Volume 127, Number 31
Thursday, July 31, 2014
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Voters reminded to provide proper ID Kansas voting law: A person voting in the Primary election August 5 must present a photo ID to be eligible to vote. If you are a registered voter, you are required to bring one of the following forms of identification to the polls: Driver’s License, Nondriver ID Card, Concealed Carry Handgun License, U.S. Passport, Government Employee ID, U.S. Military ID, Kansas College ID, Government Public Assistance ID or Indian Tribe ID. You can see a full list of proper IDs at www.gotvo terid.com for more detailed descriptions. Someone voting in person in the county election office or at a satellite site is treated the same as a regular voter at the polling
place on Election Day. Those voting by mail may write their driver's license number on the application form or submit a copy of valid identification with the ballot application. If an advance voter fails to provide identification information, or if the information provided is not valid, the county election officer may issue a provisional ballot, but the ballot is not considered valid unless the voter submits identification sometime before the county canvass. By law, counties may canvass on the Monday following the election or on the following Thursday (the second Thursday following the election). Voters should check with their
Candidates for Stevens County Commissioner, District 1 Primary Election is Tuesday, August 5 Hugoton residents will vote at Memorial Hall, 200 E. Sixth in Hugoton, and Moscow residents will vote at the United Methodist Church, 300 Ransom Street in Moscow
William “Billy” Bell William Bell William, or “Billy”, Bell is a lifelong resident of Stevens County. He has served the community for the last ten years as mayor of Moscow, and was a member of the city council for 15 years. Billy has worked on the highway department for 25 years. He is married to Stephanie, and the two have a son, William “Bo”, who is married to Annie. Billy and Stephanie have a three year old grandson, William Lane.
Gary Baker Gary Baker Gary Baker has resided in Stevens County for 19 years. For 12 of those years, he served as a Stevens County Commissioner from 2000 to 2012. Gary has a successful business at GLB Water Services. He served with the governing board of the Kansas Association of Counties in 2012. Currently he serves on the Ogallala aquifer study committee, and received certification from the Leadership Academy for county commissioners in 2004. Gary is married to Celain and the couple has five children and nine grandchildren.
Joe D. Thompson Joe D. Thompson Joe D. Thompson is a lifelong resident of Stevens County and graduated from Moscow High School. He farms in the eastern part of Stevens County and is married to Valerie, a Moscow teacher. The couple has three sons. Joe D. currently serves as the USD 209 school board president. He is a board member at the Hugoton Assembly of God. Joe D. has also served as president of the Stevens County Soil Conservation District and the Stevens County Farm Bureau Association.
James “Jim” Bell Jim Bell Jim Bell has lived in Moscow since 1976. He has served Stevens County as a commissioner for the past three and a half years. Jim also serves the community with the Pioneer Electric Co-op Board for the past six years, and was a member of the Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum for three years. Jim is married to Lorene. They have three children: Trina Young of Hugoton, Susie Van Berkum of South Dakota and Allen Bell of Colorado. Jim and Lorene also have four grandchildren: James, Jayna, Torrey and Shara.
county election office to determine the canvass date. April 18, 2011, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback signed the Kansas Secure and Fair Elections (S.A.F.E.) Act into law. When voting in person, Kansas voters must show photographic identification when casting a vote, and when voting by mail, Kansas voters must have their signature verified and include a copy of an acceptable form of photographic identification or provide a full Kansas driver's license or nondriver ID number when voting by mail. Persons registering to vote for the first time in Kansas must prove United States citizenship when registering to vote.
Fair goers gather under the entertainment tent Monday evening for the Candidate Forum and to enjoy a beautiful Stevens County Fair evening. From left to right are Neal Gillespie and Steven Alford along with the Stevens County Commissioner Candidates, Joe D. Thompson, James Bell, Gary Baker and
William Bell. As these four commissioner candidates are all running on the Republican ticket, the August 5 Primary will determine who will be the 2014 District 1 Stevens County Commissioner. Let Your Opinion Count! Vote Tuesday!!!!
Yardmaster is the float earning Overall Winner and Commercial Division Winner in the Sow It Grow It Show It at the Stevens County Fair Pa-
rade this year. Yardmaster employee Cindy Wood and Owner Diane Crawford ride aboard the colorful float creation.
CSB will close at 3:00 p.m. Friday for Fair BBQ Please remember Citizens State Bank will be closing at 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 1 in order to serve their annual barbecue and watermelon feed at the Stevens County Fair. Serving will begin at 5:00 p.m. at the Fair Office Building. The barbecue is provided by Kim’s Ribs of Guymon, Ok.
Fair Royalty starts the parade off. Pioneer Queen Pauline Murray and Pioneer King Everett Burrows greet the crowd Monday afternoon to kick off the beginning of the 2014 Stevens County Fair.
Candidates for public office must file campaign reports July 28, 2014, treasurers for candidates running for state and county office will file their pre-primary election campaign reports. In addition, July 31, 2014 a report of last minute contributions will also be filed by any state or county candidate who receives any contributions in the amount of $300 or more. These reports are a matter of public record. County candidate reports are available for review in the County Clerk/County Election Office in which the candidate is on the ballot. Candidates for state office file their reports only with the Secretary of State. These reports contain the names of most contributors and the amounts of their contributions as well as information as to how campaign funds are spent. The office of the County Clerk/County Election Officer will have county candidate receipts and expenditures reports available for review during their regular business
hours. State candidate reports can be viewed on the Commission’s Web site at www.kansas.gov/ethics. Submitted by the Governmental Ethics Commission.
Beautiful Magee Gifford has been crowned as the 2014 Sorghum Queen to reign over the Stevens County Fair activities. She is the daughter of Chad and Camee Gifford of Hugoton.
Sorghum Queen royalty pause during their busy schedule for a photo. Left to right are First Princess Abby Crawford, Sorghum Queen
2014 Magee Gifford, Miss Congeniality Maria Cecenas and Second Princess Hailey White. Congratulations girls!!
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HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, July 21, 2014 • Kids Floating in Canal, Unable to Locate, Officer Hagman Tuesday, July 22, 2014 • Dog at Large, 100 Block of South Madison, Returned to Owner, ACO Smith • Non Injury Accident, 600 Block of East Eleventh, Took Report, Officer Hagman • Vehicle Unlock, 1400 Block of South Monroe, Citizen Assist, Officer Hagman • Suspicious Activity, 500 Block of French, Unable to Locate Subject, Officer Hagman Wednesday, July 23, 2014 • Public Service, County Road Department, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson Thursday, July 24, 2014 • Dog at Large, 400 Block of South Harrison, Dog Impounded, ACO Smith • Theft, 1000 Block of South Washington, Took Report, Officer Lamatsch • Non Injury Accident, 1000 Block of South Main, Unable to Locate, Officer Lamatsch • RP of Dog in Car, 500 Block of South Main, Unable to Locate, Officer Lamatsch • Vehicle Blocking Alley, 400 Block of South Harrison, Gone on Arrival, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 1100 Block of South Adams, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of South Van Buren, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson Friday, July 25, 2014 • Vehicle Unlock, 900 Block of South Lincoln, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch • Medical Assist, Officer Lamatsch • Suspicious Person, 200 Block of South Jackson, Unable to Locate Subject, Officer Hagman • Dog at Large, 700 Block of East Fourth, Unable to Catch, Officer Hagman • Dog at Large, 400 Block of West Tenth, Dog Impounded, Officer Hagman • Missing Dog, 900 Block of South Monroe, Owner Located Dog, Officer Hagman • Suspicious Vehicle, Alley of 600 Block of Madison, Unable to Locate, Officer Hagman Saturday, July 26, 2014 • Dog at Large, 600 Block of East Eleventh, Dog Impounded, Chief Leslie • Non Injury Accident, 1000 Block of South Washington, Took Report, Chief Leslie • Funeral Escort, 600 Block of South Van Buren, Public Service, Chief Leslie • Vehicle Unlock, 600 Block of South Monroe, Citizen Assist, Chief Leslie Sunday, July 27, 2014 • Found Bicycle, 700 Block of South Monroe, Owner Picked the Bike Up, Chief Leslie • Vehicle Unlock, 600 Block of East Eleventh, Citizen Assist, Chief Leslie • Disorderly, 100 Block of South Main, Arrested Subject, Officer Hagman
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Backpacks for Hope Dear Readers, Note from Editor: Danny Tapia attended a Christ In Youth Conference and received a “Kingdom Worker Card”. This card challenged Danny to raise donations, supplies and backpacks for kids in need. Danny was impacted by this trip and wanted to come back and be a positive light in his community. He wanted us to offer this small background above, as to why he is on the following mission:
Danny Tapia Dear Community, I am having a fundraiser to raise money for school supplies and backpacks for kids that are in need. You can donate supplies, backpacks and/or money. You can bring donations to First Christian Church, or I am having a bake sale at the Stevens County Fair Friday, August 1. A booth will be set
Born January 5, 1943 in Wichita, she was the daughter of Clarke E. Wilson, Sr. and the former Leota May Wright. She attended College Hill Elementary School, Roosevelt Junior High School in Wichita, and graduated from Wichita High School East in 1961. Sharon then attended McPherson College and Wichita State University. April 11, 1964, Sharon and Wendell B. Fox, Jr. were married at Plymouth Congregational Church in Wichita. The couple made their home in Wichita while Wendell attended Wichita State University, graduating in 1968. At that time, they moved to Denver, Co. While living in Denver, their first son, Douglas Boyd, was born November 23, 1969. In 1970 they moved to Hutchinson. While living in Hutchinson, their second son, James Bradley, was born December 1, 1971.
Robert Hamilton Lifelong Hugoton resident Robert Wayne Hamilton, 87, passed from this life Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Stevens County Hospital in Hugoton.
Myrtle Eisenhauer The death of Myrtle M. Eisenhauer has been learned. Mrs. Eisenhauer, age 88, passed from this life Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Emeritus at Liberal Springs Assisted Living in Liberal.
Born November 12, 1925 in Emporia, she was the daughter of Edwin Moran and the former Ruth Emrick. Myrtle was a graduate of Emporia High School. November 4, 1944, she married Laurence Joseph “Ike” Eisenhauer in Emporia. He preceded her in death December 15, 2003. Mrs. Eisenhauer had worked several years as sales clerk at Anna Trahern Dress Shop in Liberal. She had lived in Plains from 1962 until 1974 during which time she worked as a waitress at Mustang Cafe and in the cafeteria at Plains Grade School.
Myrtle was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and a past member of the Southwest Medical Center Auxiliary having volunteered for 10,400 hours. She and her husband square danced for 48 years, were members of the Do-Si-Do Square Dance Club and had wintered in Mesa, Az. in a square dance retirement village. Myrtle was an avid Saints and Lady Saints basketball fan. Survivors include her three sons, Larry Eisenhauer and wife Cindy of Ankeny, Ia., Stephen Eisenhauer and wife Jane of Liberal and Daniel Eisenhauer and wife Dona of Brighton, Co.; one daughter, Susan Zielke and husband Mike of Liberal; her brother Delbert Moran of Emporia; seven grandchildren, Susann Eisenhauer, Nathan Eisenhauer, Joshua Zielke, Sarah (Zielke) Johnson, Justin Eisenhauer, Jessica (Eisenhauer) Griffith and Jena (Eisenhauer) Auslam; and her eight great grandchildren, Taylor Eisenhauer, Alex Zielke, Eli Zielke, Madison Eisenhauer, Morgan Eisenhauer, Emerson Griffith, Marlow Griffith and Julianna Auslam. Mrs. Eisenhauer was preceded in death by her parents and brother Edwin Moran.
Sharon Fox Death has claimed the life of Sharon Rae Wilson Fox. Mrs. Fox, age 71, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2014 in Meade District Hospital after a long battle with cancer.
up there and you may bring donations then, If you have questions for me or about me you may call the First Christian Church at 620-544-2715 or myself Danny Tapia at 620-4539017. My goal is 135 backpacks that are full of supplies and my deadline is August 10. I would appreciate any assistance you can provide to help me fulfill this challenge. Danny Tapia
Obituaries
In 1975, they decided to move back to Plains to farm as Wendell’s father was retiring. Sharon spent many hours tractor driving, truck driving and preparing meals during harvests to help out. She and her husband farmed for 37 years in Plains before retirement in 2012. While living in Plains, Sharon was active in the Order of Eastern Star, Winona Chapter of Plains and Liberal Chapter 104 in Liberal, serving as Worthy Matron and various other offices and was a District Aide as well. A long-time member of the Plains Friends Church, she was the church Recording Clerk for many years and served on the Outreach Committee. In 1993, she became active in the Needles & Friends Quilt Guild (NFQG), serving in various offices including President of the Guild in 2006. Sharon also helped with organizing Quilt Shows with Needles & Friends and enjoyed working with the guild members to make the quilt shows a success. She was active in the ‘Bizzy WooHoo’ Appliqué group with nine other special quilting friends. She enjoyed making quilts for family and friends and in particular for the various hosts of the yearly Wilson-Wright Family Reunions. Any of the family members being married received a Christmas Tree Skirt specially made for the couple. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; two
brothers, Clark E. “Pete” Wilson and Edgar Wilson; and one sister, Margaret Malicky. Survivors include her husband of 50 years; two sons, Douglas B. Fox and spouse Trista Marie of Plains and James B. Fox and spouse Kelly Elizabeth of Tomball, Tx.; three grandchildren, Erin Marie Fox and Cayden Boyd Fox of Plains, and Remi Rae Fox of Tomball; two brothers, Maurice Lee Wilson and wife Beverly of San Marcos, Ca. and James Michael “Mike” Wilson and wife Janell of St. George, Ut.; two sisters, Kathleen Ann Mitelhaus of Wichita and Ruth Ellen Bandy of Denver, Co.; sisterin-law Linda Wilson of Wichita; brother-in-law Neal Malicky of Millersburg, Oh.; many wonderful nieces and nephews; her dearly loved special college friend Doris Ridge and husband Bill of Inman and their daughters, Ann and Nanci; her great NFQG quilting friends; and the Bizzy WooHoos. Funeral services are planned for 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2014 at the Plains Friends Church with Pastor Dan Biernacki presiding. Burial will follow in Plains Cemetery under the direction of Brenneman Funeral Home of Liberal. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Plains Friends Church in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com.
Rosary and Vigil was observed Friday evening, July 25 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Liberal. Funeral Mass was attended Saturday morning, July 26 at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Fr. Jim Dieker presiding. Burial followed at Liberal Cemetery under the direction of Brenneman Funeral Home of Liberal. Memorial Contributions suggested to St. Anthony Catholic Church or SWMC Auxiliary in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com.
Born May 18, 1927 in Hugoton, Robert was the son of Walter E. Hamilton and the former Lilly M. Cook. November 15, 1945 Robert and Helen Crawford were united in marriage in Newton. Mr. Hamilton was a member of First Christian Church, VFW and American Legion of Hugoton. He served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in Korea. Robert was a farmer and for many years the owner and operator of Tri-state
Sales Farm Equipment. He enjoyed playing his guitar with his son, family and friends. Music was his favorite past time activity. He also enjoyed many happy years of camping and fishing with his beautiful bride. Survivors include his wife Helen Hamilton of Hugoton; son Kenneth Wayne Hamilton and wife Jana of Liberal; his brother Manny Hamilton of Pueblo, Co.; sister Hazel Coonts of Denver, Co.; his three grandchildren, Michelle Paulsen, Jaci Stratton and Joshua Hamilton; and six great grandchildren. Robert is preceded in death by his parents and sister Audine Holt. Memorial services were attended Saturday afternoon, July 26, 2014 at the First Christian Church in Hugoton. Burial followed in the Hugoton Cemetery under the direction of Paul's Funeral Home of Hugoton. A memorial has been established for Pheasant Heaven Charity. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks 67951.
Jo Brown Word has been received of the death of Jo Brown of Vail Valley, Co. Mrs. Brown passed from this life surrounded by her family, Thursday, June 26, 2014, of lymphoma, which she had battled for ten years. Jo was born February 7, 1929, to Carl Edward Jones and the former Catherine Kascak. She was born in Hugoton in the house connected to the jail, because her father was the Stevens County Sheriff, where her mother cooked and cleaned for the prisoners. Jo was the sixth of seven children and her mother died when she was only nine. She grew up on a farm during the Dust Bowl Days, graduated high school in 1945 and went to Kansas University for one year.
When Jo returned to Hugoton to work at the front desk of the ration stamps office, she re-met recently discharged Navy sailor Ernest Brown, they had gone to Hugoton High School together. They fell in love and married June 21, 1947. They recently marked their sixtyseventh wedding anniversary. The couple moved to Denver, Co. into an 8 x 24-ft trailer with no running water, bringing their first-born, Cathy Marie, into the world in 1949. They often laughed about their getting around Denver on a scooter in January, and breaking ice on water in their tiny home. Ernie got a job working for Phillips 66 in Bartlesville, Ok. where their three other children were born, Jo Elaine in 1954, Barbara Ann in 1955 and Michael Ernest in 1959. In 1962 the family moved to Aurora, Co. More transfers led the family to Lamar, Co., El Paso, Tx., and finally Dumas, Tx. Ernie heard of an opportunity to open a gas station in this new town called Vail. He was able to obtain the contract and lease on the new gas station and in August of 1969, they moved
their family for the final time. Ernie opened the Gulf Station in Vail. Jo went to work at Bishop Perry Property Management in the Gold Peak House and later acquired her real estate license, then her brokers license and worked in several offices, including a partnership in Coldwell Banker, until she ultimately ended up at Slifer, Smith and Frampton. Jo loved being a real estate broker and was still actively listing and selling properties up to her death, having her last closing a week before she died. Mrs. Brown was Realtor of the Year in 1989, was President of the Vail Board of Realtors in 1989, and served on behalf of the mountain realtors in the political realm, working with Senators and Representatives to develop real estate law. She served with the Ethics Committee for the Vail Board of Realtors.
Jo and Ernie cherished their faith, and worked diligently with the religious community to bring the interfaith chapels in the valley to fruition. Jo was also responsible for locating the property and negotiating the deal to buy land to build the last interfaith chapel in the valley in Edwards, and served on the Vail Religious Board up until her death. The Browns were a part of the Bavarian Dancers, who would troop into an event with Jo in her dirndl skirt and Ernie in his leiderhosen and the others would perform Bavarian dances. She was a part of a fun group of Bridge players and an avid Battle Mountain Husky fan and later Eagle Devil fan. Jo and Ernie could always be seen in the bleachers, cheering on first their children and then their grandchildren. They loved children, and in 1978, they were blessed to add Shoka Tao to their fold. She grew to be like another
daughter, and Shoka cherished them as her second parents. Jo is survived by her devoted loving husband, Ernie; children Cathy Manchee of Grand Junction, Elaine Turnbull and husband Edward of Edwards, Barbara Schumacher of Fruita, Mike Brown of Palisade and honorary daughter Shoka Tao; grandchildren Jenny Hudson, Adam Duran, Megan Rosario, Tosha Dixon, Desiree Himes, Michael Brown, Benjamin Manchee, Catie Manchee and Jennifer Neadeau; and great grandchildren Coby, Addie Jo, Lane, Emree Jo, Louie, Isabella, Raef, McKenna, Cora, Chloe Jo, Dylan, Chase, Collin and yet to be born Aria and Ryan; her brothers Edward Carl Jones and Bruce Jones; and hundreds of co-workers and friends. She is preceeded in death by her parents; her sister Katherine Curtis and husband Murel; her brother Tommy Jones and wife Terry; and her niece Connie Shelite; among others. A memorial service was attended July 25 at the Vail Chapel. Jo’s ashes will be placed at the Vail Memorial Gardens. Condolences can be mailed to the family at: 1222 17 1/2 Road, Fruita, CO 81521. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions in Jo's name be sent to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or the Shaw Center in Edwards, Colorado.
Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity for July 14 through July 27. Fire Department Hugoton Station Thursday, July 17 - 4:01 p.m. dispatched to Road P between Road Four and Road Five for an anhydrous tank leak. Fire Department Moscow Station No activity this period. Ambulance Activity Eight medical runs, two Life Flights and one transfer.
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Primary Election August 5
Cloverleaf Cowboys 4-H is the Junior Division winner and also receives third place in the overall winners division.
Stevens County Hospital is the second place overall winner in the Stevens County Fair Parade. The hospital also receives first place in the Organization Division.
SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS RETIREMENT IS A BIG DECISION If you believe in going all the way or not going at all, there’s a day to celebrate your extreme ways. July 26 was All or Nothing Day. Not a day for the undecided, All or Nothing Day is dedicated to the idea of making decisions and plunging in. Whether it’s overcoming an agonizing fear, trying something you’ve always wanted to try, or making a big decision and seeing it through, All or Nothing Day is your chance to make it happen. All or Nothing Day is a great day to think about your retirement—whether it’s right in
The Hugoton Swish basketball team reward The Hermes Staff with some wonderful homemade cookies in thanks for supporting their team. Left to right are RoGlenda Coulter, Mekenzie Hagman, Sesthleng Garcia and Ashlyn Schechter. Thanks girls!!
fortable your retirement can be. And remember, Social Security retirement benefits were not intended to be your sole source of retirement income and planning early will make for a comfortable retirement. Social Security provides two top-rated online tools to help you plan for your retirement. First is the Retirement Estimator, which gives you immediate and personalized retirement benefit estimates. The Retirement Estimator is convenient and secure, and lets you create “what if” scenarios. For instance, you can change your “stop work” dates or expected future earnings to create and compare different retirement options. If you have a few minutes, you have time to check it out at www.socialsecurity.gov/ estimator. Another great tool is your own my Social Security account. Here you can get instant estimates of your future benefits and verify that your earnings history is correct with your own, free my Social Security account. Visit www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount and join the millions of people who have already created their accounts to help plan for retirement. You can get Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62, but if you retire before your full retirement age (currently age 66, but gradually increasing to age 67), your
- Goat, Bucket Calves and Sheep Livestock Shows at the Stevens County Fair, beginning at 4:00 p.m. - The Phil Vandel Band will perform a free concert under the tent at the Stevens County Fairgrounds at 8:00 p.m. August 1 - Cattle Show at the Stevens County Fair, starting at 8:30 a.m. - Old Timers’ Show at the Stevens County Fair, starting at 4:30 p.m. - Citizens State Bank will serve barbecue prepared by Kim’s Ribs of Guymon, Ok. at the Stevens County Fairgrounds from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. - Livestock Sale at the Stevens County Fair, beginning at 6:30 p.m. - Riverrock will perform a free concert under the tent at the Stevens County Fairgrounds at 7:30 p.m. August 2 - Pioneer Communications will host an Open House at their Tech Center’s new location, 120 W. Kansas Avenue in Ulysses, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be a free hot dog lunch, games, prizes and more. August 3 - The Moscow Baptist Hillbilly Band will be playing at Pioneer Manor, starting at 3:00 p.m. August 4-5 - Tryouts for Southwest Friends of the Arts Society’s dinner theatre production, “Death by Dessert”. Auditions will take place at 7:00 p.m. at 305 S. Jackson in Hugoton. Contact Director Linda Gooch for more information at 620544-2038. August 4-10 - Morton County Fair in Elkhart.
August 5-7 - Mid-/Shortgrass Range School at Camp Lakeside, Lake Scott. More information is available at www.kglc.org under “2014 Range Schools”. August 7 - Liberal Hearing Aid Center will be at the Pioneer Manor from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. They will offer a free hearing test, free batteries, and hearing aid cleaning. Walk-ins are welcome. Call 620-624-5216 or 1-800-728-2945 for more information. - Sons of Thunder Southwest Kansas Chapter will host their meeting and third annual BBQ from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Grant County Civic Center, 1000 W. Patterson Avenue in Ulysses. Call Monty at 620-353-9507 or Cary at 620353-9601 or visit their Web site at www.sonsofthunder swks.com for more information. Men ages 12 and up are invited to join the fellowship for worship, refreshments and guest speaker Tim Clements of Tuscaloosa, Al., founder of Sons of Thunder. August 9 - Kansas Concealed Carry Handgun Class will be at 505 South Monroe in Hugoton. Don Leatherman will be the Certified Concealed Carry Hangun Instructor. The class will be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For additional information call 620-626-5644 or (cell) (620) 629-0927 or email: pioneer@swko.net. August 10 - Assembly of God will conduct services at Pioneer Manor, starting with Chapel at 3:00 p.m., and a Social Hour at 4:00 p.m. August 11 - Stevens County Hospital/ Pioneer Manor Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. at Pioneer Manor.
MY HOPE SUPPORT GROUP for adults grieving the death of a loved one meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. in Classroom 3 at St. Catherine Hospital at 401 E. Spruce in Garden City. Call 620-2722519 for more information. BREAST FRIENDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP for breast cancer patients meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00–7:00 p.m. at the Legacy House, at 309 E. Walnut in Garden City. For more information call 620-2722360. Every first & fourth Tuesday - Stevens County Heath Department is at the Senior Center every first and fourth Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to Noon to do free blood pressure checks. Wednesday nights - Inside Out Kids at the Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, beginning with dinner at 6:45 p.m. Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Rides are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620-4281487 before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings. - Moscow United Methodist will host Kids Club, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Kids Club is available for children ages Kindergarten through fifth grade. For more information, contact the church at 620598-2426. Every Saturday - Farmers Market in front of the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce office at 630 S. Main every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to buy or sell home grown or homemade items. July 31 - Swine Show at the Stevens County Fair, starting at 9:00 a.m.
front of you or looming on the horizon. When is the right time for you to retire? Choosing when to retire is an important decision, but it’s also a personal choice and one you should carefully consider. There is no one-size-fits-all answer. Social Security offers a list of factors to consider in the publication, When to Start Receiving Retirement Benefits, available at www.socialsecurity. gov/pubs. If you’re a young or middleaged worker, you still have time to ponder that decision. But don’t wait to begin saving for your retirement. Start saving now and go in all the way. The more you save, the more com-
By Randy Ayers Social Security Acting District Manager in Dodge City, Kansas benefits will be reduced, based on your age. If you retire at age 62, your benefit would be about 25 percent lower than what it would be if you waited until you reach full retirement age. Find out your full retirement age by using our Retirement Age Calculator at www.socialsecurity. gov/pubs/ageincrease.htm. You may choose to keep working even beyond your full retirement age. If you do, you can increase your future Social Security benefits—up until age 70. There is one more way that choosing to keep working can increase your benefits. If you receive benefits, and if your latest year of earnings turns out to be one of your highest years, we refigure your benefit and pay you any increase due. For example, in December 2014, you should get an increase for your 2013 earnings if those earnings raised your benefit. The increase would be retroactive to January 2014. Applying for Social Security retirement doesn’t have to be an “all or nothing” decision. Whether you want to retire at age 62, your full retirement age, or even later, you can apply when you feel like it. When you’re ready to take that plunge, you can apply online for retirement benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov.
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Jamaia Perez selected for NSHSS
Death by Dessert by Nathan Hartswick Produced by special arrangement with Heuer Publishing LLC of Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Tryouts will be
Monday, August 4 & 5 7:00 p.m. at 305 S. Jackson
Dinner Theatre Performance
November 21 & 22 at Memorial Hall at 6:30 p.m. Hugoton KS
Director: Linda Gooch Contact 620-544-2038 for more information.
The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) July 10, 2014, announced Hugoton High School student Jamaia Perez from Hugoton has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization. The Society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment. The announcement was made by NSHSS Founder and Chairman Claes Nobel, a senior member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes. “On behalf of NSHSS, I am honored to recognize the hard work, sacrifice, and commitment that Jamaia has demonstrated to achieve this exceptional level of academic excellence,” said Mr. Nobel. “Jamaia is now a member of a unique community of scholars—a community that repre-
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sents our very best hope for the future.” “Our vision is to build a dynamic international organization that connects members with meaningful content, resources, and opportunities,” stated NSHSS President James W. Lewis. “We aim to help students like Jamaia build on their academic successes and enhance the skills and desires to have a positive impact on the global community.” Jamaia is the daughter of Cyrus and Jonalyn Perez of Hugoton. She will be entering her senior year in Hugoton High School this year. Membership in NSHSS entitles qualified students to enjoy a wide variety of benefits, including scholarship opportunities, academic competitions, free events, member - only resources, publications, participation in programs offered by educational partners, personalized recognition items, and publicity honors. Formed in 2002, the National Society of High School Scholars recognizes academic excellence at the high school level and encourages members of the organization to apply their unique talents, vision, and potential for the betterment of themselves and the world. Currently there are more than one million Society members in over 160 countries. NSHSS provides scholarship opportunities for deserving young people. For more information about NSHSS visit www.nshss.org
Shila Moore autographs her book about the History of Stevens County Hospital. The booksigning party was Tuesday at the Pioneer Manor. A large crowd turned out to enjoy the refreshments as well as to buy a book. Proceeds of the book will go to charities.
Wilma Moore celebrates eightieth birthday The children of Wilma Moore invite friends and family to help her celebrate her eightieth birthday Saturday, August 9, 2014 in the Multipurpose Room of Western Avenue Church of Christ, located at 215 S. Western Avenue in Liberal. Wilma requests no other gift than the presence of her friends and family. Wilma graduated from Hugoton Rural High School in 1952 and still counts many in Hugoton as friends.
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United States Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), a member of the U.S. Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Monday announced that he will support the agreement struck between the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives on legislation to overhaul access to Veterans’ health care. The compromise reached will provide Kansas Veterans with greater access, choice and flexibility in health care providers and increase accountability and transparency at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Sen. Moran is a cospon-
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like to have this done, Stevens County Health Department will be coming to the Center from 11:00 a.m. to noon for free blood pressure checks every first and fourth Tuesday. The next dates they will be here are August 5 and August 26. Don’t forget to come by the “Old Timer’s” table at the fair and sign up as a Stevens County Pioneer. You may sign up on Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The table is located in the fair office building. See you at the fair! Wednesday, August 6, is our next Life Story Workshop at 2:00 p.m. It is a free workshop where you learn how to write the story of your life. If you have questions concerning caregiving, legal matters, disability, health insurance, housing, etc., please call Michael Johnston at Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging at 620225-8240. Menu July 31 ....Grilled Chicken/Bun Aug. 1 .....................Baked Ham Aug. 4 ............Hamburger/Bun Aug. 5..................Ham & Beans Aug. 6........Smothered Chicken Breast Aug. 7 .........................Spaghetti Activities Friday, August 1 Bingo.........................12:30 p.m Saturday, August 2 Cards & Games .........6:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 6 Paint...........................1:00 p.m. Daily – Monday thru Friday Exercise....................10:30 a.m. No Line Dancing until August.
Look who’s new Teagen Remi joins Greeson family Carl and Brie Greeson proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Teagen Remi Greeson, born June 2, 2014, at 11:33 p.m. Teagen weighed seven pounds, four ounces and was 19-1/2 inches long. Proud grandparents are Nanine Harper, Tom Heaton and Todd and Vanny Greeson.
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Take precautions to protect children from extreme heat especially hot vehicles Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Phyllis Gilmore and KidsAndCars.org are teaming up to urge parents and caregivers to ensure that children are not left in hot cars. The dangerously high temperatures can create a tragic situation in less time than you might think. “Even a few minutes in a hot car is too long for a little one,” Secretary Gilmore said. “Children should never be left alone in a vehicle, especially when we’re seeing triple-digit temperatures.”
Kansas has not experienced any child deaths this year, related to children being left in hot cars. However this week, emergency workers have responded to children left unattended in vehicles. “The worst thing any parent or caregiver can do is think that this could never happen to them or that they are not capable of inadvertently leaving their child behind," says Janette Fennell, founder and president of Kids AndCars.org, the leading national nonprofit child safety organization working to pre-
vent injuries and deaths of children in and around vehicles. “This can and does happen to the most loving, responsible and attentive parents,” she added. Since the group began tracking data, at least 719 children have died from heatstroke inside vehicles. Last year was one of the worst years in history with a total of 44 children deaths. “We need everyone to understand that these tragedies are not only predictable, they are also very preventable,” she said.
4-H’ers of Stevens County gather at the Memorial Hall for the 2014 Stevens County Style Revue Thursday evening. The members show
the clothes they have made as a 4-H project as well as the outfits they have purchased as good buys.
These 4-H’ers are the Champions of the Fashion Revue. In the front row, left to right, are Carter McClure, Jewels Kraisinger, Jayce Heger, Rylee Fann and Molly McClure. In the
back row are Raegan Hinds, Garrette Hinds, Brady Heger, Grace Dillinger, Elizabeth Johnson, Rebecca Johnson, Sarah Johnson, Toby McClure,Mikayla Martin and Maggie White.
Takoda Eckert receives the Jeff Atherly Inspirational Award for the 2014 Kansas Masonic All-State Marching Band. In the picture are, left to right, Sharon Atherly, mother of the young man who the award received its name; Ben Abel 2013 recipient; Takoda Eckert; Lyn Byer, Grand Senior Warden of Kansas Masons; and Tony Borum, Area Deputy Grand Master of Area 5. Takoda Eckert addresses 1300 people at the Shrine Bowl Banquet in Pittsburg. He received a standing ovation for his speech and afterwards he presented an autographed football signed by all 185 members of the band to the Grand Master. The Grand Master asked him to explain to the crowd the significance of the award he had received Thursday. The Grand Master then presented Takoda with one of his Challenge Medallions given only to those who have demonstrated exceptional service and leadership!
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Chance Ghumm and Trace Peterson show their talent during the Shrine Bowl Parade Saturday.
Takoda Eckert marches in the forty-first Shrine Bowl Parade in Pittsburg.
Safety Tips from KidsAndCars.org • Never leave children alone in or around cars; not even for a minute. • Get in the habit of always opening the back door of your vehicle every time you reach your destination to make sure no child has been left behind. This will soon become a habit. We call this the “Look Before You Lock” campaign. • Put something you'll need like your cell phone, handbag, employee ID or brief case, etc., on the floor board in the back seat. • Keep a large stuffed animal in the child's car seat. When the child is placed in the car seat, put the stuffed animal in the front passenger seat. It's a visual reminder that anytime the stuffed animal is up front you know the child is in the back seat in a child safety seat. • Make arrangements with your childcare provider that if your child does not show up as scheduled, they will contact you immediately to ensure your child is safe. In turn, you will agree to always call the childcare provider if your child will not be there on a particular day as scheduled. • Ensure children do not have access to an unattended vehicle. Keep vehicles locked at all times, even in driveways or garages. Ask home visitors, child care providers and neighbors to do the same. • Keep car keys and remote openers out of reach of children. • If a child goes missing, immediately check the inside and trunks of all vehicles in the area very carefully, even if they are locked, a child may lock the doors after entering a vehicle on their own. • Make sure all child passengers have left the vehicle after it is parked. • If you see a child alone in a vehicle, get involved. If they are hot or seem sick, get them out as quickly as possible. Call 911 or your local emergency number immediately. • Be especially careful about keeping children safe in and around cars during busy times, schedule changes and periods of crisis or holidays. To learn more about how to keep children safe in and around vehicles, visit us at: www.KidsAndCars.org. You can also learn about a petition to prevent child heat stroke deaths in vehicles.
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Raven Staten, granddaughter of David Eckert demonstrates her abilities during the Shrine Bowl Parade Saturday in Pittsburg.
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Ryder Fisher proudly stands by his junior sprint displaying his trophy after the fair races Saturday. Hunter Williams is the winner in the Go Kart race Saturday at Dirtona. The race is in conjunction with the Steven County Fair this week.
Sports by Reece McDaniels
Open Class winner at the Dirtona raceway Saturday is pictured with his trophy and go kart.
Fishing Report LIBERAL ARKALON AREA Channel catfish, Good Up to two pounds. Try using worms, liver or stink bait. Carp Good, Various sizes, Doughbait June 30, 1000 fish averaging 1.25 lbs each were stocked. The next stocking of channel catfish will be in August. April 15, 5000 fingerling bluegill were stocked. CIMARRON GRASSLAND PITS - Channel catfish, Fair, Up to four pounds. Try worms or stinkbait. Largemouth bass, Try jigs, spinnerbaits around cover June 30, 500 lbs of channel catfish were stocked in the Handicapped and Donut ponds MEADE STATE LAKE - Crappie, three to six inches. Fish around any brush or vegetation. Minnows, small slab spoons, or jigs should work. Bluegill, Try small pieces of worm under a bobber. Channel catfish, up to ten pounds. Try liver, shrimp, worms, or cut bait. Largemouth bass Try topwater baits early and late, then jigs, crankbaits and slow rolled spinnerbaits in the middle of the day. Flipping jigs or plastic baits into brush piles will get you bass.
Flathead catfish, up to 30 pounds. Live bluegill at night close to the shore. CLARK STATE FISHING LAKE - Walleye Fair up to six pounds. Try drifting a jig and worm across flats and points. Flathead catfish Try live bait around channel swings and bends. Crappie, Slow up to ten inches. Fish around any sun washed rock or brush you can find as well as drop-offs, using minnows and jigs. Largemouth bass, Slow, Up to five pounds. Try topwater baits early and late, then jigs, crankbaits and slow rolled spinnerbaits in the middle of the day. White bass Slow Up to one pound. Small jigs or roadrunners or minnow type baits along the along windswept shorelines. Channel catfish Fair Up to six pounds. Best bait has been fresh shad sides. Also liver, shrimp, worms or other live baits or also any cut baits. The lake is full. SCOTT STATE LAKE -Channel Catfish Fair/Good Up to six and a half pounds. Fishing minnows, worms, cutbait, and prepared baits off the bottom
along the dam and up in the creek. Most of the fish have been small but there was a report of a couple of eight pounders reported this past week. Crappie Fair Most up to nine inches. Minnows under a bobber fished along the edges of weedbeds and around the fish attractors. Walleye/Saugeye Slow Saugeye up to 3.6 pounds. Walleye up to 6.1 pounds. Fishing small fish imitating jigs and swimbaits along edges of weedbeds bordering creek channel drop-offs or over points has produced a few fish. Largemouth Bass Fair Up to five and a half pounds. Casting spinnerbaits, swimbaits, and other fish imitating baits around the fish attractors, laydown trees, overhanging bushes, edges of weedbeds, and cattails adjacent to deeper water. Most of the fish have been in the 11 to 14 inch range. Sunfish Fair/Good Up to eight inches. Vertically fishing small jig heads tipped with small pieces of nightcrawler or whole mealworms around the fish attractors, and along riprapped shorelines and edges of the cattails.
ation needs. Release all walleye/saugeye and largemouth bass less than 15 inches. COLDWATER CITY LAKE Crappie Fish around any brush or vegetation you can find as well as drop-offs. Using minnows, small slab spoons, or jigs work. Channel catfish Fair Up to four pounds. Try liver, shrimp, worms, or other live baits. Normally they will be feeding on the wind blown side of the lake. You can also try drifting nightcrawlers or using cut bait. Wiper Fair Up to 20 inches. Try jigs and crankbaits on wind blown shores or shrimp fished on the bottom off the face of the dam. Largemouth bass Fishing with any shad imitation lures should work, especially around the stump rows and along shoreline vegetation. General Comments The lake has returned to full pool, 5+ inches of rain had the water going over the spillway on June 1st. Good reports of channel catfish and wipers coming on worms and shrimp fished on the bottom on the face of the dam.
THANK YOU
The Chris Concannon Memorial Scholarship Committee would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their generous donations to the 2014 Chris Concannon Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament held Saturday, July 26, 2014:
Ag 1st Crop Insurance Agency Citizens State Bank Citizens State Bank Travel Clayton and Theresa Gerrond Debbie Nordling/State Farm Insurance Dillco Fluid Service Double H & G Farms Double T Industries, Inc./John Denton Effie N. Gaskill, DDSPA First National Bank, Hooker First National Bank, Hugoton Fiss Architecture Gary L. Baker/GLB Services Ghumm’s Auto Center/Jim & Stacie Ghumm
Ghumm’s Auto Center - NAPA GLB Services Great Plains Gas Compression, Inc. H & H Crop Service, Inc. Hi-Plains Lumber, Inc. Hugoton Men’s Association Hugoton Uptown Autobody James Frederick, RMS Janet’s Bridal & Boutique Jeff Ramsey, Farm Bureau Insurance Jordan Air K-C Oil Company Kramer, Nordling & Nordling Lee Isaac/Moorman’s Feeds Lewis, Hooper & Dick, LLC Liberal Office Machines Co.
Martin Trucking, Inc./ Southwest Express McBride Construction, Inc. Meile Farms, Nate and Mega Meile Musgrove Insurance Services Mycogen Seeds - Landon Lukins Pro Farm/Jeff Hill Passmore Bros., Inc Rome Farms Stevens County Title, Inc. Sunbelt Feeders, Inc. Syngenta - Nate Meile T.A. Dudley Insurance Hugoton Hermes/Faith Publishing Twisted H Liquors/Stacy Harlow Wilbur-Ellis/Dax Gaskill T & R Tower & Power/Todd & Dena Miller
Also, thank you to the following people for their help with the tournament: Brent Betsworth, Connie Hittle, Carolyn Harper, Susan Ellsaesser, Linda Skinner, Viki and Rick Samson, Kylie Kraisinger, White’s Foodliner and Kim’s Ribs. A special thank you to Nate and Megan Meile for donating the shotgun for auction; and to Todd and Dena Miller, Mycogen Seeds and Syngenta for providing the dinner. Thank you to Forewinds Golf Course, Rick Schroeder and Brent Betsworth for having the course in excellent shape and allowing us to hold the tournament.
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Results listed of the Chris Concannon Memorial Golf Tournament The success of the Chris Concannon Memorial Golf Tournament and the Chris Concannon Memorial Scholarship can be attributed to the generosity of this community. The group would like to offer a special appreciation to those of you who have supported this tournament, and for the generous donations from the business community. The Chris Concannon Memorial Scholarship Committee has been able to award 133 scholarships for a total of $116,750. The scholarship committee, and the Concannon family, truely appreciate all the players and the hole prize sponsors for their support over the past 18 years. Without all of them, this truly would not have been possible. Championship Flight:
First place Brent Betsworth, Gary Ellsaesser, B.J. Thurman and Wayne Titus Second place Curtis Concannon, Ty Concannon, Derek Schnittker and Caleb Gifford Third place Greg Stelzer, Mitch Wagner, Kirby Horner and Zac Homer Fourth place Craig Concannon, Tadd Black, Larry Harris and Nathan Loveless "A" Flight First place Gary Thomas, Alan Thomas, Jeff Ramsey and Jason Featherston Second place Kim Harper, Bill Harper, Todd Miller and Jerry Campbell Third place Ted Heaton, Austin Heaton, Greg Salmans and Adam Mauk
Fourth place Ryan Hamlin, Robb Heger, Chris Harper and Lane Frymire "B" Flight First place Susan Concannon, Larry Wilson,Ron Wilson and Alan Sill Second place Rick Schroeder, Jim Hittle,
Tina Stelzer and Sheila Burrows Third place Bob Mangels, Nick Young, Casey Knox and Jeremy Shaddix Fourth place Martin Daharsh, Jim Murray, Merle Summers and Sonya McCauley
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The two junior sprints look awesome on the track during Saturday’s races.
Despite 104 degree temperature the Go Karts speed their way around the track Saturday afternoon at Dirtona.
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The mud was flying during the go kart races making a pit stop necessary to clean the visor of this young racer.
Don’t worry, it’s one you can pass easily. Routine physical exams are important because they allow us to detect potential health problems as well as evaluate your health and nutritional habits.
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Over-the-counter deer permits are available August 1. New reduced youth fees make expe-
riencing the outdoors more affordable than ever.
Over-the-counter deer permits are available August 1 It won’t be long and trail camera pictures won’t be the only thing resident hunters will be clicking through on a computer. At 12:01 a.m. August 1, over-the-counter deer permits go on sale at ksoutdoors.com, and for resident hunters with deer fever, it’s the perfect remedy to make it through until September. Adding to the anticipation is the fact that parents and mentors purchasing youth permits will see reduced youth fees this year. For less than $13 each, resident youth can enjoy an Any-Season White-tailed Deer Permit, an Archery Eitherspecies/Either-sex Deer Permit, or a Muzzleloader Either-species/Either-sex Deer Permit; and for less than $10 each, they can obtain an Antlerless Whitetailed Deer permit and Antlerless Either-species Deer permit. To purchase a 2014 deer permit online, visit ksout doors.com and click “License/Permits,” or visit your local Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism office or license vendor.
2014 RESIDENT DEER PERMIT PRICING Any-Season White-tailed Deer Permit General resident: $32.50 Landowner/tenant: $17.50 Youth (15 and younger): $12.50 Archery Either-species/Eithersex Deer Permit General resident: $32.50 Landowner/tenant: $17.50 Youth (15 and younger): $12.50 Muzzleloader Eitherspecies/Either-sex Deer Permit General resident: $32.50 Landowner/tenant: $17.50 Youth (15 and younger): $12.50 Hunt-Own-Land Deer Permit Landowner: $17.50 Tenant: $17.50 Antlerless White-tailed Deer
Permit General resident: $17.50 Youth (15 and younger): $10.00 Antlerless Either-species Deer Permit General resident: $17.50 Youth (15 and younger): $10.00 Hunters must first have a resident deer permit that allows the taking of an antlered deer before purchasing an antlerless permit, unless the antlerless permit is purchased after December 30. A limited number of Antlerless Either-species Deer Permits are available, first-come, first-served. In addition to a deer permit, resident hunters age 16 through 74 must have a resident hunting license, unless exempt by Kansas Law.
STEVENS COUNTY MEDICAL CLINIC July 14th - August 15th 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Physicals are by appointment only!! No Saturday Appointments!
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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 15th 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:________________________
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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
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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, July 30, 2009 Hugoton has a new hero in town. Ricky Wright, fifteen year old son of Tanya Romero and Richard Wright, was the saving angel of a lucky Hugoton five year old. Ricky and some friends were at the Rowden Park on West City Limits when Ricky noticed a flash near a house close by. When he investigated, he discovered a small boy in shorts was on fire. The child had been playing with gas and somehow set himself on fire. Ricky grabbed a water hose and put the fire out. He kept the water running on the boy until the police arrived. The small boy was transferred to Wichita and was reported to be recovering, thanks to Ricky’s quick actions. Thursday, July 29, 2004 Mark Crawford, son of Jeff and Diane Crawford, has reached his goal of earning the Eagle Scout designation. The fourteen years he has been a scout have produced 23 badges. Only 21 are required to earn the Eagle Scout designation. Thursday, August 4, 1994 Jack and Helen Higgins of Rolla won $100,000 on a Quick Pick ticket they had purchased at the Rolla Corner Stop. They stated they might buy a new car with the money, but plan to put the rest in the bank. Thursday, August 9, 1984
Left to right: H.G. Gilbert, Edith Thompson, Pearl Rich, Mildred Robinson, Russell Smith, Hugoton gymnast Brad Bryan won a gold medal in the National Junior Olympics Meet in Albuquerque, NM. Bryan, aged 15, won first in vaulting. Overall he placed eighth nationally. Thursday, August 1, 1974 Bill Brecheisen, seventeen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Brecheisen, was injured at the Dodge City Sale Yard last week. Bill was working at the time moving pigs when a boar hog attacked him and injured both his legs. He is still in the hospital at Dodge City. Thursday, July 30, 1964 Tom Gregg is home on leave between his completion of Army technical school and
Aldora Parsons, Clyde Miller and Mable Hogan. Photo courtesy of Alta Pettis.
entering officers training school. He is one out of two who were accepted as candidates at Fort Sill,Ok. Friday, July 28, 1939 Dannie Thompson and Weldon Gentzler gave a very interesting and humorous account at Rotary of their trip to the New York World’s Fair
recently. At the fair, they visited inside the Perisphere where they went up the stairs standing still. They surely had a good time on their trip. Friday, August 2, 1929 Porter Drug is celebrating their Grand Opening of the drugstore August 10, 1929.
Hugoton FFA members help kids throw the ball into the bucket during Kids’ Night at the Stevens County Fair. A large number of kids came out to enjoy the fun and games.
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Kids race to the finish line during Kids’ Night at the Stevens County Fair Monday night. The Hugoton FFA sponsor the event every year and numerous kids participate in the fun activities and games.
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Specialty Clinics Scheduled for August 2014 Dr. Plomaritis Dr. Farhoud Dr. Ansari Dr. Brown Dr. Frankum Dr. Plomaritis Dr. Farhoud Dr. Frankum Dr. Ansari Dr. Hu
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For appointments with: Dr. Ansari 624-6222; Dr. Brown 544-8339; Dr. Farhoud 1-855-969-8900; Dr. Plomaritis 275-3030; Dr.Frankum 544-8339; Dr. Hu 227-1148 For all other appointments please call 544-8339 or 544-6160.
Hula Hoops are a lot of fun and require some of the experts in the pen to put all their effort into keeping the hoop whirling. The last few participants had to walk forward and backward while keeping the hula hoop going.
Back To School Enrollment Special Caring Connections Daycare Center & Preschool currently has openings for children aged 2 weeks–12 years old
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Meet your Candidates! REPUBLICANS U.S. Representative 1st District Alan LaPolice Alan LaPolice was born in rural Kansas and served the U.S. Army fresh out of high school during the First Gulf War. He graduated summa cum laude with a degree in the performing arts and English literature. Alan then worked as an actor until he pursued a career as a English teacher. He ultimately became a school administrator in one of the roughest parts of the Los Angeles Unified School District. Alan, his wife and their three daughters moved back to Clyde, where they have maintained a residence for the past ten years. Tim Huelskamp Tim Huelskamp was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010. He was born and raised near Fowler, and attended elementary and high school there. After high school, Tim attended a seminary in New Mexico, as well as obtained a bachelor’s degree in social science education at the College of Santa Fe. Tim then went to American University in Washington, D.C. where he completed his Ph.D. in four years. Tim and his wife Angela returned to Fowler to farm, ranch and raise a family. Tim was elected to the Kansas Senate in 1996, and was re-elected in 2000, 2004 and 2008. Tim and Angela are the proud parents of four adopted children. U.S. Senator Alvin Zahnter Alvin, or “Al”, Zahnter was born in Garden City and raised in Syracuse with his eleven siblings. Al served in the U.S. Army, and the experience was one of the shaping points of Al’s core values. It also drives his desire to further serve his country - and fellow Veterans - by running for Senate. Pat Roberts Pat Roberts was born in Topeka and graduated from Kansas State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1958 to 1962 and entered politics in the late 1960s. Pat was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1980 and served eight terms in the House. He was then elected to the U.S. Senate in 1996 and is currently serving his third term. Pat is married to Franki, and the couple has three adult children. D.J. Smith Della Jean, or “D.J.” Smith, was born in Pekin, Il. She and her husband moved to Kansas in 1990. D.J. and her husband have eight children and 17 grandchildren. She served on the city council of Osawatomie in 2005. Milton Wolf Milton Wolf was born and raised in Lyons. He graduated from the University of Kansas and attended the KU School of Medicine, where he became one of the top medical students in the United States. Dr. Wolf currently practices diagnostic radiology in Kansas City. Milton and his wife Karrie have two children. Governor/Lt. Governor Jennifer Winn & Robin Lais Jennifer Winn was born in Wichita and attended Wichita West High School. In 2003, Jennifer started her own business, Landscapes Inc. with $100. Eleven years later, the business does $2.5 million in annual sales. Jennifer and her husband Darren have been married for nearly ten years. Jennifer has four children, seven grandchildren, and one grandchild on the way. Robin Lais is a Kansas native and owns an advertising agency, a natural healing store and a radio station in Wichita. Sam Brownback & Jeff Colyer
Sam Brownback grew up near Parker, attended Prairie View High School, and was elected state president of the FFA and later national FFA vice-president. Sam attended Kansas State University and the University of Kansas School of Law, where he earned his law degree. In 1994, Sam was elected to Congress, and two years later was elected to the U.S. Senate. In 2010, he was elected Kansas Governor. Sam is married to Mary, and the couple has five children. Jeff Colyer is the current lieutenant governor of Kansas, and served the state as a Kansas Senator from 2009 to 2011, and as a House representative from 2007-2009. Dr. Colyer is a physician, specializing in plastic surgery. DEMOCRATS Bryan Whitney Bryan Whitney is a graduate of Syracuse High School, and will be on the Democratic primary ballot. He graduated from Wichita State University in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science. James Sherow James Sherow was born in Maize. He attended Wichita State University, then enlisted in the US Air Force. Jim is a former city commissioner and mayor of Manhattan and taught history and agriculture at Kansas State University for 12 years. He is married to Bonnie and together they have four daughters. U.S. Senate Patrick Wiesner Patrick Wiesner lives in Lawrence and grew up on a farm north of Ellis in Trego County. He has worked as both a tax attorney and an Army lawyer. Patrick received an associate’s degree at Colby Community College, a bachelor’s degree in accounting at Fort Hays State University, a bachelor’s degree in chemistry at Fort Hays, a master’s degree in business administration at Fort Hays and a law degree at the University of Kansas. Patrick has two children, Frank and Stephanie. He plans to retire from the military this year with over 21 years of service. Chad Taylor Chad Taylor was born in rural Shawnee County, and graduated from both the University of Kansas and Chicago-Kent College of Law, where he obtained his law degree. Chad was elected District Attorney of Shawnee County in 2008, and won a second term in 2012. He is married to Karily, and the couple has two dogs, Farley and Reagan.
Primary Election is August 5
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Newly crowned Sorghum Queen Magee Gifford poses with her mother, 1986 Sorghum Queen Camee Betsworth Gifford.
Mariah Rome shows her skills with the hula hoops for the enjoyment of the spectators.
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The talented Savannah Thomas and Linda Gooch are the Mistresses of Ceremony at the Sorghum Queen Pageant.
The top five contestants at the Sorghum Queen Contest, left to right, are Mariah Archuleta, Magee Gifford, Brittney Kolb, Hailey White and Abby Crawford.
(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, July 31, 2014)
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@ YOUR LIBRARY Your Information Source for 100 Years LIBRARY CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION AT THE FAIR Come see us at the fair for chances to WIN!!! SUMMER READING All summer reading programs are now in the books. The adult program ended with 49 readers completing 349 books. Grand prizes of $100.00 in Hugoton Chamber bucks went to Kerrinne Fann and Sheldon Shuck. Congratulations to both our grand prize winners! ANNUAL BOOK SALE SCL’s annual August book sale will begin Monday, August 4. We’ve had quite a few donations, and have many titles that need new homes. Prices range from $1.00 to
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UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE SCL July 30 – August 1 – Stevens County Fair. Come see us in the Commercial Building! August 4 – Annual SCL used book sale. August 14 , 1:00 p.m. – SCGS meeting in the computer lab August 19, Noon – Chamber Luncheon in the Meeting Room September 1 – SCL closed for Labor Day September 11 – SCGS meeting in the computer lab September 16, Noon – Chamber Luncheon in the Meeting Room October – Textile Display all month
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MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Gladys Renfro, Beulah Carter, Linda McCrary, and Billy Woodworth HAIR RAISING IDEA’S Humans have spent a lot of money on their hair for just that right look and even if they have no money, they spend a lot of time adorning, arranging, and primping. We refuse to go out of the house without every hair just perfect. But if it isn’t just so, we tend to make excuses or even jokes. I like to say I am going for the “wind blown” look. Or the balding man who had a tattoo put on his scalp of a tiny man mowing along his hairline! Then there is the alltime favorite “I just washed my hair and I can’t do a thing with it.” People have done everything from cutting their hair to growing it to floor length, like the seven Sutherland sisters who sold a “snake oil” they claimed would grow hair like theirs. The combined length of the sisters’ hair was 37 feet! We have put it up in top knots, pony tails, pig tails, fans. We have curled it with sticks, picks, and rags. Colored, permed, teased, and buzzed! Back in ancient Egypt it was popular to wear
a wig! They shaved their head and wore real hair wigs because it was considered disgraceful to be bald! In the 1500s, baldness was also looked down on and even stigmatized because of an outbreak of an STD that eventually causes patchy baldness, so, wigs became the rage then, as well. People look for definition through the hair colors and styles they choose and many desire curls. Thus in 1872 Marcel Grateau devised the first curling iron. In 1905 German hairdresser Karl Nessler developed a mixture of cow urine and water to aid in the process of curling hair through heat. Later, Nessler came up with the permanent wave machine. The first couple of uses completely burned the hair off, along with burning the scalp. However, with some work Nessler’s machine was a bit more successful. (Hopefully without the “mixture”.) Eugene Suter and Isidoro Calvate together perfected the machine around 1917 and the beauticians were as
eager as the public was to get them. The whole process could take up to three hours to complete. In the 30s and 40s these “alien” looking “torture” devices were used by many to add style and status to our hair, not to mention to simply feel good about their selves. We have a display of one of the 1930s–40s type of permanent machines which was in used at the beauty shop in Hugoton by Edna Carpenter, daughter June Carpenter Stegman and Pauline Cobb Woolsey. Our hair, it seems, defines us and tells others just what we think about ourselves. Wow, what we are willing to do for just that right look! Come by and see what more than likely frightened many husbands into never arriving early to pick up their wife at the hairdresser again. We are located at 905 S Adams, in Hugoton. We are open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The handheld hair dryer above is on display at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum.
The hair dryer shown above was used in beauty shops to dry the customers hair quickly. It is on display at the museum.
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This permanent machine on display at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum was popular in the 1930’s and 1940’s. It was used at the beauty shop in Hugoton by Edna Carpenter, June Carpenter and Pauline Woolsey. Curator Gladys Renfro remembers getting a permanent using a machine such as this.
FREE CONCERTS Stevens County Fairgrounds
Thursday, July 31, at 8:00 p.m. The Phil Vandel Band
Friday, August 1, at 7:30 p.m. Riverrock
Thursday, July 31
Friday, August 1
Swine Show - 9:00 a.m. Old Timers Registration -10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Goat, Bucket Calves and Sheep Livestock Shows -4:00 p.m. The Phil Vandel Band Free Concert - 8:00 p.m.
Cattle - 8:30 a.m. Old Timers Registration - 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Old Timer’s Show, 4:30 p.m. Barbecue and Watermelon Feed 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Livestock Sale - 6:30 p.m. Riverrock- Free Concert - 7:30 p.m.
Stevens County Fair Board, Tony Martin, President
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Local educator receives Carl Perkins Outstanding Service award
Eric Haar receives a Residential Incentive check from Economic Development Boardmember Jan Leonard for $4,080. This check closes out the EcoDevo Residential Incentive
account. Left to right are EcoDevo Boardmember Jan Leonard, Eric Haar holding Emmy Haar, Bethany Haar and EcoDevo Director Neal Gillespie.
Schnittker commissioned as Second Lieutenant Derek Schnittker of Hugoton was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant as part of the Kansas State University Army National Guard ROTC pinning. The ceremony took place at the Kansas State student union on Friday, May 16 with 23 cadets being commissioned as officers. Schnittker entered the program in the fall of 2010 after graduating from Hugoton High School in May of the same year. During his pinning he was recognized as a Distinguished Military Graduate for being ranked in the top 5% of all Army National Guard ROTC cadets nationwide. During his senior year he was selected to fill a Military Intelligence position as his MOS (Military Operational Speciality) and will attend Basic Officer Leaders Course (BOLC-B) in January 2015 at Fort Huachuca, Az. Saturday, May 17, he received his degree from Kansas State University majoring in Sociology with emphasis on criminology and a minor in Spanish. His future plans are to attend law school. Derek is the son of Will and Thea Schnittker.
Senior Tips: Hydrate during the summer heat It can get too darn hot for seniors in summer so the experts say: drink plenty of water when the temperature soars, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens. AMAC also suggests talking to your doctor or pharmacist about supplements that can help restore proper salt, calcium, potassium and magnesium levels. These electrolytes are essential for maintaining good health. When you sweat, you deplete your body's supply of these elements and that can cause cramps, dizziness and even an irregular heartbeat. From the Association of Mature American Citizens.
Kansas State University ROTC Commissioning speaker General Richard B. Myers (retired Air Force) stands with newly commissioned Second Lieutenant Derek Schnittker. Derek is the son of Will and Thea Schnittker of Hugoton.
Larry Lyder, Intermediate Principal at Hugoton Elementary and past Agricultural Education Instructor at Hill City Jr/Sr High, has been named the 2014 state winner of the Carl Perkins Outstanding Service award from the Kansas Association for Career and Technical Education (K-ACTE). The awards ceremony took place during the CTE Summer Conference of the K-ACTE Monday, July 28, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. in Manhattan. Being raised on a dairy and grain farm in east central Kansas, Lyder’s foundation and love for agriculture and serving others was set. While being very active in FFA throughout his high school career, Lyder developed a solid framework in leadership and community service. Obtaining a degree in Interdisciplinary Agriculture from Texas Tech University led to the beginning of his career and technical education career. Additionally, he has received a Masters in Business Administration and Master of Science in Educational Administration from Fort Hays State University. He has been actively involved in agricultural education and career and technical education for 15 years with the last ten years serving as the agricultural educator and FFA advisor at Hill City Jr./Sr. High School, which included serving as the district’s Career and Technical Education Director. Not only has Lyder served in the capacity as advocate
and educator of career and technical education, but he has reached to serve his community in many ways, including serving on numerous committees within the community of Hill City including the city council and economic development committee. He has even served as the Mayor of the City of Hill City. Lyder’s dedication to career and technical education has been felt not only with his local school and community, but also throughout the state and on the national level. He has served as an advocate through his leadership in the KAAE that has included serving on the executive board in numerous positions including president. He has also served in many leadership roles within KACTE. Through these leadership positions, he has utilized the opportunity to promote career and technical education to state legislators and business leaders. Additionally, he has attended the National Policy Seminar in Washington, DC. Through this event, Lyder has gained an additional level of impact while working with national legislators who have carried over into the advocacy at the state and local levels. The K-ACTE Awards promote excellence in career and technical education. K-ACTE recognizes those individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to CTE, pro-
grams that exemplify the highest standards and organizations that have conducted activities to promote and expand CTE programs. Award winners serve as inspirational leaders to ACTE: they embody the core values of serving their students and being committed to CTE. Award candidates are evaluated based on accomplishments and innovations that exhibit the quality of the candidate for the award and contributions to the CTE community, which could include activities within their institutions, communities, Association for Career & Technical Education (ACTE), K-ACTE, and other organizations. The Carl Perkins Community Service Award is for members who have displayed a dedication to the improvement of CTE’s impact on the lives of individuals and communities. State winners are eligible to proceed to the regional competition in 2015 and regional winners proceed to national competitions in 2016. K-ACTE is the voice for career and technical education in the state of Kansas. Through a wide range of programs and events, K-ACTE serves as a resource to career and technical teachers, counselors, administrators, and teacher educators. Learn more about K-ACTE at www.k-acte.org.
Kansas kids invited to participate in safety poster contest All Kansas kids ages five to 13 are encouraged to enter artwork in the thirteenth annual poster contest for “Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day”—a nationwide effort to increase roadway safety and reduce traffic fatalities. Three statewide winners will receive family packages at the Great Wolf Lodge in Kansas City and also $50 gift cards from Dillon’s of Kansas. A total of 18 regional winners in the six regions and age groups (ages five-seven, ages eight-ten and ages 11-13) will each receive a bicycle and a helmet donated by Safe Kids Kansas. All entries must be postmarked by Friday, September 19, and should be mailed to: AAA Kansas, Public Affairs, 3545 SW 6th Street, Topeka, KS, 66606. On the back of the 8-½ by 11-inch paper entry must be the child’s full name; age at time of entry; mailing address; county; a parent’s name; and contact phone number. Numerous transportation safety organizations in Kansas sponsor the contest. For more information, go to KDOT’s website at
www.ksdot.org. Below are the Kansas kids who have won the contest in the past three years from southwest Kansas. *2013 Poster Contest Winners: Southwest Kansas Bristin Buttry, Plains; Bailey Scoggin, Garden City; Peter Hall, Garden City.
*2012 Poster Contest Winners: Southwest Kansas - Serra Clarke, Jetmore; Carson Linenberger, Garden City; Clara Jackson, Garden City. *2011 Poster Contest Winners: Southwest Kansas - Emmi Lott, Rolla; Emily Allen, Garden City; John Dohogne, Garden City.
Vern Anderson of the Stevens County Veterans Group, formerly Hugoton VFW Post #5391, gives Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Director Ruth Van Horn a check for $1000 for the 2015 Fourth of July Fireworks. In behalf of the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce, Ruth wants to thank the Stevens County Veterans Group for this very generous donation to the 2015 Fourth of July Fireworks program.
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Glyphosate-Resistant Palmer Amaranth Spreading Rapidly in Kansas Populations of Palmer amaranth resistant to glyphosate were first documented in Kansas three years ago. At that time, these populations were limited in range to isolated areas of south central Kansas. Glyphosate resistant Palmer amaranth has gradually expanded the last couple of years, and now appears to be increasing rapidly, especially through the central part of the state. Several other weeds have also developed glyphosate resistance in Kansas, including common waterhemp, marestail, kochia, common ragweed, and giant ragweed. Glyphosate resistance can be confirmed with greenhouse and laboratory tests, but at this point that is probably no longer necessary. If a few Palmer amaranth plants or patches of plants survived where glyphosate was applied at the recommended rate with the appropriate adjuvants and spray coverage was good, there is a good chance those plants are resistant. Where glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth occurs, producers should plan taking the necessary control measures. Another application of glyphosate alone probably will not help. It may be possible to use an alternative to glyphosate as a postemergence treatment in-season this year, although most postemergence alternatives are effective only on smaller
plants. In soybeans the only alternatives would be PPO-inhibiting herbicides such as Cobra, FlexStar, Marvel, or Ultra Blazer. If there are just a few scattered plants, removing them by hand or other mechanical methods before they go to seed may help prevent them from spreading rapidly in the field. If those weeds remain growing in the field and set seed, the action of a combine will spread the seed throughout the field, as well as to other fields. In fallow, it is best to use glyphosate as a tank-mix with 0.25 to. 0.5 lb ae of 2,4-D or dicamba. Treat fallow as soon as possible because the larger the glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth gets, the harder it is to control. In the future, growers need to consider using a more integrated weed management approach that includes cultural practices and multiple herbicide modes of action, especially preplant and preemergence residual herbicides. Scout fields early after crop emergence and make timely postemergence applications with the appropriate herbicides for control of escaped weeds. Dallas Peterson, Weed Management Specialist Curtis Thompson, Weed Management Specialist Watering Newly Planted Trees and Shrubs Newly planted trees have not established the extensive root system needed to absorb enough water during hot, dry, windy summers. Even trees two or three years old should
Miley Miller demonstrates her talent in milking the cow at the Stevens County Fair Monday night.
Figure 1. Surviving Palmer amaranth among dead plants treated with Roundup PowerMax at 32 fl oz/acre when plants were about 6 inches tall. Photo taken at Ashland Bottoms near Manhattan six days after treatment. Plants were confirmed to be resistant by an enzyme assay in the laboratory. Photo by Dallas Peterson, K-State Research and Extension. receive special care. Deep, infrequent watering and mulching can help trees become established. Newly transplanted trees need at least 10 gallons of water per week, and on sandy soils they will need that much applied twice a week. The secret is getting that water to soak deeply into the soil, so it evaporates more slowly and is available to the tree’s roots longer. One way to do this is to punch a small hole in the side of a 5-gallon bucket and fill it with water. Let the water dribble out slowly next to the tree. Refill the bucket once, and you have applied 10 gallons. Very large transplanted trees and trees that were transplanted two to three years ago will require more water. A perforated soaker hose is a great way to water a
newly established bed or foundation planting. In sunbaked soil, you may need to rough up the surface with a hoe or tiller to get water to infiltrate easily. It may be helpful to set the kitchen oven timer, so you remember to move the hose or shut off the faucet. If you are seeing surface runoff, reduce the flow, or build a berm with at least a 4-foot diameter around the base of the tree to allow the water to percolate down through the soil, instead of spreading out. Regardless of method used, soil should be wet at least 12 inches deep. Use a metal rod, wooden dowel, electric fence post or something similar to check depth. Dry soil is much harder to push through than wet. Ward Upham, Horticulture Rapid Response Coordinator
The mini agriculture exhibit Monday night brings in a large crowd. There were free samples to taste of wheat, dairy and other agriculture products with lots of prizes for kids and parents.
The parade Monday showcases some of the farming equipment used in Stevens County.
The young lady enjoys petting the new born calf at the Stevens County Fair.
Wranglers 4-H Club uses this year’s fair theme to create the float for the Stevens County Fair parade.
City Slickers 4-H Club shows their idea of what “Sow It Grow It and Show It means to their club with the float above.
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Charlie Wagner, Bob Eyestone and Robert Veatch of the Hugoton Lions Club serve hot
dogs at the Stevens County Library. A great time was had by all!
Eighty-five kids and 20 adults attended the Stevens County Library’s Summer Reading Program Finale Movie and Hot Dog Party July
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23. Hot dogs, chips and drinks were provided by the Hugoton Lions Club.
Ranchland Trust of Kansas accepting photos for annual contest The Ranchland Trust of Kansas (RTK) invites professional and amateur photographers to submit photographs for its third annual photo contest to showcase the natural beauty of ranching and grazing lands across the state. The competition offers Kansans the chance to explore the many activities, seasons and faces of Kansas’ ranching tradition. Participants should submit photos expressing the mission of RTK: “To preserve Kansas’ ranching heritage and open spaces for future generations through the conservation of working landscapes.” This may include landscape, livestock and people, with preference to grasslands, grazing land, ranchers, cattle and much more. Participants may enter up to five photos. The entry deadline for the contest is September 10, 2014. Entries will be judged by a panel of professionals in the field of photography and by RTK representatives. All prizes for the contest
are sponsored by Wolfe’s Camera of Topeka. 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 all ten winners in each category. Categories include: Grand Prize, Landscape, Livestock, People, Youth (ages five to 17), Kansas Livestock Association Member, Fan Favorite via Facebook voting and Honorable Mentions. The grand prize winner will receive an 11”x 14” stretched photo canvas of their winning photo. For full contest rules and to enter, visit www.ranch landtrustofkansas.org. For questions, please contact Samantha Kohman at 785273-5115 or samantha@ kla.org. RTK is an agricultural land trust affiliate of the Kansas Livestock Association, with a mission to preserve Kansas’ ranching heritage and open spaces for future generations through the conservation of working landscapes. Submitted by Ranchland Trust of Kansas.
Consumer Corner by Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt Telephone imposters look to get into your wallet When your telephone rings, you expect the person on the other end of the line to tell you who they are and why they are calling you. But scammers are coming up with more elaborate ways of fooling you into thinking they are someone else. We call this wide range of scams “imposter scams,” because the person on the other end of the phone is pretending to be someone they are not in hopes of getting you to give them money or personal information. Here are just a few examples we are seeing around the state: • Grandparent scam. This scam typically involves the scammer pretending to be a grandchild stuck in some situation in need of money. The “grandchild” might say they are stuck in a prison in Mexico in need of bail money, or maybe in Italy with a lost passport or in New York in need of a bus ticket. The scammer might use bits of information he or she has picked up from a real grandchild’s social media accounts to make the call sound real – perhaps mentioning the name of a family pet or a favorite food. • Electricity bills. Several major utilities in the state have reported scammers calling customers pretending to be from your electric company trying to collect on a past-due bill. The scammer will threaten the consumer with shutting off their electricity if they do not pay immediately. • Jury duty. In this scam, the caller claims to be from a local law enforcement agency telling you he or she has a warrant for your arrest because you missed jury duty. But, if you send them some money right away, they can take care of it. • IRS. The scammer in this call claims to be from the IRS calling about a problem with your tax return. Just like in the other calls, the scammer wants you to send him money right away to resolve the situation. The caller may threaten you with an audit or heavy tax penalties if you don’t send the money immediately. In all of these scams, the caller will almost always want you to wire money immediately, or to purchase a prepaid cash card and call them back with the number. These methods of sending money are very hard to trace and almost impossible to get back once it has been sent. Don’t give in to threats of arrest or IRS audits. In Kansas, if you miss jury duty, you will get a letter asking you to contact the court to reschedule your service. Court officers will not call you and ask you for money for missing jury duty. And, the IRS advises taxpayers that if there is a problem with your tax return, they will notify you by mail—not through a threatening phone call. The key to all of these scams is to be skeptical of the person calling. Even if you think the call might be legitimate, hang up and call the person back at a phone number you know is real – whether it is a grandchild, your electric company, court clerk or the IRS. Don’t call back the number from your caller ID. Find the legitimate number through the phone book or your billing statement. Ask for help from a trusted friend or relative, or even your local police or sheriff, before sending any money. You can also call our Consumer Protection Division at (800) 432-2310 or visit us online at www.InYourCornerKansas.org. Our consumer protection specialists are there to help you protect your wallet from these telephone phonies.
Every child in attendance at the Movie and Hot Dog Party received their very own book! There were so many great options, it was hard to choose!
Tommy Romero and Bob Eyestone of the Hugoton Lions Club grilled hot dogs for the Stevens County Library’s Summer Reading Finale Party! Not pictured are Lions Beth Settlemeyer, Charlie Wagner, Robert Veatch and Max Williams.
State Library of Kansas announces addition of BookFlix to ebook collection The State Library of Kansas is pleased to announce the addition of BookFlix to the library’s statewide ebook collection. BookFlix is an online e-reading program from Scholastic that combines classic fictional video storybooks with similarly themed nonfiction ebooks for children in grades PreKindergarten to third grade. The State Library currently subscribes to TumbleBook Library, another children’s online ebook program. “Through TumbleBooks alone, Kansas kids are viewing about 30,000 books per month,” said State Librarian Jo Budler. “Adding Scholastic titles will be a great way to keep those kids reading and learning by offering
more titles and an exciting new way to experience books.” Both children’s ebook programs, TumbleBooks and BookFlix, can be accessed by visiting the statewide digital book e-lending page at www.kslib.info/digitalbooks. BookFlix requires a Kansas Library eCard, which can be obtained at any Kansas library, at no charge. An eCard gives Kansas residents access to digital book eLending and 24/7 access to quality research databases. Each BookFlix selection features two books; one fiction video storybook and a related nonfiction ebook. Children can then read each nonfiction ebook independ-
Baker Arts Center introduces face painting workshop The Baker Arts Center’s July 2014 Workshop second-sixth grade introduces Face Painting and will cover basic shapes and patterns along with color mixing to produce dramatic effects on the face or arm. Jo Scoby will be the instructor for this class and has years of face painting experience to pass
along to young artists. The workshop will take place at Baker Arts Center Wednesday, July 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The center is located at 624 N Pershing in Liberal. Please call 620-624-2810 should you have any questions or to enroll. Class size is limited.
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, July 24, 2014)
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CHARTER RESOLUTION No. 2014- 04 A CHARTER RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE INTENT OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF STEVENS COUNTY. KANSAS WITH RESPECT TO LIMITING THE STEVENS COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD’S TAXING AUTHORITY. WHEREAS. budgeting. taxing and service level decisions for all county services are the responsibility of the Board of County Commissioners; and WHEREAS, the ad valorem property tax is a primary source of revenue for financing county services; and WHEREAS. it is the policy of the Board of Stevens County Commissioners to minimize the property taxes used to finance the county services at the lowest possible level, while exercising our stewardship responsibility to maintain basic services for our citizens; and WHEREAS. K.S.A. 19-101a and K.S.A 19-101b allow for the Board of Stevens County Commissioners to exempt Stevens County from the whole or any part of an act of the legislature and provide substitute and additional provisions on the same subject; and WHEREAS, K.S.A. 12-1220 is not included in the prohibited charter statutes enumerated in K.S.A. 19-101a; and WHEREAS, the Stevens County Board of Commissioners designate K.S.A. 12-1220 inapplicable to Stevens County by limiting the ability of the Stevens County Library Boards taxing authority with the provisions set out herein. WHEREAS. on July 21, 2014. the Stevens County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved that the Stevens County Library Board be limited to an amount to be determined annually by the Stevens County Commissioners but not to exceed 1.5 mills. NOW THEREFORE. be it RESOLVED by the Board of Stevens County Commissioners that it is our desire to limit the tax levying authority of the Stevens County Library Board to I.5 mills. Adopted this 21 day of July 2014, by the Board of County Commissioners of Stevens County, Kansas.
ently or read along as each word is highlighted on the screen. The nonfiction ebooks introduce real-world facts, building content-area knowledge. The Bookflix subscription consists of 105 pairs of fiction-nonfiction ebooks; 30+
fiction-nonfiction pairs with Spanish translations; and additional activities and resources for readers. This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, July 24, 2014) 2t NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION STATE OF KANSAS STEVENS COUNTY CERTIFICATE OF COUNTY CLERK I, Pam Bensel, County Clerk of Stevens County Kansas do hereby certify in accordance with and to the law of the State of Kansas the following persons for respective offices as indicated below are entitled to a place on the official ballot as designated by law at the Primary Election to be held on August 5, 2014 to Wit: National Candidates U S Representative 1st Dist (vote for one) Alan LaPolice - Republican Clyde Tim Huelskamp –Republican Fowler U S Senate (vote for one) Alvin E Zahnter – Republican Russell Pat Roberts – Republican Dodge City D J Smith – Republican Osawatomie Milton Wolf – Republican Leawood State Candidates Governor/Lt Governor (vote for one) Jennifer Winn - Republican Wichita Robin R Lais Wichita Sam Brownback – Republican Topeka Jeff Colyer Overland Park Secretary of State (vote for one) Scott Morgan – Republican Lawrence Kris Kobach – Republican Piper Attorney General (vote for one) Derek Schmidt – Republican Independence State Treasurer (vote for one) Ron Estes – Republican Wichita Commissioner of Insurance (vote for one) John M Toplikar – Republican Olathe Beverly Gossage – Republican Eudora David J Powell – Republican El Dorado Ken Selzer – Republican Leawood Clark Shultz – Republican Lindsborg State Representative 124th Dist (vote for one) J Stephen Alford - Republican Ulysses State Board of Education (vote for one) Meg Wilson – Republican Great Bend Sally Cauble – Republican Dodge City District Court Judge Dist 26 Div 1 (vote for one) Bradley E Ambrosier – Republican Elkhart District Court Judge Dist 26 Div 3 (vote for one) Linda Gilmore - Republican Hugoton Commissioner Dist 1 (vote for one)
James N Bell - Republican Moscow William Edward Bell – Republican Moscow Joe D Thompson - Republican Hugoton Gary L Baker - Republican Hugoton Township Clerk (Moscow) (vote for one) Linda J Shaddix – Republican Moscow Precinct Committeeman (W1P1) (vote for one) Precinct Committeewoman (W1P1) (vote for one) Precinct Committeeman (W2P1) (vote for one) Precinct Committeewoman (W2P1) (vote for one) Precinct Committeeman (W2P2) (vote for one) William (Bill) Sutcliffe – Republican Hugoton Precinct Committeewoman (W2P2) (vote for one) Precinct Committeeman (W1P2) (vote for one) Precinct Committeewoman (W1P2) (vote for one) Precinct Committeeman (W3P2) (vote for one) Precinct Committeewoman (W3P2) (vote for one) Precinct Committeeman (W4P2) (vote for one) Precinct Committeewoman (W4P2) (vote for one) Precinct Committeeman (W5P2) (vote for one) Precinct Committeewoman (W5P2) (vote for one) Precinct Committeeman (Banner) (vote for one) Precinct Committeewoman (Banner) (vote for one) Precinct Committeeman (Center 1) (vote for one) Erick Nordling – Republican Hugoton Precinct Committeewoman (Center 1) (vote for one) Debbie Nordling – Republican Hugoton Precinct Committeeman (Center 2) (vote for one) Christopher T Heger – Republican Hugoton Precinct Committeewoman (Center 2) (vote for one) Stephanie Ann Heger – Republican Hugoton Precinct Committeeman (Harmony) (vote for one) Precinct Committeewoman (Harmony) (vote for one) Precinct Committeeman (Moscow) (vote for one) Jerry E Stuckey – Republican Moscow Precinct Committeewoman (Moscow) (vote for one) Judy Parsons – Republican Hugoton Precinct Committeeman (Voorhees) (vote for one) Precinct Committeewoman (Voorhees) (vote for one) Erica Kolb – Republican Hugoton Precinct Committeeman (West Center) (vote for one) Precinct Committeewoman (West Center) (vote for one)
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by Judy Hickert
About Town
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Moscow School USD 209 enrollment will be August 11-12 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The first day of school will be August 21. Sports practice will begin August 18. C.J. Madison will be the football coach and has been helping in the weight room. He has been hired as a full time substitute teacher and will also do coaching. The school maintenance crew, under the direction of Mick Whetstone, has been busy this summer with maintenance, cleaning and painting to get the schools ready. Shawn Anderson and C.J. Madison have been helping, as have Hermelia Gonzalez, Alma Martinez and Blanca Medina. Be assured all will be in great shape for the start of school.
The solution to last week’s puzzle is on Page ??.
Jenna Crawford, above, and her sisters below, enjoy the beach at Galveston, Tx., during vacation with their family.
Lower gas prices welcome sight for summer vacationers Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have fallen 3.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.32 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has fallen 4.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.51 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 25.0 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 22.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 16.5 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 11.7 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago. "The national average as of today has been on decline for a month straight," said Gas Buddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan on Monday. "The drop in gas prices during the middle of the summer certainly has been welcome relief to families and individuals alike who are hitting the road during the peak of the summer driving season. The national average now stands at its lowest point since March of this
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, July 24, 2014) 2t NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION STATE OF KANSAS STEVENS COUNTY CERTIFICATE OF COUNTY CLERK I, Pam Bensel, County Clerk of Stevens County Kansas do hereby certify in accordance with and to the law of the State of Kansas the following persons for respective offices as indicated below are entitled to a place on the official ballot as designated by law at the Primary Election to be held on August 5, 2014 to Wit: National Candidates U S Representative 1st Dist (vote for one) Bryan R Whitney - Democrat Wichita James E Sherow - Democrat Manhattan U S Senate (vote for one) Patrick Wiesner - Democrat Lawrence Chad Taylor - Democrat Topeka State Candidates Governor/Lt Governor (vote for one) Paul Davis – Democrat Lawrence Jill Docking Wichita Secretary of State (vote for one) Jean Kurtis Schodorf - Democrat Wichita Attorney General (vote for one)
A J Kotich - Democrat Topeka State Treasurer (vote for one) Carmen Alldritt - Democrat Topeka Commissioner of Insurance (vote for one) Dennis Anderson - Democrat Overland Park State Representative 124th Dist (vote for one) State Board of Education (vote for one) District Court Judge Dist 26 Div 1 (vote for one) District Court Judge Dist 26 Div 3 (vote for one) Commissioner Dist 1 (vote for one) Township Clerk (Moscow) (vote for one) Precinct Committeeman (W1P1) (vote for one) Precinct Committeewoman (W1P1) (vote for one) Precinct Committeeman (W2P1) (vote for one) Precinct Committeewoman (W2P1) (vote for one) Precinct Committeeman (W2P2) (vote for one) Precinct Committeewoman (W2P2) (vote for one) Precinct Committeeman (W1P2) (vote for one) Precinct Committeewoman (W1P2) (vote for one) Precinct Committeeman (W3P2) (vote for one) Precinct Committeewoman (W3P2) (vote for one) Precinct Committeeman (W4P2) (vote for one)
Precinct Committeewoman (W4P2) (vote for one) Precinct Committeeman (W5P2) (vote for one) Precinct Committeewoman (W5P2) (vote for one) Precinct Committeeman (Banner) (vote for one) Precinct Committeewoman (Banner) (vote for one) Precinct Committeeman (Center 1) (vote for one) Precinct Committeewoman (Center 1) (vote for one) Precinct Committeeman (Center 2) (vote for one) Precinct Committeewoman (Center 2) (vote for one) Precinct Committeeman (Harmony) (vote for one) Precinct Committeewoman (Harmony) (vote for one) Precinct Committeeman (Moscow) (vote for one) Precinct Committeewoman (Moscow) (vote for one) Precinct Committeeman (Voorhees) (vote for one) Precinct Committeewoman (Voorhees) (vote for one) Precinct Committeeman (West Center) (vote for one) Precinct Committeewoman (West Center) (vote for one)
year, and will likely drop under $3.50 per gallon by mid-week. No states in the lower 48 feature average prices over $4 per gallon, and just 4.1 percent of all stations GasBuddy tracks stand over that level, which is a drop from 8.7 percent a month ago. In addition, a month ago, nearly 75 percent of gas stations were charging over $3.50 per gallon, while today we see just 38.2 percent of all stations over that level- an impressive decline in price that GasBuddy alerted motorists to weeks ago," DeHaan said. Submitted by GasBuddy.com.
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Kent Knoll, track coach, helped with a track camp Friday and Saturday at Ulysses. ---------Valena Gonzalez spent three days this week visiting her mother, Judy Hickert, and other family in Moscow. She also saw friends in Garden City and Liberal. ---------Condolences to Terry Pierson, whose father Norman Pierson passed away last week at Neola, Ia. Terry and Hope, along with family Alex, Zach and Rachel, were in Iowa and attended the funeral Friday, July 25. They returned to Moscow Sunday. ---------Emily White, daughter of Brian and Tina White, returned to college this week after spending the summer in Moscow helping her dad. She is a senior at Emporia State, majoring in Accounting. ---------Maggie White, daughter of Brian and Tina White, received Reserve Grand Champion in construction at the 4-H Fashion Revue Thursday in Hugoton. She had shown a black coat dress and a 70’s style lace dress. ---------Pat and Doug Bell traveled to Wichita July 18 to attend an honors band concert in which grandson Kyle Bell participated. The band was selected from middle school level students from all over the state. They were chosen by the Kansas Band Masters Association. Ed Huckabee was the director. The music students gathered at the Marriott in Wichita Friday morning to practice together all day. The concert took place at 5:00 p.m. Friday evening. Kyle was a student at Lexington Trail Middle School and will be attending high school this fall. His parents James and Reva Bell, brother Ian and sister Kody, also attended. The family lives in DeSoto, near Kansas City. Kyle plays the drums and percussion instruments. Pat said the concert was just amazing—very talented youngsters. ---------Curtis and Toni Crawford and their girls, Alexis, Chelsea and Jenna, traveled to Galveston, Tx., to enjoy vacationing at the beach and see the ocean. They also visited Houston and Dallas and saw the aquarium and the Lego Discovery Center in Grapevine, Tx. The family was gone for a week.
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Moscow School enrollment starts in August 11 and 12 Enrollment Preschooltwelfth grade enrollment for USD 209, Moscow will take place Monday, August 11, and Tuesday, August 12, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A parent/guardian should plan to accompany students to complete enrollment procedures. There will be book rental fees and should be paid during enrollment. High school students enrolled in a shop class will have an additional fee for materials and a fee to go toward their project. Junior high students will have a fee to go toward their shop project. In addition to enrollment forms being avail-
able at each school, enrollment forms can be found online at usd209.weebly.com/ enrollment-forms.html. These forms can be filled out ahead of time and brought to school along with the fee payments. The First Day of School is Thursday, August 21. Sports practices will begin Monday, August 18. High School football will begin at 12:00 a.m. High School volleyball will start at 7:00 a.m. Cross country will start at 6:00 p.m. Jr. High volleyball will begin at 4:00 p.m. Jr. High football will start at 4:00 pm.
Physicals and concussion forms according to KSHSAA rules, students planning to participate in athletics must have completed physical examination and concussion information forms turned into the coach or the office prior to receiving equipment and practicing. These forms can be picked up at the school office or found online at www.kshsaa.org. New starting and ending times this school year will be Elementary School-8:00 to 3:35; Jr./Sr. High School8:00 to 3:30; and Preschool stays the same-8:00 to 11:51.
City will start to send clean-up letters to owners of neglected yards The regular meeting of the Moscow City Council was called to order by Mayor Billy Bell. Council members Jon Lund, Curtis Crawford, Jim Rawlins and Mickey Whetstone were in attendance. Others present were William Graham, Janie Gaskill, Norma Najera and Sheriff Ted Heaton, The minutes for the regular meeting June 11, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. were presented and approved. July’s accounts payable were presented and approved. Janie went over the reports. Moscow has good water receipts for the month. She also informed the Council that the city CPA had contacted her about the budget and asked if there were any changes needed to be made. The budget will be discussed and approved at a Special Meeting. Stevens County Sheriff Ted Heaton informed the Council that everything has been good. City Council discussed the neglected yards around town and asked the city clerk to
start sending out clean-up letters to said residents. The Fourth of July activities were discussed. A lot of positive comments were brought to the attention of the Council. New ideas were shared all around to improve on for next year’s festivities. Landlord liability was discussed. The discussion concerned how the City can better serve/notify the landlords to insure that their tenants are current on their water bills. The gas lines that were fixed by Black Hills Gas Co. in different alleys were discussed. Mayor Bell made some suggestions on fixing the surfaces. Bryan Graham and Randall Maxwell did an awesome job on the preparations for the Fourth of July! A big Thank You to them! Norma reported to the Council on how successful the Fourth of July activities were. She reported that the water loss for June was at 53%. Jon made a motion to go into executive session for the
purpose of discussing raising Randall Maxwell’s salary and phone allowance with the Mayor, Council and city clerk in attendance. Upon exiting executive session, the Mayor stated that binding action had been taken. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be August 13, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
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Morton County Fair begins August 4 It’s almost that time of year again for the Morton County Fair. The fair begins with the 4H Style Revue Monday, August 4, at the Civic Center in Elkhart. The Hand Pet and Dog Show will also be that evening. The Horse Show is planned for Tuesday, August 5, along with entering rabbits and poultry. Livestock weigh in, foods judging, the Kiddie Carnival, a remote control airplane demonstration and the 4-H food auction are all scheduled for Wednesday, August 6. There will also be a homemade ice cream contest and a cupcake contest. The swine show is planned for Thursday, August 7, along with a car, tractor, and motorcycle show and the bucket calf and beef show. Friday, August 8,
will feature the sheep and goat show, the round robin and free hotdogs and root beer floats. A rodeo clown contest is planned for that evening along with the rodeo, a calf catch, and a street dance with the Buster Bledsoe Band. On the schedule for Saturday, August 9, is the critter catch, a remote control airplane demonstration and mud volleyball. The kiddy tractor pull is also scheduled for that day along with the mud run, the junior livestock sale, the evening free barbeque, another rodeo, and Buster Bledsoe will be back to play for another street dance. Come join the fun at the Morton County Fair August 4 through August 9!
By Phoebe Brummett
Dorothy Milburn helps her granddaughter SaKya with her 4-H sewing project during a “stay-cation”.
Choyce Hays of Bristow, Ok., recently attended the 2014 USA Gymnastics National Finals in Louisville, Ky. She competed at the Senior Elite Level on Floor and claimed the USA National Champion Bronze Medal in Tumbling. Choyce is the daughter of Brent and Jan Hays and granddaughter of Neill and Lila Hays. Congratulations, Choyce!
Choyce Hays
August 4 & 5 - Enrollment for Rolla High School students from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. All students who plan to attend RHS should come one of the two days to get enrollment finalized.
August 11-15 - In-service for Rolla school teachers. Monday, August 11 - Rolla Board of Education meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Milburns visit grandma at Scott City College students will soon go back to school
Vacations are not always taken away from everyone. Sometimes a vacation is needed to finish important things, like 4-H sewing projects for fair time! The Pete Milburn family decided that was just what they needed when SaKya’s sewing project hit a snag. Pete, Priscilla, SaKya, Adynn and Cami traveled to Scott City Wednesday, July 23, to stay with Pete’s mom Dorothy, and her husband Todd. SaKya and Grandma Dorothy worked on SaKya’s sewing project and managed to work the snag out.
Some of the descendants of Oral and Lena Dunn gathered together at the home of Claudine Davidson in Elkhart Saturday, July 26. Claudine with her sister and brotherin-law, Cheryl and Tim Zortman of Colorado, and their mother, Verda Mae Allen of Elkhart, made the garage all ready for a family-style picnic, as has been the Dunn’s tradition in past years. Family members came from all over for this gathering: Howard Dunn of Turpin, Ok., Steve and Marie Hicks of
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Priscilla and SaKya took advantage of being in a different town and took to the stores to seek out SaKya’s buymanship purchases for the Morton County Fair, which is August 4 through 9. The family also spent some time at the Scott County Fair. The younger girls kept their cool by playing in the yard and “helping” Todd work some new fangled gadgets (tablet and smart phone). The Milburn’s returned home to Dermot Friday, July 25. Sometimes a “stay-cation” with Grandma is the best vacation of all!
Dunn family enjoys reunion
Choyce Hays takes the Bronze in Tumbling at the USA National Champtionship in Louisville, Ky.
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Fairview, Ok., Duane and Cindi Dunn of Liberal, Daniel Dunn of Rolla, Don and Barbara Dunn, David Dunn, Lois Dunn, David, Crystal, and Preston Bashford, all of Richfield, Larry and Martha Dunn, and Summer Davidson of Elkhart. Carrie Jo Davidson of Manhattan surprised her mother and the family by joining them at the party. A great time was had by all and many more hope to be able to join the fun next year.
Summer is quickly winding down and college students will be headed to further their education. If
you would like to share where you will be attending college next fall, please drop me a note!
RHS enrollment is August 4 and 5 Rolla High School enrollment will be August 4 and 5 from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. All high school students are encouraged to take this time to get their class schedule final-
ized, select a locker and meet with the counselor, if necessary. Any school fees can be paid at this time as well. Any questions, contact the high school office at 593-4345.
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
Manuel Caga-anan, M.D. Internal Medicine Office Hours 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Thursday
Haley McCammon, PA-C Office Hours 9:00 to 12:00 noon Friday Supported and Sponsored by Morton County Health System Elkhart, KS
Jepsons visit the Dunns Dick and Jane Jepson spent some R & R time with their daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter this past week. Janna, Tim and Adria Dunn of Richfield were happy to spend quality time with Grandma and Grandpa Jepson. Dick and Jane are spending their summer in Colorado at a summer camp tending the Snack Bar for the Ponderosa Camp near Monument. When they had a break in the work, they traveled to Richfield for some rest and recreation.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Morton County Fair, Elkhart Kansas
August 4-10, 2014.
Make it YOUR Family Tradition!
Senator Moran moves to protect Americans’ email privacy “Americans have a constitutionally protected right to privacy that no one, including the IRS, may take away. Our electronic communications privacy laws need to be updated to reflect that fact.” Senator Jerry Moran (RKan.) has cosponsored the Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act (S.607), bipartisan legislation to protect the privacy of American citizens online by updating the privacy protections for electronic communications stored by third-party service providers – including email and social media services. The importance of updating the privacy protections was recently underscored by an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) claim that American Internet users “do not have a reasonable expectation of privacy” when it comes to their emails being accessed by the government. “Americans have a constitutionally protected right to privacy that no one, including the IRS, may take away,” Sen. Moran said. “Our electronic communications privacy laws need to be updated to reflect that fact. These outdated laws, designed in the era of floppy
disks, do not make sense in an era of cloud computing, when users essentially have infinite storage online. Americans rightfully expect their private communications to be protected from intrusion, especially by government bureaucrats. S. 607 will affirm Americans’ right to privacy and help bring this 1980s law into the 21st Century.” Documents released in April as part of a Freedom of Information Act request show that in 2009, the Criminal Tax Division at the IRS claimed in an internal handbook that in general “the Fourth Amendment does not protect communications held in electronic storage, such as email messages stored on a server.” Congress has not addressed federal email privacy laws since 1986, before the home computers and email were widely used and before the advent of Facebook, Twitter, Gmail and cloud computing transformed our lives. S. 607 would make certain the Fourth Amendment privacy protections Americans receive from regular mail and other paper documents are extended to electronic correspondence and content, including cloud
computing, email, and other online services. The bill establishes a search warrant requirement before government agencies – such as the IRS – may obtain the content of Americans’ emails and other electronic communications, when those communications are stored with a third-party service provider including Gmail, Yahoo!, wireless providers or cloud storage platforms. The bill also eliminates the outdated “180-day” rule that calls for different legal standards for the government to obtain email content depending upon the age of an email, and it requires that the government notify an individual whose electronic communications have been disclosed within 10 days of obtaining a search warrant. S. 607 is the Senate Companion to the Email Privacy Act (H.R. 1852) introduced in the House by Congressman Kevin Yoder, which recently reached 228 cosponsors. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act has already been passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Submitted by the Office of Senator Jerry Moran.
Monday, August 4th 9:30am .....................4H Fashion ...........................Revue Judging 9:30am ......4H Clothing Judging 5:00pm ........Hand Pet Including .................................Dogs Show 7:30pm................Public Fashion ..........................Revue Showing Tuesday, August 5th 8:00am ....................Horse Show 8:00am........Enter Rabbits Open ..........................and 4H Classes 9:00am ...................Rabbit Show Open and 4H Classes 9:00am-11:00am .............Poultry .....................Testing REQUIRED
9:00am.Judge All Other Exhibits 9:00am ....................Swine Show 1:30pm-4:30pm .Kiddie Karnival 2:00pm-8:00pm ...............Exhibit Building and Civic Center Open 5:00pm-7:00pm.......Car/Tractor/ ........................Motorcycle Show 6:00pm .............Bucket Calf and ..................................Beef Show Friday, August 8th 9:00am..Sheep Show then Dairy .......................and Market Goats 10:00am-8:00pm .............Exhibit Building and Civic Center Open 3:00pm ..................Round Robin ..........................Livestock Show
10:00am Set up ALL Departments 1:00pm...................Enter Poultry Testing Required for Everyone 2:00pm ..................Poultry Show Open and 4H Classes Wednesday, August 6th 8:00am-12:00pm.........Livestock .....................................Weigh-In ................................Enter Foods 8:00am-1:00pm..Enter All Exhibits 12:00pm-3:00pm.……Enter and .........................Judge 4H Foods 1:30pm .........Judge Perishables Open Foods, Field Crops, Floriculture, Horticulture 1:30pm.......... .Judge Cup Cake .......................................Contest 1:30pm ...............Judge Longest ........................Zucchini Contest
4:00pm-7:00pm..Kiddie Karnival 5:00pm.....Root Beer Float Night 5:00pm.................Hot Dog Feed 5:00pm-7:00pm. .........Bill Cotter .Remote Control Airplane Demo 5:30pm ...........Kid Rodeo Clown ...................Contest (ages 0-12) 7:30pm ..............Rodeo and Calf ............Catch (Ages 7-11 Years) 9:30 ..........Street Dance with the .................Buster Bledsoe Band Saturday, August 9th 9:00am.Critter Catch (Ages 2-10) 9:00am ..........Bill Cotter Remote ...............Control Airplane Demo 9:00am-6:00pm ...............Exhibit Building and Civic Center Open 9:30am ................Mud Volleyball
1:30pm-4:30pm .Kiddie Karnival .................(Ages 12 and Under) 3:00pm ..........Bill Cotter Remote ...............Control Airplane Demo 5:00pm-7:30pm ...............Exhibit ............................Building Open 5:30pm ..............Homemade Ice ...........................Cream Contest 6:00pm ........... 4H Food Auction .....................................(Pavilion) 7:30pm .................Gospel Music ...........................Show (Pavilion) Thursday, August 7th 8:30pm .....................Meeting for ..............ALL 4H/FFA MEMBERS .................Under the Show Barn
9:45am-10:30am ....Pre-Register ..................for Kiddy Tractor Pull 10:00am.......................Mud Run 10:30am-12:00pm.............Kiddy .................................Tractor Pull 2:00pm .....Junior Livestock Sale 5:00pm ..........Free Will Donation ...................................Barbeque 6:00pm .......Exhibit Building and .....................Civic Center Close 6:30pm .....All Exhibits Released ........................Except Livestock 7:30pm ...Rodeo and Calf Catch .......................(Ages 12 and Up) 9:30pm.....Street Dance with the .................Buster Bledsoe Band
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Bull fighters, bull riders and Mother Nature put on a good show for Hugoton fair goers Sunday evening.
Nathan Lucas stayed with his bull the full eight seconds taking him all the way in his division Sunday night. Bull fighter Mears is at attention ready to help if need be. Hometown buckeroo Thomas Willis takes his turn at Muttin Bustin Sunday night. Thomas didn’t make the buzzer but he gave it his all. Great job Thomas!!
Bull fighter Vincent Gradados takes some time to entertain by jumping two trucks and a fellow bull fighter!!! Nice job!!
Larry Clinesmith is number one in his division for the circuit and the son of former Hugoton/Rolla resident Howard Clinesmith, the man in charge of the bulls. He looks good but unfortunately didn’t make it to the buzzer Sunday.
Dustin Blevins makes a great ride to give him the victory Sunday night in his division. Bull fighter Jeremy Mears follows to see to his safety.
Bull rider Colton Louderback went all the way to the eight second buzzer Sunday on this big ole spotted bull. Bull fighter Casein Burris stands guard.
The bull got a little too close to the fence for this little cowpoke Lucas Williams.
These are the faces of the Rank Little Buckers Bull Riding event Sunday night of the fair. From left to right are, bull fighter Casein Burris, bull fighter Jeremy Mears, bull rider Nathan Lucas, bull fighter Vincent Gradados,
Face painting is one of the fun things to do at the Stevens County Fair. Come and enjoy the good music and food.
Susie McEntire entertains the crowd at the Stevens County Fair Molnday night.
bull rider Dustin Blevins and bull rider Colton Louderback. The three brave bull riders were the only ones that made their eight second rides.
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HERMES CLASSIFIEDS
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, July 31, 2014) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DORETTA G. SPANGLER, (K.S.A. Chapter 59) Case No. 14 PR 30 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION TO ADMIT FOREIGN WILL TO PROBATE AND RECORD AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that Catherine L. Spangler, personal representative of the will and estate of Doretta G. Spangler, deceased, has filed a petition in the above Court, together with an authenticated copy of the Last Will and Testament of Doretta G. Spangler, deceased, dated
December 2, 2012, and the proceedings admitting the same to probate in the Superior Court of the State of Washington for the County of Pierce, Case No. 14-4-00412-8. The Petition alleges, among other things, that the decedent was the owner at the time of her death of certain real estate situated in Stevens County, Kansas, as more fully described in the Petition filed in this proceeding. Petitioner prays the Court for an order admitting the authenticated copy of the decedent’s will and the proceedings had in the Superior Court of the State of Washington for the County of Pierce, Case No. 14-400412-8, to probate and record in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, and for an order determining and adjudging that administration of the estate within the State of Kansas is unnecessary and should not be required; that the real estate referred to in the Petition to Admit Foreign Will to Probate and Record, and all other real estate or interests therein, including mineral interests, and all personal
property, or interests therein, owned by the decedent, Doretta G. Spangler, within the State of Kansas at the time of her death, be assigned to the persons entitled thereto, pursuant to the terms of the decedent’s will, and for further relief. You are required to file your written defenses to the Petition on or before August 22, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. of said day, in said Court, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. Catherine L. Spangler, Petitioner
KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Telephone: (620) 544-4333 Attorneys for Petitioner
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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: Jet Drive-In. Must be 16 or older. Apply in person. (1c31) --------------HELP WANTED: Antler’s Bar & Grill, Moscow, Ks. Now hiring outgoing people willing to work as a team in a fun fast environment. Positions open for evenings and weekends. Cook, prep, waitress, bartender. Apply in person at 102 Antlers (2c30) Drive in Moscow. -------------HELP WANTED: Someone to clean rental property. Call James at 428-5033 or 544-8202. (4c31)
--------------HELP WANTED: $35.33 per hour. ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS MECHANIC. One vacancy to be filled in Satanta, KS. Announcement will be advertised on www.usajobs.gov. Must have prior military or prior/current civilian federal service. Knowledge of theory and maintenance of devices to measure flow, pressure, temperature, and analysis of pipeline gasses is required, as is ability to read “as built” pipeline blueprints. For more information contact John Litchfield at 806-683-7724 during normal business hours. (1p31)
HELP WANTED Truck driver needed with current CDL.
Benefits include Blue Cross/Blue Shield Insurance, 401K plan, vacation.
Please inquire at
428-5180/544-8889 Premier Alfalfa, Inc.
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Tarbet Construction is currently seeking a Truck Driver. CDL required. Benefits offered. Drug test required.
Call 620-356-2110 to apply.
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SATANTA DISTRICT HOSPITAL, CLINICS & LONG TERM CARE HEALTHCARE WITH HEART Immediate Openings for: CNA - LTCU & Hospital CNA/Driver - Heritage LPN/RN - LTCU & Hospital LPN/RN - Clinic Nurse Sign On Bonus Available!!! $3000 for RN $1500 for LPN $600 for CNA Apply online at satantahospital.org or for more information, contact Kelli, at khernandez@satantahospital.org. SDH is an EOE facility
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Position Open for the 2014/2015 School Year At
Heritage Christian Academy 4th–6th Grade Math & Science Teacher Music Teacher Part-Time Aide Heritage Christian Academy’s mission is to produce Christian leaders by transforming the hearts and minds of students through Superior Academics, a Scriptural Worldview and a sustained Relationship with Jesus Christ.
Has the Lord instilled you with the gift of service, teaching, etc.? Do you believe in the ministry of Christian education? Do you feel that God might be calling you to a ministry at HCA? If so, please contact us at: 505 E 1st Street, PO Box 744 Hugoton, KS 67951 Phone 620-544-7005
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HERMES NOW ACCEPTS MASTERCARD & VISA
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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
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Now Hiring 8 Officers Needed
Officers - $10-$12/hour Lead Officers - $11-$13/hour
No Experience Needed - We Will Train You! Located IN Hugoton
Call 866-840-2066 Ask for Carl
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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
New Listing 609 E. 4th Street - This 4 year old home offers a newly painted interior. All bedrooms have walk-in closets and the unfinished basement is ready for your own design touches. The large back yard contains a very nice sized open patio.
R PRICE 500 Copperstone Pl- Frame, ranch style, 5 bed/2 b, Cen H/A, basement, fence, deck. Call today to set up your private showing.
201 East 14th- Beautiful brick, 1.5 Story home, 6 bed/5 b, 4000+ sf, fpl, appliances, basement, cen H/A, sprinkler. Much, much more!! Call today to see this beauty!!
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825 S Polk - Ranch style, 4 bed/2 b, 2 det garages, cen H/A, circle drive, basement, corner lot location! Call today to view this home!!
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408 S. Jefferson St. - This is a Fannie Mae HomePath Property. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! This property is approved for HomePath Mortgage Financing. This property is approved for HomePath Renovation Mortgage Financing.
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1003 S. Adams - This home is richly adorned with up to date modern color schemes and top grade wood trim and solid wood doors throughout. The kitchen cabinets and full wall of pantry has more than enough room for the most exotic chef's needs. Solid surface counter tops make cleaning the kitchen and bathrooms a snap. Enjoy that cup of coffee on the balcony/deck off the master bedroom on the upper level. The 45X24 morton garage contains a 24'X17.5' work shop which is insulated, heated & cooled and also has a sink.
307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 624-1212 Now see these and other SW. Kansas properties at www.hugotonhomes.com
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806 S Monroe - Investment Property - 2 bed/1 b, shed. Call today to see this property. ACREAGE FOR SALE
Oak, Piñon, Mesquite, Pecan & More Delivery & stacking available
808 S Monroe - Ranch style, 3 bed/1 b, kitchen w/built in appliances, island, central heat, det garage w/bath, shed w/carport. Call today to see this home!
4.6 acre tract in the NW/4 of Sec 29 Twp 32 Rge 34, Seward County. Call for details!!
Very motivated homeowner! (tfc17)
Call DJ @ 620-430-1273 Days 620-428-6127 Evenings (tfc) 1108 S Main Street- Price Reduced!! 4 bed/3 bath, 2 living areas, beautiful kitchen, fpl, patio, fence, sprinkler....Great Location!! 1001 S Harrison St- Brick, ranch style, 5 bed/2.5 bath, fpl, kitchen w/appliances, screened patio, full basement, att garage. Move in ready!!
810 S Monroe - Investment Property - 50 x 190 lot with 2 mobilehome hookups. In130 N Jackson - Beautiful ranch, 4 come Producing! bd/4b, fpl, inground pool, home warranty, nice location!!
201 S Lincoln- Manufacture home on permanent foundation. 3 bed/2 bath, appliances, central heat on corner lot. Call for more details!
SOLD 137 S Madison - Ranch Style home, 4 bd/2b, sgl garage, basement, appliances, cen H/A. NICE!
ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS 1&2 Bedroom Apts
48 N Baca, Elkhart - Good location!! 5 bed/3 bath, cent H/A, fence, garage for the handy man, corner lot. Lots of room for the growing family!!
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1016 S Trindle- Ranch style, 3 bed/1 bath, att garage, cen H/A, fence, patio, new carpet, fresh paint!! Great for starter or the single/couple wanting to downsize. Move in ready!!
Equal Housing Opportunity
For more information call Dayna Folger at (tfc46) 620-492-3698. ADVERTISING DEADLINE MONDAY 5:00 P.M (tfc)
218 N. Jackson St- Beautiful Brick, 4 bed/3.5 bath, fireplace, sunroom, covered patio, fpl, finished bsmt, att garage, carport, circl drive, much, much more. Call today for showing!!
Hotel General Information:
Terms: Cash or terms agreeable to Seller
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This information is simply an approximate guide; any person that relies on this information and considers it material to the purchase as to satisfy themselves as to its accuracy and condition of the structure including fixtures and appliances.
20 Rooms, 10 non-smoking 770 SF 1-bedroom apartment Approx. $110,000 gross annual income Rooms include telephone, microwave, refrigerator and cable TV
LOTS FOR SALE 504 S. Wildcat Ct - Nice lot in cul de sac. 19,427 sf. Spikes Addition. Call for details!! 401 & 403 S. Jayhawk Ct - Nice lot & a half in cul de sac. 27,641 sf. Spikes Addition. Call for details!! 531 S Main Street- New Reduced Price!! 713 East Fifth Ave - Nice lot in cul de sac. Commercial Property - Porter Building 21,855 sf. Spikes Addition. Call for details!! 5,886 SF, retail and office, central H/A. Prime Location!!! Call to view this property!!
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SOLD 910 S. Coulter Hugoton, KS
1110 S Main St- Beautiful Ranch...3 bed/2bath, cen H/A, det garage, sprinkler, fence, corner lot. Move In Ready!!
1411 S Madison - Location, location, location...3 bd/3b, fpl, bsmt, large kitchen w/appliances. Lots more!!!
Feature Of The Week 630 S Trindle- Ranch style brick, 3 bed/2 bath, 2 living areas, kitchen w/appliances, attached garage. Quiet neighborhood!! Call for details!!
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Mark Faulkner-Broker Karen Yoder - Associate/Broker Residential & Commercial Specialist
Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730 Chance Yoder - Salesperson Agricultural Land Residential & Commercial Specialist
Karen Yoder
Chance Yoder- Cellphone 544-1907 “Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”
Chance Yoder
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Project Hope
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Open Tues & Thurs 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. No Longer Open on Sunday! New Location 1042 S. Jackson Suite C (tfc37)
AL-Anon Family Group
Support for family & friends of problem drinkers meet Mondays & Thursdays at 8 p.m. 1405 Cemetery Road 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org (tfc)
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Beautiful 2 story home with full basement, 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, 2 fireplaces, balcony off of master BR. Established trees and landscaped yard with sprinkler system, fenced back yard, Victorian Garden Shed in back yard with heat & air. Gourmet kitchen & much more!
Great Deals ~ Easy Financing ~ Quality Service Office: (620)544-7800 531 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks. 67951 (tfc6) (tfc46)
LAWN PRO Will Schnittker
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HOME REPAIR & LAWN CARE
Alan D. Higgins, Owner Custom digital vinyl signs for windows, yard signs, vehicle decals, trucks, trailers & more. DOT signage & Logos.
Teri’s Signs & Designs 620-541-1077 (tfc11)
600 E. 11th
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2 P’s Septic Waste Removal U Poop It We Pump It
2psepticwasteremoval.com
Tim & Marsha Maxey
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Owners Operators timm1959@pld.com 5579 S. Road E - Ulysses, Ks. 67880 (52p30) 620-260-0510
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Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce News Chamber of Commerce salutes construction
Hi-Plains Lumber is the only lumberyard in Hugoton. They have any number of items to help with the Do-it-yourself projects, including paint, tools, sheetrock, cement, hardware, plumbing and roofing supplies.They also have treated lumber as well as doors and windows in stock for your construction needs.
McBride Construction Inc. does residential and commercial construction as well as concrete contracts. Curb and guttering is their specialty. They employ ten people.
Tarbet Concrete Contractors employ 35 people in their business. They have offices in Elkhart, Syracuse, Colby, Johnson, Hugoton and Ulysses. They also sell ready-mix concrete.
Hancock Electric LLC has been in business in Hugoton for many years. This is the place to purchase all types of electrical supplies. They also do electrical work for agriculture, commercial, residential and oil field. The company does trenching and backhoe work as well.
Activities for the month of August are announced The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce
HI-PLAINS LUMBER 507 S. Main Hugoton
544-4304
Liberal Office Machine 1015 N. Kansas Liberal, Ks 67901 620-624-5653
wants to remind everyone of the activities that will be going on during the month of August. * Wednesday, August 6 American Red Cross Community Blood Drive at Bethel Friends Church from 1:00-6:00 p.m. * Wednesday, August 13 from 6:30-8:00 a.m. the teachers and staff of USD 210 are invited to a teacher appreciation breakfast at Pigs R Us. * Saturday, August 16 Dirtona Raceway in Hugoton will host the First Annual High Plains Music Fest. Tickets for this event are available online, at the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Office and at Yardmaster. Gates open
GLB SERVICES 217 1/2 N. Jackson Hugoton 544-2121
Open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
544-8686
at 2:00 p.m. The show begins at 4:00 p.m. and ends at midnight with fireworks. Headliners for the event are Easton Hamlin and Charley Jenkins. More details are available online at www.high plainsmusicfest.us Proceeds from this event go to local charities. * Saturday, August 16 Project Hope will be having their HUGE Rummage Sale at the Stevens County Fairgrounds beginning at 8:00 a.m. If you have gently used items you would like to donate to the rummage sale, they will begin accepting those Friday, August 15 at 1:00 p.m. All proceeds from this sale are returned to Project Hope. * Saturday, August 23 is the twenty-third Annual Gas Capital Car, Truck
and Bike Show at the City Park in Hugoton.
905 S. Adams
544-8751 Winter Hours Mon.-Fri. 1:00-5:00 p.m. Saturdays 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Wolters Construction builds houses and does other construction also. They have six employees. Pictured above are, in the back row left to right, Angel Baeza, Jaime Torrez, Jacob Bartsch and Nate Wolters. In front are Rick Wolters kneeling and EcoDevo Director Neal Gillespie.
Yvonne, Kim, Kirk, Teri, Dennis, Linda & Mari 1026 S. Main 620-544-8011
Brollier, Wolf & Kuharic 517 S. Main 544-8555 Attorneys At Law
SPRAYING - SEEDING - FERTILIZING
544-8991 Keith, Dave & Steve Rome
Office 620-544-4488
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Custom Renovation builds houses and other construction projects around Hugoton. Above is one of the homes recently built by Custom Renovation. Pictured is Duane West, owner and manager.
STEVENS COUNTY GAS AND HISTORICAL MUSEUM
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Call TERRY at 544-4361
10% discount on 30 day accounts
Income Tax Preparation for Individuals and Businesses Payroll • Financial Planning Auditing
21 Plaza Drive • Liberal (620) 624-8471 Website: HayRice.com
601 S. Main St., Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-4331 csbks.com
Elkhart - 697-2657
1-800-264-4361
First National Bank Hugoton/Liberal
502 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks 67951 620-544-8908 www.fnbhugoton.com MEMBER FDIC
600 S. Monroe St. Hugoton, KS 544-4177
Jeff C. Ramsey, Agent 613 S. Main (620) 544-4303
Hugoton, Kansas 67951 620-544-8818 www.edwardjones.com
1-877-544-8818 Stephanie Antrim Weeast Financial Advisor
Dustin Johnson Financial Advisor
608 S. Main Street Hugoton, KS 67951
Aqua Shield Roofing and Construction
Twisted H Liquor 620-544-2189 Hugoton, Kansas 620-544-7226
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Phone 620.544.4388
Jordan Air Inc.
516 S. Main 544-8660
Aqua Shield Roofing and Construction opened up for business in Hugoton in 2005. They began providing roofing, gutters and siding. They recently advanced to house construction.
109 W. 5th St. Hugoton 620-544-2602
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Commodity Hauling Phone (620) 544-4920 Hugoton, Kansas
“Helping You Put The Pieces Together.” 1012 S. Main St., P.O. Box 308, Hugoton, KS 67951
210 East First Street P.O. Box 639 Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Phone (620) 544-4191 Fax (620) 544-4141