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Townspeople line the 100 block of East Third Street while Hugoton Rotarians and Stevens County firefighters flood Canal Street for the Rotary’s annual Duck Race. Ducks are sold for
weeks before the event, and the highly anticipated race serves as a kind of finale for Hugoton’s Park Day. Greg Soelter walked away the big winner, claiming the $1000 grand prize.
Electronic filing now available in Kansas state courts It's official. All state courts in Kansas are now able to receive electronically filed court documents. "This is a significant milestone in our plan to modernize court operations and we achieved it through careful planning, modest financial investment and the determination of court personnel statewide," said Chief Justice Lawton Nuss. "This accomplishment also comes on the heels of another milestone. In May, our district courts surpassed the one-million mark for documents processed that were filed electronically." Currently, electronic filing is required in the appellate courts – Supreme Court and Court of Appeals – as well as in 12 district courts composed of 45 counties. The remaining district courts accept electronic filing but currently do not require it. More are expected to make electronic filing mandatory in coming months.
District courts that require efiling are: Second: Jackson, Jefferson, Pottawatomie and Wabaunsee counties Sixth: Bourbon, Linn and Miami counties Seventh: Douglas County Eighth: Dickinson, Geary, Marion and Morris counties Twelfth: Cloud, Jewell, Lincoln, Mitchell, Republic and Washington counties Sixteenth: Clark, Comanche, Ford, Gray, Kiowa and Meade counties Twenty-first: Clay and Riley counties Twenty-third: Ellis, Gove, Rooks and Trego counties Twenty-fifth: F i n n e y , Greeley, Hamilton, Kearny, Scott and Wichita counties Twenty-sixth: G r a n t , Haskell, Morton, Seward, Stanton and Stevens counties Twenty-seventh: Reno County (civil only) Twenty-eighth: Ottawa and Saline counties Electronic filing is also required in Johnson
Hugoton’s pool is swarming with kids, parents and Hugoton Elementary staff members Thursday, June 30 as the district hosted a Teacher Reveal Swim Party. The purpose was to introduce students to their teachers for the 2016-2017 school year.
County, using a system they developed in-house several years ago. Lawyers in good standing who are licensed in Kansas may electronically file in any state court. Self-represented parties who are not lawyers must file paper documents in all courts. Kansas district courts process more than 400,000 cases a year and the switch to electronic filing means court workers are no longer required to manage paper files. This reduces paper, mailing and file storage costs for both courts and lawyers. It also reduces opportunities for error from misfiled documents or incorrect data entry. Electronic filing is a necessary component for the judicial branch's eCourt project, which will bring all courts onto a common case management platform that will allow easier access to court records and enable cross-district information sharing. An eCourt steering committee and its
subcommittees are developing a list of requirements for document and case management systems that will be included in a request for proposals later this year. Submitted by the Office of Judicial Administration.
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Park Day winners listed Citizens State Bank sponsored the Sack Race for the 2016 Hugoton Park Day. Participants ranged in age from four and under all the way to adults! Winners for the “four and under” category were first place Blake Salmons, second place Carter Trujillo and third place Madison Niehues. Five- and six-year-old winners were Morgan Niehues and Ashley Coats tying for first, and Reaghann Maravilla in second. In the seven- to nineyear-old age group were Daniella Alfaro with first, Olivia Salmans with second and Jonas Mauk and Daniel Alfaro, Jr. tying for third place. Ten- to twelveyear-old winners were Adam Mendoza in first place, Alexander Russel in second place, and Zane Poulsen finishing third. Winners for the 13-yearold to adult category were Tina Salmans and Westin Maravilla tying for first place, Conner Wells in second and Ryland Bennett with third. As is the case every year, Hugoton Rotary’s Duck Race was a grand finale for Park Day, with lucky Greg Soelter claim-
ing the big $1000 first prize - as well as the fourth place prize! Bart Anderson and Brahma Group’s duck crossed the finish line next for second place, followed closely by Sunbelt Feeders’ duck in third. “Hard Luck” winners plucked from the “Canal Street pond” were Pam Hamlin, Rick Hamlin, Stacy Burrows, Rex Coulter and Darren Figgins with Garnand Funeral Home. Hugoton Rotarians work to eradicate polio, provide scholarships and many other community projects. This year, the big duck race wouldn’t have been such a success without the help of the City of Hugoton workers and the Stevens County Fire Department. Winners of the Mr. Hugoton and Miss Hugoton were as follows: 0-6 Month Girls - first place: Alyvia Holcomb, second place: Amelia Roybal, third place: Rosalie Ward; 0-6 Month Boys - first place: Jesse Alexander Landa, second place: Konner Pike, third place: Cole Butler; 712 Month Girls - first place: Londyn Jade Campbell, second place: Arelynn Continued to page 3
Kansas receipts down $34.5 million for June
Total tax revenue receipts ended the month down $34.5 million for June. Receipts for corporate income taxes – which were not part of the 2012 income tax reductions – comprised the largest shortfall, missing estimates by $20.3 million, or 25 percent. “Unfortunately, Kansas is a part of a national trend with many states reporting reductions in revenue collections because of a weak economy,” said Revenue Secretary Nick Jordan. “Corporate income tax receipts are down nationally for 2015’s fourth quarter on an average of nine percent according to reports.” With the fiscal year concluding, several adjustments as previously outlined by Budget Director Shawn Sullivan, will be made to balance
Countless families took advantage of the cool water and company for a great evening, while kids got to play with their friends and meet their teachers.
the FY 2016 budget. “Because the full effect of the consensus revenue estimates being off was felt in early June, it would have been very difficult to make traditional allotments with only a few weeks left in the fiscal year,” Sullivan said. A total of $23.6 million will come from the Department of Transportation, Department of Corrections and unspent CIF funds from the Kansas State Department of Education. In accordance with KSA 72-6466, $75 million in gen-
eral state aid distribution to KSDE will be reappropriated. The funds will be distributed to KSDE the first week of July. The K-12 reappropriation is a cash management tool that has been used since Fiscal Year 2004. Through June, Kansas collected $6.1 billion which brings the shortfall for Fiscal Year 2016 to $76.2 million. The state collected $144.7 million more than in Fiscal Year 2015. Submitted by the Kansas Department of Revenue.
Where in the World is The Hermes? Kay McDaniels took the paper along for her trip north, where she and husband Reece visited Mount Rushmore, the Black Hills, Sturgis, Deadwood, Lead, and the Badlands all in S.D.; Little Big Horn in Montana, and the Devil’s Tower in Wyoming, in addition to many other unique sights.
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What’s Happenin’ AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information. HUGOTON LIONS CLUB meets every Second and Fourth Thursday of the month at Memorial Hall at 7:00 p.m. HUGOTON MASONIC LODGE #406 AF&AM meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. ***Change in Location*** MY HOPE Support Group for any adult grieving the death of a loved one meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. at High Plains Public Radio, 210 N. Seventh in Garden. Call 620272-2519 for more information. BREAST FRIENDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP for breast cancer patients meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Legacy House, at 309 E. Walnut in Garden City. For more information call 620-2722360. Every Sunday - Pioneer Manor Coffee Shop Social Time 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come for Social Time and coffee with residents.
Every Friday - Pioneer Manor Men’s Group 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come for the Men’s Group and drink coffee with residents. - Stevens County Library will host an all-ages movie at 2:00 p.m. in the Community Room until July 29. - Community Sing Along, a nondenominational worship service at the Activity Center, 624 Main in Hugoton. Every fourth Tuesday - Stevens County Health Department is at the Senior Center every fourth Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to Noon to do free blood pressure checks. Wednesday nights - Inside Out Kids at the Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, beginning with dinner at 6:45 p.m. Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Rides are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620-428-1487 before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings. 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 620-5448563 for more information. July 11 - City Council meeting at 5:15 p.m. - Stevens County Hospital Board meeting at 5:30 p.m. July 12 - Stevens County EcoDevo Board meeting at noon at the Senior Center craft room. - Hugoton Airport meeting at 7:00 p..m. at the airport. July 12-17 - Moscow Baptist Church will host VBS for kids ages three to sixth grade from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. each day. July 14 - Doodle Art for kids ages 8-18 at the Stevens County Library, beginning at 10:00 a.m. July 16 - Last day to read for the Stevens County Library’s summer reading program. - Farmer’s Market in front of the Chamber office in Hugoton from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Lambs of the Kingdom will meet at River of Life Church, 424 S. Jackson in Hugoton, for an afternoon of fun! Call 620-544-4828 for a form to sign up. Kids from five to 13 are welcome, and the event is FREE. Parents must accompany their child to sign up.
July 18 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse. July 19 - Wiggle storytime at the Stevens County Library for ages birth through 12, starting at 10:00 a.m. July 20 - Stevens County Library will host a movie for their “big program”, starting at 10:00 a.m. A hot dog lunch will be provided. - The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly luncheon. July 21 - Board games for kids ages 818 at the Stevens County Library, beginning at 10:00 a.m. July 23 - Farmer’s Market in front of the Chamber office in Hugoton from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. July 26 - Candidate Forum at the Stevens County Fairgrounds, starting at 6:00 p.m. July 30 - Prayer for Hugoton at River of Life Church, 424 S. Jackson. - Farmer’s Market in front of the Chamber office in Hugoton from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Verda Ruth (Kemper) Swagerty Verda Swagerty, beloved mother and grandmother, returned to her heavenly home Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at the age of 86. She had been in the loving care of her daughter in Great Bend. Verda was the daughter of George Emmett and Jessie Ruth Sutton Kemper. She was born July 10, 1929, in Liberal. November 16, 1947, in Clayton, N.M. she married her sweetheart, Harold Eugene Swagerty, after being smitten with him since she was 14. They were blessed with three children. Harold preceded her in death April 25, 2013. Verda did bookkeeping, and tax preparation for many years. She was an active lifelong member of the First Church of God, associate member of the Second Division "Indianhead", 23rd Infantry Regiment, Company F, genealogical societies, poetry club, and VFW Auxiliary. She loved lighthouses, traveling with Harold to Army and
family reunions, and to the Owsley Family Historical Society annual meetings. Her love of chocolate and sense of humor was passed on to her children, and grandchildren. Most importantly, her love of family and Heavenly Father is what she cherished.
Survivors include her daughter, Janell Jean Swagerty Summers and spouse Cliff of Great Bend; two sons, Arden Craig Swagerty and wife Carla of Moore, Ok., and Emery Varnell Swagerty of
Mary Imogene Gerhardt Liberal resident Mary Imogene Gerhardt passed away July 3, 2016, at her home in Liberal at the age of 85.
She was born July 24, 1930, to Tom and Geneva Howell Johnson at Stuart, Ok. August 14, 1947, she married Albert William (AW) Wilson at Stuart; then later marrying Anton (Tony) Gerhardt at Liberal in 1977. Jean attended school at Stuart, later moving to Dalhart, Tx. and Amarillo, Tx. before moving to Liberal. She went to work as a waitress at the Holiday Inn in Liberal, which later became the Liberal Inn until her retirement in 2009. She loved cooking for her family and friends and liked a clean home.
Jean is survived by her husband Tony of Liberal; two sons Mark Wilson and wife Karen of Liberal and Randy Wilson and wife Sally of Amarillo, Tx.; four grandsons Jarrett Wilson and wife Destiny of Denton, Tx.; Dustin Wilson of Shawnee, Chad Wilson and wife Jasa Marsh of Ft. Collins, Co. and Jesse Wilson of Liberal; one great granddaughter Jalie Marsh; one brother Arvile Johnson of McAlister, Ok.; two sisters Ray Wright of the Dallas/Ft. Worth, Tx. area, and Catherine Haliburton of McAlister, Ok. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and four sisters. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 7, 2016, at the Central Christian Church with Pastor Chuck Scroggs officiating. Burial will follow at Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials are suggested to the Faith Tabernacle or Central Christian Church. Condolences can be sent to the family through Imogene's tribute Web page at www.millermortuary.net.
Liberal. Eight grandchildren, Stephanie Summers, Shane Summers (Angie), Liberty Miller (Scott), Dustin Summers (Briannie), Traci Fleming (Nate), Benjamin Swagerty, Amber Che' Kriesel (Nathan), and Jessica Swagerty; twenty great-grandchildren that called her Grandma-Great, many beloved relatives, "adopted" grandchildren and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Robert Kemper, infant sisters Velma and Emily Kemper, Opal Kemper Neckash, and Arlene Kemper Bath. Memorials have been established for First Church of
God in Hugoton. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks. 67951. In lieu of flowers, they ask that you drink a Dr. Pepper, enjoy a bowl of ice cream, or share some M & M's with a friend as these were treats Verda enjoyed. Funeral services were Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at First Church of God in Hugoton. Graveside services folat the Hugoton lowed Cemetery with Pastor Israel presiding. Dedication of the final resting place will be by Bishop Dustin Summers. Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home, Hugoton was in charge of arrangements.
Obituaries Lorie Lynn (Rash) Martin Long time Hugoton resident Lorie Lynn Martin passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016, in her home. She was 53.
The daughter of George Rash and Jadda Shipley Austin, she was born April 30, 1963, in Springfield, Mo. Lorie and Joe P. Martin were united in marriage July 4, 1994, at St. Helen Catholic Church in Hugoton. Lorie enjoyed working in her yard, gardening and fishing with her husband Joe. She has two special dogs Penny and Sookie; she loved them very much. She would brag often about her daughter’s military service. She was very proud of her children and grandchildren. Lorie enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was very talented in sewing, quilting and cross stitch; she made gifts for her family and friends. She was very crafty and an amazing cook. She had a collection of pug and killer whale memorabilia. Lorie was an animal lover, and would often bring home stray animals to save them. Her two donkeys Max and
Starla J. Ervin Starla J. Ervin, 58, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many, passed away July 1, 2016.
Larry Hagler Celebrating the Life of Larry Hagler: Fiercely stubborn with blue eyes full of mischief, Larry always had the funniest stories and he wouldn’t hesitate to tell them to you… again. Friends and family, please join Larry’s family to share some of those stories, eat BBQ, and toast the adventurous life of Larry Hagler Saturday, August 6 at 12:00 p.m., at the Forewinds Municipal Golf Course in Hugoton.
She was born July 26, 1957, on Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Tx., to Manual Roybal, Jr. and Katherine Romero. Starla is survived by best friend and husband, David W. Ervin; daughter, Katrina (Charles) Smith; siblings, Larry Roybal, David (Jeanna)
Please RSVP to larryhaglercelebration@gmail.com or call 917-821-5542.
Berniece Musgrove Manter resident, Berniece Musgrove passed from this life at Stanton County Hospital in Johnson Monday, June 27, 2016, at the age of 80. Emma Berniece Musgrove was born April 8, 1936, on the Drew homestead in northeast Morton County to Howard Alexander Drew and the former Grace Mary Milburn. July 2, 1955, Berniece married Robert Eugene Musgrove. Berniece graduated from Hugoton High School, then continued her education at the Chicago Art Institute of Design. Family preceeding Berniece in death include both parents, husband and one sister, Laura Bressler. Survivors include her sister Vera Stoops; brother-in-
law Dallas Bressler; daughter Beverly Lynn Musgrove of Manter; two sons, Ted Eugene Musgrove and wife Parvin of Syracuse and Tod Eugene Musgrove and wife Ramona of Salina; honorary granddaughter Tianna Foutch and great grandchild Ellie of Wichita; honorary grandson Chris Abel and wife Whitney of Tecumsah, Ok.; and three grandchildren, Kevin, Charles and Sarah of Tecumsah. Services were attended Thursday morning, June 30 at the Hugoton Cemetery. Cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Stanton County Public Library: In Memory of Berniece Musgrove, P.O. Box 480, Johnson, Ks. 67855.
Jelly were very special to her. Survivors include her husband, Joe P. Martin of Hugoton; her daughter, Heidi Hintenach and husband Tom of Kansas City, Mo.; her son, Brandon Widows and wife, Teresa of Bentonville, Ar.; as well as her loving father and mother in law, Larry and Myra Martin of Hugoton; her mother, Jadda Austin of Hugoton.; her sister, Georgianna Dotson of Louisville, Ky., five beloved grandchildren, Beau Barncastle, Triston Barncastle, Joshalynn Hintenach, Rebecca Widows and Ryan Widows. She was preceded in death by her father, George Rash and brother-in-law, Jeff Dotson. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the Midwest Pug Rescue. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home-PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks. 67951. Rosary service will be Thursday, July 7, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Helen Catholic Church in Hugoton. Mass service will be Friday, July 8, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Helen’s Catholic Church in Hugoton and burial will be at Hugoton Cemetery with Father James Baker presiding. Friends may call Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Roybal, Julie (Stuart) Sutton, Joey Roybal, Richard Roybal, Steven Roybal, Kelli (Travis) Strickland, Kristi (Eric) Nelson, Michael Saldana and six grandchildren. She is preceded in death by a son, Bryan A. Roybal, and mother, Katherine Saldana. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 6 and the service, 10:00 a.m., Thursday July 7, both at Downing and Lahey Mortuary West, 10515 W. Maple in Wichita. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Arkansas City, Ks. Memorial established with the Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67219. Online tributes to the family via www.dlwichita. com.
Relis Carl Eastman III The passing of Relis Carl Eastman III has been learned. Relis passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016, at John Muir Trauma Center in Walnut Creek, Ca. at the age of 44.
He was born June 27, 1972, to Carl and Virginia Radzun Eastman in Liberal. Relis graduated from Southwestern Heights High School in 1990 and he then served four years in the U.S. Army. He worked for AT&T as a lineman technician for many
years. He was member of the First United Methodist Church in Liberal. He leaves behind those who love him: his wife Kathleen; two sons Scott and Andrue; three daughters Aurora, Rebecca, and Amia; his mother Virginia; three sisters Mary, Ana, and Carla; and many nieces and nephews and a great niece. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl, one sister Kathy, and infant brother and sister. Cremation has taken place and inurnment services will be held at a later date in Restlawn Cemetery in Liberal. In lieu of plants and flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made payable to Brenneman Funeral Home for the funeral services of Relis Eastman III. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com.
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2016 Little Miss/Mr. Hugoton Winners Kansas Weekly Gas Prices
Zero to six month girls - first place: Alyvia Holcomb, second place: Amelia Roybal, third place: Rosalie Ward
Seven to twelve month girls - first place: Londyn Jade Campbell, second place: Arelynn Viurquez, third place: Kendall
Thirteen to 18 month girls - first place: Ellie, second place: Viviana Olivas, third place: Allyson Evans.
Nineteen to 24 month girls - first place: Jocelyn Smith, second place: Ryder Schmutz.
Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have fallen 3.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.11 per gallon yesterday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has fallen 3.0 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.26 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 46.7 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 5.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 10.0 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 50.7 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago. According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices July 5 in Kansas have ranged widely over the last five years: $2.57 per gallon in 2015, $3.50 per gallon in 2014, $3.35 per gallon in 2013, $3.32 per gallon in 2012 and $3.43 per gallon in 2011. “Yesterday's gas prices ended just as GasBuddy pre-
dicted a week ago: $2.27 per gallon nationally," said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy. "While prices have come down, we now head to the time of year when hurricane season enters the picture. In the last couple of years we have seen minimal to no disruption as hurricane season largely went by with no major storms that hit land. Should we see a major hurricane enter the Gulf, gas prices may react. For the week ahead, expect much of the country to see prices continue to trickle lower while the Great Lakes states may see their first price increase in weeks as stations have undercut each other to the point where they begin losing money," DeHaan said. "Any way you slice it, this summer has featured the cheapest Memorial Day, July 4 and perhaps Labor Day in the last eleven years, and motorists have been responding by hitting the roads in record numbers, according to a GasBuddy study before the summer driving season began," DeHaan noted. For LIVE fuel price averages, visit http://media.gas buddy.com.
Two to three-year-old girls - first place: Zoe Vargas, second place: Myah. Two- to three-year-old boys - first place: Sean Landa, second place: Hayden Trujillo, third place: Rowdie Robinett.
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Zero to six month boys - first place: Jesse Alexander Landa, second place: Konner Pike, third place: Cole Butler. Seven to twelve month boys - first place: Leo, second place: Alec Persinger, third place: Kraysen Hill.
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Thirteen to 18 month boys - first place: Karsyn Hale, second place: Kieran Piland, third place: Miquel Vargas.
Nineteen to 24 month boys - first place: Joel Baeza, second place: Isaih Perez, third place: Fysher Reinerio.
Viurquez, third place: Kendall; 7-12 Month Boys first place: Leo, second place: Alec Persinger, third place: Kraysen Hill; 13-18 Month Girls - first place: Ellie, second place: Viviana Olivas, third place: Allyson Evans; 13-18 Month Boys first place: Karsyn Hale, second place: Kieran Piland, third place: Miquel Vargas; 19-24 Month Girls - first place: Jocelyn Smith, second place: Ryder Schmutz; 19-24 Month Boys - first place: Joel Baeza, second place: Isaih Perez, third place: Fysher Reinerio; 2-3 Years Girls first place: Zoe Vargas, second place: Myah; 2-3 Years
HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, June 27, 2016 • RP of Loud Music, 900 Block of South Polk, Unable to Locate, Officer Hagman • RP of Loud Music, 900 Block of South Polk, Unable to Locate, Officer Hagman • Non Injury Accident, Took Report, Officer Hagman/Officer Crane • Dog at Large, 600 East Eleventh, Returned to Owner, Officer Crane • RP of Domestic Argument, 800 Block of South Main, Subject Left for the Night, Officer Crane Tuesday, June 28, 2016 • Hit and Run, 1500 Block of South Monroe, Located Subject and Done RP, Officer Hagman • RP of Fireworks, 200 Block of Wilson, Unable to Locate, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 900 Block of South Madison, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch • Touch a Truck, 500 Block of South Monroe, Public Service, Officer Lamatsch Wednesday, June 29, 2016 • Dog at Large, Third and Washing-
ton, Returned to owner, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, Veterans Field, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • RP of Yelling, 1000 Block of West City Limits, Unable to Locate, Sergeant Johnson • Dog at Large, 1000 Block of West City Limits, Dog Impounded, Sergeant Johnson • Suspicious Subject, Ninth and West City Limits, Unable to Locate, Sergeant Johnson Thursday, June 30, 2016 • RP of 4 Wheeler, Northwest and Fourth, Unable to Locate, Officer Lamatsch • RP of Scooter, 700 Block of Main and Monroe, Unable to Locate, Officer Lamatsch • RP of Fireworks, 200 Block of Wilson, Unable to Locate, Officer Fedelin Friday, July 1, 2016 • Dog at Large, Jessica Lane, Unable to Locate, Officer Crane • RP of Intoxicated Pedestrian, Main and Monroe, Unable to Locate, Officer Crane
• RP of Fireworks, 200 Block of South Lincoln, Told To Quit Shooting Them, Officer Fedelin • Arguing in Alley, 400 Block of South Jefferson, Unable to locate anyone, Officer Fedelin Saturday, July 2, 2016 • Complaint, 800 Block of South Adams, Spoke to RP, Officer Crane • RP of Scam, 200 Block of Wilson, Spoke to RP, Officer Crane • Fireworks, 100 Block of North Main, Advised not to shoot fireworks on Main, Officer Crane • Main Box Hit w/Fireworks, 100 Block of Wilson, Officer Hagman Sunday, July 3, 2016 • Dog at Large, 600 East Tenth, Returned to Owner, Officer Crane • Criminal Damage to Property, 100 Block of South Washington, Took Report, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 1400 South Monroe, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Dog at Large, Ninth and Harrison, Unable to Locate, Officer Hagman • Dog at Large, 100 Block B, Dog Impounded, Officer Hagman
Boys - first place: Sean Landa, second place: Hayden Trujillo, third place: Rowdie Robinett.
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USDA announces availability of competitive grants The U.S. Department of (USDA) anAgriculture nounced Thursday, June 30 the availability of $8.4 million in competitive grants to support the work of partner organizations that provide training, outreach and technical assistance for socially disadvantaged, Tribal and
Veteran farmers and ranchers. USDA's Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program, also known as the 2501 Program, is administered by the Office of Advocacy and Outreach (OAO). "Diverse experiences,
Stevens County Hospital
Specialty Clinics Scheduled for July 2016 CLOSED Dr. Farhoud Dr. Ansari Dr. Brown Dr. Frankum Dr. Plomaritis Dr. Farhoud Dr. Frankum Dr. Ansari
Cardiology Orthopedics Podiatry General Surgeon Orthopedics Cardiology General Surgeon Orthopedics
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For appointments with: Dr. Ansari 624-6222; Dr. Brown 544-8339; Dr. Farhoud 1-855-969-8900; Dr. Plomaritis 275-3030; Dr. Frankum 544-8339; Dietitian 544-8339 For all other appointments please call 544-8339 or 544-6160.
background and education are vital to a healthy agricultural sector that continues to meet the challenges of a changing world and the demands of markets at home and abroad," said Acting Deputy Agriculture Secretary Michael Scuse. "The 2501 Program is an important part of how USDA partners with land-grant universities, Tribal colleges, Tribes, nonprofits and other communitybased organizations to grow the next generation of agricultural innovators and entrepreneurs that keep American agriculture the most productive anywhere." Since 2010, more than $74 million has been invested through the 2501 Program to leverage the work of more than 300 local partners. The 2014 Farm Bill reauthorized the program and expanded assistance to include military Veterans. Partner organizations provide a range of services and technical assistance based on local needs. Last fall, for example, 2501 funding was used to create the Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Policy Research Center at Alcorn State University, in Lorman, Ms. The Center will provide a national hub for analysis and development of policy recommendations to improve engagement and promote the interests of socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. Proposals for these competitive grants must be received by July 29, 2016, at www.grants.gov. Details are
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You are invited to join the residents and staff for Sunday afternoon worship beginning at 3 p.m. at Pioneer Manor.
available in the June 27, 2016 Federal Register Notice or by contacting USDA, by mail at the following address: Office of Advocacy and Outreach, Attn: Kenya Nicholas, Program Director Whitten Building, Room 520-A, Mail Stop 0601 1400 Independence Avenue SW. Washington, DC 20250 You can also contact them by phone at 202-720-6350, by fax 202-720-7704, or by email at OASDVFR2016@ osec.usda.gov. OAO works across USDA agencies to improve the viability and profitability of small and beginning farmers and ranchers; improve access to USDA programs for historically underserved communities; increase agricultural opportunities for farm workers; and close the professional achievement gap by providing opportunities for diverse, talented young people to support the agricultural industry in the 21st century. The 2501 program supports USDA's Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food (KYF2) Initiative that coordinates the Department's work to develop strong local and regional food systems. USDA is committed to helping farmers, ranchers, and businesses access the growing market for local and regional foods, which industry estimates valued at $12 billion in 2014. Learn more about USDA investments connecting producers with consumers and expanding rural economic opportunities online at https://medium.com/usdaresults.
Students from Hutchinson Community College participate in the SkillsUSA Nationals. From left to right are Shelby Horton, Nick White, Tyler Sisseck and Daniel Debolt. Not pictured is Heather Sykes. Photo courtesy of Hutchinson Community College.
Sisseck wins national gold medal All five students from Hutchinson Community College who attended the National SkillsUSA Contest in Louisville, Ky. June 20-24 earned top ten finishes in their respective competitions, including a national gold medal. Those qualifying for this honor were Nick White of Salina and Tyler Sisseck of Hugoton in Mechatronics, Shelby Horton of Colton, Ca. competing in the Photography contest, and the team of Heather Sykes from Mt. Hope and Daniel DeBolt of Wichita competing in Web Design. The Mechatronics team of Nick White and Tyler Sisseck won a national gold medal. Mechatronics requires contestants to understand this new industrial discipline, which is the ability to understand complex systems that integrate various elements in the mechanical, fluid power,
and controls domain, combined with the ability to work in a team environment with people of different areas of expertise. This competition consisted of three events designed to measure the skills required in the modern automated manufacturing environment. Contestants were required to assemble, adjust and test an automated machine system, troubleshoot and repair a faulty machine system and take a comprehensive written test. Also competing from HutchCC were Shelby Horton, who finished ninth in Photography, and the Web Design Team of Heather Sykes and Daniel Debolt, who secured a tenth place finish. For more information on Hutchinson Community College, visit the college Web site at www.hutchcc.edu.
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ASSEMBLY OF GOD Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Life Groups Sunday Nights - 6:00 p.m. Inside Out Kids Wed. - 6:30 p.m. Student Ministry @ The Turnaround Wed. 7:00 p.m.
BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Roy Bogan, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult)
CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FAITH LUTHERAN Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Kurt Hering, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.
600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus
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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 544-2355 516 N.E. Avenue Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Rebecca Davison, Pastor Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m. Wednesday Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com
Eighth and Main 544-2210 Pastor Gary Stafford Parsonage - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
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14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Pastor Gary Damron Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Blended Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.
MY FATHER’S HOUSE A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
598-2455 Church 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-Apr. Youth Study Thursday - 7:00 p.m. Pastor Sean Schraeder
MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Tim McCrary, Pastor 598-2421 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.
PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (formerly Lighthouse Fellowship) 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don Quattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.
SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Pastor - Eric Mason Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org
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ROLLA EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.
ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 Buzz Lambrecht, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.
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The 2015 Sorghum Queen and her attendants were on hand at the Fourth of July Park Day. The Pollyannas have officially opened the slate for entrants in the 2016 Sorghum Queen Contest set to take place Friday, July 22, 2016. Profile sheets can be picked up at 1013 Polk Street at the front door. “Burlap and Bows” will be the theme for this year. Now is the time to sign up for the competition! Lots of prizes are offered to the winners.
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KDOT secretary resigns
Open Division winners of the 3 on 3 basketball tournament are first place HHS Coaches Keenan Thompson, Gentry Slocum, Andy Gillen and C. J. Korf.
The 3 on 3 basketball tournament sees lots of hoop action for the holiday. The 15 and under division second place winners are The Ballerz - Haden Daharsh, Quenten Gillen, Jamaul Gillen and Sawyer Harper. The third place - Thunder White - consisted of Griffin Heger, Desean Lewis and Ryle Riddlesperger.
The Open Division 3 on 3 basketball tournament shows the talents of the area athletes. The second place winners are “Beat the Old Guys” - Carter Brown, Tony Kinser, Tate Gillen and Colby Korf. The third place winners are G.O.M.D. - Wade Heger, Alex Gonzales and Manuel Mendez.
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“It has been a pleasure to work with the Governor for these past four years in providing a transportation network that meets the needs of all Kansans. I have enjoyed the opportunity to serve my home state and am proud of the accomplishments by the entire KDOT and KTA team members," said Secretary King. “My family and I look forward to returning to private business in south central Kansas, leaving fond memories of our time working with the Governor, legislators, and citizens across the entire state. We have made many friendships that will last a life time." Former State Representative Richard Carlson will serve as interim secretary until a permanent hire is made. Carlson, who served in the legislature for ten years, most recently was the legislative liaison for the Kansas Department of Revenue. Submitted by the Office of Governor Sam Brownback.
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Governor Sam Brownback announced Wednesday, June 29 that Mike King, Secretary of the Kansas Department of Transportation will resign effective July 15, 2016. King has served as KDOT Secretary since March 2012. “I am grateful for the vision and leadership of Mike King,” said Governor Brownback. “His experience and construction knowledge have been instrumental in maintaining our nationally recognized highways. I appreciate Mike’s dedication to serving the people of Kansas.” During King’s tenure, the Kansas Department of Transportation and the Kansas Turnpike Authority achieved flexibility in delivering transportation services to Kansas and increased efficiencies in inter-agency workings. Both organizations are in billiondollar plus highway and technology programs to meet the current preservation needs, future expansion and increasing volume of multimodal freight.
from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Beulah Carter, Curator Heather McCrary and Billy Woodworth
Park Day 3 on 3 basketball tournament first place winners in the 15 and Under Division are The Eagles. The team members are Jayce Korf, Ashton Burrows, Jace Gilmore and Clay Gilmore.
AG boasts $12 million returned The attorney general’s Consumer Protection Division returned more than $12 million to consumers and taxpayers last year, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced Wednesday, June 29. In its annual report filed Wednesday with the governor and Kansas Legislature, Schmidt’s office reported $12.26 million in savings and recoveries to Kansas consumers and the state treasury in calendar year 2015. During Schmidt’s administration, the division recovered a total of more than $130 million. “We are proud of the work our consumer protection staff does every day to protect Kansans from fraud, scams
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and rip-offs,” Schmidt said. “While these recoveries are significant, what’s more important is that we were able to return to Kansas consumers their money that was wrongfully taken from them, no matter the amount. Preventive measures such as education and outreach can help consumers to protect themselves and avoid becoming a victim.” The division also successfully prosecuted three defendants accused of criminally defrauding consumers. The Roofing Registration Unit completed its second full year of operations, with 1,126 contractors being registered and in good standing to provide roofing services in Kansas as of December 31, 2015. The division was also charged with implementation of the Scrap Metal Theft Reduction Act, adopted by the Legislature in 2015. That new law requires scrap metal dealers to register with the attorney general’s office. The office also continued its efforts to educate Kansas consumers on ways to avoid scams. Schmidt and his staff made 93 presentations on topics such as identity theft and scam prevention. The consumer protection Web site, www.InYourCornerKan sas.org, provides a userfriendly way for Kansas consumers to learn how to protect themselves and file complaints and was viewed by more than 48,000 unique users in 2015. The Consumer Protection Division is led by Deputy Attorney General Jim Welch. Special Agent in Charge Tonya Hutchings leads the team of investigators. Schmidt is a former assistant attorney general for consumer protection, a position he held during the administration of former Attorney General Carla Stovall. He currently serves as a member of the Consumer Protection Committee of the National Association of Attorneys General and is past chair of that committee. The 2015 Consumer Protection Annual Report is available online at http://1.usa.gov/2909xzs. Submitted by the office of Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt.
The L.D. Gooch animal trophy collection can be enjoyed at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum. His family donated the collection to the museum October 14, 1982. L.D. was an avid
big game hunter. He had trophies of moose and mountain goats as well as many other animals. The Museum has a special trophy room to display many of his trophies. 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.
Trophies of mountain goats are displayed at the Museum.
L.D. Gooch had this moose among his trophy collection.
Lions Club MSU offers free screening at the 3i Show at Dodge City The Kansas Lions Clubs Mobile Screening Unit (MSU) will be offering FREE sight, hearing, blood pressure and blood sugar screenings at the 3i SHOW in Dodge City October 13-15. Everyone is invited to come for the free screenings in the MSU. All anyone needs to do is show up while the MSU is open, register, and come inside for the different screenings. Screening results will be given to each person who is screened and those results can be taken to the appropriate medical professional. The Kansas Lions purchased a Vision Screener to use for children from six months through pre-school age and older. This screener looks into the eyes through the pupils and sees problems before they become apparent to the parents. Since young children do not know how they should be seeing, their sight can be quite blurry or irregular, forcing them to cope in other ways and fooling the parents into thinking their children see normally. The Vision Screener detects serious eye diseases and problems that then can be treated by optometrists and ophthalmologists who specialize in such eye diseases and problems. It does not require much in the way of the infant’s or child’s cooperation
- all he or she needs to do is look at the Vision Screener. Many eye problems and serious sight-robbing diseases begin in infancy or early childhood. While it is estimated that approximately five to ten percent of all children experience sight-robbing vision problems, just 14 percent of U.S. children six and younger see an eye doctor for testing. By the time they are four years of age, it can already be too late to stop or reverse the damage caused by eye diseases. The Vision Screener is also having success on adults with a 60 percent successful screening for vision. A visual acuity test will be performed on adults if the Vision Screener is unable to get a reading. A field of vision screener is also available for glaucoma and macular degeneration. Be sure to follow the 3i SHOW on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter to keep up-todate with all events! For additional information regarding the 3i SHOW or to reserve exhibit space, visit www.3ishow.com, or contact the WKMA office directly tollfree at 877-405-2883 or locally at 620-227-8082. WKMA’s office is located at 1700 E. Wyatt Earp in Dodge City.
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Margaret Bell demonstrates the automated gurney lift in the new ambulance. Several kids tried it out. They enjoyed it quite a bit!
Garden City Community College releases honor rolls
Hugoton Police Officer Matt Lamatsch gives guided tours of his police vehicle at the Stevens County Library. Overall, 80 kids were able to get hands-on experience with emergency vehicles at this informative library activity.
Rodney Kelling has quite a crew waiting to check out the dashboard of the fire truck at the Stevens County Library's Emergency Vehicle Petting Zoo.
From Nancy Unruh, Registrar at Garden City Community College, the Spring 2016 Honor Roll has been announced. The considerations were based on degree-seeking students enrolled in eight hours or more for the Spring 2016 Semester. From Hugoton, Courtney Schweizer made the President’s Honor Roll, while Juan Cruz and Victor Romo earned Honorable Mentions. The President’s Honor Roll had 133 students with a Ses-
sion GPA of 4.0. The Dean’s Honor Roll had 348 students with a Session GPA of 3.2 – 3.999. The Honorable Mention Honor Roll had 142 students with a Session GPA of 3.0 – 3.1999. The 623 students on the three honor rolls represent approximately 57 percent of the 1,087 students enrolled in eight credit hours or more for the Spring 2016 semester. Submitted by Garden City Community College.
ALL County Fair Poultry Exhibitors All poultry exhibits must be tested
before they will be allowed to enter the Stevens Co. Fairgrounds (or provide proof they were purchased from a Certified Free Flock)
Open Class & 4-H poultry will be tested for pullorum-typhoid
Wednesday, July 13 from 9 am-12 noon
at no charge. There will be NO testing agent onsite during animal check-in for the Fair, so they must be tested before that time. Contact the Stevens County Fair or Stevens County Extension Office with questions
Kayla Harris shows Stevens County Library Summer Reading participants all the loudest buttons in the brand new ambulance. Visit www.facebook.com/stevenscountylibrary for more photos from this event.
Adam Mauk, Stevens County Sheriff Department's School Resource Officer, discusses his vehicle and duty belt with Summer Reading Program participants at the library.
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“Notes From Nancy” by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig
Wheat and Why It’s Great Wheat harvest is basically wrapped up and the grain is ready to be used in a variety products. We all know Kansas is often referred to as the wheat state and that it is an important crop, but what is it that makes wheat so important to us nutritionally? The kernel of wheat is a storehouse of nutrients essential to the human diet. Wheat flour is a good source of complex carbohydrates and a moderate source of protein. It contains very little fat and minimal amounts of sodium absorbed from the soil where it was grown. Wheat foods are a source of dietary fiber, an indigestible carbohydrate that yields little or no energy but appears to play a role in preventing some types of cancer. The bran and endosperm contain mainly insoluble fiber.
The three main parts of the wheat kernel are the endosperm, bran and germ. • Endosperm - Comprising about 83 percent of the total kernel mass, this is the source of white flour. Enriched flour products contain added quantities of riboflavin, niacin, thiamine and iron in amounts equal to or exceeding whole wheat flour products. • Bran - About 14 percent of the kernel, this part is included in whole wheat flour. Bran is the outer coat and is an excellent source of fiber. • Germ - About 2.5 percent of the kernel, this is the embryo or sprouting section of the seed. It is usually separated because it contains the fat that limits the keeping quality of flours. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Health and Human Service´s Dietary
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, June 30, 2016) 2t 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
Guidelines for Americans stress the need for five to ten ounces of grain products (breads, cereals, rice and pasta) each day with the average need being six ounces. Of those ounces it is recommend that at least half come from whole grain products. Be sure and look at the nutrition label on wheat products to see if it is considered a whole grain. It is also interesting to note that there are six classes of wheat grown in the United States, and Kansas produces three of them. They include: - Hard Red Winter (95 percent) High in protein, has strong gluten; used for yeast breads and rolls; grown in all Kansas counties. Kansas is responsible for producing 40% of the Hard Red Winter wheat in the U.S. - Soft Red Winter (one percent) Used for flat breads, cakes, pastries and crackers; grown in the eastern part of the state. - Hard Red Spring (not grown in Kansas) The aristocrat of wheat when it comes to "designer" wheat foods like hearth breads, rolls, croissants, bagels and pizza crust, HRS is also a valued improver in flour blends. - Soft White (not grown in Kansas) A low moisture wheat with high extraction rates, providing a whiter product for exquisite cakes, pastries and Asian-style noodles, SW is also ideally suited to Middle Eastern flat breads. - Hard White (three percent) Used for yeast breads, hard rolls, tortillas and noodles. This new class of wheat is grown in the western and central parts of Kansas.
- Durham (not grown in Kansas) The hardest of all wheats, durum has a rich amber color and high gluten content, ideal for pasta, couscous and some Mediterranean breads. Wheat is also used for cattle, poultry and other livestock feed. New uses of wheat encompass plastics manufacturing and aquaculture feed purposes for both fish and shrimp. And speaking of wheat, don´t forgot to enter the King Arthur Flour Contest at the fair. There are two category for both adults and youth, and great prizes!
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SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS
PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, July 7, 2016)
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WE’RE WORKING TOGETHER TO SECURE TODAY AND TOMORROW Your first job is a landmark occasion. You’re meeting new people, making professional connections, and probably cashing that first paycheck. You might be a little surprised when you see a portion of your earnings go to a tax called “FICA” for the Federal Insurance Contributions Act. This deduction goes to Social Security and is your way of helping us secure your today and tomorrow. It’s our job to keep the safety net of Social Security strong through your incremental contributions. Understanding how important your contribution is takes some of the sting away because your taxes are helping millions of Americans. By law, employers must withhold Social Security taxes from workers’ paychecks. While referred to as “Social Security taxes” on an employee’s pay statement, sometimes the deduction is labeled as “FICA.” This stands for Federal Insurance Contributions Act, a reference to the original Social Security Act. Sometimes, you will see “OASDI,” which stands for Old Age, Survivors,
and Disability Insurance, the official name for the Social Security Insurance program. The taxes you pay now mean a lifetime of protection — for retirement in old age or in the event of disability. And when you die, your family (or future family) may be able to receive survivors benefits based on your work. You probably have family members — grandparents, for example — who already enjoy benefits that your Social Security taxes help provide. Social Security is completely solvent through 2033. At that point, retirement benefits will be reduced to 75 percent, unless changes are made to the law. In the past, Social Security has evolved to meet the needs of a changing population — and you can count on Social security in the future. Because you’re a long way from retirement, you may have a tough time seeing the value of benefit payments that could be many decades in the future. But keep in mind the Social Security taxes you’re paying can provide valuable disability or survivors benefits, if the unexpected happens. Studies show that of today’s 20-yearolds, about one in four will
become disabled, and about one in eight will die before reaching retirement. To learn more about Social Security and exactly what you’re earning for yourself by paying Social Security taxes, take a look at our online booklet, How You Earn Credits, at www.socialsecurity. gov/pubs/10072.html.
We’re doing this job together. The small amount you contribute with every paycheck allows us to help millions of retired workers, disabled people, and veterans. You can learn more about how we’re with you through life’s journey at www.socialsecurity.gov.
What better way to cool down after an exhausting Exercise Storytime? Bubbles, of course!
June 28 was a great day for an Exercise Storytime at the library. But first, we stretch!
Wednesday, July 13 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Families & Kids of ALL Ages Welcome! Registration: 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Activities in Park: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. FREE Swim Party & Food: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
For more info, call 620-544-8517 or 620-428-2161
Pets on Parade at Pioneer
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Parade your pet at Pioneer Manor’s Coffee Shop for a fun time of Sharing Costumes appreciated but not necessary
Please have your pet on a leash ts & a e r T Pet de & a n o m Le s cookie For more info, please call Celain at 620-544-2023, ext. 2610
Miss Stacey reads "Hop Jump" by Ellen Stohl Walsh to Exercise Storytime participants at the Stevens County Library.
History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, July 6, 2006 Megan Gooch, daughter of Kyle and Jamie Gooch, finished her school year by participating in the Casper College Livestock Judging Team with impressive wins at both Houston and San Francisco. Individually, Megan took home first place in sheep, cattle, placings, reasons and overall. She brought home numerous awards and a belt buckle. Thursday, July 3, 1986 While pulling a “Crustbuster” with a tractor, Derek Stout discovered a sinkhole in his field. The hole was four foot across and nine to ten feet deep. Derek, fifteen year old son of Merlin and Betty Stout, told his parents about the hole and upon talking to other relatives, discovered he was seeing a little bit of his great-great grandfather’s homestead emerge. The sinkhole was found to be a water well that had been dug one hundred years ago by his great-great grandfather Frank Stout when he came to settle in the area before there was a town of Rolla. The sinkhole is located one-half mile southwest of the city of Rolla. With the recent downpours of rain, the safety top gave way to a perfect round hole and spade marks from years before showing on the sides. Thursday, July 8, 1976 Joe LeNeve, age 17, recently returned from a seven day trip to Hawaii for the band competition where the Kansas band that he was a member won third place. There were 26 other state bands from all over the United States in competition against Joe’s marching band. Thursday, July 8, 1971 Lance Corporal Woodrow Phillips, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Several relatives came to view the “sink-hole” in the field farmed by Merlin Stout. The sinkhole is the hand dug well dug by their ancesters. Shown are Darrell Stout, kneeling, Merlin Stout, his sons Derek, discoverer of the hole, Clint, Don Stout, Virgil Stout Merle Stout and a cousin, Manford Dye. Taken from the July 3, 1986 issue of the Hugoton Hermes Newspaper. Harold Phillips, and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Merl Peachey, and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Phillips, recently was awarded the Silver Star medal for Conspicuous Gallantry in Action with connection to combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of VietNam while he was serving with the First Marine Division. In the action, he was seriously wounded and they were unable to save his legs. Thursday, July 6, 1961 Airman Apprentice Gary L. Porter is currently serving on the attack aircraft USS Bon Homme Richard. He was part of the crew who were permitted to tour Hong Kong while on a seven day leave. Thursday, July 5, 1956 Quality Grocery has been sold to Damon Hubbard, according to Lawrence Brower. Damon has been in charge of
the store’s meat department the last three years. The grocery has been operated by the Brower family for the last 26 years. Thursday, July 5, 1951 Glen Randle of Rolla was very fortunate to survive the tornado that struck Rolla late Saturday, June 23, 1951. Glen was preparing to drive his car into the garage when the windmill fell and struck his car hood, inches from where the windshield was. Hail stones measuring ten inches in circumference were found after the storm. One man died from injuries received during the violent storm. If any readers have pictures or memories for the history page of the Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at the Hugoton Hermes Newspaper.
Frances attends STEM forum Joining other outstanding middle school students from across the nation, Frances Gaskill of Hugoton recently took part in a unique academic development experience, the National Youth Leadership Forum: Explore STEM. The forum’s mission is to inspire students to explore career possibilities in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). “STEM fields are the fastest growing areas of study, and STEM profession-
als are in high demand in the United States and throughout the world,” said Jan A. Sikorsky, Ph.D., the Vice President of Education for NYLF Explore STEM. “These students, who have already proven themselves academically, were challenged to apply math and science skills as they worked on real-world, student-created projects to bring their studies to life.” Students who attended the program participated in a broad range of interactive simulations, hands-on work-
shops, and educational site visits to discover the work of today’s professionals in fields such as engineering, technology, health care and environmental science. Students of the program also learned to develop critical success skills such as time management, conflict resolution, information analysis, collaboration, and public speaking. NYLF Explore STEM is part of the Envision family of programs, which enables students of all ages to explore their interests and gain learning experiences beyond the classroom. Since 1985, Envision programs have served more than 500,000 students from more than 145 countries. Envision programs are designed to help students develop the leadership, scholarship and career skills needed to succeed in today’s competitive college and career landscape. For more information about NYLF Explore STEM, visit www.envisionexperience.com /STEM.
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Frances Gaskill attends the “National Youth Leadership Forum: Explore STEM” at the University of Texas in Dallas, Tx. June 18-23. Frances was recommended for the program by her teachers at Hugoton Middle School. She will be a freshman at Hugoton High School this fall. Photo courtesy of Effie Gaskill.
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Bail enforcement agents commonly known as “bounty hunters” - operating in Kansas are now required to be licensed by the attorney general’s office under the provisions of a law enacted by the Legislature earlier this year, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said Friday, July 1. Forms are now available on the attorney general’s Web site, www.ag.ks.gov, under the “Licensing Programs” tab for individuals to begin registering. The new law, enacted as Senate Substitute for House Bill 2056, defines bail enforcement agents as “a person not performing the duties of a law enforcement officer who tracks down, captures and surrenders to the custody of a court a fugitive who has violated a surety or bail bond agreement, commonly referred to as a bounty hunter.” Temporary regulations implementing the new law were approved by the State Rules and Regulations Board last week. Permanent regulations have also been proposed, and a public comment period on those regulations is now open. The regulations and a comment form are also available on the attorney general’s Web site. The Web site also contains frequently asked questions about the new law. Violating the new law carries potential criminal and civil penalties. Bail enforcement agents or others who have questions may contact the attorney general’s office at (785) 2964240. Submitted by the office of the Kansas Attorney General.
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NEWS FROM
STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton Saturday, July 9, 2016, is Sew All Day beginning at 8:30 a.m. The Pitch 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 620227-2244. 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 620225-8240. Menu July 7 .....................Beef Burrito July 8..................Ham & Beans June 11......................Meat Loaf July 12........Chicken & Noodles July 13...........Smothered Steak July 14 ................................BLT
Canasta, Pitch & Potlock........................6:00 p.m. Dance.........................7:00 p.m. ............................Bob Walter Monday, July 11 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Line Dancing..............7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 12 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Pool & Snooker ..........9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 13 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Painting & Coloring ...1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 14 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m.
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Rodney Kelling of Stevens County EMS displays a t-shirt worn by a child injured by fireworks. If you missed the Fireworks Safety program at the Stevens County Library, the t-shirt and several photos of the child's injury are available to view at the library.
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500 Monroe Hugoton, Ks. 67951-2639 Phone: 620.544.2301 • Fax: 620.544.2322 Email: svcolib@pld.com PARK DAY The library would like to thank everyone for stopping by our free cotton candy booth in the park Monday. In approximately three and a half hours, we made between 450 and 500 cones of cotton candy. And we received enough in donations to do it again next year! ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, READ! Next Wednesday, come prepared to exercise your artistic side! Crafts will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. Don’t forget to turn in your pages before Saturday at 6:00 p.m. to have them counted by the next Wednesday’s program! Pages can be turned in to the library, or you can log them online. EXERCISE YOUR MIND Adults are reading too!
Participants in the Exercise Your Mind program have turned in over 130 books during the first month. Every book entered could be a winner. The book slips need to be turned in by Saturday at 6:00 p.m. for the weekly prize given out during the Monday morning drawing. Grand prize for this program this year is an Amazon Fire tablet!!! A MILLION STEPS Our paperwork was incorrect!! A million steps is not 50 miles! Everyone who completes 1,000,000 steps (OR 500 MILES) will be entered into a drawing for a Fitbit HR. A few participants are already on the back straight-of-way! (This program runs through August 31) BOOK SALE The annual Stevens County Library Book Sale will begin
Monday, August 1. Our sale consists of materials that have been removed from our shelves, and items donated to us to sell. Proceeds from this book sale go directly toward purchasing new items for the collection. If you would like to contribute to our book sale, now is the time to bring in materials that you would like us to help find new homes. Materials need to be in usable shape. Cutoff for donations is the last week of July, as we want to have everything on hand when we begin the sale August 1. LIBRARY FACEBOOK PAGE Check out the latest news on our library Facebook page! NOW ON INSTAGRAM!!! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/ stevenscountylibrary/.
Thursday, June 23, the Stevens County Library offered a Paper Airplane activity. Participants
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Jocelyn has experienced 400 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. You're doing great, Jocelyn!
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Agriculture Corner
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Assistance to Improve Farming and Ranch Operations The Stevens County Conservation District offers local incentive funds to our county landowners to assist in livestock, water conservation, and water quality structural practices. The incentive funds are limited to 70% of the county-average-cost up to $5,000 per project with a landowner limitation of $10,000. Technical assistance is available to any landowner at no charge. You do not have to be seeking or be enrolled in an assistance program to receive technical assistance
from our staff. If you are interested in program costshared assistance now is the time to start planning for your farm and ranch projects. The Stevens County Conservation District will be taking applications July 1 through July 15. Our programs will assists in conservation practices for livestock practices such as water wells, tanks, pipelines, cross-fencing and shelterbelts. Assistance is also available for farmstead windbreaks, converting flood irrigation systems to a center pivot or a subsurface drip irrigation system, and structural prac-
tices to reduce soil eroding areas and improve air quality. Our water quality program addresses failing on-site water waste systems and abandoned water well plugging. The conservation office offers cost-share assistance funds to properly close a failing system and/ or to upgrade the system to county code. This program will pay 70% of the county average cost up to $1,000 to plug abandoned domestic or irrigation water wells. Projects must be approved and under a contract with the conservation office prior to any construction of a practice
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Kynli Crawford wins sixth in Class Spot Barrow at the World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Ia. in June. Kynli is the daughter of Jan and Dettra Crawford of Hugoton. Photo courtesy of Steve Mapes - Mapes Livestock Photography.
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Attention ALL County Fair Poultry Exhibitors If you plan to exhibit poul-
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County Fair Grounds, or provide proof they were all purchased from a Certified Free Flock.
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544-2261 USDA is an equal opportunity employer and provider Digital Newsletter Effective as of January 2015 the Stevens County Conservation District’s (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 program information/ 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-
ters, let us know and we can copy and send it to you. Thank you for your understanding. Conservation District’s Cost-Share Sign Up The Stevens County Conservation District provides financial incentive cost-share funds for establishment of conservation practices to reduce soil erosion, improve or protect water quality, and enhance water supplies. The initial program sign up will begin July 1, through July 15. The programs can assist landowners in a variety of
practices. If you want to receive program information / newsletter or to request an application please send an email to the stevenscoun tycd@gmail.com and give us your email address. Have questions? Feel free to visit or call our office for additional technical information about the practices offered. We are located in the USDA Service Center, 607 East 11th Street, Hugoton, Kansas or call (620) 5442991 Ext. 3.
RTK launches fifth annual photo contest The Ranchland Trust of Kansas (RTK) invites professional and amateur photographers to submit photographs for its fifth annual photo contest to showcase the natural beauty of ranching and grazing lands across the state. The competition offers Kansans the chance to explore and capture the many activities, seasons and faces of Kansas’ ranching tradition. Participants should submit photos expressing the mission of RTK: “To preserve Kansas’ ranching heritage and open spaces for future generations through the conservation of working landscapes.” This may include landscape, livestock and people, with preference to grasslands, grazing land, ranchers, cattle and much more. Participants may enter up
to five photos. The entry deadline for the contest is September 1, 2016. Entries will be judged by a panel of professionals in the field of photography and by RTK representatives. All prizes for the contest are sponsored by Wolfe’s Camera of Topeka. Wolfe’s will award ten photo cards to all ten winners in each category. Categories include: Grand Prize, Landscape, Livestock, People, Youth (ages five to 17), Kansas Livestock Association Member, Fan Favorite via Facebook voting and Honorable Mentions. The grand prize winner will receive their choice of an 11”x 14” stretched photo canvas or a 12” x 18” metal print of their winning photo. For full contest rules and to enter, visit www.ranch landtrustofkansas.org (News, Events, Photo Contest). For
questions, please contact Samantha Weishaar at 785273-5115 or samantha@kla.org. RTK is an agricultural land trust affiliate of the Kansas Livestock Association, with a mission to preserve Kansas’ ranching heritage and open spaces for future generations through the conservation of working landscapes. Wolfe's Camera is a photographic store in downtown Topeka, Kansas. They stock a huge selection of cameras from all the major manufacturers, camcorders, Apple & PC computers and accessories. Wolfe's Photo Finishing Services provides literally hundreds of high-quality photographic services. Their long-time, experienced laboratory staff produces the highest quality photos, photo books, stretched canvas prints and photo gifts in the industry.
Open class and 4-H poultry exhibits will be tested for pullorum-typhoid Wednesday, July 13, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the County Fair Stevens Grounds. There will be a State Veterinarian from Kansas Department of Agriculture available to administer the test. There will not be a charge for this test, on this date. This will be the only date available for the free testing. There will not be a testing agent on site during animal check-in for the county fair, so you must have them tested before that time. Contact the Stevens County Fair or the Stevens County Extension Office if you have questions.
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THANK YOU! The Hugoton Rotary Club would like to thank all of the individuals and organizations who helped to make the 16th Annual Duck Race a success. The winners are as follows: 1. Greg Soelter 2. Brahma Group-Bart Anderson 3. Sunbelt Feeders 4. Greg Soelter
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Hard Luck winners plucked from the pond and awarded $100 each are as follows: Pam Hamlin Stacy Burrows Rick Hamlin Rex Coulter Darren Figgins - Garnand Funeral Home
A BIG THANK YOU for Rotary Scholarships, Polio Eradication and Other Rotary Projects. Rotary Club looks forward to another year of working in the City of Hugoton to help make our community an enjoyable place for everyone. And Thank You to Stevens County Fire Department for your help!
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MOSCOW NEWS BY JUDY HICKERT
Moscow celebrates Fourth The Fourth of July in Moscow proved to be a great day of fun for everyone, beginning with the parade at 9:00 a.m. The morning was packed with events in the park, including a watermelon eating contest followed by an egg throwing contest. There were two bounce houses, a pie eating contest and other games and sack races. There were food booths, food in the lunchroom, cotton candy, and bingo games as well. The rides on the fire truck for the children were very popular.
Many great gifts were given out for both children and adults, including the grand prize of a large TV. Afternoon events included the Duck Race, free swimming, back seat drivers contest, and other events. At 4:30 p.m. the grilled hamburger and hot dog feed was held at the firehouse, hosted by the firemen. Finally the wonderful fireworks display put on by the firemen was at 10:00 p.m. What a super full fun day for all.
The sack races were an exciting event to participate in - and even more fun to watch!
The dessert table is loaded up with yummy desserts for the Moscow Supper Monday night.
Great patriotic prizes were enjoyed by the children.
Moscow residents gather for the annual grilled hamburger and hot dog feed, sponsored by the firemen.
This beautiful palomino horse and his rider starred in the parade.
The fire truck ride was a favorite of all the kids.
Contestants line up for the egg toss during Moscow’s Fourth of July celebration.
Bouncy houses seem to always a hit at any event - and Moscow’s Fourth of July was no exception!
Custodians are cleaning classrooms The Moscow School custodians are working hard cleaning and repairing and getting the classrooms in working order for the upcom-
ing school year. Custodians working in the Grade School include Mrs. Martinez and Armelia Gonzalez.
Group travels to Liberal to enjoy “Liberty” concert A group of seventeen people from Moscow and Hugoton traveled to Liberal Thursday evening on the Moscow Senior Citizens Bus. They attended the “Liberty” concert at the Fellowship Baptist Church. This wonderful program included stories of three separate historical eras. Military rep-
resentatives were on hand to give honor to the services. The wonderful choir and several vocalists rendered an evening of songs and honor especially to all military. It was just an outstanding patriotic event. The group stopped for ice cream before heading home.
Thursday bridge club meets The Thursday afternoon bridge club met in the Hugoton Senior Center with Jan
Black hostess. Barbara Mearz had the high score and Lowell Stanley the low score.
Young choir members presented “The Farmer in the Dell” during the Liberty concert, all the way up to dressing according to all the different animals in the song!
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, June 23, 2016) 3t NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION STATE OF KANSAS STEVENS COUNTY CERTIFICATE OF COUNTY CLERK I, Pam Bensel, County Clerk of Stevens County Kansas do hereby certify in accordance with and to the law of the State of Kansas the following persons for respective offices as indicated below are entitled to a place on the official ballot as designated by law at the Primary Election to be held on August 2, 2016 to Wit: 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 Precint 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
Military representatives were on hand to honor the different branches of service.
The unusual rains continue. Big Creek north of Moscow was flooding due to four and five inches of rain that fell in Stanton and Grant
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Dermot celebrates the Fourth in style Nearly 100 people gathered at the Dermot Community Building Saturday, July 2 to celebrate Independence Day. Bonnie Hubbard with the help from her husband, Jerold, had decorated the gym with pinwheels and red, white and blue décor. Jerold kicked off the evening with a welcome to special guests
“The Flag still stands for freedom and they can’t take that away” - Lee Greenwood from “God Bless the USA”.
Happy Fourth of July!
and then a prayer for the wonderful potluck meal. The food covered five tables with almost everything imaginable being served. After supper, Duane Greene and his fireworks crew, including his daughter Jade and several of her friends, headed outside with the smaller children to start with sparklers. At dusk, Kent Milburn and Charlie Milburn raised the American flag. Kyri Brummett sang the National Anthem A cappella to the delight of the crowd. Then the large fireworks began! It was quite a show for a small community gathering. Everyone in attendance had a great time!
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Preston Burrows works during swimming lessons. Photo courtesy of Megan Gibler.
Lifeguard Cassie Hull, photo courtesy of Cassie Hull.
Pictured left to right are Cassie Hull, Cacee Milburn, Karly Clinesmith, Aaron Apelu, Jonathan Cruz, Kaberlin Hull, Preston Burrows, NeNe Green and Megan Gibler. Not pictured is Jessica Pinkley. Photo courtesy of Karly Clinesmith.
Meet the Lifeguards
Kyri Brummett prepares to sing the National Anthem.
Rolla history from David Stout
the pool was about 30 years old, but in the older black and white picture of the pool taken from the city water tower, plus others I’ve seen, the only difference I’ve noticed is the growth of the trees around the pool (as well different automobile as styles). As you can see, the old wire fence wouldn’t have been too difficult for boys to climb over in the middle of the night for some skinny dippin’ – which Larry Kneller, Bobby Anderson, Rick Williamson, and I did with a couple of other guys. I’m sure this was a tradition which didn’t start in 1960. It probably got its start in the summer of 1930! I can’t help but wonder if the tradition is still going strong after all these years (…and in case you’re wondering, the answer is “No, I ain’t got no pictures of those skinny dippin’ occasions!”) The Rolla City Park is a rather nice corner of real estate tucked away in the northeast corner of Rolla, but twasn’t always so. For one thing, the roadway through the park now didn’t exist back in the beginning. There were several structures in the original park which no longer exist. I’m not sure about the order of their being built, but let’s start with the most
prominent feature, the trees. Most of the trees which grow in southwest Kansas aren’t native to southwest Kansas, but folks back then decided to import hundreds and hundreds of Chinese elms – the same kind to be planted in the Rolla City Park. “The oldest Chinese elm in western Kansas was planted at the Fort Hays station in 1912, as a two-year-old.” The major structure in the park was a band stand, including a raised stage and backdrop. When I was growing up, Rolla traditionally hired a live band for the evening dance after Park Day, and the bands would play on that stage. Between the band stand and the swimming pool were a couple of other structures, both centered in the park. One was a cone-shaped fountain made out of native rock with a small pool at the base. The fountain stood about ten
feet high. We were told that the pool originally had goldfish in it, but the fountain was no longer functioning by the late 1940s. The other structure was a large, circular wading pool for children, enclosed by a fence. This was still functioning in the 1940s, and I remember all too well my little sister and myself enjoying ourselves in the water – until she slipped and her head went under the water. Mom yelled at me to help her up, but being only four years old, I wasn’t much of a lifeguard yet, whereupon Mom stepped into the pool and promptly slipped, falling flat on her backside, fully clothed. Needless to say, that brought an end to an otherwise pleasant afternoon. And my sister? Oh. Well, by then she’d managed by herself to pull her head out of the water just fine.
and lasting for about one hour. Kids from preschool through sixth grade are encouraged to attend. Friday, July 15, there will be a potluck supper before the program. Families are encouraged to attend and see what your child has learned throughout the week. If you have any questions, contact Arleen Clinesmith or Diane Lambrecht.
Cassie Hull, assistant manager, has been a lifeguard for 12 years, working more part time in the last few years since she already holds a full time job with First National Bank of Elkhart. She has the authority to send a child or adult home if the rules are not obeyed. She likes the tan she gets while working and of course, the extra money, but she dislikes sitting in the heat. Waynette Bowers told Cassie she is a very interesting and beautiful young lady. Her hobbies include reading books, watching T.V. and hanging out with her family. Her future goals include living a long and happy life and paying off her house.
Meet the Life Guard NeNe Green Kynsha “NeNe” Green is beginning her second year as a lifeguard for Rolla. Her favorite part of working at the pool is having fun, making friends and seeing the kids grow. Her least favorite part of working at the pool is seeing her name as the number one lifeguard on the work schedule. She got this job to save up for college in the fall but she feels the job really helps her work on her “caring
skills.” Her hobbies include hanging out with friends, watching movies and staying active. NeNe plans to attend Wichita State University in the fall and her goals include becoming a rehabilitation therapist. She would like to be the first one in her family to graduate from college.
Meet the Life Guard Preston Burrows Preston Burrows is beginning his first year as an official lifeguard but he has been helping at the pool for a couple of years now. He likes having fun while working but dislikes cleaning. He says he is the life of the party! The training wasn’t as bad as he thought it might be. His hobbies include hanging with friends and staying fit. His future plans include going to college. He will be a sophomore at Rolla next fall.
NeNe Green and Charlotte Wood at swimming lessons. Photo courtesy of April Wood.
Pool party postponed until July 8 The Summer Reading pool party was postponed until July 8, due to inclement weather. It will be from 7:00
until 9:00 p.m. at the Rolla Pool Friday, July 8. Hope to see you there!
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It’s kinda’ easy to forget that the way things are now ain’t the way they’ve always been. There didn’t usta’ be trees in the park. In fact, there was no park. Take the swimming pool in the Rolla City Park for example. It ain’t always been there. If I understand events correctly, the current swimming pool is the third generation, so let’s go back in time to the grandpappy of this swimming pool, the original pool, the trees, and the Rolla City Park to the east of it. The original swimming pool opened in the summer of 1930 before there even was a city park. It was ‘bout as close to the street on the west as possible, leaving jist’ ‘nuff room for the post ‘n board bleachers, rising up about five or six levels high, providing enough seating for probably as many as 100 people. To the south side of the pool was a bath house with the boys’ room to the east, the girls’ room to the west, and the office between them. I can remember when I was a very young child, my Aunt Donna took me into the women’s changing room, admonishing me to modestly stay within our stall. Years later, when I was old enough to change clothes by myself in the men’s room, I noted the difference between the two changing rooms: the girls’ room had individual changing stalls, but unlike the women’s room, the men’s room was just a big open room with just one private stall in the corner for the more modest boys. The color picture I’m posting here of the original pool was taken about 1960 when
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, July 7, 2016) 1t BEFORE THE STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF MERIT ENERGY COMPANY, LLC, FOR AN EXCEPTION TO THE 10-YEAR TIME LIMITATION OF K.A.R. 82-3-111 FOR ITS MLP ESCUE A-1 WELL IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 31 SOUTH, RANGE 39 WEST, STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS. DOCKET NO. 17-CONS-3002-CEXC CONSERVATION DIVISION LICENSE NO. 32446 NOTICE OF PENDING APPLICATION THE STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF KANSAS TO: ALL OIL AND GAS PRODUCERS, UNLEASED MINERAL INTEREST OWNERS, LANDOWNERS, AND ALL PERSONS WHOMSOEVER
CONCERNED: YOU, and each of you, are hereby notified that Merit Energy Company has filed an Application for an exception to the ten-year time limitation of K.A.R. 82-3-111 for the MLP Escue A1 well, located in the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 34, Township 31 South, Range 39 West, Stevens County, Kansas, API # 15-189-21804-00-00. YOU are further notified that unless written protest is received by the State Corporation Commission within fifteen (15) days after publication of this Notice, the Application in this matter will be granted by administrative approval after said 15 day period. Any such protest should be mailed to the State Corporation Commission of the State of Kansas, Conservation Division, 266 North Main, Suite 220, Wichita, Kansas, 67202, and to the Applicant at the address shown. All parties in any wise interested or concerned shall take notice of the foregoing and govern themselves accordingly. Merit Energy Company. By: Arlene Valliquette North Division Regulatory Manager 13727 Noel Road, Suite 1200 Dallas, Texas, 75240
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Hugoton July Fourth Park Day 2016 was a huge success! We had 50 booths and 14 kids’ activities! I want to personally recognize everyone who attended and made it so great! Without you and your patronage this town would not have a successful Park Day. Now for my long list of “Thank yous”, and I sure hope I don’t forget anyone. First and foremost, our sponsors, and Gold Members, as well as everyone on my board for helping pull it all together and guide me in the process of planning Park Day, must be recognized! Flatlanders sponsored the Little Miss/Mr. Hugoton Pageant, and Leslee Hoggatt orchestrated it once again this year, and made it wonderful for all who participated and attended. Much appreciation goes out to Ted Bansemer and the Scouts of Troop #189 for presenting our Flags and leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance to kick off Opening Ceremonies. AJ Madsen sang our National Anthem so beautifully, and Roy Bogan led us in a wonderful prayer to start the day right. If you or your busi-
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ness is interested in sponsoring the pageant next year, it is never too early to let us know here at the Chamber. SWFAS, Peace House Ministries and Citizens State Bank were invaluable thanks to their running/sponsoring the Turtle Races, Frog Jump and Sack Races. These are always a big hit with the children as well as the adults! Stay tuned for a list of winners! Parsons Trust and Hi Plains Lumber’s donations to the Fireworks were so very needed. Without your generosity we would not have a beautiful display like we do. Chamber Gold members: Stevens County, Ghumm’s Auto Center, Jordan Air, Pioneer Communications, Pioneer Electric, Stevens County Healthcare, City of Hugoton, and MasCow Dairy have helped so much with this event! It is because of your investments in Stevens County that activities throughout the year are possible. Each and every person who had a booth is also extremely appreciated. There are far too many to name in this column, but know that the time you
took out of your day, away from your family and friends was greatly appreciated, and you are already invited back for next year. With 50 booths, there had to be something to look at, participate in, or eat for everyone! Coming up this weekend is the Attack Wrestling Camp at the Hugoton Recreation Commission. There will be a beginner clinic from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m., and an advanced clinic from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. both Saturday, July 9, and Sunday, July 10. If you are interested in signing up, or for more information, contact me at the Chamber today! Senator Jerry Moran is hosting a Town Hall Meeting at the Stevens County Library July 19 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the library meeting room. We have started plans for this year’s High Plains Fall Fling Vendor & Craft Show Saturday, September 10 during the day, before the Music Fest. If you had a booth last year, or would like to try something new and have one this year, give me a call, or stop by the Chamber office and fill out your registration today! Bring
your goodies to share with attendees and have a good time showcasing your hard work. Stay informed about what’s going on in your community and follow the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce on Facebook, or subscribe to our weekly emailed Newsletter by contacting the Chamber today! Remember, the Chamber offers Gift Certificates! Gift Certificates are the perfect gift for anyone, anytime! Birthdays, Anniversaries, Employee Incentives…Chamber Gift Certificates are the solution for all your gift giving needs. Purchasing Chamber Gift Certificates ensures your money is staying in our local economy, making our local businesses strong. Stop by the Chamber Office and purchase a Chamber Gift Certificate today! These certificates can be written for any amount, and are redeemable at most Stevens County businesses. Shop Stevens County first! The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce is here for you!
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First Published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, July 7, 2016) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JUANITA M. PICKERILL, DECEASED Case No. 2016 PR 20 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) You are hereby notified that Alice Ann Stueve., as personal representative of the estate of Juanita M. Pickerill, deceased, and as an heir of Juanita M. Pickerill, deceased, has filed a petition in the above Court alleging, among other things, that Decedent was the owner at the time of her death of certain real estate situate in Stevens County, Kansas, as more fully described in the Petition filed in this proceeding. Petitioner prays the Court for an order admitting the authenticated copy of Decedent's will and the proceedings had in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, Case No. 15P9PR00680, to probate and record in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, and for an order determining
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