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The Monarch Pride

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

Vol. 25, Issue 4

Former Iola kicker, Connor Frazell, was named to the third-team ALL-MIAA squad November, 2013. He

was presented with his award at the annual Pittsburg State football banquet in January, 2014.

For the 2013 season, including the Mineral Water Bowl, Connor scored 109 total points and was the

team’s second leading scorer. Pittsburg State played Southwest Minnesota in the Mineral Water Bowl and

broke the scoring record by defeating SW Minnesota 90-28. Connor scored a game high 18 points in the

game. He had 15 kickoffs, 12 extra points, and 2 field goals. For the season he made 13 of 15 field

goals and 70 of 71 extra points.

Connor started his collegiate kicking career at Butler Community College and has been the Gorillas

placekicker for the past two seasons. He is looking forward to his Senior year this fall and has high hopes

that Pittsburgh State will make the playoffs for his Senior year.

Connor is the son of Tammi Frazell and the late Jay Don Frazell. He will be dedicating the upcoming

season to his father, whom he lost on 03/13/2014.

Harvey Buckley, longtime employee of The Monarch Cement Company, retired March 31, 2014. Harvey’s career with Mon-arch began in 1979, when the company acquired the Marquette Cement plant in Des Moines, Iowa. He had been employed with Marquette since 1971. He transferred to Humboldt in 1987 and held various managerial positions prior to being promoted to Vice

President of Cement Manufacturing in 2006.

The Humboldt plant went through several major upgrades and changes during Harvey’s tenure at Monarch. These include the addition of the Roller Mill and this past year an upgrade of the Roller Mill, a new Loesche Coal Mill, Precalciners added to the Pre-heater Towers, #5 Finish Mill addition, replacement of the Clinker Coolers, a new portable crushing system at the East Quarry opera-tions, the new Production Control Room, addition of a continuous emission monitor and combining the 3 exhaust stacks upgrades to

comply with the new NESHAP regulations as well as numerous other projects.

Harvey’s plans are to do some fishing, spend time with his wife and their three children; his son Ryan, his wife and their two daughters, his son Craig, and his daughter Elyse. Harvey also will do some traveling and maybe even fit some Kansas City Royals

games in his busy schedule.

Stepping into Harvey’s position is Kenny Miller. Kenny is being promoted to Vice President of Cement Manufacturing. Ken-ny has been with the company for 42 years. He began his employment at Monarch as a Utility Laborer in 1972. In 1973, Kenny became the Bridge Crane Operator/Laborer in Production where he worked for five years. In 1978, Kenny became a Shipping Util i-

tyman, then in 1980, moved to the Maintenance department where he worked for 22 years, advancing from Maintenance Mechanic

Helper to Maintenance Supervisor. On September 1, 2005, Kenny was promoted to Assistant Plant Manager and then to Plant Man-

ager on August 1, 2012.

BUCKLEY RETIRES

MILLER PROMOTED

ALL-MIAA AWARD

April 2014

MONARCH ROOTS 2,3

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS,

MARRIAGES

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NEW EMPLOYEES 4,5,

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RETIREMENTS, IN MEMORY 7,8

YEARS OF SERVICE 9

MARATHON, GOLF TOUR-

NAMENT

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AWARDS & PROMOTIONS 11

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Monarch Roots

The following articles were taken from

the Humboldt Union, May 20, 1926

THOSE TEN BIG SILOS (Cont’d from August Issue) President Wulf looks at his watch, we wake up from the

effects of the view, the perspective of which is as far as the eye

can extend, We look down upon the ground and really wish we

were there. We start down President Wulf leading. To us the

coming down is much more difficult than the going up. The presi-

dent does not mind it in the least. Soon he is down and wonder-

ing when we will arrive. The men looked relieved when they see

the “tenderfoot” Scout once more covering the ground. We also

feel better and retrospect back sixty years when the group now

occupied by the great cement is Indian dust; and as Hamlet says:

“Alexander was buried: Alexander returneth into dust ; the dust is

earth; of earth we make loam; and why of that loam, whereto he

was converted, might they not stop a beerbarrel? Imperious

Caesar, dead and turned to clay, might stop a hole to keep the

wind away; O, that earth, which kept the world in awe, should

patch a wall to expel the winter’s flaw.” Perhaps the dust of

many Big Indian Chiefs helped to make good cement walk (SIC)

for the pale face.

This is what it is all about. These ten big silos will now

give the Monarch Cement Company a 300,000 barrel capacity

storage. As there are only about seven cement months in the

year this will enable the plant to run, thereby keeping the men

busy and on the salary list during the winter months. It also ena-

bles the company to fill any large order that might suddenly be

received. Also, in case of some breakage in the machinery, they

will have a sufficient supply on hand to meet all requirements.

Also, the cement improves in quality when it can have time to

age. The chemical action through which it passes enhances it; it

removes a certain impurity the same as iron going through a blast

furnace becomes steel , though in cement the change is not nearly

so great. In a word cement is better when given time to age a

little.

The power house, where we started in is a day’s study,

in itself. President Wulf had some difficulty in penetrating our

thick dome on the subject of electricity and electric motors; and

monsters they are. But the President is resourceful. He thought a

moment and then explained the chemical action in drawing a

glass of beer. Its effervescence, the bubbling and foaming, the

froth on the top of the glass. Here we were right at home and

caught the idea of equalization of power as it was needed.

Nevertheless it left us very dry.

It was now approaching the noon hour. We drove to

the company’s office where we took our departure, being well

repaid for what we saw and learned. A great organization is

the Monarch Cement Company. And to be great it must have a

great president and he must have great lieutenants. Thank you,

Mr. Wulf.

Statistics of the Industry

We here given an excerpt of a paper read by H.F.G. Wulf,

president of the Monarch Cement Company, at a recent Rotary

Club dinner: “You have gotten some idea from the above as to

the magnitude of the cement industry. You will probably be still

more impressed with this after I tell you that the cement mills of

the country last year produced 146,000,000 barrels of cement,

584,000,000 sacks. If this cement had been piled in bags to

form a pyramid, the latter would have been seven times as large

as the Great Pyramid of Cheops, which according to Herodotus

took 10,000 men twenty years to build.

If all the Portland cement made in this country last year

had been used for concrete roadways, these would have been

equivalent to a standard concrete road reaching entirely around

the world at the equator and covering both the land and the

water. If this cement had been made into a solid cube of con-

crete this would have had an edge of over 1500 feet; and would

have formed a giant block of concrete covering fifty acres of

ground and more than two and one-half times as high as the

Washington Monument.

To pack last year’s output required 540,000,000 sacks.

The cloth in these sacks would have covered an area of 145

square miles or over twice that of the District of Columbia. Many

sacks do not come back. To replace these the cement industry

buys annually something like 40,000,000 new sacks. These rep-

resent 20,000,000 pounds of cotton and the product of 2100

looms working every day of the year. These new sacks are

equivalent to a piece of cloth thirty inches wide and 23,000 miles

long.

To ship the product of the American cement mills there

are required at least 600,000 box cars annually. On an aver-

age each day in the year, there passes out of the cement mills of

the country the equivalent of a train of cars over ten miles long.

If the cars required to pack the annual output were placed in one

long line, these would make a train extending from Boston to San

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Jenny & Nick Moore, Wichita, KS, welcomed Diem Elise into their family on August 20, 2013. Diem weighed 6 lbs. 13 oz. and was 18 inches long. She is their first child.

Grandparents are Gale and Randy Worrell (District Sales Manager, Wichita.)

Adam and Jessica Griffith welcomed Zora to their family March 29,2014. She weighed 8 lbs. 2 ozs and was 20 inches long. Zora joins big sister El-lie, 3.

Grandmother Pat Griffith works in accounting.

Randi & Ross Daniels welcomed Jaci Kay into their family October 30, 2013. Jaci weighed 8 lbs. 2 ozs and was 20 1/2 inches long. She joins sisters Rylan and Karoline.

Birth Announcement

Francisco by way of New York, Atlanta, New Orleans, and

Los Angeles.

The industry ranks fourth among American coal

using manufacturers, and annually uses 10,000,000 tons of

coal, 3,100,000 barrels of crude oil, and more than

4,000,000,000 cubic feel of natural gas.

The cement mills of the country last year quarried

over 40,000,000 tons of raw material. They used to blast

this 19,000,000 pounds of dynamite, and the combined

area from which it was excavated would be equivalent to

a huge hole seventy feet deep, covering a space on-half

(SIC) mile square.

It is estimated that the total investment in the Port-

land Cement industry is about $300,000,000, the total

number of employees more than 40,000, and the payroll

at least 70,000,000 annually.

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Carissa & Jason Brannan welcomed

Jaycee Denae into their family No-

vember 13, 2013. Jaycee weighed

9 lbs 6.8 ozs and was 21 in. long.

She joins big sisters Alyvia 8, and

Kynna 6.

Casey & Jessica Bishop welcomed

first baby Tillian May on February

25, 2014. Tillian weighed 7lbs. 15

ozs and was 19.5 inches long.

If you have any news stories, please submit them to

Karen Emerson @ Ext. 175.

Thank You!

Best Wishes to Mary Ann Shults

on her retirement. She leaves

after over 9 years of service.

Mary Ann began her employ-

ment at Monarch May 4, 2004

retiring Oct. 12, 2013.

Filling her spot will be Tonya

Hurst from Humboldt.

CONGRATULATIONS

Phil Coronado on his marriage to Rebecca L.

Richard. The two were married August 24,

2013.

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Monarch Welcomes New Employees

Adam Trim:

Adam J-M Trim began his employment on October 7, 2013 as Diesel Mechanic. Adam was previously employed by Carl’s Sales and Service in Thayer as a Diesel Mechanic for 3 years. Adam has seven years of Diesel Mechanic experience and graduated from Oklahoma State University in Okmulgee, Oklahoma with an Associates degree in Diesel. Adam is also a Humboldt High School graduate. Adam and his wife Taylor have one daughter, Aubree (4

months). Adam enjoys hunting and fishing. Adam is the son of Monarch employee Rick Trim.

Brian P. Hunter:

Brian P. Hunter began his employment on October 8, 2013 as a Laborer. Brian is a gradu-

ate of Henryetta High School in Henryetta, Oklahoma and graduated from Allen County Com-munity College and is attending Fort Hayes University (online). Brian served 2 years in the Navy on the U.S.S. Enterprise. Prior to joining Monarch, Brian worked as a para-professional at Chanute Elementary for 2 years and at Gates Rubber for 15 years. Brian and his wife Melissa (Moore) have two daughters Laken (9) and Morgan (7). Brian likes to bow hunt, fish,

collect old lures and play billiards.

Chas K. Wille:

Chas K. Wille began his employment on October 28, 2013 as a Laborer. Chas is a graduate of Humboldt High School, attended Allen County Community College and Pittsburg State Univer-sity. Chas worked for Kansas Department of Transportation for 3 years before coming to Mon-arch. Chas and his wife Katie have one son Aaron (8 months). Chas likes to hunt and fish. Chas

is the grandson of Monarch employee Mickey Beagley.

Michael J. Barfoot:

Michael J. Barfoot began his employment on October 29, 2013 as a Laborer. Mike is a gradu-ate of Humboldt High School, attended Allen County Community College and graduated from Pittsburg State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Technology Management and a Minor in Industrial Safety. Before coming to Monarch Mike worked for Gates Rubber in Iola for 3 years as an Environmental Coordinator. Mike and his wife Megan have no children and Mike enjoys hunt-

ing, fishing and being outdoors.

Jeremy R. Fudge:

Jeremy R. Fudge began his employment on October 30, 2013 as a Laborer. Jeremy gradu-ated from Iola High School and Missouri Welding Institute with a Master Pipe Welder and Fitting Certificate. Prior to joining Monarch, Jeremy worked as a Contract welder travelling

for 13 years. Jeremy and his son Jacob (12) live in St. Paul and Jeremy likes to hunt and fish.

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Michael A. Sinclair:

Michael A. Sinclair began his employment on March 10, 2014 as Maintenance Mechanic I. Mi-

chael was previously employed by Gates Rubber in Iola as Maintenance Mechanic for 2-1/2

years. Before his time at Gates, Michael was employed as a Job Supervisor with De Construction

and J&W Construction. Michael is a graduate from Great Basin High School Clearfield, Utah and

Clearfield Junior College. Michael and his wife Wendy (Chard) have one daughter, Mallory (6).

Michael likes to work on things and spend time with family.

Monarch Welcomes New Employees

Kenton B. King:

Kenton B. King began his employment on February 24, 2014 as Maintenance Mechanic I. Kenton

was previously employed by Unlimited Plumbing and Heating in Garnett, Kansas for 12 years.

Kenton was a Humboldt High School and Allen County College graduate and graduated from

Manhattan Area Technical College with a HVAC Associates Degree. Kenton and his wife Denise

have two sons Blaine (6) and Easton (3). Kenton enjoys hunting, fishing and team roping.

Cassidy M. McCoy:

Cassidy M. McCoy began his employment on March 10, 2014 as Maintenance Mechanic I.

Cassidy is an Erie High School and Neosho County Community College graduate. Cassidy was

previously employed with Beachner Grain in Erie as a General Laborer and Maintenance Me-

chanic for 3 years. Cassidy is single and likes to hunt, fish and work on cars.

Josh Meigs:

Josh K. Meigs began his employment on March 10, 2014 as Maintenance Mechanic I. Josh is

an Altoona-Midway High School graduate and attended Neosho County Community College.

Josh also has served in the Army National Guard for 6 years as Sargent E-5 with specialization

as a Combat Engineer and Heavy Equipment Operator. Josh was previously employed with

Renewable Concepts as a Machinist for 2 years, prior to that he was employed with LaFarge in

Fredonia as a Millwright/Repair/Machinist for 5 years and Gates Rubber in Maintenance for

over 10 years. Josh and his wife Jennifer have two sons Joshua (10) and Jake (7). Josh enjoys

fishing, hunting and being involved with Youth Sports.

Matthew D. Boeken:

Matt Boeken began his employment on January 20, 2014 as a Concrete Lab Tech. Matt has

been self employed for the last year as a carpenter and mason. Matt worked for BSC and

Robinsons Masonry for a combined total of 11 years in the construction business. Matt lives in

Gas City with his wife Mandy, who works for Colt Energy and their 3 children Shelby (13), Tyler

(10), and Abigail (1 1/2). Matt enjoys hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.

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Monarch Welcomes New Employees

Morgan James:

Morgan Wulf James began working for Monarch on January 1, 2014, as District Sales Manag-

er, covering the state of Oklahoma. Morgan lives in Tulsa with her husband, Jeff. Prior to joining

Monarch, she worked for Tulsa Dynaspan Inc., Broken Arrow OK, for six years in the sales and

marketing department. She is a graduate of Humboldt High School and the University of Kansas.

Her hobbies include playing with her pet boxer, running, and watching KU basketball and OU

football. Morgan is the daughter of Walter Wulf Jr.

Hannah J. Kinkel:

Hannah Kinkel began her employment on October 28, 2013 as the secretary for the IT & Ac-

counting Depts. Hannah attends school at Neosho County Community College and will graduate

with her associates degree in May. Hannah plans to continue her education at Pittsburg State in

the fall pursuing a degree in accounting. Prior to coming to Monarch, Hannah worked at NMRMC

for 2 1/2 years. Hannah enjoys camping, helping out at her church and spending time with her

boyfriend.

Doug W. Sommers:

Helen S. Harrington:

Helen Harrington began her Monarch employment on February 18, 2014. Helen comes to Mon-

arch from Emprise Bank where she worked as a Personal Banker for 7 1/2 years. She and her

husband David and their two sons, Chad and Tony, moved here after David served 13 1/2 years

in the Navy. Helen enjoys spending time with her three grandsons, baking, road trips and walk-

ing.

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Doug Sommers joined our team in February in the newly created position of Corporate Safety Director. Prior to Monarch, he worked as a Safety Manager for Lehigh Hanson in the Dallas / Fort Worth area with responsibilities for about 25 plants manufacturing everything from white cement to concrete pipe to brick to aggregates. Originally from the Wichita area, Doug earned a BS in Industrial Engineering from Kansas State University. His first job after graduation was with our insurance carrier, Liberty Mutual, as a safety consultant. The majority of his career was spent with Ritchie Corporation in Wichita where he served in various roles from Safety Director to

General Manager.

Doug’s wife, Shannon, is also from the Wichita area. She earned a BS in Elementary Education from Emporia State University as well as a Library Media Certification from Wichita State. Shannon has been a teacher and librarian her entire career and recently accepted a job offer to teach 4th grade at Chanute Elementary School in the fall. The Sommers family was blessed with boy / girl twins 18 years ago. Their son, Nate, will be attending community college in ElDorado for a year before going on to a 4 year university, while their daughter, Logan, will be attending Pittsburg State University to pursue a BS in Nursing. This summer, Doug and Shan-

non will celebrate their 23rd wedding anniversary.

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Retirement

Jerry Barney:

Jerry Barney retired Aug. 29, 2013 after more than 30 years of service. Jerry began his employ-ment on Feb. 14, 1983 as a Laborer in the Cleanup Department where he worked for 6 years. April 1989 , Jerry transferred to the Production Department as Production Equipment Attendant for more than 6 1/2 years before transferring to the Lab as a Mix Chemist where he worked for 7 1/2 years. Sept. 2004, Jerry transferred back to Production as Production Equipment Attendant “A” for over 10 years until retirement. Jerry plans to continue working on the farm and spending time with Jewel and

the grandchildren.

Daniel Woods:

Dan Woods retired on Sept. 30, 2013 after 30 years of service. Dan began his employment on Sept. 30, 1983 as a laborer in the Cleanup Department where he worked for 3 1/2 years. In July 1987, Dan transferred into the Production Department as Production Equipment Attendant “A” where he worked for 3 1/2 years and transferred into the Maintenance Department as Mainte-nance mechanic where he worked for 9 years and transferred into Shipping Department and Finish Product Handler group B as Switchman and Locomotive Operator for his remaining 13 years. Dan

plans on working around the Humboldt area and spending time with his wife and grandchildren.

Darrell Peters:

Darrell Peters retired on October 31, 2013 after 41 years of service. Darrell began his employ-ment on Oct. 16, 1972 as a Utility Laborer where he would work for 5 years. In Oct. 1977, Dar-rell transferred into the Maintenance Department as a Maintenance Mechanic where he would work for the next 36 years. Darrell plans to continue driving his green John Deere mower, mowing

yards in the Humboldt area and doing odd and end jobs for his wife and children.

Steve Smith:

Harold Steve Smith retired on Sept. 29, 2013 after 30 years of service. Steve began his employ-

ment on Sept 29, 1983 as a Laborer in the Cleanup Department where he worked for 3 1/2 years.

In Aug. 1987, Steve transferred into the Production Department as Bridge Crane Operator for 7

years and then back into the Utility Department as Laborer for 1 1/2 years and in Aug. 1995 trans-

ferred into the Quarry Department as Quarry Utilityman where he would retire from after 18 years.

Steve plans on doing a lot of fishing and traveling.

Monarch Welcomes New Employees

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IN MEMORY

Retiree Marvin LeRoy Wellcome Jr. passed away December 29, 2013. Marvin began working at Monarch October

28, 1971 and retired October 31, 2001 after 30 years of service, and was a Bridge Crane Operator at retirement.

Retiree Jesse L. Wilbanks passed away January 14, 2014. Jesse began his Monarch tenure February 26, 1952 retiring

November 27, 1971. At time of retirement Jesse was a Painter III.

We would like to extend our sympathies to the family of John Hill on the death of his father John P. Hill; Anna Chap-

man on the death of her mother, Carmen Ornelas; Blane Olson on the death of his brother-in-law, Rodney Decker; Wil-

liam Sanderson on the death of his brother-in-law , Jerry Striker. Howard Reiter on the death of his mother, Wanda

Reiter Billingsly; Steve Sellman on the death of his wife's grandfather, Jesse Mendoza:; Carissa Brannan on the death

of her husband’s grandfather, Bill Hutson; Dennis Osborn on the death of his mother-in-law, Gretchen Brewer; Rex

Close on the death of his mother, Wanda Close; Stephen Weide on the death of his daughter Amber Weide; Larry

Headley on the death of his mother-in-law Patricia Weiner.

Also we would like to extend our sympathies to Dennis Osborn on the death of his father-in-law Leon Brewer; James

Frederick on the death of his brother-in-law, Roger Ortiz; Carissa Brannan on the death of her grandmother Elizabeth

King; Anthony Kusel on the death of his granddaughter, Kassidy Dannelle Kusel; Randal Riebel on the death of his

father, George Riebel; Gregory Welch on the death of his father, Richard “Dick” Welch; Justin Chard on the death of

his grandmother, Doris Strean; Michael Sinclair on the death of his wife’s grandmother, Doris Strean; Earl Stover on the

death of his father, Frank Stover; Anita White on the death of her sister-in-law, Dottie McCoy; Tammi Frazell on the

death of her husband, Jay Don; and Greg Welch on the death of his wife’s grandmother, Susan Emmert.

Retirement

Duane E. Moyer:

Duane Moyer retired Oct. 31, 2013 after 45 1/2 years of service. Duane began his employ-

ment on Apr. 29, 1968 as a Machinist “B” and worked his way up to the Machinist “A” classifi-

cation. Duane spent his entire 45 1/2 years in the Maintenance Department as a Machinist.

Duane plans to help Shirley out around the house, spend time farming with his sons and do ma-

chinist work at home in his spare time.

Harold R. Hoffman:

Harold Hoffman retired on Oct. 31, 2013 after 23 years of service. Harold began his employ-

ment on Oct. 4, 1990 as a Utility Laborer where he worked before transferring into the Produc-

tion Department as a Production Equipment Attendant “A” for 3 1/2 years. In May of 1995, Har-

old transferred to the Maintenance Department as a Maintenance Mechanic where he would work

for the next 19 years until retirement. Harold plans to help out in the Iola Community, church and

spend time with his family.

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SEPTEMBER: NOVEMBER: FEBRUARY MAY:

Dale Yowell 42 Nick Taylor 14 Pat Griffith 12 Debra Roe 37

Ed Greer 33 Tim Lock 14 Mark Newland 11 Anita White 29

Mike Boaz 33 Larry Rourk 14 Andrea Gough 7 William Hess 23

Rex Close 33 Glenn Hartwig 13 Jean Ross 3 Joe Schomaker 17

George Grisier 33 Justin Chard 13 David Wells 17

Gabe Gutierrez 30 John Hill 12 MARCH: Mark Ping 17

Brildon Klingensmith 20 William Peters 12 Everett Goble, Jr. 42 Andrew Classen 14

Skip Markham 20 Jerry Morris 12 Anthony Kusel 42 Vester Reed 10

Tuscan Guinotte 20 Mike Church 9 William Cavins 42 Brent Butts 7

Gary Frederick 16 Randi Daniels 7 Jeffrey Clements 40 Bonnie Lil ly 7

Mark Haviland 16 Stephen Weide 40 Michelle Umholtz 5

Cody Bain 9 DECEMBER: Anna Chapman 37 Mark Piley 5

Camille Leonard 4 John Bilby 33 Bruce Butcher 35 Mark Wescott 2

Dusty Bartlett 4 Carissa Brannan 1 Ricky Trim 35

Mike Byers 1 Russell Clements 35

JANUARY: Thomas Kaufman 35

OCTOBER: Vickie Britt 28 Jay Taff 26

Joan Perez 46 Lloyd Lynch 22 Dennis Osborn 21

Keith Gurwell 42 Larry James 22 Anthony Hug, Jr. 19

Marvin Riebel 30 James Costin 22 Delbert Sheerer 19

Harold Hoffman 23 Ronald Carlburg 19 Bradley Davis 19

Blane Olson 23 Tammi Frazell 13 Thomas Tiegreen, II 16

Jone' LaHaye 16 Calvin Morrow 9 Sheryl Meier 15

Karen Emerson 14 Robert DeLaTorre 9 Karen Jarred 15

Tony Jimenez 13 Steven Tucker 8 Tony Kasten 12

Brent Wilkerson 10 Stephen Hanson 8

Howard Reiter 9 Joshua Smith 8 APRIL:

Clint Johns 9 Vikki Hegwald 8 Walter H. Wulf, Jr. 42

Julie Barnes 5 Sherilyn Clarke 6 James Chaney 29

David Mauk 5 William Coomes 5 Mickey Beagley 29

Larry Headley 5 Kent Webber 1 Lawrence Nickell 23

Rodney Sigg 3 Amy Slater 1 Russell Nordt 19

Casey Bishop 3 Ray Miller 16

FEBRUARY: Jason Tobin 15

NOVEMBER: Carol Bauer 41 Gary Mosley 14

Mike Myer 22 Bernard Hess 41 Steven Sellman 14

Allen Ford 21 Kenneth Lumley 41 Randall Riebel 12

Mike Barr 21 Otis Crawford 41 James Frederick 11

Stan Naff 21 Samuel Johnson 31

Daren Peters 20 Jerry Marple 31 MAY:

Earl Stover 15 Darrell Walters 31 George Aikins 42

Albert Ysusi 15 William Sanderson 31 Kenneth Miller 42

Kevin Hall 15 Randy Ell is 16 Phill ip Gutierrez 42

YEARS OF SERVICE

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Several Monarch employees took part in the annual Monarch Good Friday golf tournament, held at the Chanute Municipal Golf Course. Taking first place in the tournament was the team of Dennis Osborn, Mitchell King and Bobby Clements. They shot a 72. Taking second place was the team consisting of members Steve Sellman and Greg Welch. They shot a 74. The third place winner

in the tournament was the team of Mike Byers and Rodney Sigg. They shot an 81.

Pictured above are:

Back Row – Keith Harris, Mitchell King, Tony Kasten, Mike Byers, Rodney Sigg, Dave Wells and Dennis Osborn. Front Row – Bobby Clements (Ret.), Greg Welch, Phil Gutierrez, Brad Davis, Steve Sellman, Albert Ysusi and Doug Sommers.

Not pictured-Dan Creitz (Ret.), Sean Bowman and Jason Tobin.

PORTLAND ALLEY MARATHON

Monarch was a sponsor again this year for the

second annual Portland Alley Marathon held November

16, 2013. Representing Monarch on the team were:

Dusty Bartlett, Kim Bartlett, Tony Kasten, Joseph Devoe,

Robin Dorathy, Mike Miller, Jon Burchett and Brent

Wilkerson.

MONARCH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT 2014

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Reid Barnett, Valley Center, KS participated in the 2013 American Royal in

Kansas City on September 24-27. He entered the junior division team rop-

ing and breakaway calf roping events. Reid and his partner, Gentry Ander-

son, from Cheney, KS won 1st place in the team roping and the average for

the event and Reid won 3rd place in the breakaway calf roping event. Reid

and Gentry both received a cash award and a trophy buckle for their team

roping accomplishment. Reid is a 7th grader at Valley Center Jr. High.

Reid is the son of Kimberly and Craig Baldwin of Valley Center and Darrin

and Kristen Barnett of Iola. Reid is the Grandson of Don Johnson (Monarch

Retiree) and Ann Johnson and Maggie Barnett of Iola.

Grandson of Monarch Retiree Places at the 2013 American Royal

KRMCA 2013 DRIVER OF THE YEAR

Earl Krug of Salina Concrete Products named 2013 KRMCA Driver of the

Year.

Earl has been employed with Salina Concrete Products since May of 2009. During his employment Earl has proven to be an invaluable asset. Earl’s title is “Ready Mix Driver,” however Earl wears many hats and is an integral part of our business helping out in maintenance, mechanic duties, and overseeing

multiple special projects.

Earl keeps his truck clean due to his attention to detail and work ethic. During his tenure he has not had a load rejected that was his fault as he is very dili-gent in monitoring the quality of concrete in his truck, ensuring that customers

get the highest quality concrete possible. As a model employee representing SCP on and off the clock Earl displays an impeccable attitude, he consistently has a smile on his face and finds a way to make the best of

every situation.

KAPA-KRMCA 47TH ANNUAL CONVENTION

Jennifer Cobb, niece of Kathy Justice, secretary at Concrete Materials in Merriam, was a guest speaker at the KAPA-KRMCA’s 47th Annual Joint Convention. Jennifer spoke at the Sportsman’s Breakfast on Fri-day, January 17, 2014. Jennifer is a professional racecar driver, NASCAR team owner, public speaker, entrepreneur and a corporate spokesperson. She began racing at the grassroots level of NASCAR at Kansas City in 1991 and now competes in both NASCAR’s Camping World Truck Series and Nation-wide Series’. She holds the highest place finish in a race event by a woman in any NASCAR series at Daytona International Speedway. (Pictured with Walter Wulf, Jr.)

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PROMOTIONS

Tony Kasten has been promoted to Monarch Controller– Tony began his Monarch

tenure in 2002 in our accounting department where he was promoted to Senior Ac-

countant in 2004.

Kenny Miller Plant Manager to Vice President of Cement Manufacturing–

Kenny began working at Monarch Cement in 1972 being promoted to Plant

Manger in 2012.