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Volume 23 • Number 17

Charges filed in connection with fire

Charges have been filed in Scott County district court against a Scott City man in connection with the fire that destroyed the Wendy’s restaurant on Sept. 27. Christopher Martinez, 32, waived the right to first appearance in district court on Wednesday afternoon. That brief appearance was scheduled for Martinez to hear the charges being filed against him. “That’s not unusual. His attorney will brief him on the charges,” said Scott County Attorney Becky Faurot. Charges in the district court include felony theft involving about $10,000 in currency which was stolen from the restaurant and felony burglary. In addition, the former Wendy’s employee has also been charged with possession of marijuana which was discovered during a search of his premises in connection with the other charges. Arson charges, however, will be filed in federal court. While Martinez has had some minor criminal activity in the past, even if he is found guilty of arson in district court, Faurot says it’s “highly unlikely” he would serve any jail time because of where he falls within the state’s sentencing guidelines. (See CHARGES on page two)

County to pursue grants for clinic

Scott County Commissioners have made a commitment to converting the former medical clinic into a wellness center. The only question is how much money for the project will come from local taxpayers and how much will be available from outside grants. Commissioners were presented with three grant sources on Tuesday when meeting with representatives from Compass Behavioral Health and the Scott County Health Department. The county is hopeful the three agencies, which promote health care, will come up with a total of about $200,000. (See CLINIC on page two)

Thursday, December 3, 2015

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Scott City Elementary School fourth graders Madison Roberts (foreground) and Stephany Tena perform to “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” during the annual “Holiday Concert” presented on Thursday. Youngsters in the third and fourth grades presented matinee and evening performances. (Record Photo)

SCF grants are making an impact While a 3D imaging printer was creating a project at one end of the table, Caleb McDaniel would explain the process to those stopping by the display. He holds up two spools of plastic tubing and explains the different characteristics of each when making different items on the printer. At the present time, the projects are pretty simple. The table is filled with a variety of small items that the Scott Community High School students have designed since adding the printer to their curriculum just a couple of weeks ago. “We’re also using it to help make custom parts for the ElectroRally car,” says McDaniel, a sophomore at SCHS. The printer is now part of the construction technology department thanks to a $3,000 grant from the Scott Community Foundation. It was one of 23 general fund While the 3D printer is in operation caleb McDaniel and Alex Castillo explain the process to those who visited their booth at the grant reception held on grants totaling $52,982 awarded by the Monday evening. (Record Photo) Foundation. Grant recipients set up displays and Bryan Conference Center in downtown instructor Allen Thornburg. demonstrated the projects made possi- Scott City. The only limitation is the 12x12x18 ble through the grant program during “Basically, anything the kids can inch framework of the printer. (See GRANTS on page 18) a reception on Monday evening at the imagine they can create on this,” says

Foundation’s return to community tops $8M

When the Scott Community Foundation was established it would have been hard to imagine a time when gifts through the SCF would top $1 million or $2 million. But more than $8 million? “I was pretty astonished when we started adding everything up to see what impact the Foundation has had,” says SCF Director Ryan Roberts. Since 2003, grants, scholar-

ships and pass-through donations involving the Foundation have exceeded $8 million and that doesn’t represent the full impact. That only goes back to data available on computer records dating back to 2003. The Scott County Health Foundation evolved into the Scott Community Foundation in 2000. Add in SCF donations during that three year time

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frame and Roberts estimates the total is “closer to $8.5 million.” In the last five years alone, the SCF has been responsible for about $5 million in donations which have been responsible for major projects that include the Scott County Library, Jerry Thomas Gallery, Kansas Livestock Association regional office, Spencer Flight and Education Center and the Scott Community High School

field house, just to name a few. That’s in addition to about $50,000 in annual scholarships to area students along with another $80,000 in direct grants from the Foundation. “It’s pretty impressive when you stop and think about the impact this Foundation has had on the community,” says Roberts. The Foundation’s accomplishments were recognized on

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Monday evening when donors and supporters of the SCF were guests at a 15th anniversary dinner. The gathering followed an open house at which the latest round of grant recipients were able to show how $53,000 in recent awards were put to use. “If I ever need inspiration to keep my passion for this organization going I always get (See FOUNDATION on page 10)

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Lawmakers wants into into DCF discrimination A Wichita lawmaker is calling for an audit into whether the Kansas Department for Children and Families has discriminated against same-sex couples in foster care and adoption cases. The action comes after a news report that a heterosexual couple from Topeka now facing

Charges “I know it’s hard to believe, but even if he is found guilty it’s possible he could walk away from this with probation only,” she says. She has chosen to file this as a federal crime since the sentencing guidelines are tougher. If found guilty, Martinez could face a sentence of 51-63 months in prison. Because Faurot doesn’t have the jurisdiction to

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child abuse charges was granted custody of a child over a Wichita lesbian couple last year based on a recommendation from the DCF. It also follows a legislative hearing in which lawmakers questioned the merits of same-sex couples as potential foster parents.

A Sedgwick County judge ruled in 2014 in favor of placing a child with Topeka City Council member Jonathan Schumm and his wife rather than a lesbian couple who had cared for the child for 11 months. The judge’s ruling relied heavily on the DCF’s recommendation, the Kansas Health Institute news

service reported last week. “It never made any sense that a child, an infant, who had bonded with foster parents was going to be pulled from those foster parents to be placed with a family that already had, as I recall, 13 children,” said Kari Schmidt, attorney for the Wichita couple, Lisa and Tesa Hines.

“It just defied logic. Why would you do that?” The Schumms were adoptive parents to half-siblings of the child the Hineses were trying to adopt, and the agency cited that as a reason for recommending them over the Wichita couple, Schmidt said. (See DCF on page 10)

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prosecute federal cases, the arson charges are being handed over to a federal district attorney in Wichita who will first present the evidence to a grand jury. The Scott County attorney is confident there is enough evidence for the case to go to federal court. “If we don’t have success in federal court then we will pursue this locally,” she says. Faurot says she knows

some people were getting impatient during the two months between the fire and this week’s hearing, but she points out that circumstances allowed her office and law enforcement to do a thorough job in preparing the case. “We wanted to take the time to do this right and make sure we did our homework,” she says. “(Martinez) was already being held in jail on other charges, so he wasn’t

a threat to the community and we knew there wasn’t a risk of him taking flight.” Faurot praised local law enforcement for their efforts to gathering evidence. “There was a lot of cooperation between the Scott City Police Department, KBI and Kansas Fire Marshal’s office in their investigation of this fire. We are

lucky to have KBI and fire marshals in our community,” adds Faurot. “They were able to put together a solid case for me to take to court.” Martinez is being held in the Scott County Law Enforcement Center on $50,000 bond on the burglary and theft charges. There are additional bonds for other charges which have been filed in Scott and Wichita counties.

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Renee Geyer, a grant writer for Compass, said that efforts to acquire grants are enhanced since the county is utilizing an existing building to be used by the community. “But we need to have some skin in the game,” said Commissioner Jerry Buxton. “How much?” Geyer suggested at one-fourth to one-third of the cost of the project should be funded by the county. “We’ll put up $100,000,” said Commission Chairman Jim Minnix, projecting the cost of remodeling at about $300,000. The county was also

informed that Compass was awarded a $50,000 grant from the Scott Community Foundation which will be applied toward renovation. The time frame is also becoming a concern for commissioners who would like to begin utilizing the building as soon as possible. Commissioners Gary Skibbe expressed hope that they could begin getting interested parties together to develop ideas for the project. He wondered about having potential contractors presenting their plans for remodeling the building to the commission in late January.

“If we continue to extend the time line we’ll still be talking about this a year from now,” he said. Geyer said it may not be until May when the county learns whether it has received any grant funding. “That means it will probably be August before we can begin,” said Buxton, who was also hoping to get started this spring.

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Community Living

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Strategies for managing your holiday eating It is easy to gain weight over the holiday season and often that weight is not lost. The holidays abound with opportunities for planned and unplanned eating. Here are some science-based suggestions that will help you enjoy yourself while maximizing good nutrition. During holiday events, shift your focus away from food. Rather, you could center your attention on the social aspects, and on spending quality time alone, with friends, with family, and with persons in need of your help.

Or focus on participating in faith centered activities, or in sporting activities and other leisure activities that you enjoy. Recognize the difference between “physical” and “emotional” hunger. If you feel sad, lonely, or anxious, but are not physically hungry, satisfy your “emotional hunger” by diverting your attention to another comfort-

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Pumpkin Gingerbread Ingredients 3 cups 1 cup 4 2/3 cup 1 (15 oz.) can 2 teaspoons 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon 3-1/2 cups 2 teaspoons 1-1/2 teaspoons 1/2 teaspoon

sugar vegetable oil eggs water pumpkin puree ground ginger ground allspice ground cinnamon ground cloves all-purpose flour baking soda salt baking powder

Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans. In a large mixing, combine sugar, oil and eggs; beat until smooth. Add water and beat until well blended. Stir in pumpkin, ginger, allspice cinnamon, and clove. In medium bowl, combine flour, soda, salt, and baking powder. Add dry ingredients to pumpkin mixture and blend just until all ingredients are mixed. Divide batter between prepared pans. Bake in preheated oven until toothpick comes out clean, about 1 hour.

ing activity that does not involve food. Satisfy your physical hunger with healthful selections of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products and lean protein foods. If you are on a special diet, you can account for special treats and work moderate portions of them into your meal plan. If you are unsure of how to do this, ask your health care provider for advice. Cut back or eliminate drinking sweetened beverages, such as regular soft drinks and fruit-flavored

punches and lemonade. It is harder to regulate calories from liquids versus those from solid foods. Similarly, beverages containing alcohol can contribute more calories than you realize. Drink alcohol in moderation, if you drink at all. Enjoy chocolate and other sweets if you like, but choose moderate portions. It is the first bite or two that tastes the best. Just a small sample can satisfy the craving for a food or the curiosity about a new food on a refreshment table. At social gatherings, look over all the food

selections on the refreshment table before you choose any food item to eat. Choose only the items that look most enticing, and limit the number and portion size. Take an especially nutritious food to share with the group when you attend eating occasions. Eat slowly. Take time to enjoy the food you eat. Remain aware of your food selections and portion sizes for meals or snacks. If you do not have time to pay attention to what you are eating, then delay eating until you do

have time. This will help prevent you from unconsciously over eating. When attending a party, do not sit or stand by the refreshment table! Position yourself away from it, so that you will be less likely to absentmindedly nibble. Reduce incidental eating at home to avoid unwanted pounds. If you keep high-sugar, high-fat treats on hand, store them in non-transparent containers so they remain out of sight. Other than that, enjoy the holiday season and be good to yourself.

Holiday home tour is Sunday

The Scott Community High School junior class will be sponsoring its annual holiday home tour on Sun., Dec. 6, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Stops on the tour include: Brent and Deidra Haupt, Dr. Robert and Kami Rosin, Kelly and Mitzi Hoeme, John and Jennifer Fairleigh, Dennis and Elaine Allen and Terry and Suzy Berning. Tickets can be purchased on the day of the event for $25 at the United Methodist Church. Addresses of each home will also be available. No children under 12 years are allowed. All proceeds benefit the SCHS junior-senior prom.

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The Scott County Record

Editorial/Opinion

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Success story:

Foundation continues to make SC a better place

When the Scott County Health Care Foundation was originally established, later giving way to the Scott Community Foundation, the goal was to make this a better community in which to live. More than $8 million later it can be said that goal has been met. The good news is this story is not yet finished. As the Foundation continues to grow it continues to give back to the community in ways that would undoubtedly exceed anything the early visionaries could have imagined. This year alone it has awarded about $80,000 in grants to various organizations in addition to annual scholarships of about $50,000. This is on top of all the projects which have benefitted from donations made through the SCF - the SCHS field house, county library, Kansas Livestock Association office, Spencer Flight and Education Center and continuing efforts to expand a walking trail throughout the community. Maybe some of these projects would have happened without a Foundation, but there’s no doubt the process would have been much more difficult. The SCF provides a central source through which this funding can be channeled which offers the most benefit to donors and to the community. As if the generosity of Scott County residents was ever in doubt, SCF Director Ryan Roberts says that the $8.2 million available to the Foundation is the second highest per-capita amount of any foundation within Kansas. “And we’re still growing,” he emphasizes. Just as importantly, the SCF isn’t just growing in terms of available capital, but in terms of how it can best serve the community. During the 15th anniversary celebration it was announced that plans are underway to create a Good Neighbor Program. The Foundation’s goal is to start an emergency fund that will provide immediate help to victims of a disaster, such as the downtown fire that claimed three businesses, or to extend aid to employees affected by the fire that destroyed Wendy’s. “It’s a way that we can be proactive in a timely basis, when these people are needing help the most,” says Roberts. Which takes us back to the original goal of the Foundation. Board Chair Lori Krause said her goal upon returning to Scott City, and as a member of the SCF board, has been to see a “community that works well together, that supports one another and that is able to address the many different needs of the community as they arise. Working together, we are so much more than when we work separately. And that is the beauty of a foundation.” The SCF has met that goal and will continue making Scott City a better place for all of us.

Conflict of interest: Shadow cast over state lawmaker’s resignation

Rep. Travis Couture-Lovelady’s undistinguished career as a Kansas lawmaker from Palco has ended with his recent resignation. What should raise a few eyebrows is that Couture-Lovelady has accepted a job as a lobbyist for the National Rifle Association. This is part of a revolving door culture that exists between lawmakers and special interest groups. For example, Couture-Lovelady was a leading proponent of what became known as the “Constitutional Carry” law which removed the requirement that people undergo eight hours of training and obtain a permit in order to carry a concealed handgun, as long as they are not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm. He was also a sponsor of the “Second Amendment Protection Act” which would have excluded guns manufactured and possessed in Kansas from any form of federal gun regulation. The Constitutional Carry bill became law. This is part of a cozy relationship that legislators develop with special interests which aren’t necessarily in line with the best interests of the people these lawmakers are elected to represent. Who benefits most from people who don’t have to go through the hassle of actually being trained before they can be issued a concealed carry permit - the public or gun manufacturers? And despite what the NRA may want to claim, they are first and foremost more interested in making sure that gun manufacturers have unfettered access to the marketplace - with minimal liability. The legislature should also have in place a law which prevents any lawmaker from going to work as a lobbyist or for any industry which is directly impacted by laws they helped to draft until they have been out of the legislature at least two years. When lawmakers are in the legislature we must at least be given the appearance that the peoples’ business is their top priority.

No accountability for yelling ‘fire’ If a man stands in front of a huge crowd at a rally and yells, “Thousands of Muslims cheered at the sight of the World Trade Center collapsing,” can he be charged with a crime? Or if a woman claims, “Planned Parenthood is selling fetus body parts on the street corner,” is she responsible when someone takes a weapon to a clinic and kills someone? That is the path which Republican presidential candidates have chosen to walk as they . . . 1) try to make themselves heard in a crowded field, and 2) try to appeal to the base they will need in order to win the primary. And that is the dismal state of the Republican Party. Individuals who aspire to be President of the most powerful country on the planet can refer to Muslims as “rabid dogs” (Ben Carson), can make false claims that “thousands and thousands of people were cheering” in Muslim neighborhoods in New Jersey when the twin towers fell on 9/11 (Donald Trump) and that Rob-

ert Lewis Dear, the shooter at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs was “a transgendered leftist activist” (Ted Cruz). Credit these people for knowing exactly who their base is and what it wants to hear. And while Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush and Chris Christy may not engage to quite the same degree in this theatre of the absurd, they are equally complicit in the fallout because of their silence. If you aren’t willing to call a lie a lie, then what makes you different from the liar? Even when challenged about their claims, the GOP candidates are given a free pass. Trump remains the front-runner and continues to poll well ahead of his challengers despite no one being able to collaborate his fabrication about the World Trade Center. Fiorina simply blames

the left-wing media for making an issue about a “technicality” regarding a video that she saw in which the body parts of a living fetus were being harvested to research companies. The “technicality” being whether or not this video actually exists. Fiorina nor anyone else can produce it, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist in the presidential candidate’s mind and in the minds of her supporters. So when Robert Lewis Dear tells police “no more body parts” after killing three people at a Colorado Springs clinic, it’s not Fiorina who bears any responsibility because of her comments, but the liberal media is at fault for trying to connect her to the actions of a gunman. You can’t yell “fire” in a theatre, yet presidential candidates can give equally inflammatory comments at a campaign rally or in front of millions of TV viewers and shrug off any responsibility for what happens afterwards. Legally, they’re right.

But not morally. When you toss hand grenades of rumor, innuendo, slander and intolerance into a crowd there will be collateral damage. It’s not just coincidence that the FBI reports an increase in threats on mosques and Muslims in the United States. When bigotry and hatred are preached at the highest levels that’s a que for some - whether unhinged mentally or simply looking for some justification - to take matters into their own hands. Admittedly, these candidates aren’t creating bigotry and hatred from a vacuum, but they are fanning the flames that already exist with their rhetoric. We’ve seen it before in our recent political history when former Alabama Gov. George Wallace fed off this same fear during four presidential campaigns. His most serious campaign was as an Independent in 1968 when he carried five southern states because of his strong segregationist rhetoric. (See FIRE on page six)

Have we hit peak inequality? When should we be alarmed about so much wealth in so few hands? The Great Recession and its anemic recovery only deepened the economic inequality that’s drawn so much attention in its wake. Nearly all wealth and income gains since then have flowed to the top 1/10 of America’s richest one percent. The very wealthiest 400 Americans command dizzying fortunes. Their combined net worth, as catalogued in the 2015 Forbes 400 list, is $2.34 trillion. You can’t make this list unless you’re worth a cool $1.7 billion. These 400 rich people - including Bill Gates, Donald Trump, Oprah Winfrey, and heirs to the Wal-Mart fortune - have roughly as much wealth as the bottom 60 percent of the population, or over 190 million people added

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together, according to a new report I co-authored. That equals the wealth of the nation’s entire African-American population, plus a third of the Latino population combined. A few of those 400 individuals are generous philanthropists. But extreme inequality of this sort undermines social mobility, democracy, and economic stability. Even if you celebrate successful entrepreneurship, isn’t there a point things go too far? To me, 400 people having more money than 190 million of their compatriots is just that point. Concentrating wealth to this extent gives rich donors far too much

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political power, including the wherewithal to shape the rules that govern our economy. Half of all political contributions in the 2016 presidential campaign have come from just 158 families, according to research by The New York Times. The wealth concentration doesn’t stop there. The richest 20 individuals alone own more wealth than the entire bottom half of the U.S. population. This group - which includes Gates, Warren Buffet, the Koch brothers, Mark Zuckerberg, and Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, among others - is small enough to fit on a private jet. But together they’ve hoarded as much wealth as 152 million of their fellow Americans. Many of the richest 400 Americans amassed their wealth through successful

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companies and innovation. But they’ve all benefited enormously from a system of trade, tax, and regulatory rules tipped in favor of the wealthy at the expense of wage earners. Tax policies, for instance, routinely target income from investments at lower rates than wages from work. These rules disproportionately benefit the Forbes 400, especially those working in finance. This dominance endures across generations. As the French economist Thomas Piketty has warned, the United States is becoming an aristocracy dominated by people who’ve inherited great wealth and power. Do we want the next generation of politics to be dominated by the descendants of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos or Wal-Mart heir Jim Walton? (See PEAK on page six)

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Suspected terrorists can buy guns here - legally by John Kiriakou

Good people can disagree about guns. Though I’ve always leaned left in my political views, I believe that Americans have a constitutional right to keep and bear arms. I owned a gun for many years myself - at least until my conviction for blowing the whistle on the CIA’s torture program canceled my Second Amendment rights. But there’s a problem that warrants immediate attention. You see, current law allows suspected terrorists, including those on the “No Fly List,” to

legally purchase weapons. That’s right. I can’t legally buy a gun. But suspected terrorists can. Adam Gadahn, also known as Azzam al-Amriki, was an American citizen. Born and raised in California, he converted to Islam in 1995 and became a senior advisor to Osama bin Laden. Gadahn became al-Qaeda’s media expert, producing a slick magazine and videos to help the group recruit even more Americans to its cause. Gadahn was killed in a U.S. missile strike in Pakistan earlier this year. But as early as 2011, he urged would-be American

. . . at least 2,043 people on the terrorist watch list legally purchased weapons in the United States between 2004 and 2014 . . . they actually filled out the necessary paperwork with gun dealers.

jihadists to buy weapons and turn them on their innocent compatriots. “What are you waiting for?” he asked. “Buy today, kill tomorrow!” American intelligence and law enforcement agencies knew about this threat. So did Congress. And nobody did anything. Indeed, at least 2,043 people on the terrorist watch list legal-

ly purchased weapons in the United States between 2004 and 2014. We know this because they actually filled out the necessary paperwork with gun dealers. What we don’t know is how many people on the list purchased weapons from private gun dealers or owners. They don’t have to keep records. Who could possibly support this arrangement? Just a little outfit called the National Rifle Association. Some members of Congress - and even officials in George W. Bush’s administration - recognized the potential disaster

if homegrown terrorists could purchase weapons and use them in domestic attacks. Several lawmakers sponsored measures to put a stop to these purchases immediately. But the NRA protested, saying that it would be unfair for any Americans improperly placed on the no-fly list to not be able to buy guns. Though government watch lists have been criticized for being overly broad, the NRA’s backers offered no compelling arguments for why travel rights and other freedoms should be restricted but not gun purchases. (See GUNS on page six)

GOP’S wounds are self-inflicted

Why Trump may look like a savior

by Eugene Robinson

by Catherine Rampell

As the leading Republican presidential candidates rant and rave about deporting 11 million immigrants, fighting some kind of world war against Islam, implementing gimmicky tax plans that would bankrupt the nation and other such madness, keep one thing in mind: The party establishment brought this plague upon itself. The self-harming was unintentional but inevitable - and should have been foreseeable. Donald Trump and Ben Carson didn’t come out of nowhere. Fully half of the party’s voters didn’t wake up one morning and decide for no particular reason that experience as a Republican elected official was the last thing they wanted in a presidential candidate. The insurrection that has reduced Jeb Bush to single-digit support while Trump and Carson soar is nothing more than the understandable reaction of the jilted. Republican leaders have spent the years of the Obama presidency inflaming GOP base voters with extreme rhetoric and wooing them with empty promises. The establishment won its goal - electoral gains in Congress and many statehouses but in the process may have lost the party. Unrest was brewing among true-believer conservatives even before Barack Obama took office as the first African American president. George W. Bush had angered the base with his budget-busting expenditures for Middle East wars and a new prescription drug benefit under Medicare. What had happened to the party’s commitment to fiscal responsibility? The last straw for many came when the financial crisis hit in 2008 and Bush, in his final days, won authorization of the $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program - a massive bailout for the big Wall Street banks. It was a wholesale violation of conservative principles that helped inspire the birth of the tea party movement. With the economy still in crisis, Obama took actions that further riled conservatives: pushing through Congress a messy economic stimulus package and rescuing General Motors and Chrysler. And then the president turned to health care, ultimately winning passage of the Affordable Care Act. The GOP saw a golden political opportunity. Rather than work with Obama toward compromise, Republicans positioned themselves as implacable foes of the president and all he stood for. As the tea party increasingly came to demonize Obama for being an alleged Muslim or socialist - and even to delegitimize

Donald Trump was right. We’re all huge losers. At least, we Americans have begun to see ourselves that way. Whether young or old, male or female, white or black, highly educated or unschooled, Democrat or Republican, rich or poor, we tend to believe we’re losers, according to a new poll from the Pew Research Center. The survey asked Americans: “On issues that matter to you in politics today, would you say your side has been winning or losing more?” Bizarrely, despite what you’ve heard about our everyone-gets-a-trophy-just-forshowing-up culture, only a quarter of respondents said they were winning. More than twice as many (64 percent) said they were losing. Even demographic groups usually considered society’s winners saw themselves as political losers. For example, more than 60 percent of whites, upper-income Americans and men said they were losing in the political arena. Not a single major demographic group saw itself as mostly victorious. So what’s going on? Not every side can be simultaneously losing, right? Perhaps different groups see themselves as losing on different fronts. Democrats may see themselves as gaining ground in the culture wars (legalization of gay marriage), yet still believe they are losing on the economic front (stagnation of the federal minimum wage). And vice versa for Republicans. Still, it’s hard to believe that nearly every major segment of the population has independently forgotten all of its gains. I suspect that instead we’ve all become convinced of our victimhood, of our very thorough trouncing by our enemies near and far, because that’s what political leaders and pundits keep telling us. Trump, of course, is the master of such rhetoric, often using explicit references to “winners” and “losers.” Losers comprise not just anyone who’s criticized him or severed business ties with him, though there are plenty of those. Americans, says Trump, are being ground down by P.C. police, foreign economic powers and greedy, murderous immigrants. “We’re getting beaten at every front,” Trump told Iowans last month. “We’re losing everywhere!” No wonder Republicans were among the groups with the highest share of respondents in Pew’s poll - 79 percent - saying that they were “losing” on important issues. Trump is feeding his audience’s deepest fears

(See WOUNDS on page six)

Exposing for-profit college corruption by Jim Hightower

The nation’s for-profit, private college industry is a study in horribles. Start with the fact that it actually calls itself an “industry” excuse me, but education is not an industrial product. Next, this so-called “private” industry depends almost wholly on receiving government money, generating practically none of its revenue from the free enterprise market. And “for-profit” colleges are just that, maintaining that their obligation is not to serve students or our society, but to deliver profits to their corporate shareholders. These things are scandal machines, as proven by the latest

for-profit college conglomerate to be exposed as a fraud. Education Management Corporation operates four college systems, offering courses online and in office buildings in 32 states. EDMC’s recruiters have been given extravagant financial incentives to pressure lowincome people into taking-out huge federal education loans in order to pay for courses at the corporation’s colleges. EDMC has been getting more than a billion dollars a year from these students - some 90 percent of its revenue. But its courses are mediocre-toworthless, leaving graduates in unbearable debt, since they’re unable to get jobs with salaries high enough to pay off their

loans. Bear in mind that this sleazy fraud is not the work of some fly-by-night hucksters - EDMC is largely owned by Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs. Thanks to some former students and a couple of corporate whistleblowers, EDMC has now been exposed and is paying a price for its horribles. Its stock price has fallen from $22 a share to - get this - eight cents! And it’s also been hit with a $90 million federal penalty for fraud. But it - and the whole system of corrupt for-profit colleges - ought to be put out of business. Jim Hightower is a national radio commentator, writer, public speaker and author

Bring corporate election spending into the light Since the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision paved the way for unlimited corporate spending on elections, shadowy political organizations that don’t disclose their donors have spent over $600 million on federal races. With the Koch brothers’ network alone planning to spend up to $900 million more leading up to the 2016 elections, it’s clear the scourge of secret spending is only going to get worse. Even Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, who wrote the Citizens United decision, admitted recently that disclosure in the post-Citizens United world is “not working the way it should.” Fortunately, President Barack Obama can help bring secret money into the light with just the stroke of a pen. All it would take is an executive order requiring companies that get federal contracts - including at least 70 of the Fortune 100 to disclose their secret political spending.

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game? By giving the public a way to see behind this veil of secrecy, Obama can help voters answer these questions. Why should our taxpayer money go to companies who use it to sway our elections in secret? Americans deserve a transparent democracy and Obama has made clear he agrees. Time and again, he’s spoken out against secret money, saying that it’s “time to reverse this trend” of “dark money flood(ing) our airwaves.” But he’s yet to act on it. The space between Obama’s words and actions will define his legacy on money in politics, and time is running out. Will he be remembered as a president who boldly took action to shine a light on secret money? Or as a president who missed a critical opportunity to fix it?

It’s already the case, and has been for over seven decades, that federal contractors aren’t allowed to give directly to candidates, political committees, or parties. But in the wake of Citizens United, these companies can make unlimited contributions to outside “dark money” groups that influence our elections from the shadows. Companies don’t have to tell the public about this kind of spending, and most of them don’t do it voluntarily. This arrangement opens up all kinds of questions about federal contracting. How much money are our nation’s biggest companies already pouring into our elections without us knowing? Are contracts going to the companies best able to do the Marge Baker is executive vice job, or to the companies best president of People for the Ameriable to play the political money can Way

(See TRUMP on page six)

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Too many give into primitive tribal drumbeats by John Schrock

To a sociobiologist, our controversy over immigrants is a debate about inborn tribal instincts versus the higher cerebral capabilities only humans possess. Tribalism is our inborn preference for “us” over “them.” Our tribe can be our religion, our country, our race, our language, our political group, and most definitely our family and relatives.

Fire But we also knew that Wallace couldn’t be elected president because his political base was limited to the deep south. He was feeding off the hatred and fear of people who had yet to come to grips with the civil rights movement. Nearly five decades later we seem to have made

Recently in biology we have attributed our selfcenteredness to shared genes. We point to the fact that, similar to many animals, we give preference to our young. Biology calls it “kin selection.” But selfish genes fail to explain why we go to war to protect those unrelated to us. Favoring our own young does not explain why we adopt babies from foreign lands. Nor does it explain why so many fans in a

“others” out disregards the fact that most of us trace back to immigrant ancestors. Once we were “others.” Our tribal lineage was not kind to others who were Mormons or African slaves. And when we felt threatened, we felt justified in sending thousands of law-abiding Japanese Americans to internment camps during World War II. Despite some living here for generations,

college stadium go wild for a team of unrelated classmates but feel grievous loss when we lose to “others” who are no more distantly related. In prehistoric times, the instinct to bond with our parents and extended family members was a mat-

change, Obamacare, immigration, taxes and trickle down economics. These are the same voters who cheer Trump when he declares he will magically deport 11 million illegal immigrants and have them build a wall on their way out of the country. And these are the same voters who cheer

Fiorina when she blames the left-wing media because she can’t produce a non-existent video. FDR inspired an entire nation when he declared during his 1932 inaugural address, “. . . let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is . . . fear itself.” Compare that with to-

day’s Republican Party which is being led by presidential hopefuls who are standing in their own theatres and shouting, “Be afraid. Be very afraid.” Unfortunately, it works, because it’s a lot easier to stoke fear than it is to offer solutions.

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surprisingly little progress. The Supreme Court has rolled back provisions in the Voting Rights Act, allowing several states - including Kansas - to again open the doors to discrimination. It has allowed Republicans, such as Kansas Secretary of State Kris

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Huelskamp continues to hide from the truth

Tim Huelskamp finally arrived in Salina on Nov. 23, after town-hauling it all over west-central Kansas’ smaller towns. Speculation was, he didn’t want to face more critical questions likely in more populous areas. Turns out, he didn’t have to worry. Such stage shows masquerade as “listening” tours, but primarily feature the representative front and center. They are held during most people’s working day, with resulting attendance consisting primarily of retirees, other Republican office-holders, business folks with potential benefit from federal sausage-making, and standard-bearers of the rep’s fan club. Room for dissenting views is largely overshadowed, if the rep is even moderately skilled in the art of question deflection, non-sequitur creation, and appeals to his base’s basest emotions. Tim is. Despite his “Front Lines of Freedom” newsletter claim that, “Saline County residents were especially concerned about the threat of ISIS,” I saw little of that, but plenty of contradictions in his barriers to Syrians fleeing for their lives. His drumbeat that we are the land of freedom seems not to apply to Syrians - unless they are Christian. From all evidence, he hasn’t consulted Jesus’ actual stance on such exclusions. Nor did he specify a litmus test. Syrians wearing crosses? Syrians taking loyalty oaths to Jesus? More strands of his threadbare analysis frayed when confronted by a KWU student, afraid she might not be reunited with her Indian husband. Who will we let in? This Republican stock-in-trade fear is much harder to maintain when confronted with a real person in a wedding picture - or lying drowned on a beach. To paraphrase John Oliver, only one wave of refugees did huge damage to the existing population. It began in 1492. I could only hear, as a descendant of immigrants in Tim’s Town Haul, Pogo drowning Tim out. “We have met the enemy, and he is us.” David Norlin Salina

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ter of survival of a small tribe. It is the mentality of the herd, the flock, the pack, or the school of fish. But in a world of seven billion, we have to overcome those tribal instincts and use our far higher mental capacity to find fair and humane ways to

treat each other. As an educator, I am uncomfortable with the way we practice youngsters in tribalism. Live on one side of town and you attend a school that chants: “Go Mustangs, Kill Bulldogs.” Then the student moves to the other side of town and the school chants: “Go Bulldogs, Kill Mustangs.” Unfortunately, our primal instinct to protect ourselves by barricading the doors and keeping

But our ability to rise above tribalism and understand the sweep of humanity has resulted in some of our finest hours in history. The Marshall Plan, where America contributed to rebuilding Germany after World War II to prevent the punitive tribal mistakes we made after World War I, is an example of recognizing the dignity of others who were our defeated enemies.

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Nonetheless, the measures were killed. There seems to be some new life in Congress to close this loophole. Senate Democrats Chuck Schumer, Cory Booker and Robert Menendez vowed recently to “fight the NRA tooth and nail” on the issue and to prevent terrorist suspects from buying guns. That’s great. But the NRA’s arguments carry a lot of weight in Congress. And a lot of conservatives apparently would rather risk an attack than impinge on the rights of anybody to buy a gun. Maybe that attitude will change if there’s another deadly attack by suspected terrorists on U.S. soil. Maybe not. I for one don’t want to find out. We should fix this now. John Kiriakou is an associate fellow with the Institute for Policy Studies

Kobach, to justify their actions by creating the fear of illegal immigrants somehow influencing our elections. Fear always trumps facts with the low information voter who is a necessary part of the GOP base. These are people who choose to be uninformed about climate

Trump about their relative frailty and stoking new ones as well. But it’s not only Trump who plays to Americans’ desires to feel like underdogs. In the outrage factories that are social media, cable news and the rest of the campaign trail, Americans hear again and again that we are put upon by China and Mexico, even though we enjoy higher standards of living than citizens of either country. We’re also losing out to the “illegals” stealing our jobs and our benefits even though undocumented workers are usually taking jobs that Americans don’t want, and they don’t qualify for public benefit programs such as Medicaid and food stamps. We’re also being taken advantage of by whichever income class is not paying its fair share in taxes; the shirkers in question are sometimes the rich

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and sometimes the poor, depending on who’s in the audience. And, of course, we’re also being pushed aside by racial classes receiving preferential treatment. Though again, which racial groups are unfairly privileged depends on your perspective; half of whites say discrimination against whites is as big a problem as discrimination against blacks and other minorities, while blacks and other minorities tend to disagree. There are two main reasons why such loserly narratives have proliferated: Audiences want to hear them, and leaders want to deliver them. Being told we’re losing out can be oddly reassuring, especially if we’re told it’s an unfair fight. Being a victim to some nefarious other “side” grants moral righteousness, perhaps even moral impunity. It also absolves

Wounds him because he was supposedly born in Kenya the Republican establishment shamefully played along despite knowing that none of this rubbish was true. The result was a sweeping victory in the 2010 election. Republicans captured the House by electing dozens of tea partybacked candidates who came to Washington with revolution on their minds. Experienced GOP politicians who should have known better allowed this insurgency to push the party into a series of showdowns with Obama that Republicans could not possibly win. Having told the base that great things could be accomplished by shutting down the government or threatening default on the national debt, the establishment had to say, in effect, never mind. Voters began to realize that they’d been had. The Republican leader-

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us of responsibility for our own inadequacies. More important, such messaging can also elevate the status of the messenger, who by convincing the public of its own weakness can position himself or herself as a potential savior, as the only one who can successfully lead the charge against those evil, undeserving victors and bullies on the other side. Tell everyone to buck up, that their country is already great, that their economy is already improving, that their political mission is already succeeding, and you’ve ceded the premise you need to argue that you and you alone can turn things around. To the leader of the losers go the spoils of election season. Catherine Rampell is a columnist at The Washington Post

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ship talked a good game at election time, but never delivered. Is it any wonder, then, that 51 percent of Republican voters say they favor Trump, Carson or Carly Fiorina, none of whom has ever held public office? Or that another 11 percent support Ted Cruz, whose career in the Senate has consisted of vehemently opposing his own party’s leaders as a bunch of weak-kneed quislings? If you add it up, roughly 6-of-10 GOP voters tell pollsters they reject any candidate the Republican establishment likes. That amounts to a party in open revolt. There are those in the Republican establishment who look at prior elections and predict that the outsider candidates will eventually fade. There are those who believe the fear of terrorism, post-Paris, will lead voters to choose safety over adventure.

Perhaps this is something other than whistling past the graveyard, but that’s what it sounds like to me. Are voters who have been on the raucous, anything-goes Trump bandwagon for months going to fall meekly in line behind someone such as Bush or Marco Rubio? It gets harder and harder to imagine such a thing. Meanwhile, the whole field is being pulled so far to the right on issues such as immigration and taxes that any of the likely nominees will have a hard time winning the general election. This is a fine mess the Republican Party has gotten itself into, and we won’t know until the early primaries whether there’s any hope of a way out. Eugene Robinson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and former assistant managing editor for The Washington Post

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If not, it’ll take strong and strategic public policies to reverse these trends. Raising the minimum wage so all full-time workers can make enough money to live on would be a start. And overhauling the campaign finance system so the richest Americans can no longer dictate which political candidates will be viable is a crucial next step. In the 2016 presidential race, Bernie Sanders is the lone toptier candidate who isn’t receiving massive contributions from what he calls “the billionaire class.” These policies may reduce inequality, but they won’t slow the concentration of wealth. Achieving that goal will require reinstituting the progressive income tax policies of previous generations. Given today’s economy, this should include a wealth tax on billionaires. America’s skewed wealth is one of the most critical issues of our time. Unless we defuse this threat to our democracy, we’re destined to become a society governed by the sons and daughters of today’s billionaires. Chuck Collins is a senior scholar at the Institute for Policy Studies where he directs the Program on Inequality and the Common Good (www.inequality.org)

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Drumbeats we still considered them “others.” Meanwhile we ignore the terrorist acts of those who came from inside our tribe - like Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols who bombed the federal building in Oklahoma City. And when we march to war, it becomes difficult to suppress tribalism and act humanely and objectively. Tribalism guarantees that the reporters from two sides will report the same event differently. Once we succumb to war fever, an objective observer who points out this distortion is likely to be penalized by the tribe. Tribalism drives the drumbeat toward war. You

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can hear it in American reporting toward China, Russia and the Middle East - they are not OUR tribe. But our ability to rise above tribalism and understand the sweep of humanity has resulted in some of our finest hours in history. The Marshall Plan, where America contributed to rebuilding Germany after World War II to prevent the punitive tribal mistakes we made after World War I, is an example of recognizing the dignity of others who were our defeated enemies. But George Kennan, the author of the Marshall Plan, saw such acts as exceptions. His plan

would have never been approved by the voting populace. It was the wisdom of a few leaders. Kennan contended this was a major weakness of a democracy: the vulgarity of elections. In order to keep office, a highly intelligent statesman who understands the correct and just actions that need to be taken, will nevertheless have to support a bad policy in order to be re-elected. “Close our borders” is a perfectly normal knee jerk tribal response. But it is the grunting of cave men ancestors who lived in fear and retreated to defend their cave. Humans are a mix of animal and angel. We have

evolved the intelligence to rise above knee jerk tribalism. Other animals lack the talent to see outside their self interest. Only we have the ability to see the global picture and that we too could be the refugees in a war-ravaged land. Leaders in Great Britain and Canada and even France - despite its losses - have risen above tribalism to accept tens of thousands of others. They know that it is the better part of being human to stare into the eyes of a refugee child - and understand: “there, but for the sake of God, go I.” John Schrock trains biology teachers and lives in Emporia

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Time may be the best gift for kids, parents Marketing strategies that target children are plentiful, particularly during the holiday season. Such messages can drive a child’s preference for certain products, and, for parents, add pressure to spend, says a Kansas State University specialist. “Showering a child with gifts may prompt a surge in excitement, but the excitement of the gifts typically wears off within

two to three days,” says Rosie Mitchell, director of the Center for Child Development at Kansas State University. She encourages families to consider their priorities before shopping and spending on holiday extras. While finances can be an issue for many families, Mitchell says parents who try to hide the economic realities from their children can miss

an opportunity to help the child learn how to separate wants from needs, manage money effectively, practice resourcefulness and build resiliency. Acknowledge economic concerns, but try not to dwell on them, says Mitchell, who offers these tips for parents: •Be matter-of-fact and honest with children, but as positive as possible. •Explore low- or low-

er-cost ways to stretch resources. •Ask children to identify the one gift a child he or she wants most. Trying to make it happen can be a good goal, but adding debt to do it isn’t advisable. With young children, the most wanted gift play clay, finger paints or stackable blocks - may be relatively inexpensive and also easy to make. The older the child, the more

expensive the gift may be, however. Working toward a gift with a child can provide one-on-on time that will nurture the relationship between the parent and the child while working toward the goal. •Be available. Spend time with your children. Choosing a book the family can read together or a game for family and friends to play can bring the family together

and offer opportunities for children and parents to learn more about each other and grow in their relationships. •Volunteer as a family to help others. Gathering donations for a food pantry, helping to serve a community meal or reaching out to neighbors in need can help children understand the larger world and also strengthen the family as a unit.

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Scott City Middle School fifth and sixth graders presented their holiday vocal and instrumental concerts at the Scott Community High School auditorium on Tuesday evening. Fifth grade musicians in the flute section who performed were (from left) Evelyn Lozano, Callie Hutton and Natalia Rojas. (Record Photo)

Cyber Monday sales were expected to hit $3 billion for the first time this year - the largest oneday sales total in e-commerce history. Here are key statistics compiled by the personal finance website WalletHub. •Jewelry is the most discounted category, at 56 percent, whereas “computers and phones” and “video games (software only)” are the least discounted, at 28 percent. •The overall average discount for Cyber Week is 36 percent. Consumers should aim for this or a greater discount in order to avoid Cyber Week traps. •Representing 15 percent of all Cyber Week offers, “apparel and accessories” is the category with the biggest number of discounted items, whereas the “video games (software only)” category has the smallest (1.3%).

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Record will print letters The Scott County Record has made special arrangements again this year to print letters to Santa from area youngsters. They will appear in the issue of Thurs., Dec. 17. Letters should be sent no later than Mon., Dec. 14, to: The Scott County Record Box 377 Scott City, Ks. 67871 or drop off at 406 South Main Street

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Helping your tree to last through the holidays If a real tree is what you are after, here are some guidelines that you can use to select a quality tree this season. Select a tree with a healthy green appearance and good fragrance. A fresh tree has few brown needles and the needles should be flexible, not brittle. Watch for these signs that a tree has been cut too long and should not be selected. 1) Needles are a dull, grayish-green color. 2) Needles fail to ooze pitch when broken apart and squeezed. 3) Needles feel stiff and brittle. 4) Needles pull easily off tree. Next, run a branch through your hand. The needles should stay on. If needles are easily knocked off, the tree may be drying out. Very few green needles should be shed when the tree is shaken lightly or the stump is gently bumped on the ground. If you are not setting the tree up right away, store it in a cool area away from wind and sun. Make a fresh cut on the base of the trunk, removing a one inch thick slice. Place the cut end in a bucket of water.

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a gallon of water. The tree may absorb as much as a gallon of water in the first 24 hours; and one or more quarts per day after that. A fresh tree, with proper care, may last as long as five weeks. Locate the tree in as cool a spot as possible in the house. Avoid areas

near fireplaces, woodburning stoves, and heat ducts as the heat will result in excess water loss. Make sure the reservoir stays filled. If the reservoir loses enough water that the bottom of the trunk is exposed, the trunk will need to be recut as sap may seal the cut in 4-6 hours.

‘Good Neighbor’ is next initiative for Foundation When Scott City was hit by two major fires during the past 15 months that had an impact on local businesses and employees, it raised awareness about how a community can respond. “When things like this happen you want to be in position to help immediately,” emphasizes Scott Community Foundation Director Ryan Roberts. That response will soon be possible through a Good Neighbor Program that is in the process of being created. “We’d been thinking

about this for some time following the Greensburg tornado. We wondered what we would be able to do here to help our community get back on its feet again if a disaster like that were to happen,” says Roberts. Following the fire that impacted three downtown businesses in September 2014, along with the Wendy’s fire a year later, Roberts said the Foundation saw the need to get a plan into effect. “We saw business owners and employees in need of help,” Roberts says.

Foundation it from visiting with the grant recipients and hearing about the projects funded by our grants,” said Lori Krause, board chair of the Foundation. She said that when determining the grant recipients, one question at the top of each committee member’s list is “Does this grant request make Scott Community a better place?” “After reviewing the displays at the grant reception tonight, I am happy to report that I can give a resounding ‘yes’ to that question,” Krause said. Health Care Foundation Scott City’s first venture into foundation work was through the Scott County Health Care Foundation that began in 1987. Between 1987 and 2000, the original Foundation raised $400,000 through donations and various fundraising events. In 2000, at the time when leaders of the Foundation were explor-

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“Some of it’s just a matter of helping for the shortterm until they can get things sorted out in their lives.” Tentative plans for the program call for the Foundation to handle the funding while the Scott County Ministerial Alliance is “on the front line” in providing assistance. “This community has always been amazing in the way it helps people,” adds Roberts. “This is a way to coordinate that effort and to be proactive.”

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ing how they could grow and make an even bigger impact on the community, they received a huge boost from the Hoffman brothers estate “which paved the way for our successful scholarship program,” Krause noted. In the last 15 years, the Foundation has grown from $400,000 to more than $8 million. Major projects which have received Foundation funding over the past decade include: •Expansion of the Scott County Library. •Expansion of the El Quartelejo Museum to include the Jerry Thomas Gallery. •Construction of a new SCHS fieldhouse and sculpture. •Park on the Plains playground in Patton Park. •Spencer Flight and Education Center at the airport. •Purchase of a new building for the Hope’s Closet thrift store and Breadbasket.

•The Veteran’s Memorial Park on K96 Highway. •Assistance with allschool reunions in 2005, 2010 and 2015. •Purchase of a home to serve as home office for Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center. •Funding for the Compass Behavioral Health youth program when state funding was cut. •Funding for the Scott County Arts Council when funding was cut for the Kansas Arts Commission. •Ongoing fundraising efforts for the community walking trail. In addition, there are more than 100 designated funds which have been started and are under the Foundation’s funding umbrella. “We are 15 years old, but we are not a stale organization,” emphasizes Krause. “Working together, we are so much more than when we work separately and that’s the beauty of a foundation,” she added.

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Schmidt said her clients received signs from the DCF that “they were not going to get a fair shake” in their pursuit of adopting the child. She said Lisa Hines is a professor of social work at Wichita State University and called her “clearly qualified” to care for the child. Hines deferred questions about the case to Schmidt, who said her clients were traumatized by the removal of the child from their home after 11 months. The case is sealed. But an emergency petition Schmidt filed in October 2014 against Judge Patrick Walters, who had presided over the case, is public. It explains how the DCF removed the child from the Hines home without notice. “They trumped up a neglect charge,” Schmidt said. “Because if you have a neglect charge against you through DCF, they can remove a child from a foster family without giving them the 30 days’ notice that the statute otherwise requires.” The neglect case was found to be unsubstantiated, according to Schmidt’s petition, but by then it was too late for the Hineses to get the child back.

Have Been Targeted Rep. Jim Ward (DWichita) said he plans to file a formal request for an audit Dec. 10 when the Legislative Post-Audit Committee meets. “They’re hurting children. In their bigotry, in their effort to prevent nontraditional families, they’re hurting children,” Ward said. “The prime directive of DCF is to do what’s in the best interest (of the child).” Tom Witt, executive director of Equality Kansas, a gay-rights organization, said that he has spoken with multiple gay and lesbian couples who feel they have been targeted by the DCF and have had their foster children taken away. “DCF is ripping apart gay and lesbian families to satisfy the ideological demands of DCF Secretary (Phyllis) Gilmore,” Witt said. “Children who have already lost one family are enduring further trauma at the hands of the Brownback administration, which cares far more about fringe ideology than the best interests of children and their families.” Gilmore said that “an audit would be to our benefit” because it would

show that the allegations against the agency are not true. Confidentiality laws prohibit the DCF from commenting on a specific case; the DCF has repeatedly said it does not have a policy to show a preference to heterosexual parents over same-sex parents.

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State committee studies 2 school finance reports

A special legislative committee studying options for reformatting K-12 public education funding in Kansas is preparing to review conflicting research studies. The 15-member committee’s task is to lay the foundation of a new

school finance formula. The Kansas Policy Institute is pushing a report that points to the inability of the state’s $3.6 billion program targeting at-risk students to close the academic gap between poor and wealthy students.

KPI policy director James Franko said “Origins of the at-risk funding system may have been noble, but the results show an unfortunate reality that falls short of original ideals.” According to G.A. Buie, executive direc-

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school. The Kansas Association of School Boards released a report this month arguing a link exists between funding of schools and student performance on the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Legislators and Gov.

Sam Brownback eliminated the old finance formula and imposed a block-grant system for two years. A three-judge panel in Shawnee County District Court ruled the system was unconstitutional, but the decision is being appealed.

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1 lb. Regular Beef Summer Sausage 1 lb. Jalapeno Cheddar Beef Summer Sausage 1 lb. Smoked Jalepeno Cheddar Pork Sausage 1/2 lb. Beef Pepper Sticks 1/2 lb. Beef Jerky

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Hors D’Oeuvres Sampler

1 lb. Regular Beef Summer Sausage 1 lb. Jalapeno Cheddar Beef Summer Sausage 1 lb. Smoked Jalapeno Cheddar Pork Sausage 1 lb. Peppered Canadian Bacon 1 lb. Jalapeno Cheese 1 lb. Colby Cheese

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3 lbs. Old-Fashioned, Hickory-Smoked, SugarCured Bonelss Ham

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Double Trio

1 lb. Regular Beef Summer Sausage 1 lb. Jalapeno Cheddar Beef Summer Sausage 1 lb. Colby Cheese 1 lb. Jalapeno Cheese 1 lb. Medium Cheddar

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1 lb. Original Summer Sausage 1/2 lb. Beef Jalapeno Cheddar Sticks 1/2 lb. Beef Pepper Sticks 1 lb. Pepper Jack Cheese 1 lb. Cheddar Cheese 1/2 lb. Beef Jerky

Holiday Dinner 1 1/2 lb. Smoked Beef Brisket

Snack Sampler

5499 Triple Treat

2 lbs. Smoked, Seasoned Roast Beef

2 lbs. Hickory-Smoked, Sugar-Cured, Boneless Ham 2 lbs. Hickory-Smoked, Sugar-Cured, Peppered Pork Loin

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For the Record Whether to lease or buy your next vehicle The Scott County Record

by Nathaniel Sillin

According to Edmunds. com, more than 25 percent of new American cars are now financed by lease instead of loan, and most of the people making that choice are under age 35. It’s all about the lowest possible monthly payment. Yet for drivers young and old, leasing has grown

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substantially because it can also be done with little or no money down and the chance to get a newer, better car for less money overall. The main disadvantage? You won’t own the car unless you buy it at the end of the lease, which may or may not be a good deal. Experian Automotive a division of the major

credit reporting service reported in mid-2015 a nearly $100-a-month savings for those who lease cars versus those who buy their cars by loan. Their numbers showed the average monthly payment for a brand-new leased vehicle was $394 a month against $483 for a new vehicle purchased by loan. So would leasing be a good deal for you? Don’t

decide without research, qualified advice and a thorough look at your finances. Start with the major pros and cons: Leasing: Pros: Lower down payments and monthly payments than required with a conventional auto loan; low repair costs thanks to factory warranties typically tied to the term of

the lease (usually three years); easy drop-off or trade-in once the lease expires; and lower sales tax expense because the lease is based on only three or four years of use. Cons: You’re essentially renting a car, not buying it - payments are cheaper because you’re really only paying interest and depreciation expense and not receiving

any equity in the vehicle; annual mileage caps (usually 12,000-15,000 miles) come with stiff penalties if you exceed those limits; and potentially steep fees for excessive wear-andtear on the car or early termination of the lease. Buying: Pros: Freedom to put as much or as little mile(See VEHICLE on page 13)

Protecting your holiday purchases

Scott City Council Agenda Mon., December 7 • 7:30 p.m. City Hall • 221 W. 5th •Call to Order •Approve minutes of Nov. 16 regular meeting •Approve conditional use permit in industrial park •Approve ‘airport fixed base operator’s agreement and lease of premises’ recommendations •Discuss Scott Recreation Commission water useage and yearly credit •Discuss offering employee paid vision insurance •Discuss annexation of properties within city limits •Mayor’s appointments to 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

Many Kansans are now working on their family holiday gift lists for Christmas. When you are deciding on those gifts that will remain in your home, it is important to know what your existing insurance covers before purchasing additional protection, like an extended warranty. •Find out what your insurance policy already covers. The first thing to check is your homeowners or renters policy. Find out what household items are covered under your existing insurance, and check to see if there are exemptions. Your insurance usually

commissioner’s corner Kansas Insurance Commissioner Ken Selzer

protects against theft or damage, although there may be stipulations about what is covered. Many homeowners and renters insurance policies cover electronics and other expensive goods up to a certain limit. It’s important to do your research ahead of time so you make financially responsible choices at the register and avoid spending more than you need to. Ask your insurance agent about coverage

amount limits to make sure your new purchases don’t exceed your policy threshold. Certain valuables might be better covered with an insurance rider or additional policy, depending on the circumstances. Your agent can help you assess the benefits and costs when considering this option. If you are a renter and don’t have renters insurance, you might consider this kind of protection. Although your landlord should have insurance for structural damage to the building, this coverage does not extend to your personal property. The average renter’s

Scott Co. LEC Report

Parks Department 1) Misc. business Public Works Department 1) Request to attend “Intro to Corrosion” workshop in Dodge City Clerk’s Department 1) Misc. business •Mayor’s comments

Public Notice (First published in The Scott County Record Thurs., Nov. 26, 2015; last published Thurs., Dec. 3, 2015)2t APPLICATION FOR ZONING VARIANCE Notice is hereby given that the Scott City Planning Commission will hold a special meeting on December 10, 2015, at 7 p.m., at the Scott City Council Meeting Room at City Hall, 221 West 5th Street, Scott City, Kansas, to consider the following agenda items: 1) Application for variance by Effective Images/Roserock Holding, LLC (Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores) to allow signage taller/ larger than allowed by ordinance on: Tract in Section Thirty (30), Township Eighteen (18) S, Range Thirty Two (32) W. (1720 S. Main St.) All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard at such hearing. Dated: November 24, 2015 Rodney Hogg, chairman Scott City Planning Commission

Public Notice (First published in The Scott County Record on Thurs., Nov. 19, 2015; last published Thurs., Dec. 3, 2015)3t Scott County Mill Levy Rates I, Lark Speer, Scott County Treasurer, certify that the tax levies per $1,000 as valuation for the 2015 tax year are as follows: State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.500

County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

64.984

City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

72.847

USD No. 466 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

58.548

USD No. 466 - Scott Recreation Commission . . .

2.250

USD No. 468 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

48.832

USD No. 468 - Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.996

Fire District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.311

Wet Walnut Watershed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.043

Isbel Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.219

Lake Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.500

Valley Township . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.500

Lark Speer Scott County Treasurer

insurance policy costs between $15 and $30 per month. Replacing all of your possessions will cost much more. •Understand the difference between insurance and warranties. Part of the holiday shopping experience is the extended warranty promotion at the check-out stand. However, a warranty is not insurance, and it does not cover damage in the way a homeowners or renters policy might. A manufacturer’s warranty offers a certain kind of guarantee to the quality or performance of an item for a specified time period. Some are lifetime (See HOLIDAY on page 13)

Public Notice

Scott City Police Department Nov. 22: A theft report was taken in the 200 block of Court Street. Nov. 22: Robert Hendrix, 57, was arrested on an out-of-county warrant and transported to the LEC. Nov. 22: The theft of a vehicle tag was reported in the 600 block of West 5th Street. Nov. 24: Bradley Venters reported a burglary and criminal damage to property. Nov. 25: A report was taken of forgery. Nov. 27: A gas meter was struck at 807 W. 4th Street. Nov. 30: Tamara Wilcoxson reported a burglary and criminal use of a financial card. Nov. 30: Tim Percival reported the theft of property. Nov. 30: A non-injury accident was reported at 901 Jackson. Nov. 30: Jean Hardy reported a burglary and theft of property. Nov. 30: A report was taken of a light pole being hit in the Heartland Foods parking lot. Nov. 30: Cesar Contreras reported a burglary and criminal damage to property. Scott County Sheriff’s Department Nov. 30: Larry Faurot reported hitting a deer on Nov. 25 on Pawnee Road.

(Published in The Scott County Record, Thurs., Dec. 3, 2015)1t NOTICE OF ACTION TO VACATE PROPERTY The Board of County Commissioners, Scott County, Kansas, will hold a public hearing on action to vacate the Platted Alley Rabbit Trail, legally described as: A platted alley, commonly known as Rabbit Trail, measuring One Hundred Feet (100’) by Twenty-Eight Feet (28’) lying between Lot One (1), Block Five (5), Broadview Cabin Sites and Lot Twenty-Six (26), Block Three (3), Broadview Cabin Sites; and measuring Nine Hundred Fifteen and Five Tenths Feet (915.5’) by Twenty-Eight Feet (28’) lying between Lot One (1), Block Six (6), Broadview Cabin Sites and Lot Twenty-Six (26), Block Four (4), Broadview Cabin Sites, all located in the East half (E2) of the East Half (E2) of Section Twelve (12), Township Sixteen (16), Range Thirty Three (33) West of the Sixth Principle Meridian in Scott County, Kansas. The Board will hold its hearing on Tuesday, January 5, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. in the board room, first floor, Scott County Courthouse, 303 Court Street, Scott City, Kansas, as required by K.S.A. 68-102. Any interested person may appear at the hearing to present evidence or testimony to the Board. For additional information contact Rebecca J. Faurot, Scott County Attorney, 211 S. Main, Suite 118, Scott City, Kansas 67871, (620) 872-3600, rjflaw@att.net. Friendship ‘Meals to Go’ available from the VIP Center Individual frozen/sealed trays • Good for special diets only $3.25/meal • Call 872-3501

Antique and Household Saturday, Dec. 5 • 10:00 a.m.

Location: Wm. Carpenter 4-H Building at fairgrounds, north edge of Scott City Sunday, February Unruh, Koehn, and Others - Owners 2Furniture • 11:00 and a.m.Appli-

ances Blonde dresser with mirror and matching chest of drawers 2-Door book case Blonde china hutch Several oak dining chairs Brown floral loveseat GE washer and dryer End tables Antique and Collectibles 5-drawer dresser Walnut writing desk Oak parlor table with glass claw and ball feet Brass spittoon

Wooden butter mold Wash boards Wagon wheel hub lamps Horse collar Lots of antique glass, pressed glass, depression glass China and pottery Crock 30-Cast iron toys (Kenton) and (Vindex) 25-Cast iron mechanical banks 60-Cast iron still banks 50-Franklin Mint cars 22-Pewter steam engines 150-Decanter bottles, Elvis and others

30-Glass candy containers Matchbox and Hot wheel cars Very large marble collection including: Clay Benington, cat eyes, swirls, cork screws, agate, shoot ers, sulphide, newer and older, some neat ones Household Items Pots and pans Humidifiers Kirby Vacuum sweeper Quilt rack Telephone stand 4-drawer file cabinet Kitchen items

Towels and bedding Bottled water dispenser Fans Kerosene heater Other items Shop Items and Trailers Pickup bed trailer Small utility trailer Tool boxes Lawn and garden tools Cordless saws and drills Jack stands Aluminum floor jack Hand tools Step ladders

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

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America’s Top 25 Worst Charitable Organizations Rank

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 23 24 25

Charity Name

Total Raised by Solicitors

Total Paid to Solicitors

Kids Wish Network $137.9 million Cancer Fund of America $86.8 million Children’s Wish Foundation International $92.7 million Firefighters Charitable Foundation $62.8 million International Union of Police Assns. $66.6 million Breast Cancer Relief Foundation $63.9 million American Assn. of State Troopers $48.1 million National Veterans Service Fund $70.2 million Children’s Cancer Fund of America $43.7 million Children’s Cancer Recovery Foundation $38.5 million Project Cure (Bradenton, FL) $53.8 million Committee for Missing Children $26.6 million Youth Development Fund $27.5 million Association for Firefighters and Paramedics $24.0 million Woman to Woman Cancer Foundation $19.4 million National Caregiving Foundation Operation Lookout National Center for Missing Youth Vietnow National Headquarters National Cancer Coalition Operation Lookout National Center for Missing YouthAmerican Foundation For Disabled Children Heart Support of America Police Protective Fund Veterans Assistance Foundation Children’s Charity Fund The Veterans Fund

$115.9 million $75.4 million

% Spent on Direct Cash Aid 2.5% 1.0%

$61.2 $53.8 $50.4 $44.8 $38.6 $36.9 $34.4

million million million million million million million

10.6% 7.4% 0.5% 2.2% 8.9% 7.8% 4.6%

$28.9 $25.5 $23.5 $22.6

million million million million

0.7% 0.0% 0.8% 1.0%

$21.4 million

3.1%

$18.2 million

0.3%

25 worst charities in U.S.

In 2014, Americans donated an estimated $350 billion to charities. But how much of those funds actually benefit those in need? You might not want to know. There are good charities. There are bad charities. And there are the worst charities. America’s “worst” charities have gained their titles by how much they raise in donations for their cause - and how little of that money goes towards the same cause. As these deceptive organizations ask you for your financial support, many lie about where or to whom that money is alloted, sometimes paying themselves “multiple salaries” and “consulting fees.” One cancer charity paid the company president’s son nearly $18 million

over eight years, to solicit donations. The Tampa Bay Times reports, “Some nonprofits are little more than fronts for fundraising companies, which bankroll their startup costs, lock them into exclusive contracts at exorbitant rates and even drive the charities into debt.” Bogus charities often use accounting tricks that allow them to legally squeak by. Not only do they deceive the public, they are also taking money away from reputable charities that make a true difference in the lives of many. One very large dishonorable charity in Florida, called the Kids Wish Network, has taken the No. 1 spot for “America’s Worst Charity.” The Tampa Bay Times adds, “Every year, Kids

Vehicle age, wear-and-tear and modification on the vehicle as you choose; longterm (100,000 miles or over) car ownership with good maintenance can be much more economical long term; and because you own the car, you can sell at any time. Cons: You’ll generally require a higher down payment than a lease; monthly loan payments are generally higher because unlike leasing, you’ll be taking ownership of the car once it’s paid off; once factory warranties expire, you’ll take on full maintenance costs for an aging car that may or may not be expensive; and you’ll have more cash tied up in a depreciating asset for as long as you own the car. All these positives and negatives aside, it’s

Wish Network raises millions of dollars in donations in the name of dying children and their families. Every year, it spends less than three cents on the dollar helping kids. “Most of the rest gets diverted to enrich the charity’s operators and the for-profit companies Kids Wish hires to drum up donations.” Above is a descending list (No. 1 being the worst) of America’s worst charities, last updated in December of 2014. Sadly, not much has changed since the report was created in 2013. The majority of these charities continue to mislead. They are ranked first by how much each charity took from donors and paid solicitors, and then how much of the total donations raised was paid to their cause.

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important to know that with loans and leases most details are negotiable, so it’s important to do your research. Start by estimating how much car you can actually afford and seek out qualified financial and tax advice to shape how you’ll approach the best possible deal for your financial situation. For many, leasing requires more extensive study because this form of financing is relatively new to most drivers and the terminology (http://www. cars.com/advice/) can be daunting. But generally, the best deals depend on two major factors - negotiating the lowest price on the vehicle going in and making sure it’s a vehicle that has a high estimated post-lease value.

Public Notice (First published in The Scott County Record Thurs., Nov. 26, 2015; last published Thurs., Dec. 3, 2015)2t APPLICATION FOR ZONING VARIANCE Notice is hereby given that the Scott City Planning Commission will hold a special meeting on December 10, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., at the Scott City Council Meeting Room at City Hall, 221 West 5th Street, Scott City, Kansas, to consider the following agenda items: 1) Application for variance by Andrew Wiechman to allow construction of an accessory building larger than allowed by ordinance on: Lots Six (6), Seven (7) and North half (N/2) of Ten (10), Block Forty Six (46), Original Town, (606 and 608 Washington Street) All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard at such hearing. Dated: November 23, 2015 Rodney Hogg, chairman Scott City Planning Commission

In short, the lessor’s ability to keep making money on a high-value leased vehicle allows a lower monthly payment at the start. Bottom line: If you need a vehicle, it pays to evaluate whether lease or purchase makes the most sense for you. Know your needs and get advice so you can make the most affordable choice for you.

Over $1 million in loan forgiveness for Ks. students

More than 1,000 Kansas students will receive more than $1 million in student loan forgiveness under the terms of a settlement reached with Education Management Corporation (EDMC) and the State of Kansas. EDMC, based in Pittsburgh, Pa., operates 110 schools in 32 states and Canada, including Brown Mackie College in Salina and Lenexa, and The Art Institute in Kansas City, Ks. The agreement with attorneys general in 39 states plus the District of Columbia mandates added disclosures to students, including a new interactive online financial disclosure tool; bars misrepresentations to prospective students; prohibits enrollment in

unaccredited programs; and institutes an extended period when new students can withdraw with no financial obligation. Nationwide, the agreement requires the forprofit college company to forgive $102.8 million in outstanding loan debt held by more than 80,000 former students. After receiving numerous complaints from current and former EDMC students, state attorneys general initiated a multistate investigation in January 2014. “Our investigation revealed how EDMC lured prospective students into its programs, and how many students left the program with unfulfilled promises and oftentimes tremendous debt,” said Kansas Attorney General

Holiday warranties; others are oneor two-year warranties that cover malfunctions or repair needs. Warranties vary by product, model and manufacturer. In addition, some retailers offer extended warranties that typically extend the original manufacturer’s warranty or provide additional perks and services, such as instore repair. Unlike a homeowners or renters policy, these warranties do not cover the cost of replacing the

Derek Schmidt. Those who will receive automatic relief related to outstanding EDMC institutional loans must have been enrolled in an EDMC program with fewer than 24 transfer credits; withdrew within 45 days of the first day of their first term; and their final day of attendance must have been between Jan. 1, 2006, and Dec. 31, 2014. Eligible students will receive a letter from EDMC within 90 days advising them that EDMC will no longer attempt to collect student debt forgiven under the terms of this settlement. The agreement is expected to provide an average of $1,370 per person in loan forgiveness.

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item if it is stolen, but some will cover certain kinds of damage or malfunctions to the product. Update your home inventory. Keep a list of electronics and other valuable household items with model numbers and receipts. As you buy, give away or sell belongings over time, your coverage needs can change. Checking your inventory regularly can help you save money or avoid being under-insured. A home inventory can

also help when filing a claim after a loss. Go to w w w. k s i n s u r a n c e . o rg to download a copy of the KID Personal Home Inventory booklet. You can also use the NAIC smartphone application myHOME Scr.APP.book for your inventory creation. Your existing insurance policies might not cover all possible damages, but it’s important to be informed when weighing the costs and benefits of additional warranties.

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Pastime at Park Lane We offer our sympathy to the families of Emogene Harp and Dale Delay. Emogene passed away on Nov. 28 and Dale passed away on Nov. 29. A memorial was held during morning devotions on Monday for both. The Assembly of God led Sunday afternoon church services. Residents played pitch and dominoes on Monday afternoon. Game helpers were Dorothy King, Lynda Burnett, Gary and Janet Goodman, Joy Barnett, Madeline Murphy and Mandy Banrett. Residents played Wii bowling on Monday. Pastor Bob Artz led Bible study on Tuesday morning. Doris Riner and Elsie Nagel led the hymns. Russel and Mary Webster led Bible study on Tuesday evening.

Leatherman celebrates 100th

A birthday party was hosted by the family of Jake Leatherman in honor of his 100th birthday. Everyone was served cake and punch. Jake enjoyed visiting with everyone. He said he never knew he had so many friends.

Moomaw and Co. performs

Max Moomaw and Company performed on Tuesday afternoon. Max and Ed Gough played guitars and sang while Maxine Wilson played the piano. Rev. Warren Prochnow led Lutheran Bible study on Wednesday morning. Residents played bingo on Wednesday afternoon. Helpers were Madeline Murphy, Barbara Dickhut and Mandy Barnett. Several residents played cards on Wednesday evening. Residents watched “Miracle on 34th Street.” Rev. Warren Porchnow led Lutheran services on

Friday afternoon. Dottie Fouquet was visited by Jon and Anne Crane, Mark Fouquet and Lil Francisco. Pat Lawrence was visited by Marilyn Waters. Thelma Branine was visited by Rick and Rhonda Wilson and Kendall and Sherri Smith. Dona Dee Carpenter was visited by Marvel Keyse and Charlotte Utley.

by Jason Storm

Corrine Dean was visited by Dianna Howard, Warren and Wyatt Kropp, Aaron and Mandy Kropp, Caleb Powers, Damian Ortiz, Taylor Powers; and Haylee, Shawn and Brandi Powers. LaVera King was visited by Carol Latham, Gloria Gough, Kalacia Carter and Velda Riddiough. June Shuler was visited by Kim Smith, Norma Fox, Brett Cox; Tyler, Elena, Jake and Eston Storm; Paige, Kami and Brandon Winderlin; and Mary Ann Evans. James Still and Mike Leach were visited by Rev. Don Martin. Darlene Richman was visited by Phebe Unruh. Cecile Billings was visited by Ann Beaton, Delinda Dunagan, Thurman Dunagan, Larry and Donita Billings, and Toni and Emily Glenn.

Boots Haxton was visited by Rod and Kathy Haxton. Elmer Erskin was visited by Rick and Sandy Kahl, Krissa Dearden, Haley Allen, Leasha, Dawson, Piper Fox, David and Sharon Powers, Lonny and Colleen Dearden, Kirsten John, Mindy Allen, Velda Riddiough, and Harold Erskin from Mulvane. Lowell Rudolph was visited by LuAnn Buehler, Tom and Kathy Moore, Rev. Don Martin and Chuck and Barbara Kirk. Nella Funk was visited by Sheila Boyd, Kallen Russell, Eric Russell and Daren Russell. Geraldine Graves was visited by Howard Sheley from Hastings, Nebr. Lucille Dirks was visited by Floyd and Vivian Dirks.

Clifford Dearden was visited by Tava See. Bonnie Pickett was visited by Larry and Gloria Wright and Jon Tuttle. Albert Dean was visited by Carol Davey; Lynn and Jeannie Dean, Idaho Falls, Id.; Kent and Susan Geist, and Sue Rose. Harold and Ruth White were visited by Sharon Strecker. Lorena Turley was visited by Penifer Keller and James Chambers. Vivian Kreiser was visited by Larry and Sharon Lock. Arlene Beaton was visited by Colleen and John Beaton. Louise Crist was visited by Carol Davey, Lynn and Jeannie Dean, Idaho Falls; Patsi Graham, Pastor Jon Tuttle, Sue Rose and Jean Burgess. Jim Jeffery was visited by Karla and Karli.

Deaths Emogene L. Harp Emogene L. Harp, 81, died Nov. 28, 2015, at the Scott County Hospital, Scott City. S h e was born on April 16, 1934, in Wichita County, the daughter Emogene Harp of Walter A. and Gladys M. (Lehman) Wood. A lifetime resident of Wichita and Scott counties, she was a homemaker. On June 8, 1952, she married Otto Harp at the First Christian Church, Scott City. Emogene became a volunteer spokesperson for the Kansas Soybean Association. She traveled throughout Kansas educating people about the many uses for soybeans. She opened the SoyBin, a commercial kitchen, where Emogene was shipping gift boxes coast to coast. She wasn’t ready to retire when they sold the farmstead and moved to Scott City in 1998. Emogene was very active in the community and spent many years volunteering for the Town and

Country 4-H Club, Pleasant Valley Boosters 4-H, Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church and the First Christian Church. Survivors include: her husband, Scott City; two sons, Richard Harp, and wife, Alicia, Garden City, and Devoe Harp, and wife, Kim, Longview, Tex.; one daughter, Denise Murphy, and husband, Tim, St. Charles, Mo.; one sister, Vera MacArthur, Churubusco, Ind.; five grandsons and one granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Debra Harp; one sister, Alta Mae Yardley; and one infant sister. Funeral service will be held Fri., Dec. 4, 2:00 p.m., at the First Christian Church, Scott City, with Rev. Scott Wagner and Steve Payne officiating. Interment will be at the Scott County Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the First Christian Church in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. Washington St., Scott City, Ks. 67871. E-condolences may be given at www.priceandsons.com.

Dale A. Delay Dale A. Delay, 81, died Nov. 29, 2015, at the Scott County Hospital, Scott City. He was born on Nov. 25, 1934, in Lewis, the son of Floyd and Faye (Bell) Delay. A lifetime resident of Lewis, he was an assistant manager for the Lewis Co-op and a machinist and programmer for Cross Manufacturing, Lewis. He was a member of the Lewis Christian Church, Lewis, and a US Army veteran serving in France as a teletype operator. On Oct. 13, 1956, he married Helen Bernatzki. She survives. Other survivors include: one son, Joe Delay, and wife, Jody, Schaumburg, Ill.; two daughters, Leatrice DiLoreto, and husband, Mike, Longmont, Colo., and Dawn Hutchins and husband, Devin, Scott City; two brothers, Duane Delay,

Lincoln, Nebr., and Robert Delay, and wife, Norma, Lewis; two sisters, Shirley Strassburg and Sheryl Fankhauser, and husband, Carl, all of Lewis; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother-in-law and one sister-in-law. A memorial service will be held Sat., Dec. 5, 10:30 a.m., at the Lewis Christian Church with Bill Stapleton officiating. Memorials my be given to the Kinsley PRIDE, Kinsley, or Park Lane Nursing Home, Scott City, in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. Washington St., Scott City, Ks. 67871 or McKillip Memorial Funeral Home, 623 Marsh Ave., Kinsley, Ks 67547. E-condolences may be given at www.priceandsons.com.

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Christmas Church Services First Baptist Church

Prairie View Church of the Bretheren

803 S. College • 872-2339 4855 Finney-Scott Road • 276-6481 November 29 • 8:30 a.m. Worship Service December 13 • 11:00 a.m. Children’s Christmas Program 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Christmas Open House December 6 • 8:30 a.m. Worship Service (following program) 10:45 a.m. Worship Service December 21 • 11:00 a.m. Christmas Worship December 14 • 8:30 a.m. Worship Service December 24 • 6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Holy Cross Lutheran Church December 20 • 8:30 a.m. Worship Service 1102 Court • 872-2294 10:45 a.m. Worship Service December 2 • 6:15 p.m. Supper December 23 • 7:00 p.m. Candellight Service 7:00 p.m. Advent Service December 24 • 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service December 9 • 6:15 p.m. Supper 7:00 p.m. Traditional Christmas Eve 7:00 p.m. Advent Service Service December 16 • 6:15 p.m. Supper December 25 Merry Christmas 7:00 p.m. Advent Service December 27 9:30 a.m. Worship Service December 23 • 6:15 p.m. Supper 7:00 p.m. Advent Service First United Methodist Church December 24 • 5:00 p.m. Children’s Christmas Program 5th and College • 872-2401 11:00 p.m. Candlelight Service November 29 • 9:00 a.m. Preparing the Way for Christ December 25 • 10:15 a.m. Christmas Service December 6 • 9:00 a.m. Communion and Fellowship

Pence Community Church 8911 W. Rd 270 • 872-2854 December 8 • 6:15 p.m. Ladies Christmas Party December 20 • 7:00 p.m. Christmas Program December 24 • 5:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Service

First Christian Church 701 S. Main • 872-2937 November 29 • 10:45 a.m. Hanging of the Greens December 2 • 5:30 p.m. All Church Christmas Caroling December 6 • 2:30 p.m. CWF Christmas Tea (Men and Women) December 13 • 2:00-4:00 p.m. Christmas Open House (at the Wagner home) December 16 • Wed. Summit Christmas Movie Night December 24 • 6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

December 13 • 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Blended Worship Service 6:00 p.m. Healing Service December 16 • 5:45 p.m. Dinner 6:15 p.m. Children’s Christmas program December 20 • 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Blended Worship Service 4:00 p.m. Why the Chimes Rang musical December 24 • 6:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service December 27 • 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Blended Worship Service December 31 • 7:00 p.m. - midnight Open Communion (come and go)

Community Christian Church

1201 Jackson • 872-3977 December 6 • 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship Immanuel Southern Baptist Church Ladies’ Ornament Exchange 1398 S. Hwy. • 872-2264 December 13 • 9:45 a.m. Sunday School December 24 • 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Pastor’s Open House St. Luke’s Episcopal Church December 20 • 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Elizabeth and Epperson Drive • 872-3666 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship featuring December 6, 13, 20 • 11:45 a.m. Eucharist Kid’s Christmas program December 24 • 8:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service December 24 • 6:00 p.m. Candlelight Service with Kid’s Christmas program Scott City Assembly of God • 1611 S. Main St. • 872-2200 Dec. 13 • 10:00 a.m. Strengthen Your Church This Christmas Dec. 6 • 10:00 a.m. What God Wants for Christmas Dec. 16 • 5:30 p.m. Hour of Power Christmas Fellowship Dec. 20 • 9:00 a.m. Christmas Eve Service 10:00 a.m. The Strength Joy Brings Dec. 23 • 7:00 p.m. Christmas Candlelight Service 6:00 p.m. Church Family Christmas Fellowship “The Gift Jesus Loves-A Stronger Bride”- Lay Ministry Thank you sponsors for providing this ad! Christmas blessings on you all!

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Week of December 7-11 for consumers shopping Monday: Mexican chicken, refried beans, tossed for health insurance in the salad, tortilla chips, peaches. ACA marketplace. 1) You can choose to Tuesday: Roast pork loin with gravy, mashed potastay in your current plan toes, mixed vegetables, whole wheat roll, strawberries if it’s still available - or and bananas. pick a new plan. Wednesday: Chicken and stuffing with gravy, sa2) Plans on the vory carrots, whole wheat bread, blueberry crisp with whipped topping. Thursday: Spaghetti with meat sauce, green beans, tossed salad, garlic bread, pears. Friday: Bierocks, french fries, marinated tomatoes,

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A Season of Waiting Several weeks ago, in the middle of November but many days before Thanksgiving, I sat down with my mother-in-law in her room in a long-term care facility. As we began to visit, I glanced at the television, which was turned on, and she mentioned to me that she was watching a movie which she was totally enjoying. I watched with her a few minutes and found that it was a movie set in the Christmas season. I hasten to add that this is an observation and not a lament. Whether observing Christmas a month and a half before it happens is lamentable is, I guess, a personal matter, In many places in our world, it is simply a fact. The church has entered a season of waiting, the season of Advent. We wait for Christ to come. I wonder if perhaps Advent holds something important for us. For the most part, we grow impatient when we have

to wait. That impatience distorts the time which we might otherwise use for valuable reflection, conversation, even prayer. Advent reminds us of the place of patience in our lives, even in our spiritual lives. The Lord may not always respond to us according to the timing we choose. Every Christmas season, I am reminded of a time when I was six or seven. My family lived in a house not far from the airport in St. Louis. In the basement of the house, there was a wringer washing machine and a coal bin. Shortly before Christmas, I peeked into the coal bin and saw the bicycle that I hoped for. I knew that I had seen a gift intended as a surprise for me. On Christmas Day, a great sorrow was exactly where a great joy might have been. Advent has something to teach us, if we accept the possibility which it offers.

Rev. Don Martin St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Scott City

Scott City Assembly of God

Prairie View Church of the Brethren

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

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

St. Joseph Catholic Church

Holy Cross Lutheran Church

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

1102 Court • Box 283 • Scott City 620-872-2294 • 620-872-3796 Pastor Warren Prochnow holycross-scott@sbcglobal.net Sunday School/Bible Class, 9:00 a.m. Worship every Sunday, 10:15 a.m. Wed.: Mid-Week School, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Pence Community Church

Community Christian Church

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

12th & Jackson • Scott City • 872-3219 Shelby Crawford, pastor Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday: God’s High School Cru, 7:30 p.m.

First Baptist Church

Immanuel Southern Baptist Church

803 College - Scott City - 872-2339

1398 S. US83 - Scott City - 872-2264

Kyle Evans, Senior Pastor Bob Artz, Associate Pastor

Robert Nuckolls, pastor - 872-5041

Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.

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

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

Wednesday Bible Study, 7:00 p.m.

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

1st United Methodist Church 5th Street and College - Scott City - 872-2401 John Lewis, pastor 1st Sunday: Communion and Fellowship Sunday Services at 9:00 a.m. • Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. All Other Sundays • Worship: 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. • MYF (youth groups) on Wednesdays Jr. High: 6:30 p.m. • Sr. High: 7:00 p.m.

First Christian Church

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

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

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

Scott Mennonite Church

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

12021 N. Eagle Rd. • Scott City

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

Franklin Koehn: 872-2048 Charles Nightengale: 872-3056 Sunday School Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service: 7:00 p.m.

Moving? Contact The Scott County Record to update your address, so you don’t miss your paper. P.O. Box 377, Scott City, Ks. 67871 • 620-872-2090 • www.scottcountyrecord.com

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Person-centered approach to dementia Clay County’s response may serve as example

Andy Marso KHI News Service

Almost every day Jay Mellies leaves his home in Clay Center and drives about 20 miles north to visit his wife at a nursing home in neighboring Washington County. Some days when he comes in she tells staff, “I don’t know that guy.” Then she smiles. It’s a joke, but Mellies knows someday it may not be. His wife has Alzheimer’s disease. If at some point she no longer remembers him, he will continue to come, nearly every day, to read

to her and listen to her favorite music. They’ve been married 55 years, after all, and he believes others would do the same for their spouses. “There’s no way you can just walk away and throw them under the bus,” Mellies said. “You’ve got to be there.” There are about 5.3 million Americans with Alzheimer’s, almost all of them 65 and over and on Medicare. That number is expected to grow by almost two million in the next 10

Tips for keeping control of the holidays by the American Counseling Association

The holiday season is a period when lots of us feel overwhelmed by all the stress, tension and pressure it can bring. Some of us, at this time of year, can feel overwhelmed by the expectations put upon us. One way to reduce holiday stress is to recognize that the “ideal” holidays we are constantly bombarded with through advertising, TV shows, magazine stories, social media and more, simply aren’t real. No matter how hard we try, it’s pretty much impossible to have a perfect Martha Stewart or Norman Rockwell holiday. Instead of feeling inadequate for not reaching those make believe standards, accept that you only have to do the best you can to have a holiday season you’ll enjoy. You don’t have to meet the expectations of others, especially when they’re not real. One place to exercise that control is with holiday events. You don’t need to go to every office party or social gathering. If it’s something you’ll enjoy, then do it. If it’s something that fills you with dread, either make an excuse not to attend, or if you feel you must go, show up, stay just a short while, and politely excuse yourself. The same strategy can work with family events. If getting together with family members is more depressing than wonderful, minimize the exposure. If saying “no” isn’t an option, consider going for just a short visit and making an effort to avoid those people who cause you problems. Don’t drink or eat to excess. Both bound to cause problems. Remember that holiday events are never the place to tell someone you don’t like exactly what you think of them. For some people, the holidays can actually bring severe depression. If that is how the season affects you, consider seeing a professional counselor to get needed assistance. But if your holiday issues are simply too much stress and busy times, take a step back and look at how you can control the holidays, do things at own your pace. and stop worrying about others’ expectations. “Counseling Corner” is provided by the American Counseling Association. Comments and questions to ACAcorner@counseling.org or visit the ACA website at counseling.org

years as the aging of the baby boomer generation puts more Americans at risk for the memory-sapping illness. Clay County, population 8,406, is at the tip of that spear. According to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, 392 of the north-central Kansas county’s 1,770 residents in traditional Medicare had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or a related form of dementia as of 2013. At 22.15 percent, that

. . . about five percent of the population in Clay County has Alzheimer’s or a related form of dementia, which is triple the national rate. Other Kansas counties all low-population counties with aging residents - aren’t far behind. More than four percent of Trego County residents had Alzheimer’s or dementia as of 2013. In Gove County the rate was about 3.7 percent and in Logan County it was about 3.5 percent.

was the highest recorded rate of Alzheimer’s among Medicare beneficiaries of any county in the United States - just above Florida’s MiamiDade County. It’s challenging to pin down why the Kansas county stands out statistically.

ful of large families in a lower-population area like Clay County are predisposed to having the disease, it could affect the Alzheimer’s rate. Alzheimer’s is a tricky diagnosis, and Clay County’s doctors might be better at spotting it than others. The county also has lots of senior housing. According to census data, almost 22 percent of Clay County residents were 65 or over in 2014, compared to 14.3 percent in Kansas as a whole.

Most other counties have more people in Medicare Advantage, privately run plans whose members are harder to track. That could be a factor. Researchers also believe there’s a Cost to Nation Alzheimer’s disease is genetic component to Alzheimer’s. So if a hand- (See DEMENTIA on page 17)

Alzheimer’s panelists point to progress in diagnosis, treatment KU Medical Center cam- a diagnostic method in which a dye injected The KU Alzheimer’s into the body can highDisease Center is one light the buildup in the of 29 federally desig- brain of a protein linked nated centers through to Alzheimer’s before the National Institute on any outward symptoms Aging. appear. Burns and Dr. Russell Swerdlow is researchSwerdlow, the director of ing the link between brain the center, outlined some energy metabolism and of the research at the cen- Alzheimer’s. He is experiter, which includes stud- menting with stem cells in ies on how exercise can animal models to stimuprevent or delay the onset late growth of brain cells. The forum also feaof Alzheimer’s. Some data suggest tured a number of other 75 minutes of moderate panelists, including repreaerobic exercise a week sentatives from local sercan have a positive effect, vice and advocacy organizations. Burns said. Other panelists sugAlzheimer’s researchers, he said, now have gested the need for great-

Mike Sherry Heartland Health Monitor pus in Kansas City.

Two University of Kansas Medical Center researchers at the forefront of national efforts to treat Alzheimer’s disease said scientists are making strides toward reducing the prevalence of a condition that affects as many as 5.1 million Americans. Key aims include detecting the disease early and halting its progression, said Dr. Jeffrey Burns, a leader of the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Center. “We think that day is coming,” said Burns at a public forum held on the

er focus on people with developmental disabilities and the need for innovative ways to assist people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families - such as establishing day programs for people not yet suffering from advanced forms of the disease. Linda Elam, a deputy assistant secretary with HHS, said the U.S. health care bill for Alzheimer’s and related dementias is about $109 billion a year. In addition, she said, family caregivers collectively miss out on about $50 billion in wages because of their responsibilities. (See DIAGNOSIS on page 18)

Legislative foster care committee considers controversial research Andy Marso KHI News Service

As concerns circulate about the attitude of the Kansas Department for Children and Families toward adoptions by homosexual couples, a special legislative committee is mulling controversial research about the effects of gay parents on children. The Special Committee on Foster Care Adequacy recently heard concerns about the state’s foster care system, which has

hit record levels of outof-home placements in recent years. A portion of the meeting was set aside to hear from Donald Paul Sullins, a priest and professor at Catholic University of America. Sullins told the committee his recent research indicates that children of same-sex couples are more likely to have a host of emotional problems and be victims of sexual abuse. Sullins’ study, based on a large sample of gov-

ernment data gleaned from surveys performed between 1997 and 2013, has come under scrutiny based on its methodology. Philip Cohen, a sociologist from the University of Maryland, joined other researchers in saying there were variables Sullins did not differentiate for, such as how long the children in question had been with the gay couple, whether the gay couple were married or whether one of the parents was the child’s biological parent.

Instead, he grouped all children living with a same-sex couple in one cohort and compared it to children living with married, biological or adoptive parents of different sexes. Cohen also critiqued the peer-review process used for Sullins’ latest research and the journals in which it was published. Sullins discussed some of the limitations of his research in an interview with Our Sunday Visitor, a Catholic publication. (See FOSTER on page 17)

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Dementia one of the costliest chronic diseases to society. In 2015, the direct costs to American society of caring for those with Alzheimer’s will total an estimated $226 billion, with half of the costs borne by Medicare. Average per-person Medicare spending for people age 65 or older with Alzheimer’s and other dementias is three times higher than for seniors without dementia. Medicaid payments are 19 times higher. Rankings aside, about five percent of the population in Clay County has Alzheimer’s or a related form of dementia, which is triple the national rate. Other Kansas counties all low-population counties with aging residents

Foster He also said that though his research revealed substantial differences in outcomes when children were parented by a samesex couple versus two biological, married parents, he found no differences when he compared the children of same-sex couples to children being parented by opposite sex couples in which one or both were not the child’s biological parents. The committee also heard from Clinton Anderson, who heads an office on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender concerns for the American Psychological Association. Anderson said the association reviewed Sullins’ study and others that show negative outcomes for children of gay parents but found they have “very substantial methodological problems” and could not repeat their results. He said the bulk of the scientific literature shows no differences in the parenting strengths of samesex parents versus opposite-sex couples.

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- aren’t far behind. More than four percent of Trego County residents had Alzheimer’s or dementia as of 2013. In Gove County the rate was about 3.7 percent and in Logan County it was about 3.5 percent. With Alzheimer’s and dementia, the emotional toll on families also is high. But Clay County is finding ways to cope through a localized “people-helping-people” approach that has produced lessons that may help larger population centers handle the coming Alzheimer’s boom.

Manor, guides a visitor to the third-floor skilled nursing unit where residents with advanced dementia stay. About two dozen residents sit in a large room adjacent to the nurses’ station while a staff member leads them in stretching exercises before lunch. Behind them floor-toceiling windows provide a view of quiet, tree-lined streets and well-kept houses. At Presbyterian Manor the lighting is soft and natural, the floors are carpeted and residents can choose when they eat. The stereotype of the sterile nursing home is slowly being replaced, he Continuum of Care Mike Derousseau, said, with an emphasis on executive director of “person-centered” care. Clay Center Presbyterian That’s especially key to

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Rep. Annie Tietze (D-Topeka), who is involved with the Court Appointed Special Advocates program, said she feared some of the research the committee was being asked to examine did not account for the prevalence of samesex couples stepping up to foster children who had been through trauma and had emotional problems. “I’m real concerned that the way this is headed will be to not allow samesex parents to have foster care rights,” Tietze said. “I would also, then, in light of that, like to know how many children would that increase in the system that we couldn’t place.” Wichita Case A tragic story out of Wichita also has become a factor in the legislative debate over foster parenting by same-sex couples. Rep. Mike Kiegerl, a Republican from Olathe, submitted pages of written testimony to the foster care committee that included an appendix titled “Examples of sys-

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tem breakdown.” Among the five examples in the appendix was Kadillak Poe-Jones, a 10-month-old Wichita girl who in July 2014 was “left in a hot car and died while the homosexual caregiver smoked marijuana with hid (sic) partner in the house.” None of the other examples listed the sexual orientation of the caregivers. The child’s grandmother, Cindy Poe, attended the foster care committee meeting. Afterward, she said the two men who fostered her grandchildren were good parents who made a terrible mistake. “I didn’t mind the two guys, because they took real good care of my grandbabies,” Poe said, adding that the older kids told her they liked their dads. “You couldn’t ask for a better couple.” She said she was confused about why legislators have focused on the pair’s sexual orientation rather than asking how their drug use escaped DCF screenings.

quality of life for people with memory issues like Alzheimer’s. Presbyterian Manor has no designated memory care unit. Residents with advanced dementia likely will end up in the skilled nursing unit. But before their condition deteriorates, they may be on the second floor in assisted living or the first floor in independent apartments. It’s a continuum of care, and residents of all floors interact with each other and use the amenities throughout the facility. Keeping people busy and engaged is key to health, Derousseau said, especially if they have memory issues. “The type of program you use and the training

you do is going to be just really crucial,” he said of the growing dementia population. “That’s going to reduce psychotropic meds. You’re not trying to make people behave. You’re just trying to live a normal life like you would in your home.” Those with Alzheimer’s benefit from mental stimulation, which slows the progression of the disease. But too much noise can be jarring. The carpet at Presbyterian Manor helps dampen it, and employees are outfitted with vibrating pagers that tell them when a resident needs help, rather than audible call buttons.

gram called Music and Memory, which Mellies said has been helpful for his wife. The program pairs people who have Alzheimer’s with iPods preloaded with some of their favorite songs. The therapeutic benefits of music for people with dementia are backed by research, which found using it to soothe a resident with behavior problems is more humane and less expensive than using psychotropic drugs as sedation. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has adopted the Music and Memory program and sponsored equipment and training for 250 of the state’s nursBenefits of Music Linn Community ing homes to implement Nursing Home has a pro- it.

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Kansas November revenue beats lowered expectations

At last, Kansas tax receipts didn’t disappoint, beating estimates for November by about $8 million, the Kansas Revenue Department reported Tuesday. It was a bit of welcome news after officials in early November revised revenue estimates downward by nearly $160 million for the fiscal year that will end in June. For November, individual income tax receipts were $3 million higher than expected, and sales tax receipts were more than $3.5 million above

estimates, the department said. Sales tax receipts for the month were $17 million higher than in November 2014. “Individual income tax receipts continue to reflect growth and a low unemployment rate,” said Revenue Secretary Nick Jordan. Receipts had come in below estimates for months. But Senate Minority Leader Anthony Hensley said it wasn’t time to celebrate. The latest numbers are the result

Grants “Now I can draw something on the computer and have it in my hands in just minutes or hours,” notes senior Alex Castillo, who was also at the display table. “I feel pretty fortunate to be able to gain this kind of technology experience at Scott Community.” The district has software for students to do the design work in the technology class. ElectroRally instructor Chuck Ellis has already been visiting with Thornburg about how the printer can be used to design some parts for their ElectroRally racing cars. SCMS Engineering The Scott City Middle School science department used its $950 grant to purchase engineering education materials. They have a kit for building projectile launchers and balloon race cars. Students adapt some unusual materials during construction, including a

of lowered expectations, he said, and the budget for the fiscal year remains in danger. “We’re still on thin ice,” said Hensley, a Topeka Democrat. “We’re virtually at zero in terms of an ending budget balance, so it remains to be seen what the Legislature will have to do to balance the 2016 budget. We have a lot of heavy lifting to do.” But Rep. Marvin Kleeb (R-Overland Park) and House Tax Committee chairman, said the fact that the revenue numbers

came in above expectations is important. The state’s sales tax receipt estimates should have been lowered a year ago when sales tax revenues were down nationally, he said. Kleeb called the report on income tax receipts “very positive,” particularly in light of the January 2015 income tax rate decrease, he said. “That shows our wages and employment are strong,” he said. Overall for the month, revenue came in $14.6 million above expecta-

tions. Revenue collections, including corporate franchise fees, insurance premiums, interest, transfers and agency earnings, were $439 million for November, the department said. Total receipts so far for the fiscal year are $2.3 billion. Earlier in the month, with revenue estimates lowered, Gov. Sam Brownback’s budget director announced budget adjustments of $124 million, a move that allowed the state to keep paying its bills.

The more pessimistic revenue forecast was tied to slumps in the farm economy, the oil and gas industry, and consumer spending. A group of university economists and state officials makes the revenue estimates. The Brownback administration and state legislators have struggled with the budget in recent years. Last session, lawmakers increased sales and cigarette taxes to close a huge budget hole. Critics have blamed the budget shortfalls on GOP-led tax policy.

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mouse trap that was incorporated into powering a vehicle. “We had to make the care so it would travel only five meters,” explained eighth grader Leslie Frias. Students also were given a variety of parts - 20 sticks, one foot of string, two straws, tin foil and glue - with which to build a boat. “It had to float and hold pennies,” noted Justice Torres, also an eighth grader who was at the display table. Science teacher Lisa Pearson said she incorporated Science Olympiad ideas into the curriculum which requires students to use their imagination while using engineering principles. Other grant recipients included: •$5,000: Scott County Library. •$8,000: Scott County Arts Council. •$832: SCHS science department.

•$2,168: SCHS digital media department. •$1,662: SCHS library. •$1,010: SCMS library. •$500: Russell Child and Development Center. •$2,000: SCHS band. •$300: SCES music. •$2,000: Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center. •$6,200: Park Lane Nursing Home. •$2,000: SCMS athletics. •$850: SCHS chemistry department. •$759: SCHS health fair. •$650: SCHS English department. •$500: SCMS home ec department. Justice Torres looks on while Leslie Frias launches a projectile that was •$500: Scott Recreation constructed with materials purchased with their Foundation grant. Commission. (Record Photo) •$10,000: Scott County VIP Center. •$1,600: SCHS athletics. (continued from page 16) SCF Director Ryan Roberts said that through other programs, the “Even given that dis- Alzheimer’s Project Act. that would prevent, halt Foundation has given mal background, we have The aim of the plan is to: or reverse the course of about $80,000 in grants reason to hope,” she said. • c o o r d i n a t e Alzheimer’s disease. during the past year. Elam pointed to the Alzheimer’s disease •improve early diagNational Plan to Address research and services nosis and coordination of Alzheimer’s Disease, across all federal agen- care and treatment. established nearly five cies. •work with internayears ago with the enact•accelerate the devel- tional bodies to fight ment of the National opment of treatments Alzheimer’s globally.

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Inside game, FT line are keys for SC offense Defense has always been the cornerstone to the success of Scott Community High School teams during the Glenn O’Neil era. But that doesn’t mean the Beavers don’t also put value on their ability to score. That begins with having someone to run the offense and assuming leadership roles. Just as critical will be the need for players who want to score. Aggressiveness is something SCHS head coach Glenn O’Neil is constantly emphasizing to the offense during practice. “You have to want the ball. You have to want to take the shot,” are familiar phrases that echo in the gym during scrimmages. “During the summer, we could look great for 12 minutes and then go the rest of the half (eight minutes) without scoring,” O’Neil says. “A team either needs one of two things - a post player who can draw fouls and score inside or you need a point guard who’s going to get fouled. That will get you trips to the free throw line. “If you’re relying on jump shooting all the time you’re going to have those droughts and that’s what we had last summer.” In addition to their defensive tenacity, the Beavers have also been a team known for their passing skills and ability to make the extra pass to a teammate for the easy basket. Sometimes, that unselfish play can be taken too far.

“Last year, in practice they were boring to watch because they were passing up so many good shots in order to get a better shot, even when that better shot probably wasn’t there,” O’Neil recalls. That’s something they have to learn. When you come off a screen if the guy who is covering the screener doesn’t hedge out and put pressure on you, then you need to take the shot. If the guy comes out hard to take away your shot, then you need to be able to dribble around him quick with one or two bounces or you have to be able to make him foul you.” But above all, says O’Neil, players must be offensive minded. A Post Presence One of the priorities for Scott City will be developing an offensive presence in the paint without having a true post player. On the one hand, that’s not a new challenge since the Beavers haven’t had a pivot of the 6-foot-7 variety since Richard Nolan graduated in 2001. However, during Scott City’s five consecutive state title appearances they have had a very physical presence in the paint with the likes of Drew Kite (6-4, 2011-13) and Sloan Baker (6-3, 2014-15) who were known for their ability to battle for rebounds, hard-nosed defense and offer a scoring threat that opposing teams had to respect. (See OFFENSE on page 21)

SCHS junior Drew Duff drives to the basket during a scrimmage on Saturday. (Record Photo)

Putting value on each possession is emphasis for girls The message that Scott Community High School basketball head coach Sarah McCormick is delivering to her girls is one they had better get used to hearing. Take care of the ball. It’s pretty simple, but then again, if the Lady Beavers don’t accomplish that, anything else they hope to do becomes irrelevant. “I’ve been reminding them we aren’t a team that’s going to be flashy. We have to be a team that takes care of the ball and values every possession,” says the first year SCHS coach. “If we take care of the ball and we make smart decisions, we can compete with anybody.” The good news for McCormick is that despite inheriting a team that’s coming off three consecutive 3-18 seasons, they understand the message and are taking it to heart. “With teams that haven’t had success for quite awhile, like these girls, you expect that they will give up fairly quickly and get frustrated, but I don’t see that. They go at it tough every single day. I give them pretty tough drills and I fully expect that they won’t get it the first time,” says McCormick. “Today (Saturday) I told the girls this is the day we get this drill and they did. It was our fourth time of doing it, but

they never gave up. I was pretty proud of them.” Because the girls lack sound fundamentals McCormick knows the process won’t move along as quickly as she would like. “We have to work on those things about 30 minutes every day - dribbling, passing, shooting. I’ve seen progress. I’d like to be doing more with them, but we’re not ready yet,” she says. With the team’s season opener next Thursday against Wichita Trinity, McCormick is getting a much better feel for who is and isn’t ready for the varsity level. “I probably have six girls I can rely on, but I’d like to get that to eight or nine,” she says. In the post is 5-foot-9 junior Paige Winderlin (2.4 ppg, 4.5 rpg) who will be expected to become more of an offensive force this season. “Paige is definitely not afraid to try what I’m asking her to do. She’s eager to learn,” McCormick says. Winderlin should get more scoring opportunities since McCormick’s goal is to get the ball into the post at least one time on each possession. “And when we do get the ball into the post, I don’t want girls standing around and watching,” she emphasizes. “They have to relocate. The shot isn’t always

SCHS sophomore Bailey Latta drives past sophomore Katie McGonagle during Saturday’s practice. (Record Photo)

going to be inside, so they need to be moving so we can get the ball to the person who has the best look at the basket if Paige can’t get a shot.” The head coach feels she has guards who can provide a perimeter scoring threat, but she expects more. “I want players who can do more than shoot threes. I need guards who can pass, penetrate and shoot,” she says. “Against man-to-man (defenses) I need girls who can pass and then set a good screen. Right now, we’re not setting good screens. And we need to recognize when

we have opportunities to penetrate.” SCHS has a number of guards who saw valuable playing time last year, led by sophomore Bailey Latta (8.1 ppg, 1.6 steals), junior Kiana Yager (4.9 ppg, 4.3 rpg), senior Nicole Latta (4 ppg, 4 rpg) and junior Nancy Wiebe (3.5 ppg, 2.1 rpg). Rounding out the returning varsity players are senior Madison Orr (2.7 ppg, 4.0 rpg) and junior Taylor Goodman (1.4 ppg, 1.5 rpg). While McCormick emphasizes the importance of valuing each offensive possession, she

also emphasizes the importance of not giving opponents easy scoring opportunities. “Full-court pressure isn’t something we want to be doing before Christmas because I don’t want to give up any easy baskets. Hopefully, that can become more of our game after Christmas,” she says. “But it also depends on the game situation. If we’re in a situation where we need to get the ball back, then we will press. “But our first option is to get into the half-court and make a team run their offense.” (See VALUE on page 21)

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Outdoors in Kansas by Steve Gilliland

There was a time when deer weren’t as plentiful Having grown up in Ohio, a state seemingly filled with deer in every nook and cranny, I always took for granted that deer and deer hunting seasons had always existed. I have since learned that is not the case, but in fact modern deer hunting seasons in many states are relatively young and are tributes to wise and careful wildlife management and habitat renewal. Whitetail deer and wild turkeys were both declared extinct in my home state of Ohio by 1909, and the first deer hunting season in modern history was in 1943, which only encompassed three counties where 164 bucks were harvested. That’s in contrast to the 2013-14 seasons in Ohio when over 191,000 deer were harvested. In the 1800s bison and elk were plentiful on the Kansas prairies but deer were mostly confined to the eastern third of the state. The late 1800s saw vast areas of forests and woodland along streams and rivers in eastern Kansas being cleared for agricultural use, and the number of deer there began a steady decline. By 1890, there were very few deer left in Kansas, and by 1904 they were declared totally gone from our state. After the dust bowl days of the “Dirty ‘30s,” better conservation methods like the early “Soil Bank” program and the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) were put into effect, creating better habitat for deer statewide. Deer numbers were also steadily rising in neighboring states. Transient deer from those states plus more and better habitat fostered a steady rise in Kansas deer numbers. (See DEER on page 22)

DHS girls returning 4 starters from 17-5 season With four returning starters from a team that finished 17-5 a year ago, it would be an understatement to say there are high expectations surrounding the Dighton High School girl’s basketball team. Just getting to state isn’t going to be enough. Neither is being one of the top teams in the Northwest Kansas League. “We don’t want to be one of the two best teams in the league,” says head coach Amy Felker. “We want to be the best team in the league.” That means challenging Hoxie’s superiority - their four consecutive state titles and 95 game win streak. The Lady Hornets contributed three games to that streak last season. “You want to beat the best and right now that’s Hoxie,” says Felker. “We know that any time we play them we have to bring our A-plus game, but our girls are very confident. It’s definitely doable.” The Lady Hornets are hoping for their first shot at Hoxie in the finals of the Castle Rock Classic which begins next Tuesday at Quinter. For

Balinda Conine looks on as Payden Shapland finishes off a drive to the basket during a recent practice. (Record Photo) Castle Rock Classic at Quinter Tues., Dec. 8 4:30 p.m.: Hoxie (1) vs Atwood (8); Dighton (2) vs Cheylin (7). 6:00 p.m.: Wheatland-Grinnell (4) vs Golden Plains (5); Ellis (3) vs Quinter (6). Fri., Dec. 11 Championship Semis 4:30 p.m.: 1-8 vs 4-5 winners 6:00 p.m.: 2-7 vs 3-6 winners

that to happen, Dighton will have to get past heavy underdog Cheylin in the opening round and will likely face a tough Ellis team in the semi-finals. But if anyone can threaten Hoxie’s dominance over the past four seasons it may be Dighton. It begins in the paint with 5-foot-10 junior

Jordan Speer (14.1 ppg), 8.5 rpg). “Jordan’s used to seeing a lot of double- and even triple-teams,” says Felker. In order to prevent teams from packing the defense around Speer, the Dighton pivot will move to the outside on occasion where she has the

ability to hit shots from the high post. If defenders step out with her, Speer has the ability to drive to the basket. “Jordan has been working on expanding her game and going to the outside more,” Felker says. Starting Core Rounding out a very solid returning roster are senior guard Kiara Budd (8.1 ppg, 3 steals), senior forward Dakota Hoffman (7.7 ppg, 7.8 rpg) and junior guard Sara Cramer (11.2 ppg, 3.4 apg). “Kiara has been working really hard on her shot

and in getting her confidence back,” says the head coach. Budd hit 23 percent (21-of-91) from threepoint range and 37 percent (41-of-112) from two-point distance. “She has a nice set shot and she has the ability to get to the board for offensive rebounds,” says Felker, “but her real value is as a playmaker on defense. She makes things happen that get us into our offense. She does so many things that make our team better.” Felker is hopeful that Cramer will be able to (See AIMING on page 25)

Indians will rely on ability to run When Haydon Parks looks at his basketball squad he sees a number of boys who were part of the state runner-up crosscountry team. That’s good, because this is a team that will have to run. “We don’t have anyone who can post up in the paint, at least not yet, so we have to create a lot of movement,” says the Wichita County High School boy’s coach. “We want to press for most of the game. We have runners, so I feel we can do that,” says Parks. “We can’t wait for teams to pound us in the paint.”

Bluejay Invitational at Cimarron First Round Games • Boy’s Division Mon., Dec. 7 4:30 p.m.: Meade vs Satanta 8:00 p.m.: Cimarron vs Leoti Tues., Dec. 8 3:00 p.m.: South Gray vs Sublette 6:15 p.m.: Minneola vs Bucklin

Holding down the post for the Indians will be six-foot junior Juan Alvarado (2.3 ppg,, 3.9 rpg). Coming off the bench to fill roles in the post or as forwards will be John Bierman (6-3, soph.) and Ronald Michel (6-1, freshman). “We don’t have much depth,” says Parks. “Hopefully, we don’t have

to rely too much on our young guys early in the season.” In addition to Alvarado, the Indians do return four players who saw a lot of court time last season. That group is led by senior guard Jacob Schumacher (11.7 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 1.9 steals) who led the team in scoring, rebounding and steals.

Junior Jorge Gallegos (3.3 ppg, 1.6 apg) will be the point guard, but at times that responsibility will also fall upon Schumacher. Rounding out the lineup will be returning starting guard Kyler Long (jr., 5 ppg, 4 rpg) and junior forward Kolton Sheppard (5-10, 0.6 ppg, 1.0 rpg). “We’re running the same offense as last year so the boys are familiar with what we want to do,” says Parks. “We want to spread the floor and play up-tempo. We don’t want to get into a half-court game. That doesn’t suit us very well.”

That means the Indians will rely on their perimeter shooting. Schumacher (21-of-77) was the team’s top scorer from beyond the three-point line last season. “We have boys who can shoot from the outside. We can spread the floor and get the threepoint shots,” Parks says. “We also have boys who can drive and hit midrange shots. “Hopefully, our defense can create scoring opportunities in transition,” he adds. “When we get into a half-court game we need to get a lot of motion and create backdoor opportunities.”

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Pigskin Payoff Overall Totals thru Week 14

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That’s a huge gap that remains to be filled on this year’s roster. Senior Drake McRae (6-1, 180), though undersized, brings athleticism and leaping ability when called on to play the post. Likewise, junior Kyle Cure (6-2, 175) will be stepping into the varsity lineup this season and expected to play in the low post. “The problem is we don’t have someone to compare them to in practice,” says O’Neil. “Since we don’t have any size at the varsity level we definitely don’t have any size at the JV level. The first time we see a six-four guy will probably be in a game. “Kyle will battle, but if he picks up some cheap fouls then we get small pretty quick. We have some length with Bo (Hess, 6-3), Kyle and Drake. They have a pretty good wingspan and they’re good athletes, but we don’t have a 200-pound kid who we can put inside and play physical against bigger guys.” That, says O’Neil, makes defensive positioning in the post and guard pressure on the ball especially important. Lack of Depth Even though O’Neil was able to rotate 8-10 boys regularly in the lineup during summer hoops, he says that won’t be happening during the upcoming season. “We’re six deep and if a couple of guys come around we can hopefully push that up to eight,” he points out. “As of now, the bench is really thin.” That also means the roster is very light on experience with only two seniors - McRae and Dylan Hutchins - to go along with probably six juniors in the varsity lineup. In addition to losing last year’s seniors, the team was also hurt by the loss of point guard Matt Jenkins who moved just before the start of school. Jenkins had been the junior varsity point guard last season

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Gary Tucker

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Ryan Roberts

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Adam Kadavy

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Jon Berning

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David Perry

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Tim McGonagle

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Kropp is top winner in Pigskin Payoff With 13 correct picks, Aaron Kropp was all alone in first place among the week’s Pigskin Pickers. Gary Cheney and Gary Tucker each had 12 correct picks and finished second and third, respectively. Also with 12 correct picks were Brad Venters and Landon Tucker. This is the final week of entries for the Pigskin Payoff. There will be one more contest for the college bowl games.

Wrestlers open at Hoxie SCHS junior Kyle Cure puts up a short jumper during Saturday’s scrimmage. (Record Photo)

in addition to playing with the team during the summer. That means Hutchins and Hess will split time at the point. “Bo is probably our best player in transition with the ball - passing, driving and finishing in the paint. At the same time, Bo is probably our best scorer in the low post,” O’Neil notes. “By putting together a couple of different lineups, Bo should be able to contribute in both spots.” The Beavers have several scoring threats from the threepoint line. It’s something that O’Neil doesn’t want to rely on, but it will still need to be part of the team’s offensive arsenal. McRae, Hutchins and Drew Duff have the ability to knock down three-pointers. Faurot is

more effective driving and putting up the 15-footer. It remains to be seen how the language barrier impacts the potential playing time of foreign exchange student Guido Lotti (6-1, junior). “He understands the language, but understanding what we’re saying at game speed is another matter,” says O’Neil. “He has some nice basketball skills, but we’re not going to put pressure on him to take Jenkins’ spot or anything like that yet. He’s definitely going to play some varsity.” The ability to press will depend on the opponent. “We can’t expect to press Garden (City) because they’re

quicker than we are. There are some teams we definitely have to press because they’re going to be a lot bigger,” says the head coach. “We have to plan what we’re going to do gameby-game. “I think we’re better offensively in open court situations. But right now there’s a big learning curve on the defensive side as far as learning how to press. It’s more than Xs and Os where you just put someone in a spot and everything works out just the way you plan. You have to know how to adapt to different situations. Even if the ball’s in the same spot and the offense is in the same spot the situations can still be different in each possession.”

The Scott Community High School wrestling team will open its season at the Hoxie Invitational on Sat., Dec. 5, starting at 9:00 a.m. Teams participating include Cimarron, Oberlin, Lakin, Oakley, Plainville, Sublette, Scott City and Hoxie.

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Just as she’s gaining a better understanding of the girls on her roster, the head coach says the girls are also “gaining a better understanding of what I want.” “We spend a lot of time working on game situations, what we should do and shouldn’t do in particular situations,” she says. “They’re learning and they’re becoming more confident.”

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Is there more to story about Snyder’s return in ‘16? KSU football coach Bill Snyder has indicated that he plans to return for the 2016 season? That’s undoubtedly good news for K-State fans. It could be by that Snyder Mac hopes to end Stevenson his career on a better note than what the 2015 season promises - regardless of whether KSU earns a bowl bid. And there could be a power struggle behind the scenes. K-State plays West Virginia on Saturday in Manhattan. A win and the Wildcats are bowl-bound. Even with a loss, KSU could choose to play in a bowl game. About four teams with sub-.500 records will get bowl bids because there are more bowl games than there are teams to fill them with .500 records. KSU is at the top of the list of teams who would be eligible for a bid because of their graduation rates should the Wildcats accept an offer. Missouri has already announced that it won’t and they were in line ahead of K-State. Another KU Thumping Coach Bill Snyder continued his mastery against the Jayhawks as K-State mashed KU 45-14. For KU’s coaching staff, another one-sided loss wasn’t the beginning of the end, but the end of the beginning. The biggest factor was the exceptional play of the Wildcats’ special teams which are coached by Sean Snyder. It’s no secret that Snyder wants his son to succeed him. We’ll have to see if AD John Currie is ready to honor that wish. KU is Dominating After winning the Maui Classic, KU’s basketball team is well-positioned to run their pre-conference record to 9-1 before they travel west to play San Diego State on December 22. Thanksgiving Day was just about all Coach Bill Self could hope for after his team won the Maui tournament and freshman Cheick Diallo (6-9, 225) finally became eligible to play. (See SNYDER on page 24)

One simple rule: take care of the rock

From the time cavemen played the very first prehistoric football game, the number one rule has been “take care of the rock.” Back in the day, the rock literally was a rock. Today, it’s evolved into the pigskin (well, not literally), but whatever you want to call it, the importance of keeping the rock, the pigskin or the ball has not changed. That simple rule has been the key to Kansas City’s current five game win streak. With a 6-5 record, KC is now at the top of the heap among the wild card hopefuls and we own the tiebreaker over Pittsburgh and Houston. We are now in control of our playoff fate. How did this happen: •Kansas City has gone 58 consecutive offensive possessions without a turnover. •We haven’t had a turnover in five straight games or an interception in seven consecutive games. •During the Buffalo game, quarterback Alex Smith set a new Kansas City record for pass attempts without an interception (253), breaking the old mark of 233 (Steve DeBerg, 1990). This isn’t something new to Smith who has always been

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known for his ability to take care of the ball. During the 2012 season, while still in San Francisco, he set their franchise record of 249 throws without an interception. One reason for the lack of interceptions is the offensive play calling which limits the opportunities for Smith to make bad throws. There are some who criticize KC for the lack of throws down the field, instead opting for short passes which they hope to turn into big plays. While that’s true, it’s also a recognition of where your strengths are. The coaching staff understands they are a better team when they keep Smith within his comfort zone, limit mistakes and trust in the defense. That’s not to say KC doesn’t have the ability to stretch the field. We’re starting to see wide receiver Jeremy Maclin become a bigger part of this offense (9 catches, 160 yards

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In 1965, the first legal Kansas deer hunting season in modern history took place. Sadly, large healthy deer populations and a sour economy also bring about more poaching. Poaching can be taking game out-of-season, taking game with illegal equipment and after dark, taking game with no licenses or permits and taking game on land without permission. There is no way to be certain how much game and how many fish are taken illegally each year in Kansas, but one source estimates those numbers could be nearly equal to what is legally harvested by hunters and fishermen. One way all Kansans can help curb poaching is by calling a toll free hotline called Operation Game Thief (1-877-426-3843) set up to report suspected poaching and hunting & fishing law violations. Callers may remain anonymous and the complaint will be relayed to the game warden nearest the violation. Our healthy deer population today is a true testament to the resilience of the white tailed deer, and to the wise management of that species by both fish and game officials and by hunters. So go buy a hunting license and deer permit and take a kid deer hunting this year. While you’re at it, continue to Explore Kansas Outdoors! Steve can be contacted by email at stevegilliland@ idkcom.net

vs Buffalo) which is the reason we got him from Philadelphia.

Battling Injury Bug A big concern right now is patching together an offensive line that doesn’t include me and Andy Reid. Against Buffalo, we were down to our last offensive lineman because of injuries to Jeff Allen, Eric Fisher (neck) and Mitch Morse (concussion). Zach Fulton was forced to play center, something he’d only done on a limited basis in pre-season. Despite an injury, Allen did re-enter the game later. The players praising him afterwards because they knew how dinged up he was and yet Allen still found a way to help his team. The long-term status of linebacker Justin Houston is also in doubt due to a strained knee ligament. He’s expected to miss at least a game or two which has an impact on our pass rush. It’s no coincidence that Tamba Hali had the only sack against Buffalo. Bound for Oakland This week I will make my third trip to Oakland and my first venture into the infamous

Black Hole. The Black Hole isn’t the safest place in the world if you aren’t an Oakland fan . . . and sometimes even if you are an Oakland fan. There are far too many reports of opposing fans entering the Black Hole and not being seen again except on milk cartons. Even as a Superfan, I feel fairly safe because I’ll be accompanied by my diehard Raiders friends who will make sure I get home in one piece. We’re playing a much-improved Raiders team that is desperately trying to keep their fading playoff hopes alive. We can’t afford to overlook the Raiders, or for that matter anyone else during the next five games. If we can continue to take care of business, the schedule is very favorable. We only have one more road game after this week - at Baltimore - and the combined record of the four teams we play (including Oakland twice) is 19-36. We have a clear road to the playoffs as long as we take care of business . . . and the rock. 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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Lady Jays overcome slow start; roll to 45-30 win over Goodland

Scott City overcame a slow start - and some hot shooting by Goodland for a 45-30 come-frombehind win on their home floor. The Scott City Middle School eighth graders found themselves in the rare position of trailing at the end of the first period, 14-9. “We got off to a slow start at both ends of the floor,” says head coach Shelby Crawford. “Goodland was hitting their shots early and we weren’t playing good defense on the perimeter.” Goodland finished

Snyder Diallo will be a perfect fit for the Jayhawks. He won’t be asked to score a lot of points, but he’ll give KU an exceptional rebounder and inside defender. If you can imagine, Diallo’s arm length is the same as a 7-4 guy. That’s amazing. Diallo will be a huge asset for Perry Ellis on offense. Opposing teams will no longer be able to focus on Ellis close to the basket. Self’s Jayhawks are set at every other position. Small forward Wayne Selden and guard Frank Mason were voted coMVP’s for the Maui tournament. Ellis also made the All-Tournament team. Devonte` Graham is

5-of-10 from beyond the three-point line. “We didn’t respect their ability to shoot from the outside and we paid a price for it early,” says Crawford. SCMS (9-1) regained control in the second period, taking a 19-17 lead at the half. The Lady Bluejays extended that advantage to 11 points in the third period before Goodland closed out the quarter with three consecutive three-pointers to pull to within four points, 3430, with just six minutes remaining. “We went to a man-to-

man press in the fourth quarter and that created havoc for Goodland,” says the head coach. Many of Scott City’s 22 steals came in the fourth quarter when they were able to hold Goodland scoreless. Guard Madison Shapland led the team with eight steals to go along with her 11 points (5-of-11 FG) and five assists. “Madison had, by far, her best game. says Crawford. Pivot Emily Weathers was in foul trouble for most of the game and exited in the fourth quarter

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rock solid at the other guard. And KU has talented depth. Junior center Landen Lucas and senior Jamari Traylor are experienced and will be excellent as back-ups for Diallo. Freshman Carlton Bragg can play at either power forward or center. In addition, freshman guard Lagerald Vick (6-5, 185) will gain confidence and add invaluable depth to the guard positions. Sophomore small forward Svi Mykhailiuk had some impressive moments in Maui and will complement Selden. From here the most encouraging factor on this KU team is the guards’ ability to limit turnovers and run the offense. If Kansas can avoid key in-

juries, this will be the best team of the Bill Self era. Wildcats Surprising Kansas State has a much better basketball team than anyone had anticipated. Coach Bruce Weber plucked the plum of Kansas when he recruited freshman Dean Wade (6-10, 220) from St. John. And Weber also has three freshman guards who have played well in the early games: Kamau Stokes (5-10, 170), Carlbe Ervin (6-3, 205) and Barry Brown (6-3, 195). In addition, veterans Justin Edwards (6-4, 200, jr.), Wesley Iwundu (67, 210, jr.), and Stephen Hurt (6-11, 265, sr.) are improved. D.J. Johnson (6-9, 250, jr.) is recover-

Southwest Classic Thursday, December 10 Home Scott City Scott City

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with 11 points (4-of-5 FG) Friday, December 11 and five rebounds. Home Visitor Location B/G Time All seven girls who Scott City Canyon Randall Scott City G 6:30 p.m. Canyon Randall Scott City B 8:15 p.m. suited up scored for the Scott City first time this season. Saturday, December 12 MaKenna Ashmore and Home Visitor Location B/G Time Jacy Rose added nine and KC Christian Scott City Garden City G 1:45 p.m. eight points, respectively. Garden City Scott City Garden City B 7:00 p.m. “We still need to learn how to put together an entire game,” says Crawford. “We have a tendency to get big leads and then we lose our intensity, which we saw in the third Scott City had two girls named to the Great West period. Activities Conference All-League volleyball squad as “This team has a lot of potential, but they need to determined by the league’s coaches. Senior Madison Braun and sophomore Jalynn show they’re competitors Habiger were each named to the second team. and put a team away when All-League rosters include: they have the chance.” First Team: Brielle McKee, Colby; Kali Kenny, Ulysses; Eboni Sapien, Holcomb; Brenly Terrell, Colby; Megan Cornelson, Hugoton; Grace Cole, Goodland. Second Team: Jalynn Habiger, Scott City; Madison Braun, Scott City; Jennifer Garza, Ulysses; Faith ing from an injury and has Biermann, Goodland; Jazstyn Moyer, Ulysses; Megan played limited minutes. Roth, Holcomb. He will, however, be a Honorable Mention: Kaitlyn Daise, Goodland; force in the pivot for the Keely Hittle, Hugoton; Hannah Ferguson, Goodland; Wildcats. Molly Harrington, Holcomb; Erin Krannawitter, Colby. Weber can be proud of his recruiting class. Have questions about the Scott Wichita State basketball fans shouldn’t be Community Foundation? discouraged following call 872-3790 or e-mail: julie@scottcf.org the Shockers three recent losses. This isn’t the real Wichita team. When point guard Fred VanVleet returns from injury and Kansas transfer Conner Frankamp becomes eligible, Wichita will be a different team. Coach Gregg Marshall has been forced into playing inexperienced freshman who don’t know what they’re doing yet. Marshall will have this team clicking in early January.

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Aiming build on her offensive numbers with more playing time at the wing. “Last year, she played mostly at the point and we counted on her to get us into our offense. We want to get her more at the wing where she’ll have more opportunity to create scoring opportunities, not just for herself but her teammates.” Cramer’s ability to slash to the basket and draw fouls was valuable last season when she hit an impressive 41-of-49 at the line. With Speer, Budd and Cramer drawing much of

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the attention, that should create offensive opportunities for Hoffman. “Dakota will often draw the third or fourth (best) defensive player and that should allow her to create shots from the outside or take it to the basket,” Felker says. “Dakota knows how to make post moves to the basket because she practices against Jordan.” Senior guard Paden Shapland (5-7, 1 ppg, 1 rpg) is stepping into the final varsity spot, but will likely be part of a rotation that includes 2-3 other girls.

“We may be rotating two or three girls until we have a chance to see these girls playing at the varsity level. We have girls making the jump from junior high and JV to varsity. We need to see who can handle the physical play and the intensity,” Felker says. Rugged Schedule Whether or not the Dighton squad is battletested shouldn’t be a question by season’s end. In addition to possibly playing Hoxie three times, they have tough games against Ellis, LaCrosse

(2015 state qualifier), Ingalls (2015 state qualifier) and two dates against Wheatland-Grinnell (2015 state qualifier). “We’re looking at eight games which should be extremely tough,” says Felker. “But I really like our schedule, that we’re going to see teams that will push us night after night. “If we’re going to put together a season like we did last year we have to be ready to bring our ‘A’ game every night. I feel these girls are ready for that challenge.”

10 Beavers earn All-League

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Seniors are 48-4 during four year SCHS career

Scott City’s senior class definitely made an impact on this year’s football season with six of the eight members earning All-League honors as voted on by coaches in the Great West Activities Conference. Earning First Team honors on both offense and defense were Cooper Griffith (runningback/linebacker), and Abe Wiebe (line/defensive end). Wyatt Kropp was a First Team runningback and an honorable mention linebacker. Drake McRae was a First Team wide receiver and honorable mention as a defensive back. That’s no surprise to head coach Glenn O’Neil who acknowledged the four players were the heart of the team. In their four-year career, the seniors were 48-4. “Each of them leads by example. It’s not just what they do on the field, but they were our emotional leaders as well,” says O’Neil. “They will be hard to replace.” Seniors who made an impact on the offensive line were Nick Storm (center) who made the transition from tackle, and first-year varsity member Reid Flower. “Nick changed positions and picked things up real well. The center has a lot of responsibility and Nick did a real nice job of stepping in and being someone we could count on all season,” says the head coach. “We always felt that Reid could be an impact player and we were glad to see him finally come out again this year. He really helped to solidify things on our offensive line,” O’Neil adds. “If he’d have been with us all four years it’s hard to imagine just how good he could have been.” While the Beavers will definitely miss the six seniors who were All-League, they will return four players who also earned post-season honors. Junior Justin Faurot earned First Team honors as a defensive back. Garrett Osborn, also a junior, became a force as a defensive tackle where he was honorable mention. Junior Tre Stewart was a First Team selection as a punter and kicker. And sophomore Nick Nowak was an honorable mention defensive back. Holcomb had five players earning First Team honors on offense: Trey Teeter (sr., QB), Dillon Williams (jr., RB) Connor VanCleave (jr., TE), Brandon Stegman (jr., all-purpose); and Aaron Hernandez (sr., line). They had four players earning First Team on defense: VanCleave (DE), Kyol Blackburn (jr., line), Williams (LB) and Braden Showalter (sr., DB). Ulysses had just three players earning First Team honors. They were Ian Rudzik (sr., RB, LB), Darrick Brollier (sr., OL); and Jason Borthwick (sr., DB).

SCHS senior fullback Cooper Griffith rush for a team high 1,308 yards, averaging 8.1 yards per carry, in earning First-Team All-GWAC honors. (Record Photo)

Great West Activities Conference All-League Football First Team Offense Quarterback: Trey Teeter, sr., Holcomb. Wide receivers: Drake McRae, sr., Scott City; Luke Avila, sr., Goodland. Runningbacks: Cooper Griffith, sr., Scott City; Wyatt Kropp, sr., Scott City; Ian Rudzik, jr., Ulysses; Dillon Williams, jr., Holcomb. Tight end: Conner VanCleave, jr., Holcomb. Line: Abe Wiebe, sr., Scott City; Aaron Hernandez, sr., Holcomb; Austin Hart, sr., Colby; Mark Persinger, sr., Hugoton; Darrick Brollier, sr., Ulysses. All purpose: Brandon Stegman, jr., Holcomb. Honorable Mention Offense Quarterback: Levi Archer, soph., Goodland; Valentino Degollado, jr., Hugoton. Wide receivers: Christian Merz, sr., Holcomb; Tyler Goode, sr., Hugoton. Runningbacks: Matthew Piper, sr., Colby. Tight end: Zach Leininger, jr., Hugoton. Line: Reid Flower, sr., Scott City; Nick Storm, sr., Scott City; Daytin Quint, jr., Holcomb; Kyol Blackburn, jr., Holcomb; Bryce Arnberger, sr., Colby; Harrison Creed, jr., Ulysses. First Team Defense End: Abe Wiebe, sr., Scott City; Connor VanCleave, jr., Holcomb. Line: Kyol Blackburn, jr., Holcomb; Ethan Jay, jr., Colby; Ulises Reyes, sr., Hugoton. Linebackers: Cooper Griffith, sr., Scott City; Dillon Williams, jr., Holcomb; Ian Rudzik, sr., Ulysses; Paden Cornelson, soph., Hugoton. Backs: Justin Faurot, jr., Scott City; Braden Showalter, sr., Holcomb; Brady Holzmeister, sr., Colby; Jason Borthwick, sr., Ulysses. Honorable Mention Defense End: Tristen Dorsch, sr., Holcomb; Bryce Arnberger, sr., Colby; Devory Pio, sr., Ulysses. Line: Garrett Osborn, jr., Scott City; Austin Ochea, jr., Ulysses; Juan Ponce, jr., Ulysses. Linebackers: Wyatt Kropp, sr., Scott City; Donte Whitfield, jr., Colby; Pedro Ordonez, sr., Hugoton. Backs: Drake McRae, sr., Scott City; Nick Nowak, soph., Scott City; Parker Titus, sr., Hugoton; Abraham Romero, sr., Ulysses. First Team Special Teams Punter: Tre Stewart, jr., Scott City. Kicker: Tre Stewart, jr., Scott City. Punt returner: Manny Mendez, sr., Hugoton. Kickoff returner: Manny Mendez, sr., Hugoton.

Scott City Season Stats Player Bo Hess

Player Drake McRae Justin Faurot Wyatt Kropp Kyle Cure Jarret Jurgens Cooper Griffith

Comp. 76

Quarterback Att TD

Int.

138

Rec. 30 16 12 10 2 3

Receivers Yards 637 213 167 94 55 49

Runningbacks Yds. 1,308 453 354 275 178 144 109 78

Player Cooper Griffith Wyatt Kropp Wyatt Hayes Kevin Aguilera Jarret Jurgens Kevin Lozano Tre Stewart Nick Nowak

Car. 162 90 40 47 29 31 15 7

Player Wyatt Kropp Justin Faurot

Special Teams Punt Returns Car. Yds. 6 119 10 104

Player Drake McRae

YPG 115.0

YPC 21.2 13.3 13.9 9.4 27.5 16.3

TD 7 4 3

YPC 8.1 5.0 8.9 5.9 6.1 4.6 7.3 11.1

YPG 118.9 56.6 44.3 25.0 25.4 14.4 9.9 7.1

TD 24 7 3 2 1 1 1 1

Avg. 19.8 10.4

Long 42 36

Kickoff Returns Car. Yds. Avg. 6 130 21.7

Long 42

Player Tre Stewart

Punts 22

Punts Yds. 790

Player Tre Stewart

Kicks 75

Kicks Yds. 3,916

Player

Defensive Leaders Solo Asst. TFL

Cooper Griffith Abe Wiebe Nick Nowak Honorable Mention Special Teams Kyle Cure Punter: Brandon Showalter, sr., Holcomb; Evan Peter, soph., GoodJustin Faurot land. Punt returner: Shevin Martin, soph., Colby. Wyatt Kropp

Yds. 1,265

61 34 30 23 22 21

62 56 46 24 24 7

Avg. 35.9

Lng. 62

In 20 8

Avg. 52.2

Lng. 60

TB 16

23 21

Sacks

Int 1

1 2

8 2 6.0

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lights . . . sound . . . Santa

Wasinger light display is back for the holidays

Many Scott City residents have been busy over the last couple of weeks stringing up lights around their home, in their trees and even putting up some yard displays. And then there’s Chad Wasinger. With assistance from his wife, Danea, and daughters Audie, 5, and Tinley, 2-1/2, the family has been preparing their home at 1204 Hillside Drive for Christmas with a display that features more than 14,000 lights. After skipping last year’s holiday season, the popular light show will return on Fri., Dec. 4. “We had a lot of people asking about it. Even the neighbors said they wanted it back,” says Wasinger. “It’s great to hear that kind of feedback. It’s our way of giving back to the community.” Another driving force in setting up the display is a little closer to home. “My oldest (daughter) is getting to the point she will start remembering this kind of stuff. I think it will be a good memory for her to have and it’s another big reason I decided to do it this year,” says Wasinger. In addition, the two girls will have a stand near the street where they will be offering hot chocolate and cookies to those viewing the display “as long as the weather permits.” “That’s something the girls are pretty excited about,” says Wasinger. One night of sales will be donated to the Scott Community Breadbasket. The light show is choreographed to music which can be heard at 88.1 FM. The 14,000 lights in this year’s show are nearly double the 8,000 lights which were in the display two years ago.

Light Show Schedule Sunday thru Thursday: 7:00-10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 7:00-11:00 p.m. Fri., Dec. 25, will be the final day for the display. Show Specifications •80 Channels of Light-O-Rama Controllers •10,000 watts (with all lights on) •14,000 lights •3,500 feet of extension cord •Music is transmitting at 88.1 FM

(Top) Danea and Audie Wasinger put lights in place while Chad and Tinley (background) place more lights along the edge of their lawn. (Right) Chad connects lights to a cross at the top of his home. (Far right) Chad makes adjustments to the Light-O-Rama controller box. (Record Photo)

Keeping an eye on your diet over the holidays While many people will choose to let their diets slide during the holiday season, those who follow a moderate or restricted diet to manage diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol or other chronic illness can enjoy holiday foods without increasing their risks from the illnesses, says a Kansas State University specialist. “The goal,” said Mary Meck Higgins, a nutrition specialist, “is to reduce saturated fat, sodium and calories, but retain the flavor and texture of food.” “When choosing an entrée, start with lean protein foods,” said Higgins, who noted that the leanest cuts of beef and pork are typically identified

with the words “round” or “loin” and may be labeled “top round,” “sirloin” or “tenderloin.” Skinless chicken breasts and turkey cutlets are the leanest poultry choices, said Higgins, who recommended cooking poultry with the skin on to retain juices, but discarding poultry skin before eating. “Trim away visible fat on lean meats and poultry before baking, boiling or slow-cooking. These are all moist-heat methods of cooking that will result in a tender final product,” she said. Higgins, who also suggested skipping (or limiting) breading that adds calories and fat in favor of low-sodium marinades or

rubs, offered the following tips for healthy meals: •Decrease fat content by draining and discarding fat that cooks out of meats. •Cover and chill meat and poultry broth until fat within the broth solidifies and can be removed before using the broth. (Tip: Use an ice cube to speed skimming of fat.) Or, purchase low-sodium broth and thicken it with cornstarch or pureed potatoes for a sauce or gravy. Adding a small amount of 100 percent fruit juice can flavor sauces or gravy. •Use fat-free or skim milk and small amounts of vegetable cooking oil, soft tub or liquid margarine when making cream or white sauces.

•Most vegetables can be cooked quickly, either by steaming on top of the stove, or in the microwave. Most also can be dressed up with herbs or paired with other vegetables, such as green peas with pearl onions. A lowfat reduced-sodium cream soup with fresh mushroom slices added can be used for a quick vegetable sauce. Not all vegetables need to be cooked, since many fresh raw vegetables can be used in salads and on a relish tray, Higgins said. Buy packages of precut pre-washed fresh vegetables, such as baby carrots or salad greens, to simplify preparation. •Use fat-free evaporated milk (rather than cream

or whole milk) when making cream soups. •Skim fat off pan drippings and blend with lowsodium broth when making dressing. •Flavor dressing with herbs, spices and whole grains, rather than fat. •Substitute vegetable cooking oil for butter or lard, and fat-free or one percent buttermilk instead of whole milk to make healthier biscuits. And, for dessert, choose low-fat and low-sugar alternatives to high-calorie foods, said Higgins, who recommends keeping a bowl of whole fruit on the counter for a quick and easy snack. She also recommends keeping dried, frozen or canned (in water or juice)

fruits on hand, and noted that one-fourth cup of dried fruit is equivalent to 1/2 cup of other fruits. When seasoned with cinnamon and cloves, poached pears or baked apples make an easy, healthy and elegant dessert, said Higgins. Mixing chopped fruit or fresh or frozen berries with plain or flavored non-fat yogurt also can make a quick and healthy finale to complete a meal any time. And, while pumpkin pie is a holiday favorite, serving the traditional pie filling as a custard will eliminate calories and fat in the pie crust. As a final tip, it’s always best to choose moderate portions.

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Are we burned out on ethanol? I will be the first person to admit that when the legislation mandating the addition of ethanol to motor fuels was passed by Congress nearly 10 years ago, it sounded like a good idea. A renewable fuel that Meat of the Matter promised cleaner air, lower Dan Murphy emissions, and reduced contributing columnist dependence on Middle Drovers CattleNetwork Eastern oil - while creating domestic jobs and buttressing U.S. agriculture. After all, Brazil at the time was in the midst of shifting its economy to run on homegrown ethanol derived from sugar cane. If Brazil can do it, why can’t we? Thus, the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) became law, and was backed not only by the Bush administration but by then Sen. Barack Obama during the 2008 presidential campaigns. Unfortunately, corn-based ethanol failed miserably in delivering all those promised benefits. For one, the environmental contributions of ethanol were suspect. According to a highly regarded 2008 report published in Science magazine, ethanol actually increased greenhouse gas emissions, since plowing fields to cultivate the increased acreage of corn released more CO2 than ethanol offset. For another, even the more optimistic calculations failed to prove that ethanol delivered much in the way of net energy. By the time the energy (See ETHANOL on page 29)

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Congress still considering federal crop insurance cuts by Jessica Domel Texas Farm Bureau

A deal that was expected to save crop insurance programs from $3 billion in cuts may now be in jeopardy. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of California have indicated they were not part of the agreement

House Ag Committee Chairman Mike Conaway announced at the end of October. That agreement was supposed to save crop insurance from the cuts included in the Bipartisan Budget Act at a later time through an omnibus bill. The deal appears to have been struck with retired Speaker John Boehner rather than current Speaker Paul Ryan. After the announcement of a “deal” to save

crop insurance, legislators introduced several bills in both the House and the Senate that would strip up to $24 billion from the crop insurance program. If the bills are passed and crop insurance is cut, farmers and families across the nation will suffer the consequences. “The last farm bill was over a year ago. Agriculture took about $23 billion in cuts. About the only thing we were going to be able to hold

onto, they said, was crop insurance,” says Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening. “Now, they’re coming back a year or so later and wanting to go into crop insurance - the one thing we had left. Congress cannot balance the federal budget on the back of the American farmer.” Without crop insurance in 2011 and 2012, many farmers would have suffered much bigger losses. (See CONGRESS on page 29)

Canada treats wheat in a COOL way Ron Suppes Ks. Wheat Commission

This is not the first time another country such as Canada has taken advantage of the United States when it comes to international trade. However, perhaps it is time to call them out.

If Canada were made to comply, maybe other countries would take heed. Last year at the Commodity Classic held in Phoenix, Ariz., Alan Tracy, of U.S. Wheat Associates pointed out this very fact. Canada wants to be able to treat U.S. wheat

going into Canada as feed wheat while Canadian wheat going into the U.S. should be classified as if the Canadian wheat was actually U.S. wheat. This results in Canadian wheat enjoying the same price as U.S wheat while U.S. wheat going to Canada receives

a large discount in the market since it’s priced as feed wheat. Canadians think exactly the opposite pertaining to beef and COOL (country of origin labeling). For about a year and a half, I have been involved with an International Trade (See COOL on page 29)

Opportunities for Kansas wheat in So. America Argentina may dominate the South American wheat market, but Kansas hard red winter (HRW) wheat is no insignificant player. Together with U.S. Wheat Associates (USW), the industry’s export market development arm, Kansas wheat farmers are building markets in the Southern Hemisphere.

Diesel prices still dropping Throughout the United States, retail diesel prices dropped an average of four cents last week to hit $2.45. The highest drop in the country was in the Midwest region, where prices fell five cents to hit $2.44. The lowest fall was one cent in the Rocky Mountain region. The highest prices are in the West Coast region at $2.65, while the lowest are in the Midwest at $2.44. Support your hometown merchants

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Casey Chumrau recently transitioned to the marketing manager of the USW South American Regional Office in Santiago, Chile, from her previous position as the

USW market analyst in Arlington, Virginia. Fresh from her first Association of Latin American Millers (ALIM) meetings November 15 to 18, 2015, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, she shared her perspectives on the region’s potential. The Players The USW South American Regional

Office in Santiago, Chile, covers six countries: Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. Peru and Colombia consistently purchase the most HRW wheat in the region, at respective annual averages of 14.3 million bushels (390,000 metric tons) and 12.5 million bushels (340,000

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MT). “In the last 10 years, about 16 percent of all HRW exports have gone to the six countries in this region,” Chumrau said. “The population is growing and the economic situation improving in many of the countries. Those two things, combined with the long-standing

relationship USW and U.S. wheat farmers have with customers here, provide a very optimistic outlook for increased HRW sales.” The largest overall wheat importer in South America is Brazil, but purchases from the United States vary greatly from

Market Report

Weather

Closing prices on December 1, 2015 Bartlett Grain Wheat.................. $ 3.93 White Wheat ....... $ 3.98 Milo .................... $ 3.07 Corn ................... $ 3.57 Soybeans (new crop) $ 7.98 Scott City Cooperative Wheat.................. $ 3.92 White Wheat ....... $ 3.97 Milo (bu.)............. $ 3.07 Corn.................... $ 3.64 Soybeans ........... $ 7.98 Sunflowers.......... $ 14.45 ADM Grain Wheat.................. Milo (bu.)............. Corn.................... Soybeans............ Sunflowers..........

$ 4.14 $ 3.14 $ 3.69 $ 7.94 $ 14.95

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November 24 62

November 25 51 29 November 26 35

November 27 25 19 .10 November 28 27

November 29 32

November 30 37

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Food Facts The same chemicals that give tart cherries their color may relieve pain better than aspirin and ibuprofen in humans.

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Wheat year to year. Brazil has purchased an average of 55.1 million bushels (1.5 MMT) of U.S. HRW over the last five marketing years. However, Chumrau noted that annual imports from the United States ranged from zero in 2011/12 to 150.7 million bushels (4.1 MMT) in 2013/14. Brazil had already purchased 5.95 million bushels (162,000 MT) through the end of September, but varying factors in chief competitor Argentina will affect purchases the rest of the 2015/16 marketing year. The Competition Argentina is the principal wheat exporter in the South American region, followed by smaller exportable supplies from

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Paraguay and Uruguay. Geographic advantage is coupled with preferential treatment under the Mercosur trade agreement, which slaps an automatic 10 percent import duty on non-Mercosur wheat. To further complicate the South American market this year, Chumrau said the strength of the U.S. dollar adds cost to U.S. wheat imports. As a result, HRW is still priced higher than abundant competing supplies of similar wheat classes, in spite of lower cash and export prices. She reported the topic was discussed at this year’s ALIM meetings. “The strength of the U.S. dollar came up over and over,” Chumrau said. “The dollar is so high

Ethanol costs were calculated for planting, fertilizing, harvesting, storing, shipping and processing corn in dozens of ethanol plants that were built in the wake of the RFS - not to mention the logistics of blending ethanol into the national gasoline supply and transporting it across the country - ethanol didn’t appear to be the answer to creating energy independence. That’s why the environmental groups, such as the Sierra Club, the Environmental Working Group and Friends of the Earth, publicly oppose the federal ethanol mandate. And their opposition

Some would have been forced out of the business altogether without a safety net. “A blow like that doesn’t just hurt the farmer,” Boening said. “It hurts rural businesses. It hurts industries that depend on agriculture.” Agriculture as a whole wouldn’t collapse immediately without crop insurance. But it would become much more volatile. “You will lose operations. You will lose family farms,” Boening said. Some experts say that farmers should pay for their crop insurance without government subsidies. Boening explains that would still create market volatility, which would eventually hurt the American economy. “Farmers wouldn’t be able to afford it,” Boening said. “There’s no doubt about it. It’s marginal in some areas and on some crops already. If you had to pay the entire premium, you’d go without it. If you

“Assuming Macri keeps his promise, which is never a given in politics, the fundamental supply and demand situation in Argentina this year could naturally limit exports,” Chumrau said. To start, USDA projected Argentina, currently harvesting their wheat crop, will produce 385.8 million bushels (10.5 MMT) of wheat this year, down 73.5 million bushels (2.0 MMT) from 2014/15. However, Chumrau said that estimate may be inflated as other analysts in country project production nearer to only 330.7 million bushels (9.0 MMT). USDA also projected Argentinian domestic consumption at 226 million bushels (6.15 MMT), making a significant increase in exports

unlikely. “Combined with exports, that would exceed the generous production estimate and Argentina does not have many reserve stocks from which to draw,” Chumrau said.

ward to working with EPA to make sure that the new Renewable Fuel Standards proposal supports the commercial deployment of advanced biofuels as called for by Congress.” •American Coalition for Ethanol Executive Vice President Brian Jennings said that the group’s priority would be to “continue to ensure EPA holds oil companies legally responsible for making cleaner and less expensive fuel choices available to consumers.” That sounds fantastic. Who isn’t in favor of cutting emissions, creating jobs and reducing depen-

dence on imported oil? I mean, that’s like asking voters, do you support efforts to lower taxes, improve efficiency and reduce waste, fraud and abuse in government? If only it were all true. But it’s not. Understandably, those who have invested in ethanol plants are eager to maintain the federal subsidies that make its production profitable. And farmers, whose bottom line has been boosted by the fact that some 40 percent of all the corn they grow is soaked up by ethanol production, want to keep a good thing going. However, neither the

The Potential The three traditional Mercosur suppliers (Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay) combined are projected to export 257 million bushels (7.0 MMT). Considering the entire South American region imported an average of 438.3 million bushels (12.2 MMT) per year over the past five marketing years, Mercosur exportable supplies will be insufficient to meet even average demand this year. Of note, Brazil alone

is estimated to purchase 231 million bushels (6.3 MMT) in 2015/16. These supply/demand factors signal potential market opportunities for Kansas wheat farmers to supply South American needs, even before considering quality needs and miller preferences. Watching for market opportunities and building the relationships needed to quickly take advantage of them is exactly why Chumrau and her USW colleagues are situated in South America. By regularly demonstrating the performance and quality of HRW to customers throughout the region, USW and Kansas Wheat further ensure Kansas HRW is positioned in the right place at the right time to meet the world’s demands.

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only hardened after the massive diversion of corn impacted feed costs and food prices significantly for consumers. Not to mention the negative impact on animal agriculture. By every measure available, the ethanol program should have been scaled back, if not shut down totally. Supporters Aplenty Ah, but not only do politicians need to curry favor in farm states like Iowa to win presidential primaries, there is a substantial lobby still banging the drum for mandatory addition of ethanol

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right now that it has completely offset the reduction in wheat prices, providing less incentive for customers who want to buy U.S. wheat.” It is important to note that the recent political situation in Argentina has not favored wheat farmers. Current President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner instituted policies that dissuaded farmers from planting wheat, including a program of restrictive export licenses. Mauricio Macri, elected as the new Argentinean president on November 22, has pledged to ease these restrictions. However, Chumrau explained more basic economic factors may offer a market opportunity for U.S. wheat farmers this marketing year.

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went without it, if you had a bad enough year, it would force you to close the doors.” Losing production in one part of the U.S. would affect American agriculture as a whole - especially in difficult crop years. For example, when the Corn Belt suffers from too much or too little rain, the corn growers in Texas and across the South are very important. Agriculture programs, as a whole, don’t take up much of the federal budget anymore. Proposed cuts to the programs that are left are just additional slashes to an already small piece of the pie. “I try to explain to them what it costs them in tax money. You can get it down to the average taxpayer pays pennies a day for crop insurance,” Boening said. “I think if the average consumer and taxpayer really studied it, at the end of the day, they would agree it’s a good investment for them.”

to the U.S. gasoline supplies. The EPA, which administers the RFS, has announced it will issue 2016 ethanol standards this week. A quick check of who’s cheering for ethanol reveals that this is all about profit, plain and simple: •The Renewable Fuels Association, whose President and CEO Bob Dinneen applauded EPA “for reaching an agreement that will provide all stakeholders some certainty.” •The American Coalition of Ethanol, which said in a statement that, “We look for-

COOL Advisory Committee with the Kansas Agriculture Department. An opportunity arose out of this committee allowing me to apply to be on an advisory committee on the national level with the United States Trade Representative’s office (USTR). I currently represent all U.S. farmers of wheat, small grains and oil seeds with the USDA pertaining to international trade. At my first in person meeting in Washington with the Agricultural Policy/Technical Advisory

energy sector nor the food industry can claim that turning corn into liquid fuel is somehow good for the overall economy, environmentally sustainable or remotely beneficial to consumers. But EPA will promulgate new mandatory standards, the ethanol industry will celebrate a Merry Christmas and the rest of us will begin again to build an even stronger case that turning food into fuel is a bad idea for everyone other than the one percent who are currently cashing in. Dan Murphy is a food-industry journalist and commentator

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Committee (APAC) Neal Fisher, North Dakota Wheat Commission Administrator, and I were afforded an opportunity to comment about trade deals from the U.S. farmer perspective. Our one comment to the committee was that the American farmer is confident in their ability to compete with any farmer from any where in the world as long as the playing field is level and we as individual farmers do not have to compete against the government of other countries.

Farmers are becoming frustrated with trade deals that seem to promise equality but yet do not enforce fair trade. Thus we pointed out the inequities pertaining to wheat and the Canadians as well as other unfair domestic supports from other countries such as China, India, and Brazil etc. that subsidize their wheat farmers by guaranteeing them a set price per bushel for their wheat. Canada’s new Minister of Agriculture, Lawrence MacAulay, has stated he

will no doubt support Canada in its retaliation against the U.S. to gain full repeal of COOL and if the WTO does not impose action, Canada will do so through tariffs. The hypocrisy pertaining to the Canadians is the fact that they are satisfied to be able to treat wheat the way they do not want beef to be treated under COOL. Ron Suppes, a Lane County farmer, is chairman of the Kansas Wheat Commission and U.S. Wheat Associates. He can be reached at (620) 874-4171

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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

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

RTRex Turley, Plumbing Master Plumber Residental and Commercial Plumbing

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

Marienthal, Ks.

620-909-5014 (H) • 620-874-4128 (C)

SPENCER PEST CONTROL RESIDENTIAL – COMMERCIAL Termite Baiting Systems • Rodents Weed Control • Structural Insects Termite Control Box 258, Scott City • (620) 872-2870

Landscaping • Lawn/Trees

Berning Tree Service David Berning • Marienthal

620-379-4430

Tree Trimming and Removal Hedge and Evergreen Trimming Stump Removal

Fully Insured

Contact:

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

Medical

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

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Call 872-2090 today!

Per Week

Professional Directory Continued

Brent Rogers

Sales Consultant b.rogers@officesolutionsinc.biz

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

Horizon Health For your home medical supply and equipment needs! We service and repair all that we sell. 1602 S. Main • Scott City • 872-2232 Toll Free : 1-866-672-2232

Pro Health Chiropractic Wellness Center

Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

www.reganjewelers.com

412 N. Main • Garden City • 620-275-5142

Services

(Scott City Chiropractic) “TLC”... Technology Lead Chiropractic

Dr. James Yager 110 W. 4th St. • Scott City • 872-2310 Toll Free: 800-203-9606

Berning Auction “Don’t Trust Your Auction to Just Anyone”

For all your auction needs call:

(620) 375-4130

Dr. Jeffrey A. Heyd Optometrist

Russell Berning Box Q • Leoti All Under One Roof

Revcom Electronics

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: 214-1462

Scott City Myofascial Release Sandy Cauthon RN

Your RadioShack Dealer Two-way Radio Sales & Service

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.

For Sale

Truck Driving

AT&T U-VERSE Internet starting at $15/ mo. or TV and Internet starting at $49/mo. for 12 months with 1-year agreement. Call 1- 800-9442052 to learn more. ––––––––––––––––––––– DIRECTV starting at $19.99/mo. Free installation. Free 3 months of HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, Starz. FREE HD/DVR upgrade. 2015 NFL Sunday Ticket included (select packages). New customers only. Call 1-800-381-0740. ––––––––––––––––––––– S T O R A G E CONTAINERS. 20 ft., 40 ft., 45 ft., 48 ft. and 53 ft. centralcontainer.net or 785-655-9430. ––––––––––––––––––––– SOUNDS OF THE SEASON piano sale thru Dec. 12. Enjoy savings on over 160 grand, vertical, digital and player pianos. Easy financing. Credit cards welcome. Statewide delivery. Mid-America Piano, Manhattan. 800950-3774. Preview sale at: www.piano4u.com. ––––––––––––––––––––– DISH TV Retailer. Save. Starting $19.99/month (for 12 months.) Free premium movie channels. Free equipment, installation and activation. Compare local deals. Call 800-6766809.

CONVOY SYSTEMS is hiring Class A drivers to run from Kansas City to the west coast. Home weekly. Great benefits. www.convoysystems.com. Call Lori at 1-800-9266869, ext. 303. ––––––––––––––––––––– DRIVERS: CDL A or B to transfer vehicles from and to various locations throughout U.S. No forced dispatch. Run as much as you want. Safety incentives. Apply online at www.mamotransportation. com under Careers or call 1-800-501-3783. ––––––––––––––––––––– NAVAJO HIRING CDL-A truck drivers. Earn up to 43 CPM. We’ll fly or bus you to orientation. Six months recent tractor/ trailer exp. in last three years. 866-539-9225. ––––––––––––––––––––– BUTLER TRANSPORT. Your partner in excellence. Drivers needed. Great hometime. $650 sign-on bonus. All miles paid. 1-800-528-7825. www.butlertransport.com.

Sports/Outdoors HUNTERS/fur harvesters. Petska Fur running routes in your area. Will buy (or trade gloves) for deer/elk hides, antlers or fur. www.petskafur.net, 308-750-0700.

Locally owned and operated since 1990

1104 Main • Scott City • 872-2625

Bolen Enterprises Prairie Dog Control

1101 S. Main, Scott City 620-874-1813

Call me to schedule your Myofascial Release

•34 years experience •Bonded/Licensed

Bob Bolen 785-821-0042 • Fax 785-852-4275

Retail

Gene’s Appliance Over 200 appliances in stock! 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!

Northend Disposal A garbologist company.

Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 402 S. Main, Scott City • 872-1300

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

Support your hometown merchants who back your school and community activities throughout the year!

Dining

Classifieds

The Scott County Record • Page 32 • Thursday, December 3, 2015

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: $6.00 per column inch.

PRICE SLASHED!

Classified advertising must be paid in advance unless business account is established. If not paid in advance, there will be a $1 billing charge. Tear sheet for classified ad will be $1 extra.

Card of Thanks The families of Charles Speer would like to thank everyone for your loving kindness, phone calls, food, flowers and memorials. We were truely blessed to have him as a part of our lives and now rest with the angels above. God’s blessings to everyone. Marilyn Speer Gaylon Speer and Families Leanne Spradling and Families Gary Speer and Families Gordon Speer and Families

Thomas Real Estate

www.thomasreal-estate.com

914 W. 12th Scott City, Ks. 67871 (620)-872-7396 Cell: (620)-874-1753 or Cell: (620)-874-5002

New paint, carpeting and roof. 3 bedrooms,

1 3/4 baths, double lot

with 2 garages plus work shop area. Price

reduced to only $64,500.

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

Rentals

Help Wanted

Real Estate

HIDE AND SEEK STORAGE SYSTEMS. Various sizes available. Virgil and LeAnn Kuntz, 620-874-2120. 41tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– PLAINJAN’S RENTAL houses and duplexes. Stop by the office or call 620872-5777. 05tfc

USD 466 NEEDS s u b stitute route bus drivers. For applications and additional information contact Lance Carter at 620-87202tfc 7655. ––––––––––––––––––––– DRIVERS: HOME DAILY, Wakeeney. Earn 55k+; Benefits. Hauling fuel. CDL-A, HAZMAT, Tanker endorsement, safe driving history. Jeremy: 785-823-7839 ext.101. 16t2p

COMMERCIAL BUILDING for sale a 133x45 ft. (approx.) round top building. Serious inquiries only. Seller is a real estate agent selling own property. 874-5109 or 874-2124. 26tfc

Pine Village Apartments 300 E. Nonnamaker

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

Owner 4% financing, Taco Grande Bldg.

Roof has been resurfaced, posts sealed and new

Agriculture WANT TO BUY. Stored corn. Call for basis and contract information. 1-800-579-3645. Lane County Feeders, Inc. 32tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– WANT TO BUY. Wheat straw delivered. Call for contracting information. Lane County Feeders. 44tfc 397-5341. ––––––––––––––––––––– DAMAGED GRAIN. We are buying damaged grain. Grain vacs available for loading. Call 31615t8p 640-3203.

Services WANTED: Yards to mow and clean up, etc. Trim smaller trees and bushes too. Call Dean Riedl, (620) 872-5112 or 8744135. 34tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– METAL ROOFING, SIDING and TRIMS at direct-to-the-public prices. Call Metal King Mfg., 620-872-5464. Our prices will not be beat! 37tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– FURNITURE REPAIR and refinishing. Lawn mower tune-up and blade sharpening. Call Vern Soodsma, 872-2277 or 874-1412. 4015tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– MOWER REPAIR, tuneup and blade sharpening. Call Rob Vsetecka at 620214-1730. 4515tfc

interior ceiling panels replaced. Call for

Want up-to-date sports stories on your favorite team? Check us out online at: www.scottcountyrecord.com And GO BEAVERS!

appointment.

NEW LISTINGS

District 11 AA Meetings

Scott City

3 bedrooms, 1 bath, full

basement, SA garage, DD

Unity and Hope Mon., Wed. and Fri. • 8:00 p.m.

garage, fenced yard,

south location. $79,900.

807 Kingsley Last Sat., Birthday Night, 6:30 p.m. All open meetings, 874-8207 • 874-8118

Let us build you a new home!

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Dighton

Thursday • 8:30 p.m.

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.

535 Wichita St. All open meetings, 397-2647

Al-Anon at same time and location. Contact: 874-0472 or 872-3137. 30t52

Actor Aren't Bedtime Bread Canoes Cones Decrease Devils Drunk Enable Enthusiastic Escapes Ethnic Event Exact Exits Forms Glare Hangs Insect Ladder Learns

Missed Nerve North Onion Pearl Plural Poems Poison Presenting Reins Roped Round Secured Seemed Seems Shall Spear Spine Steel Steer Stone Though

Toast Topic Tries Tuesday Twenty Until Upset Using Vapor Waiter

WORD SEARCH

New on the Market! 3+2 bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths, full basement with three escape windows, S/A garage, covered back patio, privacy fence, corner lot.

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Employment Opportunities Logan County Manor needing

RN, LPN, CMA and CNA shifts. We are a 45-bed long-term care facility. We offer competitive wages, KPERS, health insurance, excellent PTO and paid membership to our Wellness Center. Contact Diana Dible at: 785-672-8109

EOE

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HOUSEKEEPING AIDE

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Scott County Hospital is seeking a full-time Housekeeping Aide. This position requires a person who is dependable, in good health, energetic and who has high standards of cleanliness. Applicants for this position are required to be able to read, speak and understand English. Pre-employment physical, drug screening, immunization titer, physical assessment and TB skin test required. We offer competitive pay and great benefits. SCH is a tobacco free facility. Applications are online at www.scotthospital.net or call 620-872-7772 for more information.

Scott County Sheriff’s Department is accepting applications for: Jailer Applicants must be 21 years of age with a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Looking for someone who is a team player. Must be willing to do shift work including days, nights, holidays and weekends. Background checks and UA’s completed on all prospective applicants. Applicants must not have any felony or misdemeanor charges or convictions. Scott County offers an excellent benefit package that includes BCBS health, KPERS, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and furnished uniforms and equipment. Starting wage $12 per hour. Will train the right applicant.

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARA-PROFESSIONAL Do you enjoy working with kids in an educational setting? Would you like the working hours of a school day? Unified School District No. 466 is seeking HPEC Special Education Para-Professional in the high school. This position works with students. For more information and applications please contact: Susan Carter Board of Education Building 46tfc 704 College, Scott City, KS 67871

PARK LANE NURSING HOME Has openings for the following positions: Part-time CNA/CMA Part-time LPN/RN 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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CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTIVE Are you looking for a challenge? Wheatland Electric is looking for a person who has a positive customer-centric attitude to fill the Customer Service Representative position at the Scott City office. Knowledge of the electric cooperative programs and activities preferred. This position ensures the accurate and timely processing of the member’s accounts, answering the phone, and greets members, and visitors. Must have knowledge of office equipment and have advanced computer skills. We offer competitive wages and excellent benefits. Please send cover letter and resume to: resumes@weci.net.

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Logan

Ness

Wichita

Gove

Wallace

Lane

Greeley

Finney

Kearney

The Nutritional Services Department of Scott County Hospital is seeking the right person to fill a full-time 5:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., food preparation position, which includes a rotating schedule of four nine-hour day shifts per week. Dependability is key to success in this position. Applicant must be able to work well with others and should like to prepare food to serve to patients, guests and staff. No experience necessary. Pre-employment physical, drug screen, and TB skin test required. This position requires applicants to be able to read, write and understand English. We offer competitive wages and excellent benefits. SCH is a tobacco free facility. Applications are available on our website www.scotthospital.net or call 620-872-7772 for more information.

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SCOTT COUNTY HOSPITAL HAS OPENINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS

OPEN INTERVIEWS FOR ALL POSITIONS Monday, December 7 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Bryan Conference Center 416 S. Main Scott City, Ks 67871

406 Main • Scott City 620 872-2090

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NUTRITIONAL SERVICES

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County Plat Maps Scott

Applications may be obtained at and returned to: Sheriff Office 602 W. 5th, Scott City • (620) 872-5805

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PATIENT CARE Acute Care RNs Emergency Department RN Float RN C.N.A.s - FT and PT Outreach/Specialty Clinic RN Housekeeping Aide FT ROI Specialist/Transcriptionist Physical Therapist Respiratory Therapist Outreach C.N.A A.M. 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. Applications are available on our website at www.scotthospital.net or call 620-872-7772 for more information.

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GRAPHIC DESIGNER

OFFICE MANAGER

Weekly newspaper seeks full-time graphic designer. Applicant must be computer literate, detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to work with the public. On-site training is available. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Weekly hours range from 40-43 hours with paid overtime. For an application call 620-872-2090 to have one mailed or stop by 406 Main St., Scott City, Ks and pick one up.

Weekly newspaper seeks full-time office manage. Position available immediately. Duties include: bookkeeping on Quickbooks, customer service and ad design. Proofreading skills and attention to detail are essential. Applicant must: •Be proficient in typing skills. •Computer skills are helpful - Macintosh for typesetting and ad design; PC for bookkeeping. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Weekly hours range from 40-43 hours with paid overtime. For an application call 620-872-2090 to have one mailed or stop by 406 Main St., Scott City, Ks and pick one up.

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We Got a Redneck Christmas Goin’ on Here

323 South Main St., Scott City • 872-5667