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Volume 24 • Number 13

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Published in Scott City, Ks.

Early voting more than normal

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Sports Scott City wins eighth consecutive district football title Page 21 Education What factors go into determining a district’s reserves?

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one special boy Conrad Bauer with his parents, Charlie and Erin, and one of his sisters, Cinzly. (Record Photo)

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Sports Dighton wins bi-district to advance in 8-man playoffs Page 21

Agriculture Judge hears arguments in beef checkoff lawsuit Page 30

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“During Conrad’s first seven months he had to have brain surgery three more times because the shunt was malfunctioning,” Bauer says.

In addition, Conrad is paralyzed below the knees. Between his waist and knees the feeling is very limited.

“The wheelchair is his primary means of mobility,” says Bauer.

Through the first two years of his life, the Bauer family and Conrad were seeing doctors in Wichita, but little was being offered in the way of guidance that would help Conrad’s physical development.

“We had no idea of what was possible or if there was more we could or should be doing for Conrad,” says Erin.

Unexpected Help That changed when the Bauer family was at the mall in Hays earlier this summer and they were approached by a man who had seen that Conrad was wheelchair bound.

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what might happen, I knew he was meant to be ours.”

She says We had no that Charlie idea of what had to think was possible about it a or if there little longer was more and told her we could or the followshould be ing day, “I’m doing for really prayConrad. ing about that Erin Bauer little boy.”

The decision was made to adopt, but the newborn first had to undergo some major surgeries before leaving Wichita. Doctors had to correct his myelomeningocele, which is a rare and severe form of spina bifida in which part of the spinal nerves or spinal cord is exposed on the outside of the skin.

In addition, a shunt was placed in his brain to relieve excess pressure.

When Conrad was finally able to make the trip to his new home he was welcomed by two sisters and a brother who include Cassidy, 14, Caden, 13, and Cinzly, 10.

Of course, there have been other challenges.

(See SPECIAL on page nine)

Early voting turnout in Scott County for the upcoming general election is well ahead of what it was in the August primary and the mid-term election two years ago.

By early Wednesday afternoon, 391 registered voters in the county had either turned in their mail ballots or voted at the polling site set up in the courthouse.

That compares with 196 who voted early in the August primary election.

“It’s also quite a bit higher than the 2012 presidential election, but not as many as those who voted early in the 2008 (presidential) election,” says County Clerk Alice Brokofsky.

Early voting at the courthouse ends at noon on Mon., Nov. 7. Voters can vote on Tuesday, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Wm. Carpenter 4-H Building, Scott County Fairgrounds.

Votes are reminded they will need to provide a photo ID when casting a ballot.

Vet’s Day service is Nov. 11

Military veterans will be recognized with a Veterans Day ceremony at the Veterans Park, east K96 Highway, Scott City, on Fri., Nov. 11, starting at 11:00 a.m.

The local honor guard along with the National Honor Society from Scott Community High School will be participating in the ceremony.

A free noon meal will be served to local veterans at the Scott County VIP Center on Nov. 11.

Fall harvest rises to expectations; dry conditions a problem for wheat There were no surprises with the area’s fall harvest, which is wrapping up across Scott County and the surrounding area.

As expected, yields for corn and milo have been very good.

“When you see how much grain the elevators are dumping on the ground, I think everyone is pretty satisfied with the yields,” observes Walnut Creek Extension Agent Chris Long. “Hopefully, the yields will help offset the low prices.”

Except for a few locations, he says corn harvest is complete in

Lane, Ness and Rush counties.

Long estimates that grain sorghum harvest is about 85 percent done.

Dryland yields for sorghum are consistently 100 bushels or more.

Yields have been just as impressive in the Wichita County area where Extension Agent Allen Baker “heard some yields of 120 bushels.”

“There were some milo yields in the 85 to 90 bushel range, but the majority of it was very good,” he says.

Dryland corn yields ranged from 95 to 120 bushels while

irrigated corn approached 215 to 220 bushels.

“And that was on ground where they were using less water than in a typical year,” notes Baker.

“There are guys who are making a real effort to pump less in order to reduce their costs, plus they got some timely help from nature.”

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The decision to adopt was an easy one for Charlie and Erin Bauer.

The tougher decision, which required no small amount of prayer and consultation with their pastor, was to adopt a special needs baby.

That unimaginable outpouring of compassion and love brought Conrad into the Bauer family two years ago.

It was through the friend of a friend that Erin first learned about Conrad three weeks before his due date.

“We learned that a young mother was going to give birth to a special needs child,” says the Dighton mother.

The unborn child had spina bifida and two prospective couples had already declined the opportunity to adopt Conrad because of his condition.

His birth mother had already announced her intent to leave her child at the hospital under the “safe haven” law, which would then put him into state custody.

“I’d always wanted to adopt, but it never seemed like the right time,” says Bauer. “When I heard

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Shriners are helping Conrad acquire a new set of wheels

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Milo Harvest Slow The unseasonably warm weather, and the lack of a hard freeze, did slow milo harvest across the region.

“Because we didn’t get the hard freeze which will usually

finish off and dry the grain, it did slow harvest down a little,” says Long.

Baker says the closest that Wichita County has come to getting a hard freeze was a couple of hours of 28-degree weather one night.

“Even though it didn’t dry down the milo like we’d expect, most everyone was pretty pleased to be done cutting by November.

There are some years, like last year, when we’re still cutting at Thanksgiving,” Baker says.

(See HARVEST on page two)

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Why do some vote against economic interests?

Tax cuts, hikes are in conflict with each other Andy Marso Kansas Health Institute

One question that seems to come up almost every election season is why people sometimes vote against their own best interests - specifically, their economic interests.

Diane Wahto of Wichita asked it this way:

Harvest Wheat Needs Moisture The bigger concern now with area farmers is getting some badly needed moisture for their newly planted wheat.

“We’ve been able to get by to a certain degree from the subsoil moisture that accumulated during rains earlier this year, but it’s sure dried out a lot this fall,” Long points out.

He says Ness and Rush counties have received some helpful rain during the past week. That moisture has missed Lane County.

“Why do Kansans often vote against their best interests?

When we don’t have money to fix the highways or fund social programs, who cares about those other things?”

Ernest Schein of Olathe sent a follow-up: “When will people stop voting against their economic interest? The governor who was supposed to lower taxes actually raised them on the vast majority of residents when he signed the sales tax increase into law.”

There is evidence that some

changes - has done some new number-crunching.

The analysis shows that Kansans making $25,000 a year or less ended up paying more in income taxes. That’s because in addition to reducing income tax rates, the 2012 changes included the elimination of credits and deductions, like the food sales tax rebate, that lower-income Kansans benefited from most.

When the changes first came into play in 2013, about 600,000 Kansas income tax filers were in that $25,000-or-less income category - more than a third of

all filers.

For that group at least, the 2012 tax changes were detrimental.

Then in 2014, voters reelected Brownback and gave Republicans a bigger majority in the Kansas House.

That occurred despite a Docking Institute poll conducted in September 2014 showing almost two-thirds of Kansans were concerned that economic conditions in the state would hurt their families, and barely 30 percent were satisfied with (See INTERESTS on page seven)

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“I’m worried that some guys have planted too deep in hopes of going after moisture. When we do get rain, it will crust over and that’s going to make it difficult for wheat to emerge,” says Long.

Even without moisture in the immediate future, Long says the wheat seed will eventually germinate.

“Obviously, that’s not an ideal situation About four years ago, while we were still in a severe drought, we didn’t see wheat emerge until about March,” he recalls. “We don’t want to see that

Legislative candidates support easing state sales tax on food There is widespread bipartisan support for eliminating or reducing the sales tax on food among candidates for the Kansas Legislature, according to survey results released Monday by an advocacy organization.

However, when the winners of next week’s election show up at the Statehouse in January, they may again decide the state can’t afford to do without the revenue the tax generates.

KC Healthy Kids sent surveys in late October to candidates running for all 165 seats in the Kansas House and Senate.

Each of the more than 80 who responded indicated that they supported reducing or eliminating the sales tax charged on food sold at grocery stores and farmers’ markets.

“There is broad and deep awareness of this issue,” said Ashley JonesWisner, state policy director for the nonprofit organization. “Lawmakers understand the tax on food in Kansas is out of proportion and something needs to be done.”

Only three states have sales tax levies higher than Kansas’ 6.5 percent, but two of them - Minnesota and Washington exempt food. Mississippi has a sales tax rate of sev-

Kansans have voted against their own economic interests.

In 2015, the Kansas Legislature passed a historic sales tax increase in an attempt to balance the budget.

Before that, the Legislature passed and Gov. Sam Brownback signed into law major changes to the income tax structure in 2012. It was sold as a tax cut for all Kansans.

Former State Budget Director Duane Goossen - who served in the Graves, Sebelius and Parkinson administrations and who is no fan of those tax

en percent and, like Kansas, doesn’t exempt food.

State and local sales taxes are increasing the grocery bills of some Kansas consumers by up to 11 percent, Jones-Wisner said.

Last session, the Legislature considered but ultimately rejected various proposals to reduce or eliminate the sales tax on food.

With revenues regularly coming in below official estimates due to income tax cuts approved in 2012 and recent downturns in key economic sectors, lawmakers concluded they couldn’t afford the estimated $350 million annual cost of the food sales tax exemption.

again.”

Wheat that had enough moisture to emerge in the Wichita County area is beginning to turn blue and gray from drought stress, Baker says.

“Those guys who were

drilling wheat on fields where they cut corn are probably doing a little better than others. They did some prewatering, so they’re okay, for now,” he notes.

For others, the next two

or three weeks could be critical.

“They need some moisture to get things started. Their roots haven’t reached the subsoil yet,” he says. “The top six inches are awful dry.”

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Peanut butter is good any time, and good for you November is Peanut Butter Month. Here’s some interesting information I thought I’d share with you.

For example, did you know that peanuts are not actually nuts, but they are legumes, like beans, peas Carol Ann and lentils? And Crouch Family and that Americans Consumer eat three pounds Sciences of peanut but- Agent for Scott County ter per person

every year? That’s about 700 million pounds, or enough to coat the floor of the Grand Canyon!

Two peanut farmers were selected as President of the United States: Thomas Jefferson and Jimmy Carter.

Also, one acre of peanuts will make 30,000 peanut butter sandwiches.

And it doesn’t stop there; there are many uses for the shells too. They are used in kitty litter, wallboard, fireplace logs, paper, animal feed and

sometimes as fuel for power plants.

Peanut butter was first developed in the 1890s and was used as a protein supplement for people with poor teeth who couldn’t chew meat.

In 1895, W.K. Kellogg patented peanut butter “Process of Preparing Nut Meal” with the description of “a pasty adhesive substance that is for convenience of distinction termed nut butter.”

Peanut butter in the beginning was not as tasty as we

know it today, because they steamed their peanuts instead of roasting before the grinding process.

Throughout the early 1900s the peanut butter process was perfected. In 1928, the Swift and Co. began to make Peter Pan Peanut Butter and in 1932, the Skippy label was formed

by Joseph L. Rosefield. In 1922, Rosefield patented the first self-stable peanut butter that would stay fresh up to a year unlike the earlier versions which would separate in a

Recipe favorites . . .

(See PEANUT on page eight)

Monday-Friday November 7-11

Cinnamon Rolls Prep time: 30 minutes

short amount of time.

In 1955, Procter and Gamble entered the peanut butter business through an acquisition of the makers of Big Top Peanut Butter. They introduced Jiff in 1958 and now operate the largest peanut butter plant in America, churning out 250,000 jars every day!

Nearly half of the US peanut crop was used to make peanut butter in 2001.

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Cook time: 25 minutes

Ingredients 1 cup warm water (110 degrees) 1 egg 3 cups bread flour 1/4 cup white sugar 3 tablespoons instant powdered milk 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 5 tablespoons butter, softened 1 teaspoon instant yeast 1/3 cup butter 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened (for spreading) 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup brown sugar

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Directions Place water, egg, bread flour, white sugar, powdered milk, salt, 5 tablespoons butter and yeast in bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select DOUGH setting, and turn machine on.

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Add 1/2 cup brown sugar and ice cream; bring to a boil, and cook for 2 minutes. Pour caramel into the bottom of a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch pan.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

When machine has finished cycling remove dough from pan and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.

Pat dough into a rectangle. Spread with softened butter and sprinkle lightly with cinnamon. Crumble 1/2 cup brown sugar over the top. Roll up, and seal edge. Cut into 12 rolls, and place in prepared pan of caramel. Allow to rise until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.

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Editorial/Opinion

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editorially speaking

Tipping the scales:

Rigged elections are all in the eyes of the beholder

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has stirred the waters with his repeated claims that the only way he can lose the election is if the results are rigged.

Of course, with polls showing that Trump is facing the prospect of losing on Tuesday - perhaps by a very lopsided margin - calling the process unfair is one way for him to save some face. Unfortunately, given the passion that some voters apparently feel for Trump - and the level of distrust that already exists among his supporters - accusations of a rigged election are the type of thing that could stir trouble at polling sites during and after the election.

It’s troublesome enough that someone as unhinged as Trump is making such claims, but it doesn’t help when those accusations are not dispelled by those at the local level who should know better. Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach has actually given Trump’s claims of a rigged election some support by offering that election officials in states where Trump is expected to lose aren’t purposely trying to make that result happen.

However, he did say that the election could be “stolen” because of noncitizens voting. In other words, illegal immigrants could swing the election to Clinton.

“Is it a situation where some interests are happy to look the other way when noncitizens are voting? Yes,” Kobach said.

Of course, Kobach had nothing to say about how citizens are being denied the right to vote because of voter registration guidelines and voter ID laws.

Neither does he bother to mention how Republican officials are “rigging” elections by limiting the number of polling sites or limiting the number of days when voters can cast ballots in advance.

These are actual occurrences which are preventing legitimate voters from casting ballots. These are unforgiveable efforts to rig elections so that Republicans can produce a desirable result.

Rigged elections? Apparently, it’s all in the eyes of the beholder.

Neighbors:

GOP effort to create fear is politics at its worst

The Kansas Republican Party is catching some heat because of a mailer that was distributed to voters that have the image of what appears to be a jihadist fighter representing an Islamic state.

“ISIS is not going away anytime soon,” the flier noted.

The flyers have been called a “shameful example of scare-mongering tactics” by Robert McCraw, director of government affairs for the Council on American-Islamic Relations.

Clay Barker, executive director of the Kansas Republican Party, says that the flyer was not meant to imply that terrorists were really in our neighborhoods and posing a direct threat to us.

Really?

By “neighbors” the flyer really didn’t mean in our own neighborhood. Barker says the mailer isn’t suggesting that Muslims living in Kansas pose a terror threat.

Barker, of course, is lying. The intent of the mailer is clear. Though no one should be surprised.

Republicans have been exploiting 911 - even though that tragedy occurred under a Republican president.

Even in light of that inconvenient fact, Republicans have exploited the fear of another terrorist attack by depicting themselves as the only ones really capable of protecting America . . . or, in this instance, Kansas.

“The Brownback Administration and legislature have opened the door to guns on our college campuses, openly opposed keeping terrorists from buying guns and underfunded public safety so severely that several counties didn’t have a single highway patrol person last year,” notes Heather Scanlon, a spokeswoman for the Kansas Democratic Party.

Those are issues which affect Kansans in their everyday lives and can have an impact on real people . . . you know, our neighbors.

Not the imaginary “neighbors” who the Kansas GOP wants you to fear.

This is politics at it’s worst.

Being ‘mad as hell’ isn’t enough It was Howard Beale in “Network” who famously told people to go to their windows and shout, “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore.”

The movie was 40 years ahead of its time.

Satire in 1976 has evolved into reality.

Voters are angry. But, instead of shouting out of their living room window, they rant on Facebook, tweet, or attend a political rally where they can have the presidential candidate from a major political party vent for them.

Anger, as most of us know, clouds our judgement and can lead us to do irrational things . . . like vote for a reality show celebrity to be our next president.

People who are angry about the cost of living, a stagnant economy, their adult children who have moved into the basement or the changing demographics in their community and neighborhood feel they need an outlet for that anger.

For years, they have found that comforting voice in the form of right-

wing talk radio and a Republican Party that has nurtured this anger into a reliable block of voters. Rather than trying to find solutions to what’s troubling their constituency, the GOP has prodded them like one would use a sharp stick to tease an angry dog.

They have stoked the flames of anger and distrust by blaming a black president “who was born in Kenya,” blaming immigrants, blaming Obamacare, blaming a biased media and blaming the liberal courts.

The GOP has convinced their angry base that they are the only thing that stands between them and liberals who will take away their Bibles and their guns.

Republicans have carefully managed not to offer any solutions to what’s troubling their angry base. They want to repeal

Obamacare, but they have yet to put forth an alternative that will benefit their constituents who are also unable to afford health insurance premiums and are one catastrophe away from bankruptcy.

They have done nothing to relieve the tax load of their voting base by making corporations and the wealthy pay their fair share. They have done nothing to end off-shore tax havens for the wealthy or encourage corporations to stay in the U.S. rather than relocate where they can pay workers poverty wages.

Rather than run the risk of voters asking, “What have you done for us?” ultraconservative Republicans have done a wonderful job of diverting attention from their own failings and feeding the culture of fear and anger.

Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach has made a career out of perpetuating the myth that our elections are being stolen and that, only by denying thousands of people the right to vote, can we protect our liberties.

So, angry voters give Kobach the authority to slay the mythical dragon known as voter fraud so that the will of the people will no longer be denied and our lives can return to normal once again.

Kobach has four voter fraud convictions in more than two years.

Feel less angry?

Our state can’t stop the flow of red ink because of misguided tax policies.

Ultraconservatives quickly identified the problem as children, elderly and the poor, so they cut funding for early childhood programs and they cut Medicaid reimbursements to nursing homes and health clinics.

After slashing welfare rolls, their visionary proposals to balance the budget also called for prohibiting welfare money from being used on Caribbean cruises, preventing recipients from using ATM machines near gambling casinos, and when they did make an ATM withdrawal it could only be for $25 at a time.

(See MAD on page six)

GOP neocons lamely cling to power In a desperate bid to hang on to political power, Kansas Senate President Susan Wagle says she and fellow Republicans will solve the state’s budget woes.

Don’t believe her for one moment.

Wagle didn’t even have the courage at a special press conference Wednesday to rip into the person most responsible for ruining the Kansas budget: Gov. Sam Brownback.

Wagle, with other mostly conservative Republican candidates nearby, said the huge shortfall of $60 million in public revenues was a real problem that she would love to tackle in the 2017 session.

Oh, really?

Brownback, Wagle and all the other ultraconservative Republicans created this shortfall by voting for the costly 2012

Where to Write

another view by Yael Abouhalkah

income tax cuts that have sliced $650 million a year out of a nearly $6 billion general fund budget.

Rather than concede that fact, Wagle spent part of her time engaged in a silly attack on Democrats.

“The Democrats don’t have a plan,” she said.

“They haven’t put forward budgets, they haven’t put forward tax plans.”

First, the Democrats don’t occupy the office of governor, which is where the budget is supposed to come from.

Second, some Democrats have offered plans to re-institute income taxes on the owners of 330,000 LLCs, which could bring in roughly $250 million a year.

But Brownback and the

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majority of Republicans have resisted passing such a bill.

Wagle’s appearance Wednesday was all show and no substance.

As Wagle knows well, most conservative GOP candidates spent the August primaries defending the Brownback tax cuts or, at the very least, claiming things were going well in the Sunflower State.

They prattled on about supposed job creation in Kansas and transforming a supposedly inefficient government.

Yet voters in Johnson County and elsewhere defeated many of these conservatives in favor of more moderate Republican candidates.

In reality, look at who doesn’t have a “plan.”

It’s Wagle and the Senate Republicans. They want to restore a rainy day fund that could deal with budget shortfalls. Guess

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what? The state used to have hundreds of millions of dollars in reserves until the tax cuts came along and the state had to use all those reserves just to try to balance the budget the last few years.

Senate Minority Leader Anthony Hensley of Topeka was correct when he noted that Wagle and others with her “remain Brownback allies.”

He added: “We need to move beyond Brownback and we need a change in the Senate to bring more moderate people together so we can form a bipartisan coalition that we’ve had in the past.”

Hensley is right, and voters get that chance this fall when they can get rid of Wagle and other conservative GOP lawmakers by sending more moderate Republicans and Democrats to Topeka.

Yael Abouhalkah is a columnist for the Kansas City Star

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Let’s shine some light on political dark money

by Steve Israel

Both sides of the aisle can agree that this election brought with it record levels of anger and frustration with the system. There is a palpable feeling among voters that you only matter if you come with a super PAC. Ever since the Supreme Court’s disastrous Citizens United decision, we’ve seen corporations and wealthy individuals spend without abandon to elect candidates who align with their priorities. This dark money is bad for our democ-

racy and bad for our government institutions. Even within the halls of Congress, there is a sense of distrust and evasiveness - members do not know where the next attack will come from or who is responsible.

Now, both parties are coming off one of the most grueling campaign seasons in recent memory. To improve the political atmosphere in Washington and on our airwaves, there’s a simple action Congress can take on Day One of the new session: Pass the Disclose Act to provide much-needed transparency to our campaign finance system.

The Disclose Act would require corporations, unions, super PACs and other outside groups to disclose contributions of $10,000 or more within 24 hours to the Federal Election Commission, as well as disclose their source of funding in ads.

It would also require them to disclose their spending to their shareholders and require lobbyists to disclose campaign-related expenditures in conjunction with their lobbying activities.

In short: We’ll know who is paying for the political ads that we see jamming the airwaves.

I suspect candidates may think twice before going on the attack if they know they will be held responsible, and this may lead to a more transparent and civil environment.

That, in turn, leads to greater potential for bipartisanship here in Washington. And the American people deserve it.

Congress tried this in 2010 and failed. Democrats were able to pass the bill in the House, but it was thwarted by Republicans in the Senate. However, maybe - just maybe - Republicans now realize how important this bill is after trudging through this

grueling election season.

When Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) took the gavel about a year ago, he said during one of his first news conferences that he feels “we have an obligation to the hardworking citizens of this country to show them how we would do things differently, to tackle our country’s problems before they tackle us, and to get things fixed, to advance our principles, to show how we can make things better for people who are struggling in America.”

(See MONEY on page six)

A stronger democracy beyond the election

About lambs and lessons we learn in life

by Chuck Collins

Dr. John Heim

Throughout this trying election season, we’ve been told how much is at stake with our vote. But, the success of any democracy depends on continuing to pay attention long after we cast our ballots.

So let’s pledge to strengthen our democracy with a few resolutions to focus our intentions and keep us moving forward over the next four years.

1) Change your media diet.

Way too much ink, airtime, and mental real estate has been consumed by the horserace reporting on elections - it’s all about who’s winning and losing.

So, unplug from the talk shows that interview pollsters and engage in partisan bickering all day. Find the commentators and independent media outlets that strengthen our civic life.

2) Turn off corporate media.

This election has been very profitable for big media corporations, but bad for our democracy. As CBS chairman Les Moonves remarked, “Man, who would have expected the ride we’re all having right now? The money’s rolling in and this is fun.”

Our differences have been compounded by media reports that amplify the loudest and most partisan utterances. Election coverage this year has encouraged us to view one another as cartoon caricatures, not neighbors.

3) Reject the consumer mentality in elections.

We’re encouraged to view national elections like consumers buying a car, but presidential elections can make most of us feel like spectators, not participants. Election Day is a small part of our real democracy think of voting as a tiny fraction of your civic life.

4) Make your voice heard.

Pledge to communicate with your elected officials all year round, not just when they want your vote. Call, write, email, and attend community forums.

When a politician hears from a dozen constituents with the same concern, it matters.

A few resolutions must address our polarized political atmosphere. The only way to break through this is by connecting with people we don’t always agree with.

For instance, the liberal California sociologist Arlie Hochschild spent five years interviewing conservative Tea Party activists in Louisiana, making friends and asking deep questions. She urges us all to scale the “empathy wall” and learn each other’s stories.

Here’s a few easy ways to get started.

It is a sad fact of nature that animals sometimes reject their young, some more aggressively than others. An early lesson we learned as kids was that sweet gentle bunny rabbits will actually eat their babies.

Sorry folks, but that cute mother rabbit can be a cannibalistic nightmare! Others, such as cows and sheep, simply refuse feed or don’t produce milk, resulting in what are called bucket calves or lambs.

There are many farm kids who have experienced the joys of having a baby lamb or calf to feed. (And in the realities of the sometimes cruel circle of life, seen them carted off to market- just keeping it real for you.) One of my earliest farm memories involved a sweet little bucket lamb.

My Uncle Art can confirm the momentous day when I went with him to feed the lamb whose mother had rejected her. I was probably about four-yearsold, and the lamb was so cute that when she was finished eating I wanted her to stick around.

She started to wander off and I unknowingly grabbed the wrong handle. When I grabbed her tail, it came off in my hand.

Horrified at the prospect of permanently disfiguring the poor little creature, I immediately began trying to stick the tail back on the beast.

I remember my uncle roaring with laughter, and thinking, “my kind uncle has an evil side!

He thinks mangling baby animals is hilarious.”

When my sheepish tears of terror subsided, my uncle explained that all lambs lose their tails. He pointed out that none of the sheep had tails, and they fall off because they are “banded.” Admittedly, it was much later this made any sense to me. (Contact KASB Past President Rod Stewart if you need more information.)

And as the joke is told at every family gathering for the past fifty years, I realized the funny part was me trying to stick that tail back on.

Childhood can be so traumatic, for lambs, kids, and children.

Unfortunately for children in poverty, trauma takes a far more dramatic shape than pulling off a lambs tail. Research tells us that children in poverty are exposed to environmental toxins inadequate nutrition, maternal depression, parental substance abuse, trauma and abuse, violent crime, divorce, low-quality child care, and decreased cognitive stimulation at a much higher rate than their higher income peers. (www.childtrends. org/?indicators=children-inpoverty).

(See ELECTION on page six)

Walling us in or them out?

by Jim Hightower

Evading security cameras in the remote expanse along the U.S. border, three Guatemalans waited till dusk to slip illicitly into our country.

This is the stuff of Donald Trump nightmares - and if he were to witness such a scene, we can only imagine the furious rants that would follow.

But, Trump will never see this scene or even know about it, because he’s facing south, fulminating against Mexicans and assuring his faithful followers that he’ll stop illegal entry into the U.S. by building a “beautiful, impenetrable wall” across our 2,000-mile border with Mexico.

Meanwhile, the scene de-

scribed took place way up north, where rural Vermont connects to Canada. As the New York Times recently reported, “This area is a haven for smugglers and cross-border criminal organizations.”

With so many of our nation’s political and security officials obsessed with the southern border, more and more criminal action - including the smuggling of people, drugs, and weapons has plagued our 5,500-mile Canadian border, the longest in the world between two countries.

Running from the Atlantic to the Pacific through sparsely populated and heavily wooded terrain, there’s often no clear demarcation of where Canada ends and the U.S. begins. Some farms, homes, and businesses

actually sprawl across the border.

Only about 2,000 agents patrol this vast stretch, and officials concede they don’t even have a good guess of how many people and how much contraband is coming across, or where.

So, the question for Mr. Trump is: Shall we wall off Canada, too? And how much of our public treasury, democratic idealism, and international goodwill shall we dump into the folly of militarizing both borders?

By simply thinking we can wall the world out, we’ll be walling ourselves in - and that’s suicidal.

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

An historic election for women, and not just because of Hillary This election may be revolutionary for women for an unexpected reason.

First woman president? OK, there’s that.

But I don’t think there’s anyone left who doubts that a capable woman has the same ability as a capable man to be president. You might not like a specific woman’s political leanings - I’m no fan of Sarah Palin, for example - but that’s different than simply opposing her for being a woman.

No, this election is changing women’s role in America for a different reason. To put it plainly, Donald Trump’s outrageous statements about women - which veer regularly into open misogyny - have sparked a movement of women speaking up about things they normally keep to themselves.

Like their sexual assaults.

And their late-term abortions.

behind the headlines

by Jill Richardson

There are lots of reasons people choose not to speak up about being sexual assaulted. Many were voiced on Twitter with the hashtag # W h y Wo m e n D o n t R e p o r t .

Some say that it was their boss who assaulted them and they needed the job. Others fear they won’t be believed - or worse, they’ll be blamed for what happened to them.

And then there’s the simple fact that sexual assault is traumatizing, and we all deal with trauma differently. For some, speaking out is healing. For others, it’s retraumatizing.

What would you do if your options were speaking out and being retraumatized by telling

your story in front of skeptical cops, lawyers, and a courtroom, perhaps for nothing if your attacker is found innocent?

Or, at best, your attacker might get three months in jail, like the Stanford rapist Brock Turner.

Maybe speaking out is worth the emotional cost to yourself if doing so will protect other women, but how many women will be protected if the rapist goes to jail for just three months?

A second Twitter thread, inspired by Trump’s loathsome boasts about grabbing unsuspecting women by their genitals, led to one million women sharing their own stories of their first assaults.

Their first assaults.

Some said they could not remember which one was first, because it happened so many times. Others recounted stories (See WOMEN on page six)

Later, when Trump inaccurately described late-term abortions in the last debate, women began telling stories about their own late-term abortions.

These were not irresponsible, promiscuous women who were too sex-crazed to take precautions.

They were loving, responsible couples who badly wanted children. They were excited to become parents, and they had pregnancies that were going well until a test showed something horribly wrong.

They simply lost a genetic lottery. It could happen to anyone, pro-life or pro-choice.

(See LAMBS on page six)

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Time to demand accountability in Washington

by Ellen Weintraub

What sentiment unites supporters of candidates as diverse as Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders?

Disgust with the way we fund our elections. One recent poll found that 85 percent of Americans believe the system needs either fundamental changes or a complete rebuild.

How bad is it now? “60 Minutes” reported earlier this year that each day of their terms, members

of Congress are expected to spend four hours on the phone raising $18,000 a day from big donors across the country. This is time not spent legislating. Not learning about the issues. Not getting to know their colleagues better. And since “call time” is horrible, soul-crushing work, it can’t be improving their moods.

Shedding this telemarketing burden will go a long way toward giving members of Congress the capacity to build more

constructive relationships with each other, with their constituents and with the executive branch. And what single reform can do all this? Bringing a voluntary system of public campaign financing, which has been successful at the state and local levels, to congressional races.

As it is now, the concerns of the country’s wealthiest people absorb the time and attention of office-holders. But when candidates need small and

local contributions, they have a powerful incentive to devote time and attention to the needs of typical constituents, those who don’t live in the world of big political money. These citizens deserve and are demanding a government that is responsive and accountable to them.

And when members of Congress descend upon the Capitol, ears burning with their constituents’ most urgent concerns, they will find that what they’ve heard wasn’t that

different from Florida to Idaho to Maine to Arizona to Kansas.

Presidents and Congress usually shy away from investing political capital in campaign finance reform. The one thread tying every federal elected official together is that they worked the existing system to win office and any large-scale reform threatens them. But if no one is willing to commit to reform, the system won’t get any better. Our members of Congress will

Transportation is economic lifeline Mad

There is growing anxiety and concern among communities in our state regarding the transfer of earmarked transportation funds (over $1 billion in FY 2016 and 2017 alone) to fill holes in the state budget.

And while some have pointed out that the surface condition of our Kansas roads are in good shape, many do not believe this will continue to be the situation if these huge transfers continue.

Kansas roads have received high marks as a direct result of significant investments in our state’s transportation system, dating back to 1989 when the Comprehensive Highway Program was passed. That was followed by the Comprehensive Transportation program in 1999 and finally with the passage of T-WORKS in 2010.

Lambs An early study on language development was done in Kansas City, Kansas by Rice University researchers.

The six-year longitudinal study, called the Turner Preschool Study, found that by age three, children in poverty were subjected to 30 million fewer words than their middle class and professional peers.

Perhaps more concerning, children of professionals received six words of encouragement for every one word of discouragement, compared to one encouraging word to two discouraging words for children in poverty.

One of the most recent studies uses neuroimaging to show that children in poverty’s brains development lags behind other children at a rate of 8-10 percent. www.scientificamerican.com/article/ poverty-disturbs-childrens-brain-development-andacademic-performance Similar to baby lambs tails, this developmental lag lasts through adulthood.

The researchers summarized their findings with this statement, “The

But now, with the legislature and governor having taken fully one-third of KDOT’s income in FY 2016 and 2017, they have begun to reduce T-WORK’s scope. If the legislature and governor continue these highway transfers, KDOT will have no choice but to continue reducing their work and the overall condition of the highway system will decline.

However different individuals might characterize the current Kansas economy, everyone agrees that the current condition of the state highway system positively influences the economy.

Conversely, if the system condition is allowed to drop to the

minimum targets, one can only assume a corresponding negative effect to the economy.

Kansans overwhelmingly support adequate funding for transportation. Recent polling shows a strong majority of Kansans asked believe the funds earmarked for transportation should be used for those purposes. Economic Lifelines strongly agrees!

Economic Lifelines is comprised of local businesses and organizations who support a vibrant economy through strong transportation programs. You can find out more at www.economiclifelines.com.

Michael Johnston Chief Executive Officer Economic Lifelines 316-734-5918 or mjohnston3@cox.net

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results were clear - the effects of low socioeconomic status are apparent even in kids who grew up otherwise healthy.”

The Kansas State Board of Education established that kindergarten readiness is an outcome that should be measured to assure that eventually students will be college and career ready. Another outcome the board wants local districts to measure is social/emotional growth.

These are worthy outcomes, for sure, and they are attainable given appropriate resources.

However, achievement of the outcomes is greatly complicated by the conditions of poverty.

In Kansas, different communities, districts, and schools, have different challenges and struggles. One district records four percent of its students receive free lunches (The free lunch threshold is roughly 1.5 times the poverty rate.) while another reports 72 percent of its students get free lunches.

The range among school buildings is even

Women from when they were molested as young children. Some said this was the first time they’d ever told anyone what happened.

Later, when Trump inaccurately described late-term abortions in the last debate, women began telling stories about their own late-term abortions.

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more dramatic. Several schools show less than 1 percent free lunch rates and at the other end, many hover around the 94 percent rate.

Districts in which 72 percent of students suffer from “environmental toxins inadequate nutrition, maternal depression, parental substance abuse, trauma and abuse, violent crime, divorce, low-quality child care, and decreased cognitive stimulation at a much higher rate than their higher income peers” will certainly have more challenges meeting the Kansans Can outcomes than those districts in which four percent have those challenges.

Comparing the resources needed to educate children from these widely divergent circumstances as if they were the same is a fool’s errand. The challenges are not equal and neither are the resources needed to meet them.

That is the difficulty of writing a school finance formula, and that is why KASB members have determined that adjustments in resources are needed to accommodate

differences in children.

At the same time, KASB members have recognized that in some districts, the challenges require more local flexibility for additional funding. Both of these challenges are far less formidable if the basic level of funding for all is increased to an adequate level. KASB members do not accept Billy Holiday’s “God Bless the Child” fatalism when it comes to accommodating the needs of children.

Year after year, our members recognize that we all have to work together for the best interests of all children in our state.

Either banding a tail, or trying to put it back on?

Four-year-old boys can’t put the tail back on a lamb, but given the appropriate resources, educators and school leaders can meet the challenges that their local needs present.

Dr. John Heim is executive director of the Kansas Association of School Boards and a former superintendent in the Wichita County school district

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These were not irresponsible, promiscuous women who were too sex-crazed to take precautions. They were loving, responsible couples who badly wanted children. They were excited to become parents, and they had pregnancies that were going well until a test showed something horribly wrong.

They simply lost a genetic lottery. It could happen to anyone, pro-life or pro-choice.

In countries that ban abortions, women do die.

A woman died in Ireland in 2012 because she was not allowed to end her pregnancy with a fetus she was miscarrying.

Stories like these are

hard to hear, and hard to share. But, thanks to Donald Trump, women have found their voices in the past few months. Let’s hope this continues after the election and leads to real change.

Jill Richardson is the author of “Recipe for America: Why Our Food System Is Broken and What We Can Do to Fix It”

continue their wretched telemarketing lives, and the American people will continue to be fundamentally dissatisfied with and shortchanged by how our democracy works.

More than a hundred years ago, Teddy Roosevelt won office in a system he recognized as corrupt. To the dismay of his backers, he bucked that system and championed some of our first campaign-finance reforms. We needs that sort of courage today.

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What better way to prod the angry voter than to encourage the fear of anyone who’s different such as Hispanics, Syrian refugees and, lest we forget, Muslims?

The Kansas GOP reminded voters that ISIS is looking to invade our wheat fields with a recent mailer that includes the image of a man dressed as an Islamic jihadist while asking, “Have you met the new neighbors?”

If you want to stoke legitimate fear, why not show the images of three middle-aged, Christian, white men who were planning to carry out a terrorist attack in Garden City against Somalians?

That won’t happen because they really are our neighbors.

And what bigger threat to our freedoms than the “activist” justices on the Kansas Supreme Court?

These liberal judges want to make sure the state legislature is fulfilling its constitutional obligation to fund public education which is the biggest threat imaginable.

Ultraconservative lawmakers are angry. They want to make sure you’re angry, too.

Because of the steady stream of fear-mongering, the natural result is a lot of people who are angry

. . . and scared . . . about change and about the uncertainty in their lives.

Some of those concerns are real.

No one wants to feel they can’t get proper health care because they can’t afford it - or that a medical emergency can force them into bankruptcy. Obamacare isn’t the problem. The problem is with lawmakers who have refused for six years to make it better.

A tax code that favors the wealthy (in the U.S. and Kansas) and trade agreements that put the well-being of corporations ahead of workers are legitimate concerns. A quality education system and maintaining our basic infrastructure are critical.

They won’t be solved with a slogan that fits on the front of a cap.

They can’t be solved by people telling us to fear anything and everything.

Are you mad as hell?

Great.

Then do your part and become an educated voter.

Elect lawmakers - not by political party, but on the strength of their ideas. We need leaders capable of finding solutions to our anger rather than simply feeding the beast.

Rod Haxton can be reached at editor@screcord.com

Election 5) Try a social media fast.

Social media is amazing, but it mostly serves as an echo chamber to reinforce our existing views.

It’s not a substitute for talking to people, asking questions, and learning why people support certain policies.

6) Practice the art of civil discourse.

Find ways to meet others face-to-face to engage in conversations, not soapbox speeches and debates.

Look at the “Living Room Conversation” movement that brings people together across political divisions.

Their goal is to encourage “authentic, respectful conversations” to “strengthen relationships and advance understanding of the challenges, opportunities, and solutions before us.”

Finally, other resolutions should focus on changing our polarizing election system.

7) Eliminate the wealth primary.

Long before voters cast their ballots in a primary, big money donors have winnowed the field and

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selected who will stand for election. People all across the political spectrum agree that we need fundamental campaign finance reform to reduce the influence of big money, including the repeal of Citizens United.

8) Break the two-party duopoly.

A growing number of voters have declared independence from the two major parties. So why do we allow other voices and perspectives to be excluded from presidential debates? Our democracy would benefit if we had real choices outside the two major parties, as they do in most other countries in the world.

The strength of our civic life depends on what we do outside elections. And especially after the deeply toxic experience of 2016, we all need to step up to protect our real democracy from those who profit from division.

Chuck Collins is a senior scholar at the Institute for Policy Studies where he directs the Program on Inequality and the Common Good (www.inequality.org)

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Interests how Brownback and legislative leaders were handling the economy at the time.

Fiscal issues often take a back seat to social issues, perhaps especially in Kansas. Thomas Frank famously took note of that in his 2004 book, “What’s The Matter With Kansas?”

Gary Brinker, director the Docking Institute and a sociology professor at Fort Hays State University, said abortion in particular has been a lit-

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mus test for many Kansas voters.

But there are indications that economic interests will matter more in 2016.

In the primaries, voters cast out six Republican state senators and eight incumbent House members. Those lawmakers generally had been in line with Brownback on tax policy and had been endorsed by Kansans For Life, an anti-abortion group.

And now, as Election Day nears, we’re hearing more talk of the state economy from the governor and conservative Republicans who are still in the running.

They argue it’s not the 2012 tax changes that have hurt the state budget but the downturn in industries like agriculture and oil and gas. And they contend the tax plan passed in 2012, on a macroeconomic level, is still beneficial for all Kansans.

Money

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Why keep waiting?

We’ve seen the unprecedented levels of voter frustration this election cycle. We’ve heard from so many of them that they feel disenfranchised. Our system cannot continue as is.

Let’s give voters back their voice. Let’s bring transparency to our political system and let’s end the regime of dark money that is poisoning the political atmosphere. Let’s pass the Disclose Act. Steve Israel, a Democratic, represents New York’s 3rd Congressional District

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Peanut are three of nine primary states in the US that grow peanuts and account for 60% of the U.S. crop.

Peanuts are planted 10 days after the last frost in April and harvested about 120-160 days later.

The peanut itself grows from a vine of the peanut plant and penetrates the soil where the peanut matures below the ground.

Peanut butter by law contains a minimum of 90% peanuts with no artificial sweeteners, colors or preservatives. Some brands add about 7% natural sweeteners and 1% salt for taste, plus a stabilizer to keep the peanut butter fresh and the oil from separating.

“Old Fashion” or “natural” peanut butter does

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not have the stabilizer and must be stirred before using. Peanut butter does not have to be refrigerated.

Depending upon the source in which you research, but according to the Peanut Butter Lovers web page, peanut butter is actually good for you.

The fat in peanut butter is 80% unsaturated fat which could help lower your LDL cholesterol levels in your blood.

Peanut butter is also naturally cholesterol-free, which is only found in animal fats.

There are some dangers to be aware of.

Approximately onehalf of one percent of Americans are allergic to peanuts. Be cautious if

you are allergic to peanuts as many products on the market may contain a peanut product. And although there is no cure for peanut allergies, more people died from bee and wasp stings in 1998 than from food allergies.

I thought this information was fun, and if you have any questions about peanut butter and its nutrition or allergies, please contact your doctor or the Scott County Extension office for more information.

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Special “He was asking so many questions about Conrad, which I thought was pretty strange. He told me he was a Shriner, but I had no idea what that meant,” Bauer says. “He was very insistent and said ‘We can help you.’ I didn’t realize we needed help.”

The Shriner, Marvin Mills, was leaving on a business trip, but said he would get back in touch when he returned in two weeks. He also provided Bauer with information about the Scott County Shrine Club, which also represents Lane, Wichita, Greeley and Ness counties.

That’s when Shriner Neal Gamble, who serves as the contact person between area families and the Shriner’s Hospital, became involved.

“We got things rolling and helped the family with their initial expenses,” Gamble says.

In the meantime, Bauer began doing some homework about the Shriners.

“I couldn’t find out much about what they are and what to do, but I can tell you, they are amaz-

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Soup Supper Benefit for Conrad Bauer Sat., Nov. 19 • 5:30 p.m.

Masonic Lodge Hall • 600 Cedar Drive • Scott City proceeds will help purchase standing wheelchair Anyone who has questions about health care available through the Shriner’s Hospitals or who knows of a child who might benefit, can contact Neal Gamble (214-1679) or Terry Phillips (214-3827)

ing,” says Bauer, who has had her eyes opened about the Shriners and the services they provide to young people.

Shriners with the Anthem Masonic Lodge in Scott County paid for train fare so that Charlie, Erin and Conrad could visit the Shriner’s Hospital in St. Louis in late July. They also provided money for meals and overnight lodging. During the whirlwind day, Conrad saw specialists at two hospitals and they were given firstclass treatment by local Shriners.

“They were super fantastic. When we stepped off the train, there were two Shriners right there to pick us up,” Bauer says.

“They loaded all our luggage, took us to the motel and the next morning they were waiting out front to take us to the hospital.”

After Conrad saw two specialists at the first hospital, the Shriners were waiting to take him and his parents to another hospital.

Hearing from Experts It put the Bauers at ease to hear advice from experts.

“The specialists were phenomenal,” she says.

“We’d been to doctors, but no one who could help us the way these specialists did. We couldn’t even find a pediatric urologist anywhere.”

That has been a major concern for the Bauers because it is common for children with spina bifida to have ongoing issues with their bowels and bladders, which requires regular monitoring by a urologist.

The Bauers had initially been advised that

Bauers planned to contact their insurance company about purchasing a mobile stander. Those plans were sidetracked when Charlie lost his job and his health insurance. They were able to get coverage through a health insurance plan offered by the state, but the state wouldn’t purchase a mobile stander.

Bauer was contacted

by Gamble to see how the family was getting along after their return from St. Louis and that’s when he learned of their insurance problems.

“He told us the club would figure a way to get the stander,” Bauer said.

The Shriners are raising approximately $3,000 to purchase a mobile stander and are sponsoring a soup supper fundraiser on Nov. 19.

Bauer says that it was never their intent to seek help after Conrad became a part of their family.

“The way we looked at it, adopting Conrad was a choice. We knew what we were getting into and No Insurance Coverage we didn’t feel right asking Upon returning from anyone else for help,” she the Shriner’s Hospital, the says.

Conrad would eventually build muscles in his legs and be able to stand on his own. The specialists offered a much different prognosis.

“They told us he can’t build muscle that’s not there,” Bauer noted. “If not for them, we’d have continued waiting for something that can never happen. They helped put that into perspective.”

Specialists also said that rather than wearing braces up to his knees - as Conrad has been doing he will need to wear braces to his waist. In addition, they recommended a mobile standing wheelchair which will give him more mobility and the capability of doing more activities.

“With braces, Conrad can stand for only a little bit - maybe five minutes each day. He doesn’t have the strength to stand any longer,” explains Bauer.

“But, with the stander (wheelchair) he will be able to stand for hours and really build his strength.”

“As soon as the help was offered, what a blessing. It seemed like God had put that man in our lives at that time for a reason. I don’t know what would have happened if we didn’t have the Shriners in our lives.”

Over the next 9-10 months, Conrad will get assistance with better braces and the mobile stander in an effort to build leg strength.

“He’s just now starting to walk with braces,” says Bauer. “But, we’ve been told to be realistic. They will never be his main way of getting around, but it will be so much better for him if he has the strength to stand up and move around on his own, even if it’s limited.”

Meanwhile, Conrad hasn’t let his disability slow him down.

“Except for his legs, he’s perfectly normal,” says Bauer. “He climbs and crawls. He goes like a wild man in his chair. Nothing slows him down.”

“And he has three siblings who think he’s the greatest thing ever,” she adds.

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2016 Scott County Record

HALL WEEN C STUME C NTEST WINNERS

Congratulations to our winners! Please stop by the Scott County Record office on Monday, November 7, to pick up your Chamber Bucks. All placings win Chamber Bucks.

We had a total of 42 entries in this year’s contest. Thank you to all of our participants!

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Martin Purma Age 7 Madd Hatter

Dash Campos Age 3 Pirate

Shalyn Radke Age 2 Minnie Mouse

Group Costume 1 st Place Jade Heim and Bailey Latta Ages 16 Miss Universe Contestants (Steve Harvey edition)

2 nd Place Brooklyn and Angel King Ages 7 and 10 Anna and Elsa from Frozen

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Jake Franco Age 9 Zombie Jake from State Farm

Piper Fox Age 8 Dead Bride

Tayler Koehn Age 10 iPod

Family Costume 1 st Place Heberlee Family Doug (Mr. Zuckerman), Kym (Charlotte), Klaire (Fern) and Aubrey (Wilbur) Charlotte’s Web

2 nd Place Kris and Angie Radke Pirate Couple

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Krue Campos 4 days old Gnome

Chloe and Paisley Baker 23 mo. and 5 mo.

Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck

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Section B Page 11 Thursday, November 3, 2016

Navigating in the world of student loans

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Scott Community High School sophomore Jordan Wagner and fellow band members presented a spooky Halloween program during halftime of Friday’s football game with a performance by the zombie band.

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MANHATTAN, Kan. - So the acceptance letter came. You’re going to college and couldn’t be happier. For many, however, the excitement dims when the reality of paying for further education hits.

As state funding for higher education has dipped and tuition and fees have gone up, college students have increasingly turned to student loans to help pay for tuition, books and more. The good news is that such help is available, but understanding the long-term implications on a borrower’s overall financial picture is critical, according to Elizabeth Kiss, associate professor of family studies and human services at Kansas State University.

Student loan debt can affect careers, home ownership and overall wealth years after the last college exam is taken.

“Approximately 40 percent of undergraduate students received federal student loans in 2013-2014,” said Kiss, who is a family resource management specialist with K-State Extension.

“Student loan debt, as a proportion of American’s debt, has increased over time. By 2013 it was nine percent of the total debt of Americans, second only to mortgage debt.”

Kiss and colleagues at other land-grant universities collaborated to provide comprehensive information about student loans in one place. The Student Loan fact sheet series includes information on pre-borrowing, borrowing repayment considerations, and what to do if you run into challenges.

The resources are on eXtension.org, an educational collaboration by land-grant universities aimed at providing information on a variety of topics.

An analysis of U.S. Department of Education data shows 30 percent of student loans in 2015 were either in deferment or forebearance, where borrowers have requested more time to pay them off or asked that the amount of the payment be temporarily reduced.

In addition, seven percent of student loans were in default.

Having student loan debt well into adulthood can hamper one’s ability to buy a home, save for retirement or start a business, Kiss said.

“Keep in mind that there are three broad ways to pay for education and training beyond high school scholarships and (See LOANS on page 20)

What determines level of reserves in USDs? Mark Tallman, executive director Ks. Assn. of School Boards

A new report from the Kansas State Department of Education shows school district ending balances for operating funds increased $50 million over last year. Why would district balances increase at a time many school leaders believe they are being underfunded? In other words, why put more money in the bank if you believe you aren’t able to spend enough on

student programs, teacher salaries and other needs?

A closer look shows that school district cash reserves are reasonable for the state’s fiscal condition and other factors.

Here are eight facts about district cash balances or reserves.

•First, delayed state aid payments distort actual cash balances.

The July 1 ending balance report is inflated every year because of delayed state aid payments. Since 2003, the

state of Kansas has regularly delayed paying a portion of the final state aid installment of the fiscal year ending June 30 until some time in July.

By law, school districts are required to account for the money as having been received in June, but do not actually get the money until sometime in early July. That means the July 1 ending balance report is always inflated, usually by around $200 million. Last June (2015), the delay was $193

million.

This June (2016), with state tax revenues running far behind expectations, the delayed payment was increased to $260 million. Therefore, while the July 1 balances in district operating funds are about $50 million more than last year, the amount of money delayed (and not yet actually received by districts on July 1) is $75 million more than the previous year.

•Second, some districts

increased reserves in June because of fear that districts would not receive funding in July.

This June was a unique situation as Kansas schools faced a possible shutdown order due to the Gannon school finance case. Without timely action by the Legislature, funding after July 1 could have been blocked by the Supreme Court.

Districts may have delayed (See RESERVES on page 20)

For the Record Candidates favor easing sales tax on food The Scott County Record

Only three states have higher sales tax than Kansas There is widespread bipartisan support for eliminating or reducing the sales tax on food among candidates for the Kansas Legislature, according to survey results released

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Monday by an advocacy organization.

However, when the winners of next week’s election show up at the Statehouse in January, they may again decide the state can’t afford to do without the revenue the tax generates.

KC Healthy Kids sent surveys in late October to

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

City Hall • 221 W. 5th •Call to Order •Approve minutes of Oct. 17 regular meeting •Approval of Ordinance No. 1177 (Elections) •Approve real estate contracts for Lots 10-11 and Lots 9, 12, Block 6, I.L. Eastman’s Addition •Discussion of ‘Right of First Refusal’ on I.L. Eastman’s Addition, Lots 6 and 7, Block 7 •Mayor’s appointment of Councilman Armando Tarango to the Police Commission •Discuss concrete project on airport taxiway •Open agenda: audience is invited to voice ideas or concerns. A time limit may be requested Police Department 1) Cost of speed radar equipment/installation Parks Department 1) Misc. business Public Works Department 1) Misc. business Clerk’s Department 1) Misc. business •Mayor’s comments

Scott Co. LEC Report Scott City Police Department Oct. 31: Kevin Harrison, 59, reported battery.

Oct. 31: Megan Smith, 26, was arrested for DUI, no vehicle insurance and speeding. She was transported to the LEC. Oct. 31: Markie Brown, 28, was arrested on a warrant for probation violation.

CORRECTION Oct. 25: Josh Zapata, 25, was arrested on an out-ofstate warrant.

Gove Co. man sentenced to 7 years in infant death A Gove County man was sentenced today to more than seven years in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from the death of an infant.

Jason Scott Force, 38, Grinnell, was sentenced to 94 months in the Kansas Department of Corrections

by Judge Glenn Braun in Gove County District Court.

Force pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and abuse of a child in September. The crimes occurred in August 2012.

The investigation was conducted by the Gove County Sheriff’s Office and Kansas Bureau of Investigation.

Gove County Attorney Mark Schmeidler and Assistant Attorney General Jessica Domme prosecuted the case.

candidates running for all 165 seats in the Kansas House and Senate. Each of the more than 80 who responded indicated that they supported reducing or eliminating the sales tax charged on food sold at grocery stores and farmers’ markets.

“There is broad and deep awareness of this issue,” said Ashley Jones-

Wisner, state policy director for the nonprofit organization. “Lawmakers understand the tax on food in Kansas is out of proportion and something needs to be done.”

Only three states have sales tax levies higher than Kansas’ 6.5 percent, but two of them - Minnesota and Washington - exempt food. Mississippi has a

sales tax rate of seven percent and, like Kansas, doesn’t exempt food.

State and local sales taxes are increasing the grocery bills of some Kansas consumers by up to 11 percent, JonesWisner said.

Last session, the Legislature considered but ultimately rejected various proposals to reduce

or eliminate the sales tax on food. With revenues regularly coming in below official estimates due to income tax cuts approved in 2012 and recent downturns in key economic sectors, lawmakers concluded they couldn’t afford the estimated $350 million annual cost of the food sales tax exemption.

Consider more than price when weighing health insurance choices Kansas consumers making choices on health insurance during open enrollment should look at more than just price in considering their options, according to Ken Selzer, CPA, Kansas Commissioner of Insurance.

“Those choosing a new health plan for coverage beginning January 1, 2017, have many considerations to review,” Commissioner Selzer said. “While the cost of the health plan is very important, so are other items. Are your medical providers - doctors, hospitals and other health

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Commissioner Ken Selzer

care providers - within the plan’s network? Also, be aware that networks can vary within the same company. And, know the health conditions that you or your family have.”

The Kansas Insurance Department (KID) encourages health care consumers looking for coverage this fall and winter to consider the following before making a health plan selection.

•Make a list of the

Public Notice (Published in The Scott County Record Thurs., Nov. 3, 2016) 1t WET WALNUT CREEK WATERSHED JOINT DISTRICT NO. 58 Scott, Lane, Ness, Rush, Pawnee and Barton Counties NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING AND PUBLIC REPORT Public Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the above Watershed District will be held Thursday, November 17, 2016, at the hour of 7:30 P.M., at the Community Building, 104 South Kansas Avenue, Ness City, Kansas.

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

Keith Brack, President Don Witte, Secretary

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personal information for yourself and family, including Social Security numbers, bank account information and the amount of income from your W-2 form.

•Talk to your doctors, other providers or your insurance company to make sure medical providers are part of the insurance health plan network.

Also check with hospitals and other providers such as labs, specialty physicians or facilities.

•Review your financial condition. Are you able to pay the deductible at your providers’ offices, and how much

are you comfortable paying? Do you want a health insurance plan with low or high deductibles and copays? Remember, a low deductible will increase your monthly premiums, while a high deductible will have lower monthly premiums.

•Assess your prescription drug requirements, including name (brand or generic) and dosage. Does the health insurance plan you are considering cover your required drugs?

•Know that if you purchase a health insurance policy through the federal marketplace, your (See CHOICES on page 13)

Choices cost may be reduced if you are eligible for tax credits or subsidies. Those credits are not available if you buy insurance off the marketplace as an individual, or purchase your insurance through your employer.

•Realize if you receive a tax credit from the federal marketplace, you will be required to file a federal tax return in order to stay eligible for the credit in the future. There are also federal penalties if you do not have coverage.

Go to www.healthcare. gov for more information.

•Evaluate your health needs. Do you have any chronic health conditions?

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Does the health insurance policy’s network include your doctors and hospitals?

•Evaluate the policy after you have received it to make sure it is the policy that you want.

To verify if an agent is licensed to sell insurance products in Kansas, contact the Kansas Insurance Department.

For more in-depth information, read the KID’s “2017: Overview of the Health Insurance Market in Kansas,” which is located on the department’s website at http:// www.ksinsurance.org/ documents/healthlife/ health/KID-Issue-Brief. pdf.

Public Notice (Published in The Scott County Record Thurs., Nov. 3, 2016)1t RESOLUTION NO. 2016-17 A RESOLUTION PROHIBITING AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TREASURER TO CREDIT DELINQUENT TAXPAYER FOR THE AMOUNT OF THEIR CLAIM OWED BY COUNTY WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, Scott County, (Commission) has received a certification from the County Treasurer pursuant to K.S.A. 79-2011 listing all claimants whose claims are allowed and whose personal property tax or real estate tax is delinquent; and such certification complies with statute.

WHEREAS, Scott County Commissioners have the authority pursuant to K.S.A. 79-2012 to authorize the County Treasurer to credit said delinquent taxpayer with the amount of said claim.

THEREFORE, the Board of Commissioners of Scott County, Kansas, meeting in regular session, does hereby resolve as follows: 1) The Commission finds the Certification provided by Lark Speer, Scott County Treasurer on October 14, 2016 to be accurate.

2) In reference to the certification on the delinquent taxes of Jamie C. Beeson: The commission finds Jamie C. Beeson owes certain delinquent taxes to Scott County, and Jamie C. Beeson has a claim that has been approved for payment by the county. The commission hereby authorizes the county treasurer in writing, under the seal of the county, to credit said delinquent taxpayer with the amount of said claim and the county treasurer shall issue a receipt to claimant in the amount of the claim noting thereon the amount of tax and penalties and interest remaining unpaid.

3) In reference to the certification on the delinquent taxes of Allen M. Osborn: The commission finds Allen M. Osborn owes certain delinquent taxes to Scott County, and Allen M. Osborn has a claim that has been approved for payment by the county. The commission hereby authorizes the county treasurer in writing, under the seal of the county, to credit said delinquent taxpayer with the amount of said claim and the county treasurer shall issue a receipt to claimant in the amount of the claim noting thereon the amount of tax and penalties and interest remaining unpaid.

4) In reference to the certification on the delinquent taxes of Randall K. Shearmire: The commission finds Randall K. Shearmire owes certain delinquent taxes to Scott County, and Randall K. Shearmire has a claim that has been approved for payment by the county. The commission hereby authorizes the county treasurer in writing, under the seal of the county, to credit said delinquent taxpayer with the amount of said claim and the county treasurer shall issue a receipt to claimant in the amount of the claim noting thereon the amount of tax and penalties and interest remaining unpaid.

ADOPTED this 1st day of November, 2016, by the Board of County Commissioners, Scott County, Kansas and shall take effect and be in full force after its passage and publication once in the official county newspaper.

James Minnix, Chairman Jerry Buxton, Commissioner Gary Skibbe, Commissioner ATTEST: Alice Brokofsky, County Clerk

Kansas tax revenue slides $13M below October estimate Kansas surrendered more financial ground in October by missing the revenue target by $12.7 million, sending voters a reminder that fundamental tax and budget debates await the next Legislature and Gov. Sam Brownback, officials said this week.

During October, the state collected $10.7 million less in retail sales tax and $7.8 million less in corporate income tax than anticipated. The state treasury surpassed monthly projections on individual income tax by reaping an extra $9.3 million.

“We are pleased to see individual income tax receipts continue to grow,” said Nick Jordan, secretary of the Kansas Department of Revenue.

“We remain concerned by the larger national downward trend of corporate and sales tax receipts.”

Kansas’ budget challenges have deepened one-third of the way through the fiscal year as the cumulative revenue shortfall surpassed $80

million. Overall for the fiscal year, Kansas revenue is more than 4 percent below the level predicted by a panel comprised of Brownback administration officials, legislative staff and university economists.

Absent a decisive economic turnaround in Kansas, Brownback would be required to submit a sharply revised budget for the current year and outline for House and Senate members a difficult path to a balanced budget in the upcoming fiscal year.

“If the next two quarters are that bad, you’re talking $240 million in this fiscal year. That would be a worst-case scenario,” said Senate Minority Leader Anthony Hensley (D-Topeka).

Sen. Laura Kelly, a Topeka Democrat on the Senate budget committee, said she had considerable heartburn about state sales tax revenue dipping $45 million below the projection. The statewide sales

tax was raised from 6.15 percent to 6.5 percent in 2015 to help close a projected budget deficit.

“We are seeing the result of raising the sales tax to a point people are really changing their behavior,” she said.

Moderate Republicans and Democrats have waged campaigns highlighting the problem during the primary and general elections of 2016, while Republicans tied to Brownback’s controversial income tax program have been compelled to stick tight to an unpopular governor or break from the GOP’s top official.

Voters go to the polls next Tuesday in an election viewed as a referendum on Brownback tax and fiscal policy.

State tax collections have fallen short 33 of the 46 months since Brownback and the Republican-led Legislature agreed in 2012 to reduce individual income tax rates and exempt more than

330,000 business owners from the state income tax.

Brownback indicated the energy and agriculture economy in Kansas remained in a tailspin.

Robust economic activity in Johnson County and a few other locales can’t compensate for weight of low oil and commodity prices, the governor said.

Alarm bells sounded with more ferocity in September when the state government in Kansas took in $45 million less in taxes than expected. State agencies were required by the Brownback administration to submit proposals with budget cuts of 5 percent.

The governor’s budget director indicated the governor wouldn’t recommend across-the-board spending reductions.

Overall, Kansas generated $447 million in total taxes for the month.

Total tax collections have exceeded the previous fiscal year to date by $6.8 million, or 0.4 percent.

Public Notice (Published in The Scott County Record Thurs., Nov. 3, 2016)1t ANNUAL MEETING SCOTT COUNTY EXTENSION COUNCIL PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with K.S.A. 2-611, as amended, State of Kansas, that on Monday, November 14, 2016, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the William Carpenter 4-H Building, the members of the Scott County Extension Council shall meet for the purpose of: (1) electing from among their members an Executive Board consisting of a chairperson, a vice chairperson, a secretary, a treasurer and five additional members; (2) organizing the Program Development committees for Agricultural Pursuits, Home Economics Work, 4-H Club and Youth Work, and Economic Development Initiatives; (3) consideration of the County Extension Education Program.

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

Gayla Nickel, Chairman Executive Board

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WAIT! What? You can’t make it that night and you want to help?

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Candidates disagree on source of Ks. budget woes Out on the campaign trail, there are a couple of competing narratives about what’s going on with the Kansas budget.

Both acknowledge that plummeting revenues have delayed road projects, increased the state’s bond debt and forced cuts in higher education, health care and safety net programs for poor Kansans.

But, that’s where the stories diverge.

Moderate Republicans and Democrats running for the Legislature are blaming the 2012 income tax cuts championed by Gov. Sam Brownback for crashing the state budget.

Democrat Adrienne Olejnik made that case early and often during a recent candidate forum on Emporia radio station KVOE. “The top priority as we all know is the financial cliff that Kansas is now on,” Olejnik said.

“We have to re-evaluate the 2012 tax changes because they have proved to be nothing but a disaster for our state.”

Olejnik, director of the Rossville Public Library, is just one of the upstart candidates across the state challenging incumbents on this issue. On the surface she looks like a long shot to win the 51st House District, which covers parts of five Flint Hills counties where Republicans outnumber Democrats roughly three to one.

But, as she knocks on doors, she’s being greeted by a surprising number of Republicans who agree with her about “the mess” in Topeka.

“People are frustrated, especially with the LLC exemption,” Olejnik said, referring to the income tax exemption the 2012 law gave more than 300,000 business owners.

“That comes up quite often,” she said. “(Voters) recognize there are groups of people and individuals who are not paying their fair share and yet the person at the door, their taxes are going up.”

In 2015, Brownback and lawmakers raised sales and tobacco taxes to stabilize revenue collections and balance the budget.

Spending cuts at the state level also have forced counties, cities and school districts to raise property taxes to maintain services.

It’s quite possible that there are other factors that are causing kind of marginal changes, a little bit of weakness in revenues. However, one can’t get past the fact that individual income tax revenues fell by 25 percent. And that’s a big hole.

Kenneth Kriz, a professor of public finance Wichita State University

Kenneth Kriz, a professor of public finance at Wichita State University who has studied the impact of income tax cuts on the economies and budgets of states, said there is a direct connection between the income tax cuts and the state’s plummeting revenues.

He said the first full year after rates were reduced, revenues dropped by $700 million.

“We’ve never recovered the $700 million in lost revenue,” Kriz said. “And every year that goes by we fall farther behind where we would have been under the existing tax code as of 2012.”

If rates had not been reduced, Kansas would be collecting approximately $920 million more in income taxes in the current fiscal year, according to estimates compiled by the Kansas Legislative Research Department.

A Different Narrative Conservative Republicans, many of the incumbents, are telling a different story.

“There are a lot of things that have happened that are beyond our control,” said Republican Rep. Ron Highland, from Wamego, the incumbent Olejnik is challenging.

Highland said macroeconomic forces are the reason the tax cuts that he supported haven’t generated the shot of adrenaline that both he and Brownback anticipated.

“The situation has been exacerbated by the economy, both national and international and again in our state, especially here in the Midwest with the falling agricultural commodity prices and the cattle prices,” Highland said.

Highland’s explanation tracks with the talking points that Brownback is using. When the governor appeared recently on Joseph Ashby’s conservative talk radio show in Wichita, he said: “We’ve got in essence a commodity-led rural recession going on in the state. It’s low oil prices,

low gas prices, it’s low agricultural commodity prices.”

Kriz said the agriculture, energy and aircraft manufacturing sectors of the Kansas economy are facing “some headwinds.” But, he said they are not the main cause of the state’s ongoing budget problems, which, he noted, started several years ago when oil and crop prices were much higher.

“It’s quite possible that there are other factors that are causing kind of marginal changes, a little bit of weakness in revenues,” Kriz said. “However, one can’t get past the fact that individual income tax revenues fell by 25 percent. And that’s a big hole.”

When it comes to how to fill that hole, candidates from both parties appear to agree on one thing: The need to revisit one of the most controversial features of the tax cuts - the exemption given to business owners.

Olejnik said it should be repealed. Highland isn’t that definitive, saying it’s something that lawmakers “need to take a close look at.”

“The concept was to encourage businesses to grow,” Highland said. “The problem is we didn’t put in a stratification where if you grew your business so much, we gave you a little tax break. We just had a blanket (exemption).”

Repealing the so-called LLC exemption would generate between $200 million and $250 million. That’s well short of what most think will be needed to close the hole. Depending on what the Kansas Supreme Court orders in a pending school finance lawsuit, some officials say the state may need up to an additional $1 billion to fully fund next year’s budget.

That means even if control of the Legislature shifts from conservative to more moderate Republicans, lawmakers may once again be forced to choose among raising taxes, cutting spending or doing some of both to keep the budget in the black.

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Deaths Dolores J. Wewer Dolores J. Wewer, 84, died Oct. 28, 2016, at the Wichita County Health Center, Leoti.

Dolores was b o r n June 30, 1932, on the Bloedorn family home- Dolores Wewer stead, the daughter of Erich and Dorothy (Wallace) Bloedorn.

A lifetime resident of Wichita County, she was a homemaker.

Dolores was a member of the Lutheran Church.

On Dec. 26, 1950, she married Harold E. Wewer at Marienthal. He died May 1, 2011.

Survivors include: four children, Gary Wewer, and wife Nina, Leoti, Lynn Bennett, and husband Steve, Garden City, Debra Rains, and husband

John Ralph Lewallen Michael, Cheraw, Colo. and Randy Wewer, and wife Paula, Manhattan; one brother, Marvin Bloedorn, Leoti; nine grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two siblings, Leroy Bloedorn and Donna Marie Reid.

Funeral service was Oct. 31, at the First Presbyterian Church, Leoti, with Reverend Paul McNall officiating.

Burial was at Leoti Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Wichita County Long Term Care in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, 114 S. 4th Street, Leoti, Ks. 67861.

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

Elvin Everett Brown Elvin Everett Brown, 92, died Oct. 28, 2016, at the Wichita County Long Term Care, Leoti.

He was born July 1, 1924, on the Brown family homestead in rural Greeley County, the son of Charles and Addie (Sides) Brown.

A resident of Leoti since 1989, moving from Wellington, he was a retired school counselor, beginning his degrees at Central College, McPherson, earning his Masters Degree at McPherson College and his Doctorate at Kansas State University in education counseling.

Elvin served his country as a B-25 pilot during World War II in the United State Army Air Corps.

He was a member of the West Bethany Free Methodist Church, Leoti and American Legion, Garden City. He was also a pilot instructor at the Wellington Airport where he served as airport manager from 1973-88.

On Dec. 12, 1944, he married Juanita Reimer at Waurika, Okla. She died March 20, 2014.

Survivors include: two children, Teresa Resche, Wilmington, De., and Allen Brown, Wilmington, De.; two brothers, Charles Brown, Kent, Wash., and Lloyd Brown, Leoti; one sister, Ella Johansson, Waylond, Ia.; seven grandchildren, 12 greatgrandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and two brothers, Harold Brown and Ervin Brown.

Funeral service was Nov. 1 at West Bethany Free Methodist Church, Wichita County, with pastor Bruce Leisy officiating.

Burial was at the West Bethany Cemetery, Greeley County, with military honors provided by the United States Army.

Memorials are suggested to the West Bethany Free Methodist Church in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, 114 S. 4th Street, Leoti, Ks. 67861.

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

John Ralph Lewallen, 61, died Oct. 31, 2016, at Homestead Health and Rehabilitation Center, Garden City.

He was born July 4, 1955, in Dodge City, the son of John and Janita (Kirkpatrick) Lewallen, Sr. John graduated from Dodge City High School.

He then became a lifelong trucker. He was an owneroperator and hauled grain, flatbed cargo and reefer cargo during his career.

In 1985, he married Melissa McCosh. They later divorced.

Survivors include: one daughter, Kathryn Lewallen, Scott City; one son, Curtis Lewallen, Pratt; seven brothers and sisters; and three grandchildren.

There will be no public services held.

Memorials are suggested to the John Lewallen Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N. 7th Street, Garden City, Ks. 67846.

Condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.

Sr. Citizen Lunch Menu Week of November 7-11 Monday: Mexican chicken, refried beans, tossed salad, tortilla chips, peaches.

Tuesday: Baked tilapia or chicken fingers, potato wedges, marinated tomatoes, whole wheat roll, creamy fruit salad.

Wednesday: Chicken griller breast with gravy, squash casserole, carrots, whole wheat roll, blueberry crisp.

Thursday: Spaghetti with meatballs, green beans, tossed salad, garlic bread, pears.

Friday: Roast beef, gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, white wheat roll, strawberries and bananas. meals are $3.25 • call 872-3501

Have questions about the Scott Community Foundation? call 872-3790 or e-mail: julie@scottcf.org

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Pastime at Park Lane Park Lane residents had a very busy week with lots of activities. Thank you to all of the trick-ortreaters who stopped by on Halloween.

Dottie Fouquet was visited by Trinity Evans, Jim Porter, Jon and Anne Crane, Mark Fouquet and Marshall Faurot.

Corrine Dean was visited by Dianna Howard and Carol Ellis.

Yvonne Spangler was visited by Danny and Mona Spangler; Danica, Will, and Jagger; Mark, Jesica, Bryor, Lane and Adalei.

LaVera King was visited by Gloria Gough, Velda Riddiough, Carol Latham, Toni Wessel, Marsha Holloway, Terry and Judy Faurot, Darrel Faurot, Don and Marlo Wiechman; Danea, Audie, and Tinley Wasinger; and Tatum Wells.

Cecile Billings was visited by Ann Beaton, Thurman and Delinda Dunagan, Nathan and Sarah Billings; Rebecca, Hannah, Johnnie and Jake; and Larry Billings.

Louise Crist was visited by Jon Tuttle, Eilene Minnix, Jean Burgess and Bill Beaton.

Cloide Boyd was visited by Don and Marlo Wiechman.

Loretta Gorman was visited by Charlene Becht and Chuck and Barb Brobst.

Lowell Rudolph was visited by Tom and Kathleen Moore, Chuck Kirk, Rev. Don Martin and LuAnn Buehler.

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Clifford Dearden was visited by Robert Dearden; Janet Ottaway, Janelle Perryman, Jill Brantley and Jessica Hileman, all from Hays; Florence Daubert and Tava See. Bonnie Pickett was visited by Gloria Wright and Larry and Philene Pickett.

Vivian Kreiser was visited by Shelley Jackson, Mason and Abby Jackson, and Sharon Lock.

Joe Beaver was visited

by Becky Rowton, Jay and Suzanne Beaver and Lily.

Harold and Ruth White were visited by Travis Jones.

Jeanie Rowton was visited by Phil and Susan Escareno, Chuck Rowton, Becky Rowton, Josh and Courtney Young, Beau Harkness, Mary Lou Oeser and Karen Harms.

Lorena Turley was visited by Neta Wheeler, Lisa and Elvis Ivey, Tracy Hess, Donna Madrid, Dacia Contreras, Karen Harms and Mary Lou Oeser.

Lucille Dirks was visited by Dale and Vicki Dirks.

James Still and Mike Leach were visited by Linda Dunagan, Elliot Wilson, Kynsley Nicholson and Rev. Don Martin.

Doris Riner enjoyed Sunday lunch with Mary Lou, Karen and Jane.

Dona Dee Carpenter was visited by Marvel Keyse and Jackie John.

Jim Jeffery was visited

by Libbie Joles, Charlene and CJ, and Calvin and Nathella Humburg.

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Has the body of Christ become soft?

Have you ever pondered some of the deep philosophical questions of life? For example, how does our taste buds differentiate sweet, sour and salty tastes?

How do we not experience dizziness regularly while the earth is spinning on its axis? Could we build a big enough battery to store all of the electricity produced in a single thunderstorm?

Perhaps you may have other deep questions you ponder occasionally as you attempt to understand things in this life.

There is a book in the Bible where the author writes about his quest to understand and find purpose in life as he observes many different aspects of life. The author of the book Ecclesiastes is King Solomon who reigned as King of Israel around 970-930 B.C. and was known to be one of the wisest men on the Earth as he asked God for wisdom.

As Solomon pondered some of those deeper questions of life he began to find that everything seemed to be meaningless which was troublesome for him. In fact, in Ecclesiastes 1:14 he states, “I observed everything going on under the sun, and really it is all meaningless-like chasing the wind.”

The king set out to find meaning in life through a number of different realms including wisdom, wealth, popularity and pleasure and his conclusion was that it was all meaningless. Time after time we hear the author come to another conclusion of meaningless.

It seems there are many people today who are on

the same quest as King Solomon was on many years ago of trying to find meaning in the many different realms of life, and the truth is at the end the conclusion will still be the same as it was for him, meaningless.

The things of this world are very enticing and promise so much fulfillment, but the truth is it is empty.

There has been many times in my own life that I felt very strongly that if I could just get that new thing or earn a little more money that I would be “happy” or “fulfilled,” but it only lasted for a short time and as soon as the next new thing came out the whole cycle started over again.

So, are we doomed to a life of meaningless pursuits? After many years of pursuing the many different areas in life, trying to find meaning and purpose, King Solomon came to the realization that apart from God there is no meaning in life.

If we are trying to find purpose and meaning solely in the things of this world, it will always come up empty, but if we are pursuing to glorify God in all that we do in this life we will find meaning. At the end of Ecclesiastes the author says, “That’s the whole story.

Here is now my final conclusion: fear God and obey His commands, for this is everyone’s duty. God will judge us for everything we do, including every secret thing, whether good or bad.” Solomon’s final conclusion is that we must pursue to live for the glory of God and then life will have meaning and purpose!

Pastor Kyle Evans First Baptist 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. will be held at the church Wednesday Bible Study, 7:00 p.m., at the church

St. Joseph Catholic Church

Holy Cross Lutheran Church

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

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

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

Pence Community Church

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

Worship every Sunday, 10:15 a.m.

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

Community Christian Church

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

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

12th & Jackson • Scott City • 872-3219 Brian Thompson, pastor Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study, 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday: God’s High School Cru, 7:30 p.m.

First Baptist Church

Immanuel Southern Baptist Church

803 College - Scott City - 872-2339

1398 S. US83 - Scott City - 872-2264

Kyle Evans, Senior Pastor Bob Artz, Associate Pastor

Robert Nuckolls, pastor - 872-5041

Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.

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

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

Wednesday Bible Study, 7:00 p.m.

Gospel Fellowship Church

1st United Methodist Church

Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.

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

All Other Sundays • Worship: 8:30 and 10:45 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. • MYF (youth groups) on Wednesdays Jr. High: 6:30 p.m. • Sr. High: 7:00 p.m.

First Christian Church

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

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

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

Sunday Evening Service: 7:00 p.m.

Holy Eucharist - 11:45 a.m.

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

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

Sunday School, 10:50 a.m.

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

YMYW Wednesday, 8:00 p.m.

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Higher premiums, deductibles in marketplace ketplace for 2017 could pay $20,000 or more if they have serious medical problems, according to federal data.

Most families likeMeg Wingerter ly won’t pay that much KHI News Service because they qualify for Kansas families who subsidies, but the inforbuy health insurance mation shows that even through the online mar- low-premium plans can

Most Kansans are eligible for ACA subsidies

adults and two children in seven Kansas counties.

Premiums would be different for other families based on age, number of family members and geography. Information isn’t available yet on become costly. care.gov to calculate the plans offered by Medica, KHI News Service total costs for a family of the newest insurer on the used data from health- four with two 40-year-old exchange in Kansas.

The cheapest plan has a $12,000 deductible for medical services, so the family could be left paying most of the cost of a hospitalization. It also has a separate $1,200 deductible for prescription drugs, bringing the family’s potential spending on premiums and out-ofpocket costs to $21,072 if any members have extensive medical needs.

Tobacco companies spending millions to boost Mo. cigarette tax Andy Marso KHI News Service

For many Missouri health advocates, an increase in the state’s tobacco tax is long overdue.

But, onlookers might be surprised to hear that tobacco companies are spending a fortune this election year to get one or another increase in that tax passed, while health groups are urging a no vote.

What’s going on? The tax increases that the companies want are so low that tobacco researchers say they would have no effect on smokers buying their products - or quitting

Missouri’s low cigarette prices contribute to one of the highest smoking rates of any state in the country: Twenty-two percent of adults in Missouri smoke, according to data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Compare that to New York, where 15 percent of adults smoke.

a dangerous habit. At 17 cents for a pack of cigarettes, Missouri’s tax is the lowest in the country - a fraction of what you’d pay in many states.

New York’s tax is the highest at $4.35 a pack, for example, and Florida ranks around the middle of the states at $1.34 a pack. Missouri’s cigarette tax hasn’t changed since 1993.

Health groups like the American Lung Association say

Missouri’s low cigarette prices contribute to one of the highest smoking rates of any state in the country: Twenty-two percent of adults in Missouri smoke, according to data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Compare that to New York, where 15 percent of adults smoke.

On Tuesday, Missouri voters will decide whether to approve not one, but two tobacco tax increases: one backed by large

tobacco companies and another backed by small manufacturers. The current tobacco tax debate got its start as way to expand early childhood education.

In Missouri, just 19 percent of four-year-olds attend a preschool or a Head Start program. To Linda Rallo, an early childhood education advocate in St. Louis, a small increase in the tax seemed like an easy way to fund the schooling expansion.

But, then she took the idea to lawmakers in Jefferson City.

After years of failed attempts to increase the tax in the Legislature, (See TOBACCO on page 19)

KU scientist’s work on antibiotic resistance wins inventor award Moore Foundation in Palo outer membrane proteins fold. It seeks to develThe foundation, estab- op applications for canlished by the co-found- cer therapeutics, vaccine er of Intel Corp. and his development and environwife, anticipates awarding mental remediation. a total of $33.75 million The invention for to support 50 promising which Slusky is being inventors over the next recognized is a so-called 10 years, according to its “helper” protein that diswebsite. ables a bacterium’s abilSlusky is an assistant ity to protect itself from professor of computation- attack by antibiotics. al biology and molecular “In order to do that, biosciences at KU. She what one needs to do is was recruited there two disable the resistance years ago after complet- mechanism of the bacteing postdoctoral work at ria,” Slusky said in a teleStockholm University and phone interview. the Fox Chase Cancer Slusky said the resisCenter in Philadelphia. tance mechanism is a She received her Ph.D. protein pump that pushes in biochemistry and antibiotics out of a cell, molecular biophysics thwarting their ability to from the University of kill it.

“So I’m making proPennsylvania.

Her lab looks at how teins that disable that

Dan Margolies Heartland Health Monitor Alto, Calif.

Joanna Slusky, a University of Kansas scientist, is one of five recipients of a fellowship from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation for her work on antibiotic resistance. The fellowships were announced Wednesday.

A University of Kansas scientist has been named one of the first recipients of an $825,000 fellowship for her work in developing a protein designed to thwart antibiotic resistance.

Joanna Slusky, 37, who heads the Slusky Lab at KU and specializes in outer membrane proteins, is one of five inventors nationwide recognized by the Gordon and Betty

resistance and disable it in a particularly interesting way that has never been tried before,” she said.

Overuse and misuse of antibiotics have spawned antibiotic-resistant bacteria, one of the world’s most pressing health problems. Illnesses that were once easily treatable with antibiotics now often mutate into dangerous and sometimes life-threatening infections.

“More than 700,000 people are dying worldwide every year from antibiotic-resistance infections,” Slusky said.

Some studies project that, if current trends continue, by 2050 more people in the United States will die from such infections than from cancer.

(See AWARD on page 19)

Marketplace plans are placed in “metal” categories - bronze, silver, gold or platinum - based on cost.

If the family lived in Johnson County and didn’t qualify for subsidies, monthly premiums would range from $656 (See PREMIUMS on page 19)

How to enroll in Medicare and avoid costly mistakes Your 65th birthday is coming up. Soon, you think, the government will send you a packet explaining how to enroll in Medicare - its vast health program for 46 million seniors.

Don’t hold your breath.

Astonishingly, no coordinated effort to Navigating Aging Judith Graham reach out to soon-toKaiser Health News be-65-year-olds exists.

You have to figure out what to do - and when to do it - on your own, along with 10,000 Americans reaching the age of Medicare eligibility every day.

Give yourself plenty of time.

“When you turn 64, start doing research and preparing to make decisions,” said Philip Moeller, author of, “Get What’s Yours For Medicare: Maximize Your Coverage, Minimize Your Costs.”

Be forewarned: Little about Medicare is straightforward. In his book, Moeller calls the program “opaque” and “impenetrable.” For every general rule there is an exception, and understanding how rules apply to you may be difficult.

“The process is mind-boggling - incredibly frustrating,” said 68-year-old Jean Sommerfield of New York City, who has struggled for months to understand the Medicare choices that lie before her.

Making a mistake can be costly. If you miss enrollment deadlines or make incorrect assumptions about coverage, you may find yourself without insurance protection for several months or incur substantial penalties.

Here are some basics about enrolling in Medicare targeted toward the soon-to-be-seniors crowd. (Slightly different rules apply to people with disabilities.)

You’ll become eligible for Medicare on your 65th birthday. You may sign up for the program then or delay doing so if you’re working.

Enrollment is handled by Social Security and can be done online, in person or via written forms sent through the mail.

Dealing with Social Security can be difficult, Moeller warns. The agency has cut staff, and inperson appointments can be hard to get. Don’t wait until the last minute. Be persistent.

Your current Social Security status is relevant.

If you’ve already started receiving Social Security, which becomes possible at age 62, you’ll be enrolled automatically in Medicare when you turn 65. But, if you aren’t getting Social Security, you’ll only secure Medicare coverage if you take the initiative and fill out the necessary forms.

Two Paths to Take The first big decision you need to make is (See MEDICARE on page 19)

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Ks. unveils resources to aid adoptive parents Love and good intentions aren’t always enough when it comes to adopting kids who have a history of trauma, according to a nonprofit that is partnering with the state to help parents after they adopt.

Gail Cozadd, east region program director for the Kansas Children’s Service League, said adoptive parents face significant stress and have higher divorce rates than other couples.

“All children will challenge you, but an adoptive child who has been through a lot of trauma will take that to the Nth degree,” she said.

KCSL and the Kansas Department for Children and Families unveiled a plan Tuesday to offer more resources to adoptive parents. DCF is paying for one staff person at KCSL to oversee the resources.

DCF will send KCSL

Premiums for the cheapest bronze plan to $1,339 for the most expensive gold plan. Over the course of a year, the lowest-cost plan could save the family almost $8,200 in premiums - assuming the family rarely needed to use its insurance.

The cheapest plan has a $12,000 deductible for medical services, however, so the family could be left paying most of the cost of a hospitalization. It also has a separate $1,200 deductible for prescription drugs, bringing the family’s potential spending on premiums and out-ofpocket costs to $21,072 if

Slusky’s invention is still a long way from coming to market. It has yet to undergo preclinical studies, let alone clinical trials in humans.

“It’s probably a minimum of 15 years off,” Slusky said. “And that’s partly related to the fact that it takes so long, once you have something that works, to bring to market.”

The Moore Foundation money $825,000, including $50,000 from

KU, over three years will help accelerate that process. The funds will enable Slusky to do more hiring, plan more longterm experiments and, with any luck, begin preclinical trials in three to five years.

“We are investing in promising scientist problem solvers with a passion for inventing - like Gordon Moore himself,” said Harvey V. Fineberg, president of the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation,

If all family members stayed healthy, however, the lower-premium plans were cheaper, even if they didn’t offer much coverage.

A family of four qualifies for subsidies if its annual income is $33,534 to $97,200. Some qualifying families also could have their deductibles and other out-of-pocket expenses lowered if they choose a silver plan.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimated most individual marketplace shoppers could find a plan for less than $75 per month.

in a news release. “By providing support to these early-career researchers, we can give them the freedom to try out new ideas that could make a real and positive difference.”

The release said that Slusky’s invention “could have a global impact on antibiotic resistance and re-establish the efficacy of antibiotics.”

The other recipients of this year’s Moore Foundation awards are Deji Akinwande of the

University of Texas, Shane Ardo of the University of California, Irvine, Xingjie Ni of Pennsylvania State University and Mona Jarrahi of the University of California, Los Angeles.

The awards are being given on the 50th anniversary of Gordon Moore’s now-famous prediction, known as Moore’s law, that components on integrated circuits would double every 18 months, exponentially increasing computer power.

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pays) and co-payments (the amount you pay every time you seek care).

There’s a separate six-month initial signup period for Medigap.

No one can be denied a policy during this period, but once it expires, insurers are allowed to exclude you based on underwriting criteria.

People who opt for Medicare Advantage often receive Part D coverage through these plans, but not always. Before selecting a Medicare Advantage plan, check whether prescription drug coverage is included and what terms apply.

Nationally, the Medicare Rights Center runs a hotline (1-800-

Tobacco lawmakers and others in the capital seemed to consider another attempt to do so almost laughable.

“We had big, rightleaning people mocking us,” Rallo said. “It was rough.”

So Rallo and supporters decided instead to try

and other out-of-pocket costs.

Results were slightly better for some other Kansas counties. Families in Shawnee, Sedgwick and Crawford counties could choose among 10 plans that might keep their costs below $20,000, and those in Riley County had nine choices. Finney County residents had eight and Ellis County residents had four.

In some cases, families would benefit by paying high premiums if a member developed a serious medical condition, because they wouldn’t pay much of a deductible.

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Medicare which type of Medicare you want to have: original Medicare, which allows you to go to any doctor of your choice but can expose you to significant out-of-pocket costs, or a managed-care-style Medicare Advantage plan, which limits your choice of doctors but also tends to be less costly, and often offers extra hearing and vision benefits.

Those who can afford it also will want to get a Medicare supplemental or “Medigap” policy, which pays expenses such as deductibles (the amount you have to pay before insurance kicks in), coinsurance (your portion of the bill, after insurance

children’s challenging behaviors, Cozadd said.

The idea is that parents who know they have support will be less likely to dissolve their adoption by sending the child back to foster care, to divorce or to abuse or neglect a child due to their frustration, she said.

“Anything you can do to prevent that is what you want to do,” she said.

Deneen Dryden, DCF director of prevention and

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any members have extensive medical needs.

For the highest-premium gold plan, the family would pay $16,068 before using any services - a significant upfront investment - and up to $4,000 out-of-pocket on medical treatment and prescriptions. Platinum plans aren’t available in Johnson County.

Splitting the difference between the two extremes also wouldn’t do much for this family if a medical crisis occurred. Only one of the gold plans in Johnson County would require less than $20,000 in premiums, deductibles

Award

the contact information for each new adoptive family so KCSL can send them a packet of information about resources and tell them how to connect with a support group in their area, Cozadd said.

In rural areas, it may have to be an online group, she said.

They also will offer weekend retreats for adoptive parents to work on their marriages and learn about coping with

333-4114, open Monday through Friday). You can search for a State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

Consider Costs Part A Medicare is free to people who have worked for 40 quarters and paid Medicare taxes or those whose spouses have done so. Part B monthly premiums were $121.80 this year, but people with higher incomes pay more.

Some Medicare Advantage plans don’t charge anything beyond the Part B premium; others cost more than $100 a month. Deductibles and co-payments also can vary by plan. Unlike orig-

inal Medicare, these plans usually impose a cap on out-of-pocket expenses to no more than $6,700 a year.

Part D premiums average around $40 a month but vary widely by plan, as do the medications on each plan’s formulary (a list of preferred drugs), what plans pay and restrictions on coverage.

“It’s ridiculously challenging to figure all this out, like comparing apples and zebras,” said Sommerfield, who’s signing up for Part B and Part D for the first time when she retires at the end of this month.

Assistance with these costs is available to people with low incomes.

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to create a tax through a ballot measure. Their polling showed voters might approve an additional 60 cents a pack - and that’s the tax increase they’re proposing. They estimated that their plan, which became Constitutional Amendment 3 on this month’s Missouri ballot,

would generate around $300 million a year to fund mostly early education, with some funds going to smoking cessation and to health facilities that provide health care for children.

Rallo said her group reached out to get the help of health organizations

like the American Lung Association. But, there was a problem with her amendment, some public health researchers told her. Public health data suggest the size of the tax in Rallo’s amendment is too small to make a difference in smoking rates.

protection services, said about 350 children currently are available for adoption in Kansas. The department is particularly focused on finding families interested in the 160 available teenagers, who tend to be harder to match, she said. DCF reported 755 children were adopted from foster care in the 2016 fiscal year.

Gov. Sam Brownback, who spoke briefly at the announcement, said he

would like to see enough interest that families will be waiting to adopt children. He said he, his wife and their biological children had benefited from the decision to adopt two more children.

“The key is to open your heart and see the love, not the problems,” he said. “I hope that Kansas families that listen to this will open up their hearts and not harden them.”

Reserves expenditures that normally fall in June or added to reserves to try to fund essential maintenance services during a shut-down.

•Third, a big part of operating reserves really aren’t for regular operations.

Total school operating fund reserves, which exclude funds for capital outlay, bond payments and small revenues from certain local mill levies, are $920.9 million this year. However, that amount does include $242.3 million in funds restricted from general operating purposes.

These funds include $24.4 million in federal funds, which must be spent on specific purposes; $35.5 million in gifts and grants, which are usually restricted by the donor, such as for scholarships; $117.9 million for district insurance reserves; and $64 million for textbook and material purchases. Almost one-third of the $75 million increase was in federal funds, in part due to a change in the schedule of federal impact aid.

•Fourth, cash balances are appropriate for the state’s financial climate.

When these restricted funds are subtracted, the remaining balance of about $680 million equals approximately 16 percent of school district operating budgets (general fund, local option budgets and special education state aid), or about two month’s operating costs, or about one percent more than last year.

The Legislature’s

Loans grants,” she said. “They are savings, work-study or a job, in addition to student loans. Most students will use all three.”

Critical moments in the decision-making process include evaluating posthigh school options. Is a four-year school across the country the best choice?

What about a community

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own efficiency report from last session cites the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recommendation that school districts maintain a balance of between 10 and 15 percent for “low to moderate risk” conditions; between 15 and 25 percent for “moderate to high risk;” and greater than 25 percent for “high risk.”

On average, Kansas school boards - who approved budgets that include cash reserves - appear to believe the Kansas fiscal situation is at least “moderately” risky, given years of revenue shortfalls, credit downgrades, budget reductions and disappearing ending balances.

Cash reserves were slightly over 10 percent in 2006; increased to about 18 percent during and following the Great Recession; and have been declining since 2012 until this year.

•Fifth, many school leaders believe the state fiscal situation is at a higher level of risk.

The additional $75 million in payments was delayed to avoid a state general fund deficit. That comes on top of nearly $100 million in delayed school district aid for the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System. The state general fund has essentially no projected reserves.

Some districts added to their reserves in anticipation of possible state funding cuts during the current school year if state tax revenues continue to

lag.

•Sixth, school district bond ratings are based in part on district reserves.

District bond advisers encourage districts to keep balances at levels recommended for financial, rather than political, reasons, which saves local and state taxpayers interest costs.

•Seventh, district balances are high in July to provide cash flow for the rest of the year.

School district revenues and expenditures do not happen in tandem. For example, school districts had almost $200 million in special education balances last July 1, but that dropped below $60 million by March as special education costs outpaced special education state aid.

•Eighth, like school districts, the State of Kansas cannot operate with reserves.

Although the state of Kansas frequently ignores its own 7.5 percent ending balance requirement for the state general fund, it is forced to borrow from other state funds through “certificates of indebtedness” to manage its own cash flow needs.

The combination of ending balance and internal borrowing since 2007 has consistently been around 15 percent or higher.

The state’s borrowing would need to be even higher if not for the $200 million or more delay in school district aid payments. In other words, school district reserves help the state manage its own cash flow.

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Scott City, Holcomb rematch is Friday It’s elimination time in Kansas high school football with the start of playoff action this week and one of the top teams in Class 4A-Division II will make an early exit when they clash in opening round play.

District champion Scott City (7-2) will host runner-up Holcomb (8-1) in a rematch of week two when the Longhorns

were a 32-13 winner in Great West Activities Conference action.

Regional SCHS has Holcomb (8-1) since reeled at Scott City (7-2) off seven 7:00 p.m. kickoff consecutive wins to climb back into the state rankings. Holcomb, the defending state champion who had been ranked No. 1 the entire season, slipped into the

No. 3 spot after a 35-28 loss to Pratt in district action.

Holcomb’s upset loss meant that a rematch which both teams thought could occur in the playoff semi-finals will now take place two weeks earlier.

“When we play them isn’t going to make much difference.

We’re as healthy now as we’re probably going to be and there isn’t anything we’re going to

learn about them in two more weeks that we don’t already know,” says head coach Jim Turner.

“Both teams are very familiar with each other. We know what each of us likes to do and what we have to stop. It comes down to who can execute what they do better than the other team.”

The score in week two means

very little eight weeks later, “except that it’s given our boys a little added motivation,” says Turner.

“In week two, we were making a lot of mistakes,” says senior cornerback/wide receiver Justin Faurot. “We’re a lot different team and we’re a lot more focused.”

(See REMATCH on page 25)

Thomas digs deep for 8th at 4A state

Raising their district championship plaque are SCHS seniors Mikennon Donovan (57), Kevin Aguilera (9) and Kyle Cure (41) following Friday’s win over Concordia. This is the eighth consecutive district title claimed by the Beavers.

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‘Hail, Mary’ gives SCHS offensive jolt over Panthers The “Hail, Mary” isn’t something that teams practice very often - if at all - but you’d never know that with the success that Scott City has had this season.

In a first round district playoff game at Colby, quarterback Concordia 0 Bo Hess launched Scott City 42 a 40 yard completion with :01 left in the first half to give SCHS a 14-6 lead.

A scrambling Hess duplicated that feat on Friday with a 29 yard completion in the end zone on the final play of the first half to give the Beavers a 21-0 edge over Concordia.

Scott City (7-2) rolled to a 42-0 win to complete a sweep of the district competition and extend their win streak to seven games.

“It was the same play we ran at Colby. I was looking to the backside early and couldn’t see anything there so I started running around. I couldn’t see anyone open, so I figured I’d just throw it up since there was no time left on the clock and see if someone could make a play,” said Hess.

Wide receiver Marshall Faurot and runningback Jarret Jurgens were surrounded by three defenders two yards deep in the end zone as they leaped for the ball. Faurot was able to gain control of the ball as several bodies landed in a heap on the turf.

Senior runningback Kevin Aguilera, who was standing behind the pile, instantly signaled a touchdown and moments later the officials agreed.

As for his part in the reception, Faurot said, “It was a great pass by Bo. He put it up where it needed to be. I just

Jack Thomas isn’t one to lower his expectations - even on the biggest stage of the season.

His goal was a top five finish in the Class 4A state meet at Wamego on Saturday.

Thomas finished in eighth place in a time of 17:25 - well off his season best. The only one who was disappointed was Thomas who showed the obvious pain of a grueling race as he crossed the finish line.

“My goal was to be in the top five, but it was a tough day and it didn’t happen,” said the Scott Community High School sophomore after he’d had time to recover.

An unexpectedly warm day for late October, combined with humidity and grueling hills, took their toll on more than Thomas during the 3.1 mile race. Regional champion Calvin Shannon (16:49, Smoky Valley), who looked unbeatable a week earlier, faded in the final half mile and finished in third place.

Wichita Collegiate’s Lakelin Conrad (16:14) pulled away for a surprisingly easy win over Eathan Kossover (16:33, Maize South).

(See THOMAS on page 28)

Hornets crush Knights in bi-district

SCHS tight end Kyle Cure races down the sideline on a 62 yard reception that set up Scott City’s first touchdown during Friday’s district win.

(Record Photo)

came up with it.”

The touchdown catch energized a SCHS team that, at times, seemed uninspired against the one-win Panthers.

“We seemed kind of lethargic sometimes,” noted Hess. “We weren’t playing with the intensity that we need at this time of the season.”

Part of that may have been due to Scott City’s inability to get their defense off the field. The Beavers had just six offensive plays in the first quarter, due largely to a Concordia possession that took nearly eight minutes off the clock.

That time-consuming drive ended

when Concordia gave the ball back on downs at the 12 yard line.

Head coach Jim Turner said it was an alignment issue on defense that the coaching staff wasn’t able to correct immediately.

“Everyone was playing hard. We just weren’t lined up where we needed to be,” said Turner.

Slow Start Offensively It wasn’t until Scott City’s third possession that the offense finally came to life and eventually scored on six consecutive possessions.

(See HAIL MARY on page 25)

To say that Dighton High School has a quick-strike offense might be an understatement.

In their first round EightMan Division II playoff game on Tuesday, Lakeside 8 their longest Dighton 62 touchdown possession was only 2:16. They had four touchdown possessions of less than 20 seconds.

Add in back-to-back interception returns for touchdowns and the Hornets owned a 62-0 lead just 13-1/2 minutes into the game.

Dighton (10-0) went on to crush Downs-Lakeside 62-8 in a game that ended at halftime because of the 45 point mercy rule.

“On both sides of the ball I felt we were pretty fundamentally sound tonight,” said head coach Ken Simon. “It was the first playoff game for these (See HORNETS on page 24)

The Scott County Record • Page 22 • Thursday, November 3, 2016

Gallegos leads WCHS runners at 2A state x-country The Wichita County High School boys have been perennial power in Class 2A cross-country, regularly finishing among the top three teams in state competition.

And, while this year’s team once again qualified for state, head coach Shad Mehl was realistic about their chances.

“Quite honestly, I was a little surprised that we even had the opportunity to compete here as a team,” said Mehl, referring to the state meet held at Wamego last Saturday.

“Five of our boys had never competed on this course before, so it provides a good foundation for next year.

As one might expect, the two runners with previous state experience were also the first two across the finish line for WCHS. Jorge Gallegos, the only senior on the roster, finished in 28th place in a time of 18:58, followed by junior John Biermann (19:24).

This was Gallegos’s third time to qualify for the state meet and Mehl said it was apparent that he was on pace for a good race.

“He didn’t let down during the race,” Mehl

says. “He knew the course well enough to have a game plan. He planned it and raced it.”

One of the pleasant surprises has been the lateseason surge of junior Joe Ridder (47th, 19:40) who was in his first year of varsity competition.

“Over the last four meets he has improved more than any other runner,” Mehl says. “Early in the year, he was comfortable with being in the five, six or seven spot.

He began to realize that he could run better than that and over the last four meets he moved into the top three.

Other members of the WCHS squad were Gabriel Hernandez (65th, 20:18), Rene Santillana (78th, 21:02), Lane Wells (90th, 22:34) and Aaron Ridder (95th, 23:39).

St. John (73) narrowly held off Stanton County (74) for the team title while the Indians (194) finished in eighth place.

“Normally, you want to be the team flashing the number-one sign at the end of the season, but this year we were happy to flash the number-8,” added Mehl. “It’s something to build on for next year.”

Hunters boost Ks. economy

WCHS junior John Biermann climbs a hill during the Class 2A state cross-country meet in Wamego.

(Record Photo)

Smades earns 2A All-State honors After failing to qualify for last year’s Class 2A state cross-country meet because of an injury, Summer Smades made up for lost time by earning All-State honors during Saturday’s competition at Wamego.

Smades, a Wichita County High School junior, finished 17th in a time of 22:39. Top 20 finishers earn All-State.

Making her state race even more impressive is that Smades barely qualified after grabbing the 10th and final spot in regional a week earlier.

“That shows how difficult our regional was in the girl’s division,” says head coach Shad Mehl.

Seven of the top 10 finishers at state came out of the Hill City regional.

“I wasn’t expecting anything like that out of Summer. I was hoping she could finish in the top 40, says the head coach. “She ran, far and away, her best race of the season.”

And she did it by adopting a race strategy that has proven reliable for the Indians - settling in at a steady pace and working their way through the

field of runners over the 3.1 mile layout.

“It may not always look pretty,” said Mehl, noting that Smades was in 89th place out of 95 runners following the first hill. “But, she ran her race and you could see her athleticism paying off as she worked her way to the front.”

Mehl said that last season’s injury seemed to

PRATT - On Nov. 11, towns across Western Kansas will transform into hubs of activity with crowded motel parking lots, busy streets and packed cafes.

If you’re up before dawn on Nov. 12, you’ll see men and women dressed in khaki and orange looking happy, despite the hour, while feeding and watering hunting dogs or grabbing breakfast at the local “hunters’ pancake feed.” Everyone is upbeat because opening day is finally here.

This year’s positive bird forecast has hunters raring to go. But, there are others who anticipate this day almost as much: the business owners in these small rural communities.

Hunters are good for the Kansas economy.

On the second Saturday in November, 40,000 to 50,000 hunters will be in the field pursuing pheasants and quail in Kansas.

Many hunters will have traveled hundreds or thousands of miles to get here and those hunters will spend a minimum of $150 per day on lodging, food and fuel.

Most will stay three or four days, and when bird populations are good, the second weekend can be just as busy. When all the revenue generated by hunters in Kansas during the year is added up, it will top $400 million.

According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, hunting is responsible for nearly 8,000 jobs in Kansas, generating $2.9 million in salaries and wages and $60 million in state and local taxes.

Through the purchase of annual hunting licenses and permits, hunters generate more than $20 mil-

take a toll on the junior through the first several meets this year.

“But, I saw a new determination over the last couple of weeks,” he says. “She willed herself to get to state and then to run a great race when she got there. As a coach, it’s pretty gratifying to see that kind of effort from one of your athletes.”

(See HUNTERS on page 24)

The Scott County Record • Page 23 • Thursday, November 3, 2016

Smart race earns Stevens All-State As a state cross-country runner-up last season, Makaela Stevens knows what it takes to compete at the highest level.

She also understood that what she accomplished last year in Class 3A wasn’t going to translate into automatic success in Class 4A. “(Class) 4A is a completely different game,” she noted following a 16th place finish in Saturday’s state championship in Wamego. “I knew my times from last year weren’t going to mean a lot when I got here.”

The Scott Community High School junior, who qualified for her third state competition, posted a time of 20:47 - an improvement of seven seconds from earlier this season when she ran in the Wamego Invitational.

“It helped to run on this course before. I knew where the toughest places would be and it helped me to be mentally prepared,” says Stevens.

Also benefitting from that experience was teammate Dulce Ayala (34th, 21:39). The sophomore shaved 31 seconds off her time from early September.

Head coach Kevin Reese wanted Stevens to break away from the main pack early, but cautioned her not to get caught up with what he knew would be a very difficult pace set by the leaders.

“There were obviously some girls in the race who were in a class of their own and Makaela is smart enough not to let the adrenaline take over and get put into a position where she’s trying to do more than she’s capable of,” says Reese.

The field included state champion Cailie Logue (senior, Girard, 18:15), ranked No. 2 in the nation who has already committed to Iowa State University. She was followed

by Clearwater freshman Aimee Davis (18:55).

“I told her to go out with the leaders and to hold onto her position for as long as she could,” Reese said. “She did that and even made up a little ground at the end of the race.

“It helps competing here earlier in the year and knowing how to attack the hills on this

Hunting, fishing on Nov. ballot

Scott City’s Makaela Stevens nears the top of a climb during Saturday’s Class 4A state cross-country championship at Wamego.

(Record Photo)

course. If you’re not where you want to be after coming through the hills, then you’re going to have a hard time catching up to anyone. It will drain your legs.”

Midway into the race, Stevens was sitting in about 19th place and was able to improve on that over the final mile.

“This is a really tough course with good-sized hills. We do a lot of hill work at (Lake Scott) which helps,” said Stevens. “I actually passed some people on the uphill climbs.”

Stevens also finished ahead

of the two runners who beat her at the regional meet a week earlier - Sydney Burton (Abilene, 18th, 20:49) and Andrea Chestnut (Clay Center, 35th, 21:40).

“I had a couple of girls I wanted to stay with based on their rankings and I did a pretty good job of that,” says Stevens.

“And it felt pretty good to beat the two girls who beat me at regional.”

The higher level of competition was no surprise to Stevens who hopes that the entire SCHS

team can qualify for state next year. They return five of the top six runners who finished fourth at regional.

“Since I’ll be a senior next year, I’ll take on the responsibility of getting girls together over the winter and summer so we can stay in shape,” she says. “It was frustrating that we had such a good season, but it wasn’t enough to get to state.

“That should be motivation for us to work harder during the off-season so that we can get here next year.”

In addition to voting for their chosen candidates on the Nov. 8 general election, voters will decide whether to amend the Kansas Constitution’s Bill of Rights to add a constitutional right to hunt, fish and trap wildlife.

The proposed amendment would specify the people have a right to hunt, fish and trap by traditional methods, subject to reasonable laws and regulations that promote wildlife conservation and management and that preserve the future of hunting, fishing and trapping.

The amendment would also specify that hunting and fishing are the preferred means for managing and controlling wildlife, and that the amendment shall not be construed to modify any provision of law relating to trespass, eminent domain or other private property rights.

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Hunters and anglers provide all of the support for Kansas’ wildlife and fisheries management programs. These programs are entirely funded by license/permit fees and a federal match from the excise tax paid by hunters and anglers on equipment they buy (these revenues can only be used to fund wildlife and fisheries programs; they cannot be used for state park maintenance).

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The Scott County Record • Page 24 • Thursday, November 3, 2016

7th graders bring pressure defense in 2 lopsided wins their season opener, the Lady Bluejays once again relied on their press and transition baskets to whip Hugoton, 36-3, in another road game.

SCMS tossed a shutout in the first half while building a 28-0 cushion.

Lausch says that while the team has been very effective with the press they have struggled to run their half-court offense.

“We aren’t moving like we should and getting players into the open for passes,” she says.

McCormick, who scored eight points in the first quarter, finished with a game high 12 while Latta added eight.

In “B” team action, Scott City escaped with a 16-12 win.

“We were able to score off our inbounds plays with the post players moving to the basket, but we struggled with our halfcourt offense,” says coach Heather Holstein. “We also have work to do on our man-to-man defense.

Hickert led the scoring with six points while Noll and Sadie Hermosillo Roll Over Hugoton In a game that mirrored each added four.

McGonagle wins tie-breaker for 1st

Tim McGonagle was on target with the tie-breaker total of 42 points in the SCHS-Concordia game to win the top prize in this week’s Pigskin Payoff.

McGonagle had 14 correct picks along with runner-ups Larry White and Adam Kadavy. They each finished in a tie for second with a tie-breaker total of 49 points Eight contestants had 13 correct picks.

Scott City’s full-court pressure took its toll on Ulysses as the seventh grade girls opened the season with a 50-12 romp at Ulysses.

The Lady Bluejays forced three quick turnovers to start the game, each leading to easy baskets. That became a theme for the remainder of the night as SCMS quickly put the game out of reach with a 23-3 first quarter lead.

Brynn McCormick, who finished with a game high 15 points, scored five baskets in the opening period. Also in double figures were Amber Latta and Paige Hoelting with 14 points each.

“One area we need to work on is our offensive rebounding,” said head coach Gena Lausch.

Scott City was a 30-16 winner in the “B” team game with seven players making the scoring column. Alivia Noll led the team with 12 points and Ashleigh Hickert added eight.

Hunters (continued from page 22)

SCMS eighth grader Brooke Sherwood (right) goes for a steal during Tuesday’s action against Dodge City Comanche.

(Record Photo)

Hornets

How they scored: 1st Quarter: DHS: Tyler Lingg to Dylan Foos, 31 yds. (Lingg to Foos).

8:18 DHS: Lingg to David Cramer, 20 yds. (Lingg to Cramer). 6:33 DHS: Foos, 17 yds. (Lingg to Foos). 2:28 DHS: Foos, 11 yds. (LIngg to Foos). 1:06 DHS: Lingg to Gage Barton, 34 yds. (run fail). :48 DHS: Lingg, 21 yds. (Lingg run). :26

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boys, and I thought they came out focused and they took care of business.”

The Hornets stumbled out of the gate with a rare Tyler Lingg interception on the game’s third play.

After that, the Hornet offense was barely on the field long enough to break a sweat.

In the first quarter alone they had touchdown drives that lasted six, five, six and 19 seconds.

One of Dighton’s longer drives of the night came on their possession when Lingg (6-5, 220) quickly atoned for his early throwing error by connecting with his favorite target, senior Dylan Foos, in the flats at the Downs 29 yard line.

As a defender closed in, Foos did a 360-degree spin to avoid the tackle and he raced untouched for the score.

It’s that kind of move in the open field which has made Foos particularly effective in piling up yards after the catch.

“I don’t think there’s any question that what Dylan can do in the open field is pretty impressive,” says Simon. “Anytime we can create a one-on-one matchup with Dylan I like his chances of breaking a big play.”

Lingg and Foos took advantage of another oneon-one matchup two possessions later. Once again, he caught a pass in the flats and after breaking a few yards up the field, he was able to duck under a defender who grabbed his helmet and shoulder pads.

The Dighton runningback was able to keep his balance as the would-be tackle’s momentum took him out of bounds while

lion and qualify Kansas to receive nearly $10 million in federal aid that is derived from excise taxes on hunting and shooting equipment.

The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s wildlife programs receive no general tax funding, so hunters pay for all wildlife conservation and law enforcement efforts.

For bird hunters, a good opening weekend means heavy game bags and the camaraderie of friends and family. For Kansas business owners, a good opening weekend means extra sales and a better bottom line.

2nd Quarter: DHS: Blair Hoffman, 26 yd. interception return. (Lingg to Foos). 11:53 DHS: B. Hoffman, 34 yd. interception return. (Garrett Keal run). 10:38 D-L: Dawson Johnson to Austin Stroede, 10 yds.

(Johnson to Stroede). 1:22

Dighton sophomore Blair Hoffman returns an interception 34 yards for a touchdown during Tuesday’s bi-district win over Downs-Lakeside.

(Record Photo)

Dighton to Chase Co. Saturday Dighton will be on the road to Chase County for Saturday’s regional playoff game. Kickoff is at 5:00 p.m.

Chase (6-4) was a somewhat surprising 92-44 winner over district champion Ingalls on Tuesday.

DHS head coach Ken Simon is hopeful that his two inside linebackers who were still sidelined for Tuesday’s game will be able to play on Saturday. Lake Lewis, who is also the starting fullback, and Max Cummins, were each injured during the Hodgeman County playoff game.

Lewis has missed the last two games due to an ankle injury and Cummins while going through concussion protocol.

Foos strolled into the end zone to complete the 17 yard play.

Lingg would add touchdown passes of 20 yards to David Cramer and 34 yards to Gage Barton who were each wide open behind the Lakeside secondary.

“I’ve got to give all the credit to my wide receivers. They’re creating the separation and they’re running great routes,”

says Lingg. “They make my job easy.”

Defense Dominates However, it wasn’t just the offense that was putting touchdowns on the scoreboard.

Sophomore defensive back Blair Hoffman had back-to-back interception returns for touchdowns in the first 1-1/2 minutes of the second quarter.

On Lakeside’s first

play of the second period, Hoffman stepped in front of a pass at the Knights’ 26 yard line and ran untouched along the right sideline into the end zone to extend the lead to 54-0.

Just over a minute later, a Lakeside receiver was trying to gain control of a pass at his own 34 yard line when Hoffman was able to knock it free.

“I pinned it with my left hand against my helmet and got control of it,” Hoffman said. “It was a lucky catch.”

But, that was only the beginning.

On the return, Hoffman started to follow the same path along the right sideline that he took for his first interception, but when that was sealed off he cut back across the field about 25 yards before he was able to find a crease. He slipped away from three more tack-

les before he was able to break into daylight and complete a 34 yard interception that came closer to covering 65 yards.

“I’d see a hole, it would get closed so I’d find a new one,” said Hoffman in describing his second pick-six of the night.

“That’s what happens when you’ve put yourself in the right position,” noted Simon. “The first picksix was a gift. The second one he had to work a little harder for.”

The only blemish on the scoreboard came in the closing moments when a bad snap on a punt attempt gave Lakeside starting field position at the Hornets 10.

The Knights (3-7) scored on the next play with just 1:22 remaining.

Still, it was an impressive night for the Dighton defense in terms of the pressure brought by the

line and coverage in the secondary.

“We were concerned about pass coverage coming into this game. We knew they like to throw the ball a lot and they like to throw deep,” said Simon. “We wanted to limit their big plays.”

The Hornets accomplished that, limiting the Knights to 7-of-24 passing with four interceptions.

On the flip side, Simon didn’t have to rely on his normally prolific passing attack to put a lot of points on the scoreboard.

Lingg had just seven pass attempts, but completed four of those for touchdowns.

In addition, Foos had a pretty quiet night by his standard. He had just five carries for 34 yards and two receptions for 48 yards, but still finished with three touchdowns.

Wildcats in great position for bowl bid Kansas State improved their chances for another bowl game with a road win (31-26) against Iowa State.

Conference games on the road are challenging and beating Iowa State in Ames is never easy. by The WildMac cats (5-3) Stevenson need just one more win to qualify for a bowl game. Coach Bill Snyder - ever vigilant against any signs of overconfidence by his team - said, “I’m not saying it’s so doggone easy.

But the only way you can become successful is start, finish, and be consistent in between. We’re not doing that.”

Snyder’s dissatisfaction is understandable to a point.

However, K-State’s play was smooth and effective overall against Texas and I-State. And the Wildcats are gaining consistency and confidence.

K-State plays at home against Oklahoma State this Saturday and finishes the regular season at Baylor (Nov. 19), at home with KU (Nov. 26), and at TCU (Dec. 3).

Of those four games, OState appears to be the biggest challenge. The Cowboys beat West Virginia 37-20 last Saturday. But the prediction here is that K-State will win their two remaining home games.

No matter what, it’s been another entertaining and competitive Kansas State football team.

Before the season began, K-State’s offensive line was perceived as a weakness.

That’s no longer the case.

The Wildcats’ OL has progressed consistently and is now a potent unit that continues to improve. In addition—considering the contributions of their superb defense and QB Jesse Ertz’s improving play.

K-State is poised to complete an outstanding season.

KU Inching Forward Kansas football is inching forward, but the pace is much closer to insidious than instantaneous. Coach Beaty and his staff have improved team speed and the talent level with their recruiting; nevertheless, KU is still short of major college players and, conse(See BOWL on page 27)

Hail Mary Part of that was due to Concordia’s five-man defensive front, which the Beavers rarely see.

“We don’t see very many five-man fronts, especially with the ends split out as far as they were,” said Hess. “It was creating a little confusion. We finally had some success, but not like we have been.”

Gentry credited Concordia’s play on the defensive front.

“Concordia may have surprised us with how physical they were with their front five and we were pretty soft to start the game,” he said. “They had us on our heels early, which hasn’t happened much the last several games.

“They had some big boys playing defensive end, so it was usually a stalemate with our fullbacks (blocking). If they got any penetration from their defensive tackles it jumbled up the play.”

Rematch While every coach expects their team to be much improved over the course of the season, “I would think we’ve improved as much or more than most teams,” says Turner.

That’s true on both sides of the ball.

Second year starting quarterback Bo Hess was surrounded by a new stable of runningbacks and an offensive line that included just two returning starters - and one of those was at a new position.

Consequently, it was no surprise that the team struggled to establish a consistent ground or passing attack.

“In the second game we had boys who were still learning their responsibilities. We’ve cleaned that up,” says offensive coordinator Brian Gentry.

“Our linemen are making correct blocks and our backs are running a lot harder.”

Hess Taking Control After a rocky start to the season that saw him throwing four interceptions in the first two games, Hess has quietly been putting together a very solid season. He has passed for 1,129 yards and 10 touchdowns while completing nearly 50 percent of his passes.

“Bo has made huge strides over the past seven games,” says Gentry. “He’s done a great job of progressing during the year and taking control of the offense. We give him a lot of responsibility to make plays and to make reads and to check us into the right play.

“The big thing is not to be overwhelmed by the moment.

If your quarterback is calm then everyone else is calm,” says Gentry. “Bo has been on state teams and competed against the best throughout high school, so playoff time isn’t anything new to him.”

A rebuilt backfield that lacked consistency early in the season is now providing the ground attack that has long been part of Scott City’s identity.

Sophomore fullback Wyatt Hayes has rushed for more than 100 yards in six games and is the team leader with 956 yards. While the Beavers found early success with running between the tackles, it has taken a little longer to establish the outside running game with Jarret Jurgens (473 yards) and Kevin Aguilera (447 yards).

“Our blocking on the edge wasn’t where it needed to be early in the season and it’s still not as consistent as we’d like, but it’s getting better,” says Turner. “Without an outside

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Gentry said they were able to break the offensive standoff with some big plays in the passing game.

The Beavers finally showed signs of life early in the second period when Hess was scrambling in the backfield and eventually found senior tight end Kyle Cure open along the right sideline. Cure turned a short pass into a 62 yard gain that led to a 16 yard touchdown run by Aguilera for the game’s first touchdown.

After that, the SCHS offense was unstoppable.

Scott City’s next possession led to a two play drive, capped by a 29 yard scoring run from sophomore fullback Wyatt Hayes with 4:48 remaining in the half.

The Beavers got the ball back one more time with 40.5 seconds remaining and 80 yards from the end zone.

their momentum into the third quarter where they put together a pair of time-consuming TD drives that chewed nearly 9-1/2 minutes off the clock.

SCHS took the opening kickoff and needed just seven plays to get into the end zone on a one yard run by Hayes.

Following a three-and-out by the Panthers, the Beavers added a drive of just over six minutes and 76 yards. Hayes, who finished with a game high 115 yards rushing, finished off the drive with a six yard run for his third touchdown of the night.

Senior runningback Kevin Lozano added a one yard scoring run early in the fourth quarter for the game’s final touchdown.

After a slow start, the Beavers still finished with 235 yards rushing to go along with another 174 passing.

How they scored: 2nd Quarter: SC: Kevin Aguilera, 16 yds. (Gus Gonzales kick). 7:09 SC: Wyatt Hayes, 29 yds.

(Gonzales kick). 4:48 SC: Bo Hess to Marshall Faurot, 29 yds. (Gonzales kick). 0:00 3rd Quarter: SC: Hayes, 1 yd. (Gonzales kick).

8:46 SC: Hayes, 6 yds. (Gonzales kick).

30.7 4th Quarter: SC: Kevin Lozano, 1 yd. (Gonzales kick). 5:16

Hess jump-started the drive with a 27 yard run - matching the longest of his career and followed with an 18 yard completion to runningback Jarret Jurgens. Following three incomplete passes, Hess then completed the “Hail, Mary” on fourth down.

Keep Momentum The Beavers maintained

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Individual Rushing Yards Per Game

Hays

Hayes

Aguilera

Jurgens

Drohman

Hess

99 36 58 -8

Holcomb 120 18 5 14 Cimarron 88 18 52 30 1 Hugoton 110 18 36 13 0 Ulysses 114

8 83 14 13

Wellington 131

72 55

29 -8

Colby

81 118

8 14

102

Goodland 77 133 42 Concordia 115 Totals

Hays

63 24

5 0 11 26

956 447 473 110 52

Individual Yards Per Carry

Hayes

Aguilera

5.2

Jurgens

Drohman

Hess

9.0 7.3 -2.0

Holcomb 6.3 4.5 1.3 3.5 Cimarron 8.0

2.3 13.0

Hugoton

6.5

2.6

3.3

4.3 0.0

Ulysses

8.1

2.7

7.5

3.5 4.3

5.5

5.5

5.8 -8.0

Wellington 6.9 Colby

5.7 11.6 10.7

10.0 1.0

4.0 7.0

Goodland 7.0 22.2

8.3

5.0 0.0

Concordia 7.7

3.0

3.7 13.0

running game, teams are going to stack their defense to take away our base offense and traps.”

Jurgens has steadily contributed more to the rushing attack with a season high 118 yards against Colby. Likewise, Aguilera has averaged 87 yards over the last four games with a season high of 133 yards against Goodland.

“Give a lot of credit to the growth and maturity of our offensive line,” Gentry says.

“They’re in the trenches battling on every single possession. As a unit, they’ve probably progressed more than anyone on this team.”

A New Look Defense Perhaps the biggest improvement since game two has occurred on the defensive side of the ball. After giving up 63 points in the first two games, the Beavers have allowed a total of just 33 points over the last seven games, including three shutouts in their last four games.

“We knew we had to make some changes after the Holcomb game,” says Turner.

Six players are in different positions than when they started the season. Part of that is also due to injury with seasonending losses to starting tackles Garrett Osborn and Daniel Nolasco.

The two defensive tackle positions have been filled by committee over the last few weeks, depending on down and distance, in addition to

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whether an opposing team prefers to run or pass. The tackle package can include the quickness of Trey Loftis and Kevin Aguilera, or more size from Mikennon Donovan (6-0, 255), Nic Cheney (5-11, 245) or Baron Strine (6-0, 210).

“It comes down to who will do the job that we need done. If someone isn’t getting it done, they know we’ve got someone who can take their place,” Turner says.

The Longhorns, however, present the biggest offensive threat the Beavers have seen this season. They are averaging 39 points per game and are coming off a 47-7 romp over Hugoton in district play.

The SCHS secondary will be tested by quarterback Trey Gilbert who has thrown for 1,737 yards and 23 touchdowns. His receiving corps is led by tight end Conner VanCleave (6-7, 212) with 526 yards and an average of 17.5 yards per catch.

“They don’t target him very often, but when they do it’s usually for pretty big yards,” Turner says. “If it’s a third down and long or a fourth down situation VanCleave is a pretty big target.”

A balanced running attack features senior Dillon Williams (604 yards, 8.2 ypc), along with junior Kaden Tichenor (367, 5.6 ypc) and Gilbert (289, 3.5 ypc).

“Williams isn’t the type of back who’s going to run you over. He has great footwork and he’s going to try to make

you miss in the open field so he can break loose for a big play,” Turner says.

“Offensively, it seems that Holcomb has been working on different things from game to game,” adds Gentry. “In the Goodland game, for example, they seemed to focus on the pass. They threw the ball on about their first 12 plays. If that’s part of their game plan, then our secondary will have to be ready for a big game.”

When the two teams met in week two, the Beavers were struggling in the secondary. They gave up 158 yards through the air, including four plays of 15 yards or more.

SCHS gave up a season high 388 yards of total offense.

Only Hays (246) and Colby (229) had more than 200 yards against the Beavers.

And a secondary that was scorched in the first two games has become much more stingy.

Scott City has given up more than 100 yards passing in just three games since Holcomb and two of those - Cimarron (108) and Hugoton (157) were teams that combined for a total of just 24 yards rushing.

The SCHS run defense gave up 230 yards against Holcomb the first time around, but that is somewhat deceiving. The Longhorns were limited to just 64 yards through the first three quarters.

Since the Holcomb game, the SCHS defense has limited six of their last seven opponents to 81 or fewer yards rushing.

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the road begins

Class 4A-DII District Champions Scott Community High School Beavers Regional Championship Game

Scott City vs

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Holcomb 8-1

Saturday, Nov. 5 • Kickoff at 7:00 p.m. • in Scott City Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

Good luck and congratulations on being a part of the championship tradition at SCHS Champions

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Pigskin Payoff

Week 9

Correct Tie Breaker Tim McGonagle 14 42 Larry White 14 49 Adam Kadavy 14 49 Gary Tucker 13 Jan Tucker 13 David Perry 13 Gary Shapland 13 Anissa Wilkinson 13 Chris Cupp 13 Barry Switzer 13

Week 8

Correct Tie Breaker Clint Shapland 15 54 Ryan Roberts 15 48 Amy Norris 14 54 Lance Tucker 13 36 Chris Rodriguez 13 54 Morgan Vogel 13 35 Jon Berning 13 49 Chad Griffith 13 52 Barry Switzer 13 42 Keith Shapland 13 45 Jan Tucker 13 45 Tim McGonagle 13 47

Week 7

Correct Tie Breaker First State Bank 14 40 Barry Switzer 14 38 Rick Wright 13 48 Rondo Switzer 13 45 Lance Tucker 13 45 Keith Shapland 13 42 Jan Tucker 13 41 Preston Wright 13 38 Morgan Vogel 13 35

Week 6

Correct Tie Breaker Jacob Rios 15 40 Larry White 15 56 Preston Wright 14 35 Rondo Switzer 14 43 Adam Kadavy 14 52

Week 5

Correct Tie Breaker Barry Switzer 14 49 Clint Shapland 14 41 Jon Berning 14 40 Walter Johnson 14 39

Week 4

Correct Tie Breaker Rick Wright 12 42 Tom Shirley 12 42 Amelia Ramsey 11 42 Landon Tucker 11 39 Mandy Kropp 11 36 Larry White 11 35 Walter Johnson 11 44 David Perry 11 47 Jon Berning 11 47 L. McGonagle 11 47 Tim McGonagle 11 49 Bob Blair 11 51 Sue Rogers 11 58

Week 3

Correct Tie Breaker Aaron Goodman 13 59 Tim McGonagle 13 49 Jon Lippelmann 13 42 Walter Johnson 13 42 Chad Griffith 13 42 Chris Rodriguez 13 42 Rick Wright 13 33 Ron Sinclair 13 38

SCMS Wrestling Scott City Middle School Goodland Invitational October 29, 2016 86: Zach Rohrbough (Scott City) pinned Scott (Ulysses) 0:29; pinned Ortega (Holcomb) 1:31; sudden victory over Knox (Goodland) 8-6; pinned Pauda (Ulysses) 2:46; pinned Moreno (Ulysses) 0:26. Second Place 92: Connor Armendariz (Scott City) maj. dec. Lyon (Hays) 12-0; dec. over Henson (Holcomb) 10-5; pinned Hines (Hays) 1:55; pinned Werth (Hays) 0:29; pinned Clayville (Goodland) 0:31. Second Place 98: Efrain Tarango (Scott City) pinned Alonso (Hays) 0:23; tech. fall over Anguiano (Ulysses) 18-1; pinned Martinez (Holcomb) 0:24; pinned Valdez (Holcomb) 0:21; pinned Ramirez (Hays) 0:42. First Place 110A: Easton Lorg pinned by Fisher (Holcomb) 1:52; pinned by Eddie (Ulysses) 0:16; pinned Hoff (Holcomb) 0:23; maj. dec. over Macias (Hays) 14-3. Third Place 110B: Carson Faurot (Scott City) pinned Trejo (Goodland) 2:15; pinned Franz (Colby) 1:26; pinned Apodaca (Hays) 1:38; pinned Quevedo (Hugoton) 1:15. First Place 116C: Ryan Cure dec. by Ochoa (Ulysses) 9-2; pinned by Cano (Hays) 0:58; pinned by Van Eaton (Colby) 2:30. Fourth Place 122B: Loren Faurot (Scott City) pinned Daise (Goodland) 1:43; maj. dec. over Schritter (Colby) 13-0; pinned Johnson (Holcomb) 1:58; pinned Cisneros (Hays) 0:46. First Place 122C: Adam Elder (Scott City) pinned by Vagher (Ulysses) 2:41; pinned Stabb, :40; pinned Nemechek (Goodland) 2:30.

Second Place 130A: Blaine Culp (Scott City) pinned by Meyers (Hays) 0:55; pinned Phillips (Holcomb) 0:52; dec. over Sanderson (Goodland) 7-5; pinned Steiben (Hays) 1:37; pinned Rodriguez (Ulysses) 1:33. Second Place 130B: Isaac Tarango (Scott City) pinned by Moroni (Hays) 0:57; pinned Carrol (Colby) 1:39; pinned Alvarez (Hays) 0:30; pinned Koon (Colby) 1:16. Second Place 138A: Dutch Turner (Scott City) pinned by Martin (Hugoton) 1:29; pinned by Casper (Hays) 3:00. Third Place 138B: Ronald Weathers (Scott City) pinned Harrell (Hays) 1:18; maj. dec. by Murray (Goodland) 8-0; pinned Moore (Colby) 1:36. Second Place 146A: Jeffrey Nix (Scott City) pinned by Standley (Hays) 0:22; pinned Smith (Holcomb) 0:10; tech. fall over Gonzalez (Scott City) 15-0; dec. over Mull (Goodland) 3-0. Second Place 146A: Andres Gonzalez (Scott City) pinned by Mull (Goodland) 1:53; tech. fall by Nix (Scott City) 15-0; pinned Smith (Holcomb) 1:32; pinned by Standley (Hays) 1:22.

Fourth Place 146B: Baylyn Mantzke (Scott City) pinned by Cox (Hays) 2:47; pinned Jacobson (Scott City) 0:18; maj. dec. over Conger (Goodland) 14-0; dec. over Dautel (Goodland) 6-2; maj. dec. over Gooden (Scott City) 10-0. Second Place 146B: Josh Jacobson (Scott City) sudden victory by Conger (Goodland) 4-2; pinned by Mantzke (Scott City) 0:18; pinned Gooden (Scott City) 1:27; pinned by Cox (Hays) 0:20; maj. dec. by Dautel (Goodland) 8-0. Fourth Place 146B: Carter Gooden (Scott City) pinned by Dautel (Goodland) 0:55; pinned by Cox (Hays) 2:44; pinned by Jacobson (Scott City) 1:27; pinned Conger (Goodland) 2:22; maj. dec. by Mantzke (Scott City) 10-0. Fifth Place 154A: Sawyer Stevens (Scott City) tech. fall by Dale (Hays) 16-1; pinned Smith (Goodland) 2:57; pinned by Garcia (Ulysses) 0:42; dec. over Garcia (Hugoton) 1-0; dec. over Miller (Scott City) 7-0. Third Place 154A: Lance Miller (Scott City) dec. by Garcia (Hugoton) 3-0; tech. fall by Dale (Hays) 15-0; pinned Smith (Goodland) 2:46; pinned by Garcia (Ulysses) 1:26; dec. by Stevens (Scott City) 7-0. Fifth Place 154B: Xavier Cluster (Scott City) dec. over Aragon (Hays) 8-1; pinned by Glover (Hays) 2:37; pinned by Rehmer (Colby) 0:18. Third Place 162: Damien Estrella (Scott City) pinned Frances (Scott City) 0:13; pinned Guinn (Ulysses) 0:55; pinned Johnson (Hays) 0:14; pinned Miller (Goodland) 0:39; pinned Wyatt (Hays) 1:25. First Place 162: Alonso Frances (Scott City) pinned by Estrella (Scott City) 0:13; pinned by Wyatt (Hays) 0:27; dec. by Guinn (Ulysses) 5-1; pinned Johnson (Hays) 0:23; dec. by Miller (Goodland) 6-0. Fifth Place 182: Brent MacLean (Scott City) pinned Eslinger (Goodland) 2:19; pinned by Russell (Hays) 2:34. Second Place Jr. High HW: Taylor Heili (Scott City) pinned by 1:22 Coreno (Hays); pinned Evans (Hugoton) 0:14; pinned Flora (Hays) 1:20; pinned Bryan (Hugoton) 0:00; pinned Mendoza (Ulysses) 0:20. Second Place

Bowl

quently, has a killing lack of depth. KU’s recruiting for the 2017 class looks encouraging—next season should bring further progress.

The feeling here persists that Beaty’s sideline coaching of the offense is substandard. He could help his team significantly if he replaced himself as offensive coordinator. Organization and composure are necessary for successful coaching during close games. Beaty is trying hard and his intensity is commendable. However, he could put that energy to more-effective use by encouraging the players on the sideline and leaving the play calling to a cool-headed offensive coordinator.

Regardless of the shortcomings, KU is an improved football team compared to the 2015 ballclub and that’s all Jayhawk fans can expect for the present.

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completes their exhibition game against Emporia State this Sunday (Nov. 6); Indiana (Nov. 11) and Duke (Nov. 15) are looming for the regular season start on neutral courts.

Kansas is ranked number two nationally in the first coaches poll, behind Duke.

Coach Bill Self’s rotation appears to be set to open the season. Frank Mason and Devontʹe Graham are the starting guards and freshman phenom Josh Jackson will be at small forward. Landen Lucas will start at center and Carlton Bragg at power forward.

Depth will be supplied on the perimeter by Lagerald Vick and Svi Mykhailiuk.

Freshman center Udoka Azubuike will back up Lucas; Azubuike has lost 25 pounds, wasting away to a mere 275 pounds to go with his seven-foot height. Transfer Dwight Coleby and Hawks are No. 2 freshman Mitch LightKU’s basketball team foot are competing for the

power forward back-up slot.

Anticipation is skyhigh again in Lawrence and Jayhawk fans are ready for basketball season.

Optimism for K-State Kansas State’s basketball team opened their season with an 85-72 win against Pittsburg State and there’s reason for Wildcat fans to be encouraged.

Perhaps most important, K-State isn’t going to be hurting for size like they have been in the past few seasons.

Leading the way for inside players is sophomore Dean Wade (6-10, 225); he has a chance to be a special player. Senior D.J. Johnson (6-9, 250) - experienced and injury free - is set to have his best season with the Cats. Isiah Maurice (6-10, 225) is a redshirt sophomore who played well in his first game at K-State. Another sophomore who has redshirted is Dante Williams

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KDWPT will limit turkey hunts

Thomas (continued from page 22)

Thomas’s first mile split of 5:08 may have taken its toll.

“Based on his position among the leaders, it didn’t appear that Jack was going out too fast, but when you look at the mile split, that’s a pretty fast time after you’ve been through the first two big hills,” says head coach Kevin Reese.

It was his desire to stay in touch with the leaders which forced Thomas into a fast opening mile.

“I wasn’t sure how fast (the pace) was in the first mile, but it felt alright,” he said. “I was kind of worried about maintaining it because it was so warm, but I knew I wanted to stay close to the guys at the front.”

Thomas was in seventh place at about the 1-1/2 mile mark and was still holding that position about 2-1/4 miles into the race. It was with about 3/4 mile remaining that Thomas felt he began to feel the effects from the pace and the weather conditions.

Reese was concerned about the pace, but also knew that Thomas was determined to keep pace with the lead runners.

“It’s hard to think about your time when you’re focused on running with guys you know you want to compete with,” said Reese. “When they’re all running the same pace, you don’t have any choice but to go out with them and hope things work out in the end.

“Obviously, Jack paid a price for it at the end of the race. At the same time, Jack’s a competitor and he wanted to give himself a chance at finishing in the top five and he did that,” Reese said. “That he was still able

Scott City’s Jack Thomas during the Class 4A state cross-country meet at Wamego on Saturday.

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to finish in eighth place demonstrates how mentally strong he is. Jack wasn’t going to let everyone run away from him.”

Of the seven runners who finished ahead of Thomas, five

were seniors. He was the only athlete who wasn’t a senior or junior to finish in the top 12.

“When you consider that Jack’s only a sophomore and this was his first year in cross-

country, what he’s accomplished is pretty impressive,” adds Reese. “He’s still learning cross-country and every time you get on a course like this you learn more about yourself.”

The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) Commission conducted a public hearing in Liberal on Oct. 20. The seven-member nonpartisan commission approved several regulations brought before them by KDWPT staff.

Regulations governing the fall turkey hunting season were first on the agenda and were most controversial. KDWPT staff recommended authorizing fall turkey permits in only two of the six Turkey Management Units.

Current regulations allow over-the-counter fall turkey permits, one per hunter, in five of the six units, and hunters can purchase three additional turkey game tags valid in Unit 2 (north-central region).

Staff, following an adaptive turkey management model, recommended authorizing fall turkey permits, one per hunter, only in Units 1 and 2. The decision was based on a downward trend in resident hunter success rates during the spring season and several years of belowaverage turkey production.

Commissioners ended up approving an amended regulation that allows an unlimited number of hunters to purchase one over-the-counter either-sex turkey permit valid in Turkey Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. (Fall hunting is not authorized in Unit 4 (southwest region).

The fall turkey season is Oct. 1-Nov. 28, 2017, and Dec. 11, 2017-Jan. 31, 2018.

Commissioners also approved a minor correction to a management unit boundary description in the spring turkey regulation.

‘a Swiss army knife’

Brunswig has been a versatile key to Scott City’s success At the beginning of the season, Scott Community High School football head coach Jim Turner wasn’t sure what role Reid Brunswig would play on this year’s team.

“He’s always giving you 100 percent. He’s such a good kid you want to be able to use him somewhere,” said Turner.

Over the course of the season, he’s found his answer. He can use Brunswig just about anywhere.

He’s so versatile that junior varsity head coach Alex Hutchins refers to him as a “human Swiss army knife.”

“That probably describes him pretty well,” says Turner.

“It seems that if someone goes down with an injury, Reid is the guy we can slide into that spot.

“Even though he’s a bit undersized to be on the offensive line, he’s smart and he’s tough. He’s picked it up real well and what he lacks in size he makes up for in quickness.”

Brunswig (5-11, 175) just wants to play football.

“I’ll step in and do whatever I can to help the team,” he says.

The junior started the season as a defensive end and backup quarterback. After the third game of the season, when the Beavers made some major changes on the defensive side of the ball, Brunswig was in search of a new position that would get him on the field.

He filled in as a JV fullback and quarterback, as needed.

But, he was soon called

upon to play defensive tackle when Scott City’s two starters sustained season-ending injuries. When offensive tackle Mikennon Donovan was sidelined for a couple of weeks with a leg injury, Brunswig was called on to become the starter against Wellington and Colby.

“Reid doesn’t have the size of Mikennon, but he’s quicker and can get to the linebacker,” notes Turner.

During the last couple of weeks he has also played inside linebacker and even scored a touchdown against Goodland as quarterback for the second offensive unit.

“Defensive tackle has been probably the most difficult because I’m undersized. I like offensive tackle. I like cutting guys down who are bigger than me,” Brunswig says. “The first time I played offensive tackle, I had three days to learn how to block and cut. I’m still working on it and trying to get better in every practice.”

Of all the positions he’s played, Brunswig says he likes it best when he’s on the line.

“I like playing physical and mixing it up with the big guys,” he says.

Brunswig credits his time at quarterback with preparing him for his multi-purpose roles.

“When you’re a quarterback you have to know where everyone is at, so I knew the blocking assignments. It has helped me because I pretty well know what’s going on everywhere.”

While playing offensive tackle, Reid Brunswig blocks a Colby player during action earlier this season.

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Record Xtra Scott City Elementary School spook parade

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The Scott County Record

Farm

FSA crop, land use deadlines near Producers are reminded to file timely reports for all crops and land uses to prevent the loss of Farm Service Agency benefits.

Packets of aerial photography (maps) are now available at the Scott County FSA office. Farm operators can pick up their farm operation mappacket and document planting information on these photos that will be used to support their 2017-crop acreage reports. Certification of acreage reports at FSA is primarily by appointment.

“In order to comply with FSA program eligibility requirements, all producers are encouraged to visit their FSA office to file an accurate crop certification report by the deadlines,” says Scott County FSA Director Lora Wycoff.

Reporting deadlines include: Nov.15: all grass certification and other perennial crops Dec. 15: all small grains such as wheat, barley, oats, triticale or rye The following exceptions apply.

•If the crop has not been planted by the above acreage reporting date, then the acreage must be reported no later than 15 calendar days after planting is completed.

•If a producer acquires additional acreage after the above acreage reporting date, then the acreage must be reported no later than 30 calendars days after purchase or acquiring the lease. Appropriate documentation must be provided to the county office.

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Judge hears arguments in beef checkoff lawsuit GREAT FALLS, MT. - A group that represents independent cattle ranchers wants more say in how beef is marketed in the United States.

The Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund, United Stockgrowers of America - or R-CALF USA - filed a lawsuit this spring questioning the fact that half of the $1-perhead “beef checkoff” fee is given to the privately incorporated Montana

Beef Council.

R-CALF argues that its producers are being forced to subsidize the council’s promotions, which do not distinguish between domestic and foreign beef.

“This is not just a violation of freedom of speech, it’s a violation of the freedom of association,” said David Muraskin, a Washington, D.C., attorney representing R-CALF USA. “It’s an issue of

forced association.”

R-CALF USA includes cattle ranchers and feedlot operators in 42 states.

The Montana Beef Council includes people aligned with some of the largest multinational, industrial cattle producers, which purchase and raise cattle both domestically and internationally, the complaint said.

Since 1985, beef producers have paid a $1 federal tax for every ani-

mal sold to promote the marketing and consumption of beef. In Montana, the money is delivered to the Montana Beef Council, which forwards half of the proceeds to the Cattlemen’s Beef Board which is overseen by the USDA - for investment in national checkoff programs.

The Montana Beef Council received more than $870,000 in feder(See LAWSUIT on page 31)

Animal groups resorting to break-ins In October, an animal activist group called Direct Action Everywhere acquired video footage from a cage-free layer house at a farm in California. This time, the group didn’t have an undercover agent employed by the farm.

Instead, under cover of

night, they illegally broke into the farm to take footage of what they believed were injured laying hens.

According to Kay Johnson Smith, CEO of Animal Agriculture Alliance, this tactic hasn’t been seen on farms for more than a decade.

“They used to break in

on farms in the dead of night, but we haven’t seen that trend for a long time now,” she told AgriTalk host Mike Adams on Thursday. “It’s concerning that this group thought they had the right to break in without concern for the animals’ health and wellbeing.”

Because of the biosecurity breach caused by the activists, the entire house of chickens had to be euthanized. The USDA requires specific protocols to keep food produced by the poultry industry safe.

“It’s ironic that these individuals pretend (See ANIMAL on page 31)

Dry soil conditions impacting wheat emergence W h i l e Down t h e r e on the has been Farm Chris Long Creek s o m e Walnut Extension Agent spotty moisture, most of the area is very dry and struggling to establish a good wheat stand.

Although we can’t do anything about the moisture, there are some man-

agement decisions that could help.

Good establishment of wheat is the first step in determining yield potential. A good and uniform stand allows for better use of resources. At the same time, if wheat doesn’t emerge, or emerges in a spotty pattern, producers will have to diagnose

FSA offering guaranteed loans for small operators The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) recently announced the availability of a streamlined version of USDA guaranteed loans, which are tailored for smaller scale farms.

The program, called EZ Guarantee Loans, uses a simplified application process to help small farmers and ranchers apply for loans of up to $100,000 from USDA-approved lenders to purchase farmland or finance agricultural operations.

Under this new category of lenders, banks and other traditional USDA-approved lenders can offer customers up to $100,000 to help with operation costs.

EZ Guarantee Loans offer low interest rates and terms up to seven years for financing operating expenses and 40 years for financing the purchase of farm real estate. FSA can guarantee the loan up to 95 percent.

USDA is providing a 90-day period for the public to review and comment on program improvements. To review program details visit www. regulations.gov, reference RIN 0560AI34 and follow the instructions to submit comments.

More than half of all FSA loans go to new farmers and more than a quarter to underserved borrowers.

FSA also offers loans of up to $5,000 to young farmers and ranchers though the Youth Loan Program.

Almost 9,000 young people now participating.

More information about the available types of FSA farm loans can be found at www.fsa.usda.gov/farmloans or by contacting a local FSA office.

the problem quickly and decide whether it would be best to wait a little longer or replant the field.

Poor emergence can be caused by a number of problems, such as deep planting, a plugged drill, poor seed quality, seedborne or soilborne diseases, seed dormancy, dry soil, soil crusting, false

wireworms, and low soil pH. Producers should take time to examine the evidence, looking for field patterns that can be an indication of the possible causes of poor stands.

Topsoil moisture is adequate in most of Kansas, but is too dry for good germination and emergence in some areas of

Survey to determine impact of conservation LINCOLN, NE. - The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is contacting 16,300 farmers and ranchers through March to take part in a national survey that will more accurately measure the environmental benefits associated with implementation and installation of conservation practices on agricultural land.

Results of the National Resources Inventory Conservation Effects Assessment Project (NRI-CEAP) survey will help further develop the science-based solutions for managing the agricultural land-

scape to improve environmental quality.

“The survey gives farmers and ranchers the power to provide a more complete and accurate picture of the conservation practices on their operations,” said NASS Administrator Hubert Hamer. “Responses can benefit all producers by helping focus on what conservation practices are best environmentally and financially.”

Additional information about CEAP is available at the Conservation Effects Assessment Project survey web page.

southwest Kansas, including this area. Some fields have been crusted by rains after planting, which can prevent the coleoptile from breaking through the soil surface.

If the wheat hasn’t emerged in a timely manner and you’ve had a heavy rain after the wheat was planted, dig up some

seed and look for crinkled coleoptiles. If this is the case, you can try to break up the crust with a light tillage or hope for a gentle rain.

However, if the coleoptile stays underground for more than a week or so and hasn’t been able to break through the soil sur-

Market Report

Weather

Closing prices on November 1, 2016 Bartlett Grain Red Wheat............ $ 2.74 White Wheat ....... $ 2.74 Milo .................... $ 2.39 Corn ................... $ 2.94 Soybeans (new crop) $ 8.79 Scott City Cooperative Wheat.................. $ 2.74 White Wheat ....... $ 2.74 Milo (bu.)............. $ 2.39 Corn.................... $ 2.94 Soybeans ........... $ 8.79 Sunflowers.......... $ ADM Grain Wheat..................

Milo (bu.).............

Corn....................

Soybeans............

Sunflowers..........

$ 2.83 $ 2.44 $ 2.94 $ 8.78 $ 12.90

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Food Facts The egg shell may have as many as 17,000 tiny pores over its surface. Through them, the egg can absorb flavors and odors. Storing them in their cartons helps keep them fresh!

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Wheat face, the germinated seed will start losing viability.

At that point, the producer will need to consider replanting if final stands are below approximately 50 percent of the targeted stand, or if the emergence pattern is not uniform.

Deep planting can slow emergence or cause stand establishment problems.

Varieties differ in their coleoptile lengths, but for the most part wheat should be planted about one to 1.5 inches deep.

Most varieties can emerge at slightly deeper depths if

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the soil is not too restrictive and temperatures are in the ideal range, but it is possible the wheat cannot emerge if it is planted deeper than 2.5 inches.

What you’ll see when digging up the seed is an intact coleoptile alongside a short first leaf that is scrunched up or crinkled.

If this is the case, replanting will likely be necessary.

Another possible reason for poor emergence is poor seed quality. As long as the seed was tested for germination by a

Lawsuit al beef checkoff money between October 2014 and September 2015, the R-CALF complaint said. Around $550,000 was spent on promotional campaigns while more than $300,000 was spent on administrative costs - far exceeding the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, which is allowed to spend only five percent of its funds on administrative expenses, the lawsuit argues.

R-CALF USA argues its producers raise their

they’re here for the bird’s defense, and because of their actions, thousands of birds were killed prematurely,” Smith says.

The goal of these groups isn’t truly for better treatment of animals, but to get rid of animal agriculture altogether, according to Smith. Local law enforcement officers are looking for the culprits and hope to press charges

food’s country of origin, the complaint said.

Michelle Bennet, an attorney for the USDA, said beef producers can request that all of their checkoff dollars be sent to the national Cattlemen’s Beef Board, but there is little record of Montana producers filing such a request.

The independent producers argue that having the Montana Beef Council collect the tax, even temporarily, violates the First Amendment.

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to the full extent. Smith warns farmers across the country to be wary of similar activity in their area.

“Every farm in America needs to be very vigilant right now and be on the watch for people like this showing up on their farms,” she says. “(Should you catch someone,) report it to the local law enforcement because that’s who has authority.”

Deadlines •If a perennial forage crop is reported with the intended use of “cover only,” “green manure,” “left standing,” or “seed” then the acreage must be reported by July 15.

Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) policy holders should note that the acreage reporting date

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cattle domestically and comply with the United States’ rigorous safety and quality standards, but have no standing to encourage the Montana Beef Council to market beef raised in the U.S. separately. In fact, the complaint argues, independent ranchers have to spend more money to educate consumers about U.S. beef.

Polling over the last decade consistently shows that the majority of consumers want to know their

Animal

licensed laboratory and had an acceptable germination rate, seed quality should not be a problem.

If germination testing on the seed lot was not done by a laboratory, poor seed quality could be a problem if other potential problems have been ruled out as the cause of poor emergence.

At times, wheat doesn’t germinate simply because the seed has an unusually long seed dormancy requirement. This is hard to identify in the field, and can cause producers

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for NAP covered crops is the earlier of the dates listed above or 15 calendar days before grazing or harvesting of the crop begins.

Farm operators or land owners may pick up the aerial maps from the local FSA office to document their planted crops and acres.

Animal activists don’t have any legal right to break into private property. Smith says what concerns her the most is what could lie ahead for animal agriculture.

“Today it is animal rights activists (breaking into farms),” she says.

“Tomorrow it could be different groups looking to contaminate the food supply.”

to replant when it’s not necessary.

There are variety differences in seed dormancy requirement, although this hasn’t been tested recently. Even within the same variety, some seed will have longer dormancy than others depending on the conditions in which it was produced.

If a seed lot has unusually long seed dormancy, but is acceptable in all other qualities, it should eventually germinate and emerge just fine.

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Pro Ex II

Agriculture

Preconditioning and Growing

Over 20 Years Experience

• 45 Years Experience • Managed and owned by full-time DVM • 2,000 Head capacity Office - 872-5150 • Scott City

Professional Extermination Commercial & Residential

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

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

Stuart Doornbos Home - 872-2775 Cell - 874-0951

Walker Plumbing, Inc.

Sager’s Pump Service

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

• Irrigation • Domestic • Windmills • Submersibles

Cell: 874-4486 • Office 872-2101

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

Construction/Home Repair

RT Plumbing Rex Turley, Master Plumber

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

Marienthal, Ks.

620-909-5014 (H) • 620-874-4128 (C)

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

SPENCER PEST CONTROL All Types of Roofing

Commercial

Cedar Shake and Shingle Specialists Return to Craftsmanship Attention to Detail and Quality Guaranteed

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

620-872-2679 • 1-800-401-2683

Automotive

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

P.O. Box 14 • Scott City

Landscaping • Lawn/Trees

Red

Specializing in

all coatings t Paint i 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

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for the PURPLE!

Jeremy • 620-397-1638 Stefanie • 620-397-8075

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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Medical

Horizon Health For your home medical supply and equipment needs!

We service and repair all that we sell.

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

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

Pro Health Chiropractic Wellness Center (Scott City Chiropractic) “TLC”...

Technology Lead Chiropractic

All Under One Roof

Revcom Electronics

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

1104 Main • Scott City • 872-2625

Dr. Jeffrey A. Heyd

Medical

Truck Driving

CHRONIC PAIN? Back or joint pain, arthritis?

Recent Medicare/health coverage changes may benefit you! Products are little to no cost, if qualified. Free shipping.

Accredited pain specialists. Call 1- 800-917-3080.

––––––––––––––––––––– LIFE ALERT. 24/7. One press of a button sends help fast. Medical, fire, burglar. Even if you can’t reach a phone. Free brochure. Call 800-605-3619.

CDL A DRIVERS. Mid Central-South Regional.

Run between Nebraska and Texas. Stay off both coasts. Home weekends. 2,800 miles/week.

Be home Thanksgiving and Christmas. Fremont Contract Carriers, 866641-6914 or visit www. fcc-inc.com.

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Misc.

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

Kansas Classifieds Ad Network

The classified ads below are appearing in 147 Kansas newspapers with a total circulation of 500,000 the classified display ads appear in 142 Kansas newspapers with a total circulation of 457,000. KCAN line ad is $300 for up to 25 words and $12 each additional word. A 2x2 display ad is $800 per insertion and a 2x4 display ad is $1,650 per insertion. To find out more, contact The Scott County Record at 872-2090.

Services

Optometrist

A PLACE FOR MOM. The nation’s largest senior living referral service.

Contact our trusted, local experts today. Our service is free. No obligation. Call 1-800-735-9914.

––––––––––––––––––––– SELL YOUR structured settlement or annuity payments for cash now. You don’t have to wait for your future payments any longer. Call 1-800-896-8136.

Sports/Outdoors

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 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

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

For all your auction needs call:

(620) 375-4130

Russell Berning Box Q • Leoti

Retail

Gene’s Appliance Over 200 appliances in stock!

COMPARE OUR PRICES!

We have Reverse Osmosis units in stock.

Remember us for parts in stock for all brands of all appliances.

Sales and Service Days • Mon. - Sat. Deliveries • Mon.-Sat.

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

Networktronic, Inc.

Computer Sales, Service and Repair Custom computers!

Networking solutions!

Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

402 S. Main, Scott City • 872-1300

Northend Disposal A garbologist company.

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

Dining

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

www.reganjewelers.com

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

WORLD’S LARGEST. gun show. Nov. 12-13.

Saturday, 8:00-6:00; Sunday 8:00-4:00.

Tulsa, Ok., Fairgrounds.

Wanenmacher’s Tulsa Arms Show. Free appraisals. Bring your guns. www.TulsaArmsShow. com

Homes LENDERS OFFERING $0 down for landowners.

Roll your new home and land improvements into one package. Discount national pricing on Breeze II doublewide and our 60th anniversary singlewide. Trade-ins welcome.

866-858-6862.

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.

––––––––––––––––––––– DRIVER TRAINEES needed. Become a driver for Stevens Transport.

Earn $800 per week. Paid CDL training. Stevens covers all costs. 1-888749-2303. drive4stevens.

For Sale DIRECTV. NFL Sunday Ticket (Free) w/choice of All-Included Package. $60/mo. for 24 months.

No up-front costs or equipment to buy. Ask about next day installation. 1- 800-261-7086.

––––––––––––––––––––– SAWMILLS from only $4397. Make and save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills. com.

1-800-578-1363 Ext.300N.

Classifieds

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

Business owners, don’t forget to turn in your promotional planners to Kathy or Beau at The Record

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.

I want to express my sincere appreciation to all who sent cards, gifts and flowers for my 90th birthday.

I enjoyed all the notes, and I wish I could thank each of you personally.

Thanks,

Florence Daubert

Help Wanted

Services

Rentals

COMPUTER 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 34tfc 874-4135.

–––––––––––––––––––– FURNITURE REPAIR and refinishing. Lawn mower tune-up and blade sharpening. Call Vern Soodsma, 872-2277 or 4015tfc 874-1412.

–––––––––––––––––––– MOWER REPAIR, tune-up and blade sharpening. Call Rob Vsetecka 4515tfc at 620-214-1730.

TRIAL CLERK II (HALF-TIME) wanted!

Located in Lane County District Court, Dighton, Ks. Starting salary $11.51/hour. Must have high school diploma and one year of clerical experience. Computer experience required. Benefits available. Applications available at www. kscourts.org/pdf/application.pdf or the Clerk of the District Court, Lane County Courthouse.

Applications accepted through Nov. 14, 2016.

Inquiries may be directed to Marlene Rupp, P.O. Box 188, Dighton, Ks. Call 620-397-2805.

The Unified Judicial Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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HIDE AND SEEK Agriculture STORAGE SYSTEMS. Various sizes available. WANT TO BUY. Stored Virgil and LeAnn Kuntz, corn. Call for basis and 41tfc contract 620-874-2120. information. ________________________________ 1-800-579-3645.

Lane PLAINJAN’S RENTAL County Feeders, Inc. 32tfc houses and duplexes. Stop ____________________ by the office or call 620- WANT TO BUY. Wheat 05tfc 872-5777. straw delivered. Call for ________________________________ contracting information.

1, 2 AND 3 BEDROOM Lane County Feeders, APPARTMENTS for 397-5341.

44tfc rent. Call 620-874-8353.

1116tfc ________________________________

2-BEDROOM HOUSE for rent. Washer and dryer hookups. Water and trash paid. $400 rent. $400 deposit. Call 620-655-3070.

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Livestock

REGISTERED ANGUS BULLS. Crooked Creek Angus, St. Francis, Ks. Call 785-332-6206. www. crookedcreekangus.com.

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1102 S. Main, Scott City, Ks 67871 www.berryrealtyonline.com

Charles Berry, Broker • 874-0738 Brett Berry, Sales Assoc. • 316-258-3387 Tracy Chambless, Sales Assoc. • 874-2124

GARAGE SALE

If not paid in advance, there will be a $1 billing charge.

Tear sheet for classified ad will be $1 extra.

ThankYou You...

Thank ...

Berry Realty • 872-5700

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.

Estate Leftover Sale 1016 Kingsley Scott City Sun., Nov. 13 • 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Shop and garden tools; Carpentry tools and misc.; Shop items; Chest of drawers; Other household items; Antique kitchen table and more!

Panache %

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OFF

all Fall Rescued, Restored and Adored!

Open Friday, Nov. 4 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 5 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

112 Main Street, 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 Saturday of the month Birthday Night • 6:30 p.m.

All open meetings 214-4188 • 214-2877

Dighton Thursday • 8:30 p.m.

535 Wichita St. All open meetings 620-397-2647

We have room for you!

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Employment Opportunities

County Plat Maps By

Western Cartographers Available: •Scott •Ness •Gove •Lane •Finney

•Logan •Wichita •Wallace •Greeley •Kearny

Pick them up today at:

406 Main • Scott City • 620 872-2090

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Go Beaver s!

KC Chiefs vs. Carolina

Michael Trout, Agent 112 W. 3rd St., Scott City 620.872.5374

Baylor vs.

Oklahoma

LA Rams vs.

NY Jets

West Virginia vs.

Texas

Minnesota vs.

Washington Redskins

Iowa State vs.

Kansas

KC Chiefs vs.

Carolina

USC vs.

Washington

Miami Dolphins vs.

San Diego

Kentucky vs.

Tennessee

Seattle vs.

New England

Auburn vs.

Georgia

Cincinnati vs.

NY Giants

LSU vs.

Arkansas

Dallas Cowboys vs.

Pittsburgh

Army Miami (Fla.) vs. vs.

Notre Dame Virginia

Fertilome Winterizer - Two bags for $3499

Miami Dolphins vs. San Diego

Iowa State vs. Kansas

The Green Haus USC vs. Washington

Weekly Prizes - 1st • $15 2nd • $10 3rd • $5

Pigskin Payoff Season Prizes

Nursery & Garden Center 507 Ora • Scott City • 872-5309

Kentucky vs. Tennessee

Grand Prize = $300 • Second Place = $150 $ 75 to first perfect entry of the season

Week 11 - Pigskin Payoff Entry Form Minnesota vs. Washington Redskins

West Virginia vs. Texas

Reliable phone service delivered over your internet connection.

Residential • Basic $1995 - 750 min.

• Premium $2395 - 2,000 min.

Business • Basic $3395 - 1,500 min.

• Premium $4895 - 3,500 min.

We offer equipment purchasing, leasing and set-up as well as hosted PBX solutions.

Call for more information today.

LA Rams vs. NY Jets

Wheatland Broadband 620-872-0006 416 S. Main Street • Scott City

Find the Ad

Pick the Winning Team

AgMax Crop Insurance

___________________

Bartlett Grain

___________________

Chambless Roofing

___________________

Faurot Heating & Cooling

___________________

Heartland Foods

___________________

Iron Horse Tavern

___________________

Leoti Ag, Inc.

___________________

Pioneer Communications

___________________

Richards Financial Services, Inc.

___________________

Spencer Pest Control

___________________

State Farm - Michael Trout

___________________

The Green Haus

___________________

Trophy Wine & Spirits

___________________

Turner Sheet Metal

___________________

Western Kansas Chiropractic

___________________

Wheatland Electric/Broadband

___________________

Tie-Breaker - KC Chiefs vs. Carolina

___________________

(Guess the combined score of the game)

Name: ____________________________________ Address: __________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________ Email: ____________________________________

Play of the Week Wednesday, Nov. 2 - Tuesday, Nov. 8

4 lb. Granulated Sugar or 5 lb. All Purpose Flour

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Seattle vs. New England

1314 S. Main Scott City 872-5854

www.heartlandfoodsstores.com

Auburn vs. Georgia

Contest Rules 1) Entry forms must be left at The Scott County Record or postmarked by 5:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to each week’s contest. Entry forms can be clipped from The Scott County Record, or a copy of the entry form can be made.

2) Only one entry per person, per week.

3) Entries with the highest number of correct picks will be awarded first, second and third place prize money each week. Prize money can be picked up at The Scott County Record office any time after Tuesday. In case of ties, the tie-breaker will be the closest to the total score without exceeding the total.

Baylor vs. Oklahoma

4) Total number of correct picks during the 14-week period will determine the grand prize winner. In case of a tie, the final week tiebreaker will determine the winner.

Cincinnati vs. NY Giants

5) Anyone can enter the contest, including the sponsors.

6) The judge’s decision will be final.

Army vs. Notre Dame Dallas Cowboys vs. Pittsburgh Miami (Fla.) vs. Virginia

LSU vs. Arkansas