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Thursday, April 12, 2012
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Abendroth presents special services at Bethel Friends Church Bethel Friends Church would like to extend an invitation to those from this area to join them this weekend for a series of special services with Pastor Mike Abendroth from Bethlehem Bible Church in West Boylston, Ma. The special service will be Saturday and Sun-
Easter egg hunters brave the cold wind to gather the brightly colored prizes before someone else does. In a matter of minutes, the huge field is completely clear of every Easter egg by area children. All of the eggs were loaded with prizes like candy, toys and coupons for area businesses. Filling for the eggs was donated by local merchants. Kappa Eta organizes the event every year and kids really enjoy the festivities!
Hugoton Blood Drive is set for April 19 in Hugoton. You can help Pay It Forward by donating blood. Blood donors affected by spring storms may be forced to cancel blood donation appointments and may not be available to reschedule in the near future. Plus, businesses and schools affected by spring storms may be unable to hold blood drives at their
locations. Just as the need for help remains constant, so does the need for blood. Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs a blood transfusion. More than 44,000 units of blood are needed each day to treat patients at United States hospitals. Thank you for your willContinued to page 3
Airport board votes to replace office roof The Hugoton Airport Board met at the airport meeting room for the regular meeting Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Present at this meeting were board members Dax Gaskill, Robert Davis and Kim Harper. Also attending the meeting were Airport Manager Gary Porter, Secretary Risa Norton, Curtis Houser of Kirkham Michael and Ruthie Winget of The Hugoton Hermes. Board members Jeff Crawford and Dell Cullison were absent. Kim Harper presided.
After reading the minutes, the board voted to approve them. Curtis Houser informed the board they will be receiving some project documents regarding the ASR (Alkali Silican Reactivity) found in the apron concrete during the KDOT inspection. Gary Porter will call KDOT to check on the progress of the inspection required by FAA for the grant for the apron parking and the runway. The board discussed the proposed office remodel. Because the roof
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in May 2006 as a doctor of Ministry, and is an adjunct professor of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Pastor Mike is the author of two books: “The Sovereignty and Supremacy of Continued to page 3
Electric rates raised five percent
At right, busy Easter Bunny Cassidy Reed pauses during her hectic day to hug these two cute little Easter egg hunters, Gracie and Brandon Gill.
You never know when disaster will strike. Will it affect you, your family, your neighbors or your community? During times of distress, there’s one thing that remains constant – the need for help. Give blood locally Thursday, April 19 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. at First Christian Church located at 600 South Van Buren
day, April 14 and 15. Mike's passion is preaching the Bible in a verse-byverse fashion and training other men to do the same. He graduated from The Master’s Seminary in 1996 with a Masters in Divinity, received his doctorate in Expository Preaching at The
has sustained wind damage in previous years, they examined the prospect of replacing the office roof while the remodeling project is under construction. Dax Gaskill motioned that the existing trusses be replaced above the existing office. Davis seconded the motion. The motion passed. Risa reported she got permission to shred old documents, basically cancelled checks. Porter informed the board the windsock is up. Continued to page 3
The Hugoton City Council convened for the April meeting Monday, April 9, 2012 at the council meeting room of the City Office at 5:15 p.m. Present were Mayor Jack E. Rowden, City Clerk Thomas G. Hicks, City Inspector Tony Martin, Police Chief Courtney Leslie, Outside
Utilities Supervisor Dean Banker, Electric System Supervisor Gary Rowden, City Attorney Wayne R. Tate and Councilmen Gary Baughman, Mike Eshbaugh, Kim Harper, Greg Gill and Bob Mason. Also attending the meeting were Stevens County Economic Develop-
ment Director Neal Gillespie, Ron Martin, Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget, USD 210 Superintendent Mark Crawford and USD 210 school board members Martin Daharsh, Doug Martin and Don Beesley, Abengoa employees Doug Continued to page 4
Gary Ausbun to speak at convention April 18-19 Please come join the First Church of God for their Thirty-Eighth Annual Faith Promise Missions Convention April 18-19. Reverend Gary Ausbun will be speaking at the First Church of God
at 801 W. City Limits in Hugoton at 7:00 p.m. each evening. The church is planning a time of visitation and refreshments both days. Gary Ausbun, an HHS alumni, has served in the
Church of God ministry for over 50 years. He will be sharing some of his experiences and will be challenging the congregation to reach out in faith to help share the precious Word of God.
Young Wrestlers place in State competition Hugoton Wrestling Club qualified eight wrestlers for the state tournament in Topeka March 24-25. Qualifiers included Riggs Martin at 70 pounds in the eight and under division, Weston Maravilla at 76 in ten and under, Michael Mendoza at 100 in ten and under, four wrestlers in the 12 and under division, including Cole Martin 70 pounds, Pedro Ordonez at 115, Marcos Baeza at 130, and Nick Mahan at 130. HWC had two state placers and one champ. Patrick Weaver placed fifth in the high school division at 160 pounds, Pedro Ordonez was fourth, and Nick Mahan was State Champion. Hugoton also had two other sixth graders at the
Kids State 2012 placers are Patrick Weaver with fifth, State Champion Nicky Mahan and Pedro Ordonez at fourth. State Tournament. Jalen Rosalez qualified at 12 and under. He wrestled for Greater Gold this season. Mitchell Hamlin placed fifth at 12 and under 96 pounds. He wrestled for Gray County.
"Our 12 and unders are stacked," said Coach Brent Mahan. "We had from Hugoton, six state qualifiers, three placers, and one champ. I am very excited for our middle school team next year.”
Several of Sam Eiland’s high school music students qualify for State competition Sam Eiland’s high school music students had another successful outing March 31 with all band and vocal members qualifying for the State music festival. Individuals receiving a Superior rating and earning a trip to State are Katie Murray, vocal; Karly Clinesmith, clarinet; and Meredith Light, vocal. Ensembles earning Superior ratings were the saxophone trio with Jessica Johns, Trey Hall and
Katie Murray; percussion sextet, Meredith Light, Garrett Littlefield, Chandler Huddleston, Kori Hall, John Glave and Coleman Kirby; Percussion Ensemble, Kaleigh Barrett, Karly Clinesmith, John Glave, Kori Hall, Trey Hall, McKenzey Hanna, Chandler Huddleston, Jessica Johns, Coleman Kirby, Meredith Light, Garrett Littlefield, Katie Murray, Maria Olvera and Tina Wiebe; and Girls Ensemble I,
Girls Ensemble I earns Superior ratings and consists of Meredith Light, Katty Zubia, Tailyr Russell, Kaleigh Barrett, Karly Clinesmith, Kennedie Dixon, Jessica Johns, Audrey Bucher, Kori Hall, Katie Murray and Danae Sullivan. Monica Reza is not pictured.
Meredith Light, Katty Zubia, Tailyr Russell, Kaleigh Barrett, Karly Clinesmith, Kennedie Dixon, Jessica Johns, Monica Reza, Audrey Bucher, Kori Hall, Katie Murray and Danae Sullivan. Three individuals earned Excellent ratings. They are Kori Hall, trombone; Coleman Kirby, trumpet and Chandler Huddleston, snare drum.
Two ensembles were awarded Excellent ratings. The mixed woodwind ensemble with McKenzey Hanna, Karly Clinesmith, Kaleigh Barrett, Tina Wiebe and Maria Olvera; Girls Sextet 2, Karly Clinesmith, Kaleigh Barrett, Jessica Johns, Tailyr Russell, Monica Reza and Danae Sullivan received excellent marks.
Percussion Ensemble earns Superior ratings. Percussion Ensemble consists of Kaleigh Barrett, Karly Clinesmith, John Glave, Kori Hall, Trey Hall, McKenzey Hanna, Chandler Huddleston, Jessica Johns, Coleman Kirby, Meredith Light, Garrett Littlefield, Katie Murray, Maria Olvera and Tina Wiebe.
Ensembles earning Superior ratings are the saxophone trio of Trey Hall, Katie Murray and Jessica Johns.
Individuals receiving a Superior rating and earning a trip to State are Meredith Light, vocal; Karly Clinesmith, clarinet; and Katie Murray, vocal.
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Obituaries
RCDC promotes “Week of the Young Child” To the Editor: On behalf of the Southwest Kansas early childhood education community I want to make you aware of the upcoming Week of the Young Child, an annual celebration focusing public attention on the needs of young children and their families and recognizing the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs. During the week of April 22-28, 2012, the theme "Early Years are Learning Years" highlights this message. • In the United States the majority of mothers with children under age 18 must work, including 59% of those with infants and 74% of those with school-aged children. • Research shows high quality care and early learning
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experiences with a help chil- Russell Child Development more vidren, espebrant cially those commufrom families with low in- nity and nation of healthy, comes, develop the skills achieving children and more they need to succeed in stable families. Or we can fail school and in life. to make the investment and • Promoting the healthy de- pay the price: increased velopment of young children delinquency, greater educacan be accomplished tional failures, lowered prothrough quality parent edu- ductivity, less economic cation and support, child competitiveness, and fewer care and early education sys- adults prepared to be effectems. tive, loving parents to the Federal, state and local next generation of children. government, communities, If we know what to do and families, and the private sec- can make a difference in the tor share in the responsibility health and happiness of the of ensuring the health and children we know and care well-being of children. We for, “Why not?” Please learn have cost-effective tools to about the early childhood help children and families services available in your succeed. We can invest now community and find out in our children and families what you can do to support and enjoy long-term savings, them in getting results.
Reach out to a family with young children and offer your help. Support funding for effective programs that provide the tools young families need to raise their children in today's society. Children can't wait—the time for building the future is now. The simple truth is we have the responsibility and capacity to leave this world a better place for our children. Let's celebrate the joy they bring to our lives today and provide the healthy start they need for tomorrow. Sincerely, Deanna W. Berry Executive Director Russell Child Development 714 Ballinger Garden City, Ks. 67846
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Business Hours, Call 544-4959 After Hours, Call 544-2020 Monday, April 2, 2012 • Phone Harassment, 1000 Block of West City Limits, Took Report, Officer Crane • Dog at Large, Unable to catch, ACO Smith • Dog at Large, 400 Block of South Harrison, Officer Lamatsch • Glass On Roadway, Eleventh and Main, Removed, Officer Lamatsch Tuesday, April 3, 2012 • Dog at Large, 400 Block of South Harrison, Dog Impounded, ACO Smith • Dog at Large, 100 Block of West Eleventh, Dog Impounded, ACO Smith • Calf in Street, Seventh and Monroe, Advised owners to remove from City Limits, ACO Smith • Gas Drive Off, 1000 Block of South Main, Unable to locate, Officer Lamatsch Wednesday, April 4, 2012 • Non Injury Accident, 300 Block of East Sixth, Took Report, Officer Hagman • Non Injury Accident, Golf Course, Took Report, Officer Hagman • Vehicle Unlock, 400 Block of South Monroe, Citizen Assist, Officer Goetzinger. • Dog at Large, 200 Block of South Washington, Returned to Owner, Officer Goetzinger Thursday, April 5, 2012 • Dog at Large, 500 Block of Monroe, Dog Impounded, Officer Hagman Friday, April 6, 2012 • Non Injury Accident, 700 Block of East Eleventh, Took Report, Officer Lamatsch • Dog at Large, 700 Block of South Adams, Unable to catch, Officer Lamatsch • Kids shooting BB guns, 700 Block of East Ninth, Spoke to Parents, Officer Lamatsch • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of South Trindle, Citizen Assist, Officer Goetzinger Saturday, April 7, 2012 • Intruder, 400 Block of South Jefferson, Subject Arrested, Officer Crane • Dog at Large, 800 Block of South Van Buren, Dog Impounded, Officer Lamatsch • Driving Complaint, 500 Block of East Eighth, Officer Lamatsch • Vehicle Unlock, 500 Block of Monroe, Citizens Assist, Officer Lamatsch • Non Injury Accident, 600 Block of South Main, No Damage, Officer Lamatsch • Noise Complaint, 100 Block of Adams, Advised to turn it down, Officer Goetzinger Sunday, April 8, 2012 • Loud Music, 300 Block of South Monroe, Officer Crane • Medical Assist, 600 Block of Van Buren, Public Service, Officer Crane • Sign down, Sixth and Jefferson, Advised Dispatch, Officer Crane • Non Injury Accident, 800 Block of South Monroe, Took Report, Officer Lamatsch • Medical Assist, 600 Block of East Eleventh, Public Service, Officer Lamatsch • Loud Music, 200 Block of South Jefferson, Unable to locate, Officer Lamatsch
March 11-May 20 - “The Nature of Dogs: Photographs by Mary Ludington” will be the featured exhibit at Stauth Memorial Museum at 111 N. Aztec in Montezuma. The exhibit seeks to capture the true nature of dogs, their beauty, character and spirit. For more information, call 620-846-2527 or visit the museum on Facebook at www.facebook.com/stauth memorialmuseum. The museum is located at 111 N. Aztec in Montezuma. They are closed Mondays. Please call 620-846-2527 for more information. April 12 - Enrollment Open House at Heritage Christian Academy. If you have considered Christian education, but would like more information, you can join other community members at the open house beginning at 6:30 p.m. at 505 E. First Street in Hugoton. Questions and orientation will take place at 7:30 p.m. Parents of preschool-aged children - age three - through seventh grade are invited. For more information, call 620-544-7005. April 14 - Kansas Concealed Carry handgun class for citizens seeking licensure to carry concealed firearms, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., co-sponsored by GCCC Public Safety Department with Sand and Sage Rifle and Pistol Club. Please call for fees, registration and information, 620-276-9629. - All Saints Day at Seward County Community College. New Fall 2012 students can go to this orientation to learn about the campus, enrollment, instructors, services, books and more. You can register online at allsaintsdays.com. - Legislative Update at 2:00 p.m. at the Hugoton Senior Center, 624 S. Main. Senator Steve Morris and Representative Steve Alford plan to attend. April 15-21 - National Volunteer Week April 15 - Larry and Gloria Lundstrom will present a message at My Father’s House, 207 E. Sixth in Hugoton at 10:30 a.m. Admission is free, and a free will offering will be taken. Everyone is invited! April 15 - Hugoton’s Early Childhood Development Center kindergarten class will serve a fundraiser lunch at Memorial
Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All proceeds will go toward the kindergarten’s field trip to Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City. April 16-21 - Sign ups for Hugoton Recreation Summer Softball and Baseball at HRC offices, 211 S. Madison in Hugoton. April 16 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room at the Stevens County Courthouse. - Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum Board will have their annual meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Museum’s Main Building. Call 544-8751 for more information. - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. April 17 - The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly luncheon. Call Executive Director Kristin Farnum at 544-4305 or email hugoton chamber@gmail.com. - Income Tax Day - Preschool enrollment for Hugoton Elementary School at 7:00 p.m. at the Early Childhood Development Center, 507 S. Madison. Call 5444334 for more information. - Grief Awareness Workshop at the St. Catherine Hospice Conference Room at 602 N. Sixth St. in Garden City from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The workshop is free of charge and is facilitated by Dr. Kenne Whitson CHPCA, CT. April 18-19 - Gary Ausbun will speak at the Thirty-eighth Annual Faith Promise Missions Convention at First Church of God, 801 W. City Limits at 7:00 p.m. each evening. April 19 - Spring Red Cross Blood Drive at First Christian Church, 600 S. Van Buren in Hugoton, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Please visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800733-2767) to schedule your lifesaving appointment. April 20 - Committee on Agriculture wil host an official Farm Bill hearing at 9:00 a.m. at the Magouirk Conference Center, 4100 W. Comanche in Dodge City. The public is invited. April 21 - National High Five Day - Ministerial Alliance will host a golf tournament at
Stevens County Fire Department And Ambulance Report Stevens County Emergency Services run activity March 26 through April 8. Fire Department Hugoton Station Tuesday, April 3, 8:19 p.m., Road Q and Road 15, grass fire caused by lightning strike. Tuesday, April 3, 8:23
p.m., Highway 25 and Road R, grass fire caused by lightning strike. Tuesday, April 3, 9:10 p.m., Highway 56 and Highway 25 North, one vehicle rollover. No injuries reported. Thursday, April 5, 2:26 p.m., Highway 51 and Road
20, two vehicle accident. No injuries reported. Fire Department Moscow Station No activity this period. Ambulance Activity Three medical runs, two Life Flights and four transfers.
Forewinds Golf Course west of Hugoton. - Grant County Junior Leadership class will host their annual Senior Citizen Prom at the Grant County Activity Center, 120 W. Grant Ave. in Ulysses from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. “A Night at the Movies” will feature dancing, bingo, good food and a beautiful keepsake photo. Contact the Grant County Chamber of Commerce for more information at 620-356-4700. - Hugoton High School Prom with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Dance begins at 9:00 p.m. April 22 - Earth Day - A benefit dinner for Danny Gerrond’s medical treatment expenses will take place at the Hugoton High School/ Middle School cafeteria. Beginning at 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., a buffet style dinner will be offered. A free will offering will be taken. Donations can also be dropped off at 426 S. Jackson and First National Bank. You can also mail your donation to Stevens County Emergency Services, 109 Northwest Ave., Hugoton, Ks. 67951. - Seward County Community College/ Area Technical School will host a Spring Fiesta Sunday, April 22 at their campus,1801 N. Kansas in Liberal. Festivities will begin at 1:00 p.m. with fun for the whole family, including games, music, food, face painting, art displays and more! April 24 - Glenda Hopkins, Veterans Service Representative, will be at the Stevens County Library from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. She can assist veterans and their dependents in applying for benefits from the Veterans Administration. To make an appointment, please call 620-544-3102 or visit her office at 116 E. Chestnut in Garden City. - Hospice Foundation of America’s “Living With Grief: End of Life Ethics” will be presented from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Classroom A at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City. Attendance is free of charge. For more information, contact Gina Cash at 620-272-2519. - Grief Awareness Workshop at the St. Catherine Hospice Conference Room at 602 N. Sixth St. in Garden City from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The workshop is free of charge and is facilitated by Dr. Kenne Whitson CHPCA, CT.
Peggy Ipson Death has claimed the life of Peggy J. Cummings Ipson of Derby. Mrs. Ipson passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2012 after a brief illness.
She was born May 26, 1933 in Hutchinson, to Charles E. Cummings and Lucinda A. Griffitts Cummings. Peggy was a teacher and librarian who passed her love of reading to those she taught. She is survived by her husband Louis; daughters Jennifer Comes and hus-
band David Bell of Wichita, Debra Comes of Derby and Linda Hodges of Boise, ID; son Mark Comes and wife Julie of Derby; her sister Betty Hindman and husband Tom of Tyler, Tx.; stepchildren Donald Ipson and wife Debbie and Margo Ipson Latiolais of Lafayette, La.; her seven grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Mrs. Ipson is preceded in death by her parents; her son Steven; and her s i s t e r Charlene Cummings Lehman. Memorial services were attended Tuesday morning, April 10 at St. Mary Faith Center in Derby. Memorials have been established in her name with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, Ks. 67202 and the Derby Public Library, 1600 Walnut Grove Road, Derby, Ks 67037. Arrangements were under the direction of Smith Mortuary of Derby.
Barbara Hunt Former Hugoton teacher Barbara L. Broyles Hunt, 54, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, April 2, 2012 in a two vehicle accident in western Sedgwick County. She was born August 25, 1957 in Topeka. At the time of her death Barbara was a resident of Garden Plain where she was a school teacher and Athletic Director for Garden Plain Elementary School. Survivors include her parents Kenneth and Ermyl
Reeder Broyles; her husband James Hunt; sons Jimmy, John and Jerrod; and sister Laura and husband Richard Anderson. Funeral services were attended Thursday morning at Garden Plain Elementary School gym with Pastor Doug Hasty officiating. Graveside services followed Friday morning at Walnut Hill Cemetery of Grove Township. Wulf-Ast Mortuary of Garden Plain was in charge of the arrangements.
Linly Timken Longtime Hugoton resident Linly K. Timken passed from this life Sunday, April 8, 2012 at St. Catherines Hospital in Garden City. He was 92. The son of Henry Timken and the former Clara Schneider, he was born August 22, 1919 at Bazine. August 10, 1942, Linly and Hazel L. Hogan were married at Chanute Field in Champaign, Il. They moved to Hugoton in 1948 from Finney County. Mr. Timken was a member of First Christian Church of Hugoton. He will be remembered as a true gentleman with his quick laughter and loyalty to friends and family. Linly loved to go fishing. Survivors include his two daughters, Linda Kay Johnson and husband Andy of Slidell, La. and Janice Elaine Turner and husband Jim of Lindsborg; his sister Genevieve LaMunyon of Kennewick, Wa.; three grandchildren, Jeffery Marvin
Johnson, Andrea Lynn Gosnell and Bradley James Timken; five great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Those preceding Mr. Timken in death were his parents; wife Hazel L. Timken; his son Verl Timken; and two brothers, Lloyd and Roy Timken. Funeral services are planned for Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Hugoton. Pastor Larry Bradford will preside. Burial will follow in the Hugoton Cemetery under the direction of Paul’s Funeral Home of Hugoton. A memorial has been established for First Christian Church and American Heart Association. Memorials may be mailed in care of Paul’s Funeral Home, Box 236, Hugoton, Ks. 67951. Friends may call Wednesday, April 11 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Stevens County Hospital Report Admissions 4/3/12 4/4/12 4/5/12 4/6/12 4/7/12 4/8/12 4/9/12
None None None Lorena Hatch Four Patients Donna Little Teresa Richardson David Eckert Three Patients
Dismissals 4/3/12 One Dismissal 4/4/12 None 4/5/12 None 4/6/12 Three Patients 4/7/12 None 4/8/12 Donna Little Teresa Richardson 4/9/12 Lorena Hatch Charles Ratledge
Currently in the Hospital: David Eckert and Four Patients
HUGOTON MUNICIPAL COURT MARCH 2012 Bond, Tami L., Parking in Prohibited Area $10.00 Flores, Crystal, Dog at Large $110.00 Mahan, Brent, Parking in Prohibited Area $10.00 Saucedo, Berenice, No Driver’s License $420.00
5 days jail, serve 2, susp. 3 Marquez, Rebeca, Dog at Large x2 $160.00 Brenner, Josie, Dog at Large $110.00 Hamlin, Aubrey, Failure to Stop at Stop Sign $160.00 15 Hrs Community Service
Santillan, Lucila M., Speeding 40/30 $95.00 Stoddard, Jessica Kay, Speeding 57/40 $132.00 Baeza, Homero D., Criminal Trespass $160.00
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Governor Brownback lets two bills become law without signature Kansas Governor Sam Brownback announced he will let two bills approved recently by the Kansas Legislature become law without his signature. Senate Bill 345 and House Bill 2505 are the direct result of the DoddFrank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. While serving the state as a United States Senator, Governor Brownback vigorously opposed and voted against the act. The passage and signing of the Dodd-Frank Act was an unprecedented expansion of federal power over the nation’s economy by the Obama
Administration, Governor Brownback said. “Today, the consequences of this wayward legislation are being felt here in Kansas. We are being coerced by unelected federal bureaucrats to enact bills such as SB 345 and HB 2505 that set up new regulatory frameworks not desired by Kansas voters. These federal officials are threatening to do harm to our state's economy if we do not acquiesce in passing state laws dictated from Washington.” Although real estate appraisers are already regulated in Kansas, SB 345 creates a new layer of regulation, man-
dated by Dodd-Frank, on real estate appraisal management companies through the Kansas Appraisal Management Company Registration Act. House Bill 2505 amends the state’s banking laws in accordance with Dodd-Frank to ensure state-chartered banks in Kansas may continue to engage in certain investment transactions to the same extent as nationalchartered banks. Brownback said he has requested Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt conduct an immediate review of Dodd-Frank in order to begin
the process of defending Kansas from this unconstitutional incursion of federal authority over the states. “Because we have little choice but to let these bills go into effect, I will allow them to become law without my signature. By not affixing my signature to these bills, however, I want to send a clear message that I have serious concerns about their constitutionality,” Brownback said. In addition to SB 345 and HB 2505 becoming law without his signature, Governor Brownback has signed 92 bills into law and vetoed two bills so far this session.
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Fundraiser lunch for zoo trip is Sunday The Hugoton Elementary School Kindergarten class is hosting a fundraising dinner Sunday, April 15, at Memorial Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All proceeds will go towards the Kindergarten field trip to Lee Richardson Zoo. The lunch menu will in-
clude: pork loin, cheesy potatoes, green beans, rolls and homemade desserts. Come enjoy the dinner and help send these “Little Monkeys” to the zoo!! Free will donation - please make checks payable to Hugoton Elementary School. Thank you for your support!
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The kindergarten students above show their enthusiasm about the possible trip to the zoo. Help these kids visit the zoo by having lunch Sunday, April 15.
“Rescuing” young wildlife is against the law Twenty years ago, the term "Bambi Syndrome" was circulated frequently in the press, and while you don't see the term much these days, the problem still persists: wellmeaning Kansans see deer fawns or other wildlife by themselves and assume that they have been abandoned by their mother. In almost all cases, the mother is actually nearby, keeping a hidden eye on the young. If those wellmeaning folks decide to "rescue" the young animal, they are usually giving it a death sentence. Like many other wild ani-
mals, the majority of fawns are born in late May and early June. However, some whitetail does younger than one year may breed for the first time in late winter, so many newborn fawns may be seen as late as July or even August. Whitetail does that breed before they are one year old usually give birth to a single fawn. After that, twins are the norm, and triplets are not uncommon. If found alone, these charming young animals are tempting targets for the misinformed wildlife lover. Many "wildlife kidnapping"
incidents are reported each year. Raccoons are another favorite "pick-me-up" animal. So are foxes. Other cases reported have involved great horned owls, songbirds, opossums and bobcats. Unfortunately, if one of these animals happens to bite someone, it must be put to death and tested for diseases such as rabies. Even if they don't bite, the young usually fail to survive in captivity. If they do survive, they lose instincts that allow them to survive in the wild and are thus condemned to a life in captivity. Care for injured or
Bethel Friends Continued from page 1 King Jesus” and “Jesus Christ: The Prince of Preachers.” He is overwhelmed at God's grace in his salvation and in God's choice of his amazing wife Kimberly. Mike has been the Senior Pastor at Bethlehem Bible Church, or BBC, in West Boylston, Ma. since April 1997. Mike’s schedule for this weekend will include a Men’s Breakfast Saturday morning at
Income Tax Preparation for Individuals and Businesses Payroll • Financial Planning • Auditing
7:00 a.m. Fathers are encouraged to bring their sons. All men are encouraged to bring a friend. Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m. will feature a lecture - “The Gospel and Why It’s Important.” There will be a “coffee shop” along with desserts after the service. Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m., Mike will preach about “The God of the Gospel” and Sunday evening at 6:00
p.m., he will expound on “The Gospel and Holy Living.” A carry-in meal will follow the service. All community members are invited and encouraged to attend any or all of these events for “Priority One: The Gospel” at Bethel Friends Church at Eleventh and Jefferson in Hugoton.
under the tetrahedron also. Porter said he would arrange to have it done. The manager also reported a new windsock has been ordered for the large one. He also reported he did the pre-
season check for the mower and tractor and has started mowing. The board paid the bills, The meeting adjourned. The next meeting will be May 9, 2012.
(1-800-733-2767) or visit red crossblood.org for more information or to make an appointment. All blood types are needed to ensure the Red Cross maintains an adequate blood supply. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification
are required at check-in. Donors must be in general good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and be at least 17 years old (16 with completed Parental Consent Form). New height and weight restrictions apply to donors 18 and younger.
abandoned wildlife should be left in the hands of licensed wildlife rehabilitators. For a list of licensed rehabilitators, go to the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) website, ksoutdoors.com and click "Services/Rehabilitation." Picking up these young animals — under any circumstances — is against the law. Both the KDWPT and the Department of Health and Environment have regulations against such activity. Wild animals are better off left in the wild. They are not puppies or kittens and are seldom tamed, even by those who know what they are doing. They cannot legally be inoculated by veterinarians, and few people really know how to care for them. If you see young animals in the wild this spring or summer, consider yourself lucky to have seen them. But remember, their mother is most likely watching nearby. Leave them in the wild world where they were born and where they belong.
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38th Annual Faith Promise Missions Convention April 18-19 Reverend Gary Ausbun will be speaking at the First Church of God 801 W. City Limits, Hugoton at 7:00 p.m. each evening. The church is planning a time of visitation and refreshments both days Gary Ausbun has served in the Church of God ministry for over 50 years. He will be sharing some of his experiences and will be challenging the congregation to reach out in faith to help share the precious Word of God.
Airport Continued from page 1 He requested permission to put three or four inches of white rock around the little windsock so it will be more visible. The board passed the motion to put white rock under the windsock and
Blood drive Continued from page 1 ingness to Pay It Forward through blood donation. Remember you may give blood Thursday, April 19, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. at First Christian Church located in Hugoton. How to Donate Blood: Call 1-800-RED CROSS
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City Council Continued from page 1 Stricker and Michelle Morin as well as her son, Danny. City Inspector Report City Inspector Tony Martin informed the councilmen he has been sending out letters
for weed and tall grass violations. The final inspection of the new Pioneer Manor has been conducted. A Certificate of Occupancy will be issued within a few days as soon as
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some minor problems have been corrected. Pioneer Manor hopes to begin moving residents into the new building around the first part of May. School Electric Rates Mark Crawford and members of the school board came before the city council to discuss the electric rates. They are in the process of working on next year’s budget and were wanting information about electrical rates for this coming year. Mike Eshbaugh remarked Pioneer Co-op has said they will raise the electrical rates for Hugoton 22%. The city is only raising the electrical rates five percent at this time. The city will find what the electricity will cost month by month under the new contract. Main water extension Ron Martin asked the city council if while they are running a main water line out east for the Stevens County addition, if the water line can be continued further north so residents along the Cemetery Road from Tenth Street to Sixth Street can tie into it, giving them all better water pressure during peak times during the summer. The councilmen advised Dean Banker to give Martin an estimate of the cost for each resident to do this. They also suggested he go to the county commissioners to see if they will pay for part of this expense. Loud Bass Music
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April 15 Rev. Richard Martin Church of God April 22 Minister Matt Russell Church of Christ April 29 Pastor Sandy Ferguson Rolla United Methodist Church
Pyramid Agency, Inc. 521 S. Main - Hugoton FAITH LUTHERAN Faith Publishing LLC 522 S. Main 620-544-4321
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.
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.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Randy Nash Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Lanny Bollacker, Pastor 800 S. Van Buren - 544-2763 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Evening Service - 6:30 p.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 Michael Taylor, Minister 428-5686 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Pre-Service Prayer - half hour before service
LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Bob Sanders, Pastor Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Fellowship - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m. Christian Life Club (age 2 - 18) - 6:30 p.m.
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ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Saturday - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m. Fellowship/Refreshments - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Harry Cross, Pastor Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.
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.
ROLLA EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Henry McGuire, Pastor 593-4693 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.
ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH
A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
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.
PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ROLLA - RICHFIELD
HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles
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.
Doug Stricker, who works for Abengoa, recently moved to Hugoton from California. He stated he has called the police at least five times because of the loud bass music that comes from vehicles. It is so loud around the city park that windows vibrate in their frames and dishes vibrate in the cupboards. Michelle Morin, formerly from Florida, also works at Abengoa. She confirmed the music is very loud and no one will turn the volume down. Stricker proposed closing the park at 10:00 p.m. instead of midnight. The council remarked ball games are not completed by that time. Police Chief Courtney Leslie stated that by the time the officers respond, the offenders
turn the music down. The council asked her to step up the patrols around the park. They also asked the officers to provide written reports about the incidents. Housing Incentive Neal Gillespie asked the council if they wanted to participate in the residential housing incentive program. Mike Eshbaugh put forth a motion to wait to make a decision. Kim seconded the motion and the motion passed. Electric Rate Increase Hugoton City Council voted to approve the five percent electrical rate increase effective June 1, 2012. This will be Ordinance #789. Water Conservation Plan The council voted to ap-
New Inductees to Hugoton High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society are sitting left to right Megan Bryan, Krysta Hines, Micah Baehler, Elizabeth Johnson, Aubrey Hamlin, Emma Miller, Kelsey Quillen and Courtney Ferguson. In back are Ross Davis, Garrett
prove the slightly revised water conservation plan. Water Emergency Plan The council voted to approve the slightly revised water emergency plan. KMEA Director The council voted to reappoint Charles Wagner as the KMEA #2 director. Golf Course Board Mayor Rowden reports that the term of Andy Fiss has expired and he does not want to do it again. Alvin Riley’s term has expired also, but he agreed to be reappointed. Greg Stelzer was appointed to the golf course board. The council approved these actions. The city council adjourned. The next meeting will be May 7, 2012 at 5:15 p.m.
Walker, Luis Sanchez, Reid Davis, Brady Heger, Maverick Mills, Nic Frederick, Clay Mills, Bradley Campbell, Zane Littell, Slade Shuck, David Kurt and sponsor Mrs. Chelle Leininger.
Hugoton’s NHS boasts 20 new members National Honor Society of Hugoton High School had their annual induction banquet Monday night, April 9, at 7:00 p.m. The 2011-2012 members as well as the new inductees brought a delicious variety of food items to share for the dinner. Following the meal, the seniors in NHS led the group in the induction ceremony for the new 2012-2013 inductees. New members who were welcomed into NHS include Aubrey Hamlin, Emma Miller, Clay Mills, Garrett Walker, Micah Baehler, Megan Bryan, Bradley Campbell, Reid Davis, Ross Davis, Courtney Ferguson, Nicholas Frederick, Brady Heger, Krysta Hines, Elizabeth Johnson, David Kurt, Zane Littell, Maverick Mills, Kelsey Quillen, Luis Sánchez and Slade Shuck. Following the induction
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ceremony, letters for this year’s service were presented to Kolton Decker, BayLee Hoskinson, Kaitlyn Leininger, Logan Livengood, Jacob Martin, Austin Mills, Jeffrey Mueller, Karessa Nordyke, Lance Sandoval, Aaron Seaman, Adam Seaman, Haley Sosa and Patrick Weaver. Seniors honored with their second year letter in NHS
were Sharon González, Laton Heger, Colten Lissolo, Jayme Muncy, Miranda Ramsey, Cassidy Reed and Sherelle Shuck. NHS officers for the 20112012 school year have been Cassidy Reed, President; Laton Heger, Vice President; and Jayme Muncy, Secretary.
Chamberlain - Milhon John and Kim Chamberlain are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jaymee Lauren Chamberlain to Cecil William Milhon, son of Cecil and Linda Milhon. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Cheryl Cox and the late Jim Cox and Arlyn and Donna Hanquist. She is also the great granddaughter of Clementine Schmitt, Ellinor Cox and the late Harold Cox. Jaymee is employed at Mane Hair in Hugoton. The groom-elect is the grandson of Cecil W. Milhon, Mary L. Milhon and Ralph and Barbara Smalley. Cecil is employed at Liberal Kenworth. Jaymee and Cecil will be married and accompanied by their children, Carson Chamberlain and Bailey Milhon, Saturday, June 2, 2012 in Hugoton.
P lease Adopt Me! Marco and Yesenia need a forever family that is willing to commit to the both of them. Marco enjoys playing soccer and other activities that require high energy levels. He will need encouragement and a family that has flexibility. Yesenia enjoys playing outside, watching TV and playing with her toys. She also likes reading and coloring. Yesenia does well in school. She needs a family that is willing to provide her with the same amount of attention that her brother receives. To learn more about adoption visit
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Anthony and Cindy Lockhart have loaned the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum the Bloodhart sign that has been hanging in front of Bloodhart Drugs for many years. Bloodhart Drugs opened their doors in Hugoton November 17, 1932. Bartley Bloodhart owned drug stores in Elkhart, Rolla, Hugoton and Keyes, Ok. It was formerly the Hugoton Drug Store. It is not known exactly how long the sign has been depicting Bloodhart Drugs. Richard Marquardt stated he thought the owner W.F. “Farris” McClung put up the sign originally. When Richard came to work for Bloodhart Drugs in 1955, the sign was in place. By 1970 Marquardt owned Bloodharts. He had the sign renovated at that time. Bloodhart Drugs closed their doors December 7, 2010. A corporation owned the drug store at that time. Bloodhart Drugs had been in business at Hugoton for 78 continuous years.
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At right: Monday afternoon a familiar Hugoton landmark comes down from its post on Main Street. The Bloodhart Drugs sign, which has been in place since at least 1955, was taken down. Billy Woodworth and Richard Barnes are preparing to hang the sign at the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum.
Dead man lives to talk about it It is a Kansas story that took place in No Man’s Land, later Texas County, Ok. “I can say that I know what it is to be murdered,” said Herbert Tonney, a survivor of the Hay Meadow Massacre as told in the Stevens County History Book. "I knew that my turn must come pretty soon. It was Chamberlain who was to be my executioner, J. B. Chamberlain, chairman of the board of county commissioners of Stevens County, and always prominent in Hugoton matters. Chamberlain was about eight feet from me, or perhaps less, when he raised his rifle deliberately to kill me. There were powder burns on my neck and face from the shot, as the woman who cared for me on the following day testified in court. "I saw the rifle leveled, and realized that I was going to be killed. Instinctively, I flinched to one side of the line of the rifle. That saved my life. The ball entered the left side of my neck, about three-quarters of an inch
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from the carotid artery and about half an inch above the left clavicle, coming out through the left shoulder. I felt no pain at the time, and, indeed, did not feel pain until the next day. The shock of the shot knocked me down and numbed me, and I suppose I lay a minute or two before I recovered sensation or knew anything about my condition. It was supposed by all that I was killed, and, in a vague way, I agreed that I must be killed; that my spirit was simply present listening and seeing.” Dr. Sara Richter, Oklahoma Panhandle State University professor, shall tell the story of the Hay Meadow Massacre and what brought about the shooting of Herbert Tonney and others there at Wild Horse Lake in No Man’s Land. She is giving the lecture in Guymon, Ok. at the Hotel Dale (Southern Office Supply), located at Sixth and Quinn, one block west of Main Street. The Hay Meadow Massacre lecture is a part of the This Place Matters Tour
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PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT The photo exhibit is open for viewing. We have some incredible photos from more than a half-dozen artists. Come in and enjoy! TITANIC CENTENNIAL Saturday is the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. The library has added several titles about the Titanic to the collection. Come in and check one out! SUMMER READING SIGNUP Summer reading signup for all programs begins Tuesday, May 1, 2012. PARKING LOT Please feel free to use the new parking lot on the south side of the library. We will be adding color to the planting areas soon, but for now the entire area is available for public (not just library) parking.
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With the 2011-12 season of Eagle wrestling in the books, the members of the team, family and staff gathered recently to reflect on the accomplishments that were put together this year. The April 2 gathering included food, awards and celebration. This year's stats were led by Lawson Fiss (wins, team points, falls) and Patrick Weaver (takedowns, escapes, reversals, and nearfalls). Fiss set the new school record for wins in a season with his 38 victories. He earned 235 team points to set that record as well, and he tied the school record in falls for a season with a tally of 24. Warrior of the Week certificates were presented to Lawson Fiss, Zane Littell, Bradley Campbell, Alfredo Licon, Logan Livengood, Genesis Martinez, Patrick Weaver, Ty Haller and Colten Lissolo. Coach Brent Mahan presented letter awards to first year recipients Edgar Villa, Martinez, Licon and Campbell, second year lettermen Littell and Austin Harper, third year lettermen Fiss and Weaver, and four year letter awards to Livengood, Haller and Lissolo. The Eagle athletes that completed their fourth letter were also donned with the Semper Fi
Senior wrestlers Logan Livengood, Ty Haller and Colten Lissolo were among the honored wrestlers at the awards banquet April 2. They award of excellence, recognizing their career-long accomplishments as an Eagle wrestler. Post-season honors included GWAC League Championship titles for Littell, Haller and Lissolo, state qualifying honors for Livengood and Haller, Regional Championship titles for Fiss and Lissolo, and earning State Placer status included Fiss (fourth at 145 pounds), Weaver (fifth at 152) and Lissolo (third at 220).
are pictured here with coaches Brian Campbell, at the left, and Brent Mahan at the right. Photo courtesy of Laura Livengood.
The prestigious Iron Eagle award was presented to Livengood, Littell, Martinez, Weaver, Fiss and Campbell. "The Iron Eagle is given to any athlete who missed no practice time," explained coach Brent Mahan. "I mean zero minutes missed: never late, never sick, never missed a minute of practice all year." As a team, the Eagles earned the honor of KWCA Academic State Champions. This is presented to the team that has the best GPA aver-
age amongst the regional line-ups. Hugoton's GPA was 3.8, and was the best in the state in all classes. The league runner-up Eagle team will return a number of athletes next season. "Actually, our top three in wins from this season all come back," noted coach Mahan. "So I'm looking forward to getting some tough middle schoolers in the lineup as freshmen next year, and continuing to compete for league and regional titles.”
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Zane Littell is presented an award at the wrestling awards banquet last week. The athletes, coaching staff and families gathered to reflect on the team's accomplishments. Photo courtesy of Lori Lissolo.
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The Hugoton High School track and field team traveled to Meade for the second outting of the season. The meet was Thursday of last week. The HHS boys placed second as a group and the girls placed fifth. "For the second meet, as a group I thought the team performed well," said coach Nick Rodriguez. The weather was not ideal for the practices leading up to the meet, but the competition was met with favorable conditions. The athletes were able to put their abilities to the test in during the shortened school week. "We saw some improvements in different areas. Right now as coaches we have to just focus on getting our kids improved in their marks and times. Our athletes need to stay focused and understand what we are trying to accomplish as a group," said coach Rodriguez. Skylar McLain placed first in the 800 meter run in a time of 2:05.4. Jacob Martin won the 1600 meter run in 4:48.8. Avory Stegman placed first in the shot put with a mark of 49' 1-1/2". The Eagle relay team won the 4 x 800 meter relay event in a tiem of 8:50.3 with Luis Castro, Chase Hittle, Edgar Villa and Patrick
Weaver doing the work. Nicole Kinser placed first in three events. She won in the 100 meter dash for Hugoton, running the race in a time of 12.9 seconds, jumped to a first place finish in the long jump (17' 5-1/2"), and also won the triple jump (36' 7"). Aubrey Hamlin brought home top honors in the 3200 meter run. She recorded a time of 14:00.4. Enddy Bojorquez won the shot put competition with a throw of 34' 1/2". Hugoton will participate in a meet Thursday at Rolla, Friday at Elkhart, and two athletes will be going to Wichita Friday to compete in the Shocker Pre-State Challenge meet. Girls’ Results 100m Dash 1 Nicole Kinser 12.9 400m Dash 3 BayLee Hoskinson 1:06.1 3200m Run 1 Aubrey Hamlin 14:00.4 100m Hurdles 18.2 4 Taylor Fiss 6 Elizabeth Johnson 19.3 300m Hurdles 3 Taylor Fiss 53.0 4x 400m Relay 5 Nicole Kinser, Taylor Fiss, Ana Pena, BayLee Hoskinson 4:38.3 Long Jump 1 Nicole Kinser 17’ 5 ½” (Meet Record) Triple Jump
Logan Frederick clears the bar at ten-foot in the pole vault event for Hugoton. Photo courtesy of Brenda Frederick. 1 Nicole Kinser 36’ 7” Shot Put 1 Enddy Bojorquez 34’ ½” Boys’ Results 100m Dash 4 Jorge Montoya 11.9 6 Henry Vela 12.0 400m Dash 6 Ty Haller 57.2 800m Run 1 Skylar McLain 2:05.4 3 Chase Hittle 2:12.9 4 Luis Castro 2:15.2 1600m Run 1 Jacob Martin 4:48.8 3 Ulises Armendariz 4:59.0 5 Victor Romo 5:33.5 3200m Run 2 Patrick Weaver 10:29.0 3 Jacob Martin 10:31.2 4 Ulises Armendariz10:43.6
4 x100m relay 3 Jorge Montoya, Johnny Vergara, Henry Vela, Luis Castro 46.3 4x 800m Relay 1 Luis Castro, Chase Hittle, Edgar Villa, Patrick Weaver 8:50.3 Pole Vault 4 Carlos Dominguez 10’ 6” 5 Logan Frederick 10’00” Triple Jump 4 Fisher Hewitt 38’ 5 ½” Shot Put 1 Avory Stegman 49’ 1 ½” Discus 3 Avory Stegman 121’ 08” Javelin 4 Avory Stegman 142’ 6” 6 Dillion Hawk 125’ 5”
Eagles defeated in close games of doubleheader with Garden City Two one-run games left Hugoton in defeat last week, so close to the victory in both games of a doubleheader against Garden City. The Eagles went 9-10 with Garden City in game one, and 13-14 in extra innings for a game two decision for the opponent. In game one, Hugoton struggled in the opening inning, giving up seven runs. "This really put us in a bad situation," said Coach Stuart Scott. "The team did fight back and we had a 9-8 lead in the last inning. Unfortunately, we couldn't hold onto the lead." Garden City found the tying and go-ahead runs for the win. Hugoton had four errors in the game and stranded ten runners. Andrew Mendoza pitched two innings. He walked four and struck out one batter.
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Michael Baeza finished the game from the mound, walking three and striking out two batters. Hugoton cracked out 11 hits in game two. This work was done by Maverick Mills, Andrew Mendoza, Ecxon Vela, Zane Littell, Bradley Campbell, Brady Heger, and Austin Harper. Two hits each were made by Littell, Campbell, Heger and Harper. "I was pleased with our hitting. We just made too many errors and at critical times to win the game," said Scott. Hugoton had the lead going into the last inning, as well as the extra inning, but were unable to hold on for the win. Dakota Moodie pitched four innings, striking out three and walking three. Slade Shuck pitched four innings of relief, striking out nine batters and walking three. Adam Scott finished one inning on the mound, retiring one batter on strikes. "Last week we didn’t hit well and only recorded two er-
rors total. This week we recorded nine errors in both games but 17 hits. We’ll be
fine once we get offense and defense going on the same night," said Scott.
Golfers enjoy first meet Liberal High School hosted a varsity golf tournament April 5 at Willow Tree Golf Course. The competition was an 18-hole tournament. "It was a beautiful day of golf," reported Coach Jason Hajek. Lawson Fiss earned a medal at the competition, placing sixth overall in the pool of talent. He turned in a
scorecard reading of 80 strokes. Kevin Omo shot a 98, Matthew Nash 100, Kolton Decker 102, AJ Scott 103 and Logan Brecheisen 105. "I was proud of the boys for their efforts in their first meet of the year and for AJ and Logan - this was their first varsity golf meet," said Coach Hajek.
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Forwards are honored for years of service Last week Hugoton Aglow honored Mary Ann and Wayne Forward for their many years of support and presented them with a friendship quilt. Mary Ann and Wayne have been involved in this Christian outreach organization since the early 1970s. Mary Ann was instrumental in getting the group of believers established in Hugoton. It is a subsidiary branch of Aglow International which is based in Edmonds, Wa. When local groups meet, contributions are taken and from this money a percent is sent to the International office. That money is used to establish and support ministry positions in 168 nations of the world. In some of these nations it is extremely hazardous for a woman or a man to become recognized as a Christian. There are a remaining
handful of nations which do not yet have an Aglow organization. In every location where there is an operative Aglow group, lives are being introduced to the Lord Jesus Christ. Mary Ann has served as president of the local chapter since the beginning. One year another member, Lois Marquardt, was appointed to that office but an untimely accident took her life, and Mary Ann stepped back into the position. Wayne has offered continual support of the work of Aglow, helping with the physical preparation of meeting places with a joy in his work. He has served as Advisor for the group and is ongoing in prayer support for local, area and state activities. Both Wayne and Mary Ann have served as members of Western Kansas Aglow Area Board.
Preschool early enrollment is April 17 Hugoton Elementary School will be hosting an early enrollment for all 2012-2013 Preschool students. Parents who want their Preschool students to be placed on a class list for next year need to take this opportunity to enroll their child. The meeting will be in the Hullabaloo Room in the ECDC Tuesday, April 17, at 7:00 p.m. To completely enroll a child the parents or guardian need to bring the child’s original state birth certificate, complete immunization record, current health assessment and social security card to the meeting. If there are any questions please call the Early Childhood Development Center office at 544-4334. LAS INSCRIPCIONES DE
PREESCOLAR PARA EL PRÓXIMO AÑO ESCOLAR VIENEN PRONTO La Escuela Primaria de Hugoton ofrecerá las inscripciones para el año 2012-2013 para los alumnos de preescolar. Esta oportunidad es para inscribir a su niño para el próximo año escolar. La junta será en el cuarto del Hullabaloo de ECDC, el martes, 17 de abril a las 7:00 p.m. En orden para cumplitar los inscripciones los padres o tutores deben traer la siguiente información: acta de nacimiento original, cartilla de vacunación al corriente, exámen físico, y tarjeta de seguro social. Si tiene alguna pregunta por favor llame a la oficina de la ECDC al teléfono 544-4334.
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Senior citizens invited to attend “Night at the Movies” prom The Grant County Junior Leadership class will host the Senior Citizen Prom Saturday, April 21 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Grant County Recreation Activity Center located at 120 West Grant Avenue. “A Night at the Movies” is the theme for this year’s prom. The young at heart can enjoy an evening of dancing to the oldies, playing bingo
for great prizes, eating good food and take home a photo as a memento of the evening. A Prom King and Queen will be crowned before the evening is over. Grab your friends and come to Ulysses for an evening of fun! Contact the Grant County Chamber of Commerce for more information at 620-356-4700.
Pet Grooming & Boarding *Heated & Airconditioned Indoor Kennels Kennels are never empty
*Outdoor Runs *Backyard for play time
(backyard has two sides of wood fencing and one side of chain link fencing)
*Kenneled Dogs are fed Hills Science Diet State inspected yearly-No write ups
Wayne and Mary Ann Forward show the beautiful friendship quilt they received in appreciation of their many years of service with Aglow. Their names are embroidered on the corner.
STEVENS COUNTY Activity Center - 544-2283 Nutrition Center - 544-8041 ~ Barbara Beeks ~ This Monday morning is a cool and cloudy one. After the much appreciated rain last week, maybe we will get some more. We had a very nice, funfilled evening Saturday for our Senior Social. The Hillbilly Band came and entertained us for the evening. And pot luck supper was great as always. This week is a busy one board meeting, bridge, then Sew-All-Day Saturday and a dance Saturday evening. Take care and have a good week. Menu Apr. 12......Chicken Fried Steak Apr. 13 ..........Baked Potato Bar Apr. 16.........................Bierocks Apr. 17 ......Oven Fried Chicken Apr. 18................................Fish
Apr. 19 .......................Pork Loin Activities Schedule Thursday, April 12 Exercise...............10:30 a.m. Bridge................................... Friday, April 13 Exercise...............10:30 a.m. Bingo...................12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 14 Sew All Day Cards ....................6:00 p.m. Dance....................8:00 p.m. Craig Stevens Monday, April 16 Exercise...............10:30 a.m. Line Dance ............7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 17 Exercise................................ Wednesday, April 18 Exercise...............10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 19 Exercise...............10:30 a.m. Bridge...................................
Remembering
125 years of the Hermes Friday, April 7, 1911 A tale of amalgation and wondrous growth has just appeared in a neat little pamphlet outlining the history of the Bell Telephone Co. It came to us the same day we were attempting to enlarge the scope of a struggling competitor for the local service. We say, competitor, because every independent or mutual company feels the mighty weight of this giant’s hands at its vitals, at any and all times. It is but the tiny seedling and the tender sapling within the shadow of this King of the Forest, with their feeders struggling to draw sustenance from a soil depleted to exhaustion by this giant with its 5,900,000 subscribers. ...Tele (distance) phone (sound or voice) are just coming into general use; the thirty years past showing an increase of 13001% in subscribers to this one company. COMMISSIONER’S PROCEEDINGS OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK Hugoton, Kans, April 3, 1911 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session at 11:20 a.m., all members present; W.E. Eddy, Co. Atty., C.F. Bell, Clerk. The following bills were presented, examined and allowed; and the County Clerk instructed to draw warrants as follows: E.W. Joslin - salary - $225.00, postage - $12.00; C.F. Bell - salary bal. - $188.22, post. & exp. $8.60, Co. Ass’r. - $80.00; C.A. Thompson - salary - $93.00, post. & exp. - $4.48; W.E. Eddy - salary $125.00. (Editor’s Note: Jurors earned under $4.00 for their service and election expenses for Wm. Neathery, J.R.
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Rich and F.J. Bowman were $3.15, $3.00 and $6.00 respectively.) On motion, R.M. Crawford was appointed and duly authorized as the agent of the County Commissioners, to investigate and contract for, subject to approval by the Board, a driller and material for the test artesian well, and the disposal of the script that shall be issued therefor. For the said services the Board hereby agrees to pay all necessary and actual expense, and
From the April 7, 1911 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
three dollars ($3.00) per diem for the time he is actually and actively employed. Commissioners: W.V. Crotts, chairman; C.W. Woodcock and S.S. Holloway. Friday, April 14, 1911 ROCK ISLAND TIME CARD EAST BOUND No 82, except Sunday 7:20 am No. 4 Limited 7:10 am No. 2 11:20 am No. 34 2:35 am WEST BOUND No. 83, except Sunday 6:00 pm No. 3 Limited 11:20 pm No. 1 1:45 pm No. 33 1:45 a.m. Friday, April 19, 1912 The disastrous wreck of the Titanic, the largest ship afloat in which over 1500 lives were lost, should make us all thankful that we have not the money nor the inclination to cross the ocean. The following letter has been received by Mayor E.R. Kimzey. Dear Sir: We are at the present time building a new branch railroad from Dodge City Southwest. If you have any idle men or teams in your City we could use some of both on this work. They can get work by going to Dodge City. Yours truely, Ransom & Cook, By A.L. Cook
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Hugoton Recreation Commission announces
2012 Summer Baseball/Softball Sign-ups Monday 4/16 through Friday 4/21 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Daily Open Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sign up for the following Leagues Pee Wee Softball - Girls 1st to 3rd grade Junior Softball - Girls 4th to 6th grade Fast Pitch Softball - 7th grade and up New Baseball Leagues 7/8 yr olds - Machine Pitch 9/10 yr olds - Cal Ripken Minor 11/12 yr olds - Cal Ripken Major *Cost $15 for shirt and hat* $20 if needing pants 13-15 yrs. - Babe Ruth $30 for Hat, Shirt and Belted pants
Youth baseball teams will be reshuffled on a yearly basis due to new leagues being formed Coaches are needed in most leagues Sign up at HRC offices, 211 S. Madison
April 12th 6:30 Open House 7:30 Q&A and Orientation
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Wear blue Friday to support child abuse awareness
LAND AUCTIONS Seward County, Ks. & Beaver County, Ok. Producing Minerals Bid by April 10, 2012 Stevens County, Ks. 670 Acres Irrigated Bid by April 10, 2012 Stevens County, Ks. 160 Acres Dryland Bid by April 10, 2012
Prowers County, Co. 328 Acres Irrigated & Grass with Buffalo Water Rights Bid by April 10, 2012 Grant County, Ks. 160 Acres Irrigated Bid by April 24, 2012 Lane County, Ks. 2,377 Acres Land & Minerals Bid by May 1, 2012 Stevens County, Ks. 148 Acres Pasture Bid by May 1, 2012 For Sale Lincoln County, Co. 1080 Acres Pasture In 2 Tracts Call or Stop by for Brochure! 25 Years of Results-The Reason Why!
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DATE: Thursday, April 19th, 2012
Parker Lackey happily holds a check for his baby brother Dax Passmore from Donut X-Press. Their mother Chelsea Passmore also beams after receiving the $310 donation. Dawnel Newton, owner of Donut X-Press, helped Dax by selling wristbands and accepting donations from community members at her business at 406 West Eleventh in Hugoton.
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt and the Kansas Child Death Review Board are encouraging Kansans to wear blue April 13 to increase awareness of child abuse. The effort is part of April’s observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month. “We all have a responsibility to help keep children safe,” Schmidt said. “Being mindful of the signs of child abuse and early warning signs can help protect our Kansas children from abuse.” According to the Kansas Child Death Review Board, warning signs of child abuse may include parents or caregivers who lack social contact outside the family, have alcohol or drug abuse problems, or are excessively controlling or resentful of a child. Abusive parents or caregivers may belittle children by either directly criticizing them or using subtle put-downs disguised as humor. They rational-
Governor signs bills into law Continued from last week. Other bills signed by the Governor last week bring the total number of new laws this session to 54. HB 2335 - Amends the Kansas Act Against Discrimination (KAAD). HB 2491 - Prohibits the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism from making any rule or regulation that would prevent an individual from carrying a handgun while lawfully hunting, fishing, or fur harvesting. Sub. for HB 2207 - Allows for the formation of a business entity known as a series limited liability company (series LLC) and includes other provisions concerning their operation. HB 2612 designates a portion of K-79 from the junction of K-79 and K-16 to the junction of K-79 and County Road 254 in Jackson County as the Barnes Brothers Memorial Highway. HB 2509 designates a section of K-9 as the David Mee Memorial Highway. The portion so designated would be in Nemaha and Jackson counties from the junction of K-9 with US-75 to the junction of K-9 with K-63. HB 2472 amends state law regarding membership requirements for rural water districts. HB 2588 allows a water district to issue revenue bonds in order to repay any outstanding bonds, warrants or loans owed to the KDHE or to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This bill also allows a water district to issue revenue bonds for the refinancing of up to 95 percent of the original cost of any proj-
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Directions: From the north end of Liberal, Ks. 83 & Tucker Rd or Rd 6, go west 6 ½ miles to auction site. From Hwy 51 & Rd 20 on the Hooker/Moscow Rd, go south 9 miles to Rd D, then go east 10 miles to Rd C in Seward Co, then 2 miles north to Rd 6, then ½ mile west to auction site. TRACTORS & LOADERS; 88 JD 4650 MFD tractor, PS trans, 300 hrs on rebuilt eng & pto; 84 JD 4650 tractor, PS trans,11,639 hrs, recent rebuilt trans & pto; 83 JD 4850 tractor, PS trans, recent rebuilt pto clutch, 12,373 hrs; 81 JD 4840 tractor, PS trans, 13,572 hrs; 79 JD 4840 tractor, PS trans, 13,931 hrs; 80 JD 4840 tractor, PS trans, 5,373 hrs; 83 Cat 920 wheel loader, hay fork, 12,994 hrs; 77 Cat 920 wheel loader, hay fork; 84 Cat 920 wheel loader, hay fork; 2-Buckets for 920 wheel loaders BALERS-SWATHERS-STACKER TRUCK & RAKES; 08 Stinger 6500 Stacker Truck, Cummins eng, Allison 6sp trans, flotation tires, joystick control, 3,977 hrs, on 37,620 mi; 08 MF 2190 Big Square Baler, 39,609 bales, single bale chute, knotter blower; 08 MF 2190 Big Square Baler, 39,508 bales, single bale chute, knotter blower; 04 Hesston 4910 Big Square Baler, 16,510 bales, single bale chute, knotter blower; 09 Mac Don M150 Swather w/18’ Mac Don A40-D auger header, 1,418 eng hrs, 1,081 header hrs; 10 Mac Don 30’ D60 Draper header; New Holland HW320 Swather w/18’ auger header, 3,339 hrs; 3- Loftness 20’ shredder wind rowers; Darf 917FD Hay Rakes; Darf 917 Hay Rake; 25’ Shop built header trailer, dual axle, bumper pull; 10’ Tucker speed mover; FUEL TANKS-BALER TWINE-TIRES 2-2000 gal round fuel tanks on skids w/110v pumps; 3-1000 gal round fuel tanks on skids w/110v pumps; 500 gal round fuel tank on stand; 200 gal square fuel tank w/12v pump; 2-100 gal rectangular fuel tanks w/12v pumps; 100 gal L-shaped fuel tank w/12v pump 7-full pallets of baler twine; SEMI TRUCKS-TRAILERS & PICKUP’S; 11 Chevy 1500 crew cab pickup, 4x4, auto, v8 gas, 16,000 mi; 04 GMC 3500 SLE, 4x4 dually pickup, Duramax, auto trans, flat bed,2 rear hyd remotes, elec cab controls, 159,000 mi; 00 GMC 3500 SLE, 4x4 dually pickup, Duramax, auto trans, flat bed, 176,000 mi; 83 Chevy 1500 Custom Deluxe pickup, V8, 4sp trans; 85 International 9370 semi truck, Cummins, Fuller trans, 627,191 mi; 84 GMC Brigador semi truck, V8, Detroit eng; 94 Trans Craft 48’ spread axle flatbed trailer; 85 Lufkin 45’ flatbed trailer; Trail Max 25’ gooseneck flatbed trailer, 5’ dovetail, ramps, tandem axle, 10,000 lbs elec winch; 16’ Bumper pull, flatbed trailer, SHOP EQUIPMENT-SUPPLIES-MOTOROLA RADIOS: 2-Portable gas powered air compressors; Lincoln 180 amp electric welder; Misc hand tools; Reddy Pro space heater; 6-Motorola Radius radio’s; Murray 22” push mower; 50 gal, 12v spot sprayer Auctioneers Note: This is some very well maintained & clean, late model hay equipment. Hay farmers you won’t want to miss this opportunity for good equipment.
Sale For: Willis Christian Estate For information call Mike Christian after 6 pm weekdays at 806-339-1436 Everything sold as is. No warranties expressed or implied. Not responsible for theft or accident. Announcements day of sale take precedence over printed material. Terms: Cash or approved check day of sale Concessions Available
Steve Higgs -Auctioneer/ REALTOR ® 620-353-0066 For photos & sale bill www.higgsauction.com
ect. HB 2737 provides that any juvenile offender committed to a juvenile correctional facility who is adjudicated for an offense committed while in a juvenile correctional facility could be adjudicated to serve a consecutive term of commitment in a juvenile correctional facility. HB 2473 amends the Kansas Code of Civil Procedure to conform to recent changes in federal law. HB 2469 requires a defendant pay an application fee of $100 to the clerk of the district court to request indigent defense services in a proceeding for a violation of a condition of release, regardless of whether the defendant has paid application fees in another proceeding. HB 2465 requires the court to order lifetime electronic monitoring upon release from imprisonment and reimbursement of all or part of the costs of such monitoring, as determined by the Prisoner Review Board, when a defendant is sentenced to prison for certain sexual crimes involving minors. HB 2055 eliminates requiring courts send a copy of all county and district attorney reports to a law enforcement officer who has a convicted offender in custody for delivery to a correctional institution. It also clarifies information provided by the county or district attorney to the Secretary of Corrections be limited to special facts and circumstances surrounding the commission of the offense or the offender that cannot be obtained from records already provided to the Secretary by the court. HB 2166 allows cities to publish summaries of ordinances on the city website provided that the publication is identified as a summary, notice is provided of where the complete text is available, the city attorney has certified that the summary is accurate and sufficient, and the summary is available for a minimum of one week after publication in the newspaper. If the ordinance is subject to a protest petition, the summary must contain notice of such. The bill also would correct non-uniform language in the city ordinance statutes. HB 2666 requires cities or counties if they require the licensing of plumbers, electricians, or mechanical heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) contractors—to verify the applicant’s respective documented proof of minimum necessary experience prior to issuing a journeyman or master certificate. HB 2412 dissolves the city of Treece. HB 2672 repeals a statute that concerns lynchings and subsequent vacating and reinstating of a sheriff for failing to perform certain duties. HB 2420 extends the authorized and outstanding bonded indebtedness of Junction City for three years. HB 2546 transfers the Horton Armory property from the Kansas military board to the
City of Horton. This transfer would be at no cost to the City of Horton. HB 2599 allows the owner of an antique vehicle displaying a model year license plate issued in 1976 or later to display an original decal for the year of the vehicle, as long as such decal is legible, or a replacement decal which displays the year of the vehicle. HB 2600 allows mental health treatment facilities to disclose information about whether a person is or has been a patient within the last six months when a person has been detained by law enforcement. HB 2618 amends the Portable Electronics Insurance Act. HB 2470 removes wires or cables owned by a telephone, cable, electric, water, or other utility provider that has had the sheathing removed, making ownership identification impossible, from the list of items that scrap metal dealers are prohibited from purchasing without first obtaining proof that the seller is an employee, agent, or person who is authorized to sell the item on behalf of the owner. SB 316 makes technical changes to existing statutes that pertain to the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism to ensure that existing statutes and fund names conform to the agency's name change and that the appropriate statutory authorities for programs are transferred to the agency. The new law is a followup to the Executive Reorganization Order No. 36 that created the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism from the former Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks and the Division of Travel and Tourism within the Department of Commerce.
ize their behavior as a form of discipline aimed at helping the child. Abusers also avoid talking about their child’s injuries. Victims of child abuse can exhibit a lack of trust, are fearful or anxious about going home, have uncontrolled emotions, and lash out in anger. They may feel worthless, depressed, shameful and withdraw from others. Victims frequently have inadequately explained injuries, exhibit excessive sadness or crying and have difficulty sleeping. Children who are neglected generally have bad hygiene, wear illfitting or dirty clothing and have untreated injuries or illnesses. They can appear underdeveloped and malnourished and have excessive school absences. Children regularly get bruises and bumps, especially over bony areas such as the knees, elbows and shins. However, injuries on other parts of the body, such as the stomach, cheeks, ears, buttocks, mouth, or thighs raise concerns of abuse. Black eyes, human bite marks and burns seldom come from everyday play. “A variety of factors can contribute to child abuse,” said Angela Nordhus, executive director of the Kansas Child Death Review Board. “Stress, lack of understanding of child development and behavior, parental substance abuse and mental illness can all contribute to abusive behavior. It often arises when emotions are running high and are poorly controlled.” While physical abuse is the most visible form, other types of abuse, such as emotional, sexual and neglect also result in serious harm. Ignoring children’s needs, putting them in unsupervised or dangerous situations or creating a sense of worthlessness or being unwanted, are all forms of abuse. To report suspected cases of child abuse or neglect, call the Kansas Protection Report Center at (800) 922-5330. In cases in which the child may be in imminent danger, call 911. For additional information, visit www.ag.ks.gov, or call 785-2967970.
Patrick is this week’s geekoftheweek at Stevens County Library. Patrick geeks yard decorating.
Dave Eckert and his wife Brenda pose together at the 2012 Grand Lodge Session and Installation March 17 at the Salina Masonic Center.
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Project Hope needs food donations
United Methodist Church kids stand proud after collecting coins for two months. The goal
At left, Dave Eckert and Dwaine Towner, Project Hope volunteers, stand beside the new refrigerator donated to Project Hope by the United Methodist youth group and Pheasant
was to purchase a new refrigerator for Project Hope and they did it.
Heaven Charities Benevolence Committee. At right are members of the Benevolence Committee C.W. Harper and Tammy Slocum.
Protect your pet during warm weather season When the warm weather arrives, conscientious pet owners typically reevaluate how to care for their pets. As the seasons change, so may a pet's needs, and different safety precautions might be necessary. Warm weather seasons are many people's favorite times of year. Pets, too, enjoy the benefits of the warm weather, including more opportunities to frolic outside. But the sunshine and hot weather that are synonymous with the summer season can prove treacherous to some pets. Although the hot-weather months are sometimes called "the dog days of summer," that doesn't mean that your dog enjoys them. According to "Dogs in Antiquity: Anubis to Cerebrus: The Origins of the Domestic Dog," by Douglas Brewer, Sir Terence Clark, and Adrian Phillips, the term "dog days of summer" was coined by the ancient Greeks and Romans actually to describe the hottest days of summer that coincided with the rising of the Dog Star, Sirius. It has nothing to do with dogs loving the summer. So keep in mind your pooch and other pets may not be acclimated to hot weather and may suffer for it. Dogs, cats and small animals who are left inside a hot car, even if just for a few minutes, can be susceptible to heat-related illness and even death. Dogs are particularly vulnerable to the heat because they can only cool off by panting and through the sweat glands in the pads of
their feet. Animal cruelty laws apply to just about anyone who endangers their animal's life through negligence. Failure to take weather conditions into consideration may be a criminal act, depending on where a pet owner lives. To avoid heat-related injury to a companion animal, keep these tips in mind. • Even on a day that seems mild, an enclosed car can reach deadly temperatures. A Stanford University study found that even when it was a mere 72 F outdoors, the interior temperature of a car reached 116 F within one hour. Research further indicated that cracking the windows of the car had little effect on lowering the internal temperature of the vehicle. • Pets generally have a higher body temperature than people. A dog's normal body temperature, for example, is between 101 to 102.5 F. Being outside in the heat or locked inside a hot room can quickly bring that body temperature up. Nerve damage, liver damage, heart problems, and even death can occur if a dog's body temperature rises just a little bit. • It is important to provide pets with extra water, as they may be more thirsty when it is hot outdoors. If you will be spending a day away from home, leave one or two bowls of water available and put in a few ice cubes, which will help keep the water cooler. • If your pet is outdoors, make sure he has plenty of access to shady areas in which to rest. A child's wad-
Weather Watch Tuesday, April 3
Saturday, April 7
Low - 41˚ High - 47˚ Wind speed - 51 Wind gust - 62
Low - 44˚ High - 63˚ Wind speed - 32 Wind gust - 40
Wednesday, April 4
Sunday, April 8
Low - 41˚ High - 55˚ Wind speed - 23 Wind gust - 26
Low - 39˚ High - 73˚ Wind speed - 21 Wind gust - 25
Thursday, April 5
Monday, April 9
Low - 41˚ High - 61˚ Wind speed - 14 Wind gust - 14
Low - 58˚ High - 76˚ Wind speed - 17 Wind gust - 22
Friday, April 6 Low - 49˚ High - 68˚ Wind speed - 26 Wind gust - 33
Wind speed is shown in MPH. Weather data is taken from the Aviation Weather System at the Hugoton Municipal Airport.
ing pool can provide a respite from the heat as well. • Avoid walks and daily exercise during the hottest parts of the day. Try to reschedule these for early morning or early evening when things generally cool down. Remember, pavement and sidewalks can be very hot and burn the delicate pads of the feet. • Discuss pet sunscreen products with a veterinarian. Animals with short hair or with white fur and pink skin may be more susceptible to sunburn and damage from potentially harmful UV rays. • Be mindful of open windows and pet birds. It can be easy for birds to escape when a window is left open in the house, especially if your birds are given daily exercise outside of the cage. On another note, keep in mind that glass is virtually invisible to birds, and wild birds may collide with glass if windows are kept shut while the air conditioning is on. Glass reflects the images of trees, bushes and the sky, so a bird may fly directly into it. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service offers that one of the greatest hazards to birds is plate glass, with windows in homes and offices killing as many as one billion birds each year. • Stay up-to-date with vaccinations, as biting insects, such as mosquitoes, ticks and flies, are more prevalent this time of year and can transmit diseases. • Avoid toxic gardening products if you and your pet frequently spend time in the yard. • Don't assume your dog knows how to doggie paddle. Despite the name, not all pups have mastered this method of staying afloat. Keep in mind an unattended dog can drown. The warm-weather season is one in which people enjoy lounging outdoors and soaking up some sun. You can ensure your pets enjoy it, too, by taking precautions and other safety measures. From Metro Editorial Services.
Dave Eckert recently reported Project Hope is nearly out of food again. If anyone wants to bring food for Project Hope, it will be greatly appreciated. If cash is donated, it allows the staff of Project Hope to purchase sale items of food. Eckert stated a big food purchase has been ordered from White’s Foodliner for April 25 but there is not enough food to last until then. Project Hope also buys food from the Kansas Food Bank. Kansas Food Bank is planning to donate another freezer to Project Hope as long as Project Hope buys food from them. At this time, Kansas Food Bank has a sale of pizza for 17¢ a pound, so they are hoping to build up their stock of frozen pizzas. Project Hope attempts to keep food on hand for 135 families. It is hard to keep that large amount on hand at all times. Even though the holidays are past, people still need to eat. The United Methodist Church kids collected coins Sunday mornings for two months. In a short time they accomplished their goal. The collected money was used to purchase a new refrigerator for Project Hope. The one Project Hope had was freezing all the fresh fruit and vegetables. Pheasant Heaven Charities Benevolence Committee heard about Hope’s need for refrigerators and stepped up to purchase a second unit. No more frozen fruit and veggies! The Project Hope board and people in need really appreciated everyone’s help.
Dave commented there is no reason for children to go hungry in Stevens County but some do go hungry. Dave Eckert reported that in our school system, 78 percent of children up to the fifth grade
were on reduced-price or free lunch for the year 2010-2011. He remarked his wife Brenda taught school for a lot of years. She always brought snacks for the kids who were hungry so they could study better.
THANK YOU!
Thank you to the people in Moscow, Hugoton and nearby areas for all the words, letters and cards of encouragement. All your prayers and continued prayers, phone calls, emails and just for worrying about me in general — thank you! I truly would not have made it through all this without all of you. I also want to thank my nieces who cleaned my house and my nephew who picked me up. I appreciate you all! I have now been released by the doctor
Betty Lee
Benefit Dinner Sunday, April 22 (Buffet Style)
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Hugoton HS/MS Cafeteria
Proceeds will go to Danny Gerrond and his family to help with expenses while he is going through treatment. Free Will Offering Make checks payable to Pheasant Heaven Charities with “Danny Gerrond” written in the memo. Donations can be dropped off at 426 South Jackson and at the First National Bank at 502 South Jackson or may be mailed to Stevens County Emergency Services at 109 Northwest Ave, Hugoton, KS, 67951
SCCC/ATS hosts Spring Fiesta Sunday April 22 The place to be Sunday, April 22 is the Seward County Community College/Area Technical School campus, 1801 N. Kansas in Liberal for the Spring Fiesta. The Spring Fiesta, beginning at 1:00 p.m., will include fun for the whole family, including games, music, food, face painting, art displays, and more. Student clubs and organizations will be selling food to raise money for their many activities and trips. April is National Community College Month.
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Legislative Update Senate President Steve Morris Representative Stephen Alford
Saturday, April 14 at 2:00 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center Co-sponsored by
Stevens County Economic Development Board
Stevens County Farm Bureau 624 S. Main Hugoton
Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce
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EASTER EGG HUNTERS. About 750-800 children of grade school and pre-school age joined in a hunt for nearly 5000 Easter eggs Friday afternoon. Sixty-six merchants and professional men contributed the eggs and awarded small prizes for
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the return of about one in each dozen eggs. The eggs were hidden in a four-block area at Sixth and Main streets, which were blocked off for the occasion. From the April 17, 1952 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
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Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, April 19, 2007 The Pat Concannon Children’s Sport Park and Community Walking Path on West A Street has recently been upgraded. The walking path, which circles two youth baseball fields, has been paved and is shaded by several trees. Thursday, April 18, 2002 Fanny Kagarice celebrates her ninetieth birthday this year. This event will be at the Senior Center April 28, 2002. Thursday, April 16, 1992 Mike and Virgea Smith celebrated their twenty-fifth anniversary April 21, 1992. They were married in Clayton, N.M. Steve Morris, a Hugoton farmer, filed for the State Senator race against State Senator Leroy Hayden. Thursday, April 15, 1982 Glen McQueen is the winner of the Rocky Mountain vacation for two, sponsored by the Hugoton merchants. McQueen said the winning entry was the only one he submitted.
Thursday, April 20, 1972 Lawrence and Joyce Wallace were presented with the 1972 District FHA Farm Family of the Year Award. Lawrence and Joyce have been members of the Hugoton community since 1961. The Wallaces have seven children which includes Rodney, age 17; Steve, age 15; Trudy, age 13; Wanda, age 11; Roger, age eight; Melody, age three and Gary, one year old. Thursday, April 19, 1962 Opal Mae Stoddard and George L. Hall exchanged wedding vows April 8, 1962 at the Moscow Methodist Church. Charles Schroeder has completed his basic training at Camp Carson in Colorado Springs, Co. and will be transferred to Fort Leonardwood, Mo. for further training. Thursday, April 17, 1952 Three year old Larry Joe Carpenter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ned Carpenter, was injured Monday when he fell beneath a car as his father was backing up to a trailer at his home on South Main Street. The father, who thought the boy had gone into the house as he got into the car, felt the car hit the boy and took him immediately to the Stevens County Hospital where one thigh was found to be broken. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company is hosting an Open House Saturday in their new building located at Sixth and Monroe.
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Pesticide Label Web Sites Questions about pesticide uses and restrictions often require the need to look up pesticide labels. All pesticide containers are sold with pesticide labels, but when you don’t have access to those, labels can also be easily accessed via the internet. Below are some websites that can be very useful to view and search for pesticide label information. CDMS (http://www.cdms. net/LabelsMsds/LMDe fault.aspx?t=) This is the site I most commonly use because it is very simple and straightforward if you know what you are looking for. You can browse through company products or simply type in the name of a product you are looking for and it will bring up a list of products, labels, supplemental labels, and MSDS sheets to choose from. It includes most major pesticide companies, but there are some generic companies and products that are not included.
Greenbook (http://www. greenbook.net/) Those folks who were around before the internet may remember the big green books that could be purchased which contained pesticide labels from most of the major pesticide companies. The Greenbook Web site is the internet version of that manual. It probably has more search capabilities than CDMS, but is a little more cumbersome to use. Like CDMS, Greenbook does not include all generic companies. Greenbook may include some that CDMS does not include and vice versa. Agrian (http://agrian.com/la belcenter/results.cfm) Agrian is a newer site that has some excellent searchable capabilities and a much more comprehensive list of chemical companies. When you go to the opening page of the Agrian website, there is a label lookup box to access the pesticide label site. Once there, if you know what product you want to view, simply type that in the
search box and proceed. If you want to search by crop, pest, active ingredient, manufacturer etc., click on the advanced search button and proceed. It often takes more steps to access the labels at this site than the other sites, but it is more comprehensive. National Pesticide Information System Retrieval (http://state.ceris.purdue.edu/ ) This is a Web site hosted by Purdue University that provides information on registration and licensing of pesticides by individual states. I sometimes use this site to determine if a product I’ve never heard of, such as products sold over the telephone, are actually registered in Kansas. You can also view how many products with a given active ingredient are registered in Kansas. For example, over 300 different products containing glyphosate are actually registered for sale in Kansas. by Dallas Peterson, Weed Management Specialist
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states to assist in disaster recovery projects around the nation. The $19.7 million will meet additional needs expressed by states. Congress set up EWP to respond to emergencies created by natural disasters. In this year's appropriations, Congress provided funds for projects from presidentially- or locally-declared disasters that occurred during 2011. “Kansas received approximately $260,000 for two EWP projects,” said Eric B. Banks, State Conservationist for NRCS in Kansas. During a storm on June 2, 2011, flooding caused streambank erosion along the Wildcat Creek, Manhattan, and along the Solomon River, Beloit. The damage sustained in Manhattan was along Garden Way where apartment complexes were affected and putting at least sixty residents at risk. In Beloit, the Solomon River borders Chautaqua Park. The flooding eroded the riverbank and caused sloughing making it necessary to close
the access road through the park and putting the pedestrian bridge at risk. Disaster recovery projects are administered by NRCS in partnership with local sponsors, often municipal or county governments. NRCS pays up to 75 percent of the construction costs while the remaining 25 percent is obtained by local sponsors. When funding is dedicated to a project, contracts for construction work are awarded to local companies, spurring job creation. Typical projects funded under the EWP Program can include removing debris clogging waterways, protecting eroded streambanks, reseeding burned or eroded areas, and in some cases, purchasing floodplain easements on eligible land. To learn more about EWP or see a list of the states and their funding allocations, visit the Web site at http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wp s/portal/nrcs/main/ national/programs/land scape/ewpp.
KDWPT Biologists look to cultivate 80 million walleye eggs Historically, walleye were rare in Kansas, native to a few streams and rivers in the far eastern parts of a state with essentially no natural lakes. In the mid-twentieth century, however, lakes and reservoirs were built throughout the state, and the Kansas Fish and Game Commission (now the Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, or KDWPT) began aggressively stocking walleye. Today, the walleye is an abundant prized sportfish and considered by many to be among the tastiest of all freshwater species in the Sunflower State. But the fishery can’t be maintained without help. In late March and early April, walleye migrate to rocky shallows in Kansas reservoirs to spawn. KDWPT fisheries biologists take advantage of the spawn to harvest walleye eggs, which are then taken to agency hatcheries where increased hatching success means more fish for anglers in years to come. This year, three reservoirs have provided KDWPT with walleye eggs. Egg-taking began March 18 at Cedar Bluff Reservoir, March 20 at Hillsdale Reservoir, and March 23 at Milford Reservoir. Nets were placed to catch spawning females that provide eggs both walleye and saugeye hatching programs. Fall test netting revealed large populations of big walleye in these three lakes. Infestations of zebra mussels, white perch, and other aquatic nuisance species (ANS)
in several Kansas reservoirs require special care during eggtaking to prevent the spread of these potentially-destructive species. All sperm and egg collection will take place on each lake and the fish returned to that lake immediately. Eggs are fertilized at the lake, as well, so no fish are moved. March 13, KDWPT biologists began catching male sauger and milking them for milt (sperm) for the saugeye hatching program. (The saugeye is a walleye/sauger hybrid.) Milt is preserved in vials that are taken to Milford Reservoir to fertilize walleye eggs. Biologists will work for the next few weeks collecting and fertilizing eggs, transporting them to KDWPT's hatcheries at Farlington, Milford and Pratt, and eventually stocking fish throughout the state. Some fry are stocked in hatchery ponds to be raised to fingerling size and stocked later in late May and early June. Others are stocked directly into lakes as fry. In addition to walleye, the Milford Hatchery will produce the saugeye. Saugeye grow faster and larger than sauger and are thought to be less prone to wash-out high flowthrough reservoirs than the walleye. To prevent production of fertile saugeye that have the potential to breed with walleye already in a lake — and potentially diluting that walleye population's genetics — a "triploid induction" process is used on some of the saugeye produced. Triploid induction is a tech-
nique that allows genetic manipulation of a chromosome number to create a potentially faster-growing, but sterile, saugeye. KDWPT's statewide harvest goal for 2012 is 87 million eggs, with a production goal of 35 million walleye, eight million saugeye, and 1.2 million sauger. Because fewer than five percent of eggs hatch in the wild, artificial spawning and hatching is used to increase egg survival rates as much as 40-50 percent. When hatchery-bound eggs reach their destination, biologists monitor incubation closely. Water flows are checked to ensure constant but controlled movement. Water temperatures and oxygen content are also routinely checked. Dead eggs rise to the top of the jars and are siphoned off each day. With a water temperature of 60 degrees, hatching generally occurs on the eighth or ninth day of incubation. As the fry break out of their egg cases, they are carried upward by the water into large circular holding tanks where they are held for two to four days. Then they are ready for stocking. All this activity may not be high-profile, but it makes Kansas walleye fishing much more productive. And as waters warm and days grow longer in late March and early April, many anglers take their cue from fisheries biologists and enjoy the opportunity to take walleye from the shore.
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Remove dead pine trees this month The Kansas Department of Agriculture is encouraging Kansans with dead pine trees to properly remove the trees during the month of April. This month marks an important time to prevent the spread of pine wilt. Pine trees that are killed by the pine wilt disease could be a host for the pine sawyer beetle that moves the disease from tree to tree. Pine sawyers are a fast moving parasite that burrows into pine trees feeding on resin canals. Pine sawyers generally emerge from dead pine trees in May and continue through July. Emergence of these pests likely will be earlier this spring if warm conditions persist. “It is important to destroy dead pine trees in order to slow the spread of Pine Wilt in Kansas,” said Kansas Department of Agriculture Plant Pathologist Jon Appel. “Removal and cleanup of all branches more than an inch in diameter has proven effective in stopping or at least slowing the disease.” Homeowners should take the dead pine trees to a nearby landfill where the trees will be burned. The wood may also be chipped or buried to stop the cycle. However, these chips should not be used as mulch on pines. Wood from a removed pine tree also should not be used for firewood. Any movement of the wood or delay in burning it may allow the pine sawyers to emerge and start a disease outbreak. Pine wilt is a disease specific to pines. Pines affected in Kansas include Scotch, Austrian, Mugo (shrub pine) and a few others. The disease is generally not found in native North American pines such as the Ponderosa and Eastern White. Pine wilt disease is established in the eastern half of Kansas but can still be controlled. The disease has been successfully eradicated in several communities of western Kansas. The Kansas Department of Agriculture, Kansas Forest Service, Kansas State University and Extension Service, landowners and horticulture groups are working to limit, delay and mitigate the spread of pine wilt disease into the western half of Kansas through the Pine Wilt Initiative. Testing of suspect trees is a critical step in keeping the disease out of those communities where pines represent a large percentage of the forest. In addition to removing dead trees, Kansans with pines displaying pine wilt symptoms should notify their local extension agent or the Kansas Department of Agriculture Plant Protection Pro-
Trees that have died of Pine Wilt are relatively easy to spot among healthy pine trees. Kansans are asked to remove dead trees during April. gram at 785-862-2180. Symptoms include wilting and needles turning a dull green. If conditions are hot and dry, the tree rapidly dies, with needles turning brown
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MOSCOW NEWS by Melissa Moore
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Wednesday, April 11 No School-fifth-eighth Grade Music Contest Thursday, April 12 Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom for Kindergarten-sixth MHS Baseball at home verses Guymo, Ok. 4:00 p.m. Eighth Grade Reading State Assessment Friday, April 13 MHS Track at Elkhart 3:00 p.m. MHS Softball at Colby 4:00 p.m. Eighth Grade Reading State Assessment Monday, April 16 MHS Baseball at Baca
County 4:00 p.m. High School Reading State Assessment Tuesday, April 17 Dismiss School at 2:30 p.m. for MJHS Track Meet at home 3:00 p.m. High School Reading State Assessment Seventh Grade Science State Assessment Wednesday, April 18 Seventh Grade Science State Assessment If you have a community activity that you would like on the calendar please email melissamoore65@gmail.com or call 620-417-4181 Thank you!
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Easter Bunny comes to Moscow The Easter Bunny hopped into Moscow Thursday, April 5 providing some fun and
candy for the children from pre-school through fifth grade. Each age division got
Kindergarten students hunt for eggs.
to hunt for eggs and received a goodie bag from the Easter Bunny. After the eagerly anticipated hunt, each class celebrated with a pleasant party in their classrooms where Easter treats were enjoyed and lively games were played. The hunt was sponsored by the Moscow Recreation Department, organized and prepared by Sara Cross.
Lane Miller winds up to pitch for the Moscow Wildcats. Photo by Marcie Knoll.
Wildcats triumph over Tyrone, Ok.
Easter Bunny Funnies Q: What do you call a bunny with a large brain? A: An egghead. Q: Why did the Easter egg hide? A: He was a little chicken! Q: What do you call ten rabbits marching backwards? A: A receding hareline. Q: Why did the magician have to cancel his show? A: He'd just washed his hare and couldn't do a thing with it. Q: What do you call a duck who plays basketball? A: A slam duck. Q. What do Easter Bunny helpers get for making a basket? A. Two points, just like anyone else on the team.
Q. What's invisible and smells like carrots? A. The Ether Bunny Q: What's the difference between a bunny and a lumberjack? A: One chews and hops, the other hews and chops. Q: What did the rabbit say to the carrot? A: It's been nice gnawing you. Q: Why did the rabbit cross the road? A: Because it was the chicken's day off. Reprinted from http://www.guy-sports.com/ funny/funny_easter_quotes.htm
Kindergarten students pose with the Easter Bunny. Back row are Aidan Cullison, Megan Whetstone, Jose Moran, Aiden Miramontes,
Conder DeVaughan and the Easter Bunny. In front are David Lahey, Jacie James, Angel Flores, Anay Rodriguez and Kate Gonzalez.
The Moscow Wildcats hosted Tyrone, Ok. last Thursday. The Wildcats left no doubt they were the better team. The first game Moscow closed early with a score of 150 behind starting pitcher Lane Miller. Ty Herman led the team with three hits and three RBIs. The second game was quite the same. Moscow got in and got out with a convincing victory 14-1 behind starting pitcher Ty Herman. Trevor Haines led the Wildcats with two hits and two RBIs.
Granillo earns scholarship from UCM Dedication to academic success in high school has earned Osvaldo Adrian Granillo, son of Rafael and Alma Granillo of Moscow, a Red and Black Scholarship in the amount of $500 per year to attend the University of Central Missouri. The Red and Black Scholarship is awarded to incoming UCM freshmen based upon their high school cumulative grade point average and ACT composite score. The scholarship is renewable and may be received for a maximum of eight semesters of undergraduate study.
A senior at Moscow High School, Granillo will attend UCM in the fall majoring in computer information systems.
Codye Walb clubs the pitch for a Wildcat base hit. Photo by Marcie Knoll. Kindergarten students enjoy their party treats provided by their parents.
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Miranda Christensen hands off to Keeley Roop in the seventh grade girls’ 4x100m relay. Photo by Lorie Christensen.
Brianna Davidson speeds through the eighth grade girls 100m hurdles at the Rolla track meet. Photo by Lorie Christensen.
Spring has sprung! This gorgeous looking and delicious smelling lilac bush is from the backyard of Butch and Janet Whitham. Many butterflies were enjoying the bush as well!
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Eighth grader Sammir Martinez fights through the freezing rain to heave the shot put at a recent meet. Photo by Lorie Christensen.
Moscow’s High School Track team was supposed to travel to Ingalls last Thursday, but the meet was cancelled due to weather. They will travel to Elkhart Friday.
Jaxon Rios has a look of determination as he wins the sixth grade boys’ 800m run. Photo by Lorie Christensen.
Moscow City Council discusses dog issue The Moscow City Council met March 14, 2012 in regular session. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Billy Bell. Council members Jon Lund, Jim Rawlins, Denise Shoff, Linda Shaddix and Bill Suddeth were present. Others present were Janie Gaskill, Sandy Mitchell, Bryan Muncy, Brad Musgrove and Kent Knoll. Minutes The minutes for the regular meeting February 8, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. were presented and Denise made a motion to approve them. Linda seconded and approval was unanimous. Financial March's accounts payable were presented. Linda made a motion to approve and pay the bills. Bill seconded the motion and approval was unanimous. Treasurer’s Report Janie went over the reports. Black Hills Energy Deanna Burkhart was unable to attend the meeting. Billy stated that the council’s concerns since the explosion in Sublette are about their leak monitoring. When speaking with Deanna the council should ask how often this is done. Musgrove Insurance Brad went over the insurance for 2012-2013 and answered questions. The council was satisfied with the plan.
Resident Concerns Kent Knoll was present in behalf of the Moscow Recreation Commission to find out about the water situation and what watering would be like this year. The council will keep an eye on it, but they believe it should be fine this year as long as no one over waters. Terry Pierson wanted to know if he could plant a rose garden on the outside of his front fence. The council thought it was fine; but he should try to keep it at least five feet back from the curbing and it must be maintained. Several residents stopped in to complain about the dogs on Main Street causing a problem and being a threat to children. They were told to take pictures and call the Sheriff's Department. The dog issue was discussed at some length. Sandy will send the council members copies of the ordinances that are in place. The Council will discuss how this can be enforced or what changes can be made at the next council meeting. New Business The roll off dumpsters will be in Moscow from April 16 until May 14. Old Business Sandy gave Billy the figures on water use last year by Bartlett, USD 209, Moscow
Recreation and Kubin. Discussion followed. Resolution 2012-05 was presented. This was a correction to 2012-02 and Linda made a motion to approve the resolution. Jim seconded the motion and approval was unanimous. Ordinance 12-02 was presented. Jim made a motion to approve the ordinance and Bill seconded. Approval was unanimous. City Superintendent Report Bryan reported that people are again dumping wood at the burn pile. He reminded the council that he will be going to the KRWA conference March 27-29. Everything seems to be running ok. Meters still need to be installed at Fox and Fire Station. He needs a broom for the street sweeper. Discussion followed on the street sweeper. Bryan will call TYMCO and see what is available and if they have a service representative who could come up and go over things with him. The tractor has a hydraulic leak; Jon will help Bryan locate the problem. There was some discussion on the sewer pond and the Imhoff tank. The question is whether to continue to service the Imhoff tank or work on installing something new. Bryan will go to Hugoton and see
what kind of set up they have. The council would like Bryan to attend the Van Diest workshop on mosquito control April 10. City Clerk Report Sandy asked the council if they would like to cancel service on the cell phone that had been Jim's. The council agreed to cancel it. She also reported that the Stevens County Library was looking for donations for their summer reading program again. Denise made a motion to make a donation and Bill seconded. Approval was unanimous. She had Billy sign a proclamation that Moscow supports Fair Housing Month (April), reminded the council that she too will be gone to the KRWA conference (she will call Julie to cover some of the hours), and she presented the council with a newsletter that she made which she would like to mail with the Consumer Confidence Reports. The council gave its approval. Adjournment Bill made a motion to adjourn and Jim seconded it. Approval was unanimous. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be April 11, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
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Welcome rains have fallen in Rolla recently, and green crops and lawns are beginning to look like spring has really come to southwest Kansas. Even though the moisture has fallen,
sand continues to blow. South of Rolla the county has begun to unearth fence rows that have been completely covered by blowing sand.
ARGH! to host family fun night ARGH! The 21st Century school in Rolla will be hosting a free and fun evening for all families April 26 from 7:009:00 p.m. in the high school gym. Games, face painting, cake walk, carnival games, and more will be provided for every family in the district. Plan now to bring moms and dads, grandmas and grandpas, boys and girls to enjoy a wonderful evening at school.
Student calendars pop with activities Students and parents need to have their athletic shoes near the front door so they are ready to run through the rest of the school year. Activities abound and the calendar is full. Wednesday, April 11, students in grades five through eight will participate in the annual Moscow music festival. The Rolla Invitational Track meet will be Thursday, April 12, beginning at 3:00 p.m. Due to the Easter holiday, there will not be ARGH! Friday, but regular classes will be in session. The Rolla Golf team will start its season Saturday at
10:00 a.m. in Elkhart, with Rolla hosting the meet. Later that day, the Junior Prom will be in full swing with the pictures starting at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. Students interested in running for student council president and vice-president need to sign up by Monday, April 16. The golf team will play in Syracuse, and the junior high track team will compete Tuesday with both events starting at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, large groups, band, and vocal will participate in the music festival in Dodge City.
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Memorials for Peggy can be given to library Peggy Ipson, a former librarian in Rolla, passed away April 4 after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband Louis, the former postmaster in Rolla, and daughters Jennifer Comes and husband David Bell of Wichita, Debra Comes of Derby and Linda Hodges of Boise, Id.; son Mark Comes and wife Julie of Derby; sister, Betty Hindman and husband Tom of Tyler, Tx. stepchildren Donald Ipson and wife Debbie and Margo Ipson
Latiolais of Lafayette, La.; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. For those who wish to honor her service to the community, the Rolla School Library and Rolla Public Library will accept memorials and send memorial cards to the family. They will then place book plates in the books giving the name of the person who is honored. For a full obituary, see page 2 of this week’s Hermes.
Simple ways to teach kids about money
Growing up in a time of economic struggle, today's kids might be inadvertently learning lessons about money. If Mom and Dad have been forced to cut
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Chandler Burrows finishes sixth Chandler Burrows traveled to Abilene to compete in the Kansas State National Geographic National Geography Bee. Out of thousands of school children who begin the competition, only 100 advance to the State Bee. The participants are divided into five rooms of 20 students and are given geography questions one at a time. At the end of the preliminary round, two winners advance to the final competition. Chandler did make it into the finals and finished sixth in the State Bee. Although Rolla students, well-versed in geography, always advance to the State Bee, only three students, Chandler, Katherine Behan and Christopher Hull have made it to the final round. Chandler previously qualified for the National History Bee in Washington, DC, by winning a three state regional in Omaha, Ne. Chandler is the son of Stacy and Shelli Burrows.
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aged to weather the economic storm of the last several years without making too many sacrifices, they can still start teaching kids about money, even if kids have just entered kindergarten. It's never too early to teach kids lessons about money. The following tips are a few ways parents can do just that. • Give kids an allowance. Many parents give their kids an allowance so they can have some spending money when out with friends. But giving an allowance is also a great way to teach kids about managing their money. Start with an amount that is small but large enough for kids to make purchases. In so doing, kids will learn that things they want cost money and that properly managing their money will enable them to purchase the things they want. If kids spend all their money by Monday and don't get their allowance until Friday, resist the temptation to give them more money if the kids ask for it. This, too, will help kids learn the value of managing money. • Open a savings account in your child's name. Another way to teach kids about money is to open savings accounts in their names. Once the account is opened, take your child to the bank once a week to deposit a predetermined amount of money. This shows the child the importance of steadily saving money. It might be difficult at the outset to get kids into this habit, but once they make savings deposits part of their routines and their balances start to grow, they will likely grow more enthusiastic about their weekly trips to the bank. • Encourage kids to document their finances. Encouraging kids to document their finances, including deposits, withdrawals and expenditures, is an effective way to teach them basic financial analysis. If the bank supplies savings books, make sure kids use them. But go one step further and give kids a financial journal where they can document all of their purchases in addition to their deposits and withdrawals. Such documenta-
tion enables kids to analyze how they spend their money. Periodically go over these expenditures with children, and if they're frustrated about their saving and spending habits, work with the children to develop more effective strategies. Kids may appreciate these small lessons in analysis down the road when it's time to purchase their first vehicles or finance a larger expense, such as their educations or even their first homes. • Help kids make larger purchases. Helping kids make larger purchases, be it a new bicycle or a video game console, is another way to teach them about money. Such purchases teach kids about longterm financial goals, and how it's necessary to stay diligent with savings in order to meet those goals. Paying for half is a good way to reward kids for meeting these longterm goals. It's never too early to start teaching kids about money, and parents can do just that in a number of ways. From Metro Editorial Services.
South of Rolla FOR SALE: This lovely estate located only three miles south of Rolla, KS, on County Highway 24, is a four-bedroom, threebath home with a good size kitchen and living room and it has a fireplace. The home and a 40x80 steel shed are located on a ten-acre parcel of grass. A rare opportunity. Please call David Light at 544-9763. David Light 620-544-9763 Fax: 620-356-5462 Office: 620-356-5808 faulkner@pld.com www.FaulknerRealEstate.com
Now Hiring! Equipment Operator Trainee The State of Kansas as an employer offers remarkable benefits that are invaluable to the professional and personal lives of our employees. At KDOT, we reward our staff's hard work by providing training opportunities, a family oriented work environment, and service recognition. Promotional opportunities, free parking, and flexible schedules are also offered. KDOT is a great place to work! Come be a part of our team and make a difference in the lives of the citizens of Kansas! Position Responsibilities: • Three (3) positions located in Rolla Kansas • On-the-job training to maintain highways and facilities thru activities such as repairs, resurfacing, mowing, and snow and ice control. • Obtain a Commercial Drivers License and operate KDOT equipment including but not limited to trucks, mowers, rollers, and loaders. • Performs manual work associated with the maintenance of the highway system. Includes, but not limited to erecting and replacing signs, erecting fence and guardrail, painting, patching, loading or unloading supplies, servicing rest areas, and litter pickup. • Receives training in the operation and maintenance of equipment and highway repair methods and procedures. • Services equipment. • Work is reviewed in depth by the Sub-Area Supervisor, EO Specialist, or lead worker of the work unit for each assigned task. Performs other related work as assigned, such as emergency operations during snow and ice control operations. NOTE: If you lack any the required experience and want us to consider relevant education, you must provide copies of your transcripts/certificates before the closing date. Minorities and women encouraged to apply! APPLY NOW at www.jobs.ks.gov - Reference # 170293 Applications accepted until _05/15/2012 Pay: $10.92/hr.. Contact Christine Belknap @ (620)276-3241 for employment information. EEO/AA/VPE. Paid for by KDOT.
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Teach your children to volunteer
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(First published in the Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, April 12, 2012) 1t ORDINANCE NO. 789 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ELECTRICAL SERVICE CLASSIFICATIONS AND RATES AND CONDITIONS FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS, AMENDING ARTICLE 1, ELECTRIC SERVICE, SECTIONS 15-112 THRU 15-129 OF ORDINANCE NO. 788 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS, 2011, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 752 AND REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF HUGOTON, KANSAS: Section 1. Ordinance No. 788, Article 1, Electric Service, Sections 15-112 through 15-129, of the Code of the City of Hugoton, Kansas, 2011 is hereby amended to read as follows: ELECTRIC SERVICE RATE SCHEDULES Schedule R-2012. City Residential Lighting and General Appliance Service 15-112. AVAILABILITY (a) All territory serviced by the City of Hugoton. For all electrical service supplied to one (1) metering point, and to be used exclusively for domestic purposes. Service is for exclusive use of the customer, and is not to be resold or shared with others. (b) Where two (2) or more dwelling units such as duplexes, apartments, and mobile homes, each having separate kitchen facilities, are served through one (1) meter, Schedule R-2012 may be applied by multiplying the KWH blocks by number of dwelling units served, or at the option of the City, Schedule CSP-2012 will be applied. (c) Where more than four (4) rooms in a residence are rented, or are available for rent, such residences shall be considered as commercial rooming houses and billed on Schedule CSP-2012. (d) Residential Schedule R-2012 is not available to residential premises used for commercial purposes, however if the customer's wiring is so arranged that electric service for domestic and non-domestic purposes can be metered separately, then Schedule R-2012 applies to that portion used for domestic purposes. 15-113. CHARACTER OF SERVICE. Alternating current, single phase, approximately 60 cycles, and at voltage the city has available for services required. 15-114. RATE SCHEDULE-Inside city limits. Customer Charge: Eight dollars and 95 cents ($8.95) per month. Monthly Rate: 11.95 cents per kWh 15-115. RATE SCHEDULE-Outside city limits. Customer Charge: Eight dollars and 95 cents ($8.95) per month. Monthly Rate: 12.95 cents per kWh Schedule CSP 2012. Commercial and Small Power Service. 15-1164. AVAILABILITY. All territory served by the City of Hugoton. For electric service supplied by one (1) customer through one (1) meter. Service to customer at one location may, at the option of the city, be measured by more than one meter, in which case the readings of the several meters shall be combined for billing purposes. Service is for exclusive use of customer, and is not to be resold or shared with others. 15-117. CHARACTER OF SERVICE. Alternating current, approximately 60 cycles, single phase or three phase, 120/240 volts, 4-wire delta, 120/208 volts, 4-wire wye, 240 volts, 3-wire delta, or at the voltage and phase the city has available for services required. 15-118. RATE SCHEDULE-Inside city limits. (a) Customer Charge-Single Phase: Eight dollars and 95 cents ($8.95) per month. Monthly Rate: 11.95 cents per
PUBLIC NOTICE kWh. (b) Customer Charge-Three phase: Seventeen dollars and 35 cents ($17.35) per month. Monthly Rate: 12.15 cents per kWh (c) Customer Charge-Large Power (75 KvA or more of transformer capacity): Forty-seven dollars and 25 cents ($47.25) per month Demand Charge: $8.15 per kW Monthly Rate: 8.65 cents per kWh. 15-119. RATE SCHEDULE-Outside city limits. (a) Customer Charge-Single Phase: Eight dollars and 95 cents ($8.95) per month. Monthly Rate: 12.95 cents per kWh. (b) Customer Charge-Three phase: Seventeen dollars and 35 cents ($17.35) per month. Monthly Rate: 13.15 cents per kWh (c) Customer Charge-Large Power (75 KvA or more of transformer capacity): Forty-seven dollars and 25 cents ($47.25) per month Demand Charge: $8.15 per kW Monthly Rate: 9.65 cents per kWh. Schedule AEH-2012. All Electric Home. 15-120. AVAILABILITY. (a) All territory served by the City of Hugoton. For all electric service supplied to one (1) customer through one (1) metering point and to be used exclusively for residential purposes. To qualify as an All Electric Home, electricity shall be the only source of energy at the service location and the customer’s connected heating load shall be permanently installed and regularly used for all space heating requirements. Service is for exclusive use of customer, and is not to be resold or shared with others. (b) Application of Schedule AEH2012 is at the option and responsibility of the customer. The customer shall notify the city that he or she is a bona fide All Electric Home Customer, and after inspection and approval by the city inspector, Schedule AEH-2012 shall be applied on the next regular billing period. (c) Each dwelling unit meeting the requirement of the Schedule AEH-2012 shall be served through one (1) meter. (d) Residential Schedule AEH-2012 is not available to residential premises used for commercial purposes; however, if the customer's wiring is so arranged that electric service for residential and non-residential purposes can be metered separately. then Schedule AEH-2012 applies to that portion used for residential purposes. 15-121. CHARACTER OF SERVICE. Alternating current, single phase, approximately 60 cycles. and at voltage the city has available for service required. 15-122. RATE SCHEDULE-Inside city limits. Customer Charge: Eight dollars and 95 cents ($8.95) per month. In the event that customer orders a disconnection and reconnection of electric service at the same premises within a period of twelve (12) months, the city may collect as a reconnection charge the sum of such minimum bills as would have accrued during period of disconnection. Monthly Rate: 11.30 cents per kWh. 15-123. RATE SCHEDULE-Outside city limits. Customer Charge: Eight dollars and 95 cents ($8.95) per month. In the event that customer orders a disconnection and reconnection of electric service at the same premises within a period of twelve (12) months, the city may collect as a reconnection charge the sum of such minimum bills as would have accrued during period of disconnection. Monthly Rate: 12.30 cents per kWh. 15-124. NEW OR EXPANDING INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS AVAILABILITY. (a) All territory served by the city. For all electric service supplied
April is National Volunteer Month and there is no better time for you to get involved in the community. Set a great example for your children by volunteering with them when they are young. Here are a few great volunteer ideas for parents and kids: VISIT A NURSING HOME The simple act of sharing a story or playing a game could brighten an elderly person’s day. DONATE FOOD Have your children pick out items at the grocery store; then take the food to a pantry together. CLEAN UP! Pick up litter in a local park. It could be a fun way to get outdoors and will instill in your children respect for the environment. Submitted by State Point Media.
HERMES CLASSIFIEDS Deadline for all classified advertising is FRIDAY at 12:00 p.m. All Garage, Yard and/or Moving Sale Ads MUST Be Pre-Paid. 1) Classified ad rate is $.20 per word per insertion. The weekly minimum is $3.35. 2) Classified display advertising rate is $5.00 per column inch. 3) All cards of thanks are charged at the display rate. 4) All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, children, or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination." This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.
FOR SALE FOR SALE: Tools, socket sets and wrench sets, individual or sets of sockets and wrenches, rachets and extensions. Call Jim at 544-2229. (2c14)
--------------FOR SALE: 2004 yellow Jeep Wrangler, hard top and soft top, manual transmission, low mileage. Call 544-8288. (tfc15)
--------------FOR SALE: For health reasons, ‘04 Mountaineer (by Montana) 31 1⁄2 ft. All fiberglass, smoke-free, always shedded, large slide, excellent condition. 620-598-2189. (3p15)
--------------to one (1) customer through one (1) metering point, and whose minimum energy consumption must be greater than 30,000 kWh of electricity per month, but whose billing demand is not over 500 kW per month. (b) Rate SCHEDULE GSI-2012 shall only be available to new industrial customers, or to existing industrial customers who have completed a substantial plant expansion program, and whose initial or expanded employment is not less than 15 full-time employees. (c) Rate SCHEDULE GSI-2012 shall be effective for the first 24 months after the city approves the customer's application for service under rate SCHEDULE GSI-2012. Existing industrial customers qualifying for this rate shall be billed at their current rate and receive a refund at the end of 12 months based on the increased capacity (kW) and energy (kWh) for the 12-month period immediately preceding the date eligibility is approved for GSI-2012. Electric rate SCHEDULE GSI-2012 shall automatically expire after 24 monthly billings and customer charges shall be based on monthly utility billings under the appropriate rate schedule. (d) An industrial customer is defined as one who creates economic wealth through a manufacturing process. 15-125. CHARACTER OF SERVICE. Alternating current approximately 60 cycles, single phase or three phase, 120/240 volts, 4-wire delta, 120/208 volts, 40 wire wye, 240 volts, 3-wire delta, or at the voltage and phase the city has available for service required. 15-126. RATE SCHEDULE. Subject to the requirements of Section 15-124, the customer shall be charged at the rate of 6.5 cents per kWh. 15-127. ELECTRIC BILL DUE MONTHLY: FAILURE TO PAY. PENALTY. All current electric bills will be due on or before the 15th day of each calendar month, and will be payable to the city clerk. All bills not paid on or before the 15th day of each calendar month shall be subject to a penalty of ten (10) percent. All bills not paid on or before the 25th day of each calendar month shall be deemed a refusal to pay and such electric service shall be cut off subject to notice and hearing as provided in Sections 15210:211. 15-128. RESTORATION OF SERVICE. Whenever electrical service has been terminated pursuant to Section 15-127 for failure to pay the bill, service shall not be restored until all delinquent charges, including any penalty, shall have been paid. In addition to such charges, the customer shall also pay a $25.00 fee for reconnecting the service. 12-127. TAMPERING WITH METER UNLAWFUL. It shall be unlawful for any person to break the seal of any electric meter, to alter the register or mechanism of any meter, or to make any outlet or connection in any manner so that the use of electricity supplied by the city is not accurately metered. Upon a first conviction for violation of this section a person shall be fined $25.00. Upon a second conviction a person shall be fined $50.00. A third or subsequent conviction shall result in a fine of $100.00. Section 2. REPEAL. This ordinance repeals Ordinance No. 752 and all other ordinances in conflict herewith. Section 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force beginning with the June 1, 2012 billing and from and after its publication one time in the Hugoton, Hermes, the official paper. Passed and Approved by the Governing Body of the City of Hugoton, Kansas this 9th day of April, 2012. /s/ Jack E. Rowden Jack E. Rowden, Mayor
FIREWOOD FOR SALE
Oak, Piñon, Mesquite, Pecan & More Delivery & stacking available Call DJ @ 620-430-1273 Days 620-428-6127 Evenings (tfc)
SUPPORT GROUPS NEED PREGNANT? 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) ---------------
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• 2006 Yamaha 660 Rhino Explorer - 2500 mi • 2002 650 Kawasaki Prairie ATV - 4300 mi • 1983 John Deere 7720 Combine 24’Header Engine - 2000 hrs, Separator - 1300-1400 hrs • 1981 Ranger Bass Boat 150 hp motor
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HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: Drivers & O/O’s, CDL-A: Industry Leading Pay, Benefits, Home Most Weekends! Growing Tank Division. Need 2 yrs OTR Exp., Tank End. (1p15) Call Miller Truck Lines:1-800-364-5874, ext.203. ---------------
ROLLA MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT OPENING The City of Rolla is accepting applications for a full time position with the maintenance department. Benefits include BCBS Health Insurance and retirement through Kansas Public Employees Retirement system. Applications are available at City Hall in Rolla, 304 Washington Street. For more information you can contact City Hall at 620-593-4777. The City of Rolla is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Are you ready to see where your DRIVE can take you and enjoy providing excellent customer service? Then we would love to have you join our team!
Full-time Outside Parts Salesman for NAPA Store Successful candidate will have knowledge of agriculture in regards to farm equipment and feedlot equipment, along with being able to lift at least 50 lbs. (will be a physical job due to loading and unloading parts) Needs to have excellent customer service skills. This position pertains to outside sales which will include traveling within a 100 mile radius. Experience in sales and agriculture will definitely be beneficial for compensation. Apply in person at 531 S. Jackson in Hugoton or call 620-544-7800
Are you looking for a great job with: • Great Pay? • Great Benefits? • Great Working Atmosphere? • Potential to Grow with the Company? If you answered yes, then Quest Diagnostics is looking for you! We have the following opening in Hugoton, KS: Courier - part time, hours vary, 20-30 hours per week, weekends included
Apply online at www.questdiagnostics.com Job ID 3699112 or mail resume to:
Quest Diagnostics 2220 Canterbury Drive Hays, KS 67601 Attention: Chardell Parke Phone: 888-332-0053, ext. 2715 Fax: 785-623-5067
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Spend 100% of your time doing what you do BEST! Ulysses AMHC is currently looking to fill positions for Children’s Case Managers. We work directly with children and their families in their homes, schools and community. These children are experiencing an emotional disturbance and need help to learn new skills and remain safe in their environment. Come be a part of our professional team as we work cooperatively within the agency and with outside providers to meet the needs of our children. This very rewarding position lets you see positive change take place in a child’s life. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related human service field or equivalently qualified by work experience is required. Base pay starting at $12.98/hr., also additional compensation is given for experience. Candidates must pass KBI, SRS, motor vehicle screens, and have a valid driver’s license. Benefits Include: Retirement: fully vested at time of employment Health/Dental Insurance - portion of premium paid by AMHC Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability - premium paid by AMHC Holiday, Bereavement and Vacation/Sick days
Applications are available www.areamhc.org Applications/Resumes can be sent to: E-mail hr@areamhc.org or faxed to 620.272.0171 or
AMHC Attn: HR PO Box 1905 Garden City, Ks. 67846
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HELP WANTED Position Open for the 2012/2013 School Year
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Heritage Christian Academy Full Time Teacher Heritage Christian Academy’s mission is to produce Christian leaders by transforming the hearts and minds of students through Superior Academics, a Scriptural Worldview and a sustained Relationship with Jesus Christ.
Has the Lord instilled you with the gift of service, teaching, etc.? Do you believe in the ministry of Christian education? Do you feel that God might be calling you to a ministry at HCA? If so, please contact us at: 505 E 1st Street, PO Box 744 Hugoton, KS 67951 Phone 620-544-7005
112 S. Main • 620-356-5808 • Ulysses www.faulknerrealestate.com Se Habla Espanol-356-5808
402 S. Main Street - Commercial Propertyover 5,000 sf zoned B-2, 75 x 190 lot, parking. Call for details!
522 West 7th - 4 bed/2 b, full basement, cen heat, open parking, corner lot. Call for details!!
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515-517 West 6th - Commercial Building and Lot - 40x140 Metal building with land. Call for details!!
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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.
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 upGas company pays up to 20,000 KW of stairs bath recently remodeled. New appliances in electric usage per year. 848 Road G. - This 5 bedroom 2 story home kitchen. Back porch remodeled and enclosed and comes with 55.88 acres of dryland farm ground, nice sitting patio next to porch. several out buildings and corrals. The home is all electric with 2 new heat and air conditioning systems. Call for more information. T
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1277 Rd W - Country Home with acreage! Brick 5 bed/3 b, fpl, basement, deck, all electric, 69x48 ship. A Must See!!
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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.
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204 W. 8th St. - This exclusive home has 4 BD , 3 BA, with a full basement. There is a vinyl fence, shed, 1 car att. and, 2 car det. garage. Great location. To view this must see call Angie today! Agent owned! 708 E. Fourth St. NEW CONSTRUCTION!! 3 BR, 2 BA, 2 Car Garage, Full Basement!! Buyer has opportunity to pick colors & other amenities of home. Allowances will be given for paint, flooring, and appliances.
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CURRENT OPENINGS AT STEVENS COUNTY HOSPITAL, MEDICAL CLINIC AND PIONEER MANOR NURSING HOME Stevens County Healthcare has an opening in the Health Information/Medical Records office. This is a Full-time position Monday through Friday from 8 am - 5 pm. Interested candidates MUST be proficient and knowledgeable with computers. Some of the job duties include scanning documents, filing/making ID cards, completing requests of health information, etc. Applications may be picked up from the Information Desk at the Hospital or you may contact Human Resources at 620-544-8511. (4c15) Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time, Parttime 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. (4c15) Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time, Part-time and PRN CNAs. These positions are for both day and night shifts as well (7 am-7 pm and 7 pm-7 am). All candidates must have a Kansas CNA license to be eligible. We offer excellent benefits as well as competitive wages. (4c15) Stevens County Healthcare is searching for Full-time RNs and LPNs to work at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home. These positions are for the night shift (6 pm-6 am). All candidates must have a Kansas RN/LPN license to be eligible. We offer outstanding benefits, competitive wages, sign-on bonus and mileage reimbursement if individual lives 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County. (4c10)
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101 S. Madison- $2,500 BUYER INCENTIVE!!! 3 bed/2b, cen H/A, fence, att garage. storage shed. Call for details!!!
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Mark Faulkner-Broker Karen Yoder - Associate/Broker Residential & Commercial Specialist
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WANTED WANTING TO BUY: Toy tractors, any condition, and old toy cars and trucks. Please call 620-360-0249. (2c15) -------------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) --------------
FOR RENT FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer and dryer, and cable. Call 544-2232. (tfc) ---------------
FOR RENT: Lot to rent for camper trailers or small trailer uptown. Call James Olinger at (2c14) 544-2229. ---------------
ROLLA PLAZA APARTMENTS 1 & 2 Bedroom.Rental Assistance Available. For more information call Shelli at 620492-3698 (tfc40)
SUNFLOWER PLAZA 1 bedroom newly decorated apartment for Senior Citizens For Information Call Plaza Office - 544-4011 or Selia Crawford - 544-2182
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REQUIREMENT: The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency in Hugoton, Kansas is interested in leasing approximately 4498 rentable square feet of office and related space together with approximately 30 onsite, paved parking spaces. The rentable space shall yield a minimum of 3725 to a maximum of 3911 contiguous ANSI/BOMA office area square feet (OASF) of first class, high quality office space. Preference will be given to first floor space. DELINEATED AREA: The area to be considered must be within an area bound on the north by Road Q; on the east by Road 14; on the south by Road M, and on the west by Road 10. OCCUPANCY: Space to be ready for occupancy within nine (9) months after lease award. EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. Building Name and Address, and location of space within the building 2. Rentable Square Feet offered and full-service rental rate per square foot 3. ANSI/BOMA Usable Square Feet and the Common Area Factor 4. Amount of on-site paved parking available 5. Contact Information for Owner or Authorized Agent WRITTEN NOTICE of availability of space must be received by 4:00 PM on May 11, 2012. ADDRESS ALL REPLIES TO: Patricia Hageman, Realty Specialist USDA, Farm Service Agency 3600 Anderson Avenue Manhattan, KS 66503 Phone: 785-564-4752 Email: patty.hageman@ks.usda.gov
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(620)544-7777 UPERIOR 510 E. 3rd OLUTIONS Hugoton
HOME REPAIR & LAWN CARE
FDT ELECTRIC(tfc34) Frankie Thomas, owner
Licensed & Insured Over 30 years experience in Residential & Commercial Wiring
544-5915 or 544-7776
Available Now!
Beautiful 3bed/2bath apartment home, all appliances, washer/dryer connection, private patio or balcony, kids’ playground, pets welcome.
CARD OF THANKS THANK YOU I want to thank everyone for their gifts, support and prayers durring my stay in the hospital and during my recovery. Thank you again Robert Floyd
THANK YOU A very special thank you to the youth group from the Hugoton Baptist Church along with their friends and adult organizers, who worked so tirelessly cleaning up the pesky tumbleweeds. What they did in a half day would have taken me weeks. These are good kids. Parents and grandparents take a bow. What a blessing! Elwanda Irwin
Call today to schedule a tour!
(620) 544-7605
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LAWN PRO Will Schnittker
620-544-1517 O.D.’s SHOP
(620) 428-6518 1182 Road Q • Hugoton (tfc12)
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Office: (620)544-7800 531 S. Jackson Hugoton, Ks. 67951
Alan D. Higgins, Owner
910 S. Coulter Hugoton, KS
Please contact Robyn Medina in Human Resources for an application 620-544-8511
Great Deals ~ Easy Financing ~ Quality Service
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“We specialize
in making people smile”
y Munky G o o d ie s Fu n k A funky little cupcake, cookie & cake shop in SW Kansas
620-952-2915 Find us on Facebook!
Small Engine Repair Your Snapper Dealer 620-428-6063 113 S. Main Hugoton
TIM’S CONCRETE & CONSTRUCTION Timothy Martinez - Owner
620-640-4814 or 620-931-0300 Email: timsconcrete@hotmail.com www.tims-construction.com SE HABLA ESPAÑOL
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GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE: Thursday, April 12 and Friday, April 13, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., 101 Liniger in Moscow, Lots of Kitchen, Collectibles, Oak Lumber, Miscelleneous --------------GARAGE SALE: Thursday, April 12 and Friday, April 13, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., 201 McLeod in Moscow, Kitchen, Clothes, Miscellaneous --------------GARAGE SALE: Saturday, April 14, 7:00 a.m. to Noon, 609 S. Trindle, Lots of Children’s and Adult’s Clothing and Accessories, Lots of Shoes, Christmas Decor, and Much More! --------------GARAGE SALE: Saturday, April 14, 8:00 to 11:00 a.m., 1400 S. Jefferson, Baby Items, Kitchen Items, Clothes, Jackets, Shoes and Much More ---------------
600 E. 11th Licensed and Insured
544-7095
All Types of Roofing (eot48)
IN STOCK *Carpet
*Tile
*Laminate *Vinyl
Call 544-4321 or email hermesma@pld.com
to see YOUR business here!
The Hugoton Hermes
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& have merged and are now one team of crop insurance specialists. Business will be conducted as Ag 1st in their present location of 1026 S. Main Kansas
Multi-Peril
Oklahoma
Crop Hail
Missouri
Dairy
Texas
Livestock
Colorado
Climate Corp. TWI
Agents
Kirk Heger, Linda Sheffield Yvonne Jackson, Dennis Hageman Kim Rinehart
Data Operators
Receptionist
Teri Betsworth Kerry Hittle
Mari Bessette
Open House Wednesday, April 18 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Refreshments served
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