The
Hugoton
Hermes
Thursday, August 25, 2016 Volume 129, Number 33 12 pages, 69 cents plus tax per copy
Car Show will be Saturday
Ervin Hancock’s 1926 Ford Model T is the winner of the distinction of “oldest car” at the 2015 Gas Capital Car Club’s Car, Truck and Bike Show. Make sure to stop by the City Park this Saturday to see all the entries - new and old!
It’s that time again! The Gas Capital Car Club will host the Twenty-fifth Annual Car, Truck and Bike Show this Saturday, August 27 at the Hugoton City Park. There will be plenty of flashy cars, souped up trucks and decked out motorcycles for gearheads and laymen alike to look over, so be sure to stop by from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Hugoton High School FFA chapter officers and teacher Les McNally attend the USD 210 Board of Education monthly meeting Monday night. The officers inform the board of activities from
last year and what they are anticipating this year. Pictured are Les McNally, Anna Trotter, Roman Linstrom, Megan Newlon, Emma McClure, Elias Mendoza and Bernabe Mendoza.
A large crowd attends the monthly meeting of the USD 210 Board of Education Monday night. New teachers, principals and several
FFA members make up the audience. Building principals attended to introduce their new staff members to the school board.
Kansas Attorney visits Chamber luncheon The Hugoton Chamber of Commerce enjoyed their monthly luncheon in the coffee shop at Pioneer Manor Tuesday, August 16, 2016. The barbeque dinner of pulled pork, Polish sausage, potato salad, baked beans and chocolate cake was furnished by Oklahoma Smoke. Chamber Director Alisha Owens introduced the featured speaker, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt. The Attorney General gave an update of what his office offers the Kansas public. His office provides legal services to state agencies and boards, promotes open and accountable government, issues Attorney General’s opinions, protects consumers from fraud, assists the victims of crime and defends the state in civil proceedings. The Civil Litigation Division handles cases on behalf of the State of Kansas, advises state agencies in an effort to avoid costly litigation whenever possible and negotiates settlements. The Consumer Protection Division investigates scams, mediates and prosecutes violations of consumer protection acts and provides helpful information to consumers covering a variety of topics. The Criminal Litigation Division advises and assists county and district attorneys and local law
Norma Jean Dodge a representative from Seward County Community College, addresses the crowd at the monthly Chamber Luncheon August 16.
New staff members are introduced Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt offers remarks at the Chamber Luncheon Tuesday, August 16. enforcement officials in the investigation and prosecution of criminal cases. The Crime Victims Compensation Division provides victims with financial assistance for loss of earnings and outof-pocket loss for injuries sustained as a direct result of violent crime The Kansas Bureau of Investigation conducts investigations at the request of local law enforcement agencies and at the direction of the Attorney General. The Legal Opinions and Government Counsel Division researches and prepares legal opinions for certain public officials that may resolve legal disputes thereby avoiding litigation. The office provides legal advice to professional licensing boards and other governmental agencies. The Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Division investigates and prosecutes health care providers who defraud the Medicaid program and handles complaints of patient financial or physical abuse and neglect by Medicaid providers. The Victims' Services Division educates crime victims and community members about victims' rights and coordinates statewide victims' service programs. Director Owens reported they have three
new Chamber members which are Sonic, Ranchito Tex-Mex and Hometown Fabrics ‘N’ More. The Hometown Fabrics ‘N’ More kicked off the week with a Ribbon Cutting. The Chamber planned a Teacher Appreciation Breakfast to be Wednesday morning. They also scheduled the High Plains Fall Fling Vendor and Craft Show for September 10. Later that evening will be the annual High Plains Music Fest. Norma Jean Dodge, representing Seward County Community College, informed the Chamber members of SCCC’s new fall schedule and some of their activities. The meeting adjourned.
Farm Bureau to host Open House this Friday Stevens County Farm Bureau Association will host their annual Open House this Friday, August 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the office at 613 S. Main. Everyone is invited to stop by to enjoy coffee and cookies as well as giveaways with the Farm Bureau Association crew. The business meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. For more information, you can call 620-544-4303.
The Hugoton USD 210 Board of Education met Monday night for a budget hearing at 6:25 p.m. followed by the regular monthly meeting. Questions and/or discussion concerning the proposed 2016-2017 USD 210 School District Budget started the hearing. Mr. Howie explained some of the changes made to the budget. Mr. Howie talked about the possibility of getting $546,000 from the Extraordinary Needs Fund. The Extraordinary Needs Fund was set aside by the Legislature for districts to apply for if they had an extraordinary increase in enrollment or a major decrease in property value affecting how much revenue the district brings in. The Legislature approved $13 million for the extraordinary needs fund. However, that amount is dependent on how much the state gets from the sale of the Kansas Bioscience Authority. If the state gets $38 million, then the extraordinary needs fund will receive the full $13 million. Any amount less than that, however, will be deducted from the fund, down to zero if the authority sells for $25 million or less. Nothing will be decided until the sale of the Kansas Bioscience Authority. Intermediate School Principal Elise Heger, Middle School Principal Lance Custer and High School Principal Melody Witt introduced their new staff members to the board and then the board members introduced themselves to
the new staff. Hugoton FFA teacher Les McNally and chapter officers Anna Trotter, Roman Linstrom, Megan Newlon, Emma McClure, Elias Mendoza and Bernabe Mendoza talked about the FFA program. The students reported about the FFA teams placing, hosting lunch for teachers and staff from USD 210, Stevens County Fair activities, national chapter applications and that the chapter placed fourteenth in the state. The Hugoton FFA chapter is also ranked from 151 to 400 in a group of 7,000 in the state. The group also discussed state degrees earned, state leadership and their attendance at the national convention. Paula Rowden informed the board the High Plains Education Corporative met Thursday evening and completed negotiations. HPEC serves 17 school districts, with Ulysses as the largest and Hugoton second largest The Strategic Planning Process will be next Monday evening, August 29 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday, August 30 from
6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Telemedicine was discussed. Telemedicine is the remote diagnosis and treatment of patients by means of telecommunications technology. It helps with access to medical services that are often only available on an inconsistent basis in distant rural communities. The district uses IMA as an insurance consultant. IMA collected information from five different companies offering these services. The different companies were discussed, as well as the services provided by each. Some companies require a one year contract and some require up to three years. Superintendent Howie gave his report to the board. He told them the September 15 Coalition of Innovative School Districts meeting will be in Topeka and it will be a work session. He also informed the board about the fire alarms going off randomly at the elementary school. He said they are being checked and will have to be fixed. Mr. Howie also reported the emergency Continued to page 3
Mark Your Calendar! HMS/HHS Scrimmages Friday, August 26
4:00 p.m. HMS Football (HHS Football Field) 4:15 p.m. Cross Country (HHS track) 4:15 p.m. HMS volleyball (West Gym) 5:00 p.m. HHS Volleyball (West Gym) 6:00 p.m. HHS Football (HHS Football Field) Admission is Free
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Obituaries 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, August 27 at First Church of God 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.
Zachary Ramos Death has claimed the life of Zachary Jacob Ramos of Liberal. Mr. Ramos passed away Friday, August 12, 2016 near Arnett, Ok. He was 30.
He was born February 7, 1986 to Eldon E. Bedford, Jr. and Virginia Ramos-Sharma at Liberal. Zach had worked for Seaboard Farms and PSSI at National Beef. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed drawing, cooking and freestyle Hip-Hop Rap. He also
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 620272-2519 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 620-2722360. Every Sunday - Pioneer Manor Coffee Shop
Fern Kinser Morford Elam Fern I. Elam saw 105 years of change in the United States; two world wars, men walking on the moon, the Great Depression, Dirty 30's, cars and television until her passing away at the Heritage Place in Soldotna, Ak. She was born September 4, 1910 on the family homestead in Stevens County to William and Blanche Kinser.
Fern was the second of fourteen children. She moved to Monte Vista, Co. in her early twenties and worked at the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Nursing Home. She married Gerald Eugene Morford and they settled in Grand Junction, Co. and had four children. In 1971, Fern married Tom Elam and he preceded her in death in 1978. Fern worked as a foster grandparent there from 1983 to 1994 when she moved to Kenai, Ak. and continued her foster
grandparenting until 1999. Fern enjoyed the long summer days and the outdoors. She experienced a motorcycle and snowmobile ride after the age of 85. She was treated to riding horseback at 103. She was thrilled to watch moose and Caribou and told fish stories with the best. She loved quilting and staying busy. Because of the generous hospitality of her Kenai family, two younger brothers, Robert and Trulin, were able to have a marvelous visit with her as they celebrated their fiftieth anniversaries with Zetta and Wilma. Summers were always busy with numerous visitors from the Lower 48. Fern was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Faye, Grace, Stella and Hope, brothers Elrie, Floyde, Loyde, Leslie, Robert and LeRoy, and an infant son. Fern is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Ronald and Yong Morford from Colorado Springs, Co. daughter and son-in-law Twila and Glenn Locke of Grand Junction and daughter Verda of Kenai. She also leaves six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, brothers Trulin and Arlie and sister Loene, sisters-in law Edna, Zetta and Wilma, nephews, nieces and a host of friends. Final memorial services will be in Grand Junction.
ShaAne Valdez
liked to share his knowledge of God's word with others. He is survived by his parents; two sisters, Erica Coronado and Jessica Aldave-Ramos of Liberal; grandmother Juanita J Ramos of Houston, Tx.; grandfather and grandmother Eldon E. Bedford, Sr. and wife Kathy of Oklahoma City, Ok.; and nephew Joseph Douglas. Mr. Ramos was preceded in death by his grandfather Arthur G. Ramos; uncle Absalom J. Ramos; and cousin Esteban Salinas. Funeral services were attended Friday morning, August 19 at the Miller Mortuary Chapel. Burial followed at the Restlawn Cemetery. Friends may send condolences to the family through Zach's tribute Web page at www.millermortuary.net.
Word has been received of the death of ShaAne Shaeden Valdez. ShaAne passed from this life Saturday, August 13, 2016 at San Angelo, Tx. She was 17. ShaAne was the daughter of Mike Valdez and the former Shannan Phelps. She was born December 7, 1998 at Ulysses. Survivors include her father Mike Valdez and wife Raylene of Menard Tx.; brothers, Mike Valdez of Minneola, Isaac Valdez of Austin, Tx., Brady Valdez of Menard, Christian Valdez of Florida, Brance Phelps of Ault, Co., Bravane Alex Phelps of Ulysses, Jeramy Rendon of Menard and Gage Rendon of Menard; sisters, Britley Phelps of Ulysses, Lilly Valdez of Mission, Tx. and Kayla Pope of San Angelo Tx.;
her grandparents, Donnie and Peggy Phelps of Ulysses, Dora Valdez of Ulysses and Mike Valdez of Houston, Tx.; seven nephews; two nieces; many uncles and aunts; and other relatives and friends. ShaAne was preceded in death by her mother Shannan Phelps. Funeral services were attended Thursday morning, August 18, 2016 at Shelton Memorial Christian Church in Ulysses. A Memorial has been established for Whale and Dolphin Conservation Inc. 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.
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 620-428-1487 before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings. August 25 - First day of school for Moscow USD #209 students. August 26 - Stevens County Farm Bureau Association will host their annual open house from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Business meeting will start at 1:00
p.m. Refreshments will be available. - Assembly of God will host “Starting Strong”, a back to school youth rally at the Turnaround, 138 S. Main in Hugoton. It will start with food at 6:00 p.m. and the service at 7:00 p.m. There will be worship by local musicians and Manny Valles and special guest speaker Manuel Del Real. - 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 - Gas Capital Car Club’s annual car, truck and bike show from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Hugoton City Park. - 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. Jack-
son, 6:00 p.m. 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 620-4281063. 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. - Stevens County LEPC meeting will be at 11:30 a.m. September 9-10 - Quilt, art and photography show at the Stevens County Activity Center, 624 S. Main in Hugoton, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday and from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Satur-
Marsha Gay McPhillips Beard Former Hugoton resident Marsha Gay McPhillips Beard stepped into Glory Monday, August 15. She was 36.
Marsha leaves to mourn her three children, Trinity Warren, Felecia and Clay Beard, father Mark McPhillips, mother Melanie
McPhillips, brother Micah McPhillips and wife Tara, aunts Martha Thomas and husband Ron, and Jodell Green and husband Randy, her uncle Larry McPhillips and wife Kari. She is also survived by best friends Jennifer Waggoner and husband Dick and Kim Coleman and husband Arthur. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway in Haysville. Services will be Monday, August 29, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. A fund has been established for Marsha’s children online at https://www.gofundme. com/2k8quzw.
Faye Nugent Faye Nugent of Elkhart passed from this life Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Morton County Hospital in Elkhart. She was 83.
She was born December 22, 1932 in Farley, N.M. the daughter of Rollie Ray Williamson and the former Anna Mozelle Hodgin. Faye was a mother, preacher’s wife, and prayer warrior. She married Conrad Nugent December 11, 1966 in Rolla. She loved her family and took pride in caring for them. She raised a flower and vegetable garden, and canned most of the items she grew. Faye also made quilts for orphans and belonged to a quilting club. She recently
delivered Meals on Wheels in Rolla. Survivors include her son, Randy Brooks and wife Rita O’Dell of Vincennes, In.; daughters Karen Vail and husband Darrell of Johnson, Sandy Foster and husband Mike of Quitman, Ar.; daughter-in-law, Diane Brooks of Conway, Ar.; sister, Frances Richardson of Elkhart; numerous grandchildren, greatand grandchildren great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Faye is preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers Gerald, Charles and Bob Williamson; sisters Helen Barnes and Betty Eastepp; son Danny Brooks; and grandson Jimmy Jackson. Funeral services took place Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Rolla with Pastor Neil Foster officiating. Interment will follow at the Rolla Cemetery in Rolla. The family requests memorials may be given to the American Heart Association in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, Ks. 67950.
For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39
day. For information, call 620544-2283. September 10 - High Plains Fall Fling vendor and craft show at the Eagle RV Park from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call 620-544-4305 to
register your booth today! - High Plains Music Fest featuring Casey Donahew, Broken Bar V, Mike Ryan and Clare Dunn. For information and tickets visit www.High PlainsMusicFest.us.
HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, August 15, 2016 • Theft, 700 Block of East Eleventh, Took Report, Officer Lamatsch • Subject with a Weapon, 1000 Block of South Main, Officer Lamatsch • Dog at Large, 1000 Block of South Washington, Dog Impounded, Officer Hale Tuesday, August 16, 2016 • Dogs at Large, 300 Block of South Monroe, Notified Owner, Officer Fedelin • Vehicle Unlock, 1400 Block of South Monroe, Citizen Assist, Officer Fedelin • Business Checks, Officer Fedelin Wednesday, August 17, 2016 • Medical Assist, 200 Block of South Van Buren, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Possible Domestic, 800 Block of South Adams, Sergeant Johnson • Non Injury Accident, Jackson and Eleventh, Took Report, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of West Tenth, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of South Harrison, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Dogs at Large, 100 Block of West Third, Impounded, Talked to Resident, Officer
Crane Thursday, August 18, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 400 Block of South Madison, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Semi Broke Down, Fourth and West City Limits, Block Traffic, Officer Crane Friday, August 19, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 1100 Block of South Adams, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch • 911 Hangup, 900 Block of South Coulter, Kids Playing, Officer Fedelin • Business Checks, Officer Fedelin Saturday, August 20, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 400 Block of South Main, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch • Vehicle Unlock, 400 Block of South Adams, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch • Dogs at Large, 1500 Block of South Jefferson, Dogs Impounded, Officer Fedelin • Loud Music, 400 Block of South Adams, Advised to Turn It Down, Officer Fedelin • Business Checks, Officer Fedelin Sunday, August 21, 2016 • Vehicle Unlock, 600 Block of East Eleventh, Citizen Assist, Officer Fedelin • Business Checks, Officer Fedelin
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School Board Continued from page 1 and police departments do not have key cards to open the doors at the school. That issue is being taken care of. The board adopted an early payment policy to allow the Board Clerk to pay bills early. The standards based reporting as a means for Hugoton Elementary to communicate student progress to parents was approved. The board approved the building handbooks as presented. The motion to change the administrative contracts to reduce the number of contracted days per Mr. Howie’s recommendations was approved. The board renewed the contract with IMA for insurance consultation for $30,000 for the 2016-2017 budget year. The motion to approve
changes in personnel as recommended by Mr. Howie was passed. Personnel changes include hiring Roy Bogan for physics and Jeff Mills for the grounds department. Resignations from Steve Cornelsen and Helena Wiebe as well as moving Linda Gooch to the elementary secretary position and Kathy Purcell the to high school secretary position were included in Mr. Howie's recommendation. Budget for the 2016-2017 school year was approved. It will now be presented to the county for certification. The board accepted the gift of the water cart from Burnett Diesel for the football teams. The board voted to renew the contract with Edgenuity for three years for online instructional service at $75,000, paid in three equal annual payments of $25,000. The meeting adjourned.
Dear Editor, Please take a Donna slow look as you and your family drive down Main Street of Hugoton, Kansas at 305 S. Main. There is a little church at that address. Only in small towns can you find and see such unique buildings, landmarks and structures that were and should be considered historical landmarks for future generations to adore and remember where and how they were made. This building was built during WWII in 1945 by the
Army Corp as Army barracks and was designed with planed knotty cedar. Later the Catholic Church purchased it. The vaulted ceilings are a true art of woodworking and style that should be shared, not destroyed. It is a work of art that would bring classiness to any small business owner to have. I would hate to see such history lost and forgotten. Please save this church, Donna Martin
Martin
One Man’s Trash Is Another’s Treasure! Find yours at one of Stevens County’s great garage sales!
Carol Clark
Lifelong resident of Hugoton and former member of the Assembly of God Church, Carol was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer May 2016. She has had a right side mastectomy and lymph nodes removed July 19. She started chemo August 11 and will do one round of chemo every 21 days for a total of 4 rounds. Friends and family are having a fundraiser for her to help cover her medical costs. Lunch menu will be pulled pork sandwiches, chips and baked beans. Free will donations will be accepted. There will also be a bake sale and silent auction.
Carol is looking forward to seeing all her friends and family. Please take time to stop in and say hi. May God Bless each and every one of you.
Dana Swan brought in this photo, asking for the community’s help to preserve the building at 305 S. Main. The building has been condemned by the Hugoton City Council.
R i g t h I t e B k BQ o m S is comin’ to town!
from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Beulah Carter, Curator Stanley McGill and Billy Woodworth for them, and she was afraid they would starve. Just before the ambush in Louisiana, Bonnie visited her uncle in Alma, Ar. to give them money for food. She sensed she was about to die as she told him she would not see him again and could no longer help out. After the ambush in Louisiana, Bonnie and Clyde were laid to rest in a small cemetery in West Dallas. The grave site is visited by many curious tourists. No one wanted the most notorious bank robbers of their day and the Dallas Police Department will tell you that it was difficult to make room for them there. Somehow, Rubye Wilene Phillpott Parker, alias “Bonnie Parker”, was quietly laid to rest by the family next to her mother in a small cemetery in Arkansas. It came as quite a shock to Hugoton residents who knew Jewel and Blackie Underwood to find out they were really Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. This would never have been known but Bonnie was a meticulous bookkeeper. The receipts from the Jewel Cafe was found by the F.B.I. in the bullet riddled car in Louisiana. The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is located at 905 S. Adams. You are invited to visit Mondays through Fridays from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
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MUSEUM UPDATE "WHEN BONNIE AND CLYDE LIVED IN HUGOTON" Part 2 The Underwoods (Bonnie and Clyde) decided to open the cafe next to the Bundy Hotel. They called it the Jewel Cafe after the assumed name of Bonnie. The Bundy Hotel next door had quite a reputation in its own right. It was known as a “Cat House” and gambling parlor. During the hot Stevens County summers the “girls” at the Bundy would carry on their trade in the alley back of the hotel, despite the overwhelming disgust of the respectable Hugoton citizens. Bonnie and Clyde enjoyed playing cards in the basement of the Bundy and it was there that Pretty Boy Floyd would meet them to sit in on the card games. It is said that when the Sheriff of Dodge City would see Floyd go through that he would call down the line to warn the other peace officers so they could stay out of his way. The Jewel Cafe was where Bonnie slipped the “mickey” into the cup of the brother of Stevens County Sheriff so they could rob him. The plan backfired however, and Bonnie and Clyde had to leave Hugoton on very short notice. Bonnie thought a lot of her family and shared the spoils of the bank robberies with them. Times were very bad
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Rodger Wellinghoff & Jeremie Jones
Jocelyn has experienced 500 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Bravo, Jocelyn!
September is proclaimed “Preparedness Month” Every year, Kansans in every corner of the state may find themselves a victim of a disaster or emergency - tornadoes, hail, blizzards, floods, fires, even earthquakes. To remind Kansans of the importance of being prepared for such events, Governor Sam Brownback will sign a proclamation designating September as Preparedness Month in Kansas. The signing will take place at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, August 25, in the Ceremonial Office at the Kansas Statehouse. “Kansans must take action to prepare for a variety of hazards,” said Major General Lee Tafanelli, the adjutant general and director of the Kansas Division of Emergency Management. “Emergencies have the ability to affect us where we live, work and visit. September being recognized as National Preparedness Month serves as a good reminder for all Kansans to develop, assess and communicate their emergency plans.” Annually, as part of Preparedness Month, the Kansas Division of Emergency Management and first responder agencies across the state invite the public to the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson for Kansas Preparedness Day. This year, Preparedness Day is Monday, September 12, which is also Dillon’s Dollar Day at the Fair; admission is $1 or free with a Dillon’s card. Numerous state and local agencies, and community emergency response organizations, will be set up near the Administration Building at the south end of the fairgrounds across from Gate E1 to provide disaster preparedness and public safety information, and display emergency response equipment. The public may also register for prize drawings while there. Agencies and organizations participating in the Kansas Preparedness Day event include the Adjutant General’s Department/ Kansas Division of Emergency Management/Kansas National Guard, Kansas Department of Agriculture, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Kansas
Highway Patrol, Kansas Department of Transportation, State Fire Marshal, Kansas Citizen Corps, American Red Cross, Hutchinson Fire Department, Hutchinson Police Hutchinson Department, Reno County Emergency Communications, South Hutchinson Police Department, Kansas Search and Rescue Dog Association, Salvation Army, Reno Community Emergency Response Team, Reno County Emergency Management, Reno County Health Department, Reno County Sheriff’s Department, Reno County Volunteers Organizations Active in Disasters, South Central Regional Animal Response Team, National Weather Service, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. During Preparedness Month, the Kansas Division of Emergency Management is reminding the public to take part in its monthly online “Preparedness Challenge” at www.ksready.gov. Additional information about disaster kits and family preparedness can be found at www.ksready.gov and www.ready.gov.
Friday, August 25 ~ B&B Motel Saturday, August 26 ~ Hugoton City Park 11:00 a.m. - 6:30/7:00 p.m. both days
Stevens County Hospital
Specialty Clinics Scheduled for September 2016 Closed Dr. Farhoud Dr. Brown Dr. Plomaritis Sam Gross Dr. Ansari Dr. Farhoud Dr. Frankum Sam Gross Dr. Frankum
Cardiology Podiatry Orthopedics Dietitian Orthopedics Cardiology General Surgeon Dietitian General Surgeon
Mon. Tues. Thurs. Mon. Tues. Mon. Tues. Fri. Tues. Fri.
9/5 9/6 9/8 9/12 9/13 9/19 9/20 9/23 9/27 9/30
For appointments with: Dr. Ansari 624-6222; Dr. Brown 544-8339; Dr. Farhoud 1-855-969-8900; Dr. Plomaritis 275-3030; Dr. Frankum 544-8339; Dietitian 544-8339 For all other appointments please call 544-8339 or 544-6160.
Northridge 8
Southgate 6
Sequoyah 8
Guymon, Okla www.northridge8.com
Liberal, Kansas www.southgate6.com
Garden City, Kansas www.sequoyah8.com
580-338-3281
620-624-5573
620-275-2760
Quilt, Art & Photography Show September 9 – 10, 2016 Stevens County Activity Center 624 South Main, Hugoton
Visit Displays Friday, September 9 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Saturday, September 10 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Everyone is welcome to display their work. Please bring your items to the Activity Center Thursday, September 8 between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm to have them displayed. Pick up items Sunday, September 11, 2016 between 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm.
For more information call the Activity Ctr. 620-544-2283 Shila Moore, Director
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Prayer for Hugoton for Healing and Revival Yielding to a move of the Holy Spirit
Last Sunday Evening of the Month at 6:00 p.m. A time of Prayer, Teaching and Anointing Jan and Claudia Kilbourne August 21, 1966
Jan and Claudia Kilbourne remember 50 years of wedded bliss
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Jan and Claudia were married 50 years ago August 21, 1966 in Hugoton after being high school sweethearts since 1962. Jan graduated from Northwestern State University at Alva, Ok. in 1968. He taught Math, Drivers’ Ed, coached football, basketball, track and gymnastics in Wisconsin where their son Trent was born, in Kansas - where son Tracy was born, and in Texas - where daughter Emmy was born. The couple has three grandchildren: Garrot, Lexie and
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Brian. Grandson Garrot and his wife Becca have also given the lucky pair three great-grandchildren: Layla, Levi and Cooper. Jan and Claudia returned to Hugoton in 2000 where Jan taught Math, driver’s education and coached football, basketball and track. He was also the principal at the Hugoton Learning Academy. Claudia enjoyed staying home raising the children and pursuing many hobbies for over 20 years before returning to the workforce as a secretary and bookkeeper.
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On Being Humble “A man’s pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor..” Proverbs 29:23 NKJV
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e all know that self-praise stinks, or to quote Jesus, “those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” (Matthew 23:12 NIV) This is an astute observation, and one which has many applications to life. Jesus made this statement while pointing out how religious leaders or teachers often desire to be exalted by fancy titles and seats of honor. Little has changed in two thousand years; people still like fancy titles and “seats of honor” (e.g., the corner office). Perhaps we are hard-wired to respond to hierarchies and pecking orders, and we all know people who just can’t stand it if they aren’t the top dog. Jesus’ statement appears to be a recommendation to humble ourselves so that others will then exalt us, and in the social realm, this frequently happens—we praise others precisely because of their humility. But the more important lesson here concerns the spiritual realm. In the kingdom of heaven, he who is least among you will be the most exalted. Pope Francis is frequently praised for his genuine humility, just as his namesake St. Francis was, earning him the nickname “il Poverello” or the little poor man. There is no better example of this than that of God becoming man, and Jesus’s greatest acts were his acts which showed the most humility, for example when he washed his disciples’ feet (John 13). So humble yourself, and genuinely strive to put others first, seeing them as better than yourself.
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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. HugotonAssembly.com
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.
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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.
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A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
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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.
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. 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org
ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass
Mrs. Ray brought in this cute picture of the Daisy Dell 4-H Club Square Dancers. She is not sure of the year (probably late 1950s). From left to right, the dancers are Donna Anderson, Gene Leonard, Hal Morgan, Jana Morris, Kenny Thursday, August 25, 2011 Boy Scout troop leader Erick Nordling attended the World Scout Jamboree hosted this year in Sweden. Paul Downing, formerly of
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!
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. HugotonUMC.com
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.
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Moscow, was able to attend the fun-filled event also. They stayed the twelve days in tents. Forty thousand scouts attended the Jamboree. Thursday, August 29, 1996 The new Seaboard computerized automated feed mill is now in operation. The seven million dollar facility is located one mile west of Hugoton. The mill will supply feed to all the Seaboard sites in Stevens County. Thursday, August 28, 1986 Taylor Food Mart celebrated their Grand Opening last weekend. The new convenience store will be managed by Sherri Roybal. Thursday, August 26, 1976 The Claggett sisters-Gayle, Stacey, Jill and Julie-entertained the audience with several vocal selections durng the ‘Old Timers’ program at the fair. They were dressed in oldtime costumes complete with sunbonnets. Tony Martin swept Champion honors in the 4-H sheep division during last week’s fair. He and his two sheep received Grand Champion and Reserve Champion awards. Tony also received Reserve Champion and Reserve Champion Showmanship honors in the swine division. Don Black, 27, native of
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Hugoton and a 1965 graduate of the school of Journalism, has been named City Editor of the Coffeyville Journal. Don graduated from Hugoton High School in 1957. Thursday, August 23, 1956 Three young men, who graduated from Bible colleges this spring, will be ordained as ministers at the Christian Church Sunday. They are Bob Wetzel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Akers; David Parsley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Everette Parsley and Robert McClung, son of Mr. and Mrs. M.F. McClung. Friday, August 23, 1946 Moscow-A large crowd enjoyed the shivaree on Mr. and Mrs. Dale Trahern Wednesday evening. Friday, August 28, 1936 The new municipal swimming pool will be filled for testing this weekend to determine if the pool is perfect and will hold water. The cement work on the pool has been completed. The foundation is set for the bath house soon to be built. If any readers have pictures or memories for the history page of the Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at The Hugoton Hermes newspaper.
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What’s Happenin’ with Hugoton students?
What a great way to start the school year - with a class full of Olympians! HCA teachers and students have a great back-toschool week! Photo courtesy of Heritage Christian Academy.
HCA students are so thrilled to start the new school year! Photo courtesy of Heritage Christian Academy.
Pre-K teacher Mrs. Evans speaks with a parent during the ECDC’s Open House Tuesday night. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
HCA Principal Misty Martin applauds students during the first week back at school. Heritage Christian Academy started Thursday, August 18. Photo courtesy of HCA.
Parents, students and teachers swarm the hall during Tuesday evening’s Open House event at the Hugoton Middle School. Photo courtesy of USD 210. Hugoton Middle School Principal Lance Custer oversees the Open House Tuesday, August 16. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
Prospective students and parents look over the classrooms and meet the teachers at Hugoton High School’s Open House Tuesday evening. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
Miss Skinner goes over information with a middle school student during the Open House prior to the first day of school. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
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Photography prizes awarded at Camera Club The Hugoton Area Camera Club met August 18 at the Hugoton Senior Center. Everyone enjoyed showing their pictures of antique cars, and telling about them. After judging first place went to the photo “The Old and the Young” by Ruthie Winget. Second place was for “Well Used Truck”, taken by Lowell Stanley. Judy Hickert’s photo of “38 Packard” placed third.
The theme for the September meeting is Harvest or Crops. Plans for a field trip in September were discussed. Shila Moore told about the Quilt, Craft. and Photo Show to be held at the Hugoton Senior Center, September 9 and 10. Lowell showed some of the pictures he entered in the local fairs.
Third place winner of the August Camera Club meeting is Judy Hckert’s photo of “38 Packard”.
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This photo named “The Old and the Young” is entered by Ruthie Winget at the Camera Club and wins first place.
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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. ANNUAL BOOK SALE This week only – a bag for $5.00! We will even supply the bag! We still have non-fiction, children's books, audio materials, adult fiction (hardcover and paperback), houseplants, and DVDs (at the front desk)! Get 'em while they last! HANDCRAFTED ORIGINALS EXHIBIT October is the month to show off your talent. This year our textile exhibit has been expanded to include everything handcrafted. We will be accepting the usual textiles, and will add handicrafts and other handmade items to show it off at our annual exhibit. Contact Eunice or Stacey for details. CIRCLE TIME Circle time will begin the fall schedule Wednesday, September 7 at 10:30 a.m. Registration is online or paper forms can be found at the library. UNATTENDED CHILDREN IN THE LIBRARY We would like to remind parents about our Unaccompanied Children policy and Library Code of Conduct for Public Library Behavior. We ask you remind your children of some rules of the library if you allow them to come to the library after school. All children under the age of eight or one with special
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Lowell Stanley enters this photo named “Well Used Truck” at the Hugoton Area Camera Club meeting and wins second place for his efforts.
Valentino Degollado, a senior at Hugoton High School, was recently recognized in the “Kansas Pregame” magazine published by Eagle Communications. “Tino” will serve the HHS Eagles as quarterback this year, and brings some impressive stats to the table: 159 passes completed for a total of 1,963 yards and a 19/10 touchdown/interception ratio. He also added 791 yards on the ground and ten touchdowns during the 201516 season. Hugoton won a playoff game last year, advancing to the State quarterfinals and tying the Eagles’ longest advancement in school history. HHS has reached the quarterfinals only three other times - in 1977, 1984 and 1985 - so the time is ripe for another stellar year of Eagle football. HHS is already in contention for a top five ranking in Class 4A Division II and is favored to win the GWAC league title. Tino was honored last year with a spot on the Garden City Telegram’s Top 11 team and an honorable mention in the Great Western Athletic Conference League. Eagles’ head coach Todd Fulton admits Tino’s work ethic and competitive nature has served the team well during his career. Tino seeks to add many more TDs to his stat sheet this season, as well as a league championship and State appearance for the Ea-
gles. “My personal goals for this season would be to throw for at least 30 passing touchdowns and rush for at least 15. I want to lead the state in total yards at the end of the season,” says Tino. Team goals include a winning season for 2016. Coaches for the Eagles are Head Coach Todd Fulton and assistants Gentry Slocum, Tommy McClure, Ross Addison and Cris Nelson. The team’s inaugural session for 2016 will be their scrimmage this Friday, August 26 beginning at 6:00 p.m. on the Eagles’ football field. Keep an eye on Tino and the Eagles’ football program this year on the The Hugoton Hermes sports pages!
Tino Degollado checks out his options during a game against Goodland last year. Photo courtesy of Greg O’Loughlin.
SWMC debuts “#breakthesilence 5K” From new services to new physicians and new procedures – there have been many “firsts” for Southwest Medical Center in 2016. This year also marks the launch of the hospital’s first #breakthesilence 5K – scheduled for September 10 - which will support the new Southwest Sexual Assault Services (SWSAS) program at SWMC. “The idea to form this benefit 5K walk and run came to us from Greg Augustine at Browns Shoe Fit,” race coordinator, Keeley Moree, said. “He wanted to help us organize a 5K that would not only encourage healthy activity, but also benefit a service at Southwest Medical Center. Our new SWSAS program was a perfect fit, since the program is supported by community donations.” Southwest Sexual Assault Services is a program comprised of trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE’s) who provide medical forensic exams for victims of sexual assault in Southwest Kansas and the surrounding region. Funds raised by this race and community donations support continued educational training and equipment needs for this service. “Our race is called the #breakthesilence 5K,” SWSAS program coordinator, Jandi Head, R.N., said. “The name was selected through collaboration with the SANE nurses at SWMC and community partners from the Liberal Police Department. We want to bring awareness to the service we
provide and encourage victims to seek the support and treatment they deserve, as more than half of all sexual assaults in America go unreported by victims.” The #breakthesilence 5K is scheduled for Saturday, September 10 starting at the East side concession area of Redskin Field at Liberal High School. Registration is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. with the 5K walk beginning at 9:30 a.m. The 5K run is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. “A unique aspect about our course is that it will be a certified 5K race course, which we hope will attract avid runners from surrounding communities,” Moree said. “LHS track coach Tyson McGuire was instrumental in helping us set up this safe course and connecting us with resources needed to run a very well organized race.” Brown’s Shoe Fit will be awarding a pair of Asics to the first male and female runners. Medals will also be awarded to the top three runners in each age division. Door prizes will be drawn for all walking and running participants following the race. Registration for the walk and run is available online at Active.com, or by calling 620-629-6335. Early registration for the benefit 5K before September 10 will be available for a lower price. Participants who register by August 30 will receive a free race t-shirt. Online and onsite registration will increase September 10. “We’re very excited to be hosting our first 5K for the
community,” Moree said. “Our hope is to spread the word about the important care our SWSAS program provides, while also promoting a healthy activity which families across our community can enjoy together.” For more information about the #breakthesilence 5K, please call 620-6296335 or email kmoree@swmedcenter.com.
Manter United Methodist Church will be having its annual Back-to-School event Saturday, August 27. They will have lots of great food and lots of great dessert! Following the meal, some good ole Gospel singing will take place, followed by a master magician! Finally, a circuit riding preacher will come roaring in on, not a horse, but his motorcycle. It will be a great evening of food, fun, and fellowship! Please join themSaturday, August 27 at 6:00 p.m. at the church.
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Ag Wise Joshua Morris, Stevens County Extension Agent A.N.R. jcmorris@ksu.edu office: 620-544-4359
Southwest ResearchExtension Center fall field day, August 25 Corn and sorghum will take center stage at the Southwest Research-Extension Center’s fall field day Thursday, August 25. The center is located at 4500 E. Mary St. in Garden City. Registration with time to visit exhibitor booths starts at 8:00 a.m. The program, followed by field tours, begins at 9:15 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon, compliments of commercial exhibitors, and seminars start at 1:00 p.m. One field tour includes: • Summer annual forages
• Iron chlorosis in grain sorghum • Weed control in irrigated corn • Weed control in irrigated sorghum • Impact of increasing sorghum population and fertility on weed control of ultralow herbicide inputs Another field tour includes: • Mobile drip irrigation for corn production • Soil water sensors and plant canopy temperature sensors for irrigation scheduling • Corn and sorghum insect update
The topics of the afternoon seminars are: • Limited irrigation research update • Beneficial Insect Blitz (including information about laws, safety labels and environmental concerns) • Occasional tillage in wheat-sorghum-fallow Continuing education credits are available for attendees. More information is available by contacting the K-State Southwest ResearchExtension Center at 620-2768286.
Whether you call it a locust, a jarfly, a cicada, or just “that yucky bug”, they are sure out in
force during this late summer, singing their hearts out. Photo courtesy of Reece McDaniels.
KU study finds well ownership fosters environmental citizenship Kansans who own water wells show more awareness of state water policy issues than those who rely on municipal water supplies, according to a study that could have implications for groundwater management and environmental policies.
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Based on a survey he conducted of 864 Kansans, Ternes discovered that well owners were significantly more aware of water supplies and water-related policies and agencies, including the Kansas Water Office, Groundwater Management Districts and the Governor’s Long-Term Vision for the Future of Water Supply in Kansas. “The people who use private wells for water are more likely to hear about water-related policy issues and pay attention to them,” said Ternes, who is presenting his study at the 111th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association in Seattle. For example, he found well owners also tended to be more aware of the Kansas Aqueduct proposal, an $18 billion undertaking that would divert water from the Missouri River to western Kansas. Non-well
owners were less familiar with this enormous waterworks project. Like so many regions suffering from recent droughts, rural Kansas has been particularly hard-hit by the scarcity of water. The High Plains Aquifer has been overpumped for its valuable irrigation water, and researchers estimate that unless pumping is curtailed, the aquifer will no longer support irrigation wells in portions of southwestern Kansas within 25 years, Ternes said. “Sociological studies are imperative for understanding the mindsets of well owners, who are a distinct group of Kansans who will continue to influence the availability of groundwater,” Ternes said. As part of his survey, Ternes found that private well owners highly prioritize conserving water for the future. “Most well owners believe
securing water is one of the top political challenges facing Kansas, and water policies are more likely to influence their vote in local and state elections than Kansans who don’t own wells,” Ternes said. In this study, he coins the term “groundwater citizenship,” which emphasizes the stewardship of aquifers and deliberate water conservation in order to conserve supplies of groundwater. “My data suggest that well owners have different political priorities than non-well owners and conserve water with the hopes of extending their supply, which makes them a unique type of citizen,” he said. This research could be valuable for policymakers and water officials in Kansas as they seek to examine possible solutions for protecting the High Plains Aquifer. If they understand the importance of en-
gaging well owners who are passionate about these issues, it could help bring water conservation more to the public forefront. “Water supply infrastructure is clearly connected to how in-tune people are with their natural resources, which is profoundly important for environmental policymaking and survival in the Anthropocene,” Ternes said. The study has broader implications for environmental stewardship as many states grapple with vulnerability to drought, he added. “Technologies might grant us access to natural resources and make them seem more readily available when they are in reality much more scarce,” Ternes said. “This is why we need to analyze the systems that provide access to finite resources like water.” Submitted by KU.
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My Aunt Donna wrote quite a bit about the Santa Fe Railroad in Rolla. In this excerpt, she writes about railroad maintenance, and how her Aunt Helen and Uncle Van were part of the efforts. “In the winter, when a heavy snow would cover the tracks, an engine equipped with a snow plow would come steaming past our house pushing the snow from the tracks so that service could be resumed. In the summer we had severe dirt storms and sand as fine as powder covered the tracks, causing as much of a problem as the winter snows. The same plow would be used to clear either snow or sand. “Work teams would be dispatched to areas for periods of time, and among them were my Aunt and Uncle Stewart. Uncle Van was a painter, assigned to repaint all of the buildings and signs pertaining to the Santa Fe railway stations, while my Aunt Helen was the official cook for the
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work teams. When they arrived, they were accompanied by a couple of train cars. One was designed like a small house with living quarters for my aunt and uncle including a fully equipped kitchen and large table to serve the train crew. It also included a separate bedroom and living room. The other car was set up with several bunks and a small living area for the work crew. “When I visited my aunt in her train car, she would prepare special treats for me. Sometimes it would be a pared apple dotted with redhots for eyes, nose and mouth. Other times she would make a ‘marshmallow man’ using tooth picks for arms and legs and raisins for the face. “I envied them of their life style moving from town to town across Kansas, always in their private little railcar, but since we were located in the southwest corner of the state, they were not scheduled to be at our location very often or for very long. It was through my Dad that Uncle Van initially got his painting job with the Santa Fe Railroad, and then after that, through Dad’s requests that they would be scheduled to provide routine maintenance to the Rolla station. “My aunt and uncle were married in 1923 and Uncle Van continued to work for the railroad for many years. However, he was not always a painter. Sometime in the late 1930’s he got a job working as a switchman and they moved to Great Bend, but they continued to live in their railcar home for several years afterwards.” And I just have to add to Aunt Donna’s words that as a small boy in the late 1940s, I also have fond memories of visiting Uncle Van and Aunt Helen in their Great Bend railcar home. To me, it looked like a traditional, albeit oversized, caboose for trains from
that era, but the feature I particularly remember was entering their “house” from a side door rather than from the back platform balcony, as illustrated in the photo at right which I found online.
The author’s Aunt Helen stands at the top of the ridge, while his Uncle Van makes his way down the dune.
From left to right are David Stout’s Aunt Helen, Grandma Anderson, an unknown woman stooping over, Donna Anderson and his mother Margie Anderson. The house in the background is the “Santa Fe house” from the Hermes article a few weeks ago.
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Bradfords enjoy ten-day tour of Nebraska and South Dakota Larry and Toni Bradford traveled through Nebraska and South Dakota on a ten day tour. They first went to Pittsburg where Larry's sister, Juanita Phillips, lives. She is nearly 90 and traveled on the trip with them. They went across Nebraska to Mitchell, S.D. where they visited the Corn Palace. Then they went west across South Dakota taking in the Bad Lands. Some of the highlights in the Black Hills were the Crazy Horse Memorial and Native American Museum, the Mammoth Site at Hot Springs, a Petrified Rock Museum and Mount Rushmore. They also
really enjoyed a Cowboy Supper and entertainment at the Circle B Chuck Wagon. They went through Sturgis and a museum at Hill City. The drive was wonderful just to see the beautiful Black Hills, herds of roaming buffalo, and even a buffalo right by the car next to the road. Coming back they stayed a night at Grand Island, Ne. and had supper with a niece. Then they went on to Kansas City where they visited Toni's sister. They came back through Pittsburg to take Juanita home, then on to Moscow after a really wonderful trip.
Moscow Schools OPEN HOUSE Just a reminder! The Moscow Schools - the Grade School, Junior High and High School - will all host their Open Houses beginning at 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 29. Be sure to visit the classrooms, meet the teachers and see all the great stuff the kiddos of Moscow will be up to this year! Hopefully this will be a fantastic year for teachers, students and staff. Go Moscow Wildcats!
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ward to starting the season with matches at Rolla September 1. The Junior High football team will also start the season play at Rolla September 1.
Vance Thompson grins during the Acceptance Day Parade August 9 after his completion of Basic Training at the United States Air Force Academy. Photo courtesy of Valerie Thompson.
Duane and Barb Williams traveled to Northeast New Mexico Corrections Facility at Clayton, N.M. to participate in the annual “Bikes on the Yard” event August 20, 2016. This is an all day event, and the only day of the year the inmates get to have watermelon that is donated for the event. The event is split in morning and afternoon sessions and each session has music from different bands within the prison. Tina Rickman from Guymon, Ok. represented 3 Way Ministries. Duane and Barb Williams played and sang many songs, with the help of one of the inmates on bass and one on a fiddle. A couple of the inmates presented several rap songs, some others brought several
Christian, soul and blues music. Several numbers were presented by the prison Christian rock band, which sang a really jazzed up version of “Were You There” and “On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand” and others. During the music and messages and reading of the word, the inmates were eating watermelon, singing along, walking on the exercise yard and just having a great day. It was cool in the morning and just beautiful the rest of the day. Tina brought her motorcycle, and her husband Brad Rickman and their friend Jerry brought motorcycles also. The inmates like to look at the bikes and visit, share stories and pray together. August 6, 2016, four of the
Cadet Vance Thompson, class of 2020, at the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Co. was in the Acceptance Day Parade, August 9, 2016, upon his completion of Basic Training. His shoulder boards were presented to him by the upper classmen. Vance's parents, Joe D. and Valerie Thompson, and friend, Gabby Rawlins, attended the ceremony. They were able to have a picnic and visit with Vance for
about two hours on the Academy grounds.
Hillbilly Band made the trip to Clayton to participate in the training to be New Mexico State Certified. This training is required to be able to minister in the state’s prisons. Duane and Barb, Darroll Munson and Terry Miller were in attendance for this session. It is a four hour training of all the “do’s and don’ts” you must know prior to entering a State facility. It was a lot of learning presented by Senior Chaplain Robinson from Albuquerque, N.M., and it was very much worth the trip. August 7, 2016, the “Moscow Baptist Hillbilly Band” entertained at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton. There were eleven members in attendance. Duane and Barb Williams, Mike and Nancy
Owens, Roy and Debbie Stoddard, Terry Miller, Mary Long, Brandon Horner, Sally Adee, and Estie Grubbs. Darroll Munson couldn’t be there because he was on EMT duty. The band played many of the favorites including “Mansion Over the Hilltop”. This was Mary Long’s first appearance with the “Hillbillies”. She plays a number of percussion instruments, different African drums and lots of other fun sounding things. The group appreciated Mary for her great addition to the rest of the band. A lot of fun was enjoyed by everyone and refreshments were served afterward with greetings to all in attendance. Story provided by Barb Williams.
Jan Black hosts and wins Duplicate Bridge Jan Black hosted the Thursday afternoon Duplicate Bridge Club at the Hugoton Senior Center August 18. Larry Bradford and Midge Greenwood tied for the low score. Jan Black placed first for the afternoon games.
Meet the New Teachers at USD 209
Mrs. Keyla Kuehler will teach first grade at Moscow Grade School this year.
Mrs. Keyla Kuehler Keyla Kuehler will be teaching the first grade class at Moscow Grade School. This is her first year of teaching and she is very excited to start instructing the 11 first grade students. Keyla and her husband Michael are living in Moscow, and he will be teaching physical education at Liberal. The couple have two children, a three year old daughter Mikaelee, and a two month old son Kameron. Keyla is from Satanta and her parents are David and Penny Thacker. She is a graduate of Wichita State University.
Mrs. Susan Bean will teach third grade at Moscow Grade School this year.
Mrs. Susan Bean Mrs. Susan Bean will be teaching Moscow third grade students. She comes here from teaching fifth grade at Optima. Susan and her husband Joe live at Hooker, Ok. and have five boys. Joe works in maintenance at National Beef in Liberal. Susan is ready to start the new year with her 15 third graders.
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“Notes From Nancy” by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig
Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a Teachers’ Appreciation Breakfast at Pigs R Us
Wednesday morning. USD 210 students began Thursday morning, August 18.
The food at Pigs R Us is delicious, and the teachers and Chamber Board find it is so much fun to forget about the coming school year and
all the hard work approaching! However, all good things must come to an end sometime, so teachers and staff headed to school Thursday.
Prepare Kansas K-State Research and Extension is once again designating the month of September to Prepare Kansans for emergencies. There will be information featured in my column each week prepared by some of our K-State Specialists. Facebook will play a key role in this year’s K-State Research and Extension effort to prepare Kansans for emergencies by encouraging people to ‘like’ and share information from the facebook page listed at the bottom of the article. Ice storms, tornadoes, and flooding - Kansas has them all and more. Do you really know how long food will stay safe in the refrigerator if your power is out? Or what foods and supplies you should have on hand in case of emergencies?
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Kansas Weekly Gas Prices Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 1.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.08 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has increased 3.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.16 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 45.7 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 5.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has decreased 0.5 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 45.5 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago. According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices August 22 in Kansas have ranged widely over the last five years: $2.53 per gallon in 2015, $3.29 per gallon in 2014, $3.48 per gallon in 2013, $3.64 per gallon in 2012 and $3.48 per gallon in 2011. Areas nearby Kansas and their current gas price cli-
mate include Wichita at $2.06 per gallon, down 0.3 cents per gallon from last week's $2.06 per gallon; Lincoln at $2.27 per gallon, up 4.9 cents per gallon from last week's $2.22 per gallon; and Topeka at $2.02 per gallon, up 2.5 cents per gallon from last week's $2.00 per gallon. "With the benchmark WTI crude climbing more than $8 per barrel since the beginning of the month to $48 per barrel and Brent above $50, we should not be surprised to see the average price of gas in many areas nearly five cents than it was a week ago," said Gregg Laskoski, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy. "While wholesale gasoline prices reflect the run-up for crude, it may be short-lived since the clock is ticking on the rally for retail prices with just two weeks left before the Labor Day weekend and summer's official end," Laskoski added. "So consumers should be prepared for modest increases this week that may actually taper off as we approach the holiday weekend." For LIVE fuel price averages, visit http://media.gas buddy.com.
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
Starting September 1, Prepare Kansas 2016 will provide tips on keeping food safe in emergency situations. This year’s program will be conducted through the K-State Research and Extension Facebook page. No registration or password is required beyond a facebook account. Kansans and anyone else interested in planning ahead for emergencies can follow the series on Facebook at any time during September, picking up handy information and interacting with K-State extension specialists and agents. Throughout 2015, a total of 126 tornadoes occurred across our state, which made it the fourth highest year for tornados since 1950, according to the Kansas Department of Emergency Management. “Kansas has its share of disasters, whether it’s a homeowner’s basement flooding or a fire affecting a whole block in a community. We’re committed to working with people across the state to help them be prepared for anything that comes their way," declared Kansas State University associate professor Elizabeth Kiss. “We can’t always keep disasters from happening, but we know that being as prepared as possible, whether it’s making an emergency kit or having copies of your financial and personal information in a separate, safe place, aids in
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Trinity, Felecia and Clay A GoFundMe account has been set up for the children of Marsha and Felix Beard, formerly of Hugoton. Trinity, Felecia and Clay have suffered a tremendous tragedy which has led them to the loss of both parents. Trinity and Felecia are both in high school, while Clay is in elementary school.
If you would like to contribute, simply visit https://www.gofundme.com /2k8quzw. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated. You can also search “Lend a Helping Hand” by Jenn Thomas at GoFundMe.com or follow the link on The Hermes’ Facebook page.
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STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton Coming up this 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, & 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. If you like to play pool or 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. Menu Aug. 25...............................Stew Aug. 26..........Baked Potato Bar Aug. 29.....................Sloppy Joe Aug. 30.....................Smothered ..........................Hamburgers Aug. 31..............Polish Sausage Sept. 1.........Chicken & Noodles Activities Thursday, August 25 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m. Friday, August 26 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m. Montana Bingo........12:30 p.m. Saturday, August 27 Canasta, Pitch & Potlock........................6:00 p.m. Monday, August 29 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Line Dancing..............6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 30 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Pool & Snooker ..........9:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 31 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Painting & Coloring ...1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 1 Exercise ...................10:30 a.m.
the recovery from disasters. Kiss, a K-State Research and Extension financial management specialist, produces the Prepare Kansas blog, which provides tips and resources on a range of emergency preparedness topics, including this year’s focus on food safety during September. “It is very important to keep food safety in mind before, during and after emergencies such as power outages and floods, to help reduce the likelihood of people getting sick from eating contaminated food. That would make a challenging situation even worse,” according to Londa Nwadike, consumer food safety specialist with K-State Research and Extension. “Some of the food safety practices that are important in emergency situations are good practices to help prevent people from getting sick at any time.” Kiss and Nwadike, along with several K-State colleagues, are delegates to the Extension Disaster Education Network, a network of extension professionals across the country working to mitigate the effects of disasters through education. More information about Prepare Kansas will be available in September at https://www.facebook.com/ KStateRE and any time at https://blogs.k-state. edu/preparekansas/.
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SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS By Randy Ayers Social Security District Manager in Dodge City SOCIAL SECURITY HAS A FULL BASKET OF USEFUL OFFERINGS Who doesn’t love sharing a summer picnic with friends and family? Whether you plan one for everyone on your block or a quiet afternoon for two, you’ll need to bring a basket full of delectable goodies. When you’re sharing dishes with loved ones, whether you’re at home or away, you’ll be sure to make everyone happy with a variety of treats. In the service of securing today and tomorrow, Social Security has a full picnic basket of services. Our table is ready to serve millions of Americans online, by phone, and in person in our network of field offices. It’s easy to pick the method that’s best for you from the comfort of your home or on the go. The quality service you expect from us is easy, secure, and convenient to access when you go online. Signing up for a my Social Security account will give you a secure and efficient way to interact with us and accomplish various tasks, including estimating your future benefits or managing your current benefits. You can sign up for your
own account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount and join the more than 25 million Americans who already conduct business with us online using my Social Security. Another way you can contact us is toll-free at 1-800772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). Of course, you can also use the field office locator at www.socialsecurity.gov/agency/contact to find your local field office, where you can speak with a Social Security employee face-to-face. What true summer picnic is complete without ice cream? When it comes to great flavors, there’s vanilla, mint, chocolate chip, rocky road … who can choose just one? Likewise, Social Security offers all the different types of benefits you’ll need at any stage of your life. Social Security has retirement benefits and the tools to help you plan for your retirement and apply for benefits online. But that’s not all. We also provide disability benefits to individuals with medical conditions that prevent them from working. If the disabled individual has dependent family members, they can
P lease Adopt Me! Morgan is into tanks, history and taking things apart. He states that he would like to do something with electronics when he grows up. Morgan would like a family that likes to spend time at home and will let him play video games. He will need a family that is understanding of his needs and is able to advocate for him. To learn more about adoption visit www.adoptkskids.org or call 877-457-5430. Morgan’s case number is CH-5046.
also receive payments. There are also survivors benefits for widows, widowers, and deceased workers’ dependent children. When you create your my Social Security account, you can view your Social Security Statement to see estimates of the future retirement, disability, and sur-
vivors benefits you and your family may be eligible to receive. It’s a great day for a picnic! Social Security is opening up its picnic basket to share our great services and benefits, and you’re invited! Visit www.socialsecurity.gov today, Social Security has a full picnic basket of services, just like when a family shares a basket during the summer months. and we’ll save you a place.
HERMES CLASSIFIEDS Deadline for all classified advertising is MONDAY at 5:00 p.m. All Garage, Yard and/or Moving Sale Ads MUST Be Pre-Paid. 1) Classified ad rate is $ .20 per word per insertion. The weekly minimum is $3.35. 2) Classified display advertising rate is $5.00 per column inch. 3) All cards of thanks are charged at the display rate. 4) All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, children, or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.
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Scale Help United Prairie Ag, LLC is looking for part time help with fall harvest at our Hugoton and Moscow locations.
Morgan, age 14
Candidates will be required to be able to perform scale operation, which includes but not limited to: weigh and grade inbound and outbound grains. Data entry for tickets, and provide a high level or customer service. Candidate must be able to work flexible hours, weekends, and evenings. Employment is subject to successful completion of a drug screening.
Harvest Help United Prairie Ag, LLC is looking for part time help with fall harvest at our Hugoton and Moscow locations.
Interested applicants should apply in person
Candidates will be required to assist in all aspects of grain operation and be able to work flexible hours, weekends, and evenings. Employment is subject to successful completion of a drug screening.
Interested applicants should apply in person at 509
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PUBLIC NOTICE A RESOLUTION RELATING TO SEWER SERVICE CHARGE RATES FOR THE CITY OF MOSCOW, KANSAS; REVISING THE SEWER SERVICE CHARGE RATES FOR THE CITY OF MOSCOW, KANSAS; AND REPEALING RESOLUTIONS NO. 2014-07, REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
A. For all customers of the City's sewer and wastewater treatment systems, with services located within the corporate limits of the City, the service charge shall be $32.75 per month for each customer. B. For all customers of the City’s sewer and wastewater treatment systems with services located outside the corporate limits of the City, the service charge will be $41.50, Section 3. Resolution No. 2014-07 and all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed and rescinded.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF MOSCOW. KANSAS:
Section 4. This resolution shall be effective upon its approval and adoption.
Section 1. The Governing Body of the City of Moscow hereby deems and declares it is necessary and in the public interest to authorize the rates for sewer service charge rates for Customers of the City’s sewer and wastewater treatment systems, for both customers located within and without the corporate limits of the City, to be increased as provided below.
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED 13TH day of July, 2016. /s/ William Bell William Bell, Mayor (SEAL) ATTEST: /s/ Norma Najera Norma Najera, Clerk
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2016, the rates to be charged for customers of the City’s sewer and wastewater treatment systems shall be as follows:
WHEREAS, Section 15-428 of the Code of the City of Moscow, 2007, provides that the Governing Body of the City may set, by resolution, the monthly charge for use of the city sewer service and system.
Section 2. Effective, September 1,
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FOR SALE FOR SALE: Browning .22 automatic, like brand new. 620-544-9111. (4c34) -----------FOR SALE: 2008 Ford Explorer SporTrax, slightly over 100,000 miles. 20’x10’ flatbed. 620-544-9111. (4c34) -------------FOR SALE: 2002 Chevy Sierra SWB, stepside, bright red. New paint and rubber, mint condition. 620-598-2232 or 918-440-6199. (tfc33)
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408 E. Fifth - Ranch style, 3 bed/3 bath, part bsmt, att garage, cen H/A, sheds. $125,000
1110 S Jefferson - Price Reduction! 3 bed/3 bath, updated kitchen w/appliances, att garage, includes MIL qtrs, cen H/A, wood floors...much more. Call to see this home!!
GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE: Friday, August 26, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 27, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 411 S. Jefferson In the Alley --------------YARD SALE: Friday, August 26, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., and Saturday, August 27, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., 142 S. Monroe, Washer, Dryer, Bed, Boys’ Clothes, Girls’ Clothes, Miscellaneous and Much More!
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998 Road P - Country living, brick ranch style, 5 bed/3.5 b, bsmt, att garage, 90 x 50 metal bldg, with 4 overhead doors, 60 x 45 barn. 7+ acres on paved road. Call today!!
131 S Madison - Brick, ranch style, 2 (3) bed/1 b, wood floors, updated kitchen & baths, cen H/A, att garage, fence, mower shed, 30 x 40 building. Move in ready!! Call today!!
SOLD 1637 St Hwy 25 - Ranch style, 5 bed/3 b, fin bsmt, 80’x40’ Morton bldg, 3 stall lean to with runs, arena. 18 acres +/-. Call today to seen this nice property!
202 S. Jackson - Nice Ranch Style!! 2 bed/2 b, kitchen w/island, nice updates, sheds, att carport, covered patio. $115,000 (tfc29)
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August 25, 2016
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Rolla News
Cheerleaders sponsor annual 5K Glow walk/run The Rolla High School cheerleaders will be sponsoring the Second Annual 5K Glow Walk/Run Saturday, September 17. Pre-registrations paid by September 10
will include a glow-in-thedark t-shirt made by BF Inspirations in Hugoton. Registration will be in the Helen Higgins Courtyard in front of the old high school
and will begin at 7:30 p.m. September 17. There will be a late fee if you register that day and no t-shirt will be provided. Awards will be given for age groups in walking and running. Glow sticks will be provided for the event and then water and snacks are
available after the run. You may pre-register by getting a form from the high school or calling or texting Alesia Hinds at 620-453-9035. All checks should be made payable to RHS Cheerleaders. Gather your friends and family and let’s make Rolla GLOW September 17!
Panches Maravilla, a 2016 graduate of Rolla, will be attending Washburn University in Topeka. Congratulations and best wishes for a great first year! Photo courtesy of Chad Salazar.
Pictured are Emily Eggleston, Gaylynn and Tim Eggleston. Photo courtesy of Gaylynn (Myers) Eggleston.
Emily Eggleston attends NJC Chandler Burrows, a member of the RHS Class of 2016, will be attending Washburn University in Topeka. Way to go and good luck in college! Photo courtesy of Shelli Burrows.
Emily Eggleston is attending her sophomore year at Northeastern Junior Colleg, or “NJC”, in Sterling, Co. She’s a resident advisor, an ambassador, a peer helper
and a tutor in the learning lab. Emily is the granddaughter of Warren and Barbara Myers of Rolla. Good luck and best wishes for a great year!
Booster Club kicks off the 2016-2017 school year Thursday, August 18, the Rolla Booster Club hosted its annual back-to-school hamburger fry, which was attended by many students, parents, and community members. Members renewed their annual membership, and coaches of fall activities met with parents and students after the hamburger fry. The Booster Club would like to express their sincere appreciation to the following organizations for their support of the school and community: CRI for their donation of hamburger pat-
ties; EpicTouch for the use of their cooker; and Thrifty King for donating buns. Community members who weren't able to make it to the event may contact one of the following Booster Club officers to renew their memberships: James Langley, Jason LaRue, Becky Sohm, or Kim Mauk. The Booster Club will also have a table set up at the home football games September 2 and September 9 to accept membership dues and take orders for t-shirts and hoodies.
Three Rolla graduates will be attending Wichita State University. Katie Murray will begin her second year at WSU. Kaleigh Barrett has been at Wichita State since she graduated in 2014. Kynsha “NeNe” Green will begin her first year there. Good luck and best wishes for a great year to all three! Photo courtesy of Kaleigh Barrett.
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The Class of 1976 celebrates their fortieth class reunion at Rolla July 16. Six of the original class members are there and so excited to catch up with one another. Pictured left to right, back row, are Rhonda Clinesmith Thrall, Penny Dunn James and Lora Hershey. In front are Bert Davison, Jack Williams and Brent Hays. Photo courtesy of Bert Davison.
Pie throw and bonfire is Thursday evening
Austin Apelu laughs as Thomas Brown “slides” into the pool during slip n slide kickball. Photo courtesy of Vanessa Reza.
StuCo hosts Slip n Slide Kickball
This year, the junior high StuCo decided something different was in order for their annual back to school bash. Instead of the traditional dance, Rolla Junior High StuCo’s opening activity was Friday, August 19, Slip n Slide Kickball! Twenty- five students and four sponsors attended. Participants ran water and soap-covered black plastic tarps to the bases. At each base was a swimming pool where the runner was required to sit until the next kick! The event was sponsored and planned by this year's StuCo President, McKenzie Hinds and Vice President, Monte Fosdick. The remaining StuCo officers will be elected Monday. The students are grateful to the Hinds family for making arrangements for materials and the First Christian Church of Hugoton for letting the students borrow materials for the activity. A good time was had by all.
StuCo members include back row, left to right, sponsor Suzanne Murray, Audra Langley, Melanie Norton, Alonzo Martinez, Ethan Garcia and Garrette Hinds. Middle row are Xander Sanchez, Jaxen Mauk, Castor Hernandez, Gavin LaRue, McKenzie Hinds, Matthew Garcia and Alec Langley. Kneeling are Jamie
serae Schwindt, sophomore Brooke Hinds and freshmen Alexandra Hart, Chloe Burnett and Justice Bennett. The bonfire, instigated by the football team, will then take place. Don’t be a scallywag; come out and show the kids your school spirit by participating with them. Let’s give a Yo-Ho-Ho to the teams of the Rolla Pirates!
Sheedy, Carissa Sohm, Tina Martens, Jaxon Schwindt, Monte Fosdick, Thomas Brown and Owen Shores. Front row are Jennifer Klassen, Abby Garcia, Kenneth Fosdick, Austin Apelu, Dillon Offerdahl and Aspen Sohm. Photo courtesy of Vanessa Reza.
Meet the Staff at Rolla
Spirit Week activities are listed
Homecoming is rather early this year for Rolla, slated to be September 2. The Spirit Week activities, sponsored by the high school cheerleaders will be Monday Pajama Day, Tuesday Crazy Hat or Hair Day, Wednesday Wacky Wednesday, Thursday Throwback or Decade Day, and Friday will be Fired Up Friday (wear any spirit wear). Yes, Rolla will have school Friday, September 2. Good luck to all the students! Watch the paper next week to see who the candidates are!
The annual pie throw and bonfire will take place Thursday, August 25 beginning at 8:00 p.m. The high school cheerleaders will lead the crowd in some fun cheers. The athletic teams and their coaches will be introduced. Then the fun begins with the cheerleaders and some other special guests selling pies to be thrown in their faces. This year’s cheerleaders are juniors, Paige Claassen and De-
Katie Sheedy in background and Lori Sheedy is in the foreground. Photo courtesy of Lori Sheedy. Lori Sheedy
Lanor Hughes Lanor Hughes is beginning her first year at Rolla as a paraprofessional. She comes to us from Boise City, Ok. and is currently working toward her MBA through the University of Phoenix. She has four children, ages 12, six, four, and three. She is looking forward to gaining experience in education while living in a small family community. Lanor plans to finish her MBA, receive her degree in education and go on to teach college level courses in the future. Welcome to Rolla, Lanor, and make it a great year!
Lori Sheedy is not necessarily new to the school but she is one of the most infamous employees. Lori began working at the school last year but an unfortunate incident with an oven ended her time in the kitchen. She stepped back up at the end of last year, after a vacancy was left in the kitchen. She is married to Tolan and they have three lovely girls, Charlie, a sophomore, Jamie, an eighth grader and Katie, a third grader. Lori and her family came here from south Texas. She is most looking forward to seeing all the kids as her main goal is to make people smile. Welcome back and watch out for the oven initiation! Make it a great year!
Hannah Bolin Hannah Bolin is beginning her first year working for the Rolla Schools as the preschool teacher and school librarian. She worked as a senior in the library so that part will come quite naturally. She graduated from Rolla High School but attended school in Elkhart prior to her senior year. She was a receptionist for the Southwest Medical Clinic before being hired for Rolla. She is looking forward to the opportunity to educate students their first year in school and see the progress that is made throughout the year. Welcome to Rolla, Hannah! Enjoy your first year!