Volume 127, Number 13
Thursday, March 27, 2014
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Fire claims two lives over the weekend A double tragedy struck the area during the night of Saturday, March 22. Fire engulfed the home of Kenneth and Shirley McCurry in Morton County, claiming both of their lives. The home sits just west of the Stevens County line and north of Highway 51. An officer on patrol called the fire in to the Morton County Fire Department just after 10:00 p.m. Saturday. The home, and even the vehicle sitting near the home, were a total loss. Morton County Sheriff’s office advised The Hermes the case has been turned over to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. The Hermes was unable to get a reply from the KBI before press time. The Garden City Telegram says Special Agent in charge, Bruce Miller with the KBI, said no foul play is suspected, but the cause of the fire is
still under investigation. Shirley’s smiling face and outgoing charm is, and will remain to be, so very much missed at White’s Foodliner where she had worked for the past ten years in Hugoton. Shirley was 65 and a Liberal born native. Kenneth spent his childhood in Hugoton. He and Shirley married and moved out of the area for awhile. They returned to the Morton/Stevens County area where they have made their home for over 30 years. Shirley and Kenneth will be honored and remembered with joint services 10:00 a.m. Thursday morning, March 27 at the Faith Tabernacle Church in Liberal. Complete obituaries for the couple can be found on page two of this edition.
Early morning accident injures several area teens Early Monday morning, March 24, six local young people were involved in a one vehicle rollover resulting in several injuries. Driver Mathew Pearson was traveling west on Morton County’s Road Z, near Road 24. The accident occured at 12:46 a.m. Monday morning. The 2008 Chevrolet Sil-
verado 1500 veered off the left side of the highway and traveled into a field, where the driver lost control. The vehicle rolled and came to rest on its wheels. Young people included were 18 year old driver Mathew Pearson, 18 year old Jorge Araiza, 17 year old Paloma Moran and 16 year old Alejandra Moran,
The vehicle still smolders at the McCurry residence where two people lost their lives inside their home over the weekend. The Kenneth and Shirley McCurry residence was located in east
Morton County near the Stevens County line. The cause of the tragic situation is still under investigation by the KBI.
Twelve members of the Hugoton Federation Wrestling team are headed to State. The twelve members qualified to participate in the Kids State tournament in Topeka Saturday and Sunday. Pictured from the left are back row Brad Slemp, Bradan Slemp, Nick Mahan, Pedro Or-
donez, Edgar Villa, Rafael Munoz, Manny Mendoza and Jesus Mendoza. In front are Carson Chamberlain, Adam Mendoza, Bryan Montoya, Izzak Hernandez, Weston Maravilla and Michael Mendoza.
all of Moscow. Also in the vehicle were 15 year old Vianney Sierra and 15 year old Mia Miranda both of Johnson. All occupants were transported to local medical facilities, save Ms. Miranda, who was transported to Wesley Medical by Life Team. Three of the six occupants were wearing safety belts.
Local events abound this weekend
Yes, it’s snow again! Snow dusted the area during Saturday night so people could wake on the fourth day of spring to this beautiful sight. Soak
up these cool crisp mornings because in a few weeks we will be shedding those jackets for shorts, flip-flops and ice chest tea. --- Maybe!!
With spring here, many residents will find their weekends filling up with activities quickly. This weekend is no exception. Friday and Saturday mark the dates for the much-anticipated Kiwanis Sale at the Stevens County Fairgrounds. The sale will start at 10:00 a.m. both Friday and Saturday mornings. Two auction
Chamber members enjoy pizza and hear of upcoming events Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce members enjoyed their monthly luncheon meeting Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at the Stevens County Library meeting room. The members dined on a buffet offered up by the Pizza Hut of Hugoton. Chamber Director Ruth Van Horn opened the meeting by informing the members of the “Do All You ‘Can’ Do” Food Drive in conjunction with Kansas Agriculture Day. Food can be donated at USDA, State Farm and the United Methodist Church. All the food collected in Stevens County will go to Project Hope. Ruth then told about the Open House and Ribbon Cutting which will take place at the location of Stevens County Outpatient Physical Therapy.
The celebration will be Tuesday, March 25, at 12:15 p.m. The Southwest Friends of the Arts will present Saturday Night Live at Hugoton, Saturday, April 5, 2014 at the Memorial Hall. Ruth stated the annual Easter Egg Hunt will be April 19, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at the Parsons Sports Complex for children ages birth to nine years old. Park Day will be Friday, the Fourth of July. No chamber luncheon is planned in April due to the Chamber Banquet. The next luncheon will be May 20 at the library meeting room. Jan Leonard informed the members he is seeking sponsors for the “Hi Plains Country Music Fest” to take place out at Dirtona Race Track sometime this
summer. He is hoping to have several country bands and one big headliner to perform during the one day country music concert. Curtis Crawford presented the “Marketing Minute” concerning Social Media overview. Stevens County Library Director Eunice Schroeder informed the members of the conference scheduled at United Wireless Conference Center Tuesday, April 15, 2014 called “Lead through Service”. The conference is free and is conducted by J. Jeff Kober, a former leader with the Disney Institute. Anyone can register at the Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce. Eunice stated he is a great speaker. She reminded the members the library is seeking
local talent for the photography exhibit starting April 1, 2014. Eunice remarked the summer reading letters have gone out. This year’s program is called “Fizz Boom READ.” She also informed the members of the program called Zinnio, which is a magazine database. Over 100 magazines can be downloaded onto laptops, iPads and phones. However, you must register at the library to receive them. Judy Parsons introduced Eric Ohling, the new KDI manager. He and his family have moved to the area from Oregon. The meeting adjourned. The next Chamber Luncheon will be May 20, 2014 at the Stevens County Library meeting room.
rings will start at 11:00 a.m. Saturday. Consignments of all kinds will be available, as well as concessions and a lunch, served by 4-H members. Saturday, March 29, another important event will be going on - Hugoton High School’s NHS chapter will host a benefit volleyball tournament and carnival. The action starts at 10:00 a.m. in the HHS East and West gyms. Concessions will be available. Proceeds will benefit local families with medical needs. Dr. Milton Wolf, candidate for U.S. Senate, will conduct a town hall meet-
ing Saturday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. at the Stevens County Library. Saturday also marks the last day Baker Arts Center will be displaying local students’ artwork. The Center, at 624 N. Pershing in Liberal, is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday. Also, don’t forget about the Red Cross blood drive at the First Christian Church, 600 S. Van Buren in Hugoton, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 1. Please call 800-RED-CROSS to make your appointment.
Reader warns of scam A Hermes reader came into our office this week to inform us of a potential scam going around the area. Residents are sent a plain white card with instructions to call a toll-free number to claim a $100 gift card to their choice of Target or Walmart. Callers are directed - by very courteous customer service representatives to give their names and addresses. Then the representative asks for the expiration date of their credit card. The caller might think, “Oh, it’s just a harmless date,” until the next question: “what is your credit card number?” When met with a refusal, the representative insists he must have the credit card information in order to send out your $100 gift card. Never ever give out your credit card number over the telephone or over e-mail for “free” items or “rewards” you did not seek out. These offers are generally scams. If you are unsure as to whether a particular company is legitimate, visit the Better Business Bureau at bbb.org or call 1-703-276-0100. You may also report scams to the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department at 620-544-4386.
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Thursday, March 27, 2014
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Obituaries
National Day of Prayer will be May 1 To the Editor, Thursday May 1 is recognized as the National Day of Prayer. Stevens County Ministerial Alliance welcomes everyone in the community to join together for prayer at the Stevens County Courthouse at noon as part of the observance of this day. What a joy it is to live in a community with so many churches and faithful people. Prayer is an opportunity for people within various faith traditions to join together to pray for the nation and the leaders. While over the
Reverend Jo Mead Hugoton UMC centuries our country’s leaders have often requested prayers for specific times during our history, there was no set day of observance for prayer. In 1952 President Harry Truman signed a bill to proclaim an annual observance of National Day of Prayer. The first day of May has been designated as National Day of Prayer since President Ronald Reagan amended the law for a specific day in 1988.
The leaders of this country (local, state and national) carry a staggering responsibility. Will you join with the Stevens County Ministerial Alliance as we pray for our leaders to seek wisdom, courage and compassion for the times we are living? In the days leading up to National Day of Prayer will you be in prayer for those called to leadership in our local community and the nation? Reverend Jo Mead Hugoton United Methodist Church
Consumer Alert
by Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger
With the long 2013-2014 Kansas winter coming to an end, Sandy Praeger, Commissioner of Insurance, is urging Kansans to check insurance policies on personal property to make sure they are ready for any upcoming spring storms problems. “National weather observers are predicting an active storm season in the Great Plains this spring,” Commissioner Praeger said. “It’s been delayed somewhat by the long winter we’ve had, so it’s time for homeowners and vehicle owners to make sure they have adequate coverage for any upcoming events that might happen.” The Kansas Insurance Department (KID) staff has come up with the following checklist of questions and statements that consumers and their insurance agents can review for determining whether your insurance is ready for spring weather-related events. Ask yourself these questions Do you have the right insurance? Do you know what your policy covers? Is the amount of coverage adequate? Does it cover new additions or recent remodeling? Check all limits, including coverage for contents. Keep your agent’s name and number available and easy to find, and periodically discuss coverage options with him or her. Know your policy coverage exclusions Not all policies cover the following: Water damage, including flood and surface damage, whether driven by wind or not; backup of sewer or drains; and sump pump failure. These are the most common exclusions. Riders for these situations may be available to add to your exist-
ing policy. Also, check your auto policy. Comprehensive coverage (other than collision) usually pays if damage is caused by wind, hail and/or flood. Inventory your personal property KID can provide you with a “Personal Home Inventory” booklet to help you list the contents of your home. Go online at www.ksinsurance .org, under “Publications,” to print off a personal copy. We also have available the “Homeowners and Renters Insurance and Shopper’s Guide” and the “Auto Insurance and Shopper’s Guide” for printing. You can also download the MyHomeScr. APP.book application for your smartphone from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Keep a copy of the inventory, sales receipts and video or photographs of your personal property in a secure place outside of your home. Recovering after a storm If you suffer loss or damage because of windstorm or hail, follow these tips: • Contact your agent and/or insurance company immediately. • Keep a record of conversations with your agent or company. Write down the date and time, the person’s name and a summary of the call. • Make a list of all damaged property, and take photographs/video of it. • Get instructions from your company’s adjuster before calling anyone to repair or replace damaged property. Your insurer’s visual inspection of your loss may be required before claims are paid. • Keep a list of all damaged property with the date, price and place of purchase for the adjuster. Make a copy of the
list and all insurance forms you fill out for your own records. Settling your claim If a windstorm or hail disaster occurs, adjusters will handle the largest losses first, but they should work to handle all claims as quickly as possible. Remember the following: • Be present when your adjuster inspects your property. • Insurance companies will have their own company or hired adjusters who should have appropriate employee identification. Be leery of any public adjuster who would charge you a percentage or your claim amount. Public adjusters in Kansas are not permitted to adjust personal homeowner losses. • Beware of questionable or unfamiliar contractors in obtaining repair estimates. If possible, get more than one written estimate, and hire only local, reputable contractors to make the repairs once you get a written settlement from your insurance company. • If you experience problems with your adjustment, you may file a written complaint with KID for assistance. Get help if you need it For more assistance call the KID Consumer Assistance Hotline, (in Kansas) 800-432-2484. 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/kansasinsurancedepartment.
Ernesto Valverde The death of Ernesto Vargas Valverde has been learned. Mr. Valverde passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal at the age of 53. He was born November 17, 1960 in Durango, Mexico the son of Bernardina Valverde. Mr. Valverde was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. He had been employed at National Beef Packing Company in the shipping department until he became disabled. Ernesto enjoyed being with his grandchildren, walking his dog, being at his brother’s restaurant and visiting family in Mexico. December 30, 1985, Ernesto married Wilma Jean Martinez. She survives. Other survivors include his three daughters, Kiesha Tanae Sierra and husband Joe of Dodge City, Ernestina Maria Vargas and Julio Cardenas of Liberal and Bernardina Leyva and husband Jose of Liberal; his father Guillermo Castro of Delicias, Chihuahua, Mexico; mother Bernardina Valverde of Delicias, Chihuahua, Mexico;
Lifelong Hugoton resident Elvas Phillip Clark, 74, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home of Hugoton. The son of William Clark and the former Margaret Pitts, he was born August 27, 1939 in Stevens County. Elvas was a carpenter who enjoyed his family and friends. Survivors include his son Darren Clark and wife Barbara of Ellsworth; daughter Tammy Slocum and husband Trent of Hugoton; three brothers, Jerald Clark and wife Permelia of Moscow, Larry Clark and wife Cathy of Hugoton and Jerry Clark and
wife Vicki of Bristow, Ok.; his sister Vivian Beavers of Sunray, Tx.; five grandchildren, Taylor Slocum, Gentry Slocum and wife Kaley, Aleshia Esrey and husband Matt, Jarrod Purrit and wife
Help the White’s following their loss to house fire It has been brought to our attention that Ed and Janet White’s son Doug and family recently lost their home with all contents and belongings to a fire. Doug and his wife Jennifer have two children, a son, age 11 and daughter, age 13. If you would like to help in any way, Doug’s address is: Doug & Jennifer White 1921 Broone Drive Norman, Ok. 73071 Any questions? Call Ed & Janet at 544-5711 or 5982459 and leave a message.
Heather, and Josh Purrit; his six great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Mr. Clark was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Ronnie, Bill and Jack Clark. Graveside services were attended Wednesday afternoon, March 26, 2014 at the Hugoton Cemetery with Pastor Larry Bradford presiding. Paul’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. A memorial has been established for Pheasant Heaven Charities. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.
Jason Riley Death has claimed the life of Jason L. Riley of Wichita. Mr. Riley passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2014 in Wichita. He was 44. Born January 5, 1970 in Burbank, Ca., Jason was the son of Gary Riley and the former Sherie Willimon. Jason grew up in Elkhart and moved to Ulysses when he was a sophomore in high school. He graduated from Ulysses High School in 1988. He attended St. Mary’s of the Plains College in Dodge City, and transferred to Fort Hays State University later. During his life, Jason worked at Riley Chevrolet in
Ulysses and managed Riley Dodge also in Ulysses. He volunteered with the Grant County Fire Department and EMS. In 2000 Jason moved to Wichita where he worked in Computer Technology. He was currently working in nursing as a Nurse Supervisor at a Care facility in Wichita. Jason loved his dog Shilo, enjoyed trapshooting, working with computers and 5060’s music. Survivors include his parents Gary and Sherie Riley of Ulysses; sister Dana Riley Trahern and husband Stacy
of Ulysses; and his nephew Chase and niece Hailey, both of Ulysses. Jason is preceded in death by his grandparents. Funeral services were attended Monday morning, March 24, 2014 at Oasis Church in Ulysses with Pastor Kris Humphrey officiating. Interment followed at the Ulysses Cemetery under the direction of Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses. Memorial contributions may be given to the Grant County EMS in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, Ks 67880.
Dr. Charlie Nix Word has been received of the death of Dr. Charlie Nix. Mr. Nix of Fannett, Tx. passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014. Charlie was born August 6, 1953 in Hugoton, to Carol G. Thresher Nix and Harding C. Nix. Dr. Nix was an Associate Professor in the Department of Health and Kinesiology at Lamar University in Beaumont, Tx. Survivors include his wife Suzanne Nix of Fannett; children, Lon Nix, Nolan Nix and Maggie Nix, all of Austin, Tx.;
his mother Carol Nix of Mesa, Az.; sister Nancy McIntire and her husband Brent of
Mesa; and nephew Matthew McIntire of Mesa. A gathering of Dr. Nix’s family and friends was attended Wednesday evening, March 26, 2014 at Broussard’s in Beaumont. His funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 27, 2014 at Broussard’s. A family committal is planned at Broussard’s Crematorium in Beaumont. Complete and updated information may be found at www.broussards1889.com.
Shirley McCurry A fiery disaster has taken the life of Shirley K. McCurry. Mrs. McCurry passed from this life Sunday, March 23, 2014 at her home in rural Morton County at the age of 65.
She was born August 6, 1948 in Liberal, the daughter of Lawrence Chapman and the former Mildred Kaufman. Shirley grew up in Liberal. After her marriage to Kenny McCurry in 1966 in Liberal,
Kenneth McCurry March 26 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Liberal, Burial took place in Delicias, Chihuahua, Mexico. Memorial contributions may be sent to Ernesto Vargas Valverde Memorial Fund in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 W. Second, Liberal, Ks 67901 Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com
four brothers, Panfilo Vargas of Mexico, Faustino Valverde of Liberal, Antonio Castro of Mexico and Julio Castro of Mexico; his five sisters, Carmen Vargas of Mexico, Rosa Castro of Mexico, Imelda Castro of Mexico, Maria Elena Castro of Mexico and Irene Martinez of Liberal; his ten grandchildren, Laticia, Mary Jo, Noah, Oriana and Phoenix Sierra, Joli Ana, Arian and Angelo Cardenas and Modesto and Ernesto Leyva. Those preceding Mr. Valverde in death were grandson Isaiah Jordan Sierra and a brother. Funeral Mass was attended Wednesday morning,
Elvas Clark
A tragic occurrence has taken the life of Kenneth McCurry, age 67. Mr. McCurry passed from this life Sunday, March 23, 2014 at his home in rural Morton County. He was born May 12, 1946 in Canon City, Co., the son of Jesse Edward McCurry and the former Rosie Smith. Kenny grew up in Hugoton. In 1966, he married Shirley K. Chapman in Liberal. They moved to Wichita where he was a welder for Koch Engineering for 13 years. After moving back to Rolla, Kenny continued welding.
But I will sing of Thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of Thy mercy in the morning: for Thou hast been my defense and refuge in the day of my trouble. Psalm 59:16
He was rarely seen without his wife. They enjoyed fishing and watching movies together. Kenny also collected stamps and coins, and was a member of the NRA. He is survived by his daughter Sherry Hanna and husband Mark of Edmond, Ok.; two brothers, Glen McCurry of Colorado and Jesse McCurry of Oregon; his sister Sandra Smith of Liberal; and three grandchildren. Kenny was preceded in death by his parents; wife Shirley McCurry; and two brothers, Archie McCurry and Dale McCurry. Services for Mr. McCurry and his wife are planned for 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 2014 at the Faith Tabernacle Church in Liberal with Pastor Rex Petty officiating. The couple will be laid to rest alongside her parents, Lawrence and Mildred Chapman, in the Liberal Cemetery. Garnand Funeral Home of Hugoton is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be given to The Kempe Foundation for Abused Children in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 423 S. Main, Hugoton, Ks 67951.
the couple moved to Wichita. In 1979, they moved back to Hugoton where Shirley worked at the White’s Grocery Store for ten years. She enjoyed her co-workers and customers. After living in Hugoton, they moved to Morton County, where they have lived for the last ten years. Shirley and Kenny meant the world to each other. She worshiped the ground he walked on. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, and her special time spent with her sisters. Survivors include her daughter Sherry Hanna and husband Mark of Edmond, Ok.; sisters, Dorothy Monroe and husband Jess, Mary Archuleta, Susan Randall and husband Doug, Lorraine Duran and husband Andy and Barbara Beason and husband James; her uncle Toby Kaufman and wife Gail; and her three grandchildren. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; husband Kenny; and infant sister. Services for Mrs. McCurry and her husband are planned for 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 2014 at the Faith Tabernacle Church in Liberal with Pastor Rex Petty officiating. The couple will be laid to rest alongside her parents, Lawrence and Mildred Chapman, in the Liberal Cemetery. Memorials may be given to The Kempe Foundation for Abused Children in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 423 S Main, Hugoton, Ks 67951.
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A large crowd turns out for the Ribbon Cutting of the newly remodeled Physical Therapy facility. The new facility is located at 525 South Polk, in the south part of the old Pioneer Manor. Next door, to the north, the Stevens County Health Department enjoyed their Open House at the same time.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the music group The Cross will not be performing this week at
Lighthouse Fellowship 424 S. Jackson St., Hugoton
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However, everyone is invited to attend regular services – To the left, therapist Jeff Beard assists Nina Gooch with her exercising as part of her therapy in the new Physical Therapy facility.
Wednesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. &
Thursday, March 27 at 7 p.m. for Aglow
WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ 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 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-
Hugoton FFA Members participate in State FFA Leader Lab. Pictured left to right are
Hugoton The Stevens County Library will present a Photography Exhibit in their Meeting Room during the month of April. Be sure you stop by the Stevens County Library and see the photos displayed by local photographers. There will be a town hall meeting Saturday, March 29, at the Stevens County Library beginning at 1:00 p.m. with Milton Wolf, candidate for United States Senate. Milton Wolf is challenging Senator Pat Roberts in the August Republican Primary. 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. 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. There is a fee for tickets; however, children 3 and under are free. All children must be accompanied by an adult. You
0958. - 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 - 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.
Kyra Kalani, Elias Mendoza, Anna Trotter, Bernabe Mendoza and Alyson Kiley.
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can purchase tickets at Yardmaster or at the door the night of the performance. Don’t miss it! The Kappa Eta Sorority will have a drawing April 15 for a Barnett Wildcat C5Crossbow. Tickets are available from any Kappa Eta member. Proceeds from this event will be used to benefit Scholarship for Stevens County Students and to help support the Stevens County 4-H Shooting Sports. You can contact Kappa Eta President Stacy Dillinger at 453-0544 for more details on this event. Just in time for the summer tourism season!! The Libraries of Southwest Kansas are bringing a very special program to Southwest Kansas on 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, and the afternoon session from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
is for front-line 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 at 620-544-4305. Kappa Eta Sorority 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 birth through nine. Shop Stevens County First! The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce is here for you!
Linda Gilmore, 200 E. Sixth, Hugoton, Ks. 67951. April 1-30 - Stevens County Library will host their annual Photography Exhibit in the Community Room. Call 620-544-2301 for more information. April 1 - The American Red Cross will be in Hugoton from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 600 S. Van Buren. - Hugoton Elementary’s fourth grade class will perform their recorder concert at 2:45 p.m. April 2 - Circle Time at the Stevens County Library at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 0-5 and their parents.
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Enter Wild About Kansas youth photo contest now Whether it’s a snapshot of a peaceful moment fishing on the lake, the fiery colors of a Kansas sunset, or the image of a white-tailed fawn at rest, Kansas Wildlife & Parks magazine staff want to see Kansas outdoors through the lens of your camera. Photo submissions for the second annual “Wild About Kansas” junior photo contest are being accepted now through October 24, 2014. Participants can submit photos in three categories: wildlife, outdoor recreation or land-
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You are invited to come worship with family and friends at Pioneer Manor
Citizens State Bank 601 S. Main - Hugoton
PAUL'S FUNERAL HOME David & Brandy Robson
314 S. Van Buren 544-4122
March 30 Hill Billy Band
Pyramid Agency, Inc. 521 S. Main - Hugoton
Faith Publishing LLC 522 S. Main 620-544-4321
AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON
FAITH LUTHERAN
409 East Ninth, Hugoton 453-2711 Pastor Bob Rich Sunday – 10:30 a.m.
Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Christopher M. Fincher, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m. Bible Study, Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.
ASAMBLEA DE DIOS LOS REDIMIDOS DEL REY
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Martes 7:00 PM Jueves 7:00 PM Domingo 3:00 PM 138 S. Main Hugoton Pastores: Martinez 620-544-7096
ASSEMBLY OF GOD Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Life Groups Sunday Nights - 6:00 p.m. Inside Out Kids Wed. - 6:30 p.m. Student Ministry @ The Turnaround Wed. 7:00 p.m.
BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult)
CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
COWBOY CHURCH - HUGOTON Second & Fourth Tuesday of every month Stevens County Commercial Building at Fairgrounds 7:00 p.m.
FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Lawrence Johnson, Pastor Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00 p.m. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus
HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 506 East Eighth - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Pre-Service Prayer - half hour before service
LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Fellowship - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m. Christian Life Club (age 2 - 18) - 6:30 p.m.
MY FATHER’S HOUSE A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles
SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Pastor - Eric Mason 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org
ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m. Fellowship/Refreshments - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Jo Mead, Pastor Monday Bible Study - 1:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m. Wednesday Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com
MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-May
MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Tim McCrary, Pastor 598-2421 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.
ROLLA EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Henry McGuire, Pastor 593-4693 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.
ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 or 593-4781 Sandy Ferguson, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Youth Groups - 5:00 p.m. Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.
The Kansas Highway Patrol joined other law enforcement agencies across the state in February and early March for an annual seatbelt enforcement campaign conducted around area high schools. The campaign ran from Monday, February 24, through Friday, March 7. During this annual enforcement, the Patrol issued: - Teen seat belt citations (ages 14 -17): 123 - Adult seat belt citations:493 - Child Restraint citations: 67 This seatbelt enforcement is conducted in conjunction with the SAFE (Seatbelts Are For Everyone) program, which is run by the students of the high school they attend. Currently, 54 counties totaling 124 schools participate in the program. In 2012, according to Kansas Department of Transportation statistics, Kansas unfortunately lost 43 teens in vehicle crashes, 74 percent of whom were not properly restrained. The KDOT Bureau of Transportation Safety and Technology hosts the two-week awareness campaign in hopes of decreasing that number, and increasing seatbelt usage. KDOT and law enforcement partners across the state have spent over 20 years educating Kansas teens on the dangers of driving without a seatbelt. In 2013, the observed seat belt rate for the ages of 15-17 was 81 percent. To put this into perspective, the rate for the same age group was 61 percent in 2008-2009. Submitted by the Kansas Highway Patrol.
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scapes. There is no fee to enter, and the contest is open to both residents and nonresidents, age 18 or younger. “Kansas is a state filled with a plethora of diverse and awe-inspiring natural resources, and this contest is just one more way we can enjoy and share those resources with others,” said Kansas Wildlife & Parks magazine associate editor Nadia Marji. Budding photographers can submit up to three photos and multiple entries may be submitted in the same category. Photos must be taken within the state of Kansas and must be the entrant’s original work. Each photo will be judged for creativity, composition, subject matter, lighting and the overall
sharpness. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded in each category, as well as one honorable mention per category. Winners will be featured in the Kansas Wildlife & Parks January/ February 2015 photo issue. Entries must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. October 24, 2014. An entry form must be submitted for each participant. Photo format should be JPEG and a file size should be not less than one megabyte and not more than five megabyte. For more information and entry forms, visit ksout doors.com/services, or contact Nadia Marji at nadia.marji@ksoutdoors.com. Submitted by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.
Bryant - Faust Taylor and Jaimey Bryant would like to announce the engagement of their mother, Natalie (Hagman) Bryant to Brian Faust. Natalie is the daughter of Jan Morris of Dighton and Frederick J. Hagman of Hugoton. She is the granddaughter of Omar and Betty Norton of Moscow and Dorothy and the late Clyde Hagman of Hugoton. Brian is the son of Robert and Kathy Faust of Aurora, Co. The bride-to-be is a 1996 graduate of Lakin High School. She earned her B.A. in Religion and Philosophy from Friends University in 2007, and her Masters of Divinity from Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City, Mo., in 2011. She is currently serving as an Associate Pastor at Trinity United Methodist Church in Hutchinson and is being reappointed as Pastor of Deerfield and Lydia United Methodist Churches July 1, 2014. Her fiancé is a 1999 graduate of Gateway High School in Aurora, Co. In 2003 he earned his B.A. in Christian Ministries from Trinity International College in Deerfield, Il. Brian is serving as the Associate Pastor at First United Methodist Church in Garden City. The couple will be married at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church in Wichita May 31, 2014. They will reside in Deerfield in July.
Stevens County Hospital
Specialty Clinics Scheduled for April 2014 Dr. Farhoud Michelle Gooch Dr. Frankum Dr. Ansari Dr. Brown Dr. Plomaritis Dr. Farhoud Dr. Hu Michelle Gooch Dr. Ansari Dr. Frankum Dr. Plomaritis
Cardiology Dietician General Surgeon Orthopedics Podiatry Orthopedics Cardiology Ear, Nose, Throat Dietician Orthopedics General Surgeon Orthopedics
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For appointments with: Dr. Ansari 624-6222; Dr. Brown 544-8339; Dr. Farhoud 1-855-969-8900; Dr. Plomaritis 275-3030; Michelle Lock-Gooch 544-8339; Dr.Frankum 544-8339 Dr. Hu 227-1148 For all other appointments please call 544-8339 or 544-6160.
Flu shots are still available in the Specialty Clinic.
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What’s Happenin with Hugoton Students? Hugoton ECDC announces Kindergarten enrollment
accompanied by Cynthia Hancock. First grade teachers are Misti Nixon, Rhonda Ray, Sarah Kitzke, Traci Goode and Sue Omo.
attend the meeting. To enroll a child, please bring their original birth certificate, complete immunization record, current health assessment and Social Security card to the meeting. If you have any questions,
please contact the Early Childhood Development Center office at 620-544-4334.
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Hugoton Elementary’s first grade class is “Movin’ in the Right Direction” as illustrated by their fabulous performance March 13. The students are directed by Bonnie Lomax and
Hugoton Elementary’s Early Childhood Development Center will be offering early enrollment for 20142015 Kindergarten students Tuesday, April 8, at 7:00 p.m. in the Hullabaloo Room at the ECDC. The meeting will be for new students and families only, whose children have not attended Hugoton ECDC in the past. If you would like your child to be on a Kindergarten class list for the 2014-2015 school year at the ECDC, you should
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USD 210 KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT FOR 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR COMING SOON!!
Hugoton Early Childhood Development Pre-Kindergarten teacher Joan Perry and her afternoon Pre-K class are very excited to learn Mrs. Perry will represent USD 210 at the Regional Banquet for 2014 Kansas Teacher of the Year! Primary School Principal Tiffany Boxum presented Mrs. Perry with the award Wednesday, March 12.
Hugoton Middle School announced eighth graders Eric Perry and Britta Beesley and seventh graders Claire Clark and Leonardo Armendariz are their Students of the Month for February. Congratulations!
NHS plans volleyball tourney Hugoton High School’s National Honor Society cancelled the annual Mr. HHS pageant, but don’t fear! The organization has another event planned for this coming Saturday: a benefit volleyball tournament and carnival! The event will start at 10:00 a.m. in the high school’s east and west gyms. Concessions will be available. Lots of fun activities are planned for the carnival, including a cake walk, balloon darts, pie throwing, ring toss, dunk tank and face painting,
in addition to others. In the tradition of the Mr. HHS pageant, proceeds raised from the event will be donated to families with medical needs in the Hugoton Community. You and your family and friends are invited and encouraged to partake in this fun event, and help out with a good cause.
Students are intrigued by a little critter brought to HCA by the Pearcy family March 10, perhaps due to the hit song “What Does the Fox Say?”
HCA announces several upcoming events
March 12, Glenda MacComack, or “Mrs. Mac”, presents a lesson in Chapel at Heritage Christian Academy to remind students to rely on God.
Heritage Christian Academy announces enrollment will be open for preschool through sixth grade students starting Tuesday, April 1. Prospective preschool students must be four years old by January 1, 2015. If you’ve considered Christian education and would like more information, please visit the school at 505 East First Street in Hugoton to learn more. You may also call 620544-7005 or email hca mail@pld.com. They will be happy to answer any questions you have. You can also find the school’s Facebook page to see updates and photos of students at both work and play! The Fine Arts Festival is fast approaching! The event will be at First Southern Baptist Church, 2708 N. Third in Garden City Friday, March 28. Students will participate by showcasing their artistic abilities through skits, solos and artwork. HCA will also be hosting the “Big Shake” for fourth through sixth grade students Monday, April 14. Students will display their good manners and social interaction skills when community leaders visit the school.
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Rustin Pearcy looks thrilled to learn about relying on God during Mrs. Mac’s Chapel lesson March 12 at Heritage Christian Academy.
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Heritage students enjoyed a visit from a tiny fox March 10.
Hugoton Elementary School will be hosting an early enrollment for the 2014-2015 school year for any Kindergarten aged students who are not already enrolled at USD 210. Parents who want their Kindergarten students to be placed on a class list for next year at USD 210 need to take this opportunity to enroll their child if he/she will be 5 years old by August 31, 2014, and they are not already enrolled in the USD 210 PreSchool or KinderPrep programs. The meeting will be held in the Hullabaloo Room in the Early Childhood Development Center on Tuesday, April 8, at 7:00 p.m. To completely enroll a child the parents or guardians need to bring the child’s original state birth certificate, complete immunization record, current health assessment, and social security card to the meeting. If there are any questions please call the ECDC office at 544-4334.
INSCRIPCIONES PARA KINDER EN EL USD 210 PARA EL CICLO ESCOLAR 2014-2015 PROXIMAMENTE! La Escuela Primaria de Hugoton ofrecerá inscripciones para el ciclo escolar 2014-2015 para todos los niños en edad de Kinder que no estén inscritos en el USD 210. Los padres de familia que quieran que sus hijos entren a Kinder sean anotados en la lista de alumnos para el próximo año en el USD 210, deben aprovechar esta oportunidad para inscribir a su hijo(a) si él/ella tendrá 5 años cumplidos antes del 31 de agosto de 2014, y que todavía no estén inscritos en nuestros programas de Pre-escolar o de KinderPrep. La junta será en el Salon Hullabaloo en el ECDC (Centro de Desarrollo Infantil), el martes 8 de abril a las 7:00 p.m. Para poder inscribir completamente a un niño, los padres o tutores deben traer la siguiente información a la junta: Acta de nacimiento original, cartilla de vacunación al corriente, exámen físico reciente y su tarjeta de seguro social. Si tiene alguna pregunta por favor llame a la oficina del ECDC al teléfono 544-4334.
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Spring sports are gearing up The winter sports have come to an end and it is time for baseball, softball, track and boys’ golf. Spring sports will start with baseball Tuesday, March 25 when the boys meet Liberal at the Eagles’ home field at 4:00 p.m. in a doubleheader. Head coach Rusty Crites will coach the varsity boys again this year.
Softball will be coached by Lance Cornelsen with the varsity girls’ first game being at home March 27 against Kismet-Southwestern Heights. The doubleheader will start at 4:00 p.m. High school track will start April 4 at Ulysses with the meet beginning at 3:00 p.m. The team will again be
Attention: Students and Parents Hugoton Recreation Commission
2014 Spring Activity Sign-up Monday, March 24th Friday, March 28th 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday T-BALL - 5 & 6 Years (must be 5 by May 1st) - Cost $10 Blast Ball - 4 year olds (must be 4 by May 1st) - Cost $5 ALL SIGN UPS WILL BE AT THE HUGOTON RECREATION COMMISSION
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Benefit Volleyball Tournament & Carnival Saturday, March 29 Sponsored by National Honor Society
Starting at 10 a.m. High School West & East Gyms Concessions will be available
Activities for All Ages • Cake Walk • Balloon Darts • Pie Throwing • Ring Toss • • Dunk Tank • Face Painting • and Many More!!
Volleyball Teams Cost: $50 per team 6 people per team 2 female players required Bring team roster and payment to Mrs. Leininger’s Classroom or Fiss Architecture Deadline to sign up your team is March 27 To register or for more info, call Micah Baehler at 620-453-0958.
coached by Nick Rodriguez. The seventh and eighth grade track team will start their season April 1 at Meade. Coaching the younger athletes will be Jill Nech. The boys’ golf team will be the last to start the spring season with their first meet April 10 at Liberal. Rex Evans is the golf coach again this year.
A female Walleye can release as many as 300,000 eggs, but less than ten percent will
Artificial Walleye spawning is a labor of love In late March, a placid lake surface might lead some to believe major fish activity has yet to begin, but for Walleye, waves of commotion are occurring beneath the surface as males and females begin spawning. As soon as water temperatures hit 45-50 degrees, Walleye begin the annual process, as other fish species do each spring. Most spawning activity occurs at night when female Walleye search for the perfect rocky shoreline to lay their eggs, and male Walleyes, who’ve been waiting on the spawning ground for days, fertilize them. With large females producing as many as 300,000
eggs, it’s hard to believe this species would need assistance with the process, but even the best laid plans are no match for Mother Nature. In Kansas lakes, less than ten percent of naturally - spawned Walleye eggs will hatch. However, hatching success rates can be as high as 70 percent in a hatchery setting. That’s why every year about this time, you’ll see Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) fisheries’ biologists working tirelessly at select Kansas lakes. Biologists set nets to capture spawning Walleye, then harvest the eggs of ripe females. Once collected,
Harsh winter weather has people longing for warmer days ahead, and the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has the perfect remedy for cabin fever. KDWPT invites outdoor enthusiasts to “Spring Into Summer” Saturday, March 29 with a free entrance day and open houses at all Kansas state parks. Most parks will host special activities for the whole family to enjoy. Plus, visitors can enter a statewide drawing to win a free one-night stay at a state park cabin of their choice. No purchase is necessary. The free onenight stay must be used in 2014, is subject to availability, and may be used for a single night or to extend a paid cabin reservation for another night. Limit one entry per person. The
drawing will be April 10, 2014. Local drawings will be at each site for items such as T-shirts. Visitors do not need to be present to win. During Spring Into Summer, park goers can take advantage of low off-season camping permit prices. March 31 is the last day annual camping permits are priced at off-season discounts. April 1, the prices increase to their regular prime-season levels. Visitors can purchase annual camping permits and make cabin or campsite reservations during the open houses, as well. For pricing information and to purchase permits online, go to the KDWPT Web site, ksoutdoors.com. For online permit purchases, click License/Permits. For campsite and cabin reservations, click
Top 3 Winners Will Each Receive a Jumbo Easter Basket of Egg-citing Prizes! Contest Open to Junior Artists Ages 3-11. 3 Large Easter Baskets will be given to the lucky grand prize winners. Good Luck, Everybunny!
Now let’s hop to it: Decorate this Easter picture with your favorite colors, then send it to us for your chance to win! Coloring Contest Rules: 1. Contest is for three age categories, children ages 3-5, 6-8 & 9-11. 2. Contestants may use crayons, markers or colored pencils to color the pictures. Adults may assist in completing the contest entry form, but may not assist in coloring. 3. Entries are considered property of this newspaper and may be printed by this newspaper. 4. All entries must be in the Hugoton Hermes office by April 11, 2014 for consideration.
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the eggs are then taken to a station where they are fertilized with milt, or sperm, taken from male Walleyes caught from the same body of water. After fertilization, the eggs are immediately delivered to the Pratt and Milford fish hatcheries where fish culturists work around the clock to ensure high hatch and survival rates of young Walleye, which are then stocked into Kansas lakes as is, or used to produce other hybrid fish species. Last year, KDWPT’s Walleye Culture Program produced 43 million Walleye fry (just hatched fish) and 660,000 Walleye fingerlings (two-inch fish). With that same batch of
eggs, KDWPT staff were also able to produce 7.5 million Saugeye fry, 400,000 Saugeye fingerlings (Walleye/Sauger hybrids). In addition to Walleye, KDWPT hatcheries also produce Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Redear Sunfish, Sauger, Saugeye, Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass and Wipers. For more information about KDWPT hatcheries and the fish they produce, visit www.ksoutdoors.com and click “Fishing/Hatcheries.” Submitted by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.
Spring into summer at Kansas State Parks
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survive in Kansas lakes. In hatchery settings, the number increases to nearly 70 percent.
Reservations. Kansas motor vehicle owners can now buy an annual park vehicle permit as part of their vehicle registration process. This lower-price, non-transferable permit is available only during the vehicle registration process at a motor vehicle registration office, through the online vehicle registration site at www.kswebtags.org, or when registering by mail. The Kansas State Parks Passport will expire when the vehicle registration expires a year later. The state parks and their scheduled events are listed below. All park offices will be open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The schedule is subject to change without notice. Cedar Bluff Cabin and facility tours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Free hot dog feed: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.; Drawings for one youth T-shirt, one adult T-shirt, one hoodie and one hat Cheney Drawings for T-shirts; Cabin tours and tour the Ninnescah Sailing Association facilities; Visit with members of the Cheney Lake Association Clinton Drawing for a free T-shirt; Cabin Open House: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Wakarusa Valley Cabin; Animal Show-n-Tell: 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., Park Office; Search ‘n Find Activity: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Prizes for all who participate; Craft Area: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; Drawings for free T-shirts Crawford Free Welcome Back breakfast: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., Marina, hosted by Friends of Crawford State Park, Donations welcomed to fund the July fireworks display; Dedication for the Don Lamb Fishing Access Area: 10:00 a.m.; Disc golf tournament: 11:00 a.m., Disc golf area Tours of the 160-acre Skinner Property: 1:00 p.m., Features history of the area prior to statehood and the “Bleeding Kansas” era; Tour a cabin: all day El Dorado Nature photography hike: 10:00 a.m., Walnut River Area trailhead in Eagle Pass campground.; Archery Range: Open all day; Archery lessons: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Equipment provided; Cabin tour: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Walnut River area; Free boat inspections: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm., Park Office Elk City Fishing Derby: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Kids Fishing Pond; Pasture Golf Tournament: Tee off 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.. $10 per team, First place prize awarded Horseshoe Tournament: 3:00 p.m. (2 Person Teams) $10 per team, First place prize awarded Golf and horseshoe tournament proceeds benefit park projects; Free cookout: 5:00 p.m., Door prize drawings
Fall River Willow Bend Cabin tours:10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Features recent improvements Glen Elder (Waconda Lake) Cabin open: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Kanopolis Cabin open house: 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Meade Office tours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Trout Derby: 7:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m.; Drawings for a hoodie, two youth T- shirts, and two adult T-shirts Milford Crabapple Cottage open house: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Adventure race: Times vary Drawings for a hoodie, two water bottles with floating key chain, two T-shirts Prairie Dog (Keith Sebelius Reservoir) Adobe and school house tours: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; Cabin tours: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Drawings for one youth T-shirt, one adult T-shirt, one hoodie and one hat Prairie Spirit Trail Old Depot Museum in Ottawa: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Walk, bike or bring your pet. Free Lunch Scott (Lake Scott) Cabin tours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Display of John Deere Gators and utility tractors: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Display of Traeger Grills by Percival Packing: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Refreshments; Drawings for coffee mug, plastic water bottle, baseball cap, hoodie and a Tshirt Tuttle Creek Archery Range: 10:00 - 2:00 p.m., Open for archery, slingshot, hatchet throwing, crossbow; Nature Bird Hike: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Meet at park office; Kiowa Cabin open house: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., refreshments served ; Hunter Education Field Day: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Fancy Creek Range (Students must also attend classroom sessions at Green Valley Community Center March 25 and April 1 and pre-register at the park office); Drawings for two T-shirts, a hoodie, coffee mug Webster Plainville Boat Shop will display boats and equipment: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; Cabin tours: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; Refreshments- Drawings for two youth T-shirts, two adult T-shirts and a hoodie. Submitted by KDWPT.
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Lawn Calendar for Warm-Season Grasses The following is a lawn calendar for Zoysiagrass and Bermudagrass. Buffalograss, also a warm-season grass, is covered in its own section below. March Spot treat broadleaf weeds if necessary. Treat on a day that is 50 degrees F or warmer. Rain or irrigation within 24 hours of application will reduce effectiveness. April Apply crabgrass preventer between April 1 and April 15, or apply preventer when the eastern redbud is in full bloom. If using a product with Barricade, apply two weeks earlier. Crabgrass preventers must be watered in before they will start to work. May – August 15 Fertilize with one pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet per application. More applications will give a deeper green color, but will increase mowing and lead to thatch buildup with bermudagrass and zoysiagrass. Bermudagrass – Use two to four applications. Zoysiagrass – Use one to two applications. Too much nitrogen leads to thatch buildup. One Application: Apply in June. Two Applications: Apply May and July. Three Applications: Apply May, June and early August. Four Applications: Apply May, June, July and early August. June If grubs have been a problem in the past, apply a product containing imidacloprid by mid-July. Imidacloprid can be
applied as early as mid-May if there are problems with billbugs or May beetle grubs. These products kill the grubs before they cause damage. They are effective and safe but must be watered in before they become active. June is a good time to core aerate a warmseason lawn. Core aeration will help alleviate compaction, increase the rate of water infiltration, improve soil air exchange and help control thatch. Late-July through August If you see grub damage, apply a grub killer. If imidacloprid has been applied, this should not be necessary. Grub killers must be watered in immediately. Late October Spray for broadleaf weeds if they are a problem. Treat on a day that is at least 50 degrees F. Rain or irrigation within 24 hours reduces effectiveness. Use the rates listed on the label for all products mentioned. Lawn Calendar for Buffalograss General Comments Buffalograss has become more popular in recent years due to its reputation as a lowmaintenance grass. Buffalograss requires less water and fertilizer than other turfgrasses. Buffalograss is an open growing grass that will not shade the soil as well as most of the other turfgrasses. Weeds are often the result. A regular mowing schedule can reduce broadleaf weed problems as most broadleaves cannot survive consistent mowing. Those that do, either have a rosette growing pattern (dandelions, shepherds purse) or are “creepers” (henbit, chickweed, spurge). Annual grasses such as crabgrass or foxtail
can also be a problem. A good weed preventer (prodiamine, pendimethalin or dithiopyr) may be needed to prevent problems. Buffalograss-March Spot treat broadleaf weeds if necessary. The most important treatment for broadleaf weeds should be in late October to early November well after the buffalograss is dormant. Treatments are much more effective at that time than in the spring, as the weeds are smaller and the weeds are sending energy, as well as the herbicide, to the roots. Treatments in March are to take care of any “escapes” missed in the fall spraying. Spray early enough in March when the buffalograss is still dormant. Look at the base of the plants to make sure there is no green. Treat on a day that is 50 degrees F or warmer. Rain or irrigation within 24 hours of application will reduce effectiveness. Use a combination product such as Trimec, Weed-B-Gon or Weed-Out. Weed Free Zone is also good and will give quicker results under cool conditions. Buffalograss-April Apply crabgrass preventer between April 1 and April 15, or apply preventer when the eastern redbud is in full bloom. If using a product with prodiamine (Barricade), apply two weeks earlier. Crabgrass preventers must be watered in before they will work. Avoid using broadleaf herbicides when the buffalograss is greening up, as injury can result. The buffalograss will not be killed but growth will slow, making the buffalograss less competitive with weeds. Buffalograss-June Fertilize with one pound of
At the Close Tuesday nitrogen per 1,000 square feet during June. More applications will give a deeper green color, but will encourage weeds. If you feel a second application is needed, apply in July. Buffalograss-June If grubs have been a problem in the past, apply a product containing imidacloprid by mid-July. Imidacloprid can be applied as early as mid-May if there are problems with billbugs or May beetle grubs. These products kill the grubs before they cause damage. They are effective and safe but must be watered in before they become active. Again, I would only treat if grubs have been a problem in the past. Note the whole area may not need to be treated. The beetles laying the eggs for the grubs are attracted to lights and moist soil and those areas are most likely to be infested. Buffalograss-Late-July through August If you see grub damage, apply a grub killer. If imidacloprid has been applied or if grubs have not been a problem in the past, this should not be necessary. Grub killers must be watered in immediately. Buffalograss-Late October to Early November Spray for broadleaf weeds if they are a problem. Look carefully as our winter annuals such as chickweed and henbit are small and easily overlooked. Use a product that contains 2,4-D as it increases effectiveness on dandelions. Treat on a day that is at least 50 degrees F. Rain or irrigation within 24 hours reduces effectiveness. Use the rates listed on the label for all products mentioned.
KDWPT hits record enrollment for spring turkey hunting access Hunting for spring turkeys can have its own set of challenges, but this year, finding a place to hunt shouldn’t be one of them. Thanks to the Walk-In Hunting Access (WIHA) program offered through the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), hunters in search of this hardy bird will have access to nearly 214,000 privately-owned acres, in addition to the state- and federally-owned wildlife areas. And accessing maps to these locations has never been easier before. Hunters can locate 2014 Spring WIHA lands by: - Grabbing a printed copy of the 2014 Spring Turkey Hunting Atlas (available wherever licenses are sold) - Downloading an online copy of the 2014 Spring Turkey Hunting Atlas from ksoutdoors.com - Uploading the locations directly to a Garmin GPS Unit - Uploading the locations to the Google Earth digital globe, or handheld device through Google Earth Mobile
Prior to accessing any Kansas WIHA properties, hunters are reminded to review the WIHA Area Rules and Information section of the 2014 Spring Turkey Hunting Atlas. Although there are no additional fees or sign-up required to access Kansas WIHA properties, hunters are still encouraged to be courteous if someone else is already using the property. All enrolled tracts are marked with WIHA signs to designate boundaries. If a tract shows on the map but doesn’t have signs, don’t access it.
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Seeking nominations for the United Sorghum Checkoff Board The United Sorghum Checkoff Program Board will have five positions become vacant in December 2014, with one of those positions available to Kansas sorghum growers. There are also two at-large positions available to producers from any state. As organizations in Kansas certified to nominate producers to serve on
the Board, the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission, Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Association and Kansas Farm Bureau, collectively, are searching for sorghum producers interested in appointment to the United Sorghum Checkoff Board. The term for these seats will expire at the Board’s winter meeting in December 2017.
In accordance with the program rules, persons interested in being nominated must be a sorghum producer and need to complete and submit USDA’s Form AD-755 – Advisory Committee Membership Background Information, and the Nominee’s Agreement to Serve Form along with a cover letter outlining their interest to serve on the USCP Board. Application forms may also be accessed on USDA’s Web site at: www.ams.usda.gov/lsmarketingprograms by selecting the “Sorghum Program.” For consideration for support by the three Kansas Certified Producer Organizations, completed applications must be received at the office of the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission (jill@ksgrainsorghum. org), Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Association (sschulte@ksgrains.com) or the Kansas Farm Bureau (nelsonm@kfb.org) office by 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 25, 2014.
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Jim Kramer of Kramer Seed, supplies certified wheat, corn and barley seed to producers.
B & T Farms, bales all different crops. Standing beside the baler are Abe Sawatzky and Bryne Sullins.
Circle H Farm crew -- Circle H Farms gather their crew for a photo. Left to right are Marlin Heger, Glenda Lighty, Paul Lighty, Trent Slocum, John Riddlesperger, Lee Reynolds, Chuck Leininger, Lonnie Rheinheimer, Kirk Heger, Darin Heger and Butch Whitham. Marlin Heger has been with Circle H for 57 years. They do many farm related businesses including selling seed grain and crop spraying.
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Hansen Mueller’s facility superintendent Louis Schenk shows the many piles of grain stored at their facility.
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Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce salutes the agricultural members of the Chamber of Commerce. In this Agriculture Week, the Chamber wants to let all the agricultural members know how much they are appreciated. A large crowd turned out for the newly remodeled Physical Therapy Ribbon Cutting. The Stevens County Health Department had their open house the same day. Southwest Friends of the
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Expanded anti-fraud unit saving taxpayer dollars
The Stevens County Hospital Auxiliary donates money to the hospital for the purchase of two flat screen television sets. Left to right are Kendrea Hall, Judy Persinger, Linda Stalcup,
Eileen Gillespie, Sandy Skinner and June Trentham. This money is proceeds from the Hospital Gift Shop.
SCH Auxiliary donates for two flat screens The Hospital Auxiliary donated money to Linda Stalcup, representing Stevens County Hospital, to purchase two flat screened television sets for the hospital. The Auxiliary also has three continuing education
scholarships available in addition to the scholarships for nursing or medical professions offered to high school graduates. Applications may be picked up at the Stevens County Hospital, Stevens County Health Department
or the Stevens County Hospital Gift Shop. These scholarships are limited to Stevens County residents. The monies for the televisions and scholarships all came from proceeds of the Hospital Gift Shop.
Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Phyllis Gilmore is pleased to announce DCF’s Anti-Fraud Unit has substantially increased investigations and judgments since it was created in 2011. The Unit is also utilizing new technology to combat welfare benefits fraud. “Most benefits recipients are not abusing the system,” Secretary Gilmore said. “For those who are, we’re working hard to ensure the fraud stops so that only those who qualify for assistance will receive it.” In 2012, nine new fraud special investigator positions were created, to bring the Anti-Fraud Unit to a total of 16 investigators plus support staff. The group is spread across the state to cover DCF’s four regions. In 2013, the Anti-Fraud Unit implemented a statewide fraud investigations
Area students recognized for scholarships from Fort Hays State University Students from 13 southwest Kansas counties and four Colorado counties were recognized for the scholarships they have been awarded from Fort Hays State University at the recent Student Recognition Program in Garden City. The annual Garden City SRP recognizes students from Finney, Grant, Greeley, Hamilton, Haskell, Kearny, Lane, Morton, Scott, Seward, Stanton, Stevens and Wichita counties in Kansas; and from Baca, Bent, Kiowa and Prowers counties in Colorado.
Scholarships awarded at the SRPs include the $1,200 Miller Black and Gold Academic Award and the $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award. Both are renewable provided students maintain the minimum required academic standing. Also awarded are the $2,000 FHSU Presidential Award, the $700 Fort Hays Bronze Academic Award and the $500 Copper Academic Award, all of which are one-time scholarships given only to incoming freshmen enrolling in college for the first time. The $1,000 Transfer Stu-
dent Scholarship, a one-time scholarship, is also given at SRPs. Each SRP event also features two drawings - one for a $400 FHSU Student Recognition Program Scholarship and another for an iPad. Zane Littell, a 2014 Hugoton High School graduate, accepted an $800 Hays City Silver Academic Award. Littell, son of
David and Brandy Littell of Hugoton, plans to major in chemistry. Morganne Owens, a 2014 Moscow High School graduate, accepted a $500 Copper Academic Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing. Owens, daughter of Jennifer Owens from Moscow, plans to major in nursing.
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Please call the Activity Center if you would like to go with us. Live on Stage will begin selling next year’s season tickets at this performance. I have an interesting activity planned for April Fool’s Day, so you might want to eat with us at the Activity Center Tuesday, April 1. The fun starts at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 5, is the next Senior Social at 6:00 p.m. Please bring a salad to share and we’ll have a game after the meal. 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. Please note the Senior Center will be closed Wednesday, April 23, so the employees can attend a food show in Amarillo, Tx.
total amount of judgments compared to the previous fiscal year. “I am proud of the good work the Anti-Fraud Unit is doing,” Secretary Gilmore said. “Taxpayers deserve to know their hardearned money is benefitting families in need, not criminals.” Ahead of a federal mandate this month, DCF began using a new tool to crack down on prohibited use of the Kansas Benefits Cards/Vision card. The Fraud Navigator is technology purchased from the current electronics benefits transfer (EBT) contractor that allows DCF the capability of identifying and blocking EBT transactions at restricted locations.
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We had a large group of people ride the Activity Center bus for Live on Stage last Thursday to attend the musical Back on Broadway. If you have a season ticket and would like to join us for our next trip, we will be attending the last presentation of the season Tuesday, April 1. The Diamonds, a 1950s rock and roll quartet, will be performing.
and legal action case tracking system. The system creates nearly real-time ability to view and assess statistics, trends and types of investigations.. In fiscal year (FY) 2012, fraud investigations totaled 1,213. In FY 2013, they increased to 3,094. The total value of judgments in fraud cases for FY 2013 was $941,846. During the first quarter of FY 2014 alone, the Anti-Fraud Unit initiated 1,221 investigations and established judgments total $603,225. Today, for FY 2014, judgments total $1.3 million. The unit is currently on track to see a 34 percent increase in investigations and more than double the
Zane Littell is pictured with FHSU President Edward H. Hammond, left, and Dr. James Hohman, chair of the Department of Chemistry. Photo courtesy of Fort Hays State University.
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SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS
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By Rich Fowler, Social Security Operations Supervisor in Dodge City IF PETS HAD THUMBS, WOULD THEY READ ACROSS AMERICA? March 2 was the National Education Association’s Read Across America Day, celebrated each year on the birthday of Dr. Seuss. The Seussical celebration kicks off a week of reading across the nation. As Dr. Seuss himself said, “You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read with a child.” Is it coincidence the very next day marks a somewhat lesser-known holiday: If Pets Had Thumbs Day? We think not - and so, we offer our own Seussical take on the holiday worthy of a Seuss book … with a Social Security twist.
If Pets Had Thumbs Your pet may appear slower to some, but what could your pet do if it had a thumb? Your pet may still use his mouth to eat, yet for playing ball he could use his front feet. A dog who is happy may usually wag, but may find a ‘thumbs up’ less of a drag. Dogs love to chase cars and sometimes a bike, but using a thumb, they may learn to hitchhike. Let’s not forget cats, so light on their feet, who may open the fridge to find something to eat. The cat in your fridge? Before you get bitter, consider, with thumbs, it could change its own litter.
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Thumbed dogs and cats would grow ambitious, I’ll bet, and soon would be surfing the Internet. Typing and clicking and spending the day browsing the pictures at ASPCA. You could put them to work doing something they love with a visit to socialse curity.gov. A golden retriever’s as good as it gets for retrieving a variety of estimates. Our Retirement Estimator is where to send her if she has thumbs and can remember. The place to go for the thumbed pet you love is our Web site: socialsecurity.gov. Getting an estimate is very easy, so your pet can do it in one-two-threesy. Thumbs are in style, but you won’t find a vet who can yet transplant one on a pet, I’ll bet. So if you need a retirement estimate, we suggest you and your thumb browse the net. With your pet at your side giving loyal, thumb-less love, pay a visit, yourself, to www.socialsecurity.gov.
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CELEBRATE 100 The final weekly winners of the adult winter reading program were drawn Monday. Winners were Amy Bryan, Bonnie Lomax, and Annette Sosa. Everyone who participated in the program and turned in entries received at least one weekly prize. All entries received during the program were then used to select the three grand prize win-
ners of $100.00 in Hugoton Chamber of Commerce “Chamber Bucks.” The certificate is redeemable at almost any Stevens County business. Winners of the three certificates were Jana Crump, Vivian Eves and Fritz Goebel. Congratulations to all our participants. PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT The photography exhibit will begin Tuesday April 1. You may bring your photos to the library
Alexa has experienced 700 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Way to go Alexa!
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 Thirty summer reading tshirt designs meeting the criteria for submission are now eligible for voting. A voting form is available in the front hallway of the library. Anyone is entitled to help us select the winning design for the “Fizz, Boom, Read” summer reading program. Voting will close Friday, April 11. UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE SCL March 24 through 28 – Library accepting photos for April Exhibit March 27, 6:00 p.m. – Edward Jones investment seminar in meeting room March 29, 1:00 p.m. – Meet the Candidate in meeting room April – Photography Exhibit April 3 – SCGS meeting April 8, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Stevens County Health Department in meeting room April 16 – Library closed so staff can attend J. Jeff Kober seminar in Dodge April 18 – Library closed for Good Friday April 19 – Library open regular hours April 19, 3:00 p.m. – Legislative Update in meeting room April 30 – Final Circle Time July 7 – 11 – Library Centennial Celebration
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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The Dermot Community will host their monthly supper this Saturday, March 29. The meal will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Dermot School.
History Bee benefit dinner served Sunday
The Rolla Senior Center celebrates St. Patrick’s Day and kicks off the Kansas Meals on Wheels program. In front, left to right are Retta Thrall, Barbara Rich, Betty Clinesmith,
Doris Feldman, Dick Rodriguez, Karen Rodriguez and Jack Higgins. In the back row are Frances Richardson, Paula Cowser and Edra Hill.
“March for Meals” rolls into Rolla The week of March 17-21 was the annual recognition for the Kansas Meals on Wheels program. This year it was known as “March for Meals”. Paula Cowser, City of Rolla mayor, was asked by meal director Frances Richardson if
she could come and help serve the patrons of the Rolla Senior Center Tuesday, March 18. Paula was present and Cassie Thrall from City Hall was there to capture the moment. Meals on Wheels is a big part of the Rolla Senior Cen-
ter. The meals are brought to Rolla by Frances from Elkhart every day. This is a time honored tradition that will hopefully continue to thrive. The senior center hosted a BINGO party Tuesday, March 25, after the noon meal.
Local students named to KU honor roll Taylor Cameron and Christopher Drew Hull have been recognized for being on the honor roll at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. Christopher’s last name was accidently put as Drew instead
of Hull. Both are graduates of Rolla High School: Taylor in 2013 and Christopher in 2009. Taylor is majoring in Art History and is the daughter of Candice Cameron and Brad Shotes. Christopher is majoring in
History and Anthropology and is the son of Charles and Jean Ann Hull. Christopher will graduate in May from KU. As KU alumni Mary Courtney would say, “Rock Chalk Jayhawk!”
Original copy of 1855 Topeka Constitution available The Kansas Historical Society announced an original copy of the 1855 Topeka Constitution recently discovered by the National Archives is now available on Kansas Memory. The Topeka Constitution is most notable as the first of three free-state constitutions to prohibit slavery in the territory. At the time it was drafted, the original was to have been filed in the office of the executive committee of Kansas Territory, but it was never in the holdings of the State Archives. The location of the original is unknown, and it was only recently discovered that an 1855 handwritten copy was found in the records of the United States Congress. The National Archives placed the first page online and the Friends of the Free State Capitol from Constitution Hall Topeka discov-
ered its existence and notified the Historical Society. The Friends of the Free State Capitol made a presentation about the document’s discovery at the Kansas Historical Foundation Annual Meeting in November 2013. The National Archives provided images of the 26-page document to the Historical Society, which are available at kansasmemory.org/ item/221061. The State Archives holds original documents for the other three constitutions written for Kansas: proslavery Lecompton (1857) and free-state Leavenworth (1858) and Wyandotte (1859), which became the state constitution. Kansas Memory is the Historical Society’s online digital archives. The Friends of the Free State Capitol preserve the
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Sunday, March 30 will be a free will donation dinner for Chandler Burrows and Garry Norton to attend the National History Bee in Washington, D.C. The menu will include chili, cinnamon rolls, cheese and crackers. It will begin at 11:00 a.m. and end at 1:00 p.m. and will be served in the Rolla High School multipurpose room. Please come and eat a lovely meal and support the boys as they get ready to take on the rest of the nation at the National History Bee.
Clint and Evelyn Price to share “New Creation” ministry Clint and Evelyn Price have rescheduled their trip to speak to the Rolla/Richfield United Methodist Churches in a combined service Sunday, March 30 at Rolla. The service will begin at 10:00 a.m. They will be sharing about the “New Creation” ministry, located in Wichita. Clint is a 1988 graduate of Rolla High School and the son of Ken and Mary Ann Price and the grandson of Esther Price of Rolla.
Kansas gas prices down Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have fallen 2.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.40 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has not moved in the last week to $3.51 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 10.2 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 12.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 10.2 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 13.0 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago. "As I expected, the panic at the pump slowed considerably in the last week, with the national barely grinding out an increase in the last week," said GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan. "A cooling in oil prices during the previous week heavily influenced last week's quieter increase. While oil prices haven't moved much higher, we are starting to see more chatter about refinery incidents as more of them finish maintenance and get back online, and this can lead to spikes in gasoline prices if several refineries see unexpected outages or longer than normal return to production times, so motorists should be vigilant that while I don't expect prices across the nation to spike significantly, it's a risk that's on the table, " DeHaan said. Submitted by GasBuddy.com.
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Friday, March 28 ARGH Saturday, March 29 High School Band/Choir Regionals at Garden City Dermont Community supper at the Dermot School; 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 30 Clint & Evelyn Price share about the “New Creation” ministry in Wichita at Rolla UMC; 10:00 a.m. History Bee Fundraiser Dinner; 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Aspen will compete at Bee Aspen Sohm, a fifth grader at Rolla Elementary School and daughter of Greg and Becky Sohm, recently received notification that she qualified to represent Rolla in the Kansas Geographic Bee. The Bee will be Friday, April 4 at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene. The competition will be a twostep process with five concurrent preliminary rounds of 20 students each and a single final competition. The ten
Aspen Sohm students with the highest overall scores from the five Preliminary Round rooms advance to the Final Round.
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2014 Hugoton Recreation Commission Basketball Teams
Cyclones basketball team Front: Gillian Heger and Melissa Gonzalez; kneeling: Brecklyn Hertel, Francis Gaskill and Angelica Bojorquez; and back: Jessica Martinez, Jaelyn Kelley, Coach Heath Kelley, McKenna Hamlin and Gracie Porter. Not Pictured: Ruth Martinez.
Bears basketball team Front: Madison Crawford and Marrine Williams; kneeling: Megan Robson, Ladota Persing and Daphne Monroy; and back: Mikayla Martin, Brook Topliss, Mikyn Hamlin, Joslyn Hayes, Chloe Martin and Coach Misty Martin.
Cowboys basketball team Front: Madison Holt and Molly McClure; kneeling: Jazlyn Montiel, Ashley Lucio and Toby McClure. Back: Coach Michael Kiley, Shelby Brechbuhler, Janette Bojorquez, Rolanda Gerber and Joanna Bojorquez.
Sooners basketball team Front: Emily Rojas and Claudia Clark; kneeling: Marissa Mendoza, Allison Goode and Leslie Martinez; and back: Coach Stacey Dillinger, Aubrey Brechbuhler, Daisy Maravilla, Stephany Villa, Grace Dillinger and Coach Derek Dillinger.
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Wildcats basketball team Front: Denesse Delgado and Abbey Goode; kneeling: Jordyn Beard, Brianna Mangels and Jenna Martin; and back: Jenna Beesley, Coach Jennifer Beesley, Shaylee Cos, Veronica Vergara, Coach Susie Baeza and Amber Baeza.
Jayhawks basketball team Front: Jazaray Monge and Brooklyn Miller; kneeling: Bailey Miller, Yessica Calleja and Ana Cruz; and back: Coach Russell Jays, Alexis Jays, Marissa Saucedo and Mikayla Martin. Not Pictured: Faith Degollado and Shayla Shank.
Huskies basketball team Front: Breckyn Haar and Eadyn Bertram; kneeling: Taylor Grubbs, Nethali Hernandez, Kerrigan Rawlins and Cora Merritt; row three: Alexa Sanchez, Grace Merritt and Martha Saldana; and back: Coach Tom Hicks, Johanna Rawlins and Coach Sara Merritt.
Tigers basketball team Front: Cami Maravilla and Lily Calleja; kneeling: Reygan Kiley and Ana Mendez; and back: Coach Mindy Cornelsen, Ella Martin, Audra Perry, Haley Van Beekum and Coach Tami Van Beekum. Not Pictured: Kenzie Garza.
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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, March 26, 2009 Kristin Farnum has been hired as the new Executive Director for the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce. Kristin was born and raised in Hugoton. A new business is now in Hugoton. Erica Kolb is the owner of the new Apple Blossoms which specializes in nice women’s clothing.
Thursday, March 25, 2004 Pete Hickey and Eddie Kerbow are the new Public Transportation Officers at the Stevens County Community Health Office. They are the drivers of the Public Transportation bus. Thursday, March 31, 1994 Five gunshot wounds to the head has been established as the cause of death of murder victim Scott Web-
J.F Parsons with his children, Ben, Roy, Ira and Florence in their 1910 Buick. From “The History of Stevens County and Its People”.
ber. Scott, a 1985 graduate of Hugoton High School had worked for radio stations as a disc jockey. KBI is assisting in the continuing investigation into the death. Shelby Gerrond was first place winner from the eighth grade in the biological research division of the Hugoton Science Fair. Second place was won by Caressa Martin and Rechelle Brecheisen. Thursday, March 29, 1984 Chelle Heger, a music student at Friends Bible College, will present her junior piano recital in Wichita April 2, 1984. Miss Heger is the daughter of Marlin and Erma Heger of Hugoton. Thursday, March 28, 1974 The grand opening of the newly remodeled McDonald Store marks its twentieth year in Hugoton. Arlyn Hanguist has managed the Hugoton store since 1959. Thursday, April 2, 1964 The new water tower located at the south edge of Hugoton is progressing very rapidly. When the water tower is completed it will be
Saturday, April 12
The public is invited to hear
7:30 p.m.
the Lundstroms
at Memorial Hall, Hugoton, KS
Admission is free. A freewill offering will be taken. Ministry resource material will be available.
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Larry and Gloria Lundstrom of Sisseton, South Dakota, have traveled the U.S. and Canada for over 40 years. Together, they share a heart for families in crisis. As uncertainty and brokenness have reshaped the very framework of today’s families, the ministry of Larry and Gloria Lundstrom brings an inspiring and transparent, yet life-changing message. Their unique style of music, humor and ministry, combined with a genuine presentation of the Gospel, transcends boundaries of age, status, culture and belief expressing a compelling voice of truth. Plan now to attend and bring a friend with you so that their life might be touched as well.
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the second one like it in the United States. The only other one at this time is located in Wisconsin. Lawrence Wallace has recently purchased Mike’s Shoe Repair Shop. The Wallaces have lived in Hugoton and Stevens County since 1954.
Friday, March 31, 1939 Two Ford cars, a 1939 four door sedan belonging to W.C. Light, driven by his son Paul Light, and a Model A Roadster, driven by Tom Cox, all of Rolla, collided about one and a half miles west of Hugoton just after dark. Both cars
were wrecked probably beyond repair. Injuries to those in the cars were not serious. Friday, March 21, 1924 Hugoton records its largest school enrollment in history with 105 in high school and 253 in grade school.
Map of Kansas State Capitol complex is online The Kansas Historical Society announced an interactive map of the Kansas State Capitol complex is now available online. The map is optimized for mobile devices and allows visitors to plan a tour of the Capitol complex, including the state office buildings around Capitol Square. Featured landmarks include the memorials to veterans and law enforcement agents,
the Abraham Lincoln statue, and the Kansas Walk of Honor. The map is a collaboration among the Kansas Historical Society, the Office of Information Technology Services (OITS), and the Data Access and Support Center (DASC). The Historical Society contributed photographs and descriptions, and OITS and DASC provided the geographic information system
software and technical infrastructure. The map can be accessed at kshs.org/capitol_grounds. The Kansas Historical Society is a state agency that operates the Kansas Museum of History, State Archives, Kansas State Capitol Visitor Center, and 16 state historic sites. For more information, visit kshs.org.
Drive to Save Lives Campaign is a united effort Last Thursday, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), United States Department of Transportation (DOT), Louisiana State Police, and state police and highway patrol leaders from over 40 states joined forces to announce the Drive to Save Lives Campaign at a press conference in New Orleans, La. Kansas Highway Patrol Colonel Ernest E. Garcia was on hand to pledge the Patrol’s support for the campaign. The implementation of the Drive to Save Lives Campaign is a united effort by state police and highway patrol leaders to reduce highway fatalities by 15 percent in 2014. More than 33,000 deaths occur each year on the nation’s roadways. Highway fatalities rank as one of the top 12 causes of death in the United States and it is the leading cause of death among teens. This is unacceptable because most crashes are preventable. In order to decrease highway fatalities, state police and highway patrol leaders from the IACP Division of State and Provincial Police will lead a sustained effort over the course of the year that is data driven; focuses on the use of seat-belts and speeding; and targets impaired and distracted driving. The campaign will also include enforcement actions against the unsafe driving behaviors of the operators of large trucks and buses. State police and highway patrol leaders will work to change the high-risk behaviors of motorists that lead to crashes through education and awareness, partnerships and high-visibility traffic enforcement. “The Kansas Highway Patrol is joining this important initiative, geared toward saving lives on our nation’s roadways,” Colonel Ernest E. Garcia, Superintendent of the Patrol, said. “Our agency has a vested interest in decreasing the number of fatalities nationwide, as all too often we see the heartbreak of families throughout our state who lose loved ones due to a traffic crash.” “The IACP is thrilled to partner with the United States Department of Transportation on the Drive to Save Lives campaign,” said Chief Yousry “Yost” Zakhary, IACP President. “During my 34 years as a law enforcement officer, I have responded to far too many crashes caused by speeding and witnessed too many deaths because drivers and/or passengers were not wearing their seatbelts, and because of impaired and distracted driving. Crashes are preventable and that is what this campaign aims to do: prevent them from occurring in the first place. Through our part-
nership, we will work to reduce highway deaths in 2014, and the coming years, because even one death is too many.” “Last year, we lost 33,000 lives on our nation’s roads, many of them because of drunk driving and from people not wearing seatbelts, speeding, and driving distracted,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. “That’s why I’m pleased to join the International Association of Chiefs of Police in its ambitious goal to reduce highway fatalities by 15 percent. The Department of Transportation stands ready to do its part to help them achieve it.” Another major element of the Drive to Save Lives Campaign is officer safety. Trafficrelated incidents are the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths of law enforcement officers. When discussing the importance of officer safety to the success of the Drive to Save Lives Campaign, California Highway Patrol Com-
missioner Joseph Farrow, chair of the IACP Highway Safety Committee commented: “As we Drive to Save Lives, it is important that we include the men and women of law enforcement in this campaign.” “Last year, 46 officers were killed on our roadways. This represents more than 40 percent of all line of duty deaths for the year. Equally troubling is the fact that the number of officers struck and killed while outside of their vehicles was once again in double digits, continuing the trend of the past decade.” The nationwide Campaign is not just a yearlong effort by state police and highway patrol leaders and their partners, this Campaign will be an ongoing effort to prevent the needless deaths that occur on our roadways each year. Follow the Campaign on Twitter at #Drive2SaveLives. Submitted by the Kansas Highway Patrol.
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National Park Tourism in Kansas supports jobs A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows 101,752 visitors to national parks in Kansas spent $4.6 million and supported 64 jobs in the state in 2012. “The national parks of Kansas attract visitors from across the country and around the world and provide premiere historical, cultural, natural, and recreational experiences,” said NPS Midwest Regional Director Michael T. Reynolds. “This new report shows that national park tourism is a significant driver in the national economy - returning $10 for every $1 invested and funding generated by national parks has a swift and direct positive impact on local economies in
Kansas as well.” The national parks in Kansas are Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site in Topeka; Fort Larned National Historic Site in Larned; Fort Scott National Historic Site in Fort Scott; Nicodemus National Historic Site in Nicodemus; and Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Strong City. The peer-reviewed visitor spending analysis was conducted by U.S. Geological Survey economists Catherine Cullinane Thomas and Christopher Huber and Lynne Koontz for the National Park Service. The report shows $14.7 billion of direct spending by 283 million park visitors in communities within 60
miles of a national park. This spending supported 243,000 jobs nationally, with 201,000 jobs found in these gateway communities, and had a cumulative benefit to the U.S. economy of $26.75 billion. According to the report most visitor spending supports jobs in restaurants, grocery and convenience stores (39 percent), hotels, motels and B&Bs (27 percent), and other amusement and recreation (20 percent). To download the report visit www.nature.nps. gov/so cialscience/econom ics.cfm. The report includes information for visitor spending by park and by state. To learn more about national parks in Kansas and
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, March 27, 2014) 1t PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING DISTRICT CHANGE OFFICIAL NOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN AND TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED: You are hereby notified that the Hugoton City Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on April 22, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council meeting room located at 631 South Main in Hugoton, Kansas. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider a request by Jon Stutz, to rezone the following described real estate from “I-1” Light Industrial District, to “R-2” Two-Family Residential District: A tract of land containing approximately 4.04 acres located in the Southwest Quarter (SW/4) of Section Nine (9), Township Thirty-three (33) South, Range Thirty-seven (37) west of the 6th p.m., more fully described as follows: Commencing at a point 462 feet east of where the east line of the D.C. & C.V. Railway right-of-way crosses the south line of said quarter section; thence due east 250 feet, this point being 980 feet west of the southeast corner of said quarter section; thence due north 856 feet to the south line of the D.C. & C.V. Railway right-of-way; thence in a southwesterly direction along said right-of-way 385 feet; thence south to the point of beginning, a distance of approximately 562 feet. The public is invited to appear at the hearing to speak in favor of or against the granting of such rezoning for the above described land. The
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, March 27, 2014) 1t PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING DISTRICT CHANGE OFFICIAL NOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN AND TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED: You are hereby notified that the Hugoton City Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on April 22, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council meeting room located at 631 South Main in Hugoton, Kansas. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider a request by the Stevens County Vets Group, to rezone the following described real estate from “R2” Two-Family Residential District, to “B-2” General Business District: Lots Fourteen (14), Fifteen (15) and Sixteen (16), Block Twentyfour (24), City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, according to the duly filed and recorded plat thereof; The public is invited to appear at the hearing to speak in favor of or against the granting of such rezoning for the above described land. The Planning Commission may continue their respective hearing date to a future date, if necessary, without further notice. Anyone seeking additional information concerning this rezoning request may contact the City of Hugoton Planning Commission, c/o Joshua Grubbs, at the City Office, 631 South Main, Hugoton, Kansas 67951 during their normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or call 544-8531. A complete legal description is available for public inspection at the City offices at the hours and address listed above. Property owners within 200 feet of the property described above wanting to protest the proposed change will have fourteen days after the Planning Commission makes its recommendation regarding the requested rezoning to submit protest petitions. If the landowners of twenty percent (20%) or more of the area to be rezoned within 200 feet of the boundaries of the proposed change file valid protest petitions prior to the deadline, the change can be approved only by at least a 3/4 majority vote of the City Council.
Planning Commission may continue their respective hearing date to a future date, if necessary, without further notice. Anyone seeking additional information concerning this rezoning request may contact the City of Hugoton Planning Commission, c/o Joshua Grubbs, at the City Office, 631 South Main, Hugoton, Kansas 67951 during their normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or call 544-8531. A complete legal description is available for public inspection at the City offices at the
hours and address listed above. Property owners within 200 feet of the property described above wanting to protest the proposed change will have fourteen days after the Planning Commission makes its recommendation regarding the requested rezoning to submit protest petitions. If the landowners of twenty percent (20%) or more of the area to be rezoned within 200 feet of the boundaries of the proposed change file valid protest petitions prior to the deadline, the change can be approved only by at least a 3/4 majority vote of the City Council.
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, March 20, 2014) 3t STATE OF COUNTY, ss:
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LINLY K. TIMKEN, DECEASED Case No. 12PR8 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) 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 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
how the National Park Service works with Kansas communities to help preserve local history, conserve the environment, and provide outdoor recreation, go to www.nps.gov/KANSAS. NPS b-roll is available to news media to use in reporting on the 2012 National Park Visitors Spending Report at www.nps.gov/ news/econ_broll.htm.
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, March 27, 2014) 1t City of Hugoton Water Quality Report - 2014 Covering Calendar Year - 2013 This pamphlet lists water quality information for the City of Hugoton for calendar year 2013. It includes limited details on the source and quality parameters and how our water compares to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state standards. It's important that customers be aware of the efforts that are made continually to improve their water system. To learn more, please attend any of the regularly scheduled meetings that are held on the first Monday after the 4th day of the month at 5:15 p.m. at the City Office, 631 S. Main. For more information, please contact Roy Jackson at 620/544-8531. The water source for the City of Hugoton is from six water wells pumping from the Ogallala Aquifer. The water is treated to remove contaminants. A disinfectant is also added to protect the water supply against microbial contaminants. An assessment of our source water has been completed. For the results of the assessment, please contact us or download the results at www.kdheks.gov/nps/swap/SWreports.html. A message from EPA To ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The city treats water according to EPA's regulations. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health. Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-4264791). Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800426-4791).
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water before treatment may include: •Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife. •Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming. •Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture and residential uses. •Radioactive contaminants, which are naturally occurring. •Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems. •Lead: If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Your water system is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for thirty seconds to two minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. •Total Coliform Rule (TCR): Coliform bacteria are usually harmless, but their presence in water can be an indication of diseasecausing bacteria. When coliform bacteria are found, special follow-up tests are done to determine if harmful bacteria are present in the water supply. If this limit is exceeded, the water supplier must notify the public by newspaper, television or radio. During 2013, the utility collected two samples per month. Water Quality Data The table below lists all the drink-
ing water contaminants that we detected during the 2013 calendar year. The presence of these contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Unless noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done January 1 - December 31, 2013. The state requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. Some of the data, though representative of the water quality, is more than one year old. The bottom line is that the water that is provided to you is safe. Terms & Abbreviations •Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The “Goal” is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to human health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. •Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): the “Maximum Allowed” MCL is the highest level of a contaminant allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using best available treatment technology. •Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level (SMCL): recommended level for a contaminant that is not regulated and has no MCL. •Action Level (AL): The concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements. •Technique (TT): A required process intended to reduce levels of a contaminant in drinking water. •Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL): Highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water; there is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. •Non-Detects (ND): Lab analysis indicates the contaminant is not present. •Parts per Million (ppm) or milligrams per liter (mg/l) •Parts per Billion (ppb) or micrograms per liter (µg/1 •Picocuries per Liter (pCi/L): A measure of the radioactivity in water. •Millirems per Year (mrem/yr): Measure of radiation absorbed by the body. •Period Average (MPA): An average of sample results obtained during a defined time frame, common examples of monitoring periods are monthly, quarterly and yearly. •Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU): A measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person. Turbidity is not regulated for ground water systems. •Running Annual Average (RAA): Average of sample results obtained over the most current 12 months and used to determine compliance with MCLs
Water Quality Testing Results The city is required to monitor drinking water for specific contaminants on a regular basis. Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether or not the drinking water meets health standards. During June 2013, the city did not complete some required monitoring or testing for coliform bacteria and therefore cannot be sure of the quality of the drinking water during that time. One sample was lost during transit to the laboratory, therefore causing a violation of this rule to occur. Because of monitoring schedules, some of the testing results shown below may be more than one year old. Microbiological COLIFORM (TCR)
Result In the month of June, one sample returned as positive.
MCL MCLG MCL: Systems that Collect Less Than 0 40 Samples per Month - No more than one positive monthly sample
Typical Source Naturally present in the environment
Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other potentially harmful bacteria may be present. Regulated Contaminants Arsenic Barium Chromium Fluoride
Collection Date 3/7/2013 3/7/2013 3/7/2013 3/7/2013
Nitrate Selenium
4/23/2013 3/7/2013
Disinfection Byproducts Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Lead and Copper Copper, Free Lead Radiological Contaminants Combined Uranium Gross Alpha, Excl., Radon & Uranium
Highest Range value (low/high) 3.4 1.4 - 3.4 0.024 0.016 - 0.024 5.3 2.1 - 5.3 0.44 0.37 - 0.44 4.7 8.9
2.8 - 4.7 7.2 - 8.9
Monitoring Period 2011-2013 2011-2013
Unit ppb ppm ppb ppm
MCL 10 2 100 4
MCLG 0 2 100 4
ppm ppb
10 50
10 50
Highest Range RAA (low/high) 8 8 5
5
Monitoring 90th Range Period Percentile (low/high) 2011-2013 0.14 0.014 - 0.2 2011-2013 1.5 1 - 6.4 Collection Date 10/18/2010 10/18/2010
Highest Value 13 6
Range (low/high) 13 6
Secondary Contaminants Collection Date Alkalinity, Total 3/7/2013 Calcium 3/7/2013 Chloride 3/7/2013 Conductivity @ 25 C UMHOS/CM 3/7/2013 Corrosivity 3/7/2013 Gross Uranium by Activity 10/18/2010 Hardness, Total (AS CACO3) 3/7/2013 Iron 3/7/2013 Magnesium 3/7/2013 Manganese 3/7/2013 pH 3/7/2013 Potassium 3/7/2013 Silica 3/7/2013 Sodium 3/7/2013 Sulfate 3/7/2013 Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) 3/7/2013 Zinc 3/7/2013
Typical Source Erosion of natural deposits Discharge from metal refineries Discharge from steel and pulp mills Natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth. Runoff from fertilizer use Erosion of natural deposits
Unit ppb
MCL 60
MCLG 0
ppb
80
0
Unit
AL
ppm ppb
1.3 15
Sites Over AL 0 0
Typical Source By-product of drinking water disinfection By-product of drinking water chlorination Typical Source
Corrosion of household plumbing Corrosion of household plumbing
Unit
MCL
MCLG
Typical Source
µg/l pCi/l
30 15
0 0
Erosion of natural deposits Erosion of natural deposits
Highest Value 181 76 54 870 0.32 11 340 0.52 36 0.0074 7.9 4.7 29 54 170 550 0.025
Range 147 - 181 68 - 76 16 - 54 660 - 870 0.044 - 0.32 11 240 - 340 0.023 - 0.52 18 - 36 0.0024 - 0.0074 7.5 - 7.9 3.3 - 4.7 25 - 29 43 - 54 150 - 170 430 - 550 0.0068 - 0.025
Unit MG/L MG/L MG/L UMHO/CM LANG pCi/l MG/L MG/L MG/L MG/L pH MG/L MG/L MG/L MG/L MG/L MG/L
SMCL 300 200 250 1500 0 400 0.3 150 0.05 8.5 100 50 100 250 500 5
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FOR SALE FOR SALE: Black Angus Bulls, Registered, Tested, 2 year olds, Yearlings, Heifer Bulls, Delivery, Conformation, Performance. Contact: Black Velvet Ranch, Aaron Plunkett, Syracuse, KS 620-384-1101. (19c13)
--------------FOR SALE: Livestock equipment: posts, wire, tanks, round bale feeder, truck & trailer, calf cradle, cattle chute, bail mailer. Larry Raney - 620544-1814. (tfc51) ---------------
HOUSE FOR SALE: 700 W . Eleventh, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2600 sq. ft., huge lot. For more info call 620-4285566. (4p13) --------------FOR SALE: Upright freezer. Like new. 620-544-8442. (tfc3) ---------------
FIREWOOD FOR SALE
Oak, Piñon, Mesquite, Pecan & More Delivery & stacking available
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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.
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307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901
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
(620) 624-1212 Now see these and other SW. Kansas properties at www.hugotonhomes.com
1101 S Monroe St - 3 bed/3 b, wood floors, att garage, fence and much, much more! Great location!!! Call today for details!!
Call DJ @ 620-430-1273 Days 620-428-6127 Evenings (tfc)
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!!
SOLD
FOR SALE
Elkhart Motel
Offered at $199,000
20-room Motel w/ Apartment
SOLD
901 S Trindle Ranch, 4 bed/3 bath, fpl, fence, sprinkler, att garage, beautiful oak detailing! Call to see this beauty!!
150 HP Electric Motor with a soft start panel.
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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.
Call 620-544-5916
(tfc9)
FOR SALE 2005 Yamaha Rhino 660 w/ 720 stroker motor Too many accessories to list; 4 seater Must See! $8500 OBO
620-453-1139
510 W. 8th Street- 3 bed/2 b, cen H/A, fireplace, 2 car attached garage, includes appliances. Call for details!!
G PENDIN SALE
(tfc12)
1111 S Jefferson- 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A, fence, carport, storage bldg. Call for details!!
GARAGE SALES INDOOR SALE OF ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: Thursday, March 27, 9:00 a.m. and Saturday, March 29, 9:00 a.m., 100 E. Fifth in Rolla, Rare Farm Toys, Violins, Banjo, Guitars, Horns, Lamps, Antique Dolls, Belt Buckles, Jewelry, Rings, Marbles, Brass Items, Old BB Guns, Paintings, Musical Steins, Book of Baseball Cards, Toy Trains, Barbies, Ken Dolls, Silver Items, Phone: 620-593-4555. -------------GARAGE SALE: Friday, March 28, 8:00 a.m. - ???, and Saturday, March 29, 8:00 a.m. - ???, 412 S. Monroe, Lots of Everything! ---------------
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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
David Light 620-544-9763 mobile 620-356-5808 office
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!! 504 S. Wildcat Ct - Nice lot in cul de sac. 19,427 sf. Spikes Addition. Call for details!! 401 & 403 S. Jayhawk Ct - Nice lot & a half in cul de sac. 27,641 sf. Spikes Addition. Call for details!! 713 East Fifth Ave - Nice lot in cul de sac. 21,855 sf. Spikes Addition. Call for details!!
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THIS SPACE FOR RENT ONLY $17.50/month
Chance Yoder- Cellphone 544-1907
“Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”
Chance Yoder
(tfc3)
Equal Housing Opportunity
For more information call Dayna Folger at (tfc46) 620-492-3698.
Deadline Mondays 5pm
• Must be 62 or disabled to qualify • Rent based on adjusted income • All electric appliances • Coin-operated laundry facilities • Rental assistance available
109 W. Seventh - Hugoton 544-4011 Call Selia Crawford at 544-2182 (tfc6)
FOR SALE BY OWNER HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER 218 N. Jackson Ranch Style, 4 bedroom, 3.5 baths, full finished basement.
Call for appointment 544-5759 or 544-6825(4c10)
FOR SALE BY OWNER
620-697-4586
(2c13)
WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201. (150p49-12) ---------------
In the Classifieds the Good Stuff Goes Fast
(Rental Assistance Available)
If no answer, leave message
(2c13)
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) ---------------
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2 Senior Apartments Available
This institute is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
LARGE INDIAN AND WESTERN AUCTION: Saturday, April 5, 9:00 a.m. at Elkhart Civic Center. See list at www.kscb.net. Auctioneer Jim Cunningham 620-360-0249.
Mark Faulkner-Broker Karen Yoder - Associate/Broker Residential & Commercial Specialist
FOR RENT
Sunflower Plaza
UPCOMING AUCTION
WANTED
Chance Yoder - Salesperson Agricultural Land Residential & Commercial Specialist
ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS 1&2 Bedroom Apts
318 Coronado ~ Elkhart 3BDR, 2BA, 2 living spaces, 1 garage attached with a huge unattached garage. Loads of storage, all rooms newly painted, new siding, new windows and doors. Move-in ready.
HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER 6 miles from Hugoton, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, partial basement. 40’x60’ roundtop. Up to 30 acres negotiable.
For information, call 620-544-8080
(tfc13)
120 Main Street, Ulysses, Kansas www.FaulknerRealEstate.com
(tfc10)
Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730
Turn in your consignments to: Walter McClure 544-4202, Ron Brewer 544-8985 or any other Hugoton Kiwanis Club Member
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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
SOLD
1108 S Main Street- Beautiful Ranch, 4 bd/2 bath, fpl, open floor plan, 2 living areas, WIC. A MUST SEE!!
K IWANIS AU CTION March 28 & 29, 2014
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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. (2c12)
Hotel General Information:
LOTS FOR SALE
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!!
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. (2c12) ---------------
Consignments are due by March 14 to be included on the sale bill
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!!
Shoppers hungry for bargains head straight for the Classifieds. Track down deals on everything from Altoids to Zippos.
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(First published in the Hugoton Her1t mes, Thursday, March 27, 2014) Notice Concerning Proposed Kansas Air Quality Class I Operating Permit Renewal Notice is hereby given that the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is soliciting comments regarding a proposed air quality operating permit. WTG Hugoton, L.P. – Stevens Co. #3 Compressor Station has applied for a Class I operating permit renewal in accordance with the provisions of K.A.R. 28-19-510 et al. The purpose of a Class I permit is to identify the sources and types of regulated air pollutants emitted from the facility; the emission limitations, standards and requirements applicable to each source; and the monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements applicable to each source as of the effective date of permit issuance. WTG Hugoton, L.P., 4000 N. Big Spring, Suite 115, Midland, TX 79705, owns and operates the Stevens Co. #3 Compressor Station, a natural gas compressor station located at Sec. 3, T34S, R38W, Stevens County, KS. A copy of the proposed permit, permit application, all supporting documentation, and all information relied upon during the permit application review process are available for public review during normal business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the KDHE, Bureau of Air (BOA), 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 310, Topeka, KS 66612-1366 and at the Southwest District Office (SWDO), 302 West McArtor Rd., Dodge City, KS 66801-6098. To obtain or review the proposed permit and supporting documentation, contact Barbara Bangert, 785-296-1582, at the central office of the KDHE or Ethel Evans, 620-3561075 at the SWDO. The standard departmental cost will be assessed for any copies requested. Please direct written comments or questions regarding the proposed permit to Barbara Bangert, KDHE, BOA, 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 310, Topeka,
KS 66612-1366. In order to be considered in formulating a final permit decision, written comments must be received no later than noon on April 28, 2014. A person may request a public hearing be held on the proposed permit. The request for a public hearing shall be in writing and set forth the basis for the request. The written request must be submitted to Barbara Bangert, KDHE BOA, 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 310, Topeka, KS 666121366, no later than noon on April 28, 2014 in order for the Secretary of Health and Environment to consider the request. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has a 45-day review period, which will start concurrently with the public comment period, within which to object to the proposed permit. If the USEPA has not objected in writing to the issuance of the permit within the 45-day review period, any person may petition the administrator of the USEPA to review the permit. The 60-day public petition period will directly follow the USEPA 45-day review period. Interested parties may contact KDHE to determine if the USEPA 45-day review period has been waived. Any such petition shall be based only on objections to the permit that were raised with reasonable specificity during the public comment period provided for in this notice, unless the petitioner demonstrates that it was impracticable to raise such objections within such period, or unless the grounds for such objection arose after such period. Contact Ward Burns, USEPA, Region 7, Air Permitting and Compliance Branch, 11201 Renner Boulevard, Lenexa, Kansas 66219, (913) 551-7960, to determine when the 45-day USEPA review period ends and the 60-day petition period commences. Robert Moser, MD, Secretary Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Call 620-544-4321 or email hermesma@pld.com today!
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(tfc37) (tfc15)
Pioneer Manor Family Support Group
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)
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Great Deals ~ Easy Financing ~ Quality Service Office: (620)544-7800 531 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks. 67951 (tfc6) (tfc46)
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)
HOME REPAIR & LAWN CARE
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
(tfc34)
Frankie Thomas, owner Licensed & Insured Over 30 years’ experience in Residential & Commercial Wiring
600 E. 11th
IN STOCK *Carpet *Tile *Laminate *Vinyl
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544-5915 or 544-7776 NEED A eot39tfc FIREARM? AMMO? FFL DEALER?
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COMPLETE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES • Including Family and Marriage Counseling •
Southwest Guidance Center Call 624-8171 for an appointment
For Auto, Home, Life, Health... Come See The Insurance Professional at the CSB Annex.
Karen Yoder
Insurance Company Karen Yoder, Agency Manager 600 S. Main • 620-544-4314 • Hugoton, Ks.
Kelvin Heitmann took second place in the Camera Club’s contest with this striking photo.
Liberal’s Recognized Center for Hearing Care Excellence will be at the
Pioneer Manor April 3
Winning first place in Hugoton’s Camera Club contest this month is this shot from Kelvin Heitmann. The beautiful colors of a Kansas sunset add great drama to the photograph.
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Hear the sounds of Spring. Come in for a Free Hearing Test. • Walk-ins Welcome • Free Batteries • Hearing Aid Cleaning • Ask about our New Wireless Technology
1411 W. 15th St. #201 Liberal, Ks.
620-624-5216 or 1-800-728-2945
An ordinary scene becomes extraordinary when seen through the camera lens of Kelvin Heitmann. He captured this shot, and earned third prize in the March Camera Club photography contest. Kelvin swept the contest this month. Congratulations!
47th Annual Kiwanis
CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Stevens County Fairgrounds, Hugoton
TWO BIG DAYS Friday, March 28, 2014 Sale Starts at 10:00 a.m.
91 Ford Crown Victoria 54,143 Miles 73 Ford Tandem Truck with grain bed 03 Dodge Grand Caravan 16’ Aeroglas Boat 85hp Javlin Motor Trolling Motor Old Compressor 30 Gallon Trash Cans 2 Gas Cans
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
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 •
Adopt a highway this year Make a difference in your community and help the environment at the same time – join the Adopt-A-Highway program in Kansas. The goal of the program is to clean along the roadways throughout the state to increase safety for motorists and pedestrians as well as improve the beauty of Kansas. This helps to raise awareness on the negative effects of pollution and the positive aspects of a clean community. Any non-profit group that does not discriminate upon the basis of race, religion or gender can join and there is no cost to the group. Members must be at least 11 years old and have adequate adult supervision. Groups have clean-ups three times a year and are recognized for their efforts with signs
marking their sections of highway. Adopt-A-Highway groups are gearing up for the annual Clean Up Kansas Campaign which takes place during the month of April. This event, as well as the program, is sponsored by the Kansas Department of Transportation. All Adopt-A-Highway groups are encouraged but not required to participate in the statewide event. Groups clean their sections of roadway three times a year at their convenience. Most choose to schedule a clean-up time in the spring, summer and fall. For more information, contact the KDOT office in Garden City at 620-276-3241. Submitted by the Kansas Department of Transportation.
K-State offers new scholarships Kansas State University degrees are within closer financial reach for distance education students thanks to new scholarships offered through the Division of Continuing Education in partnership with university colleges and departments. Seven new scholarships for students in degree-seeking online programs are available for summer, fall and spring semesters. The College of Arts and Sciences Scholarship for Distance Education Students and College of Business Administration Scholarship for Distance Education Students provide undergraduate and graduate students with $1,000 scholarships. "The impact of a scholarship to an online student in our business degree programs is immediate," said Stacy Kovar, associate dean for academic programs in the College of Business Administration. "As working professionals furthering their education, they will see an immediate impact on their career readiness and progression. With full-time lives and families, scholarships provide important motivation and assistance in moving to the next stage of their career." Both the Human Nutrition
Scholarship for Distance Education Students, offered through the College of Human Ecology, and the College of Technology and Aviation Scholarship for Distance Education Students provide a $1,000 scholarship to undergraduate students enrolled in those degree areas. The College of Agriculture Scholarship for Distance Education Students offers scholarships in the amounts of $600 for undergraduate students and $900 to graduate students. Graduate students in education and engineering programs can benefit from the College of Education Scholarship for Distance Education Graduate Students and the College of Engineering Scholarship for Distance Education Graduate Students, both awarding $1,000. "We are excited to provide scholarships to our graduate students taking their courses through the Division of Continuing Education," said Debbie Mercer, dean of the College of Education. "We believe these scholarship opportunities will demonstrate support for these professionals who are enhancing their career credentials through an advanced degree
while balancing busy lives." In addition to the launch of new scholarships, the Division of Continuing Education Scholarship for Distance Education Students is now available to students for the summer semester as well as spring and fall. Dave Stewart, associate dean of the Division of Continuing Education, says the division has offered to match up to $5,000 in scholarships from each college. "We are very appreciative that these colleges have joined us in this partnership to provide much needed scholarship support for distance students. This greatly expands the number and amount of available scholarship opportunities and will contribute significantly to student retention and success," Stewart said. The application deadline for summer and fall semester scholarships is April 1. View a complete listing of the division's scholarships and application requirements at www.dce. k-state.edu/students/ser vices/scholarships. Submitted by Kansas State University.
AG Schmidt applauds stricter No-Call Act Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt Friday issued the following statement on passage by the House of Representatives of Senate Bill 308, which extends the Kansas No-Call Act to protect consumers’ cellphones from unwanted telemarketing calls: “The Legislature deserves credit for its pro-consumer action in passing this legislation. When the Kansas No-Call Act first became law more than a decade ago, cellphones were far less widely used. Today, many Kansans are abandoning landlines entirely and using only wireless numbers for telephone service. By updating and strengthening the Kansas NoCall Act, the Legislature is en-
suring that Kansans’ privacy is protected and consumers can enjoy the same freedom from unwanted telemarketing calls on their cellphones that they now can expect on their landlines.” The House of Representatives today approved the bill 117 to 0. The Senate earlier approved it 38 to 0. The legislation, proposed in January by Attorney General Schmidt and others, now goes to the Governor for his consideration. “I appreciate the broad support from legislators and groups representing consumers and the telecommunications industry in securing unanimous approval of this bill,” Schmidt said.
Complaints about telemarketers violating the Kansas NoCall Act are the single largest group of complaints received by the attorney general's Consumer Protection Division. During 2013, the attorney general filed 17 lawsuits to enforce the No-Call Act, and obtained $3.4 million in judgments as well as injunctions against violators. To register a consumer cellphone or landline number on the do-not-call list, or for more information, go to the attorney general’s consumer protection website at www.InYourCor nerKansas.org or call (800) 432-2310. Submitted by the Office of Attorney General Derek Schmidt.