August 18, 2016

The

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Thursday, August 18, 2016 Volume 129, Number 32 14 pages, 69 cents plus tax per copy

HHS Lady Eagle selected for Italy basketball trip with America’s Team Katy Heger has traveled pretty extensively for such a young girl. She’s gone to the Kansas State 4A basketball tournament three times in as many years with the HHS Lady Eagles, and Amateur Athletic Union Ohlde Elite basketball has taken her all over the United States: from Kansas City to Iowa, to Dallas, Tx. and even Nashville, Tn. this past summer. But now, the sport has taken her further than she dreamed.

Katy, along with her

Katy Heger

mother Stephanie and grandmother Barb, returned from their trip to Italy with “America’s Team” Tuesday, August 2.

Katy is no stranger to turning heads due to her prodigious skills on the court, but when she received an offer to compete against Italian teams, she jumped at it. Salina Central High School Coach Geoff Andrews contacted eight girls from Kansas, Kentucky and Vermont to form a team.

Kansan Geoff and Kentucky coach Dwayne Murray landed with America’s Team in Milan, Italy the morning of July 26.

Katy and the other seven basketball players went to Italy thanks to an incredible program called “America’s Team”. The organization seeks to “change lives through sports”, sending athletes to foreign countries to further their understanding

of themselves, the world essentially graduate high and other people. school with a college deAmerica’s Team has part- gree in Italy, due to their nered with the American level of focus on one cerCouncil for International tain subject. Katy reported Studies to bring the expe- there aren’t sports in rience of school “It was the trip internao v e r t i o n a l there, of a lifetime. . . travel, cuiso the breathtaking, amazing!” sine and teams culture to - Katy Heger w e r e countless basiathletes all over the na- cally basketball “club” tion.

Other locations teams. Whatever their Italwhere basketball players ian counterparts’ official can travel include the Do- designations, America’s minican Republic, Spain, Team dominated the Germany and England. teams they met, winning Katy’s team visited the every game they played. cities of Milan, Florence Katy noticed a few and Rome with guide Gia- “strange” practices emcomo, who spoke fluent ployed by the Italian girls, English. When asked such as eating watermelon about the dreaded lan- and marshmallows on the guage barrier, Katy and bench during the games, Stephanie agreed most of or that some of the girls the Italians spoke decent were a bit older than the English. Then they di- American high school vulged most Italians learn players. At halftime of one English in high school. of the games, four AmeriStephanie said students can girls and four Italian

Katy Heger, grandmother Barb Morris and Katy’s mother Stephanie Heger snap a selfie outside the Colosseum in Rome during their recent trip to Italy. Photo courtesy of Katy Heger. players switched jerseys and played for each other’s team! After the game in Milan, all the Americans were invited to eat with the Italian team at the church, where they were served course upon course of pasta, pork, spinach, potatoes, salad and chocolate mousse.

Stephanie gushed, “It was the best dessert I’ve ever eaten!”

Believe it or not, the food wasn’t even the best part of their trip. When speaking of the visit to Vatican City, Katy’s eyes flutter and her voice lowers, as she sighs, “It was overwhelming. Unbelievable.” She was impressed with St. Peter’s Basilica, the most renowned work of Renaissance architecture in the world. Katy Continued to page 4

County Commissioners haggle over issues The Stevens County of County Board Commissioners met in regular session Monday, August 15, 2016 with all members, Pat Hall, Joe D. Thompson and Dave Bozone present. Also present were County Counselor Paul Kitzke, County Clerk Pam Bensel, RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes and District Three Candidate Tron Stegman.

The following is just an agenda for the morning with a few of the unofficial highlights. The agenda was a short one including Bills at 8:30; Robert Rich at 9:00; Tony Martin at

9:30; Jack Rowden at 10:00; and lunch at 12:00.

When this reporter arrived, the Commissioners were going over the bills and discussing them.

Robert Rich presented his revised budget as requested. He told the different entities he has in mind or has already approached for possibilities for the Fitness Center. They visited about the Bob Sosa Building being used and possible donations from the Parsons Fund. The Parsons board members will not meet until September.

Robert told of private donations being offered to

save the center. He also talked about the proposed key card program and possible savings and benefits. Robert told of a lot of people who are afraid the Continued to page 4

Don’t forget!

Free cancer screenings at the Morton Co. Health Fair, courtesy of Hugoton Masonic Lodge #406 The Health Fair is this

Saturday, August 20 from 9:00 a.m. - Noon at Morton Co. Hospital, 445 Hilltop St. in Elkhart.

Call 620-629-5277 with questions.

EcoDevo considers subcommittees The Stevens County Economic Development Board met Tuesday, July 19, 2016 in the Craft Room at the Senior Center

for a “Special Meeting” to discuss EcoDevo budget changes taking place and the Strategic Plan compiled by Liz Sosa. Mem-

Brinlee has conquered the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library! As a reward for so much reading preparation, Brinlee received her very own Clifford Dictionary. Have a great year in Kindergarten Brinlee!

We know you’ll do great things!

bers present were Doug Martin, Judy Parsons, Ray Hoggatt, Adrian Howie, Jack Rowden and Curtis Crawford. Also present were EcoDevo Director Neal Gillespie, Secretary Alisha Owens and Tron Stegman. Board members Jan Leonard, Josh Morris and Dan Corpening were absent.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Curtis Crawford.

Neal brought to the board’s attention insurance renewal invoices were received from Musgrove Insurance. This bill is split with Hugoton Chamber of Commerce.

Motion for EcoDevo to pay their share of the bill was passed. The invoice for the Strategic Planning project arrived and the board voted to pay that also. The motion was passed to transfer $4,000 from Special Projects account to cover these checks.

After some discussion, the board decided to Continued to page 3

Commissioners listen as Robert Rich states his plea to save the Fitness Center at the Stevens

County Commissioners meeting Monday morning.

Airport Board votes to proceed with self-serve gas pump The Hugoton Airport Board met at the airport meeting room for the regular monthly meeting August 10, 2016. Present were board members Josh Jorde, Dell Cullison, Dax Gaskill and Robert Davis.

Also attending the meeting were manager Gary Porter and Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget.

Board member Jeff Crawford was absent. Chairman Robert Davis presided.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The financial report was reviewed and approved.

Manager Porter reported the lease on the airport tractor expires the first of September or October. Gary talked to Tony Martin and got permission to borrow a tractor from the county if one was needed after the lease expires. The airport can take delivery of a new tractor April 1. That way, the airport has to lease a tractor for only nine months, saving some money.

The board discussed the possibility of eliminating the position of fulltime manager and having a part-time manager. This would save the county part of the cost of a salary as well as the cost of ben-

efits. They will discuss the elimination of a manager with the Stevens County Commissioners.

The matter was tabled until the next meeting.

The lease price of the large hangar next to the airport office was discussed. The hangar is privately owned. The board passed a motion to increase the yearly lease price to $800.

After some discussion,

the board voted to evict tenants for non-payment of hangar rent.

The board discussed if the job of full-time manager is eliminated, the airport will need the self-serve pump.

The board decided to proceed with the self-serve pump project.

Chairman Davis informed the board a contract was approved with Continued to page 3

Emily has outdone herself in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library! Emily is excited to start Kindergarten this week knowing she has experienced 3,000 books! Have fun in Kindergarten Emily!

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Obituaries Robert “Bob” Eckas

Susan Rindels Friends and family will gather this week to remember Susan Kathleen Rindels.

Mrs. Rindels passed peacefully at her home Saturday, August 13, 2016 in Hugoton.

She was 60.

Born July 4, 1956 at Luling, Tx., she was the daughter of Horace Goats and the former Genell Hyde.

Suzy graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1974 and then attended college at Kansas Wesleyan.

She was the co-owner of Steamatic of Southwest Kansas and a homemaker.

Susan was a Little League Coach for 20 years and was an avid New England Patriots fan. Most of all, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved all her Little League kids as her own. She also loved to sing and dance.

April 4, 1980, she married Ron Rindels at Las Vegas,

Nv. He survives.

Other survivors include her two sons, Tyler Rindels and wife Jessica of Kansas City, Mo. and Tanner Rindels and wife Sheena of Hugoton; two daughters, Taylor Honn and husband Chris of Hutchinson and Tessa Coyne and husband Dustin of Ulysses; her sister Paula Ballinger and husband Gerald of Trousdale; and her six grandchildren, Chloe, Riddick, Rykker, Audrey, Remington and Allison.

Mrs. Rindels was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Mike Van Horn and Lee Goats; and sister Kitna Griggs.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday at My Father’s House Church in Hugoton with Pastor Pam Peachey presiding. Burial will follow at Hugoton Cemetery. There will be no visitation prior to services.

Memorials may be given in Susan’s name to the Heritage Christian Academy in Hugoton, the Hugoton High School Dance Team or the Liberal Bee Jays in care of Brenneman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com.

Word has been received of the death of Robert “Bob” Eckas. Mr. Eckas passed away Sunday, August 7, 2016 at Stanton County Long Term Care Unit in Johnson. He was 81.

He was the son of Adam Eckas and the former Lena Echart, and was born September 20, 1934 at Ault, Co. Bob married Bonnie Burnett July 22, 1956. She preceded him in death October 21, 2002.

Mr. Eckas was a Veteran in the United States Army.

He was a member of United Methodist Church of Manter.

Later he attended Wesleyan Church in Johnson.

Bob enjoyed carpentry for his hobby; he made furniture for his children which consisted of end tables, a dinette

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set and laundry hampers.

He loved to spend time making semi-trucks and golf carts.

Survivors include his son Kevin Eckas and wife Brenda of Park City; Terri Ross and husband Mike of Grand Junction, Ia.; two brothers, Sonny Eckas and Herbert Eckas of Greeley, Co.; sister Joyce Glassgow of Loveland, Co.; seven grandchildren, Nicholas Cook, Anya Cook, Benjamin Cook, Brett Cook, Shaila Hutchison, Alison Eckas and Lance Ross; nine great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Those preceding him in death were his parents, Adam and Lena Eckas.

Funeral services were attended Thursday morning, August 11 at United Methodist Church in Manter with Pastor Mary Courtney and Pastor Kurt Rovenstine officiating. Burial followed in Stanton County Cemetery.

A memorial has been established for Robert Eckas Memorial. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home, 218 S. Main St., Ulysses, Ks. 67880.

Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home of Ulysses was in charge of arrangements.

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

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

HUGOTON MASONIC LODGE #406 AF&AM meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. ***Change in Location*** MY HOPE Support Group for any adult grieving the death of a loved one meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. at High Plains Public Radio, 210 N. Seventh in Garden.

Call 620-272-2519 for more information.

BREAST FRIENDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP for breast cancer patients meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Legacy House, at 309 E. Walnut in Garden City. For more information call 620272-2360.

Every Sunday - Pioneer Manor Coffee Shop Social Time 3:30 p.m.

Everyone is invited to come for Social Time and coffee with residents.

Every Friday - Pioneer Manor Men’s Group 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come for the Men’s Group and drink coffee with residents.

Every fourth Tuesday - Stevens County Health Department is at the Senior Center every fourth Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to Noon to do free blood pressure checks.

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

Rides are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620-4281487 before 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday evenings.

June 27-August 19 - Stevens County Medical Clinic will host school and sports physicals from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by appointment only, payable on arrival.

No insurance will be filed.

Contact the Clinic at 620544-8563 for more information.

August 15-24 - Sign up for Hugoton Rec Commission fall sports from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Saturday at the HRC, 211 S. Madison.

Kindergarten through second grade students can play soccer, third through sixth grade girls can sign up for volleyball, and third through sixth grade boys can play football. No phone registrations.

August 18 - First day of school for USD #210 students.

August 20 - Farmer’s Market in front of the Chamber office in Hugoton from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

- Free cancer screenings, courtesy of the Hugoton Masons, during the Morton County Health Fair from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Morton County Hospital, 445 Hilltop Street in Elkhart. You can call 620-629-5277 for more information. There will be skin cancer screenings, bone density tests, prostate screenings and health education offered.

- Lambs of the Kingdom will meet at River of Life Church, 424 S. Jackson in Hugoton, for an afternoon of fun! Call 620-544-4828 for a form to sign up. Kids from five to 13 are welcome, and the event is FREE. Parents must accompany their child to sign up.

August 22 - USD 210 Board of Education at the HMS Librray at 6:25 p.m. for budget hearing and the regular monthly meeting to follow at 6:30 p.m.

- First day for senior citizens to purchase parking spaces for HHS football games, start-

ing at 8:00 a.m. Contact the High School office at 215 W. Eleventh to purchase. No phone calls please. Sales will open to the general public Wednesday, August 24 at 8:00 a.m.

August 22-23 - Special event for Liberal Hearing Aid Center, with special guest Dr. Laurian Duncan. There will be free hearing tests, free demonstration of digital technology, and free cleanings and checks of any brand of hearing aids. Call 620-624-5216 for more information.

August 25 - First day of school for Moscow USD #209 students.

August 26 - The Main ARTery in Ulysses will host their eleventh annual Rendezvous with the ARTS, as well as a celebration of their tenth anniversary on Ulysses’ Main Street. There will be a reception from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at 103 S. Main in Ulysses. For more information, contact Tracy Teeter at 620-424-3828 or visit MainARTeryKansas.com.

August 27 - Farmer’s Market in front of the Chamber office in Hugoton from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

August 28 - Prayer for Hugoton at River of Life Church, 424 S. Jackson.

August 31 - Corn Plot Tour at 5:30 p.m., five miles west of Hugoton on Highway 51, turn north on Road 7 for half a mile. Supper is prepared by Oklahoma Smoke BBQ to be served after the tour. RSVP to 620-428-1063.

September 5 - Labor Day - No school for USD #210 students.

September 6 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse.

- Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m.

- Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m.

in the Hospital’s Community Room.

- Hugoton Airport Board will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the airport.

September 13 - Stevens County Economic Development Board will meet at 12:00 noon in the Activity Room at the Senior Center.

- Stevens County Genealogical Society will meet at 1:00 p.m. at the Stevens County Library.

September 14 - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Board will meet at 12:00 noon.

September 19 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse.

- USD 210 Board of Education meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the HMS Library.

September 21 - The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly luncheon.

September 27 - Parent/Teacher Conferences at USD #210 schools from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.

September 29 - USD #210 students will be dismissed at 1:00 p.m. for Parent/Teacher conferences, starting at 1:30 p.m.

September 30 - No school for USD #210 students.

October 3 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse.

- Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Pioneer Manor Conference Room.

Death has claimed the life of LeRoy Joseph Ruder. He passed away Friday, August 12, 2016 at Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal. He was 78.

Born May 16, 1938, he was the son of Anton Ruder and the former Anna Wasinger in Hays.

LeRoy attended Sunnyside School all eight years and was a 1956 graduate of St. Joseph’s Military Academy in Hays. After graduation he enlisted in the Army and served two years stationed in Germany.

April 30, 1962 LeRoy married Norma Jean Pfeifer in Hays, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Fr. Alfred Carney as Celebrant.

They had three children, Vincent, Michael and Ann Marie.

LeRoy worked for the Boogaart Grocery Chain in Hays, where he started as a sacker and carry-out and trained to be manager. He was promoted and transferred to Mankato in 1968 as manager. In 1973, LeRoy was moved to Liberal where he managed the store for two years. For a short time, he was a salesman selling Lawson Products.

In 1976, LeRoy and his wife Norma co-founded an interior decorator business named Ruder’s Draperies.

They operated the business until they retired in 2011.

They were very blessed, meeting many wonderful people through their business, and they enjoyed living in Liberal.

Mr. Ruder was a member of the Mankato Jaycees, the Liberal Noon Lions Club and the Elks Lodge in Beloit and Liberal. He was a lifetime

member of the Knights of Columbus participating in councils at Schoenchen, Superior, Ne. and Liberal.

Hobbies included hunting, fishing, playing cards and fantasy football. LeRoy was an avid sports fan and supported the Liberal Redskins football and basketball teams and the SCCC Lady Saints and Saints basketball teams.

He loved to play pool and was a member of the Billiard Association in Liberal for many years.

LeRoy is survived by his wife Norma of the home; children, Vincent and wife Janet of Kemah, Tx. and Michael and wife Jennifer of Olathe; grandchildren, Harrison, Winifred and Thatcher and Ann Marie of Liberal; Ann’s son Tyler Dean Ruder; two great grandchildren, Rebecca and Adrian; two brothers, Robert Ruder and wife IIa Mae of Hays and Earl Ruder and wife Mary of Edmond, Ok.; his sister Diana Dome of Hays; and numerous nieces and nephews.

LeRoy was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law Benjamin Dome; and a very dear cousin and hunting buddy, Delvin Wasinger.

Funeral Mass was attended Monday morning, August 15 at St. Anthony Catholic Church of Liberal.

Another funeral Mass took place at St. Joseph’s Church in Hays with burial is St. Joseph Cemetery of Hays.

Memorials can be made to St. Anthony Catholic Church in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks. 67901.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com.

HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020

Monday, August 8, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of South Washington, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Returned Dog to Owner, 1600 South Washington, Public Service, Officer Crane • Injury Accident, 1300 Block of South Washington, Took Report, Officer Lamatsch Wednesday, August 10, 2016 • Dogs at Large, 1000 Block of South Main, One Dog Impounded, Officer Fedelin • Dog at Large, 700 East Ninth, Owner Picked up, Officer Hale • Dog at Large, 1000 South Main, Dog Impounded, Officer Hale Thursday, August 11, 2016 • Dog at Large, 500 Block of South Washington, Unable to locate, Officer Lamatsch • Dogs at Large, Returned to Owner, Rachel Hale • Loud Music, 500 Block of West Eleventh, Advised to turn it down, Officer Fedelin • Medical Assist, 1000 Block of

South Adams, Public Service, Officer Fedelin Friday, August 12, 2016 • Sexual Advances, 900 Block of East Eleventh, Subject Didn’t want to file charges, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 100 Block of South Main, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson Saturday, August 13, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 100 Block of South Main, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Non Injury Accident, Behind 500 South Jackson, Took Report, Sergeant Johnson • Dog at Large, Dog Impounded, Sergeant Johnson • Medical Assist, 1100 Block of South Jefferson, Public Service, Officer Crane • Dog at Large, 600 South Harrison, Dog Impounded, Officer Crane • Dogs at Large, 1000 Block of Washington, Officer Crane Sunday, August 14, 2016 • Unwanted Subject, 500 West Eleventh, Officer Crane

Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity August 8 through August 14.

Fire Department Wednesday, August 10, 2:36 pm dispatched to Road Y and Road 20 for a grass fire.

Wednesday, August 10, 3:20 pm called to Twelfth and Washington for a motor vehi-

City of Hugoton Water Consumption and Climatological Data July 2014

July 2015

TOTAL Gals. Pumped 75,008,900 68,786,000 Peak Water Day Gals.

3,158,900 3,002,300 Average High Temperature 87.7 91.2 Average Low Temperature 63.4 66.1 Rainfall 1.69 3.00” Rainfall Total August 2015 through July 2016

July 2016 73,400,300 2,968,000 93.4 65.9 2.12” 23.93”

cle accident.

Friday, August 12, 10:48 am sent a half mile south and a half mile west of Road V & Road 20, Unreported Controlled Burn Saturday, August 13, 3:27 pm called to 1004 East Eleventh for a fire alarm activated by an overheated dryer.

Ambulance Activity Three medical runs, one transfer, one motor vehicle accident and one Life Flight.

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EcoDevo Continued from page 1 schedule the Strategic Planning meeting for August 23, 2016 at the Senior Center at 6:00 p.m. The board will provide the meal.

Director Gillespie asked about the purpose of the additional $10,000 previously discussed between Commissioner Thompson and the board. It was suggested the board use the additional money to “reimburse” Alisha for doing the office work she would do for EcoDevo, such as taking minutes at the board meetings, writing out checks, keeping the books, answering phones, attending wKREDA meetings (expenses still reimbursed by board), as well as other duties. The board passed a motion that the extra $10,000 to go directly to Alisha for the agreed-upon EcoDevo duties.

The board discussed the operating cost of EcoDevo.

Curtis stated the City of Hugoton plans to continue contributing $20,000 per year. The $10,000 from the county will be additional funds, above the operating costs to aid in paying for the employee. Neal reported the bills run approximately $10,000 for the year, leaving EcoDevo approximately $10,000 to operate on. The cost of rent might go down since they will no longer need Neal’s EcoDevo office.

It was suggested forming the subcommittees at the

September meeting. The committees could posssibly consist of two or more board members doing what they can and then reporting to the board at the monthly meetings. Curtis suggested the important subcommitttees as being Existing Business Development, New Business Development, Shopping Local (Chamber) and Dairy/Ag. The meeting adjourned.

The Stevens County Economic Development Board met August 9, 2016 at the Senior Center craft room at noon for their regular August meeting. Present at the meeting were EcoDevo Director Neal Gillespie, Secretary Alisha Owens, Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget and board members Judy Parsons, Doug Martin, Dan Corpening, Jack Rowden, Ray Hoggatt and Jan Leonard. Board members Adrian Howie and Josh Morris were absent.

Chairman Curtis Crawford presided. The board read and approved the previous meeting’s minutes.

Treasurer Jack Rowden reported the checking account balance as of July 31, 2016 was $1,107.15 and the Special Projects balance to be $49,541.54. The board voted to transfer $1,000 from the Special Projects to the checking account and to pay bills.

Neal reported he had received Moscow’s dispersement pay-

ment of $244. This payment will be deposited.

Neal reported the Strategic Planning meeting has been set for August 23, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the Senior Center. A meal will be served.

Neal has begun inviting Stevens County bridgebuilders, City Councils of Hugoton and Moscow, school board members and county commissioners.

Jan Leonard commented the Safe Routes to Schools and the Walk and Bike Trail projects are commencing well. Not everyone realized the trail would connect through the Middle School.

There will probably never be another Safe Routes but there is a possibility another Walk and Bike Trail grant could be applied for in order to go through the fairgrounds and attach to the existing Museum trail. This was the last 100% grant offered at this time.

Neal stated Stevens County will participate in the Rooster Roundup this year.

The Tourism Board pays for this project.

There will be a wKREDA meeting September 7 and 8, 2016 at Scott City. The board voted to have Neal and Alisha attend these meetings pending Chamber approval.

EcoDevo pays for their expenses.

The acronym wKREDA stands for western Kansas Rural Economic Development Alliance.

Neal reported several potential buyers have inspected Abengoa. They had contacted Neal to see if there were any incentives for them if they purchase the ethanol plant.

Best Western Plus contacted Neal about putting up new billboards for advertising. Their hotel business is doing well.

Gillespie informed the board sales tax receipts continue to be up over the previous year.

The director reported the

Gary Ivie relaxes as he prepares to donate blood at the Red Cross Blood Drive. He has donated blood for many years.

Hannah Rodriquez starts young in life to donate blood. She is now seventeen years old and has donated blood at Hugoton High School at previous blood drives.

Darlene Pierce waits patiently for her blood to be drawn. She has donated blood many times over the years.

KDOT requests comments for STIP document The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) requests comments on the FFY 2017-2020 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) draft document.

The STIP is prepared annually and is a project specific document listing all KDOT administered projects regardless of funding source including projects for counties and cities as well as projects on the State Highway System for a four-year period. The draft STIP document may be viewed online at http://www.ksdot.org/bu reaus/burProgProjMgmt/stip /stip.asp. Select the draft FFY 2017-2020 STIP link at the top of the page.

The approval of the STIP requires a public comment period of 30 days, which concludes September 9. To make comment on the STIP, contact KDOT’s Bureau of Program and Project Management, Second Floor Tower, 700 S.W. Harrison, Topeka, Kansas 66603-3754; call 785-296-2252 or fax 785-296-8168.

This information is available in alternative accessible formats. To obtain an alternative format, contact the KDOT Office of Public Affairs, (785) 296-3585 (Voice/Hearing Impaired-711).

Submitted by the Kansas Department of Transportation.

Commerce representatives came to Hugoton to present the awards.

The meeting adjourned.

The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 12:00 noon.

Airport Continued from page 1 Kirkham Michael Engineering Firm regarding land aquisition using funding from FAA. FAA wants the Hugoton Airport to purchase easements of the little slivers of land to make the approach area wider. The board decided to continue with this project.

Since the airport has already received approval from KDOT for a grant to fund the runway panel improvements, the board decided to re-evaluate the project, and try to reduce the number of panes to be replaced. The airport will have to pay 25% of this project. The runway will not have to be completely closed while this work is done.

The meeting adjourned.

The next meeting will be September 13, 2016.

Hugoton USD 210 receives $360,000 grant Hugoton Public Schools received a $360,000 grant from the Kansas State Department of Education to fund its LEAP. after school program. LEAP is an expansion of the ELP after school program that has been running at the elementary school for five years. In addition to continuing to provide homework, tutoring, and enrichment programming for students, LEAP will feature expanded opportunities for families to become involved with various activities throughout the school year and summer. Other changes include enrolling kindergarten students for the first

regional Business Appreciation winners were recognized.

Thrifty King grocery received a plaque for retail and High Plains Music Fest received a plaque for non-profit. Two Kansas Department of

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Italy basketball trip suggests the very atmosphere in the sovereign nation is holy, murmuring “You can feel the presence of God. It’s amazing.” St. Peter’s tomb lies under Vatican City, as well as that of John the Baptist. The Holy See is a country unto itself, with its own gold, taxes, license plates and stamps.

The road from the Colosseum is still the original road and hasn’t been updated once. Stephanie said there is a line about six feet around

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the entire structure showing where the Colosseum stood when it was first erected.

Over the course of its history, people would come and steal parts of the structure, necessitating its downsizing. The arena at the bottom of the Coloss e u m actually houses an intri- Katy Heger cate maze made up of stone walls!

Stephanie related a few facts about Michelangelo, such as the mosaic nature of

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his artwork in the Sistine Chapel and other churches, and that most of the marble for his statues came from mountains near his native Florence. She also said Florence is known for the exquisite leatherwork and jewelry, almost completely devoid of diamonds. Instead most true Florentine pieces are made of gold and other precious gems.

Katy, Stephanie and Barb attended Sunday mass at a church in Rome, where the entire service was in Italian.

The group also visited the iconic Tower of Pisa, and learned the Tower is actually the campanile, or bell tower, of the city’s cathedral. The tower is located in the Square of Miracles and began construction in 1173. The group also did the obligatory tourist pose to “hold up” the leaning tower.

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ecently, I heard a preacher at a funeral remark that “we don’t believe because it’s comforting, but we are comforted because we believe.” This was a nice turn of phrase and certainly com601 S. Main - Hugoton forting words for a funeral, where we are all hoping that we will see our dearly departed again. But this turn of phrase is also good advice PAUL'S FUNERAL HOME for those of us who don’t want to be lazy about what we believe, and want to believe things because they are true rather than simply David & Brandy Robson because they are comforting. It’s easy to fall into the trap of believing 314 S. Van Buren 544-4122 things either because we want them to be true or because we fear the alternative, and it’s tempting to view a lot of religious beliefs as falling squarely into one or the other of these cases. So the real quesPyramid Agency, Inc. tion becomes what we are justified in believing, and in the realm of 521 S. Main - Hugoton religion, where the subject matter clearly transcends the realm of experience, we must rely on faith. As Saint Paul rightly noted, “faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

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AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON 409 East Ninth, Hugoton Sunday – 10:30 a.m.

Terry Miller - 453-2212 428-1135 ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

Life Groups Sunday Nights - 6:00 p.m.

Inside Out Kids Wed. - 6:30 p.m.

Student Ministry @ The Turnaround Wed. 7:00 p.m.

BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Roy Bogan, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Service - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m.

(Children, Youth, & Adult)

CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

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

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.

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

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

Evening Services - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

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

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Youth - 6:00 p.m.

Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

FAITH LUTHERAN Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Kurt Hering, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m.

Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m.

Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m.

Information on small groups call 544-2715

FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m.

Call 544-2652 for Church Bus

HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 Pastor Gary Stafford Parsonage - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Pastor Gary Damron Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Blended Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m.

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

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

Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.

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

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

RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (formerly Lighthouse Fellowship) 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don Quattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Pastor - Eric Mason Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

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

Katy maintains this trip was the trip of a lifetime and won’t soon forget it. She plans to study kinesiology and then physical therapy in college in addition to hopefully playing basketball. Katy is the daughter of Chris and Stephanie Heger.

Commissioners Continued from page 1 Fitness Center will never come back or even remain if offered to a private buyer. He also reminded, a lot of the equipment in the center was donated by the Parsons Trust or Citizens State Bank. He didn’t know how they will feel if it is sold to a private entity.

They visited about all the expensive recent updates that have been done to the building. Robert has been visiting with other similar facilities around the area that are operating successfully. More discussion followed. It was commented that the feeling is the Fitness Center will always be a problem for funding, and it is not fair for all taxpayers to be paying for it. Robert was advised his department is funded until the end of the year.

Discussion followed about the recent insurance issue.

Tony Martin reported in for Road and Bridge. He advised about all the road work that is going on. They have a grader down. It is the transmission and will cost around $20,000 to fix it.

Jack Rowden brought in

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Rebecca Davison, Pastor Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m.

Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-Apr. Youth Study Thursday - 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Sean Schraeder

MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Lay Leader Patty Lahey 598-2426 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.

ROLLA EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

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

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

Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 Buzz Lambrecht, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

papers for the Commissioners to sign. The subject of the proposed sales tax was discussed. The proposed one cent raise in sales tax on the ballot will represent that 100% of that tax revenue will go to help with county property tax. Joe was in favor of a sunset of the sales tax after five years. The City has made the stand that they will not offer the 100% agreement to the county if there is a sunset - meaning the extra one cent sales tax would end in five years. They will only agree to let the county have the 100% of the one cent sales tax, if passed, as long as after five years half of the tax will go to the City, as is how a sales tax is split normally. Joe said he would like to look over the exact wording of the City’s proposal on the issue. It was pointed out a decision was needed immediately from the Commissioners for it to be on the ballot. What it came down to, was Pat was against the sunset and Joe was for it.

Dave had to break the tie. He voted in favor of not ending the sales tax in five years and

Hugoton WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! We have three new Chamber members this month! Help me in showing Ranchito Tex Mex Café, and Sonic you appreciate their support in Stevens County by grabbing a bite to eat. Ranchito is open Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; and 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. They are closed Saturday, and open Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sonic is open everyday from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Last, but certainly not least is the newest Main Street business, Hometown Fabrics ‘N’ More.

We kicked off the week with a Ribbon Cutting and some amazing Back-To-School

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service - 10:45 a.m.

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Katy with her teammates at Pisa, Italy. Photo courtesy of Katy Heger.

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letting the City have their half.

Motion was so made and passed two to one. Moscow gets their usual split of sales tax.

Mike Willis stopped in to inform the Commissioners Linda Stalcup has agreed for the hospital/manor to take over the transportation program. The hospital/manor department is in need of a van with a wheelchair lift and would like to take over the one the Health Department had.

Now it has to be figured out how to transfer the ownership.

Water issues for county maintained lawns was the next discussion, then the petition for the Senior Center.

Again it was stressed that this is the Senior Center’s place to produce and circulate a petition for people to sign in order to raise their mil levy.

Neal Gillespie brought in a person to meet with the Commissioners. They moved into executive session for trade secrets.

Following the executive session, with no action, the meeting adjourned.

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First day of school in Hugoton is scheduled for Thursday, August 18! We kicked the year off with a Teacher Appreciation Breakfast Wednesday morning! This breakfast is sponsored in part by generous donations from Pioneer Communications, Hugoton Rotary Club, and our Chamber GOLD members. Make sure you show your appreciation for our wonderful faculty and staff at all of our amazing schools in the area!

High Plains Fall Fling Vendor & Craft Show September 10 Plans are in full swing! If you had a booth last year, or would like to try something new and have one this year, give me a call, or stop by the Chamber office and fill out your registration today! Bring your goodies to share with attendees and have a good time showcasing your hard work.

This year we are adding a little fun to this event with a Sand Volleyball Tournament starting at 10:00 a.m. at Eagle RV Park. If you are interested in getting a team together, call and register your team today!

Later that evening is the annual High Plains Music Fest,

featuring Casey Donahew Band, Clare Dunn, Mike Ryan, and Chance Anderson Band.

Gates open at 4:00 p.m., music from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight. Get your tickets at the Chamber today! Caring Connections will be offering child care from 5:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.. For more information, or to reserve your child’s spot, call 544-2050.

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MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Beulah Carter, Curator Stanley McGill and Billy Woodworth

905 South Adams, Hugoton Hours: Monday - Friday Saturday 1 - 5 p.m.

1 - 4 p.m.

“When Bonnie & Clyde Lived in Hugoton”

by Stanley McGill Part One The Stevens County History Book remarks that it was not known why Bonnie and Clyde came to Hugoton. The family members will tell you that this area was “home” for Bonnie Parker.

Rubye Wilene Phillpott, later known as "Bonnie Parker", was born on a farm near Alma, Ar. She and her twin brother were very close in childhood. At about the age of ten, her twin brother was killed in a tragic accident and it is said she never fully recovered from the loss.

After her father had passed away and Rubye was about 12, the family moved to what is known as the Phillpott farm five and a half miles north and six miles east of Hooker, Ok. The family in Arkansas due to a misunderstanding thought they had moved to Booker, Tx. Times were very hard for the Phillpott family and they had to move in to Hooker where Pearl “Carlisle” Phillpott, mother of Bonnie and full-blooded Indian, ran a small grocery and filling station across the corner from the Hooker Hardware.

In Hooker, Bonnie met and married Tommy Parker.

Tommy left, and it is not known what became of him.

A snapshot taken of Bonnie and Clyde in front of the filling station beside Clyde’s old Model A car was made into a photo post card. The photo post card was sent to the family in Arkansas. The picture showed the Hooker

Hardware sign in the background and since the H in Hooker was missing the family just assumed it was taken in Booker, Tx. Bonnie and Clyde came to Hugoton in their old Model A car and assumed the alias, Blackie and Jewel Underwood. Blackie went to work on the Tyner Newby farm where he gained the reputation of being a top farm hand.

Jewel went to work for the Mack Brewer family close to the Newby farm.

Mrs. Brewer was badly crippled by arthritis and unable to care for her four girls and one boy. The Brewer girls got into the case that Jewel (Bonnie) used for her makeup and it is said that quite a scene developed when Bonnie discovered their mischief.

Read the Museum Update next week to learn about Bonnie and Clyde’s business venture in Hugoton.

Bonnie and Clyde - or “Jewel and Blackie” as they were known during their time in Hugoton - made their home in this small country house. From “The History of Stevens County and Its People”.

Larry and Karen Allen - 1966

Larry and Karen Allen - 2016

Allens to celebrate golden anniversary August 27

Larry and Karen Allen, both long term residents of Hugoton, are celebrating their fiftieth wedding anniversary August 27, 2016.

Hugoton High School sweethearts, they both graduated from Fort Hays State University. After working for Standard Oil for a few years, Larry came back to Hugoton as the Standard Oil Bulk Dealer and continued as an employee of Brown-Dupree Oil Company until retirement.

Karen worked for High Plains Educational Cooperative as a Special Education Teacher and completed her career as

Kansas Weekly Gas Prices Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 4.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.06 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas.

This compares with the national average that has not moved in the last week to $2.12 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site Gas Buddy.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 50.8 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 0.7 cents

per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has decreased 9.4 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 55.1 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.

"Many communities across the country have witnessed some form of a gas price rebound in the last week," said Patrick DeHaan, GasBuddy senior petroleum analyst. "As oil prices have continued to lift, gasoline prices may see additional slight increases in some parts of the country again this week, but overall, gasoline and diesel prices re-

History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, August 18, 2011 Sydney Beesley auditioned in November for National Association of County Agricultural Agents talent review.

She competed against other 4-H kids from all over the midwest region. She was selected along with twelve others from Kansas, Michigan, Arkansas, Iowa, etc. Sydney traveled to Kansas City August 6 for practice for two days. She then performed with a group the evening of August 8, 2011, at the Kansas City Convention Center before about 1,000 ag related professionalists.

Sydney is a member of the Cloverleaf Cowboys 4-H Club and the daughter of Don and Renee Beesley.

Thursday, August 24, 2006 Not Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter was the verdict in the trial of Lance Parker for the death of Scott Young as the result of injuries sustained October 10, 2005.

Thursday, August 19, 1976 Janine Sims, seventeen year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Sims of Hugoton, recently returned from an “America’s Youth in Concert” European Tour. Janine was one of a 200 member choir that began the monthlong concert tour. They per-

a sixth grade math teacher at Hugoton Elementary School. They raised two sons, Ty and Trey Allen, and have five grandsons; Ty’s Dax and Tripp and Trey’s Braxton, Jaxon and Trevon.

Larry and Karen retired to Emporia over eight years ago to enjoy boating, fishing, the Flint Hills, and be close to their beloved Kansas State Wildcats.

Please join in celebrating this event with a card and a favorite memory. The couple’s new address is 1537 Sherwood Way, Emporia, Ks. 66801.

main very low considering we're nearing the conclusion of the summer driving season. Barring a disruption to fuel supply as we enter the peak of hurricane season, gas prices nationally will spend

more time below $2 per gallon this autumn and winter than they did last year, and I'm sure that'll make many motorists happy."

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2016 Fall Sports Sign-Ups Mon., Aug. 15-Fri., Aug. 19 8am-5pm FIRST MOTOR HEARSE - Carter E. Prine operated the first motor hearse in Stevens County, 1916 to 1922. The chassis was from what appears to be an Overland, and the body came from a horse-drawn hearse. P.D. Smith extended the chassis sufficient to accomodate the body. The driver’s cab was constructed by Mr. Smith and Mr. Prine. Carter came to Hugoton from Tyrone, Ok. Prine and Smith operated a furniture store where Gambles is now located.

Prine sold to Smith who operated the store for a while as a variety store. Prine, who was also formed in New York City’s Carnegie Hall, then London, Paris, Switzerland and Austria. She says she is ready to go back to Europe for another visit.

in the tin shop business, sold the business and then established the funeral home where it is now located. Mrs. Prine died in 1944 and Mr. Prine sold the funeral home in 1946 to Otis and Jane Rogers. Carter was married to Zana Madden in 1947. Carter recalls the hardest years were during the “dust bowl” days when he would have as many as six bodies at the funeral home waiting for a clear period to hold funerals. Many times he was caught on the road and had to wait many hours for the dust to clear before he could proceed.

Thursday, August 20, 1971 Ora McCulley of Moscow reported many people helped him with his farm work and other chores during his hospital stay following an automobile accident. He reported eighteen tractors Monday were working his ground to help him. Those who helped him included Cleo Roland, Garry Roland, Jim Cullison, John Colson, Leslie Wulfmeyer, Lester Nipple, Don Snyder, Bill Holt, Sam Pittman, the Martin brothers, Rick Hamlin, Jack Hamlin, Duane Hamlin, Ross Teeter, Bob McGill, Wilbur White, Melvin Webb, Lawrence Harris, Gene Shuck, Gordon Shuck, Pat Holt, Archie Cooper, Jack Smith and Wayne Davis.

Thursday, August 24, 1961 Shirley Petker and Floyd Knox were married at Rolla Methodist August 17, 1961.

Mrs. Knox was a member of the Rolla High School graduating class this spring. Mr. Knox is employed by the City of Hugoton.

Friday, August 23, 1946 The peaceful Cimarron River went on a spree sometime Thursday night and believe it or not, it was running bank full Friday morning.

If any readers have pictures or memories for the history page of The Hugoton Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at The Hugoton Hermes office, 522 S. Main in Hugoton.

Saturday, August 20 8am-12pm

Mon., Aug. 22-Wed., Aug. 24 8am-5pm

Sign up for the following leagues: * Kindergarten SoccerFirst and second Grade Boys & Girls Cost $15 * Volleyball -3rd to 6th Grade Girls - Cost $15 * Football -3rd to 6th Grade Boys $20 program fee *This upcoming school year’s grade, participants must register at the above time in order to be put on teams.

NO PHONE REGISTRATONS. Register and pay program fees at HRC Offices, 211 S. Madison* www.hugotonrec.com

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Meet The New Teachers of Hugoton Schools

Chris Johnston The new Hugoton High School agricultural education teacher is Chris Johnston.

Chris graduated with a Bachelors in Agricultural Education and Animal Science from Oklahoma Panhandle State University.

He enjoys rodeo and ranching.

Angela Heger Angela Heger is welcomed in the USD 210 group as a high school piano teacher.

Angela graduated with a Bachelors of History and Psychology from Friends University.

Her hobbies and interests include music, travel and reading.

HUGOTON EAGLES 2016 DISTRICT PARKING SPACES Reserve parking for regular season home football games!

Sale Dates: Senior Citizens- August 22, 8:00 a.m.

General Public - August 24, 8:00 a.m.

Come by High School Office, 215 West 11th to purchase.

No phone calls please.

Only one per family unit.

Cost: $30.00 and can be used at all V/JV/MS home games

Senior Citizen Passes are again available to any district patron over the age of 65. Those can be picked up at anytime in the High School office

Our first home varsity football game is 9-16-16, EAGLES vs Colby 7:00 pm.

Nik Barre The new Middle School PE teacher is Nik Barre. He graduated from Bethany College with a Bachelors of Arts in Health and PE. He enjoys Crossfit, video games and music.

Sydni Root Sydni Root is the new fifth and sixth grade music teacher at Hugoton Elementary School. She received a Bachelor of Science in Youth Ministry with a minor in music. She is still in the process of finishing her degree.

Sydni says “I love long road trips, reading, fishing, anything that has to do with water, movies, crocheting and people. My family and I have been traveling the world since I was born and music and my family have been my constants in life.”

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Derek Hartman Derek Hartman is the new sophomore and junior history teacher at Hugoton High School. He graduated from Southwest Oklahoma State University and Harding University.

His hobbies and interests include carpentry, music / guitar, reading, shooting target practice, hiking and photography.

Cassy Boume The new Hugoton Middle School seventh grade math teacher is Cassy Boume. She graduated from Mid-Amerca Nazarene University.

Cassy enjoys music and scrapbooking.

Jennifer Beesley Jennifer Beesley joins the Hugoton High School as a math teacher this year.

Jennifer, a Hugoton High School graduate herself, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in math education from Kansas State University.

Jennifer says her interest is in her children and all their chosen activities. She also teaches Junior/Senior Youth at First Christian Church.

Avery Miller Avery Miller is the new fifth grade ELA teacher at the Hugoton Elementary School.

She graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Public Relations and English from Texas Tech University.

She enjoys tennis, swimming, bird hunting, grilling, traveling and college football.

Cristopher Nelson Cristopher Nelson joins Hugoton High School as the new physical science and biology teacher and football and track coach.

Cristopher received a Bachelor of Arts in Natural Science from Bethel College in 2014.

He loves music and choir.

His favorite sports are football and track.

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Ross Addison Ross Addison is the USD 210 industrial arts/wood shop teacher. Ross graduated with an Associate of Science in Biology from Garden City Community College and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Technology.

Chris enjoys sports, hunting, fishing and coaching.

talk to their children about how to stay safe.

Pedestrian safety is very important this time of year, as more than 19,200 children seek medical attention for injuries sustained while walking, and almost 500 children die every year in pedestrian accidents. According to a 2012 report by Safe Kids, pedestrian injuries among 16-19 year olds increased 25 percent over the previous five years. Teens now account for half of all pedestrian deaths among children 19 and under.

“Distraction is a problem for both drivers and pedestrians," said Cherie Sage, Safe Kids Kansas coordinator. "As students head off to school, we urge you to talk to your kids, including teenagers, about the importance of putting electronic devices away before crossing busy streets or negotiating traffic in places such as parking lots. And, adults need to follow our own advice. Give the road your full attention so you can watch for school zones and kids biking and walking to school.”

Safe Kids Kansas recommends the following tips for back to school.

1. Put devices down while crossing the street and getting onto or off of the bus.

One in five high school students cross the street while distracted by technology.

Teach your kids to put devices down, look up, listen, and make eye contact with drivers before crossing the street. If your kids ride a bus, teach them only to use devices while on bus, and not while waiting on, or exiting the bus.

2. Walk with your kids to the bus stop and wait with them until it arrives. Tell

kids to stand at least three giant steps back from the curb, and to line up away from the street, as the bus approaches and board the bus one at a time.

3. Make sure your carpool is safe. Carpooling is a great way to save time for busy families. Make sure each child in the carpool has a car seat, booster seat, or safety belt, based on individual age, weight, and height. If there isn’t, find an alternative way for your child to get to and from school.

4.

Receive a pre-participation physical exam. Before playing organized sports, make sure your child receives a pre-participation physical exam, or PPE, by a doctor.

This can help rule out any potential medical conditions that may place your young athlete at risk.

5. Drink enough water. To keep kids in top shape for sports or gym class, it’s important for them to stay hydrated.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends five ounces for an 88-pound child every 20 minutes or nine ounces for a 132-pound adolescent every 20 minutes.

6.

Check playgrounds where your children play.

Look for age-appropriate equipment and hazards, such as rusted or broken equipment and dangerous surfaces. Report any hazards to the school.

7. Whether walking or driving, obey all traffic signals.

Kids should cross the street at the corner or crosswalk if there is one, but it’s also important for drivers to watch out for young people who may be thinking about getting to school.

Back to school safety is not only critical for students and their families, but for all of those who travel on our roads. KDOT and KHP remind motorists they must be alert as they share the road with kids headed back to

school.

1. Be alert. Children arriving late for the bus may dart into the street without looking for traffic.

2. If you see a bus ahead, slow down in preparation for its stop. It's easy to misjudge the speed at which you can overtake a bus, and they make frequent stops.

3. Know that it is illegal to pass a school bus stopped for loading/unloading. In Kansas, the fine for this potentially deadly violation is $315, plus court costs.

4. Learn the flashing signal light system that school bus drivers use to alert motorists of pending actions.

Never pass a bus when flashing lights are displayed.

• Yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is preparing to stop. Motorists should slow down and prepare to stop.

• Red flashing lights and an extended stop arm indicate the bus is stopped and children are getting on or off. Motorists must stop and wait until the red lights stop flashing, the extended sign is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving before starting to drive again.

5.

While stopped behind a bus, motorists should put all distractions away and give their full attention to the road, and what is going on in and around the bus.

For more safety information, visit www.safekids.org, or call 785-296-1223.

Submitted by Kansas Highway Patrol.

Camera Club will meet August 18 The Hugoton Area Camera Club will meet Thursday evening, August 18 at the Hugoton Senior Center, at 7:00 p.m. Anyone with an interest in photography is invited to attend. The subject for photos this month is Antique Cars.

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Republican River Compact Administration to meet August 24 The Republican River Compact Administration (RRCA) will host its fifty-sixth annual meeting at 2:30 p.m.

Central Standard Time Wednesday, August 24, 2016. The meeting will take place at the Burlington Community Center Conference Hall at 340 S. Fourteenth Street in Burlington, Co. The RRCA 2016 meeting is hosted by the Colorado Divi-

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The meeting will focus on water-related issues and activities, including compact compliance, within the Republican River basin in Kansas, Colorado and Nebraska.

Kansas, Colorado and Nebraska entered into the Republican River Compact in 1943 to provide for the equitable division of the basin’s

waters, remove causes of potential controversy, promote interstate cooperation and joint action by the three states and the United States in the efficient use of water and the control of destructive floods as well as provide for the most efficient use of waters in the Republican River basin.

The RRCA is composed of three commissioners representing Kansas,

Colorado and Nebraska: Kansas Department of Agriculture, Division of Water Resources Chief Engineer David Barfield; Colorado State Engineer Dick Wolfe, and Nebraska Department of Natural Resources Director Jeff Fassett.

In the morning prior to the meeting, RRCA will hold a work session to prepare for the annual meeting at 9:30

a.m. Central Standard Time August 24, also in the Conference Hall of the Burlington Community Center. Both the work session and the annual meeting are open to the public.

Individuals who have questions regarding the meeting should contact KDA water management services program manager Chris Beightel at Chris.Beightel

@ks.gov for more information.

For additional information about the Republican River compact and this year’s annual meeting, please visit: the Web site at agriculture. ks.gov/RepublicanRiver.

Submitted by the Kansas Department of Agriculture.

Leaders from across the state will focus on the future of agriculture this month as the Kansas Department of Agriculture will host the 2016 Kansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth Tuesday, August 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the

Manhattan Conference Center. Agriculture is the state’s largest industry, employer and economic contributor and plays a critical and strategic role in overall statewide economic growth.

The Summit will provide participants the opportunity to connect with other Kansas agriculture leaders and discuss strategies to help ensure agriculture remains a vital foundation of the Kansas economy. Sessions at the Summit will build upon the more than 200 meetings already conducted with industry partners throughout the state to identify key opportunities for future success in agriculture.

“Kansas farmers and ranchers feed the world and at the same time work hard to preserve our state’s natural resources,” said Kansas Governor Sam Brownback.

“This summit will serve a critical role in ensuring the future strength of Kansas agriculture, as we encourage growth and increased opportunity for the farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses of Kansas.”

Topics addressed at the Summit will include nearly all agricultural sectors in Kansas, ranging from beef and wheat to specialty crops and UAS. In addition, discussions will occur on transportation, access to capital, barriers to entry, consumer awareness and community acceptance of agriculture, international trade, water and natural resources, and work-

force development. The Summit will be crucial in the prioritization of goals and initiatives to encourage strategic development in agriculture throughout Kansas.

Participation in the Summit is free and open to the public, but registration is requested. Register by August 22 to guarantee lunch. A block of rooms is available at

the Hilton Garden Inn; call 785-532-9116 to reserve a room.

More information about the Summit, including a link to the registration site, can be found at agriculture. ks.gov/summit. If you have questions about the Summit, call KDA at 785-564-6700 or e-mail mary.soukup@ks.gov.

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Moscow City Council approves 2017 budget The Moscow City Council met Wednesday, August 10 for the monthly meeting. The main item on the agenda was the budget hearing. The budget was approved.

Leslie Lomas and Pete Earls attended the meeting and gave a report about the grant proposal for the Moscow sewer project.

Sheriff Ted Heaton was present to discuss any concerns the council might have.

It was voted to repair the water tower valve.

The Council met in executive session to review applications received for the city treasurer position and also applications for the city office assistant. Interviews will be scheduled soon to fill these positions.

Attending the Council meeting were council members Nate Roland, Mickey Whetstone, Curtis Crawford, Jon Lund and Jim Rawlins, Mayor Billie Bell, Treasurer Teri Shope and City Clerk Norma Najera.

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Jerald W. Clark and Permelia C. Hillman Clark will pass a milestone in life together - fifty years of marriage August 20, 2016.

They were married August 20, 1966 in Liberal. Jerald is a hometown boy of Hugoton, while Permelia grew up in Liberal. The couple now lives in Moscow, and boy, did they get a long way from home! They’ve lived in different places throughout their marriage, but both agree the

Stevens County area is the best place to settle down.

Jerald and Permelia have three children, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

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Moscow Junior High football players practice their footwork and a few plays earlier this week before the official season begins

later this month. The first day of school for Moscow USD 209 will be Thursday, August 25.

The Moscow High School girls’ volleyball team is in full practice mode. Coaches Chelsie Valdez and Hallie Anderson are glad to report 14 girls have joined the team.

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The girls’ volleyball team’s first game will be Saturday, August 27 at the first tournament of the season.

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Moscow schools will begin classes August 25. There will be teacher in-service August 22-24. School superintendent Mr. Moore said the enrollment of PreK-twelfth grades has remained about the same at 170 students.

There will be no school September 5 for Labor Day.

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Kansas Insurance Department & Kansas Insurance Commissioner Ken Selzer Share with care: Know the risks before you share a home, ride or more The sharing economy is rapidly gaining popularity.

Within the next eight years projections show sharing rides, homes and equipment will be a $335 billion global industry.

But before you jump in on peer-to-peer transactions, understand how they work and how to avoid financial pitfalls, according to Ken Selzer, CPA, Kansas Commissioner of Insurance.

“Knowing the insurance considerations involved in sharing economy transactions is especially important as these business and personal ventures move forward,” Commissioner Selzer said. “Sorting out the main points now can save you possible frustration later.”

The following tips may help consumers and entrepreneurs in their sharing activities.

Don’t be taken for a ride.

Ridesharing companies such as Uber and Lyft connect individual drivers with people who need rides. Passengers and drivers can screen each other, schedule rides and collect payment electronically.

Consider these tips to stay safe on the roads while using a ridesharing service: • Before contracting as an Uber or Lyft driver, know if your personal auto insurance policy typically excludes coverage for business use or when drivers are “available

for hire.”

• Several insurers offer products to fill coverage gaps for ride-share drivers. Premiums, type of coverage, limits and availability vary by state.

Ask your insurance agent to find out what is and is not covered.

• Before accepting a shared ride, know the extent that you are protected in the event of an accident.

Most ridesharing companies have liability policies to cover any passenger injuries. If you are injured while riding, report a claim with the driver’s insurer and the ride-sharing company’s insurer.

Home is where the “smart” is Home-sharing or peer-topeer rentals offer people the opportunity to rent out rooms or entire homes to guests for extra income.

Guests find a property online and pay for the stay like a hotel. The difference is that the property is often a privately-owned apartment, condo or house, and anyone can register as a host or guest.

The following facts will improve your home-sharing smarts: • If you regularly rent out rooms for a profit, that venture could be considered a home-based business. Because some homeowners policies won’t cover property damage caused by or injuries to a paying guest, talk to the

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home-sharing service and your own insurance agent to determine if additional liability coverage or special landlord insurance is needed.

• If you plan to stay in accommodations secured through a service such as Airbnb or VRBO, confirm that your own homeowners’, renters’ or personal liability insurance policies offer protection for potential damages to the rental property. If not, make adjustments as needed.

• Home-sharing user agreements change often. Read the fine print every time you book a stay.

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A smaller segment of the sharing economy involves the lending of personal items for a fee. Lenders and borrowers advertise and rent items like power tools, golf clubs or designer dresses online. This also occurs when someone seeks help online from another individual to help with tasks like packing boxes or housecleaning.

Check out the following tips to help protect yourself and your items: • When lending goods such as a designer dress or bicycle, get a security deposit to help cover any losses. Capture photos and other information in your own home inventory.

• You could be liable for renting out items that you know don’t work properly.

Your homeowners’ policy may not cover the transaction because you were paid in exchange for the rented goods.

• If you hire a stranger to help with home cleaning, moving or other tasks through sites such as TaskRabbit, find out the insurance coverage. The service may offer a guarantee, but often it is secondary to any insurance or policies you may already have in place.

“Life can be more connected when working within the sharing economy, but you need to prepare yourself first so you are not surprised later,” Commissioner Selzer said.

The Kansas Insurance Department, established in 1871, assists and educates consumers, regulates and reviews companies, and licenses agents selling insurance products in the state.

More about the department is online at www.ks insurance.org or at www.face book.com/kansas insurancedepartment.

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STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton We had another successful weekend at the Senior Center.

Thanks to all who supported our activities! Our next dance is Saturday, September 10, 2016.

Coming up Friday, August 26, 2016, at 12:30 p.m. is Montana Bingo. This is during our regular Bingo time, and Sara Lee Anderson’s family will be calling Bingo and providing prizes. The prizes are all products from Montana.

This year’s Quilt, Art, and Photography Show will be Friday and Saturday, September 9 and 10, 2016. Please bring your items to the Senior Center Thursday, September 8, 2016, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. You will need to pick up items Sunday, September 11, 2016, between 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. We welcome all age groups to participate in this annual event.

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Here are a couple more tips for great waffles. Make sure to warm your liquid ingredients. If your recipe calls for melted butter, stirring it into cold buttermilk will coagulate it, leaving you with little nuggets of solid butter that refuse to become one with the batter. Your liquid ingredients will blend together more easily and completely when they’re all around the same (warm or room) temperature.

Also, think of waffle batter as you would pie crust or biscuit dough: the less handled, the less gluten development, the more tender the end result.

Be sure and beat your egg whites separately until peaks form, but when adding them to batter stir just to combine to keep them light and fluffy, and bake them up quickly because the batter will begin to deflate, as the egg whites break down the longer it sets.

Basic Waffles 2 cups flour 3 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1/4 cup sugar

snooker, please join our group every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.

We deliver lunch Monday through Friday to homebound people. If you are in need of our services or you know someone who is, please call the Senior Center. We will give you information about cost, menus, etc.

Senator Pat Roberts’ office is available to assist you with problems you may be having with federal agencies like Social Security, Veterans’/VA issues, military cases, Medicare, passports, and IRS. If you need help, please call his Dodge City office at 620-227-2244.

If you have questions concerning caregiving, legal matters, disability, health insurance, housing, etc., please call Michael Johnston at Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging at 620-2258240.

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

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

Saturday, August 20 Canasta, Pitch & Potlock........................6:00 p.m.

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

Line Dancing..............6:00 p.m.

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

Pool & Snooker ..........9:30 a.m.

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

Painting & Coloring ...1:00 p.m.

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

Early Bird registration deadline for 2016 Kansas Energy Conference Registration is open for the 2016 Kansas Energy Conference. The conference will be September 13-14 in Wichita.

Early bird registration is available for a smaller cost per person through Tuesday, August 23. Regular registration runs through September 6.

The 2016 Kansas Energy Conference will highlight the latest developments in the renewable energy sector. The day-and-half conference will feature three general sessions and several breakout sessions focusing on public sustainability programs, wind, solar, green efficiency programs, renewable energy storage and oil & gas. The conference will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. September 13, and 8:00 a.m. to noon September 14 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Wichita Airport, 2098 S. Airport Road, Wichita, Kansas 67209.

A complete itinerary and online registration is available through the Kansas Energy Conference Web page at KansasCommerce.com/ EnergyConference.

Claudia Clark is the Grand Champion Intermediate Bucket Calf Showmanship and Knowledge winner. She received a chair sponsored by Wranglers 4-H club and a trophy sponsored by Derek and Stacy Dillinger. She is also the winner of the Grand Champion Overall Bucket Calf and received a belt buckle sponsored In Memory of Tiny and Sharon Gourdin. Claudia is the daughter of Matt and Keri Clark. Photo courtesy of Claudia Clark.

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spoon nutmeg. Want to add all three? Go right ahead! Allspice and ginger give waffles a winter holiday flavor, while lemon oil or extract is perfect for summer - especially if you’ll be topping the waffles with fruit.

Another way to make waffles a healthier breakfast dish is to limit the number you enjoy! A typical homemade seven-inch waffle is about 220 calories. Remember, this is before adding butter, syrup, etc. A pat of butter is going to be about 30 calories, and a tablespoon of syrup is about 50 calories, so you can see how adding something to the top of your waffle adds calories very quickly.

A problem when making waffles for family breakfast is keeping them from getting soggy until all are baked. To eliminate this problem turn your oven to 200 degrees and place cooked waffles in a single layer on a baking sheet.

You can “hold” them in the oven while you continue to make the remaining batter.

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“Notes From Nancy” Waffles The first week of September is designated National Waffle Week, but with kids headed back to school I thought this would be a great time to talk about waffles for breakfast! I don’t remember having waffles often while growing up, but I remember getting a waffle iron for a wedding gift and thinking it was the best gift ever! I still have, and use, that waffle iron, and there is something so delicious about that crisp and tasty treat.

There are a variety of ways to make waffles a more healthful morning-starter.

Waffles don’t have to be drowned in butter and syrup, instead, try adding fresh berries, or a dollop of yogurt on top. You can also use whole wheat flour to increase their nutritional value. Get a little extra “zip” of flavor by adding spices or extract to your batter. For a typical waffle recipe, add one teaspoon vanilla, or a half teaspoon cinnamon, or a quarter tea-

Thursday, Thursday August 18, 2016

1½ cups milk 2 egg yolks 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon (additional) vanilla extract 1 stick (½ cup) butter, melted 4 egg whites Preheat the waffle iron to the regular setting. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, two egg yolks, and vanilla. Pour over the dry ingredients and very gently stir until halfway combined.

Pour in the melted butter and continue mixing very gently until combined.

In a separate bowl (or using a mixer), beat the egg whites with a whisk until stiff. Slowly fold them into the batter, stopping short of mixing them all the way through.

Scoop the batter into your waffle iron in batches and cook according to its directions (lean toward being a little deep golden and crisp!)

Remove and serve immediately.

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Rolla News

Rolla staff commences “Teacher Wars” Thursday, August 11 was the last day for teachers to gather before students arrive for a new year. Mrs. Kim Mauk, superintendent, decided to host a “Mega Pirate or Goose Chase.”

Employees were divided into teams, and the teams were each given a set of instructions to follow. Each completed task was awarded a set number of points.

The first direction was to

go to the “Dungeon” as the basement in the high school is affectionately called. The participants were to count how many computers were on the south wall and then do the number of jumping jacks, while being recorded. The second task was to locate how many lockers were in the elementary hallway and record themselves saying the number. The third task was to go to the new gym and

share a video of their team doing their favorite cheer.

In the old gym, the task was to find the best actors/actresses and record a scene from their favorite Disney movie. The next task was to show off their parkour skills by jumping over an object in style. Next came the Ribbit task, playing a leisurely game of leapfrog in the Helen Higgins Courtyard.

The teams then had to find

Chance Toole will be making Pratt Community College his home for college. Chance will take the next steps in his education. He is ready to work hard to achieve his goals. Best of luck Chance!

Photo courtesy of Melody Ellis.

In the back row left to right are Gardell Schnable, Jon Schnable, Georgina Brown, Rachel Dunn, John Barrett, Shelley Barrett, Suzanne Murray, Jolene Sherman, Kim Clark, Duane Greene, Jamie Milburn, Zeta Greene, Dawn Hart, Megan Gibler and Aaron Gibler.

In the second row left to right are Tammy Bolin, Arleen Clinesmith, Maria Martens,

Alesia Hinds, Hannah Bolin, Winnie Hagenah, Sherri Randle, Cassie Thrall, Annie Klassen and Yesica Estermera. In front left to right are Traci Taylor, Lori Sheedy, Jessie Slaughter, Becky Sohm, Sherry Pinkley, Kim Mauk and Kelly Schnable. Tim Dunn and Chuck Stahly are not pictured. Photo courtesy of Kim Mauk.

Sarah Easterwood, Garry Norton and Kyri Brummett prepare to start their careers as Barclay Bears!

Three Pirates now Barclay Bears Three former Rolla Pirates will now be Barclay Bears.

Kyri Brummett, Sarah Easterwood and Garry Norton made their way two and a half hours across the state to begin their college careers at Barclay College in

Haviland. After a long day of moving in and enrollment, the trio took time out for a quick photo in front of the college hangout, The Bears’ Den. Best of luck to all three of you!

If you are interested in the “Dirty Thirties,” then there is a lot of information out there about what they were like, so I’m not going to repeat all that here. Instead, what I would like to do is to share some interesting variations on what those days were like, but before I do, I would just like to comment on the accompanying photos. According to a story in The Hutchinson Herald August 29, 1979, these photos were taken by Leonard Showalter from atop the Rolla water tower. One of these is an original photo from our family’s photo collection with Mom’s handwritten date on the back “April 14 - 35.” Both photos can also be found online by searching for “Black Sunday April 14, 1935.” One of them was also published in either “Life” or “Look” magazine back in the 1930s, but I’m not sure which magazine or which photo.

The photo with the little arrow in the left margin is the one from the Stout family collection. Mom drew the arrow to point out where their Santa

Fe house was, the house I discussed a couple of weeks ago [in the July 28, 2016 issue of The Hermes]. The other photo with the handwriting on the front of it is also an original copy, albeit a different yet very similar one, which I suspect is in the possession of the Charles P. Williamson family since I believe he was the original owner of this copy. But in addition to his copy, he sent another copy to President Roosevelt with a note explaining to the President, “Darkness came when it hit us.” Since Leonard Showalter was the photographer, just how many other original shots and copies he made - and how many are still floating around out there - I don’t know.

As I said, though, rather than discussing the “Dirty Thirties” themselves, I want to focus on some follow-up storms. The “Dirty Rollers” didn’t end in the thirties. We still had those Dirty Rollers in the 40s and 50s. I remember so well my introduction to them, the first time I experienced one.

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USD 217 staff members gather together at Traci Taylor’s home Friday, August 12 for food, fellowship and lots of fun. Thirteen members painted patriotic crosses while others played games, rather than paint. This activity is known as Brush Therapy. The crosses look great and all had a great time, whether they painted or not! Brush Therapy participants

back row left to right are Jon Schnable, Gardell Schnable, Kim Clark, Megan Gibler, Traci Taylor, Duane Greene and Kelly Schnable. In the front left to right are Kim Mauk, Shelley Barrett, Jessie Slaughter, Becky Sohm, Anne Schnable and Zeta Greene. Photo courtesy of Kim Mauk.

David Stout points out a couple of things in the above photo: In the left margin, please note the arrow pointing to a house. David’s mother drew the arrow to point out their “Santa Fe house,” the house provided to them by the Santa Fe Railroad about a block or two east of the Santa Fe depot, the same house pictured in the article two weeks ago, “Santa Fe Housing Accommodations”. Also, in a story which will come later, David’s Aunt Donna writes about the “Park Day Dance” being hosted in a

quanset hut across the road from the park.

One assumes the quanset hut pictured here is the one she was referring to. Likewise, you will read later when Aunt Donna describes the family’s move from the “Santa Fe house” to another house inside the city limits of Rolla.

That house is just out of sight here, directly across the street to the west of the “Green family” house along the left margin. Photo and cutline courtesy of David Stout.

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Help Angelina travel abroad next summer Angelina Fosdick is planning another trip, this time to the Galapagos and Ecuador on an animal education tour next summer.

To help fund her trip, she is hosting a free will donation car wash Saturday, August 20 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Rolla Doctors’ Office on Main Street in Rolla.

She is willing to pick up cars and drop them off.

If you have any questions, please call Trina Fosdick at 620-655-5934.

Booster Club hamburger fry is August 18

Thursday, August 18 will be the annual back to school booster club hamburger fry.

Please bring two or more side dishes to share. Coaches will be meeting with the parents after the meal. Booster club dues may be paid at this time.

Let’s go, Pirates, and have a great year!

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the correct location of where the Scholars’ Bowl Champions are recognized, being careful not to take a wrong turn and walk the plank.

The weight room was next on the agenda, with the teams lifting weights for pictures. Yarr Pirates asked the teams to construct a pirate hat using newspaper. The final task was to find a speckled rock or pebble and take it to the district office. The biggest rock would get a 500 point bonus. The hilarious antics of the staff are available to view on the school’s Facebook page. The winning team - because they had the biggest rock - consisted of Jon Schnable, John Barrett, Duane Greene, Zeta Greene and Kim Clark.

The first annual Goose Chase was complete and Teacher Wars has begun!

Maria Martens Maria Martens has joined the USD 217 custodial staff.

Maria received most of her education while in Mexico.

She is married and enjoys being the mother of three lovely girls, Lena, Tina and Lisa. She is looking forward to being with all the kids at the school.

Welcome to the staff Maria!

Yesica Estermera New custodian Yesica Estermera will be joining the staff this year.

She is originally from Puerto Rico and worked in the school system there as well. She is looking forward to a great year!

Welcome to Rolla, Yesica!

Annie Klassen Annie Klassen joined the Rolla custodial staff last fall.

She grew up in Texas before moving to Kansas with her husband of 13 years, Jake, and her four daughters, Jennifer, Kameryn, Alyssa and Kyra. She has enjoyed working around her kids.

Glad you are still in Rolla, Annie!

Rachel earns distinction for HPEC service

Paraprofessionals are an essential part of special education and it takes someone very unique to stay with it for the long term. One such person is Rachel Dunn.

She was recognized at the High Plains Educational Cooperative in service for her 30 years of service Wednesday, August 10.

Rachel has served the school in many ways, besides being a para. She has served as a bus driver, mentor and has shown she is someone people can count on at any time.

Rachel and her husband Sam live near Richfield and are very active in the Richfield United Methodist Church.

Rachel’s service does not end with school. She quilts, cans, bakes and is always willing to help anyone who needs a helping hand.

Rachel is the mother of four children, grandmother to five granddaughters and great grandmother to twins, one boy, one girl.

Congratulations to Rachel for a job well done!

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Continued from page 2B The day started off pleasantly enough; I was outside in the yard, more concentrated on my toys in the sand rather than on the sand storm barrelin’ down on us from the north, but my mom noticed what was coming, came to my side and pointed to the rollin’ cloud of dirt, educating me on what it was and what was about to happen, then taking me inside the house to batten down the hatches. What happened next is what y’all can read about in all the other stories about what those days were like (or just wait until next spring and maybe experience one for yourself if you happen to be in Rolla).

But as I keep saying, I want to share with you a couple of these storms which were rather unique. One of them came barrelin’ in at us from the

north like they all seemed to do, but just as it got to Rolla, it started raining. Now, if you all remember your basic chemistry, what do you get when you mix dust and water?

Mud. That’s right. Instead of a dust storm, we had a mud storm. We got mudded. The mud was so heavy that it acted much like ice storms in the winter, mud accumulating on everything. Tree branches snapped, and some telephone and power poles fell over. You should have seen the north side of the relatively new, beautifully white Co-op elevator – it was only half-white. The south side was still very white, but the north side was caked with brown mud.

Now for the other storm…

As with all other dust storms, this one rolled in the

usual way, but a funny thing happened on the way to the farms. Just before it hit us, the wind stopped. It was perfectly still outside. Now, if’n you think about it, it makes sense.

Storms can’t keep rollin’ for-

ever. They gotta’ stop sometime, somewhere. It just so happened that this particular storm decided to stop off in Rolla for the day. However, the momentum of the dust hanging in the air kept moving on,

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, August 4, 2016) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Gail Jean Gillespie, deceased, CASE NO.15-PR-44 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that on November 12, 2015, a Petition for Probate of Will and Issuance of Letters Testamentary was filed in this Court

by Roger Gillespie, one of the heirs, devisees and legatees of Gail Jean

Gillespie, deceased.

All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within the latter of four months from the date of first publication of notice under K.S.A. 592236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days from actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.

Roger Gillespie, Petitioner James A. Kuharic, #08952 Brollier, Wolf & Kuharic Box 39, Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-8555 Attorney for Petitioner

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, August 4, 2016)

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The following is a listing of the 2015 unpaid Real Estate taxes due the Stevens County Treasurer as of August 4, 2016. A $16.00 advertising fee per parcel and interest at the rate of 4% will be added to the tax amount shown. If the taxes remain unpaid as of September 1, 2016, the County Treasurer will sell on said date the Real Estate described to the County for the amount of the taxes and legal charges due. The sale as described above is not a sale to the public; it is the legal process under which redemption period for payment of 2015 Real Estate taxes, fees and penalties begin. In the event said Real Estate taxes are not paid within the prescribed period, a foreclosure suit and Sheriff’s Sale will occur in due time.

Vanessa Willis, Stevens County Treasurer

and we had a perfectly still day with dust just hangin’ out, blocking all the sunlight, turning the day into night. The powdery dust slowly and gently

settled down on everything, layering everything with dust.

All in all, it was a very nice albeit dark and dirty - day.

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, August 11, 2016) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STELLA MAE BARTON, DECEASED Case No. 16PR25 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified a petition has been filed in the above Court on August 4, 2016, by Jodi L. Hart, one of the heirs of Stella Mae Barton, deceased, praying for the determination of descent of all property, both real estate and personal, or interests

therein, owned by Stella Mae Barton, within the State of Kansas, at the time of her death on December 1, 2015.

You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 2nd day of September, 2016, at 1:30p.m. of said day in said Court in the district courtroom in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

JODI L. HART Petitioner TATE & KITZKE L.L.C. 1024 S. Trindle, P. O. Box 909 Hugoton, KS 67951 Telephone: 620-544-2103 Attorneys for Petitioner

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Bus safety is key as students head back to school this month

500 Monroe Hugoton, Ks. 67951-2639 Phone: 620.544.2301 • Fax: 620.544.2322 Email: svcolib@pld.com ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, READ! Remember to pick up your reading awards before August 31!

A MILLION STEPS This program will continue until August 31 at 6:00 p.m.

That’s just a bit less than two weeks! Together, we’ve surpassed the 6000 mile mark.

That’s all the way from Hugoton to Tokyo, folks! Everyone who completes 1,000,000 steps (or 500 miles) will be entered into a drawing for a Fitbit HR. BOOK SALE Don’t forget the annual Stevens County Library Book Sale. The sale consists of materials that have been removed from our shelves, and items that have been donated to us to sell. We still have loads of children’s books,

adult fiction and cookbooks!

Proceeds from this book sale go directly toward purchasing new items for the collection Prices are posted. Ask about weekly specials at the front desk!

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As students head back to school in August, there will be an influx of bright yellow school buses on the roads.

This is a great reminder that it is important to keep children safe while traveling to and from the bus stop and while getting on and off the bus.

“School buses remain the safest way to transport students to and from school, but keeping our kids safe when getting on and off the bus is everyone’s responsibility,” said Keith Dreiling, state director of the School Bus Safety Unit. “Parents must review safety tips with their kids, bus drivers must follow protocol and the motoring public must stop for school buses displaying flashing red lights and stop arms.”

Yellow flashing lights on a school bus indicate the bus is preparing to stop, and red flashing lights signify vehicles must come to a complete stop on both sides of the street so children can safely cross to the bus.

In April 2016, 2,163 Kansas school bus drivers reported in a single day nearly 1,000 instances of motorists illegally passing a school bus. Motorists, students and their parents must remain vigilant, particularly before and after school when children are walking to bus stops or boarding and exiting buses.

There are 480,000 school buses on the road across the United States that provide public transportation for 26 million students every day.

In Kansas 4,246 school bus drivers transported 227,778 students more than 69 million miles during the 20142015 school year, Dreiling said.

Parents are encouraged to speak with their children about school bus safety. The following tips can help facilitate the conversation: • Stay alert. Don’t listen to music, text or play games on a mobile device while walking to the stop.

• Follow traffic signals and laws. Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. Never run into the street or cross between parked cars.

• Leave early. Be at the

Start school with an exam.

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

SCHOOL/ SPORTS PHYSICALS WILL BE HELD AT

STEVENS COUNTY MEDICAL CLINIC

June 27th - August 19th 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Physicals are by appointment only!! No Saturday Appointments!

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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 19th you will pay the full amount for the physical.

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

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

You will need a copy of your immunization records.

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

bus stop at least five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. Early arrival prevents children from running across a street to catch the bus as it pulls away from the stop.

• Stand back. When the bus approaches, stand at least five big steps away from the curb, and line up away from the street. Avoid the driver’s blind spot.

• Stand still. Wait until the bus completely stops, the door opens and the driver says it is okay before entering the bus. Do the same for exiting the bus. Be careful that clothing with drawstrings and book bags with straps don't get caught in handrails or doors.

• Never walk behind the bus. Children should walk where the driver can see the child and the child can see the driver. Walk at least ten big steps in front of the bus.

• Watch for motorists.

Even though motorists are required to stop when a bus is making pickups or dropoffs, make sure children look both ways before crossing the street.

Let’s work together this school year to keep our children safe.

Submitted by the Kansas State Department of Education.

Nataly Persinger of Hugoton was awarded the Edith Weston Scholarship to help fund her nursing studies. Pictured with Nataly are June Trentham, Judy Persinger, Robynn Rome and Marcie Isaac, members of the Stevens County Hospital Auxiliary which helps facilitate this scholarship. Photo courtesy of Eileen Gillespie.

Hometown Fabrics ‘n’ More celebrated opening up their new business with a ribbon cutting. Left to right, on the back row, are Chamber President Cathy Wolters, Leslee Hoggatt, Lena Wiebe, Tina Giesbrecht, Abe Giesbrecht, Caleb Giesbrecht, Toby Kehn,

Chamber Secretary Alisha Owens, Dustin Johnson and Charlie Fields.

EcoDevo Director Neal Gillespie holds the ribbon. The young ladies in front are Kelsey and Trudy Giesbrecht.

Garden City Community College to host Broncbuster Buddy Day Garden City Community College Broncbuster Football will host its annual “Broncbuster Buddy Day” Saturday, August 20, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. This year all Broncbuster Buddies and fans will get a chance to preview Buster football! There will be a brown and gold scrimmage from 1:00 to 2:45 p.m. Immediately following the scrimmage Broncbuster Buddies can enjoy on-field activities and a watermelon feed with Buster football players.

“Buster Buddies” will receive a Buster t-shirt, and Broncbuster football players will be available to take pictures and sign autographs. Everyone is encouraged to come have fun family time, and meet the Buster foot-

ball team.

There are more opportunities to come out and watch exciting college players take the field here in Garden City at Broncbuster Stadium. The GCCC Broncbuster home opener will be September 3 against Highland Community College, with kick-off at 1:00 p.m. September 10 will bring Independence Community College to Broncbuster stadium; kickoff will be at 1:00 p.m. October 1, Butler Community College will be here in Garden with kickoff at 7:00 p.m. The Busters will be on the road for most of October, but will return home November 5, to face Iowa Central at 1:00 p.m., and November 12, Fort Scott will roll into town

to take on the Busters at 1:00 p.m. For a complete schedule, visit www.gobronc busters.com.

Garden City Volleyball action is also heating up! The Lady Busters will take to their home court for the first time with a scrimmage against McCook, Ne. Friday, August 19. Wednesday August 24, Butler Community College will be in town for the season opener. This match will be the first conference match-up, and the night has been dubbed a “Free for All”.

Admission will be free to all Broncbuster fans! Once again, for the complete schedule, visit www.gobronc busters.com.

Submitted by Garden City Community College.

SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS

By Randy Ayers Social Security District Manager in Dodge City HONORING THE BENEFICIARIES OF SOCIAL SECURITY Social Security is committed to the principles and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which improves the lives of our beneficiaries and our employees who have disabilities.

We also want you to see and hear from the people who rely on Social Security disability benefits to not just survive, but thrive, as active members of our communities. Our Faces and Facts of Disability Web site highlights the real life stories of people who have disabilities.

The newest person we are featuring on our Faces and Facts of Disability Web site is Lynne Parks. She is an artist from Baltimore, Md. First diagnosed with metastatic fibrosarcoma at age 14, she has lived with this illness for nearly 35

years. It started in her face and moved to different parts of her body, including her abdomen and leg. She also has various tumors on her shoulder and arm.

Inflammatory responses, infections and new tumors are complications that Lynne deals with every day. “Because of the tumors, I have limited use of my left arm,” Lynne said. “I have weakness in my legs. There's fatigue because my immune system has taken such a big hit from the cancer and the cancer treatments. I get sick all the time. There might be a day that I can be at home and resting and I'll try to make the best of it. I'll wake up, fix breakfast and eat, and that takes a while because of my physical limitations, but also because of my first tumor that was in my face.”

Having been helped by Social Security, Lynne tries to help

others. “I'm also helping people who have issues learn to cope with them, because they see in me someone as a role model, essentially. Life without Social Security benefits, it's a horror story, because I imagine myself on the streets.”

The disability benefits Lynne receives are a crucial resource for her quality of life. Our disability programs continue to be a mainstay in the lives of many people — people just like you.

Social Security disability beneficiaries are among the most severely impaired people in the country. It’s something that can happen to anyone.

We invite you to learn the facts about the disability insurance program, and see and hear these stories of hardship and perseverance at www.social security.gov/disabilityfacts.