The Scott County Record

34 Pages • Four Sections

Volume 24 • Number 37

Thursday, April 20, 2017

Published in Scott City, Ks.

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Cost puts halt to US83 changes Council refuses to pick up tab for KDOT decision Despite public opinion and what appeared to be a majority sentiment on the Scott City Council, highway markings on south US83 Highway in the city won’t be changing.

The cost of making those changes and the fact it would be the city’s responsibility has halted an attempt to remark US83 as a four-lane highway, which it had been prior to KDOT’s changes in May 2016.

At the request of the council, KDOT had engineers review the site and they offered three plans for changing how the highway is marked. Taking it back to a fourlane highway would cost between $50,171 and $53,861.

“That’s a big chunk of money to change some lines,” noted Councilman Fred Kuntzsch.

Councilman Josh Gooden didn’t feel it was fair that the city would have to pick up the entire tab.

“They’re the ones who screwed it up,” he said, referring to KDOT. “They don’t see it that way,” said Mayor Dan Goodman.

Councilman Perry Nowak said that it appears local residents have adapted somewhat to

the lane markings and that they seem to work well for southbound traffic. He felt the bigger issue is with northbound traffic being limited to a single lane in the vicinity of the Love’s/Sonic entrance off US83. In that area, traffic is slowed by semis and other vehicles turning east into the convenience store and truck stop.

KDOT has also been informed that because the speed zone is (See US83 on page eight)

Look Inside

Sports SC baseball team gets on a roll winning 3 of 4 games Page 21

State Legislature closer to filling fiscal gap in 2017 budget Page 2

County puts property on auction block Scott County Commissioners will be auctioning two lots for home construction and a building that was the former office of the county health department.

All properties will be auctioned in the courtroom of the county courthouse on May 17 at 10:00 a.m.

The building, located at 608 Main Street, is 25x60 feet.

The two vacant lots are located on the west side of the former hospital block.

Both lots are 140x100 feet.

The county reserves the right to reject any bids, which must be determined within 10 days of the auction. Ten percent of the payment is due on the day of the sale.

Area News Ideal weather, kites, classics are part of Leoti’s festival fun Page 27

Index Opinions...................4-7 Calendar...................... 7 Youth/education.......... 9 Earth Day..............10-11 Public notices.......12-13 Deaths....................... 14 Church services......... 15 Health care...........16-17

Congressman Roger Marshall speaks at a town hall in Scott City on Tuesday. (Record Photo)

Park Lane Nursing Home has been given the green light to proceed with roof replacement.

Cecil Griswold, maintenance supervisor for the nursing home, told Scott County commissioners that DV Douglass Roofing, Garden City, would like to do the entire project in the fall.

The county is responsible for building maintenance and those costs are paid for through the county public building fund which has $1.06 million available.

Commissioners wanted to spread the cost across two budget years.

Phase one will be completed this spring at a cost of $97,068 and the second phase will be done in the fall at a cost of $147,869.

(See ROOF on page two)

Farm exports, immigration are top priorities for Marshall The decision by the Trump Administration to abandon the Trans-Pacific Partnership and threats to renegotiate NAFTA are major concerns for Congressman Roger Marshall as he weighs the consequences of such action on agricultural exports.

The possibility of reviving the TPP, or at least a bilateral trade agreement with Japan, was among topics raised by local constituents during a town hall meeting in Scott City on Tuesday afternoon.

“We need exports and we need better infrastructure to provide us access to ports,” noted Earl Roemer, president of Nu Life Market which is involved in the worldwide distribution of glutenfree sorghum products.

Marshall pointed out that without a trade agreement, Japan assesses a 38 percent tariff on U.S. beef and only an 18 percent tariff on Australian beef.

While praising President Trump for understanding his objection to ending discussion on the TPP, Marshall offered no ideas for reopening that debate or whether a bilateral agreement with Japan would be possible.

“I see myself as a cheerleader,” said Marshall, referring to his role in bringing about additional trade talks.

Likewise, the freshman Congressman’s only suggestion for dealing with immigration was to “simplify the work visa program.”

“My job is to bring people together for a solution,” he offered.

“I believe we need to secure our border first, but I don’t think we can afford to build a wall.”

Acknowledging the need for an immigration workforce, Marshall said he has been told there are “20,000 open jobs in Kansas.”

“Immigrants are essential to

our growth, especially in Western Kansas,” said Scott City businessman Rod Hogg.

Replacing Obamacare Of course, no town hall would be complete without discussion about repealing and replacing Obamacare and Marshall emphasized that keeping the Affordable Care Act is not an option.

Marshall claimed that he had worked on the replacement bill offered by House Speaker Paul Ryan “for over a year,” even though he only took office in January. The First District Congressman said the proposal, known as the American Health Care Act, would provide better coverage to more people at a lower cost than Obamacare.

In particular, Marshall claimed that the average deductible (outof-pocket expense) under an

the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.”

Green suggested that, given changes in retail sales, perhaps the current ordinance is “antiquated.”

“Since I came here in the 1980s, the retail face of our community has changed significantly,” Green noted. “We have people willing to do something to create retail sales in Scott City. I think there’s room

Deaths Joseph Berning Grace Crist Larry Dearden

Health More hospitals at risk of shutdown without Medicaid expansion Page 16

Community Youngsters given an added challenge at Easter egg hunt Page 9

for common sense.”

Green says that more people have become aware of Faurot’s situation “because she’s been successful.”

“How many complaints have we received about this?” he asked.

He was informed that no one has complained to City Hall and (See BUSINESS on page eight)

Agriculture Threat looms of increasing farm bankruptcies Page 28

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force her to shut down her business.

The provision in the ordinance affecting Faurot states that “direct sale product distribution (Amway, Avon, Tupperware, etc.) provided parties for the purpose of selling merchandise or taking orders shall not be held more than once a month, limited to 10 customers per party and held between

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(See MARSHALL on page eight)

Business restriction to get another look Recent passage of new guidelines for home-based businesses in Scott City has raised concern for a local business that wasn’t aware it was in violation of city ordinance.

Councilman Everett Green advised the council that Julie Faurot, owner of LuLaRoe at 811 Church Street, is concerned that enforcement of the ordinance will

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Park Lane roof repairs to cost $337k

Sports...................19-26

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Governor, legislature closer to budget fix Close 2017 gap; still facing $1B hole in 2018-19 When Kansas lawmakers return to Topeka in May, they’ll face the same problems they did in January.

Lawmakers, who are in the middle of a three-week break, appear no closer to resolving the state’s fiscal crisis than when they kicked off their legislative session more than three months ago. House Minority Leader Jim Ward (D-Wichita) gave a brutal assessment of the lack of progress.

Roof

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A third phase will be done in 2018 at an estimated cost of $113,000.

Park Lane Administrator Nicole Turner also presented the commission with a capital outlay plan that included $160,550 in proposed expenditures.

Commissioner Jerry Buxton said he preferred to keep the capital outlay projects separate from the public building fund.

Turner said the nursing home has between $40,000 and $50,000 available for capital outlay expenditures.

The big ticket item on the list is replacement of 32 beds at a cost of about $1,700 each (total cost of $54,400). Other high-cost capital needs in the nursing home include: •Upgrade fire alarm system: $25,000 •Drainage on the north parking lot: $20,000 •Replace old toilets with water conserving toilets: $13,000 •Replace Maglocks on nine doors: $12,150 •Replace CFL bulbs with LEDs: $10,000 •Replace ice machine: $3,500 •Two new nursing vital sign monitors: $3,000

“When we walked in the door in January, we had four crises,” said Ward. “We had the crisis of a structurally unbalanced budget, an inherently unfair tax system, a school system that was inadequately funded and our health care system in crisis - hospitals closing, providers leaving our system. As of today, we’re nowhere.”

Lawmakers passed a temporary budget fix, which is awaiting Gov. Sam Brownback’s signature, to get the state through June by tapping one-time sources of money, such as a long-term investment fund, and reducing payments to the state’s pension system.

But they’ll still face a shortfall of about $1 billion over the next two years after that, according to the state’s nonpartisan Legislative Research Department. That will require some combination of budget cuts or tax increases.

One thing complicating efforts to shore up the state’s finances is an order from the Kansas Supreme Court to enact a new school finance formula

by June 30. Neither chamber has yet to vote on a bill, and even after a plan passes lawmakers will have to wait for the court to decide if it passes muster.

Most lawmakers have come

County to regional meeting

Scott County Commissioners will attend a regional meeting at Garden City Community College on Wed., May 3, starting at 6:00 p.m.

Elected officials from across Southwest Kansas will be discussing issues of common interest.

‘Vision’ meeting is Thurs.

The next Scott City “Vision” session will be Thurs., April 27, in the Scott Community High School commons area.

The evening will begin with a light meal at 6:00 p.m. provided by the Scott County Development Committee.

Discussion will include a community center, school renovations, senior housing, community housing needs and more.

Members of the community are encouraged to attend and share their views.

April 28 deadline for tags

Persons whose last name begins with the letters C or D are reminded that license tags must be purchased by Fri., April 28, 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 May for persons whose last name begins with E, F or G.

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at the Legislature and say they didn’t get anything done, but in Kansas it’s really, really difficult with our governor,” he said.

House Speaker Ron Ryckman (R-Olathe), who has tried to negotiate a consensus plan with the governor and Senate leaders, said he was disappointed that lawmakers did not make more progress before leaving for their April break.

He said the break would give lawmakers a chance to hear from constituents and noted that the state would revise its revenue estimates later this month, providing a more accurate picture of the state’s finances.

Area Upcoming Events

Historical society to meet

Annual meeting of the Scott County Historical Society will be Sun., April 23, 2:00 p.m., at the El Quartelejo Museum.

Featured speaker will be Greg Mills, park manager for Historic Lake Scott State Park.

to accept that a tax increase of some shape will be required, but so far the governor and Legislature haven’t agreed on what that tax package should look like.

Brownback and conservative supporters want a flat tax, but they lack the votes in the Legislature. A coalition of Democrats and moderate Republicans wants to restore a third income tax bracket like the state had before Brownback’s tenure as governor, but they lack the votes to override Brownback’s veto.

Ward accused Brownback of stifling a solution.

“It’s easy to point a finger

May 16

SCES boat regatta

City Pool

June 3

Bluegrass concert/BBQ

Patton Park

Movie in the Park

Patton Park

June 10

Scott City Stars swim meet City Pool

June 23

Movie in the Park

Patton Park

June 24

Relay for Life

Patton Park

July 2

Pence Church social

Patton Park

July 7

Movie in the Park

Patton Park

(See BUDGET on page eight)

Community Living

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Don’t be scammed if you have overdue taxes Tax season is a prime time for con artists to scam taxpayers. Billions of dollars in fraud are reported annually as a result of activity involving tax returns.

Remember, if you do not owe back taxes, Carol Ann don’t fall for Crouch a phone call Family and claiming you Consumer do.

Sciences Agent for Starting this month, the IRS Scott County

and four collection companies it hired will be reaching out to people who have failed to pay their taxes for an extended period of time. Unfortunately, this makes it even more difficult for taxpayers to determine if a request to pay back taxes is originating from a taxman or a trickster.

So the IRS is working to clarify this before the collectors come a-callin’.

“Here’s a simple rule to keep in mind,” warns IRS Commissioner John Koskinen.

“You won’t get a call from a private collection firm unless you have unpaid tax debts going back several years and you’ve already heard from the IRS multiple times.”

Scammers will also use the names of the companies that the IRS has hired, so make sure they are legitimate calls. Never give your Social Security number or your bank accounts over the phone to anyone, no matter who they claim to be.

The IRS will assign cases to

these private collection agencies: •CBE, Box 2217, Waterloo, Ia. 50704. (1-800-910-5837).

•ConServe, Box 307, Fairport, N.Y. 14450-0307.

(1-844-853-4875).

•Performant, Box 9045, Pleasanton Ca. 94566-9045.

(1-844-807-9367).

•Pioneer, Box 500, Horseheads, N.Y. 14845.

(1-800-448-3531).

If you do not wish to work with the assigned private collection agency to settle your

Garden Club will no longer sponsor county fair flower show Members of the Scott County Garden Club met for the first regular meeting of the year on April 18.

President Jeannie Compton began the meeting by reading the poem, “Gratitude,” from the book “The Gardener’s Guide to Life” by Criswell Freeman for a moment of meditation.

The meeting was called to order with members asked to “Give a Spring Gardening Tip” for roll call. Eight members answered with various useful ideas.

It was emphasized that despite some warm, spring days, it’s wise to be patient as late spring frosts and freezes are not uncommon in Western Kansas. May 5 is considered the 50-50 date for this part of the state.

Members were advised to cut back or cut out dead branches in trees and shrubs and not to plant too close to streets or alleys as the city often sprays these areas for weed control.

Minutes of the last regular meeting on Sept.

20 were read. A motion was accepted to reimburse Linda Meyer for materials used in the wreath she made which was given away during a drawing at the Christmas open house at the Modoc Town Hall.

Hostess Ruth Dunn showed the flyer that was given out at the open house with free seed packets to promote the Garden Club. Joyce Schmitt volunteered to check with the Scott County Library staff to see if they could use the remaining flyers and seeds for a Mother’s Day project in the preschool reading program. Modoc Miracles

will provide potting soil if the librarians decide to plant the seeds.

There was a great deal of dialogue in response to a request from County Fair Board Secretary Kay Harkness to cut back on the Fair book entry rules and classes. After much painful and circular discussion, a motion was unanimously passed to relinquish oversight of the flower show.

Betty LaToush and Linda Meyer will co-host the May meeting which was moved forward to May 9. Members will meet for refreshments and business at the Modoc Town Hall and then proceed to Modoc Miracles for a greenhouse tour.

Interested community members are always welcome to attend meetings by contacting the hostess prior to the meeting date.

High Plains Study Club takes field trip to Heartland Mill Twenty members of the High Plains Study Group met on April 6 for a field trip to Heartland Mill, Country Oven and the restored Modoc City Hall.

We were given a tour of the new offices for the Heartland Mill and saw a video of the operations, mission and vision of this farmer-owned cooperative that is committed to

providing quality organic grains or products.

Everyone enjoyed shopping for baked goods at the County Oven before touring the bakery and office building.

The trip concluded when members traveled to Modoc for a history of the community and a chance to see renovations to the City Hall Building.

overdue tax account, you must submit a request in writing to the agency.

Many consumers are unsure if they owe old taxes, while others may have moved from residence-to-residence and failed to receive snail-mail warnings. Scammers know this, and they also know that, when faced with legal threats, unsure taxpayers tend to pay up.

That’s why it’s important for you, the taxpayer, to know (See TAXES on page seven)

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Joy Cole was the hostess and served sunflower themed refreshments in the City Hall main meeting room.

No business meeting was conducted. Next meeting will be held at Jan Winter’s home.

The program will be given by Marilyn Miller on preserving “Your Story” for future generations.

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Editorial/Opinion

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editorially speaking

No change:

KDOT walks away from responsibility for South US83

The Scott City Council has decided to walk away from further discussions about changing the south entrance/exit on US83 Highway.

Changing the highway configuration from four lanes to three lanes was very unpopular when it occurred nearly a year ago. While the howls of protest have quieted since, a recent poll indicates that the vast majority of city residents prefer the highway as it was before KDOT imposed its will.

A majority of the city council seems to share that sentiment and they were willing to push for that change until presented with cost figures of just over $50,000 to make things as they once were. As a councilman observed, that seems like a pretty steep price to change some highway striping.

We would concur.

Of course, the biggest issue for the council is that the entire cost will fall on the city. Again, that didn’t sit particularly well with members since they didn’t request the change and weren’t given any input in the decision.

KDOT officials claim that city representatives were in attendance at a meeting in which the changes were discussed, but no one could recall such a meeting or being in attendance. Not that it likely would have made much difference.

Since the council doesn’t feel it should be responsible for paying $50,000 to fix KDOT’s “mistake,” it appears the highway will remain as is.

Perhaps the city can acquire the final piece of the frontage street right-of-way to improve access to the hospital and other businesses on the south edge of Scott City. This would provide a safer option while perhaps reducing some of the local traffic on south US83.

And, hopefully, a major accident never occurs on the south edge of the city which will prompt the question: Is this the best solution that KDOT could offer?

Earth Day:

4 decades of environmental gains are being put at risk

Our annual Earth Day celebration on April 22 is both an acknowledgement of the beauty of our planet and our responsibility to protect it.

We’ve come a long way since the first event in 1970, which was seen more as a counterculture movement of the era than something that would become mainstream. The Environmental Protection Agency was established later that same year and the level of social consciousness about the environment has continued to grow since.

Despite increased public awareness about our role in protecting the environment, we are at greater risk of reversing those gains than perhaps at any other time over the past 47 years. The Trump Administration and EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt have shown complete disregard for laws designed to protect the environment and people from pollution, in addition to the science behind environmental protections.

While gutting funding for the EPA, the proposed Trump budget would: •cut $427 million aimed at regional pollution cleanup programs, including in the Great Lakes and Chesapeake Bay. •cut $330 million from the Superfund program to clean up contaminated sites.

•cut by 31 percent the enforcement division budget which fines companies for pollution.

•cut dozens of programs, including the Energy Star appliance efficiency program aimed at reducing U.S. energy consumption.

It’s easy to be critical of the EPA for enforcement of regulations, such as the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS).

Maybe some of it was unnecessary; maybe some of the problems were exaggerated.

There will always be those industries - oil/gas drilling and coal mining in particular - who have lots of fiscal and political clout with which to fight the EPA. However, the agency wasn’t established for their benefit. It was established to protect the well-being and the health of citizens who would otherwise be adversely impacted by industries which put profits ahead of the health of people and this planet.

Undoing the environmental gains of the past 45 years might lead to greater profits for the fossil fuel industry and other major polluters, but it won’t create a greater life for those of us who must live with the consequences.

Earth Day is a reminder of our never-ending responsibility to each other and to this planet.

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

Sen. Jerry Moran 141 Hart Senate Office Bldg.

Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-6521 www.moran.senate.gov/public/

The truth behind ‘good numbers’

Roger Marshall likes to claim that he’s not your ordinary Washington politician.

But when it comes to telling half-truths and relying on dubious “facts” the First District Congressman is very ordinary.

After an hour of familiar rhetoric and vague answers to questions about immigration, ag trade and tax reform, the very friendly Congressman was willing to sit down for an “interview.”

Now, we put interview in quotations because, as we’ve learned from President Trump, that opens up the definition to anything you want. And as we would soon discover, Marshall and I have different ideas on what constitutes an interview.

We dove right into the Republican health care plan that Marshall says he supported and his claim that the average deductible for coverage under Obamacare is now $12,000.

Actually, the average is $12,393 for families ($6,092 for individuals) with a Bronze plan, which is the cheapest plan available. We agree, that’s too

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much.

However, it’s no different than in the free market where individuals can opt for cheaper premiums to enroll in plans with deductibles of $5,000, $10,000 or more.

The plans are cheap for a reason. It’s catastrophic coverage. That doesn’t make it right or fair, but that’s the situation many people find themselves in.

However, Marshall gave the impression during the town hall that the high deductible was true of all Obamacare plans, which is inaccurate. The average family deductible for a Silver plan is $7,474 and it’s $2,745 for a Gold plan.

Marshall knows this because he directed us to a website (which we were already familiar with) that had these same numbers.

Marshall could have been more honest had he chosen, but $12,000 makes a much bigger impression

than $3,000. And besides, who’s going to question it? No one attending the town hall did.

Marshall also repeated a comment he’s made previously that “we’re spending $60 billion a year on Medicaid expansion and 80 percent of that is going to able-bodied Americans without dependants.”

You’ve probably heard similar claims (without the huge cost figure) from the Brownback Administration.

When asked where he got this data, Marshall responded “from the federal government.”

Actually, that’s not true. This is a number that’s been used as a talking point by the Foundation for Government Accountability, a right-wing organization with ties to the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).

When asked if he’d bothered to research the accuracy of these numbers, Marshall’s response: “I thought it was a good number when I saw it.”

President Trump has claimed that “millions of people” voted illegally in

the last presidential election. Apparently, that is also a “good number” for people like Secretary of State Kris Kobach, but that doesn’t make it a fact.

Just for the record, the Kaiser Family Foundation, which is a non-partisan group, disputes Marshall’s data.

If you’re into “good numbers” then you’ll really like the $1 trillion in tax savings that Marshall and fellow Republicans claim will occur when Obamacare is repealed and the Republican health plan goes into effect.

That number was so impressive that the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office took a closer look and concluded that Trumpcare would actually shift about $1 trillion in wealth from working class and middle class Americans to families making more than $250,000 annually, who currently pay most of the taxes which support Obamacare.

A tax shift instead of a tax savings? Imagine that.

Not to worry, assures Marshall, because “This (See NUMBERS on page five)

No, you can’t do what you want

Two issues are paramount in American politics.

The first is whether President Trump will get away with his arrogant dismissal of the public’s right to a transparent government free of corrupting conflicts of interest. The second is whether those who would hold him to account remain focused, mobilized and determined.

They are related. There are many reasons to stand against Trump, but the one that should take precedence - because it is foundational for decent governance - is his autocratic assumption that he is above the expectations that apply to us normal humans.

Should Trump separate himself completely from his business interests, as presidents had been doing for more than four decades? His implicit message is always: No, I can do what I want.

Should he release his income-tax returns so the public can see where conflicts might exist - in-

another view by E.J. Dionne, Jr.

cluding whether he will benefit from his own tax proposals? No, he says, I can do what I want.

Should he continue former president Barack Obama’s practice of making the White House visitor logs public so all can know who might be influencing his policies? No, he says, I can do what I want - including shutting down access to those logs and telling citizens to go stuff it if they claim any right to know what’s going on in the building they collectively own.

Should he stop turning the presidency into a permanent and profitable vacation by spending one out of every five minutes at Mar-a-Lago or nearby golf courses, as the Washington Post’s Philip Bump reported? Should we know the full cost of his gallivanting and how many of the millions of dollars involved are circulating back to his fam-

ily through the charges Trump’s resorts impose on the government? No, he says, I can do what I want.

Should we know why it is that, according to The Post’s Greg Miller, Trump “appears increasingly isolated within his own administration” in calling for warmer relations with Russia even as almost everyone else in his government issues “blistering critiques of Moscow”?

Should he disclose details of his business ties to Russian interests and oligarchs? Should he stop resisting investigations into whether his campaign was complicit in Russia’s interference in the election that made him president?

No, he says, I can do what I want.

And then there was Sunday’s referendum in Turkey (whose outcome the opposition says was rigged) that narrowly approved constitutional changes giving President Recep Tayyip Erdogan nearly authoritarian powers. Did Trump express concern about democra-

cy? Nope. He called Erdogan to congratulate him.

Why? Asked about Turkey in a December 2015 interview with, of all people, Stephen K. Bannon - now his chief strategist who back then hosted a radio show on Breitbart - Trump admitted: “I have a little conflict of interest because I have a major, major building in Istanbul.”

He also described Erdogan as “a strong leader” and added: “I thrive on complicated.” Should we be able to know how Trump was influenced by his “complicated” Turkish interests, including his “major, major” project?

No, he says, I can do what I want.

And a last question: If Hillary Clinton had done any one of the things described above, is there any doubt about what Republicans in Congress would be saying and doing? As long as all but a few honorable Republicans remain silent, GOP leaders will be miring their party in the muck of Trump’s (See WANT on page five)

war-mongering

Trump seems determined to start World War III

No one ever expected Donald Trump to be a peace-loving president. On the campaign trail, he endorsed torture, said he’d bomb the families of alleged terrorists, and spoke gleefully about the president’s power to launch nuclear weapons.

But threatening war with multiple countries over a few weeks goes beyond even that. Tough-guy, hit-them-beforethey-hit-us foreign policy is back with a vengeance.

Under Trump’s orders, earlier in April the military dropped the largest non-nuclear bomb in its arsenal - known as MOAB, or the “Mother of All Bombs” - on Afghanistan. Outside of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, there’s simply no precedent for the use of such a large weapon, which carries grave

behind the headlines

by Olivia Alperstein

risks of civilian casualties.

Shortly before that, Trump ordered a military strike on Syria, apparently without informing either Congress or the State Department. Meanwhile, the White House is rattling its saber at North Korea and pondering an expanded military role in both Somalia and Yemen.

In all of these situations, Congress has not only the right but the responsibility to carefully review any authorization of military strikes. Yet so far this president, like others before him, has taken pains to keep the people’s representatives completely out of the loop about his plans for the wars we’re already fighting, as well as for any new ones he might start.

The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have each lasted upward of a decade

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and half or more. Like Vietnam before them, they’ve taught us the risks associated with intervening in a difficult region with no exit strategy.

Recklessly plunging into new wars not only impacts the world stage. It also takes a huge toll on our federal budget.

Trump’s budget proposal increases military spending by $54 billion, at the expense of vital anti-poverty programs like Meals on Wheels, diplomatic resources, food safety, and environmental protections. It “takes money from urgent social needs to feed the already-bloated Pentagon budget,” lamented a large group of leaders from diverse movements, from climate justice to immigrant rights.

These aren’t programs with extravagant budgets. They represent barely a drop in the ocean of our already ginormous ($600 billion-plus) military budget, not to mention the $21.6 billion appropriated to fund Trump’s border wall.

(See WAR on page seven)

Obamacare is actually working

by Jim Hightower

Question: What do you get when you mix a barrel of fables, a sack of mendacity, and a gross of whoppers topped with a thick layer of subterfuge?

Answer: The fiasco that’s been the Republican attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act. “We’re going to do something that’s great,” The Donald trumpeted when he endorsed House Speaker Paul Ryan’s now-dead bill to displace Obamacare.

But Trumpcare was “great” only in the sense that it was a great-big bloated concoction of lies.

Start with the original lie that rightwing Republicans have harped on for nearly a decade: Obamacare is a total failure.

We’ll “repeal and replace” it as soon as we get control of the national government, they shouted. Then, when Trump happened, he made killing Obama’s Affordable Care Act his top legislative priority. Ryan chimed in with a perfect imitation of Chicken Little, squawking that the ACA is in a “death spiral.”

In fact, the president and the speaker were lying.

While Obamacare has flaws that require fixing, overall it’s been a tremendous success. It has reduced by almost half the number of Americans who had

no health coverage (benefitting especially many white working-class people who had supported Trump). Moreover, the overwhelming majority of the millions who gained ACA coverage are satisfied and glad to have it.

Undeterred, the Trumpsters tried another Chicken Little tale. The health law is doomed, they squawked, because it’s been unprofitable for the insurance giants, so they’re withdrawing.

Bogus! In fact, the profits of Aetna,

Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealth, and other managed care corporations have soared under Obamacare. The biggest one, UnitedHealth, has seen the value of its shares skyrocket by a spectacular 480 percent since the ACA expansion of Medicaid.

Now we know why Trump & Company are so hostile to truth-based news.

Actual facts expose their lies.

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

banking on change

Wall Street is destroying the planet with our own savings

At the end of April, hundreds of thousands of people will take part in the People’s Climate March in DC and around the country. The march will send a clear message that the majority of Americans understand that climate change is all too real - and they’ll continue to raise their voices until the government takes action.

The march is also a great way to inspire people to take action for climate solutions in their own communities - whether by calling their elected officials or speaking up at town halls, pushing their local and state governments to act, or working with schools and houses of worship to address the climate crisis without waiting for Washington.

If all that’s not for you, there may be an even simpler option: Move your money.

Many people might not realize that their savings may be working directly against efforts to address climate change. If you bank with any of the largest American banks - including

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by Todd Larsen

Citibank, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo - then every dollar you put in to your checking and savings accounts is funding fossil fuel development across the country.

The Dakota Access Pipeline? Funded by megabanks. Keystone XL Pipeline?

Same story.

Megabanks are expanding fracking, oil drilling, pipelines, compressor stations, and export terminals from coast to coast. They’re underwriting decades of reliance on fossil fuels, and directly undermining the important work of cutting climate emissions by 80 percent by 2050.

Many big banks claim that they understand the risks of climate change and promise to increase their investments in the clean energy economy. Over the next 10 years, Citibank pledges to invest $100 billion in clean energy. Bank of America says it’ll spend $125 billion by 2025.

But these are pledges, not actual investments. They can’t undo all the harm that these two behemoths are causing through past and current investments in

fossil fuels.

Between 2013 and 2015, Citibank bankrolled coal-fired power plants alone to the tune of $24 billion. Over the same period, Bank of America invested at least $10 billion in coal power, $24 billion in liquid gas terminals, and over $29 billion in underwater, tar sands, and Arctic oil extraction.

And, while megabanks have started moving away from financing coal in wealthy nations like ours, they still bankroll coal in poor nations, where environmental regulations are weaker.

Ceres, a national nonprofit organization that mobilizes investors and business leaders to build a green economy, estimates that in order to keep global temperatures below catastrophic levels, we need to be investing $1 trillion additional dollars per year in clean energy.

Against that, even the big banks’ multibillion-dollar pledges are insufficient.

It’s not like the banks don’t know this. Citigroup itself estimates that the climate change impacts will cost us $44 trillion globally over the next 50 years.

So what can we do as average Americans? One thing we can all do is not let Wall Street destroy the planet with our (See BANKING on page seven)

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is a plan that’s been well thought out.”

Only if you don’t worry about the details.

Among those details are the 10 essential benefits which are basic to each Obamacare plan. These include mental health and substance abuse treatment, prescription drugs, emergency room trips, preventive care screenings and vaccines, maternity care and others.

Each state should be allowed to determine the level of coverage it wants to provide for Medicaid recipients, says Marshall. Of course, the biggest worry is that some states will offer bare-bones plans that are cheap and limited in coverage. The result is a plan that meets the GOP goal of cheaper, but only if you ignore the long-range cost of less preventive care and more emergency room visits.

“I think we need to look at the bigger picture,” Marshall insists. “Managing from the federal level doesn’t work. Not everyone wants these (essential benefits).”

Unfortunately, Marshall is the one who fails to see the bigger picture.

The idea is to spread the risk, and the cost, among more people. It’s similar to property taxes. Young people can’t refuse to pay that portion of their property taxes which help the local senior center “because we don’t use it.” Likewise, seniors can’t refuse to support local schools for the same reason.

“As part of the greater good and to hold down the cost for everybody, we must all share in the cost of health insurance coverage whether or not you need all of the benefits being offered,” we countered.

To which Marshall responded, “I’m feeling like this is more of a debate than an interview.”

Call it what you will. We are a constituent who is exercising our right to challenge the thinking of our Congressman.

We feel an obligation to get to the truth by determining the sources of information and so-called “good numbers.” If those sources are groups financially supported by the Koch brothers (such as the ones referenced

by Marshall’s office), then voters have a right to know.

We deserve to know if our elected officials are serving the greater need of millions of Americans, or if their policy decisions are driven by a rightwing agenda more concerned with providing tax cuts to the wealthy.

There’s no room for debate in searching for the truth.

Rod Haxton can be reached at editor@ screcord.com

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norm-breaking. No, they are saying, he can do what he wants.

This is why only pressure from an engaged and resolute citizenry can convince Republican politicians of the costs of being Trump enablers.

Jon Ossoff, the Democratic hopeful in Tuesday’s special election in a very Republican Georgia congressional district, managed 48.1 percent of the vote, just missing the majority he needed to avoid a June 20 runoff.

Those who rallied to Ossoff (including Republicans and independents deeply offended by Trump’s ways) must remain committed to send a clear message to the president that transcends the usual partisanship: No, you can’t just do what you want in crushing transparency and blurring all lines between your own interests and the public’s.

It’s said that Trump always skates away. Not true. The victims of his Trump University scam stuck with the fight and forced Trump to settle a lawsuit he said he’d never settle.

The country’s citizens can prevail, too, if we insist on calling out a selfabsorbed huckster who treats us all as easily bamboozled fools.

E.J. Dionne, Jr., is a long-time op-ed columnist for the Washington Post

Think elections don’t matter?

Look no further than Kansas Steve Kraske

Ask nonvoters why they don’t bother to cast a ballot at election time, and you hear the same things over and over.

“It doesn’t matter.”

“Won’t make any difference.”

“Waste of time.”

Well, ladies and gentlemen of the jury, let’s turn to the 2016 elections in Kansas as Exhibit 1 for why that isn’t true.

That election transformed the state from rock-ribbed conservative to something far closer to what it used to be - moderate in the image of Bob Dole and Nancy Kassebaum.

This sweeping change happened in one election that’s already had real consequences. Last month, we saw the Legislature come within a whisker of overturning Gov. Sam Brownback’s veto of a bill that would have increased personal income taxes to balance the budget.

The House overrode a governor who until just a couple years ago ranked as one of the most dominant politicians in state history. The Senate voted to override 24-16, but that was three votes shy of the total needed.

Still, it was a stunning rebuke of the governor and his tax policies. No one would have anticipated those votes even a year ago. It was a remarkable turning of the page.

But this week’s vote to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act was even more surprising. Signing off on a key provision of former President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act, even with its tens of millions of dollars in federal money and coverage for 140,000 low-income residents, was seen as wholly unlikely in a state as red as Kansas.

Now, the state stands on the brink of doing just that. Brownback vetoed the legislation, but backers of the measure are scrambling to rally support in hopes of overriding the governor.

This sudden change is a result of what happened last August in GOP primaries, when Brownback loyalists were rejected, and in November, when Democrats gained 12 seats in the House and one in the Senate.

“I’m pleased it wasn’t any worse,” Clay Barker, executive director of the Kansas GOP, said on election night.

Those numbers aren’t huge. But they were enough to alter the political culture of Kansas. It happened in a single election in contests sometimes decided by a handful of votes. Who says voting is a waste of time?

This change didn’t happen by accident.

A group called the Save Kansas Coalition headed by a former lawmaker with a memorable name - Wint Winter - was one of the forces at work. They played tough, the same way the far right has in recent years.

The group raised several hundred thousand dollars, then blitzed voters in targeted districts with multicolored fliers.

One target was Terry Bruce, the former Senate majority leader from Hutchinson.

In the fliers, Bruce was dubbed Terry “Tax Hiker” Bruce and tied to job losses and to Brownback himself.

“Terry Bruce likes to say he cut your taxes, but the truth is that just last year, he voted for the largest tax hike in Kansas history!” one flier read.

Winter said the group came together after the 2014 election when Brownback won a contentious re-election battle.

Members decided not to give up despite the prospect of another four years of Brownback. But even Winter didn’t expect such dramatic results in the group’s first election.

He remains a realist. As much as Winter would like to think that Kansans have recommitted to their moderate roots, he realizes that last year was a rejection of the Brownback administration. Moderates had something to fight against, and that helped them escape their reputation for nibbling around the edges on issues.

After Brownback’s gone, moderates will need to develop a core message to maintain their momentum. For now, moderates have regained their winning form, and they’ve proved something else.

Elections matter. Sometimes a lot.

Steve Kraske is on the editorial board of the Kansas City Star

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Editor ignores risk Lawmakers must of porn, need for be willing to serve budget priorities the greater good Rep. Chuck Weber (R-Wichita), 85th District

Rod Haxton, publisher, The Scott County Record

The recent editorial by Rod Haxton (Defining what is really obscene) is an outstanding example of “ultraextreme-over-the-top-reactionary-overreach” and the glaring distortions that pervade much thinking in the public square these days. Mr. Haxton is, in a word, wrong on many levels. I will address a few.

It is of course curious that I am the “ultracon,” yet joined by every other member of the House, save one, in passing a resolution that acknowledges pornography as a public health hazard. Are those who voted for this resolution “ultralibs?” or “ultramods?”

It was gratifying to see mostly Democrats come speak on behalf of the resolution during the initial House floor debate.

The highly charged testimony about the anti-porn resolution heard in Fed and State Committee from parents, teens, police investigators and others stands in stark contrast to the collective “meh” that Mr. Haxton promulgates.

As a former board member of my local Sexual Assault Center, I’ve learned firsthand from law enforcement, prosecutors and sexual assault victim advocates that pornography is indeed a public health hazard closely linked to crimes of sexual assault, child sex abuse, human trafficking, human slavery and more.

There was a time - perhaps many will recall it - an endless stream of doctors and researchers claimed cigarette smoking was not harmful. I think we all know where that ended up.

Let’s talk priorities. As the father of a son with disabilities and the caregiver of my Medicaid-assisted mother who we care for in our home, I am ideally positioned as both client and legislator to review and help reform KanCare/Medicaid.

Securing the current social safety net is my legislative priority. This is where I spend most of my time in Topeka. (Side note - the mentally ill and intellectually disabled are among pornography’s most obscene, hidden victims).

I am leading a bipartisan effort in the House of Representatives to re-fund community-based mental health centers (CMHC’s) in Kansas which have lost $30 million over the past nine years.

I oppose Medicaid expansion, primarily because it will greatly exacerbate an already critically low level of providers (doctors, dentist, etc.) for the truly vulnerable on KanCare/Medicaid - the disabled, the mentally ill, the elderly and pregnant women. We have challenges Medicaid expansion is not the answer.

I campaigned on and recently voted for an overturn (rollback) of Medicaid reimbursement cuts to providers.

I supported - on the record and as a member of the Social Services Budget Committee - protection of CIF (tobacco money). One of the many factual errors (they are too numerous to address) in Mr. Haxton’s hit piece - no CIF Programs have been impacted. (About $7 million was “swept” last year, but no programs were impacted).

As a member of the KanCare Oversight Committee I spend nearly all of my available time attending forums, researching and reading and talking with healthcarerelated stakeholders across the spectrum to make the KanCare system work better.

Speaking of facts, I didn’t vote for the 2012 tax plan, nor would I have, as it did not address spending. I’ve never said I would not raise taxes. This last week I was in Topeka (off session) for a day-long budget study and discussion, looking for solutions. Little known fact: 17% of Kansans pay nearly two-thirds of the state income tax revenue. Forty percent of Kansans contribute 1% in state income tax revenue. Advertisers to this newspaper are exempt from paying state sales taxes - much to the benefit of the editor and owner. How is that fair? I am intensely interested in the “fair share” of tax discussion.

What is your priority? Another billion dollars for schools? Close to a billion dollars for roads? Hundreds of millions in KPERS payments? My priority is securing the safety net for the most vulnerable - the disabled, elderly, and mentally ill who are currently on KanCare.

Even with a massive tax increase, we can’t do it all.

Too many Kansans are already facing stiff headwinds to make ends meet. We must be careful before we take more money from the family paycheck. How much more of your money is needed, and what will taxpayers get in return?

I get it - somehow people think you can say whatever you want if they don’t think or vote your way. Mr. Haxton’s mind is clearly made up - why confuse him with the facts? If people wish to have a civil discussion about the many issues facing Kansas, I’m in.

If one wishes to walk in lockstep with other editorial writers in poisoning the well of legitimate issues debate, I’m not on board.

I think - I hope anyway - we might all share a common goal of making Kansas better for our citizens. I would caution the readers of this newspaper not to succumb to emotion-based, boiler-plate rhetoric like that in the Haxton piece.

Are we all going to agree on policy? We are not. But hopefully we can discuss issues and come to an amicable resolution as we search for the common good.

State Rep. Chuck Weber’s defense of his anti-porn legislation is an apparent attempt to portray himself as being on the front line in the battle against smut.

Instead, Weber has demonstrated an ability to go after low-hanging fruit by passing a resolution declaring porn is bad. How much courage and conviction did it take to get that through the legislature?

First of all, how many lawmakers weren’t going to sign the resolution for fear that some campaign material would appear in mailboxes prior to the next election declaring them unfit for public office?

As you noted, there was one lone dissenting vote. He took a far more courageous stand than you ever could by reminding legislators there is a little thing like the First Amendment and freedom of speech whether we like the form of speech or not.

Secondly, the resolution was completely meaningless. It accomplished nothing.

What next, Chuck? Are you planning a resolution that says teaching math in school is good? But, don’t worry, we wouldn’t expect your amendment to also include a promise to adequately fund education. We understand that someone like yourself has certain principles.

We empathize with your situation regarding your son. We’ve been there - times two. It’s also commendable that you are the caregiver for your mother.

That should provide some additional insight into the needs of Kansans facing similar struggles. It should provide an added level of compassion.

As a result, you say that your priority is a safety net for the most vulnerable. But, given how KanCare has failed to respond to the needs of these individuals and given how the safety net has been cut for thousands of families in poverty, your concern rings pretty hollow.

You further claim that only $7 million was swept from the Childrens Initiative Fund last year and programs were unaffected.

If you’re interested in some facts, here are a few: According to the Kansas Action for Children, the number of children receiving child care assistance has declined from more than 19,000 in 2006 to less than 13,000 each month. That’s not because of less need, but because of less funding.

In addition, the KAC says that since 2011, when Brownback became governor, more than $100 million has been taken from investments in early childhood education and health.

Russell Child Development Center in Garden City has cut staff which means fewer families are being served. Contrary to what you want to believe, programs are impacted.

These may not be your children, but they are someone’s children, and they matter just as much.

You are also opposed to Medicaid expansion, even as more hospitals are put at financial risk. According to the Kansas Hospital Association, the legislature’s decision not to expand Medicaid has cost Kansas $1.8 billion in federal funding.

That’s a fact you might be interested in considering.

Medicaid expansion might have been enough to keep Mercy Hospital in Independence from closing in 2015.

Republican lawmakers in the region ignored warnings from the KHA and others because listening to them would mean challenging the rhetoric being pushed by their party. It took the closure of a hospital in their backyard for attitudes to change.

Rep. Jim Kelly (R-Independence) said he wasn’t concerned about Medicaid expansion until he found out about the financial struggles of the hospitals in his district.

“Quite frankly, before the shock of the hospital hit me, I was leaning against (Medicaid expansion),” added Rep. Doug Blex (R-Independence).

It’s kind of funny how that works, isn’t it? It’s not my problem until it becomes my problem. The crisis isn’t going to end at the Independence city limits.

Medicaid reimbursements are being cited as one of the reasons for the closure of St. Francis Health in Topeka.

“Mercy Hospital in Fort Scott is next on the list,” warns Rep. Adam Lusker (D-Frontenac), making the argument for Medicaid expansion.

Sumner Regional Medical Center in Wellington is also struggling to keep its doors open.

You can’t be willing to address a problem only if, and when, it affects your family and your community.

You’re right, Chuck, my mind is made up. I’ve determined that the state is failing its obligation to its most vulnerable citizens in order to protect the interests of the wealthy few.

And you share in that responsibility.

You act as though our priorities are limited. Choose between schools and roads. Choose between KPERS or a safety net for the most vulnerable.

We don’t have to choose. We’ve been able to satisfy all those priorities in the past and we can do it again with a responsible tax policy and lawmakers who understand their obligation to serve the greater good.

If you aren’t willing to look beyond your own special interests and consider what’s necessary to make this a better state for everyone, then you’re in Topeka for the wrong reasons.

Anyone can go after the low-hanging fruit. It takes leadership to tackle the real issues facing our state.

Banking money. There’s a growing movement of Americans moving their money away from megabanks and into community banks and credit unions.

These local institutions invest in their communities, creating jobs and housing - not dirty energy projects.

Communitybased banks and credit unions are helping to put solar panels on roofs, end

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food deserts, and help people start thriving local businesses.

And you can shift your other investments, like your retirement savings, to fossil-free mutual funds that invest in clean energy.

You’ll get competitive returns, and you’ll know that your money is working for a cleaner world.

Todd Larsen is the executive co-director of Green America

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These cuts would only make sense if we were still fighting the Second World War, with every family rationing staple food items and planting victory gardens while scraping money together to buy war bonds to support the troops.

We are not - at least not yet - on the verge of World War III. But with recent acts of aggression and military strikes in several diplomatically precarious regions, Trump seems determined to take us close to the ledge.

From backtracking on calling NATO “obsolete” to deciding not to accuse China of currency manip-

ulation, we’ve already seen Trump completely reverse his policy positions after (presumably) thinking things over a bit more thoroughly. It’s time for him to also rethink this more-military-conflictsthan-you-can-shake-abig-stick-at foreign policy.

As our president, Donald Trump is responsible for our safety. He cannot risk launching us into still more endless wars; the cost is simply too high, and ordinary American families will pay the heavy price.

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when a “debt collector” is exhibiting shady behavior. IRS-approved collectors will not: •call to demand immediate payment through a prepaid card, gift card, wire transfer, etc.; •threaten to immediately bring in local police or others to have you arrested; •ask for bank info, credit or debit card numbers over the phone; •or refuse you the right to question or appeal the amount in question.

The private collection firms are, however, allowed to facilitate payment either electronically ( https://www.irs.gov/payments) or by check but only to the IRS or U.S. Treasury. (In other words: Never make a payment to an individual or a company.)

If you get a call that makes you nervous, your best bet is to sign up to check your balance

through the IRS website at https://www.irs.gov/uac/ view-your-tax-account.

Whatever you do, don’t become one of the 5,500 victims who have paid a whopping $29 million to scammers in the past few years.

If you receive a call and are unsure about it, use these tips to avoid being scammed: •If you owe federal taxes, or think you might owe taxes, hang up and call the IRS at 800-8291040. IRS workers can help you with your payment questions.

•If you do not owe taxes, fill out the “IRS Impersonation scam” form on TIGTA’s website, www.tigta.gov, or call TIGTA at 800-366-4484.

•You can also file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission at www.FTC.gov. Add “IRS Telephone Scam” to the comments in your complaint.

Olivia Alperstein is the Deputy Director of Communications and Policy at Progressive Congress

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5:30-7:00 p.m.

Scott Co. Historical Society Annual Incoming Freshman Meeting, El QuarPre-Enrollment, 5:30 telejo Museum, p.m.

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TOPS Meeting, First Christian Church, 5:30 p.m.

Boy Scout Troop 149 and Cub Scout Pack 66 Mtg., Scout Building, 6:30 p.m.

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SCHS Electric Car, HOME at Airport

SCHS V Tennis, Great Bend, 9:00 a.m.

SCMS Invit. Track Meet, at HOME, 9:00 a.m.

Ladies’ Bible Study, Community Christian Church, 10:00 a.m.

SCDC Visioning Meeting, SCHS Commons, 6:00 p.m.

SCHS JV Golf Invit., at HOME, 3:00 p.m.

SCHS Softball, HOME vs.

Lakin, 4:00 p.m.

SCHS Baseball, Ellis, 4:00 p.m.

Girl Scout Troop Mtg. (4th-12th Grade), First United Methodist Church, 4:30 p.m.

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VIP Bingo, 1:00 p.m.

SCMS Track, Dodge City, 10:00 a.m.

Spring Livestock Show, Scott County Fairgrounds, 10:00 a.m.

SCHS Track, Cheney, 3:30 p.m.

Girl Scout Spaghetti Feed/Silent Auction Fundraiser, First United Methodist Church, 5:30 p.m.

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USD 466 NO SCHOOL - Teacher Prof. Development

SCHS V Tennis, Colby, 3:00 p.m.

SCMS Site Council, 5:00 p.m.

SCHS Track, Ulysses, 3:00 p.m.

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SCHS Baseball, HOME vs. Colby, 4:00 p.m.

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US83 reduced from 55 mph to 40 mph near the Love’s access, drivers are slamming on their brakes and/ or using the left-turn lane as a passing lane to bypass traffic.

The council expressed its displeasure that changes were made without input from the city.

Council members noted that while KDOT area engineer Gary Bennet informed them there was a public meeting at which the council had a representative, no member of

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the council could recall the change had contribthat meeting taking place. uted to several accidents and near-misses.

Changes Not Popular The council didn’t feel Rather than having two the changes took into lanes of northbound and consideration the amount southbound traffic, KDOT of southbound traffic changed the configuration that needed to turn east to three lanes with a sinat Albert Avenue on their gle lane northbound and way to the pharmacy or southbound, along with a center two-way left turn Scott County Hospital.

In a recent meeting lane from the south city with the council, Bennet limits to Clara Avenue.

At the time, the change said the city’s traffic safewas unpopular with local ty concerns weren’t sigresidents and Police Chief nificant enough to warrant Chris Jurgens who said a change.

Business that’s because the property is on a large corner lot, customer parking isn’t a problem for the neighbors.

It was pointed out that while customer parking isn’t a nuisance in this situation, the city has to consider what could happen if a similar business were located in a residential area where there isn’t

Budget Both of those things will help push lawmakers toward a solution in May, he said.

“We’ll be in a better position when we get back,” Ryckman said.

Rep. Troy Waymaster (R-Bunker Hill), said he thought lawmakers were following “the normal flow” of recent legislative sessions.

But he admitted there’s still much work left on the table for lawmakers when they return in May. “It’s not over by any means,” Waymaster said.

Two years ago, Kansas experienced its longest legislative session in history. It stretched into midJune as lawmakers struggled to find consensus on budget and tax policy.

And that was back when one political faction, the conservatives, dominated both chambers of the Legislature and the governor’s office. This year, Democrats, moderates and conservatives all hold sway over the legislative process after November’s election reshuffled the Legislature’s makeup.

Brownback vetoed a bipartisan bill in February

He also advised the council that if changes were made the city would be responsible for the cost since KDOT lacks the funding.

Looking at Options In order to relieve some of the southbound traffic on US83 that’s headed for the hospital, pharmacy and Shopko, the idea was again raised of improving the frontage street on the east side of the highway.

The entire street from Heartland Foods south to

Albert Avenue is paved with the exception of about 40 feet of dirt road between Scott County Lumber and Road 140.

Councilwoman Barb Wilkinson wondered about the cost of acquiring the right-of-way in order to extend the concrete street.

In its current condition, it was noted that the dirt section that has become a street is in deteriorating condition. Green said he was informed of one vehicle that sustained a

broken axle from a pothole on that street.

The council felt that by paving the street it would make the property more valuable to the owners.

Public Works Director Mike Todd suggested that if the city pursue improvements the section include curb/gutter with concrete paving.

City Attorney John Shirley was asked to contact the owners and see if they would be interested in the street improvement at the city’s expense.

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as much parking in front of the retailer’s property.

“We have to consider what’s fair for everyone,” said Councilman Josh Gooden.

In order to fit within the city’s ordinance it was noted that the primary change would be allowing a business to maintain regular hours.

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that would have enacted three tax brackets and rolled back his signature policy, an income tax exemption for more than 330,000 business owners.

Brownback made a major concession in early April by endorsing a plan that would have eliminated the business exemption, but that plan also would have enacted a flat tax of 4.6 percent, increasing the tax rate for low-income Kansans. That made it unpalatable for moderates and Democrats.

Senate President Susan Wagle (R-Wichita) said coming to an agreement on a tax package is “probably the most difficult thing any state Legislature would have to do.”

Wagle said she’s already told senators that they will be working through the weekend when the Legislature returns May 1 for its wrap-up session.

Sen. Laura Kelly (D-Topeka) said the Senate has done a poor job of “actually coming up with a plan” but that the House “has crafted some legislation that might have legs.”

“If this is a retail business, is it zoned for that?” asked Councilman Fred Kuntzsch.

City Attorney John Shirley said it wasn’t.

When it was suggested that the ordinance could be changed to allow a retail business like Faurot’s, the council was advised that it likely wouldn’t get approval from the

Planning and Zoning Commission. Building inspector and commission member Paul Kasselman has said the regulatory board is opposed to spot zoning.

The council said it will look at other options, but in the meantime Faurot won’t be asked to close her doors.

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Obamacare health insurance policy was $12,000.

He furthermore said that taxpayers would save $1 trillion that’s currently earmarked for Medicaid.

“We’re spending $60 billion a year on Medicaid expansion, and 80 percent of that money is going to able-bodied Americans without dependents,” Marshall said.

“This is a plan that’s been well thought out,” he said.

help that members of the Republican Party were blasting each other on television following the AHCA’s failure.

“We need to come together,” he insisted.

Marshall also put part of the blame on gerrymandered Congressional districts which benefit Republicans and Democrats and make it difficult for moderate voices to be elected.

Inability to Govern The Congressman was asked about the Republican Party’s inability to govern following the failed attempt to get their own party leadership’s health care bill through the House of Representatives.

Marshall pointed a finger at the Freedom Caucus (formerly Tea Party) which failed to deliver about 15 votes needed for the bill to be sent to the Senate.

He said it doesn’t

Tax Reform While tax reform remains a high priority for Republicans in Congress, Marshall feels it’s unlikely to occur without first repealing and replacing Obamacare.

“We need momentum.

We can’t do tax reform unless we can show our ability to pass a health care bill,” he said.

Marshall emphasized that the estimated $1 trillion in tax savings is only possible through reforming the health care law.

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Youth/Education Easter egg hunters The First Baptist Church in Scott City sponsored an Easter egg hunt at Patton Park on Saturday afternoon. In order to provide a fun challenge for the junior high age youth, they had to hunt for eggs while blindfolded. (Right) Darian Roberts, 10, wears a basket around her neck to keep both hands free while searching for eggs.

(Bottom left) Two-year-old Jessa Davis is successful in finding an egg.

(Bottom right) J.P. Harris, 12, gets some assistance from his fouryear-old sister, Annalise, during the hunt.

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Rough start for ElectroRally team in Beloit opener Mechanical problems and rookie drivers resulted in a rough start for the Scott Community High School ElectroRally racing team in state racing action at Beloit last Thursday.

SCHS senior Karlee Logan, the two-time defending state champion in the solar division, finished seventh.

“We had a chain that kept slipping off so that led to a couple of lengthy pit stops,” says team sponsor Chuck Ellis.

Logan was able to complete just 53 laps, well behind the 80 laps completed by Hays High in winning the division.

In the standard class, SCHS had two cars which finished 11th (59 laps) and 15th (53 laps) overall.

The cars were operated by rookie drivers Emily Hall and Chandler Hornbostel.

“They drove a pretty cautious race,” says Ellis.

“It was a good learning experience and hopefully

they’ll feel a little more comfortable behind the wheel when they race at home.”

Hays is also leading the standard division after completing 77 laps, followed closely by Dighton (76).

There are three races in the state series with the top two finishes used to determine the final rankings. If Hays High wins one of the next two races, for example, they will be the solar division state champion.

A win by Logan on the home course will put her back in the running again to capture a third title.

Scott City will be hosting the second race in the ElectroRally state series on Wed., April 26, at the Scott City Airport.

The first of two onehour heats will begin at 10:00 a.m.

The final race in the series will be held on May 6 in Olathe.

Wilson named FHSU family orientation leader

Tristan Wilson, a Dighton freshman, is among 74 students selected to serve as New Student and Family Orientation Leaders for the spring and fall semesters at Fort Hays State University.

These students help new freshmen and transfer students as well as their parents and families become familiar with

campus and resources, assist in the pre-enrollment process, and answer questions.

Orientation leaders will staff Tiger STRIPES orientation and preenrollment sessions for freshmen and transfer students this spring as well as the Tiger Impact Fall Orientation Weekend during August.

Girl Scouts Spaghetti Feed and Silent Auction Wed., April 26 • 5:30-7:00 • 1st United Methodist Church

The Scott County Record

Earth Day

Page 10 - Thursday, April 20, 2017

Understanding wind energy Power generated from wind is not a new concept. Humans have been harnessing wind power for centuries, and wind energy is a viable option for generating electricity that can be harnessed by businesses and homes.

The National Resource Defense Council asserts that wind power is an affordable, efficient and abundant source of domestic electricity. Because it does not produce pollution, wind power also is beneficial for the environment.

The United States Department of Energy says the United States is home to one of the largest and fastest-growing wind markets in the world, and the department has made wind industry a critical part of their plan for clean energy technologies.

Today’s wind power

is harnessed through wind turbines instead of smaller windmills. The turbines are mounted 100 feet or more above the ground on towers and can work with the faster, less turbulent winds at this height.

Wind energy has the potential to provide 20 percent of America’s electricity, which is equivalent to the amount currently provided by nuclear power.

The group Alternative Energy says wind power is now the world’s fastest growing energy source and has also become one of the most rapidly expanding industries, with sales of roughly $3 billion in 2008.

In 2011, 3,464 turbines were erected across the United States, and according to the NRDC, wind energy now gener-

ates enough electricity to power more than 11 million homes.

How does wind energy work?

The blades on a wind turbine act like an airplane wing. When the wind blows, low-pressure air forms on the downwind side of the blade.

This low pressure pocket pulls the blade toward it, causing the rotor to turn, called lift.

The force of the lift is actually much stronger than the wind’s force against the front side of the blade, which is called drag.

As the rotor continues to spin, it also spins a generator to produce electricity.

Turbines may be connected to a power grid to power larger areas or be stand-alone units for per-

sonal use. Many electricity providers have contracted with wind plants to offer wind-powered electricity to customers.

Powering Your Home Consumers who want to try wind power can have small wind turbines installed. This enables them to generate their own power and cut energy bills.

Depending on where you live and the regulations in place, a wind turbine can be suitable for use on a property of one acre of land or more.

Homeowners can determine household electricity needs by examining bills. Then find out if local zoning allows for wind turbine installations.

Speak with companies that specialize in wind turbines, such as those

listed by The Small Wind Certification Council, to determine if it is costeffective to get a wind turbine. Even when the wind is not blowing, many systems store power in batteries for ondemand use.

If installing a wind turbine on your own is not practical, consult with electric energy providers to find out if any programs are in place to offset energy production by working with wind plants.

The buzz on protecting helpful honeybees Honeybees flitting from flower to flower is one of the first signs that warm weather has arrived. Honeybees are a welcome presence in the garden, pollinating plants and contributing to local honey supplies.

Despite their importance in the ecosystem, honeybees are in grave

danger. In 2014, U.S. President Barack Obama created a task force comprised of various agencies to address the growing issue of rapidly diminishing honeybees and other pollinating insects.

This initiative was a response to reports from American beekeepers indicating hive deaths

have been on the rise, gravely affecting the honeybee population.

Honeybees pollinate many fruit trees, nut plants and vegetables, playing a crucial role for many nations’ food industries.

In addition to government involvement and honeybee conservation

methods designed by environmental agencies, there are many things that regular citizens and homeowners can do to protect honeybees this summer.

The EPA and the Pesticide Action Network offer these tips.

•Use caution when applying any pesticides

How to be an eco-friendly pet owner Pets are adored by people all over the world.

Closer to home, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals estimates that between 70 and 80 million dogs and 74 and 96 million cats are owned in the United States.

With pets so prevalent, pet owners can benefit the planet, themselves and their pets by taking stock of their approach to pet care to see if there are ways they can make that approach more ecofriendly. Here are a few ideas to get eco-conscious pet owners started.

•Donate old items.

When purchasing new items for your pets, think before you dispose of the older items, which may be useful to nearby shelters. Contact the local shelter to see if they need any items.

Otherwise, ask friends

or family if they can make use of collars, bowls, beds, scratching posts, and other pet gear you intend to discard.

•Adopt a pet.

Animal overpopulation is a global problem.

When a person adopts an animal from an animal shelter, he or she is combatting overpopulation while giving an animal a second chance.

The Humane Society of the United States estimates that between six and eight million cats and dogs enter shelters each year, 2.7 million of which are ultimately euthanized.

Adoption saves lives, reduces the burden on shelters’ resources and helps decrease the demand for puppy or kitten breeding.

•Go biodegradable.

When picking up after a pet, use ecofriendly waste bags.

Biodegradable bags will decompose after roughly one month.

Some cat litters are made from all-natural and biodegradable materials, which can reduce the impact on landfills and the environment.

•Spay or neuter.

One of the simplest ways to end the cycle of pet overpopulation is to spay or neuter young pets before they reproduce.

This helps reduce the strain on the local ecosystem and can cut down on waste as well.

•Eco-friendly products.

Just as you would read the ingredient labels for products designed for home or personal use, so, too, should you consider what goes into the products you buy for your pets.

From shampoos to cleaning items to the foods pets eat, choose

items that are geared around lowering the environmental impact of your pets.

•Make your own treats.

Purchase pet cookbooks or visit pet recipe websites so you can prepare homemade dog and cat treats. Doing so gives you a measure of control over the ingredients in your pets’ foods while also reducing the need for eco-unfriendly packaging.

•Take more walks.

Walk your pet more often, leaving the car at home when doing so.

This provides you and your pet a great opportunity to exercise, gives you more quality time with your pet and reduces your fuel consumption while also cutting down on emissions.

Pets are special members of the family and can be included in eco-friendly practices.

to home gardens. Be especially cautious when applying pesticides when bees are likely to be flying. If you must apply pesticides, do so only after dusk.

• Stagger your planting throughout the growing season. Rather than planting everything at once, stagger planting for flow-

ers and other plants that have blooms. This gives bees plenty of pollen sources throughout early summer and into fall.

•Provide clean sources of water. A small garden feature or a rainwater collection is enough to provide bees with a drink when needed.

(See BEES on page 11)

The Scott County Record

Earth Day

Page 11 - Thursday, April 20, 2017

Local residents continue to support recycling center What some would consider “garbage” has become a steady stream of material for the Scott County Recycling Center since it opened in 2008.

Located on the southern edge of Scott City, along US83 Highway, the center has given second life to material that otherwise would have found its way into the landfill.

Monica Beeson has been manager of the SCRC for nearly two years and during that time has seen many changes most notably an increase in the number of people taking advantage of the opportunity to dispose of recyclable material.

“It used to be I was lucky if one person stopped by in a day,” Beeson said.

Now, Beeson sees many environmentally conscience people stop by daily. Cardboard continues to be the center’s biggest product.

“We use to do 1,600 to 2,400 pounds of cardboard per week. Now we do 3,000 to 4,000 pounds per week,” Beeson said.

A change in policy at the Scott County Landfill contributed to the increase in cardboard recycling. The landfill no longer accepts cardboard because of shipping costs and the space it consumes in trash containers. Instead, the recy-

cling center sells the cardboard to Stutzman Refuse Disposal, Hutchinson, for $80 per ton.

At the same time, the recycling center had to stop taking shredded paper.

“We use the same baler for shredded paper bales and cardboard bales,” Beeson explains. “When we’d shut down the baler to bale shredded paper, we would end up buried in cardboard. We couldn’t catch up.”

The increase in recycling has been welcomed, but there have been several problems with the items people are dropping off in the outside recycling containers.

“Sometimes we get bags full of household garbage dropped off outside. We also get things we don’t want, like bins full of Styrofoam,” Beeson said. “We do not take plastic bags either.”

Beeson also asks that when the containers are full on the weekends, citizens do not leave their recycling on the ground.

“Take it home. We’ll have something empty by Monday night. Just keep it in your car for 24 hours.

That’s all we are asking,” Beeson said.

Volunteers Needed With the increase in materials coming in and the loss of long-

time volunteer Wanda Depperschmidt, the Scott County Recycling Center is looking for volunteers.

“If they’re just a (high school) senior needing five hours or whatever we’ll take what we can get out here,” Beeson said.

Volunteers assist Beeson in breaking down boxes, organizing and putting mixed recycling materials into a large compactor/shipping container. Anyone is welcome to volunteer, but Beeson says lifting 40 pounds or more is common with the job.

Those interested in volunteering should contact Beeson at (620) 8725654 or stop by the center between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

Recycling Materials Products the recycling center currently accepts include: cardboard, plastics numbers one through seven, glass, tin cans, aluminum cans, chipboard, whole paper, newspaper, magazines and books.

Beeson asks that cardboard be separated and boxes be broken down, but other materials can be mixed together when bringing them to the recycling center.

The SCRC does not accept yard waste, household waste, hazardous waste and medical waste.

One exception, in a roundabout way, is paint cans.

“We will actually take old paint cans if they are empty,” Beeson said.

There can be some paint on the can, but the inside must be nearly empty. Beeson has to be able to see the bottom of the can.

If the can still has paint in it, Beeson recommends purchasing paint hardener. Once the paint hardens, it can be disposed of in a dumpster.

The center can’t accept car batteries either, but Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts, 313 S. Main, Scott City, will accept used batteries for recycling.

Re-users are Welcomed As part of her recycling efforts, Beeson saves materials that people may find useful - all free of cost and on a first come, first serve basis.

These include bottles, egg cartons, newspapers and boxes for moving and books in good condition.

Beeson also saves coupons for military veterans and box tops, labels and ink cartridges for school fund raising.

“We are always willing to save different things for teachers for projects and crafts - bottles for science experiments - five gallon buckets for gardening - lots of stuff,” Beeson adds.

Monica Beeson, manager of the Scott County Recycling Center, loads cardboard into a baling machine. The center has seen has a huge increase in cardboard recycling recently due to rule changes at the county landfill.

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Bees

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•Honeybees and other bees require some sort of shelter. Dead trees and plants provide adequate shelter, so don’t be so tempted to pull out all of the undergrowth in the name of aesthetics.

•Plant a garden that will attract bees. Resources for planting a bee-friendly garden can be found at http://www.panna.org/sites/default/files/BeeFriendlyGardening_PAN.pdf.

•If you come across a hive, leave it alone. It’s best not to disturb a hive and honeybee colony.

If bees are located where they can become a nuisance, contact a local bee expert to see if the hive can be moved.

•Think about becoming a beekeeper yourself. There are many different resources available to help you get started.

Bees are being threatened at an alarming rate.

Educating yourself about what to do to protect honeybees can help to restore the valuable honeybee population.

This Earth Day, have a treat

and help Dairy Queen give back to our community

1211 S. Main • Scott City

will donate 10% of all sales

made on Saturday, April 22 to the Friends of Lake Scott State Park for new playground equipment at the Beach House

For the Record Bill to expand beer sales is signed into law The Scott County Record

Gov. Sam Brownback stepped away from a Topeka hospital-closure crisis and the appointment of a new state treasuer Tuesday to sign a bill allowing grocery and convenience stores to sell full-strength beer and a bill closing a state budget shortfall of about $290 million.

The Scott County Record Page 12 • Thursday, April 20, 2017

Brownback acknowledged the state’s suffering agriculture and energy sectors, as well as unexpectedly weak state tax collections, meant the short-term budget remedy “will only amount to a first step.”

The governor urged the Republican-led Legislature to place a

USD 466 Board of Education Agenda Special Meeting Monday, April 24 • Noon SCHS Commons Area 1) Facility planning Adjournment

USD 466 Board of Education Agenda Special Meeting Thurs., April 27 • 6:00 p.m.

SCHS Commons Area Working Dinner and Discussion 1) “Visioning” discuss with city/county boards and councils.

No action to be taken

Scott Co. LEC Report Scott City Police Department April 12: James Brown, 25, was arrested for disorderly conduct, obstructing the legal process and public intoxication. He was transported to the LEC. April 12: Police officers responded to a child in need of care case.

April 12: Jonathan Gonzales-Jimenez, 17, was arrested for possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and vehicle with defective tail lamp. He was transported to the LEC. April 12: John Bailon, Sr., 26, was arrested on a Thomas County warrant and transported to the LEC. April 12: A gas meter was struck in the 600 block of Elizabeth Street.

Brownback borrows $291M to get state through June Kansas will use $291 million in internal government borrowing to avoid a deficit in its current budget and pay bills on time through June.

Republican Gov. Sam Brownback signed the budget bill into law Tuesday. The measure allows the state to avoid short-term cuts in aid to public schools, social services and other programs.

The state plans to liquidate a special investment fund and loan most of the proceeds to its main bank account to cover general spending before the fiscal year ends on June 30. The loan would be paid back over seven years.

Kansas would still face projected budget shortfalls totaling $989 million for the two years starting in July.

budget fix on his desk by February, but House and Senate members instead focused on a bill expanding Medicaid eligibility to about 180,000 lowincome adults and legislation generating new state revenue by retroactively deleting an income tax exemption held by owners of 330,000 businesses

and by raising individual income tax rates.

After the governor vetoed both Medicaid and tax bills, the Legislature eventually adopted House Bill 2052 to close the deficit in the current fiscal year’s budget.

Their solution was to drain an account created with unclaimed assets

seized by the state treasurer’s office and managed in an investment portfolio by the state pension system.

The bill allows transfer of $317 million from the Unclaimed Property Fund in the current and next fiscal years, but the plan is to take only enough this fiscal year to guarantee a $50 million end-

ing balance June 30. The unclaimed property fund is to be repaid over six years.

Infusion of this onetime source of money would leave the state with a projected $1 billion state budget shortfall through mid-2019. A Kansas Supreme Court decision (See BEER on page 13)

Kansas receives $62M from annual tobacco settlement Kansas has received its annual tobacco settlement payment totaling $62 million.

The amount received on Wednesday is consistent with the estimate that Attorney General Derek Schmidt provided last fall to the consensus revenue estimators.

However, Schmidt cautioned that predicting the anticipated amount of receipts over the next few years will be particularly difficult.

The MSA payment received by the state marks the end of Strategic Contribution Fund payments under the original MSA. That will result in a sizeable - and permanent - reduction in the annual money received by the state in future years. It is

impossible at this time to predict with any reasonable accuracy how large that reduction will be.

The ability to predict future payment amounts is further complicated because the tobacco companies involved in the MSA continued withholding a portion of annual payments and placing those funds in a “disputed payment account” rather than sending them directly to the state.

To date, the companies have not actually accused Kansas of any failure to satisfy its MSA obligations, so it is impossible to predict whether this sort of withholding will continue in future years and, if so, how much will be withheld or when those funds might be released to the state.

Public Notice (First published in The Scott County Record, Thurs., April 13, 2017; last published Thurs., April 27, 2017)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SCOTT COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET E. SURPRISE, deceased Case No. 2016-PR-26 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in this Court by Lloyd Surprise, duly appointed, qualified and acting executor of the Estate of Margaret E. Surprise, deceased, praying that his acts be approved; that the Will be construed and the Estate be assigned to the persons entitled thereto; that fees and expenses be allowed; that the costs

be determined and ordered paid; that the administration of the Estate be closed; that the Executor be discharged and that he be released from further liability.

You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 8th day of May, 2017, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., of said day, in said Court, in the City of Scott City, in 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 the Petition.

Lloyd Surprise WALLACE, BRANTLEY & SHIRLEY 325 Main - P. O. Box 605 Scott City, Kansas 67871 (620) 872-2161 Attorneys for Petitioner

This variable tends to undermine stability in the state’s annual receipts.

In addition, Kansas has reached the end of its ability to keep payments relatively stable by managing the release of funds previously set aside in a disputed payment account in a way that offsets other variables. The final release of those remaining funds is included in this total.

Schmidt noted that the Legislature this year approved compacts with two resident Native American tribes in Kansas, which will strengthen tobacco enforcement on tribal lands and improve the state’s ability to “diligently enforce” its obligations under the MSA. Diligent enforcement of

the state’s qualifying statute governing tobacco sales in Kansas tends to promote stability in the state’s annual receipts.

The state now has agreements with all four resident tribes.

The annual payment will reimburse the state for funds previously appropriated by the Legislature to pay the current fiscal year’s cost of programs financed from tobacco settlement proceeds.

Because of the timing of the annual tobacco payment in comparison with the state budget cycle, the Legislature each year appropriates funds that will not be received until the following April and then reimburses that amount when the payment is received.

Public Notice (First published in The Scott County Record, Thurs., April 20, 2017; last published Thurs., May 4, 2017)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SCOTT COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of Margaret K. Stoppel, deceased Case No. 14-PR-22 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that a Petition has been filed in this Court by Marcine A. Gorman duly appointed, qualified and acting Administrator of the Estate of Margaret K. Stoppel deceased, requesting that Petitioner’s acts be approved; accounting be waived; the heirs be determined, the Will be construed and the Estate be assigned to the persons entitled thereto; the Court find the allowances requested for attorneys’ fees and expenses are reasonable and should

be allowed; the costs be determined and ordered paid; the administration of the Estate be closed; upon the filing of receipts the Petitioner be finally discharged as the Administrator of the Estate of Margaret K. Stoppel, deceased, and the Petitioner be released from further liability.

You are required to file written defenses to the petition on or before the 15th day of May 2017, at 11:00 a.m., in the District Court of Scott County, Kansas, at which time and place the said cause will be heard.

Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

MARCINE A. GORMAN Administrator JAKE W. BROOKS ATTORNEY AT LAW P. O. Box 664 Scott City, Kansas 67871 Attorneys for Administrator

Public Notice (First published in The Scott County Record, Thurs., April 20, 2017; last published Thurs., April 27, 2017)2t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SCOTT COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE INTEREST OF: NAME: D.B-S Year of Birth: 2005 A female Case No. 17-JC-20 NOTICE OF HEARING Pursuant to K.S.A. 38-2237 TO: OSCAR PALACIOS, PARENTS OF OSCAR PALACIOS , ALL OTHER POSSIBLE FATHERS AND GRANDPARENTS and all other persons who are or may be concerned: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in this court alleging that the child named above is a Child in Need of Care. The Court may find that the parents are unfit by reason or conduct or condition which renders the parents unable to care properly for a child, the conduct or condition is unlikely to change in the foreseeable future, the parental rights of the parent should be terminated, and a permanent custodian should be appointed for the child.

A hearing on the petition is scheduled. At the hearing the Court may issue orders relating to the care, custody and control of the child. The hearing will determine if the parents should be deprived of their parental rights and the right to custody of the child.

The parent(s), and any other person having legal

custody are required to appear before this Court on the date and time shown, or to file your written response to the petition with the Clerk of the District Court prior to that time. Failure to respond or to appear before the Court at the time shown will not prevent the Court from entering judgment as requested in the petition, finding that the child is a Child in Need of Care, removing the child from the custody of parent, parents or any other present legal custodian until further order of the Court, or finding the parents unfit, and entering an order permanently terminating the parents’ parental rights.

An attorney has been appointed as guardian ad litem for the child: Ashley Jackson, 105 E. 6th St, Scott City, KS 67871. You have the right to appear before the Court and be heard personally, either with or without an attorney. The Court will appoint an attorney for any parent who desires an attorney but is financially unable to hire one. The Court may order one or both parents to pay child support. To request an attorney call the court at 620-872-7208.

Date and time of hearing: June 2, 2017, at 9:15 a.m.

Place of hearing: Scott County Courthouse, 303 Court St., Scott City, Ks. 67871 Shelly Berry Clerk/Judge of the District Court

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could trigger hundreds of millions of dollars annually in new state aid to K-12 districts.

Under the Legislature’s so-called rescission bill, the state will delay a $75 million appropriation to K-12 school districts. It spreads over two decades a $64 million employer contribution to the teacher pension fund within the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System. The bill blocks repayment of a separate $115 million owed KPERS and adds $147 million to finance state obligations to welfare programs.

The Senate adopted the budget measure 30-10 and the House did likewise 108-15. The liquor reform bill was more controversial, gaining passage 27-11 in the Senate and 80-45 in the House.

The beer reform law, contained in Senate Bill 13, resulted from years of determined lobbying by grocery interests, who discovered how influential mom-and-pop liquor store owners could be at the Capitol.

In April 2019, grocery and convenience stores will be able to move beyond 3.2 percent cereal-malt beverages and begin marketing beer with up to six percent alcohol. Standard liquor stores will still sell beer, wine and hard liquor.

These stores are permitted to start selling other goods, including cigarettes.

“Our goal has always been to see the adoption of policies that provide customers with more choice and convenience in the marketplace. This bill does that,” said Jessica Lucas, a spokeswoman for the Uncork Kansas organization that pressed for reform.

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NOTICE OF AUCTION OF SUPLUS COUNTY PROPERTY

Pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-07 and K.S.A. 19-211, the Board of County Commissioners of Scott County, Kansas will hold a public auction on May 17, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Scott County Courthouse Courtroom , to receive bids for the following property that was determined to be surplus property and is no longer required for public purposes, to-wit: Old Health Department at 608 Main Street, Scott City, Kansas legally described as: Lot Six (6) in block Forty-five (45) in the Original Town of Scott City, Scott County, Kansas A Portion of the Old Hospital Block located between Second and Third Streets on College Street, Scott City, Kansas legally described as: Lot 6 and Lot 7, Block 15, Original Town of Scott City, Scott County, Kansas Lot 10 and Lot 11, Block 15, Original Town of Scott City, Scott County, Kansas The Real Estate shall be auctioned off at public auction to the highest bidder in the parcels listed above. General terms of the sale will be as follows: The real estate shall be offered in “as is” condition without any warranty, express or implied, of any kind.

The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids, for whatever reason, and to refuse to complete any sale transaction that is deemed not in the best interest of the County. Such rejection will be effected within 10 days of the auction. 10% down on the day of the sale, balance due at closing. Closing shall be held at a date not more than 45 days from the date of the auction.

Time is of essence. Cash only sale. No contingencies. All financing must be arranged prior to the date of the auction. Title insurance, escrow and closing costs will be split equally by the buyer and the County. No one is authorized to make any representations with respect to the Real Estate.

Any undisclosed or unknown condition of the Real Estate shall not be a basis for rescission of the sale by the buyer nor for any claim against the County. All inspections should be made prior to the day of sale. Statements made on the day of the sale take precedence over any printed material.

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Deaths Lawrence D. ‘Larry’ Dearden

Joseph Berning

Lawrence D. “Larry” Dearden, 62, died April 15, 2017, at the Scott County Hospital.

H e was born on March 29, 1955, in Garden City, to Alva A. and A l e n e Larry Dearden Mae (Urban) Dearden. A lifetime resident of Scott City, he was a farmer.

He was a member of the Immanuel Southern Baptist Church, Scott City, Gideon’s International, Scott County Fair Board, Scott County Farm Bureau, Kansas Farm Bureau, Friends of Lake Scott State Park, Kansas State University Master Farmer, 4-H alumni, a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association, Scott Co-op board and was a church trustee.

On June 13, 1981, he married Mildred “Millie”

Joseph Berning, 90, died April 14, 2017, at the Wichita County Health Center LTCU, Leoti.

J o e was born Sept. 16, 1926, on the Berning family homestead near Joseph Berning Marienthal, to Joseph and Veronica (Heili) Berning.

A lifetime resident of Wichita County, he was a farmer and stockman.

He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Marienthal, a charter and honorary lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, Marienthal Council No. 2930 and a 4th degree Knight of Columbus at John B. Franz Assembly No. 2567. He served on the Wichita County Soil Conservation District board, Wichita County Cemetery board and was a Pioneer Seed dealer for over 50 years.

On Oct. 15, 1946, he married Mary Bernice Gerstberger at St. Mary Catholic Church. She survives.

Other survivors include: seven children, Jolene Thurston, and husband, Jim, Great Bend,

King in Scott City. She survives.

Other survivors include: one son, Clint Dearden, and wife, Jessica, Scott City; three brothers, Rick Dearden, and wife, Joyce, Alan Dearden, and wife, Glenita, and Thad Dearden, and wife, Elizabeth, all of Scott City; one sister, Brenda Dearden, Garden City; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral service will be held Fri., April 21, 10:30 a.m., at the United Methodist Church, Scott City, with Rev. Robert Nuckolls presiding.

Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery.

Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be given to the Larry Dearden Memorial Fund or Gideon’s International in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, Box 553, Scott City, Ks., 67871.

Grace B. Crist Grace B. Crist, 91, died April 14, 2017, at Homestead Assisted Living, Garden City.

S h e was born March 8, 1926, in rural northwest Hamilton C o u n t y, Grace Crist to Daniel and Erma (Schenbeck) Bruchy.

She graduated as valedictorian at Holcomb High School on May 18, 1944. In 1981, she graduated cum laude from Saint Mary of the Plains College, Dodge City, with a B.A. degree in business administration.

In 1970, she moved to Garden City. She had various employment in Garden City including, the Garden City Municipal Airport (Garden Air, Inc.), Security Savings and Loan, and KSU Farm Management as a bookkeeper/tax preparer. Early into retirement, she was a part-time substitute teacher for USD 457.

Grace was a member of the Garden City Church of the Brethren, Finney County Historical Society, Friends of Lee Richardson Zoo and the local TOPS club. She also served on the Friend School board of education; and Kansas

and International NinetyNines, an international organization of licensed women pilots, and was very active in the local Cimarron Chapter.

On Oct. 13, 1946, she married Leland Crist at Anthony.

Survivors include: four children, Johnny Crist, and wife, Leveta, Danny Crist, and wife, Nancy, Mel Crist, and wife, Jane, and Jacque Crist-Dabney; nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Jarvis Bruchy; sisters, Lola Richards, Doris McAdams and Orrilla Stonehocker; and nephew, Troy McAdams.

Funeral service was held April 19 at the Church of the Brethren, Garden City, with Von Hunn officiating. Burial was at Valley View Cemetery, Garden City.

Memorials are suggested to either the Church of the Brethren or Friends of Lee Richardson Zoo in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 412 North 7th, Garden City, Ks., 67846.

Condolences may be posted on the funeral home website at www. garnandfuneralhomes. com.

Terry Berning, and wife, Suzy, Scott City, Pam Weinmann, and husband, Mark, Scott City, David Berning, and wife, Nancy, Marienthal, Brad Berning, and wife, Louaine, Leoti, Jeff Berning, and wife, Becky, Garden City, and Russell Berning, and wife, Jolene, Leoti; one brother, Edwin Berning, and wife, Kathy, Leoti; 21 grandchildren, 38 greatgrandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Bruce Berning; and three siblings, Bart Berning, John (Hans) Berning and Evelyn Stegman.

Vigil service was held April 19 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marienthal.

Funeral Mass was held April 20 at St. Mary Catholic Church with Fathers Benjamin Martin and Terry Klein officiating. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Wichita County Health Center LTCU or St. Mary Catholic Church in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, Box 161, Leoti, Ks. 67861.

Condolences may be left to the family through the funeral home website at priceandsons.com.

Sr. Citizen Lunch Menu Week of April 24-28 Monday: Chicken Philly sandwich, sweet potato fries, peas and pearl onions, citrus banana cup.

Tuesday: Deli sandwich, tomato slices, lettuce leaf, three-bean salad, mandarin oranges, oatmeal raisin cookie.

Wednesday: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, broccoli au gratin, whole wheat roll, pears and apricots.

Thursday: Sausage jambalaya, California vegetable blend, whole wheat roll, blushing raspberry peaches.

Friday: Cheddar baked fish, french fries, green bean casserole, whole wheat roll, diet lime pineapple gelatin. meals are $3.50 • call 872-3501 Have questions about the Scott Commnity Foundation?

Call 872-3790

Pastime at Park Lane The Prairie View Church of the Brethren led services at Park Lane.

Monday’s pitch and dominoes helpers were Madeline Murphy, Lela Bishop, Joy Barnett, Dorothy King, Lynda Burnett and Mandy Barnett.

Bob Artz from the First Baptist Church led Bible study on Tuesday morning with Doris Riner playing the piano.

Russell and Mary Webster led Bible study on Tuesday evening.

Bingo helpers on Wednesday were Madeline Murphy, Barbara Dickhut and Karen Pounds and her Scott Community High School StuCo students.

Denton and Karen Berry enjoyed an evening of cards with several residents on Wednesday.

Residents make Easter baskets

Members of the Immanuel Baptist Church helped residents make Easter baskets on Tuesday afternoon. Volunteers were Joy Barnett, Jennifer Murphy, Mandy Barnett, Bev Nuckolls and Addison and Chase Dearden.

Kendra Kendricks furnished the cookies.

4 celebrate April birthdays

Residents who were honored guests during the April birthday party at Park Lane were Darlene Richman, Nellie LaPlant, Elsie Coleman and Ernie Kuhn.

Members of the Over 50 Chorus providing entertainment were Madeline Murphy, Irma McDaniel, Neva Jacobus, Alice Rennison and Melva Knight.

Afterwards everyone enjoyed lemon cake.

Easter egg hunt at Park Lane

Park Lane held an Easter egg hunt on Friday afternoon for residents, and the children and grandchildren of staff members.

The Easter bunny made an appearance and everyone was served punch and cookies.

Access Social Security on-line when traveling

by Randy Ayers Social Security district manager

Social Security is here for you when you’re traveling, whether it’s just a state away or when you’re abroad. When you open a personal and secure my Social Security account, you can access it on your terms. We put you in control of your finances and your future.

With My Social Security, you can: •Request a replacement Social Security or Medicare card if you meet certain requirements; •Check the status of your application or appeal.

•See your lifetime earnings on your Social Security Statement.

•Get a benefit verification letter stating that: 1) You receive retirement, disability, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or Medicare benefits; or 2) You never received Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicare; or 3) You received benefits in the past, but do not currently receive them.

(The letter will include the date your benefits stopped and how much you received that year.); or

Social Security Q and A 4) You applied for benefits but haven’t received an answer yet.

There’s a lot more you can do with your My Social Security account.

We’re always adding new features and resources to make your life easier and give you greater control over your benefits.

Placing the “Application Status” feature behind our My Social Security portal provides a secure service delivery channel that allows us to provide detailed status on your claim without requiring a confirmation number.

With the new Application Status, you can see: •the Re-entry number for in-progress applications; •detailed information about the current status of the application or appeal; •the location where your claim is being processed; and •scheduled hearing information for appeals.

Visit My Social Security to see what other personalized features are available to you at www. socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

The Scott County Record • Page 15 • Thursday, April 20, 2017

Rev. Warren Prochnow led Lutheran services on Friday afternoon.

Lowell Rudolph was visited by Tom and Kathleen Moore, Brenda and Elizabeth Buehler, Gracy Chambless, Rev. Don Martin, Kaitlin Berland, Devin Nietling, Holly Berland, and Jon and LuAnn Buehler.

Yvonne Spangler was visited by Yvette Mills, Jillian VanCampen, Danny and Mona Spangler, and Les Spangler.

Corrine Dean was visited by Aaron and Mandy Kropp and Dianna Howard.

Cecile Billings was visited by Thurman and Delinda Dunagan, Shantel Lobmeyer, and Ken, Patty and Mandy Billings.

by Jason Storm

Jim Jeffery was visited by Calvin, Bree and Jett Humburg and Libbie Joles.

Visiting with Joe McGonagle were Tim and Patrina McGonagle, Isaac Evans, Scott and Lynette McGonagle, Megan Moore, Mike Jordan, Thelma Miller, Helen O’Bleness and Evan and Sam Graber.

Mike Leach and James Still were visited by Rev. Don Martin and Linda Dunagan.

Loretta Gorman was visited by Chuck and Barb Brobst, Charlene Brecht and Tava See. Arlene Beaton was visited by Bill Beaton Lindsay Singley, Hillary Weimer, Stuart Weimer, and Albert and Linda Savolt.

LaVera King was visited by Carol Latham, Hunter Wells, Tatum Wells and Gloria Gough.

Hugh McDaniel was visited by Richard Kirk and Berniece McDaniel.

Clifford Dearden was visited by Kirk and Janet Ottoway.

Boots Haxton was an Easter dinner guest of Rod and Kathy Haxton.

Nella Funk was visited

by Darren Russell and Glenn and Tracy Taylor.

Louise Crist’s visitors were Don and Tara Williams, Jean Burgess and Sue Rose.

Cloide Boyd was visited by Denise Strecker, Vickie Dirks and Mary Clark.

Doris Riner was visited by Lydia Goering, Tana Goering and Trudy Eikenberry.

Attend the Church of Your Choice

Where do we go from here?

“Why do you look for the living among the dead. He is not here; he has risen! Luke 24:5, 6 * * * We have just celebrated Easter, the culmination of the Christian faith and now, “Where do we go from here?” There is so much excitement leading up to and including Resurrection Day that whatever happens after seems almost anti-climactic.

So what can we take away from our celebration of Jesus being raised from the dead?

There are a couple of things that come to mind.

First, the same power that raised Jesus from the dead is available to every Christian through the power of the Holy Spirit. * * * Jesus himself said, “Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I

am going to the Father. John 14:12 * * * And He said the Holy Spirit would come on them after He went to be with the Father. So we, as Christians ,have the same power that was available to Jesus to do even more in His name. We are called then to live that out in our daily walk in the power of the Resurrection!

Second, of all the things that can divide us as Christians - theology, practice, traditions - one thing is constant; one thing that unites all true Christians: the belief that Jesus was raised from the dead!

For if there was no resurrection then there is no power over death, no power over sin and the devil and no hope. But we do believe in the resurrection and have the hope of life eternal and life anew in and through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.

Praise be to God!!

Pastor Jon Tuttle Prairie View Church of the Brethren, Friend

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. will be held at the church Wednesday Bible Study, 7:00 p.m., at the church

St. Joseph Catholic Church

Holy Cross Lutheran Church

A Catholic Christian Community 1002 S. Main Street - Scott City Fr. Bernard Felix, pastor • 872-7388 Secretary • 872-3644 Masses: 1st Sunday of month - 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Other weekends: Sat., 6:00 p.m.; Sun., 11:00 a.m.

Spanish Mass - 2nd and 4th Sundays, 1:30 p.m.

Pence Community Church

1102 Court • Box 283 • Scott City 620-872-2294 • 620-872-3796 Pastor Warren Prochnow holycross-scott@sbcglobal.net Sunday School/Bible Class, 9:00 a.m.

Worship every Sunday, 10:15 a.m.

Wed.: Mid-Week School, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Community Christian Church

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

Sunday School: 9:30 • Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.

12th & Jackson • Scott City • 872-3219 Brian Thompson, 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

1st United Methodist Church

Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.

5th Street and College - Scott City - 872-2401 John Lewis, pastor 1st Sunday: Communion and Fellowship Sunday Services, 9:00 a.m. • Fellowship, 10:15 a.m. • Sun. School, 11:00 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

120 S. Lovers Lane - Shallow Water Bill Geurin, pastor • 874-8395 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

701 Main - Scott City - 872-2937 Scott 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

Scott Mennonite Church

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

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

Sunday Evening Service: 7:00 p.m.

Holy Eucharist - 11:45 a.m.

St. Luke’s - 872-3666 (recorded message) Senior Warden Cody Brittan • (913) 232-6127 or Father Don Martin • (785) 462-3041

9th and Crescent - Scott City - 872-2334 James Yager • 620-214-3040 Sacrament, 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School, 10:50 a.m.

Relief Society and Priesthood, 11:20 a.m.

YMYW Wednesday, 8:00 p.m.

The Scott County Record • Page 16 • Thursday, April 20, 2017

Struggling Ks. hospitals fuel Medicaid expansion Wellington, Ft. Scott hospitals in dire straits

by Jim McLean Kansas News Service

Renewed attention to the financial struggles of several Kansas hospitals is giving supporters of Medicaid expansion a potentially powerful argument as they work to build

a veto-proof majority for a new bill.

“The conversation became much more real with the renewed talk about hospital closures,” said David Jordan, director of the Alliance for a Healthy Kansas, a proexpansion coalition. “I think legislators are seeing how motivated their constituents are and maybe rethinking their votes.”

Republican Gov. Sam

Brownback’s rejection of expansion was a factor in the 2015 closure of Mercy Hospital in Independence.

Now, St. Francis Health in Topeka is on the brink of shutting its doors after more than 100 years of operation.

Hospitals in Wellington and Fort Scott are also in dire financial straits.

Expansion opponents argue there are many reasons for the increas-

ing financial pressure on Kansas hospitals.

Expanding KanCare, the state’s privatized Medicaid program, would not generate enough additional federal revenue to save many of them, opponents say.

However, House Minority Leader Jim Ward, a Wichita Democrat, said information provided by the Kansas Hospital Association has con-

vinced him that expansion would be a “lifeline” to many of the state’s struggling hospitals.

“Knowing that help was on the way would allow many of them to hang on until that money got to them,” Ward said.

“More hospitals will close if we don’t take action.”

health care providers more than $1.8 billion in additional federal funding, according to the hospital association.

Brownback recently vetoed an expansion bill that the House and Senate passed by wide margins.

An override attempt in the House fell three votes short of the two-thirds Chance to flip votes?

The rejection of expan- majority needed. sion has cost Kansas (See EXPANSION on page 17)

DCF: reports in Kansas of abuse/neglect climb 9.7% TOPEKA – Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt, in partnership with the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) and Kansas Children’s Service League (KCSL) spoke at a “Pinwheels for Prevention” rally on April 12 in Wichita.

The event highlighted the role mandated reporters play in the abuse prevention process, and outlined steps Kansans should take if they suspect a child is the victim of abuse and/or neglect.

“Keeping a watchful eye for the signs of child abuse can help protect our Kansas children,” Attorney General Schmidt

said. “We all have a responsibility to help keep children safe.”

In FY 2016, DCF’s Child Protective Services division received 67,642 reports of abuse and/or neglect in Kansas - up 9.7 percent from 2015.

More than 20 percent (13,609) of those reports came from Sedgwick County, more than nine percent (6,333) from Wyandotte County and nearly nine percent (6,064) from Shawnee County.

“Every child deserves to grow up in a safe, loving environment,” Secretary Gilmore said. “Parenting can present challenges, but we need to connect

with our communities so that when we are struggling to cope, we know we’re not alone. DCF and our community partners offer many services to strengthen Kansas families, and keep children in their homes, as long as that is a safe option.”

One resource offered to families is the Parent Helpline. Sponsored by KCSL, the Parent Helpline is a free, statewide, anonymous information and referral service.

Helpline advocates are trained and offer support to help with simple questions or complex situations. The Helpline is available 24/7. If you have parenting ques-

tions or need someone to talk to, please call the Parent Helpline at 1-800-CHILDREN. Mandated reporters, such as social workers, teachers and law enforcement, are required by law to report suspected child abuse.

DCF Social Worker Sarah Hoss has spent 13 years working in Wichita’s Exploited and Missing Child Unit, investigating cases of child abuse and neglect. She understands first-hand the important role both mandated and non-mandated reporters play in protecting children from dangerous situations.

Medicaid expansion factors in closure of another hospital The owner of St. Francis Health left no doubt it won’t continue to run the Topeka hospital for more than a few months.

The lingering question is whether anyone else will step in to keep it from closing.

Mike Slubowski, president and CEO of SCL Health, said in a news release Tuesday that he hopes to have a clear answer about the hospital’s future by the first

week of May. SCL, formerly known as the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, is based in Denver.

Several hundred people participated in a candlelight vigil in support of the hospital on Monday night, and Gov. Sam Brownback told reporters Tuesday that he had met with SCL officials and secured a commitment to keep the hospital open longer. Rumors had swirled that SCL would

announce Tuesday that it was closing the hospital.

SCL’s statement laid out a narrow path for the hospital to remain open, however. It offered to donate St. Francis Health to another organization if one stepped up quickly but ruled out a long transition.

“With or without another operator, however, SCL Health will cease operating the hospital this summer,” it said.

Slubowski didn’t use

the announcement as a sales pitch, however. He noted the hospital had lost $117 million over five years and said affiliated clinics had lost $31 million in 2016. He also pointed to a declining patient base.

“St. Francis Health is not sustainable in today’s dramatically changing health care environment,” he said in the release.

“But that doesn’t diminish the legacy of more than

Are today’s kids suffering from activity overload? by the American Counseling Association

Most of us remember our childhood days as happy, fun times. Sure, there was school work, but also lots of free time, friends to hang with, and none of the stress we adults face.

But is childhood today all that carefree? Examine your child’s schedule and you may find it’s much busier than you realized . . . sports practice . . . soccer games . . . gymnastic classes . . . Scout meetings . . . church groups and much more. Then there’s school, homework, chores and just finding time to eat dinner.

Kids today lead busy lives, and sometimes those lives are just too busy.

Often, kids themselves drive the schedule, not wanting to feel left out or less involved than their friends. Teens may feel obligated to boost extracurricular activities in order to get into the “right” college. Peer pressure and adult expectations can make a child feel he or she has to stay super busy.

Sometimes it’s parents doing the pushing, wanting their children to have a full range of opportunities, or worried that left to their own resources, kids will just get in trouble, play video games and eat junk food.

Try evaluating your child’s schedule to see if it’s negatively affecting your child’s life or family relationships. Is there never time for a family meal or a game or movie night? Are your children frequently tired, anxious or depressed? Are they falling behind in school work and suffering lower grades? Are there stress-related health complaints, like frequent headaches and stomach aches?

When you see problems, it’s time to limit activities. Start by filling in a calendar with all the current activities. You may be surprised just how busy your children are.

Accept that sometimes you just have to draw the line and say no. If an activity doesn’t really match your child’s interests, age, temperament and ability, why schedule it?

Discuss with your children not just what they want to do, but why they want to do it and how realistic it is. If doing an activity is just because friends are doing it, it might not be the right choice.

(See OVERLOAD on page 17)

(See CLOSURE on page 17)

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.

Dr. Mohammed Janif Cardiology

Dr. Rashmi Thapa Cardiology

Dr. John Ferrell Cardiology

Dr. William Freund Cardiology

Dr. Julie Munson Ear, Nose and Throat

Dr. Jerod Grove General Surgery

Dr. Charles Schultz General Surgery

Dr. John Faraci Immunology/Allergy

Dr. Rafael Baracaldo Nephrology

Dr. Matthew Henry Neurosurgeon

Faith Ediger, ARNP Neurosurgery

Dr. Restituto Tibayan Oncology/Hematology

Dr. Alex DeCarvalho Orthopedics

Dr. James Gluck Orthopedics

Cameron Snell, PA Orthopedics

Dr. Marcel Junqueira Pulmonology/Sleep

Dr. Craig Shapiro Pulmonology/Sleep

Dr. Ernesto Lopez Urology

Dr. Kevin McDonald Urology

Call (620) 874-4854 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Scott County Hospital 201 Albert Avenue, Scott City, Ks. • (620) 872-5811 www.scotthospital.net

The Scott County Record • Page 17 • Thursday, April 20, 2017

Grants available to assist with childrens’ medical care Kansas families in need of financial assistance for child medical care costs are encouraged to apply for a UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF) grant.

In Kansas, UHCCF awarded more than 80 grants since 2013 and is encouraging more families to apply this year.

Qualifying families can receive up to $5,000 per grant with a lifetime maximum of $10,000 per child, to help pay for their child’s health care treatments, services or equipment not covered, or not fully covered, by their commercial health insurance plan.

Families frequently

Expansion Expansion supporters are now using the threat of additional hospital closings to build a veto-proof majority by convincing a handful of lawmakers to switch their votes. They hope to force another vote soon after they return May 1 for the wrap-up portion of the 2017 session.

“I do think there’s a good chance of us flipping those votes,” Ward said, adding that conversations with some lawmakers who opposed the override attempt lead him to believe “there is some buyer’s remorse.”

Because of the failure of the override vote, expansion supporters would have to pass a new bill. That makes the process more difficult, but it

Closure a century of service to this community or prevent another modified role in the future.”

Kansas’ decision not to expand Medicaid also hurt the hospital, SCL said, noting that uncompensated and charity care had doubled from 2012 to 2016.

Sen. Laura Kelly (D-Topeka) said Tuesday

Overload

(continued from page 16)

Discuss with an overscheduled child what’s happening and how it might be possible to cut back. Kids need free time away from organized activities just to be able to relax, to socialize with friends, to be part of the family, and to blow off steam.

Give your kids the free time they need just to be kids.

use UHCCF grants to help pay for treatments associated with medical conditions such as cancer, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, diabetes, hearing loss, autism, cystic fibrosis, Down syndrome, ADHD and cerebral palsy.

For example, grants have been used for physical, occupational and speech

therapy, counseling services, surgeries, prescriptions, wheelchairs, orthotics, eyeglasses and hearing aids.

Parents or legal guardians are encouraged to apply today at www.

UHCCF.org.

To be eligible for a grant, a child must be 16 years of age or younger.

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also allows supporters to gain votes by modifying the bill.

“We are open to making changes to the bill,” Jordan said.

Possible changes include prohibiting payments to abortion providers and requiring nondisabled adults covered by expansion to work or participate in job training.

New Study On Costs Cost is one of the issues that expansion opponents cite most often. They point to the fact that enrollment has greatly exceeded projections in many of the 31 expansion states and District of Columbia.

“Their budgets have ballooned,” said Dan Hawkins

(R-Wichita),chairman of the House Health and Human Services Committee. “Their budgets are just enormous.

With the budget constraints that we have, I think it’s truly irresponsible for us to expand.”

But a study in the May edition of Health Affairs finds that federal funds have so far more than covered the cost of expansion, even in those states where enrollment has been higher than expected.

“There were no significant increases in spending from state funds as a result of the expansion, nor any significant reductions in spending on education and other programs,” the study said.

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that she anticipates lawmakers will try to pass another Medicaid expansion bill when they return in May. She expects proponents will include a work requirement for recipients or make similar changes to appeal to Republicans who don’t oppose expansion altogether.

Kelly accused the governor of not doing everything he could to support St. Francis. Brownback vetoed an expansion bill earlier this year, and the House failed to override it.

“The most immediate thing he could do is let Medicaid expansion become a reality,” she said.

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The federal government covered 100 percent of expansion costs for the period covered by the study. If the Affordable Care Act remains in place, the federal obligation will gradually decline until it reaches a floor of 90 percent in 2020, at which time state costs will increase.

Expansion would qualify all Kansans earning up to 138 percent of the poverty level, annually about $16,642 for individuals and $33,465 for a family of four, for Medicaid coverage.

An estimated 300,000 Kansans would qualify for coverage under expansion, though only about 180,000 would initially enroll, according to estimates.

Families must meet economic guidelines, reside in the United States and have a commercial health insurance plan. Grants are available for medical expenses families have incurred 60 days prior to the date of application as well as for ongoing and future medical needs.

Families do not need to

have insurance through UnitedHealthcare to be eligible.

Since 2007, UHCCF has awarded more than 13,000 grants valued at over $35 million to children and their families across the United States, and aims to surpass 20,000 grants by Jan. 1, 2020.

The Scott County Record • Page 18 • Thursday, April 20, 2017

3 largest state universities ban guns at sports events The three largest universities in Kansas will be allowed to ban guns at large sporting events beginning in July.

The Kansas Board of Regents’ governance committee on Wednesday approved a request by the University of Kansas, Kansas State University and Wichita State University to install security measures such as metal detectors and guards - either temporary or permanently - at games.

Kansas universities are required to allow concealed handguns on campuses beginning July 1 unless they provide both metal detectors and armed guards. Kansas Board of

Regents Chairwoman Zoe Newton has said providing security across campuses would be cost prohibitive.

The Kansas State Athletics Department will spend about $1 million on security for the upcoming football and basketball seasons, said Casey Scott, senior associate athletics director for operations and event management.

He said the department will buy about 70 metal detectors for $450,000 and pay to staff them for games.

Wichita State will buy about 20 metal detectors for $72,000, said David Moses, general counsel for the university. He said

he wasn’t sure how much it would cost to staff them.

University of Kansas spokeswoman Erinn Barcomb-Peterson didn’t say how much the security would cost. It’s been reported the cost will be more than $1 million.

Barcomb-Peterson and Moses said the universities decided to secure games because they draw such large crowds. Moses said the university would also secure graduation ceremonies. BarcombPeterson said that games represent an environment “where emotions run high and there is a potential for conflict.”

Opponents of campus carry have tried unsuccessfully to repeal the

law, which is set to go into effect for campuses and several types of medical facilities in July.

Gun rights groups maintain that students should be allowed to carry guns unless universities can ensure buildings are gunfree using the security measures.

Supporters of campus carry tried to strengthen the law in March by stripping campuses’ ability to make any regulations regarding how and where people carry guns. That bill hasn’t gotten a committee vote.

Emporia State, Pittsburg State and Fort Hays State did not seek approval to ban guns at any events.

4-H Club News

4-Hers clean Dearden Memorial

The monthly meeting of the Lake Wide Awake 4-H Club was held April 10 at Shallow Water.

The club members spent the meeting time cleaning the Dearden Memorial. The members raked weeds and picked up trash.

It was voted that there will be no May meeting.

Toni Glenn gave information for a rafting trip for kids 14-years and older and Rock Springs Camp for kids 10-12 years.

Hailey Dart, junior reporter

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FHSU Honors College creates opportunities Kaylan Lagerman wasn’t aware of the Honors College at Fort Hays State University when she made her college choice.

After just one semester at FHSU, the Great Bend freshman is so impressed with her experience with the program that she now serves as an ambassador for the university’s Student Recognition Program.

The SRP is a multicity tour in three different states that recognizes prospective FHSU students and their families.

Lagerman agreed to be an ambassador because she wants other students to be well aware of the benefits of the Honors College.

“I want to help get the word out to prospective students,” Lagerman said.

“There are so many great opportunities with the Honors College.”

The program is in just its second year, but it has already seen rapid growth.

From 28 students in its first year in 2015-16, the Honors College now is comprised of 44 students, with the possibility of as many as 35 more joining for the 2017-18 school year.

Clayton Capra is a Dighton senior who can attest to the benefits of being involved in the Honors College. A senior vocal performance major, he was a junior at FHSU in the program’s inaugural year.

Capra has maintained a perfect 4.0 gpa throughout his high school and college careers but was busy with other organizations and didn’t participate in the Distinguished Scholars Program, the predecessor to the Honors

College.

Capra heard there would be scholarship opportunities through the Honors College, so he decided to apply.

The rewards have been so much more than just monetary, however.

“The Honors College has opened up a lot of networking opportunities for me and others, both on campus and in general,” he said. “I get to meet so many different people through some of the honors level courses that involve people from all kinds of majors. It’s connected people who might not have had the opportunity to meet otherwise.”

While one of the requirements to be accepted into the program is a 3.5 grade point average, the average GPA of the current group at FHSU is 3.8.

The Honors College whose application process features several specific requirements such as a 3.5 grade point average and a 28 ACT score - offers students a myriad of opportunities ranging from enhanced curriculum to professional development.

More information about the Honors College can be found at www.fhsu.edu/ honorscollege.

“There have always been lots of bright students at Fort Hays State,” said Matt Means, the program’s director. “They just weren’t in an Honors College.”

A segment of a residence hall is designated specifically for Honors College freshman housing, and students are exposed to enhanced curriculum and research projects, as well as an abundance of leadership opportunities.

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SCHS track teams sweep home invite Scott City boys set 4x800 record; Faurot wins 3 golds After winning a pair of gold medals in Tuesday’s Scott City Relays, one might expect Jack Thomas to take a little time to enjoy his accomplishment.

B u t Team Scores Thomas was Scott City 103 more both- Stanton Co. 89 ered by the Hugoton 81 one that got Hoisington 69 away in the Colby 39 Ulysses 30 1600m.

Lakin 26 Even a Sharon Sp. 26 career best Ness City 25 of 4:34.35 Phillipsburg 22 w a s n ’ t Dighton 16 Atwood 6 enough for Wichita Co. 6 him to avoid Sublette 5 s e t t l i n g Oakley 5 for a silver Wheatland 5 medal in Goodland 4 the 1600m, Hoxie 1 finishing behind Stanton County’s Caleb Carrasco (4:31.71).

“I really wanted to win this one,” said Thomas.

The two outstanding runners have a little history, with Carrasco defeating Thomas on the same track last season. The

SCHS sophomore was looking to avenge that loss this time around and he set the pace early, holding the lead at the midway point.

However, Carrasco made his move on the third lap and coming down the front stretch he opened up a lead of about 15 meters. At that point, Thomas realized he’d made a mistake.

“I should have gone out with him instead of letting him gap me like that,” Thomas noted.

What appeared to be an insurmountable lead with a lap remaining began to disappear as Thomas began his kick on the back stretch and coming around the final curve had cut the deficit to about eight meters.

Carrasco was fading a little and anxiously looked over his shoulder a couple of times to see where Thomas was. “(Carrasco) is a good runner, but I’d could have run smarter,” Thomas says. “I’d like to have stayed with him on the third lap and seen what happened.”

(See SC BOYS on page 24)

SCHS senior Jess Drohman takes the baton from Adrian Ruelas to begin the anchor leg of the 4x800m relay during Tuesday’s Scott City Relays. Scott City set a new meet record with a time of 8:16.44 (Record Photo)

SC Relays

Lady Beavers claim 2 relay golds The times weren’t what the Scott City girls were hoping for, but with a pair of gold medals in hand it was hard to be disappointed following the Scott City Relays on Tuesday afternoon.

The Lady Team Scores B e a v e r s SCHS 82 swept the Lakin 58 4 x 4 0 0 m Dighton 46.3 and 4x800m Colby 45 Sublette 40 relays and Atwood 40 pulled away Goodland 3 8 . 3 for the team Phillipsburg 29 title in the Hoisington 2 7 81st annual Sh. Springs 27 track meet Stanton Co. 26 Oakley 23 which was Hugoton 22 held under Ulysses 18.3 n e a r - i d e a l Wheatland 15 conditions.

Ness City 8 Wichita Co. 8 Scott City Hoxie 5 was well ahead of their season best in the 4x800m with a winning time of 10:34.33 - nearly 20 seconds ahead of runner-up Lakin.

“With the exception of Cami (Patton) this is a pretty young relay and a couple of them are still figuring things out,” says head coach Jim Turner.

Despite competing in the relay for only the second time, junior Emily Smith (2:34.27) posted the fastest split on the squad, followed by sophomore anchor Dulce Ayala (2:38.44).

The other two members were Weathers (2:41.95) and Patton (2:39.48).

“The last three girls were pretty much running on their own. I told Dulce to cruise her last lap,” Turner says.

The 4x400m relay was less than two seconds off its season Scott City freshman Madison Shapland prepares to clear the bar at 8-feet-6 to (See BEAVERS on page 20)

claim a fourth place finish in the Scott City Relays.

(Record Photo)

Freak accident sidelines SC ace The Scott City softball team has been without its pitching ace for four games and possibly longer due to a freak accident.

While waiting outside the batting cage during practice, Kaitlyn Roberts was struck near the temple by a ball that slipped through a hole in the netting that surrounds the cage.

Roberts was diagnosed with a concussion which caused her to miss starts against Elkhart and Holcomb this week. She’s also expected to miss Friday’s game against Stanton County if it’s not postponed by rain.

“Right now, we have no idea how long we’ll be without Kaitlyn,” says head coach Erin Myers.

The loss of Roberts was a contributing factor in the Lady Beavers settling for a split of Monday’s nonleague games at Elkhart. SCHS let a big lead slip away in the opener to lose 11-10, but followed with a 12-7 win in the nightcap.

“We made too many defensive mistakes,” says Myers.

Then again, that’s also a result of players being shifted around now that Roberts isn’t on the mound. Third baseman Bailey Latta was called on to pitch in the opener while first baseman Lyndi Rumford pitched in the second game.

“Both girls did a good job. We didn’t get the job done defensively like we needed to, especially in the first game,” says the head coach.

It didn’t appear that the Lady Beavers would have any trouble winning the opener after building a 9-4 lead through 5-1/2 innings. Krystal Appel delivered a three-run home run in the top of the sixth inning and Latta followed with a solo shot.

(See FREAK on page 20)

The Scott County Record • Page 20 • Thursday, April 20, 2017

Golfers win home tourney

SCHS track to Ulysses Tuesday

The Scott Community High School track team will travel to Ulysses on Tues., April 25, to compete in a meet that had to be rescheduled due to weather.

The field events will begin at 3:00 p.m. with the running events to start at 5:15 p.m.

Led by Shea Morris who finished as the second place medalist, the Scott Community High School golf team won their home invitational on Tuesday.

Morris had rounds of 43-41 under near perfect conditions.

“Shea really struggled with his driving game, but he was able to come through with the rest of his game and shoot a pretty decent score,” says head coach Brian Gentry.

Winning medalist honors was Oakley’s Jace Ochs with a 78.

Scott City’s Jackson Lewis and Trace Mulligan each tied for third place with a pair of 87s. Lewis, a freshman, parred the first playoff hole to finish alone in third.

Junior Dexter Gooden started his day well with a front side 43, but followed with a 55 for a 98 to finish in sixth place.

JV netters roll to win at Trego

Scott City freshman Jackson Lewis hits his chip shot into the second green during Tuesday’s home invitational.

(Record Photo)

Beavers best with a winning time of 4:18.95, finishing just ahead of Colby (4:20.46).

Members of the winning relay were Paige Winderlin (63.35), Smith (65.54), Weathers (64.45) and Ayala (65.36).

It was an opportunity to get Winderlin back on the track after she missed the Salina meet while working through an injury. The senior was also able to compete on the 4x100m

Freak “I told the girls we had to hit the ball and play good defense and for 5-1/2 innings we did,” Myers says.

Elkhart chipped away at the deficit with three runs in the bottom of the sixth and added four more runs in the seventh.

Scott City was effective at the plate with 15 hits, including three each by freshmen Gabby Martinez and Rumford.

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relay (52.89) which picked up a silver medal, but she scratched from the 400m.

Other members of the 4x100m relay were Olivia Prieto, Macy Berning and Madison Shapland. They finished just 29/100 of a second behind Colby.

Ayala turned in a solid performance for the day which also included a gold medal in the 800m

(2:30.15), followed by teammates Weathers (2:33.72, 2nd) and Patton (2:35.57, 5th).

Smith Claims Silver Smith was a silver medalist in the 300m low hurdles with a time of 51.71, finishing behind Hannah Pletcher (Wallace County, 50.43).

Also collecting a silver medal was junior Makaela Stevens (5:53.8) in the

1600m. She was a runnerup to long-time nemesis Rebeca Avelar (Stanton County, 5:44.78). Stevens followed up with a fifth place finish in the 3200m (13:10.5).

“The heat took its toll during the 3200,” noted Turner about the 82-degree temperature.

Seeing action for the first time this season was freshman Madison Shapland due to a ham-

string injury. She was a fourth place medalist in the pole vault, clearing 8-foot-6, and added another fourth place finish in the 100m (13.43).

Lizzy Eikenberry was a bronze medalist in the javelin (106-5).

Claiming sixth place finishes were Trella Davis in the 3200m (13:46.47) and Stormy Wells in the 300m low hurdles (53.83).

Scott City (6-2) pounded out 19 hits, including a 4-of-4 performance by sophomore Aspyn Nix. Collecting three hits each were Rumford, Latta and Nancy Wiebe. Wiebe is the team’s leading hitter with a .656 average (15-of-26), followed by Kaitlyn Wolkensdorfer (.619, 13-of-21) and Macie Price (.533, 16-of30).

The Lady Beavers had

a crucial double-header against Holcomb on Thursday which could help determine not only a front-runner in the Great West Activities Conference title chase, but the top seed in the regional tournament.

While the Lady Beavers await the return of their starting pitcher, they have also been hurt by the loss of outfielder Kally Kough to a season-ending injury.

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“I’m real proud of the way our younger players are stepping up,” said Myers. “We need to get contributions from everyone in the lineup and our young girls are showing they can get the job done.”

Salvage Split After a tough loss, the Lady Beavers quickly responded with four runs in the top of the first inning to take con-

trol of the nightcap. They extended their advantage to 11-3 in the top of the sixth before once again allowing Elkhart to put together a small rally.

The Lady Wildcats scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth, but were blanked in the seventh.

Rumford pitched a complete game, giving up 11 hits and getting three strikeouts.

Claiming gold medals in three of the four divisions, Scott Community High School easily won team honors in the Trego junior varsity quad.

The No. 1 singles team of Nic Cheney and William Cupp won all three rounds of competition by identical 6-3 match scores over Colby Orange, Colby Black and Trego.

The No. 2 doubles team of Porter Irwin/ Victor Martinez survived an opening round tiebreaker, 7-6 (7-2) against Colby Orange, but rolled to 6-0 and 6-1 wins in their final two rounds.

Christian Wright, playing No. 2 singles) won all three rounds by lopsided scores of 6-1, 6-1 and 6-0.

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SC offense comes alive in Bulldog sweep It’s been a long time since the Scott City baseball team has swept a double-header . . . too long.

T h e Beavers put that unpleasant memory Scott City 15 18 Syracuse 1 1 behind them with a twinbill thrashing of Syracuse, 15-1 and 18-1, on Tuesday.

The road sweep gives SCHS (5-3) three wins in their last four games.

The key to both wins, says head coach David Dirks, was timely hitting.

“We scored a lot of our runs with two outs,” says Dirks.

“We’ve worked a lot on being patient and waiting for the right pitch we can drive. We made good contact and put together some nice rallies” SCHS grabbed a 6-0 lead in the top of the second inning and put the game beyond reach with seven runs in the fourth inning.

The Beavers had 12 hits in the game, including two each

by Alex Depperschmidt, Aaron Hoopes, Chase Rumford and Kyle Cure.

Starting pitcher Todd Morris allowed just one hit through four innings in addition to three strikeouts. Scott City didn’t commit a defensive error in the contest.

The second game was just as lopsided with Scott City scoring six runs in the first inning, four in the third and five in the fifth inning on their way to an 18-1 win that was shortened by the mercy rule.

Scott City had just 11 hits, with two each from Justin Faurot, Rumford Cure and Kevin Aguilera.

Starting pitcher Gustavo Gonzales gave up just four hits and one run in three innings of work.

Split With Lakin Scott City rallied from a 4-3 deficit with four runs in the bottom of the fourth inning on their way to a 10-4 win against Lakin in the opener of a non-league game Monday. Freshman pitcher Kevin Herman secured Scott City’s first win of the season with 3-2/3 innings of scoreless relief.

Lakin salvaged a split with a 6-3 win in the nightcap.

However, the big story was a very solid pitching performance

by Herman in his first varsity appearance and some defensive gems - including one by the freshman.

Faced with the prospect of three games this week, Dirks had to manufacture a way to stretch his pitching staff so he could have his top throwers available for Friday’s game.

The plan was to limit his staff to 30 pitches “until we got the lead. But we never got the lead,” he noted.

With the Beavers trailing 4-3 in the fourth inning, Dirks brought in Herman with the hope of getting through the next two or possibly three innings.

“I was going to keep him under 60 (pitches) so he’d be available for Friday,” Dirks said.

SCHS senior Chase Rumford charges home from third base as the Lakin catcher tries to chase down a ball that got away from him during the first game of a double-header on the home field Monday.

(Record Photo)

As it turned out, that wasn’t a problem.

Herman got the final two outs in the fourth inning and SCHS finally got the lead with four runs in their half of the

frame. Herman helped his own After that, it was in Herman’s cause with a single. Following hands. two walks that filled the bases, The freshman turned in a Cure delivered a two-run single great defensive play when he and Hoopes cleared the bases stabbed a hard liner to his left with a two-run double.

(See SWEEP on page 23)

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Excitement builds during another turkey hunt Kansas Turkeys in the Wind So here we are, it’s the first week of the Kansas turkey season and I can’t quite explain why I haven’t been chomping at the bit as usual.

For some reason I’ve just been feeling ho-hum about the whole turkey hunting experience this year, so much so, that I wasn’t even sure if I

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would get a permit and hunt. A fellow deer hunter at church who has never hunted turkeys before told me if I decided to hunt, he wanted to go along.

So thinking that might just be the motivation I

needed, Thursday morning I went early to a property, intending to see how many turkeys are there this year and where they are roosting. The property is a long narrow hay field bordered on one side by a pasture and woodlot, the other side by a pasture with a pond and with crop ground behind it.

I misjudged sunrise and arrived just in time to

hear one lone gobble and the unmistakable sounds of turkeys flying down from their roost over the neighbor’s pond, then all was quiet I mentally took my pulse and sensed a slight uptick in enthusiasm. The neighbor guy told me he was seeing just a few hens with a couple gobblers so I decided to hang around and try to get a count and

to see where they were headed.

Beyond the neighbor’s pasture was cropland clear to the nearest road.

I pulled into a driveway overlooking that field and got out the binoculars.

A wide grass waterway runs across the back of his property behind the pond and winds its way across the entire field. In that waterway, bobbing in

the breeze I could see the fanned out tails of strutting toms and the dark specks of hen turkeys.

More and more appeared until a group containing half a dozen mature gobblers, a handful of jakes and numerous hens totaling 20 birds in all slowly flowed across the open field.

(See TURKEY on page 23)

Speer sets shot put record in SC Relays It was well short of her career best, but Dighton’s Jordan Speer was still able to put her name into the record books at the Scott City Relays on Tuesday.

The Dighton High School senior won a gold medal and established a meet record with a toss of 43-8 in the shot put.

Speer also added a gold medal in the javelin (135-3) while claiming a bronze medal in the discus (99-8).

Senior Sara Cramer was a gold medalist in the 400m (63.25) along with finishing third in the 800m (2:33.88), tying for fourth in the high jump (4-8) and adding a fifth place finish in the 100m (13.69).

Foos Wins Javelin DHS senior Dylan Foos was a gold medalist in the javelin with a toss of 159-6 while teammate Logan Lingg was fourth with a distance of 140-5.

The 4x800m relay finished fifth in 8:57.02.

Relay members were Blair Hoffman, David Cramer, Dalton Hoffman and Garrett Keal.

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Dighton senior Sara Cramer competes in the 100m at the Scott City Relays on Tuesday.

(Record Photo)

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Turkey

Jayhawks will be more formidable in upcoming season Coach David Beaty watched a team in last Saturday’s spring game that bore slight resemblance to his first ballclub at Kansas. KU went 0-12 in Beaty’s first year, using what was left of Charlie Weis’s horrendous tenure as the Jayhawks’ head coach. by Last season, KU improved to 2-10 Mac that included a program-turning win Stevenson against Texas.

KU’s coaching staff chose 47 players to form two teams for the spring game. There are just six seniors among those 47 players that are expected to carry the load for KU this fall.

And that doesn’t include significant help that’s on the way to Lawrence this summer. KU’s freshman class, several juco players, and transfers will take part in the summer workouts. Kansas is going to have quality depth for the first time under Beaty.

Spring football games in college are similar to NFL exhibition games. They mean next to nothing.

Nevertheless, the upgrade in talent on KU’s squad was evident on the field last Saturday.

It’s obvious that quarterback Peyton Bender is a better passer than Carter Stanley. Bender won the starting position. But Stanley proved last season that he’s a valuable team member and he provides KU with an experienced backup.

Alabama transfer, wideout Daylon Charlot (6-0, 195), has the ability to become a big-time receiver for the Jayhawks. He’s a big, strong pass catcher with exceptional athletic ability.

After the game, Coach Beaty said, “Daylon showed a couple of really nice plays today that are not normal. Special guys make those types of plays. That touchdown that he got late in the game, that was a hard catch. He had to fight that guy to get the ball.”

Sophomore Mike Lee from New Orleans is an exceptional safety; he made several jarring tackles that few players make. Lee is going to be a major factor in run support.

KU is a far different team than Beaty’s first ballclub at Kansas. KU’s number of offensive linemen suited up for the game is a perfect example: In Beaty’s first spring game, the Jayhawks had just four OL available; in this game, 17 OL were ready to go.

If the Jayhawks win their three nonconference games (Southeast Missouri State, Central Michigan, and at Ohio); they will have an outside chance to win six and qualify for a bowl game. That could happen.

QB in Spotlight at KSU Kansas State’s spring football game will be this coming Saturday (April 22) at Bill Snyder Family Stadium with a 1:00 p.m. start. K-State’s purplewhite game will be televised by K-State HD TV. The quarterback position and linebackers will be a focus of attention. Starting QB Jesse Ertz is recovering from offseason right shoulder surgery (his throwing side) and isn’t expected to play. That will leave sophomores Alex Delton and Skylar Thompson (RS FR in eligibility) to guide the two offenses at QB. K-State’s defense is well-established with the notable exception of the linebackers; the Wildcats’ three regulars from 2016 have moved on. There’s one other troubling report: starting defensive tackle Will Geary has been missing from spring practice.

Information concerning the Geary issue has been sparse, but it would be a blow to K-State’s defense if it’s something serious. Geary is a stellar defensive lineman who has been first string AllBig-12 the last two seasons and he would be sorely missed.

The reports on the health of Coach Bill Snyder have been encouraging. Snyder is recovering from a bout with throat cancer.

Snyder has had numerous great teams during his tenure at Kansas State and this 2017 ballclub has the potential to be one of his best. The offense appears set to be a dominating unit and the Wildcats’ defense has the necessary talent to hold up their end. It will be an entertaining and exciting season.

Royals Give Us Hope On last Saturday night, the KC Royals baseball team improved their W-L record to 5-6, a notable improvement after a poor start to the season.

Mike Moustakas hit his fifth homer in the bottom of the 8th for the winning run. Moustakas and Salvy Perez are tied for the AL lead in home runs with five each.

KC’s starting pitching has been superb so far; the starters have kept the ballclub together. Kelvin Herrera had an effective ninth inning save Saturday and Joakim Soria pitched well in the seventh and eighth innings. That gave a boost to a bullpen that’s been struggling.

Last but far from least, Kansas City’s defense has been stellar indeed. We’ll see how it all goes from here. The opposition hasn’t been the best so far.

Nine-year-old Trenton Frank, Scott City, represented Kansas in the Heartland Nationals Dual Tournament held at Council Bluff, Ia. Frank (55 lb. division) finished dual action with a 3-4 record against competition from Nebraska, Wyoming (two teams), Minnesota, Illinois and Indiana.

When asked about his success this season and being selected for the dual tournament, Frank credited his wrestling room practice partner Matthew Wheeler.

“He’s made me work hard to get better,” he says.

Sweep and flipped the ball to first base to complete a double play.

The Beavers turned another double play in the sixth inning when there was one out and runners on first and third. A hit bounced over Herman’s head and to second base where Faurot scooped up the ball, stepped on the bag and made the throw to first to end the threat.

SCHS gave Herman some additional breathing room with a run in the fifth inning and two more runs in the sixth.

Herman gave up just four hits and had three strikeouts while issuing

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no walks.

“We knew he was capable of pitching well, but I was really impressed with his composure for his first varsity game,” Dirks says.

Fall in Nightcap Lakin jumped out to a 6-0 lead in the first four innings and held on for a 6-3 win in the second half of the double-header.

“I thought our bats were starting to come to life in the first game, but we didn’t carry that into the second game,” Dirks says. “We left 10 runners on base.”

SCHS managed just five hits in the nightcap.

I mentally checked my pulse again and now the hunt was on!

I picked up my friend and the two of us put up a blind at the corner of the pasture overlooking the grassy waterway where the turkeys seem to turn and head across the crop field.

About 4:00 my friend, his son and myself situated ourselves in the blind to await the flock as they headed back to roost for the night. Two adults on folding camp chairs and an 11-year-old boy on an overturned five gallon bucket pretty well fill up my blind.

Two decoys, one a hen and the other a jake (a young one year old gobbler) with a tiny beard were set out in front of the blind in the middle of the waterway.

The wind was howling, flapping the sides of the blind and causing us to use an extra stake to hold down the jake decoy.

Knowing my luck, the decoys would take off in the wind like the Wizard of Oz about the time several turkey dinners were approaching.

My friend occupied the “shooter’s seat” facing the decoys, and his son and I provided eyes and tried to stay out of his way. Talk was about the weather, Sunday morning church, turkey hunting and everything else guys talk about in a blind.

Somewhere after 5:00, I happened to glance directly behind us to find a lone gobbler slowly making his way back across the field toward us in the wind.

As we sat there I had called a couple times just out of formality and the

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gusty south wind could have carried my pleas to him I suppose, but after all the birds I’d seen it seemed odd for just one old tom to show. In time, the old guy was just outside the blind 15 feet away, doing his best to hold his tail erect in the wind as he strutted, trying to impress our rubber lady and take her away from her friend, the rubber jake.

My friend’s young son sat in front of the side window and could see the entire show as the old gobbler strutted his stuff, twirling and stomping trying to win the affection of our hen decoy.

My friend was turned as far sideways as he could to see the gobbler, and finally the old tom’s love-sick shenanigans became his undoing and my friend harvested his first ever Kansas wild turkey.

Over the hill more of the flock were coming behind the old tom, but the shot spooked them and we hadn’t seen them again when we left. Early Saturday morning amidst rolling thunder and lightning flashes we again made our way to the blind to try and help my friend’s son harvest his first turkey also, but in typical spring turkey fashion, they managed to elude us.

We’ll keep trying as were just gettin’ started, but what I did manage to do was to hook both my friend and his son on spring Kansas wild turkey hunting; after all isn’t that what it’s all about!

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SC Boys (continued from page 19)

Thomas wasn’t challenged in the 3200m later in the afternoon. His winning time of 10:03.99 was 11 seconds off his season best, but that was no surprise since he was running alone for most of the race. His nearest challenger trailed by nearly 35 seconds.

In each of the three meets this season, Thomas has established career bests in one or both distance events.

Tuesday’s 1600m time improved on his career mark by a little more than five seconds. His fastest time of the season in the 3200m was set at Salina (9:52.43) which is 18 seconds better than the time with which he won the Class 3A state title last spring.

“I put in a lot of miles this winter and spring and it’s paid off,” says Thomas, who was also a member of the crosscountry team. “I’m a lot stronger than I was a year ago and I really feel it late in a race.”

Thomas was also the lead runner on the 4x800m relay that set a new meet record in a time of 8:16.44. The squad improved on their season best by nearly three seconds with three of the four runners establishing career splits.

Thomas ran a 2:02.88, followed by Wyatt Hayes (2:04.77), Adrian Ruelas (2:06.41) and senior Jess Drohman (2:01.99).

Scott City junior Nick Nowak (right) and Dighton senior Dylan Foos (center) sprint for the finish line in the 100m prelims during the Scott City Relays on Tuesday.

(Record Photo)

“It’s pretty impressive when you consider they were running by themselves for most of the race,” says head coach Jim Turner.

Hayes ran an impressive 56 second split on his first lap.

“We saw some boys who were willing to push themselves and see what they were capable of doing,” Turner says.

“I know they felt they paid for it when they were done, but they learned a little more about what they’re capable of doing.”

In a very tight 4x400m relay, the Beavers

(3:28.52) finished just behind Hugoton (3:28.23).

SCHS was just 5/100 of a second off their season best.

Relay members were Jarret Jurgens (52.46), Ruelas (52.45), Hayes (51.55) and Drohman (51.68). Ruelas and Hayes ran career bests while Drohman tied his personal best.

Faurot Wins 3 Golds In a showdown with the Ball brothers - Johnathon and Christopher - of Hoisington, it was Scott City’s Marshall Faurot who came away with a

gold medal in the pole vault. He and J. Ball each cleared 14-foot - tying Faurot’s career best - but the SCHS sophomore won the tie-breaker.

Faurot easily had enough height to clear the bar on his first attempt at 14-6, but he lacked the speed to avoid coming down on the crossbar. The attempt came immediately after he won the 110m high hurdles and the effect was evident.

He ran away from the field by 9/10 of a second in the high hurdles with a winning time of 15.42 - followed by J.

Ball (16.32) and C. Ball (16.36).

Earlier in the day, Faurot cleared 6-4 to claim a silver in the high jump, finish behind Hugoton’s Anthony Kinser who set a new meet record with a height of 6-foot-8.

Faurot closed out the day with a gold medal in the 300m int. hurdles (41.58). Once again, his closest competition was J. Ball who trailed by 1.67 seconds with a time of 43.25.

The 4x100m relay had a season best of 44.79, but was nudged by Hugoton at the finish line by 1/100 of a second. Relay mem-

bers were Jurgens, Nick Nowak, Hayes and Jordan Horn.

Nowak added a career best in the 100m prelims with a time of 11.51 and finished third in the finals with 11.54. Likewise, Jurgens shattered his career best in the 200m prelims with a 23.05, but followed that up with a 24.04 in the finals to finish fifth.

Hayes was a fourth place finisher in the triple jump (39-9).

Sophomore Kyle Sherwood had career bests in the discus (126-0, 4th) and the shot put (414, 6th).

Gallegos wins bronze in 800m

Jorge Gallegos posted his fastest time of the season in the 800m and he needed it to come away with a bronze medal from the Scott City Relays on Tuesday.

The Wichita County High School senior entered the meet with a season best of 2:12.12, but he blew that mark away with a 2:04.48.

He finished behind Caleb Carrasco (Stanton County, 1st, 2:02.1) and Jahaziel Garcia (Hugoton, 2nd, 2:04.23).

WCHS senior Kolton Sheppard was clocked in 11.73 in the 100m prelims and missed qualifying for the finals by 1/100 of a second.

Wichita County’s Kolton Sheppard and Hoisington’s Cameron Davis near the finish line during the 100m prelims on Tuesday.

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Martin 3rd in 400m Sarah Martin, a sophomore, ran a season best of 64.48 to earn a bronze medal in the 400m. She shaved just over 2.5 seconds off her previous fastest time of the season.

Junior Mareli Salazar also had a season best in the javelin (103-4) to finish fifth.

Kinzie Bangerter cleared 8-feet in the pole vault which tied for fifth place. However, she finished out of the medals on the tie-breaker.

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SCMS Track Oakley Invitational April 13, 2017 7th Grade Boys Team scores: Scott City 214, Goodland 151, Grinnell/ Wheatland 88, Oakley 16 Pole vault: Carson Faurot, 2nd, 8-6; Zach Rohrbough, 3rd, 7-6; Jaxson Kough, 4th, 7-0.

Shot put: Damian Ortiz, 3rd, 27-9; Ronald Weathers, 4th, 26-3; Ayden Casas, 6th, 25-5 Discus: Weathers, 5th, 70-10; Xavier Cluster, 6th, 69-0.

Triple jump: Erick Castillo, 2nd, 29-0.5; Max Contreras, 4th, 27-2.5.

Long jump: Faurot, 3rd, 14-8.5; Eric Shapland, 4th, 14-8.

High Jump: Julian Lopez, 2nd, 4-10.

100m Hurdles: Faurot, 1st, 18.48; Isaac Mendez, 2nd, 18.53.

200m Hurdles: Lopez, 1st, 31.82; Mendez, 2nd, 32.45.

100m: Damian Estrella, 2nd, 13.48; Castillo, 6th, 13.81.

200m: Estrella, 1st, 27.64; Lance Miller, 2nd, 28.13; Carter Gooden, 6th, 33.25.

400m: Lopez, 1st, 61.58; Estrella, 2nd, 64.00; Mendez, 3rd, 64.30; Efren Tarango, 4th, 66.41.

800m: Tarango, 1st, 2:30.61; Contreras, 3rd, 2:40.56; Rohrbough, 5th, 2:56.17.

1600m: Tarango, 1st, 5:27.60; Shapland, 3rd, 6:06.34.

4x100m: Shapland, Ortiz, Giovanni Vichique, Austin Thon, 3rd, 57.33.

4x200: Faurot, contreras, Miller, Castillo, 1st, 1:54.87.

4x400: Lopez, Shapland, Kough, Mendez, 1st, 4:39.07.

8th Grade Boys Team scores: Scott City 231, Oakley 130.5, Goodland 121, Grinell/Wheatland 29.5 Pole vault: Loren Faurot, 1st, 11-6; Easton Lorg, 3rd, 10-6; Sawyer Stevens, 4th, 9-0.

Shot Put: Colton Cupp, 4th, 29-10; JeffreyNix, 5th, 29-5.

Discus: Col. Cupp, 5th, 95-4.

Triple Jump: Faurot, 1st, 34-8; Harrison King, 3rd, 336.5; Connor Cupp, 5th, 28-8.

Long Jump: Lorg, 2nd(T), 15-8; Blaine Culp, 5th, 14-6; King, 2nd (T), 15-8..

High jump: Lorg, 2nd, 5-2; Culp, 3rd, 5-0.

100m hurdles: Faurot, 2nd, 16.59; Mythius Yeadon, 5th, 17.76; Kevin Serrano, 6th, 17.78.

200m hurdles: Faurot, 1st, 28.72; Serrano, 4th, 31.15; Dutch Turner, 5th, 31.67; Yeadon, 6th, 32.02.

100m: Isaac Tarango, 1st, 12.50; Josh Rosin, 5th, 15.18; Col. Cupp, 6th, 15.44.

200m: Tarango, 1st, 25.17; Lorg, 2nd, 25.47.

400m: Tarango, 1st,

SCHS Track 58.29; Serrano,2nd, 60.59; King, 3rd, 60.81.

800m: Tarango, 1st, 2:21.40; Stevens, 3rd, 2:29.30; Dutch Turner, 5th, 2:43.69.

1600m: Roberto Apodaca, 1st, 5:33.56; Yeadon, 3rd, 6:01.48; Con. Cupp, 4th, 6:44.77.

3200m: Apodaca, 1st, 12:19.60; Jeffrey Nix, 3rd, 13:37.54.

4x100m: Con. Cupp, Adam Elder, Yeadon, Nix, 3rd, 56.23.

4x200m: Stevens, culp, turner, Serrano, 1st, 1:49.56.

4x400m: Stevens, Culp, King, Lorg, 1st, 4:05.21.

Garden City Invitational April 18, 2017 7th Grade Boys Team scores: Hays 145, Dodge City Commanche 74, Scott City 58, Liberal West 57, Liberal South 56, Horace Good 42, Ulysses 41, Dodge City 28, Holcomb 22, Kenneth Henderson 4 Pole vault: Carson Faurot, 3rd(T), 7-6.

High jump: Julian Lopez, 4th, 4-8.

100m Hurdles: Isaac Mendez, 4th, 17.96; Faurot, 5th, 18.02.

200m Hurdles: Lopez, 5th, 31.64; Mendez, 6th, 32.34.

200m: Damian Estrella, 4th, 27.00.

400m: Lopez, 1st, 60.72.

800m: Efren Tarango, 5th, 2:33.40.

1600m: Tarango, 4th, 5:34.17.

4x200m: Faurot, Estdrella, Lance Miller, Erick Castillo,3rd, 1:54.65.

4x400: Estrella, Tarango, Mendez, Lopez, 1st, 4:14.78.

4x800m: Jaxson Kough, Contreras, Zach Rohrbough, Eric Shapland, 4th, 10:43.56.

8th Grade Boys Team scores: Dodge City 134, Scott City 91, Hays 91, Horace Good 65.5, Liberal West 52, Ulysses 38, Liberal South 29.5, Dodge City Commanche 25, Kenneth Henderson 24, Holcomb 8 Pole Vault: Loren Faurot, 1st, 11-0; Easton Lorg, 2nd, 10-0; Sawyer Stevens, 3rd, 10-0.

High Jump: Lorg, 2nd, 5-4.

100m Hurdles: Faurot, 6th, 16.73.

200m Hurdles: Faurot, 6th, 29.07.

100m: Isaac Tarango, 4th, 12.31.

200m: Lorg, 4th, 25.94.

400m: Tarango, 1st, 56.70; Harrison King, 4th, 59.64.

800m: Tarango, 2nd, 2:24.10; Stevens, 6th, 2:28.78.

3200m: Roberto Apodaca, 4th, 11:53.64.

4x200m: Stevens, Blain Culp, Dutch Turner, Kevin Serrano, 5th, 1:50.93.

4x400m: Serrano, Culp, King, Lorg, 1st, 3:58.81.

4x800m: Stevens, Mythius Yeadon, Turner, Tarango, 1st, 9:52.92.

Scott City Relays April 18, 2016 Girl’s Division Team scores: Scott City 82, Lakin 58, Dighton 46.33, Colby 45, Sublette 40, Atwood-Rawlins Co. 40, Goodland 38.33, Phillipsburg 29, Hoisington 27, Wallace County- Sharon Springs 27, Stanton County 26, Oakley 23, Hugoton 22, Ulysses 18.33, Wheatand 15, Ness City 8, Wichita County 8, Hoxie 5 Pole Vault: Madison Shapland, 4th, 8-6.

Javelin: Lizzy Eikenberry, 3rd, 106-5.

300m LH: Emily Smith, 2nd, 51.71; Stormy Wells, 6th, 53.83.

100m: Shapland, 4th, 13.43.

800m: Dulce Ayala, 1st, 2:30.15; Emily Weathers, 2nd, 2:33.72; Cami Patton, 5th, 2:35.57.

1600m: Makaela Stevens, 2nd, 5:53.80.

3200m: Stevens, 5th, 13:10.50; Trella Davis, 6th, 13:46.47.

4X100m: Olivia Prieto, Jacy Rose, Lynell Wessel, Aly Tarango, 2nd, 52.89.

4x400m: Paige Winderlin, Emily Smith, Emily Weathers, Ayala, 1st, 4:18.95.

4x800m: Smith, Weathers, Patton, Ayala, 1st, 10:34.43.

Boy’s Division Team scores: Scott City 103, Stanton County 89, Hugoton 81, Hoisington 69, Colby 39, Ulysses 30, Lakin 26, Wallace County-Sharon Spring 26, Ness City 25, Phillipsburg 22, Dighton 16, Atwood-Rawlins County 6, Wichita County 6, Sublette 5, Oakley 5, Wheatland 5, Goodland 4, Hoxie 1 Pole Vault: Marshall Faurot, 1st, 14-0.

Shot Put: Kyle Sherwood, 6th, 41-4.

Discus: Sherwood, 4th, 126.

Triple Jump: Wyatt Hayes, 4th, 39-9..

High Jump: Faurot, 2nd, 6-4.

110m HH: Faurot, 1st, 15.42.

300m IH: Faurot, 1st, 41.58.

100m: Nick Nowak, 3rd, 11.54.

200m: Jarret Jurgens, 5th, 24.04.

800m: Jess Drohman, 4th, 2:07.21.

1600m: Jack Thomas, 2nd, 4:34.35.

3200m: Thomas, 1st, 10:03.99.

4x100m: JJurgens, Nowak, Hayes, Jordan Horn, 2nd, 44.79.

4x400m: Jurgens, Adrian Ruelas, Hayes, Drohman, 2nd, 3:28.52.

4x800m: Thomas, Hayes, Ruelas, Drohman, 1st, 8:16.44.

Spaghetti Feed/Silent Auction for Girl Scout Troop No. 60177 Wed., April 26 • 5:30-7:00 p.m. • 1st United Methodist Church

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4x400m relay breaks 3:30 for gold at Salina Beavers add another win in 4x800m A sub-3:30 time in the 4x400m relay is a rarity for the Scott Community High School boys prior to league or regional track meets.

Last year, they didn’t break 3:30 until the state meet when they posted a 3:29.68 which was good enough for fourth place.

The Beavers are well ahead of that pace after breaking the tape in 3:28.47 to win a gold medal at the Salina South Invitational on April 11.

“I was pretty shocked,” says head coach Jim Turner. “It was a pretty incredible race this early in the season.”

All four relay members ran personal bests in the event, starting with Jarret Jurgens (51.79) in the leadoff spot, followed by Adrian Ruelas (53.13), Wyatt Hayes (51.7) and Jess Drohman (51.68). All but Ruelas were on the relay last season.

SCHS was just as impressive in the 4x800m where all four runners also had career bests on their way to a gold medal time of 8:19.22. That was 12 seconds faster than at Liberal just four days earlier.

Sophomore Jack Thomas set the pace with a leadoff split of 2:03.27, followed by Ruelas (2:05.65), Hayes (2:06.42) and Drohman (2:03.88).

“We don’t have a sub-two minute runner - at least not yet - but I was surprised to see Jack and Jess running a 2:03 this early,” Turner says. “It’s going to take that kind of effort from everyone for us to be successful,” says Turner.

Thomas set three career bests during the day which also included the 3200m (9:52.43, 1st) and the 1600m (4:35.53, 3rd). He shaved nearly 17 sec-

SCHS sophomore Wyatt Hayes lands in the pit during the triple jump competition.

onds off his previous best in the 3200m and he lowered his new career mark in the 1600m by just over nine seconds.

Thomas was locked in a duel with Owen Pearce (Kingman) in the 3200m and held a three meter lead with one lap remaining and finished 1.29 seconds ahead of Pearce (9:53.72).

In a very competitive 1600m, Thomas finished behind Garrett Doll (Garden City, 4:30.38) and Pearce (4:34.72).

Ruelas added a fourth place finish in the 800m (2:05.84) which was just off the time he’d posted earlier in the relay.

“That’s the best 800 I‘ve ever seen Adrian run,” Turner notes. “He kicked it in at the 300 (meter) mark and he didn’t have anything left for the final 50 meters. But he challenged himself and he gave himself a chance to win.”

Faurot Wins 3 Golds Marshall Faurot established a new career best by 4/100 of a second to win the 300m int. hurdles (41.43) and he completed a sweep of the hurdles by winning the 110m high hurdles (15.96).

Faurot was seeded fifth in the high hurdles, but was able

to lean at the finish line to defeat Adrian Roberts (Wichita Heights) by 4/100 of a second.

He tied for second in the pole vault, clearing 14-feet.

The sophomore easily won the high jump when he cleared six-feet. With the pole vault and both hurdles still remaining, Faurot decided to raise the bar from six-feet to 6-feet-7 in an attempt to break the school record.

His first two attempts weren’t very close, but on the third attempt, Faurot barely clipped the crossbar with his heels.

“When you move the bar up a couple of inches you have to

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make small changes in your form. When I raised the bar seven inches, I had to make a quick adjustment,” says Faurot.

“Coach (Aaron) Dirks talked to me through each jump and on the third one it came together.

I just didn’t kick quite hard enough.”

Drohman added a bronze medal in the 400m (53.15) and Eddie Tilton had a career best in the javelin (139-1) to finish sixth.

The 4x100m relay was sixth with a time of 45.46. Team members were Jurgens, Nick Nowak, Hayes and Jordan Horn.

SC 4x800 takes slices 41 seconds in winning silver After a very disappointing performance in their season opener, SCHS track coach Jim Turner challenged his Lady Beavers’ 4x800m relay prior to the Salina South Invitational.

“I felt we had a couple of girls who didn’t show they wanted to compete (at Liberal),” says Turner. “The difference between Liberal and Salina was mental attitude. At Liberal, we had kids passing us and we didn’t go after them. That didn’t happen at Salina.”

Each of the 4x800m relay members had career bests on their way to posting a time of 10:09.16, which was less than five seconds behind Salina Central.

That was 41 seconds faster than their time at Liberal.

Members of the relay include Emily Smith (2:31.26), Emily Weathers (2:33.3), Cami Patton (2:34.61) and Dulce Ayala (2:29.99).

Junior Makaela Stevens, who was a member of the 4x800m that placed third in last year’s

state track meet, has been pulled from the event so she can focus more on the 1600m and 3200m.

“Ideally, we’d like it if we didn’t have to use Makaela on the 4x800,” says Turner.

“Competing in the 1600 and 3200 will be tough enough.”

Stevens responded with career bests in both events. She won the 3200m in 12:48.07 slicing more than seven seconds off her previous best - and she added a third place finish in the 1600m (5:43.63), an improvement of just over 17 seconds from her previous career mark.

“In the 1600, Makaela went out with the leaders and she kicked it in with about 300 meters to go,” Turner says. “It was a very tough field and she challenged herself.”

Less than five seconds separated the top three runners.

Stevens was in firm control of the 3200m, pulling away from the field and running the final three laps on her own. She finished more than six seconds ahead of the runner-up from Salina Central.

Scott City junior Emily Glenn competes in the shot put during the Scott City Relays on Tuesday.

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Weathers (64.36) turned in the fastest split on the 4x400m relay which finished fifth in a time of 4:25.6. Other relay members were Smith (68.19), Ayala (65.6) and Olivia Prieto (67.45).

The Lady Beavers are still awaiting the return of senior Paige Winderlin who has been dealing with an injury and had to scratch from the 200m and 400m.

Senior Lizzy Eikenberry

claimed a silver medal in the javelin with a career best of 119-5. Ayala established a new personal best in the 400m (64.72, 4th) and Prieto cleared a career best in the pole vault (8-feet, 6th).

Record Xtra

kites, fun and spring time sun

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Scenes from the Wind and Wheels Festival in Leoti (clockwise, from top left) Brandon Price, 11, Leoti, flies a kite. Vance Horton, 4 (left), and Beckam Ames, 2, both of Leoti, enjoy sliding down one of the bouncy houses. Emma Berning, 10, competes in the parachute race. Asher Gillen, 7, Leawood, blows some bubbles.

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Kite flying is Sparling’s ticket to see the world For most people, kite flying is a leisurely way to spend a few hours during an afternoon.

For Al Sparling, it’s been a way to see the world.

The professional kite flyer has traveled to five continents and about 32 countries to share his passion with other kite enthusiasts.

He returned to Leoti last weekend for the annual Wind and Wheels Festival, bringing his trademark octopus and gecco kites which could be seen from several miles away.

“I’ve been flying show kites for 19 years,” says Sparling, who will typically attend 20-25 festivals annually.

“It’s a great chance to meet interesting people. I love flying kites, but what I enjoy most are the people you meet.”

Two of the popular kites he brought to Leoti were the 88-foot long gecco and octopus.

A trilobite was left at home this year.

“When I first started there were very few like myself who were doing this seriously, but as the cost of kites has come down there’s been more interest,” notes Sparling.

There are probably 20-30 kite experts who will appear at shows around the U.S. Sparling is among an elite 5-10 who crisscross the country regularly.

His next two shows are in St. Louis and Michigan.

On three occasions, Sparling has been invited to a festival at Berck-sur-Mer, France, along the English Channel. More than 700,000 spectators attended the festival in 2016.

He’s also been to major kiting events in Tobago, Japan and Columbia.

“I never thought I’d have the opportunity to travel around the

Al Sparling, Naperville, Ill., with some of his kites at the Wind and Wheels Festival in Leoti.

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world with a hobby like this,” Sparling admits. “While in Tobago, I was in the event organizers house on Christmas Day. You see things that you normally wouldn’t see and meet people you wouldn’t otherwise get to meet.

“We were entertained by the president of the Japan Kite Association during a gathering at his home. You would never get that opportunity as a tourist.”

Despite the overwhelming size of his largest kites, it takes surprisingly little wind to get them airborne.

The trilobite needs only about a 3-4 mph sustained wind. The octopus needs about five mph and the gecco about 6-7 mph.

The largest kites are described as ram foils, meaning the wind enters an opening at the front which pressurizes the inside of the kite.

The octopus covers about 250 square meters - or more material than is used for a small sailboat.

“It took about a week to cut out this kite and sew it. That doesn’t consider the bridling,” he says, referring to the finer

lines that are attached to the front of the kite and help it to hold its shape.

The large kites require an 1,800 pound test line.

Sparling knows that most people give him a puzzled look when he mentions his profession.

“When you ask an adult what they do for a hobby and they tell you they fly kites, you know that’s a person who doesn’t take themselves too seriously,” he says with a grin. “That’s a nice group of people to be friends with.”

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Farm

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Declining land, commodity values don’t bode well for ag Bankruptcies aren’t trending higher just yet Declining farm income and farmland values likely will lead to an increase in the number of farmers who are delinquent on their loans and eventually a rise in farm bankruptcies, predicted a pair of Ohio State University agricultural economists.

While the current farm bankruptcy rate is low, two per 10,000 farms nationally, that rate has gone up slightly in recent years

and likely will continue to do so, said Ani Katchova and Robert Dinterman, both from the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

Bankruptcy rates seem to be a lagging indicator of financial stress after debt levels rise and delinquencies on agricultural loans increase, Katchova, Ohio State’s Farm Income Enhancement Chair, pointed out.

“Currently, only a limited number of farmers are experiencing financial distress, but if we see another two to three years of flat or declining income levels, it will be much harder for farmers to

service debts. It puts them in a more vulnerable position,” Katchova said. “Farm bankruptcy rates will probably continue to go up in 2017 and beyond if current conditions continue.”

One indicator of financial stress on farmers is the national increase in debtto-asset ratio, which is projected to be 14 percent this year, a rate that has steadily risen since 2012.

Also, net farm income is expected to decline this year by 8.7 percent to $62.3 billion, the fourth consecutive year of declines after reaching a record high in 2013, according to the USDA’s Economic

Research Service.

Farmers financial wellbeing is also strongly tied to the value of agricultural land, Dinterman pointed out. For the past three decades, agricultural land values have been increasing, with the exception of 2009 and 2016, when there were declines, he said.

“When land values rise and then suddenly fall, that seems to trigger bankruptcies across the U.S,’’ Dinterman said.

Offsetting the current financial stress on farmers are low interest rates and farmers’ solid financial standing.

USDA collecting data on ranch, ag land rental rates The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service has begun contacting Kansas farmers and ranchers to gather land rental rate information. Results of the Cash Rents and Leases survey will serve as a valuable decision-making tool for farmers and ranchers.

In addition, the results will be used to help establish government payment rates for CRP and other federal programs.

“This brief survey is our best source of county cash rental rates,” said Kansas State Statistician Doug Bounds.

“By responding, producers help ensure USDA publishes the most accurate data possible.”

NASS will release state level cash rental rates on August 3. County level rates for non-irrigated cropland, irri(See RENTAL on page 29)

(See DECLINING on page 29)

Landmark environmental book is still relevant MANHATTAN - Many of today’s disagreements over the use of pesticides and herbicides and their effects on the environment trace back directly to the publishing of a book 55 years ago.

The release of “Silent Spring” by Rachel Carson in 1962 is widely viewed as the beginning of the environmental movement.

The book’s central claim was that the powerful pes-

ticide DDT, which could kill hundreds of different kinds of insects, was also responsible for disrupting the food chain, poisoning water systems, introducing toxins to the world’s food supply, causing cancer and damaging the genetic codes of humans and other animals.

Chemical companies vigorously defended against the attacks on their business, but the

extensive documentation that Carson included with “Silent Spring” was enough to bring the debate to the attention of President John F. Kennedy and the U.S. Congress.

Tom Phillips, Kansas State University professor of entomology, called the book’s arguments “passionate and detailed” in describing the impacts of chemical pesticides on the environment.

“I am among those believing that ‘Silent Spring’ was a fair and sorely needed evaluation of the problem at that time,” Phillips said. “The book marked the beginning of the modern environmental movement that launched the start of the Environmental Protection Agency under the Nixon administration within 10 years of the book’s publi-

Foundation connects classrooms to Kansas ag Jordan Hildebrand Kansas Wheat

Growing consumer interest and trust in agriculture is a lot like managing your crops; there are much higher yields when the inputs are applied during the growing season.

This is where the Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom (KFAC) comes in. KFAC’s core mission as a 501(c)(3) non- profit organization is “connecting classrooms to Kansas

agriculture.”

“The Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom is a tangible way to connect teachers across the state to great resources about agriculture,” said Cathy Musick, Executive Director of KFAC. “We’re there working hand-in-hand with Kansas teachers. We’re able to provide them with materials that enhance classroom learning with ag-based curriculum that help students connect

real-life scenarios to the content they learn about every day.”

This past year KFAC provided agriculture literacy resources and training to 259 teachers which reach 6,600 students across the state. In their quest to increase agriculture literacy, KFAC offers three main delivery methods to Kansas teachers: A+STEM, Summer Conference and a Summer Institute. The A+STEM (Agriculture plus Science, Technology, Engineering

and Math) is a half day inservice training for school districts.

The one day Summer Conference allows KFAC “master teachers” to present workshops to their peers that demonstrate how they incorporate agriculture into their everyday curriculum. This year’s three day Summer Institute is titled, ‘Plants and Animals Have a Place in the Classroom,’ and provides lesson plans that may be used to help stu(See CONNECT on page 29)

cation, and the momentum to carry on with environmental attention to agriculture and other human activities to this day.”

At Kansas State University and elsewhere, researchers continue to seek chemical combinations that are effective in controlling weeds, pests and plant diseases.

Meanwhile, others work to breed crops that are naturally resistant to pests

without having to rely on chemicals as much.

Still others face the real danger of weeds and insects evolving resistance to chemical controls that have been found to be safe, which forces scientists to create new chemical compounds and test for both their effectiveness and any potentially negative effects on the environment.

Market Report

Weather

Closing prices on April 19, 2017 Bartlett Grain Red Wheat............ $ 3.03 White Wheat ....... $ 3.03 Milo .................... $ 2.57 Corn ................... $ 3.09 Soybeans (new crop) $ 8.25 Scott City Cooperative Wheat.................. $ 3.02 White Wheat ....... $ 3.02 Milo (bu.)............. $ 2.57 Corn.................... $ 3.12 Soybeans ........... $ 8.25 Sunflowers.......... $ ADM Grain Wheat..................

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

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

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

Sunflowers..........

$ 3.02 $ 2.62 $ 3.09 $ 8.25 $ 11.95

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Food Facts America’s first large pasta factory was built in Brooklyn, New York in 1848 by a Frenchman who would spread out his spaghetti strands on the roof to dry in the sunshine.

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Book Some of the ways researchers are working to cut the use of chemicals on farm fields is by developing crops that are naturally resistant to certain pests and weeds through controlled plant breeding.

“Our plant breeders are continually searching for genetically based sources of resistance to diseases and pests to incorporate directly into varieties and hybrids released from K-State,” said Ernie Minton, associate dean of research and graduate programs at K-State’s College of Agriculture.

“Doing so logically simplifies crop management and reduces the need for additional control inputs that add costs. The ancillary benefit, of course, is also less potential for negative impacts on soil and water quality.”

That’s especially important in a state such as Kansas which, in most years is the No. 1 wheat crop producer. Nearly onefifth of all wheat grown in the United States is grown in Kansas by about 20,000 farmers.

The kinds of questions

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posed by Carson and those she influenced help today’s scientists find solutions to problems of pests, weeds and disease while ensuring they are safe for the plants and animals they aim to grow and feed. Continually asking those questions helps scientists work through the process of elimination as they methodically learn what works and what doesn’t work.

Identifying Resistance Researchers identify varieties of crops that have a resistance to certain insects or weeds and, through years of crossbreeding, introduce those and other specific traits from one variety or line of wheat, for example, into another line of wheat to enhance it with those traits.

“In agriculture, we look toward low-impact, non-chemical or reducedchemical ways to produce more and better food,” Phillips said.

“My own field of integrated pest management allows for judicious use of chemical pesticides

Declining “A lot of farmers are in strong equity positions right now. They have been in a position where they could ride it out a few years, but how many more years can they sustain

dents reach Kansas educational standards.

If you, or someone you know, is interested in attending these workshops, please head to www.ksagclassroom.org.

“It’s always exciting to see the light bulb go off for teachers as they realize how valuable the real-life connections are to the materials that they teach every day,” said Musick. “Teachers know that when these materials spark curiosity for themselves, it’s sure to do the same for their students.”

Many teachers, both in Kansas and out of state, have been excited

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gated cropland, and pastureland will be published on September 8, 2017.

More than 12,100 Kansas farmers received the survey forms. In addition, NASS offers the option of responding online via a secure internet connection. In April, NASS representatives will begin calling and visiting land operators who have not yet responded.

“NASS will summarize producer responses, providing estimates of average rent and lease rates at the State and County levels,” Bounds added.

For more information about NASS’ Cash Rents and Leases program, call our Northern Plains Regional Field Office at 800-582-6443. All NASS reports and data are available online at www.nass.usda.gov.

resistant to specific pests has been in combatting yield-robbing rust diseases in wheat and soybean cyst nematode in soybeans, according to Gary Pierzynski, university distinguished professor and head of the university’s agronomy department.

One of the most notable wheat varieties developed

by K-State in recent years is Everest, which has been the No. 1 variety planted in the state for the last five years. It has been the “go-to” wheat in eastern and central Kansas in part because of its resistance to barley yellow dwarf, a virus problematic in wheat worldwide.

Newer promising wheat varieties are named Zenda, which has moderate resistance to leaf, stem, and stripe rust diseases; Larry, which has shown moderate resistance to stripe rust; and Tatanka, which has exhibited moderate resistance to stripe and stem rust.

“Our weed science efforts also strive to reduce herbicide use,” Pierzynski said.

“We have placed an

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bankruptcy chapters including Chapter 12, which was specifically designed for farmers and fishermen to reduce their financial burden while continuing operations.

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to learn about Kansas pork and dairy farms with the innovative Virtual Farm Tours offered by KFAC, in partnership with Kansas Pork and the Kansas Department of Agriculture.

These programs have given hundreds of students a unique opportunity to see the inside workings of Kansas farms and ask real farmers questions about their operations all from the comfort of their classroom.

If preserving agriculture’s place in Kansas classrooms is important to you, there are several ways you can help! One

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Natural Resistance Some of Kansas State University’s most notable work in developing plants that are naturally

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with farm incomes that seem to be stabilizing into low levels?’’ Katchova asked.

Farmers in financial trouble have a variety of options to pursue through

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only when needed, but with increased yield and quality promoted by pest prevention and monitoring for problems before pest levels get bad. Plant and animal sciences strive for increased yield with lower inputs. I believe we have the ability to feed the world now with minimal impact to the environment as a whole.”

Phillips said university and other nonprofit research is critical to solving these and other problems.

“Kansas State University, along with other universities, government agencies and many other non-governmental organizations and private companies focused on food and agriculture, will support scientists to develop environmentally safe and cost-effective technologies that can be adopted to produce more and better food,” Phillips said.

of the most visible can be seen on dusty backroads and city streets alike. The “Agri-tag” is a specialty license plate promoting agriculture that can be purchased from your county treasurer at the time you pay taxes.

This provides a $35 donation to KFAC. You can also become a member of the Agriculture Advocate funding team by submitting a yearly donation, participate in KFAC fundraising efforts on Giving Tuesday, November 28, or through Grow Green Match Day, on April 21 every year.

Jeremy • 620-397-1638 Stefanie • 620-397-8075 113 W. Hwy 4, Healy, Ks bustn2kick@st-tel.net

emphasis on developing new soybean varieties with resistance to soybean cyst nematode,” said K-State agronomy professor and soybean breeder Bill Schapaugh. “This work has been accomplished in cooperation with Tim Todd in plant pathology.”

In addition to helping in the development of resistant varieties, Todd has conducted long-term research on the impact of cyst nematode resistance on the nematode populations in Kansas.

“This is outstanding work that has current implications to producers,” Schapaugh said.

Helping producers and, ultimately, consumers is the consistent drumbeat to which all

K-State researchers march because, as Phillips said, more work needs to be done.

“In my opinion, our society now more than ever uses science-based agriculture that has minimal chemical inputs and limited impacts on the environment, while maximizing production of food and fiber,” Phillips said.

“Our environmental awareness is substantially advanced from its state in 1962 with the publication of ‘Silent Spring.’ I am hopeful that the trajectory sparked by Rachel Carson’s book will continue to minimize our negative impacts on the environment while we continue our good work to feed the people of the world.”

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There’s no better way to reach your potential customers in Scott County and the surrounding areas.

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

Berning Tree Service David Berning • Marienthal

620-379-4430

Tree Trimming and Removal Hedge and Evergreen Trimming Stump Removal

Fully Insured

Pro Ex II

Over 20 Years Experience

Professional Extermination Commercial & Residential

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

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

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

Cell: 874-4486 • Office 872-2101

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

RT Plumbing

ELLIS AG SERVICES

Rex Turley, Master Plumber

• Custom Manure Conditioning • Hauling and Spreading • Custom Swathing and Baling • Rounds-Net or Twine • Gyp and Sand Sales • Custom Harvesting

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)

Call Brittan Ellis • 620-874-5160

Automotive

CHAMBLESS ROOFING Residential

All Types of Roofing

Commercial

Cedar Shake and Shingle Specialists Return to Craftsmanship Attention to Detail and Quality Guaranteed 620-872-2679 • 1-800-401-2683

Landscaping • Lawn/Trees

Faurot Electric, Inc. Office • 620-872-5344 Jeromy Lisenby • 620-214-3247

P.O. Box 14 • Scott City

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

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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

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

www.reganjewelers.com

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

Brent Rogers

Sales Consultant b.rogers@officesolutionsinc.biz

Office (620) 276-3131 Toll Free 1-800-794-9052 Cell (620) 874-0014 Fax (620) 276-8876 1007 N. 8th, Garden City, KS 67846 www.officesolutionsinc.biz

Misc.

For Sale

SALVATION VS jelly beans and donuts @www. changewomen.org. How to change a women? @changewomen.org ROMANS, 13: 1-8. http:// usadatamortgageservices. com/ ––––––––––––––––––––– DONATE YOUR CAR to charity. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes. Running or not. All conditions accepted. Free pick-up. Call for details. 844-268-9386.

40-FOOT GRADE A steel cargo containers. $1,600 in KC. $2,100 in Solomon, Ks. 20s, 45s, 48s and 53s also available.

Call (785) 655-9430 or go on-line to Chuckhenry. com for pricing, availability and freight estimates.

––––––––––––––––––––– SAWMILLS from only $4397. Make and save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills. com.

1-800-578-1363 Ext.300N.

Sports/Outdoors OUR SPORTSMEN will pay top $$$ to hunt your land. Call for a free base camp leasing info packet and quote.

1-866-309-1507. www.

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Dr. Jeffrey A. Heyd Optometrist 20/20 Optometry

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

Complete family eye center!

106 W. 4th • Scott City • 872-2020 • Emergencies: 214-1462

Pro Health Chiropractic Wellness Center (Scott City Chiropractic) “TLC”...

Technology Lead Chiropractic

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

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.

Services

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

For all your auction needs call:

(620) 375-4130

Russell Berning Box Q • Leoti

Horizon Health For your home medical supply and equipment needs!

Wanted to Buy

PLATE PROCESSOR in decent condition for the Holdrege Daily Citizen, Holdrege, Ne. Call (308) 995-4441. Ask for Dan or Dave or e-mail holdMedical regecitizennews@gmail.

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There’s a cheaper alternative than high drug store Homes prices. 50 pills. Special $99. Free shipping. 100% SAVE YOUR HOME! guaranteed. Call now. Are you behind paying 855-850-3904. your mortgage? Denied a ––––––––––––––––––––– loan modification?Is the OXYGEN. Anytime. bank threatening forecloAnywhere. No tanks to sure? Call Homeowner’s refill. No deliveries. The Relief Line now for help! all new Inogen One G4 855-401-4513. is only 2.8 pounds. FAA ––––––––––––––––––––– approved! Free info kit: LENDERS OFFERING 844-359-3973. special government pro––––––––––––––––––––– grams for mobile homes DIGITAL HEARING and $0 down for landownaids. Now offering a ers. Promo homes with 45-day risk free offer. Free reduced down payments. batteries for life. Call to Use tax refund for addistart your free trial. 877- tional incentives. Singles 687-4650. from $39,900. Doubles ––––––––––––––––––––– from $59,900. 866-858LUNG CANCER? And 6862.

60+ years old? If so, you and your family may be entitled to a significant Truck Driving cash award. Call 866-327CLASS A OTR. 2721 to learn more. No Regional, home weekly. risk. No money out of End dump drivers for pocket. newly expanded business.

––––––––––––––––––––– Late model Peterbilts and LIVING WITH KNEE Raven trailers, Vacation or back pain? Medicare pay, health ins., 401K. recipients may qualify to (800) 776-5672. receive a pain relieving brace at little or no cost.

Is your subscription paid?

Call now. 855-796-7301.

Have questions about the Scott Community Foundation?

We service and repair all that we sell.

call 872-3790 or e-mail julie@scottcf.org

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

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!

Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

402 S. Main, Scott City • 872-1300

All Under One Roof

Revcom Electronics

Your RadioShack Dealer Two-way Radio Sales & Service Locally owned and operated since 1990

1104 Main • Scott City • 872-2625

Northend Disposal A garbologist company.

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

S E N JOLUB S B C Driving M LA

for the PURPLE!

Jeremy • 620-397-1638 Stefanie • 620-397-8075

Dining

Classifieds

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Buy, sell, trade, one call does it all 872-2090 or fax 872-0009

Classified Ad Deadline: Monday at 5:00 p.m.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

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: $6.50 per column inch.

If you want to drink, that’s your business.

If you want to stop, that’s ours.

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.

Tuesday nights at 8:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church basement (use west door).

412 College, Scott City.

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.

Al-Anon at same time and location.

Contact: 874-0472 or 872-3137. 25tfc

Thank you...

We would like to express our appreciation for all the cards, prayers, flowers, food and words of comfort and support during Lucille’s illness and passing.

We would like to thank all of the employees at Park Lane Nursing Home for the excellent and compassionate care they gave Lucille.

We would like to thank everyone at the Scott County Hospital for the kindness and support they gave Lucille and our family. We are so blessed to have such a wonderful hospital. Thank you to Dr. Cupp, Dr. Hineman, Dr. Lightner, Melissa Batterton (APRN), Megan Dirks (APRN), Ryan Michels (PA), Caley Roberts (PA), Joie Tedder (APRN) and Thea Beckman (APRN) for all the excellent care you have given Lucille over the years. You will all have a special place in our hearts and we will forever be grateful.

Lucille Dirks Family David Dirks Dale and Vicki Dirks Floyd and Vivian Dirks

Agriculture WANT TO BUY. Stored corn. Call for basis and contract information.

1-800-579-3645.

Lane County Feeders, Inc. 32tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– WANT TO BUY. Wheat straw delivered. Call for contracting information.

Lane County Feeders, 44tfc 397-5341.

––––––––––––––––––––– BLACK ANGUS BULLS, Registered, tested, 2-yearolds, yearlings, heifer bulls. Delivery, conformation, performance.

Call: Black Velvet Ranch, Aaron Plunkett, Syracuse 620-384-1101.

––––––––––––––––––––– REGISTERED ANGUS yearling and 2 year old bulls. Crooked Creek Angus, St. Francis, Ks. 7853517t22c 332-6206.

––––––––––––––––––––– 26 REGISTERED ANGUS Open Replacement heifers. Weight 750 lbs.

Ready to breed, number freeze branded. Willing to sell without registrations.

Crooked Creek angus, St. Francis, Ks. 785-3326206.

3517t5c ––––––––––––––––––––– BLADE PLOW REPAIR and leveling. Hard surfacing old picker teeth or new factory direct. Roger Kuntz, K-Tech, (785) 6735560.

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Services

Help Wanted FARM/RANCH HELP wanted. Scott City, Leoti, Dighton area. CDL preferred. Call 620-8741160.

3417t4c ––––––––––––––––––––– FARM WORKER, 5/20/17-12/15/17, Prevost Harvesting, Canton, Okla. 9 temp jobs. Assist with custom harvest in Okla./Ks./ Nebr./S.D./N.D. Operate machinery, (i.e. combines, grain carts, trucks). Drive heavy truck to transport produce and to haul harvesting machines between work sites. Service, clean machinery, make in-field repairs. DL, clean MVR, 3 months experience, English. $11.59/hr-$3000/mo plus R&B, depending on location, ¾ work guarantee, tools/equip/housing provided at no cost, trans and subsistence expense reimbursed. Apply at Kansas Works, 620-227-2149.

Job #OK1326676. 3717t1c ––––––––––––––––––––– FULL TIME HELP WANTED: Healy Oil Company is hiring a full time employee for the CStore/Kitchen. This position comes with a full benefits package including health insurance, 401K, paid sick leave, and paid vacation. Call 620-3982300.

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WANTED: Yards to mow and clean up, etc.

Trim smaller trees and bushes too. Call Dean Riedl, (620) 872-5112 or 34tfc 874-4135.

–––––––––––––––––––– FURNITURE REPAIR and refinishing. Lawn mower tune-up and blade sharpening. Call Vern Soodsma, 872-2277 or 4015tfc 874-1412.

–––––––––––––––––––– MOWER REPAIR, tune-up and blade sharpening. Call Rob Vsetecka 4515tfc at 620-214-1730.

––––––––––––––––––––– SUNNY DAZE cleaning, cooking, assisting with all your daily needs! If you need help, call Linda at 360-355-4058. Affordable For Sale and satisfaction guaranSTAIN3417t8p FRIGIDAIRE teed.

LESS STEEL REFRIGERATOR for sale. TradiRentals tion top freezer, bottom HIDE AND SEEK fridge. Purchased in Fall STORAGE SYSTEMS. of 2013. Has been in storVarious sizes available. age for two years. Works Virgil and LeAnn Kuntz, perfectly. $500. Call 3161716tfc 41tfc 259-4150.

620-874-2120.

––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––––––––––– PLAINJAN’S RENTAL TRACTOR FOR SALE houses and duplexes. Stop 1994 8830 Ford New by the office or call 620- Holland tractor. 170 05tfc horsepower, dual 18.4-42 872-5777.

––––––––––––––––––––– radials, three point with PRIME RETAIL quick hitch, three remotes; SPACE AVAILABLE in re-plumbed to operate downtown Garden City. high capacity hyd. motors.

309 N. Main, 1,800 sq/ft. 4,000 recent shop work. $1,400 per month. Call Call 620-872-2291. Leave message if no answer.

620-276-0891.

3617t2p ––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––––––––––– VERY NICE, REMODMOWER ELED house for rent. 3 SNAPPER self-propelled and electric bedrooms 1 bath plus utilstart.

Needs battery, ities. No pets. No smoking. Call (620) 397-8075. $150.00. Golf clubs with cart, $125.00. Coleman

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Support Your Schools Call 620-872-2718. 3717t

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Finney Kearney

406 Main • Scott City 620 872-2090 Make your dreams come true

in this GORGEOUS remodeled home! One of the nicest kitchens in town with rustic cherry wood cabinets. Huge master bathroom is steps from the master bedroom (with private patio area) plus large walk in master closet.

Office has tons of built in plus 3 remodeled bathrooms, family room with wood burning fireplace and much more! Call for your private showing - you won’t be disappointed!

Perfection Plus!

District 11 AA Meetings

Scott City

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

807 Kingsley

On this country beauty! Built in 2012, it has over 4,400 sq. ft. 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, huge L shaped family room downstairs with separate kitchenette. 3 car garage plus large shop - all on 6 acres near the State Park!

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 Maranda Cersovsky, 874-8332 Serving Dighton and Healy

Last Saturday of the month Birthday Night • 6:30 p.m.

All open meetings 214-4188 • 214-2877

Dighton Thursday • 8:30 p.m.

535 Wichita St. All open meetings 620-397-2647

We have room for you!

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Employment Opportunities Scott County Public Works Is accepting bids for: Excavation work at the landfill Bids will be accepted until May 15.

For more information contact Scott County Public Works 481 E. Rd. 160 Rich - 620-874-5201 J.C. - 620-874-5202

West 1/2 of 19-17-32 296 acres of irrigated and CRP land

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UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 466

For more information contact: Lawrence and Assoc. Realty - 620-872-5267 or Russell Berning - 620-874-4405 3717t3c

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Scott Rec Commission

Registered Nurse certification is preferred.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, resume, and three references to: USD 466 704 S. College Street Scott City, KS 67871.

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Applicant must be a motivated individual that: • Will direct a variety of administrative tasks • Supervise employees in the maintenance, operation and implementation of a year-round recreation program.

Full job description and where to send your resume can be obtained at scottrec.org.

Kansas Department of Transportation

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Is accepting applications for: Equipment Operator Trainee Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license.

On the job training is provided.

Duties include highway repairs, resurfacing, mowing and snow and ice control.

For additional requirements and complete job duties go to the website below.

APPLY ONLINE NOW at www.jobs.ks.gov or Contact Mark Singhisen or Tamara Venturi at 620-276-3241

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Logan County Manor Oakley, Ks.

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Is offering:

Scott County Hospital is seeking a dependable, motivated person for a Nutritional Services Department Dietary Aide for Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Pre-employment physical, drug screen and TB skin test required. SCH is a tobacco free facility.

Job duties include food preparation and other departmental tasks.

Applicants must: • Have a high standard of cleanliness • Be able to read, speak and understand English.

• Experience preferred but will train the right person.

Applications are available on our website www.scotthospital.net.

The Scott City Healthmart Pharmacy Is accepting applications for a: Full-time pharmacy clerk Operating hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills and a warm, friendly personality.

Along with making our customers feel welcome, other responsibilities include: • Operating the cash register • Handling drive-thru service • Working closely with our pharmacist • Stocking and maintaining inventory • Various duties as assigned by management.

We offer a competitive wage and benefits package.

Bilingual and previous retail experience encouraged.

Contact Mary Beth Porter at 620-872-2146 or stop by 102 Albert Ave, Scott City for an application

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Scott County Hospital Has Openings for the Following Positions PATIENT CARE Acute Care RNs - FT Night Shift Physical Therapist - FT PACU/Circulating RN - FT Operating Room Supervisor RN - FT Dietary Aide - FT Cook - FT 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.

Position Requires: * Kansas nursing license * Strong leadership skills * Ability to manage multiple priorities Position offers: * Competitive wages * KPERS * Health insurance * Excellent PTO

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Call for more information 785-672-1333 Check us out at www.logancountyhospital.org

Is offering:

Scott Cooperative Association is accepting applications for an: Agronomist at the Scott City fertilizer location

This position will be responsible for coordinating all crop consulting involving fertilizer, ag chemical and seed directly with the farmer.

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A successful candidate will have experience working in a Cooperative, and have working knowledge of the agricultural industry.

is seeking a Director of Nursing in a 45 bed long-term care facility.

$500 Sign On Bonus

Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Hours may vary.

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Needing drivers.

Scott City, 872-3485 or 1-800-942-7411

Scott County Hospital

Is accepting applications for: Front Desk Clerk

Apply in person at: 1610 S. main St. Scott City, Ks. 67871

Is looking for: Recreation Director

Is seeking qualified applicants for: Full-Time School Nurse position

Application deadline is May 1, 2017.

Best Western El Quartelejo Inn and Suites

Scott County Land For Sale

$500 Sign On Bonus

The Nutritional Services Department of Scott County Hospital is seeking the right person to fill a full time (5:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) morning position including a rotating schedule of four nine hour shifts per week.

Pre-employment screening required. We are a tobacco free campus.

Applicants must: • Be able to speak, read and write English • Be dependable • Work well with others • Like to prepare food to serve to patients, guests and staff • Experience with institutional food preparation is preferred, but we are willing to train the right person.

We offer competitive pay and great benefits including: • Flexible paid time off • Partially paid health, dental and prescription insurance • Paid life and long term disability insurance • 401(k) Profit Sharing plan Applications are available on our website www.scotthospital.net.

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Additional responsibilities include generating sales, attending all seed & sales training, attending all agronomy & chemical training, collecting representative soil samples, have such samples analyzed and make fertility recommendations, making recommendations for insect, weed and disease control and to provide information to help in the selection of crop and crop varieties, making regular field checks, insects, weeds, diseases, or other deficiencies that reduce crop yields, maintaining personal contact with producers, completing appropriate paperwork and reports in a timely fashion, finding new products, introducing new methods of application of chemical and fertilizer.

Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in agronomy or related field or experience in lieu of the required degree •The ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License with a hazardous materials endorsement within 6 months of employment and we recommend a CCA certificate •The ability to work a varied schedule including long hours during peak seasons and as needed.

About Scott Coop: Scott Coop specializes in grain handling and marketing, agronomy services including fertilizer, chemical, seed as well as feed and petroleum.

The cooperative has branch locations located in Marienthal, Shallow Water, Grigston, Manning, Modoc, Pence, and Selkirk, Kansas.

Please visit their website at www.scottcoop.com.

Candidates may send their cover letter and resume to: jason@scottcoop.com or mail resume to: Scott Cooperative Association c/o Jason Baker PO Box 350 Scott City, KS 67871

Scott Cooperative Association is an equal opportunity employer.

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Lario Oil & Gas Company Is accepting applications for: Relief Pumper/Roustabout in the Scott City area

County Fair

Call for an Appointment Today!

Jeremy • 620-397-1638 Stefanie • 620-397-8075 bustn2kick@st-tel.net

Champions!

Oil field experience preferred.

Applicant should be self-motivated with basic computer skills.

This is an excellent career opportunity with an established oil company.

Full benefits, health and life insurance, 401K retirement plan and paid holidays, two weeks of vacation after one year of service.

If you are experienced, willing to negotiate competitive hourly wage.

Please call (620) 277-2149 between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday

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American Implement, Inc., Leoti, Ks. American Implement Inc., in Leoti, currently has a fulltime position open for a: Parts Counter Sales Representative Responsibilities of this position are to perform a variety of customer service duties related to the sale, delivery and inventory of agricultural equipment and irrigation parts and accessories.

Qualified candidates must have excellent customer service skills and good communications and problem solving skills. Computer knowledge and good interpersonal skills are important.

Interested applicants may complete an application or send a cover letter and resume to : Tom McDaniel, Parts Manager, American Implement, Inc., 232 E. Hwy 96, Leoti, Ks., 67861 Call 620-375-2621

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Bartlett and Company Is accepting applications for: Grain Elevator Operator Year-round work helping with all aspects of grain handling. Prefer candidate with mechanical aptitude and ag background, but we will train the right person.

Bartlett offers competitive wages along with GREAT BENEFITS for all full-time employees.

Health and life insurance premiums paid 100% for employee, dental, vision, 401k with company match, profit sharing, paid vacation and more!

Apply in person or call Bartlett Grain Company, L.P. 2000 S. Dodge, Healy, Ks. 67850 620-214-2136 Drug Screen/Background Checks

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Scott County Health Department is accepting applications for a Full-Time RN Applicants must: • Have a nursing license in Kansas Position offers: • 40 hour work week (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., M-F) • Excellent benefits • Vacation time and sick days accrued • Paid holidays • Competitive salary Applications may be obtained at and returned to: Scott County Health Department 204 S. College Scott City, Ks. 67871

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City of Scott City is accepting applications for : Maintenance worker in street, water and sewer department Position offers: • BC/BS • Vacation • Sick leave Pick up and return applications to: City Hall 221 W. 5th, Scott City Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

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