March 20, 2014

Volume 127, Number 12

Thursday, March 20, 2014

18 Pages, 70 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy

EcoDevo selects KDI as Business Appreciation nominee The Stevens County Economic Development Board met Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at the Senior Center craft room for their March meeting. Attending the meeting were Director Neal Gillespie, Secretary Ruth Van Horn, Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget and board members Jack Rowden, Jan Leonard, Doug Martin, Dan Corpening, Josh Morris, Jody Wacker and Mark Crawford. Ray Hoggatt and Teresa Colantonio were absent.

The board reviewed and approved the monthly minutes.

Treasurer Jack Rowden reported the checking account balance was $1,709.75. The total Special Projects balance was $55,526.56, of which $7,699.17 is the Housing Incentive balance.

Director Gillespie informed the board March was Business Appreciation Month. The board agreed to nominate Kansas Dairy Ingredients for the Business Appreciation Award. This nomination will be submitted to the state for consideration.

Neal also stated people had been calling about the proposed city annexation. He had been telling them a Public Hearing will have to be scheduled before the annexation can be approved.

USD 210 Superintendent Mark Crawford commented about how the ruling on School Funding would affect USD 210. He stated the Supreme Court ruling was a good ruling but it doesn’t mean a lot for the school district as far as new monies. Underfunded small districts would probably benefit more by the ruling.

Mark also stated the Rural Opportunity Zone, which helps new residents to pay student loans, is an attraction for new teachers. Neal remarked he hoped the ROZ will help Stevens County to get a new veterinarian, dentist and chiropractor.

Neal reported KDOT met with the Stevens County Commissioners to get the contract signed concerning the EcoDevo Grant for the highway expansion and turning lanes east of Hugoton. Construction should begin in July.

He informed the board he went to the city council meeting the night before to get the amended Neighborhood Revitalization Plan approved. Neal will be going to all five governing bodies for approval of the new plan. The plan will then go to the Attorney General’s office.

Moderate Income Housing Grant is still proceeding.

This will involve building spec homes, two triplex homes and one duplex. At least one unit must be completed by the end of November to comply with the requirements.

Neal reported the organizational meeting for the All School Reunion for the first weekend in July 2015 was conducted last month. Frankie Valens of the 1960s and 1970s will be part of the entertainment.

The director stated he hoped the new hotel would be up and running before the reunion. He had heard they were planning to break ground this spring.

Gillespie stated Abengoa is still under construction.

The number of employees has dropped to less than 400 from 1,300 employees previously.

The meeting adjourned. The next meeting will be April 8, 2014.

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE HUGOTON HERMES? — In Washington D.C., that’s where! Pictured left to right are Hunter Helmer, Rev. Jo Mead, Drew Helmer and Steve Mead.

The Meads took an early spring break trip to D.C. with their grandchildren to see the Capitol. The above view is off the balcony from Speaker of the House John Boehner’s office looking toward the Washington Monument. Senator Pat Roberts’ office gave the family the tour, as well as setting up a tour of the White House.

Sixteen Hugoton High School boys compete at Abilene for the 4A State Powerlifting Championships. As a team Hugoton placed fourteenth out of 27 schools in 4A with ten team points.

Salvador Valles placed second in his weight class and Pedro Ordonez placed fifth overall in his weight class. Pictured in the photo are front left to right Andrew Mendoza, Miguel Rubio,

Jack Stalcup, Michael Baeza, Mitchell Persinger, Noel Camacho, Salvador Valles and Landan Hickey. In back are Maverick Mills, Luis Castro, Pedro Ordonez, Josh Gonzalez, Jesus Quevedo, Moses Carrillo, Alfredo Luna and Romano Burger. Photo courtesy of Kathy Pate.

Senate candidate will conduct Town Hall meeting March 29 Dr. Milton Wolf, candidate for United States Senate, announces southwest Kansas visits for Liberal, Hugoton, Garden City and Dodge City, Saturday and Sunday, March 29 and 30.

Dr. Wolf is challenging Senator Pat Roberts in the August Republican primary. Wolf was born and raised on the family farm in Lyons. He graduated from the University of Kansas and the KU School of Medicine. Dr. Wolf now serves as a radiologist in Kansas City.

Starting in Liberal at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 29, he will host a Town Hall meeting including a question and answer session until 12:00 noon at the Seward County Administration Building at 515 N. Washington.

Dr. Wolf will then travel to Hugoton and host another

Town Hall meeting at the Stevens County Library at 500 N. Monroe beginning at 1:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon, March 29.

The caravan will then head to Garden City for a Saturday evening Town Hall and another event is scheduled in Dodge City for Sunday afternoon, March 30.

The public is encouraged to attend one or all of these events, learn about Dr. Wolf, ask questions and perhaps get involved if you like what you hear. This is an excellent opportunity to educate yourself about this candidate for the United States Senate. For more information, contact Jim Rice at 620-624-3140 or visit www.milton wolf.com.

Roads, tumbleweeds and neighborhood, commissioners hear it all The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met Monday, March 17, 2014 with all members, Pat Hall, James Bell and Dave Bozone, present. Also present were County Counselor Robert Johnson, County Clerk Pam Bensel and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes. The following is just an agenda for the morning with a few of the unofficial highlights. Official minutes will be published at a later date.

The commissioners’ agenda included: 8:30 - bills; 9:00 - Rodney Kelling; 9:30 - Tony Martin; 10:00 - Neal Gillespie; 10:30 - Jeremy Garrison from Pioneer Electric; 11:30 - Paula Rowden; and 12:00 - lunch.

When this reporter arrived at approximately 9:00 the commissioners were just finishing talking with Rodney Kelling. They were talking about the possibility of having the county shop do maintenance for emergency vehicles.

Bills were handed out for the commissioners to look at. Motion was made to pay the bills.

Sheriff Ted Heaton came in to report for the Law Enforcement Center. He was asking about Mario, the maintenance man at the courthouse, needing more time/hours to work on the floors at the Law Enforcement Center. The commissioners said Susan Schulte has the say over that. They asked Susan to come in.

Ted, commissioners and Susan all commended Mario on the job he does on floors and remarked his floors are fabulous. Susan said he is at his limit for hours now.

This would not be every week, only once in awhile at the law enforcement center. It was agreed that it would be okay for a little overtime if Mario agrees.

Ted wants to petition for a road to a future house. It will be Road Three on some property Ted has in the county. This joins with some of Dave Bozone’s property.

Tony Martin came in and they talked to him about the road. It could be 3/4 of a mile long and not all the way through. There is already electricity flagged at the location and already in place a half mile from where they need it. Motion was made to do the road, but motion died with no second. Matter was tabled. Ted said there are ten prisoners in the Law Enforcement Center at this time. The juvenile fire suspect is still in Wichita.

Tony Martin took his turn. He said the timing is bad to build roads, they are getting ready to be very busy.

He said in the next few months they could go in, do some leveling and haul in some other dirt material.

Tony said they plan to try out the asphalt plant to see if the new gas hook-ups work with no leaks. They have 27 miles of roads to seal when the plant gets

going. He talked about some new electricity lines being worked on in the county. He told the commissioners what roads they will be sealing. Tony said Kirkham Michael will be coming next week to shoot-in the road for Gibsons, and he plans to have them work out the problems on the access road east of town. Tony needed an executive session for personnel.

Before the executive session, they were talking to Tony about tumbleweed problems. Dave was talking about the road near him that is closed because of the tumbleweeds. Tony said they have a few other roads with the same problems. Some they have to keep open because there are people with medical needs. Tony and the commissioners continued to talk about various ways to deal with the tumbleweed problems. Dave offered the use of a pit he has to burn the thistles in.

Following the executive session they were talking about the county shop doing the work on the EMS vehicles. Tony was saying the county mechanics would have to be certified to do outside work such as brakes, rearends - etc. They do not have to be certified to do their own work. They can do minor things, like oil changes, without certification. He was concerned that they would be reimbursed for oil and whatever materials needed for the EMS vehicles. He said they already do some maintenance for the airport.

Neal Gillespie came in to talk about the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan. The plan was authorized and approved earlier, but it also needed to be approved by the Attorney General. The plan will need to be renewed every three years also. Most counties are doing this so Neal feels Stevens County needs to offer it also to be competitive. He said most county plans include the whole county in their plans, not just city areas or blighted areas. People who filed late may not get the tax refund this year, but next year they’ll be eligible. The tax exemption is only for one year. This is mostly for new construction and not for remodeling. It has to create an increase in tax roles to be eligible. The threshold is $50,000. Motion was made and passed to approve and sign the plan.

Next on the agenda was Jeremy Garrison from Pioneer Electric. He brought in a right-of-way form for the new lagoon project which will bring new electric lines across Stevens County. He brought a copy of the easement for the commissioners to look at and sign. Motion was made and passed to do so.

The commissioners moved into executive session for

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Commissioner’s Corner

by Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than five million motor vehicle wrecks occur every year. If you were in an accident, would you know what information you need for an insurance claim?

The Kansas Insurance Department and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) offer these easy-to-follow tips to get the necessary information following a crash.

Be Prepared Before you hit the road, it’s important to understand your auto insurance policy.

Your insurance follows the vehicle, not the driver. Always keep a copy of your current insurance card in the car with registration and other important documents.

Ask your insurance agent to explain the important elements of your policy to you, including your deductible. In Kansas, your policy has to include liability, Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage, uninsured and underinsured coverage. These are to help protect you if you are in an accident and the accident was the other driver’s fault.

If you are a parent with a teen driver, sit down with your teen and talk about the risks of unsafe driving before you hand over the keys. Research shows that teens whose parents establish rules associated with driving privi-

leges are less likely to get in a crash.

After an Accident Getting into an accident can be stressful and chaotic; it’s difficult to remember what to do immediately following a wreck. Many people are unsure about what information they need to share with and collect from the other driver. In most cases, you only need to provide your name and insurance information. Divulging more than that, such as your address or driver’s license number, could put you at risk for identity fraud.

To help take the worry out of collecting information and filing an insurance claim, the NAIC developed WRECKCHECK, a free mobile app for iPhones and Android devices. This award-winning app walks you through a step-by-step process to create an accident report.

WRECKCHECK allows you to take photos of the scene and document only what is necessary to file an insurance claim. You can even send the completed accident report to yourself and your insurance agent.

WRECKCHECK also provides tips on what to do immediately following an accident: • Remain calm and assess the scene. Do not get out of your car if it is not safe to do so.

• Call the police and inform them of any injuries. If the police are not dispatched, file an incident report. This may assist you with your claim.

• Be courteous, but do not admit fault.

• Get names and contact information of any witnesses.

Filing the Claim It’s best to start the claims process as soon as possible, while the details of the accident are still fresh in your mind. When you call your insurance company or agent, have available the police or incident report, your insurance information, and a copy of the accident report that you created at the scene.

Take notes, including the name and contact information of the person you spoke with during any conversations you have with insurance companies, claims adjusters or auto shops.

Your insurance company should be able to file the claim and work with the other insurance companies on your behalf. Keep in mind that you may be asked to do an interview with the other driver’s insurance company so the company can investigate the circumstances of the accident as well. A claims adjuster or auto repair shop will likely examine the damage to the car and talk with you about the accident. Your insurance company will use the adjuster’s findings as the

basis of the settlement.

Talk to your insurance company about whose coverage will pay for damages to the vehicles, for rental car expenses or for medical costs as a result of the accident.

Some of these expenses could depend on who is at fault or what coverage you have on your policy.

More Information The Kansas Insurance Department’s Consumer Assistance Division can help you understand the laws or help settle a claim with the insurance company. Use our Consumer Assistance Hotline (in Kansas), (800) 432-2484. You can also check out our “Kansas Auto Insurance and Shopper’s Guide.” The 2014 edition will be published soon, and you can download it from our Web site, www.ksinsurance.org.

For more information and tips on how to save money on your premiums, visit the NAIC’s www.InsureUon line.org.

The Kansas Insurance Department, established in 1871, assists and educates consumers, regulates and reviews companies, and licenses agents selling insurance products in the state. More about the department is online at www.ksinsurance.org or at www.facebook.com/kansasin surancedepartment.

Pioneer Manor residents play Bingo at 2:00 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Community members are invited to volunteer or play a game with the residents!

AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information.

HUGOTON LIONS CLUB meets every Second and Fourth Thursday of the month at Memorial Hall at 7:00 p.m.

HUGOTON MASONIC LODGE #406 AF&AM meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday nights - Inside Out Kids at the Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, beginning with dinner at 6:45 p.m. Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Rides are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620-428-1487 before 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday evenings.

- Moscow United Methodist will host Kids Club, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Kids Club is available for children ages Kindergarten through fifth grade. For more information, contact the church at 620-598-2426.

Beginning in March - Project Hope will be open from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Sunday afternoons at 1030 S. Main.

Now through May 1 - Pioneer Communications is accepting submissions for their

phone directory cover photo contest. Entry forms and information available at www. pioncomm.net or at any Pioneer Communications office.

The contest is open to anyone who receives local telephone service from Pioneer or whose parent or guardian receives such service.

March 2-29 - Baker Arts Center will host local student artists’ work at their facility at 624 N. Pershing in Liberal. Museum hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays.

March 14-23 - Spring Break for USD 210 students.

March 20 - National Cotton Council of America will host a Farm Bill information meeting in the 4-H Building at Stevens County Fairgrounds in Hugoton at 1:00 p.m.

- Hugoton Senior Center will take a van to Liberal for the Live on Stage performance of “Back on Broadway.” The van will leave at 6:15 p.m. from the Activity Center. For more information, call 620-544-2283.

March 21 - Stevens County Library will host a kids’ movie starting at 3:35 p.m.

March 24 - Deadline to sign up for CoEd and Church volleyball leagues. Competitive league will play Tuesday nights and

church league will play Thursday nights. Call 620-544-4675 for more information.

March24-28 - Spring Activity signups at the Hugoton Recreation Commission, 211 S. Madison, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. T-Ball is offered for five and six year olds, and Blast Ball is offered for four year olds. Participants must be within the age range

by May 1.

- Stevens County Library will accept photos for their April exhibit.

March 25 - Hugoton Elementary students will take portraits.

- Glenda Hopkins will be at the Stevens County Library from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. to help Veterans and their dependents apply for benefits from the Veterans Administration. For more information, call 620276-3102.

- Stevens County Healthcare’s Outpatient Physical Therapy will be hosting a come and go Open House event from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. at their new location, 525 S. Polk in Hugoton.

- Stevens County Health Department will host an Open House at their new location, 505 S. Polk in Hugoton. Refreshments will be served and there will be a drawing for lab work specials.

- “Discover E-Mail” course offered by Garden City Community College from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Call 620-275-3259 or visit gcccks.edu/business-community for information about registration and payment.

March 26 - Hugoton Early Childhood Development Center students will take portraits.

- Circle Time at the Stevens County Library at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 0-5 and their parents.

March 27 - Stevens County Library will host Moscow Elementary Preschool outreach students for storytime at 9:30 a.m.

- Hugoton Aglow will meet at the Senior Center at 7:00 p.m. for coffee and fellowship. A meeting will follow at 7:30 p.m.

All are welcome! Sharon Bennell will join the group for April’s meeting. Don’t miss out!

March 28 - Kiwanis will host their annual sale at the Stevens County Fairgrounds. Sale starts at 10:00 a.m.

- Stevens County Library will host Hugoton ECDC’s KinderPrep students for storytime at 10:00 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.

- Stevens County Library will host a kids’ movie starting at 3:35 p.m.

March 29 - Kiwanis will host their annual sale at the Stevens County Fairgrounds. Sale will start at 10:00 a.m. and two auction rings will start at 11:00 a.m.

Lunch will be served by 4-H members.

- Wedding shower for Hayley Harvey and Joe Bellinger from 10:00 a.m. - Noon at the Moscow Methodist Church’s Fellowship Hall.

- Hugoton High School’s National Honor Society chapter will host a benefit volleyball tournament and carnival in the Middle School gym, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Contact Micah Baehler for more information at 620-453-0958. Deadline to sign up a volleyball team is March 25.

- Dr. Milton Wolf, candidate for U.S. Senate, will host a Town Hall meeting at the Stevens County Library beginning at 1:00 p.m.

March 31 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse, beginning at 8:30 a.m.

- USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the HMS Library.

- Deadline for high school students to submit scholarship applications and essays for the Southwest Kansas Bar Association Law Day Scholarship Essay Contest. The essay must be about the subject of the American Bar Association 2014 Law Day theme: “American Democracy and the Rule of Law: Why Every Vote Matters.”

Essays and applications can be picked up from high school counselors or by mail to: Southwest Kansas Bar Association, Law Day Scholarship Essay Contest, c/o Hon. Linda Gilmore, 200 E. Sixth, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.

HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, March 10, 2014 • Vehicle Unlock, 1700 Block of South Main, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch Tuesday, March 11, 2014 • Public Service, 900 Block of South Coulter, Public Service, Officer Hagman • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of South Main, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman Wednesday, March 12, 2014 • Vehicle Unlock, 400 Block of South Van Buren, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Non Injury Accident, 1000 Block of South Van Buren, Took Report, Officer Crane • Disturbance, 1100 Block of South Madison, Subject Already Left, Sergeant Johnson Thursday, March 13, 2014 • Medical Assist, 300 Block of South Main, Public Service, Officer Crane • Court Service, 500 Block of South Monroe, Public Service, Sergeant

Johnson • Possible Fight, 200 Block of East Eighth, Both Subjects Left, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 900 Block of South Trindle, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson Friday, March 14, 2014 • Possible Disturbance, 300 Block of South Van Buren, Unable to Locate, Officer Hagman Saturday, March 15, 2014 • Public Service, 900 Block of South Polk, Public Service, Officer Hagman • Lost Wallet, 500 Block of South Monroe, Took Report, Officer Hagman Sunday, March 16, 2014 • Dog at Large, 500 Block of South Monroe, Dog Impounded, Officer Lamatsch • Suspicious Vehicle, 400 Block of East Third, Unable to Locate, Officer Hagman

Obituaries Gloria Miller Longtime Hugoton resident Gloria Mae Miller passed from this life Saturday, March 15, 2014 at the age of 83.

Gloria was born March 17, 1930. She made her home in Hugoton until moving to Missouri three years ago.

A celebration of Gloria’s

life is planned for 11:00 a.m.

Thursday, March 20 at the Hugoton Cemetery with Pastor Larry Bradford officiating.

Paul’s Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorials may be sent ot Paul’s Funeral Home, Box 236, Hugoton, Ks 67951.

William “Bill” Coble Word has been received of the death of William L. “Bill” Coble. Mr. Coble, age 92, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal.

He was born July 15, 1921 in Red River County, Tx., the son of William Vallard and Etta Coble.

Bill spent most of his life in Texas. He served his country as a Sergeant during World War II. Among other jobs, Bill was a mechanic at Hedgeco Automotive in Amarillo, Tx. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, hunting, fishing and dogs.

In 1951, he married Bernice Viola Ruzowski in Amarillo.

Survivors include his sons, James R. Hughes of Meade, Kenneth Watson of Ord, Ne.

and Jerry Coble of Midland, Tx.; his daughter Bobbie Jean Brown of Florida; brother Richard Coble of San Antonio, Tx., sister Sybil Alexander of Ft. Worth, Tx.; his granddaughter Sherri Martin and husband Larry of Hugoton; four great grandchildren, Caressa Jays and husband Russell of Hugoton, Deidre Dixon and husband Dallas of Canyon, Tx., Kaylan Martin of Canyon and Keithan Martin of Manhattan; and five great great grandchildren, Rowan Dixon, Riggs Dixon, Lexi Jays, Becca Jays and Ashton Jays.

Mr. Coble is preceded in death by his parents; wife Bernice, April 9, 2011; grandson James William Hughes; three brothers, L.G. “Doc”, Gene and Delbert; and one sister, Laura Mae Coble.

Funeral services were attended Saturday morning, March 15, 2014 at the First Christian Church in Hugoton with Pastor Heath Kelly officiating. Interment followed at the Hugoton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Wheatridge Park Care Center of Liberal in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 423 S Main, Hugoton, Ks 67951.

Arcine Lamberson Friends and family gathered Saturday afternoon to remember and honor Arcine Lamberson, age 72, of Ulysses. Mr. Lamberson passed from this life Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital in Ulysses.

He was born May 11, 1941 in Dumont, Tx., the son of Wilber Lee Lamberson and the former Tempie Overton.

Arcine moved to Hugoton when he was in the fifth

Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity for March 3 through March 16.

Fire Department Hugoton Station Sunday, March 9 - 6:22 p.m. dispatched to 1529 West Tenth for a motor vehicle accident.

Fire Department Moscow Station No activity this period.

Ambulance Activity Eight medical runs, six transfers, three Life Flights and one motor vehicle accident.

grade. In 1955, he moved to Ulysses and graduated from Grant County Rural High School in 1959.

June 26, 1960, Arcine married Linda Thompson in Ulysses.

He was a butcher for HiLow Foods and IGA during his high school years and his early 20’s. He then moved to a lifelong career with John Deere; working many years in Ulysses and also managing SteveCo Implement in Hugoton, where he worked until his retirement. After a year of retirement, he worked in the maintenance department of Pioneer Electric in Ulysses.

Arcine loved old cars and playing with his grandkids.

He enjoyed yard work, working on the house, and tinkering.

He also enjoyed antiquing and collected lemon juicers and John Deere items.

He is survived by his wife Linda of their home; daughter Holly Mathes and husband Allen of Ulysses; brothers, Kenneth of North Carolina, Glynn of Washington, Gail of Ulysses, Garry of Washington and Wayne of Ulysses; sister Ginger Kilburn of Independence, Mo.; his three grandchildren, Adam, Emily and Jake; and six great grandchildren, Leah, Addison, Chayden, Chaunee, Cash and Claude.

Arcine is preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, James, Gene, Earl, Rod and David.

Memorial services were attended Saturday afternoon, March 15, at the Shelton Memorial Christian Church in Ulysses with Rev. Kelly Gindlesberger and Rev. Sam Bynum officiating.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Ulysses Animal Shelter or the Shelton Memorial Christian Church in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, Ks 67880.

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Commissioners Continued from Page 1 attorney - client pending litigation.

Motion was made and approved to give raises to three county employees.

Nicole Crites backed out of buying two lots during the tax sale. Jim Ghumm has expressed interest in buying the lots.

Minutes were approved and motion was made to accept them.

Pam called Paula Rowden to see if she would come in earlier.

The commissioners threw around the idea of raising the county sales tax. It would have to be put on the ballot.

The hospital board will be asking for bids for some work in the new pharmacy.

Paula said she had been asked to offer more information about her transportation department transporting children to and from school. The general program is sponsored by state and federal funds recouping 70% of the driver’s cost. Car seats are required for transporting children.

Since the health department already has a car seat program, and seats are supplied by the state and federal government, they have a couple seats they can use in the two vehicles. If Nellie, one of the drivers, is not driving she has down time. So she drives for intown or out-of-town trips. Passengers pay for these trips, $2.00 for in town and $10.00 for out-oftown. Parents pay for the children to ride each way. They have now made tickets to be purchased and punched for rides. This has brought in to the department approximately $500 a month from one driver and $400 from the other. Paula feels this is a good service for the community and it looks good on grants that are sent in. Other counties are offering this same service.

Paula then told the commissioners about some needed repairs for the drinking fountains.

She would rather not have the fountains at all, but they are required. There are some other repairs needed to the boiler and soft water system. She said she ran the numbers and there have been no loss of clients since 2011. She talked about some training classes she and Trista have re-

cently attended. They will be offering some courses regarding what they learned.

The Health Department will be having an open house March 25.

It will be in conjunction with the Therapy Department. The Health Department’s event will be from noon until 2:00 p.m. and Therapy’s noon to 1:00 p.m. She invited the commissioners.

Meeting adjourned.

Official Minutes Commissioners Meeting March 3, 2014 The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met Monday, March 3, 2014 with Pat Hall and Dave Bozone present. Also present were County Counselor Robert Johnson, County Clerk Pam Bensel and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes.

Commissioner James Bell was absent. Dave called the meeting to order. Pat moved to approve the minutes of the last meeting. Dave seconded. Motion carried. Pat moved to approve the county vouchers. Dave seconded. Motion carried. The clerk was instructed to draw warrants on the Treasurer chargeable to the various funds of the county for the following amounts: General .. 178,131.08; Road & Bridge .. 240,291.95; Airport .. 5,302.63; Building ..

40,799.26; Noxious Weed ..

8,095.77; Alcoholic Treatment ..

237.50; Community Health ..

71,061.62; Airport Grants ..

5,033.70; Employee’s P/R Misc W/H .. 73.48 Jan Leonard came in to ask for approval of a cereal malt beverage license for the business High Plains Country Music Fest at Dirtona Raceway and / or Eagle RV Park. Dave moved to approve a cereal malt beverage license to Jan Leonard for the business High Plains Country Music Fest at Dirtona Raceway and/or Eagle RV Park. Pat seconded. Motion carried.

Tony Martin came in to inform the commissioners he has received all the materials for the summer projects at the Road Department. Tony says the Road Department is ready to move the frontage road at Stevens Industrial Park. He says the Asphalt

Plant is almost changed over to gas. The Road and Bridge Department helped clean off the county businesses during the snow storm. Tony says the Road Department is ready to start on Road M between Road 13 and Road 14.

Ted Heaton came in to update the commissioners on the Sheriff’s Department.

Dave moved to go into executive session for trade secrets and land acquisition for five minutes with County Counselor Bob Johnson and Jim Ghumm present. Pat seconded. Motion carried. Meeting reconvened with no action taken.

Phillip Willis came in for Dave to sign the contract from the state for the spraying of roadsides in Stevens County.

By motion the board adjourned.

One of Passmore Brothers’ trucks got a little too close to the side of the road and laid over on its side Thursday afternoon. Luckily the

Emergency propane relief program helps hundreds of households Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Phyllis Gilmore announced recently, the results of a temporary program designed to help low-income families that rely on propane as their primary heating source. Approximately 600 households applied for and have received assistance through the Emergency Propane Relief Program.

“During the recent propane crisis, the State of Kansas worked quickly with propane marketers and others to ensure that the high cost of propane did not stand in the way of keeping residents safe and warm,” Governor Sam Brownback said. “I want to thank everyone who made this happen.”

Governor Brownback directed DCF to create the Emergency Propane Relief Program

to help families whose incomes fell between 130 and 185 percent of the federal poverty level. The program provided a one-time $511 benefit to eligible households. The payment was issued as a two-party check, so that only the propane vendor could deposit it.

As propane costs are now leveling off and returning to close-to-normal levels, the Emergency Propane Relief Program will not be extended at this time.

“We are pleased that Kansans in need benefitted from this temporary program,” Secretary Gilmore said. “DCF staff worked as quickly as possible to process the applications with priority status.”

Priority status was also given to certain applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). Ap-

Canada, China, Mexico and Japan were again the state’s top four export markets. Exports to China increased by 46.24 percent, and have grown by nearly $1 billion since 2011. China has moved from the fifth largest export market for Kansas in 2010 to second place in 2013.

Other Kansas export facts: • Canada continues to be Kansas’ largest export market, accounting for 20.96 percent of total exports. The top three markets (Canada, China and Mexico) accounted for 46.6 percent of the total.

• Exports to China moved from third to second place in the rankings after growing by more than $526 million in 2013, an increase of 46.2 percent from the previous year.

• The top ten markets accounted for 71.9 percent of total exports.

• Cereal and meat products experienced the highest growth, increasing by $686 million and $298 million respectively.

• In the five-state region that includes Kansas, Colorado, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma, the average export value during 2013 was $9.67 billion. Kansas companies surpassed this average by $2.78 billion.

For information about programs and events, go to KansasCommerce.com/Trade.

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Saturday, April 5

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plications that listed propane as the household’s primary heating source were processed with urgency. LIEAP is an energy assistance program for households with an income of less than 130 percent of the federal poverty level. The application period for LIEAP runs through March 31. Applications are available at all DCF service centers, online at www.dcf.ks.gov or by calling 1800-432-0043.

Emergency Propane Relief Program applications are still being processed at this time, with approximately 250 still pending.

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Kansas exporting grows by more than 6% in 2013 Kansas businesses exported more than $12.45 billion worth of goods in 2013, a 6.46 percent increase over 2012, according to data released Thursday, February 27 by the Kansas Department of Commerce. Exports have grown by more than 25 percent during the last three years, and in 2013, the state nearly matched its pre-recession record achieved in 2008.

“Kansas businesses continued to build off of the strong growth of the past few years in 2013, and were tremendously successful in international markets,” said Kansas Commerce Secretary Pat George. “The global economy is fiercely competitive, so the many successful Kansas exporters should be commended for their hard work.

We will continue to work with them to make our state the best possible place to build a thriving business.”

The top ten industry sectors were up from 2012 by 12.46 percent. The largest gains occurred in cereals (64.5 percent); oil seeds, grain, seed, fruit and plants (36.3 percent); meat and edible offal (27.6 percent); and electric machinery (23.4 percent). The top ten industries accounted for 77.4 percent of the state’s exports. Aircraft and parts were once again the most exported commodity, with $1.86 billion in exports.

driver was not hurt in the accident which occurred west of Hugoton in the Industrial Park.

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Spring and summer hours resume at Kansas Historical Society The Kansas Historical Society announced recently spring and summer hours of operation have resumed at the State Archives. Beginning March 4 and continuing through October 31, the facility will be open 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The State Archives are located at the Kansas Historical Society at 6425 SW Sixth Avenue in Topeka.

About the State Archives: the State Archives, a division of the Kansas Historical Society, has the most comprehensive collection of historical documents in the state. Since its founding by newspaper

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editors and publishers in 1875, the Historical Society has actively collected and made available the photographs, letters and diaries, books and periodicals, maps, newspapers, videos and government records telling the story of Kansas. For more information, visit kshs.org/ state_archives.

The Kansas Historical Society is a state agency operating the Kansas Museum of History, State Archives, Kansas State Capitol Visitor Center, and 16 state historic sites. For more information, visit kshs.org.

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Webbs celebrate 65 years of marriage Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Webb of Moscow will celebrate their sixty-fifth wedding anniversary with a reception from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, April 5, 2014 at the Moscow United Methodist Fellowship Hall.

Melvin and the former Anna Marie Dyck met when she came to Moscow in 1947 to teach school. They were married June 3, 1949 at Buhler Mennonite Church in Buhler. They have lived in Moscow their entire married life. Their children are Mark and Marilyn Webb of Plains, Marla Webb of Sublette, and the late Tim Webb.

They have six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Melvin is a retired farmer/stockman, Stevens County commissioner, Pioneer Electric Board member, and Anna Maria served as the Moscow City Clerk for many years before her retirement. Cards may be mailed to PO Box 85, Moscow, Ks 67952.

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Rural school districts in Kansas are digging into math and science education by taking the classroom outdoors and into the garden.

One way districts are growing interest among students is by building greenhouses that provide hands-on learning opportunities. In Kansas, Southern Lyon County School District, Grinnell Public Schools, and North Jackson USD 335 initiated greenhouse projects, with grants they received through America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund.

Mike Argabright, superintendent for Southern Lyon County School District, says that measurement and analysis of plants and activity in the greenhouse will contribute to a better understanding of math and science.

“Having a greenhouse will teach the students about support systems and how to analyze the results of the growing process,” said Argabright. “It also provides them with a new and applied perspective on local and rural aspects of the economy, entrepreneurship and agriculture.”

Southern Lyon County School District received a grant of $25,000 to build two greenhouses, where vegetables will be grown and then sold to the schools’ kitchens.

One greenhouse is being built at Olpe Junior-Senior High

Huelskamp accepting applications for interns The Office of Congressman Tim Huelskamp is now accepting applications for an internship opportunity in the Washington, D.C., Salina, Dodge City and Hutchinson offices.

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We encourage comments from readers in the form of letters to the editor or guest columns. All letters must be signed and must include the address and telephone number of the sender. (names will be published but not address & phone#) Letters should be no more than 300 words. No libelous or offensive letter will be published. The guest column or letter to the editor does not reflect the opinion of this newspaper or its representatives.

greater understanding and involvement of the legislative process and constituent services."

Interns may be asked to complete a variety of tasks, including day-to-day office work such as answering phones, writing letters and assisting with media clips. In addition, interns may be assigned to assist with constituent casework or attend Congressman Huelskamp's public events throughout the First District.

Students will be given flexible hours to accommodate their course schedules, but hours in the Kansas offices generally run from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is an unpaid internship.

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school, and a second will be shared between Hartford High School and Neosho Rapids Junior High.

Grinnell Public Schools is focused on meeting their college and career readiness standards with their greenhouse project. According to Mike McDermeit, superintendent for Grinnell Public Schools, students can improve their understanding of math and science through learning about proportions and measurement associated with the monitoring of growth rates, fertilizer and water.

Grinnell Public Schools received a $10,000 grant through the program and plans to begin construction on their greenhouse this spring.

“We are providing students with real life, hands-on opportunities to help them learn the value of math and science in a rural community where agriculture is at the center of what we do,” said McDermeit.

North Jackson USD 335 is also building a greenhouse with their $10,000 grant. It will have a heating and cooling unit as well as equipment like digital microscopes, planter benches, pH meters, probes and soil testing kits, to help students conduct experiments in the greenhouse.

In all, $485,000 in grants was awarded to 35 school districts across the country dedicated to building greenhouses and outdoor classroom learning environments.

These new opportunities are designed to provide realworld experiences that help grow the next generation by preparing them for success in college and in their careers.

Now in its third year, the America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education program is once again gearing up to help rural school districts by investing over $2.3 million to strengthen math and science education in rural communities.

Between now and April 6, 2014, farmers have the opportunity to nominate their local public school district to compete for a grant of either $10,000 or $25,000. Administrators from nominated school districts can then submit grant applications for either amount, through April 21, 2014 to enhance their math and/or science programs.

For more information about the America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education program and to view the official rules, a list of eligible states, counties and CRDs, visit www.GrowRuralEducation.com.

High school artists encouraged to enter Congressional Arts Competition Congressman Tim Huelskamp announced entries are now being accepted for the 2014 Congressional Arts Competition. All high school students in the First Congressional District are encouraged to participate in this competition. The winning artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.

“In previous years, I’ve received numerous outstanding submissions for our Congressional Arts Competition by the many talented young artists in our district,” Congressman Huelskamp said.

“The judges stated that although choosing a winner was difficult, they were greatly inspired by the talented young artists. I am excited to announce this year’s competition and look forward to submissions from Kansas students for this competition."

The 2014 competition will be hosted by The Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery, 401 North First Street in

Lindsborg.

The Congressional Arts competition is divided into seven categories: paintings, drawings, collage, prints, mixed media, computer generated art and photography.

All submissions must be received between April 19 and April 23 during business hours from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., or by appointment to Ron Michael at 785-2272220. The Show will open Thursday, April 24.

Awards will be given in each category and will be awarded by Congressman Huelskamp at a reception Saturday, April 26 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Birger Sandzen Gallery, 401 North First Street in Lindsborg.

For more information, interested students and art teachers can contact the Congressman’s Dodge City district office at 620-2250172. Competition guidelines can also be found at https://huelskamp.house.go v/services/art-competition.

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Kansans protect themselves during National Consumer Protection Week Kansans safely disposed of more than 27 tons of personal documents during last week’s observance of National Consumer Protection Week, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced recently.

“We had an overwhelming response to our document destruction events this year,” Schmidt said. “Kansans clearly recognize the importance of safely disposing of documents containing personal information once they are no longer needed. As a result, these documents have been safely shredded and recycled and are no longer at risk of falling into the hands of identity thieves.”

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dropped off 55,414 pounds of documents at eight locations across the state. A ninth location scheduled in Hutchinson was postponed to March 24 due to inclement weather.

This year’s total nearly doubled last year’s record of 16 tons of documents.

The document destruction program was made possible through partnerships with Jayhawk File Express, Document Resources, Shred-It, Westar Energy, Dillons and Community National Bank & Trust.

Kansas consumers can find more information about protecting themselves from identity theft and other scams at www.InYour CornerKansas.org.

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During 2013, our office handled more than 4,000 complaints from Kansas consumers on a wide variety of topics – and this is only counting those who file a formal, written complaint. In addition, our staff handles many inquiries from constituents who just have questions about a fishy email or phone call they received.

We also made more than 90 in-person presentations to groups and organizations throughout our state, sharing information and tips to help Kansans avoid falling victim to scams and rip-offs. There is no way of knowing how much money Kansans have saved simply by being alert and asking questions if something just doesn’t seem right.

Many of the same scams continue to linger on, because they work. To help you watch out for some of these scams, we’re sharing our top five mostcommon complaints from 2013: 1. No-Call: Kansans who have registered their numbers on the Do-Not-Call list have an expectation that they will be left alone. In 2013, our office filed 17 enforcement actions against companies caught violating the No-Call Act. We’re working with the Legislature this year to improve the Act by prohibiting calls to cell phones.

2. Collection Agencies: Consumers have rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act as to when and how debt collectors can call. In addition, scam artists often pose as debt collectors, offering you a “onetime” deal to pay off your debt

for a low rate. Before giving out any personal information to a debt collector, make sure you know who is on the other end of the phone and ask them to send you information in writing.

3. Internet Sales: Good deals can be found when shopping online, but sometimes those deals are too good to be true.

Make sure you’re buying from a trusted seller, especially if you’re making purchases on online auction or classified sites. Use a credit card to make purchases so that payment can be disputed if you are not satisfied with your purchase.

Never wire money to an online seller.

4. Cell Phones: Make sure you thoroughly read and understand the terms of your cell phone contract before you sign. Try testing out coverage in your area with a prepaid service for a month before signing a long-term contract.

Closely review your monthly cell phone bill, just like you would your bank or credit card statements.

Unscrupulous third parties may attempt to add charges onto your bill after obtaining your information online or through a text-message.

If you spot a suspicious charge or you’re receiving unwanted text messages, contact your service provider right away.

5. Used Car Sales: Buying a vehicle can be among the most expensive purchases we make as consumers. Doing your research before you buy is important to making sure you get a good deal and a reliable form of transportation. Get a detailed vehicle history report, have it inspected and test drive it in varying conditions. Make sure the seller gives you all promises and discounts in writing to avoid later disagreement about the terms of the sale.

More information on all of these topics – and much more – is available on our consumer protection website, www.InYourCornerKansas.org, or by calling us at (800) 432-2310.

Congresssman Huelskamp co-sponsors FUELS Act March 11, 2014 the U.S. House of Representatives approved H.R. 311, the Farmers Undertake Environmental Land Stewardship (FUELS) Act, in an effort to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from enforcing new expensive and burdensome regulations on farmers with smaller fuel tanks that have no history of spills. Representative Tim Huelskamp co-sponsored the FUELS Act to protect Kansans from the regulatory overreach: “The EPA continues to overstep its boundaries when it comes to farmer and ranchers in America and Kansans are tired of it. The latest Washington regulatory scheme to regulate fuel storage tanks on small farms is not only impractical but also unnecessary. What’s worse, many states do not even

have a single inspector who can certify that farmers are meeting the new requirements – making it nearly impossible to comply. Why is it that this Administration wants to control and oversee every aspect of our lives?

“As a farmer, I am very pleased with today’s vote as I’ve been fighting for three years to pass legislation to lower regulatory burdens on farms. In 2011, I introduced the Freeing Agriculture to Reap More (FARM) Act to address multiple over-regulations threatening agriculture. One of the biggest complaints I hear in Town Halls is that there is too much regulation from Washington Bureaucrats. We need less control and fewer mandates from Washington, not more.”

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Free customer service seminar o f fered at D od g e C it y The Southwest Kansas Library System, along with the Dodge City Public Library, the Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Dodge City Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, is pleased to announce free admission to customer service training presentations, “Lead Through Your Service” and “Lead Through Your Customer”, that will encourage business leaders and employees to strive to create fantastic and memorable customer service. The presentations are open to businesses and service organizations throughout southwest Kansas and will be at the United Wireless Conference Center in Dodge City.

Speaker J. Jeff Kober has focused on organizational transformation for the private, public, and nonprofit sectors for nearly 30 years. Jeff is well known for his design of Disney customer service programs and the application of those concepts to the corporate world through the popular benchmarking title “Be Our Guest”.

Former clients include Federal Express, Office Depot, City of New York, and the Starwood Hotel brands of Westin, Sheraton and St. Regis. He will give two presentations on customer service at the United Wireless Convention Center April 15.

“If you want to raise the bar in customer service, this is a unique opportunity for you!”, notes Director of the Dodge City Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Jan Stevens. According to Stevens, “This presentation is part of the ongoing benefits the Dodge City Hospitality Program offers to this area”. Anyone in the service industry who strives to attract and retain customers should plan to attend one or both sessions.

The morning session, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., “Lead Through Your Service”, will assist and encourage those who want to be great leaders to master the skills needed to provide an outstanding service experience. Jeff will talk about what world class organizations do to provide extraordinary service and how you can apply those principles to your situation.

The afternoon session, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., “Lead With Your Customer”, will help front line staff to understand who the customer is and how to establish systems that ensure a consistent customer experience. In addition to talking about what to do when there are service challenges, Jeff will review approaches taken by world-class businesses to create a great service experience.

Jeff has created his own training and development group, Performance Journeys,

devoted to developing and implementing improved customer service and performance excellence. Jeff’s presentations are interactive, thought provoking, and inspiring. He is also partner and CEO at World Class Benchmarking where he provides a programming series that studies and benchmarks many of American’s greatest corporations including Google, Nordstrom, McDonalds, Harley Davidson and the Mayo Clinic.

Normally, you would need to pay a high price tag for training and travel costs so your staff could attend seminars of this caliber. However, the Dodge City Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, the Dodge City Chamber of Commerce, Dodge City Public Library, and Southwest Kansas Library System are bringing these sessions to you without a fee for registration.

You don’t want to miss these sessions! Register by April 14 at your convenience with the Dodge City Chamber of Commerce either by email at info@dodgechamber.com or by phone at 620-227-3119. Plan to be at the United Wireless Conference Center April 15.

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Lady Eagles’ State appearance ends with loss 41-53 The Lady Eagles went to the State Basketball Tournament last week where they played Holton in their only game. Going into the tournament Hugoton was 19 and 3 while Holton was 15 and 7.

This was a very physical game and this may have been the Lady Eagles weakness and contributed to their loss.

“Holton was a very strong and physical team with the officiating crew allowing a certain amount of contact without calling fouls,” said Coach Jeff Ramsey.

The Lady Eagles got off to a slow start, only scoring five points in the first quarter while allowing Holton to score ten. The second quarter went better with both teams adding 13 each. Hugoton trailed 18 to 23 at half time.

The Lady Eagles came out for the third period pumped and added another 13 points.

Holton was also ready to play and kept the Hugoton girls from catching up by adding 18 points in the quarter. The final quarter was a battle to the end and the Lady Eagles added another ten points to

Riley Sosa goes up for three during State basketball action last week. The girls ended their their side of the scoreboard.

Holton remained strong and added 12 points in the final quarter taking the win, 41 to

season with a 19-4 record. Photo courtesy of Paul Kitzke.

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“This was an exciting and fun season!” exclaimed Ramsey. “The future is very bright

for the Lady Eagles,” he concluded.

Eagle power lifters take fourteenth at State The Hugoton High School Power lifters traveled to Abilene last week to participate in the 4A State Powerlifting Championship meet. Sixteen Eagles made the trip where, as a team, they placed fourteenth out of 27 schools. The team scored ten points to take the fourteenth position.

“I am extremely proud of how our young men competed and conducted themselves,” said coach Michael Miller.

The Eagles had 14 out of 16 lifters doing a Power Clean (lifting from the floor) where most of the other competitors lift the Hang Clean (from the knee). “I am very proud of our guys and their Power Clean technique,” added Miller.

There were approximately 470 athletes competing in the 4A State Powerlifting meet with approximately 340 of those being male and 130 females.

Powerlifters participating and placing at State are: Salvador Valles placed second overall in his weight class (114 pounds) out of 11 lifters. Salvador had two personal records or “PRs”. For

his second place finish overall, he earned HHS eight team points.

Pedro Ordonez placed fifth overall in his weight class (132 pounds) out of 21 lifters.

Pedro had a PR on the power clean (200 pounds). For his fifth place overall, Pedro earned two points for the team.

Jack Stalcup placed fourteenth overall in the 132 pound weight class out of 21 lifters. Jack had a PR in the Back Squat with 210 pounds.

Luis Castro was twelfth overall in the 140 pound weight class out of 21 lifters.

Luis earned a medal for having the top Bench Press in his weight class with a 220 pound bench. It was also a PR for his bench.

Miguel Rubio, 156 pound weight class, placed eighteenth overall out of 35 lifters. Miguel had a PR for each of the three lifts.

Jesus Quevedo, 156 weight class, placed twentyfourth out of 35 lifters in his weight class. Jesus had two PRs. Maverick Mills,165 weight class, placed eleventh overall

NHS plans volleyball tourney and carnival Amy Scott goes up for a two-point basket during State basketball action last week. Photo courtesy of Paul Kitzke.

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Hugoton High School’s National Honor Society’s Mr. HHS pageant scheduled for March 13 was cancelled in order for students and the community to support the Lady Eagles at the State basketball tournament. The event is being replaced by a benefit volleyball tournament and carnival Saturday, March 29 at 10:00 a.m. in the Middle School gym. In the tradition of Mr. HHS, proceeds from this event will be donated to families with medical needs in the community.

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out of 35 lifters. Maverick had the best Power Ratio of any HHS athlete who competed, with a Power Ratio of 4.7314.

Moses Carillo, 165 weight class, placed twenty-seventh out of 35 lifters. Moses had three PRs Saturday.

Mitchell Persinger, 173 weight class, placed eleventh overall out of 28 lifters. He had a PR on the bench press.

Michael Baeza, 173 weight class, placed twelfth overall out of 28 lifters. Michael had a PR on the power clean.

Romano Burger, 173 weight class, placed twentieth out of 28 lifters. Romano had two PRs. Noel Camacho, 181 weight class, placed fourteenth out

of 28 lifters.

Josh Gonzalez, 198 weight class, placed twenty-seventh out of 39 lifters. Josh had three PRs. Landan Hickey, 198 weight class, placed thirtyfirst out of 39 lifters. He had two PRs. Alfredo Luna, 198 weight class, placed thirty-third out of 39 lifters. Alfredo is currently not in a weight class and so he had to be coached up the week before. Alfredo did great considering he only had about three hours of coaching.

Andrew Mendoza, 242 weight class, placed tenth overall out of 28 lifters. Andrew had a PR on the bench press.

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Stevens County’s “D3 Extreme Drought” has incurred noticeable changes in the environments of deer, pheasant and Drought Impacts and Wildlife Management for Deer, Pheasant, and Quail  Deer, and Pheasant, and Quail - OH, MY!!!!! Have you ever wondered how the drought is affecting the wildlife? Have you had a conversation recently about: What the pheasant population might be like next hunting season? Have you been out exploring the county and wondered: Why have I not seen very many deer/pheasant/quail? Next week there is an Extension meeting that could help answer these kinds of questions.

Just looking at the chart I put together (see below) with our recent annual rainfalls, one can deduce we have not had very much moisture.

Stevens County is currently listed as a D3 Extreme Drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Drought takes its toll on all of us in the county and region including livestock, animals, pets and wildlife. Wildlife is sometimes the most overlooked on list. Wednesday, March 26, 2014 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Charles Lee, Extension Wildlife Specialist for KState Research and

Extension, will be at the Point Rock Room within the Morton County Extension Office at 625 Colorado Street in Elkhart. He will be talking about the impacts the drought is having on our wildlife. He will also discuss some ways to help manage the wildlife, during these times of drought. Have you asked yourself any of the questions I listed previously?

If so, I would encourage you to attend this meeting to learn more and get your questions answered. If you would like more information or to register for this event contact: Josh Morris at 620544-4359 or Tim Jones at 620-697-2558. This event is sponsored by the Stevens and Morton County Extension Councils.

Lawn Calendar for Cool-Season Grasses The following suggestions are for cool-season grasses such as Kentucky bluegrass or tall fescue. Zoysiagrass, bermudagrass, and buffalograss are warm-season grasses and require a different maintenance regime. The calendar for warm season grasses will be described in the next few Ag Wise News Columns.

Stevens County K-State Weather Station Data Total Annual Precipitation (inches) 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 0.53 (Jan1-Mar 16) 7.3 10.7 11.07 23.06

quail. A meeting addressing questions concerning wildlife management during drought will take place March 26 in Elkhart.

March Spot treat broadleaf weeds if necessary. Treat on a day that is 50 degrees or warmer.

Rain or irrigation within 24 hours of application will reduce effectiveness.

April Apply crabgrass preventer when redbud trees are in full bloom, usually in April. The preventer needs to be watered in before it will start to work. Remember - a good, thick lawn is the best weed prevention and may be all that is needed.

May Fertilize with a slow-release fertilizer if you water your lawn or if you receive enough rainfall that your turf normally doesn’t go droughtdormant during the summer.

If there are broadleaf weeds, spot treat with a spray or use a fertilizer that includes a weed killer. Rain or irrigation within 24 hours of application will reduce effectiveness of the weed killer, but the fertilizer needs to be watered in.

If you are using a product that has both fertilizer and weed killer, wait 24 hours after application before watering in.

June through Mid-July Apply second round of crabgrass preventer by June 15 – unless you have used Dimension (dithiopyr) or Barricade (prodiamine) for the

Lesser Prairie-Chicken Initiative enrollment extended State Conservationist Eric B. Banks, of Salina, last week announced the extended deadline for enrollments in the Lesser Prairie-Chicken Initiative (LPCI) for fiscal year 2014. Producers interested in participating in the program can submit applications to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through April 18, 2014.

Kansas NRCS will fund this initiative through its Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and provide producers an opportunity to

improve the Lesser PrairieChicken (LPC) habitat while promoting the overall health of grazing lands and the long-term sustainability of Kansas ranching. Expired or expiring Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) fields in permanent cover that may benefit LPC habitat may also be eligible for funding.

All applicants must meet EQIP eligibility requirements.

In Kansas, socially disadvantaged, veteran, limited resource, and beginning farmers and ranchers will receive a higher

payment rate for conservation practices implemented through the LPCI. For more information visit the Kansas NRCS Web page at www.ks.nrcs.usda.gov or contact your local USDA Service Center (listed in the telephone book under United States Government or on the internet at offices.usda.gov). Follow them on Twitter @NRCS_Kansas.

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Deadline for $25,000 grant approaching The deadline is fast approaching for farmers to nominate rural public school districts to compete for a grant of up to $25,000, through America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. Nominations will be accepted until April 6, 2014. Eligible farmers can nominate their school district by visiting www.GrowRural Education.com or by calling 1877-267-3332. Grants are awarded based on merit, need and community support. The more farmers who nominate a school district, the more it demonstrates community support and can strengthen the school district's application.

This year, the program has expanded to 18 new counties, for a total of 1,289 eligible counties across 39 states.

School administrators in nominated districts will have until April 21, 2014 to submit their applications online. The application Web site is also equipped to help answer specific questions about the Grow Rural Education program overall and assist with the grant writing process.

“As we work to grow our next generation of farmers, building a strong math and science foundation is vital,” said Linda Arnold, Monsanto customer advocacy lead.

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and rural school districts, we are building relationships that benefit the community, with the ultimate goal of improving education.”

The America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education Advisory Council, a group of approximately 30 farmers from across the country, will review and select the winning grant applications. Advisory Council members were selected based on their passion for farming and education, as well as experience in rural school districts.

Last year, more than 73,000 farmers nominated 4,024 school districts, resulting in $2.3 million in grants to improve math and science education in 181 districts across the country.

The America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education program is part of a broad commitment by the Monsanto Fund to strengthen farming communities. America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education launched in 2012, after a successful pilot in Minnesota and Illinois, and has since awarded nearly $5 million to school districts across the county.

For more information about the America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education program and to view the official rules, a list of eligible states, counties and CRDs, visit www.GrowRural Education.com.

April application. These two products normally provide season-long control with a single application. Remember to water it in. If grubs have been a problem in the past, apply a product containing imidacloprid during the first half of July. This works to prevent grub damage. It must be watered in before it becomes active.

Late-July through August If you see grub damage, apply a grub killer containing Dylox. Imidacloprid is effective against young grubs and may not be effective on late instar grubs. The grub killer containing Dylox must be watered in within 24 hours or effectiveness drops.

September Fertilize around Labor Day. This is the most important fertilization of the year.

Then water in the fertilizer.

November Fertilize. This fertilizer is taken up by the roots but is not used until the following spring. Water in fertilizer.

Spray for broadleaf weeds even if they are small.

Broadleaf weeds are much easier to control in the fall than in the spring. Spray on a day that is at least 50 degrees. Rain or irrigate within 24 hours reduces effectiveness. Use label rates for all products!

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MUSEUM UPDATE

from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum by Gladys Renfro, Beulah Carter and Linda McCrary The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum has a new quilt to exhibit! Betty Fellers is friends with Opal Dill and when Opal decided not to pass her mother’s quilt down to her two sons, she asked Betty what could she do with it.

Betty responded by telling her she could donate it to the Museum. Betty brought the quilt to the Museum Thursday after receiving it Wednesday. The quilt is a friendship quilt.

Thirty Moscow residents contributed to the quilt to make it a beautiful work of art. Names on the quilt are Lillie M. Curtis, Bessie Herron, Anna Fillpot, Pearl Cooper, S.C. Odneal, Nellie Armitrage, Mattie Reynolds, Mary Hunsinger, Mrs. P.O. Seymour, Lucy Maxwell, Grace Medcalf, Betsy May, Edith Chalfin, Lucy Hoskinson, Mabel Morrell, Mrs. J.W. Brollier, Inez Fox, Bertha Nickles, Anna Chalfant, Dorothy Se-

Museum Curator Gladys Renfro and Betty Fellers, on the right, display the hairloom quilt donated by Opal Odneal Dill. Opal donated her

shauster, Martha Rose, Mrs. Shaw, Maude Miller, Edith Thompson, Mrs. W. C. Grandstaff, Edna Stevens, L.M. Gray, Mrs. E.L. Gaskill, Mabel McCue and Cora Hoon.

The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is located at 905 S. Adams. You are invited to visit Mondays through Fridays from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

mother’s quilt to the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum. Both of Opal’s grandmothers’ names are among the 30 names on the quilt.

KDWPT accepting grant applications The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) is accepting applications for federal grants from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) until April 30, 2014. The program provides 50 percent reimbursement to selected outdoor recreation projects sponsored by cities, counties, and other appropriate public agencies. Since 1965, Kansas has received over $50 million and funded approximately

650 LWCF projects in nearly every county.

Grant application materials can be found on the KDWPT Web site, by www.ksoutdoors.com, clicking “State Parks” then “Grants.” Eligible projects include development and/or acquisition of outdoor facilities for the purpose of public recreation.

Applications should provide clear evidence of public input and address recreation needs identified in

the 2009 Kansas Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP), which may be downloaded at www.ksoutdoors.com.

For more information about project eligibility or application requirements, contact Kyle Jackson, KDWPT LWCF Grant Coordinator at 620-672-0740.

Submitted by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.

Stevens County Healthcare Outpatient Physical Therapy

Tuesday, March 25

Translate Daylight Savings to your wallet When the time comes, people around the world diligently turn their clocks an hour ahead come the springtime and turn them back again when autumn arrives. This is because of daylight saving time, an idea first introduced centuries ago by Benjamin Franklin.

When daylight saving time, or DST, was first introduced, much of what people did in their daily lives was governed by sunlight, as it was difficult to do anything once the sun set and night could only be illuminated by fire and candles.

Franklin felt the country could be more productive if everyone rose earlier to maximize daytime. In the summer, pushing the clocks ahead allowed people to work longer into the evening.

But Franklin's idea was not officially implemented until much later, when it was instituted during World War I to save money on electricity and devote more money to coal during the time of war. DST was repealed during peacetime, but implemented again during World War II and once again during the 1973 oil embargo. Today, more than 70 countries participate in DST, many of which do so because they believe it helps to save money on electricity. In the United States, Arizona and Hawaii do not participate.

Despite all of the hype surrounding DST and its financial impact, a 1975 U.S. Department of Transportation Study indicated that DST has a relatively insignificant impact on electricity usage. A 2008 study conducted in the state of Indiana compared electricity use before and after the state adopted DST. The results indicated a 1 percent increase in residential electricity use after DST was implemented.

Various governments and scientists continue to look at the practice of DST to see if it

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peak hours to save money on energy costs.

• Open the windows on cooler days to keep interior spaces at a comfortable temperature.

• Rely on sunlight as much as possible, opening curtains and blinds to let more light into your home.

• Adjust the thermostat on HVAC systems to keep the system off when you're not at home.

• Reduce reliance on electrical forms of entertainment, such as televisions, computers, tablets, and gaming systems.

While daylight saving time may not be all it was intended to be, people can still do their part to conserve energy throughout the year.

From Metro Editorial Services.

SWFAS presents “SNL: Hugoton” Southwest Friends of the Arts Society presents “It’s Saturday Night Live: Hugoton - The Best of the Best from the Southwest” Saturday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m. at Memorial Hall in Hugoton.

The evening’s entertainment will feature several of the top actors and actresses from the area, performing hilarious entertainment and hit plays.

Excerpts from “A Little Off the Top”, “Death by Disco”, “Luv Thy Neighbor”, and

Open House

“Murder Rides Again” are among the planned entertainment offerings, in additin to many exciting entertainers.

There will be a charge to attend “SNL: Hugoton”. Children under three years old will be free. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

You may purchase tickets at Yardmaster or at the door for this exciting event. Don’t miss it!

“Live from Hugoton, it’s Saturday Night!”

The Public is Invited

Tuesday, March 25 from

12 Noon to 2:00 p.m.

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12 Noon to 1:00 p.m.

has any measurable benefits.

Some medical studies indicate that DST can disrupt sleeping patterns, leading to added stress on the body and an increased risk of heart attack.

But DST has its supporters as well, and individuals can take their own steps to curb electricity usage throughout the year.

• Tailor your schedule to the daylight hours. Rise when the sun rises and go to bed when the sun sets to reduce your reliance on electricity.

• Only use lights in the rooms you're occupying. Turn off electrical appliances and fixtures when you leave the room.

• Spend more time outdoors, grilling outside and dining on the patio.

• Use appliances during off-

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Stevens County Health Department 505 S. Polk

Refreshments will be served 525 South Polk (South Building of the former Pioneer Manor)

Drawing for Lab Work Specials

We invite you to come and look at our new facility.

Learn about our programs and classes.

“Public Health Makes Everyone’s Life Better”

Hugoton Stevens County Healthcare is pleased to announce an open house Tuesday, March 25 from 12:00 noon2:00 p.m. at their newly remodeled Physical Therapy facility located at 525 South Polk (the old Pioneer Manor).

The Chamber of Commerce is excited to be participating in this event with a ribbon cutting at 12:15 p.m. Additionally, the Stevens County Health Department will be having their open house, same time and location. We invite the community to come join in on these events.

DO ALL YOU ‘CAN’!!

Support your neighbors in need and make a donation to the Neighbor to Neighbor statewide food drive now through next Tuesday, March 25. This food drive is being sponsored by the Kansas Department of Commerce. Hugoton drop off locations are as follows: USDA Service Center at 607 East Eleventh Street, State Farm at 617 Main Street and the Methodist Church at 828 Main Street. All local donations will go to Project Hope. The statewide goal this year is to raise 100,000 meals through food collections and monetary donations. Let’s be a part of this great project!

Southwest Friends of the

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Arts Society presents “It’s Saturday Night Live:Hugoton – The Best of the Best from the Southwest” Saturday April 5 at 7:00 p.m.

This program will feature several of the top actors and actresses in hilarious entertainment and past hit plays. You will see excerpts from “A Little Off the Top”, “Death by Disco”, “Luv Thy Neighbor” and “Murder Rides Again” plus many other performances. Tickets are available for a fee. Children three and under are free. All children must be accompanied by an adult. You can purchase tickets at Yardmaster or at the door the night of the performance. Don’t miss it!

Just in time for the summer tourism season! The Libraries of Southwest Kansas are bringing a very special program to Southwest Kansas about customer service. Spur-on Employees to Extraordinary Hospitality – Lead Through Service will be presented by speaker J. Jeff Kober April 15 at the United Wireless Conference Center in Dodge City.

There will be two sessions and they are both FREE (this is a $200 value). The morning session from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. is for managers, the afternoon session from

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STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton Live on Stage is Thursday, March 20. We’ll be taking a van from the Activity Center at 6:15 p.m. to Liberal. The performance is a musical called “Back on Broadway”.

Please join us if you have a season ticket or can borrow one.

We still have room for those who want to attend our April 11–12 Dinner Theater trip to Cowtown in Wichita for the performance of the Diamond W Wranglers. The deadline was last Friday, but I thought I’d announce it one more time before I release the extra reservations. Please contact me at the Activity Center as soon as possible if interested.

In case you didn’t know, we have a book room at the Activity Center. If you enjoy reading, bring some of your books to trade for the ones we have on the shelves.

The Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging has two Certified Marketplace Navigators who can assist community members with Affordable Health Care. If you have questions and need help, please call 620-225-

8230 and ask for Lyn Weatherhead or Lyle Dotson. If you have questions concerning caregiving, legal matters, disability, health insurance, housing, etc., please call Michael Johnston at the same phone number.

Menu Mar. 20 .............Swiss Steak Mar. 21.........................Fish Mar. 24.....Baked Potato Bar Mar. 25 .Smothered Chicken Breast Mar. 26 Chicken Fried Steak Mar. 27 ........Polish Sausage Activities Thursday, March 20 Bridge.................12:30 p.m.

Live on Stage ...Van leaves at 6:15 p.m.

Friday, March 21 Bingo ..................12:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 22 Cards & Games.....6:00 p.m.

Monday, March 24 Line Dancing ........7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 25 Bridge.................12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 26 Paint.....................1:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 27 Bridge.................12:30 p.m.

Daily – Monday thru Friday Exercise ..............10:30 a.m.

Kansas gas prices stay same; averaging $3.42 per gallon Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have not moved in the past week, averaging $3.42 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has increased 2.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.50 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 12.9 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 19.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 15.5 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 15.1 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.

"The national average has unsurprisingly continued its march higher, and for the sixth consecutive week, motorists have faced rising gasoline prices," said GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan. "While the rate that gasoline prices may slow nationally this week, I don't yet believe we've seen the peak in prices. Refineries are in the middle of one of their two major yearly maintenance seasons, which means as refineries wrap up their work in April, we could see restarting issues, which could bring the spikes in gasoline prices we're nearly accustomed to seeing every spring," DeHaan said.

Submitted by GasBuddy.com.

1:00 to 4:00 p.m. is for frontline employees. Mr. Kober was formerly a leader with the Disney Institute and designed many of Disney’s customer service programs. You can register for either or both of these seminars by contacting the Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce at 620-227-3119 to reserve your FREE spots at this event! This is a wonderful opportunity for you and your employees to learn the art of hospitality encouraging repeat business. The Stevens County Library has complete details about this program and as always you can contact the Chamber office if you have any questions 620-5444305.

Kappa Eta in conjunction with the Hugoton Recreation Commission and the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring their annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 19 starting at 9:00 a.m. This event will be at the Parsons Sports Complex on Washington Street and is for children ages 0-9.

Stevens County Economic Development Board, Stevens County Farm Bureau Association and the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce invite all residents of Stevens County to attend the Legislative Update Saturday, April 19 at 4:00 p.m. at the Stevens County Library Meeting Room. Senator Larry Powell and Representative Stephen Alford will be here to inform the residents of Stevens County about happenings at the State Capitol in Topeka and answer your questions and concerns. We hope you will plan to attend this event.

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Pioneer Manor—and residents and visitors—was bedecked with green Monday to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Dixie Nordyke sits beside her mother Fanny Kagarice in the Coffee Shop.

Even the nurses were decorated for the day. Nurse Marie Melton thinks she is Irish for the day.

Resident Almeta Thompson smiles broadly in enjoyment of the holiday.

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Guest Georgina Jordan stopped by to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

Resident Mary Lou Cullison, comes from the leprechaun convention to help celebrate the day.

Income Tax Preparation for Individuals and Businesses Payroll • Financial Planning • Auditing Resident Donna Little celebrates the day with a bit of “wearin’ o’ the green”.

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Guest Lita Talbert stops in for St. Patrick’s Day. She says she is a “half-breed”—half Mexican, half Irish.

“ Liv in g La s t S u p p er” w ill b e performed April 5-6 in Garden City This Easter season, Southwest Kansans can experience the last day of Jesus Christ’s life on earth through the “Living Last Supper,” a drama with music, written by Dr. Ruth Vaughn and directed by Naomi Jantz.

There will be two performances: Saturday evening April 5 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday afternoon April 6 at 3:00 p.m. at Clifford Hope Auditorium in Garden City. This drama has previously been presented in Dodge City and Hays.

This meaningful and moving production will be open to the public with no admission charge.

The financial obligation for this production is met by local businesses, organizations, churches and individuals so that anyone wishing to attend can do so at no cost.

The cast and supporting members represent many different churches throughout Southwest Kansas including Bucklin, Kingsdown, Minneola, Cimarron and Dodge City.

In this drama, set to music, you will witness Jesus and the Disciples in the Upper Room, the washing of the feet, The Last Supper, the revealing of the traitor Judas, Jesus in the garden speaking to the Father and His appearing to doubting Thomas after The Resurrection. The drama concludes with The Disciples and Christ freezing in the position of Leonardo da Vinci’s painting of “The Last Supper.”

Music will be provided by Nathen Prisk, formerly of Daybreak Quartet and Gregory Howlett, pianist extrodinare.

Free tickets will be available starting March 1 at Weber Re-

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frigeration, American Implement, Keller Leopold Insurance, American Warrior, D. V. Douglas Roofing, Western State Bank, The Clarion/ Sleep Inn, Lewis Auto Group as well as several local Garden City Churches.

Please join us for a meaningful and moving production of the “Living Last Supper.” For more information, email Stan Wilson at stan@ swkfaithandfamily.org or call 620-225-4677.

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Milestone water vision team meeting attended This week marked a 100meeting milestone for the Governor’s Vision Team for the Future of Water in Kansas. The team has been canvassing the state since October when Governor Sam Brownback issued the call to action for the development of

a 50-Year Vision for Kansas Water. The team has met with more than 4,500 Kansas citizens and stakeholders and has more listening sessions planned.

“The Vision Team has worked hard to accommodate every request from organiza-

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tions and individuals to come and present the Governor’s Call to Action,” said Kansas Water Office Director Tracy Streeter. “Many of the events have been in direct response to requests from organizations and communities seeking the opportunity to provide input and discuss their water priorities which is very encouraging to the Team.”

At the Governor’s Water Conference in October, Gov. Sam Brownback issued a call to action for a Vision that ensures Kansas water priorities are met to meet the state’s current and future needs. The Governor’s Vision Team for the Future of Water in Kansas consists of the Kansas Water Office, Kansas Department of Agriculture and Kansas Water Authority, working in concert with the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors and sister agencies such as Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks and Tourism.

“The input, ideas and feedback gained during the stakeholder outreach process to date has been tremendous,” said Secretary of Agriculture Jackie McClaskey. “So far the thoughts for ensuring a reliable future water supply for the state can be characterized in general as policies, tools and incentives that promote water conservation and improved water management as well as finding access to additional water supplies and water efficient crop varieties

and technology.”

The stakeholder and citizen input that has been heard to this point will form the foundation of the draft Vision for the Future of Water in Kansas. Following the Kansas Water Authority approval of

the first draft in May, the Vision Team will host many public meetings throughout the state to share the preliminary document and seek more input and guidance before the final document is submitted to the Governor’s office in No-

vember.

For more information about the Governor’s Call to Action for a 50-Year Vision and a list of upcoming meetings input, visit www.kwo.org.

Submitted by the Office of Governor Sam Brownback.

Age equivalents for cats and dogs Cat and dog owners know that the responsibility of caring for their favorite felines and preferred pooches changes as those animals age. But owners may not know just what constitutes an "aging" pet. Many might go by the popular notion that one dog year is equal to seven human years. But that figure is not quite accurate and is rarely associated with cats, leaving many cat owners to wonder the age equivalents for their furry companions. The American Veterinary Medical Association notes that determining the age equivalent of pets is not as simple as "1 human year = X cat/dog years." In fact, making such determinations is especially difficult with dogs, whose age equivalents depend on the size of the dog. But the AVMA does calculate pet age in human terms, and the following are

the equivalents on which they tend to rely.

Cats Cat years 7 10 15 20

Human years 45 58 75 98

Dogs (small-medium) Dog years Human years

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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, March 20, 2014) 2t Ordinance No. 14-04 An Ordinance granting Black Hills/Kansas Gas Utility Company, LLC d/b/a Black Hills Energy, a Kansas corporation, its lessees, successors and assigns, a natural gas franchise and the authority to construct, operate, maintain, and extend a natural gas distribution plant and system, and granting the right to use the streets, alleys, and other public places within the present or future corporate limits of the City of Moscow, Kansas Be it ordained by the Governing Body of the City of Moscow, Kansas, as follows: FRANCHISE GRANTED The City of Moscow, Kansas (hereinafter referred to as “Grantor”), hereby grants a non-exclusive franchise to Black Hills/Kansas Gas Utility Company, LLC d/b/a Black Hills Energy, a Kansas limited liability corporation (hereinafter called “Grantee”), its lessees, successors and assigns. Grantee is hereby granted the right, privilege, franchise, permission and authority to lay, construct, install, maintain, operate and extend in, along, over, above or across the present and future streets, alleys, avenues, bridges, public rights-of-way and public easements as are now within the present or future limits of said Grantor, a natural gas distribution system and all facilities necessary for the purpose of supplying natural gas or processed gas and other operations connected therewith or incident thereto for all purposes to the inhabitants of said Grantor and consumers in the vicinity thereof, and for the distribution of natural gas from or through said Grantor to points beyond the limits thereof. Such facilities shall include, but not be limited to, all mains, services, pipes, poles, communication devices, conduits and all other apparatus and appliances necessary or convenient for transporting, distributing and supplying natural gas for all purposes for which it may be used, and to do all other things necessary and proper in providing natural gas service to the inhabitants of Grantor and in carrying on such business.

TERM The rights and privileges granted hereunder shall remain in effect for a period of twenty (20) years from the effective date of this Ordinance.

FRANCHISE FEES OR TAXES In exchange for the franchise granted herein, Grantee shall collect from its gas customers located within the corporate limits of Grantor and pay to Grantor an amount equal to three percent (3%) of gross receipts Grantee derives from the sale, distribution or transportation of gas delivered within the present or future limits of Grantor. Gross receipts as used herein are revenues received from the sale, distribution or transportation of gas, after adjustment for the net write-off of uncollectible accounts and corrections of bills theretofore rendered.

The amount paid by Grantee shall be in lieu of, and Grantee shall be exempt from, all other fees, charges, taxes or assessments which the Grantor may impose for the privilege of doing business within the present or future corporate limits of Grantor, including, without limitation, excise taxes, occupation taxes, licensing fees, or right-of-way permit fees, and in the event the Grantor imposes any such fee, charge, tax or as-

sessment, the payment to be made by Grantee in accordance with this section shall be reduced in an amount equal to any such fee, charge, tax or assessment imposed upon the Grantee. Ad Valorem property taxes imposed generally upon all real and personal property within the present or future corporate limits of Grantor shall not be deemed to affect Grantee’s obligations under this section.

Grantee shall report and pay any amount payable under this section on a semi-annual basis. Such payment shall be made no more than thirty (30) days following the close of the period for which payment is due. Initial and final payments shall be prorated for the portions of the periods at the beginning and end of the term of this Ordinance.

Grantee shall list the franchise fee collected from customers as a separate item on bills for utility service issued to its customers. If at any time the Kansas Corporation Commission or other authority having proper jurisdiction prohibits such recovery, then Grantee will no longer be obligated to collect and pay the franchise fee. Any customer refunds ordered by the Commission or other authority due to an unlawful or prohibited collection of the franchise fee collected

by Grantee and remitted to Grantor shall be refunded by Grantor.

Within ten (10) days of the date of this ordinance, Grantor shall provide Grantee with a map of its corporate limits (the “Map”). The Map shall be of sufficient detail to assist Grantee in determining whether their customers reside within Grantor’s corporate limits.

The Map along with Grantee’s Geographic Information System (“GIS”) mapping information shall serve as the basis for determining Grantee’s obligation hereunder to collect and pay the franchise fee from customers; provided, however, that if the Grantor’s corporate limits are changed by annexation or otherwise, it shall be the Grantor’s sole responsibility to (a) update the Map so that the changes are included therein, and (b) provide the updated Map to the Grantee.

Grantee’s obligation to collect and pay the franchise fee from customers within an annexed area shall not commence until the later: (a) of sixty (60) days after Grantee’s receipt from the Grantor of an updated Map including the annexed area, or (b) after Grantee’s receipt from the Grantor of an updated Map including the annexed area as is reasonably necessary for Grantee to identify the customers in the annexed area obligated to pay the franchise fee; provided, further that neither party shall have the obligation to correct a mistake, including but not limited to collection of the fee

by Grantee from its customers or remittance of that fee by Grantee to Grantor, that is discovered more than one (1) year after the occurrence thereof.

Grantor shall indemnify Grantee from claims of any nature, including attorney fees, arising out of or related to the imposition and collection of the franchise fee. In addition, Grantee shall not be liable for paying franchise fees from or to any customer originally or subsequently identified, or incorrectly identified, by Grantor or by Grantee, as being subject to the franchise fee or being subject to a different level of franchise fees or being exempt from the imposition of franchise fees.

Grantor shall have access to and the right to examine, during normal busi-

ness hours, such of Grantee’s books, receipts, files, records and documents as is necessary to verify the accuracy of payments due hereunder. If it is determined that a mistake was made in the payment of any franchise fee required hereticide, the mistake shall be corrected promptly upon discovery such that any under-payment by Grantee shall be paid within thirty (30) days of recalculation of the amount due, and any over-payment by Grantee shall be deducted from the next payment of such franchise fee due by Grantee to Grantor.

GOVERNING RULES AND REGULATIONS The franchise granted hereunder is subject to all conditions, limitations and immunities now provided for, or as hereafter amended, and applicable to the operations of a public utility, by state or federal law. The rates to be charged by Grantee for service within the present or future corporate limits of Grantor and the rules and regulations regarding the character, quality and standards of service to be furnished by Grantee, shall be under the jurisdiction and control of such regulatory body or bodies as may, from time to time, be vested by law with authority and jurisdiction over the rates, regulations and quality and standards of service to be supplied by Grantee. Provided however, should any judicial, regulatory or legislative body having proper jurisdiction take any action that precludes Grantee from recovering from its customers any cost associated with services provided hereunder, then Grantee and Grantor shall renegotiate the terms of this Ordinance in accordance with the action taken. In determining the rights and duties of the Grantee, the terms of this Ordinance shall take precedence over any conflicting terms or requirements contained in any other ordinance enacted by the Grantor.

PROVISION FOR INADEQUATE ENERGY SUPPLIES If an energy supplier is unable to furnish an adequate supply of energy due to an emergency, an order or decision of a public regulatory body, or other acts beyond the control of the Grantee, then the Grantee shall have the right and authority to adopt reasonable rules and regulations limiting, curtailing or allocating extensions of service or supply of energy to any customers or prospective customers, and withholding the supply of energy to new customers, provided that such rules and regulations shall be uniform as applied to each class of customers or prospective customers, and shall be non-discriminatory as between communities receiving service from the Grantee.

CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF GRANTEE’S FACILITIES Any pavements, sidewalks or curbing taken up and any and all excavations made shall be done in such a manner as to cause only such inconvenience to the inhabitants of Grantor and the general public as is reasonably necessary, and repairs and replacements shall be made promptly by Grantee, leaving such properties in as good a condition as existed immediately prior to excavation.

Grantee agrees that for the term of this franchise, it will use its best efforts to maintain its facilities and equipment in a condition sufficient to meet the current and future energy requirements of Grantor, its inhabitants and industries.

While maintaining its facilities and equipment, Grantee shall obtain permits as required by ordinance and will fix its excavations within a commercially reasonable time period, except that in emergency situations Grantee shall take such immediate unilateral actions as it determines are necessary to protect the public health safety, and welfare; in which case, Grantee shall notify Grantor as soon as reasonably possible.

Within a reasonable time thereafter, Grantee shall request and Grantor shall issue any permits or authorizations required by Grantor for the actions conducted by Grantee during the emergency situation.

Grantor will give Grantee reasonable notice of plans for street improvements where paving or resurfacing of a permanent nature is involved that affects Grantee’s facilities. The notice shall contain the nature and character of the improvements, the rights-of-way upon which the improvements are to be made, the extent of the improvements, and the time when the Grantor will start the work, and, if more than one rightof-way is involved, the order in which the work is to proceed. The notice shall be given to the Grantee as soon as practical in advance of the actual commencement of the work, considering seasonable working conditions, to permit the Grantee to make any additions, alterations, or repairs to its facilities.

EXTENSION OF GRANTEE’S FACILITIES Upon receipt and acceptance of a valid application for service, Grantee shall, subject to its own economic feasibility criteria as approved by the Kansas Corporation Commission make reasonable extensions of its distribution facilities to serve customers located within the current or future corporate limits of Grantor.

RELOCATION OF GRANTEE’S FACILITIES If Grantor elects to change the grade of or otherwise alter any street, alley, avenue, bridge, public right-of-way or public place for a public purpose, unless otherwise reimbursed by federal, state or local legislative act or governmental agency, Grantee, upon reasonable notice from Grantor, shall remove and relocate its facilities or equipment situated in the public rights-of-way, at the cost and expense of Grantee, if such removal is necessary to prevent interference with Grantor’s facilities.

If Grantor orders or requests Grantee to relocate its facilities or equipment for the primary benefit of a commercial or private project, or as a result of the initial request of a commercial or private developer or other non-public entity, and such removal is necessary to prevent interference with such project, then Grantee shall receive payment for the cost of such relocation as a precondition to relocating its facilities or equipment.

Grantor shall consider reasonable alternatives in designing its public works projects and exercising its authority under this section so as not to arbitrarily cause Grantee unreasonable additional expense. If alternative public right-of-way space is available, Grantor shall also provide a reasonable alternative location for Grantee’s facilities.

Grantor shall give Grantee written notice of an order or request to vacate a public right-of-way; provided, however, that its receipt of such notice shall not deprive Grantee of its right to operate

and maintain its existing facilities in such public right-of way until it (a) if applicable, receives the reasonable cost of relocating the same and (b) obtains a reasonable public right-of-way, dedicated utility easement, or private easement alternative location for such facilities.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Grantor acknowledges that certain information it might request from Grantee pursuant to this Ordinance may be of a proprietary and confidential nature, and that such requests may be subject to the Homeland Security Act or other confidentiality protections under state or federal law. If Grantee requests that any information provided by Grantee to Grantor be kept confidential due to its proprietary or commercial value, Grantor and its employees, agents and representatives shall maintain the confidentiality of such information, to the extent allowed by law. If Grantor is requested or required by legal or administrative process to disclose any such proprietary or confidential information, Grantor shall promptly notify Grantee of such request or requirement so that Grantee may seek an appropriate protective order or other relief.

FORCE MAJEURE It shall not be a breach or default under this Ordinance if either party fails to perform its obligations hereunder due to force majeure. Force majeure shall include, but not be limited to, the following: l) physical events such as acts of God, landslides, lightning, earthquakes, fires, freezing, storms, floods, washouts, explosions, breakage or accident or necessity of repairs to machinery, equipment or distribution or transmission lines; 2) acts of others such as strikes, work-force stoppages, riots, sabotage, insurrections or wars; 3) governmental actions such as necessity for compliance with any court order, law, statute, ordinance, executive order, or regulation promulgated by a governmental authority having jurisdiction; and (4) any other causes, whether of the kind herein enumerated or otherwise not reasonably within the control of the affected party to prevent or overcome. Each party shall make reasonable efforts to avoid force majeure and to resolve such event as promptly as reasonably possible once it occurs in order to resume performance of its obligations hereunder; provided, however, that this provision shall not obligate a party to settle any labor strike.

HOLD HARMLESS Grantee, during the term of this Ordinance, agrees to save harmless Grantor from and against all claims, demands, losses and expenses arising directly out of the negligence of Grantee, its employees or agents, in constructing, operating, and maintaining its distribution and transmission facilities or equipment; provided, however, that Grantee need not save Grantor harmless from claims, demands, losses and expenses arising out of the negligence of Grantor, its employees or agents.

SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS All rights, privileges and authority granted to Grantee hereunder shall inure to the benefit of Grantee’s lessees, successors and assigns, subject to the terms, provisions and conditions herein contained, and all obligations imposed upon Grantee hereunder shall be binding upon Grantee’s lessees, successors and assigns.

NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES This Ordinance constitutes a franchise agreement between the Grantor and Grantee. No provision of this Ordinance shall inure to the benefit of any third person, including the public at large, so as to constitute any such person as a third party beneficiary of the agreement or of any one or more of the terms hereof, or otherwise give rise to any cause of action for any person not a party hereto.

SEVERABILITY If any clause, sentence or section of this Ordinance is deemed invalid by any judicial, regulatory or legislative body having proper jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall not be affected.

NON WAIVER Any waiver of any obligation or default under this Ordinance shall not be construed as a waiver of any future defaults, whether of like or different character.

REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES This Ordinance, when accepted by Grantee as provided below, shall constitute the entire agreement between the Grantor and the Grantee relating to the franchise granted by Grantor hereunder, and the same shall supersede all prior ordinances relating thereto, and any terms and conditions of such prior ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Ordinance No. 94-l of the City of Moscow, Kansas, is hereby repealed as of the effective date hereof.

EFFECT AND INTERPRETATION OF ORDINANCE The captions that precede each section of this Ordinance are for convenience and/or reference only and shall not be taken into consideration in the interpretation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance.

EFFECTIVE DATE AND ACCEPTANCE This Ordinance shall become effective and be a binding contract between the Grantor and Grantee upon its final passage and approval by Grantor, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and upon Grantee’s acceptance by written instrument, within sixty (60) days of passage by the Governing Body, and filing with the Clerk of the City of Moscow, Kansas. The Clerk of the City of Moscow, Kansas shall sign and affix the community seal to acknowledge receipt of such acceptance, and return one copy to Grantee. If Grantee does not, within sixty (60) days following passage of this Ordinance, either express in writing its objections to any terms or provisions contained therein, or reject this Ordinance in its entirety, Grantee shall be deemed to have accepted this Ordinance and all of its terms and conditions.

Passed and approved by the Governing Body of the City of Moscow, Kansas, this 3rd day of March, 2014. /s/William Bell Mayor Attest: /s/Norma Najera Clerk of City of Moscow, Kansas

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Pioneer Electric selects three RHS students

Rolla High School inducts three sophomores at their recent Induction Ceremony. Members of NHS are seniors Karly Clinesmith, Jessica Johns, Kaleigh Barrett, Jada Maravilla, Tina

Wiebe, juniors Katie Murray, Janelle King, Trey Hall, Coleman Kirby, Colton Clemens, Chandler Huddleston, and sophomores Jessica Pinkley, Chandler Burrows and Garry Norton.

National Honor Society inducts three new members Thursday, March 13 was Rolla’s National Honor Society Induction Ceremony.

Three sophomores: Jessica Pinkley, daughter of Andy and Sherry Pinkley; Chandler Burrows, son of Stacy and Shelli Burrows; and Garry

Norton, son of Phillip and Kaylee Norton, were inducted. The ceremony included the traditional candle lighting. Seniors Karly Clinesmith and Jessica Johns entertained the crowd with a piano solo.

Chandler wins big at Bee Chandler Huddleston, son of Mickey and Tina Huddleston, traveled to Manhattan to compete in the Kansas Constitution Bee March 2.

The “bee” is sponsored by the Flint Hills Tea Party and Kansas is the only state boasting such a contest.

Chandler walked away

with first prize this year, which was a $3500 scholarship. This was Chandler’s second year to participate in this event. He won second place last year and went back to take all honors this year.

Congratulations, Chandler!

Rolla is so proud of you and your accomplishments!

Rolla’s NHS plays an important role in hosting two blood drives per year and in assisting with the annual Rolla Recreation Commission Easter egg hunt. Members are seniors Karly Clinesmith, Jessica Johns, Kaleigh Barrett, Jada Maravilla, Tina Wiebe, juniors Katie Murray, Janelle King, Trey Hall, Coleman Kirby, Colton Clemens, Chandler Huddleston, and sophomores Jessica Pinkley, Chandler Burrows and Garry Norton.

Congratulations to the new members and their sponsor Traci Taylor. Good luck in the upcoming year.

Common fuel efficiency myths debunked Fuel efficiency is an important issue for car buyers, and understandably so. Conserving fuel is good for drivers' budgets and the planet, so the concept of fuel efficiency would seem to benefit everyone.

But just because fuel efficiency is a good concept does not mean there are not misconceptions about it among drivers and automotive professionals alike. The following are some of the more widely held misconceptions about fuel efficiency.

• Full tanks conserve fuel.

Many people have long believed that a nearly full tank of gas means the fuel within that tank is less likely to evaporate, and that tanks that half-full tanks are losing gas to evaporation. Though this might have been the case years ago, today's vehicle's are smarter than ever before, and their fuel systems are designed with vapor recovery systems so drivers traveling around with tanks that are closer to empty than full aren't losing gas to evaporation.

• Manual transmissions are more fuel efficient. Technology can once again be credited with turning conventional wisdom on its head. In the past, manual transmission vehicles might have been more fuel efficient because drivers could more efficiently control engine revving with a 5-speed manual transmission than they could with the standard 3-speed automatic transmission. However, automatic transmissions have evolved over the years, and they are now more adept at controlling revs and conserving fuel than many drivers of manual transmission vehicles.

• When you fill up matters.

Some drivers have long believed filling up during the cooler hours of the day earns them more gas than filling up when the temperatures are at their peak. This theory traces its origins to the fact liquids are at their most dense when they are cool. But today's filling stations store their gas in tanks beneath the ground, which is why you might see a tanker emptying its contents into the ground at the filling station. These underground tanks are insulated from temperature swings, so you aren't likely to receive any

more gas by filling up in the morning than you will when filling up at night.

• An old vehicle is destined to be less fuel efficient. Any product allowed to fall into disrepair will prove less efficient than products that are well maintained, and cars are no exception. A poorly maintained car will not operate at peak fuel efficiency because it's likely being forced to work harder to get down the street than it would if it was well kept. But a well-maintained vehicle should not grow less fuel efficient over time.

• Shifting into neutral while stopping saves gas. This is another misconception that was once true but no longer applies thanks to advances in technology. When engines

still had carburetors, shifting into neutral might have helped conserve fuel by stopping the flow of gas into the engine while the car was idling. However, fuel injection systems are now computerized and capable of sensing when an engine is revving above idle. This shuts off the fuel injectors, preventing gas from being injected into the engine and preventing gas from being wasted while the vehicle is stopped as a result.

Taking steps to conserve fuel is a good way for drivers to save money and benefit the environment. However, some of the conventional means to conserving fuel are no longer viable.

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Pioneer Electric Cooperative in Ulysses offers youth tours to any sophomore or junior student in their service area.

This year, Rolla boasted three winners, the most from any one school in southwest Kansas.

Junior Chandler Huddleston, son of Mickey and Tina Huddleston, will be traveling this summer to Steamboat Springs, Co., for the Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp in July. Chandler was selected last year to go to the Government in Action Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. Juniors Katie Murray, daughter of Jim and Suzanne Murray and Coleman Kirby, son of Kent and Jamie Milburn, were selected to attend the Government in Action Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. in June. Katie attended the Steamboat Springs trip last summer.

Congratulations to all three students!

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March 15 - 23 Senior Trip March 17-21 NO SCHOOL Monday, March 24 High School Golf Practice begins Tuesday, March 25 Spring Sports Banquet; 6:30 p.m.

Coach/Parents Meeting; 7:45 p.m.

RJHS scholars finish first at home Rolla junior high scholars’ bowl team finished the season with a first place win at Rolla Monday, March 10.

Rolla hosted several schools and their own team came out on top.

Team members for both junior varsity and varsity were Henry Wiebe, Deserae Schwindt, Vanessa Reza, Carson Milburn, Paige Claassen, Preston Burrows, Raegan Hinds, Cacee Milburn, Alex Hernandez and Andres Villa. Rolla’s scholars’ bowl teams will continue to thrive! Congratulations to the team and their coaches.

Wednesday, March 26 High School Speech @ Satanta; TBA Friday, March 28 ARGH Saturday, March 29 High School Band/Choir Regionals @ Garden City Sunday, March 30 History Bee Fundraiser Dinner; 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

CASH in on the CLASSIFIEDS!!

It’s the next best thing to winning the LOTTERY!!

Rolla Doctors Office 415 Washington St., Rolla, KS 620-593-4242 Office Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Monday to Friday Dominador Perido, M.D. General Surgery Office Hours 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Monday

Steven Samii, MD, MHA Office Hours 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday

Manuel Caga-anan, M.D. Internal Medicine Office Hours 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Thursday

Haley McCammon, PA-C Office Hours 9:00 to 12:00 noon Friday

Supported and Sponsored by Morton County Health System Elkhart, KS

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Simple fixes for insomnia Men and women who experience trouble sleeping may find that their inability to get a good night's rest affects every aspect of their daily life.

Their performance at work often suffers when men and women fail to get enough sleep, and interpersonal relationships with family and friends may suffer as well. A disorder characterized by difficulty falling and/or staying asleep, insomnia may be the culprit when men and women cannot get adequate sleep.

While a host of things, from a cold to external noise to an upset stomach, can make it difficult to fall asleep at night, insomnia is often a sign of something more significant and, unfortunately, longer lasting. Acute insomnia can last from one night to a few weeks, but insomnia that occurs at least three nights a week for a month or longer is considered chronic.

Men and women who suspect they might be suffering from insomnia should contact a physician who can help determine the cause of the insomnia and develop a course of treatment. In the meantime, there are a few things men and women can do that may help them get a better night's rest.

• Establish a routine. According to the Sleep Council, establishing a sleep routine in which you go to bed and wake up at roughly the same time every day can program the body to sleep better. Stick to this routine as closely as

possible, even on weekends, when you may be tempted to sleep in or stay up later.

• Replace an old or uncomfortable mattress. Some people struggle to get a good night's rest because their mattress is no longer conducive to sleep or because a new mattress simply isn't the right fit. If you find yourself shifting throughout the night in an attempt to find a comfortable sleeping position, then your mattress might be the culprit behind your insomnia.

• Exercise. Moderate exercise can help relieve stress, which is a common cause of acute insomnia. But try to avoid working out too close to bed time, as vigorous exercise shortly before bedtime can make it harder to fall asleep.

• Avoid alcohol late at night.

Alcohol should always be consumed in moderation, and it's not just how much you drink that can affect sleep patterns but when you drink as well. Alcohol consumed right before bed might help some people initially fall asleep. However, such sleep is less restorative and likely to be interrupted during the night when the effects of the alcohol have worn off or if you need to use the restroom.

Insomnia can affect nearly every aspect of daily life, but there are ways to beat insomnia and get back to enjoying a restful night's sleep.

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“If you EAT today, THANK a FARMER.” Kansans, remember where your food comes from and “thank a farmer” during National Agriculture Week and Kansas Agriculture Day March 25 He’s up before dawn, and his work doesn’t end at 5 o’clock. He’s out there in all kinds of weather every day of the year. We count on him for everything from the food we eat, to the clothes we wear, to the chemicals we use. Aside from being our greatest provider, his operation creates jobs for many people and boosts our economy. He’s the American farmer, and we’re proud to honor him, and all of the men and women working in agri-business for their important contribution to the American way of life.

Kansas’ wheat, grain sorghum, corn, beef production, etc.

Kansas is a leader in wheat, grain sorghum and beef production. The dairy sector is rapidly expanding in Kansas and other sectors of animal agriculture are growing as well. Kansas ranks first in grain sorghum produced, second in cropland, and third in land in farms and sunflowers produced. The state ranks fifth in summer potatoes, sixth in hay produced and corn for grain produced, fourteenth in dry edible beans, seventeenth in upland cotton and eighteenth in oats. The state is also a leader in beef processing facilities. Kansas ranks second in cattle and calves on farms, and third in cattle and calves on grain feed, tenth in hogs on farms, eleventh in market sheep and lambs, sixteenth in meat and other goats and seventeenth in milk produced. Agriculture and agribusiness contribute greatly to the total economy of Kansas.

THESE MERCHANTS ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT THE AMERICAN FARMER! Bartlett Grain Company L.P.

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DILLCO FLUID SERVICE INC. 513 W. 4th St. 544-2929

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Irrigation & Pump Service Serving SW Kansas Full Irrigation & Pump Service Mark Baker 620-544-8064

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Hansen-Mueller Company 1182 Road Q, Hugoton, Kansas 67951 (620) 428-6518 A respected leader in the grain industry since 1979.

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by Sara Cross

Saturday, March 29 Wedding shower for Hayley Harvey and Joe Bellinger from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon at the Moscow Methodist Church’s Fellowship Hall.

Updates about Moscow schools Moscow schools are out for spring break until March 25.

The German exchange

students left Friday, March 14 for Germany.

Council discusses donations for local events The regular meeting of the Moscow City Council was called to order Wednesday, March 12 in the City Hall at 125 Main Street at 6:00 p.m.

by Mayor Billy Bell. Council members Curtis Crawford, Jim Rawlins, Denise Shoff, Billy Brazael and Jon Lund were in attendance. Others present were William Graham, Janie Gaskill, Norma Najera, representatives of Pioneer Electric, representatives of Black Hills Energy, Brad Musgrove of Musgrove Insurance and Sheriff Ted Heaton.

The minutes for the regular meeting February 12, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. were presented and approval was unanimous.

Financial accounts February’s payable were presented and approval was unanimous.

Treasurer’s Report Janie went over the reports.

She stated water receipts were good and the City is still within budget.

Resident Concerns

Misty Slemp was present to ask the Council for a donation for the AfterProm Project. The Council decided to donate $500.00. A motion was made and approved unanimously.

The Moscow Rec also requested a donation for a Kid’s Night. The Council decided to donate $500.00. A motion was made and approval was unanimous.

Sheriff’s Report Stevens County Sheriff Ted Heaton informed the Council the City of Moscow has a new officer. David Goetzinger is living in Moscow.

Mayor Report Mayor Billy Bell informed the Council he has been speaking to Alan Nichols, KDHE District Supervisor about the pond levels.

New Business Black Hills Representatives were present to speak to the Council about renewing the franchise fees agreement. A motion was made and approved unanimously.

P lease Adopt Me! Morgan is a sweet, smart and polite young man. He enjoys watching and playing sports, some of his favorites are basketball and wrestling.

Morgan works hard in school, as he does well and gets good grades. Morgan also loves to read and can focus on a book for hours at a time. He relates well to both peers and adults with no concerns. Morgan would like to have a family that will spend time with him and always be there for him. A family with a strong father figure is ideal. To learn more about adoption visit www.adoptk

Morgan, age 11 skids.org or call 877-4575430. Morgan’s case number is CH-6011.

SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS

By Chad Ingram Social Security District Manager in Hutchinson

LITTLE CHANGES MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE IN SERVING YOU A new year is a time for change. People across the world make resolutions and set goals to better themselves and the world around them.

Whether you want to shed a few pounds, secure your finances for retirement, devote more time to charity or go on a vacation you’ve always dreamed about, chances are you have some ideas for a fresh start in 2014.

Social Security is no different. Our goal is to provide the best service possible to everyone who comes to us for help, whether they’re applying for disability benefits or getting verification of their Social Security number. By investing in new technologies and finding innovative, cost-effective ways to deliver service, we are able to reach this goal. We continue to rank high in customer service satisfaction and have the best online services in government, providing the best service to those who come to us for help.

Technology is vital to delivering quality service, and we continue to provide more options for customers to do business with us over the Internet or through self-service kiosks.

For example, My Social Security provides people who use the Internet a secure way to do business with us in an easy and convenient way at www.socialsecurity.gov/my account.

We are making changes in the way we provide some services so we can serve the vast majority of Americans better and more efficiently. Most peo-

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ple won’t even notice the changes. So allow us to fill you in.

Later this year, Social Security will stop providing benefit verification letters in our local offices. You can still get an instant letter online by creating a personal My Social Security account at www.socialsecurity. gov/myaccount, or by calling our toll-free telephone number at 1-800-772-1213 to request one by mail.

In addition, we will discontinue providing Social Security number printouts. These printouts have no security features and could be easily misused or counterfeited. If you need proof of your Social Security number and you do not have your Social Security card, you may apply for a replacement card by completing the Application for a Social Security Card and providing the required documentation. You’ll find the application online at www.socialsecurity.gov/ online/ss-5.pdf. As always, we continue to work directly with other agencies to minimize the need for furnishing proof of your Social Security number.

You may want to check out our webinar that aired live January 9, “Benefit Verification Letters Online, Easy as 1-2-3.”

The webinar explains how to establish an account on My Social Security, how to get a benefit verification letter and other services offered at our Web site. Watch the webinar at www.socialsecurity.gov/ webinars.

We wish you all the best in 2014 and hope you are successful in meeting your own goals and resolutions. If one of them is to do business with Social Security, or even if it is not, we will strive to continue providing the best and most secure customer service possible.

Learn more about Social Security and what we do for you at www.socialsecurity.gov.

Pioneer Electric representatives were also present to speak to the Council about their franchise fees agreement.

After discussion, Billy Brazael made a motion to accept the agreement. The approval was unanimous.

Brad Musgrove of Musgrove Insurance was present to renew the insurance proposal with the city. After discussion, Jon made a motion to accept the proposal. The approval was unanimous.

Mayor Billy Bell discussed the HUGS grants program to the Council. It is a program funded by Pioneer Electric’s recycled materials. The City Council is excited to be able to utilize a program such as this to help improve the City of Moscow.

Mayor Billy Bell discussed the re-appointment of the city

clerk, city superintendent, councilmen and Sheriff. Billy Brazael made a motion to approve, and approval was unanimous.

Old Business The Cunningham Water Repair Team will be in town March 20 and 21 to begin repairs to the water tower.

The City will be taking sealed bids for the old City shop, located on McLeod St until May 1, 2014.

City Clerk Report A Fourth of July meeting took place February 26, 2014 to discuss helping the Moscow Rec during the Fourth Of July festivities.

After an Executive Session the meeting adjourned.

The next regular meeting of the City Council will be April 9, 2014 at 6:00. The public is invited to attend.

Celebrate National Volunteer Month by donating blood and helping to save lives Potentially lifesaving blood donations can only come from generous volunteers. This April, during National Volunteer Month, the American Red Cross invites eligible donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve and help meet the constant need for donated blood. Red Cross will be in Hugoton April 1, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. at First Christian Church, 600 S. Van Buren.

Approximately 5,600 times a day someone receives blood donated through the Red Cross.

While all types are needed, donors with type O positive or negative, B negative and A negative are especially encouraged to give.

Visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-7332767) to learn more and schedule an appointment.

Other upcoming blood donation opportunities: Beaver County April 1, 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Beaver United Methodist Church, 201 Ave. F, Beaver, Ok. Edwards County April 15, 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., Edwards County Fair Building, 1305 S Niles, Kinsley.

Gray County April 7, 3:15 to 7:00 p.m., Gray County Rec Center, 17002 Highway 50, Cimarron.

Morton County April 8, 11:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Elkhart City Hall, 433 Morton Street, Elkhart.

Seward County

April 2, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Seward County Community College, 1801 N Kansas Ave, Liberal.

April 3, 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m., Western Avenue Church of Christ, 215 S. Western Ave., Liberal.

Simply call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

A UNIQUE TAKE ON FRENCH TOAST Few breakfasts are as beloved as French toast, a dish so hearty and fulfilling that many people enjoy it for dinner.

Though traditional French toast is very popular, the traditional recipe can be altered to make the dish even more delightful.

Such is the case with the following recipe for "Panettone French Toast WithCaramelized Apples" from Norman Kolpas' "Buongiorno!" (Contemporary Books).

Panettone French Toast With Caramelized Apples - Serves 4 ⁄4 cup slivered almonds

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Caramelized Apples 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 Golden Delicious or Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1⁄2-inch thick wedges 1 ⁄4 cup apple juice 3 tablespoons honey Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg Panettone French Toast 2 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten 1 ⁄2 cup low-fat milk 1 tablespoon sugar 1 ⁄2 teaspoon almond extract 8 3⁄4-inch thick slices panettone or egg bread 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Preheat the oven to 325 F. Put the almonds in a baking dish and toast in the oven until golden, about 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce the oven temperate to 200 F. For the caramelized apples, melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the apples and saute until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the apple juice, honey and nutmeg and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the apples are tender and a thick, caramel-like sauce has formed. Cover and keep warm.

To make the French toast, stir together the eggs, milk, sugar, and almond extract in a wide, shallow bowl or baking dish. Add the bread slices to the mixture, turning to coat them evenly on both sides and then leaving them to soak.

Meanwhile, melt half of the butter in another nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add half of the bread slices and cook them until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer them to a baking dish, cover with aluminum foil, and put in the oven to keep warm.

Melt the remaining butter in the skillet and cook the remaining French toast. Serve topped with the caramelized apples and garnished with the toasted almonds.

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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, March 19, 2009 The new Stevens County Law Enforcement Center will host their open house this week. The new jail will hold forty-four inmates. Sheriff Heaton states they are planning to board inmates from Wichita to help pay for this facility.

Thursday, March 18, 2004 The newly appointed Police Chief Chuck Allen has now taken office. He and his wife Nina have moved here from Pagosa Springs, Co. Thursday, March 24, 1994 Corner Mart in southeast Hugoton hosted a grand opening of the Hugoton compressed natural gas station.

This is one of only four such stations in the state of Kansas. Vehicles can be converted to use both gas and CNG. Thursday, March 22, 1984 Three candidates have completed filing requirements

for public office, according to County Clerk Sara Etta Reynolds. Verna Kay McQueen is a candidate for reelection as Magistrate Judge.

Betty Marquis filed for re-election as Registrar of Deeds and Sara Etta Reynolds is running for re-election as Stevens County Clerk.

Thursday, March 21, 1974 Donna Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Budd Anderson of Hugoton, has recently been hired by the Hugoton Board of Education to fill the position of Communications Coordinator. As a public relations worker, her duties consist of providing to the public vital information pertaining to the educational programing.

Thursday, March 26, 1964 Miss Stella Mae Kinser, daughter of Mrs. Blanche Kinser and Norman Barton, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Barton, were united in marriage March 22, 1964 at the Bethel

Friends Church. The young couple will make their home in Hugoton.

Miss Martha Pittman, Hugoton senior at Fort Hays, will soon begin eight weeks of student teaching as one of the final steps in preparation for a

teaching career.

Thursday, March 25, 1954 The Sinclair service station has been opened again for business after a brief period of inactivity. It is now operated

by Gayle Cox, a former employee of the county highway

(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, March 20, 2014) 3t STATE OF COUNTY, ss:

STEVENS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LINLY K. TIMKEN, DECEASED Case No. 12PR8 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59)

The Peachey twins, Merl left, Earl right, about 1938. Earl’s 1935 Model A John Deere tractor. Photo taken from “The History of Stevens County and its People”.

City, there are approximately two engineering jobs for every one applicant. When expanded to the eight surrounding states, the ratio rises to more than 3:1. The average starting salary for general engineers in the Plains States ranges from $50,000 to $73,000, compared to $35,000-$50,000 for graduates in most other disciplines. If engineers go on to graduate school, their entrylevel earning potential surges by at least ten percent.

The Ottawa University B.S. in Engineering offers students a number of unique opportunities they may not enjoy at other institutions.

For example, with a faculty/student ratio of 1:12, Ottawa University engineering students have access to doctorate-level professors who know them by name and come alongside them in their degree pursuit.

In addition, by helping students learn to understand people as well as systems, speak and write effectively, and look at things from multiple perspectives, Ottawa University ensures graduates don't become engineers stereotyped as poor communicators and collaborators.

Engineering students are also encouraged to take advantage of Ottawa University's many opportunities for broadening their college experience, whether through

Rural Opportunity Zones employer sponsorship applications now online

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:

ditional workers.

“A growing number of ROZ applications continue to pour in, and as a result some counties have waiting lists,” said ROZ Program Manager Chris Harris. “Employer sponsorships have helped counties overcome funding challenges and bring new participants into the program. That helps the employers who are using sponsorships to recruit skilled workers, as well as their communities, which benefit from new residents.”

So far, six businesses have sponsored employees who are participating in the ROZ program. The application and sponsorship regulations can be found at KansasCommerce.com/ROZSponsorships.

KANSAS,

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS

mented with a mix of broad based engineering course work," says Tyner. "The program will couple the strengths and advantages of a liberal arts education with an engineering education to prepare its graduates to consider the well-being of the world and humankind as they develop solutions to the technological challenges that lie ahead."

Beyond the technical aspects of the degree, Ottawa University provides multiple opportunities for public speaking, writing and group problem solving throughout the liberal arts and engineering curriculum, thus equipping engineers with tools to prime them for advancement into leadership positions.

This is consistent with market needs within the STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) segment as outlined by Dr. Brian C. Mitchell, director of the Advance Foundation, in a February 17, 2014 Huffington Post article titled "Show Me the Money: Higher Education and the Workforce."

American employers must be more clear about what skills they seek and will need.

Employers value the ability to articulate, write, apply quantitative methods, use technology, and work in collaborative settings as the foundational prerequisites for employment. As such, they must become the most vocal supporters of a liberal arts education which does these things for them.

Pure and simple - it's what liberal arts graduates bring to the table. And, it's the value added that makes STEM graduates exposed to a liberal arts education outstanding employees.

Research indicates that within 150 miles of Kansas

The Kansas Department of Commerce has announced that applications for the Rural Opportunity Zones employer sponsorship program can now be filed online. The Rural Opportunity Zones (ROZ) program allows qualified new residents of designated counties which includes Stevens County to receive state income tax waivers for up to five years and/or student loan repayments up to $15,000.

The student loan repayment program is a shared cost between participating counties and the state. Employers can opt to sponsor a ROZ candidate to cover the county’s share of the cost of the student loan repayment program. Through employer sponsorship, businesses in rural counties can recruit ad-

for $310.

If any readers have pictures or memories for the history page of the Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at The Hugoton Hermes.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Ottawa University introduces comprehensive engineering program Ottawa University is pleased to announce the addition of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering to its degree offerings beginning fall of 2014.

By combining a liberal arts curriculum with the fundamental course work in the field of engineering, students of Ottawa University's Bachelor of Science in Engineering program will participate in a powerful academic experience to help them develop not only the technical skills expected of all engineers, but also the soft skills often missing from an engineer's education - skills to set them apart from their peers.

Students in Ottawa University's engineering program will develop knowledge and skills in an array of liberal arts courses, core courses in engineering, hands-on laboratories, and practical and theoretical mathematics courses. Their educational experience will culminate in a senior-level design course in their final semester in which students are expected to apply the skills and knowledge they've gained throughout their academic experience to the solution of an open-ended problem. To gain valuable industrial experience during their time in the engineering program, students will be encouraged to intern at a partner engineering firm to allow them to put their education into practice in a real-world setting.

Dr. Dennis Tyner is the founder of the University's engineering program and serves as its dean of applied sciences. "Ottawa University's engineering program will provide its students with an exceptional experience that immerses them in the school's highly regarded liberal arts curriculum supple-

department.

Friday, March 17, 1944 The H.E. Mueller sale was one of the outstanding sales of the year. Everything brought top dollar. Milk cows brought as much as $335 and one two-year-old heifer sold

athletics, theater, music, organizations or ministry.

These areas may also provide options for scholarships beyond academic aid they may receive.

"I was so excited to hear that Ottawa University is going to be offering an engineering degree next year, and as soon as it is available, I plan to change my major," says junior Ryan Kramer.

"The options at OU are almost endless, so the introduction of the engineering degree will open up yet another opportunity for me and other individuals in a school that provides all the one-onone with faculty you could ever want. That and knowing I will learn to communicate with people across lots of professions are two things that excite me the most about this major."

Ottawa University also provides students with a dedicated, four-year advisor who guides them through the college experience and helps them develop a personal LifePlan Narrative. The LifePlan compels students to examine and develop not only academic and career goals, but goals in other major facets of their lives as well, such as health and wellness, faith, finances, healthy relationships, and identity formation, thus setting them on a path for success far beyond a degree.

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Her3t mes, Thursday, March 6, 2014) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BENJAMIN G. MASON, DECEASED Case No. 14PR10 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Chapter 59)

You and each of you take notice that on the 4th day of March, 2014, pursuant to her petition, Margaret A. Mason was appointed as administrator of the estate of Benjamin G. Mason, de-

ceased. Letters of Administration were issued to her on said date by the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas. All parties interested in the estate will govern themselves accordingly. All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice as provided by law. If their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.

Margaret A. Mason, Administrator KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Attorneys for Petitioners Telephone: (620) 544-4333

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THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the above Court

by Janice E. Turner, executor of the will and estate of Linly K. Timken, deceased, praying for final settlement of the estate, for approval of her acts, proceedings and accounts as executor, for payment of court costs, executor’s expenses, at-

torney's fees and expenses, and also praying that the Court determine the heirs, legatees and devisees entitled to the estate, and distributing and assigning the same to such persons, in accordance with the terms of decedent's will, and for further relief.

You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 11th day of April, 2014, at 11:30 a.m. of said day, in said Court, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

JANICE E. TURNER, Executor-Petitioner Kramer, Nordling & Nordling, LLC 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Attorneys for Petitioner Telephone: (620) 544-4333

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Her2t mes, Thursday, March 13, 2014) GENERAL NOTICE TO CONTROL NOXIOUS WEEDS The Kansas Noxious Weed Law K.S.A. 2-1314 et seq requires all persons who own or supervise land in Kansas to control and eradicate all weeds declared noxious by legislative action.

The weeds declared noxious are: field bindweed, musk thistle, Johnsongrass, bur ragweed, Canada thistle, sericea lespedeza, leafy spurge, hoary cress, quackgrass, Russian knapweed, kudzu and pignut. _____ and _____ is/are County Option Noxious Weed/Weeds declared noxious by the Board of County Commissioners of Stevens County. Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Kansas Noxious Weed Law to every person who owns or supervises land in Stevens County that noxious weeds growing or found on such land shall be controlled and eradicated. Control is defined as preventing the production of viable seed and the vegetative spread of the plant.

Failure to observe this notice may result in the County: 1. Serving a legal notice requiring con-

trol of the noxious weeds within a minimum of five days. Failure to control the noxious weeds within the time period allowed may result in the county treating the noxious weeds at the landowners expense and placing a lien on the property if the bill is not paid within 30 days or, 2. Filing criminal charges for noncompliance. Conviction for non-compliance may result in a fine of $100 per day of non-compliance with a maximum fine of $1500.

The public is also hereby notified that it is a violation of the Kansas Noxious Weed Law to barter, sell or give away infested nursery stock or livestock feed unless the feed is fed on the farm where grown or sold to a commercial processor that will destroy the viability of the noxious weed seed. Custom harvesting machines must be labeled with a label provided by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and must be free of all weed seed and litter when entering the State and when leaving a field infested with noxious weeds. Additional information may be obtained from the Stevens County Noxious Weed Department or by contacting the Kansas Department of Agriculture, 109 S.W. 9th St., Topeka, KS 66612.

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, March 20, 2014) 2t ORDINANCE NO. l4-03 AN ORDINANCE, granting to Pioneer Electric Cooperative, Inc., a Kansas Corporation and Public Utility, its successors and assigns, an electric franchise, prescribing the terms thereof and relating thereto, and repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with or in conflict with the terms hereof.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF MOSCOW, KANSAS: SECTION 1. That in consideration of the benefits to be derived by the City of Moscow, Kansas, hereinafter designated as “City”, and its inhabitants, there is hereby granted Pioneer Electric Cooperative, Inc., a Kansas Corporation, hereinafter sometimes designated as “Company”, said Company being a corporation operating a distribution system for the transmission of electric current between two or more incorporated cities in the State of Kansas, into and through which it has built distribution and transmission lines, the right, privilege, and authority for a period of twenty (20) years from the 12th day of March, 2014, to occupy and use the several streets, avenues, alleys, bridges, parks, parkings and public places of said City, for the placing, constructing, inspecting, maintaining, operating, repairing and rebuilding of facilities, equipment and property necessary to carry on the business of selling and distributing electricity for all purposes to the City of Moscow , Kansas, its inhabitants and additions thereto, and through said City and beyond the limits thereof; to obtain said electricity from any source available; and to do all things necessary or proper to carry on said business in the City of Moscow, Kansas. The City provides that the term of the franchise is twenty (20) years but that the various provisions may be reviewed by the City and Southern Pioneer every five (5) years during the twenty (20) year period.

SECTION 2. As further consideration for the granting of this franchise, and in lieu of any city occupation, license or revenue taxes, the Company shall pay to the City during the term of this franchise four percent (4%) of its gross revenue from all sales of electric energy within the corporate limits of said City. Payment to be made monthly, on or about the last day of the month, for the preceding monthly period or as otherwise mutually agreed to by the parties.

of its electric transmission, distribution and street lighting system, shall use all reasonable and proper precaution to avoid damage or injury to persons or property, and shall hold and save harmless the City of Moscow, Kansas, from any and all damage, injury and expense caused by the sole gross negligence or willful misconduct of said Company, its successors and assigns, or its or their agents or servants.

SECTION 4. IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY HERETO BE LIABLE TO ANY OTHER PARTY HERETO FOR SUCH OTHER PARTY’S INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SECTION 5. That within sixty (60) days from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance, said Company shall file with the City Clerk of said City of Moscow, Kansas, its unconditioned written acceptance of this ordinance.

SECTION 6. That any and all ordinances in conflict with terms hereof are hereby repealed.

SECTION 7. That this ordinance shall become effective and be in force and shall be and become a binding contract between the parties hereto, their successors and assigns, from and after its passage, approval, publication as required by law, and acceptance by Company.

SECTION 8. That this ordinance, when accepted as above provided, shall constitute the entire agreement between the City and the Company relating to this franchise and the same shall supersede and cancel any prior understandings, agreements or representations regarding the subject matter hereof, or involved in negotiations pertaining thereto, whether oral or written.

SECTION 9. This franchise is granted pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 12-2001.

SECTION 10. Should the State Corporation Commission. if applicable, take any action with respect to this franchise ordinance, which would or may preclude Pioneer Electric Cooperative, Inc., from recovering from its customers any cost provided for hereunder, the parties hereto shall renegotiate this ordinance in accordance with the Corporation Commission’s ruling.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 12th day of March, 2014 /s/ William Bell Mayor ATTEST:

SECTION 3. That the Company, its successors and assigns, in the construction, maintenance, and operation

/s/Norma Najera Norma Najera, City Clerk

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TRANSPORT & BOBTAIL DRIVERS WANTED (3c11)

USD #209 - Moscow is taking applications for custodian.

for very progressive, family-oriented company.

Benefit package includes uniforms, health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave. Competitive pay based on experience.

Clean CDL required. Applicant must pass physical, drug screen and back exam.

Apply in person at: Lathem Water Service Hwy 25 S, Ulysses, KS Or call 620-356-3422

Applications may be picked up in the district office or requested at 620-598-2205. Any questions may be directed to Stu Moore at the above phone number.

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Solution to March 13, 2014 puzzle

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CURRENT OPENINGS at Stevens County Healthcare

Please contact

Human Resources at 620-544-6141 for more information regarding any openings.

Applications may be obtained at Stevens County Hospital Information Desk, located next to the Medical Clinic.

You can now find The Hermes classifieds ONLINE at

hugotonhermesnews.com/classifieds It’s that easy to find great deals in Stevens County!

Garage Sales, For Rent, For Sale, Help Wanted, EVERYTHING in print can be viewed online!

To submit ads: email hermesma@pld.com or call 620-544-4321

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FOR SALE FOR SALE: Two upright freezers: 5.0 cu. ft. and 7.5 cu. ft. Like new. 620-544-8442. (tfc3)

--------------FOR SALE: Bermuda grass hay, rounds and small bales.

Call 620-544-6652.

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Call 544-4321 to see your classified ads here

FOR SALE: Livestock equipment: posts, wire, tanks, round bale feeder, truck & trailer, calf cradle, cattle chute, bail mailer. Larry Raney - 620-544-1814. (tfc51)

UND Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS AND KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

112 S. Main • 620-356-5808 • Ulysses www.faulknerrealestate.com Se Habla Espanol-356-5808

FIREWOOD FOR SALE

Oak, Piñon, Mesquite, Pecan & More

848 Road G. - This home has 2 new electric heat and A/C units. House formerly on free gas. The gas company pays for up to 20,000 KW of Electric usage in lieu of free gas. The seller has purchased a used updated fireplace insert, but it has not been installed. The site also contains a mobile home site with septic, water and electric available. Lots of built in storage and a 10' x 10' concrete storm shelter accessed from within the house. Additional adjacent acreage is available for purchase.

901 S Trindle Ranch, 4 bed/3 bath, fpl, fence, sprinkler, att garage, beautiful oak detailing! Call to see this beauty!!

307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901

510 W. 8th Street- 3 bed/2 b, cen H/A, fireplace, 2 car attached garage, includes appliances. Call for details!!

(620) 624-1212

SOLD

Call 620-544-5916

1108 S Main Street- Beautiful Ranch, 4 bd/2 bath, fpl, open floor plan, 2 living areas, WIC. A MUST SEE!!

IRRIGATED FARMLAND FOR SALE 4 quarters in Seward County, Kansas north of Liberal Good water with 4 sprinklers, turn-key operation 2 Owners selling together

711 East 5th Avenue- Beautiful ranch style, 3 bed/2 bath, Open Floor plan, Oak cabinets, finished bsmt, att garage,cen H/A. Much more... Call for your showing.

Darrell W. Smith, Sales Agent - 620-360-0083 Darrel E. Johnson, Broker - 620-629-3328

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FOR SALE 2005 Yamaha Rhino 660 w/ 720 stroker motor Too many accessories to list; 4 seater Must See! $8500 OBO

620-453-1139

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1155 Road 25, Rolla - Beautiful Brick, 4 bed/3 bath, att garage, horse barn, equip shop, detach garage, feeding facility, all on 160 acres. Call today for your private showing!!

GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE: Friday, March 21, 3:00-6:00 p.m., and Saturday, March 22, 8:00-11:00 a.m., 402 N. Wildcat in alley, 26’ Jayco Fifth Wheel Camper, Scorpion Go Cart, Generator, Clothes, Some Furniture, Miscellaneous --------------P.E.O. GARAGE SALE: Friday, March 21, 5:00-8:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 22, 8:00 a.m. - ???, Stevens County Fairgrounds Commercial Building --------------3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Saturday, March 22, 7:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon, 1403 S. Monroe, 2 Sofas, 2 Microwaves, Dryer, Electric Stove, Patio Sliding Door, 2 Bikes, Lots of Clothes, and Much Much More! Come and See! ---------------

TAKING CONSIGNMENTS

2322 Road 7 Ranch Style, 4 bed/2 bath, fpl, cover patio, fence, WIC, outbuildings, 10+/acres. Much, much more!! Call to see this property!!

SOLD 813 S Washington Frame, 4 bed/2 bath, finished basement, nice kitchen w/appliances, att garage, fence. Much more!! Call for your showing!!

ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS 1&2 Bedroom Apts (Rental Assistance Available) Equal Housing Opportunity

For more information call Dayna Folger at (tfc46) 620-492-3698.

131 S Madison- 2 bed/2 bath, 2 living areas, kitchen/dining combo, att garage, 30 x 40 metal bldg, 10 x 12 storage shed, fence, sprinkler, carport. Great neighborhood!!

Chance Yoder- Cellphone 544-1907 “Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”

If no answer, leave message

FOUND KEYS FOUND KEYS: Keys found laying in the street in the 700 block of Jefferson, during February 2014. To identify and claim the keys, please come by the Hermes office at 522 S. (3p10) Main Street or call 620-544-4321.

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SUPPORT GROUPS PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 620-276-3605 or Birthline of Liberal, 1404 N. Western, 620-626-6763. (tfc3) -------------ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drinking. Call 544-8633. (tfc1) ---------------

3rd Tuesdays - 1:00 p.m.

3rd Thursdays - 5:15 p.m.

Chapel at Pioneer Manor

See YOUR ad here!

AL-Anon Family Group

Project Hope Open Tues & Thurs 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

1st Sunday each month 1:30-3:30 p.m.

1030 S. Main

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Pioneer Manor Family Support Group

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Men & Women of alcoholic family & friends meet at 1405 Cemetery Rd. Mon. & Thurs. 8 pm 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org (tfc)

This information is simply an approximate guide; any person that relies on this information and considers it material to the purchase as to satisfy themselves as to its accuracy and condition of the structure including fixtures and appliances.

20 Rooms, 10 non-smoking 770 SF 1-bedroom apartment Approx. $110,000 gross annual income Rooms include telephone, microwave, refrigerator and cable TV

David Light 620-544-9763 mobile 620-356-5808 office 120 Main Street, Ulysses, Kansas www.FaulknerRealEstate.com

Chance Yoder

WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201.

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HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER 218 N. Jackson

CARD OF THANKS

Ranch Style, 4 bedroom, 3.5 baths, full finished basement.

THANK YOU The family of Wilbur David would like to thank everyone who sent the thoughtful sympathy cards, food, visits, phone calls and prayers and expenses and helped me to get to the doctors since I fell.

Betty Harris and family

Call for appointment 544-5759 or 544-6825(4c10)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS

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WANTED

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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Hotel General Information:

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109 W. Seventh - Hugoton 544-4011

Call 620-544-4321 or email hermesma@pld.com today!

SOLD

Chance Yoder - Salesperson Agricultural Land Residential & Commercial Specialist

Karen Yoder

• Must be 62 or disabled to qualify • Rent based on adjusted income • All electric appliances • Coin-operated laundry facilities • Rental assistance available

THIS SPACE FOR RENT ONLY $17.50/month

104 Sid Avenue Elkhart- Ranch, 4 bed/2 bath, new windows, nice wood floors, appliances, att garage, basement, cen H/A, fence. Call today to see this home!!

Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730

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2 Senior Apartments Available

This institute is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

SOLD

Mark Faulkner-Broker Karen Yoder - Associate/Broker Residential & Commercial Specialist

FOR RENT

Sunflower Plaza

1111 S Jefferson- 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A, fence, carport, storage bldg. Call for details!!

708 Adams, Rolla - Beautiful, ranch style, brick home. 5 bed/3 bath, Oak cabinetry, finished basement, sprinkler, att garage, workshop, fence, dog run...and much more!! Call to view this lovely home!!

Turn in your consignments to: Walter McClure 544-4202, Ron Brewer 544-8985 or any other Hugoton Kiwanis Club Member

FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer and dryer, and cable.

Call 544-2232. (tfc) --------------FOR RENT: 3 bedroom mobile home, 2 bath, newly remodeled. 2 bedroom mobile home, 1 bath, newly remodeled. 620-544-1957.

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20-room Motel w/ Apartment

SOLD 210 West 11th St- Over 4,000 sq ft brick, 4 bd, 3 ba, full finished basement, fenced yard, 3 fireplaces, formal dining, includes kitchen appliances, circle drive, lots of storage. Call to see this beauty!!

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WHITE REAL ESTATE, LLC 701 Vilymaca, PO Box 450 Elkhart, Ks. 67950 620-697-2163 or 800-845-7419

Elkhart Motel

531 S Main Street- New Reduced Price!!

Commercial Property - Porter Building 5,886 SF, retail and office, central H/A. Prime Location!!! Call to view this property!!

SOLD

Consignments are due by March 14 to be included on the sale bill

1003 S. Adams Street -This home is richly adorned with up to date modern color schemes and top grade wood trim and solid wood doors throughout. The kitchen cabinets and full wall of pantry has more than enough room for the most exotic chef's needs. Solid surface counter tops make cleaning the kitchen and bathrooms a snap.

Enjoy that cup of coffee on the balcony/deck off the master bedroom on the upper level. The 45X24 morton garage contains a 24'X17.5' work shop which is insulated, heated & cooled and also has a sink.

Now see these and other SW. Kansas properties at www.hugotonhomes.com

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JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff, vs.

Perry D. Crane, et al Defendant(s).

Case No. 13CV18 Div. No. K.S.A. 60 Mortgage Foreclosure NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the Clerk of the District Court of STEVENS County, Kansas, to me the undersigned Sheriff of STEVENS County, Kansas, I will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand at the main lobby of the STEVENS County Courthouse at Hugoton, Kansas, at 10:00AM on March 27, 2014, the following real estate: THE SURFACE AND SURFACE RIGHTS ONLY IN AND TO A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE/4) OF SECTION TWENTY-ONE (21), TOWNSHIP THIRTY-THREE (33) SOUTH, RANGE THIRTY-SEVEN (37) WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT 805 FEET SOUTH AND 1620 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 21-33-37, THIS POINT BEING ON THE SAME LINE AS THE WEST SIDE OF BLOCK TWO (2), KALLENBACH'S FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HUGOTON, STEVENS COUNTY KANSAS, AND 355 FEET SOUTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID

BLOCK TWO (2), THENCE EAST PARALLEL AND 295 FEET FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF TWELFTH STREET A DISTANCE OF 130 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 75 FEET, THENCE WEST 130 FEET, THENCE NORTH ON THE SAME LINE AS THE WEST SIDE OF SAID BLOCK 2 A DISTANCE OF 75 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ALSO DESCRIBED AS: LOT FIVE (5) IN BLOCK TWO (2), KALLENBACH'S THIRD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HUGOTON, STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS, ACCORDING TO THE DULY FILED AND RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. commonly described as 1208 South Madison, Hugoton, KS 67951 to satisfy the judgment in the aboveentitled case. The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgager, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

LOST LOST: Feeder for baby calf. Lost Sunday, March 9 off a trailer on Road K between Roads 26 and 27. Call 620-655-5521 or 620624-2339.

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LAWN PRO Will Schnittker

620-544-1517

KIRBY VACUUM CLEANER CUSTOMER for Factory Authorized SALES, SERVICE or SUPPLIES Please call Jeff @ 800-821-5050 We also offer Refurbished Kirbys THANKS FOR YOUR BUSINESS!(4p10)

Sheriff of STEVENS County, Kansas

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Alan D. Higgins, Owner Custom digital vinyl signs for windows, yard signs, vehicle decals, trucks, trailers & more.

DOT signage & Logos.

Teri’s Signs & Designs 620-541-1077 (tfc11)

(620)428-6518 1182 Road Q • Hugoton (tfc12) FDT ELECTRIC

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Frankie Thomas, owner

PREPARED AND SUBMITTED BY: SINGER JONES & LOCK, P.A. _____________________________ Kenneth C. Jones #10907 kjones@stlaw.net Jonah W. Lock #23330 jlock@stlaw.net 10484 Marty Overland Park, KS 66212 Phone: (913) 648-6333 Fax: (913) 642-8742 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF

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IN STOCK *Carpet *Tile *Laminate *Vinyl

Call 620-544-4321 or email hermesma@pld.com to see YOUR business here!

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The prevalence of soy products in recipes and readymade foods has skyrocketed in recent years. Soy-based milk products and others substituting soy with more traditional ingredients are no longer relegated to the outskirts of the neighborhood grocery store.

While soy is being consumed in greater numbers than in decades past, some people are still unaware of the various health benefits and advantages to including soy in their diets.

Soyfoods provide a number of nutritional benefits for people of all ages. According to the Soyfoods Association of North America, recent studies have indicated eating soy at an early age may help protect against some diseases, including breast cancer, later in life. Soy also may help improve cognitive function.

People largely turn to soy to maintain a healthy weight and control their cholesterol, as soy can replace foods higher in saturated fat, calories and cholesterol. For example, a glass of whole milk contains 150 calories and eight grams of total fat. Soy milk, however, comes in between 80 and 100 calories and may have roughly four grams of fat. The fat is mostly healthy fats, as there are only trace amounts of saturated fat in soy products.

Soy also has cholesterollowering properties and can be beneficial to those who are lactose intolerant. Vegetarians and vegans routinely turn to soyfoods as a main protein source.

Soyfoods can offer a number of healthy benefits, including providing a lean protein source lower in saturated fats than other forms of protein.

Calcium-fortified soymilk offers the same nutritional value as cow's milk but can still be consumed by those who are lac-

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tose intolerant. Soy can help many people maintain healthy weights, and soyfoods promote cardiovascular health.

While soyfoods can be beneficial, such foods are not perfect. Allergies to soy are possible, and as with any dietary supplement, moderate consumption may be all that's necessary to provide nutritional benefits. Overconsumption of soy may not provide the desired results.

One concern regarding soy is its relationship to genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. Reports suggest the vast majority of soybeans produced in the United States are GMOs. While these soybeans are primarily used for livestock feed, many foods people eat also contain GMO soybeans. The jury is still out with regard to

the impact GMO foods have on personal health. Proponents of GMOs say their use makes agricultural products safer and more affordable. GMO crops may be resistant to pests, eliminating the need for herbicides and pesticides. But opponents

New recommendations for pediatric oral healthcare Dental decay is the most common chronic childhood disease. More than 16 million children in the United States alone suffer from untreated tooth decay, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As more and more children develop cavities, new advice is being offered to those who care for young children's emerging and established teeth.

The American Dental Association's Council on Scientific Affairs has updated its dental care guidelines for caregivers.

While it was once recommended to use water only or a nonfluoride toothpaste to clean teeth of the very young, the CSA now recommends the use of fluoride toothpaste even for young children, saying parents and other caregivers should brush their kids' teeth with fluoride toothpaste as soon as the first tooth comes in.

"Approximately 25 percent of children have or had cavities before entering kindergarten, so it's important to provide guidance to caregivers on the appropriate use of fluoride

toothpaste to help prevent their children from developing cavities," said CSA chair Edmond L. Truelove, D.D.S. The CSA recommends that caregivers use a smear of fluoride toothpaste (or an amount about the size of a grain of rice) for children younger than three years old and a pea-size amount of fluoride toothpaste for children between the ages of three and six years old. The updated guidelines are intended to provide children with the full benefit of cavity protection while limiting their risk of developing fluorosis, which is a mild discoloration of teeth usually appearing as faint lines.

The CSA found that using just a "smear" of toothpaste for children younger than three years old and a pea-size amount for children between the ages of three and six helps to prevent cavities and is less likely to cause fluorosis. Children should spit out toothpaste as soon as they are old enough to do so.

Caregivers also are urged to take their children to the dentist when the first tooth erupts

CELEBRATE 100 This is the final week to participate in the adult winter reading program “Celebrate

100”, which runs through March 21, 2014. Books may be entered individually, or BINGO cards be filled out for addi-

Linde Mig Welder 3-Phase 230/460 Volts Large Tool Box on Wheels Lot of Tool Boxes Tires - Some New Welding Table on Wheels Parts Bins Misc. Lumber Cast Iron Handle Lawn Mowers

CONSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED THURSDAY & FRIDAY UNTIL SALE TIME Disposal Fee On Unsold Tires - Will Sell In Arena At Auctioneers’ Discretion

Saturday, March 29, 2014 Sale Starts At 10:00 a.m., Two Auction Rings will be started at 11:00 a.m.

Antique Roll Top Desk Large Cherry TV Cabinet Corner Oak TV Cabinet Metal TV Cabinet 5 Antique Radios Concrete Horse Old Computer Cream Separator 2 Xerox Copiers With Supplies Cookie Jar Ice Tongs Old Kitchen Items

Office Chairs Dishes Silverware Chest of Drawers Camping Equipment 6 Jars of Marbles Kansas License Plates 50s on Vintage Hubcaps Doll Furniture Carnival Glasses & Pitchers Jewelry Boxes

Enamel Ware Milk Can Brass Items Egg Plate Duck Plates Lamps Oil Lamps Lead Bottle Coke Bottles Toys Flower Pot Stand Brass Horse

CONSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED UNTIL SALE TIME SATURDAY All announcements day of sale take precedence.

All items must be out of buildings Saturday night.

All items must be off of grounds by April 10 All items sold “as is” unless otherwise stated.

MANY MORE CONSIGNMENTS BY SALE TIME! Auctioneers - Area Auctioneers Clerks - Hugoton Kiwanis Club 544-4202 or 544-8985 • Lunch Will Be Served Friday and Saturday by 4-H •

The American Dental Association is now recommending fluoride toothpaste be used on children's teeth as soon as they emerge.

Oral healthcare is important for people of all ages, including very young children with cavities. Learn more about preventative oral care by visiting www.ada.org.

From Metro Editorial Services.

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Sale Starts at 10:00 a.m.

Tools Pipe Wrenches Shop Light Stand 5 Sprinkler Iron Wheels Iron Park Bench 5’ Tee Posts RV Motor Home 20 W&W Cattle Panels 5’ x 10’ Trailer for Cattle Panels

or no later than a child's first birthday. Semiannual or annual visits thereafter should be the norm, or as directed by a dentist.

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of GMOs say they may be harmful, as they might have less nutritional value, incite allergic reactions, cause problems with liver function and be harmful to the planet.

Individuals who still want to enjoy soy products such as tofu, miso, tempeh, soy sauce, soy milk and foods containing soy lecithin, an emulsifier, can opt for organic products and those specifically advertising “no GMO ingredients”. More and more food manufacturers are heeding consumer demand for foods that do not contain GMOs, and producers of soyfoods are no exception. Brands like SilkR, TofurkyR, WildwoodR and Eden FoodsR produce soy products that are GMO-free.

Read labels to determine if soy products contain GMOs. From Metro Editorial Services.

tional awards. This week’s winners are Jana Crump, Lindsay Tuman and Cathy Wolters.

Every entry (weekly winner or not) will be eligible for one of three grand prizes - $100.00 in Chamber Bucks to be drawn Monday, March 24.

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT The photography exhibit will begin Tuesday April 1. You may bring your photos to the library the week before the exhibit begins. We will set up the display Thursday and Friday, March 27 and 28. You may register your photographs using a form located on our Web site or at the library.

SUMMER READING Summer reading letters have gone out! This year’s program is called “Fizz Boom READ.” If you would like to help with the program, please contact Stacey at the library.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE SCL March 21 – Final day for the Adult Winter Reading Program, “Celebrate 100” March 24 – Drawing for grand prizes for “Celebrate 100” March 24 through 28 – Library accepting photos for April Exhibit April – Photography Exhibit April 3 – SCGS meeting July 7 – 11 – Library Centennial Celebration

for reading Emily has experienced 1,600 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. By the time Emily reaches Kindergarten, we bet she's read all the books at the SCL!

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