Volume 126, Number 31
Thursday, August 1, 2013
20 Pages, 70 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy
Chamber Members meet new director Ruth Van Horn
Tony Martin
Ruth Van Horn
Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce enjoyed their monthly luncheon meeting Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at the Memorial Hall. Janice Morgan served meatloaf, cheesy potatoes and green beans along with ice cream sundaes for dessert. Chamber President Kim Kraisinger opened the meeting by introducing Ruth Van Horn as the new Chamber of Commerce Director. Ruth Van Horn moved to Hugoton four years ago with her husband Dean Van Horn, manager of White’s Thriftway. They have one son who teaches at Valley Center. Ruth remarked she is looking forward to getting to know the business leaders in the community. She asked, “What can the Chamber do to help Hugoton businesses? If anyone has any ideas, please let me know.” She stated she thoroughly enjoyed helping at Park Day during the Fourth of July. Stevens County Fair Board President Tony Martin was the speaker for the Chamber luncheon.
He spoke of how the Chamber of Commerce is in charge of the Fair Parade. The Chamber has a very active part in the Stevens County Fair. Tony stated there will be good entertainment every night during fair week. This draws crowds every evening out to the fair. The fair board budgets $10,000 yearly for entertainment. Contributions make up about $12,000 annually for the rest of the cost of the great entertainment. The fair board hands out close to $17,000 in ribbon prize money every year. Around $10,000 of that goes to 4-H kids. All the money collected from the food auction goes in the 4-H Council checking account to pay for 4-H achievement trips and camps. Last year, over $15,000 was collected from the food auction. Tony emphasized this shows how great this community is. The chamber meeting adjourned. Their next meeting will be August 20, 2013.
The Sorghum Queen entrants have been eliminated down to the top five. Left to right are Montana Beesley, Toni Melton, Magee Gifford, Maria Cecenas and Yessenia Reyes.
Yessenia will reign over Stevens County Fair as Sorghum Queen 2013
Yessenia Reyes will reign as the new 2013 Sorghum Queen. Yessenia is the daughter of Jose and Francis Reyes.
Thirty-four beauties entered the 2013 Sorghum Queen contest Friday, July 27. Competition was tough, but HHS senior Yessenia Reyes emerged with the crown. Yessenia is the daughter of Jose and Francis Reyes and was sponsored by Martin Trucking of Hugoton. She will preside over her adoring public at the Stevens County Fair this week. The Queen will surely enjoy the enormous prize package which awaited her after the announcement. Montana Beesley, daughter of Don and Renee Beesley, snagged the title of First Princess Friday night. Montana will be a freshman at Hugoton High School this fall. She was sponsored by
Pate Agency. Second princess Magee Gifford will attend Hugoton High School as a junior this coming school year. She is the daughter of Chad and Camee Gifford, and was sponsored by Janet’s Bridal. Miss Congeniality, selected by fellow Sorghum Queen contestants, was awarded to Sayra Chavez. She is the daughter of Silveno and Tina Chavez and will be a junior at Hugoton High this fall. Sayra’s sponsor was Archuleta Construction. Make sure you congratulate all these gorgeous Stevens County students as you see them around the fair!
Royalty reigns. Left to right are Miss Congeniality Sayra Chavez, First Princess Montana Beesley, Second Princess Magee Gifford and Sorghum Queen Yessenia Reyes.
Volunteers sought for SWKAAA Sub-Regional Council The Stevens County Commissioners are soliciting volunteers to represent the county’s older population on the South West Kansas Area Agency On
Aging’s (SWKAAA) Sub-Regional Council. The purpose of the council is to assist SWKAAA in determining the needs of senior citi-
zens in Stevens County and southwest Kansas, and to help them develop a coordinated and comprehensive plan to address those needs with the fund-
Reduce your risk of health problems with screenings Residents living in and around the Hugoton community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. Hugoton Assembly of God will host Life Line Screening August 3, 2013. The site is located at 138 S. Main Street in Hugoton. Sallie Trotter of Bonner Springs attended a Life Line Screening and said, “I want to thank you for saving me from having a stroke”. Four key points every person needs to know:
• Stroke is the third leading cause of death and a leading cause of permanent disability • 80% of stroke victims had no apparent warning signs prior to their stroke • Preventive ultrasound screenings can help you avoid a stroke • Screenings are fast, noninvasive, painless, affordable and convenient Screenings identify potential caradiovascular conditions such as blocked arteries and irrgular heart rhythm, abdominal aortic
aneurysms, and hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease. A bone density screening to assess osteoporosis risk is also offered and is appropriate for both men and women. All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call 1-877-237-1287 or visit the Web site at www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.
The 2013 Stevens County Fair Parade Float Overall Winner is City Slickers 4-H Club. And yes! That is a real live horse.
ing that has been provided. A type of individual they are looking for can be a business person in the community, someone in the health profession, a home health care provider, caregiver, or a retired individual who would have some knowledge of the needs of older people in the county. The council meets four times per year (every three months) usually at a senior center within the area. Round trip mileage is also paid by SWKAAA for the participants to attend the meetings. Each county in the Sub-Region appoints three people to the council. At this time the County needs three names to submit to SWKAAA. Individuals would serve for three years with the opportunity to be re-appointed for an additional term. Newly appointed members will also receive an orientation and training at their first meeting in November. If you are interested in representing the interest of senior citizens in the county please call the County Clerk at 620-5442541. For further information you can also contact the South West Kansas Area Agency On Aging at 1-800-742-9531.
Ismael Urquidi peruses The Hugoton Hermes while visiting Paris, France during the Fourth of July. He traveled with a group called the “People to People Ambassador” program. They went to Austria, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Germany, France and England. While in Europe, Ismael visited Ann Frank's home and visited with Parliament in England. He also participated in a special wreath laying ceremony at the American Cemetery at Normandy. Ismael and three other students were chosen by the leaders; these students exemplified ambassadorial behavior and were deemed to be great representatives of the delegation in the ceremony. The delegations were from southwest Kansas, Florida and Virginia. Last summer Ismael also traveled with People to Italy, Sicily and Greece. He is the son of Ismael and Melinda Urquidi, grandson of Antonio and Silvia Romo of Hugoton and Esperanza Urquidi of Hugoton. Ismael is an eighth grader at Hugoton Middle School.
Newlon recognized for coveted deer Austin Newlon of Hugoton was recently honored by the Boone and Crockett Club, the nation’s most prestigious conservation and big game hunting organization. Austin was recognized for his typical whitetail deer at a special dinner for youth hunters during the Boone and Crockett Club’s twentyeighth Big Game Awards in
Reno, Nv. July 19. Every three years, the finest North American big game trophies taken, entered, and accepted into Boone and Crockett Club’s big game records - keeping program are assembled for public display and a celebration of the ongoing success of our systems of conservation and game management. Continued to page 6
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Consumer Alert
Obituaries Robert “Bob” Collins
by Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger Potential insurance scam artists in the Kansas City area picked the wrong people to call. The Kansas Insurance Department heard recently from a pair of Kansas insurance agents who each received telephone solicitations for auto insurance. The agents became suspicious when the caller said he worked for the insurance company that the licensed agents work for. The caller also wanted information from the agents’ driver’s
licenses, which was another red flag for the pair of insurance professionals. “We received follow-up complaints from other Kansans who received the same type of calls,” said Sandy Praeger, Commissioner of Insurance. “Fortunately, those who informed us of the potential scam were following the ‘Stop.Call.Confirm’ motto we always tell insurance consumers about. If you think something is fishy, Stop the conversation, Call
our department, and Confirm that the person on the phone is a registered Kansas insurance agent.” The insurance department’s toll-free Consumer Assistance Hotline is 800432-2484. The department’s AntiFraud Division is investigating. The caller also told one licensed agent that he represented several named insurance companies; however, those companies employ their own agents and do not
work through an independent agency. “It’s really important to protect your personal information, whether it’s over the phone, in person or on the Internet,” said Commissioner Praeger. “The more times our consumers are cautious, the fewer times the scammers succeed.” Submitted by the office of Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger.
Federal Bureau of Investigation Internet Crime Complaint Center UPDATE The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have recently received complaints regarding a ransomware campaign using the name of the DHS to extort money from unsuspecting victims. In May 2012, the IC3 posted an alert about the Citadel malware platform used to deliver ransomware known as Reveton. The ransomware directs victims to a download Web site, at which time it is installed on their computers. Ransomware is used to intimidate victims into paying a fine to “unlock” their computers. The ransomware has been called “FBI Ransomware” because it frequently uses the FBI’s name including the names of FBI programs such as InfraGard and IC3. Similar ransomware campaigns have used the names of other law enforcement agencies such as the DHS. As in other variations, the ransomware using the name of the DHS produces a warning that accuses victims of violating
various U.S. laws and locks their computers. To unlock their computers and avoid legal issues, victims are told they must pay a $300 fine via a prepaid money card. This is not a legitimate communication from law enforcement, but rather is an attempt to extort money from the victim. If you have received this or something similar, do not follow the instructions in the warning and do not attempt to pay the fine. It is suggested that you; • Contact a reputable computer expert to assist with removing the malware. • File a complaint at www.IC3.gov. • Keep operating systems and legitimate antivirus and antispyware software updated. Contributed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.
Friends and family members gathered Tuesday afternoon, July 30 to remember and honor Robert S. “Bob” Collins. Mr. Collins passed from this life Thursday, July 25, 2013 at St. Catherine's Hospital in Garden City at the age of 77. Bob was born May 7, 1936 in Wheeless, Ok. He was the youngest of nine children born to Manuel and Isabell Collins. Bob was a lifelong resident of Boise City, Ok. September 12, 1966, Bob and Juanita Martinez were married. The couple made their home in Boise City, where Bob worked mostly in the farming community. He worked the longest for Frank Hegwood, a man whom he greatly respected and spoke of quite often. Bob also operated a road grader for many years for Cimarron County. Mr. Collins loved his family very much and enjoyed spending time with them, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Many mornings Bob could be found enjoying coffee down at the local coffee shop. He enjoyed visiting with everyone, and everyone enjoyed visiting with him. He loved talking about farming and tractors and about the many changes in farming
WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ Pioneer Manor residents play Bingo at 2:00 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Community members are invited to volunteer or play a game with the residents! AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information. CELEBRATE LIFE every Monday night 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Assembly of God, 138 S. Main in Hugoton. Park in the back lot. HUGOTON LIONS CLUB meets every Second and Fourth Thursday of the month at Memorial Hall at 7:00 p.m. HUGOTON MASONIC LODGE #406 AF&AM meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday nights - Inside Out Kids at the Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, beginning with dinner at 6:45 p.m. Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Rides are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620428-1487 before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings. Friday nights - Looking for something to do Friday nights? You are invited to come to Faith Community Church at Sixth and Main for food, music and fellowship every Friday evening beginning at 6:00 p.m. For more information, call Eunice Lunceford at 620-6497644 or 620-428-5296. Now through August 14 - Send Beulah Carter a birthday card at 608 S Madison. July 15-August 12 - Annual and School/ Sports Physicals will be offered at the Stevens County Medical Clinic from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please call 620-544-8563 to schedule your appointment. A copy of immunization records will be required. Physicals are by appointment only, and no Saturday appointments are available. July 21-September 1 - Stauth Memorial Museum will host “Americans by Choice: The Story of Immigration and Citizenship in Kansas” at their location,
111 N. Aztec in Montezuma. “Immigration and Caricature: Ethnic Images from the Appel Collection” will also be exhibited. July 29-August 3 - Stevens County Fair! August 1 - Stevens County Genealogical Society will meet at 1:00 p.m. at the Stevens County Library. - Fair Events: Various livestock shows throughout the day, as well as Old Timers’ Registration from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. The Outlaw Junkies concert will close the day with a free concert at 8:00 p.m. - Sons of Thunder Southwest Kansas Chapter will host a barbecue event for their one-year anniversary with Dennis Cecil as speaker from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Grant County Civic Center, 1000 W. Patterson Ave. in Ulysses. For more information, call Monty at 620-3539507 or Cary at 620-353-9601. You can also visit www.sonsofthun derswks.com. Se habla Español. August 2 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse at 8:30 a.m. - Fair Events: the Old Timers Show starts at 4:30 p.m. Citizens State Bank will serve BBQ and watermelon at 5:00 p.m. Parade of Champions will start at 6:00 p.m. The Livestock Sale starts at 6:30 p.m. and the Good Sam Club Band will crank up at 7:30 p.m. - Citizens State Bank will close at 3:00 p.m. so their employees can serve BBQ at the Stevens County Fair, beginning at 5:00 p.m. August 3 - Life Line Screening will be at Hugoton’s Assembly of God, 138 S. Main. The screening may help reduce the risk of stroke or bone fractures. Five screenings will be offered and will take approximately 60 to 90 minutes to complete. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 1-877237-1287 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required. August 5 - Hugoton City Council will
meet at 5:15 p.m. at the City Office. August 5-6 - USD #217 Rolla High School will host enrollment from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. August 6 - National Night Out at Hugoton City Park. Food, fun and family centered activities will be offered, beginning at 6:00 p.m. August 8 - Liberal Hearing Aid Center will be at Pioneer Manor, 1711 S. Main from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., offering free hearing tests. - Hugoton Kiwanis will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Ranchito TexMex Cafe. - Hugoton Aglow will meet for coffee and fellowship at 7:00 p.m. at the Senior Center, 624 S. Main. A meeting will follow at 7:30 p.m. - Liberal Hearing Aid will be conducting hearing tests for the public at Pioneer Manor. August 12 - Stevens County Library Board of Directors will meet at 5:30 p.m. - Activities Fair for new students at Seward County Community College/Area Technical School from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the college gym at 1801 N. Kansas in
Liberal. To sign up, call 620417-1064 or email wade.lyon@sccc.edu by Monday, August 5. - PreKindergarten parent meeting at Hugoton’s Early Childhood Development Center, at 6:00 p.m. August 12-15 - Garden City Community College will host a middle school Volleyball Camp from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. with GCCC Head Volleyball Coach Harvey Sanders and his staff. For information and registration, call 620-260-7521. August 13 - Enrollment begins at the Rolla Community Learning Center at 9:00 a.m. Visit them at 204 Van Buren in Rolla or call 620-492-1788 for more information. - Stevens County Economic Development Board will meet at 12:00 noon in the Activity Room of the Senior Center. - Kindergarten parent meeting at Hugoton’s Early Childhood Development Center, starting at 6:00 p.m. August 14 - Beulah Carter will celebrate her birthday! Friends are encouraged to please send a card to 608 S. Madison, Hugoton, Ks. 67951 to help her celebrate.
- Hugoton Airport Board will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Airport Lounge. August 15 - First day of school for USD 210 Hugoton students. August 16-18 - Garden City Community College will host a high school Volleyball Camp from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. hosted by GCCC Head Volleyball Coach Harvey Sanders and his staff. For information and registration, call 620-2607521. August 17 - Garden City Community College will host a concealed carry course for residents interested in a Kansas Concealed Carry handgun permit from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the John Collins Vocational Building. Pre-registration is available by contacting team-t@teamt.org or 620-276-9629. August 19 - First day of school for Heritage Christian Academy preK through sixth grade students. - First day of school for USD 217 Rolla students. - Stevens County Commissioners will meet in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse.
HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, July 22, 2013 • Motorist Assist, 600 Block of South Main, Public Service, Officer Crane • Complaint on Kids, 200 Block of South Jefferson, Unable to Locate Kids, Officer Crane • Unwanted Subject, 1000 Block of South Washington, Removed Subject, Officer Crane Tuesday, July 23, 2013 • Motorist Assist, Eleventh and Washington, Public Service, Officer Goetzinger • Vehicle Unlock, 300 Block of South Main, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, 100 Block of West Fifth, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane Wednesday, July 24, 2013 • Welfare Check, 400 Block of South Main, Everything Okay, Officer Hagman • Barking Dog Complaint, 900 Block of South Van Buren, Dog Stopped Barking, Sergeant Johnson Thursday, July 25, 2013 • Motorist Assist, Eleventh and Main, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Dog at Large, 800 Block of South Harrison, Unable to Locate, Officer Lamatsch Friday, July 26, 2013 • Civil Service, 900 Block of South Coulter, Public Service, Officer Goetzinger
• Dog at Large, 500 Block of French, Dog Impounded, Officer Crane • Hit Gas Meter, 900 Block of South Main, Notified Black Hills, Officer Crane Saturday, July 27, 2013 • Motorist Assist, Fourth and Main, Public Service, Officer Goetzinger • Dumpster Fire, Sixth and Adams, Put Out with Garden Hose, Officer
Goetzinger • Hit Gas Meter, 800 Block of South Washington, Notified Black Hills, Officer Crane • Dog at Large, 1000 Block of South Jackson, Dog Impounded, Officer Crane • Hit Gas Meter, 900 Block of South Madison, Notified Black Hills, Officer Goetzinger
Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity July 22 through July 28. Fire Department Hugoton Station Sunday, July 21 - 5:45 a.m. - called to 1542 West Tenth for an anhydrous tank leaking. Tuesday, July 23 - 2:28 p.m. - called to Highway 56 and Road 24 for a grass fire. Thursday, July 25, 12:38
p.m. - called to 193 Road 12 for a smoke alarm activated. Saturday, July 27, 4:16 p.m. - called to 603 S. Adams for a dumpster on fire. Fire Department Moscow Station Tuesday, July 23 - 2:28 p.m. - called to Highway 56 and Road 24 for a grass fire. Ambulance Activity One medical run and one transfer.
over the years. He also enjoyed telling stories about the old days. Health problems eventually forced Bob into a care center facility in Garden City, where he resided when he passed away. Survivors include his children, Diana Crawford and husband Shannon of Hugoton, Patricia Oros and husband Edward of Johnson and Scott Collins of Junction City; one sister, Clorinda Collins and husband Jess of Midwest City, Ok.; Emma Romero of Denver, Co.; his five grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. Those preceding Bob in death were his wife Juanita; his parents; three brothers, Pete, Ernest and Manuel; and three sisters, Francis, Ophelia and Manuelita. Rosary was observed Monday evening, July 29 at the Cimarron Mortuary Chapel in Boise City. A memorial service was attended Tuesday afternoon July 30 at the Cimarron Mortuary Chapel in Boise City with Pastor Eric Mason of Hugoton presiding. Burial followed in the Boise City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to donor's choice and they may be left in care of Cimarron Mortuary.
Floadene Hertel Word has been received of the death of Floadene Hertel, 89, of Ulysses. She passed away Saturday, July 27, 2013 at The Legacy at Park View in Ulysses. The daughter of Henry H. Belle and the former Hazel Schamaun, she was born January 12, 1924 in Hanston. Floadene loved animals. She enjoyed playing golf, fishing, working in the yard and watching KU basketball. She was on a bowling team and an excellent bowler. She was baptized at Hanston Baptist Church. She graduated from Hanston High School in 1941 and graduated from Dodge City Junior College in 1944. Floadene worked for Fairmont Creamery Company for two years as a bookkeeper. She moved to Walsh, Co. and was employed at Walsh Food Market and later moved to Ulysses in 1946 where she worked at Ralsamore Coffee Shop until 1954. In 1954 Floadene was employed at Ulysses Coop Oil and Supply for 32 years before retiring in 1986. Ms. Hertel was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include her adopted family Victor and Toney Hernandez of Ulysses; her many cousins; and a host of many friends. Floadene was preceded in death by her parents and sister Gladys Hertel Meier. Graveside services are planned for Thursday, August 1, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in the Ulysses Cemetery with Delbert Whaley presiding. Grant County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials have been established for Hanston Senior Center, Grant County Senior Center and St. Catherine’s Hospice. Memorials may be mailed to Grant County Funeral Home, 218 S. Main, Ulysses, Ks 67880.
For He hath made Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him. II Corinthians 5:21
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Today’s gas prices higher than last year Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have fallen 3.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.55 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.65 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 9.9 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 16.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 14.0 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 15.0 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago. "After an impressive run that saw the national average begin to approach its springtime high, it appears prices have plateaued—at least for now," said GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan. "Oil prices appear to be taking a breather, but with the peak of hurricane season approaching, a continued upward trajectory in gasoline prices is certainly possible, should we see a major storm take aim for the Gulf. Crude inventories have also declined four consecutive weeks, and large decreases in crude inventories in the near future may be cause for rising oil prices as well," DeHaan said. Submitted by GasBuddy.com.
Welcome Days at SCCC/ATS Local and area businesses and organizations are invited to participate in an activities fair for new students at Seward County Community College / Area Technical School, from 5:30-6:30, Monday, August 12, in the college gym, 1801 N. Kansas, Liberal. Businesses or organizations that would like to introduce their services to students who are new to the community are invited to participate in the Welcome Day activities. To sign up, call 620-4171064 or wade.lyon@sccc.edu by Monday, August 5.
First place float in the Stevens County Fair parade is Cloverleaf Cowboys 4-H Club. The
The Wranglers 4-H Club makes excellent use of the theme “Saddle Up For Fun at the Stevens
theme for this year’s fair is “Saddle Up For Fun at the Stevens County Fair”.
County Fair” for this year’s fair with their second place float.
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KanCare requests information The State of Kansas Medicaid program, KanCare, is collecting important household information from beneficiaries to meet new federal eligibility guidelines mandated by the Affordable Care Act. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recently began mailing the instructions and a data collection form in a letter envelope to about 130,000 KanCare households of beneficiaries who are parents with children and pregnant women. This mailing is not being sent to elderly and disabled KanCare beneficiaries. The federal eligibility rules beginning October 1 change the type of information the states need when determining Medicaid coverage for their residents. Currently, the State of Kansas does not require KanCare applicants and members to report whether and how many people in a household are filing income taxes. This data collection form asks the family to list how each person in a household is related to one another and indicate which members of that household plan to file income taxes in 2014. The Kansas Medicaid eligi-
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bility system needs this information starting October 1. For new applicants, this information will be collected at the time of application. However, for current KanCare households, this information is needed in the system so that the automated eligibility determination can work when the members are up for review. “We are asking all current KanCare members who are parents with children or pregnant women to actively check their mailbox for this form and then complete the form and send it to us in the return envelope that we’ve provided. This information should be returned by September 15, and it will help us in our work to assist our members with their coverage,” said Susan Mosier, M.D., director of Medicaid services at KDHE. “For those requiring assistance, phone numbers are provided in both English and Spanish. If members call the KanCare Clearinghouse and provide this information over the phone, the form does not need to be returned.” For KanCare members who need assistance with the information mailed to them,
the number to call is: 1-855751-4012 for English, or 1866-305-5147 for Spanish. Enclosed is a copy of the household Information mailing, which includes the tax relationship form and cover letter. At the same time these new federal rules will be taking effect, the State of Kansas will be implementing Phase II of the Kansas Eligibility Enforcement System (KEES), which is a new computer system replacing the legacy system that has required the manual processing of applications for 20-plus years. The new household information from KanCare members will be entered into KEES Benefits Management System. For the past 12 months, KEES has allowed Kansans to apply online for medical benefits, though the functionality for processing applications has not been fully automated during this time. October 1, KanCare applications submitted online will be processed electronically through KEES. Paper applications will continue to be accepted. For more information about KanCare, visit www.KanCare.KS.gov.
STEVENS COUNTY MEDICAL CLINIC July 15th - August 12th 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Physicals are by appointment only!! No Saturday Appointments!
$25.00
each PAYABLE UPON ARRIVAL. NO INSURANCE WILL BE FILED! For Annual Well Child Physicals, insurance will be filed & the physical forms will be filled out at that time.
After August 12th you will pay the full amount for the physical. Physical forms must be picked up and completed prior to visit.
All students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian or the following consent form must be signed. NO EXCEPTIONS!! You will need a copy of your immunization records. Contact us at 544-8563 to schedule your appointment. Call early for scheduling availability. Date: ____________Student Name:________________________ I authorize Stevens County Medical Clinic to provide treatment, including diagnostic procedures, as determined by the physician or his assistant, to the above named student. Signed______________________________________ Parent/Legal Guardian
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COMPLETE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES • Including Family and Marriage Counseling •
Southwest Guidance Center Call 624-8171 for an appointment
Happy 14th Birthday, Brittany! With Love, from Your Family
The public is invited to attend a picture presentation by
Jim and Jackie celebrate 50 years
Mike and Lori Platt on their ministry in downtown Istanbul, Turkey at
Lighthouse Fellowship Sunday, August 3 at 9:30 a.m.
Ministry of the Word by Mike and Lori will follow at 10:30 a.m.
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The Platts, formerly from Medicine Lodge, have been pastors in Istanbul since 1997 and have family connections to Hugoton. A love offering will be taken.
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Burrows-Filippo Destiny Desiree Burrows and Seth David Filippo are happy to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Destiny is the daughter of David and Simmy Burrows of Hugoton. She is a graduate of Hugoton High and Oklahoma Panhandle State University. In 2012, she graduated Amarillo College with a degree in dental hygiene. She is currently working in Guymon as a dental hygienist. Seth is the son of Bronc and Lesley Ward of Ramona, Ok. and Clint Filippo of Choctaw, Ok. He is a graduate of Caney Valley High School. Seth is currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Technology from Oklahoma Panhandle State University and will graduate in December. An August wedding is planned.
HHS graduate accepts awards from FHSU You are invited to come worship with family and friends at Pioneer Manor
Citizens State Bank 601 S. Main - Hugoton
PAUL'S FUNERAL HOME August 4 Moscow Baptist
David & Brandy Robson
314 S. Van Buren 544-4122
Pyramid Agency, Inc.
August 11 Rusty Callahan
521 S. Main - Hugoton
Faith Publishing LLC 522 S. Main 620-544-4321
AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON 409 East Ninth, Hugoton 453-2711 Pastor Bob Rich Sunday – 10:30 a.m.
ASAMBLEA DE DIOS LOS REDIMIDOS DEL REY Martes 7:00 PM Jueves 7:00 PM Domingo 3:00 PM 138 S. Main Hugoton Pastores: Martinez 620-544-7096
ASSEMBLY OF GOD Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. Service Wed. Night - 7:00 p.m. Celebrate Recovery Every Monday at 7:00 p.m.
BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH
August 18 Agape Fellowship
FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH
SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH
531 S. Main 544-7077 Michael Taylor, Pastor Monday Bible Q & A - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Book Study- 6:30 p.m. Friday Prayer - 8:00-10:00 p.m. Saturday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m. Sunday Coffee & Fellowship - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Services - 10:30 a.m.
Pastor - Eric Mason 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org
FAITH LUTHERAN Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Christopher M. Fincher, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m. Bible Study, Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Randy Nash Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD
11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult)
801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00 p.m. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus
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HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH
1045 S. Van Buren 544-2825 Matthew Russell, Minister 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
COWBOY CHURCH - HUGOTON Second & Fourth Tuesday of every month Stevens County Commercial Building at Fairgrounds 7:00 p.m.
FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Lawrence Johnson, Pastor Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
Eighth and Main 544-2210 506 East Eighth - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Pre-Service Prayer - half hour before service
1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m. Fellowship/Refreshments - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Jo Mead, Pastor Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com
MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church - 598-2400 Home Rev. Larry Bradford, Pastor 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-May
MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Tim McCrary, Pastor 598-2421 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.
LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH
ROLLA EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH
A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles
Hermes deadline Monday 5 pm
ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH
14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Fellowship - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m. Christian Life Club (age 2 - 18) - 6:30 p.m.
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Joshua Cheney, a 2013 Hugoton High School graduate, has accepted a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in psychology and a $500 Copper Academic Award from Fort Hays State University for the 2013 - 2014 academic year. Cheney is the son of Jean Cheney of Hugoton. He plans to major in psychology. Submitted by Fort Hays State University.
202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Henry McGuire, Pastor 593-4693 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.
ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 or 593-4781 Sandy Ferguson, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Youth Groups - 5:00 p.m. Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.
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Jim and Jackie Moss will celebrate 50 years of wedded bliss August 13, 2013. The couple will celebrate with a small family party, along with their children: Joe and Debbie Moss, Bobby Moss and Alicia and Ed Stevenson. Jim and Jackie’s grandchildren will also help. Please send cards to Jim and Jackie Moss, 1406 S. Main, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.
Three of OSU’s online engineering programs labeled “Best Buys” Three engineering programs at Oklahoma State University are labeled “Best Buys” for engineering professionals pursuing higher education master’s degrees online, based on a national survey by GetEducated.com. The publisher of the Web site’s affordable online degree rankings says one OSU program is ranked seventh and two have tied for the tenth rankings among the 193 accredited online engineering master’s programs surveyed nationwide. “OSU’s engineering distance learning master’s programs have consistently ranked as a top Best Buy for consumers since Get Educated began ranking online graduate engineering schools for affordability in 2005,” said GetEducated.com founder Vicky Phillips, a national expert on online education quality and affordability. The three top-ten affordable online engineering master's degree programs offered by OSU’s College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology include: seventh Master of Science in Engineering and Technology Management, and tied at tenth: the Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management as well as the Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering. All three top-ranked Best Buy online learning programs
are available to Oklahoma residents for under $12,000. By comparison, the national average cost for an online engineering degree is $27,915, according to the GetEdu cated.com survey. “OSU's online engineering programs represent what is right and forward-thinking inside public higher education today,” said Phillips. “Combining high-quality instruction using online video delivery and tenured faculty with low tuition rates, OSU is a great example of a public university where innovation is an established part of the institution’s mission.” “At OSU, we pride ourselves in delivering highquality education through a verity of avenues,” said Kristi Wheeler, manager of CEAT Distance Education. “In a global society, we understand that today's students need online options to help them reach their educational goals. Being cost effective is an added bonus to our students.” Full results are available at GetEducated.com. Ranking were calculated based on factual information complied by Get Educated editors. For more information on these engineering degree programs, visit www.ceat.ok state.edu. Submitted by Oklahoma State University.
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This wind spout was caught west and south of Hugoton last week by Rex Coulter. Many other reports of damage causing wind spouts have been heard of lately.
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K-State student discovers new bird species A graduate student at the University of Kansas is the lead author on a recently published description of a new bird species, the Junin Tapaculo, found in the remote Andes Mountains of central Peru. Following sightings by birders and leads fellow ornithologists, Peter Hosner, a doctoral student of ecology and evolutionary biology at KU, focused his fieldwork in Junin, a department in central Peru scarcely surveyed by ornithologists. “We found the Junin Tapaculo in the field by its distinctive voice,” Hosner said. “I’d spent a lot of time traveling and working with birds in the Andes before I
enrolled at KU, and I had never heard anything like it before. We made voice recordings and collected specimens that are needed in all scientific species descriptions. Tapaculos are extremely difficult to identify, so at this point we weren’t sure if it was a new species, or if we just happened to record a rarely given vocalization by an already described species.” Because discoveries of new birds are rare, Hosner thought the vocalization might be a new sound from a bird already known to science. However, upon returning to Kansas, his quest for more information on the bird yielded nothing. Museum searches, consultations with
First place in the July Camera Club photo contest went to Lowell Stanley for “Branson Veterans Museum”.
“Moscow Parade” by Lowell Stanley won second place in the July Camera Club photo contest.
“Waving the Flags” by Kelvin Heilmann won third place in the July Camera Club photo contest.
Geri Rowden loves genealogy and has been doing it for years. She showed me the big binder that contains family photos and other memorabilia including her parents’ marriage certificate. Her mother’s name is Mildred Burrows and her side of the family came from Ireland. Dewey Moser is her father’s name and his family can be traced back to Germany. Geri was born in Stevens County on a farm five miles west and 2-1/4 miles south of Hugoton. She had three older brothers, Jim, Dutch and Earl Gene, who were very protective of her even though they did boss her around a lot. She grew up a tomboy and helped her father on the farm by driving a tractor. She also drove a truck and helped him in his hauling business. She attended country school, and her wonderful teacher was Miss Alice Quillen. In sixth grade Geri began riding the school bus to town. As a credit to Miss Quillen, Geri was the salutatorian of her eighth grade graduating class, and her cousin, Elda Lou Phillips, was the valedictorian. After high school graduation in 1948, Geri went to work for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. She worked the switchboard and continued working for many years after the phones went to direct dial. Part of the time she
experts and searches for archival sound recordings all pointed to the idea that Hosner may have uncovered a new species. “In one archive, I found that birders had recorded the same unusual vocalizations, but on a different road about five kilometers away from our study site,” he said. “They had tentatively identified the recordings as a different species of tapaculo — a species which occurs in the same area. I also sequenced DNA and compared the sequences to known species. None matched. The appearance of the specimens, their unusual song and unique DNA convinced us it was a new species — and I started writing up the description.” Hosner’s paper on the new tapaculo appeared in the Wilson Journal of Ornithology last month. His co-authors are Town Peterson, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology and curator at the Biodiversity Institute at KU, Mark Robbins of KU’s Biodiversity Institute, and Thomas Valqui of the Louisiana State University Museum of Natural Science and the Centro de Ornitologia y Biodiversidad in Lima, Peru. Hosner said the Junin Tapaculo is small and uniform blackish in color. It is notable for its habit of sticking its tail straight up in the air. In appearance and behavior, the birds are similar to wrens, even though they are not closely related. They have been described as mouselike and photophobic. “Tapaculos are recognized by ornithologists and birders as one of the most difficult bird families to observe in the field,” said Hosner. “They tend to be found near the ground in areas of thick, tangled vegetation. They’re active and almost never stop moving. Even if you can’t see the birds themselves, you can usually locate them by the movement of vegetation in their wake. They’re most easily seen by playing recordings of their songs to coax them out into the open. Because of this behavior, frustrated observers have suggested that tapaculos behave more like mice than they do birds.” The scientists report the bird’s range is limited to a specific band of elevation within the Andes Mountains — between about 8,000 and 10,500 feet. “The eastern slope of the Andes is steep and densely forested,” said Hosner. “With increasing elevation, it gradually becomes colder and wetter, and the trees become
was the Evening Shift Operator. Geri married Emery Rowden in 1950, and they had two boys, Jon and Guy. When she was growing up, Geri learned to play the piano by ear. Now she has a keyboard in her room and plays for her own enjoyment. She wears headphones so she can play and not bother anyone. She also likes to do crossword puzzles and is always working on a jig saw puzzle. Geri enjoys living at Pioneer Manor and considers it a good place to be.
Geri Rowden sits at her keyboard at Pioneer Manor. She has been playing the piano for many, many years.
shorter. These forests are commonly called ‘cloud forests’ because it’s frequently foggy. They are constantly damp, and moss and epiphytes, like orchids and bromeliads, cover everything. They are some of the most beautiful forests in the world. Along with the vegetation, bird communities in the Andes change with elevation. Moving a few thousand feet up or down results in an almost completely different list of bird species. In Junin, we found six different species of tapaculos at different elevations, ranging from tall forest down low to grasslands above tree line.” However, asked what was the most difficult part of describing a new species — the first of his career — the young KU scientist didn’t cite the bird’s remote habitat or hard-to-find lifestyle. “It’s the associated paperwork,” he said. “It’s endless.” Submitted by University of Kansas.
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Traveling basketball team brings home perfect record Hugoton freshman and sophomore boys’ traveling basketball finished their summer season in Colorado Springs the weekend of July 26. The team competed against six teams from Albuquerque, N.M. to Denver, Co. The Hugoton team won the tournament with a perfect 6-0 record. The weekends of July 12 and July 19, the team competed in the varsity division of the Southwest Kansas League in Sublette. They took second place competing with other Southwest Kansas High School varsity teams. They
ended that tournament with a 4-6 record. This team of 15- and 16year-old boys are all from Hugoton and will be sophomores and juniors this fall at Hugoton High School. The team played 33 games through June and July. The record for the summer was 23 wins and ten losses. Players on the team are Parker Titus, Tyler Goode, Manuel Mendez, Alex Gonzales, Wade Heger, Kellen Watkins, Caleb Gayer and Garret Hamlin. Their coach is Todd Gayer. The team wants to recog-
nize and and express their appreciation to the local businesses that have sponsored them! They are Circle H Transport Inc., H & H Crop Service, CHR Seeds, Hamlin Farms Partnership, Dr. Effie Gaskill DDS PA, Lin Goode and Company, Keating Tractor and Equipment, Ag 1st Insurance Agency LLC, Citizens State Bank, Farm Bureau Financial Services, Jeff and Jo Cox, Erma L. Heger Trust, Dustin Johnson Edward Jones and Kevin Watkins Sports Connection.
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 organizers would like to express 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 118 scholarships for a total of $104,750. The scholarship committee, and the Concannon family, want to thank all of the players and the hole prize sponsors for your support over the past 17 years. With-
out all of you, this truly would not have been possible. Championship Flight: First place - Harry Ferguson, Jeff Livengood, Kelly Slaughter and Justin Slaughter Second place - Ryan Hamlin, Robb Heger, Paul Kitzke and Chris Harper Third place Brent Betsworth, Mike Eshbaugh, Gary Ellsaesser and B.J. Thurman "A" Flight First place - Kim Harper, Bill Harper, Todd Miller and Vince Allard Second place - Curtis Concannon, Ty Concannon, Derek Schnittker and Steve Wilson Third place - Skip Bahl, Joel Bahl, Kevin O’Brien and Ethan Hausman "B" Flight First place - Lee Isaac, Garth Wood, Matt Johnson and Jeremiah Johnson Second place - Bob Mangels, Mike Meyer, Shawn McKeown and Jeremy Shaddix Third place - Gary Thomas, Alan Thomas, Jeff Ramsey and Drew Price
Chris Concannon Memorial Golf Tournament a success
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The traveling basketball players in front are Parker Titus, Tyler Goode, Manuel Mendez and Coach Todd Gayer. In back are Alex Gon-
zales, Wade Heger, Kellen Watkins and Caleb Gayer. Not pictured is Garret Hamlin. Photo courtesy of Kirk Heger.
Newlon
Continued from page 1 The Boone and Crockett system of scoring big game trophies originated in 1906 as means of recording details on species thought to be disappearing because of rampant habitat loss and unregulated hunting. Science-based conservation efforts led and funded by license-buying hunters brought those species from vanishing to flourishing. Boone and Crockett records remain a classic gauge of successful habitat and wildlife management programs. In addition to its prestigious history and tradition, the Boone and Crockett scoring system is strongly associated with the highest tenets of fair chase and hunting ethics. Newlon’s trophy scored 180 Boone and Crockett points. As a young person under the age of 16, the Club gave special recognition at a banquet sponsored by Leica Sport Optics to Newlon along with 129 other young sportsmen from 160 that harvested a Boone and Crock-
ett qualifying trophy between 2010 - 2012. It will be listed; along with nearly 5,000 other outstanding trophies in the Boone and Crockett Club’s
twenty-eighth Big Game Awards book available this fall. Austin is the son of Jeff and Vicki Newlon of Hugoton.
Austin Newlon stands by his Boone and Crockett qualifying trophy deer. Newlon was recognized for his typical whitetail deer at a special Big Game Awards in Reno, Nv. Photo courtesy of Vicki Newlon.
THANK YOU
The Chris Concannon Memorial Scholarship Committee would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their generous donations to the 2013 Chris Concannon Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament held Saturday, July 27, 2013:
Ag 1st Crop Insurance Agency Charlie’s Light Truck Service Citizens State Bank Citizens State Bank Travel Debbie Nordling/ State Farm Insurance Dillco Fluid Service Double H & G Farms Effie N. Gaskill, DDSPA First National Bank, Hooker First National Bank, Hugoton Fiss Architecture Gary L. Baker/GLB Services Ghumm’s Auto - NAPA Ghumm’s Auto Center/ Jim & Stacie Ghumm
Great Plains Gas Compression, Inc. Gladys O’Brien H & H Crop Service, Inc. Hi-Plains Lumber, Inc. Hugoton Uptown Autobody Janet’s Bridal & Boutique Jeff Ramsey, Farm Bureau Insurance John R. Ward, DDSPA K-C Oil Company Kramer, Nordling & Nordling Lee Isaac/Moorman’s Feeds Lewis, Hooper & Dick, LLC Liberal Office Machines Co. Mane Hair Co.
Martin Trucking, Inc./ Southwest Express McBride Construction, Inc. Musgrove Insurance Services Pro Farm/Jeff Hill Passmore Bros, Inc. Rome Farms Stevens County Title, Inc. Sunbelt Feeders, Inc. T.A. Dudley Insuranc Hugoton Hermes/ Faith Publishing LLC Twisted H Liquors/Stacy Harlow Xi Eta Alpha Sorority T & R Tower & Power/Todd & Dena Miller
Also, thank you to the following people for their help with the tournament: Teri and Brent Betsworth, Debbie and Mike Eshbaugh, Connie Hittle, Carolyn Harper, Valerie Hershey, Veronica Hershey, Susan Ellsaesser, Gladys O’Brien, Kylie Kraisinger, Brad Musgrove, White’s Foodliner and Kim’s Ribs. A special thank you to Dena and Todd Miller for providing the BBQ 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.
THE CHRIS CONCANNON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
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Lake Shawnee angler catches alien fish An unidentified angler landed quite a surprise at Lake Shawnee in Topeka Sunday, July 21, when he hauled in a silver arowana, a primitive freshwater fish native to the Amazon River Basin in South America. Often kept as aquarium pets, arowanas do not belong in Kansas waters. The fish was about 20 inches long and was likely released into Lake Shawnee or upstream by someone who could no longer care for it. Sold as youngsters,
arowanas can grow to two feet long or more in captivity and can quickly outgrow their aquariums. They grow to nearly four feet long in the wild. Arowanas are aggressive and carnivorous, and they may eat other aquarium fish. Jessica Howell, aquatic nuisance species coordinator for the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), cautioned people to refrain from releasing aquarium animals into the wild. “It’s
KDWPT advises anglers who catch exotic fish to not return them to water. Photo courtesy of Torrey Bevans.
against state and federal law to release any exotic species into Kansas waters, and new regulations also make it illegal to dump any fish into waters where they don’t originate,” she said. “Responsible aquarium owners never release anything, including water, plants, snails and fish into a stream, pond, lake, ditch or storm drain.” The angler who caught the fish asked Torrey Bevans, who was fishing nearby, for help. Bevans photographed the fish so it could be identified and correctly advised the angler to not return the fish to the lake. The fish died on the bank, although it took some time, as arowanas can get oxygen by drawing air into their swim bladders. Bevans visited a KDWPT office in Topeka Monday, July 22 to report the catch and share his photos. Howell said Bevans gave the correct advice. “If you catch an exotic fish, do not re-
turn it to the water. Instead, let it die and photograph it or put it on ice for later identification by a KDWPT biologist. If you own exotic fish, visit ProtectKSWaters.org for suggestions on responsibly handling unwanted aquarium specimens so you don’t break the law.” With sharply upturned lower jaws and eyes high on the sides of their heads, arowanas are specialized for feeding at the surface where they pick off insects, small fish and other animals. Two barbels (“whiskers”) on their lower jaws help arowanas sense movement and locate prey in murky water. Sometimes called monkey fish or water monkeys, they are spectacular jumpers in their native waters and can leap up to six feet out of the water to catch birds, snakes or frogs. For information about aquatic nuisance species, visit ProtectKSWaters.org.
Duck breeding population estimates show promising numbers Duck populations are strong, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) 2013 Report on Trends in Duck Breeding Populations. The preliminary estimate of total duck populations from the traditional survey area (northcentral United States, southcentral and northern Canada, and Alaska) is 45.6 million birds– a six percent decrease from last year’s estimate of 48.6 million birds, but a 33 percent increase from the longterm average. In addition to estimating duck populations, the survey also examines habitat conditions. Habitat conditions during the 2013 survey were generally improved or similar to last year due to above-average precipitation, despite a delayed spring throughout most of the traditional survey area. Most of the Canadian portions of the tradi-
tional survey area were rated as good to excellent, in contrast to 2012 when drier conditions existed across northern Alberta and Saskatchewan. Although the U.S. prairies received record snowfall in April, habitat conditions were still rated only fair to poor, similar to last year. The total pond estimate (prairie Canada and the north-central United States combined) is 6.9 million, 24 percent higher than the 2012 estimate of 5.5 million ponds and 35 percent above the long-term average. In the eastern survey area – eastern Ontario, Quebec, the Maritime Provinces and Maine – estimated mallard abundance is 500,000 birds. Habitat conditions across most of the eastern survey area generally were good with the exception of Maine and the southern Maritimes, which were rated only as fair. The report also notes:
While just below last year’s record numbers, 2013 duck populations are still well above
Estimated mallard abundance is 10.4 million birds, similar to the 2012 estimate of 10.6 million birds and 36 percent above the long-term average. Blue-winged teal estimated abundance is 7.7 million. Although this is 16 percent below the 2012 estimate of 9.2 million, the blue-wing population is 60 percent above the long-term average. Similarly, the greenwinged teal estimate of 3.1 million is 12 percent below last year, but still 51 percent above the long-term average. The northern pintail estimate of 3.3 million is similar to the 2012 estimate of 3.5 million and 17 percent below the longterm average. Estimated abundance of American wigeon is 2.6 million and 23 percent above the 2012 estimate and similar to the long-term average. The combined lesser and
long-term averages.
greater scaup estimate of 4.2 million decreased 20 percent from last year and is 17 percent below the long-term average of 5 million. The canvasback estimate of 787,000 is similar to the 2012 estimate and 37 percent above the long-term average. The surveys are conducted by the USFWS and Canadian Wildlife Services’ Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey, sampling more than two million square miles of waterfowl habitat across Alaska, the northcentral and northeastern United States and southcentral, eastern and northern Canada. The information guides the USFWS waterfowl conservation programs under authority of the 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The USFWS then works in partnership with state biologists from the four flyways – the Atlantic, Mississippi, Central and Pacific – to establish regulatory frameworks for waterfowl hunting season lengths, dates and bag limits. 2013 Kansas duck hunting season dates and bag limits will be approved at the August 1 commission meeting in Yates Center. For more information about the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2013 Report on Trends in Duck Breeding Populations, visit www.fws.gov/migratory birds. For more information on Kansas waterfowl hunting, visit ksoutdoors.com and click “Hunting/Migratory Birds/Ducks.”
Registration open for new angler instructor program A joint effort of the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism and Fishing’s Future, the Kansas Angler Education Program will enlist qualified volunteer instructors to teach fishing techniques throughout the state. And with just a little more than two weeks left, the registration period will close soon. Anglers interested in registering for the August 10 class can sign up by visiting fishingsfuture.org and clicking “upcoming events,” then “Kansas Angler Education Training Program.” The first class will be at the Great Plains Nature Center, 6232 E. 29th Street North in Wichita, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Although the class is not a requirement to teach, those in attendance will be given sample curriculums, valuable information regarding working with children, and how to prepare for a class or clinic. Other subjects covered in the four-hour class include current fishing rules and regulations, species identification, fishing ethics, equipment, knot-tying, casting, fish habitat, aquatic nuisance species, and conservation. For more information, contact Fishing’s Future local coordinator Kevin Reich at kevin.reich@fishingsfuture.org, or by phone at (785) 577-6921.
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P lease Adopt Me! Jermaine’s dream is to one day become a police officer. His hobbies include playing outside, football and reading. His favorite class in school is math; he says it makes him smart. Jermaine would do best in a family that can provide consistency and be very supportive of him. He enjoys spending on-one-one time with the adults in his life but would also enjoy having some siblings in his forever home. To learn more about adoption visit www.adopt
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Senator Moran introduces bill to increase community bank lending, create jobs “I continue to hear concerns from Kansas bankers who are hesitant to lend as they wait for the next burdensome regulation to come out of Washington.” U.S. Senator Jerry Moran - a member of the Senate
Banking Committee – recently introduced legislation to ensure a healthy future for America’s community banks. The Community Lending Enhancement and Regulatory (CLEAR) Relief Act, S. 1349, would provide regulatory re-
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lief to community banks and their customers as well as support the housing recovery. By stripping away outdated or unnecessary regulation, the CLEAR Relief Act would help community banks focus on what they do best: providing loans to their communities and helping small businesses grow. “With 12 million Americans looking for work, our government’s first priority should be to create an environment where businesses can be created, grow and hire
workers. To do that they need access to capital,” Sen. Moran said. “I continue to hear concerns from Kansas bankers who are hesitant to lend as they wait for the next burdensome regulation to come out of Washington. Until banks are willing and able to make prudent loans to hometown customers, job creation will remain stifled and our economic recovery will continue to lag.” Community banks play a critical role in our nation’s economic recovery, serving
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Kimberly, Keishaune, Ke’rel and Keimarla are siblings who need a forever family that has enough love to go around! Kimberly loves hanging out with her friends, dancing and going roller skating! She is a very sweet, outgoing and caring young lady. Kimberly does well in school and makes good grades. Keishaune has a great sense of humor! He is observant and inquisitive. He is full of energy and loves participating in family activities! He relates well with peers and adults. Ke’rel always “has a good attitude!” He is a very polite child and he adjusts easily
to new settings. Ke’rel loves playing sports and running! He makes friends easily and does well socially. Keimarla really enjoys dancing and playing with her siblings. She is always happy and loves everyone! Kimberly, Keishaune, Ke’rel and Keimarla would all do well in a home that is structured, nurturing and committed to keeping these siblings together! To learn more about adoption visit www.adopt kskids.org or call 877-4575430. The children’s case numbers are CH-5910, CH5911, CH-5912 and CH-5913.
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would like to thank the following sponsors for providing donations and support during the 2013 Dig Into Reading Summer Reading Program! We could not do it without you all! Abengoa Bioenergy, Ag 1st, Antler’s Bar & Grill, Black Hills Energy, Bultman Tire, Chapter G C P.E.O., China Restaurant, Citizens State Bank, City of Moscow, DairyMAX, Dr. Effie Gaskill, Dr. Patrick Ross & Southwestern College (Winfield, KS), Eileen Gillespie, Farm Safety for Just Kids, First National Bank, Harrison Construction, Hugoton Hermes, Hugoton Masonic Lodge 406, Hugoton Recreation Commission, Jonathan Pearcy Irrigation Services, Kiwanis Club of Hugoton, Kramer, Nordling, & Nordling, LLC, Liberal Office Machines Co., Martin Trucking, MasCow Dairy, McBride Construction, Inc., Melissa Cheney, Milligan Enterprises, Moscow Senior Citizens, Passmore Brothers Inc., Pioneer Communications, Pioneer Electric Cooperative, RJ's Hair Salon, Retha Wagner, Riley Chevrolet Buick, Inc., Smoky Hills Public Television, Southwest Friends of the Arts Society, Southwest Kansas Sales, LLC, Stevens County Conservation District, Stevens County Extension Office, Stevens County Hospital, Stevens County Library Staff, USD 209 Summer Programs, USD 210 Summer Safari Most of all, we would like to thank the kids, parents, and families who spent the summer with us! We hope you all had a great summer experience! Thank you for another excellent summer!
This is a beautiful Monday morning. After being gone on vacation for a week, coming home to this flat dry country looks pretty good. However, there have been some showers along the way. Thank Heaven for those. All is well here at the Center. It’s the last of the month, and there isn’t much going on. The County Fair is all this week, so that should keep us all busy. Have a great week. Menu Aug. 1 .......Chicken Fried Steak Aug. 2 ........Chicken & Noodles Aug. 5 ...................Hamburgers Aug. 6 ....................Swiss Steak Aug. 7 ................Shake & Bake ...........................Pork Chops Aug. 8 ..........................Goulash Activities Schedule Thursday, August 1 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Friday, August 2 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Bingo........................12:30 p.m. Saturday, August 3 Cards .........................6:00 p.m. Monday, August 5 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Line Dance.................7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 6 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 7 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Paint...........................1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 8 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Bridge......................................... Aglow..........................7:00 p.m.
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rural, small town, suburban and urban customers alike. Unfortunately, the regulatory, tax and paperwork requirements stemming from the passage of the DoddFrank Act and other legislation impose a disproportionate burden on these banks because they do not have the resources of larger financial institutions and the ability to effectively manage their legal and compliance costs. The expense of overregulation diminishes the ability of community banks to attract capital and support the credit needs of their customers and local businesses. “This bipartisan legislation is key to unlocking the doors of local economic prosperity,” Independent Community Bankers Association (ICBA) President and CEO Camden R. Fine said. “As a former community banker, and one who represents the nation’s community banks, I realize just how important regulatory relief is for community banks and the future of their communities. I urge the Senate to support this vastly important bipartisan legislation because it’s a winwin for community banks and communities of all sizes throughout the nation.” “Relieving community banks of the crippling regulatory burdens they face will go a long way toward eliminating burdensome red tape and allowing community banks to keep deposits circulating throughout their local communities which will lead to more jobs and a stronger economic recovery,” said Shawn Mitchell, president and CEO of the Community Bankers Association of Kansas (CBAK). “The CLEAR Relief Act contains several provisions of the ICBA and CBAK-endorsed Plan for Prosperity – a set of legislative priorities designed to provide targeted regulatory relief for community banks. This legislation is a critical
piece of the Plan for Prosperity and we wish to thank Senator Moran again for all he does on behalf of Kansas in particular, and community banks across the country.” The four provisions of the CLEAR Relief Act would: • Exempt community banks with assets less than $1 billion from the Sarbanes-Oxley 404(b) internal-controls assessment mandate. Because community banks’ internal control systems are monitored continually by bank examiners, they should not have to sustain the unnecessary annual expense of paying an outside audit firm for attestation work. • Require the Federal Reserve to revise the Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement by increasing the qualifying asset threshold from $500 million to $5 billion. This will help ease capital requirements for small bank and thrift holding companies. • Support the housing recovery by exempting from any escrow requirements any first lien mortgage held by a lender with less than $10 billion in assets; and • Provide “qualified mortgage” status under the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) ability-torepay rules for any mortgage originated and held in portfolio for at least three years by a lender with less than $10 billion in assets. Sen. Moran is a member of Senate Banking Committee’s Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection. He is committed to highlighting and solving the challenges facing community banks in the current regulatory environment and providing these financial institutions with relief. U.S. Representative Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Mo.) has already introduced the CLEAR Relief Act, H.R. 1750, in the House which similarly seeks targeted regulatory relief for small financial institutions.
The Official Pace Car from the sixty-fourth annual Indianapolis 500 mile race May 25, 1980, a Turbo-Trans Am, graces the Fair Parade with its appearance Monday.
This beautiful little 67 Ford Mustang makes an appearance in the Stevens County Fair Parade Monday afternoon.
Some of the Moscow Baptist Hillbilly Band takes part in the Stevens County Fair Parade Monday afternoon.
Representative Stephen Alford takes time out of his busy schedule to attend the Fair Parade Monday afternoon.
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SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS By Brandon Werth Social Security District Manager, Dodge City SPOUSES HAVE A SIGNIFICANT BENEFIT Social Security can be an important financial asset for married couples when the time comes to apply for retirement benefits. In many cases, one spouse may have earned significantly more than the other, or have worked for a longer span of years. Or it could be that one spouse stayed home to do the work of raising the children or caring for elderly family members while the other focused on a career. Regardless of your situation, Social Security will look at all possibilities to make sure both spouses receive the maximum benefit possible. Even if you have not paid Social Security taxes, it’s likely you’ll be eligible to receive benefits on your spouse’s record. If you did work and pay into Social Security, we will check eligibility based on your work record and your spouse’s to see which amount is higher. You can apply for spouses benefits the same way that you apply for benefits on your own record. You can apply for reduced benefits as early as age 62, or for 100 percent of your full retirement benefits at your “full retirement age. ” You can find your full retirement age, based on your birth year, at www.socialse curity.gov/pubs/agein crease.htm. The benefit amount you can receive as a spouse, if you have reached your full retirement age, can be as much as one half of your spouse’s full benefit. If you opt for early retirement, your benefit may be as little as a third of your spouse’s full benefit amount. If your spouse has already reached full retirement age but continues to work, your spouse can apply for retirement benefits and request to have the payments suspended until as late as age 70. This would allow the worker to earn delayed retirement credits that will mean higher payments later, but would allow you to receive your spouse’s benefit. You can also apply for spouse benefits based on the earnings record of an exspouse or deceased spouse if you were married for at least ten years. Spouses can consider a number of options and variables. We make it easier to navigate them. A good place to start is by visiting our benefits planner at www.socialsecurity.gov/plan ners. Take note of the “Benefits As A Spouse” section. If you are ready to apply for benefits, the fastest, easiest, and most convenient way is to apply online! You can do so at www.socialsecur ity.gov/applyonline. Whether you receive benefits on a spouse’s record or your own, rest assured we will make sure you get the highest benefit we can pay you. Learn more at www.so cialsecurity.gov.
Lane Stand gets his guinea pig ready to show in the handheld pet contest.
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Oklahoma State University Health Services receives accreditation Oklahoma State University Health Services has met a series of rigorous standards to achieve accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. This is the seventh consecutive three-year accreditation award earned by University Health Services, dating back to 1995. “Accreditation underscores our long-standing commitment to providing the highest possible levels of quality care to the students, faculty and staff of OSU,” said Steve Rogers, director of University Health Services. “We are pleased and proud to have our efforts recognized with this accreditation.” University Health Services is the ambulatory care facility on the OSU campus for students, faculty and staff who become ill or injured. With a staff of forty including five physicians, two physician as-
sociates, twelve nurses and other health professionals, UHS provides over 18,000 medical visits per year. Ambulatory health care organizations seeking accreditation by the AAAHC undergo
an extensive on-site, peerbased survey of its facilities and services. Not all ambulatory health care organizations seek accreditation; not all undergoing the on-site survey are granted accreditation.
Among the types of ambulatory health care organizations eligible to seek AAAHC accreditation are ambulatory and office-based surgery centers, single and multi-specialty group practices, college health centers, dental group practices, community health
centers, occupational health centers and managed care organizations. Over 4,000 ambulatory health care organizations across the United States are accredited by the AAAHC. Submitted by Oklahoma State University.
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Stevens County Library Summer Reading Program participants who attended the Finale program July 24 each received a book to keep! Many kids began reading their books immediately!
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AR1713 Survey of Art History II 3 6-9 p.m. T BH1303 General Psychology 3 6:30-9:30 p.m. R BH1403 Principles of Sociology 3 6-9 p.m. R BH2303 Developmental Psychology 3 6-9 p.m. T BA2283 Business Management 3 6-9 p.m. W EG1103 English Composition I 3 6-9 p.m. R HS1313 American History II 1877-Present 3 6:30-9:30 p.m. W MA 2103 Elementary Statistics 3 6-9 p.m. M MA1103 Intermediate Algebra 3 6-9 p.m. M PE1211 Weight Training I 1 6:30-7:30 p.m. M SP1203 Public Speaking 3 6-9 p.m. T For information: Brittani Mahan, Hugoton, at 620-544-4311 or britmahan@usd210.org
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This is just a sample of participants in the Stevens County Library Summer Reading Program. All-in-all, the library had 370 young participants! They gave away 221 McDonald's
certificates, 194 wrist bands, 178 HRC pool passes, and 167 Dig Into Reading t-shirts! Over 288,000 pages were read and 56 missions were completed. Great job, everyone!
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The Stevens County Library provided glow necklaces to everyone who attended the Finale program. The kids had a LOT of fun playing in the dark!
Emma McClure shows the judge the finer points of her rabbit. Her rabbit was entered in the hand-held pet contest.
Kadence Hernandez holds her rabbit and Gayle Claggett gets Mama Kitty ready to participate in the handheld pet contest.
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Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce News Showcase of schools proves Hugoton is “a great place to call home” Hugoton schools maintain a history of achieving Standard of Excellence. All USD 210 schools are fully accredited and the district continues to take the lead on many educational issues. Local district leadership is committed to an innovative education system built on embedding 21st Century skills and technology integration into every classroom. USD 210 is serious about the “Three R’s” of education; relationship building with every student, relevant coursework and the rigor necessary to prepare students for a constantly changing world. Several powerful district initiatives make USD 210 different than most other districts. Hugoton School District was one of the first districts in the state of Kansas to deemphasize the state assessments and fully adopt the Career and College Ready State Standards. As a result, the district has fully implemented the CCRS State Standards. The teachers in the district have developed a curriculum raising the level of rigor in instruction to meet the demands of the CCRS
State Standards. The majority of Hugoton teachers have advanced degrees and are highly qualified in the subjects they teach. Technology also plays a vital role in the education of the students at Hugoton. All students in grades seventwelve have a Macbook Air laptop. The elementary school also uses iPads and Mimios to engage student learning. Please visit USD 210’s Web site for more information at www.usd210.org. The assessed valuation for USD 210 is $176,162,269. The LOB is 30% - $2,560,705 and capital outlay is four mills. The district enrollment is 1,200. The number of certified staff employed at USD 210 is 94 and non-certified is 95. Hugoton School District is located in southwest Kansas in Hugoton, the county seat of Stevens County. The community was originally a farming and ranching community ideally located on the North Fork of the Santa Fe Trail. Its industry was centered around farm crops and cattle and dairy farms. Later, the major industry of the county
Hugoton Elementary School - 304 E. Sixth Street, Hugoton
Hugoton Middle School - 115 W. Eleventh, Hugoton
expanded to include the world’s largest natural gas field. As gas companies moved into southwest Kansas and established their corporate offices in Hugoton, the gas and oil industry became a major factor in the economy of Stevens County. The total population of Stevens County is approximately 5,083 and contains two school districts, Hugoton School District and Moscow School District. Stevens County geographically spans 729 square miles. Superintendent of USD 210 is Mark Crawford. USD 210 Board of Education members are Stephanie Heger, president; Martin Daharsh, vice president; Don Beesley, Barry Hittle, Todd Gayer, Paula Rowden and Matt Mills. Clerk of the Board is Traci Shields. Technology: One important Board of Education goal is to have all students engaged in a 21st Century education. To this end, Hugoton Schools has made a longterm investment in 1:1 student laptops, iPads and teachers who put IT in the hands of students to innovate and create. Activities and Athletics: Art and music is an important part of the USD 210 curriculum. The district employs two full-time art teachers, three full-time vocal music teachers and an instrumental band teacher. Attendance Centers: Early Childhood Development Center – serves Pre-
school, Kinder-prep and all day Kindergarten. The Parents as Teachers (PAT) program also serves birth through three year old children and families. Hugoton Elementary School – serves first through sixth grade with an average class size just under 20 students. Vocal music and physical education is a part Art of each grade level. classes begin in fourth grade and instrumental band begins in fifth grade. Hugoton Middle Schools – consists of seventh and eighth grade. All students are given a Macbook Air laptop as part of a 1:1 technology initiative. Students can participate in Scholar’s Bowl, an art club and a comprehensive array of sports. Hugoton High School serves grades nine through twelve. All students are given a Macbook Air laptop as part of a 1:1 technology initiative. Students can take college concurrent classes through Seward County Community College (SCCC). HHS also offers a debate and forensics program, Future Farmers of America (FFA) club, Future Business Leaders Association (FBLA) and a National Honor Society chapter. Opportunities for student leadership in Student Council and various student clubs such Latinos Making a Difference (LMD) are available. HHS also offers a comprehensive array of athletics ranging from golf, volleyball, football, cross country, wrestling, basketball, softball, baseball and
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USD 210 Central Office - 205 East Sixth Street, Hugoton track and field. Hugoton’s high school of approximately 300 students is a small 4A in KSHSAA classification. The school is a member of the Great Western Activities Conference (GWAC). Hugoton Learning Academy – This public charter school located on Main Street serves approximately 30 stu-
dents in seventh through twelfth grades. Students can work at their own pace using an e2020 on-line curriculum. The focus of HLA is earning a high school diploma with the support of a vocational coordinator and four certified teachers.
Say thanks to teachers August 13 There will be a Teacher Appreciaton dinner to say “Thank You” for all teachers Wednesday, August 14, 2013 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Jet Drive In. It will be a come
and go event. Please RSVP by noon August 13 to the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce office at 544-4305 or USD 210 Central Office at 544-4397.
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The State Library of Kansas announces the 2013 Kansas Notable Books The State Library of Kansas is pleased to announce 15 books featuring quality titles with wide public appeal, either written by Kansans or about a Kansasrelated topic. “The Kansas Notable Books Committee considered the universe of eligible books published in 2012. As always, I was delighted to receive the recommended list and make the final decision,” said State Librarian Jo Budler. “Our list is intended to showcase Kansas’ unique talent and history while encouraging residents to visit their library and check out the celebrated titles.” The annual selection of 15 books provides the State Library with an opportunity to promote Kansas authors and titles while recognizing the literary richness in Kansas. Kansas Notable Books is a project of the Kansas Center for the Book, a program of the State Library. An awards ceremony will be hosted at the First Lady’s Kansas Book Festival, September 7, 2013, to recognize the talented Notable Book authors. For more information about the Kansas Notable Book project, call 785-2963296, visit www.kcfb.
info/projects/kansas-no table-books or email info desk@library.ks.gov. 2013 Kansas Notable Books The Adventures of Beanboy by Lisa Harkrader (Houghton Mifflin Books for Children) Beyond Cold Blood: The KBI from Ma Barker to BTK by Larry Welch (University Press of Kansas) Blackbear Bosin: Keeper of the Indian Spirit by David Simmonds (Carriage Factory Art Gallery) The Chaperone: A Novel by Laura Moriarty (Riverhead Books) The Dust Bowl: An Illustrated History by Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns (Chronicle Books) Eisenhower in War and Peace by Jean Edward Smith (Random House) Frontier Manhattan: Yankee Settlement to Kansas Town, 1854-1894 by Kevin G. W. Olson (University Press of Kansas) A Kansas Bestiary by Jake Vail, Doug Hitt, and illustrated by Lisa Grossman (Self pub) May B.: A Novel by Caroline Starr Rose (Schwartz & Wade Books) This Ecstasy They Call
Damnation: Poems by Israel Wasserstein (Woodley Press) Time's Shadow: Remembering a Family Farm in Kansas by Arnold J. Bauer (University Press of Kansas) To the Stars Through Difficulties: A Kansas Renga in 150 Voices edited by Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg (Mammoth Publications) A Voice for Kanzas by Debra McArthur (Kane Miller Books) Wide Open by Larry Bjornson (Berkley Publishing Group) The Yard by Alex Grecian (G. P. Putnam & Sons)
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In the Intermediate and Senior Showmanship category, these entrants strut their dogs’ stuff.
Emersyn has completed 200 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Great job Emersyn! Keep it up!
Left to right are Ashlyn Schechter, Sydney Beesley, Lacey Brecheisen and Emma French.
Toxic air pollutants are defined The Environmental Protection Agency defines toxic air pollutants as those pollutants known or suspected to cause cancer or other serious medical issues, such as reproductive effects or birth defects. Examples of toxic air pollutants, which are also known as hazardous air pollutants, include benzene, a chemical found in gasoline; methylene chloride, a commonly used solvent and paint stripper; and per-
chloroethylene, a chemical emitted from some dry cleaning facilities. In addition to increasing cancer risk, exposure to these pollutants over a significant duration of time and at a sufficient concentration can damage the immune system and cause developmental, neurological and respiratory health problems. From Metro Editorial Services.
Cutter Hawks and Kyra Shelton show their dogs in the junior showmanship catergory.
Leftover Colorado big game hunting licenses can be sold August 6 Leftover big game hunting licenses will go on sale to the public Tuesday, August 6 at 9:00 a.m., at Colorado Parks and Wildlife offices and more than 700 hunting license retailers statewide. Leftover licenses are those limited licenses that did not sell during the annual license draw process. With hunting applications being up by four percent this spring, there are fewer leftover licenses available than last year but hunters will still find plenty of opportunity. In addition to the approximately 33,000 elk licenses, 6,800 deer licenses and 3,800 pronghorn licenses that will be available, more than 1,500 bear licenses and 120 leftover fall turkey licenses will also go on sale to the public the morning of August 6. Leftover license day is one of the biggest hunting license sales days for many hunting li-
cense sales locations. Hunters can find a list of wildlife offices and license retailers on the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Web site. License purchasers who are out of state or unable to get to a license agent can call the toll-free license sales number, 1-800-244-5613, beginning at 9:00 a.m. MDT August 6. It is important to note online purchasing of leftover licenses is delayed until the following day to keep distribution fair. Internet sales of leftover licenses do not begin until 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, August 7. A complete list of leftover licenses to be offered for sale Tuesday, August 6 is available online. Hunters should check the current list to make sure the licenses they are seeking will be available. Once license sales begin, the online list will be updated every 15 minutes. Youth hunters will need to
Kansas WildLifer offers challenges
Gavin has experienced 900 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. We are anxiously awaiting your thousandth book! Go, Gavin, go!
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For a lot of youngsters, summer can mean unlimited video games, all-day snacking, and 24/7 air conditioning – it’s a time to sit back, relax and do a whole lot of nothing. In an effort to buck the status quo and redefine area youths’ perceptions of what summer should be like, the Kansas Wildscape Foundation is hosting the 2013 Kansas WildLifer Challenge Program. This program is designed to get youth active, outdoors, and engaged in all the wonderful outdoor fun that Kansas has to offer – no electrical outlet needed. In order to be dubbed as an official Kansas WildLifer, participants are required to complete a total of 15 outdoor challenges from an approved list of 20 activities. They are then required to take a picture of themselves completing the task and answer a few questions regarding their experience. Some challenges may take an hour, while others may take an entire day. Activities include things like pitching a tent, planting a tree, hiking a trail, shooting a 20-yard target, enrolling in a Kansas hunter education course, bird watching, catching a fish or even something as simple as getting muddy. Challenges can be completed simultaneously when possible, and can be done outside the state as long as the participant is a Kansas resident. The program is free, and there is no age limit or participant limit per household. Participants who successfully complete the program will receive an official WildLifer t-shirt, poster, cer-
tificate of completion, sticker and car decal to proudly proclaim their accomplishment. The first 500 participants to successfully complete 15 of the 20 approved activities will win an exclusive Coleman gear pack in addition to the aforementioned prizes. For more information on the WildLifer Challenge, or to register a participant, visit www.kansaswildlifer.com.
pay extra attention to which leftover license they purchase if they wish to participate in the Youth Late Season Elk Hunts. For more information, visit the Late Youth Hunts Web page (bit.ly/coloyouth hunts). Hunters planning to purchase a leftover license should come prepared with their driver's license and hunter education card. State law requires anyone purchasing a hunting or fishing license provide their Social Security number. Hunters interested in purchasing private-land-only licenses must obtain
permission from landowners before they can hunt private land. Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages 42 state parks, more than 300 state wildlife areas, all of Colorado's wildlife, and a variety of outdoor recreation. For more information go to cpw.state.co.us. For more news about Division of Wildlife go to: http://wildlife.state.co.us/Ne wsMedia/PressReleases. For more information about Division of Wildlife go to: http://wildlife.state. co.us.
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Renee Beesley shares her beautiful voice at the Pageant.
Local songbird Verita Melton performs at Sorghum Queen.
Thirty-four beauties compete for the 2013 Sorghum Queen title Friday evening at the Hugoton Middle School Auditorium.
Sorghum Queen Yessenia Reyes displays her winning smile at the parade Monday. Holly Grubbs, Janice Hollis and Linda Gooch keep the audience rolling during the Sorghum Queen pageant. Janice Hollis sings a ‘beautiful’ rendition during the show.
Talented Dillon Taylor sings at the Sorghum Queen pageant.
Sirens, ladders, and lights - oh my! Hugoton’s Fire Department pulls out all the stops during their trek down Main Street.
Pioneer Queen Norma and Pioneer King Ralph Stoddard view their loyal subjects during the parade Monday evening.
A 1929 model car and its driver graces the Steven County Fair Parade Monday afternoon.
Magee Gifford, Sorghum Queen’s Second Princess, makes her way down Main Street Monday evening.
Sorghum Queen’s Miss Congeniality Sayra Chavez waves to all the excited kids lined up for the annual Fair Parade.
Faith Beesley sings to her most special stuffed rabbit.
Linda Gooch performs her Proud Warrior Indian dance.
Sorghum Queen’s First Princess Montana Beesley waves to cheering fans Monday during the Fair Parade.
What is a parade without horses. Well, not the Stevens County Fair Parade, as it had quite a few horses.
Frank Walker, James Langley and Frankie Thomas lead off the Stevens County Fair Parade by presenting the colors.
Ryan Heger races - or, more accurately, crawls - down Main Street in his number 3H modified race car.
McGruff the Crime Dog visits with a few aspiring crimestoppers during the festivities down Main Street Monday evening.
Miss Perky Pout (Holly Grubbs) sings a rendition from Sound of Music.
Hugoton’s State Farm office employees toss candy to eager parade-goers Monday evening.
Thrilled kids line Main Street as Hugoton’s Fire Department and Emergency Management ve-
Stevens County 2013 Fair Parade
hicles progress down the street. Boys and girls alike love the loud sirens and flashing lights.
Becca Jays serves as flower girl for the Sorghum Queen Pageant. These beautiful horses and riders display their riding talents and strutting ability down Main Street during the Stevens County Fair Parade Monday evening.
Sydney Beesley performs her solo at the Sorghum Queen event Friday evening, at the Hugoton Middle School Auditorium.
Jon Riddlesperger and family brought out their camo-ATV for the special event Monday evening and threw candy to the delight of the kids lining the street.
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Research highlight: kangaroo care and how it affects newborns Barb Morrison is talking to anyone she can about something dear to her heart: kangaroo care. Morrison is a certified nurse midwife and associate professor in Wichita State University's Jan-
ice M. Riordan Distinguished Professorship in Maternal and Child Health in the WSU School of Nursing. A longtime vocal advocate of breastfeeding, Morrison is also spreading her message
about the importance of kangaroo care. Named for the similarity to how marsupials carry their young, kangaroo care is a technique practiced on newborns wherein the infant is held skin-to-skin by an adult. It's a common practice for premature babies, but it is becoming increasingly more popular for full-term newborns, as well. For good reason, Morrison said. Kangaroo care strengthens the bond between parent and child, helps facilitate breastfeeding and encourages forebrain/social brain development in the infant. More hospitals, including those in Wichita, are urging new parents to spend extra skin-to-skin time with their babies directly after birth. And Morrison said kangaroo care is something parents can, and should, practice for up to two years. Morrison has taken the lead in a year-long campaign, getting her message out to news outlets, hospitals and medical professionals. "As birth practices are changing in the hospitals, we are anticipating this campaign will help in the education of parents, grandparents and care providers so we all can promote the best care for our newborns and infants."
A rediscovery Morrison said the implications of kangaroo care are important. That close contact with a caregiver could change the social, emotional and cognitive development of every child. "Parents want their infants to grow into intelligent, creative, caring adults, an effort that starts at birth," she said. The care currently provided to newborn infants may interfere with that goal and cause more harm than
good, Morrison said. Separation of child from caregiver can lead to different brain development, including over development of the midbrain or primitive brain, which controls behaviors such as aggression. "While we may want our children to develop independence, it's not appropriate at such a young age," she said. "Newborns need warmth, protection, comfort and ready access to food. They need a habitat that provides for all their needs with-
Fairgoers were tapping their feet to the rocking music of Drew Davis and his band Monday
out stressing them. That habitat is skin-to-skin on mom's chest, or kangaroo care." Morrison said kangaroo care is a rediscovery of the instinctual relationship between mothers and their infants. "There's a dance that goes on between mothers and their infants, the initiation of communication," she said. "We did not survive as a species without holding and skin-to-skin touch."
evening. The cool weather brought out a crowd to enjoy the country music.
PUBLIC NOTICE Breckyn has completed 400 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Great job, Breckyn!
Rowan has experienced 300 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Way to go Rowan!
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Thirteen 4-H’ers win Grand Champion and Reserve The start of this year’s Stevens County Fair was the kickoff of the 2013 Fashion Revue Thursday night. Thirteen 4-H members won Grand Champion and Reserve Champion in their respective groups. Winning in the clothing construction beginners division were Rylee Fann with her print dress. She was the Reserve Grand Champion. Grace Dillinger won Grand Champion with her western skirt. In the clothing buymanship girls’ division Reserve Grand Champion was Molly McClure For Results You Can Measure!
with her western jeans. Grace Dillinger won Grand Champion for her western jeans. Carter McClure was Grand Champion in the clothing buymanship boys’ division with his western jeans. C.J Beard was the Reserve Grand Champion with her shorts. The junior division of clothing construction Grand Champion was Rebecca Johnson with her dress. Rebecca Johnson was Reserve Grand Champion with her gray pants. In the junior division of clothing buymanship for girls
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and boys Grand Champions were Sydney Beesley, denim capris and Raegan Hinds. Reserve Grand Champions were Rebecca Johnson with her orange pants and Garrette Hinds. Senior division clothing construction Grand Champion was Maggie White with her leather dress. She also won Overall Grand Champion with the same leather dress. Reserve Grand Champion was Elizabeth Johnson with her coat. In the senior division clothing buymanship for girls and boys, Reserve Grand Champions were Emma French, capris and Brady Heger, dress slacks. Grand Champion winners are Maggie White withwhite shorts and Austin Mills with jeans.
The 4-H Fashion Revue is the first event of the Stevens County Fair every year. This year’s winners of the revue are front row left to right Carter McClure, Grand Champion; CJ Beard, Reserve Grand Champion, Rylee Fann, Reserve Grand Champion; Molly McClure, Reserve Grand Champion; Grace Dillinger, Grand Champion in buymanship and Grand Champion in construction; Maggie White, Overall Grand Champion; Sydney Beesley,
Grand Champion and Rebecca Johns, Grand and Reserve Grand Champion in construction and Reserve Grand Champion in buymanship. Standing in back are Garrette Hinds, Reserve Champion; Raegan Hinds, Champion; Brady Heger, Reserve Champion; Emma French, Reserve Champion; Elizabeth Johnson, Reserve Champion; and Austin Mills, Grand Champion.
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TOMATOES CRACKING Tomatoes often have problems with cracking caused by pressure inside the fruit that is more than the skin can handle. Cracks are usually on the upper part of the fruit and can be concentric (in concentric circles around the stem) or radial (radiating from the stem). We don’t know everything about cracking but here is what we do know. Tomatoes have a root system that is very dense and fibrous and is quite efficient in picking up water. Unfortunately, the root system can become unbalanced with the top of the plant. Early in the season it may be small in relation to the top growth resulting in blossom-end rot during hot dry weather. Later it may be so efficient that it provides too much water when we get rain or irrigate heavily after a dry spell. This quick influx of water can cause the tomato fruit to crack. Therefore, even, consistent wa-
tering can help with cracking. Mulching will also help because it moderates moisture levels in the soil. However, you can do everything right and still have problems with cracking in some years. We have evaluated varieties for cracking during our tomato trials at K-State. It takes several years worth of data to get a good feel for crack-resistant varieties but we have found some real differences. Some varieties crack under about any condition and others are much more resistant. The difference seems to be pliability of skin rather than thickness — the more pliable the skin the more resistance to cracking. The old variety Jet Star has been the most crack resistant of any we have tested including the newer types. Unfortunately, Jet Star is an indeterminate variety that puts out rampant growth. Newer varieties with more controlled growth are often more at-
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tractive to gardeners. Mountain Spring, Mountain Pride, Mountain Fresh, Floralina and Sun Leaper are smaller-vined types that have shown good resistance to cracking. FALL GARDENING: COLE CROPS Probably the last thing most gardeners are thinking of now is planting vegetables. However, for those hardy few, now is the time to start the cole crops such as cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower. These members of the cabbage family can be either seeded directly in the garden or started in pots for transplanting about mid-August. Plant slightly deeper than you would in the spring so the seed stays cooler and the soil around the seed stays moist longer. Plant more thickly and thin later. The plants may need to be protected from rabbits through the use of fencing. Use light amounts of fertilizer before planting. For example, apply 1/4 cup of a low-analysis fertilizer (67-7) per ten feet of row. Sidedress two weeks after transplanting or four weeks after sowing seed by applying two tablespoons of a 16-0-0 or one tablespoon of a 273-3, 30-3-4 fertilizer, or something similar per plant. Watering must occur more frequently because seed should not be allowed to dry out. Overhead watering often causes soil to crust, making it more difficult for young, tender plants to emerge. Prevent this by applying a light sprinkling of peat moss, vermiculite or compost directly over the row after seeding. Even better, use a soaker hose right next to the row to allow water to slowly seep into the ground. Plants should be ready for harvest in late September to early October, with broccoli side shoots developing well into November, weather permitting. FRUIT: When to Pick Peaches Peaches are best when
ripened on the tree but fruit growers may wish to pick a bit early to prevent damage from birds, have a higher pectin content for jams and jellies or to have firmer fruit for canning. Peaches that are mature enough to pick are still hard. They do not give when lightly squeezed. However, these peaches will ripen off the tree and will have very good quality. They may not be quite as sweet as a treeripened peach but are still very good. So what do we look for to tell if a peach is mature enough to harvest? Let’s look at a couple of factors. Color The reddish coloration is not a good indicator. Look instead for what is called the “ground color.” This is the part of the peach that does not turn red; for example around the stem. The ground color of the peach will lose its greenish tinge and turn yellow when the peach is mature enough to harvest. I use this characteristic more to determine when NOT to pick a peach. If there is any green in the ground color, it is too early. If the ground color is yellow, then I move to the next characteristic. Ease of Removal A mature peach will separate easily from the branch if the peach is lifted and twisted. If it doesn’t, it is not mature enough to pick yet. All peaches will not be ready to pick at the same time. Pick only those that are ready and come back later for more. It often takes three to five pickings to harvest a peach tree. Peaches that are picked early but will be used for fresh eating should be allowed to ripen inside at room temperature. Once they are ripe, they can be refrigerated to preserve them for enjoyment over a longer period of time. Submitted by Ward Upham, Horticultural Rapid Response Unit Coordinator.
P lease Adopt Me! Arvin, Ivn and Hailey need a forever family that will love all three of them! These siblings must join the same forever home. Arvin, the oldest, is an athletic young man! He enjoys playing soccer and throwing around a football. Arvin’s hobbies are drawing, playing with animals and catching bugs. He loves animals so much that he would like to own a pet store someday! Ivn has a great sense of humor and likes to have fun. His hobbies include listening to music, riding his bike and playing football. His favorite class in school is PE because he likes getting to run. Ivn would like to become a professional football player when he grows up. Hailey loves dancing, singing and drawing! She also enjoys watching TV and playing with her baby dolls. Hailey states that she would like to do gymnastics and work at McDonalds when she grows up. Hailey likes to be the
Arvin, age eight, Ivn, age seven and Hailey, age five center of attention and will demand this attention from her care givers. Arvin, Ivn and Hailey would do best in a home that is patient and consistent! To learn more about adoption visit www.adoptkskids.org or call 877-457-5430. The children’s case numbers are CH-5892, CH-5893 & CH-5894.
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MOSCOW NEWS Moscow Baptist invites K-6 to climb aboard the roller coaster Moscow Baptist Church is excited to announce Vacation Bible School dates of August 5–9, from 9:00–11:30 a.m., for children who have completed Kindergarten through sixth grades. “Colossal Coaster World: Facing Fear, Trusting God,” using 2 Timothy 1:7 as inspiration, will provide an action-
John Deere is out in full force in the Stevens County Fair Parade. Just about any kind of
Pigs-R-Us participates in the Stevens County Fair Parade with this train showing the theme
The hula hoop competition is really challenging at the Kids’ Night activities. To narrow down to the final winner the participants had to walk
Pitching the ball into the bucket is just one of the challenges facing the participants during
John Deere tractor and farm equipment is ready to head to the fields.
of the fair “Saddle Up For Fun at the Stevens County Fair”.
forward, backwards, sideways and even stand on one foot.
Kids’ Night at the Fair Monday.
packed roller coaster theme that will challenge youngsters to tap into God’s promise to give them the courage to face their fears by trusting God. Amusement park visits will include mission studies, crafts, music, recreation and cool snacks. The five-day event will culminate with a program Sunday morning,
August 11, with all VBS participants presenting fun music and snippets for classroom activities for worship attenders at 10:30 a.m. at the church. Everyone is welcome. Contact Pastor Larry Bradford if more information is needed at 620-598-2400. Contributed by Toni Bradford.
Decorating with cork Cork is a versatile and relatively inexpensive material that lends itself well to different decorating and home-use applications. Cork grows as the bark of the Cork Oak tree, which is grown and harvested mostly in Portugal. Cork is harvested about every nine or ten years and is allowed to dry for one to two years. It is then boiled to remove any toxins and is cut and dried for use. People use cork in various ways. Cork wine stoppers are some of the first things that come to mind when envisioning cork. Cork bulletin boards are another common use. However, cork is also used around the house, especially for flooring. Because the cork bark will regenerate on a tree naturally without damage to the rest of the tree, cork is an environmentally friendly material to use. The material is impervious to pressure, so it doesn't dent and the air trapped within the cork cell structure makes it strong, yet soft underfoot. Cork also is a good insulator and an effective heat/cold conductor. It also absorbs vibrations, making it an effective sound buffer. In addition to using cork on a floor, individuals can use it for an accent wall. In a teenager's room, a cork wall can be used as a large bulletin board for photos and memorabilia. Some wine connoisseurs like to make serving trays or backsplashes out of cork wine stoppers, particularly from favorite vintages. Cork resists water and stains, which makes it a good material to use in kitchens and bathrooms as well. From Metro Editorial Services.
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Let’s see who makes it to the line first. Kid’s Night is just packed with fun activities and
challenges for kids of all ages.
Let’s find the watermelon. After much searching in the sand and lots of laughs, a lucky win-
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Rolla’s Learning Center enjoys great first year The Rolla Community Learning Center through Southwest Plains Regional Service Center opened for its first year in conjunction with the Rolla School System USD #217 during the 2012-2013 school year. Bill Losey is the director of all the SWPRSC CLC’s, Sharon Porter is the Rolla/Stanton County CLC coordinator, and Jolene Sherman is the paraprofessional. It was a successful first year with six adult students working towards their high school diploma. Every student enrolled earned at least one high school credit towards their future diploma. The diploma program is done via computers through a pro-
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Visit the SWAT concession stand at 2013 Morton County Fair SWAT, the Rolla Junior/ Senior High Youth group will be running the concession stand at the Morton County Fair, August 7-10. The youth group is in need of desserts
each day, so anyone willing to help out in this manner may call Arleen Clinesmith at 5446713 or deliver desserts to the Morton County Civic Center any of those days.
gram called A+. A+ offers a wide variety of classes needed to finish high school from government to math, sciences and English. Students even improved their reading and speaking skills with the computer programs of Reading Horizons and Rosetta Stone. Hopefully, two students will earn their diploma by the end of the 2013-2014 school year. This is a great opportunity for adults with students in the Rolla School System. A new year is starting and the center would love to work with more adult students who need to earn their high school diploma. The center is located in the administrative building at Rolla. Be sure to check them out!
Behan - Crespo Sarah Elizabeth Behan and Albert Crespo were married in a civil ceremony in Arlington, Virginia July 3. They are both employed by the United States government, so neither one is able to take off any time other than their furlough days until October. Sarah and Albert plan to come to Kansas in the fall to celebrate with friends and family. They are at home in Arlington, Va. Their new address is: Albert and Sarah Crespo, 2451 Midtown Ave #102, Alexandria, Va 22303. Sarah is the daughter of Jim and Mary Behan of Rolla.
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Kennedie Dixon and Taylor Cameron spent some very exciting days in Dallas, Tx. at one of two national conferences of BeautiControl. Kennedie became a consultant early in her senior year of high school and has flown up the ladder to a director position in just a few months. As one of her recruits, Taylor has busily built her business in the beauty consulting industry. Kennedie is the youngest director in the entire company, and she was asked to speak to the conference of 4,000 people and share her
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P lease Adopt Me! Harry is an engaging little boy who loves to play! He is funny, bonded to his caregivers and enjoys family activities. Harry needs a family with lots of time and patience. A family with few other children would be best for Harry as he needs lots of one-on-one attention. To learn more about adoption visit www.adoptkskids.org or call 877-457-5430. Harry’s case number is CH-5222.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Monday, Aug. 5 9:30am . . . . . . . . . . . .4-H Fashion Revue Judging 9:30am . . . . . . . . . . . .4-H Clothing Judging 5:00pm . . . . . . . . . . . .Dog Show NEW TIME 7:30pm . . . . . . . . . . . .Fashion Revue Public Showing NEW Tuesday, Aug. 6 8:00am . . . . . . . . . . . .Horse Show NEW TIME 9:00am . . . . . . . . . . . .Enter Poultry & Rabbits NEW DAY & TIME 10:00am . . . . . . . . . . .Set Up All Departments 10:00am . . . . . . . . . . .Poultry & Rabbit Show NEW DAY & TIME 2:00pm . . . . . . . . . . . .Hand Pets Judging (No Dogs) 6:30pm . . . . . . . . . . . .Horse Whisperer in Rodeo Arena following the Horse Show Wednesday, Aug. 7 8am-12noon . . . . . . . .Weigh in Livestock, Enter Food 8am-1pm . . . . . . . . . .Enter all other exhibits 8am-1pm . . . . . . . . . .Enter Cupcakes for Cupcake Contest NEW 12noon-3pm . . . . . . . .Enter & Judge 4-H Food 1:30pm . . . . . . . . . . . .Longest Zucchini Contest NEW 1:30pm . . . . . . . . . . . .Judge Perishables (open food, field crops, floriculture, horticulture, cupcakes*NEW) 1:30-4:30pm . . . . . . . .Kiddie Karnival 12-under (Sponsored by MCHS Museum) 5pm-7:30pm . . . . . . . .Exhibit Bldg Open 5:30pm . . . . . . . . . . . .Homemade Ice Cream Contest NEW (Sponsored by State Farm Ins.) 6:00pm . . . . . . . . . . . .4-H Food Auction (Pavilion) 7:30pm . . . . . . . . . . . .Gospel Music (Pavilion)
Thursday, Aug. 8 8:30am . . . . . . . . . . . .All 4-H & FFA meeting under Show Barn 9:00am . . . . . . . . . . . .Judge All Other Exhibits & Set Up Commercial Exhibits 9:00am . . . . . . . . . . . .Swine Show* 1:30-4:30pm . . . . . . . .Kiddie Karnival-12 & Under (Sponsored by MCHS Museum) 2:00pm . . . . . . . . . . . .Turn in Swine Sale Slips 2:00-8:00pm . . . . . . . .Exhibit & Civic Center Bldg Open 5:00-7:00pm . . . . . . . .Show & Shine Car, Tractor & Motorcyle Show 6:00pm . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheep & Goat Show* Friday, Aug. 9 10:00am . . . . . . . . . . .Beef & Bucket Calf Show* 10:00am . . . . . . . . . . .Turn in all Sheep & Goat sale & Extra Sheep & Goat slips 10:00am-8:00pm . . . .Exhibit & Civic Center Bldg Open 3:00pm . . . . . . . . . . . .Turn in all Beef Sale and Extra Beef Slips 3:00pm . . . . . . . . . . . .Round Robin 4pm-7pm . . . . . . . . . .Kiddie Karnival-12 & Under (Sponsored by MCHS Museum) 5:00pm . . . . . . . . . . . .Root Beer Float Night (Sponsored by MT Co Farm Bureau Assoc) 5:00pm . . . . . . . . . . . .Hot Dog Feed (Courtesy of Colorado East Bank & TrustElkhart Branch) 5:30pm . . . . . . . . . . . .Rodeo Clown Contest (ages 12 & Under) 7:30pm . . . . . . . . . . . .Rodeo - Calf Catch (7-11 yrs) Pink Out Night for American Cancer Society 9:30pm . . . . . . . . . . . .Street Dance (Pavilion)
Saturday, Aug. 10 9:00am . . . . . . . . . . . .Critter Catch (2-10 years old) 9:00am-6:00pm . . . . .Exhibit & Civic Center Bldg Open 9:30am . . . . . . . . . . . .Mud Volleyball 9:45-10:30am . . . . . . .Pre-Register Kiddie Tractor Pull 10:00am . . . . . . . . . . .4x4 Mud Run 10:30am-12:00pm . . .Kiddie Tractor Pull 2:00pm . . . . . . . . . . . .Junior Livestock Sale 5:00pm . . . . . . . . . . . .Free Barbecue (Free Will Donation) with music by the Malemen NEW 6:30pm . . . . . . . . . . . .All Exhibits Released EXCEPT LIVESTOCK 7:30pm . . . . . . . . . . . .Rodeo - Calf Catch (12 & Up) 9:30pm . . . . . . . . . . . .Street Dance (Pavilion) Sunday, Aug. 11 7:00am-10:00am . . . .Livestock Exhibits Released 1:00pm . . . . . . . . . . . .4-H & FFA Fairground Clean-Up (Pizza to Follow) *Showmanship will precede the livestock show for each species.
T h a n k y o u to p a s t J r . L iv e s t o c k Sa l e Su p p o r te r s , 4- H F o o d A u c ti o n s u p p o r te r s , superi ntendent s, and all volunt eers! Yo u m a k e o u r f a ir a s u c c e s s ! C ome out and enjoy t he F ai r.
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FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center relays online scams This report, which is based upon information from law enforcement and complaints submitted to the IC3, details recent cyber crime trends and new twists to previously-existing cyber scams. SPEAR-PHISHING ATTACK TARGETING THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY The following scheme has been reported and has targeted at least five petroleum companies. The perpetrators registered domain names closely resembling the domain names of the victim companies but were slightly misspelled. The perpetrators then sent targeted e-mails to individuals who were identified as having the ability to initiate a wire transfer within the company. The e-mails appeared legitimate, were sent to the correct person at the company, and had contact information for the requester (usually someone in the company with the authority to request a transfer). The victim company contacted the requestor at the number provided in the e-mail (instead of using information contained in an internal directory) and provided him/her with the information and documents required to initiate the transfer. The perpetrator completed the form and initiated the wire transfer. A variation of this scheme involved perpetrators creating a domain name similar in spelling to a victim company’s sub-contractor domain. The perpetrator then e-mailed the individual in charge of initiating payments to that sub-contractor and informed him or her due to various reasons, the sub-contractor needed to change the account information for all payments initiated to the sub-contractor. The e-mail contained the name of a legitimate person at the sub-contractor, but provided a number belonging to the perpetrator. The company called the perpetrator to verify the account change and changed the payment information. The company was then contacted by its sub-contractor about delinquent payments. Most of these schemes are occurring in the aforementioned industry, but based on the success of these schemes, the perpetrators may expand their target group. Because of the increased number of spear-phishing attacks reported recently to the IC3, June 25, 2013, the IC3 released a PSA educating consumers on spear-phishing. The PSA is available at http://www.ic3.gov/media/20
13/130625.aspx. PREPAID RISK The IC3 received information pertaining to the below scam from an eCommerce Industry partner. Gift Card tampering and balance theft continues to be an evolving fraud concern, and for many merchants the activity occurs under the radar. Gift cards, as a tender, allow fraudsters to be more anonymous, offer multiple outlets to turn them into cash, and can be used as a way to launder money. Gift cards come in multiple forms: physical, e-mail and mobile, and can be purchased in stores and online; the multiple forms allow for multiple points of manipulation for fraudsters to exploit. Below are some common gift card fraud methods: Gift Card Tampering Method #1 A fraudster steals gift cards from a store. A fraudster records the gift card’s number and access code. A fraudster places the gift cards back on the display in the store. Then, the legitimate customer buys the gift card. The fraudster repeatedly checks the balance on the stolen gift card number Once the fraudster is alerted to the available balance, the fraudster spends the balance online. Method #2 A fraudster obtains barcode information for the merchant’s gift card. A fraudster creates duplicate UPC stickers using UPCgenerator software. (Duplicate sticker matches the fraudster’s original gift card.) The fraudster places stickers on unissued gift cards in the store (Thieves have become adept at getting to the access code/PIN and replacing it without damaging the card’s/packaging security features.) A legitimate customer buys the gift card with the sticker – and the balance goes on the fraudster’s original gift card. A fraudster repeatedly checks the balance using the access Code/PIN. Once the fraudster is alerted to the available balance, the fraudster spends the balance online. Method #3 A fraudster takes a picture of a gift card’s barcode in the store A fraudster uses free online program to transform a linear one-dimensional barcode to a
two-dimensional barcode. The fraudster combines a screenshot of a merchant’s mobile app and the two-dimensional barcode to create a “fake” mobile gift card to use in the store. A legitimate customer buys the tampered gift card and – the balance goes to the “Master” gift card the fraudster created by cloning the barcode and making stickers to put on other gift cards, then putting the gift cards back on the display. Each time one of those cards is purchased, the balance is not going to the purchased gift card. Rather, it is going to the sticker – that has the same information of the “Master” gift card. The fraudster repeatedly checks the card’s balance on the merchant’s Web site or contacts the merchant’s Interactive Voice Response (IVR), the computerized voice that tells callers what numbers to push based on the service needed. Once the fraudster is alerted to the loaded balance, the fraudster redeems the card. Merchandise Theft/Return Fraud A fraudster steals merchandise from the store. A fraudster takes the merchandise to the customer serv-
ice counter to “return” it. A fraudster requests a “No receipt return.” A driver’s license is scanned; (it can be counterfeit.) A fraudster receives a gift card for store credit. With this scheme, the fraudsters who steal are like mules in a money- laundering scheme (because there are multiple people doing multiple thefts/returns.) Then, fraudsters sell to resellers on classified advertisement Web sites. Resellers sell the cards to secondary markets (such as check cashing stores) for cash or trade for drugs. Gift cards can be used to purchase other cards in an attempt to “launder” them. Social Engineering A gift card owner posts the card for sale online (via a classified advertisement website.) The fraudster calls the gift card owner to “buy” it. The fraudster states he/she wants to verify the balance and requests the seller make a three-way call (fraudster, gift card owner, merchant’s IVR) The seller calls the gift card redemption number and enters the card’s number and access code to verify its balance. The fraudster uses software
Angel is friendly and outgoing. She describes herself as a “tomboy”. Angel enjoys reading, rollerblading and playing video games. Her favorite classes in school are social studies and language arts. Angel has a passion for dance and hopes to become a professional dancer one day. Her forever family will need to be loving, caring, yet clear and concise with boundaries. To learn more about adoption Ashlee is described as a very sweet and affectionate girl. She enjoys shopping, playing sports and dressing up. Ashlee has a love for animals and would like to be a veterinarian when she grows up. Ashlee does very well in school academically and states that she enjoys school and likes most of her subjects. She will need a family that is very structured and patient. Ashlee looks forward to having a family that will love her forever and provide her with one-on-one attention, reassurance and lots of hugs. To learn more about adoption
Stevens County Hospital
Specialty Clinics Scheduled for August 2013 Angel, age 14 visit www.adoptkskids.org or call 877-457-5430. Angel’s case number is CH-5447.
Ashlee, age 14 visit www.adoptkskids.org or call 877-457-5430. Ashlee’s case number is CH-5052.
Compiled by Ruthie Winget
Thursday, August 9, 1973 Hugoton inventer Vic Klein received his patent on his auxiliary shock absorber mounting bracket. He owns the business of Vic’s Safety Lane in Hugoton. Thursday, August 6, 1953 F.M. Crawford, an employee of the Hugoton light and water plant since 1950, has been employed as city marshall, succeeding Art Baker. A parked car and a moving car were damaged in a minor accident in Hugoton. James
banners onto infected systems to generate revenue based on clicks. The variant changes browser settings, registry keys, and edits the host file in Windows. This variant has also been found to act as a download for additional malware, and forwards specific credentials and cookies retrieved during the user’s Web browsing. From the Internet Crime Complaint Center.
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History From The Hermes Thursday, August 7, 2008 Kristyn Campbell, the fifteen-year-old daughter of Kris and Marreta Campbell, has been chosen to participate as a state finalist in the National American Miss pageant. This event will take place at the Hyatt in Wichita. Thursday, August 7, 2003 Kit Bond was seriously injured as a result of a one-vehicle rollover early Saturday morning. Gregory “Greg” Morris was also in the accident. “His heroic actions saved Kit’s life,” stated Kit’s mother, Marikate Harvey. Morris apparently pulled Bond out of the burning vehicle and was himself injured in the process. Thursday, August 5, 1993 The Southwest Kansas Little League All-Stars battled back from an opening game loss to sweep the final two games in a best two out of three series to win the Kansas State Championship. Thursday, August 4, 1983 Dannah Feldman, twelve year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Feldman, was the state Cinderella Miss winner in the 10-12 age group. The pageant took place at McPherson.
to obtain the gift card and access code numbers. The fraudster spends the card’s balance online ADWARE VIRUS The IC3 would like to bring attention to a widely distributed adware virus variant named Chitka. Although this virus is a few months old, the IC3 recently received information about how Chitka operates. The virus is designed to place
Ipson of Rolla damaged his car and Dean Lewis’ car to a total of about $100 when his car struck the parked Lewis car on East Sixth Street. Friday, July 29, 1938 Dr. Zimmerman will soon become a resident of Hugoton and will pursue his practice here. He will open his office in the building vacated a few months ago by Dr. Gammell. Dr. and Mrs. Zimmerman will be at home in the Moorhead property in Hugoton. Friday, August 3, 1923 Within the next two weeks,
the broomcorn harvest will be on in Stevens County and there will be a great demand for laborers. An estimated additional 500 men will be needed. Farmers think they would be willing to pay $3.00 a day. When the broomcorn is ready to pull or cut, it must be taken care of at once or it will damage. If any readers have pictures for the history page of the Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at The Hugoton Hermes.
Hugoton school buildings, 1923. The photo is taken from “The History of Stevens County and Its People.”
Dr. Plomaritis Dr. Farhoud Dr. Brown Dr. Ansari Michelle Gooch Dr. Frankum Dr. Plomaritis Dr. Farhoud Dr. Hu Dr. Ansari Michelle Gooch
Orthopedics Cardiology Podiatry Orthopedics Dietician General Surgeon Orthopedics Cardiology Ear, Nose, Throat Orthopedics Dietician
Mon. Tue. Thu. Mon. Thu. Fri. Mon. Tue. Wed. Mon. Thu.
8/5 8/6 8/8 8/12 8/15 8/16 8/19 8/20 8/21 8/26 8/29
For appointments with: Dr. Ansari 624-6222; Dr. Brown 544-8339; Dr. Farhoud 1-855-969-8900; Dr. Plomaritis 275-3030; Michelle Lock-Gooch 544-8339; Dr.Frankum 544-8339 Dr. Hu 227-1148 For all other appointments please call 544-8339 or 544-6160.
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HERMES CLASSIFIEDS Deadline for all classified advertising is MONDAY at 5:00 p.m. All Garage, Yard and/or Moving Sale Ads MUST Be Pre-Paid.
1) Classified ad rate is $.20 per word per insertion. The weekly minimum is $3.35. 2) Classified display advertising rate is $5.00 per column inch. 3) All cards of thanks are charged at the display rate. 4) All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, children, or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination." This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.
HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: Southwest Family Steakhouse now has an open position. Candidate will function as a weekday lunch hostess and part time evening waitress. Apply in person at 508 S. Main or call 620-544-7066 for an application. (2c31) ---------------
TRUCK DRIVER WITH CURRENT CDL
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS NEEDED
PARAEDUCATOR POSITION
There will be a meeting Tuesday, August 6, for anyone interested in being a substitute teacher for Hugoton USD 210. To be a substitute teacher you must have at least 60 college hours or a teaching license. The meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the Hugoton Elementary School, 304 E. Sixth Street, Hugoton, Ks. (2c30)
Hugoton Middle School is seeking an individual who is hard working, patient, and dedicated to work with students of varying needs. Please contact Lance Custer, HMS Principal, for further information at 544-4341. To obtain an application contact the Hugoton Central Office at 544-4397.
HELP WANTED: Part Time Harvest Scale Help
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United Prairie Ag, LLC, is taking applications for PartTime Harvest scale help. Must be willing to work weekends as needed. Interested persons should apply in person at the United Prairie Ag locations listed below: Mike Britton Highway 56 Satanta, Ks. 67870
Shirley Roberts Human Resources 1125 W. Oklahoma Ulysses, Ks. 67880 shirleyr@unitedpag.com
United Prairie Ag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug free workplace
PUBLIC NOTICE
Check out these Classifieds online! hugotonhermesnews.com
PUBLIC NOTICE
(First published in the Hugoton Her1t mes, Thursday, August 1, 2013) PUBLIC NOTICE The regularly scheduled meeting Monday, August 5, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. of the Stevens County Commissioners has been rescheduled to take place Friday, August 2, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse, 200 E. Sixth Street in Hugoton.
(First published in the Hugoton Her1t mes, Thursday, August 1, 2013) PUBLIC NOTICE All Stevens County entities will close Friday, August 2 at 4:00 p.m. for the Fair Barbeque.
Benefits Included ~ Home Every Night
Please inquire at 428-5180 or 544-8889
Premier Alfalfa, Inc.
Position is open until filled.
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CURRENT OPENINGS AT STEVENS COUNTY HOSPITAL, MEDICAL CLINIC AND PIONEER MANOR NURSING HOME Stevens County Hospital’s Long Term Care Unit is currently searching for a Full-time CNA to work the night shift at Pioneer Manor from 6 pm - 6 am. All interested candidates must have or be eligible for a Kansas CNA License. We offer a great benefit package and an incentive for CNA experience. Stevens County Hospital’s Long Term Care Unit is currently searching for a CNA to work the evening shift at Pioneer Manor from 6 - 9 pm. All interested candidates must have or be eligible for a Kansas CNA License. We offer a great benefit package and an incentive for CNA experience. Stevens County Healthcare is searching for a Full-time Pharmacy Tech/Bookkeeper to work Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., as well as the third Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to noon. On the job training will be offered for this position. We offer an excellent benefits package and competitive wages. Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time RNs and LPNs to work at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home. These positions are for the night shift (6 pm - 6 am). Interested candidates must be certified with a Kansas license to be eligible for these positions. Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time, Part-time and PRN RNs or LPNs to work on the Med/Surg floor. These positions are for night shift (7 pm-7 am). All candidates must have a Kansas RN/LPN licensure to be eligible. We are also searching for PRN CNAs to work as needed. All candidates must have a Kansas CNA license to be eligible. We offer outstanding benefits, competitive wages, sign on bonus of $2000 with one year contract for FT RNs/LPNs; $1000 with one year contract for PT RNs/LPNs; and mileage reimbursement to RNs or LPNs that live 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County.
Please contact Robyn Medina in Human Resources 620-544-8511 with any questions. Applications can be picked up at the Information Desk located by the Medical Clinic.
CASH in on the CLASSIFIEDS!! It’s the next best thing to winning the LOTTERY!!
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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IMPERIAL SECURITY
8 Officers Needed Officers $9-$11 per hour Lead Officers $11-$13 per hour No experience needed - we will train you! Located in Hugoton
Call 866-840-2066 Ask for Carl
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LICENSED ADMINISTRATOR NEEDED FOR PIONEER MANOR NURSING HOME Stevens County Healthcare is searching for a Licensed Administrator for our Long Term Care Unit (Pioneer Manor Nursing Home). Join our team oriented environment in a small hometown community located in southwest Kansas. Interested candidates must have five to ten years of long term care administration experience. Our new facility was built based on the Household model with four households, one being a Special Care Unit. The facility can hold up to 83 residents and our staff has been trained to utilize culture change. We are proud to offer competitive wages and an excellent benefits package including BC/BS Health Insurance, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and Retirement.
Interested candidates please respond to: Human Resources Department Stevens County Healthcare PO Box 10 Hugoton, Ks. 67951 Fax: 620-544-4401
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Solution to July 25, 2013 puzzle
hugotonhermesnews.com/classifieds
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, July 25, 2013) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF R. JEFFERSON GRANT, also known as ROY JEFFERSON GRANT, DECEASED Case No. 13-PR-24 NOTICE OF HEARING STATE OF KANSAS, TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in this court by Linda Fern McGehee, one of the heirs
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, July 25, 2013)
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of R. Jefferson Grant, also known as Roy Jefferson Grant, deceased, praying for the determination of the descent of all of the real estate described in the Petition and all other property owned by decedent in Kansas at the time of death; and you are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before August 16, 2013, at 9:30 o'clock a.m., of said day, in said court, in the City of Hugoton, in Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said Petition. Linda Fern McGehee, Petitioner Richard R. Yoxall #9953 YOXALL, ANTRIM, FITZGERALD, McCAFFREY & FOREMAN, LLP 101 West Fourth Street Liberal, Kansas 67901 Phone: (620) 624-8444 Fax: (620) 624-8221 Email: ryoxall@yoxallfirm.net Attorney for Petitioner
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HELP WANTED CITY OF MOSCOW
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MAINTENANCE HELP NEEDED Wanted: Maintenance Person. Duties will include mowing, trimming, reading meters, interaction with the public and more. Some experience in mechanics necessary. Must live in Stevens County, speak and write English, be able to work unsupervised and be able to lift more than 50 pounds. CDL & drug testing required. (CDL may be acquired after employment.) Applications are available at Moscow City Hall, 125 Main Street or mail resume to PO Box 7, Moscow, Ks. 67952. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
For more information, please call 598-2234. The City of Moscow is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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
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FIREWOOD FOR SALE
Oak, Piñon, Mesquite, Pecan & More Delivery & stacking available Call DJ @ 620-430-1273 Days 620-428-6127 Evenings (tfc)
FOR SALE: Junior Traeger Wood Pellet Grill. Perfect size for households or tailgating. Features electronic autostart ignition and E-Z drain grease system. Includes custom heavy duty Hydrotuff grill cover form-fitted to match this Traeger grill. Completely assembled and “burned-in” so you can begin using it immediately. Used just once, good as new. Bag of wood pellets included. $340 firm. Call 544-5915 or 5447776 for information. (1c31) ---------------
928 S. Jackson - Frame, 2 bed/2 b., lg family rm, basement, cen H/A. Call for details!
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314 West 4th-Complete remodel w/updated kitchen, 2 bed/1 bath, central H/A, carport, fence...corner lot. A must see!!!
902 S. Harrison - Move in ready!!! 2 bed/1 b, beautiful kitchen, wood floors and carpet, deck, paved patio, fence, cen H/A!! Great starter home!! Call for appt!!
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Feature Of The Week
If no answer, leave message
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PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 620-276-3605 or Birthline of Liberal, 1404 N. Western, 620-626-6763. (tfc3)
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drinking. Call 544-8633. (tfc1) ---------------
Celebrate L i fe
Project Hope
7:00 ~ 8:00 p.m. Mondays Assembly of God, 138 S. Main
Open Tues & Thurs 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
(park in back lot)
1030 S. Main
Chance Yoder - Salesperson Agricultural Land Residential & Commercial Specialist
Chance Yoder- Cellphone 544-1907
“Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”
Chance Yoder
REAL ESTATE HOME FOR SALE
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201 6th Ave, Rolla Dallas Bressler (owner)
3 Bedrooms, 2-Car Garage, Large Shop, Travel Trailer Cement Pad for Hookups, Full Basement, Approximately 6 Acres. Please call David Light at 544-9763. David Light 620-544-9763 Fax: 620-356-5462 Office: 620-356-5808 faulkner@pld.com www.FaulknerRealEstate.com
FOR SALE BY OWNER 3325 sq ft 5 bed/3 bath 2 living rooms Master suite upstairs
1003 S. Adams
Car port Det. garage in back Fenced yard
Call 620-544-3201
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House for Sale 821 S. Polk St.
Call 620-453-1830
AL-Anon Family Group
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Pioneer Manor Family Support Group
3rd Tuesdays - 1:00 p.m. 3rd Thursdays - 5:15 p.m. Chapel at Pioneer Manor
WANTED WANT TO BUY Stationary Bicycle
Call 544-5934
GARAGE SALE
Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730
Karen Yoder
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WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201. (150p49-12) ---------------
Mark Faulkner-Broker Karen Yoder - Associate/Broker Residential & Commercial Specialist
Sunflower Plaza
Call Selia Crawford at 544-2182
SUPPORT GROUPS
Men & Women of alcoholic family & friends meet at 1405 Cemetery Rd. Mon. & Thurs. 8 pm 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org (tfc)
600 S. Jefferson - Price Reduced!! 3 1035 S Van Buren-Nice 2 bed/1 b, cen H/A, bed/2 bath, cen H/A, fence, 30 x 40 build- att garage, circle drive, sprinkler, fence, storing. Call for details!! age shed. A Must See!!
• Must be 62 or disabled to qualify • Rent based on adjusted income at • All electric appliances • Coin-operated laundry facilities For information, • NO yard work D MORE!! N A call Plaza Office
544-4011
915 S. Jackson - 2 Bed/2 bath, partial bsmt, 45 x 24 Morton bldg, fence, cent H/A. Call for showing!!
905 S Jefferson- Ranch style, 4 bed/3 bath, 2 fpl, att garage, cen H/A, large lot.
1 Senior Apartment
17957 Road B, - Liberal - 125' Guyed Tower, concrete block building with chain link fence on 4.6 acres. West side of property adjacent to Blacktop Road.
Now see these and other SW. Kansas properties at www.hugotonhomes.com
An Encouragement Group
FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer and dryer, and cable. Call 544-2232. (tfc)
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FOR RENT
NEW LISTING
(620) 624-1212
1111 S Jefferson- 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A, 1155 Road 25, Rolla - Beautiful Brick, 4 fence, carport, storage bldg. Call for de- bed/3 bath, att garage, horse barn, equip shop, detach garage, feeding facility, all on tails!! 160 acres. Call today for your private showing!!
CLASSIFIED DEADLINE: MONDAY 5 PM
FOR SALE: Barn find - A 1978 Honda Trail 90 - runs. Lost Title. $1,000 firm. Please call Mark at 620-4285583. (2p30) --------------FOR SALE: Electric lift chair in very good condition $100; Round, solid oak, antique dining table - $75. Call 544-7753. (2c30) --------------LAND FOR SALE: 80 acres of dryland south of Woods. Call 785-761-3981. (3c31)
Gas company pays up to 20,000 KW of electric usage per year. 848 Road G. - This all electric 2 story home with 5 bedrooms comes with 6 acres of land and 2 new heating and air conditioning systems. Additional acreage available. Call today!
307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901
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FOR SALE
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3 bed/1 bath (remodeled), new carpet, central A/C, carport, detached garage, storage shed. (2c30)
GARAGE SALE: Saturday, August 3, 7 am, 101 E. 4th in Rolla, Antiques, Collectibles, Jackets, Jeans, Guitars, Violins, Banjo, Trumpet, Glassware, Toys, Boots, Tools, Jewelry, Lots of Miscellaneous -------------------THREE FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Saturday, August 3, 9 am, 105 1/2 Lincoln
SERVICES OFFERED FIREARM SERVICE: HPR in Satanta has over fifty black guns in stock from entry level to bench guns. We are Class 3 for your NFA items such as suppressors and short barreled rifles. We take care of ATF paperwork. Give us a call for all your firearm needs. Shawn 620-629-7080 or shop 620-6492670. (10p22) --------------HOPPER?? GENIE?? We have BOTH!! Call us for monthly prices and comparisons. Information, Upgrades, Full service, all from your LOCAL Retailer! Jay D’s Satellite 800-9529634. www.jaydsatellite.com. (12c22) --------------KIRBY VACUUM CLEANER: For Factory Authorized Sales, Service and Supplies, please call Jeff @ 800-821-5050. (4c30)
SEEKING EMPLOYMENT SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: 17 years of experience doing home care for the elderly, day or night shift. Call Linda Lamberson @ 544-7647 or 453-2453. (2c30)
BUSINESS and PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY OD’s SHOP Small Engine Repair Your Snapper Dealer
620-428-6063 113 S Main, Hugoton (tfc)
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(620)544-7777 UPERIOR 510 E. 3rd OLUTIONS Hugoton
HOME REPAIR & LAWN CARE
Alan D. Higgins, Owner
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CARD OF THANKS THANK YOU Sometimes life throws a curve ball at you. It will lay you low and make you wonder how you will get back up. It is only by God’s grace and the goodness of this community that has helped us face these difficult days since the sudden passing of our loved one. Each phone call, card, prayer, and word of comfort has helped to ease our sorrow and encourage us to carry on. Although two simple words seem so inadequate to express our gratitude and appreciation, we offer a deeply heartfelft thank you to each one of you who reached out to us and have helped to bear our grief. We stand humbled by the kindness that has been shown to our family. May God shower rich blessings on you all. Sincerely, the family of Don Allen: Hazel Allen, Jim and Patty Allen, and Larry and Becky Allen.
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The Hugoton Hermes
Thursday, August 1, 2013
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@YourYOUR LIBRARY Information Source for 99 Years 500 Monroe Hugoton, Ks. 67951-2639 Phone: 620.544.2301 • Fax: 620.544.2322 Email: svcolib@pld.com
Enjoy the great cooking at the fair. It’s the law – Stevens County Law Enforcement Center, that is.
In the Backyard Cookoff, the Holy Smoke crew prepares the food before cooking. Left to right are Clifford Shuck, Brad Carr, Sheldon Shuck and Troy Shuck.
SUMMER READING PROGRAMS All summer reading awards and prizes must be picked up by Saturday, August 31. STEVENS COUNTY FAIR The library will have a booth at the Stevens County Fair in the Commercial Building. We will be connecting via Pioneer to the Internet in order to show our patrons all the online opportunities the library has available. Bring your e-reader too! We can help you get set up with a Kansas Library Card and One-Click Audio and Kansas EZ Library materials! See you at the fair! LIBRARY CLOSING The library will close at 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 2 in order so our staff may attend Stevens County Fair activities. We apologize for any inconvenience and will see you at
the fair! JODI BARROWS Jodi Barrows has taken her love for quilting and combined it with her love of the Old West in the creation of an inspiring lecture and trunk show. Jodi will be at the SCL Thursday, August 8 at 6:00 p.m. to present her show, as well as her new fiction novel “Threads of Change.” Pick up an excerpt of her novel and come meet her August 8. ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE The annual used book sale will begin Thursday, August 1 in the meeting room. We have a large selection of books on audiotape, a few DVDs, and, of course books for children and adults. We will also have some equipment (copiers and printers) available. The library will accept donations of library materials through Wednesday, July 31.
Sniff out a bargain in the The Shade Tree Smokers are ready to barbeque. Left to right are Dave Rome, Kenny Sullivan and Matt Rome.
Give Us A Call! Contestants in the Backyard Cookoff are Keri Ford and Joe Ford from American Implement crew.
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Thursday, August 1, at 8:00 p.m.
Stevens County Fairgrounds
Thursday, August 1
Thursday, 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. Outlaw Junkies Free Concert - 8:00 p.m.
Goat, Bucket Calf and Sheep Livestock Shows - 4:00 p.m.
Swine Show - 9:00 a.m.
Friday, August 2 Cattle - 8:30 a.m. OLD TIMERS’ SHOW - 4:30 p.m. LIVESTOCK SALE at 6:30 p.m.
Outlaw Junkies
Friday, August 2 Parade of Champions 6:00 p.m. Friday, August 2 Barbecue and Watermelon Feed 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Friday, August 2
Friday, August 2, at 7:30 p.m. Good Sam Club Band
Cattle - 8:30 a.m. Old Timers’ Registration 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Barbecue and Watermelon Feed - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Livestock Sale - 6:30 p.m. Good Sam Club Band Free Concert - 7:30 p.m.
Stevens County Fair Board, Tony Martin, President