Volume 126, Number 35
Thursday, August 29, 2013
14 Pages, 70 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy
U.S. Senator Pat Roberts examines Hugoton’s Abengoa Bioenergy plant Friday U.S. Senator Pat Roberts made the trip from Washington, D.C. to tour the Abengoa Bioenergy plant in Hugoton Friday afternoon. He was shown everything from where the big bales of corn stover are entered into the plants for burning all the way to where the processed ethanol will be stored. This plant will be the first of its kind converting commercial-scale biomass to ethanol. Abengoa Bioenergy is located west of Hugoton on a 400 acre plot. The estimated start-up of the plant is early 2014. This facility will validate Abengoa as a fully integrated, one-stop provider of advanced biotechnology services. The United States Department of Energy has presented awards to Abengoa which validate their technology. Abengoa will generate their own electricity to power their plant. Their electricity capacity will be 21 megawatts of electrical power. Their objective will be to build a first-of-its-kind commercial-scale enzymatic hydrolysis conversion of biomass to ethanol to operate at $2.00 per gallon cost by 2014. Positive economic impacts for Hugoton include $17 million feedstock purchases, 300 direct construction jobs and 76 permanent jobs which will have a projected $5 million payroll. Hugoton is very fortunate to have the Abengoa Bioenergy project in the area.
Abengoa Bioenergy officials along with U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (in the blue shirt in the center) pause during their tour of the Hugoton plant for a photo. On the right, Abengoa Bioenergy’s CEO Javier Garoz greets Senator Pat Roberts with a handshake.
Area businesses announce closings for upcoming Labor Day weekend Difficult as it is to believe, Labor Day — and consequently, the end of summer — has arrived! As a result, many businesses and their employees will enjoy a long weekend. To make life a little bit easier this weekend, The Hermes’ staff called area businesses to find out their hours for the holiday. A quick bite to eat will be easy to find, as McDonald’s, Sonic, Pizza Hut, Subway and China will be open regular hours Monday. Ranchito Tex-Mex reported they will be open for Sunday lunch from 11:00
a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Antlers Bar and Grill will be closed Monday, as well as Donut X-Press. Both of Hugoton’s convenience stores — Express Lane and the Pantry — will be open regular hours Monday. The Store in Moscow will also be open regular hours for Labor Day. Rolla’s Corner Stop reported they will be closed Monday. White’s Foodliner, Alco and Dollar General will be open for business during their regular hours Monday. Twisted H Liquor will be closed Monday. Hi-
Plains, Lin Goode and American Implement will be closed for Labor Day. Southwest Kansas Sales, Bultman Tire and Bultman’s, Inc. will be closed Monday. Riley’s will be closed Saturday, August 31 and Monday, September 2. Ghumm’s Auto and NAPA Auto Parts will be closed Monday. All insurance agencies in Hugoton will be closed: Ag First, State Farm, Farm Bureau and Musgrove Insurance. Pyramid Agency will be closed for Labor Day as well. First National Bank and Citizens State
Bank will both close their doors Friday afternoon and reopen Tuesday morning. Make sure to purchase any gifts or decorating supplies before Monday, as Creative Specialties, Country Garden and Yardmaster will all be closed to observe Labor Day. Janet’s Bridal will be open with regular hours Saturday, August 31 and closed Monday. Stevens County Courthouse, City of Hugoton and the City of Moscow will all be closed to observe Labor Day. The landfill will
be open regular hours Saturday. The Senior Center will be closed Monday, in addition to the Hugoton and Moscow Post Offices. Hugoton Veterinary and Animal Health Center will both be closed Monday. Stevens County Medical Clinic will not have Saturday clinic August 31 and will be closed Monday, September 2. Stevens County Retail Pharmacy will also be closed Saturday and Monday, so be sure to fill your prescriptions Friday! The Hugoton Hermes will be closed Monday,
with an early deadline of Friday, August 30 at 12:00 noon for the September 5 paper. The Stevens County Library will close at 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 30 and reopen Saturday with regular hours. They will be closed Monday for Labor Day. The SCL will reopen Tuesday with winter hours from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays. Please have a safe and happy weekend to celebrate the “final” weekend of summer 2013!
Governor classifies Stevens County in “drought emergency”
Out of the 95 entries, these people had the entries that were judged to be the Top Ten. In no special order, left to right, are Eugene Higgins, Elkhart, ‘40 Ford ice blue pickup; Johnny Maupin, Dodge City, ‘56 Cadillac Coupe Deville; Rex Growthusin, Scott City, ‘57 Buick Century; Laurence Maytum, Guymon, ‘51 2-dr. Mercury;Sharon Petty, Guymon, ‘33 orange
Ford Coupe; Tom Frydendall, Liberal, ‘68 Plymouth GTX; Warren Fox, Plains, ‘36 Dodge pickup; Bill Krie, Ulysses, ‘64 Chevrolet Impala Convertible; Lee Reynolds for Wayne and Eva Reynolds, Hugoton, ‘57 Chevrolet BelAir Convertible; and Kelly Whisennand, Elkhart, ‘37 persimmon Ford Coupe.
Gas Capital Car Show entertains innumerable car enthusiasts
Music from the 1950s wafted on the breeze in Hugoton City Park while antique and unique cars and motorcycles were displayed everywhere. Ninety-five entries were exhibited throughout the park for the Gas Capital Car Show during the hot Saturday afternoon. Jake Brooks of Scott City won Best of Show with his 1937 Chevrolet Coupe. The winner of the 50/50 drawing
was Jill Jordan who donated the money back to be added to the pot. This money, totaling $215, was donated to the Stevens County Vets’ Group. The $100 winners were Shannon Whisennand, Johnny Maupin, Mark Dunham, James Livingston, Richard Roybal, Steve McLaughlin and Bill and Elaine Krie. Barb Williams won first prize of $55 in the poker run, Brandon Bozone won second of $33 and Janet Watson won $22 by winning third. Chuck Woods of Clovis, N.M. won the Longest Distance award of $130. He traveled 270 miles to enter his ‘54 Chevy 210 in the car show. Jeff Davidson of Elkhart won the award for the Best Bike. The Mayor’s Choice was won by Johnny Maupin of Dodge Jim Miller presents the Best of Show trophy to Jake City with his 1956 CadilBrooks of Scott City for his ‘37 Chevrolet Coupe. lac. The Club’s Choice was
won by Bennie and Jane Nix of Liberal with their 1929 Model A Ford. Wayne’s World award was given to Lawrence Maytum of Guymon with his ‘51 twodoor red Mercury. The Top Ten Winners, not in any order, were Bill and Elaine Krie of Ulysses with their 1964 Chevrolet Impala Convertible, David and Sharon Petty of Guymon with their orange 1933 Ford 5-window coupe, Tom Frydendall of Liberal with his 1968 Plymouth GTX, Warren Fox of Plains with his 1936 Dodge pickup, Lawrence Maytum of Guymon with his 1951 2door Mercury, Rex Growthusin of Scott City with his 1957 Buick Century, Johnny Maupin of Dodge City with his 1956 Cadillac Coupe Deville, Eugene Higgins of Elkhart with his 1940 ice blue Ford pickup, Wayne Reynolds of Hugoton with his 1957 Chevrolet BelAir convertible and Kelly Whisennand of Elkhart with his 1937 persimmon Ford Coupe. Now everyone can begin getting their car in shape for next year’s Gas Capital Car Show!
Extreme drought conditions continue for western Kansas while central and eastern counties see improvement. This has led Governor Sam Brownback to update the Drought Declaration for Kansas counties with an Executive Order 13-02 Monday. For the first time since July 2012, conditions have improved enough to remove or decrease the emergency drought status for some Kansas counties. Stevens County is in the drought emergency group. “We are thankful recent rains have helped remove 23 counties from a drought designation,” said Governor Sam Brownback. “Unfortunately, our state continues to battle drought as most of the state remains in some level of drought status.” The updated drought declaration has moved 20 counties into a warning status and 25 into a watch status while 37 counties continue to be in emergency. This action was recommended by Tracy Streeter, Director of the Kansas Water Office and Chair of the Governor’s Drought Response Team. “Our focus is to ensure communities, livestock producers and farmers have the available resources they need,” said
Tracy Streeter. “With most federal reservoirs refilling and streamflow restored by rains over the past few weeks, the concerns have lessened, however we remain very cautious as we compare where we are today to last year based on total soil moisture and precipitation amounts. Some areas of western Kansas are behind more than ten inches in soil moisture.” Counties that are still in emergency stage remain eligible for emergency use of water from certain state fishing lakes due to the Kansas Water Office (KWO) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Kansas Department of Wildlife (KDWPT). Emergency haying and grazing is also still available for those counties on counties on a case-by-case request to the USDA – Farm Service Agency. Individuals and communities need to contact KWO for a water supply request prior to any withdrawals from lakes. They will in turn be referred to the appropriate KDWPT office to obtain the necessary permit to withdraw the water. For emergency haying and grazing, requests need to be directed to the Stevens County FSA Continued to page 7
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Commissioner’s Corner
Thursday, August 29, 2013
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by Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger is currently making the annual funds distribution to state and local firefighter relief organizations. More than $11.6 million is being distributed among 577 local Firefighters Relief Associations (FRAs) across the state. “This fund assists firefighters and their families when an accident or death occurs in the line of duty,” Commissioner Praeger said. “We in the Kansas Insurance Department are honored to assist in its distribution.” The local association funds are used for purchasing accident and health, dis-
ability, and life insurance premiums to assist firefighters and their families. The money is generated by a two percent tax paid by insurance companies on fire and lightning insurance premiums written in Kansas for the previous calendar year. It is collected by the department, on behalf of the Kansas Firefighter Relief Act, and passed on to the FRAs, as set in Kansas law. Also, the Kansas State Firefighters Association will receive $467,780 for education and research purposes and to help fund the state association’s death benefit fund. These funds also come from the insurance company
premium assessment. Of the state association total, $367,780 is earmarked for educational purposes and research into fire prevention and firefighting, and $100,000 is used to replenish the death benefit fund. A total of $1.353 million in benefits was paid in 2012 to firefighters as a result of firefighting-related injuries or disability, and nearly $622,281 went to dependents of firefighters. Most of this year’s distribution was deposited electronically into relief association bank accounts. “The electronic fund transfer is cost efficient and quick,” Commissioner
Praeger said. “The FRAs receiving the money can put it to good use immediately. Also, I really appreciate the leadership that John Boyd, our FRA administrator, has provided in this effort.” The Kansas Insurance Department, established in 1871, assists and educates consumers, regulates and reviews companies, and licenses agents selling insurance products in the state. More about the department is online at www.ksin surance.org or at www.face book.com/kansasinsurancedepartment.
WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ Pioneer Manor residents play Bingo at 2:00 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Community members are invited to volunteer or play a game with the residents! AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information. CELEBRATE LIFE every Monday night 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Assembly of God, 138 S. Main in Hugoton. Park in the back lot. HUGOTON LIONS CLUB meets every Second and Fourth Thursday of the month at Memorial Hall at 7:00 p.m. HUGOTON MASONIC LODGE #406 AF&AM meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday nights - Inside Out Kids at the Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, beginning with dinner at 6:45 p.m. Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Rides are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620428-1487 before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings. Friday nights - Looking for something to do Friday nights? You are invited to come to Faith Community Church at Sixth and Main for food, music and fellowship every Friday evening beginning at 6:00 p.m. For more information, call Eunice Lunceford at 620-6497644 or 620-428-5296. July 21-September 1 - Stauth Memorial Museum will host “Americans by Choice: The Story of Immigration and Citizenship in Kansas” at their location, 111 N. Aztec in Montezuma. “Immigration and Caricature: Ethnic Images from the Appel Collection” will also be
exhibited. August 29 - Red Cross will host a blood drive at Bethel Friends Church, 400 E. Eleventh in Hugoton from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. September 2 - Labor Day - No school for USD #210 students. September 3 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse at 8:30 a.m. September 5 - 2014 Monsanto Corn Plot Tour, 6 miles west of Hugoton on Hwy 51 at 5:30 p.m. Supper prepared by Oklahoma Smoke BBQ will be served after the tour. See ad on page 7 for more information. - Northwest Cotton Growers Co-Op Gin sponsors Field Day starting at 3:00 p.m. at the Marcus Howe Farm. See ad on page 7 for more information. September 6 - Deadline to apply for service academy nominations with Senator Jerry Moran. For more information, visit Senator Moran’s Web site at moran.senate.gov or by calling 913-393-0711. September 7 - Garden City Community College will offer the National Rifle Association’s “Women on Target” basic firearms class from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pre-registration is available by contacting teamt@team-t.org or 620-276-9629. September 8 - Grandparents’ Day September 9 - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. at the City Office. September 10 - Stevens County Economic Development Board will meet
at 12:00 noon in the Activity Room of the Senior Center. - Deadline to turn in photos for the Ranchland Trust of Kansas photography contest. Photos must express the mission of RTK: “to preserve Kansas’ ranching heritage and open spaces for future generations through the conservation of working landscapes.” For more information, visit http://www.ranchland trustofkansas.org/2013pho tocontest.aspx or call Mike Beam at 785-273-5115 or email rtk@kla.org. September 11 - Patriot Day - Hugoton Airport Board will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Airport Lounge. September 12 - Open House at Stevens County Healthcare Radiology Department from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. - Hugoton Kiwanis will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Ranchito TexMex Cafe. September 14 - Hugoton High School volleyball will host their home tournament beginning at 9:00 a.m. September 16 - No school for USD #217 students. - Stevens County Commissioners will meet in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse at 8:30 a.m. - USD #210 Board of Education will meet at the HMS Library at 6:30 p.m. September 17 - Hugoton District Booster Club meeting at 7:00 p.m. September 18 - Early release for Hugoton Early Childhood Development Center, Elementary and Middle Schools and Learning Academy at 1:30 p.m. September 19 - Camera Club will meet at
HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, August 19, 2013 • Possible Domestic; 500 Block of East Eighth; Spoke to Subject; Sergeant Johnson • Suspicious Vehicle; 700 Block of South Van Buren; Sergeant Johnson • Harassment; 700 South Adams; Spoke to RP; Officer Goetzinger • Medical Assist; 100 Block of West City Limits; Public Service; Officer Goetzinger Tuesday, August 20, 2013 • Vehicle Unlock; 400 Block of South Jefferson; Citizen Assist; Sergeant Johnson • Door Unlock; 100 Block of Lincoln; Public Service; Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock; 200 Block of Wilson; Citizen Assist; Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Parked Wrong Direction; 500 Block of South Main; Advised to Move; Officer Goetzinger Wednesday, August 21, 2013 • Medical Assist; 1000 Block of South Jackson; Public Service; Officer Crane Thursday, August 22, 2013 • Suspicious Activity; 1400 Block of Monroe; Spoke to Subjects; Officer Crane/Officer Hagman • Intoxicated Subject; Eleventh and Adams; Subject Arrested; Officer Crane/Officer Hagman
Friday, August 23, 2013 • Medical Assist; 1700 Block of South Main; Public Service; Officer Crane • Medical Assist; 1000 Block of South Jackson; Public Service; Officer Crane • Vehicle Unlock; Public Service; Officer Goetzinger • Report of Vandalism; 400 Block of West Fourth; Window Broke from Heat; Officer Goetzinger Saturday, August 24, 2013 • Vehicle Unlock; 700 Block of South Jackson; Citizen Assist; Sergeant Johnson • Civil Standby; 600 Block of East Eleventh; Resolved Before Arrival; Sergeant Johnson • Civil Standby; 500 Block of South Monroe; Public Service; Sergeant Johnson • Dog at Large; 300 Block of South Monroe; Dog Impounded; Officer Crane • Loud Music; Eleventh and Jefferson; Advised to Turn it Down; Officer Goetzinger Sunday, August 25, 2013 • Report of Tangled Dogs; Untangled One and One was Loose; Sergeant Johnson • Dog at Large; 300 Block of South Jackson; Dog Impounded; Officer Goetzinger
• Domestic Argument; 400 Block of South Adams; Officer Goetzinger
Stevens County Fire Department and Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services Run Activity August 19 through August 25: Fire Department Hugoton Station Monday, August 19 - 8:11 a.m. called to 1043 Road P to rescue injured person from tower. Moscow Station No Activity Ambulance Activity Six medical runs, 2 transfers and one Life Flight.
7:00 p.m. at the Hugoton Recreation Commission, 211 S. Madison. September 21 - Hugoton High and Middle Schools’ cross country teams will host their home race at Forewinds Golf Course starting at 9:00 a.m. - Garden City Community College will host a concealed carry course for residents interested in a Kansas Concealed Carry handgun permit from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the John Collins Vocational Building. Pre-registration is available by team-t@teamcontacting t.org or 620-276-9629. September 22 - Autumn begins! September 26 - Hugoton Kiwanis will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Ranchito TexMex Cafe. October 1 - Deadline to hand in applications for military service academy nominations to Congressman Tim Huelskamp’s office. Please contact the Congressman’s office at 620-665-6138 or visit http://huelskamp. house.gov/nominations. - National Night Out at the Hugoton City Park. For more information, contact the Chamber at 620-544-4305. October 3-4 - No school for USD #210 students due to West Ed Professional Development days. October 7-11 - Hugoton Elementary will host their Book Fair in the Library. - Hugoton High School’s National Honor Society chapter will be hosting their annual food drive. October 7 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse at 8:30 a.m. - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. at the City Office October 8 - Stevens County Economic Development will meet at 12:00 noon in the Activity Room of the Senior Center. October 9 - Hugoton Airport Board will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Airport Lounge. October 10 - Hugoton Middle and High Schools will have picture retakes starting at 7:30 a.m.
For God has not given us a spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7
State submits formal proposal to amend the KanCare Section 1115 The State of Kansas submitted its formal proposal to amend the KanCare Section 1115 demonstration project to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Monday. The amendment proposal, if approved, will enable the state to implement three changes to KanCare, effective January 1, 2014: • Provide coverage for longterm supports and services (LTSS) for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities under the KanCare managed care contracts • Establish three pilot programs to support employment and alternatives to Medicaid • Change the timeline for the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) pool The state solicited public comment on its request for CMS approval between June 27 and July 29, accepting both email and written comments. During the public comment period, the state also sponsored two public forums where stakeholders could speak publicly to the amendment, and met with representatives of the tribal governments. Kansas Lt. Governor Jeff
Colyer, M.D. said the policy initiatives in the amendment are designed to further Medicaid delivery system and payment innovations that enhance program efficiency and promote better health outcomes. “These policies show Kansas is assuming full responsibility for our Medicaid system, putting Kansas out in front in rising to the healthcare challenge. The innovations we are pursuing through this amendment enable us to provide better access to services, improve quality of care and empower individuals with employment.” Colyer said the state will continue to seek feedback and input on KanCare through the external stakeholder workgroups, the Advisory Council, and the Robert G. Bethell Joint Committee on Home and Community Based Service and KanCare Oversight. To see the public comments submitted on the KanCare Section 1115 demonstration project amendment, visit the KanCare website at www.kan care.ks.gov. Story submitted by Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
Record Medicaid fraud recoveries benefit taxpayers by Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt The Kansas attorney general’s office recovered more than $33 million in taxpayer funds through its Medicaid fraud enforcement last fiscal year, setting a new one-year record for recoveries, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced. “We take seriously our responsibility to ensure that every dollar spent by the Kansas Medicaid program is used to provide legitimate services to Kansans in need,” Schmidt said. “We are committed to vigorously prosecuting those who defraud the taxpayers and to recovering misspent funds from providers who are not entitled to keep them.” During state fiscal year 2013, which ended June 30, the Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Division in Schmidt’s office recovered more than $33.7 million on behalf of taxpayers. The recoveries were reported in the divi-
sion’s annual report, filed earlier this month with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The report is available online at www.ag.ks.gov. Prior to last year, the highest dollar amount of recoveries in a single year was $28 million in fiscal year 2011. During 2013, the attorney general’s office prosecuted 14 criminal cases of Medicaid Fraud, resulting in $2.3 million in ordered restitution. The office also recovered $16.3 million as a result of civil judgments in favor of the state, and $15.1 million as a result of participation in national settlements. The Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Division is led by Deputy Attorney General Loren Snell, who served this past year as president of the National Association of Medicaid Fraud Control Units.
ON YOUR PAYROLL Hugoton City Council Mike Eshbaugh 544-8572 Shannon Crawford 544-8464 Tron Stegman 544-2034 Dean Banker 544-2064 Dan Corpening 544-8214 --------------Stevens County Commissioners Pat Hall 544-4017 David Bozone 593-4448 James Bell 598-2469 --------------Governor Sam Brownback Office of the Governor Capitol Building 300 SW Tenth Ave., Suite 241S Topeka, Ks. 66612-1590 Phone: 877-579-6757 785-296-3232 Web site: governor.ks.gov ---------Lieutenant Governor Jeff Colyer Officer of the Lt. Governor State Capitol, 2nd Floor 300 SW Tenth Ave. Topeka, Ks. 66612 Toll-free: 800-748-4408 785-296-2214 ---------U.S. Senator Jerry Moran Russell Senate Office Building, Room 354 Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-6521 Fax: 202-228-6966 Web site: moran.senate.gov/public ----------
U.S. Representative Tim Huelskamp U.S. House of Representatives 126 Cannon HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone 202-225-2715 Fax 202-225-5124 Web site: huelskamp.house.gov ---------Kansas Senator Larry Powell - District 39 Phone: 785-296-7694 2209 Grandview Dr. E Garden City, Ks. 67846 Phone: 620-275-6789 Email: Larry.Powell@senate.ks.gov ---------Kansas Representative Steve Alford District 124 Phone: 785-296-7696 4179 East Road 19 Ulysses, Ks 67880 Phone: 620-356-1361 Email: j.stephen.alford@ house.ks.gov ---------Treasurer Ron Estes Kansas State Treasurer 900 SW Jackson, Suite 201 Topeka, Ks. 66612-1235 Phone: 785-296-3171 ---------U.S. President Barack Obama 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20500-0004 Phone: 202-456-1414 Web site: whitehouse.gov
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Kansas State Fair celebrates 100 years The Kansas State Fair is having a birthday party you don’t want to miss. Named one of the American Bus Association's top 100 events, the Kansas State Fair celebrates its one hundredth birthday with special events from birthday cakes to presents - offering something for everyone. The 2013 Kansas State Fair takes place September 6-15 in Hutchinson. Don’t bother bringing presents to this party. The Kansas State Fair is the one giving the birthday gifts. The first 500 fairgoers each day receive a one hundredth birthday collectible at the Fair’s Information Center, so get there early. But if you still want to bring something, donate non-perishable food items at the Information Center. Your donation will enter you to win the daily $100 giveaway at the Ron Diamond performances at Bretz and Young Lawyers Arena, 5:00 p.m./5:30 p.m. shows. If you’re feeling lucky, pick up a commemorative hundredth birthday Kansas Lottery ticket at participating locations or at the Lottery Building during the Fair. The one hundredth Birthday Parade kicks off the celebration September 2 at 3:00 p.m. The parade will begin at the Hutchinson intersection of Twelfth and Main and end at the Kansas State Fairgrounds, followed with entertainment at the Lake Talbott Stage. Some of the many special Fair-time events include highlights such as the unveiling of the Centennial Icon Saturday, September 7 at 10:30 a.m. in the Oz Gallery.
Also, mark your calendar for the Time Capsule Opening – Saturday, September 7 at 3:00 p.m., located north of the Administration Building at the Information Center – as well as many other birthday-themed competitions, events and displays. While you’re enjoying the corn dogs, funnel cakes and other favorite Fair food, make sure you grab a piece of deep-fried birthday cake. “For this year’s one hundredth birthday, the Kansas State Fair is celebrating crowd-favorites from the last century - with a new twist,” Denny Stoecklein, says Kansas State Fair General Manager. “The Fair never gets old, and the upcoming activities promise to be the best yet.” To close out the Fair, attend the groundbreaking ceremony of the Lair White House Sunday, September 15 at 3:00 p.m. “Part of the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation’s mission statement is to raise funds for the renovation, preservation and beautification of the historical Kansas State Fair which perfectly exemplifies the Lair White House project,” said Mary Alice Lair, for whose family the house is named. “Any foundation has to have a goal when they’re raising money and this groundbreaking ceremony will be the first step in seeing that goal achieved.” Lair is celebrating 32 years as a Kansas State Fair volunteer and financial supporter. Story submitted by the Kansas State Fair.
Sublette, work eastward to the Haskell-Gray County line and then work back to the west. KDOT expects work on this project to be completed by early November, depending on weather. This project has a contract cost of about $5.8 million. If you have questions on this project, you can call Greg Adams, Construction Engineer, at 620-624-4451 or Kirk Hutchinson, KDOT Southwest Public Affairs Manager, toll free at 1-877550-5368. You can stay aware of all road construction projects across Kansas at www.kan drive.org or by calling 5-1-1. To learn more about this and other T-WORKS projects, visit www.ksdot.org/tworks. Story submitted by the Kansas Department of Transportation.
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City Council hosts special session
Deric has experienced 600 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Way to go, Deric! You're over halfway there!
Hugoton City Council met in special session August 26, 2013 at the council meeting room. Present at the meeting were Mayor Jack E. Rowden, City Clerk Thomas G. Hicks, City Attorney Wayne R. Tate and councilmen Dean Banker, Mike Eshbaugh, Shannon Crawford and Tron Stegman. Also attending the meeting were Stevens County Economic Director Neal Gillespie and Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget. Councilman Dan Corpening was absent. The meeting began by hearing from Neal Gillespie concerning the application for a Moderate Income Housing grant. The deadline for this grant application is September 6, 2013. He explained either the city or county must apply for the grant. In the application process, the builder must provide all specifications of the project. If the city should get the grant, the money would be channeled through the city clerk. The city would not be liable for anything. The council passed
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Resurfacing project is announced for US 56 through Stevens County The Kansas Department of Transportation expects a resurfacing project on U.S. 56 through Stevens, Seward and Haskell counties to begin by Wednesday, August 28, weather permitting. The project runs from the end of the full width paved shoulders on U.S. 56, northeast of Hugoton, to the Haskell-Gray county line, a distance of 41 miles. During construction, traffic will be limited to one lane through the work zone, guided by a pilot car. Drivers can expect delays of 15 minutes or less. The Kansas DOT urges drivers to be alert, pay attention to all work zone warning signs, slow down when approaching a work zone and be prepared to stop. The contractor, J & R Sand Co., Inc., of Liberal, plans to begin at the east city limits of
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Ordinance 801, which authorizes the City of Hugoton to assist and participate in the application in the Kansas Moderate Income Housing Program. The council also passed Ordinance 800, authorizing the City of Hugoton to issue general obligation bonds or $2,500,000 to pay the costs of the sewer improvements. This is for the new lagoon, sewer force main, aeration cell and all things necessary and related to such improvements. Tom Hicks asked the council to approve having the city accept credit cards and debit cards. The customer will have to pay the extra fees involved. The council voted to approve this, subject to the city attorney’s approval of the contract. The council considered painting murals on the sides of buildings around town. After some discussion, the matter was tabled. Their next regularly scheduled meeting will be September 9, 2013.
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Chamber members hear from Superintendent Mark Crawford Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce members enjoyed their monthly luncheon meeting Tuesday, August 29, 2013 at the Memorial Hall. Janice Morgan served the members Swedish meatballs over rice. Chamber Director Ruth Van Horn informed the members the chamber sponsored the Teacher’s Appreciation Breakfast at the Jet Drive-in in which 58 teachers attended. The Rotary and the Masons contributed to the cost of the Breakfast. Kathy Wolters, Kimberly Kraisinger and Courtney Leslie helped Ruth serve the teachers. The chamber will provide cinnamon rolls to the Heritage Christian Academy and the Moscow School teachers. Ruth stated if anyone knows of special events in Hugoton needing to be put on the chamber sign on Main Street, to be sure to let her know. She also asked if there are any job opportunities available, so she can pass on the information. Mrs. Van Horn is making some Welcome Packets for newcomers to Hugoton. If any business has items to be placed in the Welcome Packets, please let Ruth know. She will even come to the businesses to pick them up. She wants to promote the chamber members to the new people. USD 210 Superintendent Mark Crawfold was the featured speaker. He commented this is an exciting time of year with school starting up and all the sports beginning. The school district is beginning a new “College and Career Ready Advocates” initiative. All students in grades 7-12 and their parents will
meet with their assigned College and Career Ready Advocate. “Our ultimate goal is to guide students into a right post-high school program for the right reasons,” stated Mr. Crawford. The process starts with a career interest development stage, largely exploratory in the sixth through eighth grades. “We want to match their interests to a dream job and a plan of study. Every six months in check-up sessions with their advocate, we will ask if that is still their interest and make sure they are on-track.” Financial Literacy classes are also being considered as a requirement before high school graduation. Elise Heger, Lance Custer, Clint Merritt and Katie Szymczak spoke briefly of their school programs at the luncheon. Clint Merritt, head football coach, reported the 4A division will now be split into Division I and Division II. Hugoton’s teams will face smaller teams as Hugoton will be Division II. Superintendent Crawford reported this is the second year all students from seventh to twelfth grade are issued laptops. All assignments are turned in electronically. When students attend college, every assignment is turned in electronically, and Hugoton students will be comfortable with them. The next chamber luncheon will be September 17, 2013.
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“Notes From Nancy”
Looking for the perfect going-away present for your favorite
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That’s Just Peachy! I almost missed it, National Peach Month. I usually remember that. Following the county fair I always try to get some fresh Colorado Peaches. Since I didn’t do that this year, it almost slipped by that August is National Peach month, the perfect time to enjoy a delicious and healthful peach. Did you know peach trees can be grown from peach pits? But don’t start getting your pie crusts ready yet; it takes about three years for a peach tree to produce any fruit. A peach tree can grow to be 30 feet tall and live for 40 years. But to make harvesting easier, they are only allowed to grow about 12 feet high. Peaches are a temperate climate fruit with peak season in June, July and August. A member of the rose family, peaches are known as stone fruits for their single large seed, or pit, within a juicy flesh. Peaches come in two main varieties: clingstone, if the flesh sticks to the pit, and freestone, if it separates easily. Low-acid, white-fleshed peaches are the most popular kinds in China, Japan and other Asian countries, while Europeans and North Americans typically choose the acidic, yellow-fleshed varieties.
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Pyramid Agency, Inc. 521 S. Main - Hugoton
Faith Publishing LLC 522 S. Main 620-544-4321
AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON 409 East Ninth, Hugoton 453-2711 Pastor Bob Rich Sunday – 10:30 a.m.
FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH 531 S. Main 544-7077 Michael Taylor, Pastor Monday Bible Q & A - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Book Study- 6:30 p.m. Friday Prayer - 8:00-10:00 p.m. Saturday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m. Sunday Coffee & Fellowship - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Services - 10:30 a.m.
FAITH LUTHERAN Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Christopher M. Fincher, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m. Bible Study, Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Martes 7:00 PM Jueves 7:00 PM Domingo 3:00 PM 138 S. Main Hugoton Pastores: Martinez 620-544-7096
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
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Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. Service Wed. Night - 7:00 p.m. Celebrate Recovery Every Monday at 7:00 p.m.
BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult)
CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren 544-2825 Parsonage 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
COWBOY CHURCH - HUGOTON Second & Fourth Tuesday of every month Stevens County Commercial Building at Fairgrounds 7:00 p.m.
FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Lawrence Johnson, Pastor Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00 p.m. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus
HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 506 East Eighth - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Pre-Service Prayer - half hour before service
LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Fellowship - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m. Christian Life Club (age 2 - 18) - 6:30 p.m.
PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles
SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Pastor - Eric Mason 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
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m. Fellowship/Refreshments - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Jo Mead, Pastor Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com
MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church - 598-2400 Home Rev. Larry Bradford, Pastor 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-May
MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Tim McCrary, Pastor 598-2421 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.
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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.
EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH
You are invited to come worship with family and friends at Pioneer Manor September 1 Hugoton UMC September 8 Moscow UMC September 15 Assembly of God
202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Henry McGuire, Pastor 593-4693 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.
ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD 593-4596 or 593-4781 Sandy Ferguson, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Youth Groups - 5:00 p.m. Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.
Why do people put them in a brown paper bag? As peaches are ripening, they produce ethylene gas, which is a natural ripening hormone. A loosely closed paper bag keeps ethylene gas close to the fruit so it ripens more effectively. Paper bags also help prevent peaches from shriveling by holding in the humidity (moisture) produced by fruit during ripening. Plastic bags do this too well, allowing a buildup of moisture on the surface of the fruit, which may hasten decay. A paper bag "breathes" a bit, maintaining just the right environment for ripening.
Gas Prices fall - a little Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have fallen 0.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.47 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has fallen 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.57 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 17.7 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 8.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 9.5 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 16.6 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago. "As driving season works closes out, the national average has been remarkably quiet, so far, but that may change as gasoline inventories declined a sizable about last week," said GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan. "The Energy Information Administration in its weekly report issued last Wednesday highlighted one of the largest drops in gasoline inventories this year. That was likely a culprit for a lateweek rally in gasoline futures and spot prices, which in turn may mean that as this week wears on, gasoline prices could start showing some upward movement. Any increases may be limited, however, by the impending end of summer driving season," DeHaan said. From GasBuddy.com.
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Nutrition Not only is a peach delicious, it is a healthy snack as well. Here are but a few reasons to eat a peach today. Peaches promote healthy vision and eyes. They contain beta carotene and vitamin C which are both important for eye health. They are also packed with Vitamins A, E, and K, and include seven healthy minerals: calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, zinc, manganese and phosphorus! • Peaches are low in calories; one large peach contains around 70 calories with no fat! • They are good for our insides. Peaches contain high amounts of fiber and potassium to help
reduce kidney related diseases and lessen the risk of ulcers. Peaches are a good source of antioxidant rich fiber. The antioxidant chlorogenic acid, works as an anti-inflammatory in our bodies, and with the fiber provided in peaches, helps to aid our digestion and prevent constipation. • Peaches are good for us in the long run. Studies have shown that the lycopene and lutein found in peaches help to prevent macular degeneration and cancer, and significantly decrease the risk of heart disease. So while we still have a bit of the season left, pick up some fresh peaches and enjoy them today!
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HUGOTON CAMERA CLUB — Third place goes to LeAnn Akins for “Quail”.
HUGOTON CAMERA CLUB — “Roadrunner” by LeAnn Akins takes first place.
Make KDOT Travel resources part of your game plan for fall travels Labor Day travelers and football fans driving to football games this fall can help themselves arrive at their destinations safely and on time for kickoff by using KanDrive and other KDOT traveler information tools. The free services are available anytime travelers need them. Whether you want statewide or personalized travel information, KDOT provides resources to help. For statewide travel information, pick from the following that best fits your needs: • KanDrive, www.kan drive.org, a one-stop gateway for travel info in Kansas and surrounding states, provides essential information you need to plan your trip: - Camera/motion camera images and electronic message sign views • 511 Map – Statewide/regional views of Kansas roads, road conditions, work zones and links to other helpful resources (KTA, Kansas Byways, weather, etc.) • Metro Traffic Information, including links to: - Kansas City: Kansas City Scout – www.kcscout.org - Wichita: WICHway – www.WICHway.org • 511 – For road conditions, highway closures, construction/detours, weather, Kansas City metro traffic, transit, tourism information and more: - Phone: Call 5-1-1 from any-
where in Kansas or 1-866-511KDOT (5368) from anywhere in the U.S. • 511 Map: http:// 511.ksdot.org • 511 Mobile: http:// 511mm.ksdot.org – accessible from iPhones, Droids and Windows mobile devices, Version 6.0 and higher • Social Media: Information is also posted to Facebook and Twitter For personalized travel information: • My Kansas 511 – Sign up at My Kansas 511 (http://511ksdot.org and click on the 511 logo) to get your personal Travel Alert assistance on demand for free. You pick the route(s) you want, the days of the week and the times of day you wish to be notified. Email and/or text messages will be sent directly to your mailbox or smartphone to alert you when your routes are closed for weather, construction, etc. You can also add flooding and select National Weather Service warnings that affect your routes. • Social Media – Facebook or Twitter For everyone’s safety, drivers should buckle up, not drink and drive, safely secure children in safety seats and avoid distractions such as talking or texting on their cell phone. Story submitted by Kansas Department of Transportation.
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School Board reviews staff contracts The Hugoton USD 210 Board of Education met for a regular monthly session Monday, August 26, 2013 in the HMS Library. Present were board members Martin Daharsh, Don Beesley, Stephanie Heger, Barry Hittle, Todd Gayer, Paula Rowden and Matt Mills. Also present were Superintendent Mark Crawford, Clerk of the Board Traci Shields, Kay McDaniels, Elise Heger, Tiffany Boxum, Lance Custer, Mark Newton, Jan Kilbourne, Gregg Errebo, Becky Sohm, Jennifer Burrows, Lacy Giudicy, Melissa Sullivan, Beth Wilcher, Rita Edmonds and Savannah Thomas. The meeting was called to order. Principals introduced new teachers. The board approved the Agenda and previous minutes. The board approved resignations of Howard Barton, Intermediate School Principal – effective September 20, 2013; Gregg Errebo, High School Principal – effective end of current contract (July 31, 2014). The board approved new hires of Anna Wold – HHS Cross Country assistant coach and Melissa Sullivan – HHS Volleyball assistant coach. Elise Heger, Director of
Curriculum and Professional Development gave curriculum and PD updates to the board. She informed the board about math, reading and science. She told the board the teachers will develop and implement a yearly pacing guide, complete common assessments and submit for review and develop and implement cross curricular unit and lesson plans. Elise also talked about student achievement goals for this year in math, reading and science. Mr. Crawford informed the board of the AC problems at the elementary school and this week is School Safety Week. The district is picking up the new school bus at Tulsa and the school should be getting the new Suburbans this week from Riley Chevrolet. Mrs. Boxum informed the board of this week being School Safety Week and the activities they are doing each day. Building and department reports from Primary School Principal Mrs. Boxum, Intermediate School Principal Mark Newton, MS Principal Mr. Custer, HS Principal Mr. Errebo and HLA Principal Mr. Kilbourne reported mainly about the immunization policy, at-risk students and
credits offered at HHS and HLA. Mr. Errebo reported for Clint Merritt the number of athletes in fall sports this year. Middle school cross country has 22 athletes, high school has 35. Middle school football has 52 athletes and high school has 55. Middle school volleyball has 44 athletes and high school has 24. There are seven girls competing in girls’ golf. Paula Rowden talked about the High Plains Education Cooperative (HPEC). The board discussed the District Leadership That Works framework. Channel 12 audio opportunities were discussed. On Channel 12, the district will begin airing 106.9 at some point. They will broadcast all the Hugoton away games. The board approved the motion to declare surplus old band instruments. These instruments are not repairable. The board also approved the motion to declare surplus old stadium lights and poles. The poles are not safe and have been condemned. They are uninsurable. The district will try to sell them to a junk metal dealer. Out of district students were approved by the board. There is a total of 29 students
from many surrounding districts. Contracts to Helen Bunyan, Richard Rome and Danny Gerrond were approved. The board approved administrator contracts as per superintendent’s recommendation. The following administrators received a two year contract and raises of approximately 1.5%. These contracts were voted on all together: Tiffany Boxum contract – two year, plus a raise; Mark Newton contract – two year, plus a raise; Lance Custer contract – two year, plus a raise; Clint Merritt contract – two year, plus a raise; Stuart Scott contract – two year, plus a raise; and Elise Heger contract – two year, plus a raise. The motion to approve superintendent contract for Mark Crawford was tabled. The position and job description for an Elementary School Administrative Assistant was approved. A revised contract with Pioneer Communications was approved. Stuart Scott, IT manager, was successful in earning the district more erate federal money, so the school is getting more bandwidth and paying less money than last year.
The highest responsible bid on the 2001 Suburban with 177,000 miles was approved to sell to Larry Brady for $2,502. The board approved the highest responsible bid on the 1999 Suburban with 161,000 miles. The board approved selling this vehicle to First Presbyterian Church of Liberal for $877. The board also approved the motion to allow Rocio Rodriquez to graduate after her junior year if all of her coursework and HHS graduation requirements have been successfully completed. The board approved the motion to allow Zachary Jones to graduate after his junior year if all of his coursework and HHS graduation requirements have been successfully completed. The meeting adjourned.
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GCCC offers basic accounting classes Floyd Gillespie came from hardy stock and stated his father, Roy, had a really tough life to start out with. Roy was an orphan and lived around Winfield. At the age of nine, he quit school to go work in the oil field in Mounds, Ok. Floyd didn’t go into detail about this part of his father’s life but gave the impression that it was very difficult. In his adult years, Roy met and married Grace and they had two children, a son, Glen, and a daughter, Billie, who were both born near Protection. The Gillespie family moved to Stevens County where Roy began farming six miles west and two miles south of Moscow, and just a few years later Floyd was born on the family farm. He was just a little boy when his father gave him the nickname “Fudd”. When asked what his earliest memory was, the first thing that came to Fudd’s mind was the farm. He remembers they always had livestock and raised pigs, cattle and sheep. There was always plenty to do on the farm. One of his chores was milking a bunch of cows twice a day and separating the milk from the cream. Growing up Fudd was very active in 4-H. In fact he was a charter member of the first 4-H club in Stevens County which was called the High Point 4-H Club. He rode a horse to attend South Harmony country school; then in seventh and eighth grades, he went to school in Moscow. When it came time for high school, Moscow didn’t have a football team, so Fudd decided to go to Hugoton so he could play football. He also had some musical talent and learned how to play a fivestring banjo. After high school he attended Ft.
Hays University for one year, then came back to Stevens County where he returned to the farm to make it his livelihood. Fudd and Glen were two of the earliest farmers to begin irrigating in Stevens County. Fudd thinks it was about the sixth grade when he met Betty Shriver who attended school in Moscow. He and Betty married in 1946 and had two sons, Milton “Butch” and Brent. They also have three grandchildren. In their later years, he and Betty enjoyed traveling to places like Spain, China and South Africa. Fudd said Pioneer Manor is a nice place to live, and he is glad it’s in Hugoton. He appreciates the life he has had and stated it’s no comparison to the hard life of his father.
Floyd Gillespie stands next to the portrait of his wife, Betty.
Business owners, managers and others who need to learn the basics of accounting can count on a two-session short course coming up from the Garden City Community College Business and Community Education Department. The department is offering the ABCs of Accounting from 1:00-5:00 p.m., September 17 and 18 taught by veteran instructor Jamie Morphew. There is a fee for the classes. “This is a class about accounting principles for the non-accountant,” said Jean Warta, department director. “It will cover the accounting equation and accounting cycle, using real-life small business accounting studies. Participants will employ minicase studies during the class to reinforce the skills they learn.” Information and registration are available at 620-2769647, on the web at www.gcccks.edu/business andcommunity or on the second floor of the GCCC Student and Community Services Center. Classes will take place only with sufficient enrollment. Please register at least one week prior to the start of class. Submitted by Garden City Community College.
Governor declares September as Campus Fire Safety Month To raise awareness of the need for students and faculty to take fire safety seriously, Governor Sam Brownback has declared September as Campus Fire Safety Month. The beginning of a new school year means classes, friends, sporting events, activities and parties. With such hectic lives, college students often don’t pay attention to one thing that could kill them: accidental fires. As the new school year begins, the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) wants to remind students to take action to protect themselves and their friends from fire. According to Campus Firewatch, since 2000 there have been 162 deaths as a result of campus-related fires, with four out of five of these deaths occurring in off-campus homes, where a vast majority of the nation’s 18,000,000 students live. The common factors asso-
ciated with a number of these fires include: • Lack of automatic fire sprinklers • Missing or disabled smoke alarms • Careless disposal of smoking materials • Impaired judgment from alcohol consumption • Fires originating on uphol-
stered furniture or decks or porches “Many college students do not realize how quickly a fire can occur, and perhaps for the first time in their lives they are the ones in charge of ensuring they are living in a fire-safe environment,” said Doug Jorgensen, Kansas Fire Marshal. “Students need to
realize that they are not invincible, that fires do happen, and that they can take steps to protect themselves — no matter where they live.” For more tips on fire safety, visit the OSFM’s Web site at www.FireMarshal. ks.gov. Story submitted by office of the State Fire Marshal.
Defensive driving course coming up at GCCC Defensive driving course being offered at Garden City Community College. This seminar could save a life, reduce liability insurance five to ten percent and reduce collision insurance. Students will learn to avoid accidents by identifying and responding to risky attitudes and hazards. This course is widely used by courts, municipalities, schools, business and industry, government and the general public for driver improvement.
A few course objectives include increasing knowledge about defensive driving, motivating drivers to take personal responsibilities for their own roadway behavior and identifying personal behavior choices and decisions to avoid collisions and violations. GCCC offers this class Saturday, September 7 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m in the John Collins Technical Building. There is a cost for the classes and pre-registration
is required. For more information call 620-276-9629 or email belen.terrones@gcccks.edu. Submitted by Garden City Community College.
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HMS football players sacrifice blood, sweat and tears on the field as they give their all during practice this week. The boys will scrimmage at 6:00 p.m. this Friday. Hugoton Sports Boosters will be serving hot dogs and watermelons for parents on the east side of the football stadium.
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Other teams in the Great Western Athletic Conference should watch out for powerful serves from the Lady Eagle volleyball players. The girls will play the traditional “Gatorade” scrimmage this Friday, August 30 at 5:30 p.m. in the West Gym.
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Specialty Clinics Scheduled for September 2013 CLOSED Dr. Farhoud Michelle Gooch Dr. Frankum Dr. Ansari Dr. Brown Dr. Plomaritis Dr. Farhoud Dr. Hu Michelle Gooch Dr. Frankum Dr. Plomaritis
Cardiology Dietician General Surgeon Orthopedics Podiatry Orthopedics Cardiology Ear, Nose, Throat Dietician General Surgeon Orthopedics
Mon. Tue. Thu. Fri. Mon. Thu. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Mon.
9/2 9/3 9/5 9/6 9/9 9/12 9/16 9/17 9/18 9/19 9/20 9/30
For appointments with: Dr. Ansari 624-6222; Dr. Brown 544-8339; Dr. Farhoud 1-855-969-8900; Dr. Plomaritis 275-3030; Michelle Lock-Gooch 544-8339; Dr.Frankum 544-8339 Dr. Hu 227-1148 For all other appointments please call 544-8339 or 544-6160.
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We would like to THANK all of our generous sponsors who gave so freely so that the Bob Wilson/Kevin Seaman Memorial Scholarship Golf tournament could be successful. CHR Seeds paid the course closure fee, Citizens State Bank paid the premium for the Hole in One insurance coverage and Martin Daharsh of Centerfire Feed Yard donated the hamburger for our lunch. T & R Tower and Power LLC Aqua Shield Roofing & Construction Chris Heger Seeds Pate Agency - Don Beesley Cactus Roofing Jackson's BBQ and Catering Ag First Agency Farm Bureau Financial ServicesJeff Ramsey Prairie Valley Farms Ghumms Auto The First National Bank of Liberal/Hugoton Hugoton Uptown Autobody Oklahoma Smoke BBQ Edward D Jones Oxion State Farm Insurance We would also like to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to the Forewinds staff of Rick Schroeder and Brent Betsworth for having the course in excellent condition and to Teri Betsworth for helping with check in and posting of the final scores. The most successful tournaments have the greatest sponsors and volunteers and this tournament is no exception - many Booster members assisted in one way or another to make this tournament a big success!
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Hugoton High School’s volleyball coach Mindy Cornelson watches as players set the ball up for a kill at practice this week. The Lady Eagles have been hard at work all summer preparing for the season.
Bob Wilson/Kevin Seaman Golf Tourney is huge success this year
Teamwork is invaluable in volleyball, as these girls are learning during practice earlier this week. Be sure to attend the scrimmages this Friday, August 30. Cross Country time trials will start at 4:30 p.m. Hugoton Middle School volleyball will scrimmage at 4:00 p.m. and HMS football will scrimmage at 6:00 p.m. HHS volleyball will scrimmage at 5:30 p.m. and HHS football will start their scrimmage at 7:00 p.m. Go Eagles!
Fourteen three-person teams participated in the annual Bob Wilson/Kevin Seaman Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament hosted by the Hugoton Sports Boosters Saturday, August 24. Championship Flight First place 58 Kelly Slaughter/Brent Betsworth/Tadd Black Second place 63 Martin Daharsh/Jason Dale/Jim Murray
Third place 66 Chad and Camee Gifford/Wes McSpadden A Flight First place 67 Todd Miller/Vince Allard/Kim Harper Second place 67 Scott Sutherland/Harold Correll/Kim Vice Third place 69 Wayne Harrison/Frankie Thomas/Caleb Gifford
Coming up dry: study focuses on future availability of groundwater in High Plains Aquifer If current irrigation trends continue, 69 percent of the groundwater stored in the High Plains Aquifer of Kansas will be depleted in 50 years. But immediately reducing water use could extend the aquifer's lifetime and increase net agricultural production through the year 2110. Those findings are part of a recently published study by David Steward, professor of civil engineering, and colleagues at Kansas State University. The study investigates the future availability of groundwater in the High Plains Aquifer — also called the Ogallala Aquifer — and how reducing use would affect cattle and crops. The aquifer supplies 30 percent of the nation's irrigated groundwater and serves as the most agriculturally important irrigation in Kansas. "Tapping unsustainable groundwater stores for agricultural production in the High Plains Aquifer of Kansas, projections to 2110" appears in the scientific journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, or PNAS. The study took four years to complete and was funded by the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Kansas State University's Rural Transportation Institute. "I think it's generally understood that the groundwater levels are going down and that at some point in the future groundwater pumping rates are going to have to decrease," Steward said. "However, there are lots of questions about how long the water will last, how long the aquifer will take to refill and what society can do." Steward conducted the study with Kansas State University's Michael Apley, professor of clinical sciences and an
expert in cattle production; Stephen Welch, professor of agronomy, who helped with a statistics method called bootstrapping; Scott Staggenborg, adjunct professor in agronomy who studies agricultural production methods; Paul Bruss, a 2011 master's degree graduate in civil engineering; and Xiaoying Yang, a former postdoctoral research assistant who is now at Fudan University in China. Using measurements of groundwater levels in the past and present day in those regions, Steward and colleagues developed a statistical model that projected groundwater declines in western Kansas for the next 100 years and the effect it will have to cattle and crops. According to their model, researchers estimated that three percent of the aquifer's water had been used by 1960. By 2010, 30 percent of the aquifer's water had been tapped. An additional 39 percent of the aquifer's reserve is projected to be used by 2060 — resulting in the loss of 69 percent of the aquifer's groundwater given current use. Once depleted, the aquifer could take an average of 5001,300 years to completely refill given current recharge rates, Steward said. Although the High Plains Aquifer will continue declining, researchers anticipate even greater efficiencies in water use during the next 15-20 years. "Society has been really smart about using water more efficiently, and it shows," Steward said. "Water use efficiencies have increased by about two percent a year in Kansas, which means that every year we're growing about two percent more crop for each unit of water. That's happening because of increased irrigation
technology, crop genetics and water management strategies." As a result, researchers anticipate that while peak water use will happen around 2025, western Kansas will see increased corn and cattle production until the year 2040. What happens past that time frame depends on what decisions are made about reducing the use of the aquifer's water in the near future, Steward said. The team conducted several hypothetical scenarios that reduced the current pumping rate by 20 percent, 40 percent, 60 percent and 80 percent. Steward said the researchers went as high as 80 percent because that closely aligned with the aquifer's natural groundwater recharge rate of about 15 percent of current pumping. "The main idea is that if we're able to save water today, it will result in a substantial increase in the number of years that we will have irrigated agri-
culture in Kansas," Steward said. "We'll be able to get more crop in the future and more total crop production from each unit of water because those efficiencies are projected to increase in the future." Steward said he hoped the study helps support the current dialogue about decisions affecting how water can help build resiliency for agriculture in the future. "We really wrote the paper for the family farmer who wants to pass his land on to his grandchildren knowing that they will have the same opportunities that farmers do today," Steward said. "As a society, we have an opportunity to make some important decisions that will have consequences for future generations, who may or may not be limited by those decisions." Story submitted by Kansas State University written by Greg Tammen.
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annually to preharvest sprouting, according to Gill. He said consumers prefer white wheat to the predominant red wheat because white wheat lacks the more bitter flavor associated with red wheat. Millers also prefer white wheat to red because it produces more flour when ground. The problem is that white wheat is very susceptible to preharvest sprouting. "There has been demand for white wheat in Kansas for more than 30 years," Gill said. "The very first year white wheat was grown in the state, though, there was rain in June and then there was preharvest sprouting and a significant loss. The white wheat industry has not recovered since and has been hesitant to try again. I think that this gene is a big step toward establishing a white wheat industry in Kansas." Gill said identifying the PHS gene creates a greater assurance before planting a crop that it will be resistant to preharvest sprouting once it grows a year later. Wheat breeders can now bring a small tissue sample of a wheat plant into a lab and test whether it has the preharvest sprouting resistance gene rather than finding out once the crop grows. Much of the work to isolate the PHS gene came from Gill and his colleagues' efforts to fully sequence the genome — think genetic blueprint — of common wheat. Wheat is the only major food plant not to have its genome sequenced. The genome of wheat is nearly three times the size of the human genome. Researchers were able to study sequenced segments of the common wheat genome and look for a naturally occurring resistance gene. Gill said without the sequenced segments, finding the PHS gene would have been impossible.
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Study finds PHS gene that prevents wheat from sprouting A new study about the common problem of preharvest sprouting, or PHS, in wheat is nipping the crop-killing issue in the bud. Researchers at Kansas State University and the U.S. Department of AgricultureAgricultural Research Service, or USDA-ARS, found and cloned a gene in wheat named PHS that prevents the plant from preharvest sprouting. Preharvest sprouting happens when significant rain causes the wheat grain to germinate before harvest and results in significant crop losses. "This is great news because preharvest sprouting is a very difficult trait for wheat breeders to handle through breeding alone," said Bikram Gill, university distinguished professor of plant pathology and director of the Wheat Genetics Resource Center. "With this study, they will have a gene marker to expedite the breeding of wheat that will not have this problem." Gill conducted the study with Guihau Bai, a researcher with the Hard Winter Wheat Genetics Research Unit of the USDA-ARS, adjunct professor of agronomy at Kansas State University and the study's lead author. Also involved were Harold Trick, professor of plant pathology; Shubing Liu, research associate in agronomy; Sunish Sehgal, senior scientist in plant pathology; Jiarui Li, research assistant professor; and Meng Lin, doctoral student in agronomy, all from Kansas State University; and Jianming Yu, Iowa State University. Their study, "Cloning and Characterization of a Critical Regulator for Pre-Harvest Sprouting in Wheat," appears in a recent issue of the scientific journal Genetics. The finding will to be most beneficial to white wheat production, which loses $1 billion
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KDA launches new “From the Land of Kansas™” Web site The Kansas Department of Agriculture recently launched a new, interactive Web site, www.FromtheLandofKansas.com, for the rebranded state agricultural trademark program, From the Land of Kansas. The Web site, which offers interactive features, including an Explore From the Land of Kansas map, a Buy and Sell portal, a Central Registration of Farmers’ Markets and more, is part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to connect Kansans with Kansas companies that offer Kansas agricultural products and services from the farm to the fork. “Agriculture is Kansas’ largest economic driver, and we are pleased to offer a program that not only benefits Kansas owned and operated agribusinesses, but also connects Kansans with Kansas products,” said Secretary of Agriculture Dale Rodman. “The From the Land of Kansas Web site offers cutting-edge technology giving Kansans seeking Kansas products the tools they need at their fingertips.” Among the features of the Web site are the Explore From the Land of Kansas map and the Buy and Sell portal. The interactive map allows consumers to enter a known region or postal code in Kansas and find Kansas owned and operated businesses near them. The Buy and Sell portal allows From the Land of Kansas members to post agricultural products and services for sale. Kansans and Kansas companies looking to purchase specific Kansas products can search the Buy and Sell portal and directly respond to the From the Land of Kansas member’s post. From the Land of Kansas is dedicated to helping Kansas food and agricultural companies succeed in the marketplace. Five membership levels offering various marketing and promotional benefits are available to Kansas owned and operated agricultural businesses. Specific information about becoming a member or a partner of From the Land of Kansas is also available on www.FromtheLand ofKansas.com. “We have worked since 2011 to rebrand the state’s agricultural trademark program and are excited to launch the From the Land of Kansas Web site. In today’s global and increasingly electronic marketplace, however, we know we can do more to better serve our members and Kansas consumers. Stay tuned to the From the Land of Kansas Web site for new fea-
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Jim Miller’s grandson, Cuylor Cross, presents the Club’s Choice award to Bennie and Jane Nix of Liberal. Johnny Maupin of Dodge City accepts the Mayor’s Choice award from Ralph Rodgers. Ralph made a special trip back to Hugoton in order to attend the Gas Capital Car Show.
Jeff Davidson of Elkhart accepts the award of Best Bike from Ron Martin. Jeremy Kaiser presents the Long Distance award to Chuck Woods of Clovis, N.M. He traveled 270 miles for the show.
Greg Morris proudly displays his 1932 Ford at the car show Saturday morning.
Sherry Reynold’s Mercedes Benz convertible is a big hit at the car show.
The winners of the Poker Run are Third Place Janet Watson $22, Second Place Brandon Bozone $33, and First Place Barb Williams $55.
Ron Martin showcases the 2005 Ford Mustang convertible he shared with the many car enthusiasts Saturday.
Duane Williams takes a minute to grin about his Jamie Niehues and her daughter Morgan enjoy 1964 Chevy shortbed pickup at the car show. showing their 1953 MG Roadster.
Larry Shugart’s Heritage is a popular sight at the Joe LeNeve takes pride in his 1963 Harley Davidson Panhead. car show.
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DD Perry earns quite a few glances with Paula’s 1989 yellow Ford Mustang convertible. Ladonna Perry gets several looks with her 1961 Ford convertible.
Participants of the Gas Capital Car Show enjoy the Golden Oldies music played by The Moon Man, Brad Viner.
Everyone wanted to see Lee Reynold’s 1957 Chevy BelAir at the car show Saturday.
Louis Bodnar shows how to properly ride his contraption. The front is a 1989 Yamaha and the rear is constructed of a 1992 Mercury Sable.
Bill Campbell of Liberal, and formerly of Hugoton, displays his 1967 Chevelle.
LizAnn Shugart shows off her baby, a 2006 Harley Davidson Screamin’ Eagle Fatboy.
Wayne Wulfemeyer completely floored some car lovers with this bright green 1932 Ford Cabriolet.
Jimmy Livingston displays his 1986 El Camino.
Richard Roybal poses with his 1966 Bonneville.
Jim Martin and his son Jacob smile as they exhibit their 2001 Plymouth Prowler. This car is certainly an eye-catcher, both at the car show and when it’s driving down the road.
MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Gladys Renfro and Beulah Carter We invite you to visit us at the Stevens County Museum at 905 S. Adams. Beginning September
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The Indian Headdress on display at the Stevens County Gas and History Museum was brought in by Larry Bradford. The headdress was given to him by Virgil Milburn.
NEWS UPDATE By Kris Kobach Secretary of State, Topeka Kansas and Arizona sue election assistance commission August 21, 2013, the Kansas and Arizona secretaries of state, and each of their states, together filed a complaint against the United States Election Assistance Commission (EAC). The court case by the two states is the first of its kind. The lawsuit seeks to compel EAC action that has been unlawfully withheld and unreasonably delayed. The complaint asks the court to order the EAC to modify the state-specific instructions on the National Mail Voter Registration Form (the Federal Form). Plaintiffs also seek a declaration from the court that a mere oath without concrete evidence of citizenship does not suffice to effectuate the Plaintiffs’ state laws, and they request an order compelling the EAC to include this concrete evidence requirement on their state-specific instructions in the Federal Form. The National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) requires the states to accept and use the Federal Form to register individuals to vote. The EAC maintains the Federal Form, including information necessary to enable the appropriate state election official to assess the eligibility of the applicant. All 50 states and the District of Columbia have state-specific instructions in the Federal Form. Kansas first requested an update to its instructions in August 2012, pursuant to changes in Kansas election law requiring evidence of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. The EAC took no action on the request because there were (and are) no EAC Commissioners to consider or approve such revision. Kansas renewed its request in June 2013, and the EAC staff deferred such request until the reestablishment of a quorum at the EAC. In the U.S. Supreme Court case of Arizona v. Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc., the court specifically suggested this lawsuit saying: “Should the EAC’s inaction persist, Arizona would have the opportunity to establish in a reviewing court that a mere oath will not suffice to effectuate its citizenship requirement and that the EAC is therefore under a nondiscretionary duty to include Arizona’s concrete evidence requirement on the Federal Form.” “To refuse to modify the state-specific instructions of
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the Federal Form to conform with our states’ voter qualification and registration laws,” said Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, “invades the province of state sovereignty reserved by the Tenth Amendment.” Contrary to a commonly held misconception, the Supreme Court in Arizona v. Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. did not hold that a state may not require evidence of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. Rather, the majority held that the NVRA “precludes Arizona from requiring a Federal Form applicant to submit information beyond that required by the form itself. Arizona may, however, request anew that the EAC include such a requirement among the Federal Form’s state-specific instructions, and may seek judicial review of the EAC’s decision under the Administrative Procedure Act.” Kansas enacted the Secure and Fair Elections Act in 2011, which requires all newly-registered voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship. The Supreme Court has spoken with respect to use of the Federal Form only, and with respect to federal elections only. Congress possesses no authority to regulate state elections. During the period that the lawsuit is pending, and until the EAC changes the Kansas-specific instructions to the Federal Form, the miniscule number of voters who use the Federal Form and fail to provide proof of citizenship will be permitted to vote in federal elections only. Those who use the Federal Form will be able to vote in federal, state and local elections if they submit a citizenship document before election day. According to Kobach, “Kansas voters will be best served when the EAC amends the Kansas-specific instructions on the Federal Form to include submitting concrete evidence of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote.” “We have requested the EAC make these changes to the federal form instructions because our laws require election officials to obtain information necessary to assess voter eligibility,” said Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett. “Currently, the federal form does not advise applicants to provide citizenship documents, in accordance with Arizona law. It is our hope and belief that a court will issue an order to force the EAC to change the federal form to reflect Arizona’s registration requirements.” Story submitted by Kansas Secretary of State.
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STEVENS COUNTY Activity Center - 544-2283 Nutrition Center - 544-8041 ~ Barbara Beeks ~ A good Monday morning! It doesn’t look too much like rain for a few days. We best be very thankful for what we have had. We just came back from Boerne, Tx., where it is really dry. However, there had been moisture most of the way there and it was good to see the green pastures. Also there are so many beautiful cotton fields. I didn’t realize they grew so much cotton there. We went to check on my sister who had been seriously ill. She will be ok. We are sort of crazy around here. Breaking in new sub helpers. They are getting along fine, just a lot to remember. Again we are very appreciative for all of you and your support. We have a great facility here and plan to keep it that way. Have a great week. Menu Aug. 29 ..............................Stew Aug. 30 ...............................Fish Sep. 2..................Center Closed Sep. 3 ....Smothered Pork Chop Sep. 4 .....................Swiss Steak Sep. 5 .................Shake & Bake Chicken Breast Activities Schedule Thursday, August 29 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Friday, August 30 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Bingo........................12:30 p.m. Saturday, August 31 Cards .........................6:00 p.m. Monday, September 2 Senior Center Closed Tuesday, September 3 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 4 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Paint...........................1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 5 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.
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Governor Brownback announces Kansas “Jobs For America’s Graduates” program Governor Sam Brownback Monday introduced a new education program designed to help Kansas students achieve success in high school and prepare for skilled careers. “This program will help students create an environment for success,” Governor Brownback said. “By providing these students with the right tools and a strong support system, we can help them graduate from high school with the job training and skills they need to find meaningful employment.” The Governor and Education Commissioner Diane DeBacker met with students at four of the 25 Kansas schools participating in the “Jobs for America’s Graduates” (JAG) program. The JAG program is a national educational and employment system designed to improve graduation rates and academic achievement to help students succeed in school and in the workplace. “We really see JAG-Kansas as a way to decrease our dropout rate. While we have one of the highest graduation rates in the U.S., we need to identify ways to keep students engaged, to give them purpose,” Commissioner DeBacker said. “JAG-Kansas will help us serve our students and help even more Kansas students graduate from high school and prepare for careers.” The nationwide JAG program has existed for 32 years and served more than 800,000 students in 33 states. The goal of the program is to help at-risk students graduate from high school, obtain a GED, encourage
SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS By Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security REFLECTING ON 78 YEARS OF SOCIAL SECURITY There are special moments when people look back and evaluate a life or an era: birthdays, class reunions, holidays, anniversaries. Time is, after all, simply the stringing together of a number of events, some small, others significant. These events can speed by quickly, but each one can have an effect on the greater whole. A lifetime of seemingly mundane events can pass in what seems like the blink of an eye … until one looks back to examine them and realizes just how much has filled the space. When I think about Social Security on the eve of the program’s seventy-eighth anniversary, I am amazed by what a significant difference it has made, one event at a time, one person at a time. Over Social Security’s long history, every single monthly payment has made a difference to an American somewhere. But when you string those payments together, it’s remarkable what a huge and positive effect Social Security has had on the people and economy of our nation. Social Security has been a cornerstone of our nation, touching the lives of almost every American at one time or another, for 78 years. It’s the most successful domestic program in our nation and, arguably, the world. When President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law August 14, 1935, he said, “The civilization of the past hundred years, with its startling industrial changes, has tended more and more to make life insecure. Young people have come to wonder what would be their lot when they came to old age. The man with a job has wondered how long the job would last.” The same can be said of the current information age, with our rapidly evolving digital revolution and periods of economic instability. Social Se-
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curity is a safety net cast to help those who need it. President Roosevelt knew that the cornerstone of his administration would offer security, but he also understood that Social Security would need to evolve as new changes challenged the nation. “This law, too, represents a cornerstone in a structure which is being built but is by no means complete,” he admitted. “It is, in short, a law that will take care of human needs and at the same time provide the United States an economic structure of vastly greater soundness.” Today, Social Security is much more than just a retirement program. We provide benefits to disabled individuals and their families. We provide survivors benefits to widows, widowers and the minor children of deceased workers. We provide Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to aged and disabled people who have low income and resources. We provide work incentives to help people work. We even provide Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug costs. In so many ways, Social Security benefits America. Milestones come and milestones go. But looking back over the past 78 years of the nation’s most important program, it is those millions of individual moments — the monthly benefit payments — that have made a tremendous difference. In good times and bad, in sickness and health, Social Security has helped Americans. Each payment has helped someone, somewhere. But place them side by side and the difference Social Security has made in the lives of Americans is certainly something to celebrate. Learn more about Social Security’s rich history at www.so cialsecurity.gov/history. Become a part of Social Security’s history by doing business with us online at www.socialsecurity.gov/onli neservices.
them to pursue post-secondary education and find entry-level jobs with growth potential. “When these students earn a diploma or a GED, combined with job training, they will find career and life opportunities they may never have considered before,” said Gov. Brownback. The JAG-Kansas program will be administered by Communities in Schools of Kansas in partnership with the Kansas Department for Children and Families and the Kansas State Department of Education. Funding for the program primarily will come from a Temporary Aid for Needy Families grant through DCF.
The first 25 high schools to participate in the JAG-Kansas program are: Arkansas City, Basehor-Linwood, Concordia, Garden City, Topeka-Highland Park, Holcomb, Hutchinson, Junction City, Kingman, Liberal, Newton, Parsons, Pittsburg, Royal Valley, Salina Central, Salina South, Stafford, Topeka, Topeka West, Turner, Wichita East, Wichita North, Wichita South, Wichita Southeast and Wichita West. For more information on the national “Jobs for America’s Graduates” program, visit the website at www.jag.org. Submitted by the Office of Governor Sam Brownback.
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the Chisholm Trail Classic in Enid, Ok. As a team roper, Chase can catch both ends of a steer and proved it in Enid. He placed first and second in the average. With Brandon Vaske from Burt, Ia., Chase won first in the average with a time of 30.48 seconds on four steers. The two won $2850, trophy Gist buckles, and $6000 in USTRC Flex Earnings. Chase won second with Parker Warner with a time of 31.04 on four steers. Chase is the son of Rodney and Tami Boekhaus. His grandparents are Bill and Pam Boekhaus and Wayne and Irma Lee Hoskinson.
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(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, August 8, 2013)
Mike Rohn, and two granddaughters, Raegen and Rylee, all of Erie, Co. Gary and Jean are both retired educators, and farming and ranching are also a vital part of their lives. Congratulatory cards may be sent to 10014 West Harvest Lane, Wichita, Ks. 67212.
Boekhaus ropes fine times at Chisholm Trail Classic
Rolla Doctors Office
Manuel Caga-anan, M.D. Internal Medicine Office Hours 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Thursday
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Bane 2013
the highest bidder for cash in hand, the following described real estate situated in Stevens County, Kansas, towit: Lots One (1), Two (2), Three (3) and Four (4), Block Two (2), to the City of Moscow, Stevens County, Kansas, together with all buildings, improvements and fixtures located thereon; all leases of the same; and all rents, revenues, income issue, royalties, profits and benefits derived therefrom to satisfy the judgment in the above entitled case; said sale to be made without appraisement and without redemption. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND at the Sheriff's office in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, this 19th day of August, 2013.
The Kansas Humanities Council seeks six Kansas hosts for the 2015 Kansas tour of the Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition, “Hometown Teams.” Museums, public libraries, art centers and other nonprofit cultural organizations are invited to apply by September 30, 2013. The eligibility requirements and application form are available at www.kansashumanities.org. “Hometown Teams” explores the ways sports build and unite communities through photographs, handson components and audio and video clips from the Smithsonian Institution. From the little leagues to the big leagues and everywhere in between, “Hometown Teams” examines how sports are a significant part of America’s national narrative. “‘Hometown Teams’ is a unique opportunity for Kansans to host a Smithsonian Institution exhibition in their own backyard,” said Julie Mulvihill, executive director of the Kansas Humanities Council. “The exhibition also encourages communities to explore, preserve and share the stories of their own hometown teams.” The Kansas Humanities Council sponsors the Kansas tour of “Hometown Teams” in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street, a one-of-akind cultural project serving small towns and residents of rural communities. The Kansas Humanities Council partnered with Museum on Main Street to present "The Way We Worked" Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition in 2012 and 2013.
Ted E. Heaton, Sheriff Stevens County, Kansas Richard R. Yoxall #9953 YOXALL, ANTRIM, McCAFFREY & FOREMAN, LLP 101 West Fourth Street Liberal, Kansas 67901 Phone: (620) 624-8444 Fax: (620) 624-8221 Email: ryoxall@yoxallfirm.net Attorney for Plaintiff
for reading The Hermes Official Newspaper of Stevens County
"The Way We Worked" attracted 57,475 participants and visitors from 42 states. The Kansas Humanities Council is a nonprofit organization supporting community-based cultural programs, serves as a financial resource through an active grant-making program, and encourages Kansans to engage in the civic and cultural life of their communities. For more information, visit www.kansashumani ties.org. Eligibility requirements and application form for “Hometown Teams” are available at www.kansashumani ties.org. For more information, contact KHC at 785357-0359.
Morgan Robson rides for ribbons at the Junior High KHSRA Rodeo in Concordia.
Robson performs at Junior High KHSRA Rodeo Morgan Robson opened her Junior High KHSRA Rodeo in Concordia. Saturday, Morgan placed fifth in poles and fourth in goat tying. She continued her
great riding Sunday by placing second in breakaway and third in ribbon roping with her partner, Hunter Brunson. Morgan is an eighth grade student at Rolla Junior High.
School schedule heats up School is in full swing at Rolla Schools and activities already fill the week. Thursday, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., there will an open house for parents and community members to tour the school, meet the teachers, and gain information about expectations for the new school year. Following the open house is the annual bonfire and pep rally. The athletic teams and the coaches for fall sports will be introduced. Friday, the high school volleyball team will travel to Healy for a tournament to start its season. ARGH! will have its
first day of class Friday starting at 8:00 a.m. There will be no school Labor Day, but the volleyball team will only have that short break before it hits the court for competition again Tuesday, September 3, in Elkhart. Thursday, September 5, the junior high volleyball and football teams will have their first competition in Moscow, beginning at 4:30 p.m. The first high school football game will be September 6 against Tyrone, Ok., at home with kick-off at 7:00 p.m.
will be closed for
Labor Day Monday, September 2
The deadline for submissions is Friday, August 30, at 12:00 Noon. The Staff of The Hugoton Hermes wishes you and yours a safe and fun holiday!
The Hugoton Hermes
History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, September 4, 2008 Stevens County Emergency Services and Stevens County GIS have been working with a contractor to assign 911 addresses to all rural residences in Stevens County. These addresses will be used for 911 services, rural delivery addresses and will also be the new mailing address. Thursday, September 4, 2003 Air Force Airman Nate Moore has graduated from basic at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Tx. Moore is the son of Dennis and Pam Moore of Hugoton. In 2002, he graduated from Hugoton High School. Thursday, September 9, 1993 Hugoton poet Nancy Olinger won acclaim as a semi-finalist in the International Society of Poets Com-
petition. The award was announced in Washington, D.C. recently. Nancy has just released her second volume of poetry entitled “Pleasures and Treasures.” Thursday, September 1, 1983 Bob Lines is the new owner of Bob’s Hugoton Plumbing that replaces Kenny Betsworth’s Hugoton Plumbing. The Lines family is from Iowa. Glenda McNinch and Steven Davis were wed August 6, 1983 at the First Christian Church. Thursday, September 6, 1973 In the Ideal Food Store ad, Hunt’s ketchup is listed 4 for $1, Jif peanut butter is 68¢, Cheer laundry soap-79¢, Hunts peaches-38¢ a can. Thursday August 29, 1963 Elmo Starkey has come to Hugoton to take over the
CLASS OF ‘58, Hugton High School, had their 10 year reunion recently with 24 attending. Present for the occasion were, front row, left to right: Donita Paden, Janet (Bryan) Stutz, Judy (DeMuth) Begley, Brenda (Gooch) Perry, Janet (Nix) Anderson, Shirley (Renfro) Watkins, Sally (Littrell) Claggett, Margaret (Bus) Bell, Janice (Bell) Banister, Janice (Creamer) Bennett and Creta (Shirley) Bressler. Back row: Stanley
Phillips 66 service station. He purchased the business from Gerald Allison. Friday, September 8, 1943 The farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Gooch, who live a half mile east of Lafayette School House, was destroyed by fire Monday evening. Mrs. Gooch was preparing to get the evening meal and had lighted the kerosene stove. The fire got out of control and she ran to the field where her husband was working to get him to put out the fire. By the time they returned, the house was ablaze and beyond saving. However, they were successful in recovering their small son who was asleep in the blazing home. If any readers have pictures for the history page of the Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at The Hugoton Hermes.
Packer, Mike Gooch, Dennis Hubbard, Bobby Anderson, Harold Perry, Nancy (Porter) Claggett, Deann (Stoops) Suddeth, Karen (Baxter) Banister, Gloria (Atwood) Teague, Helen (Harper) Higgins, Carolyn (Gentzler) Crane, Norma Jean (Miller) Franklin and Barbara (Phifer) Shelton. Photo from the September 5, 1968, issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
PUBLIC NOTICE
(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, August 15, 2013)
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The following is a listing of the 2012 unpaid Real Estate taxes due the Stevens County Treasurer as of August 9, 2013. A $16.00 advertising fee per parcel and interest at the rate of 6% will be added to the tax amount shown. If the taxes remain unpaid as of September 3, 2013, the County Treasurer will sell on said date the Real Estate described to the County for the amount of the taxes and legal charges due. The sale as described above is not a sale to the public; it is the legal process under which redemption period for payment of 2012 Real Estate taxes, fees and penalties begin. In the event said Real Estate taxes are not paid within the prescribed period, a foreclosure suit and Sheriff’s Sale will occur in due time. Connie Gold, Stevens County Treasurer
Thursday, August 29, 2013
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Kansas infant mortality rate increases slightly The 2012 Kansas infant mortality findings and a discussion on the statistics were published Thursday, August 22 in a research brief by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s Bureau of Epidemiology and Public Health Informatics. The number of infant deaths to Kansas residents increased from 247 in year 2011 to 254 in 2012. This resulted in an infant mortality rate of 6.3 per 1,000 live births. This is slightly higher than the rate of 6.2 in 2011, which was the lowest infant mortality rate in Kansas since the first records of 1912. The leading causes of infant deaths in Kansas are prematurity or low birth weight, birth defects, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or suffocation in bed, and maternal complications of pregnancy. The 2012 research brief can be found online at www.kd heks.gov/hci/infant_mortal ity.htm. “In past decades, we saw infant mortality counts fluctuating as great as 30 in one year, so the increases and decreases reported in recent years aren’t as sharp. However, the last five years, in particular, have shown a decreasing trend. Any increase in infant death is significant and important, and that is why KDHE and many other organizations in Kansas are committed to reducing infant mortality through research and community intervention,” said Robert Moser, M.D., KDHE Secretary and State Health Officer. KDHE is one of more than 20 organizations represented on the Kansas Blue Ribbon Panel on Infant Mortality, which was formed in 2009 to review the problem of infant
mortality and identify potential solutions and recommendations. Experts in maternal and child health continue working to raise awareness about infant mortality and bringing resources together that help advance research into the causes of infant deaths. Preterm birth is a serious health problem that costs the United States more than $26 billion annually, according to a 2006 Institute of Medicine report. It is the leading cause of newborn death, and one million babies worldwide die each year due to preterm birth. Babies who survive an early birth often face lifelong health challenges, such as breathing problems, cerebral palsy and learning disabilities. In March, KDHE and the March of Dimes jointly accepted a challenge from the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) to reduce the rate of premature birth by eight percent by the end of 2014. The
March of Dimes 2012 Premature Birth Report Card shows the premature birth rate in Kansas at 11.2 percent. This eight percent reduction will bring Kansas to 10.3 percent, which translates to about 350 babies. “While many babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy are able to live long, healthy lives, we know that reducing the rate of preterm births will help us reduce the rate of infant mortality as well as help prevent the lifelong health challenges often associated with babies who are born preterm,” said Moser. “With many programs and interventions across the state aimed at reducing the rate of preterm births and eliminating health disparities, one intervention is simply encouraging expecting mothers and their doctors to eliminate elective deliveries before 39 weeks.” Story submitted by Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
**Free Daily Hugoton Delivery** Same Day Delivery Even on Saturdays ***Independently owned and operated by Brett and Holli Horyna***
Phone 620-624-4065
Hours Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 1033 N. Kansas Avenue in Liberal
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HERMES CLASSIFIEDS Deadline for all classified advertising is MONDAY at 5:00 p.m. All Garage, Yard and/or Moving Sale Ads MUST Be Pre-Paid.
1) Classified ad rate is $.20 per word per insertion. The weekly minimum is $3.35. 2) Classified display advertising rate is $5.00 per column inch. 3) All cards of thanks are charged at the display rate. 4) All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, children, or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination." This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.
HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: IMC Global Inc. is offering a position of Payment Clerk and Office Assistance where you can earn extra income at your flexible schedule plus benefits that takes only little of your time. Requirements: Must have access to the internet; Must be efficient and dedicated; Send your resumes to: hrimcglobalinckbates@gmail.com . This great opportunity is limited. (3p33)
SUNFLOWER PLAZA
CERTIFIED X-RAY TECHNICIAN
Pacific Ag is currently seeking a full-time Ag Mechanic. Salary is based on experience. If interested, please contact: (620) 544-8522 or rebecca.garza@pacificag.com
now hiring Part-Time Handyman for painting,repairs, etc. Call 544-4011 or 544-2182 (tfc35)
Or stop by the office: 838 E 11th St Hugoton, KS 67951
Opening for Accounts Payable Clerk
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in the Stevens County Clerk’s office. Pick up applications at the Clerk’s office from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please return applications by 5:00 p.m. August 30, 2013.
HELP WANTED
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Beaver County Memorial Hospital is looking for a certified X-ray Technician. Work hours are 8am-5pm Monday through Friday. Must be able to take call.
Benefits Included ~ Home Every Night
Please inquire at 428-5180 or 544-8889
For more information and applications contact Iris Huskey, X-ray/Lab Manager at 580-625-4551
Yardmaster is currently seeking an enthusiastic, customerservice oriented person to join our retail sales staff. Must enjoy decorating trees, wrapping packages, be able to lift 50 lbs. and work 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Stop at Yardmaster Gift, Greenhouse and Nursery at 225 S. Main to pick up an appication. (2c34)
HELP WANTED FARM WORKERS. Must have experience with John Deere equipment, AMS (Automated Driving) and center pivot irrigation in Ulysses area. Also, workers in Guymon area for center pivot irrigation. Valid insurable Drivers License required. Full time positions.
Call Jason Schoenfelder at 903-249-2213 or Office at 620-544-8300.
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PACIFIC AG Seasonal Harvest Operators Experience preferred but not required. Pay DOE Call (620)544-8522
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WANTED: Top Assistant that’s Self-Motivated. Duties include looking after 16 pivots & irrigation wells, planting, strip tilling and spraying on mostly no-till farming operation, plus all other farm related work. Housing & health insurance provided. Job availability as soon as possible. 18 miles north of Liberal. References required. Call Dean Bird at 620-629-5567 or the office at 620-563-6112. Send resumes to: PO Box 279, Plains, KS 67869 or email to ryan@clawsonoffice.com.
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GRAIN CART DRIVER NEEDED Grain cart driver needed for full time harvest season.
in the Ulysses area. Full time position.
Solution to August 22, 2013 puzzle
Premier Alfalfa, Inc. Now Hiring
HELP WANTED
Workers for feed lot and fence building
Call Brandon at 620-544-6345 or the office at 620-544-8300
TRUCK DRIVER WITH CURRENT CDL
Competitive pay with potential of full time job placement. (tfc34)
Help Wanted: Part Time Elevator Personnel United Prairie Ag, LLC is seeking part-time elevator personnel at our Hugoton and Moscow locations. Candidates must be able to work flexible hours, weekends and evenings. Employment is subject to successful completion of drug screening.
Interested persons should apply in person at 509 NW Ave. in Hugoton or 300 N. Road 20 in Moscow
United Prairie Ag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug free workplace (2p35)
Call CPS Operating for more information on how you can work in a progressive and dynamic farming environment.
620-428-6400 or 620-544-5223 (5c34)
TRANSPORT & BOBTAIL DRIVERS WANTED
for very progressive, family-oriented company. Benefit package includes uniforms, health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave. Competitive pay based on experience. Clean CDL required. Applicant must pass physical, drug screen and back exam.
Apply in person at: Lathem Water Service Hwy 25 S, Ulysses, KS Or call 620-356-3422
Now hiring for Rubart Station, a new state-of-the-art, natural gas-fired electric generating station located 13 miles east of Ulysses, KS.
Engine/Operator Technician Operate, maintain, and repair reciprocating engines and other generation station equipment. Assist in the diagnosis and repair of mechanical, electrical, instrument and control equipment. Sunflower provides an excellent benefit package, competitive salary, and leadership programs For job description, benefits, and application, go to www.sunflower.net and click on “Careers”
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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Her1t mes, Thursday, August 29, 2013) ORDINANCE NO. 800 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO MAKE SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO PAY COSTS OF THE IMPROVEMENTS. WHEREAS, K.S.A. 12-617 and 12618 (“Act”) authorizes the governing body of any city with a population of less than 80,000 that has not divided the city into more than one district for sewer purposes to provide for a system of sewerage or drainage, the building and construction of improvements for such purposes and issue general obligation bonds to pay the costs of such improvements; and WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of Hugoton, Kansas ( “City”) is a city with a population of less than 80,000 that has not divided the City into more than one district for sewer or drainage purposes, and
OF THE KANSAS:
CITY
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HUGOTON,
Section 1. Authorization of Sewer Improvements. The Sewer Improvements are authorized and directed to be completed pursuant to the Act and as described in the plans and specifications approved by this body and the City's staff. Section 2. Payment of Project Costs. The cost of the Sewer Improvements, plus interest cost of temporary financing and costs of issuing bonds and notes for the Sewer Improvements is authorized to be paid by the city-at-large through the issuance of general obligation bonds of the City as provided in the Act. Temporary notes of the City may be issued to pay costs of the Sewer Improvements until the general obligation bonds authorized by this resolution are issued. Section 3. Reimbursement. The obligations authored by this Ordinance are authorized to reimburse expenditures made by the City 60 days before the date of this Ordinance and thereafter, as provided in United States Treasury Regulation § 1.150-2.
WHEREAS, the City has Determined it necessary to construct a new sewer force main, aeration cell, new sewer lagoon, a sewer main and all things necessary and related to such improvements, at an estimated cost of $2,500,000, plus interest cost of temporary financing and costs of issuing bonds and notes, all according the plans and specifications previously approved by the City governing body and staff (“Sewer Improvements”) and to issue general obligation bonds of the City to pay all or part of the estimated costs of the Sewer improvements.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its adoption and approval by the governing body of the City and publication one time in the official City newspaper.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT IS ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY
/s/ Thomas G. Hicks Thomas G. Hicks, City Clerk
PASSED AND APPROVED by vote of the governing body of the City of Hugoton, Kansas on August 26, 2013 CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS [seal] /s/ Jack E. Rowden Jack E. Rowden, Mayor
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IMPERIAL SECURITY
8 Officers Needed Officers $9-$11 per hour Lead Officers $11-$13 per hour No experience needed - we will train you! Located in Hugoton
Call 866-840-2066 Ask for Carl
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CURRENT OPENINGS AT STEVENS COUNTY HOSPITAL, MEDICAL CLINIC AND PIONEER MANOR NURSING HOME Stevens County Healthcare has a position open at Pioneer Manor in the Dietary Department for a Homemaker. Hours include day and evening, some weekends and holidays. Need to have an understanding of basic food preparation, food safety and sanitation important for this position. Homemaker will be working in a household preparing breakfast to order as the residents arrive in the dining room and also preparing salads, desserts, and breads for the lunch and supper meal. Stevens County Healthcare is looking for a team-oriented Radiographic Technologist to work PRN shifts. All eligible candidates must have a current Kansas Licensee, be a registered ARRT, and be able to perform routine diagnostic X-Rays and CT exams without supervision. Stevens County Healthcare is seeking a Restorative Aide to work in the LTCU. Candidates need to have a current Kansas CNA and work Monday-Friday 7 am - 4:30 pm. We offer a friendly work atmosphere, competitive wages and an excellent benefits package. Stevens County Hospital’s Long Term Care Unit is currently searching for a Full-time CNA to work the night shift at Pioneer Manor from 6 pm - 6 am. All interested candidates must have or be eligible for a Kansas CNA License. We offer a great benefit package and an incentive for CNA experience. Stevens County Hospital’s Long Term Care Unit is currently searching for a CNA to work the evening shift at Pioneer Manor from 6 - 9 pm. All interested candidates must have or be eligible for a Kansas CNA License. We offer a great benefit package and an incentive for CNA experience. Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time RNs and LPNs to work at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home. These positions are for the night shift (6 pm - 6 am). Interested candidates must be certified with a Kansas license to be eligible for these positions. Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time, Part-time and PRN RNs or LPNs to work on the Med/Surg floor. These positions are for night shift (7 pm-7 am). All candidates must have a Kansas RN/LPN licensure to be eligible. We are also searching for PRN CNAs to work as needed. All candidates must have a Kansas CNA license to be eligible. We offer outstanding benefits, competitive wages, sign on bonus of $2000 with one year contract for FT RNs/LPNs; $1000 with one year contract for PT RNs/LPNs; and mileage reimbursement to RNs or LPNs that live 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County. Please contact Robyn Medina in Human Resources 620-544-8511 with any questions. Applications can be picked up at the Information Desk located by the Medical Clinic.
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HELP WANTED CIRCULATION CLERK The Stevens County Library is looking for a dedicated, energetic, public service oriented staff member to perform all circulation desk operations. Position is 40 hours per week, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, occasional Saturdays. Salary: based on qualifications
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Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS AND KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
112 S. Main • 620-356-5808 • Ulysses www.faulknerrealestate.com Se Habla Espanol-356-5808
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Gas company pays up to 20,000 KW of electric usage per year. 848 Road G. - This all electric 2 story home with 5 bedrooms comes with 6 acres of land and 2 new heating and air conditioning systems. Additional acreage available. Call today!
17957 Road B, - Liberal - Owner Financing is Available - Abandoned communication tower on 4.6 acres located 5 miles north of highway 51 on Marteney Road. Remove the tower and have a nice Residential home site right on a blacktop road.
Benefits: Health Insurnce, KPERS, Paid vacation after 12 months
Applications and a full job description are available at the Library.
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FOR SALE HOUSE FOR SALE: Large brick home in Elkhart, 5292 sq. ft., 6 bedrooms, 4 baths, 4 car garage, $275,000. Call 620-697-2235 or 620-518-1837. (4c34)
--------------FOR SALE: 1996 Jayco Designer fifth wheel camper. 36.5 feet long, 14 foot slideout, garden tub and shower, 3 burner stove with oven, refrigerator with ice maker, 10 gallon hot water. Call 620544-1814. (4p34)
FOR SALE: Three China Cabinets, 6’ tall, 40-46” wide. All like new. Three-piece Entertainment Center with 30” television set. Like new. Call 620-544-1710. (tfc35) --------------FOR SALE: Antique Vanity with Mirror and Matching Chest. Call 544-2902 and (1c35) leave message.
FIREWOOD FOR SALE
Oak, Piñon, Mesquite, Pecan & More
104 Sid Avenue, Elkhart- Ranch, 4 bed/2 bath, new windows, nice wood floors, appliances, att garage, basement, cen H/A, fence. Call today to 1155 Road 25, Rolla - Beautiful Brick, 4 bed/3 bath, att garage, horse barn, equip see this home!! shop, detach garage, feeding facility, all on 160 acres. Call today for your private showing!!
1111 S Jefferson- 3 bed/1 b, cen H/A, fence, carport, storage bldg. Call for details!!
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Sunflower Plaza
107 N Jackson St - vacant lot - Moorhead Addition
928 S. Jackson - Frame, 2 bed/2 b., lg family rm, basement, cen H/A. Call for details!
1 Senior Apartment For information, Also Available call Plaza Office Call Selia Crawford at 544-2182 544-4011 (tfc6) If no answer, leave message
SOLD
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WHEREAS, the Kansas Moderate Income Housing (MIH) Request for Proposal (RFP) authorizes any city incorporated in accordance with the laws of the State of Kansas (the “State”) with a population of less than 60,000 to apply for loans or grants to cities for infrastructure or housing development in rural areas; and WHEREAS, the Governing Body of such city may adopt an ordinance making certain findings giving the city authority to apply for and participate in said RFP; and WHEREAS, the City of Hugoton, Kansas (the “City”) has an estimated population of 3,904 and therefore constitutes an eligible city as said term is defined in the RFP; and WHEREAS, the Stevens County Economic Development Board completed a CHAT Report, (Community Housing Assessment), in 2013 that indicates the continued need for owner & renter occupied housing, the Governing Body of the City proposes to cooperate with Washington Square Homes, LLC and 4R Homes, LLC, to develop moderate income housing in accordance with the MIH RFP.
Section 2. The Governing Body hereby finds and determines that the shortage of quality housing can be expected to persist and that additional financial incentives are necessary in order to encourage the private sector to construct or renovate housing in the City. Section 3. The Governing Body hereby finds and determines that the shortage of quality housing is a substantial deterrent to future economic growth and development in the City. Section 4. The Governing Body hereby finds and determines that the future economic wellbeing of the City depends on the Governing Body providing additional incentives for the construction or renovation of quality housing in the City. Section 5. Based on the findings and determinations contained in Sections 1 through 4 of this Ordinance, the Governing Body authorizes the City to cooperate with Washington Square Homes, LLC and 4R Homes, LLC, to apply for and participate in the RFP, within the boundaries of the real estate legally described and depicted in maps in Exhibits “A” and “B” attached to the original Ordinance and filed with the Hugoton City Clerk. Section 6. This Ordinance shall take effect after its adoption and publication once in the official City newspaper. APPROVED AND PASSED by the Governing Body of the City of Hugoton, Kansas, this 26th day of August, 2013. /s/Jack E. Rowden JACK E. ROWDEN, Mayor ATTEST:
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Body of the City of Hugoton, Kansas, as follows:
/s/ Thomas G. Hicks THOMAS G. HICKS, City Clerk
Assembly of God, 138 S. Main
Open Tues & Thurs 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
(park in back lot)
1030 S. Main
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AL-Anon Family Group
OD’s SHOP Small Engine Repair
(620)428-6518
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Pioneer Manor Family Support Group
3rd Tuesdays - 1:00 p.m. 3rd Thursdays - 5:15 p.m. Chapel at Pioneer Manor
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(620)544-7777 UPERIOR 510 E. 3rd OLUTIONS Hugoton
HOME REPAIR & LAWN CARE
Alan D. Higgins, Owner
910 Van Buren 544-4403 or 453-9098 26p12
Chance Yoder - Salesperson Agricultural Land Residential & Commercial Specialist
Karen Yoder
Chance Yoder- Cellphone 544-1907
“Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”
Frankie Thomas, owner Licensed & Insured Over 30 years’ experience in Residential & Commercial Wiring
544-5915 or 544-7776
Great Deals ~ Easy Financing ~ Quality Service Office: (620)544-7800 531 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks. 67951 (tfc6)
617 E 3rd 2-3 bedroom 1 bath and partially furnished. Phone # 620-544-7046 leave message. (1c35)
See YOUR ad here! THIS SPACE FOR RENT Call 620-544-4321 or email hermesma@pld.com today!
1003 S. Adams
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Chance Yoder
FOR SALE BY OWNER
3325 sq ft 5 bed/3 bath 2 living rooms Master suite upstairs
FDT ELECTRIC
Lawn Mowing/Odd Jobs
Kelly Mace
LAWN PRO Will Schnittker
620-544-1517
Handy Haulers
Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730
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BUSINESS and PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
1182 Road Q • Hugoton (tfc12)
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Section 1. The Governing Body hereby finds and determines that there is a shortage of quality housing of various price ranges in the City despite the best efforts of public and private housing developers.
7:00 ~ 8:00 p.m. Mondays
620-428-6063 113 S Main, Hugoton (tfc)
531 S Main Street- Commercial Property - Porter Building - 5,886 sf, retail & office space, central H/A. Prime Location! Call to view this property.
--------------WANT TO BUY: Silver Coins, Marbles, Oil Lamps, Old Tools, Pedal Toys, Toy Tractors, Pre 1970 Toys, Old Musical Instruments Any Condition, Hunting Knives, Pocket Knives, Fishing Lures. Call 620-360-0249
PUBLIC NOTICE
Project Hope
Your Snapper Dealer
Mark Faulkner-Broker Karen Yoder - Associate/Broker Residential & Commercial Specialist
WANTED: Old comic books that originally cost 10¢ to 12¢ each new. Good cash buyer. Call Tim at 303-517-9875. (3p33) --------------WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201.
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WANTED
AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS TO COOPERATE WITH WASHINGTON SQUARE HOUSING, LLC AND 4R HOMES, LLC, TO ASSIST IN THE APPLICATION FOR AND THE PARTICIPATION IN THE KANSAS MODERATE INCOME HOUSING PROGRAM.
314 West 4th-Complete remodel w/updated kitchen, 2 bed/1 bath, central H/A, carport, fence...corner lot. A must see!!!
Feature Of The Week
FOUND: Keys were found on Harrison St. Please call 620544-4321 or come in to The Hugoton Hermes office at 522 S. Main to identify and claim. (1c35) ---------------
ORDINANCE NO. 801
915 S. Jackson - 2 Bed/2 bath, partial bsmt, 45 x 24 Morton bldg, fence, cent H/A. Call for showing!!
D SOL 600 S. Jefferson - Price Reduced!! 3 bed/2 bath, cen H/A, fence, 30 x 40 building. Call for details!!
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drinking. Call 544-8633. (tfc1) ---------------
Men & Women of alcoholic family & friends meet at 1405 Cemetery Rd. Mon. & Thurs. 8 pm 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org (tfc)
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905 S Jefferson- Ranch style, 4 bed/3 bath, 2 fpl, att garage, cen H/A, large lot.
SOLD 1035 S Van Buren-Nice 2 bed/1 b, cen H/A, att garage, circle drive, sprinkler, fence, storage shed. A Must See!!
PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 620-276-3605 or Birthline of Liberal, 1404 N. Western, 620-626-6763. (tfc3)
An Encouragement Group
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902 S. Harrison - Move in ready!!! 2 bed/1 b, beautiful kitchen, wood floors and carpet, deck, paved patio, fence, cen H/A!! Great starter home!! Call for appt!!
• Must be 62 or disabled to qualify • Rent based on adjusted income • All electric appliances • Coin-operated laundry facilities RE!! • NO yard work AND MO
1408 S Jefferson St - vacant lot - Kallenbach Fourth Addition
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FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer and dryer, and cable. Call 544-2232. (tfc)
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SUPPORT GROUPS 711 East 5th Avenue- Beautiful ranch style, 3 bed/2 bath, Open Floor plan, Oak cabinets, finished bsmt, att garage,cen H/A. Much more... Call for your showing.
Call DJ @ 620-430-1273 Days 620-428-6127 Evenings (tfc)
Handicap Accessible Apartment
307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901 Now see these and other SW. Kansas properties at www.hugotonhomes.com
Delivery & stacking available
FOR RENT
New Listing 603 S. Jefferson St. Call William Hockett at Landmark Real Estate Center at (620)624-1212. New conditioned Home is move in ready. Only 2 doors from school!
Car port Det. garage in back Fenced yard
Call 620-544-3201
600 E. 11th
IN STOCK *Carpet *Tile *Laminate *Vinyl
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REAL ESTATE HOME FOR SALE
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201 6th Ave, Rolla Dallas Bressler (owner)
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Find your Dream Home in The Hermes!
3 Bedrooms, 2-Car Garage, Large Shop, Travel Trailer Cement Pad for Hookups, Full Basement, Approximately 6 Acres. Please call David Light at 544-9763. David Light 620-544-9763 Fax: 620-356-5462 Office: 620-356-5808 faulkner@pld.com www.FaulknerRealEstate.com
GARAGE SALES 2-FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Friday, August 30, 4:00 p.m. - ??? and Saturday, August 31, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., 511 West Ninth. --------------YARD SALE: Friday, August 30, 5:00 - ??? and Saturday, August 31, 8:00 a.m. ???, 105 W . Tenth, Clothes, Furniture, Uniforms & Household Items ---------------
Hugoton Hermes Early Deadline:
Friday 12 Noon
HOME FOR SALE BY PRIVATE AUCTION 1107 S. Monroe HUGOTON, KANSAS The CLW Trust is currently selling the home located at 1107 S. Monroe, Hugoton, Kansas by private auction. The home contains approximately 2,284 square feet on the main floor and approximately 700 square feet in the basement. The main floor has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a formal living room/dining area, a family room with a wood burning fireplace and an attached one car garage. The basement is unfinished with a half bath. Bidding will commence on September 9, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. Bidding will terminate on September 30, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. Please submit your bids to Wayne R. Tate by calling 620-544-2103. The home will be sold “as is” and without any warranties, express or implied. The Trust reserves the right to reject any and all offers, to extend the time for accepting bids and to further negotiate with any of the bidders. A copy of the proposed real estate contract can be obtained during regular office hours, from Wayne R. Tate, at Tate & Kitzke, L.L.C., 1024 S. Trindle, Hugoton, Kansas.
THERE WILL BE AN OPEN HOUSE ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2013 FROM 2:00 P.M. TO 4:00 P.M.
The Hugoton Hermes
Thursday, August 29, 2013
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Moscow schools welcome new teachers
MOSCOW NEWS by Sara Cross
Thursday, August 29 Fall sports ice cream social in the concessions area; 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 4 USD 209 Appreciation Dinner at the Moscow United Methodist Church; 6:30 p.m.
USD 209 appreciation dinner is September 4 There will be a U.S.D. 209 Appreciation Dinner Wednesday, September 4, at 6:30 p.m. at the Moscow United Methodist Church. Everyone please come and enjoy some wonderful fellow-
ship and a good dinner prepared by the Moscow Baptist and UMC women! Help them show the staff of Moscow Schools how much you appreciate all of their hard work!
The Moscow Baptist Hillbilly Band stands by their new trailer. Back row left to right are Mike Owens, Duane Williams, Darroll Munson
and Terry Miller. In front are Roy Stoddard, Salley Adee, Barb Williams, Debbie Stoddard and kneeling Pastor Bob Rich.
Moscow Hillbillies hit the road in their spiffy reconstructed trailer
Pictured are some of the Kazoo Players in “Hillbillly Idol” at Manter.
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, August 29, 2013) 1t EPIC TOUCH CO. – PUBLIC NOTICE OF ANTENNA STRUCTURE REGISTRATION. Epic Touch has registered a telecommunications tower located at the SE corner of the intersection of Rd D and Rd 13 (37-02-18.49 N; 101-2014.42 W). The height of the tower is 300 feet, and it is marked with dual lighting as required by the FAA. Interested persons may review the ap-
plication for this project by entering Antenna Structure Registration (Form 854) file number A0856721 at http://www.fcc.gov/asr/applications. The FCC strongly encourages any interested person to file a Request for Environmental Review with the FCC within 30 days of the publication date of this Notice. The mailing address for interested parties that would prefer to file a Request for Environmental Review by paper copy is: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554.
The Moscow Baptist Hillbilly Band is blessed to have their "new" trailer roadworthy and ready to travel. The Hillbillies purchased a trailer from the Kiwanis sale this spring and have been repairing it all summer. It has been a group effort to do some destruction and a lot of construction to make it a tool to share God’s Word wherever they go. The workers welded, fitted sheet metal, installed insulation, worked on the electronics, painted the new wood on the interior and whatever it took to make it their own. Pastor Bob Rich built the custom lockers and shelves on the inside. The trailer has already been on two road trips. The Hillbillies have been busy all summer, playing and ministering at Boise City, Ok. at the Texas/Oklahoma Baptist Association Meeting, the Jackson Family reunion, at Lake Ettling on the other side of Boise City. The Lake is full of water and re-
stocked with fish; it is very pretty. They also performed for the Sterling House Assisted Living in Dodge City for Dodge City Days, Northeast New Mexico Detention Facility at Clayton, N.M. for “Bikes on the Yard” day. Tina and Brad Rickman, Tommy and Carol Clark, the Hillbillies and other people in ministry, spent the day on the yard with the inmates. The prison has a Christian band, a spanish Christian band and a rap band that played and sang during the day, as did the Hillbilly Band, and 100 watermelons were provided by the bikers from Guymon, Ok. The most recent trip was to Manter for “Family Night at the United Methodist Church”. A wonderful supper of grilled burgers and all the sides and salads were eaten and enjoyed by all, followed by lots of flavors of homemade ice cream. The Hillbillies played and Mike Owens played “Hillbilly Idol” with the
children and the adults. The children had to play “Jesus Loves Me” on kazoos and the adults had to play “Do Lord”. Everyone had a lot of fun and a good time singing praises to the Lord and glorifying Him. The Hillbillies will be singing for worship service at their own church September 1 and at Celebration Baptist in Ulysses, September 8, and Pioneer Manor September 29. Their next big road trip will be to Ellsworth Correctional Facility in October. Until then, they are blessed every day by serving their Lord. Your continued prayers and support are always encouraged and accepted. Blessings to you. Submitted by Moscow Baptist Hillbilly Band.
Moscow community would like to welcome several new teachers to Moscow schools. Mr. Greg Brown is the new junior high and senior high principle, athletic director and also the high school head football coach. Mr. Brown comes to the district from Tribune. Mr. Will Brown is the junior and senior high social studies teacher as well as the junior and senior high basketball coach. He comes from Syracuse. Ben Claborn will be the assistant coach for junior high and high school football, basketball, and track. He is also the grade school custodian. Ms. Stephanie Lindsay is the new fourth grade teacher and is from Brookville. Mrs. Ginny Titus from Hugoton is the new preschool teacher. The daycare has two new paras; they are Brittney Davidson and Cori Vigil. There are also two new High Plains paras working at the school; they are Perla Adame and Krissann Roland. Cassie Lund will be helping assist girls’ junior high volleyball, basketball and high school track. Scott Mueller will be helping out driving the activity bus when needed. Gail Dail will be assisting the junior high and senior high band and music classes. Sherri May will be the library aide, junior high volleyball assistant, junior high cheer leading coach, junior high track assistant and the technology assistant. Welcome to Moscow Schools! The community appreciates you all.
Moscow boasts new welcome sign Moscow community would like to extend their appreciation to Citizens State Bank for donating a new marquee sign. It will be
in place of the old Moscow sign that the wind tore up. Moscow appreciates their support of the students and community.
Stevens County Healthcare’s Radiology Department has gone digital!!! We will be having an open house to show off all the amazing new improvements
Thursday, September 12 2 – 4 p.m.
We will be offering tours and refreshments during this time.