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LEPC members work with Emergency Plans The Stevens County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) met at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at the Hugoton EMS training center for their regular meeting/working lunch. The meeting had a good turnout with LEPC committee members, Harry Bartel, RoGlenda Coulter, Bailey Esarey, Richard Everett, Josh Grubbs, Cathy Hernandez, Debbie Hickson, Brent Inkelaar, Rodney Kelling, Courtney Leslie, Joy Lewis, Tony John Moser, Martin, Judy Parsons, Terry Pierson, Paula Rowden, Susan Schulte and Phil Thompson in attendance. Also present were, Trista Nordyke, Adrian Howie and Jack Rowden. President Paula Rowden called the meeting to order. Following the meal provided by the EMS,
Class of ‘66 plans reunion for Saturday, July 2 Hugoton’s 1966 Graduating Class is celebrating its Fiftieth Class Reunion! Classmates will gather at the Hugoton Vet’s Hall at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, July 2. The group will enjoy food and fellowship. If members of the community or visiting family wish to reconnect with this group, they should drop by to visit! For more information, contact Milton Gillespie or Sandra Passmore.
Paula said she thought everyone already knew each other, but asked that everyone introduce themselves. Minutes from the December 2015 meeting, emailed earlier from Susan Schulte to each member, were gone over and the agenda was presented with requests for any changes. Motions were made and passed to accept both. Everyone was thanked for attending and Paula gave a brief history of the LEPC being formed. She said she observed a real need for community safety after 9/11. She explained how the further we get from 9/11, the more we remove ourselves from those feelings of threat. She then added that we are in a season where weather is a great concern and wonders if we have processes to manage “a Greensburg”. She continued saying that it’s organizing our community to manage circumstances beyond what one single entity could handle. Therefore, partner relationships are important amongst all entities in our community. The subject then turned to Emergency Support Functions (ESF) and Richard Everett was introduced into the conversation. Paula said that the Health Department has to have their ESF 8 report completed by July 1, 2016 which says they have talked about their role and the community
LEPC members listen as Rodney Kelling and Paula Rowden talk about needed updates in the
has knowledge and knows the needs of public health. Richard then explained the ESF 8 and told Rodney there were changes that need to be made. Rodney used the actual plan to show and make the changes. He said he would then send changes to state for their approval. Water testing and test kits were discussed after that. Tony Martin said that the Heart of America Chapter of the International Code Council (ICC), which the City is a member of, could have people out here within an hour to help with testing. Paula said that’s good to know and added that she would check with KDHE to see if they have free water testing kits that we could store. The group then discussed what is being tested for and the testing procedures. The group agreed that there is a need for memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the entities that have agreed to help. Rodney explained that during the ice storm in Moscow bottled water for drinking and a fire tanker to bucket flush the toilets etc. were needed. Motion was made and passed to accept the changes to the ESF 8. Rodney then scanned thru the entire ESF 8 plan and explained that ESF 10 has to be looked at and approved every year. All the others have to be looked at and approved
These Stevens County 4-H'ers enjoyed a few days in Colorado as an award trip for their record keeping achievements. They were challenged at a ropes course, enjoyed the beautiful Royal Gorge and toured Rosemound Castle in Pueblo. Left to right back row: Grace Dillinger, Claire Clark, Sydney Beesley, Carson
Commissioners look over bids The Stevens County of County Board Commissioners met in special session 6:00 p.m. Monday, June 27, 2016 with Pat Hall and Dave
Bozone present. Joe D. Thompson attended via speaker phone. Also present were County Clerk Pam Bensel, RoGlenda Coulter from The
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Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce met for their monthly luncheon at Pigs R Us June 21, 2016. The delicious luncheon consisted of meatballs, cheesy potatoes, green beans and chocolate cake.
Chamber Director Alisha Owens began the meeting by discussing Park Day which is scheduled for Monday, July 4. She reported they have 35 confirmed booths that will be at the park. She looks for more booths to sign up to participate. She has 13 events planned for the fun Park Day. She next informed the chamber members about the Craft Fair at Eagle RV that will be Saturday, September 10, 2016 in conjunction with the High Plains Music Fest. Alisha already has 14 confirmed booths for that event. The hours for this craft show is 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The High Plains Music Fest will take place across the road at Dirtona
Raceway in the evening. Teacher Appreciation is scheduled for August 17 with the first day of school being August 18. Jan Leonard reported on the High Plains Music Fest. He stated he attended the craft show at Guymon during Pioneer Days and handed out
criteria vary across the country. •Excessive Heat Outlooks are issued when the potential exists for an excessive heat event in the next three to seven days. An outlook provides information to those who need considerable lead-time to prepare for the event. •Excessive Heat Watches—Be Prepared! Heat watches are issued when conditions are favorable for an excessive heat event in the next 24 to 72 hours. A watch is used when the risk of a heat wave has increased, but its occurrence and timing is still uncertain. •Heat Advisory—Take Action! A Heat Advisory is issued within 12 hours of
the onset of extremely dangerous heat conditions. The general rule of thumb for this advisory is when the maximum heat index temperature is expected to be 100 degrees or higher for at least two days, and night time air temperatures will not drop below 75 degrees. •Excessive Heat Warning—Take Action! An Excessive Heat Warning is issued within 12 hours of the onset of extremely dangerous heat conditions. The general rule of thumb for this warning is when the maximum heat index temperature is expected to be 105 degrees or higher for at least two days and night time air Continued to page 3
Chamber members hear about High Plains Music Fest
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Stevens County Emergency Plan to be turned in to the state for FEMA qualifications.
Gilmore, Landon Brecheisen and Sarah Johnson. Front row left to right: Molly McClure, Megan Newlon, Rebecca Johnson and Abby Heger. They were accompanied by 4-H volunteers Stacy Dillinger, Matt Johnson and Stevens County Extension Agent Nancy Honig.
Hugoton Area Chamber Director Alisha Owens
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Jan Leonard
Hot temperatures can be dangerous, be prepared, be aware
Summer has officially arrived and temperatures are hitting the 90s and 100s across the state. With those soaring temperatures comes the potential for a variety of heat-related injuries. Heat is one of the leading causes of weather-related deaths in the United States, according to the National Weather Service. Heat injuries include heat cramps, heat syncope (fainting), heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat stroke is a failure of the body's temperature control system resulting from prolonged exposure to high temperatures, often in combination with dehydration. The medical definition of heat stroke is
a core body temperature greater than 105 degrees Fahrenheit, with complications involving the central nervous system that occur after exposure to high temperatures. Common symptoms of heat stroke include a throbbing headache; dizziness and light-headedness; lack of sweating; red, hot, and dry skin; muscle weakness or cramps; nausea and vomiting; rapid heartbeat, either strong or weak; rapid, shallow breathing; behavior changes such as confusion, disorientation, or staggering; seizures and unconsciousness. Untreated, heat stroke can be fatal. Heat injuries may affect anyone, although chil-
dren, older adults and pets are particularly susceptible. Annually, dozens of children and untold numbers of pets die when left unattended in parked vehicles. Studies have shown that the temperature inside a parked car may rise rapidly to dangerous levels for children, pets and even adults. Leaving the windows slightly open does not significantly decrease the heating rate. The effects can be more severe for children because their bodies have not developed the ability to efficiently regulate their internal temperature. It does not take long for a car’s internal temperature to reach danger levels.
Studies have shown a car’s interior may go from 80 degrees to 99 degrees Fahrenheit in as little as ten minutes. In 20 minutes, it can reach nearly 110 degrees. After an hour, it’s at 123 degrees! Be prepared As with any weather season, preparedness is essential to the safety of you and your family. To avoid heat-related injuries this summer, the Kansas Division of Emergency Management advises following these safety tips: Be weather-aware. Local offices of the National Weather Service collaborate with local partners to determine when a heat-related alert should be issued for an area. These
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What’s Happenin’ June 27-August 19 - Stevens County Medical Clinic will host school and sports physicals from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by appointment only, payable on arrival. No insurance will be filed. Contact the Clinic at 620-544-8563 for more information. June 30 - Social Media Day - be sure to “like” The Hermes on Facebook at facebook.com/thehugoton hermes. - Beach Ball Games for kids ages 8-18 at the Stevens County Library, beginning at 10:00 a.m. July 1 - International Joke Day - Early 12:00 Noon Deadline for the July 7 issue of The Hugoton Hermes. July 2 - Farmer’s Market in front of the Chamber office in Hugoton from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Summer Dance Clinic with LHS head dance coach Krista Holcomb at the HRC Game Room. Children ages three through 12 are welcome, and you can sign up by calling Krista at 620-655-3850 or searching “Summer Dance
Clinic-Hugoton” on Facebook. Dancers will perform at Hugoton’s Park Day Monday, July 4. - Dermot Community Fourth of July Celebration, starting with a covered dish dinner at 7:30 p.m. Please bring two or three covered dishes if possible. Fireworks will begin at dark. July 4 - Happy Independence Day! - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host Hugoton’s annual Park Day beginning at 9:00 a.m. Call Director Alisha Owens for more information at 620-544-4305. - Moscow Park Day, starting at 9:00 a.m. with a parade. There will be lots of activities for families to enjoy at the City Park! Dinner will be at 5:00 p.m. at the firehouse and fireworks will start at approximately 10:00 p.m. - Stevens County Library is closed. July 5 - Deadline to sign up for Hugoton Blues Softball camp for girls ages eight to 18. Contact the Hugoton Blues by email at bluessoft ball@gmail.com for more information.
- Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse. - Dancing storytime at the Stevens County Library for ages birth through 12, starting at 10:00 a.m. - Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Hospital’s Community Room. July 6 - Stevens County Library will host Poppa D Clown for their “big program”, starting at 10:00 a.m. for all ages. July 7 - “Play Ball” for kids ages 8-18 at the Stevens County Library, beginning at 10:00 a.m. July 8 - Hugoton Blues will host Ashley Price with Sports Junkie Academy from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for eight- to tenyear-old girls. Lunch will be provided. Contact Blues by email at bluessoft ball@gmail.com for camp info and a t-shirt by July 5. - Cow Appreciation Day July 9 - Farmer’s Market in front of the Chamber office in Hugoton from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, June 20, 2016 • Citizen Assist, 700 Block of South Madison, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Possible Domestic, 1200 Block of Commercial, Subject Left, Sergeant Johnson Tuesday, June 21, 2016 • Gas Meter Hit, 1100 Block of South Washington, Officer Lamatsch • Criminal Damage to Property, 900 Block of South Trindle, Officer Lamatsch • Dog Complaint, 700 Block of South Monroe, Dog Was in the House on Arrival, Sergeant Johnson Wednesday, June 22, 2016 • Domestic, 1000 Block of South Adams, Subject Arrested, Officer Fedelin/Officer Crane • RP of a Fight, Tenth and Adams, Officer Fedelin • Smell of Smoke, 600 Block of Trindle, Unable to Locate, Officer Crane • Puppies at Large, 200 Block of North Main, Puppies Impounded, Officer Crane
Friday, June 23, 2016 • Medical Assist, Public Service, Officer Hagman • RP of Loud Noise, 900 Block of South Madison, Electric Panel Banging, Officer Fedelin • Noise Complaint, 1000 Block of Trindle, Will Watch the Area, Officer Crane • RP of Dogs Loose, 700 Block of South Monroe, Advised to Keep Them Inside, Officer Crane • Fireworks, Seventh and Washington, Warned, Officer Crane • Suspicious Vehicle, 500 Block of West Eleventh, Subject Sleeping, Officer Crane Saturday, June 24, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of Jayhawk, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch • Trespass, 700 Block of Van Buren, Took Report, Officer Lamatsch • Brothers Arguing, 700 Block of South Monroe, Officer Lamatsch • Missing Keys, 900 Block of South Coulter, Officer Lamatsch • Removed Debris from Highway, 1000 Block of South Main, Public
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Service, Sergeant Johnson • Removed Debris from Street, 900 Block of East Eleventh, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • RP of Yelling, 500 Block of Copperstone, Everything Quiet on Arrival, Sergeant Johnson Sunday, June 25, 2016 • Non Injury Accident, 1000 Block of Trindle, Took Report, Officer Lamatsch
Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity June 20 through June 26. Fire Department Wednesday, June 22, 6:30 p.m. sent a half mile south of Road G and Road 10 for a vehicle/wheat field fire. Saturday, June 25, 12:31 p.m. dispatched a half mile east of Road D and Road 27 for a wheat field fire. Ambulance Activity Five medical runs, one transfer and one Life Flight.
Calvin Hamblin Friends and family gathered this week to remember and honor Calvin Lee Hamblin, 60, of Liberal. Mr. Hamblin passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016, at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal. He was born February 1,
By John Schlageck, Senior Editor/Writer, Kansas Farm Bureau
Sweet Success Now that gardens across Kansas are bearing vegetables, it’s time to taste, enjoy and appreciate the fruits of our labor. Just a few short weeks ago, many folks walked out to their machine sheds or garage and plucked a spade out of one of the dark corners or cranked up the turf tiller and headed for the garden. Springtime on the farm or in town always means preparing the soil, planting seeds and growing food. Going into the first week of July, most Kansans are experiencing the dog-days of summer – you know blistering heat, strong southerly winds and little, if any, moisture. And this summer is no different. In eastern Kansas, dryland corn has already experienced extreme heat, especially for June. By the afternoon, leaves sport that blue cast that signals stress and a need for rain. Soybeans continue to hang in there. Some areas in southwestern Kansas are bogged down in wheat harvest because of too much moisture. Just depends on where you live. Still for those Kansans lucky enough to toil in their own gardens, some are already picking tomatoes and cucumbers by the armfuls. Lettuce and radishes remain in the mix as well. Growing up in the late ‘50s and early ‘60s, fresh produce wasn’t as abundant in the grocery store as it is today. Knox Market, located on old Highway 24 on the west edge of Hoxie, did boast cantaloupes and watermelons trucked in from western Colorado and New Mexico. During this period, most families grew their own. Many couldn’t afford to go to the store and buy their fresh fruits and vegetables. Today, while most people can afford to buy their produce from the local grocery store, some still prefer to grow their own. You just can’t beat a fresh ear of corn, picked in the early morning and served slathered with butter for lunch or dinner.
- Hugoton Blues will host Ashley Price with Sports Junkie Academy from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for 11- to 18-yearold girls. Lunch will be provided. Contact Blues by email at bluessoft ball@gmail.com for camp info and a t-shirt by July 5. July 11 - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. July 12 - Storywalk storytime by the Stevens County Library at the City Park, for ages birth through 12, starting at 10:00 a.m. - Stevens County Economic Development Board will meet at 12:00 noon in the Activity Room at the Senior Center. - Hugoton Airport Board will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the airport.
The kernels taste as sweet as candy. Yep, tomatoes, cucumbers, cantaloupes and watermelons all taste better when they’re “fresh picked.” Also, there is nothing more satisfying than to walk out to your own garden, pick a couple of tomatoes and head for the kitchen. Once inside, wash and cut the red delight, sprinkle on a little salt and pepper. Umm they’re so good. People are discovering once again, or in most cases for the first time, how good foods taste fresh right out of the soil. If you don’t believe me, just bite into a fresh carrot, radish or slice up a cool, refreshing cucumber and slip it into your mouth. The proof is in the tasting. Some of us were born with a sweet tooth. I’m one of them. Fresh fruit, ice cream and chocolates are my favorites. If you’ve ever picked fresh strawberries and sprinkled them on a heaping bowl of vanilla ice cream, you know you’ve just experienced a little bit of heaven right here on earth. Sometimes popping a few fresh ones right from the vine and into your mouth is even better. For those concerned about saving energy, eating fruits and vegetables fresh off the tree or out of the garden could be another option. Once you acquire a taste for fresh produce, you may never go back to cooking fruits and vegetables again. So the next time you’re out working in your garden this summer and the sweat begins to drip down your face and into your eyes, think about all those wonderful fresh strawberries, tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers you’ll soon eat on your own dinner table. When you harvest the fruits of your labor, you’ll know it is worth it. John Schlageck is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas. Born and raised on a diversified farm in northwestern Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of experience, knowledge and passion.
1956 to Orville Hamblin and the former Esther Calvin at Great Bend. He attended school at Liberal High School graduating in the Class of 1974. Calvin is survived by two sisters, Virginia M. Spence and husband Steve of Liberal and Kathy Anderson of Pampa, Tx.; two nieces, Debra Forester of Pampa, Tx. and Angela Jantzen of Tyrone, Ok.; nephew James Reffitt III of Pampa; numerous great nieces and nephews; and two great great nieces. Those preceding Mr. Hamblin in death were his parents; two brothers, Joe Reffitt and James Reffitt, Jr.; and sister Charlet Rice. Memorial services were attended Wednesday afternoon, June 29 at Miller Mortuary Chapel in Liberal. Memorial contributions may be given to Mosaic in care of Miller Mortuary, PO Box 826, Liberal, Kansas 67905. Online condolences may be given at www.millermortuary.net.
Obituaries Harold “Hal” Perry Former Hugoton resident Harold “Hal” Perry, 75 of Sterling, Co., passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016 in Sterling.
Hal was born July 21, 1940 in Compton, Ca. to Homer and Wanda Monroe Perry. He graduated from Hugoton High School. He continued his education at Goodwell Oklahoma College and Stillwater, Oklahoma receiving his Masters Degree. Mr. Perry enlisted in ROTC in college and then entered the United States Army serving two years before his honorable discharge. December 7, 1958, in Hugoton, he married Brenda K. Gooch at the Christian Church. Hal was an instructor at NJC for five years, moved to Casper, Wy. and was an instructor for one year before moving back to Sterling and continuing at NJC for 32 years before retiring. Mr. Perry helped establish the Delta Epsilon Chi Program at NJC and also taught Marketing Management. He
enjoyed golf, racketball, pictures and his iPhone. He loved their dogs, going for long walks and enjoyed raising pigeons. Hal also enjoyed singing at weddings, 59 of them. He kept in touch with several former students, enjoyed family reunions, loved his Facebook and most of all the Denver Broncos. Survivors include his wife Brenda Perry of Sterling; sons Brian Perry and wife Carla of La Quinta, Ca. and Brad Perry and fiancé Amy Markussen of Thornton, Co.; daughter Laura Schumacher of Greeley, Co.; grandchildren Kristin Venutolo, Andrea Perry, Alisha Valenzuela, Logan Perry and McKaylee Schumacher; great grandchildren Elijah Perry, Nathan Valenzuela and Grayson Venutolo; brother Carlos “Gene” Perry, of New Mexico; and his many family members still living in Hugoton including niece and nephew Tarcy Betsworth and Royce Tucker. Hal was preceded in death by his parents and sister Rosalie Tucker. Funeral services were attended Tuesday morning, June 28 at First Christian Church in Sterling with Rev. Lew Champ officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Hal Perry Memorial Fund.
Frances Handley Death has claimed the life of Frances Ellen Elaine Handley, 83, of Liberal. She passed away Monday, June 20, 2016 at the Comfort Care
Home in Wichita. Born November 17, 1932 at Cache, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Claude Flack and the former Mary Doolin. November 28, 1951, she married Richard Linnenkamp at Clayton, NM. He preceded her in death August 22, 1973. She then married Raymond Handley November 25, 1977 at Clayton, NM. He also preceded her in death, June 4, 2014. Frances was a waitress at various restaurants, ran a Janitorial Service at the Panhandle Eastern Offices, then later worked at Red Bell Cleaners before retiring in 1990. She loved fishing, gardening, planting flowers,
singing, dancing, playing the organ, and also had a love of nature. Mrs. Handley was a member of NRA, Cal Farley's Boys Ranch, Good Samaritan RV Club, and a proud supporter of the American Red Cross, donating 12 gallons of blood. She was also a long time member and active supporter of the Central Christian Church of Liberal. Frances is survived by three daughters, Catherine Rogers and husband Sandy of Evanston, Wy., Claudette Beck and husband Neal of Liberal and Connie Bogle and husband Carl of Latham. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Clifford Flack and Darrel Flack; and two sisters, Betty and Claudette Flack. Funeral services were attended Saturday morning, June 25 at the Central Christian Church with Pastor Chuck Scroggs officiating. Burial followed at the Liberal City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the NRA or the America Alzheimer's Assoc. in care of Miller Mortuary, PO Box 826, Liberal, Ks 67905 Friends may send condolences to the family through Frances' tribute webpage at www.millermortuary.net.
June Harvey Liberal resident June R. Harvey, 79, passed from this life Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Liberal. Born June 1, 1937 at Milbank, S.D., she was the daughter of Louis Franklin "Slim" Keller and the former Gladys Hedman. June spent her early years in Milbank graduating high school in 1955 and moving to western Kansas where she had resided ever since. She worked as a bookkeeper for Harvey and Son Electric and earned a laboratory technician degree in Minnepolis, Minnesota. She was also a Lab Technician at Epworth Hospital and area doctor offices. June 23, 1957, June mar-
ried Wilbur Harvey in Garden City. He preceded her in death December 10, 2012. Mrs. Harvey was a member of the Cimarron Valley Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution. Survivors include her son Joe Harvey of Liberal; two daughters, Dianne Harvey of Liberal and Dr. Suzanne Harvey, DVM of Buffalo, Ok.; her sister Fran Coppersmith of Gettysburg, S.D.; granddaughter Jade Brown of Mustang, Ok.; two grandsons, William Harden of Enid, Ok. and Robert Harden of Edmond, Ok.; and her great granddaughter Angel Brown of Mustang. June was preceded in death by her parents; son-inlaw Bob Harden; and daugh-
ter-in-law Carole Harvey. Graveside services were attended Monday, June 27 at Arkalon Cemetery with Pastor Rex Petty officiating. Online condolences can be given at www.millermortuary.net.
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, June 30, 2016) 1t PUBLIC NOTICE The regularly scheduled July 4, 2016 Stevens County Board of County Commissioners meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. at the Commissioners’ meeting room in the basement of the Stevens County Courthouse.
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LEPC Continued from page 1 every five years. Rodney went briefly through the entire plan. Paula then turned the discussion to sheltering asking how the current school finance issues and hours will effect using the school to shelter. Adrian Howie, USD 210 Superintendent, explained the issues it would create including using the FEMA shelter in the weight room at the high school. He said June 23 they will meet and he hopes they have the issues resolved. Paula explained that this is the responsibility of the group to find new shelters etc. She said we need to have MOU’s to set up mass dispensing locations for patients to come for meds. Adrian said the school is the perfect fit. Paula commented that she had an MOU with her for him to sign for sheltering. Judy suggested checking with the churches. Rodney explained that these shelters must be
set to American Red Cross Standards. Paula said that Richard Everett organized a meeting with the Garden City Red Cross representative to share information. She also said she had an eye-opening experience because she thought we knew our “go-to” people and had an ongoing relationship with Red Cross. She found out that there isn’t an organization structure recognized by Red Cross in SW Kansas. Joy explained that it is their issue and then explained what happened. Paula said she understood, but continued saying if we have a mass emergency that we will need to have Red Cross assist. Paula said that she would like to have Corey Becker with Red Cross to come back, possibly at the next LEPC meeting, to re-establish the relationship. Joy noted that she would be surprised if they actually attend. Richard Everett said that un-
less something else comes up he will make sure Corey is there. Red Cross’ current structure and locations were also discussed. As an example, Richard explained that Red Cross would supply Paula with boxes and cards that would be given to someone who lost their home in a fire. Joy told Paula that she has the boxes and cards in the other room if she wanted them. Paula said this is something that she visited with Corey about. She told him there are people in the community that still feel they are an active part of this organization and we need to get better lines of communication. Richard gave examples of changes that have been made by Red Cross. The attendees were asked if there were any other things that the LEPC members had questions about. Joy said that we need to have a “reallive” mock exercise. Debbie Hickson explained the “fire in
the boiler room” mock drill they had at Kansas Dairy Ingredients (KDI). Rodney said they are always looking for something to train on and a place to do the training. Potential times and scenarios were discussed. Rodney discussed one he would like to do involving the school and asked Adrian Howie if he would work with them. Adrian was all for doing an exercise involving the school in the future. He explained exercises he participated in with other school districts. Trista suggested doing a full scale exercise next year and involving the Incident Management Team (IMT). Rodney agreed and Trista said Todd would probably come up with a scenario. Rodney explained that Todd creating the exercise isn’t free. Cathy said if LEPC is serious about doing this they might be able to get assistance from KDEM at no cost instead of going through
a contractor. Joy thought we need to “just throw it out there” without a lot of planning so we can see where we are lacking. The group then turned to starting with a small exercise at KDI. Rodney said he would like to be involved in the planning. Debbie said that in their exercise they do not tell anyone so no one can plan for it. Paula noted that you don’t get to plan for a natural disaster. Debbie added that they find out what they do right and what they need to improve on during these exercises. Richard Everett discussed the Mass Fatality Plan which is attached to ESF 8. He said that some of the current LEPC was present when the plan was written. He explained that five SW Kansas counties came together to write the plan. He said this plan was reviewed by four different district coroners and they all agreed that it is a
very good plan and signed off on it. Furthermore 14 counties in SW Kansas are using it without a lot of changes to it. He quickly went through the plan and said he would like to have approval of the plan. Motion was made to approve the Mass Fatality Appendix as written and motion carried. Mr. Everett then discussed a Mass Care Health and Medical Toolbox they developed for the Health Department. He said that it is part of the Mass Fatality Plan that tells you, for example, how to set up shelter and how to deal with an illness in the shelter. Motion was made and passed to approve the Mass Care Health and Medical Toolbox as presented. Paula thanked everyone for attending. The next LEPC meeting was scheduled for September 7, 2016 at the EMS Training Center. Meeting adjourned.
Chamber luncheon Continued from page 1
New Hugoton Lions officers for the 2016-2017 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 are from left to right Secretary Bob Eyestone, First Vice President Beth Settlemyer, Treasurer Tommy
Commissioners
Romero, Tail Twister Linda Kates, Lion Tamer Rick Kates, President Mallory Moser and Second Vice President Andy Moser. Photo courtesy of Charlie Wagner.
business cards about the High Plains Craft Fair, urging them to participate in this craft show. There has already been some responses. High Plains Music Fest has booked the acts of Casey Donahew, Clare Dunn, Mike Ryan and Broken Bar V. The country music concert will start at 6:00 p.m. September 10, 2016. Early Bird tickets for the concert can be purchased in Hugoton from White’s Foodliner and Yardmaster. Jan reported that proceeds from the concert goes to different charities throughout the year. Director Owens reported the Farmers Market will start operations July 2 in front of the Chamber Office. EcoDevo Director Neal Gillespie informed the Cham-
Continued from page 1 from the Stevens County Law Enforcement Center was brought in. It has been cut $250,000. The special session was
called to read the bids gathered by the Extension. The bids were for an air conditioner system for the 4-H Building at the Fairgrounds.
Four bids were presented. Those turning in bids were Lin Goode - $6,072, Bobbie Moss - $6,895, Ross from Ulysses - $5,805 and Webber
Hot temperatures Continued from page 1 temperatures will not drop below 75 degrees. · Stay out of the heat as much as possible. Limit outdoor activities until the cooler part of the day. · Dress for summer. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing to reflect heat and sunlight. · If you must work outside for an extended period, use sunscreen. Sunburn reduces
your body's ability to dissipate heat. Take frequent breaks and do not take salt tablets unless specified by a physician. Make sure there is someone available to check on you. KDEM officials also suggest having a plan for where your family can go if there is a power outage. Many communities offer cooling centers or you can go to public area
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such as a library or a shopping mall. Keep a close eye on children and check on elderly neighbors. Watch for signs of heatrelated illness: • Sunburn: Redness and pain. • Heat Cramps: Painful spasms usually in the muscles of legs and abdomen. • Heat exhaustion: Heavy sweating; weakness; cold, pale, clammy skin; fainting and vomiting but may have normal temperature. • Heat stroke (or sunstroke): High body temperature (106° F or higher), hot dry skin, rapid and strong pulse, possible unconsciousness. Summon emergency medical assistance or get the victim to a hospital immediately. Delay can be fatal. While waiting for emergency assistance, move the victim to a cooler environment, reduce body temperature with cold bath. Remove clothing, use fan/air conditioners. Do not give fluids. Heat safety for Pets • Ensure pets have water and plenty of shade. • Check on pets frequently to ensure they aren’t suffering from the heat. • Don’t leave your pet in an enclosed vehicle. Additional information on what to do regarding extreme heat conditions may be found by going to www.kdheks.gov/ beh/extreme_heat.htm. Submitted by the Kansas Adjutant General.
Refrigeration - $7995. The two lowest bids were from Lin Goode and Ross. It is policy to go local if possible and Lin Goode’s bid was only slightly higher. Motion was made and passed to accept the bid from Lin Goode in the amount of $6,072. Pat then said he would like to make a motion that Stevens County Commissioners take a 10% cut in pay since all other county entities are taking cuts. Joe said he would like to wait until the budget hearing to hash this out. He also stated that he would like to wait until a regular meeting where they are all actually present and able to hear well, to discuss this matter further. Dave said he agreed. Pat said ok and the motion died due to a lack of a second. Pat said he feels it is important that they show the public that “we (commissioners) have a dog in the hunt”. Pat went on to say that he would be willing to voluntarily give up 10% of his pay if it does not pass. The issue was tabled for now. The Commissioners then moved into executive session with Josh and Nancy with the plans to adjourn afterwards.
ber members that they will be selling tax credits for Kansas Income Tax. Gillespie also stated that Carter’s Thrifty King and High Plains Music Fest both
won Regional honors from the Kansas Department of Commerce for their Business Appreciation program. The meeting adjourned.
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Be extra cautious with your pets during Fourth of July The Fourth of July is one of the most stressful and potentially dangerous times of the year for pets. While you and your family, friends and neighbors are celebrating the holiday with fireworks, pets are finding these festive activities anything but celebratory. Many pet parents assume that if their pet is not afraid of thunder or other loud noises, they will not be bothered by fireworks. This is not necessarily true. Even pets who normally are not bothered by thunder and other loud noises are often frightened and panicked by the cumulative effects of the fireworks, the excited voices outside, and being left alone inside the house. If pets are left outside and unattended, the noise and raucous often drives them to run away. In fact, the July 4 holiday is a very busy time for animal shelters across the U.S. They report taking in a higher number dogs that run off during firework festivities. In addition, many police stations log higher volumes of stray dog calls and barking complaints July 4 compared to any other day of the year. By planning ahead and taking some common sense precautions, you can help ensure your pet is happy and safe this Fourth of July. 1. Do not take your pet to fireworks displays. 2. Do not leave your pet alone in the car during fireworks (or ever). With only hot air to breathe inside
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a car, your pet can suffer serious health effects even death in a few short minutes. Partially opened windows do not provide sufficient air, but they do provide an opportunity for your pet to be stolen. Leaving your pet alone in the car is never a good idea. However, if your pet is most comfortable in the car, some pet parents find that driving around with their pet in the car helps to calm their pet. 3. Keep your pets in your home in a comfortable and quiet area with the shades drawn. If your pet is crate trained, then his crate is a great choice. Some animals can become destructive when frightened, so be sure that you've removed any items that your pet could destroy or that would be harmful to your pet if chewed. Leave a television or radio playing at normal volume to keep your pet company while you're attending Fourth of July picnics, parades and other celebrations. 4. Consult vet for anxiety relief. If you know that your pet is seriously distressed by loud noises like thunder, consult with your veterinarian before July 4 for ways to help alleviate the fear and anxiety he will experience during fireworks displays. 5. If your pet seeks comfort in a bath tub, under a bed or other small space...let him. Do not try to lure him out. If the space is safe and it makes him feel more secure, let him be. 6. Never leave pets outside
unattended. Even in a fenced yard or on a chain is not safe. In their fear, pets who normally wouldn't leave the yard may escape and become lost, or become entangled in their chain, risking injury or death. 7. Make sure your pet is wearing identification tag. If your pet does run off, proper ID can help ensure a safe return. In addition, it is also recommended to microchip your pet. This is an added safeguard should your pet lose his ID tag. Animals found running at-large should be taken to the local animal shelter, where they will have the best chance of being reunited with their owners. Here's to you and your pet having a happy and safe Independence Day! About TripsWithPets.com TripsWithPets.com is the premier online pet friendly travel guide -- providing online reservations at over 30,000 pet friendly hotels & accommodations across the U.S. and Canada. When planning a trip, pet parents go to TripsWithPets.com for detailed, up-to-date information on hotel pet policies and pet amenities. TripsWithPets.com also features airline & car rental pet policies, pet friendly activities, a user-friendly search-by-route option, as well as pet travel gear. For more information, please visit http://www.tripswithpets.co m.
You are invited to join the residents and staff for Sunday afternoon worship beginning at 3 p.m. at Pioneer Manor.
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Stoddard - Mills Alan Stoddard of Hugoton and Billie Hogie of Ulysses announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Carrie Renee Stoddard to Heath Aaron Mills son of James and Stacie Mills of Hugoton. A wedding is being planned for July 16, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at My Father's House in Hugoton. The bride is a 2010 graduate of Hugoton High School and the groom is a 2009 graduate of Hugoton High School. Grandparents of the bride are Roy and Debbie Stoddard of Hugoton and James and Barbara Davis of Pampa, Tx. Great grandparents are Ralph and Norma Stoddard and Omar and Betty Norton, all of Hugoton. Grandparents of the groom are Buddy and Wanda Woodruff of Hollis, Ok. The couple will reside in Stevens County with their children Hallie and C.J.
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The Beavers Reunion was held again on May 29, 2016, at Hugoton. They had a wonderful reunion, even a few unexpected families. They enjoyed a pot-luck dinner and did a lot of reminiscing. From Hugoton were Tom and Leslie Oder; Linda and Rick Kates; Kevin and Caiden Oder; Sandy, Kiefer and Tyler Schmidt; Henry Beasley; Bob Oder; Lisa Oder, Alex Archuleta, Tristan and Paitan; Jason, Bailey, Kinsey, Jayden, Addie and Gavin Brower; Daira and Rex Brower; Charlotte Breeding; Shawnda, Bryan, Shaelyn and Cambryn Noyes; Letesha Carr; Alberta Willsey, Glenda McComack; Glenda Shank; Kenneth and Aidan Shank and Dennis Klatt. Brent McDonald and Roildon McDonald attended from Rolla. LaNelda and DeLari George came from Turpin, Oklahoma. Randy Shank came in from Colorado Springs, Colorado. Phil Beavers and Vivian Beavers drove in from Sunray, Texas. Troy, Sharon, Tory, and Trevor Trahern come from Sunray, Texas, also. Jackie Gates and Rovena Taylor Hukill came up from Fort Worth, Texas. Eva Beavers attended from Bowie, Texas. Shelley and Rayce Pennartz joined the reunion from Alvord, Texas.
Local students receive degrees from Fort Hays State University Six local students are among the 2,111 who completed associate, bachelor's or graduate degrees at Fort Hays State University in the spring 2016 semester. Hugoton graduates include Beth A. Beard with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management; JoHanna R. Goetzinger with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science; Chase W. Mills with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and Kara Jean Stump with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. From Rolla, graduates included Cory Lynn McCurry with a Bachelor of Science in Biology (Environmental) and
Casey Jo Thomlinson with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Animal Science). Degrees are listed with majors and, in parentheses, areas of concentration. Where the major is included in the degree name, it is not listed separately. The graduates include 374 graduate degrees (master's and education specialists) and 1,737 undergraduate degrees. FHSU does not release degree lists until transcripts have been verified as having met all requirements for graduation. Submitted by Fort Hays State University.
Check out the new Kansas Bicycle Maps Whether you want to see designated bike routes in 19 cities in Kansas, traffic volumes along state routes or which county routes are paved, the new 2016-17 Kansas bicycle map will help bicycle riders plan their trips. “This map provides so much information that is specifically geared toward bicyclists,” said KDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator Matt Messina. “Its contents include bicycling statutes, safety tips, suggested routes, future projects and more all in one publication. It is a great resource for all bicyclists from beginners to extreme enthusiasts.” The highways available for bicycles are color-coded by
traffic volume. No traffic volumes are shown on the map on interstate routes as bicycling on interstates in Kansas is against the law. New features to this year’s map include the Land and Sky Scenic Byway in the western part of the state and the inclusion of 487 miles of U.S. Bicycle Route 76 (USBR 76), which was designated in Kansas last fall. Pittsburg’s city inset was also added to the back of the map. Maps are available free of charge and can be requested by emailing bikeped@ ksdot.org or calling (785) 296-8593. For more information on bicycling in Kansas, please visit www.ksdot.org/ bikeped.
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You never know what you're volunteering for at a Mad Science event at the Stevens County Library! These lucky partipants get to spin in circles with tennis balls balanced on their heads.
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Vortex guns are also used to make cool smoke rings as demonstrated by Professor Watt of Mad Science.
The big kids even get in the act at the Stevens County Library Mad Science event last Wednesday, June 22.
ADOPT A DUCK!!! Hugoton Rotary Club Annual Duck Race July 4, 2016 Hugoton City Park SERVICE Above Self 12:00 Noon $10.00 each ticket $25.00 (3) 1/2 Quack Pack $50.00 (6) Quack Pack Prizes are as follows: 1st $1,000 3rd $300 2nd $500 4th $200 5 hard luck ducks @ $50 each
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Have you ever seen a vortex gun? Professor Watt of Mad Science demonstrates the power of a wind vortex as part of the "On Your Mark, Get Set...READ" Summer Reading Program at the Stevens County Library.
The Mad Science show at the Stevens County Library is a smashing success! This performance was partially sponsored by the Stevens County Farm Bureau Association.
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WE ARE BACK Professor Watt of Mad Science educates and entertaines two hundred attendees at the Stevens County Library last week! The Library's Summer Reading Program offers a variety of great activities for all ages. Stop by the library today to learn about the great services they provide!
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Kids at the Stevens County Library use their imaginations to plant and grow trees as a backdrop for the "Racing to Read" puppet show. Volunteers also helped decorate the stage with a race day banner.
Savannah Ball reads "Hot Rod Hamster" by Cynthia Lord as part of the Southwest Kansas Library System's "Racing to Read" puppet show tour.
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Start school with an exam. Don’t worry, it’s one you can pass easily. Routine physical exams are important because they allow us to detect potential health problems as well as evaluate your health and nutritional habits.
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After August 19th you will pay the full amount for the physical. Physical forms must be picked up and completed prior to visit.
All students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian or the following consent form must be signed. NO EXCEPTIONS!!
You will need a copy of your immunization records. Savannah Ball from the Southwest Kansas Library System presents a puppet show titled "Racing to Read" at the Stevens County Library's Summer Reading Program Tuesday,
June 21. One hundred and forty-five people enjoyed the puppet show! SCL Summer Storytime is every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. until July 19.
Contact us at 544-8563 to schedule your appointment. Call early for scheduling availability.
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Reed Rome and Issac Castro lead the pack Saturday morning. Issac took first with a time of 19:06, while Reed was close behind in second with 19:17. Photo courtesy of Lisa Rome.
Aaannd they’re off! Runners hit the street Saturday morning, June 25 for the seventeenth annual Gas Capital 5K. Photo courtesy of Lisa Rome.
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A runner crosses in front of the HRC building during the 5K. Photo courtesy of Lisa Rome.
Forty-two participants line up and receive instructions before beginning the race Saturday. The five kilometer distance is equal
to 3.1 miles and covered several areas of Hugoton. Photo courtesy of Lisa Rome.
Hugoton Recreation lists annual Gas Capital 5K results Saturday June 25, 2016, Hugoton hosted the annual Gas Capital 5K road race, kids’ fun run, and two mile walk. The Hugoton Recreation Commission sponsored all events. This year 42 people participated in the various events. The first event of the morning was the two-mile walk with several participants. The walkers covered the two-mile course starting at 7:15 a.m. The next event was the 5k run with 20 runners. The last event was a ¼ mile kids’ run with 11 runners. Trophies were awarded to the top three overall finishers in both the Male and Female divisions in the 5k run. Medals were also given to the top three finishers in each age group in both the women’s and men’s divisions in the 5k run. All fun run participates received a finisher’s medal. All partici-
pates received a t-shirt. This year’s 5K run men’s overall winner was Issac Castro of Hugoton. Issac is a 2016 graduate of Hugoton HS and a former member of the Hugoton High School Cross Country/Track and field teams. He will continue his running career next year at Washburn University. The women’s 5k overall winner was Toby McClure. Toby will be a member of the Hugoton High School Cross Country/ Track and Field Teams this coming school year. She will be looking forward to beginning her running career in high school. All events went very well. This marked the seventeenth year for the event. Everyone who helped make this event a success and those who participated are very much appreciated. Results are as follows:
Gas Capital 5K (Distance: 3.1 Miles) Name City Issac Castro Hugoton Reed Rome Hugoton Ivan Villa Hugoton Abraham Garcia Hugoton Luis Guerrero Hugoton Bryan Gonzalez Hugoton Toby McClure Hugoton Abby Heger Hugoton Victoria Duran Hugoton Josselyne Jurado Hugoton MeKenzie Hagman Hugoton Molly McClure Hugoton Anna Wold Hugoton Chester Mayhew Sublette Mark Verhoff Plains Greg Salmans Hugoton Mollie Wold Elmdale Weston Johnson Hugoton Laurie Crawford Hugoton Emery Swagerty Liberal
Age Gender 15-19 M 15-19 M 15-19 M 15-19 M 15-19 M 15-19 M 15-19 F 15-19 F 15-19 F 15-19 F 15-19 F 14U F 20-29 F 20-29 M 60-Over M 30-39 M 50-59 F 14U M 40-49 F 50-59 M
Time 19:06 19:17 20:25 20:29 21:16 22:20 23:25 23:27 23:34 27:07 27:13 27:14 27:39 31:44 31:53 31:59 33:40 35:49 38:06 45:59
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July 8 she will work with girls ages 8 to 10 on skills July 9 with girls ages 11 to 18. Camp will be from 8 am to 5 pm Greg Salmans of Hugoton gives it his all during the Gas Capital 5K Road Race June 25. The event was sponsored by the Hugoton Recreation Commission. Photo courtesy of Lisa Rome.
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Runners can be seen all the way down the block during Saturday’s 5K. Over 40 people took part in different parts of the event, which also included a two mile walk and a quartermile Kids’ Fun Run. Photo courtesy of Lisa Rome.
KDWPT honors individuals including Captain B.J. Thurman
The Law Enforcement Division of the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism recognized officers and other individuals for work and services performed above and beyond the call of duty. The annual awards are presented in several categories, including Meritorious Work, Lifesaving, Natural Resource Education, Boating Safety Enforcement, Investigations, Cooperative Projects and Officer of the Year. The Merit Award was presented to Captain Dan Melson for his work in developing and maintaining the Game Wardens’ Facebook page and an application allowing the Law Enforcement Division to more efficiently record violations. Game warden Jonathan Rather was awarded the Natural Resource Education Advancement Award for his work in implementing hunter education programs in the area school systems. The Boating Officer of the Year Award was presented to game warden Jeff Clouser for his extensive work in the area of boating safety enforcement, including dealing with stranded boaters, investigating boating accidents and enforcing boating under the influence laws. Game warden Hal Kaina received the Lifesaving Award for
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his efforts in two incidents where individuals were facing life-threatening circumstances. In one incident, Officer Kaina rescued a hunter who had broken through the ice. In another incident, Officer Kaina aided in the rescue of four individuals, including children, after their boat had sunk in the middle of the reservoir. Game warden Cody Morris was awarded the Lifesaving Award for his assistance in rescuing a family adrift on a boat with a motor that would not start. Lt. Rick Campbell and game wardens Jesse Gehrt and Travis Schulte received Lifesaving Awards for rescues they performed on the Kansas River. In one situation Lt. Campbell and Officer Gehrt rescued a man whose canoe had overturned in the river. Later in the summer, a family who was floating the Kansas River became stranded on a sandbar after getting caught in a severe thunderstorm. Officers Gehrt and Schulte, along with a local emergency medical technician, got the family, which included a four-month-old baby, to safety. The Richard Harrold Memorial Award for Investigations was presented to game warden Josh DeHoux for his efforts investigating big game violations in his assigned area. The Director’s Award was presented to a large group of game wardens, department staff and a private citizen for their work in hosting the conference of the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. Those recognized include:
Major Dan Hesket, Capt. B.J. Thurman, Lt. Eric Deneault, Lt. Dave Adams, Lt. Jeff Sutton, Lt. Mike Peterson, Lt. Scott Hanzlicek, Lt. Bob Funke, game wardens Michael McGinnis, Cody Morris, Jesse Gehrt, Tracy Cikanek, Dennis Zehr, Jim Bussone, Matt Hanvey, Jon Entwhistle, Vince Wonderlich, Scott Leamon, Jeremy Stenstrom, Ross Uhrmacher, Glenn Cannizzaro, Mike Hopper, Greg Salisbury, Landen Cleveland, Ryan Smidt, Lance Hockett, Chris Stout, Daniel Howard, Aaron Scheve, Clint Lee, Jacob Greene, Lynn Koch and Jonathan Rather; Erika Brooks and Shelby Stevens of the Education Section; Jason Deal and David Jenkins of the
Public Lands Division; Tony Reitz of the Parks Division; and volunteer, Jenna Scheve. Game warden Jesse Gehrt received the Officer of the Year Award, a joint recognition by the Law Enforcement Division and the Shikar Safari Club International. Gehrt has performed his duties above and beyond what is normally expected, and is extensively involved in all aspects of being a game warden. Apart from his daily duties, ties to his local community, and many other contributions around the state, Gehrt is also a member of the division’s Honor Guard. Submitted by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.
Habitat First offered by KDWPT Habitat First is a new program developed by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s (KDWPT) Wildlife Division for private landowners interested in developing or enhancing wildlife habitat on their land. Under the program, district wildlife biologists will deliver the following services to interested landowners: -Technical assistance: planning, land management support, and habitat development tools -Financial assistance: costshare and sign-on incentives for habitat improvements -Equipment loans: native grass drills, tree planters, fabric machines, prescribed
burn equipment, and root plows -USDA programs: assistance with Environmental Quality Incentive Program applications benefiting wildlife, Conservation Reserve Program enrollment, and management Standardized practices and rates make the program easy to explain and understand. Habitat management plans can be tailored to the property and to landowner preferences. Visit ksoutdoors.com/Private-Lands, call 620-6725911 or contact the nearest KDWPT office to learn more. Submitted by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.
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From the November 6, 1931 issue of the Hugoton Hermes Newspaper.) Halloween fun proved fatal to a young man who took part in the activities this year. The little city of Rolla, expecting a lot of vandalism this year, had thought to forestall damages that would be done and to restrain youthful fun-makers by having a number of extra deputies sworn in and on duty on Halloween last Saturday night. Among other officers sworn in on this special night was Charles Settle who, in private life, conducts a dray business. During the early part of Saturday night, the young revelers conducted themselves along the usual matter, soaping windows, tipping over outhouses, changing signs and all the other traditional devilment that others have engaged in over the years--all under the watchful eyes of the officers who were on duty, but were under orders not to shut off all the fun but to see that it was of a harmless nature. However, at two o’clock on Sunday morning when the merry makers had begun to step a bit beyond the border line and property was threatened with damage, the officers decided it was time to end the festivities and announced themselves. Some youngsters persisted after being warned and went speeding away. The officers went after them. A coupe containing three youths in the front seat, two in the turtle seat and two on each side of the running board was ordered to stop by Settle. He was not obeyed and the officer fired several shots in the ground to check the speed of the fleeing car and to stop them. One of the bullets hit the ground behind the vehicle and ricocheted.
The ricocheting bullet struck young Dixon in the back of the head, a wound from which he died a half hour later. Excitement ran high and the incident was deplored by all Rolla citizens but none more than Setter who had unintentionally caused the death of young Dixon.
A coroners inquest was held and the jury returned a verdict in accordance with the facts here. We understand there will be no prosecution of Officer Setter in the matter. It is deeply deplored and all seem to think that this was an accident pure and simple. The funeral for young Dixon will be Tuesday.
STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton Everyone from the Senior Center wishes you a safe and fun Independence Day weekend! We have not had an increase in the price of our meals for over four years. Now because of budget constraints, we will have to increase the price by 50¢ effective July 1, 2016. On that date the price for people age 55 and older will increase to $4.25 and the price for those under 55 will be $6.00. Thank you for understanding the necessity of why we have to do this! Coming up Saturday, July 9, 2016, is Sew All Day beginning at 8:30 a.m. The Pitch
KWO plans meeting for July 12
EARLY CROP - Broomcorn became one of the major crops of Stevens County after 1887 with the influx of homesteaders. The first markets were at Liberal and Tyrone, Ok. When the railroad came to Hugoton then farmers found the baled brush much more profitable. Sandy land of this county, Morton County and eastern Colorado south of old Stonnington became important producing areas. Among early brokers was Jim Phillips, and later Bob Robinson and others. Very little broomcorn is grown in this county now because of the high cost of harvesting. Top, 1913, teams lined up after unloading wagons; middle, broomcorn bales loaded on wagons near Sixth and Main Street intersection early 1900’s; and third, warehouse at the railroad. Taken from the Hugoton Hermes Historical Edition August 1961.
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Compiled by Ruthie Winget Last week’s Rolla history article may have piqued the interest of a few readers. In the article, author David Stout recalls a story of a Rolla youth being fatally shot one Halloween evening. The following is the exact account of the incident as reported by The Hugoton Hermes’ in its November 6, 1931 issue.
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The Kansas Water Office’s (KWO) Cimarron Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) will have a meeting to discuss current water issues affecting the basin as well as the state. The meeting will be Tuesday, July 12, 9:30 a.m. at the Mahuron Building, 802 E 8th Street in Liberal, KS. The Central Kansas Water Bank Association information will be presented in addition to developing the Regional Action Plans. The agenda and meeting materials will be available at www.kwo.org or you may request copies by calling (785) 296-3185 or toll-free at (888) KAN-WATER (526-9283). If accommodations are needed for a person with disabilities, please notify the Kansas Water Office at 900 SW Jackson Street, Suite 404, Topeka, KS 66611-1249 or call (785) 296-3185 at least five working days prior to the meeting. As the state’s water office, KWO conducts water planning, policy coordination and water marketing as well as facilitates public input throughout the state. The agency prepares the KANSAS WATER PLAN, a plan for water resources development, management and conservation. KWO also reviews all water laws and makes recommendations to the Governor and Legislature for needed legislation.
and Canasta players will have a potluck at 6:00 p.m. and play cards afterwards. Then from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. is our monthly dance with Bob Walter providing the live country music. Please bring a potluck to the dance. If you like to play pool or snooker, please join our group every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. We deliver lunch Monday through Friday to homebound people. If you are in need of our services or you know someone who is, please call the Senior Center. We will give you information about cost, menus, etc. Senator Pat Roberts’ office is available to assist you with problems you may be having with federal agencies like Social Security, Veterans’/VA issues, military cases, Medicare, passports, and IRS. If you need help, please call his Dodge City office at 620-227-2244. If you have questions concerning caregiving, legal matters, disability, health insurance, housing, etc., please call Michael Johnston at Southwest Kansas Area
Agency on Aging at 620-2258240. Menu June 30...................Tuna Salad July 1 .....................Swiss Steak June 4 .........CENTER CLOSED July 5....Sweet & Sour Chicken July 6........................Roast Beef July 7 .....................Beef Burrito Activities Thursday, June 30 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m. Friday, July 1 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m. Bingo .......................12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 2 Sew All Day ................8:30 a.m. Canasta, Pitch & Potlock........................6:00 p.m. Dance.........................7:00 p.m. ............................Bob Walter Monday, July 4 CENTER CLOSED Happy Independence Day! Tuesday, July 5 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Pool & Snooker ..........9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 6 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Painting & Coloring ...1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 7 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m.
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PUBLIC NOTICE “Watch this you guys! One, Two, Three and here I go!! Splash Down!!!” Fun at the Hugoton Pool!
Hugoton is blessed with a fantastic slide that draws kids young and old from near and far to help administer cooling aid during these hot summer days.
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“Come on in - the water’s fine!!”
There is nothing more refreshing on these hot summer days than to jump into the swimming pool!
“Watch out here I come!!” She is joining all the other kids cooling off in the wonderful pool Tuesday afternoon.
The pool is not for the youngsters only - come join in the fun at the Hugoton pool.
STEVENS COUNTY CANDIDATES 2016 - PRIMARY NATIONAL OFFICES US State Senate Democrat: Patrick Wiesner 6750 W 93rd, Ste 220, Overland Park, KS 66046 Monique Singh 1402 Washington Blvd, #2E, Kansas City, KS 66102 Republican: DJ Smith 1601 W Peoria, PMB #182, Paola, KS 66071 Jerry Moran PO Box 1151, Hays, KS 67601 US House of Rep, Dist 1 Democrat: None Republican: Roger Marshall 4501 Quail Creek Dr, Great Bend, KS 67530 Tim Huelskamp Fowler, KS STATE OFFICES State Senate 39th Dist Democrat: A. Zacheriah Worf 305 Prairie Lane, Holcomb, KS 67851 Republican: Larry R Powell 2209 Grandview Dr E, Garden City, KS 67846 John Doll
2927 Cliff Place, Garden City, KS 67846 State House, 124th Dist Democrat: None Republican: J. Stephen Alford 4179 E Road 19, Ulysses, KS 67880 Dist Court Judge 26th Dist 2nd Div Democrat: None Republican: Clinton B. Peterson 415 N Washington Ave, Ste 103, Liberal 67901 Dist Mag Judge 26th Dist 5th Position Democrat: None Republican: Paula J. Sosa 200 E 6th, Hugoton, KS 67951 COUNTY OFFICES County Attorney Democrat: None Republican: Paul F. Kitzke 1600 S Monroe, Hugoton, KS 67951 County Clerk Democrat: None Republican: Amy Jo Tharp 200 S Van Buren, Hugoton, KS 67951 Register of Deeds Democrat: None Republican: Zilpha "Betty" Rosel PO Box 235, Hugoton, KS 67951 County Treasurer Democrat: None Republican: Vanessa Willis 1535 Road 15, Hugoton, KS 67951 County Sheriff Democrat: None Republican: Ted E Heaton 500 Heaton Dr, Hugoton, KS 67951 County Commissioner Dist 2
Democrat: None Republican: Pat Hall 404 N. Wildcat Ct, Hugoton, KS 67951 Donald Beesley 2218 Road K, Hugoton, KS 67951 County Commissioner Dist 3 Democrat: None Republican: Carol Lee Burrows PO Box 269, Hugoton, KS 67951 Tron Stegman 1404 S Monroe, Hugoton, KS 67951 Steve Davis 971 Road P, Hugoton, KS 67951 Precinct Committeewoman Ctr Dist 1 Republican: Debbie Nordling 1488 Vet Clinic Road, Hugoton 67951 Precinct Committeeman Ctr Dist 1 Republican: Erick E Nordling 1488 Vet Clinic Road, Hugoton 67951 Precinct Committeewoman Voorhees Republican: Erica L Kolb 1281 Road B, Hugoton, KS 67951 Precinct Committeeman Moscow Republican: Jerry E Stuckey 2581 Road 24, Hugoton, KS 67951 Precinct Committeewoman Moscow Democrat: Judith Hickert PO Box 97, Moscow, KS 67951 Republican: Judy Parsons 1343 Road CC, Hugoton, KS 67951 Township Treasurer Moscow Republcian: Angie Lahey 1920 Road BB, Moscow, KS 67952 Township Trustee Moscow Republican: Shirley Mothes PO Box 156, Moscow, KS 67952
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Lower gas prices forecast for fall The first 50 years of Rolla’s main mode of personal transportation was a period of transition from horses ‘n buggies to automobiles. Growing up on the farms and ranches during this time meant kids not only learned how to drive, but also how to work with horses, and boy, did my dad and his brother Price Stout love working with horses. The two photos here are of Uncle Price pictured just to the southwest of the original barn on his parents’ homestead (Ed and Minnie Stout, 1½ miles north of Rolla). In the [first] photo, two girls can be seen in the background, hanging out in the barn, two girls whom we can presume were his younger sisters, Stella and Pearl Stout, watching their brother work his beautiful horse. In addition to the two girls in the back-
ground, there is obviously the presence of the photographer shooting these scenes, so it would seem Uncle Price was putting on some sort of special show for his audience. My dad told me a story about himself on another occasion working with a horse out by this very same barn. Unlike Uncle Price shown here with an audience, Dad didn’t have an audience or a photographer capturing the moment, but rather was working with a horse off by himself just outside the corral. Unlike Uncle Price, Dad wasn’t on horseback. No, he hadn’t even bothered to bridle or saddle the horse. Instead, he was standing off to the side teaching the horse verbal and whistle commands. Since there was no audience to behold these lessons, Dad’s father, my Grandpa Ed Stout,
knew nothing about what was going on as he rounded the corner of the barn. Not seeing Dad, from Grandpa’s perspective one of his unbridled, unsaddled horses was on the loose, outside the corral. Naturally, the first thing he did was to bellow “WHOA!” which served only to spook the horse. The spooked horse took off running, which required my very disgruntled dad to saddle up another horse, pack a lariat, maybe even an extra bridle, and to track down the horse which apparently interpreted
“WHOA!” to mean, “Let’s get the heck outta’ here NOW!” Knowing my dad as well as I did, I suspect he undoubtedly expressed his unhappiness with his father with a few ill-chosen colorful words, but Grandpa, being a man of few words (and none of them of the cussin’ variety), probably didn’t say much in his defense (‘cept maybe saying “Whoa, boy!” to his son, and suggesting to him that he needed to begin his equine audio lessons by teaching a horse what “Whoa” meant.)
The author’s Uncle Price shows off his beautiful horse in front of two girls - who are presumed to be Price’s sisters Stella and Pearl Stout.
At a time of year when motorists expect gas prices to rise, prices have actually been falling, just in time for the Fourth of July when many will be hitting the road. GasBuddy predicts this Independence Day to be the cheapest since 2005. This year the United States experienced the lowest June gasoline prices in over 10 years. GasBuddy predicts the national average will be $2.27 per gallon on the Fourth, down considerably compared to just two years ago when the national average hit $3.66 per gallon for the holiday. The decline as we approach July 4 is not a rarity. Over the past 10 years, the average price of gas through the Fourth of July holiday has declined more often than not. “The U.S. average price of gas was lower on July 5th than it was the previous week seven out of 10 occasions dating back to 2006,” said Gregg Laskoski, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy. “This defies the general consensus on Main Street that prices rise ahead of a major travel holiday.” The good news doesn’t end here. Looking forward to the rest of 2016, GasBuddy projects the return of a sub-$2 per gallon national average as soon as early November. Seasonal trends, such as lower gasoline demand and cheaper winter gasoline, return to the picture. Gas prices in the
South are most likely to spend the most time under $2 this autumn, while the West Coast may be left behind. By Thanksgiving, GasBuddy sees the national average back at $1.99 or less. It should be noted, however, that any unforeseeable major impact to the supply chain, such as hurricanes, could disrupt gasoline prices and lead to a departure from this forecast. Though prices may be lower, there are still plenty of opportunities to save. In a recent GasBuddy study, it found motorists in many major cities could be overpaying on gas by upwards of $1 per gallon. About GasBuddy GasBuddy is the leading app helping consumers find cheap gas. With over 59 million downloads and 15 million monthly active users, GasBuddy is home to the world’s largest network of people working together daily to outsmart the pump. The app and Web site have the most realtime fuel prices with more than two million user-submitted price updates every day. From price hike alerts to exclusive discounts on favorite brands, GasBuddy is the most comprehensive money-saving companion while on the road. GasBuddy has employees throughout the United States and Canada. For more information visit http://www.gas buddy.com.
The author’s Uncle Price is pictured just southwest of the original homestead of Ed and Minnie Stout, one and a half miles north of Rolla.
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, June 16, 2016) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF OLA ELWANDA IRWIN, DECEASED Case No. 2016PR0000l8 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You and each of you will take notice that on the 27th day of May, 2016, pursuant to the petition of Latwanda J. Tully and Jolita L. Barrows for probate of will filed in this Court on May 25, 2016, the Last Will and Testament of Ola Elwanda Irwin was duly admitted to probate as the Last Will and Testament of Ola Elwanda Irwin, deceased. The petitioners were ap-
pointed as co-executors of the will and estate of Ola Elwanda Irwin, deceased, and duly qualified as such coexecutors. Letters Testamentary were issued to them on said date of May 27, 2016, by the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas. All parties interested in the estate will govern themselves accordingly. All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice as provided by law. If their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. Latwanda J . Tully and Jolita L. Barrows, Co-Executors KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Attorneys for Petitioners Telephone: (620) 544-4333
Lake Russell is nearly running over again this summer, thanks to a few storms rumbling through the area lately. Blue skies and
wispy clouds add to the perception of a perfectly lazy summer day in Stevens County.
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The City of Hugoton will receive sealed bids for the Raydene Park Recreational Trail 2016, at City Hall in Hugoton, 631 S. Main Street, P.O. Box 788, Hugoton, Kansas 67951 until 1:00 pm, Thursday, July 7, 2016. Bids received after this time will not be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately after the specified closing time. Major work items:
Demolition of existing sidewalk and curb & gutter. Grading of areas where new sidewalk, ramps and curb & gutter will be constructed. Compaction of earth for trail base. Construction of six feet wide concrete trail, curb and gutter and ADA ramps at street crossings. o Base Bid - approximately 1,970 lineal feet of trail. o Additive 1 - approximately 582 lineal feet of trail. o Additive 2 - approximately 767 lineal feet of trail. o Additive 3 - approximately 1,287 lineal feet of trail. Seeding of disturbed areas.
Trees at Lake Russell are partly submerged after torrential rains drenched southwest
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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-1 WHEREAS, The Hugoton Recreation Commission has adopted a resolution declaring it necessary to increase the annual property tax levy for the use of such Commission to operate a public recreation system and has requested the Unified School District No. 210 to authorize a maximum mill levy of not to exceed 5 mills; and WHEREAS, the provisions of K.S.A. 12-1927, and amendments thereto, provide for such an increase, subject to a petition of the voters for a referendum thereon; BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 210 that the Hugoton Recreation Commission be authorized to levy an valorem property tax of not to exceed 5 mills in the tax year 2017 and thereafter, subject to the aforementioned petition and referendum.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall be published once each week for two consecutive weeks in the official school district newspaper and that an amount not exceeding said maximum mill levy may be made for the Recreation Commission in the ensuing budget year and each successive budget year unless a petition requesting an election upon the proposition, signed by at least five percent of the qualified voters of the school district, shall be filed with the county election officer within 30 days following the date of the last publication of this resolution. PASSED, by the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 210 on this 20th day of June 2016. Board of Education Members /s/Matt D. Mills President /s/ Mike Persinger /s/ Dettra Crawford /s/ Barry Hittle
Becky Sohm Attends Kansas Delta Conference Thirty-two educators from across Kansas attended the inaugural Kansas Delta Conference, June 14-18 in Beloit at the North Central Kansas Technical College. The Delta Conference is a five-day experience designed around increasing student engagement through lesson design and facilitation in order to ensure that learning and growth happen for every student, every day. Training was conducted in multiple intelligences, modalities, language, and e-moments. Participants integrated this information into lesson plans and taught to their peers. Participants were coached in the moment and provided feed-back in “real-time.” The intensive training included a focus on teaching methodology and
Curious George greets the students for summer reading. Photo courtesy of April Wood.
engagement, teacher leadership and personal development, and how to build connections and influence in their school, community and state. The Kansas Delta Conference was open to K-12 educators in Kansas, and was sponsored by the Smoky Hill Education Service Center and the Kansas State Department of Education. Locally, Becky Sohm of USD 217 Rolla attended the conference with thirty-two other Kansas educators. Four educators served as mentors to the participants, providing coaching and support throughout the conference. “The Delta Conference is different from any other teacher professional development conference out there. The five days
are focused on the teacher, so the teacher can focus on students when school starts”, according to Kurt Dillon, Education Program Consultant at KSDE. “Teachers learn as much about themselves and their own roadblocks to excellence as they do about designing and facilitating lessons. The conference provides follow-up work and a learning community for all involved”. Mark Reardon, founder and president of the Centrepointe Education Group, San Diego, Ca., served as the facilitator of the conference. Reardon is the author of Strategies for Great Teaching, Hot Tips for Teachers, Quantum Teaching, and more. Reardon has over 35 years experience as an elementary and middle school teacher,
middle and high school principal, trainer, consultant, speaker and author.
Students gather to watch Curious George with Ms. Jennifer Hanson and Mrs. Cindy Hittle. Photo courtesy of April Wood.
George movie. Ms. Hanson asked questions to be sure all the kids were paying attention and winners were given a “Top Banana” award - which happened to be a real banana. The students then walked to the ball park for a snowball treat, provided by the Rolla Recreation Commission. Each child in attendance also received a free copy of Curious George Race
Day book provided by Smoky Hills Public Television. All the kids seemed very pleased and excited. Wednesday, June 29 will be the last summer reading day, so don’t forget to read, read, read and turn in your book lists! Each book will bring the students closer to earning the Kindle!
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Becky Sohm is pictured third from the right on the front row.
The Rolla Swimming Pool will be hosting a Fourth of July party Sunday, July 3. Patrons will swim from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. and fireworks will follow after dark. If you would like to donate money for the purchasing of fireworks, you may do so at the swimming pool or by contacting Megan Gibler, Cassie Hull, Josh Hull, or Will Fitzgerald. Hope to see you there!
Curious George visits Summer Reading Summer reading continues to bring in lots of kids and Wednesday, June 22 was an especially exciting day for some of the younger kids. Curious George was at the library with Jennifer Hanson, kindergarten teacher from Liberal and former Rolla resident. Ms. Hanson read a Curious George book and then the group watched a Curious
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Dermot Fourth of July is Saturday The annual Dermot community potluck supper and fireworks display will be Saturday, July 2, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Dermot community building. Make a couple of side dishes to share at the potluck supper and then stay for the fireworks entertainment. The food and fellowship is always great!
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Saturday, July 2 Come join a fun evening of Friends, Food and Fireworks!
Meet the Lifeguards of the Rolla Pool Meet the Lifeguard Megan Gibler Megan Gibler, aka Megan Taylor in Rolla, has returned to Rolla to be the pool manager and work at the school for the 2016-2017 school year.
Photo courtesy of Megan Gibler
Megan was a lifeguard when she was in high school and has been for 12 years, as well as swimming lesson instructor for ten years. She has worked at five different pools during her tenure. She has also been a lifeguard instructor for two years. Megan is most excited about building relationships with the kids that may be in her classes next year. She dislikes pulling shredded frogs out of the leaf basket and who can blame her? Her hobbies include basketball, reading, math, fishing and swimming. Her goal is to never stop growing into the person God wants her to be as a friend, teacher, wife, and someday mother.
Meet the Lifeguard Aaron Apelu
Aaron Apelu. Photo courtesy of Megan Gibler.
Aaron Apelu is beginning his first year as a lifeguard but he has spent much of his summers at the Rolla pool and is quite at home in the water. He is looking forward to learning how to keep people safe but he doesn’t know if he’s looking forward to seeing the same people every day. He is interested in the military and includes 4-H as his hobby. His future goal is to be a Marine Corps sergeant some day. He will be a freshman in Rolla next year.
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Meet the Lifeguard Cacee Milburn Cacee Milburn is beginning her first year as a lifeguard. She is looking forward to learning about her job and building a mature relationship with her co-workers and the kids. She doesn’t like cleaning in the mornings. She was impressed that the training was much easier than she thought it would be. Cacee’s hobbies include basketball, swimming and riding. Her goals include getting good grades in high school and then go to college to become a doctor or a nurse. Cacee will be a sophomore at Rolla next fall.
Jessica Pinkley, ready to save!
Ashton Burrows, Alexandra Hart and Aaron Apelu beam after a great performance at the Regional AAU track meet this past weekend. Photo courtesy of Cassie Thrall.
Track Stars Continue to Shine Cacee Milburn on the stand. Photo courtesy of Megan Gibler.
Meet the Lifeguard Jessica Pinkley Jessica Pinkley is a three year lifeguard. She enjoys watching the kids improve during swimming lessons but she doesn’t like catching the frogs every single morning. This year was the first year that Jessica had to jump in and save someone. Her hobbies include reading but she hasn’t had a lot of time for that since becoming a lifeguard. Her future plans include attending West Texas in the fall and studying to become a nurse and work with kids.
The three amigos from Rolla’s junior high track team traveled to Lawrence June 2426 to participate in the regional AAU track meet. Alexandra Hart, Aaron Apelu and Ashton Burrows all qualified for the Regional by attending the first meet at El Dorado earlier in June. Aaron and Ashton were placed in older groups, due to their age. Aaron’s group jump was much different, as he was moved from competing against junior high students to competing against high school students in El Dorado. Aaron also added javelin to his other two events, shot put and discus. He placed sixth in shot, bettered his best discus throw by 13 feet and is now ready to compete in high school with the javelin. Aaron is
the son of Texas and Cassie Thrall Apelu. Ashton competed in the 100 meter, 200 meter and added the 200 meter hurdles. He did not make finals in the 100 meter, as the competition was very stiff. He placed first in 200 meter hurdles and qualified to go to Humble, Tx. for the National Junior Olympics. Ashton is the son of Stacy and Shelli Burrows. Alexandra competed in the high jump and walked away with first place with her best jump of 5’5”. She will also travel on to Humble for the National Junior Olympics. Alexandra is the daughter of Robert and Dawn Hart. Congratulations to all three amigos! Rolla is very proud of you! Good luck to Ashton and Alexandra at Humble in July!
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With temperatures rising, please protect children from heat this summer With the hottest part of the year still to come, nine children have already died in the U.S. this year as a result of hot vehicles. Several Kansas agencies are teaming up to prevent any additional tragedies. June 8 was National Child Vehicular Heatstroke Prevention & Awareness Day, a time to call attention to the danger of leaving children unattended in vehicles, even if for just a few minutes, and even in moderate temperatures. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) and the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) will join advocacy groups DCCCA, Safe Kids, KidsinCars.org, the Kansas Traffic Safety Resource Office, and Child Care Aware for several vehicle heat safety demonstrations at the Kansas State Capitol Building, Topeka, this summer. The first demonstration took place Friday,
June 10. “Leaving a child in a hot car is often not an intentional act, but it can have devastating consequences,” said DCF Secretary Phyllis Gilmore. “This is why it’s so important we do all we can to remind ourselves that children are in the vehicle and get them out when we get out.” DCF has at its service centers throughout the state, signage reminding families to bring their children inside with them. Secretary Gilmore encourages Kansas businesses and organizations to post similar reminders. According to Kidsand Cars.org, the majority of hot car deaths happen when a parent is fatigues and having a change in their normal daily routine, leading to them unknowingly leaving their baby in the back seat. Also, approximately one-third of deaths occur when a child gains ac-
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cess to a vehicle but is unable to get out. “We encourage individuals in all communities to take action if you see a child alone in a vehicle. Try to find the driver of the vehicle, call 911, and if the child seems to be in imminent danger, break the window farthest away from the child to rescue him/her,” said director of KidsAndCars.org, Amber Andreasen. KDOT traffic safety educators will demonstrate at the South Steps Friday events at the Statehouse this summer the heat inside vehicles. The participating groups will provide written materials, including “Feel the Heat” posters that ask “Where’s the Baby.” Who: KDOT, DCF, DCCCA, Safe Kids, KidsandCars.org, Child Care Aware What: Informational event and demonstration to highlight vehicular heatstroke safety When: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Friday, July 8 and 22, and August 5 Where: Kansas State Capitol Building, south side, Topeka According to the Department of Meteorology and Climate Science at San Jose State University, 670 children have succumbed to heatstroke in ve-
hicles since 1998. The vast majority of deaths were children five years old or younger, with more than half being children under two. A study by the Department of Meteorology and Climate Science showed the temperature in a car rises considerably within the first 20 minutes. On
average, the temperature rose 19 degrees in the first ten minutes, up to 29 degrees within 20 minutes, and continued to rise, up to as much as 55 degrees over a couple of hours. The study showed leaving windows cracked open had little effect, and that the interior color of the vehicle appeared to be
The beautiful flowers in front of the Stevens County Hospital are enjoying all the rain that
the biggest factor. For additional information, statistics and charts specific to child vehicular heat stroke, visit www.kidsandcars.org/ heatstroke-day.html. Submitted by the Kansas Department for Children and Families.
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uly 4, 2014 marks the 238th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Fireworks will illuminate the night sky, the rich smell of barbecue will be in the air and the country will be awash in red, white and blue splendor. Chances are the swelling melody of “The Star Spangled Banner” will be broadcast over the radio and on various firework display telecasts. The national anthem is synonymous with the United States America, and its notes very well may be the patriotic glue that binds the country together. Although the lyrics and music of the song are widely known, many
may be unfamiliar with the rich history behind the beloved tune. A poem is born America began its fight for independence from Great Britain in 1775, and the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776 to identify the 13 colonies that succeeded in winning their independence from Britain. However, the battles with Britain stretched on. Fights over territories kept disputes between the British Empire and the newly formed United States raging on, and it was during one such fight, and not during the Revolutionary War as some may think, that “The Star Spangled Banner” was written.
The War of 1812 was declared by the United States to set to right some of the issues that were not resolved after the Revolutionary War. Francis Scott Key was an American lawyer at the time of this war, negotiating for the release of an American hostage being held by the British. Although Key won the hostage’s release, he was not able to leave the British fleet where the negotiations took place until the British completed their attack on Baltimore. Key witnessed the British fiery bombs on Ft. McHenry on Chesapeake Bay. Just before dawn on the morning of September 14, 1814, Key was said to have noticed a huge American flag still waving above Ft. McHenry in defiance to the British attack. This imagery helped inspire the words of a poem that eventually would become the national anthem. Key penned the poem on the back of a letter he held in his pocket. After the battle was over, and Key was released, he completed the poem at the Indian Queen Hotel, where he was staying. The poem was titled, “Defense of Fort M’Henry.” The poem was put to music to fit the popular melody “The Anacreonic Song” by English composer John Stafford Smith. Key’s brother-in-law, Judge Joseph H. Nicholson, anonymously made the first printing of the lyrics to the melody and the song was printed in two newspapers. The song quickly became popular and soon after, Thomas Carr of the Carr Music Store in Baltimore, Maryland published the words and music under a new title, “The StarSpangled Banner.”
“The Star-Spangled Banner” takes off “The Star-Spangled Banner” became one of the nation’s most beloved patriotic songs in the 19th century. According to Smithsonian, the song gained special significance during the Civil War, a time when many Americans turned to music to express their feelings for the flag and the ideals and values it represented. The military used the song for ceremonial purposes, requiring it be played at the raising and lowering of the colors. But many versions of the song were used during these ceremonies and celebrations. By the 20th century, President Woodrow Wilson wanted to establish a standard version, so he tasked the United States Bureau of Education to provide an official version. In response, the Bureau of Education enlisted the help of five musicians, including Walter Damrosch, Will Earhart, Arnold J. Gantvoort, Oscar Sonneck and John Philip Sousa, to agree on an arrangement. This new standardized version was first played on December 5, 1917 at Carnegie Hall. It wasn’t until March 3, 1931 that “The Star-Spangled Banner” became the official national anthem of the United States when President Herbert Hoover signed this designation into law. This Fourth of July, people may be struck by the magnificence of the fireworks or the enjoyment of the parades. But as the music swells, they can also think twice about the significance of the events that inspired the creation of the country’s national anthem.
Donna Little prepares to “swing away”! Photo courtesy of Tonya Schnurr.
Two Pioneer Manor staff members help Charles Myers perfect his grip on the bat while some residents play softball last week. Photo courtesy of Tonya Schnurr.
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Liberty 2016 will be presented Thursday, June 30 and Friday, July 1 at 7:00 p.m. both nights
at Fellowship Baptist Church, 310 W. Pancake Boulevard in Liberal. Admission is free.
Liberty 2016 will be this weekend “Liberty” - the largest patriotic celebration in southwest Kansas - is back, fresh and better than ever. Packed with celebrations of America’s pioneering spirit and appreciation for America’s heritage, “Liberty” 2016 portrays three distinct historical eras while highlighting the link between freedom and faith throughout our country’s entire history. “Liberty” portrays ordinary young men and women dur-
ing each of the historical eras. As the story approaches its defining climax, Will (Joel Knudsen) is compelled to serve as our country faces a pivotal crisis. Motivated by patriotism and undeterred by sacrifice, Will embarks on a journey that will change his life—and the lives of his family—forever. While traversing generations, this original musical drama inspires us to preserve our freedom; celebrates all
who have protected our freedom; and touchingly honors those who have paid the ultimate price. Performances are June 29, June 30, and July 1 at 7:00 p.m. each evening at Fellowship Baptist Church, 310 W. Pancake in Liberal. Admission is free! For more information, please call the church office at 624-7601 or visit www.facebook.com/ liberty2016.
Officer Joshua Hull graduates Sixty-two new law enforcement officers were congratulated by University of Kansas General Counsel Jim Pottorff during their graduation May 20 from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC). Among them was new Elkhart Police Department patrol officer Joshua Hull. The new officers were members of the 239th basic training class at the center. Located one mile west and one mile south of Yoder, near Hutchinson, the center is a division of KU Professional & Continuing Education. The graduates, who began their training February 15, represented 45 municipal, county and state law enforcement agencies from across Kansas. Graduates receive certificates of course completion
from KLETC and Kansas law enforcement certification from the Kansas Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training, the state’s law enforcement licensing authority. The training course fulfills the state requirement for law enforcement training. Classroom lectures and hands-on applications help train officers to solve the increasingly complex problems they face in the line of duty. Established by the Kansas Legislature in 1968, the center trains the majority of municipal, county and state law enforcement officers in Kansas and oversees the training of the remaining officers at seven authorized and certified academy programs operated by local law enforcement agencies and the Kansas Highway Patrol. About 300 officers enroll
annually in the 14-week basic training program. The center offered continuing education and specialized training to as many as 5,600 Kansas officers each year. Funding for the training center is generated from court docket fees from municipal and state courts. No funds from the state’s general revenue are used to operate the center. Submitted by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center.
Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have fallen 1.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.15 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.31 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 44.7 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 1.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 1.3 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 47.2 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago. According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices June 27 in Kansas have ranged widely over the last five years: $2.60 per gallon in 2015, $3.55 per gallon in 2014, $3.43 per gallon in 2013, $3.41 per gallon in 2012 and $3.42 per gallon in 2011. Areas nearby Kansas and their current gas price climate: Wichita - $2.17 per gallon, up 5.0 cents per gallon from last week's $2.12 per gallon; Lincoln - $2.39 per gallon, down one cent per gallon from last week's $2.40 per gallon; and Topeka - $2.05 per gallon, down 5.1 cents per gallon from last week's $2.10 per gallon. "The national average price of gasoline has now slipped nearly ten cents lower than the 2016 peak, to-date, of $2.39 per gallon, bringing greater likelihood that prices for the Fourth of July weekend will be
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weakening European currencies and weakening global crude oil prices - is expected to add even more downward pressure to summer gas prices despite record-setting demand (9.81 million barrels per day for the week ending June 17).
KID reviews proposed health insurance rates for 2017 The Kansas Insurance Department is reviewing requested rate filings for individual and small group health plans in Kansas for 2017. The range of requested average rate revisions by insurance companies is from 3.3 percent to 49.4 percent, as proposed by the companies in filings in May. The proposed changes are for health plans sold on the federal marketplace and also for plans not sold through the government Web site. They apply to approximately six percent of the Kansas population. For 2017, a total of 33 plans have been proposed for sale during open enrollment in Kansas on the federally-facilitated online marketplace. That number includes 29 individual and four small group plans. Medica, a non-profit, Minnesota-based company, and Coventry Health and Life are companies with proposed new
filings for 2017. Continuing on the marketplace for 2017 are plans filed by BlueCross BlueShield Kansas Solutions (in 103 counties) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (offered only in Johnson and Wyandotte counties). All rate filings are subject to analysis by the insurance department’s Health and Life Division. The insurance companies’ actuarial data and assumptions are reviewed, and all rates are required to be final by August 23, 2016. The requested revisions may not necessarily be the rates filed by the department following the review process. They will be posted via a link on the Kansas Insurance Department Web site, www.ksinsurance.org, in the near future. Open enrollment begins November 1, 2016, for the 2017 calendar year. Submitted by the Kansas Insurance Department.
The Hugoton Hermes
June 30, 2016
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McCurrys move to Nebraska
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Moscow United Methodist Church Pastor Tim McCurry and Mrs. McCurry have moved to Harrison, Ne., where he will be in charge of three churches, including Harrison, Crawford and Whitney. The McCurrys have pastored at Moscow for ten years
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Betty Willis hosts Thursday Bridge Club
Judy Hickert’s great-grandson gingerly pets the pigs at Ward’s Garden Center’s new petting zoo. Judy always enjoys the family when they visit her.
Hickert family visits Garden Judy Hickert's daughter and Cindy White and Teague Barnes of Woodward visited in Moscow several days. Judy and Lowell Stanley, Cindy and Teague all traveled to Garden City where they visited the zoo. They stopped at
The Thursday afternoon Bridge Club met at the Hugoton Senior Center with Betty Willis, hostess. Donita Graham and Larry Bradford shared the low score. Betty Willis and Barbara Maerz shared high score. If you would like to play, please contact the Center.
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Vacation Bible School The Moscow Baptist Church is planning an exciting Vacation Bible School to be held at the church July 12-17, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each day. All children from 3 years through sixth grade are invited to attend and take part in an adventure like no other deep within the mysterious sea.
Josie James pauses for a photo while she attends the Champion Gymnastics Camp at the University of Oklahoma.
Josie James attends camp Josie James attended Champion Gymnastics Camp at the University of Oklahoma June 19-23. She had conducted a raffle of beautiful crosses to help fund her trip to the camp. Winners of the Crosses were Permelia Clark and Roy Stoddard. Josie would like to thank everyone for their support.
Seven students of Moscow High School are taking the Drivers Ed class. They have progressed to the driving portion of the class. Mr. Travis Johnson of Elkhart is the instructor. Pictured are Braxton Johnson, Clemente Rojo, and Austin Snyder getting ready to drive.
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Hiccups may not be a medical emergency, but they certainly can be a nuisance. Also known as “singultus,” hiccups can come out of nowhere and last for quite some time. An effective way to alleviate hiccups has proven elusive to many, forcing many people to ponder if they can be prevented. According to the resource Kids Health, the funny noises and other annoying ticks associated with hiccups can be blamed in part on the diaphragm, a dome-shaped muscle at the bottom of the chest. When the diaphragm
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the Buffalo Range south of Garden City and were given a great tour of the grasslands and the herd of buffalo. There were several new baby calves to see. They also enjoyed a visit of the petting zoo at Ward's Garden Center.
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is working correctly, it helps to regulate breathing. In a contracted position, the diaphragm lets air into the lungs. When the diaphragm relaxes, the lungs release carbon dioxide. Hiccups occur when the diaphragm starts contracting erratically and out of rhythm. These spasms can cause the larynx and vocal cords to close suddenly, resulting in a sharp intake of air and the hiccup chirp that occurs thereafter. Hiccups can stop and start abruptly, for no reason at all. But certain things may contribute to hiccups. These include: • eating spicy food • drinking carbonated beverages • sudden changes in air temperature • excitement or emotional stress • swallowing too much air • overeating Many cases of hiccups last only a few minutes, but for some people hiccups can last a while longer. Persistent hiccups are caused by injury or irritation to the nerves that control the movement of the diaphragm. Sometimes this results from acid reflux, degenerative nerve diseases, like multiple sclerosis, or even brain injury. Hiccups also may last longer due to overuse of tobacco or alcohol. Males tend to be more prone to hiccups than females. While there are a number of ways to treat hiccups, there is no definitive cure. Holding one’s breath or putting sugar under the tongue are some of the more popular remedies. Hiccups are largely a nuisance and not a medical emergency. However, knowing how to get them under control can be a relief.
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Josie James conducted a raffle to help with her expenses to the Champion Gymnastics Camp and Permelia and Roy won. Left to right are Permelia Clark, Josie James and Roy Stoddard.
Visitors to the Hugoton Pool are greeted warmly by beautiful blooming flowers near the entrance to the poolhouse. The swimming pool is open from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. throughout the summer and is operated by the Hugoton Recreation Commission.
Did You know? According to data reported to U.S. News & World Report from 711 ranked private universities (“ranked” schools meet certain criteria established by U.S. News & World Report), the average tuition and fees for private universities during the 2015-2016 school year was $32,599. Among the schools that reported their figures to U.S. News & Report, Vassar College in New York charged the most at $51,300, narrowly exceeding another school in the Empire State, Sarah Lawrence College, which charged its students $51,034 for the 2015-2016 school year. On the opposite end of the spectrum, Berea College in Kentucky charged just $870 in tuition and fees dur-
ing the 2015-2016 school year. But that extraordinarily low tuition is somewhat misleading, as Berea College provides every admitted student the equivalent of a four-year, full-tuition scholarship. American college students might be surprised to learn that the burden of college tuition is perhaps not as burdensome for students born overseas. For example, the most expensive university in England, the University of Cambridge, will charge its domestic and European Union students the maximum tuition fees allowed for the 2016-2017 school year. That translates to £9,000, or just more than $13,000, for one of the world’s most highly regarded institutions.
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June 30, 2016
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Storm and Kim Heger participate in annual Insect Spectacular State 4-H Entomology Workshop at Pratt Fifty-eight youth, parents, leaders and specialists from 28 counties across the state of Kansas gathered in Pratt last Friday and Saturday to participate in the twentyfourth annual Insect Spectacular State 4-H Entomology Workshop. Among the participants were Storm Heger and his mother Kim from Stevens County. Activities included games, skill building exercises, leadership training activities, and instructional classes all geared toward teaching participants how to make an insect collection and educating them on the importance of insects to the ecology and economy of our world. Friday´s activities began with an Entomology Judges Training led by Diane Mack, Kansas State University North East Area 4-H Youth Development Specialist and Sharon Dobesh, Associate Director for the Great Plains Diagnostic Network at Kansas State University. Participants learned how to correctly work with 4-H youth to evaluate an insect collection and create a positive learning experience. Amy Sollock, Kansas State University South West Area 4-H Youth Development Special-
ist also assisted with the training. Anthony Graham, Johnson County, led a rousing game of Insect Tic-Tac-Toe to get everyone motivated. The challenging relay version of the game had blue dragonfly and yellow swallowtail; orange monarch and green praying mantis teams scrambling to see who could change markers in the rings to make a tic-tac-toe before the opposing team blocked it. Advanced Identification Techniques for the order Hymenoptera was taught by Sharon Dobesh. Her slide presentation had great pictures to show everyone special markings, leg structure, and other significant characteristics of bees, wasps and ants to help correctly identify these important pollinating insects. Sharon also talked about how the diagnostic lab tracks invasive species of insects. Caleb and Cathy Nord from Diamond Ag. Research
in Larned talked to the group about insects and agricultural research. They stressed the importance of learning to control insect damage to crops and gardens without destroying beneficial insects. Since 75% of all food crops are pollinated by insects, it is critical for humans to learn to protect the ecological balance between plants, water, insects and man. Honey Bees and bee keeping were beautifully described by Max Harman of Inman. Max showed the group all his equipment and brought a comb of live bees for participants to learn about. He was assisted by his mother, Janell. Beginning pinning techniques were taught to the group by Isaac Fox, Syracuse, assisted by Anthony Graham, Olathe. Each student got hands on experience pinning beetles and moths. Timothy Johnson, El Dorado, taught the Advanced Pinning Techniques class. His group
Heartland 4-H Club hears project talks June 21, the Heartland 4H club meeting came to order at 7:00 at the 4-H building. Joseph, Angell, and Alecks Briggs did their project talks. Joseph did his on Archery, Angell did hers on Rabbits and Alecks did his on the cuts of a pig. The Heartland 4-H club made cookies and punch, for a dinner at Memorial Hall as community service. The club received a check from David Eckert who is a member of the Masonic Lodge and who was at the dinner. Rolanda Gerber, Reporter.
Saturday dawned bright and beautiful for the second day of activities. Dale Weishaar, Kansas State Fair Entomology Department Superintendent, worked with the group on the new rules for preparing 4-H entomology collections for competition at County and State Fairs. This will be a three year transition to full implementation of the new guidelines. Mark Van Scoyoc from the Pratt Wildlife and Parks Department met the group at Lemon Park to study water insects. The kids were excited to see the dragonfly and damselfly larvae Mark pulled out of the stream in the aquatic nets. The group had an exciting time learning about the importance of insects to the aquatic ecology of the park and river system. Then the group spread out on the nature trails to see what insect specimens they could find. Insect Photography Notebooks are fairly new to the 4-H Entomology project. Isaiah and Bryan Boutz of Topeka worked with the group on techniques for taking good photographs of insects. They also showed the group how to select the best photos and transfer them to a cardstock page to put in a notebook for competition. David Williams, a Sedgwick County Entomology project leader, taught a class on beginning references for insects. He showed the group a nice variety of reference books for insect identification.
Another important part of 4-H is developing leadership skills in our youth. Vicky Wallace, Pawnee County Entomology Project Leader, worked with the parents and older youth on how to share what they are learning in the Entomology project with others. Leadership is more than just being an assistant project leader in your home county. It means thinking outside the box and creating learning activities in schools, garden clubs, civic organizations, nursing homes and many other places in the local community and on a regional and state level. Insect Jeopardy and Insect Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader games challenged all participants to pick their brains and beat the buzzer. Categories for the competitions included Insect Basics, Names, Orders, Nicknames, Life Styles, Body Parts, and Potpourri. The Preston 4-H Club in Pratt County served up a delicious hamburger meal Friday evening. A swim party Friday cooled everyone off and gave youth and adults alike time to get acquainted and form a network of friends. The workshop was created and is organized each year by Vicky Wallace. With the help of 4-H Junior Leaders and adult volunteers, it helps youth and parents from across the state learn about insects and develop life skills. It was begun by Vicky and her son, Sergeant Chris Wallace in 1992.
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David Eckert representing the Masonic Lodge presents a check to the Heartland 4-H Club during their meeting June 21. Emma McClure accepts the generous check for the club. Photo courtesy of Heartland 4-H Reporter Rolanda Gerber.
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Creative Cooks Contest Winners We are less than a month away from the fair, and our first early 4-H Fair Contest has already occurred. Each year we hold the 4-H Creative Cooks Contest, in which 4-H members each have one and a half hours to create a dish from scratch. We use the Hugoton Middle School old Home Economics room, where six cooks compete at the same time in consecutive shifts. This year we had nineteen competitors and the judging was tough! The youth are judged on food safety and proper cooking techniques performed in the kitchen, their ability to set a place setting properly; their nutrition knowledge; and finally, the taste of their dishes. In my opinion, this contest is a shining example of the best of what 4-H does for our youth. Young people learn real life skills and how to apply them, while receiving positive and useful feedback on ways they can improve. The kids that participate love it, and those attending get a chance to taste some great food! When you come to the fair, stop in the Arts and Crafts Building to look at the winners’ place-settings, see pictures from the event, and pick up a recipe booklet filled with all nineteen recipes. Here are the Grand Champion recipes from the Beginner (Faith Beesley), Junior (Frances Gaskill) and Senior (Rebecca Johnson) age divisions.
pinned tiny insects on points and learned to spread grasshopper and wasp wings. Teamwork and public speaking are two of the most important life skills youth need to learn to have success in the workplace. Friday evening activities at the workshop included an extemporaneous speaking contest for the kids. Four teams drew a topic from the hat. They had ten minutes to prepare a presentation about their topic. Each child had to speak at least once during the three to five minute presentation. Teams could use one or more items from a prop bag if they chose to do so. The presentations could be factual or made up. Topics presented included "A day in the life of a Honey Bee" and "Describe how a Praying Mantis catches something to eat". The children did a fantastic job working together to prepare their presentations. Even the fouryear-old took part and gave his first talk to a large group of people! Wildlife and Parks Officer Chris Berens and his sons hosted the group Friday night at the Pratt Headquarters. Night collection lights were set up and everyone had a great time learning about the large variety of insects that came in to the black light traps. The Wildlife and Parks department donated swallowtail skin tattoos and maps for all participants and a large number of very nice books for door prizes for the workshop.
On The Border Enchiladas - Beginner Grand Champion 2 pounds ground beef 1 pound shredded cheese 10 flour tortillas 1 cup sour cream 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 tsp. garlic salt 2 tsp. pepper Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Brown ground beef on stove top and drain off fat. Fill each tortilla evenly with the beef and half of the shredded cheese. Roll up and place in a greased 9 x 13 inch pan. In small saucepan combine sour cream, soup and seasonings. Bring to a boil and pour over enchiladas. Top with remaining cheese. Bake in oven until bubbling and golden brown. Curried Chicken Salad Intermediate Grand Champion 3 whole chicken breasts 1½ tsp. salt 1½ cups mayonnaise ¼ cup grape juice juice of 1 lemon ¼ cup chutney 3 Tbsp. curry powder 1 cup diced celery ¼ cup chopped scallions ¼ cup golden raisins 1 cup roasted cashews Boil or bake chicken breasts until cooked completely. When chicken is cool enough to handle, dice into bite-size pieces. For the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, juices, chutney, curry powder, and salt in bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade and process until smooth. Combine the chicken with enough dressing to moisten well. Add the celery, scallions, raisins, and cashews,
and mix well. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Rebecca’s Cheesesteak Sandwich - Senior Grand Champion 20 ounces sirloin steak ½ cup olive oil, divided 1 tsp. black pepper ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. Duck Salt or seasoned salt 4 slices provolone cheese 2 cups sliced yellow onion, packed 1 cup sliced red bell pepper 1 cup sliced green bell pepper 2 Tbsp. butter garlic salt to taste 4 baguettes, or coarse hoagie buns Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. For marinade, place 2 Tbsp. olive oil, black pepper, Duck Salt and salt in zippered freezer bag. Using a good quality, sharp knife, thinly slice the steak. Place in the bag, mix well and marinate for 15-20 minutes. Heat butter in a heavy skillet and add sliced onion. Cook until they caramelize. Heat baguettes. Push onion to the outside of pan. Adding more butter if necessary, saute the peppers until juicy. Remove onion and peppers to a bowl. Add 1 Tbsp. olive oil to skillet, allow to reheat. Remove meat from the marinade and add to hot skillet; cook until browned. Sprinkle with garlic salt and turn off heat. Divide meat into four equal portions in the skillet; place provolone cheese on top of meat and allow it to melt. Scoop meat and cheese into warm, sliced buns. Top with onions and peppers. Serve immediately.
Land Conservation Cost-Share Signup The Stevens County Conservation District (SCCD) would like to announce the state cost-share sign up for the Water Resources and the Non-Point Source Pollution Programs. SCCD will be accepting applications for this signup from July 1 through July 15, 2016. Approved cost-shared practices includes livestock watering systems, water wells, well power source, pipelines, cross-fencing, windbreaks, pasture and hayland planting, critical area planting, grass seeding re-establishments, conveyance irrigation pipeline to convert flood irrigation to a center pivot irrigation or subsurface drip irrigation system, decommissioning abandoned water wells domestic and irrigation wells and on-site wastewater systems. Cost-share is not available for practices that have been started or established prior to contract approval by the State Conservation Commission (SCC) and the contract signed by the landowner(s). Planning for success… all cost-share conservation practices must be completed to meet NRCS design standards and specifications. Once approved the landowner will need to set up time with our NRCS staff for the planning and design to ensure the project is installed successfully to meet your needs and the guidelines to be eligible for payment. There is no charge for USDA-NRCS technical assistance. You do not have to be applying for or in a conservation program to request technical staff for assistance. We strive to approve as many applications as funding allows, but state cost-share programs have taken cuts. With budget cuts and changes to the state costshare programs we recommend landowners that receive approved funding make it a priority to get the projects done. Having a con-
tractor lined up and a start date set you will be able to work with our NRCS staff on the design and stakeout of the practice in a timely manner. The program’s fiscal year runs July 1 through June 1. We will continue to take applications all year, but funds may not become available again until the new fiscal year - July 2017. Plan ahead and apply in the fiscal year signup that will work for you. Projects not completed means money lost to our county. The cost-share incentive funds are not a loan to be repaid. These funds are incentive funds to assistance you in the installation of good soil and water conservation practices. Come visit with our staff about your operation and let us inform you of the
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P lease Adopt Me! Zachary is a teen that takes an interest in board games, building things and playing football. At school his favorite subject is math because “it is easy for me”. Zachary does well at school with the proper support and encouragement. He has expressed an interest in joining a two parent home. Zachary will need a family that is able to advocate for him, as well as provide him with one-oneone attention. To learn more about adoption visit www.adoptkskids.org or call
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P lease Adopt Me! Aubreyelle, Jairen and Chloe need to share their lives with a loving and nurturing family! Oldest sister Aubreyelle really likes sports! She enjoys volleyball, basketball and longboarding. She says that “sports are my thing”. Aubreyelle does well in school and says that PE is her favorite class. Jairen, the middle sister, has an easy going personality and is a great student! She earns very good grades and is well liked by her classmates and teachers. Language arts is her favorite subject in school, she is a strong writer. Jairen enjoys art and playing basketball. When she grows up she would like to become a doctor. Younger sister, Chloe, is fun loving and a bit of a jokester. She likes to laugh and hang out with her friends. Chloe likes watching TV,
Aubreyelle, Jairen and Chloe, ages 14, 13 and 11 playing basketball, going shopping. She does well in school and says that music, PE and recess are her favorite times of the day at school. Aubreyelle, Jairen and Chloe deserve a family that will spend time with them individually and as a family. To learn more about adoption visit www.adoptk skids.org or call 877-4575430. The girls’ case numbers are CH-6666, CH-6667 and CH-6668.
Kansas 4-H members and alumni are eligible to apply for $200,000 in scholarships for the 2016-17 academic year. The newly established Vanier Family Scholarship Program provides financial and experiential support to young Kansas leaders pursuing all levels of post-secondary education. The Vanier Family Scholarship Program was established through the generous support of Jack and Donna Vanier. “Our three kids benefitted greatly from 4-H, and we’re delighted to support outstanding Kansas 4-H members as they pursue their education,” the Vaniers said. The goal of the program is to enhance strong leadership skills already exhibited by Kansas 4-H members by investing in their educational endeavors. Potential recipients are recognized leaders and role models within their home communities who have balanced “greater than usual” demands. These young people may have educational opportunities beyond their current financial means. To apply, students must enter an accredited academic program in the 2016-17 academic year as a full-time undergraduate student. They must have been an active Kansas 4-H member for a minimum of three years and have demonstrated leadership ability and/or be a Key Award winner. Community and technical college students may receive $7,000 and students pursuing baccalaureate degrees may receive $12,000. “The Vanier Family Scholarship Program will help 4-H members link the knowledge and skills developed through their 4-H projects to their career interests and aspirations. The profound impact of this scholarship will be realized as
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544-2261 USDA is an equal opportunity employer and provider Digital Newsletter Effective as of January 2015 the Stevens County District’s Conservation (SCCD) newsletters no longer are printed and mailed in a paper format. Due to cost, the SCCD made the decision to publish the newsletter in an electronic format. If you want to continue receiving information/ program newsletter, please send an email to the stevenscoun tycd@gmail.com and give us your email address. If you do not have an email and still want to receive the newslet-
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Watch for warning signs of a stroke If someone you knew were experiencing a stroke, would you know the warning signs? Southwest Medical Center demonstrated its stroke alert process through a stroke simulation using new telemedicine service technology. Telemedicine services at SWMC provide 24/7 access to trained neurologists for patients who present with a stroke or other emergent neurological condition. The stroke simulation experience walked a mock patient through steps to recognize signs of a stroke, as well as how medical treatment takes place. Dr. Stephen Resnick, Southwest Medical Center’s emergency department Medical Director, explained that the F.A.S.T. acronym is the easiest way to catch the warning signs of a stroke. The F.A.S.T. approach stands for: face, arm, speech, and time. When a stroke occurs, the loss of blood flow to certain areas of the brain can disrupt communication and basic body functions, including the following: • FACE – a person experiencing a stroke may show drooping on one side of their face near the eyes or lips due to loss of muscle control. Look for an uneven smile. • ARM – during a stroke, muscle weakness may affect one side of the body. Ask the person to hold their arms in front of them with their palms facing up. Next, have this person close their eyes and continue to hold out their arms. Seeing one arm drift down may indicate muscle weakness. • SPEECH – a person having a stroke may experience trouble communicating. Listen for slurred speech, or responses where the order of words in a
sentence becomes mixed up. The F.A.S.T. acronym ends with “TIME.” Determining the last time a person seemed normal can be important information in treating possible stroke. Time is also an important factor in recovery. The faster a patient can be treated for stroke, the less damage there is to a person’s brain. Fast treatment can also allow a patient to recover basic functions in speech and muscle movement, whereas others may suffer permanent loss of function or communication abilities. Dr. Resnick stressed that calling 911 at the first signs of a stroke will help bring the best recovery outcome for a person suffering from possible stroke. Having new telemedicine services available at Southwest Medical Center also leads to faster diagnosis and treatment to improve a person’s survival and quality of life. When a call to 911 comes in for a possible stroke, responding Seward County
Many families find the rush is on to make it to school and work on time each morning. Feeling rushed in the morning is a recipe for added stress. Rushing through things is a poor way to begin a day, and those feelings of uneasiness can put a damper on the rest of the day ahead. Making mornings less hectic involves a few different strategies that parents and kids can easily incorporate into their daily routines. • Wake up slightly earlier. Getting up earlier than normal, even if it’s just 15 to 20 minutes before you’re accustomed to getting out of bed, can help reduce morning stress. Resist the temptation to hit the snooze button over and over again. A few extra minutes each morning can
make you feel more relaxed and make for a smooth, stress-free start to the day. • Get some work done the night before. Prepare lunches the night before and have them ready in the refrigerator. In addition, lay your clothes for the following day out each night. This saves time and takes a couple more things off your morning to-do list. • Ease back into a routine. As a new school year dawns or a long vacation comes to an end, begin going to bed earlier and start waking up earlier as well. This can make the transition from carefree mornings to busy mornings go more smoothly. • Prep backpacks in the evening. Look through folders, sign paperwork, check assignments, and do what-
This great military exhibit can be seen at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum. The uniform on the extreme left was donated
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tient, family members, stroke team, ER physician, and an off-site neurologist who can evaluate the patient’s physical condition and CT scan to help determine the best treatment for a patient experiencing a stroke. This fast-paced, well-coordinated response ensures proper treatment is provided as quickly as possible. When a stroke is identified and treatment is sought quickly, certain medications may be given to possibly reduce or resolve the effects of a stroke. This medication may only be given within 3 to 4.5 hours of the initial onset of stroke symptoms, which is why it is important to act quickly when a stroke is suspected. The effects of a stroke can be life-threatening and debilitating. Southwest Medical Center’s stroke team encourages our community to think F.A.S.T. and dial 911 if you recognize someone showing signs of a stroke. Submitted by Southwest Medical Center.
by Bob Nordyke. The Navy uniform on the extreme right was donated by Daisy Pate. There is no record who donated the other uniforms.
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MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Beulah Carter, Curator Heather McCrary and Billy Woodworth
905 South Adams, Hugoton Hours: Monday - Friday Saturday 1 - 5 p.m. 1 - 4 p.m. Military uniforms from years past as well as other military relics are on display at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum. It is interesting to browse through the many items to bring up old memories. The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is located at 905 S. Adams. You are invited to visit Mondays through Fridays from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
This military chemical warfare suit was donated to the museum from George Mead, Linda McGill’s father. The protective suit is thought to come from the Viet Nam War.
Tips for making mornings less hectic
Colleges rank highest earning majors As the cost of college tuition continues to rise and the job market grows increasingly competitive, college students are giving greater consideration to their prospects of being hired before choosing a major. A 2015 study commissioned by the National Association of Colleges and Employers asked 201 employers, including companies like Aetna, Macy’s and Procter & Gamble, which degrees are most in demand, even distinguishing between the most in demand bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees and doctorates. The following are the results of that study, courtesy of the NACE.
EMS crews assist in the early stage of a stroke alert by evaluating a patient during transport and collecting important information about the patient’s health status. In communication with SWMC’s emergency department, a stroke alert may be issued within the hospital to prepare the stroke response team, physicians, and the Diagnostic Imaging department for the arrival of a stroke patient. Depending on a patient’s initial evaluation, EMS crews may be instructed to unload a patient from the ambulance and transport them directly to CT technologists to conduct a CT scan upon arrival. Next, CT images are uploaded immediately for reading by radiologists and neurologists available through SWMC’s telemedicine program. Inside an emergency room, nursing staff and the emergency physician set up a call using a telemedicine robot. This robot serves as a communication tool between the pa-
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ever is you need to do the night before to save your family from having to scramble in the morning. This ensures those permission slips get signed and items make it back into school bags. • Opt for school lunch a few times. Look ahead on the school lunch menu and
speak with children about which meals they enjoy. Let kids purchase school lunch on those days to give yourself a day off from lunch detail. • Have quick breakfast foods available. Smoothies, cereal bars, oatmeal, and wholegrain cereals are fast and nutritious ways to start the day.
• Carpool whenever possible. Busy families can save themselves extra work by proposing a neighborhood carpool. Sharing school dropoff detail frees time up for parents once or twice a week, and kids may enjoy traveling to school with their friends.
Mornings can be tricky when family members are getting ready for school and work at the same time. By practicing a few daily rituals, it’s possible to curb the rush and start the day happier and more relaxed. Submitted by Metro Editorial Services.
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FBI’s Internet Complaint Center warns of online scams The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is receiving an increase in complaints related to technical support scams, where the subject claims to be an employee (or an affiliate) of a major computer software or security company offering technical support to the victim. Recent complaints indicate some subjects are claiming to be support for cable and Internet companies to offer assistance with digital cable boxes and connections, modems, and routers. The subject claims the company has received notifications of errors, viruses or security issues from the victim's internet connection. Subjects are also claiming to work on behalf of government agencies to resolve computer viruses and threats from possible foreign countries or terrorist organizations. From January 1, 2016, through April 30, 2016, the IC3 received 3,668 complaints with adjusted losses of $2,268,982. Technical Details Initial contact with the victims occurs by different methods. Any electronic device with Internet capabilities can be affected. - Telephone: This is the traditional contact method. Victims receive a “cold” call from a person who claims the victim's computer is sending error messages and numerous viruses were detected. Victims report the subjects have strong foreign accents. - Pop-up message: The victim receives an on-screen pop-up message claiming
viruses are attacking the device. The message includes a phone number to call to receive assistance. - Locked screen on a device (Blue Screen of Death - BSOD): Victims report receiving a frozen, locked screen with a phone number and instructions to contact a (phony) tech support company. Some victims report being redirected to alternate websites before the BSOD occurs. This has been particularly noticed when the victim was accessing social media and financial websites. Pop-up messages and locked screens are sometimes accompanied by a recorded, verbal message to contact a phone number for assistance. Once the phony tech support company/representative makes verbal contact with the victim, the subject tries to convince the victim to provide remote access to their device. If the device is mobile (a tablet, smart phone, etc.), the subject often instructs the victim to connect the device to a computer to be fixed. Once the subject is remotely connected to the device, they claim to have found multiple viruses, malware, and/or scareware that can be removed for a fee. Fees are collected via a personal debit or credit card, electronic check, wire transfer, or prepaid card. A few instances have occurred in which the victim paid by personal check. Variations and Trends An increasingly reported variation of the scam occurs when the subject contacts
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lenged by victims. Additional Threats The tech support scam is an attempt by subjects to gain access to victim devices. However, more can happen once a subject is given access to the device. For example: - The subject takes control of the victim's device and/or bank account, and will not release control until the victim pays a ransom. - The subject can access computer files that may contain financial accounts, passwords, and personal data (health records, social security numbers, etc.). - The subject may intentionally install viruses on the device. - The subject threatens to destroy the victim's computer or continues to call in a harassing manner. Defense and Mitigation Recognize the attempt and cease all communication with the subject. Resist the pressure to act quickly. The subjects will urge the victim to fast action in order to protect their device. The subjects create a sense of urgency to produce fear and lure the victim into immediate action. Do not give unknown, un-
verified persons remote access to devices or accounts. A legitimate software or security company will not directly contact individuals unless the contact is initiated by the customer. Ensure all computer antivirus, security and malware protection is up to date. Some victims report their anti-virus software provided warnings prior to the attempt. If a victim receives a pop-up or locked screen, shut down the device immediately. Victims report that shutting down the device and waiting a short time to restart usually removes the pop-up or screen lock. Should a subject gain access to a device or an account, victims should take precautions to protect their identity, immediately contact their financial institutions to place protection on their accounts, and monitor their accounts and personal information for suspicious activity. Filing a Complaint Individuals who believe they may be a victim of an online scam (regardless of dollar amount) can file a complaint with the IC3 at www.ic3.gov. To report tech support
scams, please be as descriptive as possible in the complaint including: • Name of the subject and company. • Phone numbers and email addresses used by the subject. • Web sites used by the subject company. • Account names and numbers and financial institutions that received any funds (e.g., wire transfers, prepaid card payments). • Description of interaction with the subject. Complainants are also encouraged to keep all original documentation, emails, faxes, and logs of all communications. Because scams and fraudulent Web sites appear very quickly, individuals are encouraged to report possible Internet scams and fraudulent Web sites by filing a complaint with the IC3 at www.ic3.gov. To view previously released PSAs and Scam Alerts, visit the IC3 Press Room at www.ic3.gov/media/default.aspx. Submitted by the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.
SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS By Brandon Werth Social Security District Manager in Dodge City By Randy Ayers Social Security District Manager in Dodge City Enjoying the independence that we have as Americans is a privilege we’ve earned, together. It took the sacrifice of millions of entrepreneurs and Service men and women, nurses and caregivers. You’ve done your job in making this nation what it is today: proud, strong, and secure. For more than 80 years, Social Security has been doing the same. We’re with you through life’s journey, from birth to retirement and beyond. And one of the best tools we provide every American is my Social Security, our secure online resource customized for you. All your hard work is recorded at my Social Security. There, you can: • Keep track of your earnings and verify them every year; • Get an estimate of your future benefits, if you are still working; • Get a letter with proof of your benefits, if you currently receive them; and • Manage your benefits: o Change your address; o Start or change your direct deposit; o Request a replace-
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How to Use Clouds to Predict Weather
Meteorologists rely on electronic equipment and their knowledge of weather patterns to provide forecasts each and every day. But weather can be unpredictable, and even the most reliable weather prognosticator can sometimes get it wrong. Novices can try their hands at predicting the weather by interpreting the environmental signs around them. Earth science is a part of many elementary school curriculums. Current students and adults can use what they learn or learned about cloud types and formations to determine if rain is coming or if they can leave their umbrellas at home. Clouds can say a lot about both the current weather and what’s to come. According to Weather Wiz Kids, clouds are formed from very tiny droplets of water or ice crystals. Because the droplets are so small and
light, they can float in the air. The characteristics and look of clouds are dictated by temperature, height, wind, and the amount of water vapor in the air, as well as the influence of other air masses. Clouds can say a lot about the weather, and weather prognosticators have relied on clouds for centuries to help make their predictions. Understanding clouds and what makes each cloud type unique can help amateur meteorologists impress their friends and avoid being caught in inclement weather. • Altocumulus: These are mid-level clouds that look like a layer of white and gray cotton. The presence of these clouds may indicate rain is on the way. • Cumulus clouds: These clouds can look like cauliflower in shape. While they’re usually seen in fair weather, they can produce short spurts of rain. • Cirrus: Cirrus clouds are
high, wispy and feathery and found above 20,000 feet. Cirrus clouds can indicate that a storm system is approaching within a day or so. This may be especially true if cirrus clouds are showing tails. According to The Homeschool Scientist, seeing a few cirrus clouds in the sky means that fair weather is on the way. If they grow in number and almost cover the sky, look for rain within 24 hours. • Cumulonimbus: These towering clouds are good harbingers of rainy weather. They tend to form when thunderstorms are imminent. They also may accompany strong storms that produce hail, wind and even tornadoes. • Stratus: Low-lying, flat and gray, stratus clouds are usually seen during rain, snow or misty conditions. Cloud watching can be an interesting hobby and a great way to grow acquainted with the workings of weather sys-
tems. Children can take chances predicting the weather based on cloud formations to see if their predictions come true. Submitted by Metro Editorial Services.
Cirrus clouds can indicate a storm is coming within a day or so. Photo courtesy of Metro Editorial Services
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Summer thunderstorms should be enjoyed - safely Few things grab our attention like a mid-summer thunderstorm. Steamy temperatures and turbulent atmospheric conditions often conspire to produce amazing visual pyrotechnics and house-shaking booms. Thunderstorms occur when cold upper air descends and warm, moist air rises. When these air masses collide, they form thick cumulonimbus clouds, often referred to as “thunderheads.” Thunderstorms may begin and end in an instant, or several storms may string together to make thunder and lighting clusters. While thunderstorms can occur during any time of the year, they’re more likely to occur in spring and summer. According to a NASA study, the most intense and powerful thunderstorms occur in the eastern part of the Andes mountains in Argentina. But strong thunderstorms can occur just about anywhere moisture, unstable air and lift (from sea breezes or mountains) causes air to rise up. Thunderstorms have the po-
tential to cause significant damage and injuries, most notably from lightning strikes. It’s always wise to seek shelter during a thunderstorm so you are protected from lightning, falling limbs from trees and hail, which often accompanies thunderstorms. Despite thunderstorms’ harmful potential, they can be very enjoyable to watch or chase.
Is it time for a homeowners’ insurance checkup? What is the value of your home’s contents that are covered by insurance? Is a flood covered? If someone is hurt while visiting, will your insurance pay medical expenses? Whether you are a renter or a homeowner, our staff members at the Kansas Insurance Department (KID) suggest an annual review of your homeowners insurance policy. This lets you brush up on what is covered and evaluate whether the coverage is still adequate (or too much) for your current situation. When you (and your agent) review your homeowners policy, be sure to find the answers to these three questions:
What does my homeowners’ or renters’ policy cover? A homeowners insurance policy covers the structure, belongings and legal obligations if someone is injured at your home. A renters policy does not insure the structure, but otherwise provides similar coverage. Check the type of replacement value provided in the policy. Actual cash value (ACV) is the amount it would take to repair damage to a home or to replace its contents, after allowing for depreciation. Replacement cost is the amount it would take to rebuild or replace a home and its contents with similar quality materials or goods, without deducting for depreciation. Liability insurance protects
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through. • Keep flashlights or candles handy. Strong storms can knock out power. Always have a backup light source readily available in case the power goes out. Also, you may need a battery-powered radio or a charged mobile phone at the ready to keep up on storm alerts. • Keep pets in an interior room so they do not get too spooked.
Thunderstorms frighten many animals, so pets should not share in your storm-watching endeavors. They may injure themselves trying to escape the noise. It’s best if pets are kept in a quiet, dark space until the storm has ended. • Steer clear of standing bodies of water. Downed power lines may leach electricity through puddles, potentially causing electrocution if people are standing in puddles. Do not touch any wires that seem suspicious. Water is an easy conduit for lightning, so avoid any bodies of water during a thunderstorm. • If you’re caught in a thunderstorm and don’t have indoor shelter, do not seek shelter under trees, which can attract lightning strikes.
Accuweather.com advises that people who cannot find reasonable shelter after a storm should take steps to minimize their risk of being struck or injured. Crouch as low to the ground as you can, but do not lie down on the ground or put your hands down. Stay on just your feet to cover as little ground as possible. You also want to be as low as you can to reduce your risks of being a lightning target. Keep anything that is a good electrical conductor away from you. Summer weather is bound to include some thunderstorms. Where there is thunder, there’s lightning, and remember to stay safe by watching these storms from a distance and making smart choices. From Metro Editorial Services.
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But storm spectators should keep these tips in mind. • Watch thunderstorms from the safety of indoors. It may be tempting to be out in the storm, but if you head outside during a storm, you are risking injury or even death. Consider watching a storm from the comfort of inside a garage, where you can leave the door open and see, hear and smell the storm while it comes
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you from legal obligations arising from accidents involving visiting non-residents. With a few exceptions, such as auto or boating accidents, all-purpose liability coverage follows wherever you go. An umbrella policy can extend the liability limits of a homeowners or renters policy if the policy limit is insufficient. Homeowners and renters policies typically include limited medical expense payments for injuries occurring on your premises to visiting non-residents. How much coverage do I need? Making a home inventory is the best way to determine the appropriate level of coverage needed for contents. An inventory is also a useful tool to have in case of a loss. When compiling the inventory, make sure to include as much detail as possible about the items. Homeowners do not need to insure the value of the land a home sits on, but coverage should include any outdoor structures on the property. What are my deductibles and discounts? Deductibles and discounts are generally the easiest places to save money. Most companies offer discounts for people who have more than one type of insurance policy with them, and for people who have had few claims or are long-term customers. When it comes to the deductible - which is the amount you have to pay if there is a loss - usually the higher it is, the lower the premium. It's normal to consider raising a deductible to save on premium, but remember, your share of the bill will be that much more following a claim. After reviewing the policy, also ask these questions: • Are there any losses - like flood or earthquake - I need to worry about that are not covered in my current policy? Neither flood nor earthquake is covered by a standard homeowners or renters policy. There are optional insurance policies for both disasters. • Has anything changed in my coverage in the last year? When talking with an agent, ask if there are any anticipated changes when the policy renews. More Information For more general information about homeowners or renters insurance and the basic coverages in a policy, go to www.ksinsurance.org and read or download our publication “Homeowners and Renters Insurance.” You can download our Personal Inventory publication there too. For specific questions about coverages or about an insurance company or agent, use the KID
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Kansas Insurance Department & Kansas Insurance Commissioner Ken Selzer Be sure to have a financial say in retirement Ken Selzer, CPA, Kansas Commissioner of Insurance, and Josh Ney, Kansas Securities Commissioner, are urging Kansans to review their financial preparedness and insurance priorities concerning retirement as a way to educate themselves about their future needs. “Changes in employee benefits, longer life spans, and uncertainty with Social Security and Medicare, as well as health care, are challenges for today’s older Kansans,” Commissioner Selzer said. “Assessing your financial preparedness for retirement is a first step to achieving financial freedom,” said Commissioner Ney. The two commissioners offered their comments in light of National Retirement Planning Week, which is celebrated annually in April through the National Re-
tirement Planning Coalition. “Having income-producing insurance products as part of that retirement preparedness can be especially important,” Commissioner Selzer said. Below is a list of insurance products that could be considered in retirement strategies when a stream of retirement income is important. • Variable annuities with guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefits - Longterm, tax-deferred insurance products that contain both investment and insurance components with optional guaranteed withdrawal benefits. • Fixed and fixed index annuities - Long-term, tax-deferred insurance vehicles which offer a guaranteed minimum interest rate. • Single premium immediate annuities - Products which provide a guaranteed
income for life or a specified period in exchange for a one-time lump sum payment. • Deferred income annuities - Annuities which provide for guaranteed income but don’t begin until a specified age, such as 80 or 85. The Securities Commissioner and Insurance Commissioner have partnered with other state agencies to create www.Kansas Money.gov, a new one-stop Web site for all of the financial resources Kansans may need. Retirement is a key topic covered on the Web site. Kansans can take the free Kansas Financial Learning Center online course, containing modules
that only take between two to ten minutes each. Throughout the month of April, Kansans are encouraged to take at least five modules to be entered to win an iPad mini. “Retirement 101 is one of the modules users can take through the Kansas Financial Learning Center,” said Commissioner Ney. “We would like to encourage all Kansans to visit Kansas Money.gov this month to learn more about retirement planning best practices and ways to increase your financial IQ.” Every day nearly 10,000 Baby Boomers enter their retirement years, according to the Insured Retirement
Institute (IRI). Whatever a person’s insurance needs are for retirement years, periodic consultation with an insurance agent and financial adviser is important, the commissioners said. More about insurance needs in retirement is available by reading the KID booklet “Life Insurance and Annuity Basics,” which can be obtained by printing a copy from the KID website, www.ksinsurance.org; by talking to a KID Consumer Assistance Representative at 1-800-432-2484; or by going to the IRI Web site, www.IRIonline.org. The Kansas Insurance Department, established in
1871, assists and educates consumers, regulates and reviews companies, and licenses agents selling insurance products in the state. More about the department is online at www.ksinsurance.org or at www.face book.com/kansasinsur ancedepartment. The Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner exists to protect and inform Kansas investors; promote integrity, fairness, and full disclosure in financial services; and to foster capital formation. You can find more about the agency at www.ksc.ks.gov or www.facebook.com/ Kansas.Securities.
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Important moments in American Revolutionary history Americans celebrate their independence from British rule every July Fourth. Celebrations typically include fireworks, parades and parties. While the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 was a seminal moment in both American and world history, the following are some notable events that took place in the years preceding 1776 and helped to shape the country now known as the United States of America. • 1765: The Passage of the
Stamp Act marked the first major form of taxation on British colonists living in what is now America. The act imposed taxes on printed materials to help offset the costs of British troops in the colonies and replenish British debts. Colonists were upset they had no say in how taxes were levied or how the money would be spent. • 1767: After repealing the Stamp Act, Britain imposed the Townshend Acts, a series of taxes on various British goods, including tea. Again,
colonists were outraged, spurring a boycott on British goods. • 1770: The Boston Massacre involved a crowd of colonists and a collection of British soldiers. The soldiers opened fire on the crowd, killing five and wounding six others. This incident helped increase anti-British sentiments in the colonies. • 1773: A few years after the Boston Massacre, colonists boarded British ships in the Boston harbor and threw the tea into the sea as protest
against the Tea Act. Known as The Boston Tea Party, this event proved a catalyst for revolution. • 1774: After the Intolerable Acts aimed to punish colonists for The Boston Tea party, delegates from 12 of the original 13 colonies met illegally to form the First Continental Congress. They convened to discuss plans for dealing with various British offenses. Congress also developed political statements against the British and urged people to boycott British
Manage mosquitoes while enjoying great outdoors By Melinda Myers Don’t let disease-carrying mosquitoes keep you indoors this summer. Instead, employ these eight tips to protect yourself and manage these pests in your yard. Do a bit of yard and garden clean up. Remove weeds, manage neglected gardens and keep the lawn properly mowed to reduce resting spaces for adult mosquitoes. Eliminate standing water where mosquitoes breed. Drain water that collects in buckets, kids toys, tarps, pool covers, clogged gutters and downspouts. Clear the gutters and downspouts so water can drain freely. Store items that tend to collect water in a shed or garage. Evaluate drainage patterns in your landscape. Improve drainage by amending the soil with organic matter. Install
French drains, drain tiles and other drainage systems if needed. Or turn it into a water feature. Consult your municipality first for any relevant guidelines and restrictions. Manage water in birdbaths, fountains, ponds and rain barrels. Change water weekly in birdbaths and wading pools. Add a pump to keep water moving and prevent breeding. Or use an organic mosquito control like Mosquito Dunks and Bits - which can be found at SummitResponsibleSolutions.com- in rain barrels and water features. The Mosquito Bits quickly knock down the mosquito larval population, while the Mosquito Dunks provide 30 days of control. They are both safe for pets, fish, wildlife and children. Add a fan to your outdoor décor. The gentle breeze keeps these weak flying insects away.
Consider taking one to the garden when weeding. Provide short-term relief when entertaining outdoors with the help of citronella oil or scented candles. Scatter lots of these throughout the area and within a few feet of your guests. Cover as much of your skin as possible with loose fitting, light colored clothing. Mosquitoes are less attracted to the lighter colors and can’t readily reach your skin through loose clothing. Further protect yourself from disease-carrying mosquitoes by using a personal repellent. For those looking to avoid DEET, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention has also approved products with the active ingredient picaridin, IR3535, and the synthetic oil of lemon and eucalyptus. Avoid products containing both sunscreen and insect repellents as
you need to apply the sunscreen more often than the repellent. Implement some of these strategies and then get ready to enjoy the outdoors mosquitofree all season long. Gardening expert Melinda Myers has more than 30 years of horticulture experience and has written over 20 gardening books, including Small Space Gardening and the Midwest Gardener’s Handbook. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything: Food Gardening For Everyone” DVD set and the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment TV & radio segments. Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and was commissioned by Summit Responsible Solutions for her expertise to write this article. Myers’ Web site is www.melindamyers.com.
goods. The first president of this congress was Payton Randolph. John Hancock was appointed president the following year after the monarchy ignored the first Congress’ petition. • 1775: The British governor of Massachusetts sent several hundred British troops to seize military supplies from the colonists at Concord. When the colonists discovered the plan, they sent their own militia to intercept the forces at Lexington. The British would win at Lexington but were defeated at Concord. Throughout 1775, many other clashes between colonists and British troops took place, eventually culminating in an event that would forever change American history. • 1776: July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of
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Independence, which formally proclaimed American colonies independent from Britain. However, Britain was not willing to bend to colonists’ wishes. • 1776-1783: Several battles took place during this time period, including Moore’s Creek Bridge, Sullivan’s Island and Fort Washington. France was brought into the war in 1777. A successful sea-and-land campaign of American and French armies led to the surrender of British troops at Yorktown. • 1783: Nearly two decades after colonists began voicing their displeasure with British laws, the American Revolution formally ended on September 3, 1783 with the Treaty of Paris. The British Empire accepted defeat and recognized the independence of the United States of America.
Monday, July 4 Jean Quilts/Rope & Horseshoe Art/Leather Goods
**All times are approximate and subject to change**
Marty Evans
Paparazzi Jewelry
Lynn & Krista’s Paparazzi Accessories
The BarnTique Erin Kraisinger Crochet Scratchers/ Peanut Patties/Baked Goods
8:45 a.m.
Park Day Opening Ceremony
Pauline Murray
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Little Miss/Mr. Contest
Baby Blankets/Hair Bows/ Car Seat Covers/Etc.
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Flatlanders Farm & Home
Handmade Bags & Accessories
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Bingo
Hugoton Blues Softball Team
John Doll for Kansas Senate High Plains Music Fest Jan Leonard
Pat Hall for Commissioner Bucket Toss
11:00 a.m.
Summer Dance Clinic Performance
Peace House Ministries
Ring Toss
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Hugoton Rotary
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Turtle Race
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9:30 a.m.
Frog Jump
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10:00 a.m.
Sack Race
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10:30 a.m.
Egg Toss Sponsored by Wolters Construction
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Burritos/Chicharrones Felipe Ruelas
Summer Punch/Popscicles HHS Girls Golf
Seafood/Sodas Martha Acosta
Popcorn/Drinks
Love From Above/PHCI
Cake Walk/Bake Sale
Heritage Christian Academy
Mangonada’s/Dori Nachos/ Elotes/Fruit Cups Karina Gallegos
Sloppy Joes
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Lemonade/Frozen Enchilada Dinners
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Layered Drinks/Fruit/ Ice Cream
12:00 Noon
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Peace House Ministries Mia Miranda
Pies - P.E.O. Free Cotton Candy Stevens County Library
Hot Dogs and Drinks Hugoton Lions Club
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Back Seat Driving Contest
Mexican Food
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Water Balloon A Firefighter & Car Bash Sponsored by Friends & Family of Volunteer Firefighters
Dunk Tank & Moon Jump Sponsored by Santa Committee
Pigs-R-Us
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Hamburger/Chips/Drinks SWFAS
Pucker Powder Candy Art Robert Johnson
Tortas/Gorditas Paula Cortez
Mexican Food
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Fruit/Fruit Salad/Fruit Water Victoria Gonzalez