Hugoton flies flags in honor of Patriot Day Tuesday, September 11.
Volume 125, Number 37
Thursday, September 13, 2012
16 Pages, 70 Cents Plus Tax Per Copy
KDOT awards grants Eleven projects intended to encourage children to walk or bicycle to school have been selected for funding through the Safe Routes to School program administered by the Kansas Department of Transportation. A total of $1,340,000 will be allocated for proj-
ects including development of a Safe Routes to School plan and infrastructure construction. The federal program, created in 2005, has several purposes: • Enable and encourage children, including those who are disabled, to walk or bicycle to school;
Ginger Ingram Brown entertains kids of all ages with her many puppets at My Father’s House during their Champions of Faith Party.
• Make walking or biking to school safe and appealing; • Facilitate projects that will improve safety and reduce traffic, fuel consumption and air pollution in the vicinity of schools. The following cities will receive $15,000 each in Phase I funding, which covers the costs of developing a Safe Routes to School plan: Beloit, Erie, Hutchinson, Lyndon, Minneola and Stockton. Receiving Phase II funding for infrastructure improvement are Chanute, Colby, Hillsboro, Hugoton and Rose Hill. Each city in this phase will receive $250,000 for projects such as sidewalk improvement or construction, pavement markings and signage. This article was submitted by Kansas Department of Transportation.
City Council approves feasibility study The Hugoton City Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting September 10, 2012 in the council meeting room at the city building at 5:15 p.m. Present for the meeting were Councilmen Gary Baughman, Mike Eshbaugh, Kim Harper, Bob Mason and Greg Gill. Also attending were Mayor Jack E. Rowden, City Clerk Thomas G. Hicks, City Inspector Tony Martin, Police Chief Courtney Leslie, City Attorney Wayne R. Tate, Outside Utilities Supervisor Dean Banker and Electric System Supervisor Gary Rowden. Guests were Neal Gillespie, Paul Nordyke, Jan Leonard, Brian Hemann, Shelby Evans with her two daughters, Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget and City/County Engineer Pete Earles along with his wife Patricia. The minutes of the previous meetings and the August municipal judge’s report were both approved. Tony Martin reported the Wolters Construction spec home at 708 East Fourth Street was almost completed. Richard Claggett’s house at 1108 S. Adams is currently under construction. The Church of Christ is beginning their new addition. Shelby Evans commented their family had a sewage flood in their basement at 902 Madison Street due to a stoppage in the sewer main two blocks from their home. Their homeowners’ insurance did not pay all of it. Shelby asked if the city could help with their expenses. The council voted to pay $500 towards her bill. Engineer Pete Earles discussed a possible feasi-
bility study to evaluate the impact of Kansas Dairy Ingredients on the municipal wastewater treatment system. When Earles talked with Kansas Dairy Ingredients, he told them KDI would have to have a pretreatment plant. Also the city’s lagoon will not be big enough to handle the excess water from the plant. Earles thought grant money would be available to build another lagoon. A new lift station might be needed. The council voted to approve this study by Pete Earles subject to Attorney Tate’s review. It was suggested the council approach the county commissioners to share the expense of this study. Earles also informed the council about a detention pond to be built south of the new Pioneer Manor to provide water drainage. The water will evaporate from the pond. City worker Paul Nordyke reported that due to the high prices of a chip spreader and an oil heater for street repair, he suggested it would be cheaper to contract this work out. The council discussed trying this for one year to see how it works out. Paul also stated a new trash truck is needed as they are having trouble
with the current truck. Trucks are usually replaced every four years and their newest truck is now five years old. He was told to get a bid for a new truck. The oldest trash truck will be traded in. Gary Rowden reported he ordered a new $33,000 transformer to put out east of Hugoton at the industrial park. Rowden informed the council Hugoton has furnished over 600 hours of electricity to Pioneer Electric so far this summer. Attorney Tate commented he has been doing paperwork for a lot of rezoning and still has more to do. Courtney Leslie stated the City Police still needs a newer vehicle. She learned of a new program from the Kansas Highway Patrol where a 2011 Tahoe with about 50,000 miles will be available for $19,500. She is planning to check more into the program. Mayor Rowden commented people should be hired to replace employees who have retired so the city does not have to run shorthanded. The meeting adjourned. The next meeting will be October 9, 2012 at 5:15 p.m.
This Friday, the Eagles will face the Guymon Tigers for the 2012 Fall Homecoming football game. Homecoming court members are, in front, junior attendant Brissa Ordonez, freshman attendant Carley Martin and sophomore attendant Kelsey Hittle. In the middle are senior queen candidates Katey Watkins, BayLee
Hoskinson and Haley Sosa. Standing in the back are senior king candidates Jose Licon, AJ Scott and Daniel Cruz. The Homecoming parade will be Friday at 2:45 p.m. in the center of main street and the Homecoming coronation will be at 7:00 p.m. at the Hugoton Football field. Photo courtesy of Kathy Pate.
Five confirmed West Nile Virus cases in Kansas The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) August 24 learned that there are five confirmed cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) in the state. Health officials here say an additional 14 cases reported are probable. Of the 19 total cases reported in Kansas, one patient has died due to West Nile Virus. someone in “Sadly, Kansas has died due to West Nile virus disease. In many places around the country, including Kansas, cases are on the rise. We want to bring this to everyone’s attention as we expect an increase in this disease before winter is here, and we strongly encourage the use of methods that prevent mosquito bites,” said Robert Moser, M.D., KDHE Secretary and State Health Officer. As of noon August 24, the case count by county in Kansas is: Sedgwick-12, Douglas-one, Harvey-one, Pottowatomie-one, Renoone, Stafford-one, Sumnerone and Trego-one. No other details about the patients or the one death will be provided at this time. West Nile Virus can be spread to people through bites from infected mosquitoes, but it is not contagious from person to person. Symptoms range from a slight headache and lowgrade fever to swelling of the brain or brain tissue and in rare cases, death. People who have had West Nile virus before are considered immune. KDHE recommends the
following precautions to protect against West Nile Virus: • When you are outdoors, use insect repellent containing an EPA-registered active ingredient on skin and clothing, including DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR3535. Follow the directions on the package. • Many mosquitoes are most active at dusk and dawn. Be sure to use insect repellent and wear long sleeves and pants at these times or consider staying indoors during these hours. • Make sure you have good screens on your windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out. • Get rid of mosquito breeding sites by emptying standing water from flower pots, buckets and barrels. Change the water in pet dishes and replace the water in bird baths weekly. Drill holes in tire swings so water drains out. Keep children's wading pools empty
and on their sides when they aren't being used. Cases are most common in the late summer and early fall months. In 2011, one confirmed case of West Nile virus was reported in Kansas. The three-year median for WNV for 20082010 was five cases. Incidences declined sharply after 2003; this is likely due to acquired immunity through exposure to the virus. Birds are not tested for West Nile Virus in Kansas and KDHE will not be collecting information about dead birds. If you find a dead bird, KDHE recommends that you wear gloves, place the bird in a plastic bag, and dispose of it in the garbage. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides this web page with additional information about West Nile Virus and preventing mosquito bites: http://www.cdc.gov/fea tures/StopMosquitoes/.
Mrs. Kendrea Hall’s second grade class plays the keyboards with Mrs. Bonnie Lomax at the Hugoton Elementary School’s Open House Monday evening. Five second grade classes performed throughout the night, to the delight of the audience. The students played five selections and Mrs. Lomax informed parents about the benefits of music in education.
Labor Day Weekend activity report is released The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Labor Day Weekend Holiday activity. The reporting period for the holiday weekend ran from 6:00 p.m. Friday, August 31 through 11:59 p.m. Monday, September 3. During that time, the Patrol worked four fatal crashes, which resulted in four fatalities. One of the fatal
crashes was alcohol-related. Information in the table is compared to 2011’s Labor Day holiday weekend data, which is for the same reporting period, 6:00 p.m. the Friday before the holiday, until 11:59 p.m. the Monday of the holiday. Activity 2012 2011 Total Fatal Crashes 4 1
Total Fatalities 4 1 DUI Related Crashes 4 2 DUI Related Fatalities 1 0 DUI Arrests 39 37 Speed Citations 1,035 1,149 Speed Warnings 760 973 Adult Seatbelt Citations 312 322 Adult Seatbelt
Warnings 38 50 Teen Seatbelt Citations 11 8 Teen Seatbelt Warnings 0 3 Child Restraint Citations 31 25 Child Restraint Warnings 3 6 Motorists Assisted 1,193 1,139 During the holiday weekend, the Patrol par-
ticipated in the Special Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP), You Drink, You Drive, You Lose. The STEP campaign began in mid-August and ran through Labor Day September 3. The Kansas Department of Transportation provided a grant for the additional enforcement.
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Obituaries
WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ Pioneer Manor residents play Bingo at 2:00 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Community members are invited to volunteer or play a game with the residents! AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information. August 28 - October 14 - Stauth Memorial Museum in Montezuma is hosting “New Quilts from an Old Favorite: Orange Peel.” It will feature winners from the National Quilt Museum’s international contest. Twenty other Kansas quilts will also be exhibited. The museum is located at 111 N. Aztec in Montezuma. They are closed Mondays. Please call 620-8462527 for more information. September 7-16 - One Hundredth Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson. For more information, visit www.kansasstatefair.com. September 10-14 - Hugoton High School’s National Honor Society chapter will be gathering food for their annual food drive. Contact the high school for more information: 620-544-4311. September 13 - Band and Sing A Long at Pioneer Manor at 10:00 a.m. Community members are encouraged to come participate or just enjoy some great music! - Pioneer Manor Support Group will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the Chapel at Pioneer Manor, 1711 S. Main in Hugoton. - Hugoton Aglow will meet at 7:00 p.m. for coffee and fellowship, with the meeting following at 7:30 p.m. at the Hugoton Senior Center, 624 S. Main. Verita Melton will speak. September 14 - Deadline to enter items in the 2012 Stevens County Library Local Artists’ Exhibition. For more information, visit stevenscounty library.com or contact
the SCL at 544-2301. - Coffee with the Community at Pioneer Manor at 9:00 a.m. - Deadline for “Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day” poster contest, sponsored by the Kansas Department of Transportation. For more information, visit www.ksdot.org and click on the “Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day” logo. - First National Bank will host their eleventh annual Tailgate Party in the Hugoton High School football field parking lot, complete with free hamburgers, chips and bottled water, beginning at 5:30 p.m. - Hugoton High School Fall Homecoming. Football game is 7:30 p.m. against Guymon, Ok. September 14-15 - Showdown on the Plains BBQ Challenge and Air Show in Scott City. For more information, visit www.show downbbq.com. September 15 - Farmers’ Market in the lot beside China restaurant on Main Street from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. - Author, teacher and pastor Jay West will be teaching about encouragement at Lighthouse Fellowship at 6:00 p.m. - Cards at Hugoton Senior Center at 6:00 p.m. Call 5442283 for more information. September 16 - Author, teacher and pastor Jay West will have a healing ministry at Lighthouse Fellowship, 424 S. Jackson in Hugoton beginning at 9:30 a.m. - Pastor Michael Taylor of Hugoton Lighthouse Fellowship will speak at Pioneer Manor at 3:00 p.m. September 17 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room in the basement of the Stevens County Courthouse. - Stevens County Library’s annual Local Artists’ Exhibition will take place at the SCL, 500 S. Monroe in Hugoton. Artists
must enter items by Friday, September 14. - USD 210 Board of Education meeting 6:30 p.m. Middle School library. September 18 - Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly luncheon. For more information, contact Executive Director Kristin Farnum at 620544-4305. - Grant County Home Products Show. The Hugoton Senior Center will take the bus. Call 544-2283 for more information. September 19 - Circle Time at the Stevens County Library, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Register your child at stevenscountylibrary.com/ youthservices/circle-time/ - Early release for Hugoton Elementary and Hugoton Middle Schools at 1:30 p.m. - Ice cream social at Pioneer Manor, 1711 S. Main, at 3:00 p.m. September 20 - Band and Sing A Long at Pioneer Manor at 10:00 a.m. Community members are encouraged to come participate or just enjoy some great music! - First docent meeting for Stevens County Library’s “The Way We Worked” at 7:00 p.m. If you would like to volunteer during the Smithsonian exhibit, stop by the SCL or contact Eunice at 544-2301.
- Deadline to submit photos for the Kansas Green Teams photo contest showcasing the beauty of Kansas. For more information, visit http://www.kansas greenteams.org/photographycontest. September 21 - Coffee with the Community at Pioneer Manor at 9:00 a.m. September 22 - Dominic Esarey Memorial Skate Competition at Third and Monroe - Hugoton. Registration at 12:00 Noon - competition at 1:00 p.m. For info call Alisha @655-7570 or Heather @4282361. - Pioneer Manor’s annual dog show at 10:00 a.m. in the east courtyard. Contact Celain Baker at Pioneer Manor at 5442023, extension 2101 for more information or to register. In case of inclement weather, the dog show will be in the coffee shop. - Seward County Community College/Area Technical School Foundation will host their eighteenth annual Party Auction. The theme is “A Night of Good Fortune.” Tickets must be purchased by Thursday, September 20. You may purchase tickets or donate items by calling 620-417-1131 or at several Liberal businesses. Childcare is available for a small fee by calling 620-626-5878.
HUGOTON MUNICIPAL COURT AUGUST 2012 Zambrano, Sabul; Dog at Large $110.00 Zambrano, Sabul; Untagged Dog $25.00 Jimerson, Brandon R.; Speeding 55/45 $90.00 Faurote, Elizabeth F.; Parking in Wrong Direction $10.00 Offerdahl, Sam; Parking in Wrong Direction $10.00 Tackett, Betty C.; Illegal Parking $10.00 Clark, Carol; Dog at Large
$110.00 Peachey, Alyssa; Stall Parking $10.00 Oxley, Nathan; Parking in Wrong Di$10.00 rection Ordonez-Soto, Adrian; Speeding 69/40 $231.00 Gonzalez, Marie C.; Dog at Large $160.00 Gonzalez, Marie C.; Untagged Dog $25.00 Fairchild, Maggie; Theft $210.00 3 Days Jail Suspended 6 Months Probation
David Schmidt, Sr. Former Hugoton resident David Michael Schmidt, Sr. passed away Sunday, August 19, 2012 in Blackwell Regional Hospital in Blackwell, Ok. He was 50. David was born October 12, 1961 in Fullerton, Ca. He was the son of Overton Schmidt, Jr. and the former Pearl Gaconnet. Until the age of nine, David lived in California when he moved with his family to Hondo, Tx. This is where he attended school and graduated from Hondo High School in 1979. He then began working as a custom harvester. After harvest he moved to Garden City where he began working at I.B.P. as a quality control meat inspector. January 22, 1982, David and Lucille Marie Jones were united in marriage in Garden City where they made their home for a while. In 1983 the couple moved to San Antonio, Tx. where David worked as a supervisor at a country club. They later moved to Hondo and in 1989 they moved back to Garden
Clara Tarrant Friends and family gathered Monday morning to remember and honor Clara V. Tarrant. Mrs. Tarrant, age 89, passed from this life Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City.
Join Hugoton Aglow this Thursday evening Hugoton Aglow will meet at the Hugoton Senior Center, Seventh and Main, Thursday, September 13 at
7:00 p.m. for coffee and fellowship. The meeting will follow at 7:30 p.m. with speaker Verita Melton.
USDA Service Center employees collect over 200 pounds of food The Stevens County USDA Service Center participated in the 2012 FEDS Feed Families Food Drive resulting in the collection of over 200 pounds of food and paper goods. All donated items were delivered to Project Hope in Hugoton. Service Center employees participating in the drive from NRCS and FSA included Nola Walker, Keri Morris, Kevin Vaughn, Sherri Martin, Heidi Clinkinbeard, Pam Hickey, Linda Skinner, Frank Sayles, Sharon Davis, Marilyn Martin, Jim Murray and Will Schnittker.
Project Hope welcomes food donations with open arms any time of the year. Holidays will be here before you know it, but the need for food is year-round. Stop by Project Hope to find out how you can help put an end to hunger in your part of southwest Kansas.
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The death of Ann Papay of Ulysses has been learned. Ms. Papay, 76, passed from this life Sunday, September 9, 2012 at her home. She was born December 2, 1935 in Optima, Ok., the youngest of 12 children born to James Papay and the former
HUGOTON POLICE REPORT Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, September 3, 2012 • Barking Dog, 1000 Block of South Lincoln, Unable to Make Contact with Owner, Sergeant Johnson • Dog at Large, 100 Block of East First, Dog Impounded, Officer Crane Tuesday, September 4, 2012 • Vehicle Unlock, Alley of 1000 Block of South Harrison, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Dog at Large, 200 Block of West Twelfth, Dog Impounded, ACO Smith • Domestic, 1600 Block of Eisenhower, Officer Crane • Barking Dog, 1000 Block of South Lincoln, Unable to Locate, Officer Crane Wednesday, September 5, 2012 • Harassment, 600 Block of East Eleventh, Subject Left, Officer Hagman
daddy. She has not stopped. In addition to her testimony and teaching, Verita will sing for the audience. She grew up in her daddy’s church: Church of God Cleveland group. Her mother is still living and worships in Fort Worth Church of God. Verita may be seen at work in Citizens State Bank. Highly significant scripture is Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Emphatically she states, “On days when we don’t feel strong, He is always there!” Next month, Hugoton Aglow will feature Sharon Benell for the meeting and school of ministry. All are invited to join Aglow Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m.
She was born May 15, 1923 in Rolla, the daughter of Charles Perry Williams and the former Pearl Agnes Crawford. Clara graduated from Rolla High School. Her first job was working in the Café run by her Aunt Eunice. September 15, 1943, Clara and Oscar Kenneth Tarrant were united in marriage in Amarillo, Tx. After traveling from air base to air base Clara and Oscar settled in Rolla after the War. This is where they raised their three children and lived all their lives. Clara retired from the Rolla Co-op Elevator where she worked as a bookkeeper. Mrs. Tarrant was a member of the United Methodist Church, the United
Methodist Women, and was active with the Rolla Senior Center. She loved fishing and camping with Oscar, canning, making jelly and doing crafts for her family and friends. Clara was a wonderful cook and enjoyed sharing those talents with all her many grandchildren. She loved her church, her family and community dearly. Survivors include her three children, Edra Hill and husband Steve of Rolla, Kenneth Tarrant and wife Linda of Derby and Clifford Tarrant of Fort Collins, Co; one sister, Genevieve Link of Rolla; her ten grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. Clara is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Oscar; brothers, Lyle “Cop” Williams, Clairmont Williams, Ernest “Runt” Williams and Raymond Williams; her sister Opal Bullard; and great granddaughter Elizabeth Palmer. Funeral services were attended Saturday afternoon, September 8, 2012 at the Rolla United Methodist Church in Rolla with Pastor Sandy Ferguson officiating. Interment followed at the Rolla Cemetery under the direction of Garnand Funeral Home of Hugoton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Rolla United Methodist Church in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 423 S. Main, Hugoton, Ks 67951.
Ann Papay
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Finally!!! We are having some come-and-go cooler weather. Every time September shows up on the calendar faces brighten and hands applaud: fall at last! Hugoton Aglow is happy to introduce Verita Melton to the speaker rostrum. Coming from Borger, Tx., Verita and her husband Trent have lived in Hugoton for 17 years. The family worships at Hugoton Assembly of God. They have two daughters. Laci is married to Alex Kinser and Toni is a high school cheerleader. Verita is frequently called on to share her beautiful voice at church worship and praise for wedding and funerals - and any occasion enhanced by music. She shared that she began singing at four years of age, for her pastor
City where David worked in construction and started a lawn care business. David continued his lawn care business in 1994 when they came to make their home in Hugoton. They remained until 2011 when they moved to Blackwell where they were living at the time of his death. Mr. Schmidt enjoyed fishing, hunting, tinkering and loved spending time with his family and friends. David leaves to mourn his passing, his wife Lucille of Blackwell; two sons, David Schmidt, Jr. and wife Katelyn of Hays and Kyle Schmidt and wife Candice of Hugoton; two brothers, Overton Schmidt III of Cambria, Ca. and Steve Schmidt of Riverside, Ca.; and his three grandchildren, Karsyn, Konyr and Emerson. Those preceding Mr. Schmidt in death were his parents. A memorial service was attended Thursday morning, August 23, 2012 at the First United Methodist Church in Blackwell.
Thursday, September 6, 2012 • Dog at Large, 1100 Block of South Main, Returned Dog to Owner, Officer Hagman • Dog at Large, Eleventh and Main, Unable to Locate, Officer Hagman Friday, September 7, 2012 • Vehicle Unlock, 1200 Block of Adams, Citizen Assist, Sergeant Johnson • Pitbull, 700 Block of South Monroe, Warning, ACO Smith Saturday, September 8, 2012 • Dog at Large, 1100 Block of South Washington, Unable to Locate, Sergeant Johnson • Medical Assist, 1000 Block of South Jackson, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Medical Assist, South Main, Public Service, Sergeant Johnson • Theft, 500 Block of West Ninth, Took Report, Sergeant Johnson
• Dog at Large, 1200 Block of South Monroe, Citation Issued, Sergeant Johnson • Domestic, 800 Block of South Harrison, Officer Crane/Sergeant Johnson • Vehicle Unlock, 100 Block of East Sixth, Took Report, Officer Crane Sunday, September 9, 2012 • Non Injury Accident, 200 Block of West Sixth, Took Report, Sergeant Johnson • Dog at Large, 200 Block of South Wilson, Unable to Locate, Sergeant Johnson • Non Injury Accident, 700 Block of East Tenth, Took Report, Sergeant Johnson • Medical Assist, 100 Block of West Sixth, Public Service, Officer Crane • Medical Assist, 1000 Block of South Jackson, Public Service, Officer Crane
Lucy Paralee Archer. At the age of three Ann moved to Elkhart with her family and graduated from Elkhart High School. She began her professional career conducting door-to-door appraisals for Grant County. She was the first licensed appraiser for Grant County and the first female county appraiser in the state of Kansas. Ann was also an oil and gas appraiser. She established the Grant County Appraiser’s Office and was also the appraiser for Stanton, Morton, Stevens and Haskell counties. Ann was a former President of Kansas County Appraiser’s Association and served a two year term on the International Association of Assessing Officers, served on the Civil Rights Commission Board, and was active in the Kansas Legislative Policy Group, eventually filing the position of Executive Director. In 2006, after 42 years of service, Ann retired from the appraisal business.
Ann was one of the founders of Women of Purpose in Ulysses, a Grant County Republican Committee Chairwoman, a City Council member for the City of Ulysses, a stockholder of Trendsetters, and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Ms. Papay is admired by countless people, many whose lives have been enriched by her selfless acts of kindness and giving. Survivors include her two sons, Courtney Eslick and wife Darlene of Ulysses and Shane Eslick and wife Denny of
Lakin; daughter Jackie Peters and husband Allan of Great Bend; her brother Larry Papay of Greenfield, Ok.; sisters, Elizabeth Kern of Elkhart and Joy Foreman of Guymon, Ok.; her nine grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Those preceding Ann in death are her parents; brothers, James Emmett Papay, Ed Lee Papay, Guy Papay, Kenneth Lee Papay, Gerald Mack Papay, Roy Papay and Neil Archer; and one grandchild. Funeral services were attended Wednesday afternoon, September 12, 2012 at the Grant County Civic Center in Ulysses with Pastor Kelly Gindlesberger officiating. Graveside service followed in the Elkhart Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Dexter D. Harbour American Legion Post #79 in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, Ks. 67880.
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Champions of Faith Party deemed a huge success My Fathers House sponsored a Champions of Faith Party Saturday, September 8, 2012. Children from all around came by to enjoy the pony rides, bounce house, games and rides on the big wheeled mud bogger.
Rex Brower gives rides to all in his high wheeled mud bogger at the Champions of Faith Party at My Father’s House Saturday.
Ginger Ingram Brown performs with the Littlefolks puppets to the delight of everyone who attends the Champions of Faith Party Saturday.
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Ginger Ingram Brown with The Littlefolks performed for all the participants. Everyone enjoyed watching the puppets. After the puppet show, hot dogs were served. The party was a great success. HOBBY
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Pony rides are another delight at My Father’s House Saturday in commemoration of the Champions of Faith Party. Kids of all ages couldn’t wait to take a ride on the four legged friends.
A girl tries her luck at a game Saturday at the Champions of Faith Party at My Father’s House. Bright decorations, ponies and a bounce house showed area kids a great time!
Board of Education to meet Monday, September 17 The Hugoton USD 210 Board of Education will meet in a regular monthly session at 6:30 p.m. Monday, September 17, 2012 in the HMS Library, 115 West Eleventh St. in Hugoton. The USD 210 Board of Education may vote to amend the agenda, discuss any item on the agenda, vote to approve, vote to disapprove, vote to table, or decide not to vote on any item as listed below. The following items of business will be considered. 1. Meeting opening a. Call to Order b. Roll Call of the Members – Flag Salute c. Announcements by the president d. “Good news” by BOE members 2. Approve or Amend the Agenda (Action Item): 3. Consent Agenda – a. Approval of previous minutes
b. Financial reports Superintendent’s credit card usage Clerk and treasurer report c. Routine personnel Resignations: New Hires: Transfers: 4. Patron Time – non action items/public forum 5. Special Presentations a. Curriculum and PD Updates – Elise Heger, Director of Curriculum and Professional Development b. College Reimbursement – Advanced Degree Advisory Committee – Emily Snyder and Chelle Leininger c. Health guidelines updates (District wellness policy, Epi pens, TB tests) Holly Grubbs 6. Superintendent’s report 7. Building and department reports a. Mrs. Boxum (Primary School Principal) Barton (Intermediate b. Mr. School Principal) c. Mr. Custer (MS Principal) d. Mr. Errebo (HS Principal) 8. Executive session a. Negotiations
b. Non-elected personnel c. Matters affecting a student 9. Discussion Items a. High Plains Education Cooperative (HPEC) report – Doug Martin’ b. KASB June policy review recommendations c. Review of Transportation fleet condition and long term rotation recommendations 10. Action Items a. Approve district goals for student achievement in the 2012-2013 school year. b. Approval of revised college reimbursement form. c. Bond refinancing district general obligation bonds. d. Motion to approve out of district students. e. Motion to revise the USD 210 transportation policy to allow the pick up of any current USD 210 students within .5 miles of the district boundaries. f. Approve low bid for a back stop and perimeter fencing on the new Junior Varsity baseball field. Communications g. Pioneer
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internet bandwidth contract. Approve low bid on HES controls upgrade. Approve of HLA Adult ESL memorandum of understanding for the 2012-2013 school year. Approve District Wellness Policy. Motion to approve state recommended changes to the Tuberculosis district requirement as stated in the USD 210 Classified handbook. Motion to approve each USD 210 nurse to be eligible for a district paid, single plan, health care coverage. Motion to approve the Hugoton Learning Academy budget for 2012-2013. Motion to declare surplus the list of unused, old HES furniture. Motion to approve the letting of bids for a used route bus with specifications outlined in the Transportation Director letter dated September 18, 2012.
Join us for an evening of food, beverages, student entertainment and a live and silent auction at the eighteenth annual Seward County Community College/Area Technical School Foundation Party Auction Saturday, September 22. This year’s theme is “A Night of Good Fortune” and promises to be a fun-filled evening complete with a wide variety of live and silent auc-
tion items. The food will include pulled pork, brisket, potatoes, vegetables, desserts and a touch of oriental. Tickets for the auction are now on sale. Tickets must be purchased in advance by Thursday, September 20. Tickets may be purchased by credit card by calling 620417-1131 or online at The Community Bank; Sunflower Bank; Byron Bird & Associates; KSCB; Scantlin’s Furni-
ture; Al Shank Insurance; The Liberal Light; Mortgages Unlimited; First National Bank of Liberal; Southwest Agri Center (Kismet); Bank of Beaver City, Liberal/Turpin; Yoxall Antrim Yoxall Fitzgerald & McCaffrey; Versus Signs, Seward County Community College/Area Technical School; or from SCCC/ATS Foundation board members. Board members are
Kathleen Furr’s quilt displayed at Stauth Memorial Museum Nearly everyone remembers sleeping under a quilt made by their mother or grandmother and many of those quilts were made from time-honored traditional quilt designs. Today’s quiltmakers were challenged by the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Ky. to create original quilts based on the classic Orange Peel block pattern. The Stauth Memorial Museum is delighted to present “New Quilts from an Old Favorite 2011: Orange Peel,” an exhibit of the 18 finalist and winning quilts who responded to this challenge. These great Orange Peel quilts will be displayed at the Stauth Memorial Museum in Montezuma through October 14, 2012. Along with this traveling exhibit of 18 Orange Peel quilts, 24 western Kansas quilts are also dis-
played to enhance the exhibition and to showcase the talent of Kansas quilters. Hugoton’s own Kathleen Furr will be featured, along with her Cathedral Window quilt. A book featuring full-color photos of the 18 finalists and their award winning quilts, biographical information about each quilter in addition to tips, techniques and patterns published by the American Quilter’s Society is available for purchase during the exhibition. Quilters wishing to enter the “New Quilts from an Old Favorite 2012: Baskets” contest can request an entry form by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to National Quilt Museum, PO Box 1540, Paducah, Ky. 42002-1540 or visit the Museum’s Web site at www.quiltmuseum.org.
Jacob’s Ladder is the theme for 2013. The National Quilt Museum is a non-profit institution located in downtown Paducah and is supported in part by the Kentucky Arts Council. The Stauth Memorial Museum expects many groups for this exhibit, so please call in advance to schedule groups of five or more. Contact 620-846-2527 for information or to set up a tour. Museum hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon and Sunday, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. They are closed Mondays and all major holidays. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted to help pay for the incredible exhibits! Visit www.stauthmemorialmuse um.org for more information. Submitted by the Stauth Memorial Museum.
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Look who’s new Lydia Varine joins Barrows family Nicholas and Amber Barrows of Roanoke, Tx., are proud to announce the birth of their first child, a daughter, Lydia Varine, born June 23, 2012 at 8:39 a.m. at Baylor Medical Center in Grapevine, Tx. She weighed six pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her paternal grandparents are Steven and Jodi Barrows of Keller, Tx., and maternal grandparents are Mechal Arnold from Lewisville, Tx., and the late Gary Arnold. Paternal great grandparents are Elwanda Irwin and the late Kenneth Irwin and the late Dean and Betty Barrows. Miss Lydia is the first great grandchild for Elwanda and
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Seward County Community College/Area Technical School invites the public to an open forum as part of its accreditation visit through the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. The public forum is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Monday, September 24 in room 229 of the Student Activities Building on the SCCC/ATS campus, 1801 N. Kansas. Accreditation reviewers from Des Moines Community College and Independence Community College will facilitate the forum.
Wednesday, September 12 6:00 p.m.
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Saturday, September 15 “Vision” 6:00 p.m. Meal-Ribs provided Carry in dinner
Sunday morning 9:30 a.m. Healing Ministry All meetings at
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September 16 Pastor Michael Taylor Light House Fellowship September 23 Barbara Williams Hillbilly Band
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September 30 Rev. Richard Martin Church of God October 7 Minister Matt Russell Church of Christ ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Saturday - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass
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FAITH LUTHERAN ASAMBLEA DE DIOS LOS REDIMIDOS DEL REY Martes 7:00 PM Jueves 7:00 PM Domingo 3:00 PM 138 S. Main Hugoton Pastores: Martinez 620-544-7096
ASSEMBLY OF GOD Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. Service Wed. Night - 7:00 p.m. Celebrate Recovery Every Monday at 7:00 p.m.
BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH Eric Mason, Pastor Zac Johnson, Youth Pastor 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult)
CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren 544-2825 Matthew Russell, Minister 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
COWBOY CHURCH - HUGOTON Second & Fourth Tuesday of every month Stevens County Commercial Building at Fairgrounds 7:00 p.m.
FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Lawrence Johnson, Pastor Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Christopher M. Fincher, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m. Bible Study, Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.
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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 544-2355 516 N.E. Avenue Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m. Fellowship/Refreshments - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!
600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Randy Nash UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Harry Cross, Pastor Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. HugotonUMC.com Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 800 S. Van Buren - 544-2763 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 7:00 p.m. Call 544-2652 fIor Church Bus
HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH -Eighth and Main 544-2210 Bob Rich, Pastor 506 East Eighth - 544-2295 Sunday School - 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Youth Service - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m.
LIGHTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Pre-Service Prayer - half hour before service
MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church - 598-2400 Home Rev. Larry Bradford, Pastor 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-May
MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST 598-2426 Tim McCrary, Pastor 598-2421 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.
LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 ROLLA Bob Sanders, Pastor Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Contemporary Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Henry McGuire, Pastor 593-4693 Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Fellowship - 6:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m. Christian Life Club (age 2 - 18) - 6:30 p.m.
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Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.
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she has already been proudly introduced to relatives from Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee and Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
SCCC/ATS is a participating college in the Academic Quality Improvement Project through the Higher Learning Commission and the site visit is designed to provide insight as to the achievements the college has attained toward continuous improvement in student learning, operational effectiveness and efficiencies. The review team will provide a report of their findings at a public meeting at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 25 in the Showcase Theater in the Shank Humanities Building on the SCCC/ATS campus.
An excited art student shows her family her creations in Robert Terrill’s art room at the Elementary School’s Open House. The school stayed open Monday evening so proud students could show their parents and siblings what they’ve been doing the past couple of weeks.
Nancy Honig and Josh Morris manned the ever-popular 4-H booth at the Open House Monday. Students crowded around the table to answer 4-H trivia and win prizes like pencils, water bottles and color changing cups.
Liberal receives funding for road improvements
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Parents and their students congregate around the popular Boy Scouts booth at Open House Monday evening, September 10, at the Hugoton Elementary School.
593-4596 or 593-4781 Sandy Ferguson, Pastor Rolla Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Youth Groups - 5:00 p.m. Richfield Morning Worship - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.
Projects that will improve intersections and address road deficiencies in 18 cities throughout Kansas will receive fiscal year 2015 funding under the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Geometric Improvement Program. Among the 18 cities is Liberal, $800,000. The state will provide $10.9 million for the projects, which will be built at an estimated cost of $15.4 million. The cities will provide matching funds to cover the remainder of the costs. The percent of state funding is based on the size of the city
and ranges from 75 percent for the largest cities to 100 percent for the smallest. KDOT received 40 applications requesting $27 million in funding (for projects totaling $37 million). Roads selected for Geometric Improvement funding are part of the state highway system but located within city limits.
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WINTER HOURS Winter hours are now in effect at the SCL. They are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The library is closed Sunday. We would also like to remind our patrons that the computer lab and copy machines shut down ten minutes before we close. ARTIST EXHIBIT This year the Local Artists’ Exhibition will begin September 17. If you or an artist you know is interested in showing works at the library, come in to pick up a form or go to our website at stevenscounty library.com and find an online version. Please bring your items in before Friday, September 14. Thanks! SUMMER READING T-SHIRTS The library has a few leftover summer reading t-shirts for sale. You can get your choice of style and size for $6.00 while supplies last! CIRCLE TIME Circle Time is a storytime opportunity designed for children from birth to age five. Sessions are Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Register your child online at http://www.stevenscountyli brary.com/youthservices/ circle-time/ or at the library. Contact Stacey for additional details. 1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN You are your child’s first and most important teacher! Enjoy books together while your child develops skills that
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will prepare him/her to learn to read independently. Register your child for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. Any child that has not yet enrolled in Kindergarten is eligible for this program. Count any books that are read to your child, no matter who reads the books: brother, sister, babysitter, or even a librarian at Circle Time! Register your child at the library or contact Stacey for additional details. LIBRARY CARDS Many children come to the library directly after school for activities, homework, reading and computer use. This experience can become frustrating for the child if they do not have access to their own library card. Library cards are free, but those under 18 must have a parent’s signature on the card. Additionally, if the child plans to check out movies or use the computer lab, they must have written parental consent on file. For security and safety purposes, that consent form must be presented to library staff by the parent or guardian. Please help make your child’s library experience enjoyable. Get them a library card today! “THE WAY WE WORKED” DOCENTS The first “TWWW” docent meeting will be Thursday, September 20 at 7:00 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering during the Smithsonian Exhibit, please come to the meeting or contact Eunice at the library!
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P lease Adopt Me!
Stevens County Emergency personnel met for a special training session in the Stevens County Hospital parking lot last week. They met up with the EagleMed crew from Garden City to learn how to set up an emergency landing zone. Amazingly the crew
from Garden City can be in the Hugoton and surrounding area, ready to pickup an emergency, in approximately 30 minutes. In some instances, they are even quicker than an ambulance might be able to get to the scene.
“Notes From Nancy”
Tykia, Triquanna. Tadya, Tywron and Baby Boy “Jerry” need a forever family that is willing to love all of them equally and unconditionally. These siblings must join the same forever family. Tykia, is the oldest, she enjoys playing soccer, dancing and singing. Tykia would like a family with pets and a Mom and Dad. Triquanna is a self proclaimed “girlie girl”. She enjoys cheerleading, dancing and singing. Triquanna’s favorite class in school is Math. Tadya is really good at sports and likes to play soccer. She loves reading and writing. Tywron is an active and energetic young man. He enjoys playing outside; running, jumping and climbing. His favorite class in school is recess because he gets to be athletic and run around. He is becoming a very polite
Tykia, age 11, Triquanna, age ten, Tadya, age nine, Tywron, age eight and Baby Boy “Jerry”, age one, are five Kansas siblings looking for a forever family. young man. Jerry needs a family that is that will encourage him to grow educationally and emotionally. To learn more about adoption visit http://www.adopt kskids.org or call 877-4575430. The children’s case numbers are CH-5474, CH5475, CH-5476, CH-5477 and CH-5478.
by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig
Water: Are You Hydrated? I recently had a massage and the therapist asked if I drank much water. I admitted I wasn’t very diligent about drinking as much as I should. She said she could tell because the muscles are tighter and not as easily manipulated. I teach nutrition, yet I forgot the most important nutrient - the one making up 55 to 75 percent of our body weight and plays a role in everything our bodies do every day - is water. It plays a role in every cell, organ and system in the body. It is the basis of all body fluids, acts as a lubricant and protectant, aids in digestion and elimination of body waste, and it facilitates the regulation of body temperature. How much water should I drink daily? In general, men need at least 12 cups of fluid daily, while women require at least nine cups. Why so much? Our bodies lose eight to 12 cups of water every day that needs to be replaced. Some factors that increase your fluid needs
even more include: exercise, hot weather, low humidity, high altitude, a high fiber diet and fluid losses caused by caffeine and alcohol intake. Adequate hydration is especially important for seniors, who are less active and may not feel thirsty. Additionally, getting enough fluids, along with adequate fiber, helps prevent constipation. Healthy Water Habits Start the morning off right by drinking a glass of water as soon as you wake up - before coffee!. * Carry a water bottle wherever you go so you are not tempted to grab sodas and/or other sugared beverages. * Switch to sugar-free coffee, tea or sodas. Caffeine free is also a good idea. * Order water with lemon at restaurants. * Drink a glass of water before each meal or snack. * Keep a half-gallon pitcher of water in the refrigerator at home and at work. * Set goals for yourself. For example, one cup of coffee
then switch to tea or water. Stick with tea instead of soda. Food Safety Tips Make Fall Picnic and Tailgate Winners There’s nothing like a tailgate party ahead of a big game to bring people together for good food and fun, and a few simple tips can help keep that event safe. With the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s designation of September as Food Safety Education Month, this is a great time for a few reminders about how to keep food safe while tailgating, picnicking and during other outdoor events, said Karen Blakeslee, K-State Research and Extension food scientist. This year, the USDA is targeting cross contamination. "Cross contamination occurs when bacteria from one food is transferred to another," said Blakeslee, who cited cross contamination as a frequent fumble at picnics, potlucks, and tailgating during the fall sports season. Blakeslee, who is an avid football fan and experienced
Backyard Paradise
Janet Sutton shows her breathtaking back yard. Even through the drought, her yard is
still beautiful. She calls her yard her “little touch of heaven.”
Area teachers attend Beta Sigma meeting The September meeting of the Beta Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma was in Elkhart Monday, September 10, 2012 at the First Church of God. Eudon Dutton, president, called the business meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.. Devotions were given by Dot Leiker. It was titled, "When God Created Teachers". Eight members answered roll with "Years with Delta Kappa Gamma". Sue Meek had become a member 31 years ago. Janie Shelden read the minutes of the April meeting. Teresa Smith gave the treasurer's report. For World Fellowship, Alice Conner asked each member to give five
cents for every year that she has taught. President Dutton read Thank You notes from Nicole Buckner and Teresa Smith. Society Business was committee and hostess sign up for the next two years. Officers for the new biennium are President - Eudon Dutton, Vice President - Dot Leiker, Secretary - Janie Shelton, and Treasurer Teresa Smith. A very interesting program was presented by Rhonda Haar on Preparing Gardens for Fall/Winter. She gave many helpful suggestions on how to prepare your flower beds, grass and trees for the winter. Now is the time to feed your trees and plant
bulbs for next spring. Members attending were Alice Conner, Eudon Dutton, Retta Eiland, Winnie Hagenah, Dot Leiker, Sue Meek, Janie Shelden and Teresa Smith. Guests attending were Tracy Brecheisen, Breanna Wray, Nancy Murray and Rhonda Haar. Delicious refreshments were provided by the hostesses for the evening, the Executive Committee. Each member and guest were given a bag with two crocuses and one daffodil to plant with a garden shovel or rake. The next Beta Sigma meeting will be October 1, 2012.
tailgater, said transporting food can increase the risk of a food safety mistake. But those mistakes are preventable. 1) To ensure meat or poultry juices do not seep onto other foods while shopping, use protective plastic bags available at the grocery store, and place meat and poultry items on the lower basket of the cart so juices will not drip onto fresh fruits, vegetables and other items in the cart. Separate and store foods by category once at home. 2) When holding or thawing frozen meat or poultry in the refrigerator, place it in a shallow baking pan or in a tray with a lip to catch juices and avoid cross contamination. 3) Errors also can occur when plates, platters, knives and other serving utensils are used for both raw and cooked foods, without washing before and after each use, said Blakeslee, who advises cooks to dedicate utensils to each food item and keep raw foods separate from cooked foods. A seemingly simple mistake - using the serving spoon for potato salad to dip into a fruit salad in the next bowl - could cause foodborne illness. 4) If grilling meats and poultry on the same grill with fruits and vegetables, she also advises using separate areas of the grill for each. 5) Wash the rind before cutting into a melon with a clean knife to reduce the risk of transferring potentially harmful bacteria that may have been present in the soil in which the melon grew. More information on food and food safety is available at K-State Research and Extension offices throughout the state, and online at www.rrc.ksu.edu.
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Hugoton High School's varsity football team hit the road for week two of the 2012 schedule. Holcomb hosted the Eagles for a Friday night showdown. The hosting team triumphed with a 26-49 finale after scoring touchdowns in each of the four quarters. Holcomb posted 19 points in the first quarter. Hugoton didn't reach the scoreboard until the second period. The Longhorns kept their scoring pace, taking the locker room lead of 6-34 by halftime. One more touchdown was added in each of the second half quarters by Holcomb. Hugoton gathered 20 points in the fourth quarter, but were held off by the host. Hugoton produced 12 first downs and Holcomb had ten. The Eagles totaled 259 yards on the ground and 33 in the air. Michael Baeza led Hugoton with 65 yards on two plays. Garrett Walker had 32
yards on six snaps. Cordell Barnes ran the ball nine times for a combined total of 57 yards. Ross Davis turned in 32 yards, Noel Camacho 25, Yates Sutton ten and Kellen Watkins seven. Sutton completed three passes out of eight attempts. Mitchell Persinger, Zane Littell and Ross Davis each caught one pass. They were good for ten, 21 and two yards, respectively. On the defensive side of the ball, Ulises Armendariz led the Eagles in total tackles with nine. Persinger, Chalen Talbert and Reid Davis each broke through for a sack. Sutton led in solo tackles with four. "As coaches, we need to do a better job preparing our kids to compete in the GWAC. Holcomb is a very good football team and we did not play well early. We faced too much of a deficit early in the game to overcome it late.
Sophomore Michael Baeza breaks up a pass attempt during the varsity football game at Holcomb. We will continue to work hard and improve as the season progresses," said Coach Merritt. This week, Hugoton prepares for Homecoming. Slated for Friday at home against Guymon, the week is packed full of spirited events. The culmination will take place Friday with special cer-
emonies prior to the game. The crowning of the King will take place during the allschool pep rally on Main Street in the afternoon. The crowning of the Queen will take place at the football field at 7:00 p.m. Kickoff for the much anticipated game will be at 7:30 p.m.
Hugoton’s JV travel to face Goodland Cowboys
FALL SPORTS
The Eagles traveled to Goodland to kickoff the junior varsity football season last week. Hugoton fell 0-30 in the opener. Hugoton's offense toiled to
the red zone and threatened to score on the first two drives of the game. However, the attempts stalled out at the two and three yard lines. "We moved the ball well on
the ground, and threw the ball okay," Coach Lance Cornelsen credited. Parker Titus was noted for great play at the quaterback position.
Goodland scored two touchdowns in the second quarter and one additional in each of the third and fourth quarters.
Garden City teams trounced by HMS Eagles
Varsity Eagle Karessa Nordyke pounds home a hit as the Eagles make their way through the competition. The Eagles hosted the Hugoton Invitational Volleyball Tournament Saturday and took the championship title in the varsity brackets, and second place in junior varsity play.
Sports Schedule Thursday, September 13 Middle School Football at Liberal West; 4:00 p.m. High School Volleyball at Guymon Dual V/JV/C; 5:00 p.m. Friday, September 14 HOMECOMING – High School Football vs. Guymon at Home; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 15 High School Volleyball at Liberal; 8:30 a.m. Middle School / High School Cross Country at Hugoton; 9:00 a.m. High School Volleyball JV at Sublette; 9:00 a.m. Monday, September 17 High School Girls’ Golf at Colby; 3:00 p.m. Middle School / High School Cross Country at
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The Eagles swept the competition in middle school football this past week. The eighth grade Hugoton team defeated Kenneth Henderson 16-8 and the seventh graders triumphed 36-22. "This was a big victory for us over a quality team," reported eighth grade coach Scott Schechter. "I felt like we came to play. We were physical. We held onto the ball. It is hard to single any individuals out; this was a good team effort and we really like that. This attitude will take us far." The defense as a whole was highlighted as the MVP for the week, as the line allowed only one big play to the Kenneth Henderson team. The Eagles had the first possession of the game and converted it into points on an 80-yard, nine-play drive. A two-point conversion boosted the early lead to 8-0. "We then hit hard enough to cause a fumble and took over on their 38, and marched it in for our second score with a two point conversion," reported Coach Schechter. Hugoton doubled their lead to 16. Kenneth Henderson came through with a response in the second half, closing the scoreboard gap to one touchdown, 16-8. "From that point on, our defense did not allow them to do anything, and to their credit, they slowed us down
Azarael Rodriguez finds room to run on an Eagle play for offensive yards. The seventh on offense," said Coach Schechter. "I think it is notable that we only had one turnover to their four. So once again, hanging on to the ball is a premium for us." Eddie Marquez rushed the ball 145 yards on 19 carries. Oscar Rubio took the ball twice for a total of 20 yards. Pedro Ordonez had three yards on two carries, Jack Stalcup 23 yards on six carries, and Valentino Degollado 22 yards on 11 carries. Rubio provided a big punt return good for 20 yards and Landan Hickey ran an interception back seven yards. The Eagle offense combined for 240 yards.
grade football team of HMS defeated Kenneth Henderson.
Seventh Grade Football The seventh grade Eagles defeated Kenneth Henderson 36-22. The first-team defense played a stellar game, only allowing six yards of total offense. Paden Cornelsen and Damyan Don Juan were highlighted for their defensive performances at defensive end. Nathan Leininger and Mitchell Hamlin each snagged an interception in the game. Marcos Baeza played a key role at middle linebacker for the Eagles. The Eagle offense struggled at times, but came through with the big plays needed to win. Leininger took
the first punt of the game down to the two-yard line to set up a Hamlin touchdown. He entered the endzone untouched. The second Eagle touchdown was the result of a 70yard drive with long runs by Azareal Rodriguez and Hamlin. Nick Mahan capped off the drive with the touchdown. The next three scores were on big plays, including a 73-yard pass to Braden Slemp from Mahan, a 60yard break away run by Rodriguez, and a 75-yard pass from Manny Mendoza to Mahan.
Girls’ golf teams battle elements at Goodland The junior varsity and varsity girls’ golf teams of Hugoton High traveled to Goodland last week for tournaments. The varsity team played 18 holes and the JV team played nine. Abbi Wheeler turned in the low score for Hugoton with a 109. This tied for twenty-first place individually. Tessa Rindels shot a 112, Courtney Ferguson 119, Bailey Haynes 127 and Gabby Rawlins 154. HHS had a team score of 467 for seventh place out of ten teams. "The course was difficult and only a couple of my girls had played it before," said Coach Rex Evans. In addition to the new setting, the Eagles had to contend with weather as well. The tournament was rain delayed and scattered with hail before play resumed. "It was all wet and we suffered after that," said Evans. "We could have come in under 100 if not for the rain delay."
In JV scores, Allison Kiley shot a 75 and Abby Crawford had a 79. "Allison did a great job coming in with a tie for eighth place," reported Evans. Monday the Eagles participated in the varsity tournament hosted by Garden City High School at the Buffalo Dunes Golf Course. Abbi Wheeler again turned in the low score as she shot a 113. Courtney Ferguson was just one stroke off her pace with a 114. Rindels shot a 118, Haynes 132 and Rawlins 148. The team totaled 477 for tenth out of 12 teams. "We had really good schools there that we'd not seen before," said Coach Evans, reporting Maize High School had five girls shoot below 90. "Abbi Wheeler has played just spectacular these last two weeks," said Evans. "She's doing more at this point of the season than I'd expect of third and fourth year golfers. She's shooting
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Runners place fourth at Wamego With a windless morning and comfortable temperatures in the mid 60s, Hugoton High School's boys’ varsity cross country team ran the Wamego Invitational Saturday. "It was a beautiful morning to run," commented Coach Nick Rodriguez. "Just a great day to run and be challenged by the best talent in 4A cross country." The great setting was met by great performances on the Eagle team. Hugoton placed fourth as a team with Patrick Weaver and Jacob Martin both placing in the top ten individually. "I thought we ran well Saturday morning. I believe the top six teams that placed at the meet are the best six teams in class 4A," Coach Rodriguez said. "All the boys ran well and we know that we have lots of room for improvement before the state meet at the end of October. I think it will be a dog fight at the end of the year between Wamego, Mulvane, DeSoto, Baldwin, and us and if Andale is
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four guys then we will have a chance to bring home a trophy.” Weaver's time of 17:03 was good for sixth place. Martin was ninth with his time of 17:20. Chase Hittle crossed the finish line in 17:49 for
seventeenth overall. Luis Castro was thirty-fifth with 18:22, Isaac Castro fortyfourth with 18:41, Edgar Villa forty-ninth with 18:54 and Kole Kahl ninety-third with 20:31.
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Lady Eagles take first at home tourney Sixteen teams were on hand for Saturday's volleyball tournament hosted by the Hugoton Eagles. Both junior varsity and varsity brackets played out on the courts of HHS. Teams involved included Hugoton, South Gray, Rolla, Syracuse, Guymon, Meade, Elkhart and Cimarron. The varsity Eagles won first place, followed by Cimarron in second and South Gray in third. Hugoton battled Cimarron in the finals match and secured a two-game victory. Scores were 25-13, 26-24. Elkhart took Hugoton to three sets. The first was a close battle into extra points. Elkhart topped Hugoton 2426. The game count was tied as the Eagles then won 2516, and finished with a win of 25-15. HHS swept South Gray 25-14, 25-13, and Guymon 25-9, 25-12. "We start the [morning] out with Elkhart and they always play a tough game" said Coach Katie Szymczak. "They had just lost to South Gray, and were out for a win. We started out flat [not awake] and lost our first game. Then with some motivation and senior leadership on the floor we won the next two. We proceeded to take the next three matches in quick sets. We won those games with full team effort." Coach Szymczak pointed out some highlight performances from around the court.
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Ladies bounce back from tough game for second place The varsity Eagles pushed the season record to 4-2 last week as the varsity squad played a quad competition hosted by Cimarron High School. The varsity volleyball team of Hugoton High fell to the hosting BlueJays, but bounced back for a threegame win over Lakin and a
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two-game sweep over Elkhart. Cimarron defeated Hugoton 18-25, 23-25. Highlight serve performances came from BayLee Hoskinson with a service record of nine-for-nine, while Nicole Kinser and Chastity Parsons had seven apiece. As a team, Hugoton totaled 78 hits with nine of those as kills. Lakin was the next opponent for the Eagles. HHS turned around from their previous loss and dug deep against the Broncs. The match went to three games and Hugoton took the victory 25-18, 23-25 and 25-21.
Serving stats were led by Ana Pena with 22 during the battle. Josie Mueller contributed nine. Taylor Fiss provided the team with 13 well placed sets. Karessa Nordyke pounded out 24 hits and Keely Hittle had 14. Elkhart was the last opponent of the evening. Hugoton made quick work of the match, ending it in two, 2624, 25-17. Hittle had 19 sets, and Kinser planted six kills. "Overall, the ladies played well, learning from mistakes and making adjustments on the floor," said senior player Karessa Nordyke. "The team is beginning to focus when games get tough and contin-
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ues to work hard," said Coach Katie Szymczak. "When we are down in a match we are finding leaders on the floor that are stepping up and playing 'SMART' volleyball. We are 4-2 so far on the season and I believe that speaks volumes about our athletes. In action, our team passes well. We are finding strong hitters on the net and they are running more and more quicks. We continue to work on attacking and setting up the attack. We have set our goals for the season and are working towards those. Our major focuses are maintain a winning season and to place high in league!" Junior Varsity Volleyball The JV volleyball squad of HHS also went 2-1 at the Cimarron quad. The JV Eagles moved to 5-1 on the season. "The team cheered on Carly Martin and Estaphanie Armendariz as they kept the ball up with their awesome digs," said sophomore Eagle Lauren Fox. "While at the net, the team set, blocked, and killed their way to victory."
Libero Chastity Parsons controls the ball for Hugoton. The Eagles worked their way through pool play and the championship brackets of the hosted Hugoton Invitational Tournament Saturday, topping the competition for the championship title and first place trophy.
HMS girls will tackle the ARMS league this season Entering into the ARMS league, Hugoton Middle School volleyball teams have started the 2012 season. Teams in the league include two Garden City based schools, two Liberal schools, two Dodge City Schools, and the Hugoton Eagles. "During league competition we will play a roundrobin, including five schools," advised coach Bobbi Ferguson. An A- and B-Team from the seventh and eighth grade will play at the designated competitions, typically Tuesdays and not all at the same location. The eighth grade A-Team hosted their round-robin competition at Dodge City September 4. Hugoton fell to Comanche Middle School 12-21, 20-22, then defeated Dodge City Cardinals in three: 21-7, 2022 and 15-6. Liberal West took Hugoton in three, 1121, 21-10 and 12-15, and then Hugoton ended the competition with a sound two-game win over Liberal South, 21-10 and 21-8. "The eighth grade A-Team girls did a great job tonight at their first ARMS round robin competition. We have been working on transitions and setting up for the attack," said Coach Ferguson. "We lost two of our games by a very close margin. I am sure that we can get them at the next competition. We will continue to work on our serving and hope to be above
the 90% mark as a team for every match that we play." Wendy Villa served 19for-19 with two aces and three kills for the Eagles. Marisol DonJuan was 29for-31 with five aces. Amy Scott scored five aces and four kills. She served 27-for30 in all. Melissa Fabela added seven aces, four kills and one block. Katy Heger had six aces, three kills and two diges, and Brecklyn Stump had five aces, four kills and a block at the net. The Smack em' and Dig em' Award went to Amy Scott for her all around hustle and attacks at the net. Eighth Grade Volleyball B-Team The eighth grade B-team had a great night of volleyball. The Hugoton team served 91%, going 132-for145. "Overall the girls played well for their first matches of the season. The girls served well which contributed to our successful night," said Harry Ferguson. Montana Beesley racked up 13 aces as she served 28for-32. Lacy Brechiesen served 11-for-15 with three aces. Abdi Tinoco was 26for-28 with four aces. Sarai Chavez aced four serves as she was good on all 19 of her attempts. Ismerai Guzman was 17-for-18 with seven aces. Jaqueline Armendariz was nine-for-nine with an ace and one kill on offense. Brittany Crocker was two-
for-two, Taylor Cox 18-for18 with two aces, and Jazmyn Monge two-for-three with an ace. Seventh Grade Volleyball A-Team Four matches equated four wins for the Eagles in the seventh grade A-Team volleyball competition. Hugoton defeated Liberal West and Dodge City Comanche in three sets, while sweeping Liberal South and Dodge City Middle School each in two. "We're off to a great start!! I'm super excited about our season!" said Coach Candice Campbell. Seventh Grade Volleyball B-Team The seventh grade BTeam went 3-1 in their season opener. The first match was a two-game win over Dodge City Comanche 21-12, 2220. Liberal West then posted a win despite a very tough fight by the Eagles 18-21, 19-21. Hugoton turned the tides and came back to win back-to-back matches. They defeated Liberal South 2111, 16-21, 15-12, and Dodge Middle School 21-15, 21-11. "The girls stepped up to the challenge and had a great night of solid serving and improved passing. When doing our team huddle at the end of a great night of volleyball I felt the 7-B Lady Eagles were off to a fantastic start! Keep it up!" said Coach Livia Custer.
KWPT Commission approves duck and goose seasons The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission approved season dates for the 2012-2013 duck and goose seasons at a public hearing conducted at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center near Great Bend August 23. Duck seasons are as follows: High Plains Unit – October 6December 30 and January 19-27, 2013; Low Plains Early Zone – October 6-December 2 and December 1530, 2012; Low Plains Late Zone – October 27-December 30 and January 19-27, 2013; Low Plains Southeast Zone – November 15, 2012-January 27, 2013. The 2012-2013 goose seasons are as follows: Whitefronted geese – October 27-December 30 and February 2-10, 2013; Canada and brant geese – October 27-November 4 and November 7, 2012-February 10, 2013; Light geese (Ross’ and snow) – October 27-November 4 and November 7, 2012-February 10, 2013; Light geese conser-
vation order – February 11April 30, 2013. Shooting hours for duck and goose hunting are onehalf hour before sunrise to sunset. The daily bag limit for ducks is six ducks with species and sex restrictions as follows: five mallards (only two of which may be hens), three wood ducks, two pintails, two redheads and one canvasback. Daily bag limit for mergansers is five (only two of which may be hooded). Daily bag limit for coots is 15. Daily bag limits for geese are as follows: three Canada geese, two white-fronted geese, and 20 light geese. Possession limit for ducks and geese is twice the daily bag limit, except there is no possession limit for light geese. During the conservation order for light geese, there is no daily bag or possession limit. Special youth waterfowl seasons allow youth 15 and younger to hunt under the supervision of an adult 18
years old or older. The adult may not hunt. Shooting hours and bag limits are the same as during the regular duck and goose seasons. Youth seasons are as follows: High Plains Unit and Low Plains Early Zone – September 29-30; Low Plains Late Zone – October 20-21; and Low Plains Southeast Zone – November 3-4. The Commission also approved changes to the falconry regulations, which bring Kansas state regulations in compliance with federal requirements and allows falconers to operate under a state-managed system with federal oversight. Changes were approved to rehabilitation permit regulations as a result of changes in the falconry regulations related to the possession requirements for treatment of injured animals. The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission will meet next October 18 at Flint Oak, Fall River.
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MUSEUM UPDATE from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Gladys Renfro and Beulah Carter
Here comes Pioneer Manor to the Golden Senior Olympics in Guymon, Ok. In the first row are Orval Toole, Yvonne Pierce and Donna Little. In the second row are JoAnn and Charles
Certificates of outstanding participation and medals are awarded at the Golden Senior Olympics. Donna Little, Karoll Wagner, Charles Ratledge, Orval Toole and Lynetta Willis participated and received recognition.
Karoll Wagner is proud of his medals he won at the Golden Senior Olympics in Guymon, Ok. He received two second places and a third place.
Ratledge, Lynetta Willis and Betty Willis. In back are Activity Director Patricia Kleffman and Karoll Wagner.
Patricia Kleffman and Lynetta Willis are cheering for the team during the Golden Senior Olympics.
Panhandle State Student/Program Emcee stands with Karoll Wagner at the Golden Senior Olympics in Guymon, Ok. Karoll won medals in Division 1 Bowling - second place; Division 1 Bean Bag Toss - second place; and Division 1 Chicken Toss - third place.
STEVENS COUNTY Activity Center - 544-2283 Nutrition Center - 544-8041 ~ Barbara Beeks ~ Well, here it is already half the month of September gone. Still no rain. We had a busy week last week and this one coming up will be too. Saturday was our regular sewing day. We had several busy ladies. We are planning a quilt show for October 13. Also that day our artists will display some of their works. There weren’t so many folks at the dance Saturday evening, but the music was good and we had a good time. The Board meets this Tuesday. We will be taking the bus to the Ulysses Home Products dinner Tuesday,
September 18. Have a good week and enjoy the cooler weather. Menu Sept. 13.........Baked Potato Bar Sept. 14...........................Grilled ...................Chicken Breasts Sept. 17 ......Sweet & Sour Pork Sept. 18..............................Chili Sept. 19 ....Chicken Fried Steak Sept. 20....................Pork Chop Activities Schedule Thursday, September 13 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Bridge......................................... Aglow..........................7:00 p.m. Friday, September 14 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Bingo........................12:30 p.m. Saturday, September 15
Weather Watch Tuesday, September 4
Saturday, September 8
Low - 67˚ High - 99˚
Low - 46˚ High - 84˚ Wind speed - 13 Wind gust - 22
Wind speed - 29 Wind gust - 37
Wednesday, September 5 Low - 63˚ High - 88˚ Wind speed - 30 Wind gust - 40
Thursday, September 6
Sunday, September 9 Low - 47˚ High - 88˚ Wind speed - 12 Wind gust - N/A
Monday, September 10
Low - 61˚ High - 99˚ Wind speed - 26 Wind gust - 33
Low - 56˚ High - 94˚ Wind speed - 26 Wind gust - 32
Friday, September 7
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Low - 58˚ High - 79˚ Wind speed - 36 Wind gust - 45
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Here are a few facts you may not know about the month of September: • In 1939, World War II began as Nazi Germany invaded Poland. • In 1945: Japan formally surrendered in ceremonies aboard the USS Missouri, ending World War II. • In 1976, the unmanned U.S. Spacecraft Viking 2 landed on Mars to take the first close-up, color photographs of the planet’s surfaces. • In 1957, Arkansas governor Oral Faubus called on the National Guard to prevent nine black students from entering Central High School in Little Rock, Ar. • In 1972, Arab terrorists attacked the Israeli delegation at the Munich Olympic games. Eleven Israelis, five guerrillas and a police officer were killed in the siege. • In 1901, President McKinley was shot and mortally wounded by anarchist Leon Czolgoz at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, N.Y. • In 1940, Nazi Germany begins its initial blitz on London, England, during World War II. • In 1974, President Ford granted an unconditional pardon for former President Richard Nixon. • In 1976, Communist leader Mao Tse-tung died in Beijing, China at age 82. • In 1919, New York City welcomed home General John J. Pershing and 25,000
soldiers who had served in the United States 1st Division during World War I. • In 2001, suicide hijackers crashed two airliners in the World Trade Center in New York City, causing the 110story twin towers to collapse. Another hijacked airliner hit the Pentagon and a fourth crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. • In 1977, South African black student leader Steven Biko died while in police custody, triggering an international outcry. • In 1993, at the White House, Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO chairman Yasser Arafat shook hands after signing an
accord granting limited Palestinian autonomy. • In 1959, the Soviet space probe Luna 2 became the first man-made object to reach the moon as it crashed onto the lunar surface. • In 1963, four children were killed when a bomb went off during Sunday service at the black Baptist church in Birmingham, Al. We had a visitor from South Africa this week. He is here with a crew to help in the harvest. We invite you to visit us at the Gas Museum at 905 S. Adams. We are into our winter hours of 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday.
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Accepting Contracts on Fall Corn Harvest Steven Bagley, General Manager 620-544-4379 • Hugoton
Wear proper attire, including steel toed shoes. Kids should always wear helmets when riding animals.
Steer clear of animals with newborns, no matter how cute and cuddly such animals might appear.
Hansen-Mueller Company 1182 Road Q, Hugoton, Kansas 67951 (620) 428-6518 A respected leader in the grain industry since 1979.
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Uncovered hay stored outdoors should be formed into tight stacks to resist penetration by rain.
Avoid breathing harmful fumes or vapors. Remove junk piles and store raw materials safely.
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Fuel should never be stored inside a building. Equip farm buildings with smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.
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National Farm Safety and Health Week is a great opportunity to stress the importance of keeping our farm families safe and healthy. The agriculture industry is unique in that so many of its members live, work and play at the worksite. This often increases the level to which farmers and their families are exposed to dangerous chemicals, machinery and livestock. Because of this potentially hazardous environment, it’s essential that each and every person on the farm is experienced and knowledgeable in the area of farm safety.
Handle cattle with respect and awareness. They have the strength and speed to cause serious injury.
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Never allow more than one rider on a tractor at one time, and never allow young children to ride on tractors.
Never operate machinery when you are fatigued, stressed or highly medicated.
Always read and follow owner’s manuals and safety decals on all equipment.
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Remember to clearly label and store all pesticides in a lockable, welllighted and wellventilated area.
Wear appropriate clothing, including protective footwear, masks and a hat for sun protection.
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Mount and dismount on a tractor’s left side to avoid controls.
Have another person present when loading or unloading hay or equipment.
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Only one person should be allowed to drive an ATV, with no passengers.
Jonathan 620-541-1049 Will Cullum 620-453-0079 Office 620-428-6333
Never allow extra riders on machinery. No seat, no rider!
K-C Oil Company 218 S. Main St. 544-4660
Never attempt to unplug equipment when power is engaged.
Mike Willis BULTMAN Seed Sales 544-7333 INC. Fax • 544-8333 110 E 6th St. Hugoton 544-2620
Make sure farm equipment is properly hitched to ensure stability.
Equip livestock pens with emergency exits.
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Keep children away from tractors and other farm machinery.
Label grain bins to warn of entrapment hazards.
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Always inspect machinery and complete any necessary repairs before operating.
Call Terry at 620-544-4361 Dale Noyes and Crew
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Robert Johnson, Attorney at Law 103 E. Madison Avenue Suite A Iola, KS
510 W. Fifth Hugoton
Outfit all farm buildings with smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.
Protect the safety and prosperity of your farm by making sure your farm animals are contained in a secure area.
Moscow 598-2144
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Always make your presence known before touching a farm animal.
Wear protective equipment like masks and goggles to safeguard your lungs and eyes.
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Jeff C. Ramsey, Agent Darrin Hewitt, Agent 613 S .Main, P.O. Box 610, Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-4303 Fax: (620) 544-4925
Carry a fire extinguisher on each piece of powered equipment.
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Remember to drive safely and watch side roads for other vehicles.
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Develop a “safety first” attitude around harvesting equipment.
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Musgrove Insurance Services, Inc. “Helping You Put The Pieces Together.”
Plan an escape route when working around animals in tight areas.
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MOSCOW NEWS Junior high
Wildcats host Walsh Eagles
by Melissa Moore
Thursday, September 13 Junior High Volleyball, 4:00 p.m. and Football, 5:30 p.m. at home Friday, September 14 High School Football at Deerfield, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, September 15 High School Cross Country at Hugoton, 9:00 a.m. Sunday, September 16 Baby shower for Amy James at Moscow Baptist Church,
12:30 p.m. Monday, September 17 Junior High Volleyball at Ulysses; 4:00 p.m. REAL Begins (Recreation, Enrichment, Academics, Learning) 3:43-5:15 p.m. Runs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Tuesday, September 18 High School Volleyball at Deerfield, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 19 No School
Amy’s baby shower is Sunday All ladies, friends and family of Amy James are invited to a baby shower in anticipation of the arrival of a baby boy for Michael and Amy James. The shower will begin with a salad lunch at Moscow Baptist Church Sunday, September 16 at 12:30 p.m. Please
bring your favorite salad to share. After lunch, baby boy gifts will be bestowed for Amy’s new little one. Attendees will also enjoy dessert together. For more information, contact Toni Bradford evenings at 598-2400.
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The Junior High Wildcats hosted the Walsh Eagles for volleyball matches and a football game Thursday, September 6. The volleyball matches were split with the A team losing a two-set match by the scores of 14-25, 11-25 and the B team winning decisively 25-11, 25-13. In the football game, the Wildcats clipped the Eagles’ wings by the score of 36-8. The junior high volleyball teams competed in the Kepley Middle School volleyball tournament in Ulysses Saturday, September 8. Both the A and B teams played Scott City and Hugoton losing each match in straight sets.
Homecoming festivities included the recognition of the homecoming court and the crowning of the King and Queen before the football game against Satanta Friday night. Front row are Kindergarten students Carson Kennedy and Kaitlyn Howe; second row: Briannah David-
Tailgate party adds to fun of Homecoming
Moscow Wildcats compete in cross country races In cross country competition at South Gray Saturday, September 8, Brice Valdez earned a medal by placing fifteenth in the varsity boys’ division. Alex Pierson placed eighth in the JV boys’ division. Bryan Erives was the runner-up in the seventh grade boys’ race in his first career race.
First National Bank hosts a tailgate party at the Homecoming game Friday. Hamburgers, chips and a brownie were enjoyed by all.
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First National Bank hosted a tailgate party during the Homecoming game at Moscow Friday night. In addition to serving delicious hamburgers, chips, water and a brownie, they provided T-shirts for the cheerleaders to throw out during the game. The community of Moscow appreciates the employees of First National Bank for providing a fun tailgate during Homecoming!
Moscow defeats Satanta in homecoming
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son, Kelci Mueller, Queen Briana Bucher, Kaitlyn Dobie, Maria Cecenas; back row: Rigo Bustillos, Jorge Araiza, King Jaron Thompson, Lane Miller and Easton Bohl. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.
Moscow Wildcats play Satanta in an exciting homecoming football game Friday. Moscow wins with a score of 34-22. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.
The Moscow High School Wildcat football team won an exciting homecoming football game against Satanta Friday night, September 7. The final score was 34-22. The Cats scored two touchdowns in the first quarter with Rigo Bustillos hauling in a 15-yard pass from Lane Miller. The second score was a 14-yard scamper by Miller. Satanta scored one touchdown in each of the first two quarters and led 12-14 at
the half. The second half was dominated by the Wildcats as Alexis Manriquez scored on a seven-yard run from scrimmage and on a 48-yard kickoff return which followed the Indians only touchdown of the second half. Miller and Manriquez each tallied two point conversions. The last score for Moscow came on a late 53-yard interception return by Brice Valdez.
Ladies struggle against South Gray The Moscow High School Lady Wildcats endured a long evening of volleyball at South Gray Tuesday, September 4. Results of the three tough matches: vs. Rolla, 21-25, 16-25; vs. South Gray, 2426, 25-14, 19-25; vs. Holcomb, 15-25, 16-25. Saturday, September 8, the Moscow High School vol-
leyball team traveled to Jetmore to compete in the Hodgeman County High School Invitational tournament. The Lady Cats played three matches sandwiching two losses around a win. Scores were 11-25, 23-25 vs. Ingalls; 25-21, 25-11 vs. Minneola; and 19-25, 16-25 vs. Hodgeman County.
Lady Wildcats’ volleyball team competes against South Gray Tuesday. The girls played hard but were still defeated.
Liberal participates in bike tour Liberal is one of 13 communities participating in a threestate bike tour commemorating the life of Ted Jones, who was instrumental in opening Edward Jones' first branch office, according to Financial Advisors, Stephanie Weeast and Dustin Johnson of Hugoton. The 13-stage tour, beginning in Colorado Springs, Co. September 23 and concluding in St. Louis, Mo. October 6, is aptly named Tour de Ted Ride the Wire. The bike tour celebrates the life of the firm's second managing partner, Ted Jones, and commemorates his unique vision of serving clients in local communities. The route traces the path of a telegraph wire that stretched from Colorado Springs to St. Louis in the early days of the firm, which was established in 1922. The event's focus is to raise funds for cancer research, the disease that claimed Ted Jones' life more than 20 years ago. The backdrop for the final days of the ride will be the Katy Trail, the nation's longest rails-to-trails project, stretching from the Machens, Mo, to Clinton, Mo. Jones and his wife Pat helped create the Katy Trail through their generous
contributions and unwavering support. In 1987 Jones became intrigued with the conversion of an abandoned railroad track running along the Missouri River into a hiking and biking trail. Inspired by a bike trip on which he met his wife Pat, and a later tour in Wisconsin, Jones spent many hours in Missouri's capitol lobbying for the proposed trail. He donated $2.2 million to help officials purchase the trail land and turn the abandoned rail line into the longest continuous hiking and bicycling trail in the country. Anyone interested in participating in the bike tour in Liberal may contact Stephanie Weeast or Dustin Johnson at 620-544-8818 for more information or register at www.tourdeted.com. Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Edward Jones is headquartered in St. Louis. The Edward Jones Web site is located at www.edwardjones.com, and its recruiting Web site is www.careers.edwardjones.com. Member SIPC.
The student body of Moscow High voted to go bowling to celebrate Homecoming in lieu of a dance. All the students seemed to enjoy the competition, along with a little “victory dancing”! Pictured are Marki Anton and Mandee Salcedo.
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Living Estate Auction Saturday, September 15, 2012 10:00 a.m. CT Antiques - Primitives Tools & More of Leonard & Nita Baker 915 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks.
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Students earn ribbons at State Fair Students from the Rolla and Richfield communities had outstanding entries at the Kansas State Fair. In clothing, Cacee Milburn earned a blue ribbon for her entry and McKenzey Hanna brought home a purple for her clothing educational exhibit. Mac's food product must have been delicious, as the judge gave her a purple ribbon, while Jaden Hanna earned a blue on her food ex-
hibit. Jessica Pinkley won a blue in photography, and her picture was chosen for a special traveling exhibit. Also in photography, Katie Murray earned a blue ribbon and Katy Howe received a red. Jessica Pinkley's quilt was awarded a blue ribbon. More exhibits and performances will be judged this week, so more awards will be forthcoming for these young people.
The fall corn harvest has begun, and Josh Schwindt was able to capture this beautiful view of the machines in the field. The weather has been cooperating with the farmers and they are thrilled that there is grain to harvest this year.
Rolla cross country medals at South Gray The Rolla junior and senior high cross country teams performed extremely well last Saturday in Montezuma at the South Gray Invitational Meet. Athletic Director Mark Applegate ordered up a perfect fall day for the students, and they responded to the conditions favorably. Garry Norton won third in the junior varsity high school boys’ division, improving his time from last week by over three minutes. Janelle King placed ninth in junior varsity
girls’ in her first race of the season. In the junior high girls’ division, Ellie Easterwood placed first, Lupita Raelas third, Brianna Smith fourth, and Jasmine Miller fifth. Artemio Villa earned the seventh place medal and Jaxon Thomlinson placed eighth in the junior high boys’ division. Katy Howe did not medal in the varsity girls’ race, but is looking forward to improvement and bringing home some awards in the future.
worked hard in practice and are looking forward to adding more to the win column. The team will face Goodwell, Ok. this Friday at home, starting at 7:00 p.m. You’re invited to come cheer the Pirates onto victory!
it into bracket place, but the junior varsity team advanced, winning fourth place in the tournament.
court in Maryland that struck down a Maryland requirement that a citizen must affirmatively demonstrate a reason for carrying a firearm before being allowed to carry. In their recently filed brief, Kansas and other states asked the appeals court to uphold the lower court’s decision – thereby rejecting the effort to impose further requirements on lawabiding gun owners. “Citizens who qualify to
that will greatly streamline this process," said Robert Moser, M.D., KDHE Secretary and State Health Officer. "Processing times will be faster, which benefits both the consumer and the taxpayer." The online portal, officially called the Customer Self-Service Portal (CSSP), is the product of the first phase of the Kansas Eligibility Enforcement System (KEES), a multiyear information systems project that will revolutionize the way Kansans apply for state assistance. When the eligibility system component of KEES is introduced in the fall
FOR SALE: GRANT COUNTY, KANSAS Royalty & Mineral interests in SE/4 17-30-36 & W/2 & SE/4 of 21-30-36 in Grant County. Earnings: Prior 5 year average $10,915 annually Christian Unit .00781250 (40 acres) Curtis Unit .0234375 (120 acres) To be bid as a total unit Sealed written bids only w/ contact information
by Friday, Sept. 21, 2012 @ 4:00 PM CDT. Send to: Hathaway Law Office, LLP PO Box 10, 123 N. Glenn Ulysses, KS 67880 Inquiries call: 620-424-2335 Seller reserves right to refuse any & all bids.
September 13, 2012 High School/Junior High Volleyball at South Baca (Campo), 4:30 p.m. September 14, 2012 High School Football vs Goodwell at Home, 7:00 p.m. ARGH! September 15, 2012 Junior High/High School Cross Country at Hugoton, 9:00 a.m. Junior High Volleyball Tournament at Dodge City, TBA. September 17, 2012 Junior High/High School Cross Country at Ulysses, 4:00 p.m. Brian & Hale Instrument Display, 6:00 p.m. Junior High Football vs. Tyrone, Ok. at Home, 6:00 p.m. September 18, 2012 High School Volleyball Quad at Deerfield, 4:30 p.m. September 21, 2012 Pheasant Heaven’s Tailgate Party, 5:30 p.m.
High School Football vs. South Gray at Home, 7:00 p.m. ARGH! September 22, 2012 “Rolla Hope” Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament, 8:00 a.m. Junior High/High School Cross Country at Stanton County, 9:00 a.m. September 24, 2012 High School Volleyball Tri at Moscow, 4:30 p.m. September 26, 2012 Fall Portraits, 9:00 a.m. September 27, 2012 Junior High Volleyball/ Football at Moscow 4:30 p.m. September 28, 2012 High School Football at Fowler, 7:00 p.m. ARGH! September 29, 2012 High School Volleyball at Moscow, 9:00 a.m. Junior High/High School Cross Country at Syracuse, 10:00 a.m. Junior High Volleyball at Liberal West, TBA
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Dan Bucher of Rolla is the proud father of a new Homecoming Queen. His daughter Brianna was chosen as the Moscow High School 2012 Fall Homecoming Queen. This Moscow senior competes in volleyball and cross country.
have a concealed carry permit should not be required to clear the further hurdle of showing the government why they need to have a firearm,” Schmidt said. “The Second Amendment protects the individual’s right to keep and bear arms and does not allow the government to demand to know the reason why.” In 2006, the Kansas Legislature enacted the Personal and Family Protection
Act. Since July 2006, more than 44,000 Kansans have received concealed carry permits. By law, the Office of the Attorney General administers the Kansas concealed carry program. For more information, Kansans can contact Schmidt’s office at (785) 296-2215 or go to the attorney general’s website at www.ag.ks.gov. The case is Woolard v. Gallagher.
Registration for medical assistance now available online Kansans seeking state medical assistance can now apply online. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) are announcing a new online portal designed to help Kansans assess whether they're eligible for medical assistance and to apply for Medicaid and HealthWave via the Internet. "While we still have the paper application method available, Kansans can now apply for medical assistance online in a paperless system
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Kansas supports Second Amendment rights in federal appeals court Kansas has joined with 13 other states in supporting Second Amendment rights before a federal appeals court, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced Thursday, August 6. Schmidt added Kansas to a friend-of-the-court brief filed in the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va. The federal appellate court is reviewing a decision by a federal district
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Junior varsity takes fourth Rolla's junior high volleyball teams traveled to Ulysses last Saturday for the annual invitational tournament. The varsity squad failed to make
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Rolla Pirates defeat Deerfield The Rolla High School football team thrilled the crowd with a 20-14 win over the Deerfield Spartans last Friday. It has been 12 years since the Pirates defeated Deerfield, so the fans had lots to cheer for. They have
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of 2013, it will improve the accuracy of eligibility determination and reduce fraud and waste by ensuring assistance for only those eligible for Kansas health and human services. The portal went live July 27. Since then, small groups of users have tested and verified that the portal is working as designed. During this controlled production period, the online portal was made available to only a select group of community support staff at clinics and hospitals that help their clients determine whether they could be eligible for medical assistance and apply for Medicaid. Around 80 applications were processed between July 30 and September 6. This time allowed the State of Kansas to determine whether the new system was ready for full production. When KEES is fully in place in late 2013, it will completely streamline the enrollment system for state benefits like food, child care, medical and cash assistance as well as other family services. The project means quicker processing times and faster approvals for submitted applications that include accurate and verifiable information. Furthermore, KEES will minimize fraud through improved recordkeeping and cross checks with other state
agencies. "I look forward to the full implementation of KEES, when the electronic portal will be incorporated into DCF services," said Children and Families Secretary Phyllis Gilmore. "The system is designed to identify fraud, prevent duplication and reduce errors as Kansans apply for government assistance." "To get the first phase of this project off the ground and ready for consumer use is a huge undertaking," said Anthony Schlinsog, Director of Information Technology for the State of Kansas. "I'm thrilled with how easy this system makes it for consumers to evaluate whether they may be eligible and to apply for medical benefits." Currently, consumers will use the portal to apply for benefits from Medicaid and HealthWave; however, in January 2013, those programs will be renamed KanCare. KDHE will have representatives at the State Fair in Hutchinson now through September 16 who can demonstrate the use of the online portal; look for the KanCare booth in the Meadowlark Building. The online portal can be accessed from several state web pages, but a direct link to it is here: https://cssp.kees. ks.gov/.
204 Van Buren, Rolla, Kansas 67954 620-492-1788 E-mail: clc.stanton_county@swprsc.org Phone: 620-492-1788 or 620-492-1940 Alternate Address for Contacting your friendly CLC Coordinator is: Stanton County Community Learning Center 502 N. Main (south side doors under sign) Johnosn City, KS 67885 E-mail: clc.stanton_county@swprsc.org 620-492-1788
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(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, August 30, 2012) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS FILED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 59 OF THE KANSAS STATUTES ANNOTATED IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY JEAN HEGER, a/k/a BETTY J. HEGER, Deceased Case No. 12-PR-32 NOTICE OF HEARING
THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition bas been filed in this Court by Marion Wayne Heger beneficiary of Betty Jean Heger, a/k/a Betty J. Heger, deceased, requesting that the foreign will of Betty Jean Heger a/k/a Betty J. Heger, deceased, dated January 19, 2007, be admitted to probate and record in this Court; no administration of the Estate is necessary; the will be construed, and the following Kansas real estate owned by the decedent, situated in Stevens County, Kansas: Mineral interests in the Southeast Quarter (SE/4) of Section Twentythree (23), Township Thirty-three (33) South, Range Four (4) West of the 6th P.M., all in Stevens County, Kansas; AND
The Northwest Quarter (NW/4) of Section Seven (7), in Township Thirty-three (33) South, Range Thirty-eight (38) West of the 6th Principal Meridian, all in Stevens County, Kansas; AND
Lots Three (3) and Five (5), the Southeast Quarter (SE/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW/4), and the Southwest Quarter (SW/4) of Section Six (6). Township Thirtythree (33) South, Range Thirtyeight (38) West of the 6th P.M., all in Stevens County, Kansas; AND The Southeast Quarter (SE/4) of Section Twelve (12), Township Thirty-three (33) South, Range Thirty-nine (39) West, all in Stevens County, Kansas. be assigned in accordance with the terms of the Will. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 24 day of September, 2012, at 1:30 o’clock P.M. in the District Court, in the city of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. Marion Wayne Heger, Petitioner VIGNERY & MASON, L.L.C. 214 E. 10th, P.O. Box 767 Goodland, KS 67735 Telephone: 785-890-6588 Attorneys for Petitioner
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Beginning Farmer Workshop begins September 19 at Atwood Kansas Farmers Union and High Plains Food Co-op are hosting a Beginning Farmer Workshop Wednesday, September 19 at the Atwood American Legion from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Workshop will feature five speakers and a panel of producer members of the High Plains Food Co-op (HPFC). "We see a large number of farmers that are considering retirement and the next generation is going to have to step up and take the lead. We know they're out there, its just a matter of finding them and helping them find the resources that they need to become the next generation of family farmers," Nick Levend-
ofsky, KFU Special Projects Coordinator, said. Workshop speakers include Donn Teske, former financial advisor, to talk about the financial aspect of farm transition; Linda Hessman, ag mediator, will talk about Bridging the Gap Between Beginning and Retiring Farmers; Char Henton, Kansas Agricultural Mediation Service; Calvin Adams will discuss the Kansas Ranch Institute Internship Program that he created; Dr. Scott Mickelsen with the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture will talk about the college's 100 Cow Program and others NCTA offers; Growing Produce and Deliv-
ery to Market, Youth Internships and Beginning Farmer Web site, presented by High Plains Food Co-op and Rawlins County Extension Agent Cynthia Dixson. After the workshop Wednesday at 5:00 p.m., KFU Board Member Chris Schmidt will show everyone around Atwood, including the Ben-Lee Processing Plant. Supper will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion in Atwood and will feature food produced by HPFC members. The next day, September 20, a tour of the HPFC will be in St. Francis from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and is also open to the public. The workshop is open to
the public. Registration is free, including meals. Lodging is not included, but is available in Colby. For more information about both events, including a schedule, visit the Web site at kansas farmersunion.org. To RSVP, call Nick at 785-527-0941 or email kfu.nick@gmail.com. The tours are being offered by Kansas Farmers Union, thanks to a grant from Farm Aid to help beginning farmers find mentors. The event is sponsored by Kansas Farmers Union, High Plains Food Cooperative and Rawlins County Economic Development.
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Help Wanted: Part Time Elevator Personnel United Prairie Ag, LLC is seeking part-time elevator personnel at our Hugoton and Moscow locations. Candidates must be able to work flexible hours, weekends and evenings. Employment is subject to successful completion of drug screening.
Interested persons should apply in person at 509 NW Ave. in Hugoton or 300 N. Road 20 in Moscow United Prairie Ag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug free workplace
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Pearcy Irrigation is needing a center pivot service man. Some experience desired. We offer competitive wages and benefits.
Apply at 510 W. Fifth or call Jonathan at 620-541-1049.
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HELP WANTED: PART TIME SCALE OPERATORS United Prairie Ag, LLC is seeking applications for Harvest Scale Operators in our Hugoton office. This is a part-time position working evenings and weekends a must.
Interested persons should apply in person at 509 NW Ave. in Hugoton. United Prairie Ag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug free workplace
USD 210 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Elementary School ESL/Bilingual Teacher Aide for Elementary School. This person will be working one-on-one and with small groups of students requiring additional ESL assistance. This position will be open until filled. Applications are available at Central Office or on the District Web site. Hugoton USD 210 is accepting applications for an Elementary School secretary. This will be a full-time position and includes a single health benefit. Starting pay is $10.00 an hour moving to $10.25 after 60 days. This position will include additional duties. Applications are available at Central Office or on the District Web site. Coaching Available Middle School: MS Assistant Boys’ Basketball (2) Applicants should contact Clint Merritt at cmerritt@usd210.org. High School: HS Assistant Boys’ Basketball (1); HS Assistant Boys’ Baseball (1); HS Assistant Golf (1). Applicants should contact Clint Merritt at cmerritt@usd210.org. USD 210 is an EOE
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CURRENT OPENINGS AT STEVENS COUNTY HOSPITAL, MEDICAL CLINIC AND PIONEER MANOR NURSING HOME
Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time and PRN CNAs to work the night shift at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home from 6 pm - 6 am. All interested candidates must have a Kansas CNA license to be eligible. We offer excellent benefits and competitive wages. Applications may be picked up at the Information Desk by the Medical Clinic. Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time, Part-time and PRN RNs or LPNs to work the Med/Surg floor. These positions are for both day and night shifts (7 am-7 pm and 7 pm-7am). All candidates must have a Kansas RN/LPN license to be eligible. We offer outstanding benefits, competitive wages, sign-on bonus (FT and PT only) and mileage reimbursement if individual lives 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County. (tfc15) Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time RNs, LPNs and CMAs to work at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home. These positions are for the night shift (6 pm - 6 am). Interested candidates must be certified with a Kansas license to be eligible for these positions. We offer excellent benefits and competitive wages. (3c30) Stevens County Healthcare is searching for a Full-time Medical Assistant to work in our Rural Health Medical Clinic. This position is Monday through Friday and one Saturday morning every five to six weeks. Interested candidates must have completed the Medical Assistant program and be licensed to be considered for this position. We offer an excellent benefits package and competitive wages. (4c29)
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FOR SALE FOR SALE: Black Velvet Ranch, Registered Black Angus Bulls, Aaron Plunkett, Syracuse, Ks. 620-3841101. (9c31) --------------MAKE AN OFFER: 2700 gallon (2 compartment) fiberglass tank. Comes with frame for truck. Never used. Call 598-2466 for more info. (3c36)
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FOR SALE: 1986 Harley Davidson FLH Electraglide. Flat black with white frame. Recently gone through, garaged year-round. Sale includes new tourpack and solo seat. Gotta see to appreciate! Call or text 620-4530427 or 620-453-0991. (tfc37) --------------FIREWOOD FOR SALE
Oak, Piñon, Mesquite, Pecan & More
Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS AND KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
112 S. Main • 620-356-5808 • Ulysses www.faulknerrealestate.com Se Habla Espanol-356-5808
1105 S. Madison- 4 bed/2 b, cen H/A, fpl, fence, att garage, basement. Call for details.
1029 S. Van Buren- Ranch, 2 bed/1 b, fpl, att garage, storage shed. Call to set up a showing!!
PRICE REDUCED: 1109 S. Madison St. - All you could ever want in a home. Home has 8 bedrooms, 4 1/2 bathrooms, 2 Living areas. Basement family room is equipped with cabinets, sink, and cook top. Bathroom downstairs has a large whirlpool tub. Kitchen and upstairs bath recently remodeled. New appliances in kitchen. Back porch remodeled and enclosed and nice sitting patio next to porch.
101 S. Madison- $2,500 BUYER INCENTIVE!!! 3 bed/2 bath, central H/A, fence, attached garage. storage shed. Call for details!!!
Lots in Spikes Addition
Delivery & stacking available Call DJ @ 620-430-1273 Days 620-428-6127 Evenings (tfc)
TRANSPORTATION COMPANY FOR SALE Transportation Company currently permitted to run in 7 states, entire company sells together: trucks, flatbeds, fuel tanker, all permits, licenses and numbers. Will have current inspections and clean records.
Call 620-544-5949
600 S. Harrison Street - CUTE!! Brick, 2 bed/1.5 b, att garage, cen H/A, and more!! Call for details!!
1990 32 ft. Carriage 5th Wheel Camper Good Condition - 1 slide 401 S. Harrison - (620) 428-5648
801 S. Main Street - Price Reduced!! 3 bed/2 bath, cen H/A, fence, oversized garage, fpl, lots of storage. Call for details!! 928 S. Jackson - Frame, 2 bed/2 b., lg family rm, basement, cen H/A. Call for details!
2003 Coleman Caravan 26 ft. pull camper
SOLD 623 East 4th - Custom built, 5 bed/3.5 b, fin bsmt, appl, fence, att grge, 2 yrs old. Muchmore... Call for your personal showing!
2 slideouts, electric jack, queen size bed, good condition, lg bathroom w/ tub & shower, microwave, refrigerator, stove, air conditioner, 2 new spare tires
SOLD
SOLD
522 West 7th - 4 bed/2 b, full basement, cen heat, open parking, corner lot. Call for details!!
GARAGE SALES PAPARAZZI JEWELRY YARD SALE: Friday, September 14, 4:00 p.m. - ???, 1101 S. Adams, All Jewelry only $5.00 a piece. Little Girls’ Jewelry - $2.00 a piece. Not Too Soon To Start Christmas Shopping! --------------MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Friday, September 14, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., and Saturday, September 15, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon, 949 Cemetery Road, Furniture, Electronics, Lots of Miscellaneous --------------FOUR FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Saturday, September 15, 8:00 a.m. - ???, 108 S. Lincoln, Hugoton, Clothes, Furniture, Shoes, Dishes, Bed, Table, Miscellaneous --------------YARD SALE: Saturday, September 15, 8:00 a.m. - ???, 905 S. Main, Carpenter’s Tools from a Cabinet Shop, Household Items, Men’s Clothes, 1972 Chevy Pickup Frame, Disc Brake Setup, Cab, Tires & Rims ---------------
STORAGE AVAILABLE STORAGE AVAILABLE – Filling up fast. Storage for Boats, RV's, Campers, Trailers, Cars, Trucks, you name it. The building is clean and secure with electrical hookups. I also have space for Semi Tractor Trailer Parking on a concrete slab. In addition to this I have empty warehouse space and an Office Building with 4 offices, 2 bathrooms and a Kitchenette. Call if you are interested in renting any of these spaces. Dan at Meheen Secure Storage in Ulysses 9523239. (eot-tfc35) ---------------
(620) 428-1042 CELLULAR
307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901
darrin.hewitt@fbfs.com
Now see these and other SW. Kansas properties at www.hugotonhomes.com
SOLD
208 West 1st Street - Nice split level home, 3 bed/2bath, bonus room, 2 living areas, fpl, oversized single garage, fence, appliances, and much more!! Call today for your special showing!!
SOLD
1277 Rd W - Country Home with acreage! Brick 5 bed/3 b, fpl, basement, deck, all electric, 69x48 ship. A Must See!!
515-517 West 6th - Commercial Building and Lot - 40x140 Metal building with land. Call for details!!
Feature Of The Week
20579 Road D, Moscow, KS - Reduced Price! Completely remodeled and renovated 2bd/1b home with 5 acres! $40,000!! Mark Faulkner-Broker Karen Yoder - Associate/Broker Residential & Commercial Specialist
Karen Yoder- 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730 Chance Yoder - Salesperson Agricultural Land Residential & Commercial Specialist
Karen Yoder
THANK YOU The family of Gerald (Jerry) Mills sends heartfelt thanks to all who sent cards, gave memorials, sent flowers or plants and prepared food. Thank you to the ladies who prepared the meal for the funeral. We want to thank Dr. Sam and the hospital staff for the wonderful care our loved one received. Everyone’s thoughtfulness is deeply appreciated. Steve & Tanya and family Jeff & Brenda and family Jamie & Stacie and family
330 Kansas – Elkhart - This is a 3 BR, 1 BA Fannie Mae HomePath property. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! This property is approved for HomePath Renovation Mortgage Financing. Selling as is no warranty expressed or implied.
REALTOR® Associate
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THANK YOU Thank you for clearing up my concerns about your budget for the Recreation Commission. Roger Lynch THANK YOU Thank you for the birthday wishes! My daughters Debra and Donna live nearby with 9 grandkids. The town of Sedgwick doesn’t have as many paved streets as Hugoton does, but I like it here. There’s a good church here. Gordon Bane (P.S. Your cards were wonderful!! We surprised Dad with a big birthday party!You should have seen his face! Thank you to everyone!! Debra & Donna)
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1505 S. Madison St. - Nice 4 bedroom/2 bath home on large corner lot. Very nice layout, 3 car garage with work shop attached to end garage. Bedroom 4 has access to garage. This is a must see.
600 S. Jefferson - Price Reduced!! 3 bed/2 bath, cen H/A, fence, 30 x 40 building. Call for details!!
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$12, 50 $11,5 0 95
712 E. 5th St.
1501 Road 9 - Very well maintained brick home on 3.7 acres only 3 miles from town. 5 bed/4 bath. New roof 2010. Hardwood floors & new carpet on main level in 2009. A/C unit and Furnace replaced in 2011. Double oven & microwave new in 2011, refrigerator & dishwasher 2.5 years old.
DARRIN HEWITT
615 - 623 S. Monroe- Commercial propertyformerly Ann's Port and Motel. Great Business opportunity with ample parking. Call to see this property today!!!
CAMPER FOR SALE
504 S. Wildcat Ct. 617 E. 4th
612 E. 4th St. - Nice 2001 Manufactured home on full basement. Each bedroom on main level has its own private bathroom. 2 bedrooms in basement with possibility of more. Basement also has hookup for second utility room. Can access basement from inside house or from garage.
AC CONTR UNDER
(4c37)
FOR SALE
Gas company pays up to 20,000 KW of electric usage per year. 848 Road G. - This all electric 2 story home with 5 bedrooms comes with 6 acres of land and 2 new heating and air conditioning systems. $145,000.00 Additional acreage available. Call today!
139 Oklahoma Ave. – Elkhart -Fix me up, I sit on a large lot and have a 30 x 24 detached garage. Selling where is as is.
Chance Yoder- Cellphone 544-1907 “Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”
Chance Yoder
FOR SALE BY OWNER FOR SALE BY OWNER t see! Mus
603 Madison in Rolla
620-544-5499 or 620-428-2929
FOR RENT
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--------------APARTMENT FOR RENT: 2 bedroom, 1 car garage, Central Heating/Air, all appliances, 620544-1714. (tfc33) ---------------
LARGE LIVING ESTATE AUCTION: Saturday, September 29, 9:30 a.m., 712 S. Jefferson St., Furniture, Jewelry, Antique Glassware, Dolls & Doll Items, Lots of Household Items. See Web for complete list at www.kscb.net. Auctioneer Jim Cunningham. (2c37) ---------------
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SUPPORT GROUPS PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 316-276-3605 or Birthline in Liberal, 1404 N. Western, 620-626-6763. (tfc3) --------------ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drinking. Call 544-8633. (tfc1) ---------------
CELEBRATE RECOVERY every Monday night 6:308:00 p.m. at Assembly of God Fellowship Hall, 138 S. Main. (tfc25)
AL-Anon Family Group
Pioneer Manor Family Support Group
Men & Women of alcoholic family & friends meet at 1405 Cemetery Rd. Mon. & Thurs. 8 pm 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org (tfc)
FOR RENT: 4 bedroom, 2 bath house south of Ulysses. Prefer work crew, $750/mo. No pets. 620-356-4203. (4p36) --------------FOR RENT: Trailer space. Call 620-544-1796. (2c37) ---------------
1 bedroom newly decorated apartment for Senior Citizens For Information Call Plaza Office - 544-4011 or Selia Crawford - 544-2182
if no answer, leave message (tfc48)
Open Tues & Thurs 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
1030 S. Main
(tfc37) (tfc15)
3rd Tuesdays - 1:00 p.m. 3rd Thursdays - 5:15 p.m. Chapel at Pioneer Manor
WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201. (104p5) --------------NEEDED: Gas stove, refrigerator, full size or queen size box springs and mattress and love seat. Call 544-5616. (tfc31) --------------
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(620)544-7777 UPERIOR 510 E. 3rd OLUTIONS Hugoton
HOME REPAIR & LAWN CARE
Great Deals ~ Easy Financing ~ Quality Service
Office: (620)544-7800 531 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks. 67951
Alan D. Higgins, Owner
FDT ELECTRIC(tfc34) Frankie Thomas, owner
SUNFLOWER PLAZA
Project Hope
WANTED
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Very well-built, beautiful brick home. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, office, bonus room, full finished basement with huge storeroom, fenced patio, oversized 2car garage, underground sprinkler.
FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer and dryer, and cable. Call 544-
UPCOMING AUCTION
Licensed & Insured Over 30 years experience in Residential & Commercial Wiring
544-5915 or 544-7776
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LAWN PRO Will Schnittker
620-544-1517
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PO Box 473 - Hugoton, Ks. 67951
(620) 428-6518 1182 Road Q • Hugoton (tfc12)
O.D.’s SHOP Small Engine Repair
BRICK HOME FOR LEASE 510 E. Third, Hugoton Alan & Deana Higgins 3 bedroom, 2 remodeled baths, new carpet and tile throughout, fresh neutral paint, new stained wood trim, window blinds, ceiling fans, wood burning fireplace, all new built-in kitchen appliances, soft water unit, over-sized double car garage with openers, privacy fence, patio, lawn care included. No smoking and no pets.
Call 544-2839, 453-0936 or 353-3862
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To see YOUR business here, call 544-4321 or email hermesma@pld.com!
The Hugoton Hermes
Thursday, September 13, 2012
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Pheasant Heaven to receive crop sale proceeds It’s that time of year again! Local farmers are expecting checks for all their hard work through the spring and sum-
mer as they harvest their corn. Thanks to several local entities, Pheasant Heaven will share in the bounty this year!
Certified seed available in 2012: Hatcher Jagalene Armour
TAM 111 Winterhawk
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AP503 CL2
Featuring: Winterhawk Winterhawk is a relatively new WestBred/AGSECO variety. It has good drought tolerance, grazing potential, and fall ground cover capability. It is also resistant to the new race of stripe rust. Winterhawk also has an excellent yield potential with good test weights. 2012 Pawnee County Dryland Test 2012 Ford County Dryland Test
Winterhawk Jagalene 26.1 20.1 32.9 31.7
FAST and CONVENIENT LOADING! Seed Sales: Sipes Seed Sales, Inc. (620) 493-4693 or (800) 334-4501 Custom Cleaning: Sipes Seed -- (620) 493-4791 Email: sipeseed@pld.com Website: www.sipesseed.com
Joining forces to benefit this great organization are Bob and Carlis Passmore, Duane Hull, Bartlett Grain, Jordan Air and Seaman Crop Consulting. Donations included Bob and Carlis’ donation of their land to use for a corn crop. Duane did a lot of hard work as he donated the seed, then planted and harvested the crop. Bartlett Grain donated a portion of the fertilizer for the crop and are also under contract to buy the harvested corn. Jordan Air sprayed the crop as their part of the charity. Seaman Crop Consulting donated their services as consultants. All proceeds from this carefully cultivated corn crop will be donated to Pheasant Heaven Charities, Inc. Funds raised by Pheasant Heaven helps local charities, individuals in need and civic groups, as well as many scholarships for high school students. Stevens County residents should be proud to live in this wonderful, generous community. Pheasant Heaven Charities Inc. was founded in 2004. The organization is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit and has raised in excess of $329,000. As of 2011, PHCI boasted 127 partners. For more information, contact Brad Musgrove, Secretary/Treasurer at 620-544-4388 or email ghost@pld.com.
This picture was snapped east of Hugoton recently. After a lot of investigating and comparing, we think it may be an Osprey. What do you think?
Bartlett Grain Company, L.P. in Moscow is ready for the
2012 FALL HARVEST! WE’VE APPRECIATED YOUR BUSINESS IN THE PAST And We’re Looking Forward To Serving You Again This Year!
• Licensed and Bonded • Offering Fast Unloading & Accurate Bookkeeping Moscow - 598-2144
Joe Heatherman with Bartlett Grain of Moscow and Duane Hull of Hull Farms stand by the combine used to harvest the corn crop on Bob and Carlis Passmore’s land. Proceeds
from the sale of the crop will benefit Pheasant Heaven Charities Inc. Other local entities donating services include Jordan Air and Seaman Crop Consulting.
Agriculture Corner FSA - NRCS - SCCD
544-2261 USDA is an equal opportunity employer and provider Landowner and Land Manager Working to Help Lesser Prairie-Chicken The Lesser Prairie-Chicken Initiative (LPCI) is helping landowners and land managers like Glen Mull and his daughter, Amy (Mull) Harter, and Tom Turner not only to promote the overall health of their grazing lands but to improve the wildlife habitat for the lesser prairie-chicken. The Mulls own grassland acres in Edwards County. Turner manages grassland acres in Edwards and Stafford Counties. Their land is adjoined, and Turner manages the wildlife practices while Mull manages the cattle that graze both properties. Good stewardship is a core value on both sides of the fence. With the help of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the Mulls and Turner have enrolled roughly 3,000 acres into the initiative that will benefit the lesser prairie-chicken. Greg Henderson and Rita Schartz are NRCS District Conservationists in Edwards and Stafford Counties, respectively, who work with these producers and who see a real benefit to the Initiative. “Tom and Glen are a perfect fit for the LPCI,” says Henderson. In 2010, Turner was approved for an NRCS Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) contract. Through this program, which provides technical and financial assistance, Turner has installed conservation practices to promote healthy grazing lands and to improve the natural wildlife habitat for the lesser prairiechicken. Schartz worked with Turner and developed a grazing management plan to address brush management. “The key to brush management is recognizing potential problems and controlling them before they become severe,” says Schartz. Turner is spraying wild plum thickets with herbicide on his grassland area to improve habitat for the lesser prairie-chicken and to open up more grassland area. “Keeping this habitat is important to us and the proper cover is important for the birds,” says Turner. He added that without the WHIP contract he would not have been able to do as much work on the property to improve the wildlife habitat. “Improving this grassland acreage will not only improve livestock performance, but it will also provide prairiechicken habitat - it’s a winwin,” says Turner. “That’s the main reason I’m doing it. “If it’s good for the lesser prairiechicken, it’s got to be good for the cattle.” Turner is also burning the grassland to improve forage quality and quantity for wildlife and livestock. “Prescribed burning is often used as a management practice to
establish and manage new native grass stands,” explains Schartz. Burning recycles the nutrients tied up in old plant growth, she adds. “This increases livestock production because the cattle are getting better food.” Turner burned two cells this year, and plans to burn the remaining acres next year to maximize the benefits. Through WHIP, Turner installed over a mile in crossfencing. He has separated the larger grassland acreage into two smaller ones, and this now offers Turner the option to rotate the cattle through different cells on a grazing schedule. This helps him maximize forage use and reduce overgrazing. On the Mull property, NRCS cost shared on two wells, two tanks, and solar pumps. “Because of the crossfencing and livestock watering facilities, we can better manage these grazing lands,” states Mull. “If you come here early in the morning, this is where you’ll see the prairie-chickens,” says Turner standing near a lek. Each spring, an extraordinary mating ritual occurs with the courtship of the prairie-chicken. These areas called leks, or booming grounds - are actually formed in fall when the order of dominance is established among the males. On the Mull property, chickens gather at dusk and dawn performing elaborate dances designed to attract females. Turner and Mull consider themselves fortunate to have prairie-chicken leks on their properties. “When you see these [prairie-chickens] you know you are doing something right,” says Mull. “This has just been an amazing process,” says Rita Schartz on the Mulls and Turner partnership. She adds, “You have a land manager and landowner with two different goals. The land manager
wants to have prairie-chickens on their property - for the landowner, prairie-chickens are a secondary - their goal is to improve grazing lands.” "We want to manage it in a way that will ensure its sustainability for the next generation,” says Mull. “This land has been in the family for three generations. Our goal is to develop wildlife habitat while operating an economically viable ranch.” The LPCI is available in 36 Kansas counties: Barber, Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Ellis, Finney, Ford, Gove, Graham, Grant, Gray, Greeley, Hamilton, Haskell, Hodgeman, Kearny, Kiowa, Lane, Logan, Meade, Morton, Ness, Pawnee, Pratt, Rush, Scott, Seward, Sheridan, Sherman, Stafford, Stanton, Stevens, Thomas, Trego, Wallace and Wichita. According to Jon Ungerer, LPCI Coordinator, other states addressing lesser prairiechicken habitat include Colorado, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas. “Over the past two years, the Lesser PrairieChicken Initiative has succeeded in improving and increasing lesser prairiechicken habitat acres in all five states.” Conservation practices on the Mull and Turner properties have had an incredible benefit to promote healthy grazing lands for their ranching operation, but are also productive for the lesser prairie-chicken and other wildlife.” For more information about the LPCI in Kansas, visit the Kansas NRCS Web page at www.ks.nrcs.usda.gov/ programs/lpci/index.html or contact your local USDA Service Center (listed in the telephone book under United States Government or on the internet at offices.usda.gov). Follow us on Twitter @NRCS_Kansas. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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A new choice for your chemical, NH3, Liquid Fertilizer and Dry Fertilizer. We now carry banjo parts for all your needs and have a large selection of banjo fittings and hoses. We have 40 years of experience in both ground and air application. Hugoton Elkhart 620-544-2027 620-697-4706 Lakin Ulysses 620-355-7700 620-356-1070