July 18, 2013

Volume 126, Number 29

Thursday, July 18, 2013

14 Pages, 70 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy

Two HHS runners selected as Shrine Bowl All-Stars

Shrine Bowl Marching Band members for 2013 from Hugoton are from left to right Trace Pe-

terson, Chance Ghumm and Takoda Eckert.

Photo courtesy of Emily Peterson.

While 68 of the state’s best football players get ready for the state’s premier all-star football game July 27, another set of athletes, arguably the best the state has to offer in their sport, prepares to compete as well. Among those competing from the west in cross country are Patrick Weaver and Jacob Martin.

For the sixth straight year, 60 of the best Kansas cross-country runners will compete for medals and the opportunity to perform part of

Hugoton sends three musicians to Shrine Bowl A total of 202 students are scheduled to comprise the thirtieth Annual Kansas Masonic All-State High School Marching Band Camp at Washburn University from July 23 through 27. Among the students attending will be three from Hugoton.

Takoda Eckert will play the trumpet, Chance Ghumm will play the mellophone and Trace Peterson will play the horn.

The five day band camp features the top high school musicians from

across the state of Kansas.

Marching and musical instructions are under the direction of Michael Mapp and his Washburn band staff. Band camp ends with performances in the Shrine Bowl Parade in the morning and a pre-game and half time performance at the Kansas East-West Bowl Football Shrine Game Saturday evening, July 27.

Over 5,000 young people have performed in the Kansas Masonic All-State High School Marching

Band since 1984.

The marching band is a project of the Kansas Masonic Foundation. Sponsorship for each student is paid by local Lodges and other affiliated bodies in their communities. Monies left from Band Camp after expenses are given back to the students in the form of scholarships. Net proceeds from the East-West Shrine Bowl Game are donated to the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children.

Deadline looms near to sign up for Sorghum Queen Contest Time has almost run out to sign up for the upcoming Stevens County Sorghum Queen Contest.

Contestants must be a resident of Stevens County attending school in Moscow or Hugoton as a freshman through 2013 graduates. She must be unmarried and have no children. Entry forms may be picked up at 1013 Polk Street and returned no later than July 22 at 6:00 p.m.

Many contestants have already signed up for the contest. They are Montana Beesley sponsored by Pate Agency, Maggie White sponsored by Country Garden, Abigail Crawford sponsored by State Farm, Sara Pinkham sponsored

by American Implement, Gabby Rawlins sponsored

by Keating Tractor, Katy Heger sponsored by Dillco, Melissa Fabela sponsored by Don and Renee Beesley, Hailey White sponsored by E & J Farms, Hannah Rodriquez sponsored by Tate & Kitzke, LLC., Toni Melton sponsored by Citizens State Bank, Brecklyn Stump sponsored by Circle H Farms, Mariah Rome sponsored by Rome Farms and Anna Rome sponsored by Matthew Rome Farms.

Contestants who are seeking sponsors are Kealy Hittle, Maria Cecenas, Krysta Hines, Leslie Miller, Brittney Kolb, Jada Maravilla, Sayra Chavez,

Athziri Figueroa, Marki Anton, Mariah Reynolds, Yessenia Reyes and Sofia Jimenez. If anyone would like to sponsor one of these girls, please call Lynda Prine at 544-3055.

Gifts awaiting the 2013 Sorghum Queen are a Tiara from Pollyannas, Rose Bouquet from Kramer, Nordling and Nordling, LLC; $50 gift certificate from Janet’s Bridal and Boutique; one year subscription from The Hugoton Hermes, one month membership from Stevens County Fitness Center; $100 cash from Citizens State Bank, $50 cash from First National Bank; $25 cash from Farm Bureau Financial; Continued to page 3

Patrick Weaver

their race before a large crowd and a state-wide television audience. The Shrine Bowl Cross Country All-Star event features 15 men and 15 women from the East competing against 15 men and 15 women from the West. Selection to the cross country squads is based on information obtained from race records, and from coaches of the Kansas Cross Country Track and Field Association. They’ll run a course around and through the Washburn University campus in Topeka just prior to the fortieth Annual Kansas Shrine Bowl, finishing the last portion of the race on the track that surrounds the football field at Yager Stadium. The plan is to have the race finished as part of the televised pregame show preceding the game telecast. Organizers note, however, that the plan could change, depending on the weather. If

count balance is $1,673.47 and the total Special Projects balance is $62,916.34, which includes the City of Moscow’s $785.07 dispersement. Included in the Special Projects balance is the Housing Incentive balance of $16,199.17.

The board voted to transfer $1,500 from Special Projects to checking to pay bills.

Gillespie reported the renovation of the welcome signs at Moscow and Hugoton were complete.

When the director approached the county commissioners about paying for renovating the signs, he mistakenly reported there were four welcome signs instead of five. The commissioners approved

the motion to pay for four of the signs so the Economic Development Board voted to pay $1,031.49 for the other sign.

The board approved the proposed budget.

Neal will now present it to the Stevens County Commissioners.

Gillespie reported the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan is now effective beginning July 1, 2013.

Applications can be picked up at the EcoDevo office and turned in to Lori Rome, the County Appraiser. This is a five-year tax refund plan for qualified taxpayers. The tax refund is based on a minimum of a $50,000 investment. The refund plan is based on the appraised Continued to page 3

Jacob Martin case last year in Emporia, when searing temperatures forced the cross country meet to the earlier time.

One of this year’s race directors is Joe Shrag, head track coach at Continued to page 3

City Council searches for solution for lagoon contamination Hugoton City Council met in adjourned session from the meeting of July 8, 2013 at noon in the city council room July 12, 2013. Attending the meeting were Mayor Jack E. Rowden, City Clerk Thomas G. Hicks, Outside Utilities Supervisor Paul Nordyke and Councilmen Dean Banker, Dan Corpening, Shannon Crawford, Mike Eshbaugh and Tron Stegman. Also present were City Attorney Wayne R. Tate, Engineer Pete Earles, EcoDevo’s Neal Gillespie, Stevens

County Commissioner Pat Hall, Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget and KDI’s Tim Gomez, Matt Green and Brian Hemann.

All those present worked for a solution of the contamination to Hugoton’s sewer lagoon cell #1. The biological oxygen (BOD) demand and the fats, oil and greases (FOG) from Kansas Dairy Ingredients is overwhelming the process by which the city’s lagoon system breaks down the wastewater.

The city decided to add

Stevens County Economic Development Board meets The Stevens County Economic Development Board met Wednesday, June 14, 2013 at noon in the Senior Center craft room. Attending the meeting were Stevens County Economic Development Director Neal Gillespie and board members Jan Leonard, Jack Rowden, Josh Morris, Mark Crawford and Steve Rome. Also present were Secretary Ruth Van Horn and Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget. Absent were board members Doug Martin, Bryne Sullins and Jody Wacker.

Ruth Van Horn was introduced as the new EcoDevo Secretary and Chamber of Commerce Director.

Treasurer Jack Rowden reported the checking ac-

the forecast says the Kansas heat and humidity are predicted to be a health risk for runners, who normally participate in the sport in more moderate weather, the cross country run will be held early in the morning of game day. That was the

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more aeration units to cell #1 and to add bacteria to the lagoon.

KDI will soon have a Dissolved Air Flotation unit in place at the milk processing plant to clean up its wastewater. The ultimate goal is to make the wastewater meet the limits for discharge in the city’s ordinance before it enters the city’s system.

The meeting adjourned.

Commissioners reschedule meeting date The Stevens County Commissioners’ regular meeting was scheduled for Monday morning, July 15.

Pat Hall and Jim Bell were both unable to be present so the meeting was rescheduled to Wednesday, July 17 at 5:00 p.m.

The agenda of people was heard from but no decisions were made. The meeting at 1:00 p.m. with KDOT was attended.

This reporter tried to get Commissioner Dave to say what the two possible new businesses are going to be but Dave said they have to wait until all three are present. Also no contracts have been officially signed as of yet.

Airport Board hears update of KDOT grant Hugoton Airport Board met for their regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at the airport meeting room.

Present at the meeting were Airport Manager Gary Porter, Secretary Risa Norton and Boardmembers Dell Cullison, Jeff Crawford and Kim Harper. Also attending were Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget and Kirkham Michael’s Eric Johnson and Curtis

Houser. Board members Robert Davis and Dax Gaskill were absent.

Eric Johnson gave the update for the closeout of FAA taxiway project and apron project. He also gave an update about the KDOT grant for apron replacement between hangers. Johnson reported KDOT was excited about getting this project going.

Kirkham Michael is ready to begin the design to be submitted to KDOT for ap-

proval. Bids will be let and the project will hopefully be started this fall. Eric Johnson will take personal charge of this project.

The board voted to approve the contract with Kirkham Michael. The motion also passed for Kim Harper to sign the contract since Chairman Robert Davis was absent.

Eric stated KDOT mentioned that this is one of Continued to page 3

The Hugoton Hermes

HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, July 8, 2013 • Loud Music, 200 Block of Wilson, Advised Subjects to Turn It Down, Sergeant Johnson Tuesday, July 9, 2013 • Vehicle Damage, 600 Block of East Eleventh, Took Report, Officer Goetzinger • RP of Snake, 100 Block of East Third, Unable to Locate, Officer Goetzinger • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of West Ninth, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of Monroe, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 600 Block of South Trindle, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Fight, 1400 Block of South Madison, Subject Arrested, Officer Crane Wednesday, July 10, 2013 • Suspicious Vehicle, 200 Block of South Monroe, Investigated, Officer Lamatsch • Suspicious Vehicle, 1000 Block of Main, Subjects Arrested, Officer Lamatsch/Sergeant Johnson Thursday, July 11, 2013 • Vehicle Unlock, 200 Block of South Harrison, Unable to Unlock, Officer Hagman • Suspicious Vehicle, 900 Block of West City Limits, Subjects Arrested, Officer Lamatsch/Sergeant Johnson • Stop Sign Missing, Jessica Lane/ Washington, Notified the City, Sergeant Johnson Friday, July 12, 2013 • Public Service, 1000 Block of South Jackson, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Possible Fight, 600 Block of South Monroe, Everything Okay on Arrival, Sergeant Johnson Saturday, July 13, 2013 • Missing Lights, 700 Block of West City Limits, Took Report, Officer Goetzinger • Medical Assist, 300 Block of South Main, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Noise Complaint, 600 Block of South Monroe, Advised Subjects to Quiet Down, Sergeant Johnson Sunday, July 14, 2013 • Dogs at Large, 500 Block of South Main, Dogs Impounded, Officer Goetzinger • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of South Main, Citizen Assist, Officer Goetzinger • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of South Washington, Citizen Assist, Officer Goetzinger • Harassing Phone Calls, 1000 Block of South Main, Left Warning, Officer Goetzinger

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“Common Sense” standards considered Dear Editor, What do you do when an entire nation begins to lose the capacity to think rationally? Many Americans spend a great deal of time criticizing the government, and there is certainly a lot to complain about, but it is not just the government that is the problem. All over America, people appear to be going insane. It is almost as if we have been cursed with stupidity. And it applies from the very top of our society to the very bottom.

A lot of us find ourselves asking the following question much more frequently these days: “How could they be so stupid?” Many people seem to believe that if we could just get Obama out of office or if we could just reform our economic system that our problems as a nation would be solved, but that is simply not true. Our problems run much deeper than that. The societal

Danny Skinner decay that is plaguing our country is very deep and it is everywhere. We are a nation that is full of people that do not care about others and that just want to do what is right in their own eyes. We hold ourselves out to the rest of the world as “the greatest nation on earth” and an example that everyone else should follow, and yet our own house is rotting around us. The words crazy, insane and deluded are not nearly strong enough to describe our frame of mind as a country.

America has become a delusional old man who can’t think straight anymore. The evidence of our illness is everywhere.

As mentioned earlier: what America is experiencing is not just an economic collapse but our entire society is collapsing.

For many years our prosperity covered up our problem but now our economic power is fading fast and it is becoming very difficult to deny how far we have fallen as a nation.

Anyone with half a brain can see what is happening to the United States. It really is sad because America was once a truly great nation.

It would truly be a breath of fresh air if common sense standards were taught in our schools and our society instead of some dead fish smell like common core or No Child Left Behind or whatever kind of a title some bleeding heart liberal can dream up just to make everybody think that they care.

Is there any hope for a recovery?

Not if we keep going down the same path.

In the end, it’s up to you America.

Danny Skinner

KDHE to conduct random telephone survey The Kansas Department of Health and Environment will conduct a statewide telephone survey for five weeks starting Monday July 15 to determine the public’s perception of the services and role of the state health department. Surveys will be ten minutes in length and be completed through random digit dialing with 1,000 Kansas adults using landline and cellular phones.

Survey results will be used to help guide the development of an agency communications plan to be used, together with the agency strategic plan, in the future communication of health promotion and protection outreach efforts by KDHE. Survey reporting will also support the State Health Improvement Plan and ultithe agency’s mately application for national accreditation to the Public Health Accreditation Board.

“To the Kansans who are

randomly selected for this survey, I thank you in advance for your participation.

While State and local agencies are reviewing Kansas’ leading health indicators and the capacity to address them, it’s imperative we assess the public perception of KDHE’s role and outreach to ensure there is effective communication to all stakeholders,” said Robert Moser, M.D., KDHE Secretary and State Health Officer. “Effectively communicating with Kansans about public health threats and wellness opportunities is crucial to improving health outcomes in our state.”

The KDHE Office of Communications is overseeing the survey project and the pending communications plan.

“The survey findings will benefit the work of every program across the agency. It’s vitally important to our agency’s mission that program directors in our public health, environment and

health care finance divisions are able to use the information to help inform their public outreach,” said KDHE Communications Director Miranda Steele. “Even health agencies at the local level in Kansas can take advantage of the resulting KDHE communications plan, as they, too, depend on the same data to guide and support their public outreach initiatives.”

The survey implementation, analysis and report are supported by a federal grant to KDHE’s Center for Performance Management from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Public Health Improvement Initiative.

For more information about the survey, please contact Miranda Steele at 785296-5795.

KDHE’S mission is to protect and improve the health and environment of all Kansans.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ Pioneer Manor residents play Bingo at 2:00 p.m.

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Community members are invited to volunteer or play a game with the residents!

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

CELEBRATE LIFE every Monday night 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Assembly of God, 138 S. Main in Hugoton. Park in the back lot.

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

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

Wednesday nights - Inside Out Kids at the Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, beginning with dinner at 6:45 p.m. Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Rides are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620428-1487 before 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday evenings.

Friday nights - Looking for something to do Friday nights? You are invited to come to Faith Community Church at Sixth and Main for food, music and fellowship every Friday evening beginning at 6:00 p.m. For more information, call Eunice Lunceford at 620-6497644 or 620-428-5296.

Now through July 31 - Open Class exhibits for the Stevens County Fair will be accepted through July 31 at 11:00 a.m. To have your pre-

entry card printed, please submit your entry by Wednesday, July 17.

July 15-August 12 - Annual and School/ Sports Physicals will be offered at the Stevens County Medical Clinic from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please call 620-5448563 to schedule your appointment.

A copy of immunization records will be required. Physicals are by appointment only, and no Saturday appointments are available.

July 17-20 - Garry Moore Amusements carnival will be at the Stevens County Fairgrounds!

July 18 - The Earth Storytime at Stevens County Library beginning at 10:00 a.m.

- Camera Club will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Hugoton Recreation Commission at 7:00 p.m.

July 19-20 - Bazaar Days at Liberal. All are invited to shop, eat and have fun!

July 20-27 - Seward County Community College will host a theatre camp along with Broadway Academy of Performing. Campers will audition, rehearse and perform the musical “Cinderella” in only one week’s time. For more information, contact 620-417-1460 or visit www.broadwayacademyof performing.com July 21-September 1 - Stauth Memorial Museum will host “Americans by Choice: The Story of Immigration and Citizenship in Kansas” at their location, 111 N. Aztec in Montezuma.

“Immigration and Caricature: Ethnic Images from the

Appel Collection” will also be exhibited.

July 22 - Deadline to enter the Stevens County Fair Backyard Cook-Off. Entry forms and rules are available at the Stevens County Extension Office. Call Theresa at 620544-2707 for more information.

July 22-24 - Garden City Community College will host an Athletic Training Camp with GCCC Head Athletic Trainer T.J. Horton and his staff. For information and registration, call 620-260-7521.

July 24 - Finale for Stevens County Library’s “Dig Into Reading” Summer Reading Program at 10:00 a.m.

July 25 - Hugoton Kiwanis will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Ranchito TexMex Cafe.

July 26 - Deadline to sign up an open class float for the Stevens County Fair Parade.

Theme is “Saddle Up for Fun at the Stevens County Fair.”

For more information or an

entry form contact Stevens County Extension at 620544-4359 or email stvnfair@pld.com.

July 27 - Three Hugoton students, Takota Eckert, Chance Ghumm and Trace Peterson, will play at the annual Kansas East-West Shrine Bowl football game.

July 29 - Enrollment for new students at USD #210. Please call the Central Office at 620544-4397 for more information.

- “Saddle Up for Fun at the Stevens County Fair” parade beginning with lineup at 5:00 p.m. at the City Park. The July 30 - Enrollment for returning students at USD #210.

Please call the Central Office at 620-544-4397 for more information.

- Stevens County Fair Backyard Cook-Off! Entry forms and rules are available at the Stevens County Extension Office. For more information contact Theresa at 620-5442707.

Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services Run Activity July 8 through July 14.

Fire Department Hugoton Station Monday, July 8 - 6:18 a.m.

- called to Road B and Road 12 for motor vehicle accident with fire.

Saturday, July 13 - 7:00 a.m. - called to Bluebell Road (Seward County), mutual aid assist on hay bale fire

Saturday, July 13 - 3:52 p.m. - called to half mile south and half mile west of Road L and Road 21 for a wheat stubble fire Fire Department Moscow Station No activity Ambulance Activity Four medical, three transfers and one motor vehicle accident.

Obituaries Amalia Bowker The death of Amalia S. Bowker of Richfield is being mourned. Amalia passed from this life Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at her home. She was 33.

The daughter of Warren C. Bowker, Jr. and the former Tracie K. Sleeper, she was born June 15, 1980 in Guymon, Ok. Amalia loved her family.

She enjoyed reading books, listening to music and watching TV. She had two special dogs, Peewee and Lizzy.

Survivors include her parents Warren Jr. and Tracie Bowker of Richfield; maternal

grandmother Grace Sleeper of Elkhart; paternal grandparents, Warren Sr. and Rosie Bowker of Austin, Tx.; brother-in-law Walter Hicks of Elkhart; two nieces, Sharmin Hicks and Ashlyn Hicks of Richfield; uncles, Shaun Bowker and wife Debbie of Richfield, Earl Sleeper and wife Pam of San Angelo, Tx. and Alan Sleeper and wife Teri of Moses Lake, Wa; and Bruce Sleeper of Liberal; and other relatives and friends.

Those preceding Amalia in death were her sister Taren Hicks and grandfather William E. Sleeper.

Funeral services were attended Monday morning, July 15, 2013 at Christ Lutheran Church in Elkhart with Rev. Christopher Fincher presiding. Burial followed in Richfield Cemetery under the direction of Paul’s Funeral Home of Hugoton.

A memorial has been established for The Family. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks 67951.

Anna Reimer Death has claimed the life of Anna L. Kroeker Reimer.

Mrs. Reimer passed away Monday morning, July 15 at the Minneola District Hospital. She was 90.

Services are planned for 2:00 p.m. Saturday July 20, 2013 at the Emmanuel Mennonite Church in Meade.

Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday at Fidler - Orme - Bachman

Mortuary in Meade Memorials would be welcome to the Lone Tree Retirement Center Front Entrance Landscape Fund or the Emmanuel Mennonite Church Elevator Fund in care of the funeral home. Personal condolences may be given to the family at www.fidlerorme bachmanmortuary.com A complete obituary will be in next weeks Hermes.

ON YOUR PAYROLL Hugoton City Council Mike Eshbaugh 544-8572 Shannon Crawford 544-8464 Tron Stegman 544-2034 Dean Banker 544-2064 Dan Corpening 544-8214 --------------Stevens County Commissioners Pat Hall 544-4017 David Bozone 593-4448 James Bell 598-2469 --------------Governor Sam Brownback Office of the Governor Capitol Building 300 SW Tenth Ave., Suite 241S Topeka, Ks. 66612-1590 Phone: 877-579-6757 785-296-3232 Web site: governor.ks.gov ---------Lieutenant Governor Jeff Colyer Officer of the Lt. Governor State Capitol, 2nd Floor 300 SW Tenth Ave. Topeka, Ks. 66612 Toll-free: 800-748-4408 785-296-2214 ---------U.S. Senator Jerry Moran Russell Senate Office Building, Room 354 Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-6521 Fax: 202-228-6966 Web site: moran.senate.gov/public ---------U.S. Representative Tim Huelskamp U.S. House of Representatives 126 Cannon HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone 202-225-2715 Fax 202-225-5124 Web site: huelskamp.house.gov ---------Kansas Senator Larry Powell - District 39 Phone: 785-296-7694 2209 Grandview Dr. E Garden City, Ks. 67846 Phone: 620-275-6789 Email: Larry.Powell@senate.ks.gov ----------

Kansas Representative Steve Alford District 124 Phone: 785-296-7696 4179 East Road 19 Ulysses, Ks 67880 Phone: 620-356-1361 Email: j.stephen.alford@ house.ks.gov ---------State Board of Education Sally Cauble - District 5 530 Lilac Liberal, KS 67901 620-624-6677 Email: SCauble@swko.net ---------Kansas Bureau of Investigation 1620 SW Tyler Topeka, Ks. 66612 Phone: 785-296-8200 Wichita Office: P.O. Box 6 Wichita, Ks. 67201 Web site: accesskansas.org/kbi/ Kansas Insurance Department Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger 420 SW Ninth St. Topeka, Ks. 66612 Phone: 785-296-3071 Fax: 785-296-7805 Email: commissioner@ ksinsurance.org Web site: ksinsurance.org InsureUOnline.org ---------Treasurer Ron Estes Kansas State Treasurer 900 SW Jackson, Suite 201 Topeka, Ks. 66612-1235 Phone: 785-296-3171 ----------

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Sorghum Queen Continued from page 1 $25 cash from Jordan Air; $25 cash from State Farm Insurance; $15 cash from E-Z Access Self Storage, gift certificate for one month tanning from Tan’alon; $10 gift certificate from Buffie’s; Gift Basket from Country Garden; 8x10 photo by K&K Photography; large pizza from Pizza Hut; and gifts from RJ’s Salon, Creative Specialties, BG’s Design and Crawford Farms.

First Princess gifts include a Rose Bouquet from Riley Chevrolet; $50 cash from Citizen State Bank; one month membership from Stevens County Fitness Center; $25 cash from First National Bank; $15 cash from E-Z Access Self Storage; $10 cash

from Jordan Air; one year subscription from The Hugoton Hermes; large pizza from Pizza Hut; $10 gift certificate from Buffie’s; gift basket from Country Garden; and gifts from Creative Specialties and Janet’s Bridal and Boutique.

Gifts for Second Princess are Rose Bouquet from Ghumm’s Auto; one month membership from Stevens County Fitness Center; $10 gift certificate from Buffie’s; large pizza from Pizza Hut; one year subscription from The Hugoton Hermes; $25 cash from Citizens State Bank; $25 cash from First National Bank; $15 cash from E-Z Access Self-Storage; $10 cash from Jordan Air; gift basket from Country

Garden; and gifts from Creative Specialties and Janet’s Bridal and Boutique.

Miss Congeniality gifts are comprised of a rose bouquet from Paul’s Funeral Home; one year subscription from The Hugoton Hermes; one month membership from Stevens County Fitness Center; 8x10 photo from Images

by K&K Photography; gift basket from Country Garden; $10 gift certificate from Buffie’s; large pizza from Pizza Hut; $25 cash from Citizen’s State Bank; $25 cash from Neira Chiropractic; $25 cash from First National Bank; $25 cash from High

Plains Lumber; $15 cash from E-Z Access Self-Storage; $10 cash from Jordan Air; and gifts from Fiss Architecture, Creative Specialties, Janet’s Bridal and Boutique and Farm Bureau Association.

If any other businesses would like to contribute a prize, contact Ruthie Winget at 544-4322.

All contestants will need to gather at the park located at Eighth and Main Street Monday, July 22, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. for a photo for The Hugoton Hermes newspaper.

Airport Board Yandel has experienced 400 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Great job Yandel! (P.S. We LOVE your shirt!!)

Cross Country Continued from page 1 Topeka West for 28 years, from 1975 to 2003. He says the Shrine Bowl cross-country meet is a good event for the participants. “They have a different motivation than football and basketball players”, he says. “They work just as hard.

It just so happens their event doesn’t have quite the fan appeal as other team sports, so they don’t get as much notoriety. This is an opportunity to get their names in the paper, and to be seen in a running situation.”

Shrag says cross-country runners are normally highachieving kids in the classroom and various other endeavors.

“They’re high achievers simply because they take pride in excellence, pride in performing well, and they get great satisfaction. They’re very competitive, and yet they have a great respect for their opponents. Sometimes the best of friends are the ones they compete the hardest against each other.”

Members of the public are also invited to run the two-mile course. The race will be timed separately from the crosscountry runners, and medals will be awarded for both men and women runners in several age categories. Registration can be made by calling the Shrine Bowl office at 785-5305524. The race will start to the south of the Student Recre-

ation and Wellness Center.

Game day registration starts at 6:00 p.m. at course starting line.

This year’s cross country coaching staff includes head coach J.J. Wanamaker, Shawnee Mission South. Assistant coaches are Justin Wrigley, St. Thomas Aquinas; Mike Pope, Wichita North; Mike Horton, Stanton County; and Brenda Peschel, Axtell.

Shrag and Jack Wiley will serve as race directors.

All Shrine Bowl events are produced and presented to benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children [SHC]. SHC is a health care system of 22 hospitals dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric specialty care, innovative research, and outstanding teaching programs for medical professionals. Children up to the age of 18 are eligible for care and receive all services in a familycentered environment, regardless of the patients' ability to pay. The fortieth annual Kansas Shrine Bowl will be played Saturday, July 27, 2013, in Topeka at Yager Stadium on the Washburn University campus. Kickoff will be at 7:00 p.m. Tickets and additional information are available at www.kansas shrinebowl.com or by calling 800-530-5524.

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Continued from page 1 their bigger projects they were planning. When KDOT visited the Hugoton Airport to look the project over, they decided they wanted to do the whole project at one time.

The general condition of the airport was a great influence toward the grant. The economic development of Hugoton was a big factor.

Johnson also reported the Environmental Assessment was complete. This is a document the FAA needs, to keep the project moving. The grant of $81,000 has been received for the study. FAA will

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pay 90 percent of the cost.

The airport has to pay the other ten percent. This study will be filed with the FAA. The board reviewed and approved the financial report.

They then paid the bills.

Manager Gary Porter reported the new conference table and chairs had arrived.

He stated the water fountain in the airport has a hole in the cooling coil. The board passed a motion to purchase a new water fountain.

The meeting adjourned.

The next meeting will be August 7, 2013.

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608 S Main Street Hugoton, KS 67951 620-544-8818

Stephanie A Weeast, CFP®, AAMS® Financial Advisor

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Hudson has completed 700 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Only 300 books to go, Hudson. You can do it!

First Lady announces Kansas Book Festival presenting authors EcoDevo Kansas First Lady Mary literacy and encourage a lifeBrownback announced the third annual Kansas Book Festival will take place at the Kansas Capitol Building Saturday, September 7. The festival will showcase current authors and books and will promote the importance of reading. It is free and open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

More than 30 authors will take part in the festival, most notably former Kansas City Royals player Frank White, who will be talking about “My Team, My Town, My Time”.

Several authors will be discussing their latest books, including Joel Rosenberg, Alex Grecian and Larry Berman.

Local favorites include Gary Krohe, Larry Welch and Deb Goodrich Bisel.

“Our mission is to promote

long love of reading,” Mary Brownback said. “This year the Kansas Book Festival has put together a great lineup of authors and activities for the whole family to enjoy. The Kansas Book Festival is a wonderful way to spend a Saturday together.”

Along with the authors’ presentations there will be book signings, outdoor entertainment, and activities for children of all ages. The presentation for the Kansas Notable Book award winners will also take place at the event.

The Kansas Book Festival is sponsored by Security Benefit. To see the full list of authors or for event, sponsor or vendor information, visit www.kansasbookfestival.com.

A newspaper doesn’t mind if it gets wet in the rain - or at the beach. It folds to fit those crannies in your suitcase and doesn’t mind if you have to sit on the suitcase to get it closed. It provides shelter from the sun for that nap in the park. It won’t wake you up with those funky ring-tones.

Take us with you wherever you go.

Continued from page 1 value listed on the tax rolls.

The county appraiser has to be notified before construction begins.

Neal reported the KDI Open House June 29 was a great success.

About 500 people were served at the barbeque lunch.

Gillespie informed the board 1000 Community Guides were delivered by The Hugoton Hermes to the Economic Devolopment Office.

They will be available for distribution to businesses around Hugoton throughout the year.

The board passed a motion for the director to negotiate a weekly contract with the Hugoton radio station.

Director Gillespie informed the board Stevens County recently became eligible to qualify for Rural Opportunity Zone pending approval from the county commissioners. Its purpose is to get people to move into rural counties where the population is declining. People moving into Stevens County from another state could be eligible for state income tax relief. Also they may qualify for some student loan forgiveness if the county commissioners approve.

The board adjourned. The next meeting will be August 13, 2013.

Stevens County Fair Backyard Cook-Off This fun and friendly competition will be held July 30. Showcase your talents and possibly win a cash prize of up to $600.

Entry deadline is July 22 Entry forms and rules are available at the Stevens County Extension Office.

For more information contact Theresa at 544-2707.

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SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS

By Brandon Werth Social Security District Manager in Dodge City CELEBRATE THE RETIREMENT ESTIMATOR’S FIFTH ANNIVERSARY Hard to believe, but it’s been five years since Social Security’s Retirement Estimator debuted. Within months of first becoming available, the online Estimator was praised as one of the best services on the Internet, and it has consistently retained its excellent rating every year.

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The Retirement Estimator is a convenient, secure, and quick financial planning tool that lets workers calculate how much they might expect to receive in Social Security benefits

when they retire. The attractive feature of this calculator is that it uses your earnings information on file at Social Security without displaying your personal information. So you get an instant, personalized estimate of your future retirement benefits. And, it’s so easy to use.

The Estimator even gives you the opportunity to run different scenarios and “what if” situations. For example, you can change the date you expect to retire or change expected future earnings to create and compare different retirement options. This can help you as

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Join the celebration! Experience the popular online service now by visiting Social Security’s Retirement Estimator at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator. Then, once you’ve sketched out your retirement plans, you’ll know where to go when the time comes to apply for benefits: online at www.socialsecurity.gov.

Happy fifth anniversary, Retirement Estimator!

USD 210 BOE discusses career readiness among HHS students

Mills - Heaton

Jeff and Brenda Mills and Ted and Judy Heaton of Hugoton are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Cammie Jo Mills and Austin James Heaton.

The bride graduated with the class of 2005 from Hugoton High School and from nursing school in 2008. She is employed at Stevens County Hospital as a registered nurse.

Austin graduated from Hugoton High School in 2002 and from Emporia State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education in 2007. He is employed by the Hugoton Recreation Commission as the assistant director.

Grandparents of the bride are the late Jerry Mills and Shirley Dillmon and the late Leigh and Dolores Roehr. Grandparents of the groom are Laura Lee Heaton and the late Buddy Heaton and Benny and Jane Nix. The couple is planning an August 3 wedding at the United Methodist Church.

The Hugoton USD 210 Board of Education met in a regular monthly session Monday, July 15, 2013 in the Board Conference Room of the District Office in Hugoton.

Board members present were Paula Rowden, Don Beesley, Todd Gayer, Stephanie Heger, Martin Daharsh and Matt Mills. Barry Hittle was absent.

Also present were Traci Shields, Mark Crawford, Elise Heger and Emily Snyder.

The agenda was approved.

The board accepted the resignation of Dettra Crawford, HHS Science. New hire accepted was Shawnda Noyes, food service.

College and Career Readiness Advocate plans for 20132014 were discussed with Emily Snyder. Much discussion ensued after Mrs. Snyder

You are invited to come worship with family and friends at Pioneer Manor

Citizens State Bank 601 S. Main - Hugoton

PAUL'S FUNERAL HOME July 21 Church of Christ

David & Brandy Robson

314 S. Van Buren 544-4122

Pyramid Agency, Inc.

July 28 Rolla UMC

521 S. Main - Hugoton

August 4 Moscow Baptist

Faith Publishing LLC 522 S. Main 620-544-4321

AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON 409 East Ninth, Hugoton 453-2711 Pastor Bob Rich Sunday – 10:30 a.m.

ASAMBLEA DE DIOS LOS REDIMIDOS DEL REY Martes 7:00 PM Jueves 7:00 PM Domingo 3:00 PM 138 S. Main Hugoton Pastores: Martinez 620-544-7096

ASSEMBLY OF GOD Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m.

Service Wed. Night - 7:00 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery Every Monday at 7:00 p.m.

BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH

FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH

SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH

531 S. Main 544-7077 Michael Taylor, Pastor Monday Bible Q & A - 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Book Study- 6:30 p.m.

Friday Prayer - 8:00-10:00 p.m.

Saturday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

Sunday Coffee & Fellowship - 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Services - 10:30 a.m.

Pastor - Eric Mason 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org

FAITH LUTHERAN Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Christopher M. Fincher, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

Bible Study, Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Randy Nash 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

11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Service - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m.

(Children, Youth, & Adult)

801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Evening Worship - 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00 p.m.

Call 544-2652 for Church Bus

CHURCH OF CHRIST

HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH

1045 S. Van Buren 544-2825 Matthew Russell, Minister 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

Evening Services - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

COWBOY CHURCH - HUGOTON Second & Fourth Tuesday of every month Stevens County Commercial Building at Fairgrounds 7:00 p.m.

FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Lawrence Johnson, Pastor Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m.

Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m.

Youth - 6:00 p.m.

Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

Eighth and Main 544-2210 506 East Eighth - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

Pre-Service Prayer - half hour before service

ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.

Fellowship/Refreshments - 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Harry Cross, Pastor Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church - 598-2400 Home Rev. Larry Bradford, Pastor 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-May

MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Tim McCrary, Pastor 598-2421 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m.

UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m.

UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.

LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH

ROLLA

14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Contemporary Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m.

Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m.

Sunday Evening Fellowship - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m.

Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.

Christian Life Club (age 2 - 18) - 6:30 p.m.

EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH

MY FATHER’S HOUSE A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles

presented the plans and goals for using the teachers and counselors in a more defined and intentional process to coach students in the area of college and career. This initiative may have the effect of pointing more of the students towards post high school technical programs as the right fit for a career. The most revealing data from the HHS graduates from 2007 to present is the high dropout rate our students experienced one year out of high school. With four years of post HS data it shows 63% of the students go into a post HS program of some sort (college, vo-tech, and/or military) of that 63% of HHS graduates, only 45% go back for a second year. This represents a 19% dropout rate. However, the good news is, of the students who return for their sophomore year in college or trade school, 97% of those students graduate within five years!

The district is still studying the reasons for this high initial drop out rate. The other aspect the board liked the best is the importance of students and parents having sessions every year from seventh grade to twelfth grade, discussing post HS interests, plans and options. The board felt strongly that students need to have their post HS plans narrowed down by the end of their junior year.

Elise Heger discussed with the board the creation of the USD 210 mentor Teacher Program for 2013-2014. Since the state discontinued funding of

202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Henry McGuire, Pastor 593-4693 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.

ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 or 593-4781 Sandy Ferguson, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Youth Groups - 5:00 p.m.

Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

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a teacher mentor program, USD 210 has not had a formal mentoring system in place for the new teachers. She discussed the ways a mentor would help the new teachers coming into the district and reducing the number leaving.

Superintendent Mark Crawford talked further about career readiness advocates. He detailed what options are available to students, such as vocational schools and college, and what the district can do to help the student to succeed.

The board discussed the vehicle bids from July 10 and bid laws and practices for USD 210. The board discussed the district’s history of bidding out fuel and going with the lowest priced vendor even if this company was not locally owned.

The board approved the low bid for a route bus. This motion was approved to accept the low bid of $37,500 for a 2005 International, 48 passenger VT365 Diesel with 28,000 miles from First School Bus Sales out of Tulsa, Ok. Also approved was the low bid for two new Suburbans.

This motion was approved to accept the low bid on two new Suburbans from Riley Chevrolet at $35,632 each.

The board also approved the job description and pay for a Maintenance Assistant per superintendent’s recommendation. The job description and pay of $15.00 an hour minimum, but up to $20.00 an hour with an industry recognized certificate in the area of HVAC was approved.

The Hugoton Elementary School handbooks for the 2013-2014 school year was approved.

The board approved the Hugoton Middle School handbooks for 2013-2014 school year.

The board also approved the Hugoton High School handbooks for the 2013-2014 School year.

The Hugoton Learning Academy handbooks for the 2013-2014 school year was approved.

The board approved the USD 210 Coach’s handbooks for the 2013-2014 school year.

The board approved the USD 210 Employee Code of Conduct. The board discussed the importance of clarity in expectations related to professional conduct of the district’s employees. Improved communication was a positive they discussed related to teacher and community relations.

The motion to rescind the June 24, 2013 motion to hold a special election July 30, 2013 was approved. The board has decided not to hold this special election. The board instructed Superintendent Crawford to be frugal and make this year’s budget work.

The School District medical director contract between Dr. Samer Al-Hashmi M.D. and USD 210 for the 2013-2014 school year was approved.

The motion was made and approved for the sports medicine contract between USD 210 and Sandhill Orthopaedic and Sportsmedicine, LLC for the 2013-2014 school year.

The board approved the motion to establish copy and fax rates per superintendent’s recommendations for the 2013-2014 school year. This gives the district’s offices a consistent rate to apply when employees or patrons would like copies to be made. Copy fee is .10 for employees and .15 for patrons; color copy fee is .75 for employees and .80 for patrons; and fax fee is .50 to send and .30 to receive.

The board approved the motion to change the due date for bids to sell the two used district Suburbans approved to be declared surplus at the June 24, 24 2013 BOE meeting. Due date for bids will now be Wednesday, August 14 at 2:00 p.m.

The motion to approve pay raise for classified staff per superintendent’s recommendation was approved. Most classified staff members will be getting a one percent raise.

With an upcoming tight general fund budget year, this is the same amount the board negotiators are offering to the teachers.

The board approved the USD 210 Mentor Teacher Program and the budget for the 2013-2014 school year. This program will pay mentor teachers $800 when they are paired with a new teacher.

Combined with $500 in resources the total budget for 2013-2014 is $6,900. One of the mentor program goals is to reduce teacher turnover.

When the district trains new teachers and loses them, it costs the district about $8,000 in training and recruiting costs per teacher.

The board approved the Memorandum of Understanding for the Adult ESL evening program salary for Ms. Barb Trujillo. Ms. Trujillo has done an excellent job with this program. The Adult ESL program has been housed in the HLA and has been very successful as these Spanish speaking adults do not have a high school diploma and are learning to speak, read and write in English. This school year, this program will be housed in two empty classrooms in the northwest wing of Elementary School.

The Board Policy Handbook revisions were approved. The board reviewed and approved seven policies. Policy topics included: use of tobacco products, necessary parent communication for in class videos and movies, student transportation, enrollment and non-resident students, and finally possession of a firearm.

The policy adopted related to weapons prohibits any adult or even an employee from possessing a firearm, even if they have a concealed carry license.

The district is working with Sheriff Heaton to have a School Resource Officer hired for this coming school year.

This officer will carry a firearm and will be housed primarily at the HMS and HHS, but will have a visible presence at all buildings.

The meeting was adjourned.

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RTK launches second annual photo contest

Carlisle - Claggett Gayle Claggett of Hugoton would like to announce the engagement of her son Steven Carl Claggett to Devin Lane Carlisle, daughter of Jamie Monroe of Tulsa, Ok. and David Carlisle of Flower Mound, Tx. Grandparents of the prospective groom are Richard and Sally Claggett of Hugoton.

Grandparents of the bride-elect are Mona and Gary Davis of Amarillo, Tx., Gayle Carlisle of Flower Mound and the late David Carlisle.

Devin is employed at State Farm Insurance in Hugoton and Steven is a farmer in Hugoton.

The couple plans to wed August 24, 2013 at the Botanical Gardens in Amarillo.

New consumer assistance director named Sandy Praeger, Commissioner of Insurance, has named Steve O’Neil as Consumer Assistance Division director and LeAnn Crow and Elizabeth Fike as supervisors in the same area. Crow will serve as the division’s property and casualty supervisor, and Fike as the division’s health supervisor.

All three previously worked in the same division; O’Neil was the health manager and Fike was a consumer health representative / attorney. Crow worked as a market conduct examiner in the division.

O’Neil replaces Jennifer Sourk, who has left the department to work in private business. Crow replaces Daryl Richardson, who retired from the Department in June.

“We are privileged to have Steve, Elizabeth and LeAnn step up into their new roles,” Commissioner Praeger said.

KU releases 2013 spring honor rolls Approximately 4,450 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas earned honor roll distinction for the spring 2013 semester.

The students, from KU's Lawrence campus and the schools of allied health and nursing in Kansas City, represent 96 of 105 Kansas counties, 41 other states and the District of Columbia, and 43 other countries.

Area honorees include Kaitlyn Hemann of Hugoton. Kaitlyn is a senior studying applied behavioral science. She was named to the honor roll for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Christopher Hull of Rolla is a senior studying anthropology. He was named to the honor roll for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Laci Kinser of Hugoton was also named in the list. Kinser is a senior studying pharmacy.

She was named to the honor roll for the School of Pharmacy.

The honor roll comprises undergraduates who meet requirements in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and in the schools of allied health; architecture, design and planning; business; education; engineering; journalism; music; nursing; pharmacy and social welfare.

Honor roll criteria vary among the university's academic units. Some schools honor the top ten percent of students enrolled, some establish a minimum grade-point average and others raise the minimum GPA for each year students are in school. Students must complete a minimum number of credit hours to be considered for the honor roll.

“The transition means the department’s outstanding efforts in helping Kansas insurance consumers will carry forward.”

A 26-year department employee, O’Neil began as a policy examiner in the Accident and Health Division but moved to Consumer Assistance in 1988, where he was a consumer representative until being promoted to supervisor in 2005.

Crow began at the Department in 2011 as a consumer representative in the Consumer Assistance Division.

Prior to coming to the Department she worked for several years in the insurance industry.

Fike began working for the Kansas Insurance Department in 2010. She received her law degree from Washburn University School of Law in May 2009.

Submitted by the office of Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger.

The Ranchland Trust of Kansas (RTK) invites professional and amateur photographers to submit photographs for its second annual photo contest to showcase the natural beauty of ranching and grazing lands across the state. The competition, open to anyone, offers Kansans the chance to explore the many activities, seasons and faces of Kansas’ ranching tradition.

“We are excited to continue our photo contest after the overwhelming quality and quantity of photos we received last year,” says RTK board chairman Heather Fuesz of Eureka. “The grassland in our state has a story to tell and photos are a great way to tell those stories with others who share a love for agriculture and those who want to learn more.”

The contest, which runs through September 10, asks participants to 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 livestock, people and landscapes, with preference to grasslands, grazing lands with cattle, ranchers, ranching families and much

voting, a Kansas Livestock Association member winner and three honorable mentions each will receive a $25 Wolfe’s Print Services Card and a certificate for ten photo cards of the winning photo from Wolfe’s.

For full contest rules and to enter, visit http://www.ranchland trustofkansas.org/2013photo

contest.aspx. For questions, please contact Mike Beam at 785-273-5115 or email rtk@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.

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Low income energy assistance program helps Kansas stay cool Kansans with low income will have a little extra help paying their utility bills this summer, thanks to the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP).

“The summer heat can take a dangerous toll on our most vulnerable populations,” said DCF Secretary Phyllis Gilmore said. “This extra assistance will help keep Kansans safe from extreme heat.”

LIEAP provides an annual benefit to help qualifying households pay winter heating bills. Persons with dis-

MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Gladys Renfro and Beulah Carter Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum has hosted 79 total guests this month. Hugoton visitors numbered 13 and out of town numbered 66.

From out of town, Kansas guests were from Parsons, Concordia, Moscow, Wichita, Newton, Garden City, Meade and Satanta. Texans came from Perryton, Kenyon, Bryan and Celina. Oklahoma patrons included some from Beggs, Tulsa, Fletcher and Alva. Some came from Ponchatoula, La. and Madisonville, La. We also hosted some from Farmington, N.M. and Albuquerque, N.M. Visi-

more.

“All ages and skill levels are welcome,” Fuesz says.

“The photo contest is all about capturing the beauty of Kansas’ grassland, cattle and people.”

The contest is open to anyone with an original photograph taken in Kansas since January 1, 2011. Participants may enter up to five photos. The categories include: landscape, livestock and people. The entry deadline for the contest is September 10, 2013. Entries will be judged by a panel of professionals in the field of photography and by RTK representatives.

A total of ten prizes will be awarded to competition winners, sponsored by Wolfe’s Camera of Topeka. A $25 Wolfe’s Print Services Card and a certificate for ten photo cards of the winning photo from Wolfe’s will be awarded to the winner in each category, while the single image selected as the overall winner will receive Promaster Catalina 8x30 Binoculars, a $25 Wolfe’s Print Services Card and a certificate for ten photo cards of the winning photo from Wolfe’s. In addition, a youth from ages 5-17, a Fan Favorite via Facebook

tors from Colorado came from Sugar City, Denver and Aurora. Illinois guests came from Acton and Madisonville.

We also had visitors from Las Vegas, Nv.; Blountville, Tn.; Pasco, Wa. and Orlando, Fl. Another came all the way from Sweden!

As you can see we have been busy here at the Museum. Wish you could meet all the good people we meet.

We invite you to visit us at the Stevens County Museum at 905 S. Adams. Our hours are 10:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday.

abilities, older adults and families with children are the primary groups assisted. In the winter of 2013, nearly 48,000 households received an average benefit of $386.

This year, funding is available to provide an additional benefit to those households for energy costs. This is not a new application period.

Households that applied and received a benefit during the regular application period will automatically be issued a supplemental benefit of approximately $103, bringing the average benefit for the year to almost $490. The supplemental funds are in the process of being dispersed.

Funding for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program is provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Community Service through the Federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

For more information about the Low Income Energy Assistance Program, visit http://www.dcf.ks.gov/ser vices/ees/Pages/Energy/En ergyAssistance.aspx or call 1-800-432-0043 toll free.

Submitted by Kansas Department for Children and Families.

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All-Stars place third in State Tourney The Stevens County 12year-old All-Stars traveled to Wellington Thursday, July 11 to participate in the Cal Ripken State Tournament.

Coaches Matt Richard, Jamie Gold and Dave Littell helped get these boys prepared for an exciting weekend of baseball.

The first game for Stevens County took place Friday, July 12 at 2:00 p.m. against Osawatomie. Rollin Richard pitched three innings and Dawson Kerbow pitched two innings. Stevens County runruled Osawatomie with a score of 13-3 in the bottom of the fifth. MVP was awarded to Leonardo Armendariz. He also hit a homerun during

this game and received the homerun ball. The WOW Award was given to Rollin Richard.

In game two Saturday, July 13, Stevens County lost to Cottonwood Valley with a score of 8-9. Pitching the first two innings was J.J. Gonzalez, Carlos Montiel the third and fourth innings, and Dawson Kerbow the last two innings. Dawson Kerbow was awarded MVP and Nicholas Gold was awarded the WOW Award.

Stevens County played their third game against Wellington Saturday evening and won with a score of 10-3.

Rollin Richard pitched four

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innings and Wade Angell pitched two. MVP was awarded to J.J. Gonzalez who hit a homerun and also earned the homerun ball. The WOW Award was given to Carlos Montiel.

Due to rain, games were postponed until later Sunday evening. Stevens County played against Paola at 9:30 p.m. It was a close game and Stevens County took the win with a score of 2-1. Rollin, Dawson and Wade all pitched two innings during this game.

Leonardo earned MVP for the second time during this State Tournament and Wade Angell earned the WOW Award.

Stevens County’s final game took place around midnight Monday morning against Cottonwood Valley for the second time. Cottonwood Valley took the win with a score of 12-7. Rollin pitched four innings and Dawson pitched two innings. MVP was awarded to Wade Angell and the WOW Award was given to Ethan Fox. Rollin Richard and Dawson Kerbow were also given the “All Tournament Team” Award.

Stevens County placed third in the Cal Ripken State Tournament.

They did an awesome job and should be very proud of their achievement. Thanks to the coaches for all of their time and effort given to these boys. They couldn’t have gone this far without their coach’s support.

Special appreciation goes to all of the businesses that were able to donate money to help with travel expenses. The team and parents cannot express how much they appreciate the support from the Stevens County community.

Also special appreciation goes to White’s Foodliner for providing drinks for the players during their games.

Start school with an exam.

Don’t worry, it’s one you can pass easily. Routine physical exams are important because they allow us to detect potential health problems as well as evaluate your health and nutritional habits.

ANNUAL AND SCHOOL/ SPORTS PHYSICALS will be held at

STEVENS COUNTY MEDICAL CLINIC July 15th - August 12th 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Physicals are by appointment only!!

No Saturday Appointments!

$25.00

each PAYABLE UPON ARRIVAL. NO INSURANCE WILL BE FILED! For Annual Well Child Physicals, insurance will be filed & the physical forms will be filled out at that time.

After August 12th you will pay the full amount for the physical.

Physical forms must be picked up and completed prior to visit.

All students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian or the following consent form must be signed. NO EXCEPTIONS!!

You will need a copy of your immunization records.

Contact us at 544-8563 to schedule your appointment.

Call early for scheduling availability.

Date: ____________Student Name:________________________ I authorize Stevens County Medical Clinic to provide treatment, including diagnostic procedures, as determined by the physician or his assistant, to the above named student.

Signed______________________________________ Parent/Legal Guardian

The 2013 Stevens County 12-year-old All-Stars stand proud with their third place plaque at State Tournament in Wellington. The team did

an outstanding job a the State Tournament last week.

The 2013-2014 special hunt application period is open Each year, hunters can apply for exclusive entry into areas with limited access through the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) Special Hunts Program. This special access tends to mean a higher quality hunt and potentially greater harvest rates, but just like with any other outdoor activity, nothing is guaranteed. Because access to these areas is limited, hunters must apply online for the hunts they desire.

The application period for Fall and Winter 2013/2014 Special Hunt opportunities opened July 16 and close August 11.

During the application process, hunters will select what type of species they would like to hunt as well as what type of hunt they prefer, be that an open hunt, a youth hunt or a mentored hunt. Open hunts are available to all successful applicants, regardless of age or hunting experience. Youth hunts require parties to include at least one youth 18 or younger, accompanied by an adult 21 or older who will not hunt. Mentored hunts are open to both youth and novice hunters supervised by a mentor 21 or older who may also hunt.

Applicants will be entered into a random computer drawing conducted within one week of the application

Special hunt application period is open, so get your application in for an exclusive entrance to areas of limited access. deadline. Successful applicants will then be emailed their hunt permit, as well as any necessary maps and other pertinent information.

2013/2014 Fall and Winter Application Deadlines: - First Draw (September and October Special Hunts): August 11, 2013 - Second Draw (November, December, January and February Special Hunts): September 29, 2013 Last year, the Special Hunts Program made 646 hunts in 13 counties available for the fall/winter hunting season. Depending upon the location and species being hunted, special hunts can range from a half-day up to the entire length of the season.

Although similar to the Walk-In Hunting Access (WIHA) program in that pri-

vate landowners are compensated for the use of their land, the Special Hunts Program allows landowners to exercise more control over the use of their land. Rules such as which dates hunting can occur, how many people can hunt, as well as what species can be hunted are all left to landowners’ discretion.

In addition, land areas designated for special hunts provide limited access to the public, whereas WIHAs provide open access to hunters.

For more information on the Special Hunts Program, visit ksoutdoors.com and click “Hunting/Special Hunts Information,” or contact KDWPT public land supervisor Mike Nyhoff at 785-6288614 or by email at mike.nyhoff@ksoutdoors. com.

KDHE announces Blue-green algae advisories, warning The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) samples publicly accessible bodies of water for cyanobacteria, commonly called blue-green algae, when the agency is alerted to a potential algae bloom in Kansas lakes. When harmful algal blooms are present, KDHE, in cooperation with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism and other lake managers where appropriate, responds by informing the public of these conditions.

Based upon sampling results and established health risk levels, the following Warnings and Advisories are in place.

KDWPT reminds visitors when a lake is under an Advisory or Warning, marinas, lakeside businesses, and park camping facilities remain open for business, although swim beaches will be closed. Park drinking water and showers are safe and not affected by the algae bloom.

Also, it is safe to eat fish caught during a harmful blue-green algae outbreak, as long as consumers clean and rinse the fish with clean, potable water; consume only the fillet portion; and discard all other parts. People should also wash their hands with clean, potable water after handling fish taken from an affected lake.

CURRENT WARNINGS & ADVISORIES Public Health Warning: High levels of toxic bluegreen algae have been detected. A Public Health Warning indicates water con-

ditions are unsafe and direct water contact (wading, skiing and swimming) is prohibited.

Kansas public waters currently under a “Warning” status: LOGAN CITY LAKE, Phillips County MARION RESERVOIR, Marion County (NOT Marion County Lake) MEMORIAL PARK LAKE (Veteran's Lake), Barton County SOUTH PARK LAKE, Johnson County When a Warning is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken: • Humans, pets and livestock do not drink lake water • Water contact is prohibited. Avoid swimming, wading or other activities with full body contact of lake water • Clean fish and rinse with clean water, consume only the fillet portion, and discard all other parts • Do not allow pets to eat dried algae • If lake water contacts skin or pet fur, wash with clean potable water as soon as possible • Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation Public Health Advisory: Harmful blue-green algae have been detected. A Public Health Advisory indicates a hazardous condition exists.

Water activities like boating and fishing may be safe; however, direct contact with water (i.e., wading, swimming) is strongly discouraged for people, pets and livestock.

Kansas public waters currently under an “Advisory”

status: MILFORD LAKE, Geary County When an Advisory is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken: • Humans, pets and livestock do not drink untreated lake water • Clean fish and rinse with clean water, consume only the fillet portion, discarding other parts • Do not eat or allow pets to eat dried algae • If lake water comes in contact with skin or pet fur, wash with clean potable water as soon as possible • Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation KDHE will update these statements as conditions warrant.

PUBLIC Contact Information: Receive up-to-date lake conditions at this Toll Free Number: 1-855-HAB-LAKE (1-855-422-5253).

For information on bluegreen algae and reporting potential harmful algal blooms, go to: http:// www.kdheks.gov/algae-ill ness/algae_advisories.htm.

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FSA emergency haying and grazing of CRP approved Kansas Farm Service Agency (FSA), announced recently emergency haying and grazing of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acreage has been approved for 66 counties in Kansas effective Tuesday, July 16.

The Kansas FSA State Committee used their authority with the D2 Severe drought designations on the U.S. Drought Monitor Map to authorize the following counties once the primary nesting and brood rearing season concludes July 15:

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism is providing a forum and survey to learn more about what park-goers want.

KDWPT wants to know what park-goers want in recreation As part of the State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP), the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism is providing a forum and survey to learn more about what park-goers want. Public input is desired regarding topics including managed park use, issues and needs, and the types of experiences park-goers hope to have in the future.

Public input gathered from the forum will be shared with the State Outdoor Recreation Plan Advisory Committee at their September meeting. The online forum, moderated by Dr. Sid Stevenson of Kansas State University, will focus on four topics during specific time frames: June 21-July 4: Which outdoor recreation facilities are most in need of renovation or replacement at state and federal parks in Kansas to best enhance outdoor recreation experiences? Specific examples are welcomed.

July 5-July 18: Share a story of a meaningful outdoor recreation experience that you or your family had in Kansas and how the site where that experience took place contributed.

July 19-August 1: Which of the following local outdoor recreation experiences would you like most to be within walk-

ing distance of your home (if you live in town)? Trails, picnic areas, sports venues, natural areas, playgrounds, etc.

August 2-August 15: Improved access to natural outdoor experiences, particularly those that are water-based, is important for urban dwellers.

Please provide suggestions about how this can best be achieved and examples of success stories.

The Kansas Outdoor Recreation Needs and Issues survey, which is being offered in conjunction with the forum, will assist outdoor recreation planners and agency decision makers in developing strategies to address important issues facing outdoor recreation in Kansas over the next five to ten years. Participants should expect to take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete the survey.

SCORP serves as a vision for outdoor recreation in Kansas. It is designed to meet the requirements of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (LWCF) which requires states to have an approved State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan on file with the National Park Service.

For more information, visit ksoutdoorrecreation. blogspot.com.

Barber, Barton, Butler, Chase, Cheyenne, Clark, Comanche, Cowley, Decatur, Edwards, Elk, Ellis, Ellsworth, Finney, Ford, Gove, Graham, Grant, Gray, Greeley, Greenwood, Hamilton, Harper, Harvey, Haskell, Hodgeman, Jewell, Kearny, Kingman, Kiowa, Lane, Lincoln, Logan, Marion, McPherson, Meade, Mitchell, Morris, Morton, Ness, Norton, Osborne, Pawnee, Phillips, Pratt, Rawlins, Reno, Republic, Rice, Rooks, Rush, Russell, Scott, Sedgwick, Seward, Sheridan, Sherman, Smith, Stafford, Stanton, Stevens, Sumner, Thomas, Trego, Wallace and Wichita.

“This authorization provides relief for many Kansas livestock producers who have suffered through severe drought conditions,” Polansky said. “The drought has depleted hay supplies and affected the growth of hay and pasture in parts of Kansas. Many livestock producers cannot maintain their current herds without implementation of CRP emergency haying and grazing.”

Due to multiple years of drought and concerns for long term negative impacts to the sustainability of the grass, the Kansas FSA State Committee determined all 2013 emergency haying and grazing activities will be limited to specific acreage that was not utilized for haying or grazing in 2011 and 2012. This includes all prior 2011 or 2012 grazing or haying activity under emergency or managed practices. An exception is available in areas where adequate moisture conditions have permitted sufficient cover growth and vigor which justifies future use as determined on a county or area basis within the county. Local officials will be making the initial exception decision by July 16.

Current CRP enrollment in Kansas is 2.3 million acres.

The haying and grazing acreage utilized in 2011 and 2012 plus ineligible continuous CRP acreage totals 950,000 acres.

This leaves a balance of over 1.3

million CRP acres to be used for haying and grazing in 2013 in addition to the acreage meeting the adequate moisture exception described above.

Emergency haying in approved counties is allowed through August 15, 2013. Participants must leave at least 50 percent of each field or contiguous CRP field un-hayed for wildlife. Hay must be removed from the field within 30 days from the end of the haying period. Hay cannot be sold. Producers without livestock may rent or lease the haying privileges.

Emergency grazing in approved counties is allowed through September 30, 2013.

The grazing timeframe begins when the individual request is approved. All livestock must be removed at the end of the grazing period or when the minimum average height reaches five inches. Producers without livestock may rent or lease the grazing privileges.

CRP participants in approved counties shall contact the local FSA county office to request emergency haying or grazing on an individual contract basis prior to haying or grazing. Participants will work with the NRCS to develop a forage management plan. If the CRP cover is destroyed, the practice must be re-established at their own expense to remain in compliance with the CRP contract.

Participants must also accept a 25 percent reduction in the annual rental payment for the acres actually hayed or grazed. CRP haying and grazing policies are available on-line at www.fsa.usda.gov/ks.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call 866-632-9992 (Toll-free Customer Service), 800-877-8339 (Local or Federal relay), or 866377-8642 (Relay voice users).

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Agriculture Corner FSA - NRCS - SCCD

544-2261 USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.

No-Till on the Plains Winter Conference The Division of Conservation has allocated funds to the local conservation district offices to sponsor landowners to attend the “No-Till on the Plains” Winter Conference in Salina January 2014.

Landowners must be firsttime attendees to the “No-Till on the Plains” Winter Conference to be eligible for reimbursement of their registration fees to the conference. If interested contact

the Stevens County Conservation District at 544-2991 extension three to enter landowners’ names in the county for the conference.

Applications will be taken on a first-come first-served basis until the funds are expended.

Approved landowners will have to provide documentation to the conservation district that they attended the winter conference before they can be reimbursed by the district for the registration fee.

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Year-round school/sports physicals

(Must be paid at time of visit-No insurance will be filed)

DOT Physicals are also available (Price varies)

Regular Hours:

Mon.-Fri. 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:30pm-5:00pm PLEASE make an appointment.

402 W. 11th Street Hugoton, KS, 67951 Office: (620) 544-7200

Jerry Stutzman, Broker

Hunter Education classes being offered The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism is currently offering Hunter Education classes throughout the state, providing a variety of class times, formats, and locations to meet nearly any schedule. Kansas law currently states anyone born on or after July 1, 1957 must be certified by an approved course in hunter education before they can hunt in Kansas, except that anyone 15 years old and under may hunt without hunter education certification provided that they are under the direct supervision of an adult 18 years old or older.

Students must be 11 years old to be certified.

In an effort to provide greater accessibility to students, Kansas Hunter Education courses are given in one of two formats: traditional or internetassisted. Traditional hunter education courses are ten hours long, typically in a classroom setting, and usually take place over the course of two to three days. Internet-assisted courses are designed to meet the needs

of individuals with conflicting schedules by providing online classwork to be done at home.

After the internet work is completed, students must attend a field day, which often includes live-fire, trail-walk and safe gun handing exercises before final testing and certification. Students must register for an internet-assisted course before completing the internet portion.

Subjects covered include hunter responsibility, ethics, fair chase, history of firearms, firearms basics, ammunition, basic gun safety, field safety, bowhunting, conservation and wildlife management, wildlife of Kansas, outdoor emergencies, Kansas hunting regulations and boating safety for hunters.

Students should pre-register because space is limited and classes fill up quickly. New classes are scheduled weekly, so visit ksoutdoors.com and click “Services,” “Education,” and then “Hunter,” for more information and up-to-date schedules.

Hunter Education Classes

Hunter Education classes are being offered in surrounding areas in southwest Kansas.

Currently Being Offered (by region) Region 3 • 8/2/13 - 8/3/13: Finney Co. - Holcomb. Holcomb Rec. Center. To register, contact the Holcomb Rec Center at 620277-2152.

• 8/17/13: Barton Co. - Great Bend. Internet-assisted field day and testing session, City of Great Bend Police Range. To register, visit safehunters.com.

• 8/24/13 - 8/25/13: Hamilton Co. - Syracuse. 4-H Building. To register, contact Mike Lewis at 620-373-2106 or river@pld.com.

• 9/28/13 - 9/29/13: Ford Co. - Bucklin. Bucklin Legion

KDA encourages counties to help farmers In response to the announcement from the Kansas Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency haying and grazing of certain land enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) will be allowed in certain counties, Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Dale Rodman urged farmers and ranchers to immediately meet with their county FSA and Natural Resource and Conservation Service officials to request any special exemptions necessary for CRP acres that were hayed or grazed in 2011 or 2012.

The Kansas State FSA Technical Committee, in a July 11, 2013, meeting, determined to retain the current Kansas policy with a minimum average grazing and haying height of

five inches. In addition, the committee accepted a recommendation to prohibit haying and grazing of CRP land in 2013 if that land was utilized for emergency haying and grazing in 2011 or 2012. The committee granted an exception to that prohibition in areas where adequate moisture conditions have permitted sufficient cover growth and vigor, as determined on a county or area with the county basis.

“Opening these acres up to haying or grazing immediately will provide critical forage for livestock and could very likely be the difference between maintaining a cowherd or facing liquidation,” said Secretary Rodman. “Kansas farmers and ranchers should contact their

county FSA and district NRCS officials immediately, to request the exemption for CRP acres that were hayed or grazed in 2011 or 2012. I strongly encourage FSA to expeditiously review requests on a county-bycounty basis to ensure our farmers and ranchers have access to forage for their livestock.”

Secretary Rodman expressed sincere appreciation to the USDA FSA agency state committee and FSA director Adrian Polansky for the release of CRP acres for emergency haying and grazing in certain counties in Kansas.

For more information about Kansas county FSA offices, visit usda.gov.

Building. To register, contact Paul Petrowski at 620-8263358.

• 10/18/13 - 10/19/13: Finney Co. - Holcomb. Holcomb Rec. Center. To register, contact the Holcomb Rec Center at 620277-2152.

PLAN NOW! to be part of the

Stevens County Fair Parade Monday, July 29 starting at 5:30 p.m. City Park Line-up 5:00 p.m. - Judging 5:00 p.m.

You are Invited to participate in the Fair Parade.

The parade consists of actual floats, commercial vehicles, fire engines, police cars, groups of individuals walking, politicians in convertibles, motorcyclists, hopefully horse and carriages, etc....No ATV’s - KSA 8-15, 100 ( No 4 Wheelers-It is The Law!)

T h e F a i r Pa r a d e I s “ S a d d l e U p fo r F u n a t t h e S t e v e n s C o u n t y Fa i r ” The Overall Float Winner will take home $100.00 First Place is $50.00, Second is $35.00 & Third is $20.00 up to $30.00 reimbursement for Float Builders In order to be eligible for prize money, open class floats must be pre-entered by Friday, July 26.

Divisions: Commercial, Organization/Club or Junior (any organized youth group or individuals of High School Age or younger) Floats are judged on Beauty, Originality, Workmanship & Adherence to Theme

email: stvnfair@pld.com

For More Information or an Entry Form contact

Stevens County Extension at 544-4359 or

Hugoton Chamber of Commerce at 544-4305

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Tips for keeping your kids sun-safe this summer

With the school year over and summer officially here, kids are spending more time outdoors.

Exposure to the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays increases skin cancer risk, which can be dangerous and even deadly. Suffering one or more blistering sunburns in childhood or adolescence more than doubles a person’s chances of developing potentially-deadly melanoma later in life. However, skin cancer is highly preventable, and adopting a complete sun protection regimen can drastically reduce skin cancer risk. There are many things parents and caregivers can do to keep children sunsafe, whether they are at camp, the beach or just in the backyard.

“Children are more sensitive to the sun, and the sun’s rays are strongest during the sum-

mer months, when children tend to spend ample time outdoors,” says Perry Robins, MD, President of The Skin Cancer Foundation. “Teaching children to adopt a sun-safe lifestyle when they’re young will prevent skin cancer and encourage them to begin lifelong healthy skin habits.”

Help children enjoy outdoor activities safely this summer with these tips from The Skin Cancer Foundation: At Summer Camp Remind kids to seek the shade. Tell kids to play in shaded areas in order to limit UV exposure. Check with counselors to see if there are adequate places for campers to seek shade during outdoor activities taking place between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., when UV rays are most intense.

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Dress kids in sun-protective clothing. For optimal protection from the sun, send kids to camp in tightly woven or knit, dark- or bright-colored fabrics. Don’t forget wide-brimmed hats (though a baseball cap is better than nothing) and wraparound, UVblocking sunglasses.

Practice sunscreen application beforehand. Teach children to apply one ounce (two tablespoons, or about the size of a golf ball) of sunscreen to all exposed areas, 30 minutes before outdoor activities. Remind them to cover easily missed areas such as the back of ears and neck, and the tops of feet and hands.

If camp rules allow, ask counselors to help children reapply sunscreen every two hours, or after swimming or excessive sweating. For extended outdoor activities, a broad-spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher is best.

At the Beach

Dress kids in sun-safe swimwear. Look for high-UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) swim shirts or rash guards, and choose bathing suits that cover more skin, like one-piece suits and long trunks.

Take extra precautions. Remember water and sand reflect the sun's rays. Help children reapply sunscreen frequently, cover them up with clothing, and bring a beach umbrella for kids to play under. The most effective beach umbrellas provide a minimum UPF of 30.

Talk to your teens about tanning. Teenagers may be tempted to “lay out” or visit tanning salons. But there is no such thing as a safe tan, because tanning itself is caused by DNA damage to the skin. Remind teens tanning increases skin cancer risk, and leads to wrinkles, blemishes and age spots later in life.

Additional Skin Cancer Prevention Tips

Avoid sunburn. It may seem like a temporary irritation, but sunburns cause long-lasting damage to the skin.

Keep newborns out of the sun. Sunscreen should be used for babies over the age of six months.

Practice what you preach. Incorporate these tips into your own lifestyle. You’ll not only set a good example, but you’ll reduce your risk of skin cancer, sun damage and skin aging.

For more information, visit SkinCancer.org.

@YourYOUR LIBRARY Information Source for 99 Years 500 Monroe Hugoton, Ks. 67951-2639 Phone: 620.544.2301 • Fax: 620.544.2322 Email: svcolib@pld.com

SUMMER READING PROGRAMS The final day to register summer reading pages/missions/books is July 20 at 5:00 p.m. The grand prize drawing for adults will be Monday, July 22. One winner will be selected by computer drawing from those who have entered books, and one will be selected by computer drawing from those who have completed BINGO cards. The final summer reading program will be our hot dog party Wednesday, July 24, at 10:00 a.m. All remaining awards for pages and missions will be awarded at that time. Wear your T-shirt!

There is sure to be at least one camera to take pictures for the newspaper!

Kids who earn their T-shirt will also receive a Library

Champion yard sign. Have someone take a picture of you with the yard sign, send it (or bring it) to the library, and we’ll post it on Facebook to share your accomplishment with everyone!

STEVENS COUNTY FAIR The library will have a booth at the Stevens County Fair in the Commercial Building. We will be connecting via Pioneer to the Internet in order to show our patrons all the online opportunities that the library has available. Bring your e-reader too! We can help you get set up with a Kansas Library Card and One-Click Audio and Kansas EZ Library materials!

See you at the fair!

JODI BARROWS Jodi Barrows has taken her love for quilting and combined it with her love of the Old West in the creation of an inspiring lecture and trunk show. Jodi will be at the SCL Thursday, August 8, at 6:00 p.m. to present her show, as well as her new fiction novel “Threads of Change.” Pick up an excerpt of her novel and come meet her August 8.

XBOX 360 GAMES COLLECTION We now have a small collection of games for XBOX 360!

Kids under age 18 will need a parental permission form on file to check out a game. Only one video game per household, please. They check out for a week and cost $5.00 a day in late fees. Our titles will range from E (Everyone) to T (Teen).”

Bring your parent in today to register you for the new game collection!

Gavin P. has experienced 900 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Great job Gavin!...only 100 more books to go!! You can do it!

Gavin has read 800 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Gavin starts Kindergarten this August, so he's ready to read, read, read to reach his goal! We are very proud of you Gavin!

went to Colorado and picked Charles Ratledge enjoys apples. After that he went to gardening at the Pioneer Idaho and picked cherries. He Manor. He maintains planters picked cotton in California, containing pepper plants and tomato plants in two different and then went to Yuma, Az., where he picked fruit. He courtyards. He also enjoys ateventually made his way to tending exercise class and sitMoscow, where he got a job ting on the patio. He reads working at an elevator. from the Bible every day and Charles was born in northoccasionally listens to Hank ern Kansas and comes from a the Cowdog books. Woodworking used to be his hobby, family of 12 children. During part of his youth, he lived on and he would make small a farm where he helped milk shelves to hang on the wall. ten cows. He also helped with He also liked to travel and the farming and remembers camp throughout most of the United States, including Charles Ratledge is shown here with driving three kinds of tractors Alaska and Hawaii. He could- a John Deere throw on his lap, pic- - a Case, a John Deere and a n’t really choose his favorite tures of his family, and a calendar Farmall. Charles has two chilplace because there are so with a farm scene — all reminiscent dren, a son and a daughter, who both live in Arkansas many he likes. of his life. with their families. His wife Charles is an Army Veteran and was in the service from 1955-57 stationed Joann lives in Moscow.

With his experience in agriculture and a life in Bamberg, Germany. He was in special units for awhile, but most of the time he was with full of physical labor, I understand why Fox Company, 85th Infantry. One of his duties Charles enjoys gardening on a smaller scale now. was as a tail gun runner on a convoy.

When he got out of the service, Charles

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Cell phone etiquette evolves along with its technology

Over 115 kids attend the Stevens County Extension Office program at the Stevens

County Library Wednesday morning. A great time was had by all!

STEVENS COUNTY Activity Center - 544-2283 Nutrition Center - 544-8041 ~ Barbara Beeks ~

Stevens County Extension Agent Nancy Honig and Andreia Leininger explain the process of making delicious dirt in a cup.

The Stevens County Library Summer Reading participants had a blast!

Stevens County Extension Agent Josh Morris brought samples of different types of soil to the Stevens County Library's Dig Into Reading Summer Reading Program.

Helium Litigation Scholarship Fund Committee announces fall scholarships The Helium Litigation Scholarship Fund Committee is pleased to announce the selection of the new recipients of scholarships from the Helium Litigation Scholarship Fund. These students, who will be incoming college freshmen this fall, will each receive a $1000 scholarship.

The scholarship is renewable each year of their undergraduate degree program. The new recipients are Riley Hay of Liberal and Brett Doze from Syracuse. Riley plans to attend Kansas State University and major in chemical engineering. Brett will attend the University of Kansas to major in Dentistry.

These new recipients will join approximately eight students who are also receiving the renewable scholarships.

Since the Scholarship Fund was established in 1991 there have been 100 scholarships awarded, with $404,900 being awarded to the selected recipients.

Eligible applicants must be a resident of one of the following counties: southwest Kansas counties of Hamilton, Kearny, Finney, Stanton, Grant, Haskell, Stevens, Seward and Morton; the Oklahoma panhandle counties of Texas, Beaver and Cimarron; or the Texas panhandle counties of Moore, Sherman, Hansford, Ochiltree and Hutchinson.

For further information about the Helium Litigation Scholarship Fund, Inc.,

for reading The Hermes Official Newspaper of Stevens County

please address inquiries to PO Box 248, Hugoton, Kansas 67951 or you may call 620-544-4333 or via email to erick.nordling@ nordlinglaw.com.

Submitted by the Helium Litigation Scholarship Fund, Inc.

A pleasant weekend hopefully there will be rain this week.

The Senior Center Board met Tuesday, and we had a dance Saturday evening.

Garland and I went to Hobbs, N.M. to see my brother Rodney. He has cancer and is not doing well. It is hot and dry down there, as it is here. It was an interesting drive. All kinds of crops are growing and being planted.

The staff always does a great job when I need to be gone. I appreciate them so much.

Have a great week.

Menu July 18.....BBQ Polish Sausage July 19.....................Sloppy Joe July 22...............................Chili July 23 ...................Baked Ham July 24 ...Chicken Cordon Bleu July 25...............................Stew Activities Schedule Thursday, July 18 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Bridge.........................................

Friday, July 19 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Bingo........................12:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 20 Cards .........................6:00 p.m.

Monday, July 22 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Line Dance.................7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 23 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, July 24 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

Paint...........................1:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 25 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

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Mobile phones are ingrained in our everyday lives. Few people leave home each day without their mobile phones. But as mobile phones evolve, so, too, do the rules of mobile phone etiquette and safety.

According to Retina-X Studios, more than 75 percent of American teenagers now have a mobile phone. The International Telecommunication Union says that, by the end of 2011, there were six billion mobile subscriptions, which is equivalent to 87 percent of the world population. Mobile phone companies in the developed world have admitted cell phone plans have reached the saturation point, with at least one subscription per person.

As billions of people use mobile phones to talk, download data or send text messages, new concerns have arisen.

These concerns largely involve security and etiquette. Many people insist on taking every call, forgetting about common courtesy to those around them, whether in a restaurant or in a meeting. Mobile phone users looking to take a considerate and safe approach to their usage should consider the following guidelines.

Do be accessible, but filter phone usage. Keep your phone stored out of sight when you are with another person and don't feel the need to check the display every two minutes.

Keep the phone at a low volume or on vibrate.

Don’t keep your phone out on a table or in plain sight.

Doing so tells the person sitting across from you that he or she is no more important than the long list of other people who might be contacting you at any minute.

Do enforce personal cell phone rules and those for other members of the family. Such rules may eradicate phone usage during meals or those times when homework or office work needs to be done. Some families have even adopted a period during the day when members have agreed to turn their phones off.

Don’t get involved in lengthy conversations via texting. Texting is meant to be brief and to the point. Too

Chamberlain earns place in WSU spring honor roll Wichita State University has announced the names of more than 2,000 students who were on the WSU dean's honor roll for spring 2013.

Among those students was Carley R. Chamberlain of Hugoton with a Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene-BS, Cum Laude.

To be included on the dean's honor roll, a student must be enrolled full time - at least 12 credit hours - and earn at least a 3.5 grade point

average on a 4.0 scale.

For a list of honor students, go to http://www.wi chita.edu/deanhnr.

WSU enrolls nearly 15,000 students and offers more than 50 undergraduate degree programs in more than 150 areas of study in six undergraduate colleges.

The Graduate School offers an extensive program including 42 master's degrees that offer study in more than 100 areas; a specialist in ed-

P lease Adopt Me! Meet Dominick! He likes playing outside and listening to music, especially children’s bible songs. Dominick is also very creative and loves taking photos. He likes to arrange things for the pictures and tries to capture items in motion. He has even tried backdrops for some of his pictures!

Dominick likes school and loves to learn and play independently. Dominick shows pride in the things he does and at school. He needs a loving and nurturing family that is patient, calm and structured. They need to show him consistency along with calm directions. A home with only one or two children would be preferable so that Dominick

Dominick, age eight will get the attention he needs to feel secure and bonded to the family. To learn more about adoption visit www.adoptkskids.org or call 877-457-5430. Dominick’s case number is CH-5863.

ucation degree; and doctoral degrees in applied mathematics; audiology; chemistry; communication sciences and disorders; human factors and community/clinical psychology; educational leadership; nursing practice; physical therapy; and aerospace, electrical, industrial and mechanical engineering.

much information can be misconstrued through text messaging, and it is not always the best way to communicate. If you have something to say that can't be expressed in a few words, make a phone call instead.

Do use a phone supporting key features like encryption and password protection. Mobile phones are much more than just phones. Now they are mini-computers, making users susceptible to identity theft.

Don’t reveal personal information you don't want the world to know while talking on a phone. Very often people raise their voices when talking on a mobile phone, and many others can overhear the conversation. Avoid discussing medical or personal information on a phone.

Do recognize phones come equipped with global positioning systems and other software that could compromise your privacy. Read the manual to learn how to turn off such features if you so desire.

Don’t use mobile devices to update social media sites during work hours if this behavior is frowned upon. Employers may be able to see the time stamp of your post, which could lead to disciplinary action.

Do wait for the right time to check missed calls. People survived decades upon decades without being in constant contact with others. It is possible to wait to check your messages, especially when you're spending time with someone else.

Don’t use texting as a way

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to avoid uncomfortable situations. Some things are better said in person. Rather than texting a declined invitation, make the call. Do not use texting as a means to avoid other people.

Do respect others' privacy.

Do not take pictures of others and post them online without permission. Also, do not assume they want you to update social statuses indicating you are with them at a particular location. Your friends may prefer their whereabouts remain private.

Don’t assume you have any privacy with a mobile phone.

Calls can be tracked, as can text messages.

Mobile phones have certainly changed the way people communicate. But even as mobile phones evolve, there remains certain rules of usage to make cell phones safer and more people-friendly.

From Metro Editorial Services.

Here is a Happening Taking Place What: A Card Shower When: July-August 14 Where: 608 S. Madison Why: Beulah Carter is having a Birthday If you know Beulah and would like to wish her a great day please feel free to send a card.

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Leftover nonresident white-tailed deer permits are still available Nonresident hunters who were unable to draw a Kansas deer permit during the April nonresident application period shouldn’t consider themselves out of the running just yet. As of July 10, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) still had 902 leftover nonresident deer permits available for purchase. These Nonresident Either-sex White-tailed Deer Combo Permits will be sold online, first-come, firstserved basis, and are available for Deer Management Units (DMUs) 9, 10, 11, 13 and 14.

Up-to-date information about the total number of permits available for any given unit can be viewed by visiting ksoutdoors.com and clicking “Hunting,” “Applications and Fees,” “Deer,” and “Quotas and Draw Stats.” To purchase a 2013 Nonresident Either-sex white-tailed deer permit, visit ksoutdoors.com and click “License/Permits.”

Permits may also be purchased from KDWPT license vendors or by calling 620672-5911.

During the time of purchase, hunters may designate equipment and season, as well as one adjacent unit to hunt in. Hunters who purchase a leftover permit will lose any preference points they may have accumulated for next year's drawing. No hunter may purchase more than one permit that allows the taking of an antlered deer. An antlered deer permit

is required before purchasing additional Antlerless-only White-tailed Deer Permits. All nonresident White-tailed Either-sex Deer Combo Permits include two tags; one good for a buck or doe, and one valid for a white-tailed antlerless deer.

2013 Deer Season Dates • Youth/Disabled: September 7 - 15, 2013 • Muzzleloader-Only: September 16 - 29, 2013 • Archery: September 16 December 31, 2013 • Pre-rut Firearm Whitetail Antlerless: October 12-13, 2013 • Firearm: December 4 - 15, 2013 • Extended Whitetail Antler-

less: January 1 - 12, 2014 • Special Extended Whitetail Antlerless: January 13 - 19, 2014 (units 7, 8, and 15

ONLY) • Extended Archery Season: January 20 - 31, 2014 (unit 19 only)

These three All-Stars from Moscow play for the Southwest Kansas All-Star Baseball Team and are headed to Independence Thursday to play for a chance at the State title Friday. From the left are Jesse Stucky, Jaylen Shaddix and Tad Stucky.

Moscow’s own JJ Gonzalez plays on the 12year-old Steven's County All-Star Baseball

Team. JJ is holding the MVP award he won recently.

The Southwest All-Star Team is headed to Independence Thursday, July 18 for a chance at the State title. Three Moscow athletes play

on this All-Star Team, J. Stucky, J. Shaddix and T. Stucky.

Hugoton Hermes advertising deadline is Mondays at 5:00 p.m.

Researcher finds disagreements about money allocation top predictor of divorce

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Even the healthiest relationships include arguments, but the topic of the argument could predict risk of divorce, according to a Kansas State University researcher.

"Arguments about money is by far the top predictor of divorce," said Sonya Britt, assistant professor of family studies and human services and program director of personal financial planning. "It's not children, sex, in-laws or anything else.

It's money — for both men and women."

Britt conducted a study using longitudinal data from more than 4,500 couples as part of the National Survey of Families and Households. The study, "Examining the Relationship Between Financial Issues and Divorce," is published in Family Relations, an interdisciplinary journal of applied family studies.

"In the study, we controlled for income, debt and net worth," Britt said. "Results revealed it didn't matter how much you made or how much you were worth. Arguments about money are the top predictor for divorce because it happens at all levels."

It takes longer to recover from money arguments than any other kind of argument, according to Britt, and such arguments are more intense.

Couples often use harsher language with each other, and the argument lasts longer.

"You can measure people's money arguments when they

are very first married," Britt said. "It doesn't matter how long ago it was, but when they were first together and already arguing about money, there is a good chance they are going to have poor relationship satisfaction."

By continuing to have financial arguments, couples decrease their relationship satisfaction, Britt said. Even if divorce is not a possibility because of low income, the low relationship satisfaction could make matters worse. Aside from a negative effect on children, increased stress leads to a further decrease in financial planning that could help better the situation.

"We, as financial planners, can help clients reduce their stress through education," Britt said. "This is important because people who are stressed are very short-term focused. They don't plan for the future. If you can reduce stress, you can increase planning."

Britt advises new couples to seek a financial planner as part of premarital counseling, pull each other's credit reports and talk through how to handle finances fairly for both individuals. To find a local accredited financial counselor go to The Association for Financial Counseling, Planning and Education website, http://members.afcpe. org/search. On the site consumers may search for a counselor by entering their zip code.

Britt warns of credit reporting sites that may have a hid-

den agenda. To avoid these types of websites, she suggests people go to http://www.annualcreditreport.com, which is required by the U.S. government to provide one free copy a year of an individual's credit report from each of the three credit reporting agencies. This site does not provide a credit score, but some sites use advertising as a source of income to provide free services to consumers, she said.

Britt recommends www.cred itkarma.com, which offers free access to credit scores, a grade based on age and notification emails if the score changes.

Talking through tough financial situations — payment of student loans or how money will be allotted if one spouse stays home to raise children — will help decrease potential arguments, Britt said.

"If the money is not being treated fairly in the household, then the relationship satisfaction is going to be lower," she said.

Britt received her master's degree in marriage and family therapy from Kansas State University and her doctoral degree in personal financial planning from Texas Tech University.

She is accredited in financial counseling, a Certified Financial Planner and a Certified Retirement Counselor. Also, she is the founding president of the Financial Therapy Association, an international association of practitioners and academicians.

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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget

Thursday, July 24, 2008 Emmett Reardon and DonEtta Moser were selected as Pioneer King and Queen for the 2008 Stevens County Fair.

Hugoton Police Department Patrol Officer David Goetzinger graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center July 18, 2008 at the Kansas State Fairgrounds. David’s wife Johanna, along with their two children, were on hand to congratulate him.

Thursday, July 17, 2003

Dwain Towner was recently named “Hospice Volunteer of the Year” in the quarterly newsletter “Caring and Sharing”. Dwain has been a hospice volunteer for the past ten years. His wife Adena is also a longtime Hospice volunteer.

Thursday, July 22, 1993 Betty Barrows was honored with a luncheon July 16, 1993. Betty is retiring after a 29 and a half year career at SRS. Thursday, July 21, 1983 Lonnie O’Bryan has been

hired to the Hugoton Police Force. He is a veteran of over 25 years in law enforcement.

Thursday, July 19, 1973 Rhonda Ray will return to Hugoton this fall to begin her teaching career in the Hugoton Elementary School. She will be teaching third grade.

Thursday, July 25, 1963 Dick Marquardt was elected the first president of the newly organized Hugoton Industrial Development, Inc. in its first meeting last week.

Charles Wagner was elected secretary/treasurer. The or-

ganization was formed to assist growth of industry in Stevens County.

Thursday, July 23, 1953 Janet Bryan rode in the horse show in Wichita. She won first prize in horsemanship for sixteen years and under. She also won fourth prize in the three gaited event for seventeen years and under.

Friday, July 23, 1948 W.W. Virtue, Inc. will open one of the finest department stores in western Kansas here in Hugoton. Bert Frazier of Dodge City will come to Hugoton as the new manager.

Friday, July 9, 1943 A fire of unknown origin destroyed the barn at the Renfro property where Don

Brubaker lives in the east part of Hugoton Monday afternoon. The family cow was not in the barn at the time of the fire.

Friday, July 20, 1928 Monday night, the largest loaded train ever pulled from the Hugoton yards was taken out by engine 903. The train consisted of 132 cars, 119 of which were loaded with wheat, carrying 233,000

bushels. The train was on its way east and had picked up its enormous load between Felt and Hugoton. The train had quite a time climbing the Satanta hill and had to be cut before it managed to get to Satanta.

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

Did You Know?

STUDENTS TAKE TOUR — Three groups of summer school students toured the Hermes office last week.

They were shown type being set, operation of newspaper press, how cuts are

made for the paper and other operations. In the photo above a few of the students watch Tom Hall feed the news press. From the July 18, 1968, issue of The Hugoton Hermes.

Kansas sets one-year concealed-carry application record A record number of Kansans applied for permits to carry concealed handguns during the recently ended Fiscal Year 2013, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced.

Schmidt said his office received 25,340 applications for concealed carry permits between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013.

This number was more than double the previous fiscal-year

record of 12,408 permit applications in Fiscal Year 2012.

Schmidt's office administers the concealed carry licensing program. The law enacting the program was created by the 2006 Kansas Legislature. Concealed carry permits have been issued in the state since 2007.

As of July 1, there are 63,455 active concealed carry permits issued by the State of Kansas. One

year ago, July 1, 2012, the number of active permits was 44,307.

The Attorney General's Office is currently processing permit applications in 82 days or less except those awaiting additional information. Details about the latest concealed carry statistics can be found by visiting the Kansas Attorney General's Web site at www.ag.ks.gov.

Kansas State University scores well in engineering Kansas State University is receiving more plaudits for its engineering programs, and it's earning strong marks for what its graduates receive for their investment in their education.

The College Database is a noncommercial Web site that provides higher education information based on federal data and classifications by the Carnegie Foundation. The College Database ranked the university twenty-second in the nation for engineering, above MIT, Cornell, Ohio State and Rensselaer Poly-

technic Institute.

"This is an outstanding recognition that validates what those involved in our engineering program have always known - that the College of Engineering at Kansas State University does an exceptional job of educating and training the next generation of engineers for the benefit of society," said Gary Clark, the college's interim dean.

The College Database also ranked the university top in the state for the return on investment made by students,

measured by the cost of tuition and a graduate's starting salary.

"K-State will continue to do everything it can during these difficult times to remain affordable, accessible and, most importantly, responsive to our students and families," said Pat Bosco, vice president for student life and dean of students. "Being recognized once again by an outside group for what we do is a tribute to our teaching faculty, staff and students."

Contributed by Kansas State University.

Six of the ten college majors with the highest salaries for new graduates have something to do with engineering.

So says a survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers, which notes computer engineering majors earned the top spot with an average starting salary of $70,400 for graduates who finished school in 2012.

Chemical engineering majors came in second with an average starting salary of $66,400, while computer science majors, with average starting salaries of $64,400, came in third. The NACE salary survey relied on information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the United States Census Bureau and Job Search Intelligence, a compensation management firm. In addition to computer science, the survey, which examined starting salaries for new graduates in more than 90 fields of study, found that finance, construction science/management and information sciences and systems were the only majors outside the field of engineering to crack the top ten.

From Metro Editorial Services.

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Gasoline prices trending upwards — again Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 15.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.52 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas.

This compares with the na-

tional average that has increased 11.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.62 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during

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the past week, prices Sunday were 14.0 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 5.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has increased 0.4 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 19.5 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago.

"Nationally, gasoline prices have begun moving upward yet again. I suspect that the unrest in Egypt is playing a significant role in pushing crude values higher, and thus retail gasoline prices higher as well," said GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan. "The market is seemingly quite sensitive to the situation in Egypt as the Energy Information Administration has reported two consecutive weeks of large declines in crude oil inventories, drawing concern that a loss in Middle Eastern crude would mean continued declines in inventories stateside," DeHaan said.

Submitted by GasBuddy.com.

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How to buy school clothes without busting your budget Parents often note kids seem to grow like weeds.

Pants that once reached to the tops of a youngster's feet quickly become too short, while once-loose shirts may soon become too snug. Many parents find themselves regularly in children's clothing departments stocking up on the basics, which can put quite a dent in already stretched-thin budgets.

Although children's wardrobes are added to at var-

ious times of the year, the bulk of shopping occurs just before the school year begins.

Though clothing can be expensive, families need not bust their budgets when shopping for kids' clothing. By shopping smart and concentrating on fashion staples, it's easier to stretch money further. * Spread out purchases.

Shopping early allows parents to make the most of sales.

Warm weather clothing gener-

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Surface and Surface Rights Only, in and to: Lot Eight (8) in Block One (1) of the Spikes Fifth Avenue Addition to the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, according to the duly filed andrecorded Plat thereof, commonly known as 612 East 4th Street, Hugoton, KS 67951 (the “Property”)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT U. S. Bank Nat\ional Association Plaintiff, vs.

Jose G. Martinez, et. al.

Defendants.

Case No. 12CV20 Court Number: Pursaunt to K.S.A. Chapter 60 NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Stevens County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the Front Door of the Courthouse at Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, on August 8, 2013, at 10:00 AM, the following real estate:

to satisfy the judgment in the aboveentitled case. The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. For more information, visit www.Southlaw.com.

Ted Heaton, Sheriff Stevens County, Kansas Prepared By: South & Associates, P.C. Brian R. Hazel (KS # 21804) 6363 College Blvd., Suite 100 Overland Park, KS 66211 (913)663-7600 (913)663-7899 (Fax) Attorneys For Plaintiff (145182)

ally goes on sale in July to make room for new fall lines.

Considering the first few months of school may still be warm, short-sleeved shirts will still have utility and are generally less expensive than sweaters and sweatshirts.

Staggering purchases also enables parents to develop a clothing allowance each and every month instead of having one large bill at a certain point in the year. Parents can even add to their children's wardrobes during the holiday season, when clothes tend to get reduced again for holiday sales. * Don't discount hand-medowns. It's trendy to recycle clothing and also to be environmentally conscious by putting items to good use again and again. Aside from you and your wallet, no one will know

if your child is wearing a secondhand pair of pants or a brand new pair. Many school moms are anxious to swap clothing with others to lessen their own financial burdens with children's clothing. Start a clothing swap with a group of friends, and you may find you have more than you need in the way of clothes for the kids. * Take stock of what you already have. How many times have you run out to the grocery store for a missing ingredient only to find that very item buried at the back of the pantry? The same thing happens with kids' clothes. Before taking kids clothes shopping, take inventory of their closets.

Have little ones try on clothes to see which items still fit and which can be discarded or donated. Make a list of the items

you need to cut down on impulse spending at the store. * Invest in the right highquality pieces. Spending a fortune for a trendy pair of pants that may end up getting ruined on the playground is not the best way to shop for kids' clothing. However, investing in a quality pair of shoes that will last much of the year is a good investment. Know when to splurge and when it's okay to shop at the discount store. * Stock up on staples. A straight-leg cut of jeans, some solid colored polo shirts and an A-line dress or skirt are some classic foundation pieces for children's wardrobes. Such items tend to last longer than trendy items that may only last a few months before the next trend arrives. * Learn to layer. Layering

items can make pieces look like new by putting them together in different combinations. Layering a summer T-shirt under a fall hoodie gets use out of two different season's worth of clothes. It also enables kids to be comfortable during unpredictable weather. * Leave it to the kids. Parents often worry about what other parents will think of their own children's clothing.

Children do not typically worry about such things until their preteen or teenage years.

You may spend less money on clothing simply because your child has a few favorite shirts and pants he or she wears over and over. That's less laundry for you and less money you have to spend on new clothes.

From Metro Editorial Services.

HERMES CLASSIFIEDS Deadline for all classified advertising is MONDAY at 5:00 p.m.

All Garage, Yard and/or Moving Sale Ads MUST Be Pre-Paid.

1) Classified ad rate is $.20 per word per insertion. The weekly minimum is $3.35. 2) Classified display advertising rate is $5.00 per column inch. 3) All cards of thanks are charged at the display rate. 4) All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, children, or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination." This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: Evening waitresses needed at Southwest Family Steakhouse. Call 620-544-7066 for more information.

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HELP WANTED

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Starting pay commensurate with experience.

Salary plus commission. Paid holidays, paid sick leave, medical insurance, retirement and uniforms.

Will train right person with good attitude.

Contact Alvin Riley - Riley Chevrolet Buick 1034 S. Main, Hugoton, Ks. 620-544-4363

Secretary for Farm/Ranch operation Computer and QuickBooks experience required.

Office in Hugoton. Full-time position. Call

Now taking applications for DETAIL PERSON

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620-544-8300.

TRUCK DRIVER WITH CURRENT CDL Benefits Included ~ Home Every Night

Please inquire at 428-5180 or 544-8889

Premier Alfalfa, Inc.

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USD 210 MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT Hugoton Schools is accepting applications for a new position to start in early August.

Minimum salary of $15 per hour; with industry recognized HVAC certificate up to $20 an hour. This is a full time position with benefits.

Apply at USD 210 Central Office, 205 E. Sixth St. Call 620-544-4397 or email materials and questions to mcrawford@usd210.org.

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IMPERIAL SECURITY

8 Officers Needed Officers $9-$11 per hour Lead Officers $11-$13 per hour No experience needed - we will train you!

Located in Hugoton

Call 866-840-2066 Ask for Carl

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CITY OF MOSCOW - MAINTENANCE HELP NEEDED Wanted: Maintenance Person Duties will include mowing, trimming, reading meters, interaction with the public and more. Some experience in mechanics necessary. Must live in Stevens County, speak and write English, be able to work unsupervised, and be able to lift more than 50 pounds.

CDL and drug testing required. (CDL may be acquired after employment.)

Applications are available at Moscow City Hall, 125 Main Street.

Or mail resume to PO Box 7, Moscow, Ks. 67952.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For more information, please call 598-2234.

The City of Moscow is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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TRANSPORT & BOBTAIL DRIVERS WANTED for very progressive, family-oriented company.

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

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

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

CURRENT OPENINGS AT ABENGOA BIOENERGY We are recruiting for the following positions at our firstof-its-kind facility in Hugoton: Plant Engineers; Laboratory Supervisor; Laboratory Technicians; Microbiologist; Electrical Maintenance Technicians; Plant Operators (Shift Workers).

Applicants should have a good work ethic and the ability to work closely within a team environment. Good pay and great benefits with Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plus a matching 401k plan.

Apply online at www.abengoabioenergy.com Click “English” then “Employment” at the bottom of the page.

Then click “Job Location” to find the Hugoton positions.

You can also fax your resume to the attention of ABBK HR Manager at 636-728-1148 or email Cheri.Johnson@abengoabioenergy.com. (4p27)

CURRENT OPENINGS AT STEVENS COUNTY HOSPITAL, MEDICAL CLINIC AND PIONEER MANOR NURSING HOME Pioneer Manor is seeking flexible individuals for the Household Coordinator Wheatfield. Duties include social services, day to day functioning of households, direct resident care, scheduling and staffing, and resident care planning. This job is for 8 hour shifts 5 days a week with some weekends and holidays. Requirements: CNA licensure, Basic Life Support, Social Service Designee preferred but not required. Other requirements include a love of geriatrics, sense of humor and being a team player. Please inquire through Human Resources at Stevens County Hospital.

Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time RNs and LPNs to work at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home. These positions are for the night shift (6 pm - 6 am). Interested candidates must be certified with a Kansas license to be eligible for these positions.

Stevens County Healthcare’s Long Term Care Unit is currently searching for a Full-time CMA to work the day shift at Pioneer Manor from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. All interested candidates must have or be eligible for a Kansas CMA License. We offer a great benefits package and an incentive for CMA experience.

Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time, Part-time and PRN RNs or LPNs to work on the Med/Surg floor. These positions are for night shift (7 pm-7 am). All candidates must have a Kansas RN/LPN licensure to be eligible. We are also searching for PRN CNAs to work as needed. All candidates must have a Kansas CNA license to be eligible. We offer outstanding benefits, competitive wages, sign on bonus of $2000 with one year contract for FT RNs/LPNs; $1000 with one year contract for PT RNs/LPNs; and mileage reimbursement to RNs or LPNs that live 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County.

Please contact Robyn Medina in Human Resources 620-544-8511 with any questions.

Applications can be picked up at the Information Desk located by the Medical Clinic.

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FOR SALE FOR SALE: 2009 Camry Hybrid, tan, 61,000 miles, excellent condition, $16,000. 2011 Kia Sportage, silver, fully loaded, sun roof, navigation, 20,000 miles. $26,000. Call 806-679-7282.

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Call Debbie at 544-8528 or 544-6673.

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FOR SALE: Black Angus Bulls, registered, tested, guarantee, excellent bloodlines, confirmation and performance, discounts.

Contact: Black Velvet Ranch, Aaron Plunkett, Syracuse, KS 620-384-1101.

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C UNDER Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS AND KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

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

Gas company pays up to 20,000 KW of electric usage per year.

848 Road G. - This all electric 2 story home with 5 bedrooms comes with 6 acres of land and 2 new heating and air conditioning systems. Additional acreage available. Call today!

Delivery & stacking available

ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS

The USD 210 Board of Education has the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

SUPPORT GROUPS SOLD

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928 S. Jackson - Frame, 2 bed/2 b., lg family rm, basement, cen H/A. Call for details!

915 S. Jackson - 2 Bed/2 bath, partial bsmt, 45 x 24 Morton bldg, fence, cent H/A. Call for showing!!

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902 S. Harrison - Move in ready!!! 2 bed/1 b, beautiful kitchen, wood floors and carpet, deck, paved patio, fence, cen H/A!! Great 314 West 4th-Complete remodel w/updated starter home!! Call for appt!! kitchen, 2 bed/1 bath, central H/A, carport, fence...corner lot. A must see!!!

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600 S. Jefferson - Price Reduced!! 3 1035 S Van Buren-Nice 2 bed/1 b, cen H/A, bed/2 bath, cen H/A, fence, 30 x 40 build- att garage, circle drive, sprinkler, fence, storing. Call for details!! age shed. A Must See!!

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

Thank you to Larry Bradford and all my friends for making my ninetieth birthday so wonderful. It was a total surprise!

Thank you!!

Louise Ferguson

THANK YOU

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

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

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

Thanks for all the support shared by all at the City of Moscow’s hundredth anniversary! I, William Bell, want to personally thank Rusty Crites for all the hard work and dedication to our fine city to make this event come together like it did. Stan Fiss made the park and town look amazing with a lot of preparation work before the Fourth THANK YOU! To start our celebration Antlers let all Moscow patrons come to their facility and eat a great FREE breakfast, then served FREE ice cream from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. for anyone that stopped by. I also want to thank the Moscow Fire Department, Henry and Joyce Smith, Craig and Tia Bell for a fabulous hamburger and fish feed and evening fireworks show. The parade was the biggest that I have ever seen in Moscow - when I went up there I didn’t know if we were going to have anybody watching it, but we did and it turned out well - the Spanish ladies and German exchange parents of Moscow deserve a big thanks for a well-rounded meal before the activities started in the park. The kids and families had a fun filled day at the park - dunking the mayor, Stu Moore and of course the Methodist Minister - we have some good ball throwers in Moscow because we all got soaked and dunked in the tank numerous times. The pumpkin ball went over well with the Team Antlers taking away the hundredth year win. We had a lot of people try their luck in the backseat driving contest, with a lot of cones hit and some marks and curb jumping completely off the course with Tony Johnson and his son winning the event (KMS farms donated use of their Ranger) along with prizes from our local business The Store. The horseshoe throwing was won by none other than three year returning champions Michael James and Harley Davidson. I would like to thank all who donated time, money or both. Without you, none of this would have ever been possible.

All in all, we had a fun day but again I wanted to say THANKS for all who helped out and donated their time and efforts to make our day a success!!! We are putting together a “Fourth Committee” so we can build and have a bigger Fourth of July Park Day every year so far we have Shirley Hale, Denise Shoff, Teresa Colantonio, Sherri Bustillos, Misty Slemp and Jonie Crawford. Anyone wishing to be on the committee, please contact me at 620-655-7057.

William Bell Mayor - City of Moscow

REAL ESTATE 201 6th Ave, Rolla Dallas Bressler (owner)

3 Bedrooms, 2-Car Garage, Large Shop, Travel Trailer Cement Pad for Hookups, Full Basement, Approximately 6 Acres.

Please call David Light at 544-9763.

David Light 620-544-9763 Fax: 620-356-5462 Office: 620-356-5808 faulkner@pld.com

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call Plaza Office Call Selia Crawford at 544-2182 544-4011 (tfc6) If no answer, leave message

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

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1003 S. Adams

Car port Det. garage in back Fenced yard

Call 620-544-3201

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GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE: Friday, July 19, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., 501 W .

Tenth St., Lots of Miscellaneous --------------GARAGE SALE: Friday, July 19, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., 701 S. Adams St., Area Rugs, Roll Top Desk, Tons of Bags, Pictures and Frames, Tent and Camp Stove, Some New Stuff and Lots of Miscellaneous --------------YARD SALE: Friday, July 19, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., 203 S. Van Buren, Nice Clothes, Shoes, Jewelry, Toys, Etc. --------------YARD SALE: Saturday, July 20, 7:30 a.m. - ???, 920 S. Jackson, Household Items, Kids’ and Adult Clothes, Some Furniture, Toys, New & Old Jewelry and Miscellaneous --------------YARD SALE: Saturday, July 20, 8:00 a.m. - ???, 1027 S. Harrison --------------GARAGE SALE: Saturday, July 20, 8:00 a.m. - ???, 615 S. Harrison, Couch, 2 Wood Dinette Sets, Retro Chrome Dinette Set, Stove Vent Hood, Kitchen Stuff, Tools, Curtains, Bedding, Clothes, Toys --------------

UPCOMING AUCTION

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, July 18, 2013) 1t PUBLIC NOTICE The regularly scheduled meeting Monday, July 16, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. of

the Stevens County Commissioners has been rescheduled to take place Wednesday, July 18, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse, 200 E. Sixth Street in Hugoton.

3rd Tuesdays - 1:00 p.m.

3rd Thursdays - 5:15 p.m.

Chapel at Pioneer Manor

Sunflower Plaza

HOME FOR SALE

3325 sq ft 5 bed/3 bath 2 living rooms Master suite upstairs

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Pioneer Manor Family Support Group

1 Senior Apartment

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THANK YOU

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FOR RENT

Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730

The Board of Directors of Rolla Hope would like to thank everyone who helped and/or participated in the motorcycle benefit run July 6. The turnout was better than we had ever expected and we hope to make it even bigger and better next year. The success of the event was only made possible by the area riders who came out and the following sponsors: American Implement - Hugoton Fastenal - Liberal Basco - Guymon Crazy House - Liberal Double T - Rolla Cactus Roofing - Rolla White’s Foodliner - Hugoton United Wireless - Hugoton Miratech & Jones - Tulsa, Ok.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drinking. Call 544-8633. (tfc1) ---------------

FOR RENT: 2 RV hookups in Hugoton on private lot. Call for details 612-750-9474.

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Dear friends, Thank you everyone for the calls and cards you sent for my ninetieth birthday! It was great to hear from you. I appreciate them so much!

Hope Dunlap

THANK YOU

PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 620-276-3605 or Birthline of Liberal, 1404 N. Western, 620-626-6763. (tfc3)

An Encouragement Group

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For more information, please contact USD 210 Transportation Director Lorenzo Cruz at 620-544-2443 or email lcruz@usd210.org. (2c29)

THANK YOU

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

1111 S Jefferson- 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A, 905 S Jefferson- Ranch style, 4 bed/3 bath, 2 fence, carport, storage bldg. Call for defpl, att garage, cen H/A, large lot. tails!!

Call DJ @ 620-430-1273 Days 620-428-6127 Evenings (tfc)

USD 210 is accepting sealed bids for a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban and a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. Vehicles will be sold “as is.”

Bids will be accepted at Central Office, 205 E. Sixth in Hugoton until 2:00 p.m. August 14, 2013.

Bids will be approved or rejected at the August 19, 2013 USD 210 Board of Education meeting.

17957 Road B, - Liberal - 125' Guyed Tower, concrete block building with chain link fence on 4.6 acres. West side of property adjacent to Blacktop Road.

(620) 624-1212

FIREWOOD FOR SALE

Oak, Piñon, Mesquite, Pecan & More

NEW LISTING

307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901

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City of Rolla Tucker’s Greenhouse - Elkhart Pete’s Auto - Elkhart RJ Mann - Liberal Liberal Harley Davidson Foley Cat - Liberal Murphy - Tulsa, Ok. Ghumm’s Auto/NAPA - Hugoton Nusser Oil - Elkhart Bultman’s - Hugoton

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LARGE ANTIQUE AUCTION: Saturday, August 24, 9:00 a.m., Elkhart City Hall. Lots of antiques & collectables, Indian artifacts, gold & silver coins, antique furniture, primitives.

Auctioneer Jim Cunningham, 620-360-0249. See Web kscbnews.net for list.

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FIREARM SERVICE: HPR in Satanta has over fifty black guns in stock from entry level to bench guns. We are Class 3 for your NFA items such as suppressors and short barreled rifles. We take care of ATF paperwork. Give us a call for all your firearm needs. Shawn 620-629-7080 or shop 620-6492670.

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Thursday, July 18, 2013

ROLLA NEWS

By Mary Courtney

RHS football coach Jon Schnable takes part in a photo-op with K-State QB Collin Klein and Senator Garrett Love.

Coach Schnable invited to participate in Passing Academy Rolla High School football coach, Jon Schnable, was invited to be a local coach for Collin Klein’s First Annual Passing Academy in Liberal and Garden City. Klein is hosting football camps in seven cities across Kansas, and outstanding local coaches will be assisting him.

Senator Garrett Love is also helping with the camps. Senator Love was a stand-out in football,

basketball, track, and scholars’ bowl at South Gray High School, and now serves the area as a state senator.

Klein started as quarterback for the Kansas State Wildcats, and due to his outstanding 2012 college football season, he was selected as a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. He is currently a free agent for the National Football League.

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• What is term insurance?

• What is permanent insurance?

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Hours Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

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

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

Manuel Caga-anan, M.D. Internal Medicine / Cardiologist Internal Medicine Office Hours Office Hours 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Wednesday Thursday

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

Tuesday

Lori Harriman, ARNP Office Hours 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Friday

Supported and Sponsored by Morton County Health System Elkhart, KS

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Hays exercise bragging rights over granddaughter’s gymnastic achievements Choyce Janeill Hays of Bristow, Ok., age 16, recently competed at the 2013 USA Gymnastics Trampoline and Tumbling Championships at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Mo. July 2-10. Choyce was named the 2013 Level Ten Tumbling National Champion for 2013.

As a Level Ten Regional Champion, Choyce was eligible to represent Region Three at the Regional All-Star competition. GK/Elite Sportswear provided a leotard and warm up for competition and awards photos. Region Three was named Grand Champion Team. Each team member was given a trophy and a personal check.

Choyce has competed in numerous events this past year and came to Nationals undefeated. Her final event this competition year will be the 2013 Stars and Stripes Cup, August 30-September 1, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Fl., where she will move from Level Ten to the Elite Division.

Choyce trains with the 2013 Elite Tumbling Coach of the Year, Chauncy Haydon of Oklahoma Extreme Tumbling at 8250 E 111th St S, Bixby, Ok. Choyce is one of ten or

more who placed at the National competition in Kansas City.

Choyce displays understandable exuberance at the Gymnastics Trampoline and Tumblingh Championships.

When Choyce is not tumbling, she is studying or cheering. She will be a junior at Metro Christian Academy in Tulsa, Ok. this fall where she also competes competitively with Metro Varsity Cheer.

Choyce is the daughter of Brent and Jan Hays of Bristow, Ok.. She is the granddaughter of Neill and Lila Hays of Rolla.

Choyce Hays, center, granddaughter of Neill and Lila Hays, is named 2013 Level Ten Tumbling National Champion in Kansas City.

Eli Hull will celebrate a triumphant first year July 28 with supportive friends and family Eli Wayne Hull’s family is having a celebration for his first birthday at the Rolla Park Sunday, July 28, at 4:00 p.m. When Eli was born a year ago, he had many complications that concerned his parents and the entire community.

After many

weeks of treatment, he was able to come home to Rolla.

In the following months, Eli thrived and grew and is ready to meet the people who supported him and his parents and all those who prayed for him through the trying times.

Two Stauth Museum exhibits explore immigration to Kansas and the U.S. Most Kansans can trace their heritage to another part of the world. Some came in search of a better life for themselves or their children—many came to join families or friends. Between 1865 and 1880, Kansas attracted immigrants at a faster pace than anywhere else in the United States. The state’s population grew from 107,205 in 1860 to 1,428,108 in 1890— thanks to the irresistible promise of a better life through land and jobs. In 1870, 13 percent of Kansas’ total population was foreign-born. Employment opportunities, lower cost of living, and ease of integrating into communities in a meaningful way, continue to attract many new immigrants to the state.

Today, six percent of all Kansans are foreign-born. And, each year, the U.S. District Court, District of Kansas hosts more than 20 naturalization ceremonies where individuals who have completed the requirements for citizenship take the Oath of Allegiance and become United States citizens.

This is the unique story told in Americans by Choice: The Story of Immigration & Citizenship in Kansas, a new exhibit now touring the state. It will open to the public at the Stauth Memorial Museum July 21, 2013 and close September 1, 2013. The exhibit illustrates the paths to citizenship taken

by Kansas settlers from around the world over the past 150 years, and personalizes the story of immigration and citizenship—who came, where they came from, why they came to Kansas, and why they chose to become U.S. citizens. It features photographs, documents, quotes, and interactive books describing major laws affecting immigration and naturalization over the past 150 years, the consequences of those laws and how they directly affected the life of a Kansan.

The exhibit was commissioned by the U.S. District Court, District of Kansas to highlight the Court’s role in the naturalization process. A permanent exhibit of the same title is installed at the Robert J. Dole Courthouse in Kansas City, Kansas.

The Honorable Kathryn H. Vratil, Chief Judge, stated, “I speak for every one of the judges on this court when I say that participating in naturalization ceremonies is one of the highlights of our professional life. It helps us reaffirm and refocus ourselves on the values that we hold very dear to our hearts as American citizens.” From 1931 to 2010, more than 75,000 new citizens were naturalized in Kansas, an average of 2,400 annually.

The exhibit project was developed by Jean Svadlenak, a museum consultant based in Kansas City, Missouri, with over 35 years of experience in the history field. “I have been captivated and inspired by the people I’ve met through this project. Their personal stories give meaning to immigration and citizenship facts and figures. Working on this project has given me a deeper appreciation for my own American citizenship,” Svadlenak said.

Also on display will be the exhibit: Immigration and Caricature: Ethnic Images from the Appel Collection. This exhibition explores the role of caricature and stereotype in forming American values and attitudes about the multicultural development of the United States. It utilizes a collection of immigrant and ethnic caricatures from popular graphics dating primarily from the Civil War to World War I, a period of massive migration to the United States. To modern Americans, the contents are sometimes humorous, sometimes very disturbing. Nevertheless, the collection offers great insight

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into American cultural attitudes and is a remarkable resource for the study of American cultural history. The items used in this exhibition consist of a variety of print media such as cartoons, postcards, trade cards, and prints and lithographs, all of which come from over 4,000 pieces donated to the Michigan State University Museum by Dr. John and Selma Appel. Materials from their collection have been loaned to numerous exhibitions on ethnic images and immigration throughout the United States and the Appels have written many publications on the subject. Exhibit is avail-

able to tour through the Michigan State University Museum.

The Stauth Museum in Montezuma is expecting many groups for these exhibits, so please call in advance to schedule groups of five or more. Contact 620-846-2527 for information or to set up a tour.

Museum hours: Tuesday -Saturday 9:00 a.m.-12 noon and 1:00-4:30 p.m., Sun day 1:304:30 p.m. They are closed Mondays and all major Holidays.

Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted to help pay for these two important and incredible exhibits! www.stauth memorialmuseum.org.

County budget trends report released Per capita revenues (adjusted for inflation) in Stevens County decreased nine percent between 2003 and 2011 to $3,097.

The County’s per capita expenditures increased 16 percent to $4,085.

Meanwhile, real per capita revenues in the average Kansas county increased 26 percent to $1,417 and expenditures rose 32 percent to $1,471.

This data comes from researchers at Kansas State University who have just released the newest “Kansas County Fiscal Conditions and Trends” report to county commissions statewide.

The fourteenth in a series, the report’s customized analyses detail each county government’s budgetary trends from 2003 to 2011. The data used to fuel these analyses came from the counties’ own budget documents, submitted to the Kansas Department of Administration every year.

The report’s main purpose is to be useful to county elected officials as they prepare the budget for the next year. But, it can benefit all Kansas citizens, said economist John Leatherman, director of the Office of Local Government, a KState Research and Extension outreach program.

“It all starts with having access to basic data,” Leatherman explained. “We’re simply trying to give county commissioners tools that can help them monitor their financial situation.

“At the same time, though, the report can provide average citizens with unbiased, independent information about local government finance. So, it can serve as a starting point for dialogue between elected officials and their constituents.”

The report contains the information for 34 expenditure categories and 20 revenue cat-

egories for Kansas counties.

By adjusting this data for inflation over time, K-State’s local government economists could also identify and evaluate any underlying trends.

Even so, Kansans must take care when attempting to draw their own conclusions from the data, warned Rebecca Bishop, lead author of the report and the Office of Local Government’s public finance program director.

“You need to look beyond the numbers to understand the local situation. You also need to consider any part of the broader context that may be affecting local finances, such as the current economic environment or trends in state aid programs,” Bishop said.

This augmented approach is particularly important when counties are examining major capital expenditures, she said.

For example, infrequent but often costly investments might include a new jail, major road project or courthouse renovation.

Office of Local Government staff now are working to develop a similar, targeted financial trends report for Kansas’ cities. Due to a unified countycity governing structure, some communities within the greater Kansas City area may be excluded. The staff’s goal is to distribute a copy of this cities’ report to each of the state’s county seats next spring.

Free access to the Stevens County Fiscal Conditions & Trends report is available online at the Office of Local Government’s Web site: www.ksu-olg.info. More information about the Office of Local Government is also available online or by calling 785532-2643.

Submitted by K-State Research and Extension.