Volume 127, Number 37
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Stevens County Hospital Staff accepts the ice bucket challenge issued by the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department. Before getting doused, they issued ALS challenges to Pioneer Manor,
The Hugoton Hermes and Relentless Salon. Some SCH staff members were not available as they were treating patients.
City Council discusses pedestrian-activated stop signals The Hugoton City Council met for a regular meeting Monday night with councilmen Tron Stegman, Shannon Crawford, Dan Corpening and Dean Banker present. Councilman Mike Eshbaugh was absent. Also present were KDOT representative Larry Thompson, Electrical System Supervisor Gary Rowden, Outside Utilities Supervisor Paul Nordyke, City Inspector Joshua Grubbs, Steve Shore with Gades Sales Co. Inc., City Clerk Thomas Hicks, Mayor Jack Rowden, Don Beesley, Mark Crawford, Silvia Romo and Kay McDaniels. The board approved the minutes of the August 11 meeting. A copy of Municipal Judge Sherri Leonard’s report for the month of August, showing 24 new cases brought before the court and $3,760.00 remitted to the city, was accepted. City Inspector Joshua Grubbs presented the monthly activities report. Drywall and finish is in progress at 1505 S. Eisenhower Street. The drywall
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at 703 E. Fifth is also finished. Foundation work is in progress at 900 S. Washington. Carter’s Thriftway at 910 E. Eleventh has site work done and at 928 S. Main Street site work is done. The foundation for Best Western Plus at 1004 E. Eleventh has been started. The construction at 600 S. Washington Pl. is being roughed in. Several code violation letters were sent out and the problems were corrected. Demolition on the house at 409 S. Main started Tuesday morning. Ordinance No. 813— authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds was passed. Resolution No. 2014-6—authorizing the sale and delivery of General Obligation Bonds was approved. The councilmen approved the low bid from UMB Bank assisted by Citizens State Bank for an interest rate of 2.108969 percent. The pedestrian-activated stop signals for the intersections of Eleventh and Jackson and Eleventh and Van Buren were discussed. Larry Thompson with Kansas Department of Transportation was
present to answer questions from the councilmen. Steve Shore with Gades Sales Co. Inc. brought in a sample of what the stop signal would look like and showed how it worked. The sample was of a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon System. The beacon is solar operated and usually installed in pairs; one on each side of the street. The flashing beacons face motorists, and once activated by a pedestrian pushbutton, the indicators flash brightly and alternately in a rapid sequence for an adjustable, preset duration to alert motorists of a pedestrian in the crosswalk. If the beacons are installed it would eliminate the 20 m.p.h. school zone speed limit flashing beacons. The school board’s contention is, even if the speed limit on the highway is reduced to 35 m.p.h. as recommended by KDOT, that rate of speed is too fast for eastbound traffic to be expected to safely come to a stop once a pedestrian activates the crossing signal. The city clerk was inContinued to page 4
Hugoton Police Department gets a refreshing bucket of cold water dumped on them as they do their part in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Friday, August 29. Looking a little chilly are
Officer Cassie Hagman, Sergeant Gene Johnson, Chief Courtney Leslie, ACO Stephanie Smith, Officer Matt Lamatsch, BJ Moser and Officer Perry Crane.
Take in several community events this weekend Enjoying the last warm days before cooler fall weather arrives will be pretty easy this weekend! Area residents have several events to choose from in order to keep themselves entertained. Friday, September 12, you are invited to attend Stevens County Farm Bureau Association’s open house from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 613 S. Main in Hugoton. Everyone is invited for delicious refreshments and giveaways! Rolla High School will also have their football homecoming game, starting at 7:00 p.m. with the coronation. If you’re looking for more of an “artsy” outing, Stevens County Activity Center will be the location for the Quilt, Art and Photography Show September 12, 13 and 14. See local artists display their best works at 624 S. Main in Hugoton Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. If you would like to exhibit, bring your items to the Activity
Center Thursday, September 11. To find out more, call Director Shila Moore at 620-544-2283. The Senior Center is the place to be Saturday starting with Sew All Day, then cards and games at 6:00 p.m., and wrapping up the evening with a dance! Craig Stevens will play from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Everyone is invited—bring a friend and a snack to
share! Jeri Davey’s centennial birthday celebration will be at the Moscow Senior Center from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, September 13. Sunday, September 14, Hugoton’s First Church of God will host the first in a series of Bible studies about the movie “God’s Not Dead” with a showing of the movie at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is invited.
Jody Coddington and John Krey show “Where is The Hugoton Hermes” this week. They are traveling into Canada for an exciting bear hunting trip. Good luck and thanks for the picture!! Stay safe.
Local Emergency Planning Committee hears from KDI The Stevens County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) met at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 3 at the EMS Training Center at 428 S. Jackson. Kansas Dairy Ingredients (KDI) was scheduled to host the committee members for lunch and conduct tours of their facility. Unforeseen circum-
stances came up and this had to be postponed. Judy Parsons from KDI brought the lunch to the training center along with slides for the committee. Rodney informed the group if anyone wants to go on the tour, a time will be scheduled for next week. The 21 members present were Richard Barnes,
James Bell, Cheryl Bommarito, RoGlenda Coulter, Bailey Esarey, James Everett, Richard Everett, Joshua Grubbs, Kathy Haynes, Ted Heaton, Cathy Hernandez, Brent Inkelaar, Rodney Kelling, Courtney Leslie, Joy Lewis, Judy Parsons, Paula Rowden, Susan Schulte, Greg Sohm, T.J. Steers and Phil Thompson, Guest signing in was Joe LeNeve. President Paula Rowden called the meeting to order. Appreciation was expressed to KDI for the lunch. Minutes from the June 18 meeting were handed out. Approval of the minutes was accepted with no changes. Paula informed the committee of training classes coming up in February. One of the slides Judy Parson presented to the LEPC members Richard Everett told of a during their meeting last week. Permeate is added to cowfeed.
KDI employee Judy Parsons presents a slide show. functional exercise for 2015. He needed to know if Stevens County wants to participate or not. The Health Department and Stevens County Hospital have already agreed to participate. It’s not for sure if it will be hands-on or simulated table top. Kansas Department of Ag is going to plan an exercise also. More details are to come. It might be in December of 2015. Rodney Continued to page 4
Alexa has completed the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library! She has earned her very own Clifford Dictionary. We are so proud of you Alexa! We know you'll be a great reader!
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Thursday, September 11, 2014
Jimmie Cullison Friends and family gathered Friday to remember and honor Jimmie Isaac “J.I.” Cullison. Mr. Cullison of rural Moscow passed from this life at the Satanta District Hospital Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at the age of 92.
He was born June 7, 1922 in Coffeyville, to Dell Alfred and Opal Cook Cullison. Mr. Cullison served his country during World War II as an Army Air Corps radio operator. He flew many missions over the Hump between India and China “Himalayan Mountains”. During his military service he became a semi - professional boxer known as “The Bat”. He won the Golden Gloves Championship in Chicago, Il. J.I. (Jim) was a farmer in rural Moscow for 68 years and was partner in Tri-State Feeders of Turpin, Ok. for
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many years. He loved his family and his grandchildren. In 1946 Jim married Dorothy Light of Rolla. To this union was the adoption of Mary Lou. The children of Mr. Cullison are his two sons, Jim Cullison and wife Anne of Satanta and Dell Cullison and wife Angie all of Moscow; and two daughters, Kay Larkin and Patty Lahey and husband Tom all of Moscow. Mr. Cullison is also survived by his 11 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Dorothy in 1962. He is the last sibling of nine to be called home: four brothers, Basil, Woodrow, Carlyse and Jack and his four sisters, Imogene Rupert, Virginia Davenport, Wynona Mayfield and Mardelle Light. Graveside services were attended Friday morning, September 5, 2014 at the Satanta Dudley Township Cemetery. Paul’s Funeral Home of Hugoton was in charge of arrangements. Memorials have been established for the American Legion of Satanta and Wounded Warriors. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s Funeral Home, Box 236, Hugoton, Ks 67951.
Death has claimed the life of Gerhard “George” Loewen. Mr. Loewen passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at his residence in Sublette. He was 49.
Born December 6, 1964 in Mexico, he was the son of Heinrich Loewen and the former Sara Thiessen. George was the director of maintenance for the Sublette School District USD #374 and a member of the Gospel Mennonite Church of
Leona Scantlin Notice has been received of the death of Leona Marie Scantlin. Mrs. Scantlin passed away Sunday, September 7, 2014 at Emeritus at Liberal Springs Assisted Living in Liberal at the age of 87.
Stevan Day Former Rolla resident Stevan G. Day, 65, passed from this life Monday, September 8, 2014 in Oklahoma City, Ok. Steve had made his home in Elk City, Ok. since 1996.
Born July 18, 1949 in Liberal, he was the son of D. Rebecca Dickenson and Jewel Justice “JD” Day. Steve attended school from Kindergarten through the eighth grade in Hugoton. He then went to high school and graduated at Rolla High School where he participated in football, basketball and track. Steve still holds the track record in discus for 149’ 11” from 1966 until current day! In 1970 Steve married Celain Moore and they were blessed with four sons, Cody, Cail, Cam and Case. Steve started his working career early with his dad in the oil field moving rigs. He later switched to over-theroad hauling grain and cattle. Steve then went back in to the oil field, setting up, welding, and moving rigs, and most recently started his own business in heavy haul pilot services for moving the big rigs. Seems like Steve worked all the time but his passions were his grandchildren whom he loved to take fish-
ing. Steve’s survivors include his four sons, Cody and wife Shome, Cail, Cam and wife Jan and Case and wife Dana all of Elk City; his mother Rebecca Day of Ulysses; grandsons, Zachary, Zayden, Zander and Corbin, all of Elk City; granddaughter Ava Lou of Elk City; his brother Kevin Day of Rolla; two sisters, Alicia Hughes of Great Bend and Becky Parker and husband Don of Ulysses; his uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and great-nephew; and so many wonderful friends and colleagues. Those preceding Steve in death were his dad JD; sister Myrla Dene; brother Mikal Justice; and his grandparents, Lawrence and Opal Dickenson and Edward “Curly” and Alice Day. Services are planned for 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 12 at the United Methodist Church in Hugoton with Pastor Tim McCrary presiding. Burial will follow in the Hugoton Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Paul’s Funeral Home in Hugoton. Memorials may be made in Honor of Stevan G. Day to “Pheasant Heaven Charity” in care of Paul’s Funeral Home, Box 236, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.
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Born September 10, 1926 at Cimarron, she was the daughter of Ladawn Buell Smith and the former Mildred Drake. She graduated from Liberal High School in 1944 and then attended Business College. October 6, 1946, she married William C. “Bill” Scantlin at Liberal. He preceded her in death July 4, 2014. Bill and Leona raised their family in Liberal and were active in the business community. Together, they owned Scantlin’s Furniture and Carpet where she was the bookkeeper from 1972 until 1998. Mrs. Scantlin was a charter member of Central Christian Church and a Circle Leader in the Women’s Council. Leona was an active member of the PTA when her children were young and a past member of the Red Hat
Society and the Mutual Investment Club of Liberal. After retirement, she was a volunteer with the Southwest Medical Center Auxiliary. Survivors include her five children, Mike Scantlin of Oakdale, Mn., Randy Scantlin and wife Teresa of Overland Park, Gayle Mustoe and husband Barry of Amarillo, Tx., Jim Scantlin and wife Vickie of Liberal/Claremore, Ok. and Cheri Pratt and husband Shan of Ozark, Mo.; one sister-in-law, Barbara Smith of Colorado Springs, Co.; 12 grandchildren, David Scantlin, Sarahbeth Spasojevich and husband Steve, Craig Scantlin, Marcus Scantlin and wife Melinda, Jonathan Scantlin and wife Nicole, Benjamin Scantlin and wife Jessica, Nathan Mustoe and wife Nicole, Phillip Mustoe, Amy Burr and husband Devin, Chad Scantlin and wife Tawna, Dustin Pratt and Skylar Pratt; and her 15 great grandchildren. Leona was preceded in death by daughter–in-law Lynn Scantlin; two brothers, Ladawn Smith, Jr. and Arnold Smith; and her sister Louise Orth. Funeral services are planned for 9:00 a.m. Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Central Christian Church with Pastor Chuck Scroggs presiding. Burial will follow at Liberal Cemetery under the direction of Brenneman Funeral Home of Liberal. Memorial contributions to Central Christian Church or SCCC/ATS Foundation for the Bill and Leona Scantlin Endowment Fund may be sent in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com.
HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, September 1, 2014 • Released Dog to Owner, 1600 Block of South Washington, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Stolen Property, 900 Block of South Coulter, Took Report, Officer
HUGOTON MUNICIPAL COURT Maravilla, Ruben; Disorderly Conduct $250.00 6 Month Probation Featherstone, Jayson; Parking in Prohibited Area $25.00 Carrera, Jorge; Dog at Large $110.00 Carrera, Jorge; Untagged Dog $25.00 Ramos, Ismael; No Driver’s License $470.00 6 Months Probation Ramos, Ismael; Driving in Violation
Sublette. May 15, 1988 he married Tina Berg in Mexico, she survives. Other survivors include his two sons, Leroy Jordan Loewen and Randy Jaylon Loewen, both of Sublette; one daughter, Virginia Joline Neufeld and husband Jake of Sublette; his six brothers; and five sisters. Those preceding Mr. Loewen in death were his parents and one sister. Funeral services were attended Friday afternoon, September 5, 2014 at the Gospel Mennonite Church in Sublette with Pastor Hans Hiebert presiding. Burial took place at the Haskell County Cemetery of Sublette under the direction of Brenneman Funeral Home of Liberal. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com
$100.00 Smith, Sandy; Untagged Dog $25.00 Persinger, Ethan; Carless AMD from Reckless Driving $260.00 Urquidi, Ismael; No Driver’s License in Possession $660.00 10 Days Jail Suspended 6 Months Probation Flores, Keisha; Parking in Handicap Zone $25.00 Lopez, Gilberto; Dog at Large x2 $100.00 Lopez, Gilberto; Untagged Dog x2 $110.00
Lamatsch Tuesday, September 2, 2014 • Vehicle Unlock, 400 Block of South Madison, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Criminal Damage, 600 Block of East Eleventh, Investigated, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 600 Block of South Main, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Released Dog to Owner, 1600 Block of South Washington, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson Wednesday, September 3, 2014 • Criminal Damage, 300 Block of Jefferson, Took Report, Officer Lamatsch Friday, September 5, 2014 • Released Dog to Owner, 1600 Block of South Washington, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Missing Juvenile, 600 Block of South Adams, Located Juvenile, Sergeant Johnson • Motorist Assist, Officer Lamatsch Saturday, September 6, 2014 • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of West Eleventh, Citizen Assist, Sergeant
Johnson • Dogs at Large, 500 Block of West Eighth, Owners Caught Dogs, Sergeant Johnson • Four Wheelers, Jayhawk, Unable to Locate, Officer Lamatsch Sunday, September 7, 2014 • Civil Standby, 1000 Block of West City Limits, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of South Harrison, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 700 Block of South Van Buren, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson
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Beulah Light Longtime Rolla resident Beulah Light, age 99, of Rolla passed from this life Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at her home.
She was born June 17, 1915 in Woodson County, the daughter of Sherman Murray and the former Louisa Krein. Beulah grew up in Neosha Falls. June 6, 1948 she married Paul Light in Eureka. Mrs. Light was a music school teacher in Lebo, Humboldt and Rolla. She taught grade school and high school vocal classes for over 40 years. Music was an important part of Beulah’s life. She played for over 85 years, beginning in the third grade.
Beulah played the organ and piano for church, weddings, funerals and commencement functions. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, United Methodist Women and United Methodist Church of Rolla. Survivors include her son Charles Light of Rolla; daughters, Lorna Light of Rolla and Marikate Harvey of Hugoton; two grandchildren, Stephanie Kalani and Christopher Bond; and two great grandchildren, Kyra and Katia Kalani. Beulah is preceded in death by her parents and husband Paul in 2012. Funeral services were attended Saturday morning, September 6, 2014 at the Rolla United Methodist Church with Pastor Buzz Lambrecht officiating. Interment followed in the Rolla Cemetery. Garnand Funeral Home in Elkhart was in charge of the arrangements. The family requests memorials be given to the Rolla United Methodist Church in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, Ks 67950.
Donald McCallion The death of Donald McCallion, age 82, of Elkhart has been learned. Mr. McCallion passed away Thursday, September 4, 2014 at Baptist St. Anthony Hospice in Amarillo, Tx.
He was born June 14, 1932 in Ingalls, the son of Thomas McCallion and the former Emma Salm. Don grew up in Cimarron, moving to Dodge City in the eighth grade. After graduating from high school, he served four years in the United States Air Force, rewiring airplanes. November 28, 1956 he married Frieda Berend in Dodge City. They moved to Elkhart in 1966. Mr. McCallion worked as a service representative for 32 years for Peoples Natural Gas. His hobbies included gardening, woodworking and playing bingo. Don was a family man. He enjoyed spending time with his wife,
children and grandchildren. A volunteer for the fire department, Don was a member of many community organizations including member of the American Legion Point Rock Post #3162, Lions Club, Knights of Columbus and St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. He was a Third Degree Knight and enjoyed serving his church. Survivors include his wife Frieda of their home; son Dennis McCallion of Elkhart; daughters, Sandra Stence of Red Lion, Pa., Janet Wood of Chandler, Ok. and Brenda Simons of Topeka; eight grandchildren; seven step grandchildren; and seven step great grandchildren. Don is preceded in death by his parents; brother Raymond McCallion; and sisters, Christine McCart and Mary Rose Wolfe. Rosary and vigil services were attended Sunday evening, September 7, and funeral mass Monday morning, September 8 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Elkhart with Rev Francis Khoi Nguyen officiating. Interment followed in the Elkhart Cemetery with military rites conducted by American Legion Point Rock Post #3162. Memorial contributions may be given to the Knights of Columbus or Elkhart Senior Center in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, Ks. 67950.
Anita McIntyre The death of Anita E. McIntyre of Liberal has been learned. Mrs. McIntyre passed from this life Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal at the age of 89. She was born June 5, 1925 at Cook Station, Mo., the daughter of Edgar Curtis and the former Loma Petty. September 12, 1942 she married Martin L. McIntyre in Salem, Mo. He preceded her in death March 4, 2000. Anita worked as a seamstress during World War II, and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Turpin United Methodist Church. Survivors include her son Eldon McIntyre and wife Donna of Turpin, Ok.; brother Ira Curtis of Festus, Mo.; two sisters, Lomagene Watson of Hermann, Mo. and Irene Curtis of Salem, Mo.; three grandchildren, Jeff McIntyre and wife Keena, Jason McIntyre and Amy McVay; and her six
great grandchildren, Justin McIntyre and fiancé Tatayana, Kolby McIntyre, Mikel McIntyre, Kaleb McIntyre, Calli McVay and Ashlee McVay. Anita was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Mark, Ony and Duane Curtis; and three sisters, Della Burcham, Minnie Wade and Kay Weckman. A memorial service is planned for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 13, 2014 at the Turpin United Methodist Church with Pastor Todd Bergman presiding. There will be no public visitation as cremation has taken place. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Jadwin Cemetery in Jadwin, Mo. Memorial contributions to the Anita McIntyre memorial fund may be sent in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks. 67901. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brenne manfuneralhome.com
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Pioneer Manor residents play Bingo at 2:00 p.m. Tuesdays, 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. 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. MY HOPE SUPPORT GROUP for adults grieving the death of a loved one meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. in Classroom 3 at St. Catherine Hospital at 401 E. Spruce in Garden City. Call 620-272-
2519 for more information. BREAST FRIENDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP for breast cancer patients meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00–7:00 p.m. at the Legacy House, at 309 E. Walnut in Garden City. For more information call 620-272-2360. Every first & fourth Tuesday - Stevens County Heath Department is at the Senior Center every first and fourth Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to Noon to do free blood pressure checks. Wednesday nights - Inside Out Kids at the Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, beginning with dinner at 6:45 p.m. Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Rides are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620428-1487 before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings. Every Saturday - Farmers Market in front of the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce office at 630 S.
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Main every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to buy or sell home grown or homemade items. August 21 - September 5 - The Rolla Library will be having their book sale! UNTIL September 22 - Order Blue & Gold sausage, chicken strips or bacon from Hugoton High School FFA members. Delivery will be October 2. Contact an FFA member or call 620544-4311 or 620-544-4728. September 11 - Patriot Day - Stevens County Genealogical Society will meet at 1:00 p.m. in the Stevens County Library’s computer lab. - Tommy Drewel, Veterans Service Representative of the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs will answer questions at the Stevens County Library from noon to 2:00 p.m. - Hugoton Aglow will meet at the Senior Center at 7:00 p.m. for coffee and fellowship. The meeting will follow at 7:30 p.m. with speaker Mary Comba from Scott City. September 12 - Stevens County Farm Bureau Association will host an Open House from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 613 S. Main in Hugoton. Everyone is invited to stop by for refreshments and giveaways. - Fall Homecoming at Rolla High School, starting with a pep rally at 12:00 noon at the football field. Coronation will be at 7:00 p.m. before the football game against Balko, Ok. A dance will follow the game and end at 12:00 midnight. September 12-14 - Stevens County Activity Center will host a Quilt and Art Show at 624 S. Main in Hugoton. The event will be open from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. both days. If you would like to exhibit, contact Shila Moore at 620-544-2283. September 13 - Happy Birthday reception at the Moscow Senior Center from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. for Jeri Davey who turns 100 years young September 12. - Sew All Day at the Hugoton Senior Center, 624 S. Main, followed by cards and games at 6:00 p.m. - Dance at the Hugoton Sen-
Mary Comba will speak at Aglow Hugoton Aglow will meet Thursday, September 11, at 7:00 p.m. for coffee and fellowship at the Senior Center, 624 S. Main. A meeting with speaker Mary Comba will follow at 7:30 p.m. Some things are ending: summer, vacation time for lots of students—but some things are beginning: a new school year, different kids, college years, for some a different job…the list goes on. Many have the same Father, Son and Holy Spirit, but many are receiving new callings, new levels of involvement in the spiritual
assignments. The Lord wants you moving on! Water on the feet, water up on the calf, the knees, the thighs…! September’s Aglow speaker is Mary Comba from Scott City. Some of you have met Mary and some are still to have that opportunity. She will be sharing her spiritual walk as she gives her testimony. Mary is the youngest of four daughters born in a long lineage of Catholics whose ancestry date back to France. Her parents lived in Odessa, Tx., until 1973—several moves involved her parents encountering the Lord in
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new and exciting ways as they participated in Pentecostal worship, Holy Spirit Baptism and a departure from their former forms of worship. By 1981, the family was in Scott City, and three of the daughters had followed their parents in the wonderful worship experiences. They were more than happy to share with others the truth: when you are born again and baptized in the Spirit, you are a new creation! Mary has much to share about how she was enlightened by the Holy Spirit, how she read more and more of the Word and wanted more and more of the Lord. She testifies He has restored much of what the cankerworm had stolen in her life. She states the Lord has prepared the way—Christians have been called into service. All are expected to practice and perfect their weapons of warfare. Recent Bible reading has been in Ezekiel 37, the valley of dry bones. The Lord breathed new life in them and proclaimed, “I will be their God and they will be my people.” Mary walks in that understanding. You—and your friends and family and neighbors—are welcome to join Hugoton Aglow for their September meeting Thursday, September 11, at 7:00 p.m. at the Senior Center. Hope to see you there!
ior Center with Craig Stevens, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. September 14 - Hugoton’s First Church of God, 801 West City Limits, will host a showing of the movie “God’s Not Dead” at 6:00 p.m. to start off a Bible study series. Follow-up studies will take place September 21 through October 26 at 6:00 p.m. The community is invited to attend. September 15 - The Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse. - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at the Hugoton Middle School Library at 6:30 p.m. September 16 - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly luncheon at 12:00 noon at the Stevens County Library. - Hugoton Sports Boosters will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. - Fifty-second Annual Home Products Dinner at the Grant County Civic Center in Ulysses. There is a fee to attend. The Senior Center’s van will be available for transportation and will leave at 5:20 p.m. - call 620-5442283 to find out more. Contact the Ulysses Chamber of Commerce for information at 620-356-4700. September 17 - Circle Time for children ages birth to five years old and their parents at 10:30 a.m. at the Stevens County Library. Contact the SCL at 620-544-2301 for more information. - Early release for Heritage Christian Academy students at 12:00 noon. - Early release for USD 210 Hugoton schools at 1:30 p.m. - Kids Club at the Moscow United Methodist Church will begin after school. Younger children will come right after school, and grades five and six, as well as the youth group, will meet from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. All children are welcome to attend, and a meal will be served. September 18 - The Hugoton Camera Club will meet. Dodge City Area Alzheimer’s Cargiver’s Support Group will meet Thursday, September 18 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. at the First Methodist Church, 210 Soule in Dodge City in the West Chapel. Contact Judy Fraley-Hinnergart at 620-225-4309, Jan Scoggins at 620-225-2439 or Sarah Godbey at 620-225-5894 if you have any questions.
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Bobby Murphy Hugoton resident Bobby Dean Murphy passed away Monday, August 25, 2014 at his residence. He was 74. The son of Joe Murphy and the former Gracie Parker, he was born April 26, 1940 in Oklahoma. Bobby was raised by his father and step mother Mary. December 14, 1981, he and Connie Murphy were married in Liberal. Survivors include his wife Connie Murphy of Hugoton; two sons, Bobby Dean Murphy Jr. and Jesse Murphy and wife Tasha; stepson,
Rick Williams; two stepdaughters, Joyce Gallegos and Melissa Williams; his brothers Bill Murphy, David Murphy and Ricky Murphy; sisters, Jodene, Betty, Margie and Nellie; grandchildren; and other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; step mom Mary Murphy; and sister Evelyn. Graveside services are planned for Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hugoton Cemetery under the direction of Paul’s Funeral Home of Hugoton.
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every state has had a least two events designated as a major federal disaster. "Most major disasters displaced hundreds or thousands of people from home and work, and nearly all involved a temporary or prolonged loss of
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major services and necessities, including power, communications, and running water," said Jonathan Bacon, director of marketing at Wilson Electronics, a maker of communications equipment in St. George, Ut. "We began thinking about what has changed in technology and society, and how that would affect what we would want to have in an emergency 'go-pack'," Bacon said. "A lot of what we would take with us hasn't changed, but some of what we'd desire today had not been invented ten years ago. We came up with six items that were either invented or radically improved in the last ten years. We call it the ‘21st Century Survival Kit’." 1. Cell phone signal booster: "We're all extremely dependent on smartphones for voice and data communications. Already widely used by first responders and news crews when initially entering disaster zones, the Sleek 4G, a portable cell phone signal booster, helps to transmit and receive calls and data via cell towers unaffected by a
disaster. In a severe situation like Hurricane Sandy where all communications were compromised for several days, having a cell booster could save precious hours of driving time to find a strong cell signal." 2. Batteries: Two portable lithium-ion batteries, each with a minimum capacity of 10,000mAh, is enough for one battery to fully charge at least three smartphones or to power a tablet, netbook, or cell booster for several hours. 3. Portable solar panel: "These solar panels weigh only about a pound and are very practical for charging portable batteries and devices," said Bacon. He recommended a panel capable of producing at least ten Watts of power and one amp of current. 4. LED headlamp: Also powered by rechargeable batteries, the latest generation of these types of lamps have adjustable brightness to maximize battery life and can be made bright enough to cast light more than 100 feet. 5. Two-way FRS/GMRS radios: "When even a booster
can't find a cell signal, these radios provide a communications range up to 30 miles," said Bacon. 6. Microbial filter straw: This is used for drinking water that may be contaminated with bacteria, organic and waterborne chemicals, and other harmful elements. One filter straw can filter 30 gallons of water.
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Church of God to host study The Hugoton First Church of God at 801 West City Limits, will begin a study based on the movie “God’s Not Dead”. The study will begin Sunday, September 14, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. with a showing of the film. This blockbuster film with a star-studded cast weaves together multiple stories of faith, doubt and disbelief, culminating in a dramatic call to action. College freshman and devout Christian, Josh Heaton, finds his faith challenged on his first day of philosophy class when he’s given the assignment to disavow the exis-
tence of God or face a failing grade. The movie will educate, entertain and inspire people to explore what they really believe about God. The following six Sundays - September 21 through October 26 - at 6:00 p.m., a DVD-based study will be hosted to help those attending to grow deeper in their relationship with God and challenge them to see how far they will go and how to take a stand for their beliefs. The community is invited to participate in this inspiring study.
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to turn the milk into a product ready to be turned into cheese. KDI’s corporate office is in Kansas City. The plant is still in its growing stage as it first started producing its product in April of 2013. They employ 37 people at the plant as of now. Their first expansion is now in place. There are a lot of dairies in southwest Kansas: the reason Hugoton was selected as a good site. KDI accepts approximately 36 to 40 tankers full of milk across their scales every day, their capacity right now. Each tanker holds around 50,000 pounds each. It takes around 650 cows to fill one tanker with milk! Do the math! Following the processing at KDI, approximately eight to ten tankers of ultra filtered milk are shipped out each day, as well as Permeate shipped out to to be added to cowfeed. Water pulled out of the milk is cleaned and ultra filtered then used to clean
equipment. They generate over 100,000 gallons of water per day. Every ingredient is tested by the Department of Ag from incoming milk, to the milk products and even the water. Ten silos hold the milk being processed. The final product is shipped out to make cheese. There are future plans to expand to the north, but there will be no cheese made in Hugoton. KDI in Hugoton is the only plant of its kind in North America. Judy told of how the milk is kept at or below approximately 40 degrees coming and going at all times. The load is refused if the temperature rises above 42 degrees. The signup sheet was passed around for people who have never toured the facility to sign up to tour the plant next Wednesday, but at press time, this tour has been postponed also. Motion was made to adjourn.
City Council Continued from page 1 structed to write the State Traffic Engineer to request an exception to allow the city to have both the speed zones and the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons. Silvia Romo came in to discuss the new restrictions on RV’s and campers in the city. Silvia strongly expressed her dismay with the city council’s policy that would prevent her from having recreational vehicles go into the established mobile home spaces on her property at 506 East Fifth. She had gone to some expense to change the electric connections from a traditional mobile home to recreational vehicles on two of her spaces. The city did not inform her the rules were going to change. City Clerk Hicks gave some history of the evolution of the city’s codes concerning mobile home parks. At one time, three mobile home spaces were considered a mobile home park. Several locations remain which were established based on that criteria. The three-space threshold was later changed to require
ten spaces to be considered a mobile home park, to reduce the proliferation of mobile homes around town. Motion was made and seconded to allow the mobile homes locations at 506 E. Fifth, 615 S. Jackson and 220 S. Jackson to have recreation vehicles on their lots. In favor of the motion were Councilmen Banker, Corpening and Crawford. Council Stegman abstained. The League of Kansas Municipalities conference will be in Topeka October 11-13, 2014. Claims against the city were presented and audited. The Appropriation Ordinances No. 2013 and 2014 were passed. After executive session for a personnel matter to which no action was taken, the Council voted to allow the mobile homes location at 408 S. Madison to have recreational vehicles. The City Council adjourned. Their next regular meeting will be Monday, October 6, at 5:15 p.m.
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What’s Happenin with Hugoton Students?
Hugoton’s Early Childhood Development students run to deliver their attendance reports during a fire drill last week. ECDC and Hugo-
Heritage Christian Academy fourth through sixth graders gather around Michael McComack’s fascinating display of insects.
ton Elementary participated in several safety drills throughout Safety Week August 25-29.
Mrs. Gerber’s science class was very interested in Michael’s entomology presentation.
Hugoton Intermediate fifth graders sit against the wall and cover their heads during a tornado drill last week.
HCA third grader Weston Johnson is thrilled with his execution of a messy spelling exercise. Hugoton High School senior Jacob Teeter proudly paints his name on the senior “Wall of Fame” sign Sunday, August 24. Mrs. Hill’s second grade class appreciates their new water bottles, donated by American Implement. The water bottles will ensure children are properly hydrated throughout the school day and were given out to all HES and ECDC students. Kneeling in front is Miles Cowser. Behind him are Toby Grubbs, Genesis Landa, MaKynzie Esarey, Johanna Mendez, Emily Cervantes, Liliana Huddler, Peter Neufeld and Lainey Cox. In the back row are Mrs. Tanya Hill, Gina Gray, Channing Dillinger, Thomas Willis, Josephe Hernandez, Justin Quevado and Isabel Hagman. Rustyn Cowser is seated at the desk. Heritage Christian Academy third grade students work hard to complete their biographical posters for Open House Monday night. Miss Jaclyn Yowell teaches third grade at HCA.
Middle school art students Dylan Irsik, Jaydon Salazar, Tiffany Mangels and Brian Rios, along with art teacher Mr. Robert Terrill, sell tickets for their raffle at the football game Friday night.
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Parents and honored guests at Hugoton Elementary’s Open House Monday evening enjoy visiting with teachers and seeing all their students’ hard work.
Lillian Crites is Heritage Christian Academy’s Student of the Month. Lillian is the daughter of Rusty and Nicole Crites and is a pre-Kindergartner at HCA this year.
Hugoton High School students gather in the gym Friday, August 29 to cheer on the Lady Eagles during their volleyball scrimmage. The ladies seem to be headed for an impressive 2014 season, after both JV and Varsity won two of three matches at the Sublette Quad Thursday, September 4. Colter Robertson proudly shows his guests the finer points of Mrs. Joan Perry’s pre-K classroom during Monday’s Open House at the ECDC.
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Eagles start season with a win against Guymon It was football weather Friday night with wet and cool conditions. It was also the Eagles’ first game of the season against the Guymon Oklahoma Tigers. Not many fans braved the rain but those who did saw an exciting win for the home team. Bernabe Mendoza started the game by kicking to the Tigers. This was the first of three kick offs by Mendoza, resulting in a total of 115 yards for the night. Both teams came out strong and by half-time the Eagles led, 12 to 6. Keeping the pressure up in the last two quarters, the Eagles added points while making Guymon work hard to add to their side of the scoreboard. When the final whistle blew and the cannon made its last boom, the Eagles had won their first game of the year, 31 to 22. The first quarter had the Eagle fans a little concerned when Guymon scored the first touchdown with 6:17 on the clock. Hugoton was just getting warmed up. After several plays, the Eagles went on the scoreboard when quarterback Parker Titus ran the ball into the end zone from nine yards out. Hugoton attempted an extra point kick but like Guymon’s attempt before, the kick was blocked. It was a tied game, six to six going into the second quarter. The Tigers had control of the ball at the start of the second quarter beginning on the 49 yard line. Fifteen sec-
onds had ticked by when Guymon fired a pass down field. Kellen Watkins read the play and was there to intercept the ball on the 32-yard line. It was an exciting play but unfortunately the Eagles failed to get the ball down the field and score. This battle raged on for the next eleven and a half minutes. It looked as if the half was going to end in a tie. But - wait sports fans - the Eagles had not given up yet! Titus made a throw to Wade Hager who got the team to the 13-yard line. Only seconds remained when the ball was snapped, and Titus fired the ball to Watkins in the end zone for another Hugoton Eagles touchdown as the end of the quarter buzzer sounded off. The two-point conversion failed, and the two teams went to the locker rooms with a half time score of Hugoton 12, Guymon 6. The third quarter was a back and forth game throughout much of the quarter. With half the quarter gone, it was time for the Eagles to work some magic and get things going again. The clock had counted down, leaving 5:23 left in the third, when Titus made a 38-yard pass to Zack Leininger for another touchdown. Once again the two-point conversion failed but the Eagles now had a two-touchdown lead over Guymon. The Tigers got a big break at the end of the third quarter when Victor Legarda returned a 91-yard touchdown run. The third quarter
This Guymon Tiger can’t get away from Paden Cornelsen during Friday’s game. Hugoton went on to defeat the visiting Oklahoma team 31 to 22.
Despite slick grass from the rain, Kicker Colby Korf sends the ball well over the Tigers’ heads during the recent home game against Guymon.
Noel Camacho isn’t going down easily during Friday’s home game against Guymon, Ok. It took one around his legs and one pushing from behind to bring this Eagle down and stop the play. ended with Hugoton still on top, 18 to 14. Hugoton added two more touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Noel Camacho scored the Eagles’ first points of the final quarter on a four yard run, followed by one extra point kick by Colby Korf. The Eagles added their final touchdown with less than three minutes left in the game on a quarterback keeper from one yard out. Guymon also added a touchdown coming from a 67-yard pass followed by a two-point conversion. Hugoton finished their first game of the season with a win. The Eagles’ stats looked good for their first game of the season. Quarterback Parker Titus had 13 carries for 58 yards rushing and connected ten out of 24 pass attempts for 160 yards passing. Runningback Ulises Reyes followed with ten carries for 54 yards. Reyes also punted three times for 102 yards. Runningback Michael Baeza ran the ball twelve times for 48 yards along with 29 yards on five carries by Noel Camacho. Wide Receiver Ulises Armendariz carried five times for 13 yards, helping to take the team total yards rushing to 206 yards on 47 carries.
Titus connected ten times with receivers down field. Tight end Zack Leininger caught six times during the game for 69 yards. Wade Heger caught one pass for 36 yards, Ulises Armendariz caught two passes for 31 yards and Kellen Watkins caught one pass for 14 yards. Other stats are Manuel Mendez returning two punts from Guymon for 27 yards, Bernabe Mendoza kicking off three times for 115 yards and Colby Kort kicking off once for 25 yards. Jose Salas returned one kick off for five yards and Ulises Armendariz returned three kick offs for 45. Hugoton had six penalties for a loss of 45 yards while Guymon had 12 penalties for a loss of 95 yards. Hugoton had 14 first downs compared to only four for Guymon. The Eagles fumbled twice losing both while the Tigers also fumbled twice but only lost one. The Eagles had 362 total rush/pass yards while holding the visiting team to 28/139 total rush/pass yards. The Eagles will travel to Ulysses Friday to face the Tigers on their home field. Game starts at 7:00 p.m.
Lady Eagles win two in Sublette Quad Taylor Fiss receives the ball during the Lady Eagles’ first volleyball quad at Sublette.
Sports Schedule Thursday, September 11 High School Volleyball at Holcomb (C/JV/V) 5:00 p.m. Middle School Volleyball 7th/8th Grade A/B at Guymon 4:00 p.m. Middle School Football HERE vs GC Ken Henderson 4:00 p.m. Friday, September 12 High School Football at Ulysses 7:00 p.m. Saturday, September 13 High School Cross Country at Wamego 9:00 a.m.
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The Lady Eagles traveled to Sublette Thursday, September 4 to participate in their first outing of the season. Going toe to toe with Stanton County in game one, the Hugoton girls won after three matches, 25-21, 21-25 and 25-17. Serving was good in this match-up with the ladies serving with 92 percent accuracy. Taylor Fiss demonstrated some great skills leading the team with eight kills. Anna Pena and Riley Sosa followed close behind with seven kills each. The Lady Eagles played Ulysses in their second game. It was a tough game for the Hugoton team, and they ultimately lost the battle after
two matches, 14-25 and 1925. Serving from the line wasn’t as good with only 80 percent. Sosa had the most kills against the Lady Tigers with three. Sublette was the Lady Eagles’ final opponent for the day. Going three matches, the Hugoton girls took down the Lady Larks after three intense games, 23-25, 25-19 and 25-17. “It was a great first outing for the Lady Eagles and the JV team,” said Coach Melanie Gifford. “The Varsity defense is looking strong but we will continue to work on getting blocks and kills, just an overall more aggressive front row,” Gifford concluded.
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Girls’ and Boys’ teams finish as meet champions at Meade Hugoton High School cross country had a great performance by the team to start the season. Both teams finished as meet champions in a good opening race. The conditions were a little warm and windy but the kids handled it pretty well. “We did have a freshman who had to go to the hospital to get rehydrated but hopefully we can get him back to 100% before too long. Overall it was a great start to the 2014 season,” said Coach Nick Rodriguez. The girls’ team was really solid and looked great. The boys have some work to do but still ran very well. Hugoton’s next meet for the varsity teams is Saturday, September 13, at the Wamego Invitational. “This is really a big test for both teams this early in the season, but we need it. Our girls will be short handed as our number two runner has a commitment at the State Fair. But we knew that head-
ing into the year that we would have to compete without her,” concluded Rodriguez. Meade Invitational Girls’ Results Katie Heger 18:04 3 Sarah Johnson 18:14 4 Jackie Garcia 19:15 8 Maria Martinez 20:02 10 Katie Weaver 20:06 11 Mariana Shuck 20:46 16 Lauren Fox 21:27 19 Boys’ Results Issac Castro 17:59 1 Miguel Martinez 18:32 5 Jahaziel Garcia 19:43 12 Reed Rome 20:32 17 Chance Ghumm 20:39 18 Zack Littell 20:39 19 Ivan Villa 22:41 34 Girls’ JV Results Lynnelle Bogan 22:08 1 Boys’ JV Results Edgar Villa 21:14 1 Danny Tapia 21:18 2 Edgar Avalos 21:21 3 Abraham Garcia 23:25 8 Ethan Bogan 23:28 9 Hunter Dale 25:19 15 Vicente Flores 35:13 25
Issac Castro sets his pace during cross country trials. He placed first at the cross country meet at Meade last week.
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Lady Eagles place at home tournament The Lady Eagle golf team hosted their first tournament Thursday, September 4 to open their 2014 season. Eight teams participated in this opening season tournament with three Hugoton girls receiving medals. Sophomore Mary Weaver shot a 60, taking the fourteenth place medal. Junior Gabby Rawlins also shot a 60 but lost to teammate Mary Weaver in the play-off, giving Rawlins the fifteenth place medal. The final Lady Eagle to medal was Abby Crawford who shot a 69, giving her the twentieth place medal. The Lady Eagles headed to Goodland Tuesday, September 9. Results will be in next week’s Hermes.
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Saturday, September 20 10:30 a.m. Junior Gabby Rawlins places fifteenth at the Hugoton girls’ golf tournament last Thursday, September 4. Gabby shot a 60 during the tournament.
Eagle JV Football Reiterate Victory over Tigers By Michael Sewell The Eagle junior varsity football team unleashed a well-rounded fury of defeat over the Tigers last Monday night, in Guymon, OK, with a score of 28-20. This JV win reiterated the varsity’s victorious message during their week one match. The Eagles football teams looks talented, well-practiced, and there is no doubt that they are anxious to compete in 2014! The first half of play was
dominated by the Eagle’s defense, which outscored the Tiger’s offense by 14-0 in the first half! Jose Salas caught an interception and returned it 35 yards for a defensive touchdown in the second quarter. Then fellow teammate Dawson Burnett took his own bite out of the Tiger passing game with another interception, which he returned 28 yards for another Eagle defense touchdown. Eddie Marquez also added to
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this second quarter Tiger demolition with a 65-yard touchdown run and then topped it off by running in a two-point conversion. The Eagles gave the Tigers something to think about during halftime with a 20-0 lead. The Tigers came out in the second half with a valiant effort by scoring 20 points of their own, 12 in the third quarter, eight in the fourth. However, the talented Eagles offense showed endurance in the fourth quarter by moving the ball down the field, and sealing the deal was quarterback Valentino Degallado with a four-yard touchdown pass to Colby Korf, followed by another two-point-conversion run by Marquez. The JV bore the same essence of unity as the varsity did over the Tigers. One could see strong attributes of teamwork, athleticism, and a well-rounded intelligent design in the Eagle’s football teams this first week of play. Everyone is all excited to see the upcoming clash next week against the always competitive, Ulysses Tigers.
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Be sure to fill your propane tanks while prices are low says Kansas Department for Children and Families The cooler temperatures forecasted serve as a reminder winter will be here before you know it. Heating your home during the winter months can create a financial burden. This year, the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) and the Propane Marketers Association of Kansas (PMAK) encourage propane users to fill early, while prices are lower. For those who relied on propane last year for heating, a propane shortage and high costs caught many residents by surprise. “Now is the time to prepare for another potentially harsh winter,” DCF Secretary Phyllis Gilmore said. “Filling your propane tank during the early fall months will help ensure your family can stay warm and safe during the winter when temperatures dip.” Last year, 719 Kansans benefited from the Emergency Propane Relief Pro-
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Heavy rains help to fill Hugoton’s Lake Russell to the banks last Friday. The much needed moisture fell throughout the day and into the
evening with totals from one and a half inches in certain areas to more than two inches in others.
KDWPT officers stay busy for Labor Day KDWPT officers report no drownings or hunting or boating fatalities Game wardens with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) were busy over the Labor Day weekend helping outdoor enthusiasts enjoy a safe experience. The reporting period began at 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 30 and concluded at 11:59 p.m. Monday, September 1. KDWPT game wardens enforce wildlife laws and regulations, patrol the waters of Kansas, investigate boating accidents, and conduct boat safety inspections, BUI checks, safety programs, education classes and other activities. September 1 started the dove season in Kansas, and wardens investigated two injury hunting accidents where subjects were accidentally struck by pellets from other hunters. The most common hunting violations over the weekend were for shotguns that were improperly plugged while hunting migratory birds and hunting without a hunting license. Wardens investigated an injury boat accident at Hillsdale Reservoir that resulted when a person trying to climb onto an
inner tube got tangled in the tow rope at the same time the boat accelerated. The victim was transported by ambulance for treatment. In another incident at Cheney State Park, game wardens and state park rangers responded to a call of a male victim complaining of back and neck pain from diving off a boat headfirst into shallow water. The victim was transported by Eagle Med to a Wichita hospital. Boating is a popular holiday activity requiring boaters to act responsibly for the safety of themselves and others sharing the waters. Five boaters were arrested for boating under the influence, one each at Perry, Wilson, Milford, Big Hill and El Dorado reservoirs. In the Perry Reservoir incident, wardens responded to a subject-in-distress call in "Party Cove" where they found an intoxicated female who had been kicked and pushed from a boat into the water. The victim could not swim and was transported to shore to recover from swallowing water during the incident. The operator of the boat she was pushed from was arrested for BUI. As certified law enforcement officers, wardens also assist
other law enforcement agencies. They arrested a driver in Sumner County with a blood alcohol level of .309 which is four times the legal limit to operate a motor vehicle, helped search for a suicidal subject near Glen Elder reservoir who was found safe and deployed an airboat at Perry Reservoir to help local law enforcement officials search for a man suspected in a stabbing incident. The suspect was eventually apprehended by authorities. A summary of the activities follows: GAME WARDEN ACTIVITY August 30 – September 1 Total boat accidents investigated ...........2 Total boat accident fatalities...................0 Total boat accident injuries ....................2 Drowning fatalities..................................0 Search and rescue incidents..................4 Stranded boat assistance incidents.....21 Boating under the influence arrests ......5 Boating violation citations....................62 Boating violation warnings...................48 Fishing violation citations.....................15 Fishing violation warnings .....................4 Drug crime related arrests .....................1 Other crime arrests.................................5 Hunt from vehicle citations ....................1 Hunting without a license citations .......9 Hunting without a license warnings ......5 Over daily limit of doves citations...........4 Injury hunting accidents investigated....2
Submitted by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.
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“Byways of Kansas” is the title of a new travel guide from the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) and the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT). Kansas boasts 11 scenic and historic byways – including two national scenic byways – offering travelers the opportunity to get away from the more heavily-traveled highways and experience Kansas landscapes, history, attractions, culture, entertainment and hospitality. The 50-page guidebook features stunning color photography by Kansas photographers Harland Schuster and Doug Stremel. Each byway is described with engaging historical narrative, quick facts, must-see points of interest and amenities such as lodging, shopping and dining options. Stremel also shares his own behind-the-lens insights for each excursion. Copies of the guide are available at no charge from KDWPT
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offices, visitors’ bureaus around the state, and many travel stops such as motels and restaurants. Copies can also be ordered online at www.TravelKS.com/ks byways or by calling 1-800-6846966. Perfect complements to “Byways of Kansas” are 11 new videos - one for each byway showcasing the scenery, people, and history of the byways. The videos range from three to four minutes apiece and were professionally produced by Gizmo Pictures of Topeka. Dynamic, sweeping videography embellished with music and narration gives viewers a lively, entertaining glimpse into the beauty and attractions to be found along each byway. View the Kansas Byways videos at www.TravelKS. com/ksbyways. The $200,000 video project was funded primarily by a $160,000 2009 National Scenic
Byway grant. KDWPT and KDOT each contributed $20,000 toward the remaining expense. Kansas has 11 byways, eight scenic, two of which are National Scenic Byways and three historic byways. Each is situated in a unique geographic area of the state. The two national scenic byways are Flint Hills National Scenic Byway and Wetlands and Wildlife National Scenic Byway. The state byways are Frontier Military Historic Byway, Glacial Hills Scenic Byway, Gypsum Hills Scenic Byway, Native Stone Scenic Byway, Post Rock Scenic Byway, Prairie Trail Scenic Byway, Route 66 Historic Byway, Smoky Valley Scenic Byway and Western Vistas Historic Byway. Visit www.Trav elKS.com/KSByways for more information. The Kansas Byways program is co-managed by KDOT and KDWPT.
Average Kansas gas price rises Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 1.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.28 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has increased 1.3 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.44 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 32.9 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are unchanged versus a month ago. The national average has decreased 2.2 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 13.7 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago. "The last week saw upward momentum in gas prices con-
tinue, leading the national average up about a penny," said GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan. "We're past the seventh inning stretch for what will be a short lived upward trend, and motorists will be seeing lower prices by late September in most areas across the country. A mere 1.5 percent of all U.S. gas stations are priced over $4 per gallon, while roughly a third of stations are seeing prices over $3.50 per gallon, a huge drop vs. last year when nearly 62 percent of stations were charging over $3.50 per gallon. On the bottom side, the cheapest five percent of stations are charging an average of $3.08 per gallon, and that price will likely continue moving lower in the weeks ahead," DeHaan said. Submitted by gasbuddy.com.
Hugoton students graduate from Fort Hays Four students from Hugoton are among the 337 who completed associate’s, bachelor's or graduate degrees at Fort Hays State University in the summer 2014 term. Hugoton graduates are Marina Lea Neira who earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in tourism and hospitality management; Mickaela
Marie Perez who earned a Master of Science in special education with an emphasis in adaptive education; Craig Scott Szymczak who earned a Master of Science in health and human performance; and Katie Leigh Szymczak who earned a Master of Science in health and human performance. FHSU does not release the
lists of undergraduate and graduate degrees until transcripts have been verified as having met all requirements for graduation. This is a laborintensive process that delays FHSU's release of names by several weeks. Submitted by Fort Hays State University.
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STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Shila Moore, Director 544-2283 - Activities 544-8041 - Meals 624 S. Main, Hugoton Our Quilt, Art, and Photography Show is September 12, 13, and 14. If you would like to display some of your work, please bring it to the Center September 11. You may pick it up either Sunday, September 14, after 4:00 p.m. or Monday, September 15. Everyone is welcome to come by the Center to look at the displays Friday, September 12, from 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 13, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., and Sunday, September 14, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Don’t forget our monthly dance is this Saturday, September 14, 2014, from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Craig Stevens is providing the live country western music. Please bring a snack to share. The next excursion will be to Ulysses September 16 for the 52nd Annual Home Products Dinner. If you would like to join us, please call the Center to have your name added to the list. The van will depart from the Center at 5:20 p.m. You will pay for the dinner and entertainment when we arrive in Ulysses. The new season for Live on
Stage begins Monday, September 22, 2014. We’ll be taking the van to Liberal to see the performance called “Simply Sinatra” starring singer Steve Lippia and a ten-piece big band. We will depart at 6:30 p.m. Please call the Center if you’d like to join us. You must have season tickets for Live on Stage. Yolanda Hernandez is the sponsor of the high school student organization Latinos Making a Difference. They are looking for service projects like painting, yard work, moving, etc. If you need their services, please call Yolanda at the high school, 544-2513 or on her cell phone, 620-453-0971. There is no charge for their services. Stevens County Health Department comes to the Center for free blood pressure checks every first and fourth Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to Noon. The next date they will be here is September 23. If you have questions concerning caregiving, legal matters, disability, health insurance, housing, etc., please call Michael Johnston at Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging at 620-225-8240.
Emery and Avery have experienced 500 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Great job girls! Avery is not pictured.
Menu Sept. 11...............Ham & Beans Sept. 12......................Bierrocks Sept. 15..................Swiss Steak Sept. 16 ....................Roast Beef Sept. 17 ......Chicken & Noodles Sept. 18.............Polish Sausage Activities Thursday, September 11 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Friday, September 12 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Bingo.........................12:30 p.m Saturday, September 13 Sew All Day................................ Cards & Games .........6:00 p.m. Dance.........................7:00 p.m. Monday, September 15 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 16 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 17 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Paint...........................1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 18 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. September 12, 13 & 14 Quilt, Art & Photography Show September 16 Home Products Dinner in Ulysses
Prostate cancer more deadly for older men According to the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program from the National Cancer Institute, prostate cancer is most frequently diagnosed among men between the ages of 65 and 74. Though any man can get prostate cancer, older men are far more likely to be diagnosed than younger men. Of the new cases of prostate cancer diagnosed in the United States between 2007 and 2011, less than one percent were among men between the ages of 35 to 44. While prostate cancer has excellent survival rates, death rates are higher among certain groups of men, including those between the ages of 75 and 84 and men of African-American descent. The benefits of early detection of prostate cancer are obvious in the death rates, as just 0.1 percent of prostate cancer deaths between 2006 and 2011 were among men between the ages of 35 and 44, while just 1.6 percent of those deaths were among men between the ages of 45 and 54. From Metro Editorial Services.
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Over 500 textbooks available as e-books The State Library of Kansas announced last week that it has acquired a library of more than 500 e-books on major school subjects for grades K-5 from Britannica Digital Learning (BDL) and is making them available to all residents statewide. The Britannica e-book collection consists of curriculum-aligned, age-appropriate volumes for each grade in science, social studies, language arts and other core subjects. Most are lavishly illustrated and have been rigorously compiled by the
editors of the Encyclopaedia Britannica. Through Britannica’s EStax™ platform, all residents of Kansas have unlimited access to all titles 24/7 from any Internet-connected computer, tablet or mobile device at. Students and teachers may use the Britannica ebooks in the classroom or at home, after school, or anywhere else at anytime. In acquiring Britannica’s entire K-5 e-book collection, the library said it was responding vigorously to the growing need for high-
Dodge City support group welcomes Alzheimer’s caregivers For all in the Dodge City Area who are caregivers for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or a related Dementia, please plan to attend “Successful Coping Skills”. With fall fast approaching, the Dodge City Area Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s Support Group will address the changes you, as a care giver, and your loved one with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia, may be facing as the daylight hours diminish and weather becomes more inclement. The discussion for the September Support Group meeting will revolve around successful coping skills for you as the caregiver and the emotional impact weather/ hour change has on the person experiencing dementia. Thursday, September 18, there will be a meeting at the
First Methodist Church, 210 Soule, Dodge City, from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. in the West Chapel. It is easiest to enter from one of the doors on the north side of the building - and then head west to the chapel. If there is a change in meeting room, notes will be posted. You are encouraged to bring your lunch. As always, this gathering is informal and all personal information is confidential. Make plans to attend the meeting at 12:00 noon, Thursday, September 18. Looking forward to seeing you and sharing this special time with you. If you have any questions you may contact Judy Fraley-Hinnergart at 620-225-4309, Jan Scoggins at 620-225-2439, or Sarah Godbey at 620-225-5894.
quality, non-fiction texts in schools today. “This reflects the State Library’s commitment to the students, teachers and families of Kansas to make highquality digital resources available to everyone statewide,” said State Librarian Jo Budler. “Today’s students need resources that will help them master decoding, reading comprehension, vocabulary and criticalthinking skills. It is best if they are able to access these resources whenever and wherever they want them. We intend to meet that need and keep Kansas on the leading edge of educational change.” Accessing the Britannica e-book collection is easy. Kansas residents can sign up for a Kansas Library eCard at any Kansas library, free of charge, and sign in at www.kslib.info/ecard. Submitted by the Kansas State Library.
National Centenarian Day September 22nd is
“National Centenarian Day”. This is a day to recognize and honor our residents who have lived a century or longer. Please join us for celebration and refreshments
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Henry has experienced 600 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Great job Henry! Help your young child be ready to read! Stop by the library to pick up a 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten log sheet.
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KDOT schedules meetings for Kansas communities A series of regional meetings giving Kansans the opportunity to discuss their transportation priorities with the Kansas Department of Transportation and the Kansas Turnpike Authority have been scheduled for this fall. The eight local consultation meetings, which begin September 24 in Kansas City, will include regional discussions about highway and other modal needs, including rail, aviation, transit and bike/pedestrian. “We are looking for common goals at the state and regional level,” said Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Mike King. “It’s important that we get feedback from communities as well as explain how the current transportation plan, T-WORKS is going.” The meetings will be conducted by KDOT and KTA staff. This year for the first time there will be the chance to pre-register and express any particular transportation topic that participants would like to discuss. Pre-registration is available at www.ksdot.org. KDOT also conducted a series of local consultation meetings two years ago to hear what types of projects were important to communities. “It’s important to go back
to these areas and see if there have been any changes to their transportation needs,” King said. “This is a chance for those in the community to make sure their voice is heard.” Summaries of each local consultation meeting will be posted on the KDOT Web site at www.ksdot.org. The following is the schedule of local consultation meetings: *September 24 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Kansas City, The Hilton, 520 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS *September 29 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Garden City, Clarion, 1911 E. Kansas Ave., Garden City *September 30 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Hutchinson, The Ramada, 1400 N. Lorriane, Hutchinson *October 1 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Wichita, WSU Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 E. 29th Street North, Wichita *October 6 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Chanute KDOT Complex, 411 W. Fourteenth, Chanute *October 7 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Topeka KDOT, Eisenhower State Office Building, 700 SW Harrison, Topeka *October 14 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Hays KHP Conference Room, 1821 W. Frontier Rd., Hays *October 15 9-12 p.m. Salina, KHP Training Center, 2025 E. Iron Avenue, Salina
Ways to Start Good Sleeping Habits Early Russell Child Development Center is forever focused on the facilitation of positive outcomes for young children. Healthy habits, both social and emotional, are instrumental in this process. We enjoy sharing information with families on simple ways to implement healthy habits at home with everyday activities and routines. This month we would like to pass along some tips adapted from one of our favorite online resources, www.zerotothree. org, on establishing healthy sleep habits in young children. Keep it routine. Learning how to predict what will happen next is very important for young children as it helps them feel secure and in control of their world. Bedtime routines help babies learn when it’s time to go to sleep. Having a bedtime routine means doing the same thing—as much as possible— every time you put your baby to sleep. Read the signs. Watch for the ways your baby lets you know he is tired. Consider what’s going on in your child’s life. There are situations and events that can lead to or worsen sleep problems (e.g., separation from a parent, a new sibling, or a new caregiver). Even exciting milestones, such as learning a new skill (e.g.,walking), can temporarily disrupt your child’s sleep. When this happens, be patient and consistent, and try to maintain your bedtime routine. With time and patience, your child’s sleep will likely get back on track.
Take into account your child’s temperament. Different babies develop selfsoothing skills at different rates and in different ways. Put baby to sleep when he is awake. Beginning at around four months of age, you can help your baby learn to fall asleep on his own by putting him to sleep when he is drowsy but not asleep. Learning to fall asleep on his own also helps him get himself back to sleep when he awakens in the middle of the night. Plan for protests. As your child learns to fall asleep on her own, she may cry or protest. This is very common as it is a big change for her. So it’s important to have a plan for how to respond when she cries out for you, which naturally can be very distressing. Be consistent. Time and patience are needed when teaching your child any new skill. Consistency helps children learn what to expect. Love the “lovey.” For children over age one, a lovey (e.g., a treasured stuffed animal or soft blanket) can be an important part of a child’s bedtime routine. Turn off the TV. Watching television together doesn’t often work well as a bedtime routine. The goal of the bedtime routine is to help children relax and get ready for bed. TV shows are often noisy and stimulating, which makes it difficult for children to wind down.
Grant Niehues wins third place in the State Fair tractor pull in the seven-year-old age group at the Kansas State Fair.
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Morgan Niehues participates in the State Fair tractor pull in the five-year-old age group. She proudly displays the ribbon she received for the event. Grant and Morgan are the children of Brad and Jamie Niehues of Hugoton.
SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS By Rich Fowler Social Security Operations Supervisor in Dodge City, Kansas FOOTBALL AND SOCIAL SECURITY Good coaching and a great playbook can make all the difference in the world for a winning football team. Fail to create a sound game plan, and you’re likely to miss opportunities and fall behind. The same is true for retirement—except you call the plays, including when to retire and how much to save. If you walk onto the retirement field without a game plan, you may have to work longer than you had hoped. You certainly don’t want to find yourself unable to have the comfortable retirement you envisioned. You may have to call your own financial plays, but Social Security has tools to help you. We can help you decide what options might be successful in any situation you may find yourself in. For example, how much can you expect to get from Social Security? How much more could you get if you worked a year longer? Two years? What about your spouse, if you are married? And are you saving enough in addition to your expected Social Security benefits? By simply visiting www. socialsecurity.gov, you can get answers to all of these questions. You will find several financial planning tools, including our easy-to-use and secure Retirement Estimator. You can use it to get quick retirement estimates based upon your own earnings record. It’s like training camp for financial planning. All you have to do is pro-
vide some information about yourself to verify who you are for security purposes—your name, Social Security number, date and place of birth, your mother’s maiden name, and an estimate of your last year’s earnings. The Retirement Estimator will then create Social Security benefit estimates based on your entire career earnings record. The Retirement Estimator shows what you could receive in Social Security benefits if you retire at age 62, what you could receive at your full retirement age, and what you could receive if you work until age 70. Interested in other play options, such as what will happen if you made more money in the future? Or if you want to stop work at a different age than the three we show you? You can try out alternate game plans using the Retirement Estimator if you change your mind about your initial retirement plans. The last thing you want to do is depend on a “Hail Mary” pass when it comes to your retirement. With a good game plan, you will score a retirement touchdown. Remember what one of football's most accomplished and respected coaches, Vince Lombardi, said: “There’s only one way to succeed in anything, and that is to give it everything.” So give everything you have to developing the playbook for your retirement. And the best place to begin your game plan for a successful retirement is at www.socialsecurity.gov.
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Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, September 17, 2009 Martin Trucking is celebrating 25 years in business this year. Ronald, Douglas, James and William Martin began their trucking business in 1984, hauling grain and feed to the local feed yards. Thursday, September 16, 2004 A brand new combine owned by Wayne Johnson of Rolla burst into flames earlier this week as it was parked at the home of Thelma Morgan, southwest of Hugoton. The combine was a total loss. Thursday, September 15, 1994 Eric Smith has joined the Concannon Law Office as an associate attorney. He will also serve as assistant city attorney. Ginny Cox of Hugoton showed her gelding at the Palomino Horse Show at the Kansas State Fair last week. She finished first place in youth showmanship, youth western pleasure, youth trail and youth reining. Thursday, September 13, 1984 Markets: Wheat-$3.37; Corn-$2.98; Milo-$4.60; Beans-$6.05; Barley-$2.13. Thursday, September 13, 1979 Hershel and Janet Lawson of Satanta recently purchased Dragoo’s Fashions of
FORMER JAIL—This brick building was constructed in November 1927 and was used as the county jail until August 31. It replaced the original jail which was a frame building. Jail cages were taken from the first jail and were used in Hugoton. The Lawsons have changed the name of the store to Janet’s of Hugoton. Thursday, September 18, 1969 The Serendipity Gallery is having their Grand Opening this month. This is the first art enterprise to open in Stevens County. Richard and Louise Harris are the new owners. Thursday, September 17, 1959 Members of the freshman class were properly “welcomed” into the clan of the
this building. The new jail and Sheriff’s residence is north of the courthouse. The Sheriff’s residence faces the west on Monroe Street. The new jail is to the rear. From the September 19, 1959, issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
high school students Friday during school hours. Freshmen wore their clothes backwards, shined shoes of the upperclassmen and wore a smelly onion around their necks all day. After school, lipstick smears were added to the list of decorations before the snake dance. Thursday, September 16, 1954 Charlie O. Broaddus of Amarillo, Tx., assumed responsibility as manager of Doll’s Automotive Agency. His family will join him in the
near future. Friday, September 8, 1929 Moscow will have electric lights soon. Consultation has taken place between Moscow City Council and Hugoton City Council about the proposition of an extension of the Hugoton lighting system to Moscow. If any readers have pictures or memories for the history page of the Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at The Hugoton Hermes.
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Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) announced he is accepting applications for paid congressional internships in his Washington, D.C., and Kansas offices for spring 2015. “Congressional internships offer Kansas students a great opportunity to learn about Congress and the legislative process,” Sen. Moran said. “I hope to give Kansans an opportunity similar to the one I had serving in a Congressional office years ago.” An internship in Sen. Moran’s office—either legislative or communications—provides a unique opportunity to work closely with Senate staff on behalf of the state of Kansas. Legislative interns will gain a better understanding of the legislative process in the U.S. Congress, and develop knowledge and professional skills valuable to future career pursuits. Communications internships provide a unique opportunity to learn about how political communications and the legislative process intersect, and gain practical knowledge about the inner workings of a fast-paced press office. The intern program is open to qualified undergraduate and
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graduate students—or recent graduates—who have strong interest in public service and government and have achieved academic excellence. Applicants for a communications internship should possess exceptional writing and communication skills, knowledge of AP style, experience in digital media, and follow current events closely. While preference is given to Kansas residents, students from all states are encouraged to apply. The application deadline for spring 2015 internships is November 1, 2014. Application forms can be obtained and completed under the “Services” section of Sen. Moran’s website at www.moran.senate.gov. Applicants should submit a completed application form, resume, academic transcript, two letters of recommendation and a cover letter explaining the applicant’s interest in public service and goals of serving as an intern. Please submit required materials to: internships@moran.sen ate.gov For questions, please contact Sen. Moran’s office at intern ships@moran.senate.gov or call 202-224-6521 and request to speak with the Intern Coordinator.
David has experienced 600 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library. Wow! Way to go David!
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Thursday, September 11 - Junior High Volleyball at South Baca; 4:00 p.m. - High School Volleyball Dual at South Baca; 4:30 p.m. - Junior High Football vs Tyrone at Home: 6:00 p.m. - Pep Rally at 12:00 Noon Friday, September 12 - Homecoming Coronation; 7:00 p.m. - High School Football vs Balko at Home; 7:30 p.m. - Homecoming Dance; 9:30 p.m. to Midnight - ARGH - No school Saturday, September 13 - Junior High and High School Cross Country at South Gray; 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 15 - Junior High Volleyball vs Deerfield at Home; 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 16 - Yearbook Workshop at Liberal; 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - High School Volleyball Tri at Moscow; 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 17 - Juniors ASVAB testing in Commons Area Thursday, September 18 - Senior Magazine Sales meeting; 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 19 - High School Football vs Springfield at Home; 3:30 p.m. - ARGH - No School Saturday, September 20 - Junior High and High School Cross Country at Hugoton; 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 23 - Junior High and High School Cross Country at Ulysses; 4:00 p.m. - High School Volleyball Quad at Deerfield; 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 24 - Jostens - Class rings; 12:30 p.m. - Jostens - Senior announcement orders; 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 26 - High School Football at Boise City; 7:30 p.m. - ARGH - No School
Above are the Homecoming candidates for the 2014 football season. Left to right are Jordan Schwindt, Janelle King, Obie Telford, Katie
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The Volleyball team showers the Football team with ice water for the ALS Ice Bucket
Challenge. The football boys had already frozen the volleyball players.
No, these people have not developed severe skin conditions. The “spots” are the result of the piethrowing that took place last week before the bonfire. In back, left to right are Zeta Greene,
Jeff Braun, Suzanne Murray and Gardell Schnable. In front are Paige Claassen, Deserae Schwindt, Katie Murray, Sarah Easterwood, Ellie Easterwood and Kyri Brummett.
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Jessica Johns participates in the reining portion of the KSU Purple and White Equestrian Srimmage.
Jessica Johns participates in Equestrian Scrimmage at K-State Jessica Johns, daughter of Norman and Geralynn Johns of Richfield, participated in the KSU Purple and White Equestrian Scrimmage at KState in Manhattan. Jessica is a freshman at K-State and on the Equestrian Team. She participates in the reining portion of the team. There were 49 members of
the K-State team who participated in this event, showcasing their skills to family and friends. They will have three more home competitions in September. Jessica did a great job and will continue to improve as time goes on. Congratulations to Jess and her parents!
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Friday, September 12 will be a night to remember for the 2014 Rolla football team. Not only is it the first home ball game, but it is also Homecoming! Candidates for the event are seniors Katie Murray, daughter of Jim and Suzanne Murray; Janelle King, daughter of Robert and Teresa King; Jordan Schwindt, son of Josh and Shawn Schwindt; Obie Telford, son of Clint and TJ Hull; juniors Joyanna Guerrero, daughter of Jorge and Yolanda Guerrero, Garry Norton, son of Philip and Kaylee Norton; sophomores Aileen Cruz, daughter of Feliciano and Elizabeth Cruz; Tracy Peitz, son of Brian and Misty Peitz, and freshmen Vanessa Reza, daughter of Saul and Courtney Reza, and Carson Milburn, son of Kent and Jamie Milburn. Coronation will take place before the game at 7:00 p.m. There will be a dance following the game and the booster club is asking everyone to bring snacks. “Dirt” by Florida Georgia Line is the theme song. Good luck to all the candidates.
Athletic teams spark new traditions The traditional bonfire event was anything but traditional this year. With all the athletic teams receiving the Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS, the athletes were soon a cooler, wet mess. The cheerleaders then became real messes with the pie throwing. People of all ages stepped up to the plate and covered the six cheerleaders and their four special guests: Zeta Greene, Jeff Braun, Suzanne Murray and Gardell Schnable, with various pies and Jell-O products. Finally the evening ended with the lighting of the bonfire, complete with a few spectacular fireworks thrown in and closely monitored by the Rolla Fire Department. It provided a school spirit boosting atmosphere and everyone who attended seemed to be having a good time.
The Class of 2015 poses in front of the bonfire. Kneeling are Hannah Bolin, Mallory Hoyt and Obie Telford. Standing are Jordan Schwindt, Josh Eckert, Janelle King, Chandler Huddleston, Katie Murray, Coleman Kirby, Janie Martinez and Maria Olvera.
Rolla Booster Club sells family passes The Rolla Booster Club is now selling family passes at the high school office and at the ball games. The pass will get you and your family in to all football and basketball games with the
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exception of the Rolla Showcase basketball tournament. Please talk with Arleen Clinesmith at the high school office or the booster club members at the games for more information.
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Moscow cheer squads attend cheer clinic
MOSCOW NEWS by Judy Hickert
Friday, September 12 - High School Football at Home with the Stevens County Sheriff’s Tailgate Party; 7:00 p.m. Saturday, September 13 - High School Volleyball at Jetmore; 9:00 a.m. - Cross Country at South Gray; 10:00 a.m. - Jery Davey hundredth birthday party at the Moscow Senior Center; 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, September 16 - High School Volleyball at Home; 4:30 p.m. - Senior Night after the First Match; approximately 5:00 p.m. Thursday, September 18 - Junior High Volleyball at Home; 4:00 p.m. - Junior High Football at Home; 5:30 p.m. - Hugoton Camera Club meeting.
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The Moscow Junior and Senior High School Cheerleaders attended the annual Cheer Spreader Clinic in Dodge City Wednesday, August 27. They worked very hard at the all-day event, learning new cheers, dance steps, and how to make their own cheers. Everyone is excited to have them leading cheers at the games. Sherry May and Cassie Lund are the sponsors.
Moscow High School cheerleaders are Sara Pinkham, Caitlyn McIntire, Brittney Stuckey, Hailey White, Maggie White, Yadi Maldonado and Alexis Fisher. Not pictured is Ruby Valdez. Cassie Lund is the sponsor. Moscow Junior High cheerleaders are Yamilet Rojo, Stacey
Enns, Asmariah Martinez, Madison Snyder, Marisol Gomez, Heidi Hernandez, Isabella Hall, Annha Eshbaugh, MaKayla Persinger and Lydia Owens. Not pictured is Kyley Berry. Sherri May is the sponser.
Booster Club serves up ice cream for Moscow sports teams, coaches and sponsors The Moscow Booster Club had an Ice Cream Social at the high school August 21. All of the junior high and high school fall sports teams
- football, cross country and volleyball - the cheerleaders and their coaches and sponsors were introduced. The Booster Club had a meeting
following the social to discuss fundraisers and plans for the games. Homecoming will be Friday, October 3.
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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice Concerning Proposed Kansas Air Quality Class I Operating Permit Renewal Notice is hereby given that the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is soliciting comments regarding a proposed air quality operating permit. Anadarko Gathering Company, LLC – Breech Booster Compressor Station has applied for a Class I operating permit renewal in accordance with the provisions of K.A.R. 28-19-510 et al. The purpose of a Class I permit is to identify the sources and types of regulated air pollutants emitted from the facility; the emission limitations, standards and requirements applicable to each source; and the monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements applicable to each source as of the effective date of permit issuance. Anadarko Gathering Company, LLC, P.O. Box 1330, Houston, Texas 77251-1330, owns and operates the Breech Booster Compressor Station, an existing natural gas compressor station, located at Section 23, Township 34S, Range 38W, Stevens County, Kansas. A copy of the proposed permit, permit application, all supporting documentation, and all information relied upon during the permit application review process are available for public review during normal business hours at the KDHE, Bureau of Air (BOA), 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 310, Topeka, Kansas 66612-1366 and at the Southwest District Office, 302 West McArtor Road, Dodge City, Kansas 67801. To obtain or review the proposed permit and supporting documentation, contact Connie Ellis, (785) 296-1556, at the central office of the KDHE or Ethel Evans, (620) 356-1075 at the Southwest District Office. The standard departmental cost will be assessed for any copies requested. Please direct written comments or questions regarding the proposed permit to Connie Ellis, KDHE, BOA, 1000
SW Jackson, Suite 310, Topeka, Kansas 66612-1366. In order to be considered in formulating a final permit decision, written comments must be received no later than noon on October 13, 2014.
The Moscow football team participates in a scrimmage August 29. The team had a disappointing loss, 6-40, for their season opener Sep-
tember 5 at Moscow against Balko, Ok. They will be playing at Jetmore Friday night, September 12.
A person may request a public hearing be held on the proposed permit. The request for a public hearing shall be in writing and set forth the basis for the request. The written request must be submitted to Connie Ellis, KDHE, BOA, 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 310, Topeka, Kansas 66612-1366, no later than noon on October 13, 2014 in order for the Secretary of Health and Environment to consider the request. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has a 45-day review period, which will start concurrently with the public comment period, within which to object to the proposed permit. If the USEPA has not objected in writing to the issuance of the permit within the 45-day review period, any person may petition the administrator of the USEPA to review the permit. The 60-day public petition period will directly follow the USEPA 45-day review period. Interested parties may contact KDHE to determine if the USEPA 45-day review period has been waived. Any such petition shall be based only on objections to the permit that were raised with reasonable specificity during the public comment period provided for in this notice, unless the petitioner demonstrates that it was impracticable to raise such objections within such period, or unless the grounds for such objection arose after such period. Contact Ward Burns, USEPA, Region 7, Air Permitting and Compliance Branch, 11201 Renner Boulevard, Lenexa, Kansas 66219, (913) 551-7960, to determine when the 45-day USEPA review period ends and the 60-day petition period commences. Robert Moser, MD, Secretary Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Moscow Volleyball teams begin season Moscow’s volleyball season began September 2 playing at Guymon. The varsity team won 10-25, 25-23, and 25-21 over Guymon. They lost to Elkhart 19-25 and 18-25 and won against Rolla 25-15 and 25-19. The Junior varsity lost to Elkhart 13-25 and 13-25, won over Rolla 25-22 and 25-17, and lost to Guymon 8-25 and 9-25. The coach is Pam Hittle and assistant coach is Marcie Knoll. The manager is Alex Moran.
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A potluck supper at the Moscow Senior Center is planned for Saturday, September 20, at 6:00 p.m. Immediately following the meal, a movie will be shown. All seniors are welcome to attend. The meal and movie will be a monthly event. All seniors are also encouraged to attend the meal served daily at the center.
Trenton Davidson celebrates birthday with friends Trenton Davidson, son of Amy and Harley Davidson, turned 14 in August. Trenton and friends Gaby Granillo, Jordan Snyder, Alex Moran and sister Brianna Harley and Amy all spent August 29 through September l camping out at beautiful Medicine Creek Lake near Cambridge, Ne. The group had a great time tubing and jet skiing. It was a fun time celebrating Trenton’s birthday.
A good crowd turns out for the appreciation dinner hosted by the Moscow UMC in honor of
the Moscow school teachers and staff.
UMC hosts teacher appreciation dinner A community appreciation dinner was hosted September 3 by the United Methodist Church for all of the teachers and staff of USD 209 Moscow Schools. A large crowd of about 120 turned out for the wonder-
ful meal of fried chicken, baked beans and many salads and desserts prepared by the Moscow ladies. Reverend Tim McCrary welcomed everyone and told a few jokes, then introduced Princi-
pal Stu Moore who in turn introduced all of the staff attending. Mr. Moore also commented about the great start of the new school year and expectations for a great year for students and staff.
UMC Kids Club starts next week Kids Club at the Moscow United Methodist Church will begin after school September 17. The younger children will come right after school. Grades five and six and the youth group will meet from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., following sports practice. All children are welcome to attend. A meal will be served to all of the children attending.
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Abe Scwatzky, Megan Robson, Yamida Flores, Agatha Redecup and Jaden James are members of Amy Rick’s fourth grade class. They helped present a dramatic reading of “Charlotte’s Web” for a delighted audience.
Students entertain guests with “Charlotte’s Web” Friday, September 5, Amy Rick’s fourth grade class presented “Charlotte’s Web”, a reading theater production for a few guests and classmates. The assisted reading group worked very hard for two weeks at speaking loudly, clearly, fluently and adding gestures to make the characters come alive. The students did a fine job entertaining
their guests. Amy Ricks is the fourth grade teacher and new to the Moscow school system this year. She lives in Liberal and drives to Moscow each day.’ Her three children are also welcome additions to the Moscow Schools as Jacob is a sophomore, Mara a sixth grader and Sylvia is in the third grade.
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“Notes From Nancy” by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig
Pepper Time I love when you go to one of the local stores and there is a big roaster out front of freshly grilled green chile peppers. Late summer is typical for harvesting. It is important to understand the different varieties of peppers in order to understand the heat that comes with them. Anaheim or California Green peppers are commonly mild. They go by their same name when ripened and dried into red chilies. Even though they are typically mild, there can be some variety in heat. They are great for making Chile Verde. Chili Rellenos is the dish most commonly made from the Poblano pepper. It is a Poblano pepper that is roasted, stuffed with cheese, dipped in an egg batter, and fried till crispy with a creamy cheese interior. The Poblano pepper is wider than the Anaheim and is a darker
green, and usually a little hotter as well. When ripe they turn a reddish-brown color and are sweeter than when they are green. When dried it is known as an ancho chili. Each year over Labor Day the small town of Hatch, N.M., celebrates the green chile peppers from their area known as Hatch chiles. They look very much like the Anaheim or California pepper, but pack way more heat. They have similar uses in cooking, but you don’t want to confuse the two if you don’t want the heat. The Chilaca green chile pepper is dark green like the poblano, but it is much narrower. It is six to eight inches long and blackish-brown in color. It is medium hot in taste, and good for use in sauces. When dried, it is known as the pasilla chile. And finally, we have our jalapeno and serrano chiles. Although jalapeno are green
like the other peppers, they can be very hot depending on the variety. The primary source of the heat is in the seeds and the white pith. This is caused by capsaicin, a powerful phytochemical. By cleaning and discarding the seeds and white pith you can remove a great deal of the heat. Always remember it is wise to wear kitchen gloves when cleaning hot peppers. Serrano peppers turn scarlet then yellow as they mature. Getting back to those delicious roasted green chilies: peel off the charred skin and put them on top of hamburgers, make them into a green chili stew, or chop them and top an omelette. There are lots of wonderful ways to enjoy them. In fact, this delicious food is regional and unique, and lots of people across the country don’t get to enjoy their fresh delicious taste!
Hugoton A BIG Chamber Shout Out to the Hugoton High School Marching Band on their superior rating at the State Fair this week! A terrific achievement that out of the 30 bands participating they were awarded one of only four Superior ratings. Also a BIG Chamber Shout Out to Coach Todd Fulton and the Hugoton Eagles football team for their win Friday, September 5, against Guymon. Way to go Eagles! The Stevens County Activity Center is having a Quilt, Art and Photography Show this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 12-14. Hours for the event are Friday 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and Sunday 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Activity Center is located at 624 South Main Street. Anyone who would like to display their quilts, paintings or photography please bring your items to the Center Thursday, September 11. If you have questions, contact Director Shila
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Moore at 620-544-2283. Also, Saturday September 13 from 7:00–10:00 p.m. the Stevens County Activity Center is hosting a dance. Come on out and enjoy the country western music of Craig Stevens. Everyone is encouraged to bring a snack to share. The Hugoton Area Chamber is very excited to be a part of Bob Dole’s visit to Southwest Kansas. Former Senator Bob Dole will visit Hugoton Wednesday, September 24, from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. at Memorial Hall. This meet and greet is open to the public. This stop is part of a three-day tour to Southwest Kansas where he will be visiting 11 counties in this area. Senator Dole’s goal has been to visit all 105 Kansas Counties this year with the purpose of his sentimental journey simply to visit with the people of Kansas and express his appreciation for their long support. Be sure to come to Memorial Hall September 24 to
Beta Sigma Chapter meet in Elkhart for September
Pictured is the controlled burn of a piece of Stevens County history, the old co-op scale office at Feterita. The office was one of the last remaining original buildings marking the old town of Feterita. Photos courtesy of Lori Demers.
The September meeting of the Beta Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma was in Elkhart Monday, September 8, 2014, at the Elkhart First Church of God. Delicious refreshments of Apple Crisp and ice cream or whipped topping were served by the hostesses for the evening. The hostesses were the executive commitee - Eudon Dutton, Teresa Smith, Susan Carey and Pamela Graham. Each member and guest were given a bag containing an assortment of grading pens, Bic pencils, correction tape, and fun size packets of M&Ms. Mega M&Ms were on the tables for mighty magnificent, wonderful women, and excellent educators. The program for the evening was “Leadership” presented by Jeanne Flannigan. She is the Di-
rector of Curriculum Instruction/Administrator at the Texhoma, Texas school. A leader should be a team player. A leader should do her job to fit her personality. Attitude is everything. She closed her presentation with a special prayer for teachers. Winnie Hagenah led a discussion about “Remembering 9-11” for Devotions. Nine members answered the roll with Leadership Characteristics. For World Fellowship, Alice Conner asked members to give nine pennies and eleven dimes to honor 9-11. Members signed up to be hostesses for the next two years. Pamela Graham, secretary, read the minutes of the April meeting. Minutes were ap-
Olga Don Juan has worked for Stevens County Healthcare since 2001.
She started at our Pioneer Manor Campus. She has moved over to our Hospital Campus and is our current Payroll Director. She is married to Odi. They have two wonderdul kids. Their daughter is a sophomore and their son is a third grader. Her hobbies consist of spending time with her immediate family. You can find her playing video games or basketball with her son. Her daughter loves to eat, so they are usually deciding what will be had during the next snack time, or talking about friends and what is “going on” within each of their lives. Olga and Odi enjoy watching anything on TV together. She is thankful for the great bosses that she has had during her time working for each facility. She stated that she has also had the opportunity to be blessed with many wonderful co-workers. “Friendly staff members that love what they do” is what sets Stevens County Healthcare apart from other facilities. Did you know?!
Olga’s first job at Stevens County Healthcare was in Housekeeping.
Maria Romo has worked at Pioneer Manor for 4 ½ years.
She currently works in housekeeping in the Sunflower Household. Maria has 3 amazing kids and a loving husband. “My oldest child is 19 and he is going off to college this year.” She also has a 17-year-old Junior, and a 14-year-old 8th grader. When asked what her hobbies are, she commented that she enjoys gardening, listening to music, and cooking. “I enjoy working at Pioneer Manor because the residents put a smile on my face and everyone is so friendly.” Working at Pioneer Manor allows Maria to work with the elderly and provides benefits that she is thankful for. Did you know?!
When Maria was a teenager, she enjoyed giving church classes to kids. Church was and still is a big part of her life.
proved as read. She also gave the treasurer’s report. Officers for the new biennium are President - Eudon Dutton, Vice President - Teresa Smith, Secretary - Pamela Graham and Treasurer - Susan Carey. Retta Eiland’s name was drawn for a scarf with a DKG rose. Pamela Graham’s name was drawn for a note holder and photo frame. Sue Meek’s name was also drawn for a note holder and photo frame. Members attending were Tracy Brecheisen, Alice Conner, Eudon Dutton, Retta Eiland, Pamela Graham, Winnie Hagenah, Dot Leiker, Sue Meek and Teresa Smith. The next Beta Sigma meeting will be Monday, October 6 in Rolla with hostess Retta Eiland and co-hostess Sue Meek.
give him a BIG Stevens County Welcome! September is National Library Card Sign-up Month. We want to help the Stevens County Library remind parents that a library card is the most important school supply of all. Library cards are free. Limited borrowing privileges are granted on the spot. The Stevens County Library requires a photo ID and signature for a library card. Studies show children who are read to in the home and who use the library perform better in school. If you or your child does not have a library card, get one today! Did you know? You can buy vacuum bags for your Kirby vacuum here in Hugoton! The Verizon Store (inside Carquest) has bags for Kirby vacuums. This is great news for those who have been going to Garden City or Dodge City to get them. Shop LOCAL first! “The History of Stevens County Hospital” written by Shila Moore is currently available for sale. The book can be purchased at the information desk at the Stevens County Hospital. This book is filled with interesting information and history about the hospital. It includes pictures of many of the people of Stevens County and stories of their experiences at the hospital. Get your copy today—or buy a copy for a friend or family member! Do you need an activity for your party or special event? Think about renting Captain Parsons’s Pirate Putt Putt from the Chamber. The Chamber has a nine-hole miniature golf course for rent. Call the Chamber Office for availability and rental fees. Shop STEVENS COUNTY First! The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce is here for YOU!