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12 pages, Volume 130, Number 34
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Thursday, August 24, 2017
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Chamber members learn about capital credits
Hugoton Elementary students carefully use their approved solar eclipse viewing glasses to
observe Monday’s phenomenal event. Photo courtesy of Hugoton USD 210.
Congressman Roger Marshall comes to Hugoton Congressman U.S. Roger Marshall stopped by the coffee shop at Pioneer Manor Monday afternoon for an open town hall meeting. Marshall is in the middle of his 1300-mile, ten stop Farm Bill Tour. He wants to get farmers’ view on the proposed farm bill. Marshall stated he is hoping to save crop insurance. Marshall commented
they will be working on tax reform and health care as well as infrastructure in the next congressional session. Infrastructure typically includes roads, bridges, water systems and sewage systems. Marshall closed by stating he doesn’t see nearly as much fighting in Congress as is shown on television. A lot of the See MARSHALL, page 4
Congressman Roger Marshall
Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce met for their monthly Chamber Luncheon at Ranchitos Tex-Mex Café Tuesday, August 15. Ranchitos furnished a delicious Mexican American meal along with sopapillas and honey for dessert. Pioneer Electric representatives Anita Wendt and Rae Gorman stopped by to discuss capital credits. Each year, capital credits are allocated to members of the cooperative. The allocations for a particular year are spread proportionally among members, based on the amount of electricity the member purchased. Traditionally, Pioneer Electric distribute checks each December. Pioneer Electric Cooperative is a nonprofit organization. Anita and Rae then handed out several door prizes to Chamber members. Anita also informed members they are seeking applications for their HUGS Program. HUGS stands for “Helping Us Give to Society”. Through this program, Pioneer Electric gives out grants up to $10,000 to different organizations around the community. They gave a grant to the Peace House not too long ago. However, they are still seeking more applications to help the community. They will meet in September to give
Reid Petty
out additional funds. Norma Jean Hodges from Seward County Community College stopped by to inform the members of some of the classes available at the
college. Some of the classes offered are “The Art of Welding”; “Let’s Start Sewing”; “Floral Design”; “Beginning Cake Decorating”; “Eatable Fruit Bouquets”; “Water Aerobics”; “Basic Computer (Spanish)” and “Internet (Spanish)”. They offer too many other classes to list. Some of the classes have already started. Reid Petty stopped by to inform the members he is setting up a new office in Garden City for Senator Jerry Moran. Reid was raised in Liberal and has now moved to Garden City along with his wife. See CHAMBER, page 4
Anita Wendt and Rae Gorman from Pioneer Electric Cooperative inform the Chamber members about the capital credits, sent out to their customers each December.
Stevens County Foundation members visit commissioners Stevens County’s three the Foundation Board’s commissioners Joe D. visit was to establish some Thompson, Tron Stegman dialogue between the two and Pat Hall convened entities. The group Monday, August 21 for couldn’t recall even one their regular meeting. formal request for use of The agenda for the funds, so a little publicity meeting was relatively may be warranted. full, as was the Commissioners’ Room. Wayne Tate, Tom Hicks, Paula Rowden and John Brower with the Stevens County Foundation came in to speak with the commissioners about possible uses for the fund. The Stevens County Foundation was formed in 2003, - Wayne Tate and the fund currently sits at $5.3 million. Wayne told Stevens County Foundation Pat, Joe D. and Tron the purpose of the fund is to Commissioners agreed mitigate the effects of the they would go over decounty’s decreased valua- partment budgets to evaltion. Tax-supported enti- uate where some of the ties promoting the quality money could be best of life are the focus of the used. fund. The money should Sheriff Ted Heaton and be used to support things Undersheriff TJ Steers normally funded by the brought in two bids for a county that are no longer new K9 pickup. The bid of possible to pay with $26,650 for a 2017 Ford county dollars. crew cab pickup from Basically the purpose of Ghumm’s was accepted by
“It doesn’t do us any good to sit with $5.3 million while the town or county withers away.”
the commissioners. The bid from Riley’s was not accepted because that vehicle did not meet the necessary specifications. Phillip Willis asked the commissioners about corn waste around the elevators. Commissioners agreed, after some discussion, the landfill should charge $20 per ton, as the corn waste counts as commercial trash. Eunice Schroeder asked the commissioners for permission to pursue other cheaper means of workman’s compensation insurance. Commissioners approved her request. Tony Martin came in to ask the commissioners about offering two old unused asphalt tanker trailers for auction with a new site, similar to Purple Wave, called gavelroads.com. There is no commission charged for government entities. County Attorney Paul Kitzke will investigate the matter further. Joe D. mentioned he at-
tended this month’s meeting of the Moscow City Council, and they brought up a few concerns. He shared them with Tony and the other commissioners. Nancy Honig and Josh Morris were also on the agenda. Josh announced he is leaving his post as Stevens County Extension Agent to teach at Seward County Community Col-
lege at the end of this month. There will be a going away party this Saturday morning at the Extension Office. Nancy and Josh also requested permission to pursue bids to repair the roof at the Extension. The commissioners approved their request. Amy Rich came down with Group Benefits representative Karen Vines to
The Commissioners’ Room was the place to be Monday morning! Sheriff Ted Heaton, Stevens County Foundation members Paula Rowden, Tom Hicks and John Brower, Attorney Wayne
INDEX Obituaries ........................................................2 Rolla ...................................................................6 Moscow............................................................7
Farm...................................................................8 Classifieds ............................................2B-3B Looking Back ..............................................4B
go over insurance options for 2018. Karen agreed to send more information as it became available to her. Meeting adjourned. The next regular meeting of the Stevens County Commissioners will be Tuesday, September 5 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room in the basement of the courthouse. The public is invited to attend.
Tate and Travis Coulter are just a few of the Commissioners’ guests at their regular meeting Monday, August 21. Many other visitors also stopped by.
OBITUARIES INSIDE Robert Davis Sr. John Henry Lopez Melvin Monroe Lillian Scott Holly Wait
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What’s Happenin’ August 24 - First day of school for USD 209 students. August 25 - HHS Cross Country Time Trials 4:15 p.m. - HHS Soap & Towel Scrimmages - Football - 6:00 p.m. & Volleyball - 5:00 p.m. Spectators are asked to bring soap & towels to donate for HHS locker rooms. August 25 & 26 - Larry Bradford is hosting a “Book Fair” at Trinity Baptist Church of Hugoton from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. He will be contributing at least 500 Christian books from his personal library to the “Book Fair”. August 26 - Hugoton’s Country Market will set up in front of the Chamber office, at Seventh and Main, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Dermot Community Ice Cream Social 7:00 p.m. at Dermot School. August 27 - Hugoton United Methodist Church will host services at Pioneer Manor in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come. - Hugoton Senior sign painting 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. September 1 - Deadline for getting your business in The Hermes’ Community Guide this year. - First home varsity football game - 7:00 p.m. September 2 - Hugoton’s Country Market will set up in front of the Chamber office, at Seventh and Main, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. September 3 - Moscow United Methodist Church will host services at Pioneer Manor in the chapel
at 3:00 p.m. Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come. September 4 - Labor Day September 5 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room in the basement of the Stevens County Courthouse. September 8-9 - High Plains BBQ Bash, in conjunction with the Music Fest. Open to the public For information, please call Jan Leonard at 620-544-3069 or Alisha Owens at 620-3097828. September 9 - Hugoton’s Country Market will set up in front of the Chamber office, at Seventh and Main, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - High Plains Fall Fling Craft and Vendor Show at Eagle RV Park. - High Plains Music Fest at Dirtona Raceway September 10 - My Father’s House will host services at Pioneer Manor in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come. September 11 - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room. - Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room in the basement of the hospital. - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Central Office, 529 S. Main. September 12 - Stevens County Economic Development will meet at the Senior Center at 12:00 noon.
Fire & EMS Report Fire 544-2025 ---- Ambulance 544-2562 Stevens County Emergency Services run activity August 14 through August 20. Fire Department Wednesday, August 16, 3:28 p.m. – dispatched to Road M and Road 16 for vehicle/hay fire. Sunday, August 20, 6:36 p.m. – dispatched to Hwy 56 and Hwy 25 North for a motor vehicle accident. Ambulance Activity Four medical runs, two transfers, one Life Flight and one motor vehicle accident.
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Robert Leon Davis Sr. Longtime Hugoton resident Robert Leon Davis Sr., passed from this life Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Stevens County Hospital in Hugoton. He was 89. He was born May 3, 1928 at Ava, Mo., the son of Roy and Kate Nelson Davis. Robert and Florence Hale were married August 3, 1950 at Ava. He was a US Navy Veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Florence Davis of Hugoton; Robert Davis Jr. and wife Misty of Hugoton, Doug Davis and wife Shannon of Basehor; Mitzi Stamey and husband Robert of Ulysses, Michelle Clark and husband Edwin of Waynesboro, Va.; a brother, Max Davis of Denton, Tx.; ten grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Ronald “Chet” Davis, three sisters, Leora Graham, Velma Duckworth and Erma Lee
John Henry Lopez John Henry Lopez went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 16, 2017. He was 67. He was at home with his wife Sesty in Reeds, Mo. when he passed. He was born November 24, 1949 and was an engineer at Kansas Power and Light. He is survived by three sons, Estell Lopez of Issaquah, Wa., John Paul Lopez of Webb City, Mo., and Jeff Lopez of Albuquerque, NM.; siblings Johnny Lopez of Hugoton, Salome Shelton of Alva, Ok., Trudy Harris of Carthage, Mo. and Adele
Elliott of Hugoton; 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren with one on the way; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by daughter Heather Renae Lopez, sister Ina Taylor and brother Billy Lopez. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 26, 2017 at the Hugoton Cemetery. Following will be a celebration of life at 606 S. Monroe. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. Cremation has taken place.
Police Report 620-544-4959 • After Hours, 620-544-2020 Monday, August 14, 2017 • Dog at Large, 1000 Block of South Main, Taken to Animal Shelter, Officer Crane • Dog at Large, 1000 Block of Trindle, Taken to Animal Shelter, Officer Crane • Missing Vehicle, 700 Block of South Jefferson, Officer Crane • Alarm, 500 Block of West
by John Schlageck, Senior Editor/Writer, Kansas Farm Bureau
Summertime moth brigade
It seems like only yesterday when I raced my buddies down the red-carpeted ramp of the Pix Theater in Hoxie trying to nail down those good seats. You know the ones I’m talking about – those in the front row where tennis shoes could be heard latching into congealed soda from the earlier matinee. Back in those days, “the guys and me” could watch Davey Crockett, Old Yeller or It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World for only a quarter and a seal from a milk carton produced at Ada’s, our hometown dairy. Outside as we waited in line for our tickets, you could smell the popcorn and glimpse at the soda machine as it dropped a cup from its innards and spewed forth an overly sweet combination of syrup, carbonated water and ice. Sometimes the cup turned sideways and the liquid missed and sprayed the hand of the kid expecting a tasty treat. My money, a shiny new nickel, nestled in my right hand ready to be plunked down on the counter for my favorite candy bar, a Denver Sandwich. All the time I waited for my candy bar I couldn’t keep my eyes of a life-sized cutout of Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe advertising the upcoming feature Gentlemen Prefer Blonds. What terrific times. Our little theater was a central gathering place in our town of Hoxie and as kids we couldn’t wait to see one another and catch up. The point of all this, I guess, is they don’t make movie theaters like that anymore. The multi-screened mazes and cinema complexes that thrive today are designed for volume and efficiency. Forget cozy, close and jam packed. This only happens occasionally when a blockbuster is released and lasts for usually the first day. And sneaking into one of these new theaters in our high security world is also a
Cudney. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at Assembly of God Church in Hugoton with Pastor Ben Coats presiding. Burial will follow at the Hugoton Cemetery. A memorial has been established for the Pheasant Heaven Charities and Hugoton Assembly of God Church. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.
thing of the past, not that I ever tried such a prank as a youngster. I have nothing against these modern, chain theaters of today. I guess it is just good business in this age of streaming video, palm-entertainment systems and satellite television. They must compete and who doesn’t like to watch some of the latest Hollywood offerings on the giant screen? Still, whenever I travel in rural communities across Kansas, I keep an eye out for the little movie houses that may have survived in small towns. I can name a few on one hand. Owners of such small operations lament the price to be paid for keeping up with new technology, the fewer number of moviegoers in their shrinking communities. They wait forever for new releases like Wonder Woman, Guardians of the Galaxy or parts for their, old tired projectors. Several have managed to hang on, and their battered neon lights still attract the summertime moth brigade and sweatyhanded kids on first dates. Most of these operators have outside jobs or operate the theater for free out of love for their home town. They cannot make it by running a theater in a rural community alone. One operator I ran across many years ago in south-central Kansas told me he runs a small printing operation and dons the robes of a municipal judge. “I keep the theater open,” he said, “to give the kids something to do and keep them out of my courtroom.” John Schlageck is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas. Born and raised on a diversified farm in northwestern Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of experience, knowledge and passion.
Eleventh, Secured Area, Officer Crane Tuesday, August 15, 2017 • Vehicle Unlock, 600 Block of South Main, Unlocked, Officer Lamatsch • Dog at Large, 1100 Block of South Jefferson, Unable to Catch, Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock, Middle School, Unlocked, Officer Crane • Suspicious Vehicle, Fairgrounds, Officer Crane • Alarm, 1000 Block of Jackson, Secured Area, Officer Crane Wednesday, August 16, 2017 • Suspicious Vehicle, 900 Block of Monroe, Checked, Officer Fedelin • Traffic Accident, Eleventh and Washington, Report, Officer Fedelin • Traffic Accident, Thrifty King, Report, Officer Fedelin • Vehicle Unlock, 800 Block of Polk, Unlocked, Officer Fedelin • Dog at Large, 600 Block of South Polk, Taken to Animal Shelter, Officer Fedelin Thursday, August 17, 2017 • Motorist Assist, 1100 Block of Washington, Officer Fedelin Friday, August 18, 2017 • Domestic Dispute, 500 Block of West Tenth, Officer Lamatsch • Suspicious Vehicle, 700 Block of East Eleventh, Officer Crane Saturday, August 19, 2017 • Dog at Large, 500 Block of Polk, Taken to Animal Shelter, Officer Crane Sunday, August 20, 2017 • Vehicle Unlock, 200 Block of Van Buren, Unlocked, Officer Lamatsch • Dog at Large, 500 Block of East Third, Officer Lamatsch • Dog Bite, 300 Block of West Third, Officer Lamatsch • Citizen Assist, 700 Block of Monroe, Officer Crane • Alarm, 600 Block of East Eleventh, Officer Crane
Whom have I in heaven but You? And besides You, I desire nothing on earth. My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:25-26
Lillian V. “Billie” Scott Lillian V. "Billie" Scott, 87, of Turpin, Ok. passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton. She was born March 26, 1930 to Virgil and Lillian Cox Hughes at Hot Springs, Ar. October 27, 1946, she married Ezra LeRoy Scott at Garden City. He preceded her in death May 12, 2005. Billie grew up in Hot Springs, moving to the Oklahoma panhandle in 1946 with her mother at the age of 16. Shortly after moving to Baker, Ok. she met and married Ezra, who had just returned home from serving in the US Marines. They lived in the Baker community until 1969 when they moved to Turpin. While living in Turpin, Billie babysat 51 children from 1985 to 1996. She loved spending time with her family; children and grandchildren! Billie also enjoyed reading non-fiction books, cooking, attending church activities and attending activities at the Turpin Senior Center. She was a member of Turpin Senior Center and the Bethel Church of God. Billie is survived by one son, Jerry Scott and wife Karen of Elkhart; two daughters, Brenda Strickland and husband David of Turpin, Beverly Steers and husband Tom of Liberal; six grandchildren, Jared Scott and wife Kelli of Wichita, TJ Steers and wife Lisa of Hugoton, Elizabeth Steers and
husband Chad Hinz of Liberal, Jess Strickland and wife April of Granbury, Tx., Maggie Cowan and husband Nakia of Mandeville, La., and Holli Sager and husband Brice of Balko, Ok.; 26 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one daughter Janice Scott, and one grandson Shawn Crawford. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 24, 2017 at the First United Methodist Church in Turpin, Ok. with Rev. Stan Lehnert officiating. Burial will take place in the Tyrone Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Bethel Church of God and St. Jude's Children's Hospital in care of Miller Mortuary PO Box 826 Liberal, Ks. 67905-0826. Friends may send condolences to the family through Billie's tribute Web page at www.millermortuary.net.
Melvin M. Monroe Melvin M. Monroe, 77, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017 at the Morton County Hospital in Elkhart. Melvin was the son of Charles Henry, Jr. and Opal Parker Monroe. He was born October 29, 1939 in Clayton, N.M. Melvin and Roberta June Frantz were married August 21, 1960 at Guymon, Ok. He graduated from Panhandle State University with a double major in Industrial Arts and Physical Education. Melvin taught Industrial Arts and coached basketball at Goodwell, Forgan and Balko Schools for many years. He farmed and ranched in Oklahoma and New Mexico until the family moved to Stead, N.M. in 1981, where he continued the family farm until they moved to Guymon. They then relocated to Elkhart to be near family. Melvin was an avid fisherman and hunter for his entire life. He especially enjoyed flyfishing the San Juan River in New Mexico. He loved to play golf and basketball and excelled in those sports, as well as being a master carpenter. One of his highest priorities was following his grandkids to all of their events. He traveled many miles to attend livestock shows, ballgames and school programs. Melvin was known and respected for his devotion and wonderful care of his wife, Roberta. The last several years were filled with traveling with family and friends. Survivors include a son,
Monte Monroe and Timarra Hodges of Yukon, Ok.; three daughters: Marcia Cowan and husband Mitch of Balko, Ok.; Micah Mock of Clayton, N.M.; Mindy Dougherty and husband Gerry of Elkhart; 13 grandchildren, Andrew Cowan, Alysha Cowan, Austin Cowan, Kari Monroe, Kayla Monroe, Matthew Mock, Justin Mock, Cameron Mock, Sydney Dougherty, Joey Dougherty, Jayden Kreklau, Caleb Kreklau and Gracie Kreklau; nine great grandchildren and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Roberta Monroe, and son in law, Dwight Mock. Memorial services were Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Church of the Nazarene in Elkhart. A memorial has been established for the Monroe Education Foundation. Memorials may be mailed to Paul's-Robson Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks. 67951. Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Holly Wait A memorial graveside service is planned for Holly Noell Nix Wait for Saturday, September 2, 2017. Ken Hathaway will be presiding in the Hugoton Cemetery. Miller Mortuary of Liberal will be in charge of the arrangements. Holly, the daughter of David and Kathy Nix, passed from this life Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Liberal. She was 37.
Lessons from Holly are to be kind and never judge lest you be judged.
Hugoton students receive competency certificates Twenty-four students from four schools in Kansas have been awarded the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Kansas Agriculture Skills & Competencies Certificate. Of these, 20 were awarded the general certificate, three were awarded the animal science certificate, and one student was awarded the plant systems certificate. Schools with students earning certificates include Buhler (USD 313), Centre (USD 397), Ellsworth (USD 327) and Hugoton (USD 210). Students from Hugoton receiving the Kansas Agriculture Skills and Competencies Certificates were Lacey Brecheisen, Romano Burger, Kyra Kalani, Roman Lindstrom, Bernabe Mendoza, Elias Mendoza and Brooklynn Trotter. Students have demonstrated excellence in their agricultural education programs and completed requirements in three agricultural education areas of classroom instruction, supervised agricultural experience learning and leadership development through FFA. Students are also required to have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher in all school courses. According to Kurt Dillon, the agriculture education program consultant with the Kansas State Department of Education, well-prepared students are important to the agriculture industry. “Bright students who have a variety of skills and are interested in working in the field of agriculture are critical to the future of Kansas,” he said. “Students who have demonstrated the required proficiencies to earn this certificate should be congratulated.” KDA is committed to equipping the agriculture industry with a dynamic work-
force that meets the diverse needs of the industry today. “The agriculture workforce needs technical specialists in agronomy, technology, animal science and many other fields,” said Kerry Wefald, the KDA marketing division director. “There is also demand for well-rounded and capable young people to operate high-tech machinery at dairies, ranches, farms and other agribusinesses. Kansas agriculture is extremely diverse and growing and the industry requires a wellequipped workforce to support that growth.” The certificates have been endorsed by the Kansas agricultural community, including many industry organizations and employers. Applications for the Kansas Agriculture Skills & Competencies Certificate are accepted each spring. To find more information, visit agriculture.ks.gov/ageduca tion.
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Randy and Sandra Bane Teachers and staff from area schools gather Wednesday morning, August 16 at Pigs R Us in Hugoton to enjoy breakfast before another hectic school year begins. USD 210 students went back to school August 17, while USD 217 starts August 23 and USD 209 will begin August 24. 500 Monroe Hugoton, Ks. 67951-2639 Phone: 620.544.2301 • Fax: 620.544.2322 Email: svcolib@pld.com
ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE The library’s annual used book sale is winding down in the meeting room and will run until the end of the month. We are now selling ten items for $1.00, and 25 for $2.00. Come in and stock up for fall! ADULT SUMMER PROGRAM Three walkers have reached the one million step mark! The Adult steps program continues until Thursday, August 31. Keep on walking! CIRCLE TIME REGISTRATION Register your 0- to 5-yearold for Circle Time. Circle Time will begin Wednesday, September 6 at 10:30 a.m. Registration forms are avail-
able online or you may pick up a form at the library. HOME SCHOOL GROUP If you homeschool your children and would like them to participate in regular structured library activities, please email Miss Stacey at youthservices@stevens countylibrary.com. AFTER SCHOOL SIGN-IN All unaccompanied children from eight to 18 must sign in daily when they arrive at the library. This is a safety measure for both children and library staff. Library staff can tell at a glance if your child has arrived at the library, if and when they left, and provides an additional check for parents who are trying to contact their child. Children
under the age of eight must be accompanied by a care provider that is at least sixteen years of age. Please provide your child with a local phone number they can call if they need to contact you. Our phones only allow local dial-out. Thank you. LIBRARY CLOSING The library will be closed Monday, September 4 in celebration of Labor Day. Happy End of Summer! LIBRARY FACEBOOK PAGE Check out the latest news on our library Facebook page! If you are not receiving posts from the library, enter Stevens County Library into the search box and “like” a post or two. It’s the best way to get library posts into your regular feed.
Notes from Nancy by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig
Food Safety Risk and Seniors Sneaking a bite of uncooked cookie dough, using grandma’s old recipe for canning, or “finishing off” the leftovers from two weeks ago. These are all things we may have done from time to time, and may not have gotten ill, but these and other similar activities can be dangerous, especially for older adults. The way food is produced, harvested, distributed and prepared has evolved handin-hand with technology. Scientific advances have shown new and dangerous bacteria and viruses can be found in foods; these microorganisms were not even known years ago, and people in the later years of life are more susceptible to contracting foodborne health issues. Foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning, can be serious, even fatal. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year 76 million people fall ill, 325,000 are hospitalized, and 5,000 die from food-related infections and illness in the United States. Seniors are at risk because they are able to catch germs more easily and also hold on to them longer. Aging causes changes in the body, slowing the food digestion process. The stomach and intestinal tract process foods more slowly, and a senior’s liver and kidneys are slower to rid their body of toxins. This even alters a person’s sense of taste and smell. Added to the natural effects of aging, all chronic illnesses and medications, and the unwelcome addition
of food poisoning, can become very serious very fast. Vigilance when handling, preparing and consuming foods is important. Are You Sick? It is important to understand there is a wide range of time that can pass between eating food with harmful bacteria and the onset of symptoms. Usually, foodborne illness takes one to three days to develop. The common assumption is that it’s caused by a person’s last meal. This may be true, but not necessarily. There are many factors to consider, including the type of bacteria in the affected food. The length of time could range from 20 minutes to as long as six weeks, in extreme circumstances. Even then, it’s possibly a different illness. Some common symptoms of food poisoning are feeling sick to the stomach, vomiting or diarrhea. Others could be flu-like, including a fever as well as head and body aches. It is important to check with one’s doctor if you suspect food is to blame for an illness. How to Avoid Getting Sick The U.S. Food and Drug Administration offers some guidelines for proper food preparation at home. First, “clean”. Wash hands and surfaces often and well. Bacteria can be found throughout a kitchen, including on utensils, cutting boards, sponges and countertops. Use warm water and soap for all washing of hands and cooking supplies. When cutting boards develop worn and hard to clean surfaces, they
should be replaced. You may consider paper towels just extra waste, but they are very good at preventing bacteria buildup. Next, “separate”. Crosscontamination is how bacteria is spread, especially when handling raw meat, poultry and seafood. Separate these foods from other foods in a shopping cart and also in the refrigerator. Use different cutting boards for them as well. Wash hands, utensils and other dishes after coming in contact with raw meat, poultry, seafood, eggs and unwashed fresh produce. After separating, “cook” foods to proper temperatures. The FDA explains foods are cooked safely when heated for a long enough time, and at a high enough temperature, to kill the harmful bacteria. Finally, the FDA advises seniors to “chill”. While stored at room temperature, bacteria in food may double every 20 minutes, so it is important to refrigerate foods quickly to keep bacteria at bay. Besides proper handling of food it is important to be careful about what you are eating. The FDA offers a list of foods seniors are advised to avoid including: • Raw fin fish and shellfish, including oysters, clams, mussels, and scallops; • Hot dogs and luncheon meats, unless they are reheated until steaming hot; • Raw or unpasteurized milk or soft cheeses (such as Feta, Brie, Camembert, blueveined, and Mexican-style cheese) unless they are la-
beled as made with pasteurized milk; • Refrigerated pates or meat spreads; (Canned or shelf-stable pates and meat spreads may be eaten.) • Refrigerated smoked seafood unless it is contained in a cooked dish, such as a casserole; (Canned or shelf-stable smoked seafood may be eaten.) • Raw or lightly cooked egg or egg products containing raw eggs such as salad dressings, cookie or cake batter, sauces, and beverages such as eggnog; (Foods made from commercially pasteurized eggs are safe to eat.) • Raw meat or poultry; • Raw sprouts (alfalfa, clover, and radish); and • Unpasteurized or untreated fruit or vegetable juice.
Banes commemorate 50 years together Mr. and Mrs. Randy Bane will celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary Saturday, September 2. Randy and Sandra Little Bane have two children: Andy and Shara Bane of Elkhart and Jennifer and Aaron Faimon of Olathe. They have three grandchildren: Noah Bane, Evan Faimon and Abigail Faimon. Randy retired after 35 plus years teaching and Sandy retired after 38 years being an R.N. The couple celebrated this joyous milestone by taking a cruise to Alaska with their children and grandchildren earlier this year. Their address is 2355 D Boulevard, Rolla, Kansas 67954.
Senior Lifestyles 624 S. Main, Hugoton • 620-544-2283 Yea! The activity room floor is finished. We are happy about that. Now everything can get back to normal. We had our first homemade ice cream social. Not a big crowd, but the ice cream was delicious. The total eclipse of the sun is today. What an exciting event to be able to see. Especially this time of life for senior citizens. Line dance, Bridge and Bingo all this week. Great lunches coming up. Come join us. Menu Aug. 24..Chicken Cordon Bleu Aug. 25............................Fish Aug. 28Smothered Hamburger Aug. 29 ........Chicken Pot Pie Aug. 30 .................Beef Fajita Aug. 31 .BBQ Polish Sausage
Activities Thursday, August 24 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Bridge...................12:30 p.m. Friday, August 25 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Bingo....................12:30 p.m. Saturday, August 26 Pot Luck & Cards...6:00 p.m. Monday, August 28 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Line Dance ............6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 29 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 30 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Paint & Crafts ......12:30 p.m. Thursday, August 31 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Bridge...................12:30 p.m. Stevens County Senior Activity Center is located at 624 S. Main in Hugoton. For activities, call 620-544-2283 and for meals, call 620-5448041.
The Stevens County Extension Council would like to invite the public to a Going Away party for Stevens County Extension Agent ANR/Youth Development
Saturday, August 26 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
at the Extension
Office, 114 E. 5th
Come join us as we thank Josh for his 8 years of service and wish him well in his new endeavors.
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U.S. Congressman Roger Marshall speaks to the crowd gathered at Pioneer Manor’s Coffee Shop Monday afternoon, August 21. This was one of
ten stops on his 1,300 mile Farm Tour. He spoke of tax reform, health care and next year’s infrastructure budget.
congressmen are working “across the aisle” whether it’s to complete the farm bill or correct immigration issues. The nation’s representatives are hard at work to ensure Americans are taken care of. You can contact Congressman Roger Marshall by mail at his Garden City office - 816 Campus Drive, Ste. 500, Garden City, Ks. 67846; by phone at 620-765-7800 or by email at marshall.house.gov/contact. He’s also on Facebook: facebook.com/RogerMar shallMD/.
Highway Patrol’s STEP campaign will run through Labor Day Beginning last Thursday, August 17, through Labor Day, September 4, 2017, Kansas Highway Patrol per-
sonnel is working additional hours to help keep Kansas roads safe, and to help decrease the number of im-
paired motorists on the state’s roadways. The Patrol joins 150 other local law enforcement agencies across the state to participate in the Kansas Department of Transportation’s STEP (Special Traffic Enforcement Program) campaign, “You Drink. You Drive. You Lose”. The STEP program allows officers to work overtime hours, providing extra manpower on the roads and focusing on areas such as occupant protection, enforcing impaired driving laws, enforcing the state’s texting laws, and other traffic safety issues. This year’s focus for the Labor Day weekend is on preventing impaired driving.
Ancient Boundary Stones “The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.”
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here is a prohibition in the Book of Proverbs which tells us “Do not move an ancient boundary stone set up by your ancestors.” (Proverbs 22:28 NIV) This may sound curious to modern ears, but it is just a straightforward warning against theft or encroachment on someone else’s land. A few verses later the warning is repeated, with a bit more specificity: “Do not move an ancient boundary stone or encroach on the fields of the fatherless, for their Defender is strong; he will take up their case against you.” (Proverbs 23:10-11 NIV) The ancient Israelites believed that the land belonged to God and was in a sense loaned to God’s people for their use. Thus, they allowed the poor and sojourners to glean the fields (cf. Leviticus 19:9-10), and the original distribution of the land for each tribe and family was expected to be honored (cf. Leviticus 25). These rules and maxims are, in effect, a codification of God’s justice and fairness. The “ancient boundary stone” can also be taken metaphorically to apply to the ancient wisdom of the Bible. We do well to keep these ancient stones in place. Rules that have worked well for thousands of years should not be overturned lightly. Christopher Simon
“As the summer travel season comes to a close, Kansas Highway Patrol troopers will be out working to ensure our travelers make it to their destinations safely. As you celebrate the upcoming Labor Day weekend, we urge anyone who may be drinking to get a sober driver arranged ahead of time,” said KHP PIO, Lieutenant Adam Winters. “If you are traveling and suspect another motorist may be impaired, please give us a call, and we will check on them.” If you’re traveling for the Labor Day holiday, the Patrol offers the following tips: • Check your vehicle’s condition, including tires, fluid levels, and mechanical equipment. • Check road conditions at www.kandrive.org to look for construction or delays on your route. • Allow plenty of time to arrive at your destination. • Always designate a sober driver beforehand if you will be consuming alcohol. • Buckle up and make sure your children are in the appropriately-fitted child safety seats. • Have an emergency kit in your vehicle with essentials such as water, flashlights, chargers, blankets, and nonperishable food. The Patrol wishes all of those traveling and utilizing the state’s roadways safe travels. If you need assistance on a Kansas highway, call KHP for assistance at *47 (*(HP), or for those traveling on the Kansas Turnpike, call *582 (*KTA).
Look who’s new Phillips family welcomes baby Havley
Havley Maxine Phillips Jesse and Laura Phillips, currently stationed at Whiteman AFB and residing in Green Ridge, Mo., are pleased to announce the birth of a daughter, Havley Maxine. Havley was born August 9, 2017 at 9:39 p.m. at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, Mo. She weighed six pounds, 10.5 oz. and was 19 ¼ inches long. Havley is welcomed home
by two sisters, Tambre Lynne, age 12, and Alayna Marie, age 10. Maternal grandparents are Rick and Eunice Schroeder of Hugoton. Paternal grandparents are Doug and Teresa Phillips of Syracuse, and Teresa and Scott Spikes of Hugoton. Havley’s great-grandmother is Lucille Smith of Goodland.
Chamber From page 1 Alisha then reminded the members about the High Plains Barbeque Bash, High Plains Music Fest and the High Plains Vendor and Craft Show, all will be September 9, 2017. She still has spaces for booths for vendors and barbeque crews are still being sought for the Barbeque Bash. The meeting adjourned. Chamber members are encouraged to attend the monthly luncheons. Contact Alisha at 544-4305.
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Dunn-Shaffer Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Dunn of Richfield announce the engagement of their daughter Hannah Marie Dunn to Matthew Robert Blake Shaffer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kent Shaffer, of Pierceville, and Ms. Shawn Shaffer of Bates City, Mo. Hannah attended Garden City Community College and studied Ag. Matthew attended Garden City Community College and graduated from The John Deere Program and works for Sterling Farms of Garden City. A September 9 wedding is planned.
Commission announces date change for final 2017 meeting The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission has historically conducted its last public meeting of the year in October, and the 2017 meeting was scheduled for October 19 at the Bryan Conference Center in Scott City. However, due to a scheduling conflict, the meeting has been rescheduled at the same location for November 16, 2017. The afternoon session will begin at 1:00 p.m. and recess at 5:00 p.m. The
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Hugoton Intermediate students are thrilled to begin the 20172018 school year as they gather in the HES Gym Thursday morning, August 17. Hugoton Intermediate School’s principal is Mrs. Elise Heger. Here’s to a great school year!
Mrs. Hill, Mr. Ray and Mrs. Lomax lead Primary School students in a round of “If You’re Happy and You Know It” before school starts.
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The following is a listing of the 2016 unpaid Real Estate taxes due the Stevens County Treasurer as of August 10, 2017. A $16.00 advertising fee per parcel and interest at the rate of 6% will be added to the tax amount shown. If the taxes remain unpaid as of September 1, 2017, 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 2016 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
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Hugoton Primary students recite the Pledge of Allegiance before the new school year begins. These students are in first and second grade!
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The Morton County Fair 2017 is in the books and exhibitors who qualified are gearing up for the Kansas State Fair. Rolla, Richfield and Dermot community members had a great showing at the county fair. Open Grand Champion Ceramics winner was Cassie Thrall of Rolla. Her son, Austin Apelu, took Reserve Grand Champion in the same class. Carlie Jones of the Rolla All Around 4-H club won the 4H Grand Champion Art (Sketch, Draw, Paint). Sue Claassen of Richfield won Open Amateur Reserve Champion Art (Sketch, Draw, Paint). 4-H Grand Champion Photography winner was Carlie Jones with Jaxon Schwindt earning Reserve Champion in the same class. Both are members of the All Around 4-H club of Rolla. Zeta Greene won Open Reserve Champion Photography. Duane Greene won Open Grand Champion Woodworking. Good thing, since he’s the woodshop instructor at Rolla! Rylan Williams of the All Around 4H Club won 4-H Grand Champion Electricity. Pat
Carson Milburn shows off his new clippers, courtesy of Stanton County True Value. Photo courtesy of Morton County Fair Association’s Facebook page.
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Floyd of Rolla won Open Reserve Champion Floriculture. Suzanne Murray won Open Grand Champion Horticulture. All Around 4-H Club member Kenzie Jones won 4-H Grand Champion and Reserve Champion in Clothing Construction. Former All Around 4-H Club member McKenzy Hanna won Open Grand Champion Clothing Construction with Rachel Dunn earning Open Reserve Champion in the same class. Zeta Greene won Open Grand Champion and Reserve Champion in Food Preservation. Jayden Hanna of the All Around 4-H club won Grand Champion in 4H Foods. Kenzie Jones won Open Reserve Champion in Foods. Junior Beef Reserve Champion Showman was Mia Hinojosa, of the All Around 4-H Club. Rylan Williams was Grand Champion in 4-H Bucket Calves and Tyson Apelu was Open Bucket Calves Reserve Champion. Lexi Crowl, in her first year of 4-H, won Class Champion Light
Rylan Williams is one of the winners in the August 11 calf catch. Photo courtesy of Morton County Fair Association’s Facebook page.
Medium Weight Goat. She is a member of the All Around 4-H Club. Carson Milburn won Reserve Class Champion Medium Weight Goat. He also won Class Champion Heavy Medium Goat Weight. Mia Hinojosa won Class Champion Extra Heavy Weight Goat with Jayden Hanna placing Reserve Class Champion in the same class. Class Champion Summo Goat was Rylan Williams. All these goat champions are from the Rolla All Around 4H Club. Junior Reserve Champion Goat Showman was mia Hinojosa. She also was Reserve Class Champion Breeding Doe Medium Weight. Aaron Apelu of the Barbed Wire Club was Class Champion Breeding Yearling Doe. Dasean Lewis of the same club was Reserve Class Champion in the same class. Austin Apelu of the Barbed Wire club was Class Champion Over Two Years Doe. In the Sheep Division, Mia Hinojosa was Cross Reserve Champion and Junior Grand Champion in Showmanship. She was also Natural Class Champion Ewe. Jayden Hanna was Senior Reserve Showmanship. Rylan Williams was Hereford Reserve Champion in the Swine Show. Cayli Crowl was Poland China Class Champion. Jaxon Schwindt was York Class Champion. Jayden Hanna was Cross Reserve Champion. All of these champions are from the All Around 4-H club. Carson Milburn was the winner of a pair of Premium Clippers and clipper box from Stanton County True Value. Rylan Williams won $20 in the calf catch at the August 11 rodeo. Congratulations to all the fair exhibitors and participants. Good luck at the State Fair!
Community Calendar Thursday, August 24 Booster Club Hamburger Fry (Bring a Side Dish) 6:30 p.m. Fall Sports Parent/ Coaches Meeting 7:30 p.m. Friday, August 25 Junior High STUCO Wel-
Dermot Community Ice Cream Social
Saturday, August 26 7:00 p.m. @ the Dermot School Phoebe Brummett will be hosting it. Please bring Ice Cream, Sandwiches, Salads or Desserts. Next Month’s Supper will be Saturday, September 30 at 7:00 p.m. hosted by the Morton County Sheriff Dept.
Questions? Call 593-4657 or 593-4436
come Back Swim Party at Rolla Pool 6:30-8:30 p.m. School in Session Saturday, August 26 High School Volleyball at Healy Tournament 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 28 Open House Pre-K to twelfth 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 31 Junior High Volleyball at Moscow 4:00 p.m. Junior High Football at Moscow 6:00 p.m. Bonfire/ Pie Auction 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 1 High School Football Springfield at 7:00 p.m. (CT) No School Monday, September 4 Labor Day No School Tuesday, September 5 High School Volleyball Quad at South Gray at 4:00 p.m.
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Rolla’s school staff gathers on the playground to show off their new artwork on the basketball court while having inservice. Staff members front left to right are Cammie Heaton, Kris Hall, Sherry Pinkley, Arleen Clinesmith, Kim Mauk, Winnie Hagenah, Becky Sohm, Traci Taylor, Hannah Bolin, Rachel Dunn, Lori Sheedy, Tammie Bolin, and Yesica Estremera. Middle row are Kim Cruz, Alexa Bletz, Shelley Barrett, Kelly Schn-
able, Dana Kallenbach, Rocia Rodriguez, Cassie Thrall, Jessie Slaughter, Jamie Milburn, and Kim Clark. Back row are Annie Klassen, Maria Martens, Tim Dunn, Sam Eiland, Jon Schnable, Gardell Schnable, Suzanne Murray, John Barrett, Duane Greene, Dawn Hart, Megan Gibler, Georgina Brown, and Zeta Greene. Photo courtesy of Oscar Silva, USD 217 Yearbook photographer.
School begins Wednesday, August 23 School will begin for Rolla Wednesday, August 23 and the USD 217 staff is smiling and ready to greet each student in this new school year. Lots of changes are being made but staff and students alike are ready to go! The Booster Club Hamburger Fry will be Thursday, August 24, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Please bring a side dish or two. The fall coaches will meet with the parents of the teams beginning about 7:30 p.m. High school volleyball will have their first games at the Healy volleyball tournament. Games begin at 10:00
a.m. The school wide open house will be Monday, August 28, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The first junior high volleyball games will be at Moscow, beginning at 6:00
p.m. with junior high football following. The annual bonfire event will take place at the Bane-Plummer football field Thursday as well, beginning at 8:00 p.m.
Jessica Johns begins senior year at K-State Jessica Johns, daughter of Norman and Geralynn Johns, began her senior year at K-State in Manhattan. Jessica has been part of the equestrian team while attending college. She is majoring in philosophy, minor in political science, certificate in historic primary texts. Jessica will continue her education by going to law school, hopefully at Washburn University. Good luck with your last year of college, Jessica! May God’s blessings be with you.
The SCCC President photo bombed as Ashly Hart of Rolla and Rachel Pierson of Moscow pose with the Seward County Mascot. Photo courtesy of Ashly Hart’s Facebook page.
Ashly Hart begins school at SCCC Ashly Hart, daughter of Robert and Dawn Hart of Rolla, began her career as a Saint, a Seward County Saint, that is. She began school at SCCC and is looking forward
to getting her general ed’s out of the way before pursuing her chosen career path in Elementary Education. Good luck and have a blessed school year!
Rolla Volleyball Team sees eclipse in Nebraska Jessica Johns prepares for her last first day at K-State. Photo courtesy of Jessica Johns’ Facebook page.
What do you get when you cross a science teacher and a volleyball coach AND a solar eclipse? A road trip to Nebraska, if you are lucky
enough to be on the Rolla Volleyball Team. Zeta Greene loaded her horse trailer with sleeping gear of the ten volleyball team members and she and her husband, Duane Greene, traveled north toward the
Greene’s family ranch near Brewster, NE. Ask any of the lucky girls to share with you the stories they heard and learned during this weekend trip. Oh, and they might even tell you something about the eclipse!
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High school volleyball team members pose at the Nebraska line. From left to right are Hope Halstead, McKenzie Hinds, Brooke Hinds, Tre Tre Cooper, Deserae Schwindt, Allyson Norton, Cacee Milburn, Alexandra Hart, Vanessa Reza, and Melanie Norton. Photo courtesy of Zeta Greene.
The great Nebraska pyramid, with the Rolla Volleyball Team are pictured at top left to right Tre Tre Cooper, and Alexandra Hart. In the middle are Cacee Milburn, Melanie Norton and Vanessa Reza. On bottom are McKenzie Hinds, Allyson Norton, Deserae Schwindt and Brooke Hinds. Photo courtesy of Zeta Greene.
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Several teachers, students and Moscow residents gather at the Moscow Schools parking lot Monday, August 21 to view the eclipse. It
was a great view and very interesting - a true “once-in-a-lifetime” event. Some also watched from the Baptist Church parking area.
Farewell reception honors Pastor Sean and Stephanie Schroeder Pastor Sean and Stephanie Schroeder were guests of honor at a farewell reception Sunday afternoon, August 27, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Moscow Baptist Church. The Schroeders will leave Moscow after serving here for 2 1/2 years. They are going to Borger, Texas where Sean will serve as Director of
Missions at the Fellowship Baptist Church. He will also drive a school bus. Stephanie will be an Instructional Assistant with the middle school and high school choirs. They will be living with their son, Nathan and Hailey and granddaughter, Julia. Nathan will be attending nursing school.
New teachers at Moscow include left to right Susan Lewis third grade, Jessica Jordan - third grade, and Tayler Stull - Social Studies. Photo courtesy of Tina Salmans.
Pastor Sean and Stephanie Schroeder are guests of honor at a farewell reception at the Moscow Baptist Church.
Bradford’s Book Fair starts Friday Larry Bradford, long-time pastor in Stevens County, is hosting a “Book Fair” at Trinity Baptist Church of Hugoton Friday, August 25 from
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personal library to the “Book Fair”. The books will be made available to anyone in the Hugoton and surrounding communities. Many of the books are “like new” and few of them have markings that would distract from good personal use. The books can be taken for a “freewill donation”, that will be given to the Heritage Christian Academy, which provides Christian based education to children from preschool through the eight grade ages. The “Book Fair” will take place in the fellowship hall of Trinity Baptist Church, located at First Street and Washington in Hugoton. Please enter through the northwest door, located off First Street. Free coffee, donuts, cookies, pop and water will be available to all who attend. Again, everyone is welcome!!!
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Help maximize your soil! Be sure to save your seat for the Soil Health Field Day coming up August 29, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., presented by Nick Vos with Prairie Seeds at 2545 Road J in Hugoton. Seating is limited so reserve your seat by calling 544-2991 Ext. 310. Check in with coffee and donuts is from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m., sponsored by Seaman Crop Consulting. From 9:30 until 10:10 a.m. you can learn about the rainfall sim-
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ulator with Dale Younker, followed by “Efficiency and Farm Profitability” with Ohio farmer Jeff Rasawehr. Dr. Anserd Foster, K-State will then talk about “Soil and Plant Testing” from 11:10 to 11:50 a.m. Lunch will be provided by Center Seeds from 12:00 to 12:40 p.m. After lunch, starting at 12:50 p.m., Dr. Peter Thomlinson, K-State will discuss “Soil Health and Cover Crops”. Scott Schechter with Seaman Crop Consulting
will follow at 1:40 to 2:20 p.m. to talk about “Benefits of Moisture Probes and Water Movement”. Dr. Sarah Zukoff, K-State will discuss “Beneficial Insects” starting at 2:30 p.m. Field Plot Tours will begin at 3:20 p.m. Sponsors for the event include Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), K-State Research and Extension and Stevens County Conservation District.
West Nile Virus is confirmed in Kansas horse The Kansas Department of Agriculture Division of Animal Health (KDA–DAH) was notified in August by the Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory that a horse in Reno County has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The horse was euthanized due to the severity of the illness. This is the first reported equine case of WNV in Kansas in 2017. Horse owners are encouraged to vaccinate their horses to prevent the spread of WNV. West Nile virus is the most common mosquito-borne disease in Kansas and in the
United States. It causes severe neurological disease in horses. Birds and humans are also susceptible to the virus; other livestock and pet animals are not susceptible to WNV. Clinical signs in horses can include fever, incoordination, generalized weakness, drooping lips, teeth grinding and inability to rise. There is no specific treatment for WNV, but there are several effective vaccines available for use in horses. Vaccines have proven to be a very effective prevention tool. Horses that have been vaccinated in past years will need an annual
booster shot. Horse owners should also consult their private practicing veterinarian to determine an appropriate disease prevention plan for their horses. In addition to vaccinations, horse owners also need to reduce the mosquito populations and their possible breeding areas. For more information about WNV or other animal disease issues in Kansas, go to the KDA–DAH website at agriculture.ks.gov/AnimalHealth. If you have questions, please call KDA–DAH at 785-564-6601.
Equine Infectious Anemia is reported in Southwest Kansas The Kansas Department of Agriculture Division of Animal Health (KDA–DAH) was notified in August by the Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory that a horse in Finney County has tested positive for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). The facility is under quarantine and all the exposed horses were tested, with five additional positive EIA horses. Since the disease is not curable, the affected horses will be euthanized. The remaining horses at the facility will
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Pictured is the Southwest District Officer Team. Left to right are State FFA President Eli Ohlde from Clifton Clyde; District President Noah Oschner from Greely County; District Vice President Emily Glenn from Scott City; District Secretary Elizabeth Unruh from Garden City;
District Treasurer Grace Roth from Holcomb; District Reporter Kailie Martin from South Central; District Sentinel Megan Newlon from Hugoton; and District Advisor Ms. Melissa Poet from Greeley County.
HHS’s Newlon serves district as Sentinel at DOC Megan Newlon, of the Hugoton FFA Chapter, participated in the Kansas FFA District Officer’s Conference (DOC) at the Marriott Convention Center in Junction City August 12-13. Martin serves as the Southwest District Sentinel. The strengths-oriented theme of “The Leadership Games” encompassed the key elements of identifying the StrengthsFinder theme, working through conflict, and identifying processes to solve problems throughout their year of service. Just as each of these ideas is necessary in any business or organization, district officers are expected to serve with these key themes in mind as they use their strengths to impact the lives of FFA members. Throughout the year, they will be serving FFA members across the state and building leadership skills to make them capable, responsible citizens in life. Starting with an executive committee meeting, officers were able to discuss current issues facing Kansas FFA and Kansas agricultural education. Students are able to bring perspectives from around the state which will be put into action by the Kansas FFA Association. The conference continued with an exciting session allowing students to explore their StrengthsQuest themes. District officers were able to explore the ways they interact with their teammates, and how they can help their district officer team to navigate the upcoming year. In the second session, the district officers discovered the importance of knowing how they individually deal with conflict and what different
Southwest District Sentinel Megan Newlon stands with her parents Vicki and Jeff Newlon at the recent FFA officers’ conference. conflicts might arise and used them to create a throughout their year of brand that they will use service. They were then throughout the next year. given tools to help them As the conference drew to solve those conflicts and a close, district officers reidentified an accountability ported on the ideas that they partner for the coming year. choose to pursue before Inspiring words from the heading home to implement Associate Dean of Academ- the skills that they learned. ics Programs for the K-State The Kansas FFA District College of Agriculture, Dr. Officers Conference is faciliDon Boggs further encour- tated and organized by the aged the officers in their en- officers of the Kansas FFA Asdeavors. Later, the officers sociation, the College of focused their energy in a Agriculture at Kansas State training session specifically University, and the Kansas focusing on key skills that State Board of Education. will enable them to produce The Kansas FFA Associagreat workshops. District tion has over 9,000 members officers were able to practice in 185 chapters. The National these skills and learn how to FFA Organization is the apply them in their own largest high school vocaworkshops through a rota- tional organization in the national, hands-on experience. tion and prepares its 649,355 The third session in- members for leadership and cluded the officers discover- careers in science, business, ing how they can work and technology in agriculthrough different problems ture. The mission of the FFA they will encounter by using is to make a positive differthe adaptive leadership ence in the lives of students process. In the final session, by developing their potential led by national officer candi- for premier leadership, perdate Kyler Langvardt of sonal growth, and career sucChapman, district officer cess through agricultural teams brought together the education. ideas that they had learned,
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Shila Moore captures a shot of “The Boys” for July’s “Sports” theme and wins third place. Photo courtesy of Shila Moore. Advertising Deadline: September 1, 2017
Lowell Stanley wins second with a great picture of the Guymon Rodeo. Photo courtesy of Lowell Stanley.
Camera Club views double photos
Susan Willis takes first for July’s “Sports” with this “ListeningLearning” shot. Photo courtesy of Susan Willis.
The Hugoton Area Camera Club met Thursday, August 24, at the Hugoton Senior Center. The group had a very interesting meeting with double pictures to judge, both sports pictures for July and rock formations for August. Susan Willis had the number one selection for sports picture with ListeningLearning, Lowell Stanley second with Guymon Rodeo and Shila Moore third for
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The Boys. Susan Willlis won first place with her rock formation picture of Monument Rock and Clyde Lighty and Lowell Stanley tied for second place with Skyline Drive by Lighty and Stanley's Camel. Everyone enjoyed telling about their pictures and where they were taken. The theme for photos in September will be Parade or Fair.
“Monument Rock” by Susan Willis wins first for August at the most recent Camera Club meeting. Photo courtesy of Susan Willis.
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What a beautiful sight! Clyde Lighty takes third for the August photo contest with “Skyline Drive”. Photo courtesy of Clyde Lighty.
Hugoton’s Camera Club’s theme for August was “Rock Formations”. Lowell Stanley tied for second with “Camel”. Photo courtesy of Lowell Stanley.
Museum Update World War II information is provided by Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum Curator Stanley McGill. Sergeant Lloyd L. Grubbs, son of Mrs. G.M. Grubbs of Moscow, returned to the United States aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise from La Havre, France, and arrived at his home December 31, 1945 after receiving his honorable discharge from the Army at Camp Chaffee, Ar. He was in the 87th Division with the Third Army under General George Patton in England, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Switzerland, Holland and Germany. After V-E Day, Sgt. Grubbs served with the Belgium Leave in Brussels, and the Paris Leave in Paris and Liege, France. He wears the Good Conduct, American theatre, Victory and European theatre ribbons with four battle stars. Another Stevens County boy home from serving his country is Minorlee Moon. He has received his discharge from the U.S. Army after having served two years and four months overseas. Minorlee held the rating of a corporal at the time of his discharge. He has to his credit three battle stars and one Good Conduct Medal. Orval Betsworth, MMOM 3/c, son of Mr and Mrs. Leo Betsworth, came Friday for a 30 day leave to visit here. Orval has been in the Navy 2 1/2 years and has spent almost all of that time in the Pacific. The following letters were recently received by Mr. and Mrs. Wilmont Elliott from
their son Wade: December 21, 1945 Will drop you a line to let you know where I am. I’m 2,000 miles from New York, at the Azores Island. Have been on the water ten days now and probably will be that many more to go. So won’t be home until after the first of the year. Am on a good ship but sure slow. The sea is very high and rough this time of year. Have been thru some stormy weather, but haven’t been sea sick yet. Weather has been warm. Will tell you all about it when I get there. Eats are good, but not too much of it. Will have my Christmas on the water. I am ok and getting along fine. Hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Ship is rocking, I can hardly write. Love, Wade. December 27, 1945 Here I am again, at same place. Had to come back 150 miles to get fuel and none here. We are stranded here, until some oil gets here. Have been on the ship 16 days now and will be on it a month before we get to New York. This isn’t fun living like hogs. Someone is sure giving us a runaround somewhere. We have a ship and still can’t get home. We are in port at one of the Azores Islands, so probably won’t be there until last of January. Our Christmas dinner was a cup of soup and six crackers, not bad though. There are 3,000 of us GI’s stranded on this island. All we get are water and eats. Another ship came today will be out of food and water soon.
Someone is in for a lot of trouble over this trip. I might as well join the Navy, I guess, seems like that is what we are doing now. I’m fine and getting along all right. Hope you are the same. Must quit and hope to see you soon. Love, Wade His ship was to dock December 26, 1945. Sergeant Kenneth E. Lester arrived this week from the Southwest Pacific where he had been the past year with the Far Eastern Air Force Heaquarters Squadron. He left the Garden City air base a year ago where he had been stationed in maintenance work. From there, he was sent to the Pacific. He had been stationed at New Guinea, Phillippines and Australia. He was in on three major battles, in New Guinea, Leyte and Manila. Sgt. Lester left Manila August 26 and arrived in San Francisco, Ca. August 29. Flying time was 22 hours. They made three stops enroute. From San Francisco they flew to Dayton, Oh., arriving there August 30. August 31, they arrived at Amarillo, Tx. They were flying a B-17. From there he will go to New York to join his crew to fly a new B-17 especually equipped for Lt. General Geo. Styers, commanding officer of suppllies in the Pacific. Sgt. Lester is the aerial engineer of the crew. Continued next week. The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is open Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
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Case No. 2016 ST 10, 2016-ST-27 NOTICE OF TAX SALE TO: The above-named Defendant and to all persons who are or may be concerned: Under and by virtue of a Tax Warrant filed in the above-entitled action, and pursuant to K.S.A.79-3617, K.S.A.79-32,107, K.S.A.79-3235, K.S.A.79-3212/3413, K.S.A.79-34,100, K.S.A.79-5212 or K.S.A.79-6a11, I have levied upon and will offer for sale at
public auction and sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in hand at, 612 S Monroe, Hugoton, KS, in Stevens County KS on the 30th day of August, 2017, at 11:00 A.M. o'clock of said day, the Business and personal property of Los Amigos Repair Shop Inc & Jesus Zubia located at 612 S Monroe St, Hugoton, KS, including but not limited to: Tools, parts, 3 ton floor jack, tires and wheels, 2001 Lincoln Navigator, 1981 Dodge Tow Truck, 1994 Ford Tow Truck & 1964 Ford T-Bird The above-described property is taken as property of the Defendant and will be sold, without appraisement, to satisfy said Tax Warrant. Director of Taxation Kansas Department of Revenue Randy Wharton Attorney for Plaintiff Kansas Department of Revenue Scott State Office Bldg. 120 SE 10th St Topeka, Kansas 66612 Phone: (785)296-6124
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Knowledge of vehicle parts required, bilingual would be helpful. Applicant needs to be intelligent, energetic, prompt, friendly, team player, person who can think outside the box for solutions. Hours will be 7:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday and every other Saturday from 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
You may pick up an application or send a resume to 528 S. Main Street in Hugoton. Only serious applicants need apply.
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WTG Hugoton LP has an immediate job opening in southwest Kansas. The opening is an entry level position. The successful candidate will be primarily working in the mechanical field and compressor station operations. Requirements for the position include high school diploma or equivalent, valid drivers license with a clean motor vehicle record, pre-employment drug screening and subject to personal background check.
Resumes will be accepted through August 31, 2017.
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WTG Hugoton LP 2272 Road Q Hugoton, KS 67951 WTG Hugoton LP offers a very competitive compensation package that includes: Starting hourly wage based upon skill and knowledge level, paid vacation after one service year, company paid health insurance for the employee including a prescription plan, company paid life insurance for employee, 401K program with matching contributions after one service year. WTG Hugoton LP also offers a cafeteria plan that includes additional employee life insurance, employee dental insurance, dependant/spouse health/dental/life insurance, short term disability insurance, hospitalization insurance, and a cancer policy. WTG Hugoton LP is committed to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees based upon their abilities, achievements and experience without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, marital status, veterans’ status, or any other category protected by U.S. federal, state or local law. (1c34)
See these ads online at hugotonhermes.com/classifieds CURRENT OPENINGS at Stevens County Healthcare
Looking to join a wonderful team in long term care? Your opportunity is here…. We have a Full Time Day Charge Nurse position opening at Pioneer Manor - RN or LPN with current Kansas nursing license. Dementia care experience welcome. Set rotation schedule with consistent staffing assignment. Competitive salary and outstanding benefit packages available. Our team is looking to welcome a caring, knowledgeable nurse to our awesome nursing home. We strive for excellence in resident centered care, household models and nursing positions which have been with our facility long term.
Full Time Night Shifts for Certified Nursing Assistants available at Pioneer Manor. Set rotation schedule with consistent assignment available, 12 hour shifts. Looking for dedicated, caring CNAs to join the awesome team at Pioneer Manor. Excellent benefit packages and competitive wages.
If you are looking to join an incredible team and make a difference in the lives of others, please call HR at Stevens County Hospital at 620-544-8511 or go to our Web site at www.stevenscountyhospital.com to fill out an application.
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609 S. Van Buren St. $95,000 Older 2 Story home in Hugoton with lots of storage and ready for a big family with its 5 Bedrooms, 2 Bath. Located on good sized lot with 2 car garage.
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601 Jessica Ln. - PRICE REDUCED! $197,500 $189,500 $180,000 This brick home is move-in ready with new paint exterior and interior, new floor coverings (except carpet in 2 west bedrooms), updated light fixtures and interior door knobs. Extra large 4th bedroom in the basement. New 1/2 bath in the basement. 307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901
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218 N Oklahoma Ave, Elkhart - Ranch style, 3 bed/2 b, cen H/A, fpl, att garage. Nice location! $62,500 w/buyers incentive! Call today!!
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507 Jayhawk Ave - Beautiful ranch style brick home, 3 bed/3 ba, full basement, central H/A, fence, double garage, sprinkler. Lots to see! Call Karen today! 1104 Road T- Ranch style, 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A. 30 x 60 metal building with overhead doors. 6 acres +/-. Located approx 5 miles from Hugoton. If you are wanting to move to the country, this is a great starter home. Call Karen today to see this property. 1021 S. Trindle - Split Level, 4 bed/2.5 ba., two living areas, built-in appliances, fpl, cen H/A. Call to see this lovely home!!
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A.E. (Gus) Kramer Gus Kramer first came to Stevens County as a five-yearold boy in 1906. His parents
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, August 24, 2017) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JACK G. MOSER, DECEASED Case No 2017 PR 35 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) You are hereby notified that Byron Reid and John White, as Co-Executors (Co-Personal Representatives) of the estate of Jack G. Moser, deceased, have filed a petition in the above Court alleging, among other things, that Decedent was the owner at the time of his death of certain real estate situate in Stevens and Kearny Counties, Kansas, as more fully described in the Petition filed in this proceeding. Petitioners pray the Court for an order admitting the authenticated copy of decedent's will and the proceedings had in the District Court of Baca County, Colorado, to probate and record in the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas, and for an order determining and adjudging that administration of the estate within the State of Kansas is
unnecessary and should not be required; that the real estate referred to in the Petition and all other real estate or interests therein, including mineral interests, and all personal property, or interests therein, owned by decedent, Jack G. Moser, within the State of Kansas at the time of his death, be assigned to the persons entitled thereof, pursuant to the terms of decedent's will, and for further relief. You are hereby required to file your written defenses to the petition on or before the 19th day of September, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. of said day, in said Court, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. Byron Reid and John White, Co-Petitioners KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Telephone: 620-544-4333 Attorneys for Petitioner
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boom. The Kramers traveled to Kansas in a group of five covered wagons and one buggy. Gus, his mother and grandmother rode the entire distance from Hennessy in the buggy pulled by a single horse between shafts. The family arrived in Stevens County in August of 1906 and homesteaded nine miles south and nine miles east of Hugoton. “As a youngster, I don’t remember too many of the incidents that happened on this trip,” Mr. Kramer stated. “I was the youngest of four children, and though I have forgotten many details of the trip, I do remember one incident in particular and that was, driving loose horses to pack the quicksand in the Cimarron River as we crossed it. We had to cross the river without benefit of a bridge and to a small boy that was a very harrowing experience.” In 1912 - a few months after the death of his father - Gus, his mother and sister moved to Hugoton. He attended the eighth grade in town and was
graduated might profrom Hugomote the ton High necessity School in for legal 1918. “I transacequipped tions, he myself to returned to get ready for Stevens the law County and business by opened a jerking law office in sodas for Hugoton in the Porter the fall of Drug Com1930. pany during “All of us this time,” too, are Gus said. definitely “This trainreminded Olive and Gus Kramer ing and abilof the genity permitted me to enter the eral effect of the 1930’s upon University of Kansas in the fall all business,” he explained. of 1919. I worked in a down- “Production was most difficult town Lawrence soda fountain in any area and unemploythe entire time I was at the ment was high. Our farmers university.” were hard-pressed to profit in Mr. Kramer graduated any way because of lack of from Kansas University in Jan- production. The law business uary of 1924. He moved to In- suffered because although dependence, Mo., and started clients were easy to find, practicing law there March 1, clients who had money avail1924. In recognizing that the able to pay fees were most difdiscovery of gas in his old ficult to locate. I remember southwest Kansas habitat one lawyer jokingly said that
he was very careful not to overcharge clients because he was going to have to put the money on the books anyhow and if he charged them too much he would just lose more money than he could afford to lose. “Much of the law business I have been associated with stemmed from oil production,” Kramer continued. “About 1946, an organization known as the Southwest Kansas Royalty Association was formed. I worked with that both as an attorney and as a secretary for a period of twenty-five years.” Mr. Kramer has also been very active in the field of scouting during his years in Hugoton. He began scout work as a scoutmaster in the Kansas City area and on returning to his hometown became a scoutmaster for Troop 188. He eventually became the first president of the Santa Fe Trail Council. Taken from the “History of Stevens County and its People”, published in 1979.
History from the Hermes by Ruthie Winget Thursday, August 30, 2007 It is finally official! Hugoton will have the first cellulosic biomass-to-ethanol production plant ever built in the United States. The announcment came at a special program at the Memorial Hall, Thursday, August 23. The keynote address was presented by Governor Kathleen Sebelius. Thursday, August 26, 1982 Tony Stegman has been racing a Formula 440 car for three years and has established track records throughout the midwestern division of the Sports Car Club of America circuit for the class. He won the 1981 SCCA midwest championship. Thursday, August 15, 1957 Members of the congregation of the Assembly of God Church have been working the past few weeks putting the roof on their new church on the triangle lot on the corner of Fourth Street and Van Buren. The unusually large area of roof covers the main auditorium.
Friday, July 23, 1937 W.D. McAdoo shares his memories of early day life in southwest Kansas. W.D. McAdoo, brother of I.N. McAdoo of Hugoton, left the Panhandle when the land east was opened for settlement and went in the race for a homestead. He located on the land near Carmen which has been his home since then, 44 years. During the short time which Mr. McAdoo was in the West, he rode over much of this part of Kansas. He says it was much prettier then than now. The abundance of grass made things look good. It was not necessary to have money then to live. A six gun to get the game and a few matches to start a fire were the necessities. Beaver was the first town in the West and there were two big stores there. They kept thousands of dollars worth of beans, bacon, salt, flour and guns. Mr. McAdoo has a good memory of the things that happened in the early days,
and is interesting in the stories he tells. If any readers have pictures or memories for the his-
tory page of the Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at The Hugoton Hermes newspaper.
Tony Stegman proudly shows his Formula 440 car that he has been racing for the past three years. Taken from the August 15, 1957 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
Aches and pains of funny names Rolla History from David Stout
Last week the topic was nicknames. The topic this week is painful names. One of the painful realities of farming is that it takes a lot of acres in order to support a family, and the more acres one has, the more work it takes to farm and ranch, more work than just one person can do. Consequently, farmers must rely on additional hands, whether they are wives, sons, daughters, or hired hands. When I was quite young, far too young to be of any assistance to Dad in the fields, he cycled through several temporary workers. I recall a couple of them even living with us on the farm. An early one actually slept in our house, but my mom didn’t much care for him because he wet the bed all the time and Mom constantly had to change his bedding. There was another’n who came later, but rather than having him sleep in the house with us, Dad cleaned out the chicken brooder house and set up a little private hut for him there. Of course, neither his house nor ours had toilet facilities, so just like the rest of us, he used the outdoor privy. Eventually, about 1952 or so, Dad hired someone who stuck around for a few years. Unlike the transient bachelor boys who preceded him, Clifford Ake was a married man with three kids: Leroy, Kathy and Dowayne. Also unlike the
transient boys who all had two real eyes, Clifford Ake had only one real eye, the other’n being a glass eye. Now, I’m not sure about all this, but I do know that Clifford’s wife Lorene had elderly parents in Rolla by the name of Alsup, which we incorrectly pronounced “All soup.” Bill Alsup was from Arkansas, and worked for Dad’s brother, Bub Stout. Bill’s wife was kind of a strange character, someone who was very quiet, someone who always wore an old-fashioned sun bonnet, and always accompanied her husband to the fields, sitting all day long in the hot cab of the pickup. In all her years of living in Rolla, I don’t know that I ever heard her utter a word, not one word. Anyway, regardless of her oddities, I suspect Bill Alsup put a bug in someone’s ear about Dad needing some help, and it wasn’t long after Bill and his wife came to Rolla that Clifford and Lorene Ake plus their three kids moved to Rolla, staying on for several years while Cliff worked for my Dad. But as I mentioned above, farmers don’t necessarily need to have hired hands to help them. Sons can work, too. Now, I don’t know if this was the reason the Alsup and Ake families eventually moved away from Rolla, but the fact was that by 1957, both my Dad and Uncle Bub had sons
approaching ages old enough to help with the farm work. If I remember correctly, 1957 was the last year for Clifford Ake to work for Dad. Clifford took his family and returned to their ancestral roots in Arkansas. Since Uncle Bub had only one son, though, Bill Alsup stayed on a while longer. As most of us know, it’s hard to get Rolla out of your system after living here for more than a couple of years. So it was with Clifford Ake. He and his family returned to Rolla for a couple of visits after they left, visiting Bill Alsup and his wife, and I remember a humorous story Kathy told us during one of those visits, a story about one of her father’s attempts to find work in Arkansas. Cliff called the
workplace of Mr. Payne, but Mr. Payne wasn’t available at the time. However, the person who answered the phone politely asked, “Can I take a message?” Well, in order to make the message memorable, Cliff not only left his number, but added the message, “Ake calling Payne.” That’s one way for a cliff to fall on your doorstep, painful pun though it may be. Now, just to add to the pain of this little story, Cliff Ake wasn’t the only one in Rolla to have a “punny” name. (Ouch!) The Clair family also lived in Rolla, and one of the women in their family was named “Ida.” Ida Clair. Well, I declare! “Punny, ain’t it?” (Grown.)
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Morgan, age 13