defense.

“We were a little stubborn in wanting to see what a couple of boys could do in a game situation,” says O’Neil. “We wanted to see how our corner would play against a quality receiver and his technique.

“Even though it’s a humbling experience for the corner, we also know that he’s very motivated and will learn from it. It’s not a situation we’re going to lose a lot of sleep over.”

At the same time, O’Neil and defensive coordinator Jim Turner have already discussed adjustments that will be made next time they are facing a wide receiver with speed and the ability to create some separation with a defensive back.

It’s also good to note that Seeger had only moderate success against the varsity defense in the first half, completing 14-of-26. Eight of those completions were for 10 yards or less “which makes them glorified sweeps,” says O’Neil.

Prepping for Post-Season The Beavers are now entering that time of year when the extra practices and games pay huge dividends in future years.

This year’s seniors have been part of 12 post-season games as members of the scout team and as players. That added experience is invaluable.

“We have a lot of young guys on the scout team who haven’t been around this before and they have to pick it up even more to help prepare us,” says junior

fullback/linebacker Cooper Griffith. “A good scout team is so important to how well we play against these really good teams we’ll be facing.”

One group of players who could benefit most from the extra time are the offensive and defensive linemen.

“We haven’t made near the progress with those boys this season that we were hoping for,” O’Neil says.

That group includes primarily sophomores and freshmen who the coaching staff was hoping could provide some needed depth.

“They should be competing better on the scout team against the varsity than what they are. They’re the same size, if not bigger,” O’Neil says.

He says that being freshmen or sophomores isn’t an excuse by the time players get this far into the season.

“We don’t have the depth we were hoping for and younger boys aren’t pushing the starters the way we expected to see by this point in the season,” he adds.

“There are times when Coach Turner takes the linemen and works with them in one-on-one drills. In that situation, some of the JV guys will whip up on the varsity guys.

“Unfortunately, they haven’t shown they can take it from the drill to the game.

That’s the biggest disappointment.”

The scout team linemen could erase a lot of that disappointment over the next few weeks.

Defense has overcome major injuries With season-ending injuries to defensive end Mike DeVito and linebacker Derrick Johnson, and with All-Pro safety Eric Berry out of the lineup since the season opener, it would be easy to assume that the KC defense has been a train wreck.

It’s been anything but that.

A patchwork defense has helped the Chiefs overcome that early stumble against Tennessee and if the Chiefs are to stay in the hunt for a playoff spot it will likely be on the backs of this defense.

Here are some impressive numbers through the first seven games. KC is: •1st in passing yards al-

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lowed per game (195.7).

•3rd in points allowed per game (18.3).

•3rd in successful third down conversions by opponents (33.3%).

•4th in sacks (24).

And the Chiefs have yet to give up a rushing TD. That’s pretty amazing when you consider that, last week against St. Louis, we fumbled the ball inside our own 10 yard line and not only did we not give up

a touchdown, but the Rams failed to convert the field goal.

In addition, these stats have been compiled against a schedule that has included Denver, San Diego and New England.

KC fans should pay special attention to defensive end Allen Bailey, a third year player out of Miami (Fla.) who has been a key part of our defensive success. Without the injury to DeVito no one would probably even know him, but Bailey has taken full advantage of this opportunity.

Against St. Louis, Bailey had 1.5 sacks and for the season has four.

That already gives him as many sacks as defensive ends

DeVito and Dontari Poe had all of last season.

Let’s give credit where it’s due. Defensive coordinator Bob Sutton got a lot of criticism last season and there were a lot of people calling for his head after KC’s defensive meltdown against Indianapolis in last year’s playoffs.

Sutton was notorious last year for staying in man-to-man defense all the time. When we lost linebackers Justin Houston and Tamba Hali late in the year we got torched in man-toman coverage.

This year, Sutton has been mixing it up more. We’re seeing more zone coverage and we’re blitzing.

(See CHIEFS on page 25)

The Scott County Record • Page 25 • Thursday, October 30, 2014

Congratulations and

Good Luck!

Scott Community High School Beavers

Class 3A Regional X-Country Champs!

Girls who will be representing SCHS

at the Class 3A Kansas Cross-Country Championship in Lawrence are

(from left) Olivia Prieto, Jade Wren,

Macy Davis, Makaela Stevens, Trella Davis and Kylee Trout.

Members of the regional champion

SCHS boy’s team are (from left) Edi

Balderrama, Miguel Chavez, Conner

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(Tre Stewart kick) 4:13: Trey O’Neil to Brett Meyer, 14 yds. (Stewart kick) 1:53: Wyatt Kropp, 74 yd. punt return. (Stewart kick) 2rd Quarter: 8:52: Kropp, 6 yds. (Stewart kick) 5:29: Griffith, 95 yds.

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The widely held opinion that Kansas is weak in high school football is a fallacy. Coach Snyder and his staff have discovered a method of finding physically gifted high school players who are not highly recruited.

When these young men arrive in Manhattan they are given a redshirt year and another year or two to mature.

And then they emerge as spirited and effective Kansas State players.

Coach Snyder has been nominated for the College Football Hall of Fame. What a wonderful conclusion to his iconic coaching achievements it would be if Kansas State made the first Final Four of college football and Snyder was elected to the CFBHOF. Major Test for Bowen KU football coach Clint Bowen and his staff have had a bye week to try and stabilize the Jayhawks. Since Bowen took over, Kansas has been a competitive team, but they will face an acid test this Saturday when they travel to Waco to play Baylor.

The feeling here is that Bowen is the right man for the head job at KU. If he’s hired and successful, Kansas will be able to keep Bowen and continuity is vital.

Hawks are Loaded KU’s basketball team has been practicing for about three weeks and opens their exhibition season on Monday (Nov. 3) against Washburn. Coach Bill Self will be starting his 12th season at the Jayhawks’ helm and brings an amazing string of 10 consecutive Big 12 championships to the 2014-15 season.

KU is loaded with talent and depth. After exhibition games with Washburn and Emporia State and a regular-season start against UC Santa Barbara (Nov. 14), Kansas plays Kentucky at Indianapolis in the Champions Classic on Nov. 18. Kentucky is ranked No. 1 in almost all of the preseason polls and Kansas is No. 5.

Coach Self has fierce competition going on for positions in KU’s lineup. The sure starters appear to be Wayne Selden (6-5, 230) at shooting guard, Perry Ellis (6-8, 225) at power forward, and Kelly Oubre (6-7, 200) at small forward.

For the Kentucky game, the guess here is that Self will go with Frank Mason (5-11, 185) at point guard and Cliff Alexander (6-8, 240) at center.

Kansas has four other perimeter players vying for playing time: Devonte’ Graham (6-2, 175), Svi Mykhailiuk (6-8, 195), Conner Frankamp (6-0, 165) and Brannen Greene (6-7, 215). In the pivot, Self has Jamari Traylor (6-8, 220), Hunter Mickelson (6-10, 245) and Landen Lucas (6-10, 240) in the fight for minutes.

That’s 12 talented ballplayers that could play for just about any team in the nation. It’s anyone’s guess as to which of these players will emerge as the starters.

Self has stated that this team is as skilled as the 2008 national champions. It’s going to be another exciting season for Kansas basketball.

Chiefs

We’re less predictable, we’re more aggressive and a very good defense looks to be getting even better.

Still Missing The big question continues to be “When will Eric Berry return?” No one knows for sure, but he has been practicing with the team and if he doesn’t return against the Jets this week then it’s expected that he will be back against Buffalo.

Then again, that’s been the thought the last couple of weeks.

There continue to be questions about the status of cornerback Mar-

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cus Cooper and offensive tackle Donald Stephenson. Both had been out because of injury/suspension and both are now back, but neither has been on the field yet.

There is obviously some other issue in the mix that has put these players in Andy Reid’s doghouse. At this point, one has to wonder if they will see the field again.

Just maybe, Reid likes the chemistry of this team after winning three of their last four games. At the same time, Stephenson is a quality lineman and it’s hard to imagine that he won’t make it back into the lineup at some

Hunting Here are some astounding figures shared with us by Linda Craghead, the assistant secretary for Parks and Tourism; •Hunting brings in over $401 million to the Kansas economy each year.

•Fishing brings in over $211 million.

•Non-resident hunting and fishing license sales bring in $10.7 million each year; while accounting for less than 16% of total license numbers, this is 60% of the total license revenue.

•Resident hunting and fishing license sales bring in $7.8 million.

•Hunters and anglers coming to Kansas spend on average 32% more during their stay than traditional leisure travelers.

We also heard the forecast for this year’s pheasant, quail and waterfowl seasons.

Pheasant: Conditions throughout the spring and summer have reflected a statewide increase in sum-

point.

As we get into the season we’re also starting to see rookie D’Anthony Thomas getting a little more playing time. Last week we saw him being used in more ways offensively, similar to what we saw in the past with Dexter McCluster.

Thomas is a very exciting player and as the Chiefs get him more involved in the offense, KC fans are going to be treated to a lot of ESPN “top 10 plays” moments.

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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mer brood counts by 70%.

Remember the past 2-3 years pheasant populations have been paltry at best, mainly because of the drought, so numbers are just now rising again to where they had been prior to the drought years.

Quail: Roadside surveys reflect a statewide increase of 50% compared to 2013. The drought years affected quail numbers also, but 50% is a nice increase.

Ducks: American fall flight estimates show breeding duck populations up 8% since standard surveys began in 1955. Kansas is situated smack in the heart of the Central Flyway where breeding ducks surveyed this spring showed numbers up 68% above the long-term average.

Geese: While I wasn’t able to find specific percentages or numbers, everything I read placed goose populations as a whole above objective

numbers.

Isn’t it amazing how rainfall or the lack thereof affects wildlife? Many parts of the state have gotten good rainfall amounts this year and wildlife in those areas has responded.

Our trail cameras are recording many nice young deer this year, pheasant and quail numbers are up dramatically, there is water in most of the waterfowl “honeyholes” again and even though wild turkey populations state wide are just considered “stable,” turkey populations around us are booming - all good reasons to Explore Kansas Outdoors.

And while you’re at it, check out Horse Thief Reservoir in Hodgeman County just west of Jetmore and on their website www.horsethiefres.com.

Continue to Explore Kansas Outdoors!

Steve can be contacted by email at stevegilliland@idkcom.net

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like I normally would have,” says Stevens.

The freshman had the fastest time coming into regional and jumped to the front of the field where she was joined by Minneapolis sophomore Carlie Shupe. The two were locked in a dual throughout the race with Stevens holding the edge until the final stretch.

“I didn’t know what kind of a kick the Minneapolis girl would have left at the end. It turned out she had a better kick than I did and was able to pass me,” says Stevens who finished 2.17 seconds behind Shupe.

Stevens finished more than 15 seconds ahead of Norton senior Sierra Griffith in third place.

Her runner-up time was well off her season best of 15:57, but that didn’t surprise Reese given the tougher course conditions and a temperature in the mid-80s.

“I wasn’t expecting any (personal records) today, but it looked like our kids did better under the conditions than a lot of teams. Hopefully, that says something about our preparation and our mental toughness,” noted Reese.

This will be the firstever trip to state for junior Jade Wren (15th, 18:28) and senior Macy Davis (26th, 19:19).

“I could see there was going to be a lot of talent on this team at the start of the season,” says Wren, who finished third among the SCHS runners.

“Because I’m one of the older girls it’s been great to have the younger girls come to me and I’ve been able to give them advice.”

Wren doesn’t mind that two freshmen have passed her as the team’s top runners.

“They’re both very good and that’s pushed me to be an even better runner,” she says. “It’s great knowing that other girls are able to step up and run a great race and it doesn’t fall only on my shoulders.”

Close behind Wren in the regional meet were teammates Kylee Trout (17th, 18:39) and Olivia Prieto (18th, 18:45).

“The person I was probably most concerned about was Kylee,” says Reese, noting that she has been working through an injury over the past couple of weeks. “She stepped up and did her job, just like everyone else.”

Wren and M. Davis are both familiar with the difficult Rim Rock course near Lawrence which will be the site of the state meet on Friday. The meet has been bumped up a day earlier because Rim Rock will be hosting the Big XII Cross-Country Championship on Saturday.

“It feels really great to finally get to state. Last year we knew that probably wasn’t going to happen in (Class) 4A,” says Wren. “But this year it’s been great seeing this team come together and keep getting better every week.”

Stevens is excited about being part of such a

SCHS senior Macy Davis leaves a lasting impression on the regional championship plaque.

(Record Photo)

young team advancing to state.

“It’s pretty cool to be part of a team that has three freshmen going to state. I’m sure I’ll be nervous, but I don’t think it will be quite as bad as today,” she said following her race at regional. “I’m glad to have this one out of the way.”

Her steadily improving

times during the season, along with the regional runner-up finish, are a result of running with more confidence and learning how to approach a crosscountry race, says Stevens.

“If you aren’t confident you won’t be aggressive,” she adds. “When you are confident you go out and do what you have to do.”

Class 3A Regional at Cimarron Girl’s Division Team scores: Scott City 61, Norton 70, Cimarron 93, Lakin 106, Lyons 113, Beloit 128, Minneapolis 138, Ellsworth 169, Sterling 194 SCHS Results Makaela Stevens

2nd

16:35

Jade Wren

15th

18:28

Trella Davis Kylee Trout

Olivia Prieto Macy Davis

13th 17th 18th 26th

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ankles at the very end, so I made sure to high-step it into the end zone,” he says. “I’m sure I don’t look too pretty with my 200 pounds running down the sideline, but I made it work.”

When Scott City got the ball back following another three-and-out by Lakin, they began executing their two-minute offense with 3:21 left in the half. Going with a no-huddle offense, quarterback Trey O’Neil completed four consecutive passes to Drake McRae (8 yards), Brett Meyer (15 yards), Wyatt Kropp (26 yards) and Justin Faurot (14 yards). Following an incompletion, O’Neil finished off the 62 yard drive with a seven yard pass to senior tight end Sloan Baker.

Total elapsed time was 2:10.

After missing the previous game because of a lingering knee injury, O’Neil said he was glad to be back on the field again.

“I’m at 85 percent and increasing,” he said of his recovery. “I’m feeling real good right now and I expect to be at 100 percent when the playoffs begin.”

O’Neil showed little rust from his one game break, finishing 10-of-12

SCHS junior Wyatt Kropp picks up 21 yards while quarterback Trey O’Neil throws a block behind him during Friday’s district win against Lakin.

(Record Photo)

for 171 yards.

Freshman quarterback Bo Hess was under center for the entire second half, going 4-of-7 for 38 yards in addition to nine yards rushing. It was the second consecutive game in which the freshman has been able to take snaps with the varsity.

“I’m getting a lot more comfortable playing with them after the last couple of games,” says Hess.

“The tempo is a lot faster and everyone’s a lot better, but this is a pretty good team to work with so that makes it a lot of fun. It’s given me the confidence to know that I can help out

if the coaches need me.”

Kropp finished the night with 70 yards rushing, but had 257 all-purpose yards, including 112 on punt returns and another 36 on kickoff returns.

“That’s a pretty good night considering he didn’t get hardly any touches in the second half,” noted

Coach O’Neil.

Senior fullback Marshall Hutchins rushed for 53 yards and a touchdown. Baker had 70 yards receiving on four catches and Meyer added 53 yards and a touchdown on three catches.

Defensively, the Beavers stopped the Lakin

running game for a minus 21 yards.

“Our linebackers did a good job of filling (the gaps) at the point of attack,” O’Neil adds. “Our linebackers have seen this the past two or three weeks and have done a good job of stopping the traps.

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‘Legend of White Woman’ to be performed Sat.

First National Bank President Skip Numrich (center) presented checks to victims of the downtown fire and two local organizations through this year’s cash back credit card rewards program. Pictured with him are (from left) Gil and Liz Lewis, Kris Fetty (Hope’s Closet/Breadbasket), Craig Braun, Karma Huck (Scott County Hospital) and Dash Campos and Dee Hedges. (Record Photo)

SC fire victims get assistance through FNB’s rewards program Victims of the recent downtown fire in Scott City, along with two local organizations, were recipients of $5,500 in checks presented by First National Bank as part of its annual “Cash Back” program.

“Unfortunately, it was pretty easy determining some of our recipients,” noted FNB President Skip Numrich. “We felt this was a good way to help some local business people who were impacted by the fire.”

Receiving $1,500 each were Braun’s Butcher Block, Bling and Bruce’s Carpet and Tile.

The bank awarded an additional $500 each to Hope’s Closet and the Scott County Hospital.

Hope’s Closet has recently relocated and changed its name from the Community Thrift Store. Operated by the Scott County Ministerial Alliance, it also includes the community Breadbasket.

The hospital will use the donation for its Caring Hearts fund that assists with the cost of medical-related travel.

Under the “Cash Back” program, FNB customers who use their in-house credit card can earn additional dividends. The bank matches the “cash back” amount, which is then donated back to the community.

“This program keeps growing each year,” says FNB

President Skip Numrich. “That makes it a good product for the bank and the community.”

Numrich says this year the bank returned more than $52,000 to its customers through the program. That’s climbed from $33,000 in 2011.

“That’s a record amount. It shows how much the program has grown,” notes Numrich.

“Plus, our customers appreciate that we also return something back to the community.”

The Ghost of Anna Morgan Faber will be summoned to perform her 13-song cycle “The Legend of White Woman Creek” on Sat., Nov. 1, 7:00 p.m., in Marienthal, at the grade school.

This will be the first time the ghost of Anna Morgan Faber (Katie Hartman) has performed in Kansas, in Wichita County, home to The White Woman Creek.

This performance follows a North American tour with performances at Fringe Festivals in Cincinnati, New York, Winnipeg, Minneapolis, Edmonton, Alberta, and Vancouver, British Columbia.

The Setting A young woman flees her Civil War-ravaged home of West Virginia, to start a new life on the American frontier.

“The Legend of White Woman Creek” is a onewoman, music-theater piece inspired by a ghost story from Western Kansas, created by The Coldharts (Katie Hartman and Nick Ryan.)

It weaves a narrative through 13 original folk songs.

Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Student tickets are $5.

Tickets can be reserved by contacting Wichita County Economic Development, (620) 375-2182 or wced@wbsnet.org.

All proceeds will benefit the Wichita County Arts Alliance.

El Quartelejo Inn is a double award winner

Management and staff of the El Quartelejo Inn and Suites in Scott City are (front row, from left) Breva Winderlin, Dinora Loza, Lupe Gonzalez, Mariana Santos, Neiva DoorOrnelas, Sandra Aguilar, Donna Melies, Ruth Hayse and Xochitl Cruz-Ayala. (Back row) Avie Barmann, Ron Kitch, Olivia Reyes, Joe Richardson and Sandra Fierro. Not pictured are CJ Davis, Charlene Salas and Linda Armstrong.

(Record Photo)

El Quartelejo Inn and Suites, Scott City, was the recipient of two major awards from the Best Western motel franchise.

El Quartelejo Inn was presented the company’s highest honor, the M.K. Guertin Award, as well as the Champion Customer Care Award at Best Western International’s annual convention held recently in Toronto, Ontario.

The awards were presented in front of more than 2,000 Best Western hoteliers.

The M.K. Guertin Award is presented to those member properties that have best represented the vision of Best Western’s founder and demonstrated exceptional levels of service, quality, value and commitment to the brand.

The Champion Customer Care Award honors properties that best exemplify exceptional levels of service and care to guests. Only the top six percent of Best Western hotels qualify for this award.

The hotels must also meet quality and service standards and other membership requirements to qualify for each award.

The El Quartelejo Inn is one of only 44 hotels out of more than 2,100 Best Western properties in the U.S. and Canada to receive both awards.

“The M.K. Guertin Award is given to our most engaged members whose hotels are our top scorers in quality and overall service and are leaders in our brand,” said Dilipkumar Patel, Chairman of Best Western International’s Board of Directors.

“The Champion Customer Care Award recognizes dedication and focus on providing memorable experiences for guests.”

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No export bonanza this year with record U.S. harvest Jason Vance, University of Missouri Extension

The largest U.S. grain harvest in history has pushed prices to four-year lows, which usually means a sales bonanza for the world’s largest food exporter. Not this year.

Traditional rivals and aggressive new competitors with their own huge harvests, such as Ukraine and Russia, are leveraging the dollar’s strength to snap up a bigger share of a market that is shrinking as importers themselves boost output.

In addition, a clogged

domestic transport system has pushed rail and river freight rates sky-high, making it expensive to bring the mountains of grain to ports for shipping. That is driving down what farmers get paid by exporters, encouraging many to hold on to their crops hoping that U.S. rivals will eventually run down their stocks and bids for their grain will pick up.

“We’re going to get this crop harvested, put it away and our exports are going to pick up,” said Jerry Mohr, president of the Iowa Corn Growers, who farms 1,100 acres of corn and beans near Davenport, Iowa.

Mohr hauls his crops to a nearby elevator on the Mississippi River, where it is loaded on barges for shipment to export facilities at the Gulf Coast. He expects prices there to weaken in coming weeks when the mammoth crop clogs the pipeline.

“There is going to be so much corn around and no place to go with it,” he said.

Rail congestion caused by soaring demand for hauling crude oil by rail sent rates from the usual $200-300 per a 100 ton rail car just little over a year ago to around $5,000 this harvest season. Barge costs for harvest time shipping

hit records in some areas this year.

“Agriculture has not paid that price before,” said analyst Stephen Nicholson with Rabobank, a major farm lender.

As U.S. share of the global export market shrinks, analysts expect the resulting supply backlog will mean more soybeans planted in the United States and less corn and wheat next season. That will add to the shift in world grain trading patterns, with the Black Sea region continuing to be an aggressive world player in grains.

(See HARVEST on page 31)

Kansas wheat yield calculator available

The Kansas Wheat Alliance (KWA) has released the Kansas Wheat Yield Calculator app for Android and Apple devices. The application lets producers collect information about their winter wheat fields and uses industry-standard formulas to give an assessment of potential yield prior to harvest.

The calculator uses the number of tillers on the plant, the row spacing and several other factors into account when crunching the numbers. The user can choose from three different formulas used by KWA, Kansas State University and crop insurance adjusters, or choose to have the products averaged.

The app has the ability to analyze photos taken of the field on the producer’s phone and estimate the future yields.

“I think the calculator will be a comparative thing so that a farmer can use this tool over time and make manage(See YIELD on page 31)

Mandatory COOL still detrimental to trade No easy solution as requirements undergo change Abolish? Make further tweaks? Or perhaps, make it voluntary? On the heels of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO’s) latest ruling on U.S. mandatory country-of-origin labeling (COOL), debate on both sides of the issue

continues. It’s a debate that has spanned more than a decade, and finding a solution that will please everyone involved is likely impossible.

For the second time, the WTO has sided with two top U.S. trading partners - Canada and Mexico - saying COOL has caused less favorable treatment to imported livestock from those countries compared to U.S. livestock.

More precise tracking and segregating were the results of the revised and current U.S. mandatory COOL ruling implemented in May 2013 due to the WTO’s first siding with Canada and Mexico.

“In 2009, we had the first implementation of mandatory COOL that led to labels such as ‘Product of U.S. and Canada’ showing up on beef steaks, for example, for an animal

that might have been born in Canada, then came into the United States to a feedyard and was processed here,” said Glynn Tonsor, K-State Extension livestock economist.

That led to WTO disputes and a change in requirements.

The current rule requires that several fresh foods, including meat sold at grocery stores, indicate the individual country or

Evaluating cattle feeding sites is vital to producers For Kansas’ cattle producers, building new feeding facilities can mean shelling out serious cash.

However, Ron Graber, Kansas State University watershed Extension specialist, said it’s an investment that pays for itself for years to come.

Investing in such a project requires the right equipment and expertise, and Graber said the best place for producers to start is by evaluating the site and enlisting the help of watershed specialists.

Geographic Differences Geographic location within the state plays a substantial role in the environmental soundness of a cattle feeding

site, Graber said. Steeper slopes in eastern Kansas, minimum rainfall in Western Kansas, and sensitive groundwater in central and south-central Kansas all pose threats to producers.

“If producers live in the western part of the state, rainfall is at a minimum,” Graber explained. “From an environmental standpoint, that makes it easier to deal with, because we can minimize runoff.

“We’d like to see something a little more gradual, between 1.5 to two percent slope,” he continued.

“Often, it’s more difficult to site a feeding operation in the eastern part of the state than it is in the western part of the state.”

Sensitive or contaminated groundwater in central and south-central Kansas could be a major factor in determining where to build a cattle feeding facility, Graber said.

Producers should also pay close attention to management-related hazards when building new facilities, Graber said.

Take note of where pens are located near the water source, slope within pens, and consider the placement of a grass buffer area to filter out solids.

Making sure cattle feeding facilities are environmentally sound could pay off financially.

“If it’s a new operation, it will pay dividends

if they take a close look at that site before they start building any pens,” Graber said.

If a producer has chosen a site that is environmentally poor, it’s time to start searching for a new site. Graber said the first step producers can do in this process is contact a watershed specialist.

“The starting point is getting some help evaluating their site,” Graber said. “Maybe they’re already located in a bad site, and in some cases there are some management things we can help them do. There are a few of them out there that are just poor sites and don’t have many options, and (See CATTLE on page 31)

countries where the product was born, raised and slaughtered on the product’s label.

“The main difference consumers saw from that rule change was meat labels, such as that on a beef steak, would now be labeled as ‘Born, Raised and Slaughtered’ in different countries,” Tonsor said. “Sticking with the same example I mentioned before, the label

would now say, ‘Born in Canada, Raised and Slaughtered in the U.S.’” A 2010 Informa Economics study estimated mandatory COOL cost the beef supply chain roughly $1 to $1.2 billion in 2009. For pork that same year, the total cost was estimated at $167 to $228 million. This is before the 2013 ruling requiring more detail and (See COOL on page 31)

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COOL

likely more cost, Tonsor of pork demand increase. said.

We found no evidence of poultry demand increase.”

Consumer Perspective The meat products In his research, Tonsor Tonsor studied were all said he’s found no evi- covered products through dence of demand for ori- the grocery store chain, gin information by the as these products must typical meat consum- abide by the ruling. Many er in the United States. products he didn’t study Furthermore, he’s found because they are exempt most U.S. consumers from mandatory COOL, don’t know that COOL such as a food item sold even exists. in a restaurant and further “Nearly two years processed items, such as ago, we wrapped up that cured bacon. research after the 2009 “We also did a lot of rule was implemented,” survey work that shows Tonsor said. “We’re able most of the public isn’t to see how actual con- aware of COOL, and orisumption patterns did or gin information is not the didn’t change, as opposed most important piece to to doing it beforehand and them (when buying meat speculating. We found no products),” he added. evidence of beef demand Tonsor is still skeptiincrease following imple- cal of perceived benefits mentation of origin label- when a majority of the ing. We found no evidence public still isn’t aware of

Cattle

Yield

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(producers) may need to totally relocate to a new site.”

Financial assistance is available to Kansas’ cattle producers to assist in developing, evaluating and relocating cattle feeding facilities, Graber said. Money is available to assist producers with projects such as relocating pens, creating diversions, moving dirt, and building wastewater ponds through a number of national, state and local programs.

Most of those (funds) are through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program with

Harvest (continued from page 30)

The mountains of grain left behind will be hard for the domestic market to absorb, weighing heavily on the farm economy and pressuring everything from farmland values to farm machinery sales.

Exports of corn, the biggest U.S. cash crop, are expected to drop nine percent this season to 1.75 billion bushels, according to the USDA. Big crops overseas will reduce total world imports by eight percent to 4.4 billion bushels.

the NRCS. There also are some state water plan funds available through the Division of Conservation.

It’s primarily an application process through the local NRCS office or conservation district.

Graber said several watershed specialists work throughout the state to help put these funds into place.

For more information on watershed programs and funding opportunities, contact a local extension office or visit http://www. nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/ nrcs/main/ks/contact/.

he said. “The groups that origin labeling.

“How do they value are advocates of mandasomething they don’t tory COOL are pointing know is there?” he ques- out the United States has the right to label origin. tioned.

Components of the WTO An Unknown Future ruling have also said the The USDA and trade United States has that negotiators on behalf of right.”

Tonsor said he believes the United States have yet to make statements as to it would be difficult to whether or not they will technically redesign manappeal the latest WTO rul- datory COOL in a way ing or focus on modifying the WTO would view as the rule for another time, giving information to conTonsor said. Many people sumers while not continuand groups are politically ing to negatively affect involved in the issue and U.S. trading partners. want different outcomes.

“Moreover, I don’t “The groups believ- know if it has to be a maning there is no consumer datory COOL policy,” he demand benefit and are said.

Voluntary COOL might concerned with additional costs would have a still be a possibility to strong preference to abol- consider, as it would ish (mandatory COOL) or allow packers and retailget as close to abolishing ers the option to label the the policy as possible,” origin.

Market Report Closing prices on October 28, 2014 Scoular, in Pence Bartlett Grain Wheat..................

White Wheat ......

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

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

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

$ 5.58 $

NA

$ 3.39 $ 3.71 $ 9.18

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

White Wheat .......

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

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

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

Sunflowers..........

ADM Grain

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

$ 3.40

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

$ 5.72 $ 3.72

Weather October 21

L 43

$ 3.40

October 22

77

55

October 23

70

49

$ 9.18

October 24

88

44

October 25

89

47

October 26

85

44

October 27

68

51

$ 5.72 $ 3.72 $ 14.55

$ 5.57

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

$ 3.80

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

Sunflowers .........

$ 5.57

White Wheat ......

H 78

$ 5.57

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

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

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

$ 3.40 $ 9.18 $ 15.10

P

Moisture Totals October 2014 Total

1.37 19.51

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ment changes in between,” said Daryl Strouts, president of KWA. “If the farmer’s irrigating, maybe turn the water on, or if he needs a bit more fertilizer, he can do that. Then, he can go back and see later if the changes he made have made any difference.”

“What we set out to do when designing the app was to try to make it very intuitive,” said Ray Asebedo, a developer of the calculator. “We wanted it to not have a lot of screens on it and to be able to function without the users needing instructions.”

The Kansas Wheat Alliance and Kansas State University partnered on the development on this application. Ray Asebedo and Trevor Rife are the main developers on the app, along with consultation from Nan An. For more information on the app and links to download it, please visit kswheatalliance.org.

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The Scott County Record Professional Directory

There’s no better way to reach your potential customers in Scott County and the surrounding areas.

Agriculture

SPENCER PEST CONTROL

Preconditioning and Growing

RESIDENTIAL – COMMERCIAL

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

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

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

Box 258, Scott City • (620) 872-2870

Construction/Home Repair

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

ROOFING Residential

All Types of Roofing

Commercial

Cedar Shake and Shingle Specialists Return to Craftsmanship

Cell: 874-4486 • Office 872-2101

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

ELLIS AG SERVICES

Dirks Earthmoving Co.

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

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

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

Automotive

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

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

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

Medical

404 Kingsley • Scott City • 874-1379

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

We welcome new patients.

324 N. Main • Scott City • 872-2389 Residence 872-5933

Horizon Health For your home medical supply and equipment needs!

We service and repair all that we sell.

Contact:

Landscaping • Lawn/Trees

Berning Tree Service David Berning • Marienthal

620-379-4430

Tree Trimming and Removal Hedge and Evergreen Trimming Stump Removal

Fully Insured

SCOT AYTES • 874-1646 t Paint i

Red

Specializing in all coatings

or any other color Paint inside and out residential, commercial, and industrial.

Free estimates and 16 plus years of experience.

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

Pro Ex II

Over 20 Years Experience

Professional Extermination Commercial & Residential

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

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

Call today for a Greener Healthier Lawn

RT Plumbing Rex Turley, Master Plumber

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

Marienthal, Ks.

Owner, Chris Lebbin • 620-214-4469

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

620-909-5014 (H) • 620-874-4128 (C)

Dr. Jeffrey A. Heyd Optometrist 20/20 Optometry

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

Complete family eye center!

106 W. 4th • Scott City • 872-2020 • Emergencies: 872-2736

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Scott City Clinic

872-2187

Christian E. Cupp, MD

William Slater, MD

Libby Hineman, MD

Megan Dirks, AP, RN-BC

Josiah Brinkley, MD

Ryan Michels, PA

Family Practice Family Practice Family Practice

Matthew Lightner, MD Family Practice

General Surgeon

Joie Tedder, APNP Melissa Batterton, APRN

Scott City Myofascial Release Sandy Cauthon

Fur-Fection

RN

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

Call me to schedule your Myofascial Release

Kansas Classifieds Ad Network

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

Sporting Goods

Truck Driving

WORLD’S LARGEST gun show. Nov. 8-9.

Sat. 8:00-6:00; Sunday 8:00-4:00. Free appraisals. Bring your guns.

Wanenmacher Productions. www.

TulsaArmsShow.com.

GREAT PLAINS Trucking of Salina is looking for experienced OTR tractor-trailer flatbed drivers or recent driving school graduates. Our drivers travel 48 U.S. states as well as the lower Canadian provinces. We offer excellent compensation, benefits, home time and equipment. Please contact Brett or Randy at 785-823-2261 or brettw@ gptrucking.com, randyl@ gptrucking.com.

––––––––––––––––––––– START WITH OUR training or continue your solid career. You have options. Company drivers, lease/purchase or owner/operators needed.

(888) 670-0392. www.

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––––––––––––––––––––– BUTLER TRANSPORT. Your partner in excellence. Drivers needed.

Great hometime. $650 sign-on bonus. All miles paid. 1-800-528-7825. www.butlertransport.com.

––––––––––––––––––––– OTR DRIVERS. Truckload. PD Practical/ loaded and empty same.

Good DOT rating. Get home. Weekly pay. Class A/2 years experience required. www.climateexpress.com. 636-584-6073.

Homes LENDERS OFFERING special government programs for manufactured homes. $0 down for land owners. FHA for firsttime buyers. VA: $0 down for veterans. Section 184 for federal tribe members.

Lenders accepting less than perfect credit. 866858-6862.

Help Wanted ELECTRIC LINEMAN. Full-time in Anthony, Ks. Salary DOQ. Vocational degree in electricity preferred. Excellent benefits.

More information: www. anthonykansas.org/jobs.

Call 620-842-5960. Open until filled. EOE.

Retail

Gene’s Appliance Over 200 appliances in stock!

For Sale

COMPARE OUR PRICES!

We have Reverse Osmosis units in stock.

Remember us for parts in stock for all brands of all appliances.

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

Largest Frigidaire appliance dealer in Western Ks. 508 Madison • Scott City • 872-3686

Networktronic, Inc.

Computer Sales, Service and Repair Custom computers!

Networking solutions!

Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

402 S. Main, Scott City • 872-1300

Brent Rogers

Sales Consultant b.rogers@officesolutionsinc.biz

Northend Disposal A garbologist company.

Office (620) 276-3131 Toll Free 1-800-794-9052 Cell (620) 874-0014 Fax (620) 276-8876 1007 N. 8th, Garden City, KS 67846 www.officesolutionsinc.biz

Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

www.reganjewelers.com

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

PC Cleaning Services, Inc. We'll clean your home, business or do remodeling clean-up Available seven days a week!

Paul Cramer, Owner

620-290-2410

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

Revcom Electronics

Your RadioShack Dealer Two-way Radio Sales & Service

FRESH ARRIVALS. 3 loaded, pre-owned Yamaha Clavinova digital pianos. These go fast, so call 1-800-950-3774 or visit Mid-America Piano in Manhattan soon. www. piano4u.com.

––––––––––––––––––––– ALL NEW. Happy Jack DuraSpot. Kills and repels fleas, ticks and larvae.

Repels mites, lice and mosquitoes.

Contains Nylar IGR. Orschlen Farm & Home. www.happyjackinc.com.

Sports/Outdoors LEASE THE HUNTING rights to your land and earn top $$$. Call for free quote and info packet. Hunting leases.

Done right since 1999.

1-866-309-1507. www.

BaseCampLeasing.com.

Education NEED CLASS A CDL training? Start a career in trucking today. Swift Academies offer PTDI certified courses and offer best-in-class training. New Academy classes weekly.

No money down or credit check. Certified mentors ready and available. Paid (while training with mentor). Regional and dedicated opportunities. Great career path. Excellent benefits package. Please call: (602) 714-9455.

Opportunities SAWMILLS from only $4,397. Make and save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber. Any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills. com. 1-800-578-1363, ext.

300N.

Locally owned and operated since 1990

1104 Main • Scott City • 872-2625

Dining

Services

C-Mor-Butz BBQ

Berning Auction

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

“Don’t Trust Your Auction to Just Anyone”

& Catering

Kyle Lausch 620-872-4209

Bryan Mulligan & Chris Price

For all your auction needs call:

(620) 375-4130

Russell Berning Box Q • Leoti

620-874-8301 & 620-874-1285

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Classifieds

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Buy, sell, trade, one call does it all 872-2090 ot fax 872-0009

Classified Ad Deadline: Monday at 5:00 p.m.

Classified Ad Rate: 20¢ per word. Minimum charge, $5.

Blind ad: $2.50 per week extra. Card of thanks: 10¢ per word. Minimum charge, $3. Classified Display Ad rate: $5.50 per column inch.

Classified advertising must be paid in advance unless business account is established.

If not paid in advance, there will be a $1 billing charge.

Tear sheet for classified ad will be $1 extra.

Card of Thanks I wish to give a huge “thank you” to the ambulance crew, EMTs and anyone who was so quick to respond to my fall and getting me to the Hays Hospital. I don’t know any of your names to thank you personally, but I will be forever grateful to all who have responded to help me.

I must also say “thank you” for all the beautiful cards, flower arrangements and visits I received.

Arlene Cauthon

Pine Village Apartments 300 E. Nonnamaker

Agriculture

Rentals

Services

Help Wanted

WANTED TO BUY. Stored corn. Call for basis and contract information.

1-800-579-3645.

Lane County Feeders, Inc. 32tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– WANTED TO BUY. Wheat straw delivered.

Call for contracting information. Lane County Feeders. 397-5341. 44tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– CERTIFIED SEED WHEAT: Brawl CL, Byrd, TAM 112, TAM 304, T158, T153, Duster, Oakley CL, Turkey Red. Also triticale and rye.

Ehmke Seed, Amy, KS. 620-397-2350.

51t16

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

WANTED: Yards to mow and clean up, etc. Trim smaller trees and bushes too. Call Dean Riedl, (620) 872-5112 or 87434tfc 4135.

––––––––––––––––––––– FURNITURE REPAIR and refinishing. Lawn mower tune-up and blade sharpening. Call Vern Soodsma, 872-2277 or 36tfc 874-1412.

––––––––––––––––––––– MOWER REPAIR, tuneup and blade sharpening.

Call Rob Vsetecka at 62036tfc 214-1730.

––––––––––––––––––––– METAL ROOFING, SIDING and TRIMS at direct-to-the-public prices. Call Metal King Mfg., 620-872-5464. Our prices 37tfc will not be beat!

––––––––––––––––––––– “JEN’S GROOMING”

By Jennifer Milner, hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. call 620-214-0097. Located in 09tfc Shallow Water.

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

Real Estate NICE 5-BEDROOM, 2 1/2 bath, brick home. Corner lot, sprinkler system, fenced yard, new roof, attached garage and 30x50 garage. Call 620-8722758.

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Apartments available for qualifying tenants 62+ or disabled with rental assistance available.

Hours: Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. by appointment Call Steve 872-2535 or (620) 255-4824.

Berry Realty • 872-5700 1102 S. Main, Scott City, Ks. 67871 www.berryrealtyonline.com

We Have Buyers!

We Need Listings!

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REDUCED

ON 10 ACRES! Approx.

1,634 sq. ft. with partial basement, DD garage, shop-garage, well house and smaller sheds.

Large kitchen, master bedroom. Lots of storage, nice cinder block building, 1 3/4 miles from paved road. CALL FOR PRICE!

Lawrence and Associates

Deb Lawrence, GRI Broker Shorty Lawrence, Sales Assoc.

513 Main • Scott City 872-5267 ofc. 872-7184 hm. lawrenceandassocrealty.com Sheila Ellis, Broker Assoc.

872-2056 Kerry Gough, Sales Assoc.

872-7337 Russell Berning, 874-4405 www.berningauction.com

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––––––––––––––––––––– 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.

––––––––––––––––––––– 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.

Call us to get your home listed.

NEW LISTING

Beautiful immaculate 2,000 sq. ft./full basement home in a friendly rural community. Near Scott City, Oakley and Garden City. On 1 acre and mature landscape with sprinkler and drip line watering system. Will make a great place to work a sells territory from or a wonderful, beautiful, quiet home to retire in. $232,000.

Buy lots in the Eastridge addition for your new home location.

Margie Berry, Broker Tracy Chambless, Sales Assoc. • 874-2124

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914 W. 12th Scott City, Ks. 67871 (620)-872-7396 Cell: (620)-874-1753 or Cell: (620)-874-5002 12tfc

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UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2014 County Plat Maps By Western Cartographers

Also Available:

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Pick them up today at:

406 Main • Scott City • 620 872-2090

The Scott County Record • Page 35 • Thursday, October 30, 2014

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

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PHARMACY CLERK Scott City HealthMart Pharmacy is accepting applications for a full-time pharmacy clerk.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills and a warm, friendly personality, bilingual applicants encouraged. Along with making our customers feel welcome, other responsibilities include operating cash register, handling drive-thru service, stocking and maintaining inventory, and various duties as assigned by management.

We offer a competitive wage and benefits package.

Operating hours are 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Monday-Friday.

If you think you would be a good fit for our locally owned pharmacy, please contact: Jennifer or MaryBeth at 620-872-2146 for an application.

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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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 Shift differential pay offered for evening and night shifts!

Please apply in person at:

Park Lane Nursing Home

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

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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 HIM Coder Clerk HIM Clerk SERVICE Day Cook 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 36 • Thursday, October 30, 2014

ENDORSED BY: KANSAS STATE TROOPERS PAC

OVER 500 CURRENT AND FORMER ELECTED

REPUBLICAN LEADERS

KANSAS FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE

- OPPOSES ANY FORCED CONSOLIDATION OF KANSAS SCHOOLS

- SUPPORTS KANSAS ENERGY, INCLUDING KEYSTONE XL & THE HOLCOMB POWER PLANT

- OPPOSES BROWNBACK'S DISASTROUS SCHOOL CUTS

- WILL FIGHT FOR KANSAS RIGHTS AGAINST AN OVERREACHING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

www.DavisforKansas.com PAID FOR BY PAUL DAVIS FOR GOVERNOR, WILLIAM A. KASSEBAUM, TREASURER.