30 Pages • Four Sections
Volume 23 • Number 20
Thursday, December 24, 2015
Published in Scott City, Ks.
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Gaining title to Scott Co history
Denny Siegrist looks over some of the recently acquired Scott County land titles that date back to the 1880s. (Record Photo)
more than 130 years. They were sent to Hoxie where they remained for about 1-1/2 years while more than a decade’s worth of titles were separated by county. The boxed titles were then sent to counties or their historical societies interested in having them for their permanent records. According to Denny Siegrist with the Scott County Historical Society, the collection includes two 1880 land claims that were filed at Garden City. “Prior to 1883, land claims were filed in Garden City. After that a land office was established in WaKeeney and that’s where people had to travel to make their claim official,” Siegrist says. As he looked through the hundreds of land claims,
Three boxes filled with Scott County history recently landed at the doorstep of the El Quartelejo Museum. That history tells the story of the early settlement of the county through land titles that were issued during the 1880s, including some famous names as Maria DeGeer, the founder of Scott City, and Herb Steele, who donated the land to the State of Kansas that is the present-day site of Lake Scott State Park. Other land titles were issued to settlers such as Armantrout, Hess and McDaniel whose descendants are still living in Scott County today. The land claims for Scott and numerous other counties in central and northwest Kansas had been in storage at the Trego County Courthouse, WaKeeney, for
(See TITLE on page eight)
City Council agrees to new FBO contract The Scott City Council has agreed to contract with a new fixed base operator (FBO) to run airport operations for the upcoming year. At the same time, there was an acknowledgement by members of the council and Airport Commission that communication has been lacking between all parties involved with airport operations. Frontier Ag, an aerial spraying operation that is building a new hangar at the airport, will be under contract as the
Some committee members feel input lacking new FBO starting January 1, replacing Weston Thompson who has been FBO for the past five years. Thompson submitted his resignation to the city in October which prompted the council to begin the search process for a replacement and to open the position to bids. The council received three proposals - including one from Thompson. Two of the companies were interviewed, but
Thompson wasn’t. “Monetarily, Weston’s proposal was too high to even bring him in for an interview,” noted City Councilman Perry Nowak during Monday’s council meeting. Nowak also served on a committee appointed by the mayor to pursue Thompson’s replacement and make a recommendation to the council. Other members of the committee were
Council members Gary Eitel and Barb Wilkinson along with City Attorney John Shirley. Airport Commission members Randall Loder, Andy Hineman, Keith Burgess and Pat Ryan were not involved in the process. Loder was at Monday’s meeting to ask the council to “slow down the process until the full commission has had a chance to look at the proposals.”
Hangar space for at least 8 aircraft is goal The Scott City Council wants enough new hangar space at the city airport for eight aircraft. Whether they have to conduct the construction project in one or two phases, possibly spread over two years, will be determined when bids are opened by the council in early 2016. In a meeting with the council, Darin Neufeld, an engineer with EBH Engineering, Great Bend, noted the city has $450,000 “banked” in its FAA account. This has accumulated at the rate of $150,000 annually from the FAA with funding to be used for airport improvements. The goal is to build hangar space for eight aircraft, but Neufeld is uncertain whether that will be possible with $450,000. The city is seeking bids for construction of a T-hangar facility that can store six, seven or eight aircraft. He estimated that an eight-bay hangar could cost about $510,000. “If the eight-bay hangar exceeds the available funding, then we may have to look at constructing hangars for six airplanes now and in two
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more years seek bids to build hangar space for four more planes,” said Neufeld. Over the next two years, the city would also receive another $300,000 in FAA funding that could be earmarked for the project. As a cost-cutting move, Neufeld suggested the city bid a wood-framed facility with a metal skin. “We could look at the cost. It would be cheaper and faster,” he said. He noted that because of demand it’s difficult to get metal for large, metal buildings. Tentative plans are to have bids in hand and paperwork filed for FAA funding by May 1 so that construction can take place in mid- to late2016. While the decision isn’t popular with everyone involved with the airport, the city is also planning to tear down the existing round-top hangar to make room for new T-hangars. It’s felt that using the existing concrete would be a significant enough cost savings for the city to build larger hangar space.
SCES students enjoy a sing-a-long to get in the holiday spirit Page 9
“I’m frustrated that the (Thompson) resignation was turned in,” said Loder, who is also a pilot. “It’s nothing short of frightening not knowing who will be working on my airplane.” While he understands that price apparently was a big factor in the committee’s decision, Loder said that shouldn’t necessarily be the primary reason. “It’s not just about the price. A lot of factors need to be taken into consideration,” said Loder. (See CONTRACT on page two)
Christmas pep
Scott Community High School junior Hayden Nevills shows his holiday spirit and school spirit while performing with the pep band during Friday night’s basketball game. (Record Photo)
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Contract “I’d like to study this more before a decision is made.” Mayor Dan Goodman said time isn’t on the council’s side since the existing FBO contract ends Dec. 31. “We probably should have had more input than we received,” said Goodman. “But this will be subject to review in another year.” Nowak expressed his belief that “Frontier Ag will do as well, or better, than we have had.” “I think it will be more professional with Frontier Ag,” he said. At the same time, Loder emphasized that those individuals who are involved with airport operations on a day-today basis need to have more input into matters
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FBO Contract Highlights •The FBO will continue to pay the city a 7-cents-pergallon “flow charge” for fuel sold at the airport. •The FBO will collect and keep rent collected in the main hangar. •The city will pay a management fee of $3,500 per month. This compares with $5,000 per month paid to Thompson. •In his renewal proposal, Thompson presented the city with a four-tiered service contract in which annual management costs ranged from $90,000 to $180,000 depending on the level of services provided. •Thompson’s proposal also included provisions to provide aircraft charter and rental service. That is not a requirement under the contract approved by Frontier Ag. •The FBO agreement with Frontier Ag is for one year. The current contract with Thompson was for five years.
dealing with the facility. “Communication has been lacking. We need to have regular meetings,” he suggested. “I feel that lack of communication was one of the reasons for (Thompson’s) resignation.” Commission member Andy Hineman added his “frustration” with their
Council okays permit
A “limited use permit” has been recommended by the Scott City Planning and Zoning Commission and approved by the city council allowing Scott Andrews to have motor vehicles sales and storage in the Industrial Park. In granting permission, the council said that all vehicles and parts must be kept behind a fenced-in area. Andrews said the area would be completely enclosed once he’s completed construction of his building.
Dec. 31 deadline for tags
Persons whose last name begins with the letters U, X, Y or Z are reminded that license tags must be purchased by Thurs., Dec. 31, to avoid a penalty. Tags are due for autos, light trucks, motorcycles and motorized bikes. License tags can be purchased at the county treasurer’s office. Tags must be renewed during December for persons whose last name begins with U, X, Y or Z.
Must renew dog licenses
Scott City residents who are dog owners are reminded that licenses must be renewed at the start of each year. The fee, which is paid at City Hall, is $1 for neutered/spayed dogs and $3 for all others. Owners must also provide proof of a current rabies vaccination. Owners of dogs which are considered “potentially dangerous” must pay a $100 registration fee.
lack of input into the decision-making process at the airport. He pointed out that the committee responsible for interviewing candidates and making a recommendation on whom to hire as the FBO consisted of council members and the city attorney. “In my opinion, the Airport Commission
should have been more involved,” said Councilman Fred Kuntzsch. “I’m surprised you haven’t been more involved. Kuntzsch said those who use the airport most and are most impacted by its operation need to provide input into its operation. With the increased level of activity at the airport, including hangar construction, Hineman suggested meeting monthly over the next six months. “The city has put a high priority on the airport,” Goodman noted. He pointed out there is no FAA standard as to what a FBO’s duties are at an airport. “We’re all just kind of doing this on our own,” he said. In the agreement reached by the committee
with Frontier Ag, the new FBO won’t have a Cessna 172 or a rental airplane on site, which had been required under the previous FBO agreement. “We were fine with that as a committee,” said Nowak. Councilman Everett Green expressed hope that Frontier Ag would find it feasible to have an airplane available at all times. Nowak said that while that was part of the current agreement, a charter aircraft wasn’t always available while Thompson has been FBO. Mayor Goodman commended Thompson for what was accomplished during his five years as FBO. “The changes that were made to the airport while he’s been FBO have been terrific,” he added.
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Community Living
Page 3 - Thursday, December 24, 2015
Leftovers are biggest source of food illnesses Avoiding holiday meal foodborne illness is easy to do, if you know what precautions to take in the kitchen. One of the biggest mistakes is buying and cooking too much food. With a lot of leftovers, we don’t always get them stored fast enough or correctly. It is important that we keep hot foods hot (above 140 degrees) and cold foods cold (below 40 degrees) to protect food quality and discourage food-borne bacteria. It is not okay to leave the turkey out all day long to “snack” on it. It needs to be properly stored as
Tips for hosting family, friends for the holidays
With the onset of the holiday season there are several items that we can keep on hand, and things to do to make entertaining more pleasant. •Have on hand some flavored teas, coffee or hot cocoa and some cookies. These make a nice inexpensive treat to offer your guest. •Make sure your coat closet is clean and organized, with some extra hangers. This is especially important if you have indoor pets. No one wants to visit and have to lay their coat on a bed or chair and then leave with it covered in pet hair. •A tidy spot to visit in. During the holiday season, it can get pretty hectic at times. But, even though it gets busy, your guests will feel more comfortable and at ease if you have a nice spot to visit in.. Try to keep at least one place (the living room, or dining room, kitchen, etc.) where you can comfortably sit and visit without having them have to stand there awkwardly while you clear them a spot. That can make them feel like their visit was unexpected and unwanted. •To cut down on odor, keep your trash emptied, and food and dirty dishes put away. No one wants to visit a stinky home. Also, be sure any litter boxes are also kept clean. Keep the area by the front door clear of clutter especially the many pairs of shoes that often gather at doors. No one wants to see their guest fall over them. Lastly, if you know ahead of time your company is coming, don’t wait until the last minute to prepare. Do a little each day so you are not too tired to enjoy them once they arrive.
soon as the holiday meal is complete. When putting away leftovers, they must be refrigerated as soon as possible. We only have a total window of four hours before food must be thrown out to prevent a food borne illness issue. The proper way, is to divide the leftovers into shallow dishes to allow them to cool faster. Don’t
cover any leftovers until properly cooled as the cover will make the food retain its heat longer. Once the food is properly cooled, place it in the refrigerator to be reheated and eaten later. If the food is not consumed within five days, freeze it or throw it out. If you freeze it, be prepared to eat it immediately when it is thawed out. You only have a seven day window with leftovers, so the longer you wait to freeze leftovers, the faster you will need to eat them up once you have thawed them out. When storing them in
Recipe favorites . . .
Amazing Eggnog This uses cooked eggs for safety and you can use more or less rum to taste. It’s a bit of work to make, but well worth it. You’ll never buy store-bought eggnog again! Prep time: 20 min. Ready in: 6-1/2 hours Ingredients 4 cups 5 1/2 teaspoon 1 teaspoon 12 1-1/2 cups 2-1/2 cups 4 cups 2 teaspoons 1/2 teaspoon
Cook time: 8 min.
milk whole cloves vanilla extract ground cinnamon egg yolks sugar light rum light cream vanilla extract ground nutmeg
Directions Combine milk, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and cinnamon in a saucepan, and heat over lowest setting for 5 minutes. Slowly bring milk mixture to a boil. In a large bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar. Whisk together until fluffy. Whisk hot milk mixture slowly into the eggs. Pour mixture into saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes, or until thick. Do not allow mixture to boil. Strain to remove cloves, and let cool for about an hour. Stir in rum, cream, 2 teaspoon vanilla, and nutmeg. Refrigerate overnight before serving. Yield: 12 servings
Cocktail Meatballs These do very well in a slow cooker. Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 1 egg 2 tablespoons water 1/2 cup bread crumbs 3 tablespoons minced onion 1 (8 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce 3/4 cup chili sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, egg, water, bread crumbs, and minced onion. Roll into small meatballs. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 min., turning once. In a slow cooker or large saucepan over low heat, blend the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Add meatballs, and simmer for 1 hour before serving.
Yield: 10 servings
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the refrigerator, always place foods that do not have to be cooked above raw meat. Meat will drip. To avoid a food illness issue, always store raw meat on the bottom shelves of the refrigerator.
cial pumpkin pies are formulated with shelf-stable ingredients, including preservatives and antimicrobials that discourage bacterial growth and they might be able to be left out if the product label says “RT,” which indicates the pie meets the requirements for display at room temperature. When shopping for pies, check the “sell by” or “use by” dates. After purchasing, store leftover pie in the refrigerator and use within two to three days.
Storing Desserts Always store pumpkin pies and other custard desserts in the refrigerator. A traditional, homemade pumpkin pie, which typically is prepared with eggs and milk, has a high moisture content that, if stored at room temperature, will attract bacterial growth. Preparing Turkey Recipes for commerIt’s better to thaw the
turkey out in the refrigerator, allowing 24 hours for each five pounds of turkey. Make sure you place the turkey in a shallow pan to catch any of the raw juices that come with thawing out meat. You can also thaw a turkey out in the sink by running cold water over it. This is very wasteful. Thawing turkey at room temperature (on the kitchen counter, for example) is not recommended. At room temperature, raw poultry is subject to bacterial growth. Plan to oven roast a turkey at 325 degrees for (See FOOD on page eight)
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Editorial/Opinion
Page 4 - Thursday, December 24, 2015
editorially speaking
Looking ahead:
Essential for USD 466 to plan for future growth
A decade after completing a major renovation and new addition to Scott Community High School, the USD 466 board of education is again taking a look at its future needs. Growing enrollment and a shortage of space demands that we assess our needs and decide what projects will best meet our needs. The most obvious issues which should be addressed include: •Putting kindergarten classes under the same roof as all other elementary students. Moving kindergarten students into the administration building was meant to fill a temporary need - not serve as a permanent solution. •Of course, the current elementary building cannot accommodate an additional 70-80 kindergarten students. For that matter, the building wasn’t made to accommodate classes of 26-27 students which it is now doing in some instances. Reduce class sizes to 21-22 students and there simply aren’t enough classrooms. It’s a Catch-22 with few options. •We have a dire need for gymnasium space. On nights when junior high basketball games are being played in town that takes away two of the three gyms. That forces high school teams into morning and evening practices. In addition, the lack of a competition gym prevents SCHS from hosting regional wrestling or sub-state basketball tournaments. The existing SCHS gym was virtually untouched during the renovation program 10 years ago. It was a premier gym back in its day. It’s still capable of serving the community well for many, many more years. But it’s no longer enough. •There are also other issues to be considered, such as upgrading of the SCHS football complex, including improvements to the grandstand, a better concession area and a track that’s not in constant need of repair. The district isn’t anywhere close to discussing what would need to be financed through a bond issue or the existing capital outlay levy, but there is one important element to consider. The current tax levy for bond and interest is 14.05 mills, which is paying off the existing debt at about $1.2 million annually. The original bond was scheduled to be paid off in 2022. The note was refinanced last year and with the lower interest rate will be paid off in 2020. There are two ways to approach paying off bonded indebtedness, notes Supt. Jamie Rumford. The district can maintain a levy of about 14 mills and retire the bond earlier or it can continue to lower the levy as the debt is reduced. The bottom line is this: it’s possible for the district to pursue some construction/renovation projects without requiring a levy that’s higher than is currently being paid. We can refinance the existing bond issue and tie it in with a new bond issue. The study by GMCN Architects will provide an important guide to what needs to be done. The fact that something needs to be done is almost a foregone conclusion - with enrollment projected to climb by about 80 students over the next four years and with our facilities already nearing maximum capacity. It’s not too early to begin thinking ahead to what our next step should be.
Serving others:
Humanitarian needs can be found close to home
Gov. Sam Brownback and Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer have announced this week the formation of a Humanitarian Commission. A goal of the commission is to highlight the “value of serving others locally, nationally and internationally,” said Brownback in a press release. Serving others is certainly nothing new to Kansans. Community service is second-nature to any 4-Hers and has even been incorporated into graduation requirements for some high schools, including Scott Community. The thinking behind a Humanitarian Commission that will be involved nationally and internationally seems a bit puzzling, not because there aren’t needs elsewhere in the U.S. and the world, but because we have much that can be done right here in Kansas. And, unfortunately, much of the work to be done in our own backyard is a result of this Administration’s policies to underfund or deny funding for programs that aid our poorest citizens, our poor and our young. Those needs continue to grow with a fiscal policy that pits the well-being of our least against the tax breaks which benefit our wealthiest. Unfortunately, that’s good news for our new Humanitarian Commission. It means it won’t have to look far to find a worthy cause.
A visit from the Ghost of Christmas It’s Christmas Eve in the Tim Huelskamp home. Just as Tim gets comfortable in his bed he gets a cold chill which leaves him puzzled. “It can’t be my vote to repeal Obamacare and leave millions of people without health insurance,” he mutters to himself. “That always leaves me feeling warm and fuzzy inside.” As a heavy mist fills the air, Tim hears a voice telling him that, “Some people think I’m their conscience, but for now you can call me the Ghost of Christmas.” “There is no such thing,” says Tim as he sits upright in his bed. “I’m afraid there is,” says a ghostly figure as he approaches. “Don’t come any closer,” warns Tim as he holds a small cross in front of him. “That only works on vampires,” said the Ghost. “And Muslims,” Tim says. “You aren’t going to fool me.” “This must be an act,” says the Ghost as he looks around. “I’m being
Punk’d, right? Where’s the camera?” “I have no idea what you’re talking about,” says Tim as he holds up a mirror trying to look for the Ghost’s reflection. “You know you can’t come into this country.” “I’m already here,” replied the Ghost indignantly. “How clever,” Tim says slowly. “You think you’ve thought of everything. I suppose now you’ll try to make me pledge my loyalty to Sharia law or, worse yet, make me burn my NRA membership card.” “And I thought that being dumb was just a shtick to endear yourself to your constituents,” the Ghost says. “Tim, you and I are going to take a little trip.” “Where are you taking me?” asks Tim. “You know that if you take me against my will it’s kidnapping. The worst kind of prison time is the pris-
on time served by Ghosts who kidnap Congressmen.” “Excuse me, Tim, but are we still on the same planet?” the Ghost asks. “Don’t change the subject,” Tim says. “If you’ll leave now we can pretend this little incident never happened.” “Come on, Tim, you know the story. Christmas Past, Christmas Present, Christmas Future, blah, blah, blah,” says the Ghost. “We have to take this little trip.” “Okay, okay, I’ll go with you, but don’t harm my family. They’ve done nothing,” says Tim as he climbs out of bed. The ghost shakes his head in disbelief and a moment later the two of them have stepped back into the past. “I remember this,” says Tim. “This was my first campaign. I promised to put an end to Obamacare, the federal deficit and illegal immigration. The people loved me.” The two are soon surrounded by mist and as it clears Tim looks around.
“This was just yesterday,” noted Tim. “I was giving a speech promising to end Obamacare, eliminate the federal deficit and illegal immigration. The campaign donors loved me.” Once again, the two are engulfed in mist and a few moments later it clears and Tim surveys the scene. They are standing inside a hospital emergency room lobby which is filled with young and old. “What’s this?” asked Tim. “You got your wish. Obamacare has been repealed and these people can’t get or can’t afford health insurance. Some are too poor, some have pre-existing conditions and have been refused coverage and others are young people who can’t afford health insurance while trying to get started in their lives. And you know the worst part?” the Ghost asked. “Tell me,” said Tim. “Tell me something that’s going to make me look at all these lazy people and feel sorry for them.” (See GHOST on page seven)
Our troubling sense of superiority I’m right and you’re wrong. Such is, apparently, the view that Americans take regarding not only each other’s political orientations, but all sorts of other personal and existential questions, too. Americans think their fellow countrymen are lazy workers, bad parents and unhappy spouses and are generally unequipped to govern or make informed decisions about those who do. None of us views such criticisms as applying to ourselves, of course, just to everyone around us. Rather than humbly loving our neighbors, we have become disdainful of the way they run (and presumably ruin) their own lives - and increasingly suspicious that they will ultimately degrade ours as well. Again and again, when asked in polls
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another view by Catherine Rampell
about how their lives and choices compare with those of their neighbors, Americans smugly cast the first stone. Take the American Family Survey, released last month by the Deseret News and Brigham Young University. The national poll asked questions about the state of marriages and families, both real and perceived. To an almost comical degree, Americans consistently evaluated their own personal lives and relationships as higher-quality than those of Americans at-large. When married respondents were asked whether they believed their own marriage had gotten better or worse over the previous
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two years, 43 percent said stronger, 49 percent said about the same and only six percent said weaker. But when those same people were asked about U.S. marriages generally, the responses flipped: Just five percent said they generally were getting stronger, 40 percent said about the same and 43 percent said weaker. Similar patterns emerged in questions about the quality of respondents’ own vs. other Americans’ family relationships. The gaps in evaluations between one’s own family and those of everyone else are especially wide among conservatives - perhaps connected to disapproval of same-sex marriage legalization - but they persist among liberals as well. And the bias shows up in other survey questions less closely tied to
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same-sex marriage. When respondents were asked to name the “most important issues” facing families today, the most common answer wasn’t financial stress, work-life balance, crime or even the changing “definition of marriage and family.” It was, by a long shot, a perception that parents are “not teaching or disciplining their children sufficiently.” Meanwhile, in a Pew Research Center survey released last week, about half of American parents gave themselves good marks on the job they’re doing raising their own children, and relatively few characterized themselves as being overly permissive with their own offspring. It’s the other moms and dads who let their brats run wild. (See SUPERIORITY on page 6)
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Pretending we can be 100% safe is dangerous by Ian Reifowitz
It’s still all about Dick Cheney. When it comes to the Republican approach to national security and terrorism, it is his philosophy that governs. As quoted in Ron Suskind’s book “The One Percent Doctrine,” here’s the ‘brains’ behind the invasion of Iraq (you remember that one - the worst decision in the history of U.S. foreign policy and the reason we now have ISIS): “If there’s a one percent chance that Pakistani scientists are helping al-Qaeda build or develop a nuclear weapon we have to treat it as a certainty in terms of our response. It’s not about our analysis. It’s about our response.” Suskind elaborated further: “At this moment the Vice President officially separates
analysis from action, allows for an evidence-free model to move forward, and says suspicion may be all we have to use the awesome powers of the United States.” It was deeply disturbing to hear Republican candidates channel this Cheney-ite thinking during last week’s presidential debate (or just about any other time they open their mouths). They hyperventilated about how we should respond to terrorism - at least when it’s committed by Islamic radicals, because when right-wing Christian zealots commit such acts of murder the only response, apparently, is prayer. We heard Ted Cruz’s call for us to “carpet-bomb” - which, separate from the ethical and moral question of killing thousands of civilians whose only crime is to live in a place con-
quered by ISIS, military experts overwhelmingly dismissed as “unrealistic and counterproductive.” We heard Donald Trump’s call to simply end all Muslim immigration to the U.S. What about the supposedly mainstream candidates? “Moderate” Chris Christie began his debate performance thusly: “Think about what just happened today. The second largest school district in America in Los Angeles closed based on a threat. Think about the effect that, that’s going to have on those children when they go back to school tomorrow, wondering, filled with anxiety as to whether they’re really going to be safe. “I’ve fought terrorists and won and when we get back in the White House we will fight terrorists and win again and
America will be safe.” M o r e broadly, the Republican message - as James Fallows explained essentially comes down to “risk, risk, risk; fear, fear, fear; ISIS, ISIS, ISIS; Former Vice President Dick Cheney And, of course, only alien, alien, alien.” Or, as Jeet Heer put it, Republicans have the you“Reviving 9/11 level fears is know-whats to take those extreme steps because “political now a campaign strategy.” Only in such a climate of fear correctness,” blah, blah, blah. Let’s all take a deep breath can an approach like Cheney’s One Percent Doctrine make for a moment. Now, is it possense. Republicans are trying sible that an ISIS terrorist could to whip people into a frenzy, sneak into this country posing then convince them that only by as a Syrian refugee, despite a taking extreme steps can their rigorous vetting process for ref(See SAFE on page six) government keep them “safe.”
Embracing an America we live in today by E.J. Dionne, Jr.
disaster strikes, whites are far more likely to be able to call on friends or family to loan them money to help them get by, whereas blacks are not. That goes directly back to centuries of discrimination and violence against blacks, both legal and otherwise. Then there’s what Trump says about Latinos (that “when Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending their best”) and Muslims (that there should be a “total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States”). Mexican-Americans run the socio-economic gamut from doctors to farmworkers. They include the sweet girl who watches my cat when I go out of town - a studious ninth grader whose mother came here from Mexico - as well as numerous professors at my university. America got lucky the day these folks came across the border, and it’s an insult to count them alongside drug dealers and rapists. Every time I open Facebook, moreover, I see posts by Muslim
Which political party loves America? Not the United States that once existed, but the flesh-and-blood nation that we live in now. The debates we have witnessed - too few and far between for the Democrats, frequent enough for the Republicans to constitute a new reality TV show - have provided an incontestable answer to that question. The The Democrats embrace the Republicans, United States of Now in all of particularly Donald Trump its raucous diversity. Democrats are not free and Sen. Ted of nostalgia. They long for Cruz (Tex.), the more economically equal don’t like our country right America of decades ago and now. They celebrate liberalism’s heydays yearn for the during the New Deal and civil United States rights years. of Then. The But Hillary Clinton, Sen. current verBernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and sion is cast as Martin O’Malley all stand up a fallen nation. for the rights of a younger America - today’s country - that is less white, more Latino and more Asian (and, yes, more Muslim) than was the U.S. of the past. The cultural changes that have reshaped us are welcomed as part of our historical trajectory toward justice and inclusion. The Republicans, particularly Donald Trump and Sen. Ted Cruz (Tex.), don’t like our country right now. They yearn for the United States of Then. The current version is cast as a fallen nation. True, the party shut out of the White House always assails the incumbent. But a deeper unease and even rage characterize the response of many in the GOP ranks to what the country has become. This can cross into a loathing that Trump exploits by promising to deport 11 million undocumented immigrants and block Muslims from entering the country while dismissing dissent from his program of demographic reconstruction as nothing more than “political correctness.” I am certain that in their hearts, every candidate in both parties still likes to see us as a “shining city upon a hill” and “the last best hope of Earth.” Within the GOP, Sen. Marco Rubio (Fla.) and Jeb Bush have been especially careful not to abandon the virtue of hope and any confidence in the present. But this makes them stronger as general-election candidates than within their own party. The stark cross-party contrast complicates any assessment of Saturday’s Democratic debate. As Clinton, Sanders and O’Malley all made clear, each believes their own disputes are minor in light of the chasm that has opened between themselves and the Republicans. “On our worst day, I think we have a lot more to offer the American people than the right-wing extremists,” Sanders declared at the debate’s end. O’Malley concluded similarly: “When you listened to the Republican debate the other night, you heard a lot of anger and a lot of fear. Well, they can have their anger and they can have their fear, but anger and fear never built America.” Democratic solidarity was Clinton’s friend. She emerged stronger simply because neither of her foes made a clear case for upending the campaign’s existing order. Her own solid
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Right-wingers, Red Pope and Jesus by Jim Hightower
Here’s a twist on Christmas that would make Jesus weep. First, a right-wing faction in the US has been wringing its hands over a hokey cultural “crisis” cooked up by the faction itself, namely that liberals, atheists, humanists, and - God forbid - Marxists are waging a “War on Christmas.” The infidels are not accused of lobbing bombs in this war, but Words of Mass Destruction. Specifically, the right-wing purists wail that unholy lefties are perverting the season by saying “Happy Holidays,” instead of “Merry Christmas.” Second, some ultra conservative members of this same faction have launched their own war - against Jesus!
How twisted is this? They say no one should mess with the word “Christmas,” yet they’re messing with the guy Christmas is supposed to be about. Okay, technically they’re not going directly at Jesus, but at a key part of his message - and in particular, at a key messenger of Christianity: Pope Francis! They’ve decided that the Pope is a “Marxist,” pointing out that Francis speaks often about “the structural causes of poverty,” the “idolatry of money,” and the “new tyranny” of unfettered capitalism. Obviously, say the Pontiff’s pious critics, that’s commie talk. The clincher for them was when Francis wrote an official Papal document in which he asked in outrage: “How can it be that it is not a news
item when an elderly homeless person dies of exposure, but it is news when the stock market loses two points?” See, cried the carpers, that’s proof that Francis is the Red Pope! But wait - that was a very good question he asked, one ripe with the moral wrath that Jesus himself frequently showed toward the callous rich and their “love of money.” Indeed, the Pope’s words ring with the deep ethics you find in Jesus’ sermon on the Mount. Was he a commie, too? Could it be that the carpers are the ones lacking in real Christmas spirit? Jim Hightower is a national radio commentator, writer, public speaker and author
Time to give Trump a pink slip How can anyone support a racist candidate? I’m white. So is Donald Trump. I work as a teaching assistant in a sociology course on race while I pursue a PhD. Trump alone provides enough material to supply half my curriculum. Over the years, he’s said he thinks he’d be better off if he were “a welleducated black,” and that “laziness is a trait in blacks.” Nonetheless, he clarified a few years back, “I have a great relationship with the blacks.” He repeated that assertion more recently, but refined his terminology to call them “African Americans.” That’s right. Trump thinks the problem with those statements is the term he used for black people - and not that he called them lazy and entitled, and then claimed they love him. For the record, to correct The Donald, a well-educated black per-
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son is not better off than a welleducated white person. As of 2009, a black person working full time with an advanced degree made $14,000 less per year than a similarly situated white person. And that’s just income, not wealth. Wealth is accumulated over generations, and African Americans have been historically robbed of wealth through generations of discriminatory policies that continue to echo today. Today, on average, black Americans make 60 percent as much income as whites, but have only five percent as much wealth. That means that middle class whites have a safety net that middle class blacks lack. For example, one study found that twice as many people in black neighborhoods had their wages garnished to pay off debts than those in white neighborhoods. Why? Because when illness or
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Signs that point to an American society in decline by Paul Buchheit
While Edward Snowden and Chelsea Manning and John Kiriakou are vilified for revealing vital information about spying and bombing and torture, a man who conspired with Goldman Sachs to make billions of dollars on the planned failure of subprime mortgages was honored by New York University for his “Outstanding Contributions to Society.”
Safe ugees - one made even more rigorous for Syrians—that lasts from 18 to 24 months? Nothing is impossible. Therefore, if one applies the Cheney Doctrine, sure, we should block all Syrian refugees. And all Muslim refugees too, why not? Such proposals make sense if one treats something that is possible, yet exceptionally unlikely, as a “certainty” and ignores the real, negative consequences. Mathematician John Allen Paulos analyzed Cheney’s One Percent Doctrine and applied it to
This is one example of the distorted thinking leading to the demise of a once-vibrant American society. There are other signs of decay: 1) A House bill would view corporate crimes as “honest mistakes” Wealthy conservatives are pushing a bill that would excuse corporate leaders from financial fraud, environmental pollution, and other crimes that America’s greatest criminals deem simply
Citizens for Tax Justice reports that Fortune 500 companies are holding over $2 trillion in profits offshore to avoid taxes that would amount to over $600 billion. Our society desperately needs infrastructure repair, but eight million potential jobs are being held hostage beyond our borders. 3) Almost 2/3 of American families couldn’t afford a single pill of a life-saving drug
reckless or negligent. The Heritage Foundation attempts to rationalize, saying “someone who simply has an accident by being slightly careless can hardly be said to have acted with a ‘guilty mind.’” One must wonder, then, what extremes of evil, in the minds of con-
things like analysis and evidence. After all, those are just obstacles effete intellectuals put in the way of what real men know is the correct “response.” The Cheney Doctrine assumes, wrongly, that there are two states of existence: We are either “safe” or we are not. The reality is this: Terrorism, even though it feels like it could happen anywhere at any time, is almost certainly not going to kill you or your family if you live in the United States. Take a look at all the
terrible things that are more likely to befall Americans than being killed by a terrorist, and consider how we deal with those kinds of threats. Yes, you really are more likely to be killed by a lightning bolt. The illusion that we can somehow be 100 percent safe - and that only extreme actions can achieve that goal - actually makes us less safe. In reality, that illusion leads to stupid decisions - like invading a country that never attacked us because it might, maybe, have
weapons of mass destruction, even though we had no evidence it did, and it turns out said country did not have them. Republicans want to cloud our judgment through fear, and don’t seem to care whether that fear leads us to make the wrong choices. Given their history, it’s hard to deny that’s a feature of Republicanism. It’s up to us whether we allow them to succeed.
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other scenarios in order to expose its folly: Imagine what would happen in various everyday situations were the Cheney doctrine to be applied. A young man is in a bar and another man gives him a hard stare. If the young Cheneyite feels threatened and believes the probability to be at least one percent that the other man will shoot him, then he has a right to preemptively shoot him in “self-defense.” Or an older woman visits her Cheneyite doctor who, finding that the
Congress observes 3rd anniversary of doing nothing by Andy Borowitz
WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report) - In what has become a tradition in the nation’s capital, the United States Congress on Monday notched the third anniversary of doing nothing in the aftermath of the mass shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. As on the first and second anniversaries of the tragedy, lawmakers took up no new measures to prevent future mass shootings in the United States, and instead chose to mark Newtown’s third anniversary with a day of inaction. In that respect, the third anniversary of Newtown resembles the thousand-plus days that came before it, during which Congress took no action on guns except to periodically vote down expanded background checks. Interestingly, during this same period of time, many of these legislators were able to sleep at night, sources say. According to one congressional staffer, Harland Dorrinson, marking the anniversary of Newtown by doing nothing about guns is a tradition that is unlikely to change in the halls of Congress anytime soon. “This should be a day of prayer and quiet reflection,” he said. “This should not be a day of doing something to make things better.” Andy Borowitz is a comedian and author
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servatives, led to criminal charges against people apparently aware of their actions: the Ohio woman who took coins from a fountain to buy food; the California man who broke into a church kitchen to find something to eat; and the 90-year-old Florida activist who boldly tried to feed the homeless.
Of course, even without the explicit protection of Congress, CEOs are rarely charged for their crimes. Not a single Wall Street executive faced prosecution for the fraudridden 2008 financial crisis. 2) Unpaid taxes of 500 companies could pay for a job for every unemployed American For two years. At the nation’s median salary of $36,000, for all eight million unemployed.
An AARP study of 115 specialty drugs found that the average cost of a year’s worth of prescriptions was over $50,000, three times more than the average Social Security benefit.
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friends denouncing terrorism, showing mosques fundraising to help victims of terror attacks, or even thanking a little boy who donated his savings to help a vandalized mosque by giving him an iPad. Obviously, these are all good things, but it makes me sad and outraged that my Muslim friends need to go to such lengths to prove to the world they aren’t terrorists. They are no more terrorists than I am. Most of them hold advanced degrees, and several are doctors. In the end, I think Trump’s own words apply best to himself: “It is obvious to anybody the hatred is beyond comprehension.” Yes. Exactly. And what’s truly inexplicable is why, in 2015, anyone running on a racist, xenophobic ticket finds any support at all. To the media: Why do you continue to run snippets of Trump’s most hateful rhetoric, when you would fire any employee who said a fraction of what he’s said on TV? And to America, it’s time we shout Trump’s own tagline at him. Let’s join together and tell the reality TV star and real estate mogul who wants to be our president, “You’re fired.” Jill Richardson is the author of “Recipe for America: Why Our Food System Is Broken and What We Can Do to Fix It”
woman has suffered from a sore throat and fatigue for months, orders that she be put on chemotherapy since the likelihood of cancer is, in his opinion, at least one percent. Further tests, he might argue, would take too long. As Paulos makes clear, the “response” to a potential threat might actually make us less safe than we’d otherwise have been. This reality, however, doesn’t penetrate Republican thinking - if one can call it that - which demands action now (dammit!) while rejecting
America performance will reinforce those who already support her. But two big quarrels between Clinton and Sanders are important to the Democrats’ future. By pledging to avoid any hike in taxes on those earning less than $250,000 a year, Clinton strengthened herself for her likely fall encounter with the other side. But Sanders deserves credit for speaking a truth progressives will need to face up to (and that social democrats in other countries have already
Other recent Pew surveys touched on additional ways Americans view themselves far more favorably than they view their neighbors. Half say the word “lazy” describes the typical American very or fairly well. But when asked a similar question about themselves, just a handful of Americans say the adjective applies. It’s easy to dismiss these patterns as amusing but ultimately inconsequential, material for cocktail-party banter about the rising tides at Lake Wobegon. But the patterns take on a more ominous tone when placed
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confronted): that the programs liberals support are, in the long run, likely to require more broadly based tax increases. On foreign policy, Clinton continued to be the more openly interventionist candidate. Here again, Clinton likely positioned herself well for the long run. But Sanders may yet capitalize on his comparative dovishness with the generally peaceminded Democratic caucus electorate in Iowa. Each also offered revealing one-liners as to whether “corporate America” would love
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them. Clinton nicely deflected the question by saying, “Everybody should.” But Sanders was unequivocal. “No, they won’t,” he replied with starchy conviction. Above all, this debate should embarrass the Democratic National Committee for scheduling so few of them, and for shoving some into absurdly inconvenient time slots that confined their audiences to political hobbyists. Debates are a form of propaganda in the neutral
sense of the word: They are occasions for parties to make their respective arguments. Given that the divide between the parties this year is so fundamental, it’s shameful that Democrats did not try to make their case to as many Americans as possible. If you have faith in your response to anger and fear, you should be ready to bear witness before the largest congregation you can assemble. E.J. Dionne, Jr., is a political commentator and longtime op-ed columnist for the Washington Post
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in a political context. Americans not only have little faith in their neighbors’ ability to make decisions for themselves; they have little faith in their peers’ ability to make decisions for the country. The Pew Research Center finds that only a third say they have a “very great” or “good” deal of trust and confidence in the “wisdom of the American people when it comes to making political decisions.” Confidence in the political judgment of the American people, at least according to judgmental Americans, has erod-
ed substantially over the decades, and is now less than half its level from 1964 (77 percent vs 34 percent). Harvard researchers Yascha Mounk and Roberto Foa have compiled other historical data suggesting that Americans have soured on liberal democracy over the decades and become more enamored of illiberal alternatives. In a country that has become not just polarized, but also atomized; in which we root unwaveringly for our own political “teams” composed of those who look, think,
vote and raise children exactly as we do; and in which we treat opposing viewpoints as motivated by malice or stupidity rather than honest disagreement, perhaps it is not so surprising that so many Americans have come down with a serious case of dictator envy, a longing for a political strongman (such as, say, Donald Trump) who will put our neighbors in their place and skirt the pluralistic niceties and nonsense of democracy. Catherine Rampell is a columnist at The Washington Post
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“The worst part is that most of them voted for Republicans just like you,” the Ghost said in bewilderment. “And you know why?” Tim said. “Because they understand that we don’t want government in our lives.” “But you promised them that if Obamacare was repealed you’d come up with something better,” said the Ghost. “Yes, I guess I did. Now who’s dumb?” Tim asks. “That’s what I thought,” answered the Ghost. “So you’re determined that we’d all be better off with little or no government in our lives?” “Absolutely,” Tim says. “What about Social Security?” asks the Ghost. “People need to work longer,” says Tim. “Medicaid?” “It encourages people to be poor and lazy,” Tim says. “Food stamps?” “It encourages people who are lazy and poor,” says Tim. “Crop subsidies?” “Hold it right there. Now you’ve gone too far,” Tim fires back. “My family counts on those subsidies and they’re hard-working, salt-of-the-earth people who deserve every dime they get from the government.” “That’s what I thought,” said the Ghost as they are surrounded by mist for a final time. When the air clears they are back in Tim’s home. As Tim looks around he sighs in relief. “Nothing’s changed,” he says. “After all you’ve seen, isn’t there something you’d like to say?” asks the Ghost as he fades into the mist. “In the true spirit of Christmas,” says Tim, “I’d like to say God bless us everyone . . . except the Muslims, and the gun control freaks, and the unemployed, and illegal immigrants, and the Syrian refugees, and the liberal media . . . and, oh yes, did I mention the Muslims . . . ?”
Sixty-two percent of polled Americans said they couldn’t cover a $500 repair bill. If any of these Americans need a hepatitis pill from Gilead Sciences, or an antiinfection pill from Martin Shkreli’s company, they will have to do without. An AARP study of 115 specialty drugs found that the average cost of a year’s worth of prescriptions was over $50,000, three times more than the average Social Security benefit. Although it’s true that most people don’t pay the full retail cost of medicine, the portion paid by insurance companies is ultimately passed on to consumers through higher premiums.
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Pharmaceutical companies pay competitors to keep generic drugs out of the market, and they have successfully lobbied Congress to keep Medicare from bargaining for lower drug prices. The companies claim they need the high prices to pay for better medicines. But for every $1 they spend on basic research, they invest $19 in promotion and marketing. 4) Violent crime is down, prison population doubles FBI statistics confirm a dramatic decline in violent crimes since 1991, yet the number of prisoners has doubled over approximately the same period.
Meanwhile, whitecollar prosecutions have been reduced by over a third, and, as noted above, corporate leaders are steadily working toward 100% tolerance for their crimes. 5) One-in-four Amerians suffer mental illnesses, yet mental health facilities cut by 90 percent According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 25 percent of adults experience mental illness in a given year, with almost half of the homeless population so inflicted. Yet from 1970 to 2002, the per capita number of public mental health hospital beds plummeted
from over 200 per 100,000 to 20 per 100,000, and after the recession state cutbacks continued. That leaves prison as the only option for many desperate Americans. There exists a common theme amidst these signs of societal decay: The super-rich keep taking from the middle class as the middle class becomes a massive lower class. Yet the myth persists that we should all look up with admiration at the “selfmade” takers who are ripping our society apart. Paul Buchheit is a college teacher and the editor and main author of “American Wars: Illusions and Realities.” He can be reached at paul@UsAgainstGreed.org
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Siegrist says it was common to see men whose home addresses were throughout the eastern United States. At the time, a 160-acre tract was given to individuals free for the taking. Civil War veterans were given priority - also known as a preemption - which is why many of the claims include a soldier’s rank and regiment or company in which he served. The historical society had hopes they might discover a preemption for a soldier who served in Gen. Custer’s 7th Cavalry, but that didn’t happen. Siegrist has come across some of the famous characters from Scott City’s past while researching the titles. The original land claim was discovered for Lincoln Newsom who rode a Penny Farthing bicycle (with the oversized front wheel) from Illinois to Scott County. He went on to operate the first telephone switchboard in Scott City. A title dated in 1885 belonged to J.W. Lowe who put down the first irrigation well in the southwest part of the county. Likewise, land claims have been found for Samuel Landon, the father of Eliza Steele (of Lake Scott) and for Herb Steele. However, the Steele claim was not for the land where the Steele Home or El Quartelejo ruins are located. It was filed in 1889 for land located east and north of the Devil’s Backbone, south of present day Lake Scott State Park. “It sure would have been neat if we could have
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Homestead Act The original intent of the Homestead Act was to encourage settlement of the Western United States. For just $18 in fees, an individual 21-years or older was given 160 acres of undeveloped land. Or the homesteader could purchase the land for $1.25 per acre after having lived on the site for six months. The first claim under the Homestead Act was made by Daniel Freeman for a farm in Nebraska on January 1, 1863. Today, Freeman’s homestead continues to stand as the Homestead National Monument near Beatrice, Neb. Freeman lived on and worked the land until his death on Dec. 30, 1908. His wife Agnes continued to live on the homestead until shortly before her death in 1931. In 1936, by an act of the United States Congress, the site of Freeman’s homestead was recognized as the “first” homestead in the United States when it was designated as the Homestead National Monument of America. Settlers from all walks of life, including newly arrived immigrants, farmers without land of their own from the East, single women and former slaves came to meet the requirements. People interested in Homesteading first had to file their intentions at the nearest land office and after a check for any ownership claims, the prospector paid a filing fee of $10 to claim the land temporarily, as well as a $2 commission to the land agent. When all requirements had been completed and the homesteader was ready the take legal possession, the homesteader found two neighbors or friends willing to vouch for the truth of his or her statements regarding land improvement and sign the “proof” document. After successful completion of this final form and payment of a $6 fee, the homesteader received the patent for the land, signed with the name of the current President of the United States. This paper was often proudly displayed on a cabin wall and represented the culmination of hard work and determination.
found Herb Steele’s original homestead claim,” notes Siegrist. Graham says a land claim filed by her grandfather, G.W. Ruth, in July of 1887 was among those recovered - along with claims by each of his four sons. “But none of them were farmers. They were businessmen,” said Graham.
blizzard of 1886, says historical society President Patsi Graham. “After the blizzard, the population dropped to about 200,” she says. “The blizzard broke their spirits and they left.” In addition, many of the early settlers were ill-prepared for the harsh conditions in their first winter on the Great Plains. Consequently, a lot of Two Land Rushes free land was again availThe first land rush able in 1887 which led to came during 1885 when another rush. 261 claims were filed in Scott County. Of all Improvements Required the years for which he It wasn’t enough to received titles, that was simply file a claim for the most active. free land. The rush of farmers and Under the Homestead land speculators pushed Act, any man or woman the county’s population to 21 years old or the head of about 2,000 until the harsh a family could have 160
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20-25 minutes per pound. Allow about 20 minutes for the turkey to stand (covered) before carving. Placing a turkey in the oven the night before at a low temperature or setting the timer to begin cooking in pre-dawn hours can encourage bacterial growth and is not recommended. Pop-up timers packaged with the turkey typically have a short (usually one to 1-1/2 inch) probe and should not be used to gauge doneness. Food thermometers can be purchased for $10 or less. It is recommended to insert the thermometer probe at an angle near the leg, but not touching the bone. When the internal temperature (for
both white and dark meat) reaches 165 degrees, the turkey is cooked. Remember to keep hot foods hot (above 140 degrees) and cold foods cold (below 40 degrees) to protect food quality and discourage food-borne bacteria. You can get a free copy of the “At Home Safe Food Handling; It’s in your Hands” from the Extension office. More information about holiday cooking, food and food safety is available the Extension office and on Extension websites, including: www. ksre.ksu.edu/humannutrition, www.ksre.ksu.edu/ foodsafety/ and www.rrc. ksu.edu.
A promotional book that promised free land and economic opportunity in Scott County helped bring early settlers to Western Kansas.
acres of undeveloped land by living on it five years and paying $18 in fees. They were also required to build a home, make improvements and farm the land before they could own it outright. The documents now in the historical society’s possession also include “timber culture notices” which were filed by anyone who felt another homesteader had not made improvements as required. The person filing the notice could then stake a claim to that same property.
the names of a number of early post offices, which were located in homes. The early postal sites include Zanobia, Plumber (south of Modoc), Painter or Painter City, Arcola (west of Shallow Water) and the Spring Post Office located near the Big Spring at Lake Scott. A written notation on the back of the title for Spring said that would be the designated post office for 10 residences while Painter/Painter City had eight addresses and Zanobia had 43. Some of the land titles have been distributed to Designated Post Offices local residents who are The titles also include known descendants of
the early settlers. Others are invited to stop by the El Quartelejo Museum if they believe they have a family member who would have filed a title sometime between 1880 and about 1893. “It’s a piece of family history,” said Siegrist, who noted that land titles not claimed will remain in safe storage with the historical society. “It’s pretty unbelievable when you see how well preserved they are after about 130 years or so,” adds Siegrist. “A lot of these don’t look that much different from the day they were first filed.”
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Youth/Education Guns on campus now confront Kansas universities The Scott County Record
No-guns-allowed signs stick to campus doors at the University of Kansas. But that will change come July 1, 2017, when any student, visitor, faculty or staff member over the age of 21 will be able to walk onto the Lawrence campus, or any other Kansas public university, with a handgun tucked inside a pea coat, purse or backpack.
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Great, some say. If someone comes with guns blazing onto our campus we can take him down. Bad idea, say others. Alcohol, college students and guns make for a dangerous concoction. The topic of guns, and how schools will handle them on campus, is one of the hottest subjects at colleges around the country these days. Earlier this
month the issue flared at KU when students and professors packed an auditorium for a discussion on concealed weapons. In Missouri, State Sen. Bob Dixon, a Springfield Republican, introduced a bill that would permit concealed weapons on the state’s public college campuses, including University of Missouri System schools
in Columbia, Kansas City, St. Louis and Rolla. MU officials would not comment on how the pending legislation would impact campuses. In the wake of mass shootings at Connecticut’s Sandy Hook Elementary School, a South Carolina church, Umpqua Community College in Oregon, and most recently San Bernardino, Calif.,
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tories and urged his students to arm themselves and learn to shoot. “It just blows my mind when I see the president of the United States say that the answer to circumstances like (the shooting in San Bernardino) is more gun control,” Falwell said during a campus speech. “If some of those people in that community cen(See GUNS on page 16)
Kansas judging team, Mulligan 7th at nationals
Kansas placed seventh in the first all-star livestock judging competition held in conjunction with the American International Livestock Expo held in Louisville, Ky. The Kansas team consisted of 4-Hers from across the state, including Trace Mulligan, Scott City. In addition to their seventh place team finish, they were fourth in oral reasons and fifth in both swine and beef. Kansas was the only state to have all four of its members recognized at the awards banquet for placing in various divisions. Other team members included Caitlin Dreher, Iola; Cade Hibdon, Princeton; Dean Klahr, Holton; and Holly Swearingen, Lawrence (alternate). Animal science graduate assistant Brady Jensen (Republic Co. 4-H alum) was their coach.
Students got into the holiday spirit during the annual Christmas sing-a-long last Friday morning at Scott City Elementary School. (Above) SCHS students Macy Berning and Kevin Herndon were among members of the high school music department who presented a musical skit at SCES. (Right) Reindeer enjoying the program and anxious for the start of vacation were Sage Kite (left) and Spencer Roberts. (Record Photos)
Lake Wide Awake promotes 4-H with SCORE The December meeting of the Lake Wide Awake 4-H Club was held on December 14 at the Wm. Carpenter 4H Building. Our pledges were led by Camdyn Moore. Roll call was, “What present would you like to give someone?” We had 11 members present and four community leaders present. We played a game of tag for recreation. Nick and Alyssa Storm wrote a Superhero themed offi-
talk about citizens arming themselves has escalated. At the same time, guncontrol groups plead louder for deeper background checks, and limits on the sale of assault weapons and ammunition. At Liberty University, a conservative, evangelicalbased college in Virginia, president Jerry Falwell Jr. recently lifted a ban on guns in university dormi-
County 4-H Club News cer installation ceremony. Alyssa led the ceremony. Several of our club members attended the Scott City Elementary School SCORE program on one afternoon in November and told students of different programs they could participate in if they joined 4-H. Lexi Buxton talked about
her cat. Emily Glen talked about quilting. Alyssa talked about photography and Wyatt Ricker talked about shooting sports. Toni Glenn had several announcements to make regarding upcoming leadership opportunities, livestock clinics, service opportunities and the county 4-H Christmas party. Jennie Erven gave a talk about her dog project. Waylon Ricker talked
about his entries in the county fair food competition and Wyatt talked about going to the State Fair for archery. KelsiJo and CarolAnn Crouch were the hosts of this meeting and they brought Christmas treats for everyone. Next meeting will be Jan. 11, 7:00 p.m., in the Wm. Carpenter 4-H Building. Alyssa Storm, reporter
For the Record Create a financial calendar for the new year The Scott County Record
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When was the last time you made a financial resolution on New Year’s Eve? If you can’t remember, you’re in good company. The Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America’s annual New Year’s resolutions survey (https://www. allianzlife.com/about/ news-and-events for 2014
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reported that 49 percent of respondents said that health and wellness were their first priorities for the coming year, up from 43 percent in 2013. Only 30 percent ranked financial stability as their top goal for the year. In 2016, maybe it’s time to push financial fitness to the top of your list by creating an annual financial
calendar that helps you save, spend and invest a little smarter. Here are some suggestions to build your calendar: •Set three important money goals for the year. Three money goals may not sound like a lot, but if you’ve never thought about money goals before, establishing these targets can make a major difference in your financial life.
Set goals that address key money concerns or serve as a springboard for a solid financial future. Choose what makes sense for you, but here are three basic goals to start with: •Create or reset your budget. If you’ve never made a budget before, spend a month or two tracking everything you spend. Review your findings
closely and see whether you’re spending less than you earn. If not, determine if you can cut spending to direct more funds to meet key goals. If you already have a budget, consider reevaluating your finances to see where you could cut costs. •Build an emergency fund.
Lottery insider fixed jackpots - twice The former security chief for a national association that operates lotteries personally bought two tickets that won jackpots in Kansas, investigators said, bringing to five the number of states where he may have fixed lotteries. Investigators recently linked Kansas jackpots won in 2010 to Eddie Tipton, the former security director of the Multi-State Lottery Association, Iowa assistant attorney general Rob Sand disclosed in court documents. He says evidence will show that Tipton associates who claimed the prizes returned half of the money in cash directly to him in early 2011.
Tipton allegedly purchased two winning tickets to the “2by2” game at separate locations while he was traveling through Kansas on business in December 2010. Each was worth $22,000, the prize for any player with the day’s winning numbers, and were claimed by individuals from Iowa and Texas, according to the Kansas Lottery. As chief of security for the association managing lotteries for 37 states and territories, Tipton managed random number generators that pick winning numbers for some national games, such as Hot Lotto, and games played in individual states. Kansas Lottery offi-
Public Notice (Published in The Scott County Record Thurs., Dec. 17, 2015; last published Thurs., Dec. 31, 2015)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SCOTT COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Marriage of AMANDA LYNN COULTER and CLIFFORD DALE COULTER Case No. 15-DM-50 Pursuant to Chapter 23 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated NOTICE OF SUIT The State of Kansas to CLIFFORD DALE COULTER, Respondent herein, and all other persons who are or may be concerned: You are hereby notified that a Petition for Divorce has been filed in the District Court of Scott County, Kan-
those numbers and collect prizes dating back to 2005. Earlier this year, a jury convicted Tipton of fraud for fixing a $16.5 million Hot Lotto jackpot dating back to 2010. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison but is free while he appeals. After fixing the winning combination, Tipton went to a gas station near the lottery association to buy those numbers and then passed the winning ticket to Rhodes, who unsuccessfully tried to collect the prize with associates. Rhodes is fighting extradition back to Iowa to face charges in the case. Since Tipton’s convic-
Scott Co. LEC Report
Scott City Police Department Dec. 12: Liliana Ayala-Varela, 17, was charged with driving under the influence. She was later released. Dec. 14: A report was taken of criminal damage to property in the 100 block of South Washington. Dec. 14: Jackie Ivey was northbound on Elizabeth Street and failed to yield, striking a vehicle belonging to Tomas Rivero. Dec. 16: Emilio Alvarez was arrested on a Scott County warrant for failure to appear. He was transported to the LEC. Timothy R. Woods, No. 24124 Dec. 16: James Krehbiel was backing south in the Attorney for Petitioner 100 block of south US83 in order to parallel park and Kansas Legal Services struck the front of a parked vehicle. 701 Comanche, Suite F sas praying that a divorce be granted to Amanda Lynn Coulter and you are hereby required to plead to the Petition on or before the 28th day of January, 2016, in the District Court of Scott County, Kansas. If you fail to plead, judgment will be entered in due course upon the Petition. Amanda Lynn Coulter Petitioner
Dodge City, KS 67801 Office: (620) 227-7349 Facsimile: (620) 227-8001 Email: kls-dodgecity@klsinc.org
Public Notice (First published in The Scott County Record, Thurs., Dec. 10, 2015; last published Thurs., Dec. 24, 2015.)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SCOTT COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY LOUISE WATERS a/k/a MARY LOU WATERS, a/k/a MARY LOUISE RANKIN WATERS, deceased No. 2015-PR-21 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR ADMISSION OF FOREIGN WILL TO PROBATE THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that on the 4th day of December, 2015, a petition was filed in said Court by Kurt Von Roeschlaub and Helen Newman, legatees and devisees of Mary Louise Waters, deceased, and as co-executors named in the will of said decedent, being a residents of Port Washington, New York, praying for the admission to probate and record of the will of said decedent, and asking that the Court find administration of the said
cials said they were asked to look into those jackpots by Iowa investigators earlier this month. The alleged manipulation of those tickets happened at the association headquarters in Iowa, not on any Kansas Lottery equipment, the statement said. Prosecutors believe that Tipton, 52, used his access to those machines to surreptitiously install software programs that let him know the winning numbers in advance before disappearing without a trace. They say he worked with associates such as his brother Tommy Tipton - a Texas judge - and Texas businessman Robert Rhodes to play
estate is unnecessary within the State of Kansas. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 6th day of January, 2016, at 11:00 o’clock a.m., of said day, in said Court, in the City of Scott City, Scott County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said Petition. All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the said estate within four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. s/s Kurt Von Roeschlaub, Petitioner s/s Helen Newman, Petitioner WALLACE, BRANTLEY & SHIRLEY 325 Main Street P. O. Box 605 Scott City, Kansas 67871 (620) 872-2161 Attorneys for Petitioner
Register of Deeds Salbador Retzmoza to Imauro Retamoza, Lot 14, Blk. 1, Church Addition. Scott City DKP VIII to Fredman Spiegelman, Lots 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16 and 18, Blk. 9, McLain, Swan and Sangster Addition. Bridgett and Richard Anderson to Jason Yeadon, a tract in NE4 of 16-18-34. Samuel and Haley Johnson to Richard McEachern and Michael Dean McEachern, Lot 7, Blk. 4, East Acres Addition. Bradley and Mollie Creagan to Richard McEachern and Michael Dean McEachern, Lot 7, Blk. 4, East Acres Addition. Allan and Cheryl Keyse to William Simpson Revocable Trust, SE4 of 5-18-31. Corinne Krebs Revocable Trust to Richard and Sharon Crist, Lot 15 and S25 ft. of Lot 12, Blk. 13, Webster’s Addition.
tion, Iowa prosecutors have charged Tipton with ongoing criminal conduct and money laundering for allegedly fixing jackpots valued at $8 million in Colorado, Wisconsin and Oklahoma. The Kansas jackpots were added to the charges in that case. Tipton’s attorney, Dean Stowers, repeated his longstanding contention that there is no evidence that Tipton tampered with the computers, and argued that any charges related to the old jackpots should be barred by the three-year statute of limitations. Sand is fighting Tipton’s motion to dismiss the case, saying the additional jackpots were only recently uncovered.
An emergency fund (http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/emergencyfund) contains between three to six months of living expenses you can draw upon only in a real financial emergency such as unemployment, illness or a major unplanned expense. •Save for something special. (See FINANCIAL on page 11)
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KDHE taking over Medicaid applications Jan. 1 KDHE taking over Medicaid applications starting Jan. 1 Starting Jan. 1, people applying for Medicaid coverage under KanCare will no longer work with the Department of Children and Families. Instead, they will either have to apply online at
ApplyforKanCare.ks.gov or submit paper applications through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. That change is part of an executive reorganization order that Gov. Sam Brownback announced in January 2015. Under that order, KDHE will
Financial Make one of your three goals a fun goal - a vacation, a new bike, a wardrobe upgrade - something that feels like a reward. Here are calendar items that might help you reach those goals. •Make sure you note staggered receipt dates for each of your three free credit reports (https:// www.annualcreditreport. com) from Experian, TransUnion and Equifax so you can keep a steady eye on your credit and spot irregularities if they happen. •Prevent severe money surprises by marking key repair or replacement dates on home, appliance and other personal expenses that might be coming up in the future.
take over the function of determining whether people are eligible to receive Medicaid coverage. Officials at KDHE said a toll-free number, 1-800792-4884, has been set up for people who need help filling out the form, or if they need a paper application mailed to them.
In addition, elderly and disabled applicants can call that number to arrange face-to-face meetings with “out-stationed” workers who will be available in several communities around the state, including Lawrence. Those workers will be available by appointment
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Use the time you have now to schedule inspections and estimates for each so you’ll be able to start setting aside funds in advance. •Retirement readiness is another key calendar item. At least once a year, consider reviewing your holdings in retirement or investment accounts to make sure they’re still performing as you’ve planned or if not, whether you need to restructure the investments in your portfolio. •Put the open enrollment dates for employeror self-employment benefits on your calendar and then mark a date several weeks before to allow you to start thinking through necessary changes.
The way you choose employer or self-employment benefits is a key part of your financial planning and should intersect with other independent money decisions you’re making for yourself and your family. •Insurance renewal dates are important to mark as well. If you’re not comparison-shopping for the auto, homeowners or health insurance coverage you buy on your own, there’s a good possibility you’re losing out on money, service or coverage. Set two dates each year to review your overall finances. You might consider dates in June and November to see how
you’re doing with budget, savings, spending, investment and tax issues. The June date is for corrective actions; the November date is to determine the last-minute spending, savings or tax moves you want to make before December 31 and to set financial goals for the New Year. If you work with a qualified financial or tax expert, consider involving him or her in the conversation. Bottom line: If you use a calendar or datebook to keep on schedule, add important money dates and activities so you can meet your lifetime financial goals. Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa’s financial education programs
only. Families applying for coverage for themselves or their children will be asked to apply online or by paper application. They can also call the tollfree number for assistance filling out the forms. People filling out paper applications can return
them by mail, or by fax to 1-800-498-1255. The new online application system known as KEES, the Kansas Eligibility Enforcement System, is part of a $234 million project to update and modernize Medicaid and other social service program applications.
Pastime at Park Lane The First Baptist Church led Sunday afternoon church services. Residents played pitch and dominoes on Monday afternoon. Game helpers were Joy Barnett, Madeline Murphy, Lynda Burnett, Dorothy King, Wanda Kirk and Mandy Barnett. Residents played Wii bowling on Monday evening. Pastor Bob Artz led Bible study on Tuesday morning. Doris Riner and Elsie Nagel led the hymns. Naomi Teubner and her sister, Rachel Sanisidro from Brunsville, Minn., performed on Tuesday afternoon. Russel and Mary Webster led Bible study on Tuesday evening. Rev. Warren Prochnow led Lutheran Bible study on Wednesday morning. Madeline Murphy and Barbara Dickhut led bingo on Wednesday afternoon.
SCES students come caroling
Students from the Scott City Elementary School after-school music program came caroling on Wednesday afternoon.
Residents prepare for holiday
Park Lane residents made gum drop cookies on Thursday afternoon and Christmas ornaments on Friday afternoon.
Youth provide holiday gifts
Thanks to the United Methodist Youth for bringing Christmas cards for the residents. The 4-H Ambassadors brought Christmas stockings for each resident. Residents played cards on Wednesday evening. Elsie Nagel helped with manicures on Thursday morning. Residents played trivia games on Thursday evening. Fr. Bernard Felix led Catholic Mass on Friday. Rev. Warren Prochnow led Lutheran services on Friday afternoon.
Sr. Citizen Lunch Menu
Residents played Wii bowling on Friday evening. Residents watched “The Twelve Dogs of Christmas” on Saturday. Dona Dee Carpenter’s great-grandchildren played the piano for residents on Saturday afternoon. Nella Funk was visited by Gary Roberts.
Dottie Fouquet was visited by Jon and Anne Crane. Pat Lawrence was visited by Bob and Marilyn Waters. Corrine Dean was visited by Dianna Howard, Ron Hess, Aaron and Mandy Kropp, Damian Ortiz and Kim Smith. Darlene Richman was visited by Janelle Caspar. Yvonne Spangler was visited by Les and Mary Ann Spangler. LaVera King was visited by Gloria Gough and Carol Latham. June Shuler was visited by Kim Smith, Bob and Judy Winderlin, Brett Cox and Jowilla Couch. Louise Crist was visited by Mickey Duff and Leah Jennison. Lowell Rudolph was visited by Tom and Kathy Moore, LuAnn Buehler, Pat Rudolph, Ron Hess, Rev. Don Martin, Caleb Carter and Jeff Buehler.
Tuesday: Chili with crackers, carrot, cinnamon roll, mixed fruit. Wednesday: Oven fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, Brussels sprouts, whole wheat roll, strawberries and bananas. Thursday: Breaded pollock fillet, macaroni and cheese, green beans, whole wheat bread, grapes. Friday: Closed for New Year’s Day. meals are $3.25 • call 872-3501
by Jason Storm
Kathy Roberts was visited by Gary Roberts. Clifford Dearden was visited by Kirk and Janet Ottaway from Hays. Boots Haxton was visited by Nancy Holt, Tava See, and Rod and Kathy Haxton. Bonnie Pickett was visited by Gloria Wright, Eli and Ethan Wright, Larry and Philene Pickett, and Jim and MaryAnn Unruh. Albert Dean was visited by Patsi Graham. Harold and Ruth White were visited by Mickey Duff and Leah Jennison. Gabe Lawrence was visited by Chuck Kirk. Jake Leatherman was visited by Jim and Mary Ann Unruh. Jim Jeffery was visited by Leah Jennison and Mickey Duff. Lucille Dirks was visited by Floyd and Vivian Dirks and Jim and Mary Ann Unruh.
Arlene Beaton was visited by William Beaton; Aaron, Holly, Landry and Drylan Beaton; Ethel McClure, John and Colleen Beaton and Lindsay and Justin Singley. Elmer Erskin was visited by Rick and Sandy Kahl, Sharon Powers, Gloria Gough, LaVera King, Nancy Holt; Ryan, Beth, Nic, Zoey and Nathan Powers; Shirley Rogers and Dave Powers. James Still and Mike Leach were visited by Rev. Don Martin. Dona Dee Carpenter was visited by Gloria O’Bleness and Larry LaPlant; Roger, Jackie and Megan John; Ashlynn Long, Grant Long, Ryan and Lisa Long, Eric and Liz, and Fritzie Rauch. Lorena Turley was visited by Neta Wheeler, and Tracy, Emily and Bo Hess. Vivian Kreiser was visited by Sharon Lock and Trenendy Beaton.
Attend the Church of Your Choice
Week of December 26 - January 1 Monday: Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, broccoli, whole wheat bread, cinnamon apple slices.
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Preparing the Way After graduation from college, before entering seminary, I spent two years as a Peace Corps volunteer in Nepal. I lived about 12-14 hours from the capital city in a beautiful, productive valley. The first part of the trip to the capital, Kathmandu, was straightforward; the second part was not. Traveling north, persons going to Kathmandu were on a road cut into the side of mountains. For the most part, it was a one-lane highway with places carved out periodically for two vehicles to pass. It was a dangerous road. The first time I travelled it, from Kathmandu south, the jeep I was in rolled on a curve, thankfully toward the mountain rather than away from it. No one was injured. The lesson of the highway is this: there are, in life, those places for which we must be very well prepared. We must open ourselves to the reality in front of us.
The prophet Isaiah was called by God to speak His word to persons in exile. All obstacles will be removed for your return to your home. The road will be made straight, mountains levelled, valleys filled in. Everyone who chooses the path will be enabled to make the journey. God will prepare the way. Curiously, perhaps, the Gospel of Jesus Christ begins with John the Baptist. This is most clear in the Gospel of Mark, but it is the case in all the Gospels. The ministry of John is a reminder that we must be ready; we must open ourselves to Jesus to receive him. There are many ways in which we prepare for Christmas. We send cards, reach out to family and friends, plan meals and wrap presents. There is one way to prepare for Jesus Christ: to open our hearts to receive Him, worship Him and follow Him.
Rev. Don Martin St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Scott City
County Plat Maps By Western Cartographers Scott • Lane • Wichita • Ness • Logan Gove • Greeley • Finney • Wallace • Kearny Pick them up today at:
406 Main • Scott City • 620 872-2090
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
Michael Trout
323 S. Main • 872-5667
The Country Store
303 Glenn • 872-2101
Sager’s Pump Service
1503 S. Main • 872-3393
L&M Western Tire & Oil, Inc.
Dairy Queen
1211 S. Main • 872-3215
Lawrence & Associates
318 Main
424 S. Main • 872-2222
406 S. Main • 872-2090
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513 S. Main • 872-5267
920 S. Main • 872-3004
Western Ks. Chiropractic
The Rec Pool Hall
Gifts Etc.
405 Main • 909-5002
408 S. Main • 872-2449
872-5655
Tate’s Restaurant
1313 S. Main • 620-214-1669
The Taylor House, LLC
Dirks Earthmoving
620-872-1793 • dirksearthmoving.com
1102 S. Main • 872-2679
Chambless Roofing
www.troutagency.com• 872-5374
State Farm Insurance
Dec-Mart Furniture
The Price Families
210 W. 4th • 872-5338
Compass Behavioral Health
1314 S. Main • 872-5854
Heartland Foods
1610 S. Main • 620-872-7373
El Quartelejo Inn & Suites
Millrod’s Auto
305 W. Bellevue • 872-3456
Bartlett Grain
501 S. Main • 872-2143
First National Bank
1851 S. US83 Hwy. • 872-2954
Turner Sheet Metal
PO Box 258, 200 E. Rd. 140 • 872-2870
201 Albert Ave. • 872-5811
Best Western
Spencer Pest Control
325 Main • 872-2161
Scott County Hospital
Wallace, Brantley & Shirley
313 Main • 872-2105
Bumper to Bumper
410 E. 1st St., Scott City 620-872-5823 • 800-931-COOP www.scottcoop.com
Scott Coop Association
601 S. Main • 872-5803
Rodenbeek & Green Agency
1130 W. K96 Hwy. • 872-2315
MTM Siding & Glass
The following sponsors want you to have a safe and happy start to the upcoming new year.
Scott County law enforcement urges you to have a designated driver, or to celebrate New Year’s Eve in moderation. We will be on the watch for DUI offenders.
alcohol) is barred by statute in Kansas.
Plea bargain for a conviction of “wet reckless” (reckless driving involving
All former DUIs on a driving record count toward the sentencing.
sion.
to a chemical test you will be subject to a fine and automatic license suspen-
Kansas has an implied consent law. That means that if you refuse to submit
Court ordered treatment program is also possible
Vehicle impound: up to 1 year possible
License restriction: 330 days following suspension
License suspension: 30 days
Fine: from $500 to $1,000
Think you can get off light with your first offense? Think again.
3rd offense: 3 year license suspension
2nd offense: 2 year license suspension
1st offense: 1 year license suspension
3rd offense: 90 days to 1 year in jail
2nd offense: 90 days to 1 year in jail
1st offense: 2 days in jail or 100 hours community service
What happens if you get caught?
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Kansas ranks near bottom in prep for infectious disease outbreaks antibiotic-resistant superbugs, resurgent illnesses like whooping cough and tuberculosis and other bacterial, viral and parasitic diseases. “The overuse of antibiotics and underuse of vaccinations along with unstable and insufficient funding have left major gaps in our country’s ability to prepare for infectious disease threats,” says Jeffrey Levi, executive director of the Trust for America’s Health. Kansas - along with Idaho, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon and Utah - scored on only three of 10 key indicators measuring states’ efforts at outbreak prevention,
State scores on just three of 10 key indicators Dan Margolies Heartland Health Monitor
Kansas is one of seven states that rank in the bottom tier in a newly released report measuring states’ readiness to deal with infectious disease outbreaks. The report, “Protecting Americans from Infectious Diseases,” was produced by the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. It finds that most states are ill-prepared to deal with the threat of
The overuse of antibiotics and underuse of vaccinations along with unstable and insufficient funding have left major gaps in our country’s ability to prepare for infectious disease threats. - Jeff Levi, executive director, Trust for America’s Health
detection, diagnosis and response. The indicators offer a snapshot of state health systems’ strengths and weaknesses. Kansas had the same score last year. Kansas received credit for having public health laboratories with a biosafety professional and providing biosafety training, and for meeting the national performance target of testing 90 percent of reported E. coli cases within four days. On the seven remain-
ing indicators it received no credit. Those indicators measure whether states: •Increased or maintained public health funding over the last two fiscal years. •Vaccinated at least half of their population age six months and older for seasonal flu. •Excluded philosophical exemptions to childhood immunization or required parental notification or an affidavit for such exemptions.
Alzheimer’s center seeks healthy volunteers Twelve years after her husband died of Alzheimer’s, Barbara Walker has signed up to be evaluated for her first study at the KU Clinical Research Center in Fairway. The evaluation found her to be at low risk for Alzheimer’s. Jeffrey Burns, a neurologist and codirector of the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Center, said that actually made her a great candidate for one of the center’s studies. “We need people with Alzheimer’s disease, and we need even more people without (it),” Burns said. “We need healthy older adults who are interested in contributing to prevention efforts, to testing these new strategies and seeing if we can delay the onset and prevent Alzheimer’s to keep people healthier, longer. Our biggest need is people 65 and older who are healthy.” Burns started the Alzheimer’s clinical research program at KU in 2004. Seven years later the National Institute on Aging designated it a national Alzheimer’s Disease Center, one of 29 in the United States. (See CENTER on page 15)
(See DISEASE on page 15)
Still time to enroll in health insurance for 2016 start Jan. 1 has passed for most consumers, you have until Jan. 15 to enroll in coverage beginning Feb. 1. If you wait to enroll by the final deadline of Jan. 31, that coverage will take effect March 1. An important exception to the deadline is for those who had been enrolled in a Coventry health plan, said Roberta
Bryan Thompson KHI News Service
M A N H AT TA N - Enrollment in the Kansas Health Insurance Marketplace, which opened Nov. 1, is still available for those seeking health insurance for 2016. While the last day to enroll in or change plans for new coverage to
‘Helping’ someone to lose weight might not actually help by the American Counseling Association
It’s a certainty that the number one resolution again this year will be about weight loss. While it’s a good resolution it’s not an easy one to accomplish. And that’s why friends and family are often very eager to jump in and “help.” Unfortunately, a great deal of the help offered actually can have an opposite effect. The wrong approach in trying to assist someone in losing weight can sometimes instead result in adding additional pounds. Why? Because when the person being “helped” begins to feel targeted with negative messages, a series of destructive feelings can be triggered. When someone is constantly reminded he or she is overweight and needs your help, it can leave him or her feeling ugly, hopeless and unlovable simply because of those pounds. Such negative emotions often will pull a person to the comforts of food or drink as a way to temporarily squash those feelings. Seemingly innocuous help, like simply reminding someone to eat healthier, can feel like nagging. Other less-than-helpful actions include buying the person exercise equipment, offering multiple sug(See HELPING on page 15)
Riportella, Kansas Health Foundation professor of community health at Kansas State University. Because Coventry is no longer offering policies in the marketplace, those who had Coventry coverage for 2015 must find a new insurer. The deadline is Dec. 31 for those people to enroll for coverage to begin Jan. 1.
“Any person in this situation needs to note this when trying to apply after Dec. 15,” Riportella, also a health care policy expert for K-State Research and Extension, said. “Tell anyone assisting you about needing to replace Coventry. Otherwise, coverage would begin Feb. 1.” Recently, the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reported that 2.8 million consumers nationally, including more than 34,000 Kansans, had signed up for coverage in the marketplace before Dec. 15. This included both new consumers and those returning to shop for plans sold on HealthCare.gov
Riportella said last year, more than 85,000 Kansans gained insurance through marketplace plans before the open enrollment deadline, and she believes Kansas is on track for having another positive enrollment year. Having health insurance is now the law. (See ENROLL on page 15)
Single-payer health care on the Colorado ballot in 2016 John Daley Kaiser Health News
On a brisk morning in Denver recently, an ambulance pulled up in front of a downtown office tower. “I think the patient is going to make it,” Dr. Irene Aguilar said as a team rolled out the gurney. This wasn’t a medical emergency, but rather a bit of political theater. The gurney held several big boxes of signed petitions to be delivered to the Colorado secretary of state’s office. The group ColoradoCareYES gathered enough signatures more than 100,000 - to put a single-payer health system on the ballot next fall. Under the plan, Coloradans still would
Our current system gouges us financially. Too many don’t have access until they’re too far along the sick path. - Ken Connell, a volunteer with ColoradoCareYES
pick their own providers, but the new system would pick up all the bills. There would be no deductibles, and fewer and smaller copays. “Our current system gouges us financially,” says Ken Connell, a volunteer with ColoradoCareYES. “Too many don’t have access until they’re too far along the sick path.” Connell says he’s been advocating for changes to the U.S. system of health care insurance for more than a decade - ever since his 33-year-old son took his own life. Connell says better access to mental health care could have
made a difference for his son. “We could not get him care,” Connell says. “It’s a human right. We should be taking care of each other, as long as we can, and we certainly have the resources in this country.” Aguilar, the doctor who accompanied the box-filled gurney, is also a Colorado state senator and a Democrat. She led the rally at Denver’s Civic Center the day the signatures were delivered. “This is not going to be an easy fight,” Aguilar says. Obamacare has been a good start, she says. It has sliced Colorado’s uninsured rate in half. But
many people are still uninsured, and others struggle to pay their premiums and out-of-pocket costs. The idea behind ColoradoCare, Aguilar says, is “to have everybody paying in but everybody having access to health care that will keep them healthy, keep them working, keep them contributing to our society.” Here are some key features of the proposal: •Seniors would stay in the Medicare system, and those in Tricare, the military health system, could keep that insurance. •Anybody would be free to buy coverage from a private insurer, though they would still have to pay for ColoradoCare. It would work like a single-payer plan, in the (See BALLOT on page 15)
Specialty Care, Hometown Service
The Outreach Services Clinic at Scott County Hospital If you need a medical specialist, Scott County Hospital offers a variety of options for your care. Talk with your physician about a referral to meet with one of our visiting specialty doctors.
Cardiology Dr. Janif
Cardiology Dr. Thapa
Cardiology Dr. Ferrell
Cardiology Dr. Freund
Immunology/Allergy Dr. Faraci
Nephrology Dr. Baracaldo
Neurosurgeon Dr. Henry
Oncology/Hematology
Orthopedics Dr. DeCarvalho
Podiatry Dr. Burkey
Pulmonology/Sleep Dr. Ballard
Urology Dr. Lopez
Urology Dr. McDonald
Registered Dietitian & Diabetic Educator Courtney McCarty
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Ballot sense that everybody pays in, and everybody would be automatically covered, one way or another. To finance the project, Colorado employers would pay nearly seven percent in a payroll tax. Employees would pay three percent or more of their gross pay toward the health plan. The selfemployed would need to pony up 10 percent of their annual net income (to cover the employee’s contribution plus the
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employer’s contribution analogous to the formula used to calculate federal self-employment tax). All in all, supporters say, these proposed tax hikes would raise around $25 billion, and save residents money in the long run. Price Tag a Concern But the tax hike could be a concern for many voters, according to Michele Lueck, president and CEO of the Colorado Health
Disease •Met certain reporting requirements for HIV/ AIDS surveillance. •Authorized syringe exchange programs. •Completed climate change adaptation plans. •Reduced central lineassociated bloodstream infections between 2012 and 2013. Sara Belfry, a spokeswoman for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, said that while there was always room for improvement,
“To be clear, every family member, children included, needs to be insured at least nine months out of every year,” Riportella said. “If a person chooses not to buy health insurance and is not exempt from being insured, he or she is at risk of paying a fee at tax time. That fee is either per uninsured person or a percentage of annual household income - whichever is higher.” The fee for not having health insurance in 2016 is $695.00 per adult and $347.50 per child under age 18, up to a $2,085 maximum. Or, if the second option is higher, the consumer will pay 2.5 percent of household
Colorado less attractive to businesses and millennials. “If you think it’s expensive now, it’s going to get even more expensive,” says Jonathan Lockwood, executive director of Advancing Colorado, a free-market advocacy group. “Really, I think the biggest part of this is that it’s an unrestrained tax hike.” That also scares health economist Linda Gorman, with the Independence
statewide policy excluding children who don’t get childhood immunizations from school. Instead, local school boards set their own policies. “A lot of local school boards do have policies that say if you haven’t gotten up to date on your vaccinations within 90 days of entering school, then you’re not able to come until you get those vaccinations,” Belfry said. Finally, she said that public health spending
was up in the current fiscal year, albeit by only about $100,000. Statewide, public health funding fell by 1.1 percent from fiscal 2013 to the start of fiscal 2015, according to the infectious disease report. Kansas was one of 16 states that saw such funding decrease. The state had no cases of measles this year, compared with 11 last year, and cases of whooping cough have fallen, Belfry said.
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income up to the total yearly premium for the national average price of a bronze plan sold through the marketplace. Generally, one can only buy health insurance coverage during annual open enrollment periods. If you experience a qualifying life event, such as losing job coverage, getting married or having a child, one can change your health insurance outside of the open enrollment period in a special enrollment period. Riportella said it is difficult to change coverage if you don’t experience a qualifying life event, so it’s best to take advantage of the open enrollment period.
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gestions of new diets, or trying to act as the food police. Spouses will often try to “help” by controlling or restricting what can or can’t be eaten. Other non-helpful actions include focusing on the person’s weight through constant health warnings and updates, or suggesting how easy it will be to lose weight because it’s simply “a matter of willpower.” So what really does help? One starting point is simply to encourage the person you wish to help to talk about his or her feelings. Let them identify any negative messages you may have been sending and also try to respond to negative feelings they may have. If the person says he or she feels ugly because of being overweight, focus on all the aspects of his or her beauty as a whole person, and be sure that you’re giving sincere, positive messages. Another way to help is to set an example. Try to eat healthier yourself, skip that extra dessert and, after a time, begin a simple exercise program and invite the other person to join in. Weight loss is never easy. Do offer your love and support, but in many cases there may be emotional or psychological issues contributing to the problem. That may be when a professional counselor can offer help that really will make a difference. “Counseling Corner” is provided by the American Counseling Association. Comments and questions to ACAcorner@ counseling.org or visit the ACA website at counseling.org
Institute, a free-market think tank. “The finances don’t work,” she says, citing the case of Vermont, whose legislature passed a universal health care bill a few years ago. The proposed system also would put 4,000 brokers out of work and lead to longer waits for care, according to Tammy Niederman, representative of a trade group for health insurance brokers. Colorado’s insurers and its hospital associa-
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“we aren’t as bad as this report makes us out to be.” Belfry said that 48 percent of the state’s population received flu vaccinations in 2014-15, falling just short of the report’s 50 percent target. She said that 55.5 percent of children up to age 17 got their flu vaccinations, compared with only 45.6 percent for adults 18 years and older. She also said that Kansas doesn’t have a
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Institute, a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank. “The price tag is just enormous, right?” she says. At $25 billion, “it rivals the state budget.” For years, Coloradans have shot down tax increases. Other than taxes on marijuana or tobacco, Colorado voters haven’t passed a statewide tax hike for more than two decades. Some people worry the price tag of such a program would make
Other information about open enrollment in Kansas In addition to releasing how many Kansans had thus far enrolled in marketplace health insurance coverage, the HHS also reported: •62 percent of Kansas’ consumers can find plans for $75 or less per month in premiums after tax credits. Nationwide, about 8 out of 10 people who enroll in health coverage through HealthCare.gov qualify for financial help to make their monthly premiums more affordable. •For 2016 coverage, 58 percent of returning Kansas HealthCare.gov consumers could save an average of $504 annually in premiums before tax credits for a plan in the same level of coverage by returning to shop. •Also for 2016, Kansas’ consumers can choose from four health insurance issuers and an average of 26 plans. Free confidential enrollment help is available if people in Kansas have questions or want to talk through their options with a trained professional. Email LocalHelp@HealthCare. gov to find out about enrollment centers and events in your community where free, confidential enrollment help is offered. Marketplace representatives are available 24/7 at 800318-2596 to answer questions and help people enroll in coverage over the phone.
The KU Alzheimer’s Disease Center is enrolling participants in five studies for people with memory loss and three studies for people without memory loss. The 29 designated Alzheimer’s research facilities nationwide work together, but each has specific areas of focus, Burns said. At KU, researchers are studying the possibility that as people age and their metabolic rate slows,
tion haven’t yet taken a position on the measure. Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper is also reserving judgment. “A lot of people say it’ll cost a lot more,” Hickenlooper says. “A lot of people say it’s going to be the salvation and lower the costs. Let’s find out what the numbers say.” Meanwhile, all agree that the total numbers in political advertising dollars spent for and against the measure are sure to be big.
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changes at a cellular level make them more susceptible to Alzheimer’s. So some KU studies focus on diet and exercise as prevention tools while others look at new drug treatments to rev up the metabolism. About 51,000 Kansans 65 and older have Alzheimer’s. That’s about 1.76 percent of the state’s population, which is slightly above the national average.
Guns ter had had what I’ve got in my back pocket right now....” (According to media reports, his campus audience erupted in applause.) The arguments are just as passionate on the other side. “I want to be clear that I am not in favor of allowing concealed carry on university campuses,” KU Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little said in a message to her campus earlier this month. Retired U.S. Navy admiral William McRaven, the special operations commander who directed the raid that killed Osama bin Laden, and now is chancellor of the University of Texas System, is also opposed to college students carrying concealed handguns on public university campuses. “The presence of concealed weapons will make a campus a less safe environment,” McRaven said.. It’s the Law Despite the ongoing debate, guns are coming to campuses across the country. Kansas is one of nine states - the others being Colorado, Texas, Arkansas, Oregon, Utah, Idaho, Mississippi and Wisconsin - that already have provisions allowing campus-carry or are coming soon. In 2011 anti-gun lobbyists were able to push back against guns on college campuses, and bills in
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about a dozen states either died or were delayed. But in 2013, a year after 20-year-old Adam Lanza shot to death 20 children and six adult staff members at Sandy Hook Elementary School, the tide seemed to shift. At least 19 states introduced legislation to allow concealed-carry on campus, and the next year at least 14 states introduced similar legislation, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. It was 2013 when Kansas state law made it legal to carry a concealed weapon into public buildings, including more than 800 buildings on the six public campuses governed by the Kansas Board of Regents. But schools haven’t had to worry so much about guns in classrooms and dorm rooms before now because the universities had a temporary, four-year exemption from the law. The exemption allowed the regents to prohibit guns of any kind in their campus buildings. Earlier this year Kansas amended its gun law so that gun owners can carry a concealed weapon without permit training. That state liberty would also be true for Kansas’ public college campuses once the four-year exemption expires in 2017. The concealed-carry freedom on campus won’t apply to long guns such as rifles, though. Handguns only. And since university
hospitals don’t follow the regents’ rules on guns, KU hospital, for example, will have its own standards. The medical school will permit concealed weapons. “Unless something changes in the next year or so, Kansas colleges will have guns on their campuses,” said Mike Williams, president of the KU University Senate, which led the recent campus session on guns. “It is the law,” Williams said. “We cannot break the law, and the university is not in a position to change the law.” Instead, campus groups are educating each other on what’s coming, and university leaders, with guidance from the Board of Regents, will make policy to manage the inevitable. Last week the regents approved a draft of a new guns-on-campus policy. The board is expected to vote on the policy next month. For Students for Concealed Carry, a group that’s been lobbying for the right to bear arms on campus for several years, “this is a victory,” said Edwin Stremel, a 2005 graduate of Pittsburg State University and director of the student concealed-carry gun group in Kansas. Two Sides to Debate When the college exemption expires, concealed weapons would be allowed everywhere on Kansas campuses unless metal detectors - that
could run in the range of $4,000 to $5,000 apiece are installed and staffed at building entry points. At Kansas State University, for example, adding security measures “could potentially cost tens of millions of dollars,” said Jeff Morris, a university spokesman. “Our annual police/security budget is only $3 million. So it’s not feasible.” But that’s not to say that Kansas campuses might not end up with some gun-free zones such as sports stadiums, arenas and theaters. Among the arguments for guns is that concealed carry on campus could help stop sexual assaults and other crimes. “If a criminal knew a person they were going to rob might have a gun they might think twice before committing that crime,” said Joshua Young, a 37-year-old KU social work student from Kansas City, Kan. Young, who served 14 years in the Navy as a military police officer, said the debate over guns is almost a daily happening in class. Usually he’s outnumbered. “Most people I think have a lack of knowledge about firearms,” Young said. “All they see is weapons on TV being used to kill. They never think about weapons (being used) to defend.” Some students on the KU campus support that idea. “I have no problem
with guns being on campus,” said Keith Strawder, a University of Kansas senior from Grandview. “At the end of the day, no gun legislation or sign on the door is going to stop someone from committing some heinous act. I would much rather have the option to protect myself.” But some campus administrators argue they have more to think about than classrooms and lecture halls, and most are not so eager to have guns in their buildings. “Our most significant concerns relate to weapons inside certain facilities on campus, including Missouri State’s child care facilities, K-12 school, health care facilities, athletic and entertainment spaces as well as the residence halls and academic buildings throughout campus,” said Ryan DeBoef, chief of staff and assistant to the president for governmental relations at Missouri State University in Springfield. Some of the gun conversation is how they would be stored. KU has weapon storage in a lockbox in the campus public safety building. But with concealed weapons, students who legally can own a weapon would be allowed to provide their own storage and keep it in their dorm room. Campus gun owners would only be permitted to expose their weapon when moving it from storage to their person. But
what’s not known yet are details such as what happens when a dorm mate doesn’t want to be in a room with a weapon. Will campuses have gun-free rooms or floors? Some resident assistants have said they already are nervous about knocking on students’ doors when they suspect drinking is going on. “I don’t want to approach that resident if I know they have a gun,” said Miranda Ganter, a sophomore from Houston and a resident assistant in KU’s Oliver Hall. “How am I supposed to do my job if I can’t even talk to that resident? How am I supposed to talk to a resident who I know might have a gun? I’m scared.” Others said they worry about guns on campus because there are more than 1,000 suicides on college campuses a year, according to a study by Emory University in Atlanta. And 54 percent of all completed suicides are done by firearm. Finally, Faculty The University of Colorado tried for years to keep guns off its campus but was eventually forced by the courts to allow concealed weapons when it was sued by Students for Concealed Carry on Campus in 2012. The Colorado Supreme Court ordered the university to abide by the state law that allowed concealed-carry permits for people 21 and over.
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Late scoring drought allows Hugoton to rally in 4th quarter The Scott Community High School boys didn’t enter the season expecting to be a prolific scoring juggernaut. That’s something that head coach Glenn O’Neil and his Beavers can Hugoton 47 Scott City 43 overcome. The bigger concern for O’Neil was if, or when, the Beavers go through spells when they may go several minutes without scoring. That’s something which Scott City can’t overcome and it proved to be their undoing in a 47-43 loss to Hugoton on the home floor Friday night. During an 8-1/2 minute stretch, the Beavers were outscored 15-1 as Hugoton erased a nine point deficit. The difference in the game was tempo, says junior Bo Hess. In the third quarter it favored the Beavers who put together a 16-2 scoring stretch that erased a 27-22 deficit. SCHS knocked down four treys during that stretch, including a pair from senior guard Dylan Hutchins who led the team in scoring with 11 points. “We did a nice job of pushing the ball up the court and finding the open shooters,” says Hess.
“We were knocking down our shots and when that happens we look pretty good. When it doesn’t happen then we can go through long periods of nothing going in. “Everything slowed down in the fourth quarter. We need a fast tempo for us to play well. When things slowed down we couldn’t get any open looks. Our posts weren’t getting open. I wasn’t getting open in the post sometimes,” he said. “That led to turnover after turnover which cost us the game.” The tempo also slowed down when Hugoton switched to a zone defense to start the final quarter. “We seem to struggle with a zone when our shooters aren’t on. We have good shooters, but we struggled to get open shots,” said Hess. As a team, the Beavers were 15-of-44 (34%) from the field. However, they were just 7-of-21 from two-point range compared to 35% (8-of-23) from beyond the arc. “We’ll take 34 or 35 percent shooting from three-point range. That’s not the problem,” says head coach Glenn O’Neil. “Our guys think they have to get all the way to the basket for a layup or (See DROUGHT on page 18)
SCHS junior Kyle Cure puts up a jumper over the outstretched arms of Hugoton’s Colby Korf during Friday’s league opener. (Record Photo)
Tucker, Griffith ‘shine’ at rugged Abilene tournament The SCHS wrestling team knew they were good following first place finishes in their first two tournaments to open the season. The Abilene Invitational was a chance to make the distinction between good and very good. It was no surprise that the only two state medalists currently on the roster - Zach Tucker (113) and Cooper Griffith (195) - claimed gold medals. Three other Beavers showed they aren’t far behind with bronze medal performances against a strong field of Class 4A and Class 5A competition. “The first two tournaments were good for us, but now we saw a different level of competition,” says head coach Jon Lippelmann. “Our (defending) state medalists shined. The others saw there are things they need to work on in order to get better.” Griffith left no doubt that he’s deserving of his No. 1 state ranking in Class 3-2-1A after defeating four state medalists on his way to the tournament title. His final three wins came against grapplers who are state-ranked in Classes 4A or 5A. Competing in what was arguably the toughest weight division, Griffith opened with a pair of first round falls before running into Jack Helvey (Salina Central, No. 4 in 5A). Trailing 1-0 entering the final period, Griffith tied the match with an escape and added a takedown with about :20 remaining for the 3-1 decision. That was followed by a 5-2 decision over Ethan Dean, the No. 1 ranked wrestler in Class 4A. The match was tied 2-2
Scott City’s 182-pound junior Tre Stewart shoots for a takedown during recent tournament action. He was a fifth place medalist at Abilene last weekend. (Record Photo)
early in the second period following an escape by Dean, but Griffith regained a 4-2 lead with a takedown and in the final period added an escape. The SCHS senior, who was
seeded third in the tournament, completed his impressive sweep against Abilene’s Jaron Christiensen in the championship match. Griffith owned a 3-0 lead early in the second
period following a takedown and escape, but Christiensen followed with a takedown and early in the third period added an escape to tie the score, 3-3. (See SHINE on page 22)
Cramer pours in 27 points to whip Cats Sharon Springs is a tough place for visitors to escape with a road win. Dighton’s Sara Cramer made sure that her Lady Hornets didn’t fall victim to the Wildcats with a career high 27 points in a 52-40 Northwest Kansas League win. The junior guard has assumed a bigger offensive role this season, averaging 15.2 points in her first six games of the season. Against the Lady Wildcats she was 10-of19 from the field, including a pair of three-pointers. Cramer turned in a solid allaround performance with a team high eight rebounds, three assists and three steals. “Sara’s a very unselfish player, so it hasn’t been easy asking her to become a bigger offensive threat,” says head coach Amy Felker. “She’s always had the ability to run the offense, drive to the basket and dish off to someone else. Now she’s taking the shots that she used to pass up.” It’s not only forcing opposing defenses to respect her scoring ability even more, but it will also pay big dividends for junior center Jordan Speer who often draws double-teams, and on occasion three defenders, in the paint. Likewise, it also draws a defender from senior guard Kiara Budd who drew a lot of attention last season because of her threepoint shooting capability. Against Sharon Springs, even more responsibility was put on Cramer in the absence of Speer who didn’t play because of illness. Senior forward Dakota Hoffman and Budd chipped in 12 and 11 points, respectively. Both teams got off to a slow start with DHS taking an 8-3 first quarter lead and resting on just a 21-15 cushion at the half. Dighton (5-1) gained some breathing room with a 19-12 scoring advantage in the third period.
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Outdoors in Kansas by Steve Gilliland
Last time for license before fee increase
As 2015 winds to a close, there are several important things Kansas hunters and anglers need to know: 2015 licenses expire December 31. All 2016 licenses are now on sale and if you purchase a 2016 license before January 1, it is valid through the rest of 2015 and all of 2016. You should also know that fees will increase for 2016. However, new license options provide significant savings. Remember, too, that lifetime licenses can be purchased through Dec. 31 at the current price - $440. The new fee will be $500 for a lifetime fishing, hunting or furharvesting license, beginning January 1. A combination fishing/hunting combination license will cost $960. The new fee for an annual fishing or hunting license will be $25. However, if you purchase an annual combination hunting/ fishing license before February 1, the price is $40. After February 1, an annual combination hunting/fishing license will cost $45. Another way to save is to purchase the five-year hunting and fishing licenses. A five-year hunting or fishing license is $100, a $25 savings over purchasing the license every year. And a 5-year hunt/fish combination license is $180, a $70 savings over purchasing each license individually every year. Hunting and fishing licenses make great stocking stuffers and a lifetime license is truly a gift that keeps on giving. You will find the application for a lifetime hunting, fishing or furharvesting license and see all new fees for 2016 at www. ksoutdoors.com.
Lady ‘Jays are league runner-up A slow start had become a pattern for the Scott City Middle School eighth graders during the last half of their season. B u t the Lady Bluejays were tale n t e d 8th Grade 27 enough to Colby 38 overcome early deficits while cruising along to an 11-1 record. They weren’t able to do that against Great West Activities Conference co-leader Colby in their season finale. The Lady
Eagles pounced on Scott City (11-2, 8-2 in GWAC) for an 11-4 first quarter lead and they never looked back in handing Scott City a 38-27 loss. SCMS finished as the league runner-up with both of their losses coming against Colby. “We didn’t show up ready to play, especially on defense,” says head coach Shelby Crawford. “Colby was the more aggressive team, especially under the boards. “And their guards did a great job of driving into
the paint and putting our post people into foul trouble.” One of Colby’s guards burned SCMS with 11-of15 at the free throw line. In addition, SCMS committed 21 turnovers which Crawford says set the tone early in the game. “A lot of those were self-inflicted mistakes,” he says. After falling behind by seven points after the opening period, Scott City saw that deficit eventually grow to 19 points in the third period. SCMS
trailed 33-17 entering the final period. “Offensively, we tried to live on the outside against their zone. We had success early getting the ball inside and then the girls quit trying to go back inside,” Crawford says. “I kept reminding them that our advantage was inside.” Emily Weathers led the Lady Bluejays in the post with 11 points (4-of9 FG) and six rebounds. Forward Lyndi Rumford added eight points (3-of-8 FG).
As a team, SCMS hit just 25 percent from the field - 10 of 40 - despite pulling down 10 offensive rebounds. “I wish I had an answer as to why we got off to such a slow start in a lot of our games,” adds Crawford. “As good as this team was, and as good as they have the potential to become, they need to learn how to be more aggressive,” he says. “If they can learn to become mentally tougher, this group of girls could do some pretty special things in high school.”
Defense disappears in mauling by ‘Cats
The Dighton High School boys knew they’d be facing a huge challenge without their leading scorer in the lineup for Friday’s road game against Sharon Springs. T h e impact was bigger than h e a d c o a c h Dighton 26 D e a n Sharon Sp. 56 Cramer had expected - or hoped in a 56-26 loss in Northwest Kansas League play. “It made a difference, but we can’t use that as an excuse,” says Cramer, who didn’t have 6-foot-5 junior Tyler Lingg in the lineup because of an ankle
injury. “The boys have to figure out a way to respond in a situation like that and we didn’t.” The game was all but over after the Hornets (4-2) fell behind 14-2 at the end of the first quarter. The Wildcats added a huge 21-6 scoring edge in the third period. The post office was all but non-existent with 6-3 sophomore Isaac Torson getting more playing time, but limited to just a pair of free throws. “We’ve been working Isaac into the lineup more during the last few games, but we really had to throw him into the fire on Friday,” Cramer says.
Drought they have to hit a three. We don’t have a midrange shot right now. “When they’re coming off a screen, if the defender is back they need to pull up and take the shot if they have a gap where it’s not going to get blocked. Just because a guy’s in front of you doesn’t make it a bad shot as long as he can’t get a hand on the ball,” he noted. “We aren’t attacking the zone well with the dribble or the pass,” O’Neil says. “The bad part is that we’re hesitant to pass the ball inside and if you don’t get the ball inside and force the defense to collapse you’re not go-
There were times when the Hornets had three sophomores and two juniors on the floor and that youth and inexperience were evident. “Handling their press wasn’t the problem. I don’t know that we had a single turnover that was caused by the press,” Cramer says. “But we were too impatient. The press sped us up, which is what it’s designed to do. We didn’t handle that part very well. “And when our shots weren’t falling early that only caused us to speed up more.” Sophomore guard Jordan Horn was the only
Defensive Breakdown Cramer was more disturbed by the defense than the lack of offensive production. “We didn’t stop them from driving to the basket, even when we switched to zone. You can’t allow that to happen,” said the head coach.
Cramer followed up with a Monday practice that put the focus on defense and rebounding. “We should never have an off-day when it comes to defense and rebounding,” he noted. “Our guards shouldn’t be our leading rebounders.” At the same time, he hopes the Christmas break will allow the team to reflect on what they need to do in order to improve. “We played a state caliber team,” Cramer noted. “We saw a lot of things that we have to work on over the break. The good news is that we have plenty of time to work on them.”
The lack of varsity experience - and the pressure that comes with it - is also a different element for this group of Beavers. “I think everyone kind of tensed up when the game got close,” McRae said. “We have a lot of work to do. We have to come to practice with a good mindset and work on those things which will make us better. We don’t want to be a team that’s just okay. We have higher expectations.” O’Neil agrees that the Beavers have to gain more belief in themselves. “We need to shoot with confidence and we aren’t seeing that yet,” says the
head coach. “Guys passed up shots (in the fourth quarter) they probably would have taken if it had been in the first quarter. We have to learn how to play through those situations and, hopefully, the shots will start falling. “We also missed a couple of gimmes.” Hutchins, who was 4-of-13 from the field (3-of-9 3-pt. FG), led the team with 11 points while Hess added 10 points and 14 rebounds. Despite Hugoton’s size advantage, the Beavers held a 25-17 edge under the boards and still managed to pull down 10 offensive rebounds.
Dighton player in double figures with 10 points (4-of-9 FG) and a team high five rebounds. Junior Dylan Foos added seven points and three boards. As a team, the Hornets hit just 30 percent from the field (9-of-30) and had very few second-chance opportunities with only four offensive rebounds.
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ing to get good looks from foul. The Eagles extended the lead to four points the three-point line.” following a pair of free throws with 28.3 seconds Cold Stretch The Beavers (2-2) were to play. Too many mental misable to overcome most of takes was McRae’s obthat until the fourth quarter when shots refused to servation following the fall. SCHS missed their game. He said that confirst seven shots as Hu- tributed to Hugoton’s ability to bounce back from a goton erased a nine point 16-9 deficit early in the deficit and opened up a second period and pull to 44-39 lead with 1:27 rewithin a basket, 22-20, at maining following the halftime. second of back-to-back “We had six turnovers three-pointers. in the second quarter McRae answered with which isn’t going to win a three-pointer that cut games,” said McRae. the deficit to 44-42 with “When you aren’t mak47.1 seconds on the clock, ing mental mistakes that’s but Hugoton was content when you can put together with running the clock scoring runs like we did in and forcing the Beavers to the third quarter.”
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Razorbacks are a huge challenge for Wildcats Kansas State’s football team will play Arkansas in the Liberty Bowl (Memphis, Tenn.) on Sat, Jan. 2, 2:20 pm. ESPN will televise the game and this will be the only bowl game on TV at that time. by NationMac wide expo- Stevenson sure during prime time is invaluable for K-State in recruiting and for gaining national prestige. This will be the Wildcats 17th bowl game in Bill Snyder’s 23-year tenure as head coach - a remarkable achievement. K-State’s bowl record is 7-9 under Snyder. Kansas State doesn’t have one of their better teams; nevertheless, the Wildcats are better than their record (6-6, 3-6 Big12) indicates. They played everyone tough with the notable exception of the 55-0 loss against Oklahoma. Arkansas is coached by Bret Bielema who was an assistant at K-State under Snyder. Bielema has been successful everywhere he’s been, including Wisconsin and now Arkansas. The Razorbacks were 7-5 overall and 5-3 in the SEC this season. Arkansas defeated LSU 31-14 in Baton Rouge (Nov. 14) in their most impressive win. And they played Alabama close (Oct. 10) before losing on the road, 27-14. Bielema’s Razorbacks won five of their last six games. Arkansas is an 11 point favorite in the early point spreads. However, this is meaningless in the bowl games. Upsets are the rule rather than the exception. In assessing Arkansas, there’s just one place to start: they have the biggest offensive line on planet earth. Literally. Arkansas lines up on offense as follows: LT: Denver Kirkland (jr., 6-5, 340). LG: Sebastian Tretola (sr., 6-5, 334). C: Mitch Smothers (sr., 6-3, 322). RG: Frank Ragnow (so., 6-5, 312). and RT: Dan Skipper (Jr., 6-10, 331). That’s an average of 328 per man. What happened to the days when 220 was a good-sized tackle? (See WILDCATS on page 21)
Chiefs have a shot at the AFC West
Eight weeks ago the Chiefs were on the brink of being eliminated from the playoffs. As for Kansas City winning the AFC West . . . well, I had a better chance of finding a Corvette under my tree on Christmas morning. Well, the near impossible is now the possible. During a remarkable eight game winning streak, Kansas City has cut the deficit with Denver to a single game. With only two regular season games remaining, the Chiefs are in the driver’s seat for a playoff spot and, believe it or not, could still win the West. Of course, they need a little help from either Cincinnati or San Diego. If one of those teams can beat the Broncos and KC wins their final two games, then the Chiefs are champions of the West because they would own the best record within the division. Right now, it could be argued that the three hottest teams in the AFC are the teams battling for wild card spots KC, Pittsburgh and the Jets. New England is still at the top of the heap, but with the number of injuries they are dealing with - and players who have
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been lost for the season - they are certainly vulnerable. Kansas City may be the most dangerous of the bunch because of their proven ability to win on the road. That’s why I’ve been asked a lot lately which scenario I would prefer: 1) A road game against either Indianapolis or Houston?; or 2) A home game against Pittsburgh? That’s a no-brainer. KC fans deserve a chance to see a nearly 22 year playoff drought end on their home field. Yes, Kansas City has the third longest stretch of any team in the NFL since their last win which occurred on Jan. 16, 1994 (divisional round against Houston Oilers). The only teams with longer playoff droughts are Cincinnati (No. 1) and Detroit (No. 2). KC is Balanced The key to Kansas City’s
Statewide bird counts over the holiday PRATT - It is the most wonderful time of the year, especially if you enjoy birdwatching. Christmas Bird Count traditions provide a great way to spend time outdoors, learn about birds and enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded birders. And the best part: it’s free. Birders of all skill levels are welcome to the events, where groups will spend time canvassing established circular census areas, recording species and numbers of birds observed. Information recorded at events is entered into regional and national databases and can show population and migration trends. Some Christmas Bird Counts have been conducted for more than 100 years, and more than 2,000 events are conducted across the U.S. each year, so databases are extensive. There are usually more than 50 events conducted in Kansas each winter between Dec. 13 and January 9. To learn more about Kansas Christmas Bird Count locations, go to the Kansas Ornithological Society’s (KOS) website, www.ksbirds.org. You’ll find a list of events scheduled to date, along with locations and contact information. To learn more about Audubon-sponsored events go to www.audubon.org.
terrific eight game win streak has been their ability to find different ways to score. In last week’s win over Baltimore they scored a rushing TD and a passing TD along with two defensive touchdowns by a fumble return (73 yards) and an interception (90 yards). KC now has six defensive touchdowns to lead the NFL. We’re the first team in NFL history to have a fumble return of more than 70 yards for a score and a pick-six of at least 90 yards in the same game. If that isn’t enough, defensive back Marcus Peters continues to show why he was KC’s top draft pick. His picksix late in the game sealed the win. He now has two interception returns for touchdowns and for the season he has seven interceptions and 234 return yards. Peters has put himself into the conversation for Rookie of the Year honors. He’s also been one of the most targeted corners in the league because he’s a rookie. Teams are going after him, expecting a mistake that will result in a big gain or a touchdown. Peters has made teams pay for that strategy.
And credit defensive back Tyvon Branch for his second fumble return for a score in as many weeks. Defense has been a huge factor in turning around our season. But the success of this team goes much deeper. This team has a lot of character which has been evident since the season-ending injury to offensive MVP Jamaal Charles and the recent injury (hopefully a brief one) to defensive MVP Justin Houston. Even with two of our top players out of the lineup Kansas City keeps finding ways to win. A lot of that credit also goes to quarterback Alex Smith who had yet another day without an interception (21-of-25). He had 312 consecutive throws before the interception against Oakland a week earlier. Now he’s starting a new streak. There’s plenty of credit to go around for KC’s success. I probably won’t get a Corvette under my tree, but as long as the Chiefs keep on winning and make the playoffs that’s almost as good . . . almost. 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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Comeback bid falls short against Hugoton After erasing a seven point deficit in the fourth quarter it appeared the Scott Community High School JV boys had the momentum against Hugoton. Unfortunately, that momentum didn’t last as they failed to score Hugoton 56 Scott City 52 a point during the final two minutes in a 56-52 loss on the home court last Friday. “I thought the effort was there. The execution wasn’t always there,” says coach Brian Gentry. The Beavers were battling from behind for most of the game, trailing by seven points early in the second period (1912) and by as many as six points in the third quarter. Sophomore Nick Nowak, who finished with a team high 18 points, sparked the fourth quarter rally when he scored six points during a stretch that saw the Beavers pull to within two points. His rebound and putback at the 3:41 mark made it a 50-48 Hugoton lead. Marshall Faurot added a pair of free throws at the 3:04 mark and one minute later Reid Brunswig’s jumper in the lane tied the game at 52-52 with 2:04 remaining. Hugoton added four points in the final :38 to pull away for the win. Jess Drohman added eight points and Marshall Faurot finished with seven. Defensive breakdowns allowed the Eagles to get some easy baskets in the half-court
Indians still looking for complete game
The Wichita County High School boys have shown they are capable of competing with many teams. They just haven’t done it for an entire game. They played a strong second half against Syracuse and a good first half against Meade. However, that was only good enough for back-to-back losses heading into the Christmas break. “We have our moments when we play well. We need to play like that for four quarters,” says head coach Haydon Parks. The Indians couldn’t find their offense in the first half against Syracuse, trailing 18-9 at the break. They battled back in the second half before losing, 49-45. “In the second half our press was effective and we were able to feed off that,” says Parks. Junior guard Juan Alvarado led WCHS with 21 points (9-of21 FG) along with a team high eight rebounds. Kyler Long (3of-5 FG) added eight points and seven boards.
SCHS junior Jess Drohman shoots between two defenders during junior varsity action on the home floor. (Record Photo)
game and on breakaway opportunities. “Defensively, we weren’t quick enough on our rotations to take care of the back side,” Gentry says. “Looking back, maybe we should have gone zone and stuffed up the paint a little more. “We’re always supposed to have guys back as a safety and we gave up at least six points when we didn’t have guys
maintaining that responsibility,” he added. He says the Beavers also need to find more offense in the post. “We had some great looks down low but we weren’t able to capitalize,” he said. “We did some good things. We just weren’t able to take advantage of them and put the ball in the basket when we needed to.”
However, Gentry also expected some mistakes in the junior varsity’s first action of the season. “It was a big thing to get them in a game situation and see what they can handle. We struggled at times running plays. We’d get to the right spot, but we weren’t setting screens very well,” he said. “There’s a lot to clean up, but they’re things that we can correct.”
Start Strong Against Meade It was a different story against Meade when WCHS only trailed at halftime, 30-27. However, they couldn’t keep pace with the taller Buffaloes, losing 70-47. The Indians even held a brief 35-34 lead in the third quarter before the offense hit a wall. “We quit moving the ball,” Parks says. “Meade scored 10 straight points and that was pretty much the game.” Alvarado again led the Indians with 14 points (5-of-9 FG). Long added 12 points and seven rebounds. Jorge Gallegos contributed six steals and five assists.
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Wildcats Arkansas rushed for over 200 yards in six of their eight SEC games. Their line is also superb in pass blocking. Arkansas’ massive line is complemented by quarterback Brandon Allen (sr., 6-2, 210) and runningback Alex Collins (jr., 5-11, 215). Allen completed 224 of 344 passes for 3,125 yards, 29 TDs, and had just seven interceptions. Collins rushed for 1,392 yards and 17 TDs. Arkansas has balance on offense; they rushed for 2,311 yards and passed for 3,171. Arkansas’ defense isn’t nearly as potent as their offense; the Razorbacks gave up a lot of points during the regular season. If K-State can run the ball effectively and eat up the clock, the Wildcats will make it competitive. But K-State’s defensive linemen would be well-advised to try and run around
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Arkansas’ OL, rather than position; both are experithrough it. enced and will probably split time with Diallo early A Starting Lineup in the conference season. The Kansas basketball And freshman guard team had a 9-1 record after Lagerald Vick is going the rout of Montana and a to be a factor later in the solid grip as the number- season. Jamari Traylor two team in the nation in will be a spot player, but the AP poll. his minutes are going to With the Big 12 season shrink. about to begin, Coach Bill Self’s main concern is de- A Boost for Hawks ciding on his top eight or KU’s football team renine players. It’s becom- ceived a boost when the ing clearer. Guards Frank Jayhawks received letters Mason and Devontʹe of intent in the early signGraham, small forward ing period from two highWayne Selden, and power ly regarded juco defensive forward Perry Ellis are linemen and an athlete, sure starters. Stephen Robinson of Cheick Diallo and Northeastern Oklahoma. Carlton Bragg are going Coach David Beaty’s to be in the mix at center primary need is to imand power forward. That’s prove the offensive and six. Svi Mykhailiuk will defensive lines and these play at small forward and early signings are a step shooting guard. That’s forward. The two DTs are seven players who will be Isi Holani (6-3, 300) from in the regular rotation. Hawaii and Riverside CC Landen Lucas and and DeIssac Davis (6-3, Hunter Mickelson are still 290) from Wichita and in the hunt for the center Highland CC. Davis is
rated as the 12th best juco DT by ESPN and Holani is ranked 15th. Holani had offers from Hawaii, Oklahoma State, Kansas State, Boise State and others. Davis had offers from Southern Mississippi, New Mexico and others. All three signees are expected to enroll at the semester and participate in winter workouts and spring practice. Beaty said, “Having the opportunity to get these guys on campus in January was huge for our program moving forward.” KU also has four offensive linemen who have committed but not signed with the Jayhawks. The early signing period is Feb. 3. If Kansas signs these linemen, Jayhawk fans can expect significant improvement in two vital position groups: the OL and DL. That’s where it all starts.
Abilene Invitational December 19, 2015 • at Abilene Team scores: Salina Central 215, Abilene 202, Santa Fe Trail 160, Scott City 146.5, Silver Lake 119, McPherson 115, Pratt 102, Buhler 80, Smoky Valley 76, Nickerson 16 106: Theron Tucker maj. dec. E.J. Kretzer (McPherson), 16-5; tech. fall Jacobson (Smoky Valley), 16-0; pinned by Drew Burgoon (Salina Central), 2:36; pinned by Priddy (Silver Lake), 3:06; dec. by Adam Whitson (Buhler), 8-1. 113: Zach Tucker pinned Cody James (Pratt), 0:20; pinned Cole Whitehair (Abilene), 4:20; pinned Nick Elliott (Buhler), 3:16; pinned Seth Morgan (McPherson), 0:48; pinned Julion Falco (Salina Central), 3:08. First place 126: Alex Depperschmidt pinned by Brynton Crews (McPherson), 2:31; pinned by Ben Hopkins (McPherson), 4:51; maj. dec. Tony Ibarra (Pratt), 18-10; pinned by Cody Wuthnow (Abilene), 1:20. 132: Jack Thomas pinned Chance Sorell (Salina Central), 1:41; maj. dec. Cole Bradford (Silver Lake), 9-0; maj. dec. by Austin Eldredge (McPherson), 14-1; dec. Noah Lackey (Smoky Valley), 4-0. Third place 145: Trey Loftis pinned by Austin Golden (Smoky Valley), 1:58; maj. dec. Noe Lara (Abilene), 14-6; pinned by Gable Howerton (Silver Lake), 3:37; Loftis dec. Elliott (Buhler), 11-9; pinned by Terrell Harder (Salina Central), 3:38. Fifth place 152: Wyatt Hayes pinned Dakota Laun (Abilene, unattached), 1:14; pinned Deriece Burse (Salina Central), 0:32; dec. by Hunter Howerton (Silver Lake), 5-4; dec. Colin Koger (Santa Fe Trail), 7-3. Third place 160: Abe Wiebe pinned by Kevin Wilson (Abilene), 4:31; pinned by Taylon Peters (Salina Central), 3:55; dec. Seth Peterson (Smoky Valley), 7-3; pinned Layne Watkins (Santa Fe Trail), 0:38; pinned Peterson (Smoky Valley), 1:18. Fifth place 182: Tre Stewart dec. by Justin Lamatsch (Pratt), 2-1; pinned Darin McQueen (Nickerson), 2:43; pinned by Kyle True (Salina Central), 1:07; pinned Conner Ridgeway (Santa Fe Trail), 1:23; maj. dec. Bryce Rickeman (Abilene), 13-2. Fifth place 195: Cooper Griffith pinned Hayden Skaggs (Pratt), 1:37; pinned Dylan Baldwin (McPherson), 0:37; dec. Jackson Helvey (Salina Central), 3-1; dec. Ethan Dean (Santa Fe Trail), 5-2; dec. Jaron Christiansen (Abilene), 5-4. First place 220: Garrett Osborn pinned Ethan Wampler (Smoky Valley), 0:23; dec. Renfro (Silver Lake), 10-7; pinned by Gabe Forsett (Santa Fe Trail), 1:01; pinned Raiden Kohman (Pratt), 0:40. Third place
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Hugoton pressure takes a toll on SC There’s no secret what a team must do if they want to compete with Hugoton - take care of the ball. Fail to do that and the Class 4A-Division II defending state champions will Hugoton 63 feast on turnovers Scott City 27 and easy baskets. The Lady Eagles did just that in a 63-27 win over the Scott Community High School girls in Great West Activities Conference action on Friday. Hugoton’s pressure defense took its toll on SCHS, forcing 10 turnovers within the first 5-1/2 minutes. Scott City committed four turnovers before attempting their first field goal. Hugoton was on top 22-1 before SCHS junior Kiana Yager scored her team’s first field goal with just :26 remaining in the first quarter. That was the start of a 9-2 scoring run for the Lady Beavers. Nicole Latta followed with a three-point play to open the second period, Yager hit another basket and two free throws from Paige Winderlin made it a 24-10 game. There were few other highlights for SCHS the remainder of the night. Hugoton responded with an 18-0 scoring blitz. Yager and N. Latta led the Lady Beavers (1-3) with six points each and Nancy Wiebe added five.
Shine Griffith took the lead again with a crucial takedown on his way to a 5-4 win. “I was glad to see that Coop was on the offensive. When you’re going against this level of competition you know the matches are going to be close and a takedown will usually be the difference,” noted Lippelmann. In his final three matches, Griffith scored with five takedowns while giving up just one. Tucker Wins Gold Seeing his toughest competition of the season, Tucker pinned all five of his opponents with only one match lasting beyond the second period. “We got to see strength and power which is what we wanted,” Lippelmann says. “We need to see what
Eagles fade in 4th quarter
Trailing by just three points entering the final quarter, the Healy High School girls couldn’t find quite enough offense to get their first win of the season against Heartland Christian. After falling behind 12-9 at the end of the first period, the Eagles played on even terms with Heartland Christian over the next 16 minutes, trailing 29-26 entering the fourth quarter. Sophomore Josie Walker led the Eagles with 14 points (7-of-18 FG) and 10 rebounds. Cheyenne Hack added seven points and three rebounds.
7th graders fall to Colby in season finale
SCHS junior Kiana Yager scores a basket during Friday’s league opener against Hugoton. (Record Photo)
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we have that will work against kids who might be as strong or stronger.” The biggest difference that Lippelmann sees with Tucker this season as opposed to a year ago is his aggressiveness. “His offense is so much better than in years past,” says the head coach. “When you’re a defending (state) champion you should have the kind of confidence that we’re seeing from him. Three Bronze Medals Garrett Osborn (220) won three of his four matches on his way to a third place finish. Following a couple of quick takedowns, the junior was leading 4-1 early in the first period of his final match in pool play against Gabe Forsett (Santa Fe Trail).
However, he got caught in a head lock that resulted in a reversal and fall for his only loss of the day. “He made a mistake,” said Lippelmann. “He’s got more length than most anyone he’s going to wrestle and he needs to know how to use it and to stay off his hips. But we’re seeing some good things from Garrett. He’s learning to be more aggressive on his feet and he’s getting takedowns.” After the disappointing loss in pool play, Osborn needed just 40 seconds to pin Raiden Kohman (Pratt) in the consolation finals. Freshman Jack Thomas (132) dropped his first match of the season to Austin Eldredge (McPherson, No. 5 in 4A) by a 14-1 major decision. Prior to the loss in his
final match of pool action, Thomas had won his two previous matches by a fall and major decision. In the consolation finals, Thomas was a 4-0 winner over Noah Lackey (Smoky Valley). “Jack saw that if you’re going to beat the best in state you have to learn how to get away from leg riders. State medalists will ride you like flypaper,” said Lippelmann. Freshman Wyatt Hayes (152) won his first two matches by falls before losing in the final round of pool action by a 5-4 decision to Hunter Howerton (Silver Lake, No. 3 3-21A). Hayes was able to turn Howerton to his back for a two-point near-fall and a 3-2 lead early in the second period, but Howerton
regained the advantage with an escape and takedown later in the period. Hayes cut the lead to 5-4 with a third period escape but couldn’t get a match winning takedown. Weight Class Changes Senior Abe Wiebe (160) dropped one weight class and junior Trey Loftis (145) dropped two weight classes and have certified at those lower weights. Wiebe got off to a rough start, losing his first two matches by falls, but bounced back to win his final three matches and finish fifth. Loftis also added a fifth place finish. “I think they’ll be stronger wrestlers and they’ll make the team better at the lower weights,” noted Lippelmann.
The Scott City Middle School seventh graders were unable to recover from a two point first half, losing their season finale to Colby, 18-10. All the damage was done in the first 12 minutes as SCMS trailed at the intermission, 18-10, on a lone basket by Brooke Hoeme. SCMS (4-6) was able to shut down Colby in the second half, but could only collect three more field goals of their own. Judy Wiebe led the team with four points. The “B” team girls were defeated by Colby, 16-14. Kaely Capps led SCMS with eight points.
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COOL is repealed by Congress The battle over countryof-origin labeling (COOL) between the U.S. and its North American neighbors may finally be cooling off. After years of controversy and debate, COOL has been repealed by Congress. Intended to provide more transparency to consumers about their food, COOL has been a sticking point with Canada and Mexico. Those two countries have asserted that the law violates their trade agreements with the U.S. and puts their products at an economic disadvantage. After the WTO recently ruled in Canada and Mexico’s favor on the labeling, the two countries threatened to slap as much as $1 billion in tariffs on U.S. products. In terms of meat labeling, USDA said it would take quick action in response to the law’s repeal.
KLA endorses Marshall in 1st
Dr. Roger Marshall has been endorsed by the Kansas Livestock Association as the Republican candidate for the First District in Congress. Marshall is running against two-term incumbent Tim Huelskamp for the Congressional seat.
Retail meat prices down
The average price of choice beef at retail during November was $6.213 per pound. This was down 1.8 cents from the month before and down nine cents from a year ago. The average grocery store price for all fresh beef was $6.00/lb., down 3.3 cents from the month before, but up 9.2 cents from a year ago. The 5 area average price for slaughter steers in November was $128.30/cwt., down $5.10 from the month before and down $42.70 from a year ago. Because slaughter prices are dropping faster than retail beef prices, the marketing spread has become record large. The farm to retail price spread was a record $3.396 per pound at retail during November.
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Cover crops may boost water quality Steady rains that peppered much of Kansas in early December may have caused inconveniences for travelers and shoppers, but they were a blessing of sorts for Nathan Nelson. Nelson, an associate professor of agronomy at Kansas State University, oversees the Kansas Agricultural Watershed field laboratory, an expansive project south of Manhattan to measure the effects of agricultural production systems on surface water.
The approximately 30 acres of research land is dissected into 18 field plots, each about the size of a football field. Researchers are learning more about what happens to phosphorus and nitrogen - two nutrients common to agricultural crop fertilizers - when rainwater snakes it way to local streams and rivers. “A lot of phosphorus use in Kansas is in agriculture,” Nelson said. “We are looking at ways to continue using that phosphorus to grow crops,
maintain our agricultural and economic competitiveness, but minimize potential impact of those nutrients on water quality.” Kansas’ reservoirs have recently felt the pain of poor water quality, many due to chronic algal blooms. Over the last 15 years, city and state officials have increasingly been forced to close public waterways to recreation and fishing due to health concerns. Nelson noted that poor water quality also affects nearby land
values, and when cities pay more to clean up that water, it ultimately means a bump in the homeowner’s water bill. All of these issues affect the local economy. “We want to be able to reduce those algal blooms,” Nelson said. “It’s important to realize that we put nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus on our crop fields because plants need them to grow. The same thing happens when you put them in (See WATER on page 25)
Economic impact of ending performance use of antibiotics The livestock industry faces growing pressures to reduce antibiotic use, particularly the use of medically important drugs for production or performance purposes. In response, the FDA issued its Guidance for Industry 213, which directs companies to remove performance claims from antibiotic labels by December 2016. These impending changes raise questions regarding the potential economic impacts resulting from raising livestock without the use of antibiotics for performance purposes. To address that issue, the USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) recently issued a report titled the Economics of Antibiotic Use in U.S. Livestock Production. This week, ERS Economist Stacy Sneeringer presented a webinar discussing key findings in the report.
meat of the matter John Maday, editor Bovine Veterinarian
Sneeringer began with background on antibiotic use in livestock, explaining there are four categories for how antibiotics are labeled and applied. These are for preventing, controlling and treating disease, with the fourth category for production or performance purposes such as increased daily weight gain. Those performance uses were the focus of the report and the webinar. Focus on Hogs, Broilers Sneeringer noted that in beef production, detailed data on how antibiotics are used is lacking due to the multi-sector nature of the business. Dairies, she added, do not commonly use antibiotics for performance purposes. For these reasons, the
webinar focused primarily on hogs and broilers. Much of the data in the report, she says, came from the ERS Agricultural Resource Management Surveys conducted with broiler producers in 2011 and hog producers in 2009. In the broiler survey, 48 percent of producers indicated they do not use antibiotics for purposes other than treatment of disease. Twenty percent indicated they use antibiotics for purposes other than disease treatment, which could include production uses, and 32 percent did not know whether antibiotics were used for non-treatment purposes on their operations. This suggests, Sneeringer says, that between 20 and 52 percent of the operations might have used antibiotics for performance purposes. Among hog nursery operations, 51 percent of producers
Lower prices fuel demand for sorghum Sorghum is back on the rise. Sorghum has become a high demand commodity. With softer prices this year, that’s brought back demand for sorghum for ethanol and for livestock feed. New demand is also coming from today’s consumer. Demand for sorghum for the domestic human food market has increased by three million bushels this year. More consumers are turning to sorghum because it’s gluten-free and an ancient grain, notes Sorghum Checkoff Vice Chairman Adam Baldwin, McPherson. The industry is also seeing new demand for sorghum to make pet food.
“We hope that as people realize the health benefits of sorghum, they’ll translate that into maybe desiring that to give their pets and we can expand into that pet food market as well,” Baldwin said. U.S. sorghum exports have also remained strong in 2015. Baldwin said China will continue to be a market driver this year. Mexico has come back into the market as well as Central and South America. Increased global demand for sorghum has boosted acres by 24 percent nationally. Oklahoma has also become the third largest sorghum producing state in the nation. (See SORGHUM on page 25)
indicated they do not use antibiotics other than for treatment of disease, 23 percent did use antibiotics for non-treatment purposes and 26 percent did not know. In hog finishing operations, 38 percent of producers said they use antibiotics only for disease treatment while 40 percent used antibiotics for performance purposes and 22 percent indicated they did not know. The report’s authors note that few beef-cow-calf operations use antibiotics for production purposes, but those products were fed to an estimated 49 percent of cattle at large-scale feedlots in 2011. In both 1994 and 2011, more than three-quarters of feedlots with at least 1,000 head provided antibiotics in feed or water, where the purpose is often growth promotion. (See ANTIBIOTICS on page 25)
Market Report Closing prices on December 22, 2015 Bartlett Grain Wheat.................. $ 4.01 White Wheat ....... $ 4.06 Milo .................... $ 3.03 Corn ................... $ 3.62 Soybeans (new crop) $ 7.94 Scott City Cooperative Wheat.................. $ 4.04 White Wheat ....... $ 4.09 Milo (bu.)............. $ 3.08 Corn.................... $ 3.67 Soybeans ........... $ 8.00 Sunflowers.......... $ 14.10 ADM Grain Wheat.................. Milo (bu.)............. Corn.................... Soybeans............ Sunflowers..........
$ 4.11 $ 3.06 $ 3.61 $ 7.91 $ 14.60
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Food Facts Pasta is one of America’s favorite foods. Last year, 1.3 million pounds of pasta were sold in American grocery stores. If you lined up 1.3 million pounds of 16 oz. spaghetti packages, it could circle the Earth’s equator almost nine times!
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Antibiotics Based on 2006 dairy data, an estimated onefifth of dairy operations fed antibiotics to replacement heifers for disease prevention. In 2007, 90 percent of dairy operations provided antibiotics for disease prevention. Sneeringer discussed potential impacts of removing performance uses of antibiotics at the animal level, the farm level and at the market or consumer level. At the animal level, elimination of production antibiotics would, at least in theory, have these effects: •Reduced growth to market weight. •Increased feed per unit of gain.
Water the water; the algae, like a plant, responds to these nutrients, and they grow more. You can reduce the growth if you reduce the inputs.” The project that Nelson leads aims to do just that, so long as Mother Nature cooperates with rainfall that allows his research team to replicate field conditions. Currently, his team is testing corn and soybean fields in which fertilizer was applied in spring, fall or not at all; and with or without a cover crop planted after the main crop. Cover crops are often planted as a winter crop
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•Increased death loss among young animals. This assumes there is some disease-prevention benefit from antibiotics used for performance. •Increased illness in adults for the same reason. •Decreased reproductive efficiency. •Reduced uniformity in finished weights, or more carcasses at the high or low ends of the range. Sneeringer notes however, that research shows the extent to which antibiotics benefit production efficiency has declined over time. Before the 1980s, those products improved overall production efficiencies by 10
percent or more. By the early 2000s, that advantage had declined to 1-3 percent. The reasons for this trend, she says, include improvements in housing, equipment, biosecurity, other types of disease prevention and overall management, which allow animals to perform closer to their full potential without the use antibiotics for production purposes. Economic Impact At the farm level, potential economic impacts of removing performance antibiotics could include: •Lower overall antibiotic costs. •Higher cost for veteri-
nary service and antibiotics for treatment. •Higher costs for inputs such as feed, housing and labor. •Higher penalties for lightweight or heavyweight carcasses. •Reduced economies of scale. At the market level, the ERS researchers looked at how removal of antibiotics for performance use would affect product price, product quantity and producer revenue. In the economic model, they built in assumptions that only some pork and poultry producers use antibiotics for production purposes, and when they do, the improvement in
Rural America gets a lump of coal for Christmas by Traci Bruckner • Center for Rural Affairs
On December 17, the USDA issued its final rule defining what it means to be actively engaged in farming, and thereby eligible to receive federal farm payments. The final rule serves only to ensure access to unlimited farm program payments for the vast majority of the nation’s largest and wealthiest farms, and writes loopholes directly into regulation. USDA is more interested in allowing the nation’s largest farms to avoid meaningful payment limits than in making farm payment limits more effective - the intended purpose of a new rule. USDA stated that the 2014 Farm Bill prohibits them from applying any new rule to farms structured solely of family members. We disagree. In fact, if USDA had interpreted the 2014 Farm Bill language correctly, they would have crafted a rule requiring that for farms structured solely of family members, those family members qualify for farm payments only if they provide labor - meaning they actually work on the farm. The new rule affects less than 4% of farm operations. It leaves the loophole door wide open for the other 96%. USDA has issued an invitation to farm reorganizations undertaken to maximize subsidies beyond the payment limit. Even for those farms who choose to keep their business structures organized as part of the four percent, the new rule provides for a limit over $1 million in subsidies per year for the largest farms. This is the antithesis of reform, or more aptly for the season, a lump of coal. Traci Bruckner is with the Center for Rural Affairs. She can be reached at tracib@cfra.org
cover crops cut those losses by more than 50 percent. The early research also leaned favorably toward the value of cover crops as a best management practice to reduce phosphorus loss from broadcast-applied fertilizer. “Although fall broadcast fertilizer increased soluble phosphorus loss compared to fertilizer injected in the spring, the use of cover crops cut that loss by 60 percent,” Nelson said. Even so, data is sparse, and Nelson continues collecting data to determine long-term impacts
of these practices. The research team also is working to determine the effects of tillage systems and rainfall events at different times of year, and how these findings vary across the state. “There are a lot of questions related to the effects of agricultural systems on water quality,” he said. “In order to evaluate and improve our agricultural practices and models, we need more data. Eventually, we hope to make recommendations on best management practices and where those might fit. It looks promising after one year.”
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With ideal growing conditions U.S. farmers had record sorghum production this year. With a big increase in U.S. sorghum acres and production, the Sorghum Checkoff is working to build more demand for the commodity. Baldwin said the sorghum checkoff will continue to invest producers’ checkoff dollars to maximize their profitability.
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performance on users of those products versus nonusers, the results changed somewhat. Operations that currently use the products would, on average, see that 1-3 percent reduction in production efficiency, and the slight improvement in price would not be enough to offset it. So, they would see a small reduction in revenue. Operations that currently do not use antibiotics for production purposes would not see a decline in production or an increase in production costs, and thus their revenues would increase slightly more than those for the overall population.
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to manage soil erosion and improve soil fertility. They may also help decrease weeds, pests and diseases in the field. “The land we’re using is small enough to manage it from an experimental standpoint, but large enough so that all of the natural processes that are occurring in a producer’s field are occurring in these plots,” Nelson said. Just in its first year, the project’s results are promising, he said. “We did see that cover crops significantly reduced phosphorus and sediment loss in runoff,” Nelson said, adding that
production efficiency is around 1-3 percent. In their analysis, they estimate that for all producers, the quantity of pork and broilers produced would drop slightly - less than one-half of one percent - with removal of antibiotics for production use. Wholesale prices, they estimate, would increase by about threequarters of one percent. With the slightly higher prices offsetting the small reduction in quantity produced, producers overall would see a slight increase in revenue of less than one-half of one percent. When the researchers analyzed the effects of removing antibiotics for
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with mineral package. Guaranteed 30% protein - 8% fat; receiving/stress tubs; quality mineral packages available formulated for specific goals. Delivery available to all of NW Kansas and parts of eastern Colo. Quantity discounts available. Call your Furst McNess Feed Dealers, Joni (785-6733415) or Randy (785-673-3105) in Grinnell, Ks.
NOTICE The Scott County Commissioners are accepting sealed bids for cash lease of the farm ground held in the Zella Carpenter Trust. All sealed bids must be presented to: Scott County Clerk 303 Court Street, Scott City Before: Tuesday, Jan. 19, noon Information regarding the conditions of the lease, and the farm ground held in the Trust, can be obtained at the Scott County Clerk’s office at the address above. The Scott County Commissioners reserve the right to accept or reject all bids.
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Agriculture
Preconditioning and Growing
• 45 Years Experience • Managed and owned by full-time DVM • 2,000 Head capacity Office - 872-5150 • Scott City Stuart Doornbos Home - 872-2775 Cell - 874-0951
Pro Ex II
Sager’s Pump Service
Over 20 Years Experience
Professional Extermination Commercial & Residential
• Irrigation • Domestic • Windmills • Submersibles
Cell: 874-4486 • Office 872-2101
• Termites • Rodents • Soil Sterilization • Pre Treats • Lawn Care • Fly Parasites
John Kropp, Owner • Scott City 874-2023 (cell) • 872-3400 (office) • prox2@live.com
Construction/Home Repair
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
ELLIS AG SERVICES • Custom Manure Conditioning • Hauling and Spreading • Custom Swathing and Baling • Rounds-Net or Twine • Gyp and Sand Sales • Custom Harvesting Call Brittan Ellis • 620-874-5160
CHAMBLESS ROOFING Residential
All Types of Roofing
Commercial
Cedar Shake and Shingle Specialists Return to Craftsmanship Attention to Detail and Quality Guaranteed
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)
620-872-2679 • 1-800-401-2683
SPENCER PEST CONTROL
Automotive
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
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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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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 Locally owned and operated since 1990
1104 Main • Scott City • 872-2625
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.
Help Wanted
Truck Driving
ELECTRIC LINEMAN. Full-time. Kiowa, Ks. Salary DOQ. Vocational degree in electricity preferred. Excellent benefits. More information call 620-825-4127. Open until 12/30/2015. EOE. ––––––––––––––––––––– BUILDING CODE INSPECTOR POSITION with City of Council Grove. $28K-$37K with benefits. Position open until filled. Drug/alcohol pre-screening required. Information/application available at City Hall, 620-767-5417. EOE.
BUTLER TRANSPORT. Your partner in excellence. Drivers needed. Great hometime. $650 sign-on bonus. All miles paid. 1-800-528-7825. www.butlertransport.com. ––––––––––––––––––––– 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.
For Sale ENJOY 100% guaranteed, delivered-to-the-door Omaha Steaks. Save 76% plus 4 free burgers. The happy family celebration. Only $49.99. Order today 1-800-492-0784. Mention offer 47222FNH or www. OmahaSteaks.com/ santa62 ––––––––––––––––––––– 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.
Sports/Outdoors OUR HUNTERS will pay top $$$ to hunt your land. Call for a free base camp leasing info packet and quote. 1-866-309-1507. www.BaseCampLeasing. com. Have questions about the Scott Commnity Foundation? Call 872-3790
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
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Services
Real Estate
Agriculture
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
COMMERCIAL BUILDING for sale. 133x45 ft. (approx.) round top building. Serious inquiries only. Seller is a real estate agent selling own property. 874-5109 or 874-2124. 26tfc
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. 397-5341. 44tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– DAMAGED GRAIN. We are buying damaged grain. Grain vacs available for loading. Call 316640-3203. 15t8p
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. 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 members of the El Quartelejo Study Club would like to thank the businesses and individuals of Scott City for their financial support during our annual nuts and candies sale. Your generosity has allowed us to make donations to worthy areas in the community, including the local Breadbasket. We appreciate it very much.
Help Wanted USD 466 NEEDS s u b stitute route bus drivers. For applications and additional information contact Lance Carter at 620-8727655. 02tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– FA R M W O R K E R S . 2/15/16-12/15/16, D&L Farms, Scott City, KS. 3 temp jobs. Maintain sprinkler and irrigation systems. Operate/ repair farm equip. Drive trucks w/spray application equip. Clean MVR, 3 mo exp, emplymnt ref req’d. $13.59/hr, ¾ work guarantee, tools/equip/ housing provided, trans. and subsistence exp reimbursed. Apply at Kansas Works, 620.227.2149. Job #9830689. 19t2c ––––––––––––––––––––– FA R M W O R K E R S . 2/7/16-11/21/16, Acadian Family Farm, Fort Cobb, OK. 8 temp jobs. Prepare growth medium/fill flats. Plant plants and field, ride/work on vegetable transplanter. Cultivate with tractor, use tillage hand tools, wheel/scuffle hoes. Haul potting soil/ fertilizer, recognize grades of produce, wash/pack produce, load vegetables & haul. Maintain equip. Clean work areas/store materials. Non smoking/ tobacco/drug environment. Emplymnt ref, lift/ load 80 lbs, 3 mo. exp. req’d. $10.35/hr, ¾ work guarantee, tools/equip/ housing provided, trans and subsistence exp. reimbursed. Apply at Kansas Works, 620.227.2149. Job #OK1065598. 20t1c ––––––––––––––––––––– FA R M W O R K E R S . 2/15/16-12/1/16, Mesquite Farms, Inc, Scott City, KS. 5 temp jobs. Drive trucks/ tractors and perform variety of crop raising duties, field ready implements/ equip, cultivate/harrow/ fertilize/plant/spray& harvest crops. Operate/ repair farm implements. Transport farm commodities. Mow/clean premises& equip. 3 mo exp, CDL, clean MVR, emplymnt ref, English req’d. $13.59/hr, ¾ work guarantee, tools/equip/ housing provided, trans & subsistence exp reimbursed. Apply at Kansas Works, 620.227.2149. Job#9834193. 20t2c
FA R M W O R K E R S . 2/20/16-12/15/16, Meinke Custom Combining, Princeton, MO. 9 temp jobs. Operate harvesting machines to harvest crops in MO/OK/KS/NE. Adjust speed of cutters, blowers, conveyors, and weight of cutting head, change cutting head, drive heavy truck to haul grain/ equip, service machinery/make in-field repairs. Emplymnt ref, clean driving record, MVR, 3 mo. exp. req’d. $10.35/ hr-1800/mo depending on location, ¾ work guarantee, tools/equip/housing provided, trans. and subsistence exp. reimbursed. Apply at Kansas Works, 620.227.2149. Job #11537320. 20t1c ––––––––––––––––––––– FA R M W O R K E R S . 2/1/16-11/15/16, Southwood Landscape & Nursery Co, Inc, Tulsa, OK. 5 temp jobs. Plant/ cultivate/harvest/transplant/tag plants, prepare soil, move/wrap containers, load/unload plants from trucks, perform maintenance on structures and equip, perform farm/field/greenhouse sanitation, wash produce, operate farm equip. Nonsmoking/tobacco/drug environment, emplymnt ref, 3 mo. exp. req’d. $10.86/hr, ¾ work guarantee, tools/equip/housing provided, trans. and subsistence exp. reimbursed. Apply at Kansas Works, 620.227.2149. Job#OK1064251. 20t1c
Rentals 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
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Tuesday nights at 8:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church basement (use west door). 412 College, Scott City.
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Taco Grande Bldg.
ES N JOLUB S B C Driving M LA
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Roof has been resurfaced, posts sealed and new interior ceiling panels replaced. Call for appointment. We have new buyers
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C-Mor-Butz BBQ
Barbecue, the only sport where a fat bald man is a GOD...
& Catering
Kyle Lausch
priced in the $80,000 to $150,000 range. Call Stephanie and Clyde to access this market. Property with home
620-872-4209
Bryan Mulligan & Chris Price 620-874-8301 & 620-874-1285
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and large lot, 3 wells, 2 sewer systems in, Broadview Cabin site near State Park and Lake Scott.
At this holiday season, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our progress possible. It is in this spirit that we say…Thank you and best wishes for the Holidays and New Year.
MAINTENANCE Logan County Manor, has a full-time Maintenance Position, this is a 45 bed long-term care facility. We offer competitive wages, KPERS, health insurance, excellent PTO and paid membership to our Wellness Center. EOE Contact Mark Baalmann at: 785-672-8147 or 785-953-0680 18tfc
fireplace and sauna. Brick,
FOOD SERVICE
sprinklers, covered patio
NEW ON THE MARKET! Needing a place to start your own retail business? A 60’x22’ concrete block and steel structured commercial building on a 140’x25’ lot in an excellent location! F/H and F/A, some shelving, restroom and ramp access in back. Call today for your private showing!
for the family? Approximately 2,600 square feet, 3+1 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, really neat familyroom, wb DA garage, new roof,
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3 and 4 bedroom homes,
Gift…
Scott County School Food Service is interested in hiring a part-time position. Proposed hours for this position would be 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Applications may be picked up at: 704 S. College, Scott City or call Kathy Eaton at 620-872-7605.
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Owner 4% financing,
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
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.
Al-Anon at same time and location. Contact: 874-0472 or 872-3137. 30t52
914 W. 12th Scott City, Ks. 67871 (620)-872-7396 Cell: (620)-874-1753 or Cell: (620)-874-5002
Logan County Manor needing
Pine Village Apartments 300 E. Nonnamaker
and fenced yard. Make it a Christmas to remember, REDUCED $175,000!
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
District 11 AA Meetings
Scott City
Unity and Hope Mon., Wed. and Fri. • 8:00 p.m. 807 Kingsley Last Sat., Birthday Night, 6:30 p.m. All open meetings, 874-8207 • 874-8118
Dighton
Thursday • 8:30 p.m. 535 Wichita St. All open meetings, 397-2647
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Employment Opportunities SPECIAL EDUCATION PARA-PROFESSIONAL
SCOTT COUNTY HOSPITAL HAS OPENINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS
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 17tfc 704 College, Scott City, KS 67871
PATIENT CARE Acute Care RNs Emergency Department RN Float RN C.N.A.s - FT and PT Outreach/Specialty Clinic RN Physical Therapist Respiratory Therapist Clinic Medical Assistant Stocking Clerk - PT 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.
PARK LANE NURSING HOME
Has openings for the following positions: Full-time RN/LPN - Day shift Full-time RN/LPN - Night shift Full-time Dietary aide Full-time/Part-time CNA 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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SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT 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. Applications may be obtained at and returned to: Sheriff Office 602 W. 5th, Scott City • (620) 872-5805
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HOUSEKEEPING AIDE 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.
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Feedlot Openings
Come and grow with us and be part of an innovative team. We are looking for experienced: Pen riders, Feed truck drivers and Maintencance personnel Team members must be energetic, goal-oriented and have a desire to grow and take on more resonsibility. Competitive wages are offered with a full benefits package including, 401 (k) with company match, profit sharing plan, 100% paid medical and dental insurance for employee, 100% paid short/long term disability insurance, life insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, and career advancement opportunities. To apply for this outstanding opportunity, apply in person or send your letter of interest to: Royal Beef, ATTN: Scott Lane 11060 N. Falcon Rd., Scott City, Ks 67871 Irsik & Doll is an Equal Opportunity Employer 19t2c
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406 Main • Scott City 620 872-2090
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 an one mailed or stop by 406 Main St., Scott City, Ks and pick one up.
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