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Volume 23 • Number 38

Thursday, April 28, 2016

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Sports Scott City boys win team title in home relays Page 19

Local ‘Who’s Your Hero?’ cyclists arriving in SC Sunday Page 2

Brownback is ‘crippling’ KDOT

State Business tax exemption targeted for repeal Page 2

Over the past six years, Kansans have been assured that the “borrowing” of money from the Kansas Department of Transportation to fill gaps in the state budget have had no impact on highway programs across the state. To date, the state has redirected $2.4 billion in T-Works funding from road and bridge projects. Gov. Sam Brownback has proposed cutting another $185

Health Kansas ranks 47th in spending for public health Page 16

(See KDOT on page eight)

Lady Beavers extend win streak to eight games Page 19

Index Opinions ..................4-6 Calendar ..................... 7 Hineman op/ed ........... 9 Youth/education ....... 11 LEC report ................ 12 Public notices ........12-13 Church services ........ 15

Cutting tobacco settlement funds would impact early childhood services in region As the budget crisis in Kansas has continued to deepen over the last year, the Brownback Administration has eyed the Children’s Initiatives Fund (CIF) as a potential source of revenue. Taking money earmarked for the CIF and selling off some of the proceeds to bondholders is one option being considered by the Administration in an effort

to close a projected $350 million shortfall in revenue over the next two years. As presented last week, the governor’s proposal would cut annual revenue for the CIF by about $10 million - to approximately $42 million. That would have a direct impact on programs administered by Russell Child Development

Center, based in Garden City, which target early childhood programs in an 18-county area. RCDC programs currently serve more than 400 youngsters and their families in Scott, Lane and Wichita counties. Those programs are at risk as well as the staffing required to provide those services. “Until we know the status of

our funding and whether these cuts will happen, we’re not filling two of our staff positions that are currently open,” says Deanna Berry, RCDC executive director. RCDC currently receives $2.3 million in CIF funding (Jan. 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017) for its 19-county service area, plus another $1.05 million in grant (See REGION on page eight)

Lawn/garden ............ 15 Health care ..........16-17 Sports ..................19-26 Farm section........28-29

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lation. This had to go beyond the talking stage. “I wasn’t going to let this languish for another four or five years,” Thomas emphasized during Sunday’s annual meeting (See CENTER on page 10)

(See UTILITY on page two)

Jerry Thomas tells members of the Scott County Historical Society about the history of the El Cuartelejo ruins and preliminary plans for construction of an interpretative center that he hopes can begin in the spring of 2017. (Record Photo)

Fundraising to kickoff soon for El Cuartelejo interpretive center For most of his adult life, Jerry Thomas has heard discussion about the need for some type of museum or permanent structure to protect the El Cuartelejo ruins at Lake Scott State Park. It’s a project that’s been paid substantial lip service, but no

results. So when plans were unveiled for a fundraising campaign that would lead to the construction of an interpretative center, complete with artifacts excavated from the site over the past 90 years, Thomas had one important stipu-

County decides against city utility hookup for fairgrounds Faced with the need to upgrade the sewer system at the fairgrounds, Scott County Commissioners opted to continue with a leach field rather than connecting to the city’s utility lines. The upfront cost of switching over to the city’s system outweighed the long-term savings from lower water rates that would come with annexing the fairgrounds property into the city. Commissioners were informed by the fair board that they are required to replace the septic system that serves the old 4-H building before the county fair this summer. Their options were to build another leach field or install a lift station and connect to the city’s sewer system. The county would face costs of about $30,000 for the lift station, plus installation of a line that would connect with the city’s system. A leach field is estimated to cost about $15,000.

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SCHS ElectroRally racing team locks down one state title on the home course Wednesday

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Business tax exemption is targeted for repeal Election year politics could derail effort Abigail Wilson Kansas Health Institute

An effort to roll back a controversial business tax exemption is among the budget-balancing proposals that lawmakers will take up in the final weeks of the 2016 legislative session. Several key Republicans, including many self-described

conservatives who voted for Gov. Sam Brownback’s income tax cuts in 2012, are openly supporting bills to either reduce or eliminate the exemption as legislators return Wednesday to wrap up the session. A trio of Senate conservatives, Jim Denning and Greg Smith, both from Overland Park, and Jeff King, from Independence, are sponsoring a bill that would partially roll back the exemption. And Sen. Forrest Knox, a conservative Republican from Altoona, said recently that he

I am one of those blessed by the governor who does not pay Kansas income tax. But my employees do. How fair is that? It obviously is not fair. It’s nuts. - Rep. Tom Moxley (R-Council Grove)

too “is open” to either modifying or repealing the exemption. During a recent meeting with constituents, Knox said he voted for the tax cuts believing that owners of limited liability companies and sole proprietorships still would be required to pay some taxes on their passthrough or non-salary income. “That was my understanding,

but it turned out that wasn’t the law,” Knox said. In fact, the law exempted more than 330,000 business owners and farmers from state income taxes, reducing collections by approximately $250 million a year. Opposition on Two Fronts An effort to repeal the busi-

ness exemption spearheaded by Rep. Mark Hutton (R-Wichita) failed in the closing weeks of the 2015 session. With more support from conservative Republicans, it appeared this year’s repeal bill stood a better chance. But that might not be the case. For varying reasons, opposition remains strong. Brownback and many of the Legislature’s conservative Republican leaders are opposed to making any changes in the tax cut law, which they insist is (See REPEAL on page nine)

‘Who’s your hero?’ cyclists here Sun. Four cyclists who are traveling halfway across the country as part of the “Who’s Your Hero?” project will be staying overnight in Scott City on Sun., May 1, at Patton Park. This will be the first stop on their 2,200 mile bike ride taking them from Fort Carson, Colo., to Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

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Mike Maiurro, who is one of the team participants, began training for the project nearly two years ago, riding hundreds of miles each month. He will be raising money for the local chapter of Gold Star Mothers and The Home Front Cares. A retired teacher from the Fountain school district, Maiurro’s trip is in

honor of three former students who died in Iraq and Afghanistan while serving on active duty. Along his journey, Maiurro plans to meet veterans and families of veterans, providing them an opportunity to share their stories on his website. “Every veteran has a story, and every spouse or parent or sibling of a

veteran has a story, too,” Maiurro said. “My students have become heroes to me. I wanted to commemorate their sacrifice and loss, but I also realized that thousands of fellow Americans have their own heroes and stories to tell.” Those people are encouraged to visit Maiurro’s website and share the

stories of their heroes on his blog. Maiurro’s ride begins on May 1 from Gate 20 at Fort Carson. His route will follow the TransAmerica Trail. The team will cycle for 4-5 hours each day, allowing them time to meet veterans and their families. The ride will finish on May 27.

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The current leach field is located on the west side of the exhibit building. Tentative plans are to relocate it west into the parking lot and erect a fence around the area. Fair board member Kelly Conine said that the fairgrounds is currently connected to city water and pays a higher rate since the land is outside city limits. He said that if a second utility service is provided to the fairgrounds the city requires them to be annexed. By doing so, however, the fair board would then pay lower rates for water. Conine and other fair board members noted the county may want to consider connecting to

the city given the age of the septic system at the fairgrounds. About a year ago, the fair board had to put in a new system for the home located on their property at a cost of about $4,000. That system was about 12 years old. The septic system serving the Wm. Carpenter Building is much older and in the near future may need to be replaced. “If we put in a lift station it will serve all our buildings,” said Conine. He said the fair board doesn’t have enough money in its budget for a lift station or the leach field. The commission opted to put in a new leach field.

Vehicle tag deadline Mon.

Persons whose last name begins with the letters C or D are reminded that license tags must be purchased by Mon., May 2, 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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Community Living

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Take precautions from sun even when it’s cloudy Some recent hot days - in between the rain - have most everyone anxious to wear short-sleeved shirts and shorts. That’s also an opportunity to get more than a good tan. In fact, you might be surprised how much you can get burned on a cloudy day. The key to preventing sun damage to your skin is to cover yourself with clothing or a high numbered sun screen product and/or don’t go out in the sun’s harmful rays during peak hours. Researchers now know that striving for a summer tan which was once considered

both attractive and a sign of health - can lead to health problems, including skin cancer and macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness in older adults. Sun damage can be cumulative. Ongoing exposure to the sun’s potentially Carol Ann harmful ultraCrouch violet rays can Family and cause the skin to Consumer age - and wrinkle Sciences Agent for - prematurely. Scott County And, researchers now know that one serious sunburn may be all that it

Kitchen is a good place to start when spring cleaning Warmer temperatures and greener lawns signal the arrival of spring, which means it’s also time for spring cleaning. This activity is dreaded by some and revered by others, but a large portion of Americans will participate in some form of spring cleaning. A study by the American Cleaning Institute revealed that 72 percent of Americans partake in spring cleaning annually. With so much to potentially clean, it can be difficult to decide where to start. K-State food safety specialist Karen Blakeslee suggests a popular gathering area - the kitchen - as a good place get the spring cleaning underway. “I would suggest starting with the cabinets,” Blakeslee said. “Clean everything out. Look for packages that have any damage to them, that are leaking or spilled onto the shelf. Give them a good wipe down with a damp cloth.” Once the kitchen cabinets are clean, homeowners and renters have an opportunity to reorganize their cabinets. Creating places specifically for canned soups or vegetables can help make cabinets much easier to navigate, according to Blakeslee. Check “use by” dates, and organize them so older foods are pushed toward the front and will be used first. “There are many types of stacking systems and shelves available, if you have wasted space above the canned foods or packaged goods in your cabinet,” she said. “Buy extra shelves, and fill up the empty space.”

Another area Blakeslee recommends to clean in the spring is the refrigerator. The fridge can be a tricky appliance to clean because of all of the drawers and shelves. “Unplug your refrigerator first, and then take everything out,” she said. “If you can take the shelves and drawers out, that makes it a lot easier to clean. Always refer to your manual for your appliance to make sure that you’re using the right type of cleaning product for that appliance.” Blakeslee also recommends vacuuming dirt and dust from under and behind the refrigerator. While working in the fridge, remember to check the expiration date on baking soda, which can lose its odor control effectiveness over time. Also be sure to check expiration dates on all food items in the fridge, and discard those that are past the expiration date or not safe to consume. In addition to the refrigerator, it’s also important to clean other appliances, especially ones that are used to cook food. “Don’t forget your oven and microwave,” Blakeslee said. “Clean these appliances as you go, because spills are going to get baked on and harder to clean.” Something that is often forgotten is the grill. “Take the grill plate off. You can soak it in some soapy water to try to get some of that burnt food off,” Blakeslee said. “After you’ve taken the food off the grill, let it burn a little longer, and that helps burn off the food residue.”

takes to cause skin cancer later in life. While people do react differently - for example, a fairskinned person may burn more quickly - damage from the sun’s rays can affect anyone at any age. The good news is that everyone can take steps to reduce their risks. Use these tips to protect yourself from sun burns and to help avoid future skin cancer problems: •Minimize exposure to the sun during mid-day, when the sun’s rays are most intense. Be cautious on sunny days,

but know that sun damage can occur on cloudy days, too. Potentially harmful ultraviolet rays also can be intensified by reflections from water; vast expanses of concrete or other white or light-colored building materials, or snow. •Wear protective clothing. For example, choose a widebrimmed hat that can offer protection for the face and neck, rather than a baseballstyle cap that may offer only partial protection to the face and leave the neck unprotected. White or light color clothing will be more likely

Recipe favorites . . .

Southwest Chicken Casserole The traditional flavors of the Southwest come through to provide a spicy blend of chicken, cheese and savory sauces appealing to all ages Prep time: 20 minutes Ingredients 7

Cook time: 1-1/2 hours

chicken breasts, cooked, cooled and cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces corn tortillas Monterey Jack cheese (shredded) cheddar cheese (shredded) cream of mushroom soup cream of chicken soup chicken broth diced green chilies (small can) chili with no beans onion, diced salsa

12 8 ounces 8 ounces 10-1/2 ounces 10-1/2 ounces 3/4 cup 4 oz. can 15 oz. can 1/2 cup 3/4 cup shredded lettuce diced tomatoes shredded cheese of your choice diced green and yellow peppers

Directions Use 9x13 inch container prepared with cooking spray Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut cooked chicken into small bite-sized pieces and cut tortillas into 1-inch squares (Be sure to use corn tortillas). In a medium sauce pan, add cream soups, broth, green chilies, onion, canned chili and salsa. Heat thoroughly 2-3 minutes. Mix with chicken and tortillas. Pour into prepared pan and sprinkle with cheeses. Bake covered for 25 minutes; then uncover and bake 45 minutes longer. Cut and serve hot. Garnish with any or all of the following ingredients: salsa, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced yellow and green peppers and shredded cheeses.

to reflect the sun’s rays. Choosing a long-sleeved shirt or blouse also can offer additional protection. •Wear sunglasses to protect eyes. •Wear sunscreen. It’s easier to choose a sunscreen when you understand the numbers. Consumers need to read labels before deciding which product best suits their needs. For example, an SPF 15 rating means that an average person can be protected for up to 150 minutes without burning. This is an average. (See CLOUDY on page 7)

Study club takes Greensburg field trip

The High Plains Study Club traveled to Greensburg on April 21 for its annual field trip. Eleven members and one guest enjoyed the day. The group toured the Big Well, the newly built school that includes K-12 grades, and the community building that houses the library, Extension office and a museum. Before returning home, everyone had ice cream from the soda fountain located in the community building. Lots of planning and thought has gone into the rebuilding of Greensburg. It’s a community that has worked hard and had a great deal of help along the way.

The Scott County Record

Editorial/Opinion

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editorially speaking

Voter fraud:

2 prosecutions in 5 years show non-existent problem

Kansas voters can rest easy. Secretary of State Kris Kobach has nabbed another one of those nasty voter fraud varmints who makes you wonder why you even bother casting a ballot because there’s so much abuse in the system. The latest villain pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for voting in Kansas and Colorado. Kobach says the $2,500 fine paid by the guilty individual shows how seriously the state takes voter fraud. Let’s get this straight. Kobach was elected and re-elected Secretary of State because voter fraud was running rampant and illegal voters were stealing elections in Kansas. To date, Kobach has filed six charges of fraud, had one of those dismissed and now has two guilty pleas. That’s right. Two. Kobach has been in office for just over five years and has just two guilty pleas to show for his claims of runaway voter fraud. Meanwhile, the Secretary of State has been successful in making the process of casting a ballot more difficult for thousands of Kansans. We don’t condone illegal voting, whether it’s intentional or simply because an individual is uninformed about election laws. But neither can we condone a politician building a career on an issue that’s largely of his own creation. The biggest fraud in Kansas is Kobach.

A personal note: Thanks for letting us be a part of your lives

As the editor of The Record, we find ourselves in an unusual and somewhat uncomfortable situation this week. Rather than just reporting the news, in a small way we became the news as the recipient of the Master Editor award from the Kansas Press Association. It was a tremendous honor from our peers within the newspaper industry and, to be quite honest, we were content with keeping it that way. So many times over the years we’ve had to convince people to share stories of their accomplishments or special awards because they were reluctant to be seen as “beating their own drum.” It’s kind of who we are in this part of the world. We do what we do because it’s the right thing . . . not because we’re looking for accolades of any kind. In a ironic twist, that scenario was turned on us. We were content with putting our award on a shelf in our office, perhaps putting a brief note in the newspaper, and then moving ahead with getting another edition of The Record to our printer - behind schedule, as usual. But upon returning to Scott City, certain members of the community insisted there had better be a story in The Record. Bodily harm wasn’t threatened, but neither was it taken off the table. So a story does appear elsewhere in this week’s newspaper. However, we feel there’s an important point to be made. While being a Master Editor reflects “a lifetime of achievement that involves commitment to his or her own community, the Kansas newspaper industry and the state,” as stated by the KPA, we feel there’s something else that needs to be emphasized. This honor reflects our good fortune in being part of such a progressive community. When we moved to Scott City in 1993, it was because we wanted the opportunity to cover at least one state championship in our career. We hit the jackpot. But Scott City turned out to be so much more. We discovered a community that continually sets the bar high for anything it sets out to do. This is a community that throws its support behind one worthwhile project after another - from the Park on the Plains to construction of a new hospital that is the envy of any community. Equally impressive is the willingness of this community to donate thousands and thousands of dollars time and time again - whether it be for a local youth and his wheelchair basketball team in Denver, Colo., or a local family who is experiencing major medical bills. We have the good fortune of being in a community that’s rich in history - such as El Cuartelejo, Battle Canyon and Lake Scott State Park. And we have great individuals who work tirelessly to tell those stories, make sure those historic sites get the attention they deserve and are dedicated to seeing that our history is preserved for future generations to appreciate. We’re proud of the honor we received from our colleagues within the press association. We’re just as proud to be part of a community that has allowed us to share in their lives which makes an award like this possible.

A moral dilemma for Kansans It was author Thomas Frank who first asked, “What’s the Matter With Kansas?” when questioning why people in this state vote for lawmakers who enact laws that are not in the best interests of the majority of our citizens. Rather than getting closer to the answer, we seem to have steered onto a dark path that has led us to wonder what has happened to those values that we once felt were part of being a Kansan. Kansas lawmakers have stolen money from public education, denied health care to the poor by refusing to expand Medicaid coverage, pushed more Kansans off public assistance rolls and now they are considering cuts to early childhood programs in the state. They are doing this in order to protect the wealthiest in Kansas and many not-so-wealthy who are the beneficiaries of a tax cut that many didn’t ask for and who realize that their good fortune is coming at the expense of their schools and the poor-

est among us. This can no longer be seen as a political issue. This isn’t about being a Democrat, a Republican, a member of the Tea Party or a socialist. This is about doing what’s right. And it’s about knowing when something is terribly wrong. Kansas has failed to meet revenue estimates for 11 of the past 12 months. The amount of money that the state is expected to collect in tax revenue over the next two years has been cut by $350 million. We can continue to debate what got us into this mess. Tax cuts that are costing the state an estimated $1 billion a year are certainly a huge factor, though you’ll never hear Gov. Brownback or budget director Shawn Sullivan admit to that. They prefer blaming lower ag commodity prices, plummeting oil prices and the

fact that Colorado has mountains and legal marijuana and we don’t. We have no control over ag prices, oil and geography, but we do have control over how we respond to a crisis. And the response by Kansas lawmakers has been deeply disturbing. Kansas has pushed thousands of Kansans out of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) rolls by raising the requirements. In 2005, an average of 17,118 families with 30,321 children received TANF benefits each month. That’s been reduced to an average of 5,506 families and 9,630 children this year. That must mean thousands of Kansans are enjoying a new level of prosperity who were previously snatching up those TANF dollars, right? Except that in 2014, the last year for which figures are available, there were 118,209 Kansas children living in poverty. In other words, no longer qualifying for TANF support is not an indication of one’s ability to stay

out of poverty. If you’re a kid in Kansas - especially one who’s at-risk - it’s not likely to get any better. Money that Kansas receives each year as a result of the Master Settlement with tobacco companies is supposed to be directed toward children’s programs in the state. We even created a Children’s Cabinet that oversees this money and provides grant funding for a variety of early childhood programs. Unfortunately, it’s also been an irresistible cash cow for lawmakers. Shannon Catsoradis, president and CEO of Kansas Action for Children, says that since the Children’s Initiative Fund was established in 1999, lawmakers have “swept” away about $210 million in funding. Gov. Brownback is responsible for taking more than $50 million from the fund to spend elsewhere. And now the governor is proposing selling off future payments over the course of 20-30 years in (See DILEMMA on page six)

No hiding from false promises The governor’s office in Kansas’ ornate statehouse is one of the loneliest places in America right now. Republican Sam Brownback’s approval rating in perhaps the nation’s reddest state is down to 21 percent, according to Fort Hays State University. The Legislature is in rebellion. Even conservative lawmakers are scrambling to put distance between themselves and the governor. Elections are coming up, and in some places, to be accused of supporting “the Brownback agenda” this year might be more damning than being tagged as a closet supporter of President Barack Obama. Already worn down from years of spending cuts and shameless budget gimmicks, lawmakers found out last week that

Where to Write

another view by Barbara Shelly

they’d have to deal with a new shortage of almost $300 million over the next 15 months. As Duane Goossen, the state’s budget director in better times, has written on his blog, that means plugging a hole “not so that Kansas can flourish, but so that Kansas can just barely scrape by with no money in the bank.” For some perspective on how everything became so terrible in such a short span, it’s instructive to revisit some of Brownback’s more memorable pronouncements about the steep income-tax cuts that have left Kansas gasping for revenue even as citizens deal with one of the highest sales-tax rates in the nation.

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

Call them Brownbackisms, call them broken promises - they offer a window onto the hubris that has placed Kansas’ roads, schools, universities and children’s programs at risk, while trashing the state’s image nationwide. * * * “Our new pro-growth tax policy will be like a shot of adrenaline into the heart of the Kansas economy.” Brownback made this assertion in an op-ed that he pitched to newspapers around the state in 2012, soon after he signed a law that lowered individual income tax rates and exempted certain types of businesses from paying any state income taxes at all. “It will pave the way to the creation of tens of thousands of new jobs, bring tens of thousands

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

of people to Kansas, and help make our state the best place in America to start and grow a small business,” he went on. Later, as job growth in Kansas continued to lag behind the nation and the region, Brownback allowed that the “shot of adrenaline” remark was “inartful.” The tax cuts would work, he said, but it was going to take awhile. * * * “We’ll see how it works. We’ll have a real live experiment.” This remark dates to Brownback’s appearance on MSNBC’s Morning Joe program, also soon after he signed the 2012 tax-cut bill. People wondered at the time: What kind of governor turns a state into a laboratory? A governor (See PROMISES on page 6)

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Only a revolution can end income inequality by Bob Lord

Imagine, after a deep sleep, you suffered the fate of Rip Van Winkle and woke in the spring of 2040. What might you find? Among other things, maybe a presidential candidate railing against America’s concentration of wealth. Except this time, it’s not the one percent that owns as much wealth as the bottom 90 percent - it’s the top hundredth of a percent. Could it get that bad? Yes, quite easily. In fact, that nightmare is already on the way. To see this better, take a step back in time. If you woke up 24 years ago, you could hear candidate Bill Clinton lamenting the fact that the top one percent owned as much wealth as the bottom 90 percent. Today, as anyone who’s heard Bernie Sanders give his

stump speech knows, it’s the top 1/10 of one percent who owns that much. That’s 10 times more concentrated - and it’s happened over just six presidential cycles. If the trend continues, the scenario I presented at the outset will be a reality. Here’s another way to look at it: In 1992, when Bill Clinton first found America’s wealth concentration unacceptable, the average person in the top hundredth of a percent was about 1,100 times wealthier than the average person in the bottom 90 percent. By 2012, the most recent year for which statistics are available, that ratio had quadrupled, to approximately 4,500 times. If the numbers I predicted for 2040 hold, that figure will rise to 9,000 times. If the average net worth is around $30,000 then - a sliver of equity in a

modest home - then the average household in the top hundredth of a percent will be worth over $250 million. Can America avoid such a dismal future? Yes, but only if the philosophy underlying our tax policy changes. We can’t just raise revenue and distribute the tax burden in a way our leaders deem fair. Preventing undue accumulations of wealth must become a cornerstone of American tax policy. That would entail three fundamental changes. First, lawmakers must abandon the policy of taxing investment income - which flows almost exclusively to the wealthiest Americans - far less heavily than income from labor, the income on which the rest of us depend. Second, they should increase

the top marginal income tax rate substantially for those with huge incomes. Ludicrously, current rates subject a billionaire with a nine-figure income to the same top marginal income tax rate as a doctor making $500,000. That’s a major factor in our

worsening wealth inequality. Third, the gigantic loopholes in the estate tax system, which allow even billion-dollar estates to escape taxation when they’re passed on to the next generation, must be closed and the top (See INCOME on page six)

There is no freedom of discrimination by Marc Morial

Who says that crime doesn’t pay? by Jim Hightower

Wow, $5 billion! That’s the stunning amount that Goldman Sachs has agreed to pay to settle federal criminal charges over its shameful financial scams that helped wreck America’s economy in 2008. That’s a lot of gold, even for Goldman. Yet, the Wall Street powerhouse says it’s “pleased” to swallow this sour slug of medicine. Is that because its executives are contrite? Oh, come on. Banksters don’t do contrite. Rather, they are pleased with the settlement because, thanks to backroom dealing with friendly prosecutors, it’s riddled with special loopholes that could

eliminate nearly $2 billion from the publicized “punishment.” For example, the deal calls for the felonious bank to put a quarterbillion dollars into an affordable housing program, but generous federal negotiators put incentives and credits in the fine print that will let Goldman escape with paying out less than a third of that. Also, about $2.5 billion of the settlement is to be paid to consumers hurt by the financial crisis. But the deal lets the bank deduct almost a billion of this payout from its corporate tax - meaning you and I will subsidize Goldman’s payment. As a bank reform advocate puts it, the problem with these settlements “is that they are carefully crafted more to conceal than to

reveal to the American public what really happened here.” One more reason Wall Street bankers privately wink and grin at these seemingly huge punishments is that even paying the full $5 billion would only be relatively painful. To you and me, that sounds like a crushing number, but Goldman Sachs raked in $33 billion in revenue last year alone, so it’s a reasonable cost of doing business. After all, Goldman sold tens of billions of dollars in the fraudulent investment packages leading to the settlement, so the bottom line is that crime can actually pay - if it’s big enough. Jim Hightower is a national radio commentator, writer, public speaker and author

Cruz-Kasich alliance doomed How can you be for the other guy part of the time? Don’t call it strategy, call it strategery: Ted Cruz and John Kasich are going to cooperate to deny Donald Trump the Republican nomination. Also, I don’t know, maybe a hurricane will dishevel Trump’s combover and reveal his bald pate, causing such mortification that he quits the race. Or maybe there will be an earthquake next week in Indiana, affecting only precincts where Trump has a lead. The Cruz-Kasich pact comes at the 13th hour. Its announcement Sunday seemed orchestrated to distract attention from the fact that Trump is expected to sweep five more primaries Tuesday - in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Connecticut and Rhode Island making a contested GOP convention even less likely. That Cruz and Kasich have

behind the headlines by Eugene Robinson

joined forces merely illustrates what a paper tiger the “Never Trump” movement has been. Trump is right - I hate when I have to write those words - to call the arrangement an “act of desperation” by two candidates who are “mathematically dead” in the quest for a majority of delegates. For weeks, Cruz has portrayed Kasich as nothing but a spoiler who has kept Republicans from rallying around the single candidate - Cruz himself, in his view - who can unite the party against Trump. Kasich, meanwhile, has scoffed at Cruz’s electability and portrayed himself as the only contender who can beat the likely Democratic nominee, Hillary Clinton. In truth, the only way either man could become the nominee is at a contested convention. I remain deeply skeptical that delegates will seek to deny Trump if he arrives

in Cleveland with, say, 1,100 of the 1,237 pledged first-ballot votes he needs. But following his landslide victory in New York last week, it became increasingly likely that Trump will secure his majority before the convention. Cruz and Kasich would like everyone to look past the five “Acela corridor” states that vote Tuesday. But a total of 172 delegates are at stake in those contests; for comparison, that’s the same number that will be up for grabs in California on June 7. If Trump performs as well this week as polls suggest, his path to the nomination begins to look more like a cruise than a scramble. Not so fast, the Cruz camp claims. It all supposedly comes down to Indiana, which votes May 3 and will award 57 delegates. If Cruz can win all or most of them, he says, Trump will no longer be able to reach 1,237. The nomination would be decided on the convention floor, where Cruz’s superior inside game would win the day. (See DOOMED on page six)

It wasn’t so long ago when one of the most powerful justifications wielded in support of segregation was religious belief. Throughout the American South, statesanctioned Jim Crow laws legally separated blacks from whites. Schools were segregated. Restaurants were segregated. Blacks and whites couldn’t legally marry. Even water fountains were designated by race. Defenders of these racist policies employed a variety of arguments to support the institution of discrimination, including - as one lower court justice actually argued in a landmark civil rights case - that God “separated the races” because “he did not intend for the races to mix.” Today, so-called religious freedom bills are cropping up around the nation that would turn back the clock on American progress against legal discrimination. Cloaked under the mantle of religious liberty, right-wing lawmakers are claiming the “religious freedom” to deny other citizens whose lifestyles they disagree with - including gay and transgender Americans - employment, professional or private services, and the right to marry, among other things. The free exercise of religion sits at the heart of our nation’s founding. But we live in a democracy, not a theocracy. We can’t let religious liberty be abused as a tool of oppression against any class of people. Following huge public outcry and the threat of millions in lost business in the state, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal vetoed a religious freedom bill that was meant to let faith-based groups and individuals refuse services or employment to people on religious grounds. Elsewhere, these laws are on the march. In Missouri, lawmakers are looking at legislation that would amend the state constitution to protect individuals and businesses that refuse to provide goods or services for samesex marriage ceremonies or celebrations of same-sex couples. As Missouri lawmakers consider the law for a future vote, the NCAA is considering bids from other states for future events - potentially costing Kansas City, Mo., millions in revenue from lost sporting events. Over 20 states have passed some form of religious freedom bill or put policies in place that violate our country’s core principles of inclusion. Most recently, North Carolina passed a sweeping bill violating these principles, and Mississippi followed suit. Our country was founded on the idea that people shouldn’t be persecuted because of their religious beliefs. But like with any other right, there are reasonable limits to its free exercise. In a democracy as diverse as ours, tensions between different communities are inevitable. As our nation’s first president articulated, the government must “give bigotry no sanction.” In other words, Americans don’t have the right to deny others their rights. Religious liberty, as valuable and necessary as it is, doesn’t give people the freedom to break laws. And the government shouldn’t twist it to oppress a class of people in a nation whose goal, since its founding, has been to create a more perfect union. Marc Morial is the CEO of the National Urban League. NUL.org

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‘Personalized education’ is impersonal education by John Schrock

Online high schools are a disaster. In a letter published in Education Week, the director of education giving at the Walton Family Foundation found that “. . . over the course of a school year, the students in virtual charters learned the equivalent of 180 fewer days in math and 72 fewer days in reading than their peers in traditional charter schools, on average.

This is stark evidence that most online charters have a negative impact on students’ academic achievement. The results are particularly significant because of the reach and scope of online charters. They currently enroll some 200,000 children in 200 schools operating across 26 states. If virtual charters were grouped together and ranked as a single school district, it would be the

. . . “personalized instruction” is the current educational moment. It is purposely marketed by ed-tech companies that want to continue sucking huge sums of money from our school budgets. It will not improve student learning.

ninth-largest in the country and among the worstperforming.” This is particularly condemning since the Walton Foundation is “the largest private funder of charter schools.” They go on to caution: “As states think about the future of online education,

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they should rethink their expectations and policies. Funders, educators, policymakers, and parents cannot in good conscience ignore the fact that students are falling a full year behind their peers in math and nearly half a school year in reading, annually.

For operators and authorizers of these schools to do nothing would constitute nothing short of educational malpractice.” As the ineffectiveness of online education is recognized on a far wider scale by employers as graduates of for-profit online operations fail to perform in the workplace, the Techno-Educational Complex has pivoted to another claim for comput-

erized education: “personalized instruction.” Any veteran teacher recognizes this digital reincarnation of the “individualized instruction” movement from the 1970s. It failed then for reasons that it will again fail today, but only after we spend huge sums for computers and after another generation of students fall behind, just as in the virtual high schools described above.

forecast has brought with it a new catastrophe. The To p e k a Brownbackism machine has been quiet for a while now. The best the governor could come up with when the latest bad news broke was a wooden statement informing his citizens: “I do not believe it would be useful to have a debate about raising taxes on small businesses or anyone else.” He then trotted out his budget director, Shawn Sullivan, to brief lawmakers and reporters on the administration’s plan for closing the new gap. It includes more robbery from the highway fund and other horrible options that would further chip away at education and other crucial state services. The administration has once again offered nothing close to a long-term solution for the budget crisis. In fact, Sullivan last week tried to peddle

the hokum that Kansas would be worse if the tax cuts, including the exemption for businesses, were not in place. Lawmakers are likely to hear evidence to the contrary when a bill to revise the business exemption gets a hearing on April 28. Meanwhile, in Topeka, resentment builds. “Gov. Brownback is asking us to take our finger out of the dike and stick our heads in,” Rep. Mark Hutton, a Republican from Wichita, told the Wichita Eagle after learning of the new budget proposals. With the experiment in tatters, the shot of adrenaline acting like a sedative, and the sun stuck in a cold eclipse over Kansas, a new Brownbackism is in order. Something with a ring of humility to it, maybe. Don’t hold your breath.

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To that end, Kasich has agreed to not compete in Indiana. In return, Cruz will not compete in Oregon and New Mexico, states where Kasich is the leading anti-Trump alternative. But this scenario is full of holes. For one thing, the RealClearPolitics poll average gives Trump a solid lead over Cruz in Indiana, 39 percent to 33 percent. And a Fox News poll last week showed that even with Kasich out of the race, Trump would still have a narrow lead, 44 percent to 42 percent. That can hardly be called great news for Cruz, who needs to win blowouts, not squeakers. And even if he managed to come away with almost all of Indiana’s delegates, Cruz still would not have a realistic path to a majority. Trump, by contrast, would. Oh, and in other states yet to hold primaries, such as California and New Jersey, Cruz and Kasich would still be campaigning independently and presumably splitting the anti-Trump vote. This could change, I suppose - Cruz and Kasich could theoretically agree to target different congressional districts in California, for example. But come on. Both candidates have trouble getting across the message “Vote for me.” I seriously doubt they’ll do better with “You over here, vote for me. You over there, vote for this other guy, even if you don’t want him to win.” The whole “Never Trump” thing is more like “Pretty Please Not Trump.” Establishment Republicans wring their hands, beat their breasts and wail about how awful Trump is, how uncouth, how unacceptable as the presidential candidate of the party of Lincoln - and then, when pressed, meekly say they’ll support him if he’s the nominee. What are voters to think? Perhaps that career politicians speak out of both sides of their mouths. Perhaps that Trump is right when he claims an effort is underway to “steal” a nomination he is winning fair and square. Let’s be honest: So far, Trump has run circles around his more experienced rivals. Why does anyone think this will suddenly change? Eugene Robinson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and former assistant managing editor for The Washington Post

detached from reality, as it turned out. Brownback later conceded that the “real live experiment” phrasing was also inartful, but he stood by the experiment itself. * * * “Look out, Texas. Here comes Kansas!” Brownback delivered this blustery warning in his 2013 State of the State speech, when he announced that he wanted to take state income tax rates to zero, just as Texas had done. “This glide path to zero will not cut funding for schools, higher education or essential safety-net programs,” he said, in what turned out to be a whopping lie. But Brownback’s remark about catching up with Texas did contain a kernel of truth. No, Kansas has not become a job-creating engine the way Texas was before the oil bust. But the Lone Star State in recent years has scored near the bot-

tom in national rankings for education funding, health outcomes and safety-net spending. Look out, Texas. Here comes Kansas. * * * “I’m the sort of guy who would have sent Alex Gordon from third base.” This Brownback boast, in his 2015 State of the State speech - weeks after he’d won a tough re-election bid against Democrat Paul Davis - was an attempt to coopt regional love for the Royals. Of course, plenty of die-hard Royals fans knew very well that Gordon would have been out had he gone, making Brownback’s rhetoric here nothing but a bad bunt. The governor’s version of a potentially gamewinning dash to the plate? Another pledge to keep strolling the path to zero income tax. “There may be some who consider this course

Cruz tapping into Fiorina’s popularity by Andy Borowitz

INDIANAPOLIS (The Borowitz Report) - In choosing the former Hewlett-Packard C.E.O. Carly Fiorina as his runningmate, Senator Ted Cruz hopes to tap into the immense popularity of one of the most beloved public figures in America. Minutes after the news of Cruz’s selection leaked, political insiders called the choice of the wildly adored Fiorina a game-changer for the Cruz campaign. “It’s no secret that Ted Cruz has some trouble with likeability,” the Republican strategist Harland Dorrinson said. “What better way to fix that than by choosing Carly Fiorina, a person everyone is absolutely crazy about?” Fiorina’s reputation for winning the hearts of everyone she comes in contact with dates back to her days as the incredibly well-liked CEO of Hewlett-Packard and, before that, Lucent Technologies. “At Lucent, she could light up any room with her smile,” former Lucent employee Tracy Klugian said. “If you had to say what people loved about working at Lucent Technologies, it all came down to two words: Carly Fiorina.” “Carly was more than our boss: she was our hero,” Kent Bantwell, a former Hewlett-Packard employee, said. Dorrinson, the Republican strategist, said Cruz’s campaign will see a huge boost from what is widely known in political circles as “the Fiorina magic.” “Picking Fiorina was a masterstroke,” he said. “Now all Ted has to do is sit back and watch Carly do what she does best: make people fall in love with her.” Andy Borowitz is a comedian and author

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estate tax rate increased. Possible? Yes, but it will take a revolution. Bob Lord is a veteran tax lawyer and an associate fellow of the Institute for Policy Studies

too bold,” he said. But by then, nobody was mistaking Brownback’s obsession for boldness. * * * “The sun is shining in Kansas, and don’t let anybody tell you any different.” Perhaps the most infamous Brownbackism, this one comes from a commercial produced for the governor’s 2014 reelection campaign. It featured a confident-looking Brownback talking about how well everything was going, while a group of listeners earnestly bobbed their heads. One week after Brownback eked out a victory, forecasters disclosed that the state’s finances had collapsed. Kansas was on track to spend $1 billion more in its budget cycle than it could expect to receive in revenues. The sun has not risen in Kansas since. Every six months, a new revenue

Dilemma order to fill an immediate budget gap. One proposal on the table is to cap CIF spending at $42 million annually - which is already a cut of about $15 million from when Brownback took office. In addition, Brownback would sell off an estimated $200-$300 million in future payments for a one-time payment of $158 million. Who in their right mind would consider making a deal like this? It remains to be seen whether the legislature will allow this to happen and whether it will allow Brownback to negotiate an agreement without their oversight.

Barbara Shelly is a columnist for the Kansas City Star

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Whether or not it actually occurs is only part of the issue. What’s more disturbing is what it says about the people who would make such a proposal. What Brownback and Sullivan are offering is to rob money from programs that benefit youngsters during the most critical years of their intellectual and social development. Their proposal would cap CIF spending at $42 million over the next 20 or 30 years, which ignores the reality that costs will increase during that time. In short, early-childhood initiatives will serve fewer and fewer children.

Programs and staff will be cut. That we have a governor and administration who see this as a desirable alternative says a lot about the moral direction of our state. That we have a compliant legislature which has been supportive of policies detrimental to our public schools, our poorest families and our at-risk children should disturb anyone who cares about our future. What’s the matter with Kansas? That’s a moral question we should be asking ourselves every day. Rod Haxton can be reached at editor@screcord.com

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Impersonal “Personalized instruction” resurrects the old 1970s programmed learning but uses computers to take students on lonely journeys through academic subjects, responding to variations in their learning speed. Unlike a class where most students are learning together, each student taps away alone on a keyboard following machine-based instruction. Similar to the virtual school, teachers and classmates are irrelevant. But any good teacher knows that teachers and classmates are not irrelevant, but critical supports to most students’ education. For instance, if you

are showing a video clip to a sequence of classes, you stay in the classroom and watch it all the way through with each class. To step out because you have seen it many times before sends the message to the students that they don’t need to watch it either. Bottom line: the teacher and the students are in a journey together and good instruction depends on everyone being “in the moment” of the lesson. And when one student does not understand what the teacher just said, a classmate can explain it to them in alternative student-level words. Similar to everyone watching

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a ball game or parade, everyone is in the spirit of learning as a group. Each of us grew as students even on our worst days because we gained strength from the whole class moving ahead together. And our teacher knew us and celebrated with us as we came to know and do things we did not know that we could do. Because of what our teachers taught us to become, years later when we write or speak well, we can think how our writing or speech teacher would be proud of us. But when we learn on our own from reading a book or watching a video, we never think that the

I have learned that Rod Haxton was nominated by his peers and has received the Kansas “Master Editor Award.” It was presented recently at the Kansas Press Association convention in Overland Park. This is a highly coveted award among editors. This award is for his commitment to our community. We have all seen how tirelessly Rod travels and reports on our community events, sports, music, local meetings, school updates, etc., and how much he supports our kids. I would encourage you to stop by The Record office and congratulate him on receiving this honor.

book author or screen performer would be proud of what we learned. They never “knew” us. Nor does that so-called “personalized instruction computer” actually “know us.” Computer algorithms do not a teacher make. But “personalized instruction” is the current educational moment. It is purposely marketed by ed-tech companies that want to continue sucking huge sums of money from our school budgets. It will not improve student learning. But it will make technology companies a lot of money.

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KAC leading the fight to protect children’s programs No one can mistake the passion that Shannon Catsoradis has for the children of Kansas. As the president and CEO of Kansas Action for Children, she readily acknowledges that her top priority is to advocate for children and their families in the state. Nor can anyone mistake her frustration with the way money has been siphoned away by state lawmakers over the years from programs designed to help those same children and their families. Catsoradis is in the midst of a public relations campaign to create awareness about the Children’s Initiatives Fund and fight a proposal by Gov. Brownback that could divert tens of millions of dollars from early childhood programs into the state’s general fund to

KDOT million from KDOT, forcing a two-year delay in all major highway projects. The Kansas Contractors Association has come out strongly against the latest blow to their industry, putting up billboards in metro areas of the state that remind Kansans the state is robbing KDOT of $1 million a day for highway projects. “That hasn’t made us very popular with this administration and with Republican leaders,” says Bob Totten, executive vice president of the KCA. However, the KCA feels it can no longer remain silent on the issue and the long-term impact it’s going to have on the state’s infrastructure. “Brownback is crippling us beyond belief. It’s mind-boggling,” says Troy Sporer, co-owner of Sporer Land Development in Oakley. The company got involved with road projects during the mid1970s, and today about 80 percent of their work is highway construction in Kansas and Nebraska. Sporer says state officials haven’t been honest when they claim money taken out of T-Works hasn’t had an

Region funding for Ford County. A $10 million acrossthe-board cut in CIF funding would cost RCDC about $460,000. Berry says about $124,000 in annual funding for the Tiny K program comes from CIF funding while early childhood block grants are 100 percent funded by the CIF. “If we lose CIF money, it’s a big hit on the services we provide,” she says. This isn’t a new problem for Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund which handles money from the tobacco settlement and distributes grants to qualifying agencies. Millions of dollars in cash

close a huge budget hole. “The governor is asking the Legislature to authorize him to negotiate a deal without their oversight,” emphasizes Catsoradis. “The Legislature won’t see the specifics of this deal before it’s finalized. Who knows what will be in it at the end of the day.” The CIF is an account that was established as a result of the Master Settlement between states and tobacco companies in the late 1990s. At the time, the millions of dollars flowing into the account was to be used only for children’s programs in the state. State lawmakers have not honored that agreement, says Catsoradis. What was supposed to be a “locked box” has instead been opened repeatedly since 1999 while $210 million has been swept away and spent elsewhere.

“In today’s dollars, the cost would be more than $365 million,” she says. “What’s happening isn’t unique to this Administration, but it’s been more egregious (with Brownback).” The current governor and legislature have swept away more than $50 million. Pressure to divert money from the fund has increased as the state’s budget deficit has grown. Inadequate Funding The current level of funding is already inadequate, says Catsoradis, who notes that the program has been “flat-funded” for more than a decade. That means the funding level has not increased to keep pace with inflation and higher operating costs. “We’ve already eroded the number of kids who get services,” she says. The most recent pro-

posal offered by Gov. Brownback and budget director Shawn Sullivan that would cap funding for the CIF at $42 million annually while selling off the proceeds above that amount through a process called “securitization.” While the details haven’t been worked out and possibly wouldn’t be known ahead of time - it would involve selling off tobacco proceeds above $42 million over a 20-30 year period in exchange for a one-time lump sum payment of $158 million. When Gov. Brownback first entered office in 2010, annual proceeds in the fund were $57 million, says Catsoradis. “It’s been consistently over $55 million and that’s what has been spent,” she says. She takes issue with the impression offered

by the Brownback Administration that $42 million is enough to adequately fund children’s programs. Based on current revenue, the deal could cost the state more than $200 million over the next 20 years. An even bigger issue for the KAC and other advocates is the legality of the governor’s proposal. “If the governor is allowed to securitize a deal for 20 or 30 years, that’s beyond one budget cycle. We’re talking about attaching a condition to this money that will make it binding for future legislatures,” Catsoradis says. However, she worries that the legislature won’t challenge the proposal since it’s an election year. “A lot of (lawmakers) see this as an opportunity to abolish the CIF with-

out actually being forced to vote on the proposal,” she says. “No one in the legislature would want to do that during an election year. “We have sought counsel regarding the issue. We have every intention of fighting this,” she insists. “Early childhood programs in Kansas depend on this money. I can’t think of a more important cause to devote our resources to.” Catsoradis would like to think that many lawmakers feel the same way, but given the state’s economic situation she has concerns. “The (budget) situation is pretty dire and there aren’t a lot of options,” she adds. “I’m afraid when we get to the 11th hour we have legislators who will make a bad decision.”

at projects it can bid in Oklahoma, Nebraska, Colorado and New Mexico for 2017 and 2018. “Over the next few years our core workforce will look different. It will be made of people from the states we’re working in,” he notes. Sporer Land Development got its first job in Nebraska in 2014 and it was awarded another job this year. “We’re filling a void that Brownback gave us,” he says. According to Totten, there are 63 T-Works projects that he’s worried won’t be happening. “When you look at the current economic trends, I don’t see those projects coming back,” he says. “T-Works is dead. There’s nothing left.” “That’s unfortunate, because with oil prices where they are right now, this is the ideal time to be getting these projects done and providing Kansans with the biggest bang for their buck.”

of highways and bridges. Kansas has 9,600 miles of highway and the goal every year has been to maintain at least 1,800 miles. That means every road surface is reworked every five years. “This year, we are touching 200 miles of roadway (in Kansas),” Sporer says in disbelief. “You do the math.” If that schedule were to continue, that means roads in Kansas may be maintained only once every 48 years. Totten says that becomes a major safety issue for Kansans. “We’ll see a serious deterioration in our road system over the next two to four years,” he notes. “At some point, we’re going to have to get caught up again and that’s going to come at a huge cost.” Sporer says the latest announcement of delays in major highway projects “is a major blow to our company and our employees. That is every major (modification) job we’d planned on bidding on between now and 2020,” Sporer says. “This is staggering how important this work was for us. “The news last week shut us down. We have

no future in Kansas right now,” he says. “Contractors are leaving the state because there’s no work. We are obviously going to have to do something different.” These concerns aren’t new to Sporer who said he brought them to the attention of State Sen. Ralph Ostmeyer (R-Grinnell) during a town hall meeting last year. “I told him how detrimental these (funding) diversions from KDOT were to our company. Our Senator said this might be true, ‘but you don’t have to worry about the Sporer boys. They’ll figure out something to do. “I told him at the last town hall the Sporer boys found something to do they went to Nebraska.” Sporer says the Brownback Administration has continually pointed to other factors which have contributed to the loss in state revenue, such as low farm commodity prices and sharply lower prices for oil. “I can guarantee you that when it comes to building highways in Kansas, they have put us in the same category,” he adds.

ing a much wider range of families. “We serve all kids in all families,” says Berry. “Our services and our workshops are open to just about anyone at no cost.” CIF funding has enabled RCDC to expand its reach with additional early childhood programs along with family activities on weekends and evenings. “The debate over what to do about tobacco settlement money has created more awareness about the CIF and the programs that it funds,” emphasizes Berry. “There are a lot of people, regardless of

their politics, who realize that if we want an educated workforce, and if we want children to grow up healthy, then we need to continue these early childhood programs and that means providing the necessary funding.” Berry is hopeful there is support in the legislature to fully fund the CIF at its current level. “We’re bracing for cuts, but when we’re preparing our budget in July we’ll have a better idea what adjustments need to be made,” Berry says. “If we have to absorb the kind of cuts that we’re hearing about, this is going to hurt a lot of people.”

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impact on highway projects. Immediately before the 2014 legislative session, the Brownback Administration announced it was delaying three concrete interstate jobs in Thomas and Gove counties. The administration and the Secretary of Transportation insisted the projects would continue. “The campaign promise was to complete T-Works on time,” recalls Sporer. “We assumed the jobs would come.” Instead, he says, the work was moved from Western Kansas to eastern Kansas. “We were crying foul and nobody cared. That’s when we figured out we had to do something about our interstate pavement replacement work,” he says. That meant moving equipment and employees to Nebraska where there has been plenty of work. And that, he says, is costing the state a huge toll in economic development. Sporer says that economic studies have shown each dollar spent on highway projects in the state provides a $5.20 return on that investment.

That’s money which isn’t being spent in local motels, restaurants and gas stations, emphasizes Totten. “It has an economic impact on communities all across Kansas,” he says. Scaling Back Projects Even when KDOT has followed through with work, it hasn’t always been on the scale that was originally planned. For example, KDOT had originally announced a concrete replacement job estimated at $40 million to $50 million that would have literally begun at the Sporer shop in Logan County and continued to Mingo in Thomas County. Instead, KDOT scaled that back to a $4 million overlay project this summer. “We like our interstate work. Historically, we’ve had at least one job on I70 every year and we’ll usually do one or two interstate projects every year,” says Sporer, immediate past president of the KCA. “We began to see in 2014 that wasn’t going to continue.” He said the company doesn’t have any work lined up with KDOT beyond 2017. The company has begun looking

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What is the CIF? The Children’s Initiatives Fund (CIF) was created in 1999 and its purpose is to promote the health and welfare of Kansas children. Historically, the CIF has supported programs and services with a focus on early childhood, health, mental health and child welfare. It is funded by money from a settlement with the nation’s largest tobacco companies. Currently, the state receives about $52 million annually with those proceeds specifically targeted for children. RCDC currently has a staff of 16 employees with two staff vacancies. During 2015, RCDC provided services to 1,182 children in its 19-county area.

reserves have been swept away by the Brownback Administration in an effort to fill a growing budget deficit. “For years they’ve been reducing the amount

of money that’s been distributed through the CIF. They’ve been taking money that was meant for children,” says Berry. She says the uncertainty of funding over the

last few years, combined with the possibility of significant funding cuts in the near future, makes it more difficult to know what RCDC can do with respect to staffing and programs. “We have stringent guidelines and that requires us to have adequate staffing,” Berry says. “It’s hard to hire people with grant funding so uncertain.” Services Available for All While RCDC’s original objective was to provide pre-K and early-childhood services for at-risk youngsters, the organization has found itself serv-

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Legislative proposals will undercut public education Public Legislative education Update has a long tradition Rep. Don Hineman in the 118th District U.S., having first germinated in Thomas Jefferson’s early advocacy. In 1837, the concept was put into practice by Horace Mann of Massachusetts, when he established a statewide system of professional teachers and common schools. Mann’s system soon spread to other states as many began to subscribe to the idea that the common school could be the “great equalizer” in American society. The schools were termed “common” because they were viewed as a civic asset held in common by all and available to all. From its very beginnings the objective of free and universal public education went beyond mere learning to include social efficiency, civic virtue and development of character. And in the formative days of Kansas

Repeal making Kansas more attractive to businesses and job creators. Last week Brownback dispelled rumors that he was open to a partial rollback of the business exemption. He told the Wichita Eagle that he believes a “tax increase” of any kind would worsen the economic trends depressing key segments of the Kansas economy. Facing opposition from the governor and legislative leaders, the lawmakers pushing to repeal the tax bill will need support from Democrats and moderate Republicans. That also is proving hard to get, but for different reasons. Sen. Laura Kelly, from Topeka, is the top Democrat on the Senate’s budget-writing committee. She rejects out of hand a bill that was scheduled for a hearing on Thursday in the Senate Committee on Assessment and Taxation that would partially roll back the exemption. Senate Bill 508 - from Denning, Smith and King - would re-impose the tax, but only on 70 percent of a business owner’s passthrough income. Kelly also doesn’t support a House bill that as currently written would repeal the exemption and use the proceeds to reduce the sales tax on food. She said even if it is repurposed to help balance the budget, it wouldn’t generate enough revenue to fix the problem. “There are a number of legislators who are not interested in another short-term patch,” Kelly said. Many moderate Republicans have similar concerns. Rep. Tom Moxley, a Republican who owns a ranch near Council Grove, favors closing the exemption even though he is among those benefitting from it. “I am one of those blessed by the governor who does not pay Kansas income tax,” Moxley said. “But my employees do. How fair is that? It obviously is not fair. It’s nuts.” But like Kelly, Moxley

“The Territorial Legislature believed education was key to the state’s growth and development, since a literate and skilled citizenry could help build business and industry.” Support for public education remains strong today, as stated by Tom Brokaw: “There is a place in America to take a stand: it is public education. It is the underpinning of our cultural and political system. It is the great common ground. Public education after all is the engine that moves us as a society toward a common destiny... It is in public education that the American dream begins to take shape.” In short, the purpose of public education was, and still remains, the creation and advancement of a well-educated citizenry. Like any well-conceived governmental program, public education exists for the benefit of all, whether that benefit is direct or indirect. It was never intended as a government subsidy for the parents of school-age

children, for if it were then logic implies that childless couples would be entitled to a refund of that portion of their taxes which went for the support of public education. They are not, of course, just as an individual without a car isn’t entitled to a refund of taxes which are devoted to creation and maintenance of public roadways. Recent attempts have been made to divert Kansas state government funds to private education and to chip away at the concept of public education as a bedrock principle of society. It began during the 2014 legislative session, when a provision was inserted into a school finance bill to provide tax credits for corporate scholarships to private schools. That marks the first time in state history that state tax dollars have been diverted from public education to private schools. Now a much greater threat to public education has been pro-

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said repealing the exemption would be another in a series of financial BandAids applied by lawmakers to what actually is a gaping wound. “The state will still be bankrupt, it will just be slightly less bankrupt,” Moxley said. “You’ll still be borrowing to pay next year’s bills.” Both Moxley and Kelly said a more comprehensive proposal is needed one that rolls back the tax cuts and restores balance to the state’s tax system. “We need a broader tax structure,” Moxley said. “We need everybody carrying their weight.” Election-Year Politics Many lawmakers, Kelly said, are not willing to put themselves on the line for a tax increase that doesn’t fix the problem and likely will be vetoed. In addition, she said, Democrats and moderate Republicans who voted against the tax cuts aren’t interested in “bailing out” lawmakers who supported them. She views the current repeal effort as an attempt by tax cut supporters to mollify voters concerned about the toll that persistent revenue shortfalls are taking on education, highways and social programs. “A number of the proposals that we’re seeing are knee-jerk reactions to the governor’s poor polling,” she said. “But I think there has been enough damage done over a long enough period of time that people will recognize political showmanship when they see it.” Kansas started the 2014 budget year, the first full year of the tax cuts, with $700 million in reserves. Revenue shortfalls the following year forced the governor and lawmakers to use all of that cash and resort to a series of revenue transfers that included taking more money from the state highway program to balance the budget. Lawmakers then ended the 2015 session by passing large increases in sales and cigarette taxes to bolster revenues and stabilize the budget through 2016. But the shortfalls con-

tinued. And now the governor and lawmakers must find a way to handle a $350 million projected shortfall. Repealing the business tax exemption could be a part of the solution. But Moxley and others believe it is more likely that the Legislature will make quick work of the wrap-up session and force Brownback to balance the budget. If that happens, Moxley said, he believes that governor will implement the second of three budgetbalancing options he proposed last week. It would take another $185 million from the highway program - forcing a two-year delay in major projects - cut $34 million from state university budgets and delay to 2018 a $99 million payment scheduled to be made this year to the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System.

posed as part of HB 2741, which would provide for a payment to the parents of home-schooled students, or those enrolled in private school, equal to 70% of per pupil state aid. Estimates put the cost of that program at $130 million to $300 million per year. Those are dollars which would be unavailable for public education, at a time when financing public education is the subject of an ongoing court dispute over adequacy of funding. If this proposal were to become law it would cause a shrinking of the public education system as funding dwindles, leading the brightest and most capable students to increasingly choose private education instead. Public schools would be left as residual institutions for the education of the most impoverished students as well as those most difficult to educate (and therefore not accepted into private schools). The result would be vast disparities of educational opportu-

nity for Kansas school children, and an end of the long-held concept of public education as a foundational building block of our society. Are Kansans ready to take this step? Are we collectively willing to endorse the downsizing and impoverishment of public education? Are we willing to support the transfer of hundreds of millions of state dollars to private and home-school institutions with little of the oversight or control under which public schools must operate? This proposal is a revolutionary approach to the way Kansas supports education. It is imperative that all Kansans join in the discussion and let their opinions be known. As for me, I remain committed to the principle that public dollars are intended for and must be devoted exclusively to public education. Rep. Don Hineman’s 118th District includes Scott, Lane and Wichita counties. He can be reached at 785-296-7636 (Topeka) or e-mail: don.hineman@house.ks.gov

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An architect’s drawing of one concept being considered for the El Cuartelejo Interpretive Center.

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of the Scott County Historical Society. In fact, Thomas has set an aggressive time line that calls for groundbreaking of the interpretative center, estimated at $1.2 million, to be held in March or April of 2017. He wants the Historic Lake Scott Development and Preservation Committee, to which he was appointed chairman by KDWPT Secretary Robin Jennison, to present plans for the interpretive center within about two months. At that time, the fundraising campaign will kickoff with a goal of being completed within a year. “A final concept of the interpretive center needs to be featured at the time we kickoff the fundraising. When we tell people this is a one-ofa-kind interpretive center we want them to be able to see what we’re talking about,” Thomas says. But first things first. While Thomas has preliminary plans for a 60x100 square foot building that will completely surround the ruins, that will be contingent upon an archeological sur-

vey by the Kansas State Historical Society. That survey will determine if there are any other significant elements buried around the ruins that would have to be removed or which could alter the location or dimensions of the center. Thomas says the proposed building will be of pre-stressed concrete. “It will go down three feet, so we need to know what’s there,” he said. The Daughters of the American Revolution, who originally owned the site where El Cuartelejo is located, had an architect prepare plans for a building that would protect the ruins. Thomas said that is a “good start,” but that he has enhanced that original design. Bringing Back Artifacts A sensitive issue with local historians over the years has been the number of artifacts which were taken from the site in four separate archeological digs dating back to the first one in 1898. Items from El Quartelejo are stored in several museums, including the Museum of

History at the University of Kansas and the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. “Yet we have zero shards in our own museum from the site,” Thomas points out. “There’s no reason they should continue to be stored away in a box in a closet at KU. It’s our heritage. It’s our story to tell. They belong here. “When I was asked to do this, I told (Gov. Sam Brownback) that if the items could be repatriated to this museum that I’d take on this responsibility,” says Thomas. “The governor assured me that he’d have my back.” Thomas has been in contact with these museums and expressed a desire to see these items become part of the permanent exhibit at the interpretive center. “Everyone wants to see the schematic for the center, which I understand. We have to construct a building that is secure and safe and will protect our world class artifacts,” he says. Will these museums be receptive in releasing artifacts collected at the site? “Absolutely,” Thomas

assures. “They’ve seen what we do here with the gallery, the environmental systems that we have and the security. They know that we’re going to do this right.” Thomas is very optimistic about raising the needed donations within his time line. He feels that since this involves a Native American site that will enhance the fundraising. “When you apply the tag ‘Native American’ to something it’s a tremendous help,” he says. “We already have some bigtime folks who are interested in helping with this.” But he’s looking for donors at all levels. “We’re looking for all types of sponsors. We’ll give people a variety of avenues in which they can contribute,” he says. If fundraising proceeds as hoped, and barring any complications from the historical society dig, Thomas hopes the center will be open in October 2017. He’d like to see construction get underway in February or March of 2017.

Celebrating The Lives And Contributions Of Our Older Americans Here are some general ideas on how you can help to bring older adults together with others in your community to learn, socialize, and have fun. •Community gardening and/or cooking - identify the activities that bring the generations together. •Dancing - support a fun fitness activity and lifelong recreation. •Educational programs for healthy living - encourage lifelong learning. •Film and photography - celebrate images of healthy aging. •Recreational activities for older adults - encourage active living. •Volunteer recognition - honor older adults who make a difference. Whether you choose to host an event, publish an article, or engage others through social media, by focusing on older adults and important aging issues, you are making a positive impact in the lives of Americans of all ages.

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Logan repeats as ElectroRally champ Scott City dominates solar class; standard is up for grabs With a strong finish over the final 13 minutes, Karlee Logan has repeated as the Kansas ElectroRally state champion in the solar division. The Scott Community High School junior completed 93 laps on the home course at the Scott City Airport on Wednesday morning to give her first place finishes in two of the three legs of the state competition. Logan will get the state title regardless of what happens in another week in the final race at Olathe. “The car ran really well today. I made it through the race without any problems,” says Logan, who had won the first part of the three-stage series at Beloit. That couldn’t be said for her teammate who led for most of the race. Nancy Wiebe was the race leader until about 10 minutes remaining when a pin in the steering column worked itself loose and she was forced to head to the infield for repairs. “My whole steering wheel came out. It was kind of scary for a minute,” says Wiebe, who had a two lap lead on her teammate at the time. Team sponsor Chuck Ellis and two other members of the pit crew quickly identified the problem and were able to get Wiebe back into the race, but she lost about three valuable minutes. Just moments before Wiebe’s mechanical problems a Clearwater driver had crashed into a barrier

Scott City junior Karlee Logan passes another vehicle at one of the curves during one leg of the state ElectroRally competition held at the Scott City Airport on Wednesday. (Record Photo)

which forced all the vehicles to come to a stop while the vehicle was removed. The driver was not injured. During the brief stop in the action Ellis visited with Logan and advised her to open it up for the final 14:17. “I had actually opened it up the lap before. I felt that it was the right time to make a move,” says Logan. Her car was definitely in a class of its own over the final 14 minutes as she weaved her way through the traffic. And while Wiebe was on the track she didn’t lose much ground to her teammate. However, she was unable to make up for the lost laps during her breakdown. (See LOGAN on page 18)

Team sponsor Chuck Ellis (center) and volunteers make quick repairs to the steering column in the vehicle driven by Nancy Wiebe. She was able to return to the track and finish second in the solar class. (Record Photo)

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For the Record Groups push for lawmakers to reverse tax cuts The Scott County Record

Advocacy organizations joined forces Wednesday at the Statehouse and asked Kansas legislators to change course on tax policy. The event coincided with the Legislature’s return to Topeka to wrap up the session. One major issue that stands between them and adjournment is a $290 million revenue shortfall.

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Gov. Sam Brownback recently proposed three options to address the projected shortfall, but the groups at Wednesday’s event say he should consider a fourth: reversing a 2012 tax cut bill that exempted more than 330,000 business owners and farmers from state income taxes. Annie McKay, with the Kansas Center for

Scott City Council Agenda Mon., May 2 • 7:30 p.m. City Hall • 221 W. 5th •Call to Order •Approve minutes of April 18 regular meeting •Consider request for Beefiesta sponsorship •Report on public comments for barrel hangar at Scott City Airport •Approval of revised “Aerial Applicator Requirements and Applicator and Permit for Aerial Applicator” •Mayor’s appointments •Election of council president •Designate official city newspaper •Designate depository of city funds •Open agenda: audience is invited to voice ideas or concerns. A time limit may be requested Pool Department 1) Misc. business Police Department 1) Request to attend Radar and LIDAR operator/instructor training in Lenexa Parks Department 1) Misc. business Public Works Department 1) Request to hire seasonal employees 2) Costs for mobile home removal 3) Update on plans for Well No. 11 4) Update on Wells No. 1 and No. 10 5) Update on water rights Clerk’s Department 1) Budget timeline and set budget workshop date 2) Request to attend budget seminar •Mayor’s comments

Public Notice (First published in The Scott County Record, Thurs., April 21, 2016; last published Thurs., May 5, 2016)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SCOTT COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF: Della I. Heinitz, Deceased Case No. 2016-PR-06 NOTICE OF HEARING AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Petition Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 59 TO: The State of Kansas to all persons concerned You are notified that on April 18, 2016, a petition was filed in this Court by Barry B. Heinitz and Dennis Dale Heinitz, heirs, devisees and legatees, and co-executors named in the “Last Will and Testament of Della I. Heinitz,” deceased and dated October 7, 2014, requesting the will filed with the petition be admitted to probate and record; petitioners be appointed as co-executors, without bond; petitioners be granted Letters Testamentary. You are required to file your written defenses to the

petition on or before May 6, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. in the District Court of Scott County, at Scott City, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgement and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within the latter of four months from the date of first publication of notice under K.S.A. 59-2236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days after the actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. Berry B. Heinitz, Petitioner Dennis Dale Heinitz, Petitioner Jake W. Brooks Attorney at Law 101 E. Sixth P.O. Box 664 Scott City, Ks 67871 Attorney for Petitioners

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Economic Growth, is a frequent critic of the governor’s tax policy. She said the state needs a longterm budget fix. Without one, she said, growing costs for services such as education and Medicaid will produce continued budget deficits. “We don’t have the ongoing revenue to pay for those, so this idea that we can cut our way out of this is simply a false

choice that’s being presented,” McKay said. “It’s not a long-term solution.” That plan will be a tough sell in the Statehouse, where Brownback and his supporters in the Legislature maintain the tax cuts are helping boost the economy. They also say now is not the time to raise taxes. The three options established by state revenue leaders and the gov-

ernor would take money from higher education, the Kansas Department of Transportation and early childhood programs, among other programs. However, McKay and others said a revamped tax plan could help the state avoid repeated revenue shortfalls. “We are going to be in this situation year after year after year, because we will be facing budget

shortfalls and gaps year after year after year until we address the structural issue that we face,” she said. Groups participating in the event included the Kansas-National Education Association, Kansas Action for Children, Kansas Organization of State Employees and Kansas Contractors Association.

Know coverage details for rentals

Renting vehicles for vacation or business travel may be a popular choice for Kansans in the next few months. But knowing your insurance coverage or vehicle protection offered for rentals can often be confusing. If you are renting a motor vehicle from a rental car company, your policy with your personal automobile insurance company may NOT automatically provide required liability insurance protection. If it does not, the rental company must provide it. Rental companies and possibly even your credit card companies may also have other pro-

commissioner’s corner Kansas Insurance Commissioner Ken Selzer

tection options available for you, but consumers need to make sure they understand this protection is not insurance regulated by the Kansas Insurance Department. The most well-known of this add-on protection is called the “collision damage waiver,” or CDW. If you were to be involved in a collision, you would be responsible for any physical damage caused to the rental vehicle unless one of the following three statements was true: •You had purchased

a CDW from the rental company. •The comprehensive/ collision provisions of your personal vehicle insurance policy cover the damage, subject to any deductible. •You have a CDW program with the credit card company you used to secure the rental. Rental Tips The following tips for making sure your rental experience does not turn sour because of unexpected costs: •Always check first with your company or local agent to verify any rental protection in your regular vehicle policy. Knowing what is covered

for rentals in your personal policy will keep you from making incorrect decisions when you are at the vehicle rental counter. •If you do have mandatory liability limits for a rental car in your vehicle policy, you may want to request a written statement to that effect from your company/agent/ agency. •Document any vehicle damage with photos. Take photos of the vehicle before you leave the rental agency and after any accident. •Your rental agreement may contain an arbitration process. Be sure you understand its implications. (See RENTALS on page 13)

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Seeking nominees for 25th District magistrate judge

The 25th Judicial District Nominating Commission is seeking candidates to fill a district magistrate judge vacancy in Hamilton County. The 25th judicial district includes Finney, Greeley, Hamilton, Kearny, Scott and Wichita counties. The position is stationed in Hamilton County. Justice Dan Biles, the

Supreme Court departmental justice responsible for the 25th judicial district, said nominees can apply or be recommended, but recommendations must come on a nomination form and include the nominee’s signature. To be eligible for this district magistrate judge position, the candidate must have graduated from a high school, secondary

Public Notice (Published in The Scott County Record, Thurs., April 28, 2016)1t ORDINANCE NO. 1172 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING COURT COSTS IN THE MUNICIPAL COURT, SUPPLEMENTING TITLE ONE, CHAPTER 9, OF THE CODIFI ATION OF THE CITY OF SCOTT CITY Be it ordained by the governing body of the City of Scott City, Kansas: Section I: COURT COSTS There is hereby established fees for each offense or infraction disposed of by forfeiture of bond, plea of guilty or no contest, by a finding of guilty or by diversion or other alternative resolution shall be as follows: 1. For all offenses in the Standard Traffic Ordinance and Uniform Public Offense Code as adopted or amended by the city or for violations of code sections imposing penalties : $75.00 2. For the offense of un-

lawful parking: $5.00 3. Should the Kansas Legislature or Supreme Court of the State of Kansas, from time to time increase required fees or assessments to be collected in municipal courts, the court costs designated in this section shall be increased by the Municipal Judge, in an amount necessary to adequately cover the increased required fee or assessment. Only one court cost shall be assessed for each single case number, regardless of the number of offenses or infractions in the case. Section II. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication in the official city newspaper. Passed by the Governing Body of the City of Scott City, Kansas this 18th day of April, 2016. City of Scott City, Kansas Dan Goodman, Mayor ATTEST: Brenda K. Davis, MMC City Clerk

school, or the equivalent; be a resident of Hamilton County at the time of taking office and while serving; and either be a lawyer admitted to practice in Kansas or pass an examination given by the Supreme Court and become certified within 18 months. Applications must be accompanied by a nomination form avail-

able from the clerk of the district court office in Finney, Greeley, Hamilton, Kearny, Scott, and Wichita counties, or online at www.kscourts. org under What’s New. Completed nomination forms and supporting letters must be received by noon (CST) Friday, June 10, by: William Heydman Heydman Law, LLC

Scott County Commission Agenda Tues., April 19 County Courthouse 3:00 p.m.

Approve accounts payable and minutes

3:30 p.m.

Cecil Griswold to give update on roof at Park Lane Nursing Home

4:00 p.m.

Fire Chief Vernon Storm to present request for new fire gear

4:30 p.m.

County fair board to discuss sewer replacement at fairgrounds

5:00 p.m.

Public Works Director Richard Cramer

Agenda may change before the meeting. Contact County Clerk Alice Brokofsky for an updated agenda (872-2420) or

1519 East Fulton Terrace Box 2010 Garden City, KS 67846 The nominating commission will convene at 9:00 a.m. (MST) Tuesday, June 28, at the Hamilton County Courthouse, 219 North Main, in Syracuse, to interview candidates and appoint a district magistrate judge. Interviews are open to the public. The 25th Judicial

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District nominating commission consists of Dan Biles, chair; Lucille Douglas, Gene Gaede, William Heydman, John Lindner, Gerald Schultz, and Thomas Walker of Garden City; Robert Gale, Jr., and Timothy Kohart of Syracuse; Ralph Goodnight of Lakin; Ann Wiles of Leoti; Christine Cupp of Scott City; and Brian Reuber of Tribune.

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Realize that the rental company or credit card protection is not something that is regulated by the insurance department. The Kansas Attorney General’s office Consumer Protection Division might have jurisdiction. Using a rental vehicle for business or pleasure can be a useful means of completing your trip, but make sure you enter into the rental agreement knowing what protections you have. If you have questions or concerns, call the insurance department at 800-432-2484 and ask to speak to a Consumer Assistance Representative. Friendship ‘Meals to Go’ available from the VIP Center Individual frozen/sealed trays • Good for special diets only $3.25/meal • Call 872-3501

visit www.scott.kansasgov.com

Public Notice Public Notice (First published in The Scott County Record, Thurs., April 28, 2016; last published Thurs., May 12, 2016)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SCOTT COUNTY, KANSAS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. Unknown Occupant Larry Ribbing Larry G Ribbing Unknown Spouse of Larry G. Ribbing , et al. Defendants Case No. 15cv15 K.S.A. 60 Mortgage Foreclosure Division 0 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the Clerk of the District Court in and for the said County of Scott, State of Kansas, in a certain cause in said Court Numbered 15cv15, wherein the parties above named were respectively plaintiff and defendant, and to me, the undersigned Sheriff of said County, directed, I will offer for sale at public auc-

tion and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand at 10:00 AM, on 05/24/2016, Scott County Courthouse, the following described real estate located in the County of Scott, State of Kansas, to wit: LOTS ONE (1) AND FOUR (4) IN BLOCK FIFTYEIGHT (58) IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF SCOTT CITY, KANSAS SHERIFF OF SCOTT COUNTY, KANSAS Respectfully Submitted, By: Shawn Scharenborg, KS #24542 Michael Rupard, KS #26954 Dustin Stiles, KS #25152 Kozeny & McCubbin, L.C. (St. Louis Office) 12400 Olive Blvd., Suite 555 St. Louis, MO. 63141 (314) 991-0255 (314) 567-8006 Email: mrupard@km-law.com Send Court Returns to: Kansas@km-law.com Attorney for Plaintiff

(First published in The Scott County Record, Thurs., April 28, 2016; Last published may 12, 2016)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SCOTT COUNTY, KANSAS In the matter of the Estate of JUNE C. SHULER, Deceased Case No. 2016-PR-7 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Petition Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 59) TO: THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that on April 25, 2016, a Petition for Probate of Will and Issuance of Letters Testamentary was filed in the Court by Judith Winderlin and Sharron L. Brittan, heirs, devisees and legatees, and co-executors named in the “Last Will and Testament of June C. Shul-

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

Pastime at Park Lane Prairie View Church of the Brethren led Sunday afternoon services. Residents played Wii bowling on Monday evening. Pastor Jared Young led Bible study on Tuesday morning. Doris Riner led the hymns. Residents painted pictures on Tuesday afternoon. LaDonna Koehn furnished cookies. Rev. Warren Prochnow led Bible study on Wednesday morning. Madeline Murphy led bingo on Wednesday afternoon. Residents played cards on Wednesday evening. Ladies received manicures on Thursday. Residents played trivia games on Thursday. Fr. Bernard Felix led Catholic Mass on Friday morning.

Several music groups perform

The Scott Mennonite Youth sang for Park Lane residents on Tuesday evening. Max Moomaw and Company performed on Thursday afternoon. Max and Ed Gough sang and played guitars and Maxine Wilson played the piano. Harold and Gary Wright sang and played their guitars during supper on Friday evening. Wanda Wright furnished refreshments. The Blue Steele Band performed on Saturday afternoon. Band members are Mike Steele, Keith Steele and Dan Dunn.

Residents play pitch, dominoes

Residents played pitch and dominoes on Monday afternoon. Game helpers were Joy Barnett, Dorothy King, Wanda Kirk, Madeline Murphy, Hugh McDaniel and Gary Goodman.

Rev. Warren Prochnow led Lutheran services on Friday afternoon. Residents enjoyed vanilla ice cream cones on Friday afternoon.

Dottie Fouquet was visited by Mark Fouquet, Jon and Ann Crane, Florence Daubert; and Katie, Easton and Hudson Eisenhour.

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Lawana Rothers was visited by Janet Offett. Visiting Carol McKinney were Dorothy Hutchins, Connie Gruver, and Donald and Dana Rains. LaVera King was visited by Randy, Kay and Harrison King, Chris Paul, Velda Riddiough, Carol Latham, Marsha Holloway, Toni Wessel and Gloria Gough. Cecile Billings was visited by Ann Beaton and Delinda Dunagan. Lowell Rudolph was visited by Tom and Kathy Moore, LuAnn Buehler, Rev. Don Martin and Chuck Kirk. Jeanie Rowton was visited by Becky Rowton and Clyde, Chuck Rowton, Phil and Susan Escareno, Debra Eikelberger, Darin and Lanie Wilken, and Beau Harkness.

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Edith Donecker was visited by Sue Rogers, Terry Donecker and Phyllis Ruiz. Pat Rudolph was visited by Connie Knobbe, LuAnn Buehler, Kathy Moore and Ryan Michels. Rod and Kathy Haxton visited Boots Haxton. Jake Leatherman was visited by Rod Leatherman, Carol Ellis, Jeanette Crump, Dorothy Hutchins and Jeaneta Crump. Lucille Dirks was visited by Floyd and Vivian Dirks. Bonnie Pickett was visited by Jon Tuttle, Larry and Philene Pickett, and Gloria Wright. Albert Dean was visited by Carol Davey and Kent Geist. Corrine Dean was visited by Dianna Howard, and Aaron and Mandy Kropp.

Lorena Turley was visited by Neta Wheeler, Emily Hess and Tava See. Clifford Dearden was visited by Kirk and Janet Ottaway from Hays. Arlene Beaton was visited by Linda Savolt. Kathy Roberts was visited by Major Roberts. Doris Riner enjoyed lunch at Trudy’s on Tuesday. Louise Crist was visited by Terry and Cindy Crist, Mark and Gretchen Graber, and Tara Williams. Mike Leach and James Still were visited by Rev. Don Martin. Dona Dee Carpenter was visited by Marvel Keyse, Ashlynn Long, Lisa Long, Billy and Lori Stephens, Danielle Noll and Bradford Strickland. Jim Jeffery was visited by Libbie Joles and Wade and Shawn Jeffery.

Sr. Citizen Lunch Menu

Charles Ray Whitham

Donna Louise Strong

Charles Ray Whitham, 87, died April 25, 2016, at the Scott County Hospital. H e was born March 21, 1929, in Liberal, the son of Ray C h a r l e s Charles Whitham Whitham and Mabel Marie (Garvin) Whitham. Charles was a 1947 graduate of Scott Community High School and a 1952 graduate of the University of Kansas. He served as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force from 1953-62, where he rose to the rank of captain. He and his family returned to Kansas to begin a long and varied career in agriculture with his company, Western Seed and Supply in Leoti. Charles was an active community member and served in many capacities in the Leoti Chamber of Commerce, Rotary International, Wichita County board of education, and the Wichita County Hospital board. He was a member of the University of Kansas Alumni Association, and represented his wholesale bean business as a lifetime member of the Rocky

Donna Louise Strong, 85, died April 19, 2016, in Scott City. S h e was born June 29, 1930, in Helena, Mont., t h e daughter Donna Strong of George and Bernice H. Gloege. Donna graduated high school in Billings, Mont., attended Eastern Montana College her freshman and sophomore years, then transferred to the University of Colorado, Boulder, where she earned a BS degree in business accounting - one of three women in her degree program. She moved to Wichita in the summer of 1952 for a job with Boeing where

Mountain Bean Dealers Association and president of the Kansas Seed Dealers Association. On May 24, 1954, he married Waneta Joann (Conine) Whitham. She survives. Other survivors include: four children, Kendall Whitham Sirkis, and husband, Robert, Dothan, Ala., Julie Whitham Diehl, Larkspur, Colo., Bradley Charles Whitham, and wife, Diane, Leoti, and Shawn Whitham Peters, Dothan, Ala.; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bruce Whitham and Frank Whitham; sister, Corinne Whitham Krebs; and two infant grandsons. Funeral service will be Sat., April 30, 10:30 a.m., at the Leoti United Methodist Church, with Rev. Paul McNall presiding. A military graveside service will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City. Memorials are suggested to the Wichita County Volunteer EMT Service, Wichita County Fire Department, or the Wichita County Amusement Association.

she worked for nine years. There she met Robert A. Strong in 1955. On Dec. 28, 1955, she married Robert A. Strong, in Wichita (since divorced). After 16 years as a stay-at-home mom, she returned to work full time in 1978. Donna worked at Wichita State University for 17 years before retiring. She moved to Scott City to be near her son and his wife. Survivors include: her daughter, Brenda Strong, Chicago, Ill.; and son, Greg Strong, Dighton. Memorial donations may be made to Botanica Wichita in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, 401 Washington Street, Scott City, Ks 67871.

Week of May 2-6 Monday: Spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad, green beans, garlic bread, fruit cocktail. Tuesday: Lemon baked fish or marinated pork roast, parslied potatoes, carrots and peas, whole wheat roll, strawberry shortcake. Wednesday: Roast turkey with cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, mandarin oranges. Thursday: Barbeque pulled pork, potato wedges, creamy cole slaw, peaches. Friday: Hot chicken casserole, rice, spinach salad, whole wheat roll, rosy applesauce. meals are $3.25 • call 872-3501

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Fruit of the Loam

The Green Haus Gigantic Geranium Sale

Tim McGonagle

Are you ready? The day you have been asking about and waiting for is almost here. What day is that you ask? The Gigantic Geranium Sale day is what we are talking about. The Gigantic Geranium Sale will be on Wednesday, May 4th, from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Yes, it is still just a one day sale. All geraniums are on sale, four inch pots, six inch pots, all hanging baskets and combination planters that contain geraniums. You must purchase 3 of the same size and kind of geranium plants and then you get 1 free of the same size. There is no limit on how many you can buy. We save no plants for anyone. No hiding plants in the greenhouse on Tuesday late in the day so you can get your special colors on Wednesday early in the day. No early sales on Monday or Tuesday. Cash, check or credit cards, no charge accounts on this day. We have had the Gigantic Geranium Sale for a little over 35 years and we have fun on this day and so do the customers. We do have some folks who come several days before the Sale Day because they don’t want to be in the big crowds anymore but they just want the best geraniums. So the geraniums are ready for sale at regular price, just not buy three get one free until May 4th. So come early or come on the sale day, but our beautiful, well rooted, well cared for geranium plants are ready. We hope you are ready also. Would someone put this on facebook for me?

Geranium Day May 4!

Disease prevention is best start for tomatoes

May is prime shopping time for tomato transplants, with all the variety options that entails. If they’re careful, however, shoppers’ choices also can reduce later problems. “Diseases are one of the most limiting factors in successful tomato production. It just makes sense to do what you can to prevent them now,” said Rick Snell with Kansas State University Research and Extension. “So, make sure your planting site is clean - has no weeds or plant debris that could be harboring disease pathogens. Then, prepare to do some scouting.” Two fungal diseases

called Fusarium wilt and Verticillium wilt can become major problems. “You need to check plant tags to see whether the varieties you’re considering are resistant to those diseases,” Snell advised. “If they’re not - for example, if you´re interested in growing older or antique varieties - make sure you plant them in an area where you’ve never grown tomatoes before. “Wilt pathogens can survive in the soil for years, though. So, if you’ve had wilt diseases in your garden within the past decade, you’ll probably have better luck growing tomatoes that aren’t

susceptible.” The tomato transplants themselves can introduce several leaf spotting and viral diseases into a garden, he warned. Diseases can progress from infected seed or contaminated soil. The plants may have come in contact with disease hosts or contaminated equipment in a greenhouse or during shipping. Plus, tiny light-green to brown insects called thrips can transmit several pathogens from plant to plant. “Contaminated materials don’t come with warning signs, and you’re not likely to see any thrips,” Snell said. “You have to

examine tomato transplants for anything that looks abnormal - yellowish or bronze new foliage . . . spots on leaves’ top or bottom sides . . . discolored rings or streaks on leaf or stem. “If you find any suspicious-looking plants in a tray, assume the whole flat is contaminated.” Stunted growth can be another disease symptom. “Be sure what you’re seeing is stunting, though and not just a normal growth stage,” he advised. “The best tomato transplants are short, stocky and a rich green - sturdy, healthy and raring to grow.”

Attend the Church of Your Choice

Not Me, But Him Galatians 2:20: “I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I live now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and delivered Himself up for me.” Everyone who has given their lives to God in Christ has said that they are different. They have noticed changes in their behavior and in their understanding of scripture and they pray with passion. This is the gift that is promised to those in Christ, the Holy Spirit comes to be your helper and teacher. You are not the same as you were and changes come to your life. Are you made perfect? No, but you are being made perfect and the completed work awaits us when we come into the presents of God our Father. We find that even in trial and tribulations we go

through them with hope and looking to God for our perseverance. He is always faithful to be with us in all things. If you have an empty spot in your life that you can’t seem to fill, that spot is where God is suppose to be. Only He can fill it and He is the only one who can change your life and make it brand new. When you put your faith in the one who gave His life for you then life has purpose and in all things you have hope of the coming glory in Christ. The one thing I know its about Him and not about me. He is my hope and my redeemer and walking with Him is worth everything. He gave Himself up just for you and wants to change your life to God’s glory. Give your life to Him and see what He will do with you. I tell you that you will not be disappointed.

Pastor Steve Payne, associate pastor First Christian Church, Scott City

Scott City Assembly of God

Prairie View Church of the Brethren

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

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

St. Joseph Catholic Church

Holy Cross Lutheran Church

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

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

Pence Community Church

Community Christian Church

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

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

First Baptist Church

Immanuel Southern Baptist Church

803 College - Scott City - 872-2339

1398 S. US83 - Scott City - 872-2264

Kyle Evans, Senior Pastor Bob Artz, Associate Pastor

Robert Nuckolls, pastor - 872-5041

Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.

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

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

Wednesday Bible Study, 7:00 p.m.

Gospel Fellowship Church

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.

120 S. Lovers Lane - Shallow Water Larry Taylor, pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

First Christian Church

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

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

Elizabeth/Epperson Drives • Scott City • 872-3666

Scott Mennonite Church

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

12021 N. Eagle Rd. • Scott City

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

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

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

Kansas ranks 47th nationally in spending for public health State spending only $12.40 per person Megan Hart KHI News Service

Kansas spends only about $12 per person on public health, making it one of the states putting the least money into preventing chronic and infectious diseases. According to a recent report from the Trust for America’s Health, Kansas spent about $36 million in fiscal year 2015 on public health programs for its 2.9 million people, or about $12.40 per person.

That ranked the state 47th in per capita spending compared to the other 49 states and the District of Columbia. Missouri ranked even lower, spending $5.90 per person. Only Nevada spent less. Public health departments in Kansas provide immunizations, prepare for disease outbreaks and track illnesses considered a public health risk, such as Lyme disease, sexually transmitted infections and measles. Most also offer health education and some health care services, such as prenatal care for lowincome mothers. Michelle Ponce, execu-

tive director of the Kansas Association of Local Health Departments, said state funding to local health departments in Kansas has been unchanged since 1995. At the same time, costs have gone up and departments have faced new threats like Zika virus, she said. “While (funding) hasn’t been cut, it also hasn’t increased in 20 years,” she said. Kansas has a decentralized system, so public health departments are controlled locally and vary in what they can afford to offer, Ponce said. While many receive federal public health funding, she

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said, those dollars typically can only be used for a narrow purpose. “We’ve seen quite a few counties make substantial reductions in what they can provide,” she said. “It’s certainly a challenge.” Comparisons Not Exact Nationwide, the report said states spent a median amount of $33.50 per person, meaning half spent more and half spent less. West Virginia spent most, at $220.80 per person. Albert Lang, spokesman for the Trust for America’s Health, said the state-to-state comparisons

Law enforcement collects unused medications Sat. Law enforcement agencies across the state will be collecting unused medications for safe disposal on Sat., April 30. The nearest dropoff site is the Thomas County Sheriff’s office in Colby. The collection events are part of a nationwide effort to safely dispose of leftover medications to prevent accidental or intentional misuse. Since the program began in 2010, more than 38 tons of unwanted medications have been collected and destroyed in Kansas. “Unused medications are dangerous for kids, pets and the environment,” says Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt. Medications will be accepted at drop-off sites from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. To find a location, visit www.ag.ks.gov. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are increasing, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs.

(See HEALTH on page 17)

Hospitals would be hit with KDHE budget cut option Megan Hart KHI News Service

One of the governor’s options to patch a hole in the state budget includes a $35 million cut from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, a move a hospital group says could harm its members. Gov. Sam Brownback

laid out three proposals last week after revenue projections for this budget year and the next were lowered by $350 million. One of the options includes the $35 million KDHE cut. Budget Director Shawn Sullivan said the cut likely would force KDHE to reduce payments to the three managed care orga-

nizations that administer KanCare, the state’s privatized $3 billion Medicaid program. The companies likely would pass on those cuts to doctors and hospitals in the form of lower reimbursements, he said. Medicaid already has lower reimbursement rates than Medicare and private insurers for many procedures, said Cindy

Samuelson, spokeswoman for the Kansas Hospital Association. Hospitals often take a loss when treating Medicaid patients, she said. The association couldn’t estimate the impact of potential cuts without more specific information, Samuelson said, but any reduced reimbursements would

‘Watered-down’ legal hemp bill under fire from advocates Andy Marso Kansas Health Institute

A bill to legalize hemp oil at the state level has drawn the ire of Kansas medical marijuana advocates who say it’s too watered down to do any good. Members of Bleeding Kansas, one of the state’s largest medical marijuana advocacy groups, rallied Wednesday at the Capitol to urge legislators to ditch Senate Bill 489. Christine Gordon and others said the bill would only add fees and regulatory hurdles to cannabidiol, or CBD oil - a substance that already can be accessed legally at the federal level. “I have CBD sitting in my kitchen,” she said. “I

In my opinion, the choice is: Do you want to help a few people or nobody at all? Do you want to kind of work within the political realities of the state or not? I’m trying to work within the political realities. - State Rep. John Wilson, D-Lawrence

have CBD sitting with me right here today.” Gordon illustrated the point by producing a small bottle of CBD oil and giving a dose to her four-year-old daughter, Autumn, who suffers from persistent seizures. A 2014 farm bill made it legal federally to sell CBD oil with up to 0.3 percent tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is the substance that produces the euphoric “high” coveted by recreational marijuana users when absorbed in higher doses. Gordon said her daughter receives some seizure

relief from the CBD oil, but she believes Autumn could benefit more from an oil with a higher concentration of THC. A bill that previously passed the House would have allowed oil with up to three percent THC to be used to treat persistent seizure disorders. The Senate added other qualifying conditions like cancer and Alzheimer’s to SB 489 but restricted the THC limits to 0.3 percent for children and one percent for adult users. It also specified that the preparations must come from other states.

Rep. John Wilson, a Democrat from Lawrence who spearheaded the House-approved bill, said he shared Bleeding Kansas’ frustrations with the Senate changes. He said the group was correct in saying that legislation passed in other states with similar restrictions had proved nearly unworkable for patients. “If that’s the bill that would ultimately hit the governor’s desk, I’d have trouble supporting it myself,” Wilson said. But he’s unsure the bill will even come up for a Senate vote given the timeline of the legislative session. Meanwhile, he’s still working with House and Senate members to try to forge a compromise

harm hospitals. “We do not think it is a good idea to cut Medicaid provider payments at a point in time we have struggling hospitals in our state,” she said. “The governor should explore expanding KanCare to help address the state’s budget shortfall, support KanCare providers and to help working Kansans.”

Cassie Sparks, a spokeswoman for KDHE, said the department is “evaluating the options available to reach the budget proposal.” Two of the KanCare managed care organizations - Amerigroup and Sunflower State Health Plan - declined to comment on the possible effect of cuts to KDHE.

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Surgery Close to Home Patients requiring the services of a general surgeon, need not look any further than Scott County Hospital and surgeon Bill Slater.

Dr. Slater and his staﬀ can perform many common surgical procedures including: abdominal hysterectomy, hernia repair, laparoscopic tubals, lesion removals, port-a-cath placement, wound care, and much more. With a referral and after an initial visit with Dr. Slater, patients can generally expect to have their procedure performed within a week.

(See HEMP on page 17)

Dr. Bill Slater

SCOTT COUNTY HOSPITAL Leading You To A Healthy Future 201 Albert Avenue, Scott City, Ks 67871 • (620) 872-5811

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Arkansas uses veto to expand Medicaid coverage Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has signed an appropriation bill into law and used a line-item veto to ensure continuation of the state’s Medicaid expansion, ending a twoweek budget standoff. The Medicaid expansion covers more than 267,000 Arkansans who make less than 138 percent of the federal pov-

erty level (annually about $16,000 for an individual or a little more than $33,000 for a family of four). The expansion came from a 2013 compromise between Republican lawmakers and Democratic Gov. Mike Beebe. It became known as the “private option” because the state received a feder-

A healthy handling of disagreements in a relationship by the American Counseling Association

We all want our relationships to be warm, happy and always free of conflict, but in the real world this is often not the case. Whether it’s a romantic relationship, a family relationship, or even one between friends, at times there will be differences of opinions that can lead to disagreements, and sometimes to very strong, relationship-ending fallouts. Virtually every relationship will have conflicts at times simply because, regardless of how much you love and respect each other, two individuals have different personalities, tastes, interests and backgrounds. But a relationship disagreement doesn’t have to be a major problem. If you learn to disagree fairly, and commit to working to find ways to resolve conflicts, a disagreement can often make a relationship stronger and help build the respect that each of you has for the other. A starting point is identifying the real source of the dissent. It’s not unusual for a couple to forget what originally prompted an argument or to find that each has a different concept about what really is the main issue. Once you’re agreed on why you disagree, it’s time to work out the conflict. That doesn’t mean a screaming match at bedtime, or stony silence and carefully ignoring the other person and the problem. Instead, start by finding a time when you’re both rested and able to give the situation your full attention without being interrupted by work or other people. Set some common sense ground rules for arguing fairly. Don’t, for example, simply blame the other person, insisting he or she is wrong. This just puts that person in a defensive position and all the more determined to fight. Instead, take some responsibility for the problem yourself (after all, it’s a fifty-fifty chance that you may just be in the wrong). Use positive “I” statements that talk about your feelings and thoughts, rather than “you” statements that have you telling the other person what he or she supposedly feels or thinks. Most importantly, listen. Give the other person a chance to talk and explain. Really listen to the feelings and emotions being expressed. When you work to disagree fairly and to resolve conflicts in a relationship, the result can be a stronger partnership with increased respect for each other. Your goal is a healthy relationship, not winning the argument at any cost.

al waiver to use Medicaid funds to purchase private health insurance plans for most newly eligible beneficiaries, rather than placing them in the traditional Medicaid program. Hutchinson, a Republican, has backed continuing the policy with a few conservative tweaks he negotiated with the Obama administration.

Health may not be exact because states report their spending differently, but the researchers have attempted to include a broad range of public health spending while remaining consistent in what is counted in each state. Medicaid and federally funded health programs aren’t part of the equation, he said. Spending and Outcomes Kansas also ranked in the bottom half when it came to public health grants from federal agencies. The state received $57.8 million from the Centers for Disease

Hemp that is more similar to his original proposal. Bleeding Kansas members said they’re holding out for full legalization of medical marijuana with no restrictions on THC or qualifying medical conditions - as laid out in House Bill 2691. Tracy Robles of Wichita said her sevenyear-old daughter needs a higher level of THC than three percent, so she and her family will move this summer to Colorado, which has legalized marijuana for both medical and recreational use. Wilson said he was

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Dear Dr. Gooden,

I’m a high school coach. If one of my athletes has an injury to his or her eye, what should I do?

When an eye injury occurs, it’s tempting to flush it with some cold water and assume it will be fine. However, it’s not easy to judge an eye injury. Some steps to take if an athlete has an eye injury: Trauma to the Eye: If hit in eye, rest a protective shield—such as a Styrofoam cup— on the bone around the eye. Foreign Body: If an object has entered the eye, don’t try to remove it, as you may tear delicate tissue or force the object deeper. Again, rest a protective shield around the eye. Black Eye: Place an ice pack or cold cloth over the eye. In all cases, seek immediate, professional medical attention.

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Legislation enacting the governor’s plan, which he calls “Arkansas Works,” passed by large bipartisan majorities earlier this month. However, the state constitution requires 75 percent of both chambers of the Legislature to approve the appropriation for the Medicaid budget, which includes fund-

ing for the “Arkansas Works” program. A group of 10 Republican senators opposed to the policy blocked the measure, threatening to defund the entire Medicaid program unless the Medicaid expansion was killed. The impasse was broken via a procedural maneuver unprecedented in Arkansas. The

backers of “Arkansas Works” agreed to include an amendment to the Medicaid appropriation to end the program at the conclusion of this year. Hutchinson, however, announced that he would use the line-item veto to nix this amendment, so the Medicaid expansion would live on, fully funded.

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Control and Prevention in fiscal year 2015 - about $19.86 per person - and $69.5 million, or $23.88 per person, from the Health Resources and Services Administration, for a combined total of $43.74. With federal and local spending combined, public health spending nationwide averaged $255 per person in 2014 - down from $281 in 2008. That accounted for about 2.4 percent of all health care spending in the U.S. There wasn’t a clear link between public health spending and health out-

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sympathetic to the position of those looking for broader medical marijuana legalization. But he said bills like that have gone nowhere in the last six legislative sessions, and it might be another six years before the group has a Legislature willing to give it a shot. “In my opinion, the choice is: Do you want to help a few people or nobody at all?” Wilson said. “Do you want to kind of work within the political realities of the state or not? I’m trying to work within the political realities.”

comes in the states. West Virginia spent more per person than any other state but fared poorly on the preterm birth rate, percentage of adults who smoked or were obese, and on-time vaccinations for children and adults with diabetes. On the other hand, Hawaii came in second in public health spending and its residents have relatively good outcomes. Public health efforts affect some conditions more than others. A 2011 study in Health Affairs found that when spending by local health depart-

ments increased 10 percent, infant mortality fell by 6.9 percent and heart disease deaths dropped by 3.2 percent. There was less impact on deaths from diabetes and cancer, however, and deaths from influenza and Alzheimer’s disease showed almost no change. The Trust for America’s Health report estimated every $1 spent on programs that succeed in improving nutrition, increasing physical activity or preventing tobacco use would yield about $5.60 in savings on future health care.

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Logan Wiebe finished in the solar division with 88 laps. Despite Logan’s strong finish, she settled for second place overall behind a Clearwater car that completed 96 laps, but was competing in the standard division. The Clearwater winner averaged 25.2 mph, followed by Logan and a driver from Duney County (Nebr.) who each averaged 24.4 mph for the hour-long race. There were a total of 36 cars competing in the two divisions. While she was running well at the end, Logan isn’t sure she could have pushed the pace earlier. “Maybe I could have started a minute earlier, but I don’t know that I could have gone earlier than that,” she says. Even with a second title to her credit, Logan says she’s continuing to learn racing strategy. “I’m still learning how to control my speed better during the race so that I can make a move at the end,” she notes. In the second race held during the afternoon, Baron Strine completed 93 laps and finished fifth in the tightly contested standard division. MacKayla Koehn, who was driving

SCES spring musical May 7 Scott City Elementary School third and fourth graders will present their spring music program on Thurs., May 7, at the Scott Community High School auditorium. There will be a 2:00 p.m. matinee and another performance at 7:00 p.m.

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the other SCHS entry, didn’t finish because of a flat tire. Strine still has a chance at a state title when Scott City travels to Olathe. “The standard class is not settled by any means,” says Ellis. “It looks line there are four or five cars that have a chance at winning it.” Design Changes As is customary with Ellis and his ElectroRally students, they designed and built a new car for this year’s races. They incorporated a different framework, but learned it required some modifications after some early competition. “The frame was twisting,” says Koehn, who drove the vehicle to a third place finish at Beloit. They were able to “stiffen” the front end and it handled much better on the Scott City course until forced to the pit area because of a flat. “Third place was still pretty good,” noted Ellis. “What we considered a problem someone else would consider a pretty successful day.” Another unique feature of the vehicle is an adjustable pedal system which is essential given that no two drivers are the same height. In the past, the students were required to

Scott City’s Nancy Wiebe (lead car) easily passes two vehicles on the back stretch of the course during Wednesday’s race. (Record Photo)

make major changes in the frame to accommodate a student’s size, and that also meant changing the linkage system in the vehicle. Strine and Lionel Castillo designed the new system that only requires the changing of a couple of bolts. “We slide the pedals rather than the entire seat. It’s a lot simpler,” says Ellis. “The boys deserve a lot of credit.” Koehn, a senior, has enjoyed her first year in ElectroRally racing and designed the new car. “You wouldn’t find this in Colorado,” says Koehn of her former school.

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Beware the Beavers

SCHS girls bring a new attitude, winning ways to softball diamond

The Scott City girls are in uncharted territory. They are riding the wave of an eight game winning streak for the first time in school history. For the first time in the sport’s history they are six games over .500. And for one of the rare times in the sport’s existence at SCHS the Lady Beavers are no longer seen as a “W” on another team’s schedule. “These girls want to win so bad. They’re finally starting to realize they have the ability to beat anyone,” says second year head coach Erin Myers. Scott City has been beating just about anyone after their double-header loss against Goodland to open the season. Since then, not only has Scott City been winning, but in their eight games since they’ve been demolishing the competition by a combined score of 105-21. They’re obviously doing it with their bats and their gloves. (See SOFTBALL on page 21)

SCHS third baseman Bailey Latta tags an Elkhart baserunner before she can dive to third during Monday’s double-header win on the home field. (Record Photo)

SCHS doubles builds momentum as they look ahead to 3A regional Scott City tennis coach Steve Kucharik knew he had a doubles team that could be pretty special when the season began. Dylan Hutchins and Bo Hess haven’t disappointed. The duo have rolled through their competition this season, improving to 14-2 after winning another title in their home invitational last Friday.

Two more tournaments are all that stand between them and the Class 3A regional tournament where they will be odds-on favorites to win a gold and advance to state for a second consecutive season. “Nothing they do surprises me. When you’re as competitive as those two boys are you just know they’re going to find a way to

Leaving the comfort zone takes courage

win,” says Kucharik. The duo wasn’t even challenged in the home tournament, dropping just seven games during five matches in round-robin play. A day earlier they were just as dominating in a round-robin quadrangular at Hoisington. Playing eight-game sets, Hutchins and Hess dropped just three games.

You hear coaches talk a lot about athletes getting outside their comfort zone. It means taking chances. Rod For a wrestler it might Haxton, mean making a move sports you’ve only done in praceditor tice, but have never attempted in a close match when it can mean failing in front of hundreds of people. On the track it can refer to the athlete who has never sprinted the first 150 meters in a 400 meter

(See DOUBLES on page 22)

(See COURAGE on page 26)

SCHS senior Drake McRae (left) and freshman Marshall Faurot finishes first and third in the 300m intermediate hurdles at the Scott City Relays on Monday. (Record Photo)

McRae sweeps hurdles, Beavers win home invitational The calendar indicates midseason for the Scott Community High School track season. For Drake McRae it feels like the season is just beginning. Illness limited his ability to compete in the first two meets of the season. A death in the family kept him out of last week’s track meet.

A healthy and focused McRae was more than ready for the rescheduled Scott City Relays this week and he took advantage of the opportunity with gold medal performances in the 110m high hurdles and the 300m intermediates. “I feel that I’m just now starting to get into the right frame of mind,” says McRae. “I

feel healthy and I feel that I can focus on the rest of the season.” Under near ideal conditions, the senior ran a season best in the 300m hurdles (41.45) and had his best mark of the year in the high hurdles (16.02). Freshman teammate Marshall Faurot was in the hunt for golds, finishing second in the high hurdles (16.21) and third

in the intermediates (42.47) which was a season best. It’s become a friendly rivalry between the duo. “I’m trying to teach Marshall things during practice that will make him a better runner,” says McRae. “He’s learning pretty fast. He’s pushing me pretty hard.” Right now, McRae’s bigger

focus is on the remainder of the season and getting ready physically and mentally for regional and state. “Now that I’m healthy and we’re hopefully getting some good weather, I can get on the track more and find some consistency,” says McRae. (See MCRAE on page 20)

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Outdoors in Kansas

SC drops opener on inside-the-park HR

by Steve Gilliland

Beavers win Turkey marathon in the hay in nightcap The only absolute in turkey hunting is that there are no absolutes to turkey hunting. What spooks them and sends them scurrying in the opposite direction one day seems another day not to bother them in the least. This morning I was able to get out turkey hunting for the first time this season. I sat in a pop-up blind on the edge of a hayfield on my sister and brother-in-laws property. The hayfield is long and narrow, bordered on one long side by a wooded pasture, and bordered on the other long side by a neighbor’s property where a pond sits just across the property line below a dike that is several feet taller than the hayfield. The back end of the hayfield borders a crop field and a woodlot. I have a hanging corn feeder at the back corner along the neighbor’s property, and I put up my pop-up blind just across from it along the opposite side. I was certain turkeys roosted in the woodlot and they also often roost clear in the back of the neighbor’s property in large cottonwoods above his pond, so that seemed like the best spot for the blind to cover both possibilities. I parked the pickup about 6:00 a.m., which was a little late as the horizon was already faintly aglow with the morning sun. As soon as I eased the truck door shut a gobbler cut loose over the neighbor’s pond, but much nearer than I had planned, meaning my blind was on the verge of being too close. Bright moonlight drenched the hayfield and I’m sure that gobbler saw my every move as I walked the hundred yards or so and planted decoys of a hen and a young gobbler in front of the (See TURKEY on page 22)

One strike. That’s all starting pitcher Gustavo Gonzales was looking for in the top of the seventh inning and protecting a 3-1 lead. However, Ellis crushed Scott City’s hopes of picking up their second win of the season when an inside-the-park home run scored three runs and led to a 4-3 SCHS loss in the opening game of a double-header on Tuesday evening. The nightcap turned into a three-hour marathon with Scott City eventually holding on for a 20-19 win. “It was a well played game by both teams. It’s too bad we ended up on the wrong side of things,” says head coach David Dirks. “Gus pitched a great game and the defense played really well behind him.” After giving up a run in the opening inning, the Beavers shut down the Railroaders for the next five frames.

McRae

An Ellis baserunner dives back to first base just ahead of the tag by Scott City’s Kyle Cure during Tuesday’s action in Scott City. (Record Photo)

Scott City couldn’t scratch out a hit, let alone a run, until the bottom of the fifth inning. Chase Rumford finally brought the SCHS offense to life with a one-out single, Aaron Hoopes walked and Alex Depperschmidt reached on an error to fill

the bases. Todd Morris, Drew Duff and Justin Faurot each delivered RBI singles to put the Beavers on top, 3-1. It looked like that would be enough until the top of the seventh when Ellis was able to put run-

ners on first and second with two outs. The batter had two strikes, but then drilled a solid shot to deep center field that glanced off the glove of a leaping Kevin Aguilera, rolling to the fence and resulting in a three-run inside-the-park home run.

The second game was a struggle for both teams as a small strike zone allow for 11 walks by SCHS and 12 by Ellis. The Railroaders went through five pitchers and Scott City sent three to the mound.

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“And if things go well, as well as they normally maybe I’ll be able to get do either.” Colborn’s (Couchman) reAt the same time, Turncord.” er felt the SCHS boys and girls competed well. Beavers Win Title “If we hadn’t competed For the second con- well the boys wouldn’t secutive meet the Beavers have won and the girls claimed a team title by wouldn’t have taken seca narrow 88-85 margin ond,” he points out. “On over Great West Activities a day this nice I’d like to Conference rival Colby. have seen a few more PRs The Beavers did it (personal records), but we without having one of still have a lot of young their better days. kids who are doing pretty “Our performances well.” were all over the place,” says head coach Jim Turn- Relays Look Strong er. “We’d have a good The Beavers did have race or two and then we’d season best times from drop off.” each of their three relays. He attributed the inPerhaps most impresconsistency to having an sive was the 4x800m relay all-day track meet on a (8:23.12) which posted a Monday. time that was more than “It was our first all- two seconds faster than day meet of the year and the 8:25.48 which was a Monday meet doesn’t fit good enough for a gold into your normal routine. medal at the Class 3A It’s something different to state meet a year ago. prepare for,” says Turner. Each of the members “I don’t think it was had their fastest times of just us. It seemed that the season, including Jack most of the kids from oth- Thomas (2:04.88), Wyatt er schools weren’t doing Hayes (2:07.13), Adrian

Jarrett Jurgens takes the baton from Wyatt Kropp in the 4x100m relay during the Scott City Relays. (Record Photo)

Ruelas (2:05.77) and Jess Drohman (2:04.98). They finished third behind Wichita County (8:19.65) and Hugoton (8:20.67). Scott City also turned in a season best in the 4x400m relay (3:32.05), improving on their previ-

ous mark by one second. Colby won the event in 3:30.39. SCHS members were Drohman (52.58), Ruelas (53.79), Wyatt Kropp (53.64) and McRae (51.67). The Beavers also had a season best in the 4x100m

relay (45.94) where they captured a gold medal. Members were Kropp, Jarrett Jurgens, Hayes and McRae. Thomas was a silver medalist in the 1600m (4:52.55) and Cooper Griffith picked up a silver in the discus (152-7).

Lake Scott Beach House is now open weekends through Memorial Day

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Mental toughness the difference for Winderlin Coming down the front straightaway in the final heat of the 400m, Paige Winderlin was locked in a dual with Colby’s Sydney Stephens. A year ago, there’s not much question how the race would have ended. Winderlin would have walked away with a silver medal. Not this year. “I’m tougher mentally,” said the Scott Community High School junior after posting a career best of 61.53 to nudge Stephens by 5/100 of a second. “My dad has been telling me I’ve been capable of running like this my whole high school career and I’m finally seeing that. Last year I was so weak mentally.” Winderlin feels she’s attacking the 400m earlier which has helped. “I’m starting stronger and yet I’m still finding I have a kick down the stretch,” she notes. She’s a different runner this year. A “beast” as head coach Jim Turner describes her. “We’ve seen it in practice. She’s pushing herself harder every day than we ever saw last year,” says Turner. “It seemed that at regional last year she realized how good she could be and she’s carried that into this year.” Winderlin says part of it is being an upperclassman and assuming more of a leadership role. “As an upperclassman I want to set an example,” says the junior. She also feels that this year is a golden opportunity for her and her teammates. “We realize that next year we’ll probably be (Class) 4A and things will be different. There are some things we want to accomplish this year at state,” she says.

SCHS senior Madison Braun releases the discus during Monday’s home invitational.

where they sliced nearly five seconds off their season best. Relay members were Cami Patton (2:37.58), Makaela Stevens (2:34.63), Dulce Ayala (2:36.05) and Winderlin (2:34.38). Emily Smith was a double medalist in the 300m low hurdles (2nd, 49.53), which was a season best, and in the 100m high hurdles (3rd, 17.63). The 4x400m relay (2:24.53) picked up a silver medal. Team members were Smith (63.08), Ayala (66.11), Olivia Prieto (67.87) and Winderlin (67.27). SCHS swept three medals in the javelin, led by Madison Braun (112-4), who had a season best while winning a silver medal. She was joined by Lizzy Eikenberry (3rd, 102.5) and Clarissa Ratzlaff (6th, 904). In the 800m run, Ayala had Relay Wins Gold a season best (3rd, 2:37.5) The only other gold medal for the Lady Beavers came in and Patton (2:39.23) finished the 4x800m relay (10:22.93) fourth.

Softball

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Lizzy Eikenberry competes in the javelin during Monday’s track meet.

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Amanda Kough is hitting at a the first inning and three more torrid .714 pace to lead the line- in the third frame. Kaitlyn Roberts, who was up, followed by Jordan Miller (.667) and Nancy Wiebe (.625). the starting pitcher in the opener, was 3-of-3 at the plate while Miller, Aspyn Nix and Bailey Sweep Elkhart Latta each contributed a pair Playing a rescheduled game of hits. on the home field Monday, the Roberts allowed just five hits Lady Beavers cruised to a pair over seven innings, including of wins over Elkhart, 10-3 and eight strikeouts. 14-4. The nightcap was tied briefly In the opening game, SCHS at 3-3 in the third inning, but pounced on the visiting Wildcats the Lady Beavers scored a run for four runs in the bottom of in the bottom of the inning and

then put the game out of reach with four runs in the fifth and six more in the sixth inning. SCHS pounced 17 hits, including four each by Miller, Kough and Krystal Appel. Pound Lakin The Lady Beavers took both ends of a double-header at Lakin by mercy-rule on Tuesday. They scored 12 runs in the third inning of the opener on their way to a 20-2 win. They

followed with a 10 run fourth inning in the nightcap to complete the sweep, 17-1. Miller had a huge night at the plate, finishing 6-of-6 with four RBIs. “Lakin’s a good hitting team, but we played real well defensively,” says Myers. “There were a couple of innings where they had runners on second and third, but we were able to get out of it without allowing a run.” The pitching tandem of

Roberts and Nicole Latta has also been very effective. “Kaitlyn has very good control and I feel like she’s picked up some speed on her fastball just since the start of the season,” Myers says. “With Nicole at shortstop, she does a great job of paying attention to the lineup and seeing what they can and can’t hit. She’s able to use that to her advantage when she pitches the second game.”

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Big 12 expansion surfaces once again The controversy and acrimony surrounding possible expansion of the Big 12 is active again. This naby tionwide reMac a l i g n m e n t Stevenson of the major conferences appeared to have settled down five years ago - when most of the changes took place, but the issues are back. Oklahoma President David Boren, is leading the charge in favor of expansion of the Big 12 from 10 teams to 12. It’s difficult to discern what Boren is unhappy about: OU was one of the four teams in the national championship football playoff last season. The Big 12 recently issued a gag order on the conference presidents and chancellors concerning expansion, a league championship game, and a possible Big 12 television network. It didn’t work with Boren: he continues to expound on why the Big 12 should expand. In one of his recent statements, Boren said the conference is “psychologically disadvantaged.” That’s a politician’s verbiage. A little background on the 75-year-old Boren is in order: OU’s president comes from a political family. Boren was governor of Oklahoma from 1975-79; he was a U.S. senator from 1979-1994; and he has been president at Oklahoma University from 1994-present. David Boren certainly fits the image of a career politician. His years as a senator explain two things: Boren has never learned to keep his mouth shut and he’s second to none in his aura of selfimportance. From here it appears that the Big 12 is in fine shape with just 10 teams. During the recent basketball season, the Big 12 received terrific publicity on national telecasts about being the best conference (unjustified) in the nation. The Big 12 had seven teams in the NCAA Tournament. And OU made the football playoffs. Kansas and Kansas State should be very concerned about the present state of affairs. It’s unfortunate but OU and Texas carry the big sticks in the politics of the (See BIG 12 on page 23)

Turkey blind. I have been in that situation before where I mistakenly or unknowingly set up too close to roosted birds, and you can usually cross them off the list before your hunt even starts as they’ll most likely skedaddle as soon as they hit the ground. No sooner had I mentally written him off than two more toms gobbled from the woodlot in front of me; the hunt was still on so I situated myself in the blind facing them. I made my best lonely hen call every few minutes and all three gobblers continued

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to answer me for awhile, but after the sun was up the gobbling dwindled to sparse utterance from the two birds in the woodlot, then all was quiet. Fearing the silence meant the hunt was now over, I sat there mostly just to say I had stuck it out for awhile. Suddenly I heard wings beating and three hens from the woodlot flew into the hayfield and made a beeline for the corn feeder that had gone off and scattered the morning’s corn. I shifted my chair just enough to watch them, and

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More importantly, they were able to avenge a season opening loss to Hoisington with a lopsided 8-2 win. “When we lost to them in our first match of the season I was sick. That didn’t count,” says Hutchins with a grin. The two have been on the court so much over the past two years - basketball and tennis - that they instinctively know what each other is going to do. “We hardly say anything to each other,” says Hess. “We’ve played so much together that we know where the other one’s going to hit it.” While they’re great teammates don’t let that fool you, says assistant coach Cheryl Kucharik. “When they play against each other it’s pretty intense. They both hate to lose,” she says. “Every day in practice they push each other. And when they’re playing together on the court their styles complement each other. They’re a lot of fun to watch.” No. 2 Doubles Wins The No. 2 doubles team of Chandler Janssen and Josiah Evans won their division in the Scott City Invitational. In fact, their closest match of the day was a 6-3 win over the other SCHS entry. They ripped Garden City (6-1), Colby (6-0), SW Heights (6-1), Ulysses (6-2) and Scott City White (6-3).

to my amazement, down the dike from the neighbor’s pond came none other than the gobbler from the neighbors that I had written off! He mingled with the hens and followed them back across the hayfield after they had eaten their fill, stopping in the corner forty yards in front of me. He fanned out his tail, then strutted, twirled and stomped around showing all his best moves, evidently enamored with my plastic hen decoy and wondering why she wouldn’t join him for breakfast. He

showed no signs of coming any closer, so I put the sights on his head and I had my turkey for the year. It rarely happens like this the first hunt of the year. In fact it often takes several tries, adjusting your strategy each time until you figure out just what will work. Yes, it rarely happens this way the first hunt of the year, but like I said, there are no absolutes in turkey hunting. Continue to Explore Kansas Outdoors! Steve can be contacted by email at stevegilliland@idkcom.net

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SCMS Track April 23, 2016 at Goodland 7th Grade Girl’s Discuss: Brook Sherwood, 4th, 53-6. Long Jump: Abby McDaniel, 4th, 12-11. Triple Jump: Alli Brunswig, 3rd, 26-5. 100m: McDaniel, 3rd, 15.01. 100m Hurdles: Daniela Garcia, 4th. 200m: Garcia, 4th, 32.92. 200m Hurdles: Brooke Hoeme, 6th. 1600m: Lisa Ivy, 5th, 6:53.6. 4x100m: Mya Unger, Claire Rumford, Gisselle Aguirre, Garcia, 4th, 65.11. 4x200m: Paige Vulgamore, Taia Waldrop, Anastasia Rojas, Hoeme, 3rd, 2:19.37. 4x400m: Judy Weibe, Ivy, Samantha Castillo, McDaniel, 1st, 4:56.17. 4x800m: Wagner, Ivy, Lizette Bejarono, Megan Vance, 3rd, 12:55.35.

Scott City Middle School seventh graders Eric France (left) and Johnny Lara compete in the 3200m during the Scott City Invitational on Tuesday. (Record Photo)

Big 12 Big 12. And a guy like David Boren - who has to be on center stage - can cause a lot of problems for a lot of people. If the Sooners or the Longhorns were to leave the Big 12, the repercussions would be devastating for the Jayhawks and Wildcats. QB’s Promising In Kansas State’s Purple-White spring game last Saturday, the quarterback play of Jesse Ertz, Joe Hubener, and Alex Delton encouraged the fans and Coach Snyder, who said, “I thought they played well for the most part . . . I thought we took some sacks in the ball game that we should not have, which is not a positive thing for us. But aside from that, I thought they did a nice job.” Hubener completed 21 of 25 passes for 319 yards and two TDs. Ertz completed 12 of 18 passes for 124 yards and one TD. And Alex Delton was 13 of 21 for 139 yards. Rookie WR Byron Pringle caught nine passes for 163 yards and one TD. Pringle’s stellar showing was particularly welcome in Wildcat land as WR was a weakness in 2015. All things considered, it was a productive wrap-up for K-State’s 2016 spring practice. KC Off to Good Start Kansas City has been in or close to first place in the American League Central baseball standings since the season started. Through Saturday (April 23) the Royals had an

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11-6 record, a splendid start in defense of their 2015 World Series title. Despite their favorable beginning, not everything is perfect in KC; second base is becoming more of an issue with veteran Omar Infante playing almost every day. Infante’s best days are behind him and he’s a liability on double play balls because of his weak arm. And Infante doesn’t cover much ground on balls hit to his left or right. Christian Colon has never had a chance to play at second for any length of time. Maybe Manager Ned Yost doesn’t think Colon’s talented enough, but he’s going to have to try someone new there. Infante’s had an exemplary career, but injuries and age are taking their inevi-

table toll. So far two aspects of Kansas City’s team have been consistently excellent: the Royals overall defense and the bullpen in the sixth through the ninth innings. Almost every game, KC’s defense makes one or two big-time plays that often make the difference between winning or losing. First baseman Eric Hosmer, shortstop Alcides Escobar, third baseman Mike Moustakas, catcher Salvy Perez, left fielder Alex Gordon, and center fielder Lorenzo Cain are exceptional major league defenders. In the bullpen, Luke Hochevar, Kelvin Herrera and Wade Davis have taken over the slots for the seventh, eighth, and ninth innings.

7th Grade Boy’s Ulysses 154.33; Scott City 136; Colby 100; Goodland 99.33; Wray 66; Oakley 53.33; Burlington 32 Pole Vault: Loren Faurot, 2nd, 8-6; Easton Lorg, 5th, 8-0; Sawyer Stevens, 6th, 7-6. Shot Put: Taylor Heili, 5th, 27-7. Triple Jump: Loren Faurot, 3rd, 31-2. 100m: Lorg, 1st, 13.42. 200m: Isaac Tarango, 2nd, 27.88; Lorg, 3rd, 29.92. 200m Hurdles: Faurot, 2nd, 32.16. 400m: Tarango, 1st, 59.88; Stevens, 4th, 61.8; Harrison King, 5th(T), 62.75. 800m: Tarango, 2nd,

2:26.46; Stevens, 4th, 2:32.22. 1600m: Roberto Apodaca, 5th, 5:57.77. 4x100m: Adam Elder, Rosin, Nix, Dutch Tuner, 4th, 59.36.3. 4x200m: King, Conner Cupp, Apodaca, Kevin Serrano, 3rd, 2:02.4. 4x400m: Lorg, King, Faurot, Tarango, 1st, 4:16.81. 4x800m: Apodaca, Turner, Serrano, Stevens, 1st, 10:42.01. 8th Grade Girl’s Pole Vault: Madison Shapland, 2nd, 8-0; Abbie LeBeau, 3rd, 6-6. Shot Put: Amanda Lara, 2nd, 30-7; Gabby Martinez, 4th, 28-6.5. Discuss: Martinez, 3rd, 69-3. High Jump: Cynthia Gonzalez, 5th, 4-0. 100m: Shapland, 1st, 13.39. 100m Hurdles: Stormy Wells, 5th, 19.57; LeBeau, 6th, 19.58. 200m: Shapland, 1st, 28.61. 200m Hurdles: Gonzalez, 3rd, 36.62; LeBeau, 38.76. 400m: Emily Weathers, 1st, 63.25; Wells, 4th, 69.32. 800m: Weathers, 1st, 2:44.05; Samantha Aguirre, 5th, 2:57.24; Jacy Rose, 6th, 3:00.91. 1600m: Piper Wasinger, 3rd, 6:24.54. 3200m: Aguirre, 1st, 15:57.53. 4x100m: Deborah Murray, Patton, Wasinger, Shapland, 2nd, 56.95. 4x200m: Wells, MaKenna Ashmore, Rumford, Murray, 3rd, 2:10.59. 4x400m: Patton, Rose, Wasinger, Weathers, 1st,

4:41.13. 4x800m: Patton, Rose, Wasinger, Weathers, 1st, 11:36.96. 8th Grade Boys Scott City 191; Ulysses 155; Colby 131; Goodland 72.5; Wray 62; Burlington 59; Oakley 20.5 Pole Vault: Justus McDaniel, 2nd, 10-0; Hunter Yager, 6th, 8-6. Shot Put: Cale Goodman, 1st, 39-7. Discus: Goodman, 2nd, 103-4; Caleb VanDegrift, 4th, 100-4. Long Jump: Sterling Wright, 1st, 18-10.5. Triple Jump: Yager, 4th, 33-11; Eli Amack, 5th, 32-10. High Jump: Kaden Wren, 3rd, 4-10; Evyan Smith, 5th, 4-10. 100m: William Cupp, 5th, 13.42. 100m Hurdles: Fernando Garcia, 3rd, 17.75. 200m: Wright, 1st, 25.07. 200m Hurdles: Wright, 1st, 28.23; Smith, 4th, 34.07. 400m: Wren,1st, 55.3; Sam Irwin, 5th, 60.89; VanDegrift, 6th, 60.91. 800m: Wren, 1st, 2:13.91. 1600m: McDaniel, 3rd, 5:44.88; Johnny Lara, 4th, 5:47.13. 3200m: Lara, 2nd, 12:34.3; Eric Fances, 3rd, 12:39.48. 4x100m: Goodman, VanDegrift, Cupp, Amack, 1st, 51.69. 4x200m: Cupp, Gooden, Smith, Amack, 2nd, 1:52.85. 4x400m: Wright, VanDegrift, Winderlin, Wren, 1st, 3:59.85. 4x800m: McDaniel, Kevin Herman, Garcia, Yager, 1st, 10:27.67.

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Scott City Relays Scott City Relays April 25, 20l16 Girl’s Division Team scores: Colby 135; Scott City 87; Lakin 72; Dighton 61; Hoisington 50; Goodland 38; Phillipsburg 34; Hugoton 32; Ulysses 25; Wichita County 10; Atwood-Rawlins County 8; Stanton County 6 Boy’s Division Team scores: Scott City 88; Colby 85; Hugoton 80; Ulysses 70; Stanton County 57; Lakin 53; Wichita County 45; Hoisington 32; Dighton 17; Phillipsburg 10; Goodland 9.5; Atwood-Rawlins County 6; Ness City 3; Syracuse 2.5. Girl’s Division Discuss: Lizzy Eikenberry, 6th, 94-04. Shot Put: Clarissa Ratzlaff, 6th, 31-02.5. Javelin: Madison Braun, 2nd, 112-04; Eikenberry, 3rd, 102-05; Ratzlaff, 6th, 90-04. 100m Hurdles: Emily Smith, 3rd, 17.63. 200m: Olivia Prieto, 5th, 28.85. 300m Hurdles: Smith, 2nd, 49.53. 400m: Paige Winderlin, 1st, 61.53; Prieto, 4th, 65.8. 800m: Dulce Ayala, 3rd, 2:37.5; Cami Patton, 4th, 2:39.23. 1600m: Makaela Stevens, 4th, 5:51.81. 3200m: Stevens, 5th, 13:05.35. 4x100m: Haley Allen, Ayala, Berning, Prieto, 3rd, 53.43. 4x400m: Smith, Ayala, Berning, Patton, 2nd, 4:24.53. 4x800m: Patton, Ayala, Prieto, Stevens, 1st, 10:22.93. Boy’s Division High Jump: Marshall Faurot, 5th, 5-08. Discus: Cooper Griffith, 2nd, 152-07. Pole Vault: Faurot, 5th, 12-0. 110m High Hurdles: Drake McRae, 1st, 16.02; Faurot, 2nd, 16.21. 300m High Hurdles: McRae, 1st, 41.41; Faurot, 3rd, 42.47. 400m: Wyatt Hayes, 4th, 54.2. 800m: Jess Drohman, 4th, 2:07.31; Adrian Ruelas, 5th, 2:07.73. 1600m: Jack Thomas, 2nd, 4:52.55. 4x100m: Wyatt Kropp, Hayes, Jarret Jurgens, McRae, 1st, 45.94. 4x400m: Drohman, Hayes, Kropp, McRae, 2nd, 3:32.05. 4x800m: Thomas, Drohman, Hayes, Kevin Lozano, 3rd, 8:23.12. Dighton High School Girl’s Division Long Jump: Dakota Hoffman, 2nd, 15-10.5. High Jump: Sara Cramer, 6th, 4-08. Shot Put: Jordan Speer, 1st, 38-10. Discuss: Speer, 2nd, 109-09. Javelin: Speer, 1st, 113-07. 200m: Hoffman, 3rd, 28.47. 400m: Cramer, 3rd, 64.3. 1600m: Payden Shapland, 3rd, 5:51. 64. 3200m: P. Shapland, 4th, 13:00.54. 4x800m: P. Shapland, G. Shapland, Mallory Dowell, Cramer, 5th, 10:58.55. Boy’s Division High Jump: Isaac Torson, 3rd, 5-08. Javelin: Dylan Foos, 2nd, 147-07. 400m: Torson, 5th, 54.34. Wichita County High School Girl’s Division Triple Jump: Mareli Salazar, 4th, 32-0.5. Pole Vault: Kinzie Bangerter, 4th, 8-0. 400m: Hannah Martin, 6th, 66.41. 4x800m: Nicole Biermann, Martin, Salazar, Summer Smades, 6th, 11:16.42. Boy’s Division Long Jump: Juan Alvarado, 6th, 19-04.75. Triple Jump: Zeke Castillo, 5th, 38-04. High Jump: Alvarado, 4th, 5-08. Pole Vault: Brett Binns, 4th, 13-0. Javelin: Kyler Long, 6th, 137-0. 100m: Jacob Schumacher, 2nd, 11.36. 200m: Schumacher, 2nd, 23.35. 1600m: Dylon Niswonger, 5th, 5:00.74. 3200m: Niswonger, 6th, 11:09.52. 4x400m: Alvarado, Jorge Gallegos, Long, Schumacher, 4th, 3:42.96. 4x800m: Elian Dorantes, Gallegos, Long, Layton Tankersley, 1st, 8:19.65.

Fishing Report Scott State Lake Updated April 17 Crappie: fair/good; most up to 10 inches. Shore fishers fishing minnows or jigs under a bobber off the dam face or boat fishers drifting jigs or minnows in open water on the main body of the lake. Look for fish to begin moving shallow to spawn soon, especially if we get into a warmer, more stable weather pattern. Largemouth bass: good; up to 5.5 lbs. Spinnerbaits, soft plastic baits and swimbaits fished along brushy or riprapped shorelines and around the fish attractors. Sunfish: good; up to 8 inches. Anglers report catching fish up to 7 inches fishing small jigs around the fish attractors. Saugeye/walleye: fair/good; up to 7 lbs. Walleye and saugeye spawning is likely tailing off. Casting brightly colored jigs and crankbaits along the dam face and adjacent shorelines at night may still be good for a few fish. Look for post-spawners to begin feeding over points and flats where jigs tipped with night crawlers can be an effective bait. Rainbow trout: fair; 13 inch average. The fourth and final stocking of the 2015-16 trout season occurred on March 21. About 750 trout were stocked in the Barrel Springs pond. As with other Type 2 trout waters across the state a trout permit is required to fish for and possess trout at this water except that anglers 15 and younger can fish trout without a trout permit if they adhere to a 2 fish per day creel limit. All residents 16-74 years old and all nonresidents 16 and older must also have a valid fishing license. Anglers reported excellent fising a week ago, but the fishing has been a bit tougher recently with prevailing unstable weather. Fishing powerbait or salmon eggs and corresponding imitations has been best. General comments: Release all walleye/saugeye and largemouth bass less than 15 inches. Please discard all leftover bait in a trash can, even baitfish. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water.

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Courage race for fear that you’ll die at the end. For some athletes it’s better to be able to sprint the final 100 meters - even it’s only for show and never for gold. Jack Thomas gambled in the 1600m during the Scott City Relays on Monday. Setting a brutal pace is nothing new for the Scott Community High School freshman. He would literally run his competition into the ground while winning gold medals during his junior high career. But this is high school. Nonetheless, Thomas took to heart what his coaches told him. He set the pace early and led for the first three laps, posting a 3:35 time as he began the final lap. Thomas didn’t win a gold. He barely was able to hold on for a silver. But more importantly, he showed what it means to compete and to put yourself to the test. “Jack’s a tremendous competitor and he has some pretty high goals for himself,” says distance coach Kevin Reese. “In order to reach those goals you have to be willing to put yourself out there.” That means not being afraid to fail. It’s not just a matter of knowing your strengths, says Reese, but also figuring out where your weaknesses are. “Right now he’s not finish-

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ing races as strong as he wants to. That’s going to come along with practice. He has to be patient,” Reese notes. “As hard as he works in practice. I’ve made a promise to him that if he keeps working that hard he’ll get to where he wants to be in the nottoo-distant future. Head coach Jim Turner says it was a similar scenario with sophomore distance runner Makaela Stevens who faded in the 1600m, finishing fourth in a time of 5:51. “Makaela died in the 1600m, like Jack, but it was because they were willing to put themselves out there,” Turner says. “People watching from the stands may think they blew it by going out to fast. It was what we felt they had to do in order to give themselves a shot at winning and they were willing to take that chance. “We have to do that to figure out where we’re at.” It very similar to the 800m and to a lesser deree the 400m. Until you are willing to push yourself to the limit you can’t know where your threshhold is. Only by reaching your threshhold can you hope to push beyond it. “What I love about these kids is they do what we ask. They believe in what we’re saying and they’re very coachable,” adds Reese. “Now it’s just a matter of gaining experience.” As for courage, they’ve proven that.

Scott City Middle School eighth grader Emily Weathers was a gold medalist in the 400m at the Scott City Invitational on Tuesday. (Record Photo)

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Goodman is MTI Level 1 graduate

Record publisher is ‘Master Editor’ More than 40 years of community journalism were recognized when the Kansas Press Association honored Rod Haxton as recipient of the Clyde M. Reed, Jr., Master Editor Award during the annual convention last Friday in Overland Park. Haxton is co-publisher and editor of The Scott County Record, a newspaper that he founded in 1993. In 1994, Clyde M. Reed, Jr., former editor and publisher of the Parsons Sun, was inducted into the Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame. That next year, the Clyde M. Reed, Jr. Master Editor Award was established to recognize editors for their lifetime achievements. The Master Editor Award is the highest honor one can achieve in the KPA outside of being elected to the Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame. During the awards ceremony, KPA Executive Director Doug Anstaett read comments from two Scott Community High School coaches who have had a long working relationship with Haxton. “I have known and worked with Rod as the football and basketball coach for Scott City over the past 20 years. The ﬁrst thing that really stands out for me in reading Rod’s articles is his passion and concern for the community. Rod will state the facts, good or bad, he will give the information and at the same time give the local athletes the opportunity to be interviewed to let them grow into a responsible public speaker,” said head coach Glenn O’Neil. “My political beliefs may not run parallel to the Scott County Record, but I can appreciate the angle that it is coming from. It has been a blessing and a privilege to work with Rod these past 20 years.” “Rod is at every event, not just mine, and home and away as far as 250 miles or more,” said SCHS wrestling coach Jon Lippelmann. “He not only writes the news about the events, he does great human interest stories about athletes and events. Rod is a trusted, valuable friend and a class act and a needed partner of our local and sur-

Scott County Record publisher Rod Haxton accepts the Master Editor Award from KPA Executive Director Doug Anstaett.

rounding communities.” Garden City Telegram publisher and editor Dena Sattler praised The Record’s willingness to take a stand editorially. “Rod is a fantastic editorial writer. His is a strong voice, with viewpoints that go against the grain out here in Western Kansas - which, as you might expect, is not always easy to do. Maybe even more impressive is the product they put out each week. It’s one of the best weeklies I’ve seen anywhere. “I really don’t know how he covers as much as he does, and their advertising sales are strong, too. There is great community support of the newspaper. It’s a very strong team effort from Rod and his wife, Kathy.” In accepting the award, Haxton recognized his late father, Don, who he said “deserves this award more than I do.” He said it was the values taught by his father - his work ethic and always doing something to the best of your ability - that have served him well in the profession. “And he showed, by example, what it means to have conviction and to stand by your principles - even when it may seem you’re the only person in the room who believes the way you do,” said Haxton. “He believed that a newspaper had an obligation to have an active editorial page that made people actually think.

“If there’s one thing that I hope characterizes what we bring to our newspapers, it would be a passion for our community. We like to boast of our community’s accomplishments and yet, when necessary, we also recognize our responsibility to expose our faults in hopes we will make the necessary changes and become better for it. “What I enjoy most is telling the story of our young people and their accomplishments - from academics to sports. We have always had a great relationship with the young people in our communities and my goal every week is to give them a reason to pick up the newspaper - because it might have their photo, or their name, or someone they know.” A Printer’s Devil Haxton’s career began when he was a seven-year-old printer’s devil for his father’s first newspaper, The Glasco Sun, and later at newspapers in Hugoton and Greensburg. In addition to owning the Kiowa County Signal, Greensburg, the family purchased the Kinsley Mercury in 1974, where Haxton became the managing editor in 1975 at the age of 19. He soon purchased the newspaper and remained as owner/publisher until 1992. In 1993, he founded the Scott County Record. His wife, Kathy, has been a partner in this newspaper since 2003.

First solar array in Kansas sells out The first community solar array, located in Colby, has sold out, according to officials with Midwest Energy. “We’re pleased that such a wide variety of our customerowners chose to participate in this array,” said Earnie Lehman, president and general manager at Midwest Energy. “We have learned a lot about the characteristics of solar and solar production from this project.” The 3,960-panel array features a single-axis tracker that tilts rows of panels, following the sun as it moves from east to west. The array has a capacity of one megawatt (AC), and was constructed on an eight-acre parcel owned by the cooperative just north of Colby. The array is individually owned by 134 Midwest Energy customers, who receive monthly credits on their residential, commercial, oil, irrigation and ag accounts. Midwest Energy’s partner in the project, Clean Energy

An aerial view of the solar array located near Colby.

Collective, of Louisville, Colo., built and marketed the array, which entered service in February 2015. Clean Energy Collective has completed dozens of similar community-owned arrays nationwide. Midwest Energy’s

array is the 24th for the company, which builds arrays for maximum power production while delivering the lowest possible price for renewable energy. Midwest Energy members purchase panels directly from

CEC; Midwest Energy then purchases the power from CEC. Customers get the benefits of solar ownership, yet bypass the research, construction, and ongoing maintenance and repair required of a rooftop system.

Scott City Mayor Dan Goodman was recognized as a Level 1 graduate from the Municipal Training Institute sponsored by the Kansas League of Municipalities. He was honored during the Leadership Summit and Mayors Conference held in Junction City. The MTI is a continuing education program designed for elected and appointed city officials in Kansas. The purpose of the Institute is to provide an interactive curriculum of specialized instruction that will develop the knowledge and enhance the leadership abilities of those who serve the cities of Kansas. There are three levels of achievement in the Institute. Level 1 is the “Education” level and focuses on attendance at various training events. Level 2 is the “Achievement” level and focuses on continuing education as well as participation in various governmentrelated activities. Level 3 is the “Leadership” level and is devoted to leadership activities and leadership positions held in various organizations.

Value-added grants available to ag producers USDA is taking applications for the Value-Added Producer Grant Program. USDA is making up to $44 million available nationwide to agricultural producers to develop value-added products and to expand markets. “The Value-Added Producer Grants are a great opportunity for agricultural producers in Kansas to find innovative ways to add value to their raw agricultural commodities,” says USDA Rural Development State Director Patty Clark. “USDA’s Value-Added Producer Grants are federal investments that will further spur economic activity and provide jobs in rural Kansas.” Value-Added Producer Grants may be used to develop new products and create additional uses for existing ones. The deadline to submit paper grant applications is July 1. Electronic applications submitted through grants.gov are due June 24. Mailed applications should be sent to: USDA Rural Development, Attn: Nancy Pletcher, 1303 SW First American Place, Suite 100, Topeka, Ks. 66604-4040. For questions contact Pletcher at (785) 271-2733 or nancy. pletcher@ks.usda.gov. More information can be found at: www.rd.usda.gov/programsservices/value-added-producergrants/ks. Since 2009, USDA has awarded 1,126 Value-Added Producer Grants totaling $144.7 million. Last year in Kansas, nine businesses received Value-Added Producer Grants, including: •Sappa Valley Poultry, Oberlin, received a $49,663 working capital grant to expand the market of the company’s locally-produced, non-genetically modified organism (GMO), free-range chickens. •Sramek Family Farm, Atwood, received a $49,750 working capital grant to expand processing and distribution of eggs produced by free-range chickens.

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Cover crop field day at Hays May 13

Growing cover crops to enhance soil quality and nutrient cycling and suppress weeds and pests in wheat production systems is increasingly being considered by producers, but the water requirements pose a concern for growers in Western Kansas. Kansas State University researchers have been evaluating cover crop management options in waterlimited environments and will discuss their findings at a Cover Crop Field Day on Fri., May 13, at the K-State HB Ranch near Hays. Presentations include: •K-State cover crop research: John Holman, KState agronomist •Cover crop plot tour: Augustine Obour, K-State agronomist •Growers’ perspective: Brice Custer and Larry Manhart, growers •Cover crops and soil health: Candy Thomas, Natural Resources Conservation Service •Grazing cover crops: Sandy Johnson, K-State animal scientist The field day and tour starts at 10:00 a.m. at KState’s HB Ranch. A complimentary lunch is included. The ranch is four miles south of the Cedar Bluff Dam on K147 Highway. Attendees are asked to RSVP by May 6 to Milissa Alexander at 785-625-3425 or milissa@ksu.edu.

Anaplasmosis meeting in Salina May 11

A meeting to sync up the Kansas beef industry and veterinary profession in combatting anaplasmosis infections in Kansas cow herds will be held Wed., May 11, at the College Conference Center at the Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus located at 2310 Centennial Road in Salina. The meeting is hosted by the Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and K-State Extension. For more information, contact Anthony Ruiz in the K-State Extension Central Kansas District office at 785-392-2147 or anruiz@ ksu.edu.

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Trade with Cuba is still a quandary Cuba is an island nation that depends on imports to feed its populace. Recently, President Barack Obama became the first president to visit Cuba since Calvin Coolidge. The end goal: easing trade restrictions that have lasted five decades. But will it really lead to new market opportunities for U.S. farmers? The fact Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack was also on the trip is a good indicator. Vilsack announced USDA will begin sharing agricultural research, market information and more. “Recognizing the importance of agriculture in the U.S.

and Cuba, USDA is advancing a new partnership for the 21st century between our two countries,” Vilsack said. “The agreements we reached with our Cuban counterparts on this historic trip, and the ability for our agriculture sector leaders to communicate with Cuban businesses, will help U.S. agricultural interests better understand the Cuban market, while also providing the Cuban people with science-based information as they (plan to) grow their own agriculture sector.” Those against opening trade with Cuba argue the morals of doing business with a Communist country. But oth-

ers, such as Lee Ann Evans, senior policy adviser with Engage Cuba, says this policy is increasingly antiquated and unnecessary. “Cuba has been strangely a country that we treat differently for reasons that are no longer legitimate,” she says. President Obama has done what he can while still fulfilling the law, Evans says. However, unlike most sanctions, the Cuba sanctions were codified into law in 1996, so it will require legislative action to become undone. Doing so could have positive economic consequences for U.S. agriculture, Evans says. The U.S. supplies around 80%

of agricultural imports to most other Caribbean nations. “We’re looking at about a $2 billion import market on average,” she says. Some agriculture sectors are already reaping the benefits of relaxed trade with Cuba. The poultry industry, for example, is an exception to the current embargoes, and Cuba is currently the fifthlargest export market for U.S. poultry producers. Proximity plays a major role in the numbers, according to Jim Sumner, president of the USA Poultry and Egg Export Council. (See CUBA on page 29)

Valuable breeding traits in wheat’s wild relatives Audrey Schmitz Kansas Wheat Commission

If there’s one thing Kansas farmers understand, it’s unpredictability. Unpredictable crop conditions keep farmers on their toes, but what if those farmers had drought tolerant wheat, or maybe even wheat with resistance to common pests? Kansas wheat farmers are funding research into this resiliency through their investment in the Kansas Wheat Commission. Eduard Akhunov, associate professor in plant pathology at Kansas State University, has been dedicating his time to creating markers for wheat ancestor species genomes to identify valuable

genes, like these, which could improve wheat’s resiliency. Wild relatives of wheat have valuable genes that have resistance to pests, pathogens and stress factors such as temperatures, drought or wind, said Akhunov. However, access to these useful genes in wheat breeding programs is limited because they have not been identified or marked. “We are trying to use some useful genes that are found in wild ancestors of wheat by transferring them to wheat and then actually putting them into the field,” he said. According to Akhunov, they characterize a diverse collection of wild ancestors and relatives of wheat in collaboration

with colleagues from the Wheat Genetics Resources Center, Department of Agronomy and the KSU Integrated Genomics Facility. “In total currently we have characterized 30 species. We have used next-generation sequencing technology to sequence their genomes and gather molecular information for all genes in each of these grass species,” said Akhunov. For plant research, exploring a plant’s genome is key. The genome sequence is like a map, and genes and other functional pieces of genetic code are the landmarks, roads and towns that bring the big picture together. Akhunov’s team first devel-

Huge defeat for beef checkoff in Missouri An overwhelming majority of beef producers in Missouri voted down a proposed state beef checkoff. On April 25, the Missouri Department of Agriculture released the final results with 8,480 Missouri cattlemen receiving ballots and 6,568 voting. A total of 4,903 cattle raisers (74.67%) voted against the checkoff, while 1,663 producers (25.33%) voted in favor. The program was suggested by the Missouri Beef Industry Council and would have assessed an additional $1 per head state beef checkoff. Funding was slated to support promotion of beef. The Missouri Cattlemen’s

Assocation, Missouri Farm Bureau, Missouri Dairy Association, and the Missouri Dairy Industry Alliance issued the following statement about the proposed beef checkoff results: “We are disappointed the proposed Missouri $1 beef checkoff was not approved, because it provided additional resources for Missouri cattle producers to voluntarily work together to improve their industry. “Concerns with declining beef prices and the misinformation about beef disseminated by radical animal rights groups will not go away, and we will continue to look for ways to promote Missouri beef and help educate consumers.

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oped a database of functionally important genome sequences of the wild relatives of wheat using high throughput DNA sequencing technology combined with a process called sequence capture. Sequence capture allows for only the functional portion of the plant’s genome to be examined for genetic variation. According to Akhunov, molecular markers are used to mark variations in genome sequences of DNA. These markers allow researchers to pinpoint exactly where in the genome the exact gene for a specific resistant or high-yielding trait is located, much like symbols you’ll see on a map differentiating hospitals from (See TRAITS on page 29)

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Market Report Closing prices on April 26, 2016 Bartlett Grain Red Wheat............ $ 3.92 White Wheat ....... $ 3.92 Milo .................... $ 2.92 Corn ................... $ 3.52 Soybeans (new crop) $ 9.23 Scott City Cooperative Wheat.................. $ 3.88 White Wheat ....... $ 3.93 Milo (bu.)............. $ 2.87 Corn.................... $ 3.47 Soybeans ........... $ 9.05 Sunflowers.......... $ 14.05 ADM Grain Wheat.................. Milo (bu.)............. Corn.................... Soybeans............ Sunflowers..........

$ 3.96 $ 3.02 $ 3.57 $ 9.23 $ 14.65

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Food Facts Scott County has 269 farms accounting for 453,429 acres. In 2012 (most recent data) crop and livestock production totaled $979.8 million.

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Wheat plot tours are May 12 in Walnut Creek district

Walnut Creek Extension District will hold three wheat plot variety demonstration tours on Thurs., May 12. Erik DeWolf, K-State plant pathologist, will discuss wheat diseases. Lucas Haag, northwest area agronomist for

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“They can place an order on a Monday and have the product on a Friday, if they need it,” Sumner told Bloomberg. “If they buy it from Europe or Brazil, it’s going to be 20 to 30 days.” Arkansas Rep. Rick Crawford points out his state’s rice growers would have a similar competitive advantage, delivering grain in 36 hours versus 36 days from Vietnam. According to USDA, other commodities with the highest upside include wheat, corn, rice and dairy. Many commodity groups have publicly supported an end to the embargo. “Trade between Cuba and the U.S. is a winwin situation primarily because of the close proximity to one another,” says Ron Suppes, a Kansas farmer and president of U.S. Wheat Associates. “Fifty years is a long time. It is time to drop the embargo.”

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tourist attractions. If researchers find the marker in a genetic sample, they know that the gene is present, long before it would have been expressed when planted in a test plot. Akhunov said that the project so far has taken about three years and will still need about one year to be fully completed. He said his team has completed making markers for almost all the wild relatives and completed generating all the data. The next step in the project is to convert these markers into easy-to-use assays that will allow characterizing large number of wheat lines at low cost. “Starting next year, we will start putting plants developed using some of these sequenced ancestors into the field,” said Akhunov. “With our K-State collaborators we will start phenotyping them for drought, disease resistance, and for all the traits. This kind of data will help us to identify genes that control these traits.” Audrey Schmitz is an intern with Kansas Wheat Communications

K-State Extension, along with Romulo Lollato, KSU wheat specialist, will also be in attendance to discuss the varieties and management practices. The first tour starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Rush County plot of cooperator Mark Baus that features

20 different varieties. From Rush Center, travel 11 miles west on K96 Highway, turn north three miles on CR 140 to Ave N. The plot is on the west side. The next stop is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. in Ness County at a site that also

has 20 varieties. This plot, planted by cooperator Tyler Rider, is seven miles south of Ness City on US283 Highway to CR 60, west five miles to N Road, and continue another one-half mile west. The plot is on the north side. The final tour of the

day will begin at 6:00 p.m. in Lane County. Haag and Lollato will discuss the 22 wheat varieties and cooperator Vance Ehmke will provide information on the triticale and rye varieties. DeWolf will also provide disease information. A light supper will be

provided at this plot that is located seven miles west of Dighton on K96 Highway, then two miles south on Eagle Road and then west. Anyone needing more information can contact Extension Agent Chris Long at 1-877-798-3921.

$400,000 for wildfire relief in southern Kansas

Thanks to an outpouring of support, more than $400,000 has been raised for Kansas and Oklahoma wildfire relief funds, which is an amount of money even greater than the staggering number of acres burned in the March wildfire. By the time the flames were extinguished, the Anderson Creek Fire burned 367,630 acres across Oklahoma and Kansas in late March. To help cattle producers in need, the Kansas Livestock Foundation (KLF) and Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation (OCF) established relief funds. Just a month or so later, the efforts have raised more than $400,000 to help affected cattlemen. As of April 25, KLF has received $367,103 with contributions coming from 77 counties in Kansas and 20 states. Progressive cattle auc-

tions held across Kansas helped raise funds along with large donations from Farm Credit Associations of Kansas and CoBank. Many individuals donated to the cause, along with donations received from Sunday school classes and 4-H clubs, says Todd Domer, vice president of communications for Kansas Livestock Association (KLA). “Every dollar donated to KLF will be used to help offset the cost of fencing supplies, the treatment of cattle injured in the fire and other priority needs identified by local KLA leadership in Comanche and Barber counties,” Domer says. In Oklahoma, more than $35,000 was donated to OCF for fire relief with funds coming from as far away as Arizona and California. Oklahoma businesses also have donated vouchers for fence repair and supplies,

says Jeff Jaronek, OCF coordinator. Both KLF and OCF are still accepting donations to aid producers affected by the Anderson Creek Fire and other large fires in the states. Checks can be sent to the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation via Box 82395, Oklahoma City, OK 73148. Make checks payable to the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation and write “Fire Relief” in the memo line. Tax-deductible checks also can be made to the Kansas Livestock Foundation, with “Disaster Relief” in the memo line. Please send those donations to Kansas Livestock Foundation, 6031 S.W. 37th, Topeka, KS 66614. In addition, donations can be sent online to the Kansas Livestock Foundation and the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation.

Wheat diagnostic school May 17-18

Kansas State University will be sponsoring an indepth wheat diagnostic school on May 17-18 at the Northwest Research and Extension Center at 105 Experiment Farm Road, Colby. On May 17, the school runs from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. On May 18, the school begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 1:00 p.m. This will be a hands-on learning opportunity for agronomy professionals and farmers. It has approval for certified crop advisor and commercial pesticide applicator credits. Topics presented by K-State agronomists will include: •Wheat Growth and Development •General Wheat Production Problems •Wheat Diseases and Treatment Options •Water Use of Wheat As Part of Rotations •Weed Identification •Weed Control with Wheat Herbicides •Soil Fertility Needs of Wheat •Sprayer Calibration •Wheat Insects and Their Interaction with Diseases •New Technology in Wheat Breeding The cost is $140 for both days for those who RSVP by May 9. After that date, the cost is $180. Register online at http://www.northwest.k-state.edu/events/ wheat-diagnostic-school/. For more information, contact the Extension Center at 785-462-6281, Falk Jones at jfalkjones@ksu.edu, or Haag at lhaag@ksu.edu.

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Wednesday, May 25

Wilbur Goertz Rev. Trust - Seller

Scott County - tracts 1and 2 Auction Location: Wm. Carpenter 4-H building at the fairground north edge of Scott City. Sale time: 10:00 a.m. Land Location: From Scott City 8 miles north and 6 miles east on Highway 4. Tract 1 Legals: North West 1/4 of 7-17-31 west of the 6th PM in Kansas, Scott County. Tract 2 Legals: South West 1/4 of 7-17-37 west of the 6th PM in Kansas, Scott County. Terms: 10% down day of sale, with balance due, in certified funds, at closing. Closing to be on or before June 27, 2016. Announcements day of the auction take precedence over printed material. Seller to retain their 1/3 of the 2016 wheat crop. Possession: Possession of the land planted to wheat, after the 2016 wheat harvest. Possession of land planted to milo after 2016 fall harvest. Possession of the summer fallow ground at closing. Buyer to receive seller’s 1/3 of the 2016 milo harvest and is responsible for 1/3 of the fertilizer bill and crop insurance on milo. Buyer is responsible for any costs on the summer fallow to maintain it up to closing. Lane County - tracts 3 and 4 Auction Location: Healy, School Auditorium. Sale time: 1:00 p.m. Land Location: 1 mile south of the Barlett Elevator in Healy. Tract 3 Legals: North west 1/4 of 14-17-30 West of the 6th Pm in Kansas, Lane County. Tract 4 Legal: North East 1/4 of 14-17-30 west of the 6th PM in Kansas, Lane County. Terms: 10% down day of sale, with balance due in certified funds, at closing. Closing to be on or before June 27, 2016. Announcements day of auction take precedence over printed material. Seller to retain their 1/3 share of the 2016 wheat crop. Possession: Possession of the land planted to wheat, after the 2016 wheat harvest. Possession of land planted to milo after 2016 fall harvest. Possession of the summer fallow ground at closing. Buyer to receive seller’s 1/3 of 2016 milo crop and is responsible for 1/3 of the fertilizer bill and 1/3 of the crop insurance on the milo. Buyer to repay tenant for any costs associated with maintaining the summer fallow until day of closing. Broker: Lawrence and Associates Realty, 513 Main Scott City • 620-872-5267 Auctioneer / Listing Agent: Russell Berning, 812 W M St., Leoti • 1-800-466-5202

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The Scott County Record Professional Directory

There’s no better way to reach your potential customers in Scott County and the surrounding areas.

Agriculture

Preconditioning and Growing

• 45 Years Experience • Managed and owned by full-time DVM • 2,000 Head capacity Oﬃce - 872-5150 • Scott City Stuart Doornbos Home - 872-2775 Cell - 874-0951

Pro Ex II

Sager’s Pump Service

Over 20 Years Experience

Professional Extermination Commercial & Residential

• Irrigation • Domestic • Windmills • Submersibles

Cell: 874-4486 • Oﬃce 872-2101

• Termites • Rodents • Soil Sterilization • Pre Treats • Lawn Care • Fly Parasites

John Kropp, Owner • Scott City 874-2023 (cell) • 872-3400 (office) • prox2@live.com

Construction/Home Repair

Walker Plumbing, Inc. Backhoe & Trenching services • Irrigation & gas leak repairs • Full-line irrigation parts T-L center pivot dealer Floor heat systems Pump & install septic systems Boring equipment

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

ELLIS AG SERVICES • Custom Manure Conditioning • Hauling and Spreading • Custom Swathing and Baling • Rounds-Net or Twine • Gyp and Sand Sales • Custom Harvesting Call Brittan Ellis • 620-874-5160

CHAMBLESS ROOFING Residential

All Types of Roofing

Commercial

Cedar Shake and Shingle Specialists Return to Craftsmanship Attention to Detail and Quality Guaranteed 620-872-2679 • 1-800-401-2683

RTRex Turley, Plumbing Master Plumber Residental and Commercial Plumbing

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

Marienthal, Ks.

620-909-5014 (H) • 620-874-4128 (C)

SPENCER PEST CONTROL

Automotive

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

Faurot Electric, Inc. Office • 620-872-5344 Jeromy Lisenby • 620-214-3247

P.O. Box 14 • Scott City

Landscaping • Lawn/Trees

Berning Tree Service David Berning • Marienthal

620-379-4430

Tree Trimming and Removal Hedge and Evergreen Trimming Stump Removal

Fully Insured

Contact:

SCOT AYTES • 874-1646 t Paint i

Red

Specializing in all coatings

or any other color Paint inside and out residential, commercial, and industrial. Free estimates and 16 plus years of experience.

PC Painting, Inc. Paul Cramer 620-290-2410 620-872-8910 www.pcpaintinginc.com

Medical

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

We welcome new patients. 324 N. Main • Scott City • 872-2389 Residence 872-5933

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Brent Rogers

Sales Consultant b.rogers@officesolutionsinc.biz

Office (620) 276-3131 Toll Free 1-800-794-9052 Cell (620) 874-0014 Fax (620) 276-8876 1007 N. 8th, Garden City, KS 67846 www.officesolutionsinc.biz

Horizon Health

1602 S. Main • Scott City • 872-2232 Toll Free : 1-866-672-2232

Pro Health Chiropractic Wellness Center

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

www.reganjewelers.com

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

Services

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

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

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

For all your auction needs call:

(620) 375-4130

Dr. Jeffrey A. Heyd Optometrist

Auction

Sports/Outdoors

RAYMER SOCIETY art auction Sat., April 30, 1:30 p.m. Raymers, Sandzens, Prairie Printmakers, other area artists. 224 S. Main, Lindsborg, Ks. 785 2272217. www.lesterraymer. org.

OUR HUNTERS will pay top $$$ to hunt your land. Call for a free base camp leasing info packet and quote. 1-866-309-1507. www.BaseCampLeasing. com.

Education

Homes

For your home medical supply and equipment needs! We service and repair all that we sell.

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.

Russell Berning Box Q • Leoti

2000 SQ. FT. doublewide under $80,000. Lenders offering $0 down for land owners. Huge selection of true modulars in all sizes. Wrap land, home and land improvements in one package. 866-858-6862.

ENTRY LEVEL heavy equipment operator career. Get trained. Get certified. Get hired. Bulldozers, backhoes and excavators. Immediate lifetime job placement. VA benefits. National average, $18$22/hr. 1-866-362-6497.

Truck Driving CONVOY SYSTEMS is hiring Class A drivers to run from Kansas City to the west coast. Home weekly. Great benefits. www.convoysystems.com. Call Tina, ext. 301, or Lori, ext. 303, at 1-800926-6869. ––––––––––––––––––––– OTR/CDL Class A driver. Two years min. experience. Good pay, vacation pay and bonuses. Good home time for a flatbed company. Caudy Trucking, Inc., 402-7686134.

All Under One Roof

Revcom Electronics

20/20 Optometry

Treatment of Ocular Disease • Glaucoma Detection Children’s Vision • Glasses • Contact Lenses

Complete family eye center! 106 W. 4th • Scott City • 872-2020 • Emergencies: 214-1462

SCOTT CITY CLINIC

Your RadioShack Dealer Two-way Radio Sales & Service Locally owned and operated since 1990

1104 Main • Scott City • 872-2625

201 Albert Avenue (620) 872-2187 • www.scotthospital.net

Christian Cupp, MD

Thea Beckman, APRN

Elizabeth Hineman, MD

Megan Dirks, APRN

Matthew Lightner, MD

Joie Tedder, APRN

William Slater, MD FACS

Ryan Michels, PA-C

Melissa Batterton, APRN

Caley Roberts, PA-C

Scott City Myofascial Release Sandy Cauthon RN

Bolen Enterprises Prairie Dog Control

105 1/2 W. 11th, Scott City 620-874-1813 scottcitymfr@gmail.com

Call me to schedule your Myofascial Release

•34 years experience •Bonded/Licensed

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

Retail

Gene’s Appliance Over 200 appliances in stock! COMPARE OUR PRICES!

We have Reverse Osmosis units in stock. Remember us for parts in stock for all brands of all appliances. Sales and Service Days • Mon. - Sat. Deliveries • Mon.-Sat.

Largest Frigidaire appliance dealer in Western Ks. 508 Madison • Scott City • 872-3686

Networktronic, Inc.

Computer Sales, Service and Repair Custom computers! Networking solutions!

Northend Disposal A garbologist company.

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

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

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

Dining

Classifieds

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Buy, sell, trade, one call does it all 872-2090 ot fax 872-0009

Classified Ad Deadline: Monday at 5:00 p.m. Classified Ad Rate: 20¢ per word. Minimum charge, $5. Blind ad: $2.50 per week extra. Card of thanks: 10¢ per word. Minimum charge, $3. Classified Display Ad rate: $6.00 per column inch. 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.

Thank You... Thank you to everyone who helped me celebrate my birthday. Your cards, phone calls and well wishes mean so much to me. Thank you to all who attended my open house and to my children and their families for hosting it. It’s great to have such wonderful family and friends. Betty Scheuerman A big thank you to Heartland Foods of Scott City for the storage of yogurt used by the school district. We greatly appreciate your help! McCarty Family Farms

Rentals

Services

HIDE AND SEEK STORAGE SYSTEMS. Various sizes available. Virgil and LeAnn Kuntz, 620-874-2120. 41tfc

C O M P U T E R SERVICES for PC and Mac computers. Computer repair and virus removal. Call or email Josh at OsComp to schedule an appointment. 24-hour help line 620-376-8660 or email josh_4974@hotmail.com. –––––––––––––––––––– WANTED: Yards to mow and clean up, etc. Trim smaller trees and bushes too. Call Dean Riedl, (620) 872-5112 or 87434tfc 4135. –––––––––––––––––––– METAL ROOFING, SIDING and TRIMS at direct-to-the-public prices. Call Metal King Mfg., 620-872-5464. Our prices 37tfc will not be beat! –––––––––––––––––––– 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.

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PLAINJAN’S RENTAL houses and duplexes. Stop by the office or call 620872-5777. 05tfc ________________________________

PLAINJAN’S RENT-ASHOP New Introductory Pricing! We can build an office to suit your needs. This includes AC and heat if wanted. Each Rent-AShop comes with 110 and a 220 electric, overhead lighting, full concrete floor, exterior dawn-dusk lighting, insulated roof and exterior walls. Call today at 620-872-5777. 3316tfc

––––––––––––––––––––– 1 AND 2 BEDROOM APPARTMENTS for rent. Call 620-874-8353. 3516tfc

Real Estate COMMERCIAL BUILDING for sale. 133x45 ft. (approx.) round top building. Serious inquiries only. Seller is a real estate agent selling own property. 874-5109 or 874-2124. 26tfc ––––––––––––––––––––– 1-3 BEDROOM, 1 bath, FH/A, basement, new roof, large yard. Call Mike 620-874-2425. 23tfc

Help Wanted SUBSTITUTE ROUTE bus drivers for USD 466 (Scott County). For applications and additional information contact Lance Carter at 620-8720215tfc 7655. ––––––––––––––––––––– CDL DRIVER WANTED for a paving company. Can be a Class A or Class B license. For more information, call 620-8743316t6 0596. ––––––––––––––––––––– DRIVERS NEEDED, combine and truck. Call Gerald Baker 620-8742060 or 620-379-4693, 3416t10 evenings. –––––––––––––––––––––

GARAGE SALES Friday-Saturday, April 29-30 Garage Sale 807 Myrtle Street, Scott City Fri., April 29 • 6:15 - 8:30 p.m. Oak dinning room table and chairs, glider rocker, apartment-size washer and dryer, iron outdoor bench, lamps, stoneware dishes and numerous other items! NO CHECKS! Garage Sale 1520 Myrtle Street, Scott City Fri., April 29 • 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Sat., April 30 • 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Small talbles, stroller, baby swing, queen bed frame, reptile cages, small AC, swimming pool

Friday, May 7 Multi Family Garage Sale 608 Jefferson St., Scott City Sat., May 7 • 8:00 a.m. - ??? Lots of clothing for kids, boys and girls, and some women’s and men’s clothing; baby items, household and decor; BBQ grill, deep freeze, microwave and self-propelled lawn mower. Stop by and check it out! Cash ONLY!

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

Berry Realty • 872-5700 1102 S. Main, Scott City, Ks 67871 www.berryrealtyonline.com

Margie Berry, Broker • 874-5488 Brett Berry, Sales Assoc. • 316-258-3387 Tracy Chambless, Sales Assoc. • 874-2124

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ACCOUNTANT/HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER wanted!

Outstanding career opportunity with a progressive Southwest Kansas feedyard for an experienced accountant/human resources manager. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in general accounting functions and human resources management; experience in the feed yard/agriculture industry would be helpful. Excellent computer and communication skills will be required and a college degree a plus. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Please send your resume to: Poky Feeders, Inc., Attention: Kirk Dechant, 600 E. Road 30, Scott City, KS 3716t2 67871. ________________________________

MECHANIC NEEDED to work under a shop foreman for a large feedyard. Duties include general maintenance, welding and some technical repairs. Must provide own tools. If you have difficulties showing up to work on time, or you have a habit of calling in sick, please don’t apply. Pay will be based on experience. Apply at Poky Feeders, Inc., 600 E. Road 30, Scott Agriculture City, Ks 67871 or call WANT TO BUY. Stored Zach at 620-874-8114.

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.

Pine Village Apartments 300 E. Nonnamaker

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Livestock BLACK, ANGUS, REGISTERED BULLS for sale. Tested, 2 year old yearlings. Heifer bulls. Delivery. Conformation and Performance. Contact Black Velvet Ranch, Aaron Plunkett, Syracuse, Ks. 620-384-1101. 3716t15 –––––––––––––––––––– REGISTERED, ANGUS BULLS for sale. Yearling and 2-year old bulls. Crooked Creek Angus, St. Francis, Kansas. Call 785-332-6206 or www.crookedcreekan3716t19 gus.com.

Wanted LOOKING FOR LOT OF LAND for home site. Must be within 20 minutes of Scott City. Would like electric, water and sewer accessibility, but not a must. Must be around 100ft x 100ft or larger. Please text or call Robert 3816t2 at 620-927-0723.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Tuesday nights at 8:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church basement (use west door). 412 College, Scott City. Al-Anon at same time and location. Contact: 874-0472 or 872-3137. 25tfc

District 11 AA Meetings

Scott City

Unity and Hope Mon., Wed. and Fri. • 8:00 p.m. 807 Kingsley Last Sat., Birthday Night, 6:30 p.m. All open meetings, 214-4188 • 214-2877

Dighton

Thursday • 8:30 p.m. 535 Wichita St. All open meetings, 397-2647

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

EOE

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USD 466 Scott City is accepting applications for: Transportation Director Full-time position with benefits Details and Applications may be obtained and returned to: Administration Office 704 S. College St., Scott City 620-872-7600 USD 466 is an EOE Employer

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USD 466 Scott City

406 Main • Scott City 620 872-2090

is accepting applications for: Maintenance Director Full-time position with benefits Details and Applications may be obtained and returned to: Administration Office 704 S. College St., Scott City 620-872-7600 USD 466 is an EOE Employer

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Best Western El Quartelejo Inn and Suites is accepting applications for: Full-Time Front Desk Clerk 40 hours/week 3 Nights - 3:00 - 11:00 p.m. shift 2 Nights - 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. shift Applications may be obtained and returned to: Best Western El Quartelejo Inn and Suites 1610 S. Main St., Scott City 620-872-7373 3816t2

FAUROT HEATING AND COOLING is accepting applications for: Full-Time Laborer Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Call to schedule an appointment for interview. Call Angie’s cell 620-214-2441 3916

PARK LANE NURSING HOME Has openings for the following positions: Full-Time Housekeeping Aide Full-Time CNA Shifts (All Shifts) Part-Time RN/LPN Shift differential pay offered for evening and night shifts! Great opportunity to serve the elderly of our community!!! Willing to work with student schedules! Great benefits package! Please apply in person at: Park Lane Nursing Home 210 E. Parklane Scott City, KS 67871 Or visit us at our website: www.parklanenursinghome.org “Quality Care Because We Care”

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USD 468 Healy is accepting applications for: Two Custodial Positions: Director of Maintenance/Custodian Custodian Seeking person(s) qualified to make minor equipment repairs, some mowing and general custodial duties. Work will begin after May 1. Applicants must: •Be able to lift at least 50 lbs. •Be able to stand, stoop, squat and kneel for extended periods of time. Applications may be obtained and returned to: Vera Coker, Clerk 5006 N. Dodge Rd. Healy, Ks 67850 620-398-2248 or email: clerk@usd468.org

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State receives $59M in tobacco settlement cash The State of Kansas has received more than $59 million from its annual tobacco payment settlement, but future payments will not be as high. Attorney General Derek Schmidt says the state received $59.1 million from the Master Settlement Agreement. Schmidt says the amount is consistent with what his office was expecting. “We continue our efforts to keep the state’s annual payment received each April from the Master Settlement Agreement as stable as possible,” he said. “However, because several variables have converged, predicting the anticipated amount of receipts over the next few years will be particularly difficult.”

Schmidt says the state will receive its last Strategic Contribution Fund payment under the original MSA in April 2018. The result will be a sizeable and permanent reduction in the annual money received by the state. Schmidt says it’s impossible at this time to predict just how much the reduction will be. The MSA was reached in November 1998 between 46 states, five U.S. territories, the District of Columbia and the five largest tobacco companies. It focuses on advertising, marketing and the promotion of tobacco products. The settlement requires the tobacco industry to pay approximately $10 billion to the states annually.

Working Sunday? Are you going to be out of town this weekend? Join us Thursdays at Area 96 at 6:30 pm for our Week Night Service For more information call 872-2339 or visit our website fbcscott.com

Thank You for Supporting the

Denver Rolling Nuggets

Thanks to everyone that supported the fundraiser in October wether it was helping with the supper, silent auction, live auction, clinics or sponsors. It was an opportunity to be a part of something bigger and Scott City…you were just that. We wanted to let you know how that fundraiser impacted the Denver Rolling Nuggets Year. BECAUSE OF YOU: They were able to travel to Minneapolis Minnesota, Omaha Nebraska, Phoenix Arizona and Nationals in Louisville Kentucky. Not only did you pay for all airline tickets and motels for the players and coaches, you also helped provide a Team Meal at each location. Scott City completely funded their entire season. Totally amazing!!

Nationals in Louisville Kentucky (April 7-10) - Nate was part of a Shoot Out. Each team was able to choose one player to compete. The Team took third in Nationals.

The Rolling Nuggets got to play a scrimmage at half time of the Nuggets vs. Knicks game.

The Nuggets will be back in the fall to personally thank you again!