The Monarch Pride

A F a m i l y o f L i o n s

Inside this issue:

Austin Butcher, son of Bruce and Debbie Butcher, participated in the annual golf tournament held this past September in Pittsburg, Kansas, to benefit TFI Family Services, Inc. After the tournament was over, Austin participated in a 50 foot putting contest and won $3,000! Austin and his son, Kepple are pictured. Austin worked at Monarch as summer help from 2000 to 2002. Congratulations Austin!

Sophomore Cub Goes to State for Second Year Humboldt High golfer Robbie Sellman had a successful year on the course for the Cubs. Robbie received individual medals in all 8 regular season meets, then was Tri-Valley League Runner-up and placed 4th overall @ Regional meet and qualified for his 2nd consecutive State golf meet. State meet was held @ Spring Creek Golf Course in Seneca. Robbie placed 34th out of a total of 104 golfers, posting a score of 87 (49-38). Robbie has finished his Sopho-more year and is the son of Steve and Melissa Sellman.

Putting Contest Benefits TFI, Inc.; Winner Takes Home $3,000

Roller Mill and Kiln Dust Collector Modi-fication for NESHAP

The roller mill installation started January 2 with the startup of the mill March 28. The mill commissioning went well considering all the possible issues we could have had due to the extent of the modifica-tions we made. At the present time, the mill can produce 340T/hr with normal moisture feed. A new fan was installed to handle all the

gases from both kilns. Next Spring we will purchase and install a CEMS (Continuous Emissions Monitoring Sys-tem) to monitor the kiln emission. The CEMS system will allow us to monitor emissions for NESHAP (National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants) compliance scheduled to go into effect September, 2015.

At the end of March we also completed #5 Kiln Dust Collector mod-ification for NESHAP. We added 6 new stain-less steel modules to our present 15 modules. Each kiln dust collector contains 6000 dust collector bags, 5” diameter by 16ft long. A hole the size of a quarter in just one bag could put the kiln out of particulate compliance for the new NESHAP regulations.

Monarch Roots 2

Monarch

Online!

Eat “Concrete”

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Helping a

Hero

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Gary Hawk

Print Receivers

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Safety

Awards

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Service

Anniversaries

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Newborns 5

Promotions 4

Lion Retirees 6-7

New KC

Ready Mix

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In Memory 8

Lady Cubs 8

Elementary

Class Tours

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Humboldt Cubs 9

Monarch

Scholarship

Recipient

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May 2013 Vol. 25, Issue 2

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Monarch Roots

The following articles were taken from

the Humboldt Union, 1925

Santa Fe officials seem to have a predilection for our beautiful city. Twelve to fifteen hundred cars of product each month is

quite enough to make any set of railroad officials become interested. Cement, oil, gasoline, brick, etc. is good freight to handle to

say nothing of grain and cattle. Mind you we are not talking about the hundreds of cars that are shipped inbound.

Tuesday, F.B. Houghton, freight traffic manager of Chicago, and C.R. Burnett, assistant general freight agent, Topeka, and F.C.

Burnett, assistant general freight agent, were here looking over freight conditions and visited the Monarch cement and other freight

producing industries. They expressed themselves as well pleased with what they saw and the indications of still greater freight ton-

nage. The building of six more silos at the Monarch indicated more freight.

Yesterday P.E. Taylor, district freight agent of the Santa Fe at Joplin, Mo. Was in the city. Also, came yesterday, J.H. Gidney,

roadmaster, who came to look over the new work that is being constructed where the Santa Fe track is crossed by Central Avenue.

The Santa Fe has suggested some changes that argue for the betterment of conditions at this point and will make it safer than it has

been. These gentlemen come and go in their own special train.

October 8, 1925

Santa fe officials here

The Monarch Cement Company is building six additional silos. The foundation work is well along and they will begin on the

silos proper in a few days. These new tanks are for the storage of shale. Heretofore, after the shale has been burnt and ground, it

has been dumped in large bins. This way of handling it caused much dust and fog to rise in clouds. With the silos this will be prac-

tically eliminated. Here it will remain until wanted for the making of cement.

The six silos are 20 X 88 feet in size and will cost about $40,000. The work is to be done by men connected with the plant. The

bins formerly used for the shale will be converted into bins for the additional storage of rock.

It is the policy of President Wulf and the company to equip the plant with every condition that will add to comfort and efficiency.

Thus are they making every preparation for next season’s business and striving for a much larger output.

October 15, 1925

More silos for monarch

Silos completed

The Monarch Cement Company, who have been rushing work on their six new silos to contain shale, finished them

early Sunday morning. By 5 o’clock a.m. the scaffolding had been removed, the many electric lights turned out and

the workmen gone. That is the way the Monarch does things. However, the silos will not be ready to receive ground

shale for some time as there is yet much to be done in the way of elevators and all that sort of thing so that it may be

spring before the silos are put in commission.

December 10, 1925

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Legislators Eat Concrete

Page 3, May, 2013

Monarch’s customer, Scott’s Concrete, of Camdenton MO, recently contributed toward a “smart home” for Corporal Todd Nicely, a 27 year old Marine who lost both his arms and legs when he stepped on an IED in Afghanistan. This Wounded Warrior project is a specially designed home for a severely wounded service

member, and is part of the Gary Sinise Foundation work which is dedicated to helping veterans

and first responders in need.

Each year, the Kansas Ready Mixed Concrete Association sponsors an “Eat Concrete” Day at the Capitol, in Topeka. The “concrete” is a frozen custard blended with fruit or candy for a thick, yummy treat you can eat. This treat is handed out to legislators, their staff, and others working in the Capitol, along with literature to educate the legislators on the importance that the concrete industry has on the Kansas economy. This year the event was held on February 19. The center picture shows association volunteers with Governor Brownback, who is holding his “concrete” treat. In the picture to the left is Monarch sales representative Curt Kitson, Hays KS, (left), with Speaker of the House, Ray Merrick, (center), and Todd LaTorella, MO/KS Amer-ican Concrete Pavement executive director. In the picture to the right is Monarch sales representative Jeff

Preisner, Topeka KS, (right), with his legislator John Alcalca, of Topeka.

Helping Out a Hero

The Monarch Cement Company P.O. Box 1000 Humboldt, KS 66748

Gary Hawk Prints Given for 40 Years

Employees attending the Safety Luncheon, Tuesday, April 23rd, who received their Gary Hawk print of Monarch in recognition of 40

years of service are: [left to right]

Kenny Lumley, Bernie Hess and Otis Crawford.

First Quarter Safety Awards

First Quarter Safety Prize Winners were Joe Schomaker, Larry James,

Blane Olson & Marvin Riebel

Larry James

Joe Schomaker

Blane Olson

Marvin Riebel

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Years of Service

MARCH

Everett Goble, Jr.

Tony Kusel

Bill Cavins

Jeffrey Clements

Steve Weide

Anna Chapman

Bruce Butcher

Rick Trim

Scott Clements

Tom Kaufman

Jay Taff

Dennis Osborn

Joe Hug

Delbert Sheerer

Brad Davis

Chip Tiegreen

Sherry Meier

Karen Jarred

Tony Kasten

APRIL

Duane Moyer

Walter Wulf Jr.

Don Chaney

Mickey Beagley

Doug Nickell

Rusty Nordt

Ray Miller

Jason Tobin

Gary Mosley

Steve Sellman

Randy Riebel

Jim Frederick

MAY

George Aikins

Kenny Miller

Phil Gutierrez

Debbie Roe

Anita White

Bill Hess

Bernie Alonzo

Joe Schomaker

David Wells

Mark Ping

Andy Classen

Vester Reed

Brent Butts

Bonnie Lilly

Michelle Umholtz

Mark Piley

Mark Wescott

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Rick and Barbara Rush are

proud to announce the birth of

t h e i r n e w g r a n d s o n ,

Kendrick Louis Rush, son of

Carmen Patterson and Kevin

Rush. Kendrick was born Feb-

ruary 13, 2013. He weighed 7

lb., 1 oz., and was 18 inches

long. He joins a brother Skylar

and sisters Scout and Harlow.

Birth Announcement

Howard D. Smart, 74, passed away April 21, 2013. Howard began working for Monarch

April 2, 1979 and retired May 28, 2004 as the Quarry Driller/Blaster, where he worked for

21 years. Howard started his career at Monarch as a Laborer and in Cleanup.

We want to extend sympathy to the families of Randy Ellis on the death of his mother,

Shirley Ellis; George Grisier on the death of his mother-in-law, Carolyn Dreher; Vester

Reed on the death of his brother-in-law, Richard Webb; Frank and Joe Schomaker on

the death of their grandfather, Bill Stolhand; Gary Stalder on the death of his grandmoth-

er, Dorothy Adams; Gary Frederick on the death of his step-son, Travis Yoho and Dennis

Osborn on the death of his wife’s grandmother, Dorothy Smith.

In Memory

Congratulations to Lion Retirees!

Page 6, May, 2013

Vickie L. Fontaine retired on December 31, 2012 after a little over 28 years of ser-vice. Vickie began her employment on August 13, 1984 in the Storeroom Department as a Stores Clerk, where she would spend all her time, while at Monarch. Vickie men-tioned she had seen many changes in the Department over her time at Monarch, from the old Cardex card system to the new Maximo system. Vickie plans on doing some traveling and working around her home, especially in her flower beds.

Maurice Ray Ranz retired on December 28, 2012 after 29 years of service. Ray began his employment on October 31, 1983 as a Laborer in the Cleanup Department where he worked for 6 months. In April 1984, Ray transferred to the Electrical De-partment as an Electrician/Instrumentation Serviceman where he worked for 28 ½ years. Ray plans on doing some traveling and spending time with his two sons and the grandchildren.

Mike D. Byers was promoted from Relief Production Operator II/Laborer to Quarry Manager on May 13, 2013. Mike brings a wealth of cement knowledge and over 27 years of cement experience to the position.

Promotions

Jeff Preisner, who has been a District Sales Manager, Topeka territory, for the Monarch Cement Company the past 13 years, has taken a position as general manager of one of our subsidiaries, Kansas Building Products, in Wichita, Kansas effective April 22, 2013.

Calvin D. Parker retired on February 28, 2013 after a little over 28 years of ser-vice. Calvin began his employment on January 16, 1985 as the Process Chemist where he worked for 7 ½ years. In July 1982, Calvin was promoted to the Quarry/Mobile Supervisor position where he worked for 4 ½ years. In December 1996, Calvin was promoted to the Environmental Supervisor position for 6 years and then promoted as Quality Control Supervisor and Environmental Supervisor in April 2002 for 2 years. In April 2004, Calvin took over the Quality Control Supervisor position where he served for the past 8 years. Calvin’s plans are to spend time in his greenhouse, at his home, and spending some time traveling on trips with Vona.

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Donnie R. Coy retired on February 28, 2013 after 29 ½ years of service. Donnie began his employment on October 4, 1983 as a Laborer in the Cleanup Department where he worked for over 5 years. In February 1989, Donnie transferred to the Pro-duction Department as a Relief Operator and Open Shift Operator for over 2 years and then was promoted as Production Foreman for 5 years. In December 1996, Donnie was promoted to Quarry/Mobile Supervisor where he worked for 16 years. Donnie plans on spending time watching the grandchildren in all their school and sporting events.

Johnny J. Gillham retired on March 28, 2013 after 32 ½ years of service. John-ny began his employment on September 15, 1980 as a Laborer in the Cleanup De-partment where he only worked 6 months. In March 1981, Johnny transferred into the Welding Department where he would work for 6 years before he would transfer into the Maintenance Mechanic Department for 3 ½ years. In June 1990, Johnny transferred into the Quarry Department as a Diesel Mechanic where he would work for 7 ½ years before taking the Leadman position in that department for another 7 years. In May 2004, Johnny was promoted to the Plant Purchasing Supervisor posi-tion where he would work for almost 9 years. Johnny plans on doing some camping and fishing with his wife, Sue and their friends, as well as, spending time with his grandchildren.

Russell L. Vaughn retired on December 31, 2012 after a little over 28 years of ser-vice. Russell began his employment on September 19, 1984 as a Laborer in the Cleanup Department where he worked for a little over 4 years. In February 1989, Rus-sell transferred into the Electrical Department as an Electrician/Instrumentation Ser-viceman where he worked for almost 24 years. Russell plans on attending all the sporting and school events of his grandchildren, as well as, watch his youngest grand-son in his roping events at local rodeos.

Congratulations to Lion Retirees!

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Monarch customer Kincaid Ready Mix, with plants in Olathe, Paola and Kansas City, is constructing a new

ready mix plant on Wolcott Street in Kansas City, Kansas.

Humboldt Elementary 3rd grade students from Mrs. Croisant's Science Class toured the Monarch Quarry, the Control Room and Laboratory. The class has been studying rocks and minerals

and wanted to see how cement was made.

Humboldt Lady Cubs

The Humboldt Lady Cubs Softball team is headed to State in

Manhattan, Kansas, on May 23rd and 24th. The Lady Cubs were

12 -2 for the season going into regionals. They defeated Pittsburg

Colgan in the first round of regionals 5-0 at home. Second round

of regionals they faced Cherokee – Southeast High School at

Pittsburg State University winning 12 – 2 and faced Riverton High

School for the final round. Cubs won 4 – 3 over Riverton advanc-

ing them to the state tournament.

[Photo Courtesy of Mike Myer]

Lady Cub Team Members Pictured:

Back Row, Megan Hudlin, Coach David Taylor, Chelsea Bailey, Haley Riebel, Morgan Wilson, Kayle Riebel, Reghan Sigg, Kasey Beeman, Bri Ames, Brook Turner, Jaci Ross, Coach Brad Pi-ley.

First row left to right. Briana Yokum, Hannah Hulett, Caysha Adams, Delaney Umholtz, Court-ney Richey, Megan Herder, Morgan Morris,

Seated in front Breanna Kline.

The 2012-2013 Humboldt Cubs varsity boys basketball season was very exciting for many reasons. The Cubs started the year off by winning the Emprise Bank pre-season tourney running their record 4-0. They continued their winning ways during Tri-Valley league play, then traveled up to Pleasanton, taking home the championship of the mid season tournament, making their record to 12-0. The Cubs continued in league play finishing the regular season with a 20-0 record. Humboldt was host for Sub-State which didn't come easy for the host Cubs. They won first round game vs. Jayhawk-Linn (62-34), Semi-Final game VS. Burlington. The Cubs went to double OT before they pre-vailed ( 74-70). The Eureka Tornados were also a tough out for the Cubs in the sub-state Championship game. However, the Cubs won in OT (59-58). The win advanced the Cubs to the state tournament in Hutchinson with their record of 23-0. Humboldt received the #1 seed @ tourney taking on #8 seed Salina Sacred Heart. The Cubs won the game (41-37). State semi-final matchup against #5 Sliver Lake. The Cubs won the game (47-35). Humboldt went to the State Championship and played against (2 time defending state champ) Scott City. Cubs lost the game (74-55) and finished their season with a record of 25-1. The Humboldt team was lead by a group of 6 seniors, but things still look positive for the Cubs in coming years. JV team ended the year with record of 18-2, and Freshmen team recorded of 13-0.

[Photo Courtesy of Mike Myer]

Humboldt Cubs coached by Dave Taylor & Brad Piley (brother of Mark Piley)

Cub Team Members [Seniors]

Trey Johnson, Tanner McNutt, Nathan Whitcomb, Sam Aquirre, Noah Thornburg & Blake Crawford ( nephew of Otis Crawford)

[Juniors] Hunter Murrow, Caleb D'armond & Caleb Vanatta (grandson of Don Coy)

[Sophomores] Kason Siemens, Justin Miens (grandson of Mickey Beagley) & Robbie Sellman (son of Steve Sellman)

The Humboldt Cubs had a great basketball season this year! Monarch employee, Steve Sellman, who is the father of one of the team members, gives us a rundown on how the season went. Steve also is a member of the Humboldt School Board, he is currently serving as Vice-President.

HUMBOLDT CUBS FINISH SEASON 25-1 Page 9, May, 2013

If you have any news stories, please submit them to Karen Emerson @ Ext 175. Thank you!

THE MONARCH CEMENT COMPANY

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HUMBOLDT, KS 66748-0900

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THE MONARCH CEMENT COMPANY

PERMIT NO. 11

The recipient of the twenty-seventh Monarch Cement Company Academic

Achievement Award is Kristin McClanahan. Kristin graduated first in her

class of 41 students with a G.P.A. of 4.0.

While attending high school, she participated in many extracurricular ac-

tivities, including basketball, track, journalism and student council. She

served as senior class president. Kristin took dual credit courses through

Allen Community College while in high school, earning 39 hours of college

credit before high school graduation.

Kristin has worked part time at Subway while attending high school and

has still found time to do volunteer work in the community.

She plans to attend Missouri Southern State University to pursue a de-

gree in forensics.

Congratulations Kristin!

27th Academic Achievement Award