January 18, 2018

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Tom Hicks to retire after 40+ years of service to the City of Hugoton Tom Hicks has dedicated well over half his life in service to the Hugoton community - not least as City Clerk for the last 40 years. He's raised children, coached Rec sports, and even written for The Hermes. He was born here, graduated HHS Class of 1970 - married here, and seen kids and grandkids born here. He spent a couple years east at Hutch Community College, then three more northeast at KU, where he

graduated with an accounting degree. Somehow, he resisted the pull of small - town southwest Kansas for an extra semester back in his college days - opting to stay in Lawrence to cheer on the Jayhawks from the student section for his final semester.

When Tom was finally done cheering for the Jayhawks - at least from the student section - he came back home, where he was appointed City Clerk

Now, City Clerk Tom Hicks enters figures with a few finger taps, automatically updating the entire system, throughout the office.

under then-Mayor Paul L. Thomas.

The City of Hugoton has been responsible for itself - not under county management - for 112 years, and Tom's been there for over a third of them. He started working for the City of Hugoton as soon as he graduated HHS, back in June 1970, when he served four summers as regular summer help. When his intentions of going to school for accounting become clear, the City - namely Everett Rowden - saw Tom's

potential and moved him into the office.

Upon his graduation from the University of Kansas, Tom went to work for the City and became City Clerk in 1978. Back then, Tom remembers, "...you had to physically insert ledger cards into [an early computer]..." and preparing the City bills took a full week.

While that seems like a snail's pace in today's fast-paced world, Tom opines that perhaps those days were better, if only in terms of accuracy. "When

Then, Tom would physically insert each ledger card into a massive computer that allowed only one user.

County commissioners hear from several entities A couple of Stevens County Commissioners met Monday, January 15 for their regular meeting.

Pat Hall and Joe D. Thompson were present, but Tron Stegman was unable to attend. Amy Rich filled in for Amy Jo Tharp, who was also unable to attend. County Attorney Paul Kitzke was also absent.

The agenda hinted at a full morning. After calling the meeting to order, the commissioners reviewed the bills to be paid. They commented there was quite a stack, and began signing checks.

Rodney Kelling came in to talk to the commissioners for a few minutes about the recent fire at Moscow. He reported several trucks went up to the Haskell County fire last week. Rodney said the pump and motor on Hugoton’s tanker needs to be replaced, as it's 25

years old and is unreliable. After some discussion, commissioners approved the purchase.

Tron was conferenced in for the appointment with Phillip Willis. He requested an executive session regarding personnel for ten minutes with no action taken.

Susan Schulte reported the county's Web site, currently hosted by the State of Kansas, must change hosts by March. She’s looked at a few different possibilities, but currently the most promising is Civic Plus. Their fee starts at $9300 to set up the Web site and host it for the first year. The commissioners suggested a few different options for Susan to check out. She'll investigate some more possibilities, and said she just wanted to let the commissioners know this considerable expense is coming.

Commissioners voted

to approve the county's participation in the Rural Opportunity Zone student loan repayment program.

Tony Martin was up next, reporting for his department. He updated the commissioners about a change to the Federal Fund Exchange. Basically, the state will now charge 25% instead of the former 10% on any monies received. They then talked about the two tankers the county has up for auction.

Joe D. and Pat spoke about the speed limit on Cemetery Road, which is 35 miles per hour at certain points and 20 miles per hour at others. Parts of Cemetery Road are under county jurisdiction and parts are city. The commissioners will continue to review the issue and will consider how best to ease confusion for drivers and law enforcement.

Sheriff Ted Heaton stopped by for a minute,

and Joe D. asked him why the Highway Patrol didn't show up to block traffic.

Ted confirmed that task was the job of the Sheriff’s Department.

In reviewing the bills, the commissioners had a question about the Cimarron Basin interlocal agreement.

Jean Lamatsch came down to clarify and said the actual agreement and any changes will be further explained after the board's March meeting. Commissioners directed her to communicate with County Attorney Paul Kitzke in the future.

Tron was conferenced in again for the appraisers' report. They opted to go into executive session for 20 minutes. No action was taken. Upon completion of the executive session, the commissioners were speaking with the appraisers about wells.

you actually stuck every ledger card in, you would look at the bill." Now, computers, servers and internet payments expedite the process. Before the advent of computers at least those small enough to fit in an office accounting had to be done by hand daily. Neat rows of numbers all adding up - thanks to brainpower, not megabytes.

Tom's been with the City through six mayors Bob Brown back in 1971, Paul Thomas, Robert Gill, Tom Greenway, Neal Gillespie and current Mayor Jack Rowden. He claims he could never pick a favorite, but said, "All the mayors have been great. They've all been supportive of me, and I appreciate that." Regarding Hugoton, Tom believes the town has been fortunate in that the community has not only held their own, but has experienced growth in the past 40 years.

Tom's been riding his bicycle to work ever since he started back in 1970. As long as the weather is above freezing, he commutes under his own steam via two wheels. Participating in Bike Across Kansas has been a dream for many years, but due to his coaching commitments, Tom had been unable to take part. When he got out of coaching for a few years, it was time. He sent in his money, began training . . . and got a hernia. After recuperating for a couple of years, he entered BAK again, only to be sidelined with a broken wrist suffered during a turn from Sixth onto Washington. Tom's son Nathan forbade his father, saying, "You're not doing that again. You're moving up. Next time it'll be your head!" So Tom's dream of participating in Bike Across Kansas has been put aside.

However, he’ll probably find plenty to do. Upon See TOM HICKS, page 3

Commodities will be distributed January 23 Commodities will be sistance Program or distributed to Stevens TEFAP. Volunteers from County residents Tuesday, Peace House Ministries January 23 from 11:00 facilitate the distribution. a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the For more information, VFW Building, 300 S. contact Patty Bultman at Monroe in Hugoton. Food 620-428-2046 or Kristin is distributed thanks to Farnum at 620-453-0933.

The Emergency Food AsIncome Guidelines: Household Size Max Monthly Income 1 $1,307 2 $1,760 3 $2,213 4 $2,665 5 $3,118 6 $3,571 For each additional family member add $453

See COUNTY, page 3

Applications now being accepted for LIEAP heating bill assistance Heating your home during the winter months can create a financial burden. In an effort to help keep Kansans warm this winter, the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) will begin accepting applications for its LowIncome Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) Tuesday, January 16.

“No family should have

to endure the frigid temperatures of the winter months without proper heating,” DCF Secretary Gina Meier-Hummel said.

“Our LIEAP program ensures low - income Kansans are able to escape the cold in the warmth of their homes.”

LIEAP provides an annual benefit to help qualifying households pay See LIEAP, page 3

INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES Persons living at the address

Max Gross Monthly Income

1 $1,307 2 $1,760 3 $2,213 4 $2,665 5 $3,118 6 $3,571 7 $4,024 8 $4,477 9 $4,930 10 $5,382 11 $5,835 12 $6,288 +1 $453 for each additional person

Where in the World is The Hermes? Casey Settlemyer and father-in-law Dick Wilcher took the paper to the Palestra, or the “Cathedral of College Basketball” in Philadelphia, Pa. The facility was built in 1927 and has hosted more NCAA men’s basketball games, more visiting teams and more NCAA tournaments than any other United States facility.

INDEX Obituaries .................................................2 Looking Back ..........................................6 Moscow.....................................................7 Rolla ............................................................8

Sports ..............................................1B-2B Classifieds .....................................2B-3B Farm.........................................................4B

OBITUARIES INSIDE Juan “Johnny” Espino Judie Ford Nancy Foss Shirley Reynolds Mona “Moni” Richerson

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Nancy Foss Death has claimed the life of Nancy Glaspie Foss, age 77, of Ulysses. Mrs. Foss passed away Monday, January 8, 2018 at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City.

She was born September 4, 1940 in Shreveport, La., the daughter of Julian “Jelly” Elmo Glaspie and the former Elva “Pene” Barnhill.

Nancy grew up in Mansfield, La., and graduated as the valedictorian of her class in 1957. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from McNeese State University and her Master’s Degree in Music from Louisiana State University. Nancy was a Music Associate Professor at LSU. In 1989 she married George Dueward Foss in Heber Springs, Ar. They moved to Greer’s Ferry, Ar. in 1989, and in August 2016, she moved to Ulysses.

Nancy had a passion for music. She was the principal keyboardist for the Baton Rouge Symphony, and played the organ for Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, St. George Catholic Church and St. Pius X Catholic Church.

Mrs. Foss loved animals, reading, and was a gourmet cook. She was a member of Master Gardeners and enjoyed gardening, and growing flowers and herbs.

Mona “Moni” Richerson

Survivors inlude her son Forrest Saxon of Ulysses; and three grandchildren, Ashley, Hannah and Julian.

Nancy is preceded in death by her parents; and husband George in 2002.

Rosary services were attended Thursday morning, January 11 and funeral mass followed at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Ulysses with Reverend James Baker officiating.

Cremation followed the service. Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses was in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be given to Heber Springs Arkansas Humane Society in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, Ks 67880.

Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfu neralhomes.com.

Fire & EMS Report Fire 544-2025 ---- Ambulance 544-2562 Stevens County Emergency Services run activity December 11 through January 14.

Fire Department Monday, December 11, 10:00 am – called out a half mile north of Highway 25 and Road X for a grass fire.

Thursday, December 28, 3:08 pm – dispatched to 1043 Road P for a fire alarm activated Tuesday, January 2, 5:35 pm – sent to 731 S Polk for an oven fire.

Tuesday, January 2, 5:43 pm – called out to Road X and Road 20 for a motor vehicle accident.

Monday, January 8, 11:59 am – dispatched to 2138 Road 18 for a cotton bale fire.

Tuesday, January 9, 2:06 am – sent to 2138 Road 18 for cotton piles smoldering.

Tuesday, January 9, 11:04 pm – called out a half mile north of

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Road L and Road 13 for a cotton stripper fire.

Wednesday, January 10, 11:36 am – sent a half mile south of Road M and Road 13 for a cotton bale fire.

Wednesday, January 10, 11:57 am – dispatched to Road BB and Road 230 (Haskell County), for mutual aid for a grass fire.

Thursday, January 11, 11:11 am – called out to 1004 E Eleventh for a fire alarm activated.

Sunday, January 14, 11:55 am – dispatched a half mile west of Road D and Road 20 for a motor vehicle accident.

Ambulance Activity Twenty-four medical runs, two motor vehicle accidents, nine transfers and one Life Flight.

Former Hugoton resident Mona “Moni” Richerson, 94 of Liberal, passed from this life Saturday, January 6, 2018 at the Skilled Unit of South West Medical Center.

Mona was born March 6, 1923 in Hardesty, Ok., to Oscer Brown and Hazel Richards.

She graduated from Hardesty High School in 1943.

December 26, 1945 Mona married Clifton “Sony” Willard Richerson in Clayton, NM, he passed away February 24, 1984. In 1989 she married Charles Morris Jenkins Jr. in California, and he passed away January 16, 1997.

Mona was an area Superviser for P.E.P.L.CO. Gas Co. and a member of the Elks Lodge.

Survivors include her son Michael Richerson of Liberal; two sisters, Donnie Teaque of Fort Worth, Tx. and Jeanie Baure of Hemet, Ca.; her four grandchildren, Arika Jackson, Neil Richerson, Jason Taylor and Stephanie Taylor; eight great grandchildren, Skyla Richerson, Trent Richerson, Ashton Richerson, Adam

Richerson, Devan Gibbens, Andrea Fergusonm and Andrew and Kailey Taylor; and two great great grandchildren, Charliegh and Tristan Ferguson.

Mrs. Richerson was preceded in death by her parents; her two husbands; daughter Nancy Lee Ellis; and brother Billy Brown.

Graveside services were attended Saturday afternoon, January 13 at Elmhurst Cemetery of Guymon, Ok. To send the family condolences please visit www.brennemanfunerral home.com.

Juan “Johnny” Espino A tragic accident has taken the life of Juan Jonathan “Johnny” Espino.

Johnny, age 22, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018 in a motor vehicle accident near Chickasha, Ok. He was born in Winfield January 26, 1995, the son of Mirna Gonzales and Francisco Faz Ovalle.

Johnny was a 2013 graduate from Turpin Oklahoma High School. He was serving in the United States Army as a PFC in Bravo Battery 2nd Battalion, 18th Field Artillery at Fort Sill, Ok. Survivors include his brothers, Isaac Gonzales, Amos Gonzales, Joshua Gonzales and Jason Gonzales; and his sisters, Ashley Gonzales, Pamela Faz and Paola Faz A vigil took place Monday morning, January 15 to Tuesday, January 16 at the Brenneman Family Chapel

Insight

in Liberal.

Funeral services were attended Tuesday morning, January 16 at First Southern Baptist Church in Liberal with Pastor Oscar Guzman presiding.

Memorial contributions may be made to the SCCC / ATS Development Foundation in care of Brenneman Funeral Home 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901.

By John Schlageck, Senior Editor/Writer, Kansas Farm Bureau

Healthy choice Can a person ever have too much of a good thing?

I believe this may be the case when you look at all the soft drinks, flavored water and sports beverage choices today. They’re everywhere.

You can’t walk into a supermarket or convenience store without bumping into the many drink offering displays.

And flavors. Wow. Just think of some taste you desire like fudge malted gumball, cheese yogurt yummy or silvery satin strawberry. It’s out there and you can buy it and drink it down.

Without question, the best part of these drinks for me is the packaging.

It’s unbelievable. And the creativity?

It’s almost too much for one to digest.

Anymore, I don’t even care what’s in the container. I just want to hold it in my hand, caress its coolness, admire its latest, unique logo and look good doing so.

While many are content with the multitude of diet sodas, and flavored waters like blackberry blush, my drink of choice is chocolate milk. I really enjoy it. I have since I was a small child.

Today’s explosion of new soft drinks, flavored waters and sports drinks has one major worrisome aspect I

cannot help but point out.

Pitchmen, women and yes kids are filling our heads with the idea these flavored drinks can be part of a well-rounded, balanced diet. Their ads and infomercials are as numerous as grains of sand on our beaches – and they’re spending billions.

The most alarming part of this sales pitch is that so much of it is aimed at our youth. In case you haven’t been in today’s schools this drink deluge is very much a part of the contemporary scene.

Soft drinks have no business being considered part of a balanced diet at our schools or anywhere else. These drinks have little, if any, nutritional value.

Look at the ingredients in a soft drink the next time you pick one up. Most people wouldn’t have a clue what these ingredients are, myself included.

To be part of a balanced diet, a food product must have nutritional value. I believe soft drinks have such a negligible amount, they cannot be considered seriously as part of any “balanced” diet.

Unlike water, soft drinks won’t even quench your thirst. They leave you longing for a tall, cool glass of water.

Talk to a nutritionist or

physician and what is the ingredient we’re supposed to drink at least eight glasses of?

That’s right. Nature’s own liquid – water.

What about that wonderful white liquid chocked full of calcium we call milk?

Where does it fit in our daily diet?

Milk belongs in almost everyone’s diet. Nutritional research has stressed that men and women between the ages of 11 and 24 need the equivalent of five servings of dairy products daily. This can be milk, yogurt, cheese, ice cream and a whole array of other good-tasting dairy foods.

Juice from oranges, grapefruit, lemons, limes, cranberries, strawberries and other fruits is another item that belongs as part of a balanced diet. Food products from natural primary crops – not always secondary, highly processed food products – are essential to our youngsters’ diets. We owe it to them and their good health.

Other drinks made from tomatoes, carrots, celery and other vegetables are loaded with vitamins, minerals and fiber. Vegetable drinks should be included as part of our daily diets.

But let’s return to soft drinks. You’ve got to admit it’s a brilliant stroke of marketing

to link sports and flavored drinks with a well-rounded, nutritionally balanced diet.

Infer something often enough and people will begin to believe.

Soft drinks linked with a balanced diet and nutrition is about as palatable to me as the drink manufacturers laughing all the way to the bank.

There is no substitute for healthy, nutritious food in our daily diets. Students and adults should reach for a tall glass of water, juice or milk the next time they’re thirsty.

These are truly nutritious products that belong in a daily balanced diet.

The occasional Coke or Dr. Pepper can be a real treat, and everyone should indulge their simple pleasures from time to time.

But the rest of the time, keep it simple – chocolate milk, fruit juices or water will do just fine. You’ll be doing yourself a favor and you’ll be supporting farmers and ranchers who supply these fresh, tasty, nutritious drinks.

Bottoms up.

John Schlageck is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas. Born and raised on a diversified farm in northwestern Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of experience, knowledge and passion.

Judie Ford Longtime Hugoton resident Judie Ford, 72, passed from this life Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Hugoton.

A daughter of Adolph Grabbe Sr. and the former Leona Weigel, she was born March 22, 1945 in Hays.

July 6, 1963 Judie and Michael “Terry” Terance Ford were married in Hays.

Judie was raised in Hays and later moved to Hugoton with her husband.

Survivors include her two sons, Michael Ford of Dallas, Tx. and Matthew Ford of Hugoton; five sisters, Terri Demel of Sun City, Az., Carol Oscorne and husband John of Wichita, Mary Kay Holmes of Kansas City and Connie Bourbina and husband Art of Indepence; three brothers-in-law, James Earl Ford of Dallas, Tx., Robert Lex Ford of Houston, Tx. and

Thomas Vincent Ford of Galveston, Tx.; sister-in-law Kathy Dale of Hugoton; and many other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Ford was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and three brothers, Bud, Jerry and Adolph J.R. Grabbe Jr. Private graveside services will take place at a later date.

Paul’s - Robson Funeral Home of Hugoton is in charge of arrangements.

Shirley Reynolds The death of Shirley Ann Reynolds, of Pampa, Tx. has been learned.

Mrs. Reynolds, a loving mother, a doting grandmother and a faithful solider for Christ, passed from this life Sunday, January 7, 2018 at her home with a Bible in her hands.

Shirley was born June 10, 1941 in Oklahoma City, Ok. to Willie Andrew and Sarah Mildred Kester. She was the middle child of 18 children; and grew up in Wellington, Tx. with flaming red hair and generally a cotton sack in her hand.

She often said her favorite part of her childhood was singing with her sisters, going to town Saturday nights, and making frequent trips to Stillwell, Ok. to pick strawberries.

August 30, 1959 she married George Wesley “G.W.” Reynolds. They lived in Vinson, Ok. where GW farmed cotton and finally settled in the Eva, Ok. area where they raised their family.

Later in life Shirley lived in Oklahoma City, Duncan, Ok. and finally Pampa, Tx. She was a devoted wife and mother with one son and three daughters.

Shirley was saved when she was nine years old at an old time revival meeting and throughout her life was an active member of every church she attended. Shirley was a fervent prayer warrior and her main concern was that every family member, friend and acquaintance knew Jesus as their Savior.

Shirley was known to constantly leave a trail of “salva-

tion tracts” everywhere she went.

She was preceded in death by her husband G.W. Reynolds; her parents; and 11 siblings.

Left to honor Shirley and remember her love are her children, George “Butch” Reynolds and wife Kenda of Perryton, Tx., Sheresa Patrick and husband Mike of Duncan, Robin Gibson and husband Travis of Ennis, Tx. and Shawna Hudson and husband Philip of Spearman, Tx.; 21 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; five sisters; one brother; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were attended Friday afternoon, January 12 at the First Baptist Church in Elkhart.

Interment followed at the Elkhart Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to World Missions Bearing Precious Seed in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, Ks 67950.

Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfu neralhomes.com.

Police Report 620-544-4959 • After Hours, 620-544-2020 Monday, January 8, 2018 • Non-injury accident, 100 Block of West Eleventh Street, Took Report, Officer Lamatsch Wednesday, January 10, 2018 • Male sleeping in the field, 100 Block of South Main, took him home, Officer Hagman • Custody Exchange, 500 Block of South Monroe, Chief Leslie • Medical Assist, 900 Block of South Jackson, Public Service, Chief Leslie Friday, January 12, 2018 • Juvenile Issue, 700 Block East Fourth, Took Report, Officer Lamatsch

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• Medical Assist, 100 Block of Jackson, Public Service, Officer Fedelin/Sergeant Johnson • Medical Assist, 700 Block of South Jackson, Public Service, Officer Fedelin Saturday, January 13, 2018 • Dog at Large, 1000 Block of South Madison, Impounded Dog, Officer Fedelin Sunday, January 14, 2018 • Vehicle Unlock, 100 Block of East Fifth, Citizen Assist, Officer Lamatsch • Custody Exchange, One Party Didn’t Show Up, Officer Fedelin • Business Check, Officer Fedelin

Governor Sam Brownback Office of the Governor Capitol Building 300 SW Tenth Ave., Suite 241S Topeka, Ks. 66612-1590 Phone: 877-579-6757 785-296-3232 Web site: governor.kansas.gov ---------Lt Governor Jeff Colyer Office of the Lt. Governor State Capitol, 2nd Floor 300 SW Tenth Ave. Topeka, Ks. 66612 Toll-free: 800-748-4408 785-296-2214

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December Students of the Month at Hugoton Middle School are eighth graders Ross Grewell and Ella Martin and seventh graders Mikyn

AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information.

HUGOTON LIONS CLUB meets every Second and

Hamlin and Alex Baez. Photo courtesy of Morey Mecklenburg.

thankfully, they’re sure they made the right choice.

They'll leave for their piece of paradise early next month. Their plan is to travel back and forth - 840 miles one way - for the first year.

The new home is conveniently located in the heart of 15 pro baseball teams' spring training facilities which really sealed the deal for Tom, an avid baseball fan.

Congratulations, Tom, and thanks for your service to the community. Hopefully your days are filled with ping-pong, tennis, live shows, plenty of sun - and don't forget baseball!

The City will host a comeand-go retirement reception for Tom at the City Office Wednesday, January 31 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The public is cordially invited!

will also use landlines. Survey participants also indicated they were interested in multiple notifications. The cost for a year’s subscription is hefty, but emergency communications are crucial in the event of a catastrophic event like the Greensburg tornado. In that instance, there were only seven fatalities thanks to alerts. Trista has contacted the Stevens County Foundation for an application. She suggested trying out the program for one year with those funds if possible. A representative was scheduled to be in Hugoton Tuesday to perform a test notification and answer any questions. Don Beesley asked about the school also using the program - providing some cost savings to both the county and the school by sharing the program instead of using two separate ones. At this point, Trista has investigated CodeRed and one other program out of California.

Don Beesley came in to introduce Ron Honig as the new Stevens County Extension Of-

ficer. They also asked about submitting their extension board meeting minutes.

Commissioners clarified they want action items mainly, to keep an eye on bids let out and any hiring decisions. Don also spoke about repairing the leak at the extension office.

Don, Ron and Nancy invited the commissioners to Ron's open house in the afternoon.

Nancy spoke to the commissioners about an upcoming board leadership program offered by K-State. Joe D. and Pat agreed the county should pay for a few county board members to attend the sessions.

Commissioners spoke for a few minutes about the parttime Economic Development Director position, and the county's responsibility to that part of the payroll. After speaking with Chamber director Alisha Owens, the commissioners voted to adjourn.

They will next meet Monday, February 5 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room at the courthouse.

Tom Hicks From page 1 his retirement, Tom and wife Malissa will be heading to Surprise, Az., where they've purchased a “casita” in Sun Village. Two other Hugoton couples living in Sun Village checked out the "little house" for them, approved it, and Tom and Malissa bought the property sight unseen. The couple did get to see their new place over New Year’s weekend - and

City ledgers from 1987 show the level of concentration necessary for accounting years ago.

County From page 1 Commissioners Pat, Joe D. and Tron voted to appoint Cindy Wellbrock as interim county appraiser for six months. The commissioners also asked about property tax appeals. Tom noted they haven't noticed any downward trend in real estate value.

Western Kansas has been fortunate regarding real estate values. The appraisers also anticipate the oil and gas guide soon, which will help determine property values for the coming year.

Trista Nordyke came in to speak with the commissioners about the results from the Emergency Preparedness survey she conducted as part of her Masters program, in conjunction with Rodney Kelling.

The project focuses on a county-wide emergency notification system. Nearly 200 Stevens County residents participated in the survey. Fortythree percent of respondents were 51 and older. Over 90% responded they had smartphones with texting capability, but the proposed program

Kansas Weekly Gas Prices Hugoton Gas Prices As of Tuesday, January 16 Brown Dupree - $2.37 Eagles Landing - $2.44 Kangaroo Express -$ 2.43 Thrifty King - $2.42 Toot N Totum - $2.42 Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 7.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.34 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has increased 3.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.52 per gallon,

according to gasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com.

"With oil prices rallying to their highest level since 2014, it's no surprise that gasoline prices continue to show frustrating strength for this time of year," said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "While winter is usually a time for modest declines at the pump, this year has seen anything but. While two years ago areas of the country flirted with sub-$1 gas prices, we now see most areas more than double that. One bright spot however, is

ments on their heating bill two out of the last three months.

Those payments must be equal to or exceed $80 or the total balance due on their energy bills, whichever is less.

Applications for the program have been mailed to households that received energy assistance last year. LIEAP applications are also available at local DCF offices and through partnering agencies starting January 16. They can be requested by calling 1-800432-0043. To apply online, visit www.lieap.dcf.ks.gov. More information is available at h t t p : / / w w w. d c f . k s. g ov / services/ees/Pages/Energy/

EnergyAssistance.aspx.

Applications will be accepted from January 16 to March 30.

Submitted by Kansas DCF.

Board will meet at Airport Office at 6:00 p.m.

February 13 - Stevens County Economic Development will meet at the Sr. Center Craft Room at 12:00 noon.

February 14 - Library Board Meeting in the Kansas Room at 9:30 a.m.

- Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Board will meet.

February 19 - Commissioners meeting 8:30 a.m. at Commissioners’ room in basement of Courthouse.

– Library Closed for Presidents’ Day March 5 - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room,

basement of City Office.

- Commissioners meeting 8:30 a.m. at Commissioners’ room in basement of Courthouse.

- Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room in the basement of the hospital.

March 9 - Stevens County Genealogical Society Meeting in the Computer Lab at 1:00 p.m.

March 12 - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Central Office, 529 S. Main.

- Stevens County Airport Board will meet at Airport Office at 6:00 p.m.

Dorothy wins at Bridge Club The Hugoton Bridge Club enjoyed their weekly meeting January 7, 2018 at the Hugoton Senior Center, hosted by Barbara Mertz.

The high scorer was Dorothy Hagman. Dave Eckert filled in as a substitute player.

What’s Happenin’ MY HOPE Support Group for any adult grieving the death of a loved one meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. at High Plains Public Radio, 210 N. Seventh in Garden.

Call 620-272-2519 for more information.

BREAST FRIENDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP for breast cancer patients meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Legacy House, at 309 E. Walnut in Garden City. For more information call 620272-2360.

Every Friday - Pioneer Manor Men’s Group 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come for the Men’s Group and drink coffee with residents.

January 27 - Hugoton United Methodist Men’s Ground Hog Supper at the Memorial Hall at Sixth and Monroe. Serving is from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Come and bring the family.

January 29 - Seaman Crop Consulting is offering cotton information with all the Do’s and Don’ts, starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Memorial Hall. Lunch will be served.

Fourth Thursday of the month at Memorial Hall at 7:00 p.m.

HUGOTON MASONIC LODGE #406 AF&AM meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.

From page 1 winter heating bills. Persons with disabilities, older adults and families with children are the primary groups assisted.

In 2017, nearly 38,000 households received an average benefit of $525.

To qualify, applicants must be responsible for direct payment of their heating bills. Income eligibility requirements are set at 130 percent of the federal poverty level. The level of benefit varies according to household income, number of people living in the home, type of residence, type of heating fuel and utility rates.

Applicants must demonstrate they have made pay-

that gasoline production remains very strong at a time of year when it tends to be weak, and that could open the door for some larger discounts in the weeks ahead as refiners begin to move winter gasoline out of inventories to prepare for the transition to cleaner burning gasoline. The window is relatively small and closes shortly afterValentines Day, so don't expect much improvement before the annual spring surge begins."

For LIVE fuel price averages, visit http://FuelInsights.GasBuddy.com.

February 1 – 28 - Local Artists Exhibition February 2 - Lone Star Friends Church 61st annual Ground Hog Supper. Serving is from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Directions to Lone Star Friends Church from Hugoton, 14 miles east on Hwy 51. From Liberal, nine miles north on Hwy 83 then nine miles west on Hwy 51. Come and enjoy the food and fellowship.

February 5 - Commissioners meeting 8:30 a.m. at Commissioners’ room in basement of Courthouse.

- Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, basement of City Office.

- Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. at Pioneer Manor.

February 7 - ACT PowerPrep class at Elkhart High School - Hugoton High School students are invited to attend. Registration information is available at powerprepinc.com/wpcontent/uploads/2018/01/E lkhart-HS-ACT-Class-Feb.2018.pdf. This class will be directly before the Hugoton test date of February 10.

February 9 - Stevens County Genealogical Society Meeting in the Computer Lab at 1:00 p.m.

– Library Closed for Staff Education February 12 - USD 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Central Office, 529 S. Main.

- Stevens County Airport

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Stevens County Economic Development Board attends regular meeting The Stevens County Economic Development Board met at noon in the craft room of the Senior Center.

Attending the meeting were board members Neal Gillespie, Adrian Howie, Jack Rowden, Jan Leonard, Jonathan Pearcy, Judy Parsons, Curtis Crawford and Doug Martin. Also present were Secretary Alisha Owens, Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget, Stevens County Commissioner Joe D. Thompson and Nancy Honig. Board member Josh Morris was absent.

The board voted to approve the minutes of the last meeting.

Treasurer Jack Rowden reported the checking account balance is $1,938.90 and the Special Projects balance is $43,975.91. The board voted to transfer $1,500 from the Special Projects to the checking account in order to pay bills.

The board agreed to have a special committee meeting

to discuss the applications for the Part-time EcoDevo Director position. They will interview the applicants at that time.

Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig stopped in to discuss the Boardsmanship Training sponsored by the Stevens County Extension. She stated this training is basically for anyone who is serving on a board. It is a statewide program that KState Extension is hosting.

The programs will take place from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. There are four dates, all on a Tuesday, the first is February 6, 2018.

Nancy then brought up the subject of Leadership Stevens County. The last time Leadership Stevens County was offered was 12 years ago. She feels that it is important to encourage people to become leaders in our community. This training will help to understand how to do that. During the last training session, the

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Nancy Honig class traveled to Topeka to observe legislative sessions.

Maybe this class could go to Topeka as well. Nancy stated she would be willing to help

organize this Leadership training.

Stevens County Commissioner Thompson informed the board that the Commissioners were going to request all county boards to submit the minutes of each meeting to them.

After some discussion, the board voted to renew their 2018 wKREDA membership and to pay the $850 dues.

Alisha reported that the next Legislative Update will be March 17, 2018 at Pioneer Manor at 3:30 p.m.

The meeting adjourned.

Their next meeting will be February 13, 2018.

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Thoughtfulness “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”

—Philippians 2:3-4 NIV

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he simple act of thinking about the needs and desires of others is often the seed of charity, compassion and mercy. Compassion depends on our ability to put ourselves in someone else’s place and imagine what it would be like to be them. We often use the word “thoughtful” without really thinking about what it means. To be thoughtful really means to use your imagination and to try to see things from the other person’s perspective. We often think we are being thoughtful when we are just doing for the other person what we would want done, but to be truly thoughtful you should try to do for the other person what he or she would want done. People are not all the same. Some like things quiet and simple while others crave noise and excitement. Treating someone to dinner at your favorite restaurant is nice for you, but treating them to dinner at their favorite restaurant is nicer for them. Some like to be the center of attention while others shun the limelight. In our ongoing quest to be more loving and compassionate to others, we should strive to imagine more fully what it is like to be the people with whom we share this world. God created each one of us a unique creature, and with seven billion different people on the planet, that gives us a lot to think about.

Christopher Simon FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON 409 East Ninth, Hugoton Sunday – 10:30 a.m.

Terry Miller - 453-2212 428-1135 ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m.

Life Groups Sunday Nights - 6:00 p.m.

Inside Out Kids Wed. - 6:30 p.m.

Student Ministry @ The Turnaround Wed. 7:00 p.m.

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BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Roy Bogan, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Service - 10:30 a.m.

Wed Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m.

(Children, Youth, & Adult)

CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman 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.

FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson 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.

FAITH LUTHERAN Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Kurt Hering, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.

600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley 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 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m.

Call 544-2652 for Church Bus

HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 Pastor Gary Stafford Parsonage - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH

ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 544-2355 516 N.E. Avenue Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service - 10:45 a.m.

Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!UNITED

METHODIST CHURCH

828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Rebecca Davison, Pastor Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m.

Wed. Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m.

Wed. Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

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14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Pastor Gary Damron Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Blended Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m.

Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m.

Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.

598-2455 Church 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 - 6:00 p.m.

Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-Apr. Youth Study Thursday - 7:00 p.m.

Interim Pastor Neal Foster

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MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST

A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA 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

RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (formerly Lighthouse Fellowship) 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don Quattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Pastor - Eric Mason Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

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598-2426 Lay Leader Patty Lahey 598-2426 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 ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH 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.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 593-4596 Lead Pastor Becky Davison Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.

RICHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Lead Pastor Richard Fitzgerald Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.

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Chris O’Loughlin’s Health Science classes make a trip to the Stevens County Retail Pharmacy Thursday as part of their Health Careers unit. Students in the Freshmen Health and Physical Education Class also explored the Stevens County Health Department and Physical Therapy facilities Wednesday.

Coach O plans to also take her classes to the Stevens County Hospital, Clinic, Laboratory and Imaging after the flu season abates. She hopes to add Pioneer Manor and Stevens County EMS to the students’ exploration of health careers. Hugoton High School’s Health Career unit exposes the freshmen to a variety of opportunities available in the healthcare industry here in Hugoton and beyond!

month at 7:00 p.m. We would welcome new faces at the dance.

There were also several tables of card players Saturday evening. Have a good week and keep warm!

Menu Jan. 18 ...............Baked Ham Jan. 19...........................Chili Jan. 22 ..............Beef Burrito Jan. 23 ..Chicken & Noodles Jan. 24 .................Roast Beef Jan. 25 ...........................Stew Activities Thursday, January 18 Exercise................10:30 a.m.

Bridge...................12:30 p.m.

Camera Club.........................

Friday, January 19 Exercise................10:30 a.m.

Bingo....................12:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 20 Cards......................6:00 p.m.

Monday, January 22 Exercise................10:30 a.m.

Line Dance ............6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 23 Exercise................10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, January 24 Exercise................10:30 a.m.

Paint & Crafts ......12:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 25 Exercise................10:30 a.m.

Bridge...................12:30 p.m.

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Opinion Page Our opinion page is open to the public. We encourage comments from readers in the form of letters to the editor or guest columns. All letters must be signed and must include the address and telephone number of the sender. (names will be published but not address & phone#) Letters should be no more than 300 words. No libelous or offensive letter will be published. The guest column or letter to the editor does not reflect the opinion of this newspaper or its representatives.

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For the fourth year, Pioneer Communications is offering a FRS youth tour scholarship. Pioneer Communications will provide one area youth the opportunity to travel to the nation’s capital and learn about rural telecommunications. The tour provides a forum for teens to meet and interact with their peers from other rural communities, as well as with key legislative, regulatory and government figures.

“Pioneer Communications recognizes the importance of education and we are proud to provide educational opportunities to our local students,” said Kasey Krueger, Director of Marketing at Pioneer Communications. “We want to thank

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Airport Board elects Matt Rome chairman

High winds blew across the area Wednesday, January 10. Gusts up to 60 mile an hour were reported. Apparently the winds were strong enough to lift this trampoline into the air and land it at the top of the tree on Van Buren Street. Photo courtesy of Adam McDaniels.

The Hugoton Airport Board met at the airport meeting room for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting Monday, January 15, 2018. Attending the meeting were board members Josh Jorde, Robert Davis and Erick Nordling. Also present were Kirkham Michael’s Eric Johnson and C.W. Harper, airport manager Scott Spikes and Hugoton Hermes reporter Ruthie Winget. Board members Dax Gaskill and Matt Rome were absent.

Chairman Davis called the meeting to order.

The minutes of the December 11, 2017 meeting were read and approved.

Kirkham Michael’s Eric Johnson explained the airport’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) which FAA re-

quires each airport to submit to qualify to receive grants.

This is a five year plan for posssible airport improvements. Robert Davis put his signature on this and will submit it to the FAA. Chairman Davis asked about the progress of aquisition of the avigation land easements needed by the airport. This project has been in the works for over a year and needs to be completed. Erick reported he would check with the lawyer overseeing the project.

The board discussed the bid from Smoky Hills for the KDOT runway panel patching project. The proposed amount came to exceed the grant money from KDOT. The board voted to reject the bid and put the project up

for rebids. Kirkham Micheal will be in charge of advertising the bid in the newspaper.

Airport Manager Spikes reported he needed to get the fuel truck and the snow plow repaired for the cold season.

The board voted for Scott to purchase a golf cart for the purpose of moving planes.

They gave a limit of $1,000 purchase price.

The board then discussed the project of extending the existing taxiway near Jordan Air. They requested the manager put a bid advertisement in the newspaper for concrete work. They also agreed to finalize Jordan Air’s new lease contract.

The board then discussed the pricing of airport services. The main things ad-

dressed were fuel pricing and the cost for use of the courtesy car.

Chairman Davis reported the county asked for the airport to get their own Federal Tax ID number. The bookkeeper will contact the county clerk for information about how to apply.

The board elected Matt Rome Chairman for a term of one year. Members also elected Erick Nordling as the new Treasurer-Secretary of the Airport Board for a oneyear term.

The meeting adjourned.

The next meeting will be Monday, February 12, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Airport Meeting Room.

Stir in wine, and cook for one minute. Add broth and thyme; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer two hours.

Preheat broiler. Place bread in a single layer on a baking sheet; broil two minutes or until toasted, turning after one minute. Place eight oven proof bowls on a jelly-roll pan. Ladle one cup soup into each bowl.

Divide bread evenly among bowls; top each serving with 1 cheese slice. Broil three minutes or until cheese begins to brown.

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Notes from Nancy

by Stevens County FACS Agent Nancy Honig

Let’s Hear It For #3!

Just the other day I was crying in my kitchen, not because I was sad, but from chopping onions! A fellow agent and I were sharing the next day, and she sent me this great information about those delicious root vegetables.

Did you know the third most commonly consumed vegetable in the United States, after potatoes and tomatoes, is the onion? I love onions, and this time of year onions are a great addition to soups, stews and casseroles. There are two main classifications of onions, green and dry. When selecting dry onion bulbs, look for those that are firm and have little to no smell.

Avoid any with cuts, bruises or blemishes. Store in a cool, dry, dark place. Storage at cool temperatures is believed to better preserve their antioxidants. Be sure to take them

out of plastic bags, as they need air circulation.

Onions are high in vitamin C, and are a good source of dietary fiber and folic acid. They also contain calcium and iron, and have a high protein quality (ratio of mg amino acid/grams protein). Onions are low in sodium and contain no fat.

They contain chromium, which assists in regulating blood sugar. So eating onions is really good for the diet, as well as adding flavor.

Many people often wonder about the differences in red, white and green onions.

White onions tend to be stronger than red onions and are more often used in cooked recipes. Red onions are delicious eaten raw, very sweet and great for garnishment.

Green onions are actually the tops of the onion. The taste of a green onion is normally 500 Monroe Hugoton, Ks. 67951-2639 Phone: 620.544.2301 • Fax: 620.544.2322 Email: svcolib@pld.com

ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM The adult winter reading program, “A Blizzard of Books,” is now underway.

No need to register! We like to keep things easy. Simply enter the books you have read, and be eligible for a weekly prize.

ART EXHIBITION The Stevens County Library annual Local Artists’ Exhibition will begin Thursday, February 1. If you or someone you know creates unique art works, this exhibit is for you! We would be pleased to showcase area artists of all ages that create using oil, acrylic, watercolor, pen and ink, pastels, mixed media, clay, metal, wood, collage, or something truly unique like plastic spoons or twist ties. Register your creations online or at the library.

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Konner has experienced 200 books in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge at the Stevens County Library.

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ing skill areas we can help children develop before they learn to read – around the age of six: Have fun with books; Notice print all around you; Talk, talk talk; Tell stories about everything; Look for letters everywhere; and Take time to rhyme, sing and play word games. Help your child be Ready to Read by integrating these six skills into your daily routine! Parents and caregivers, be sure to check out our 6 by 6 Ready to Read Backpack materials to help get you started! Request one at the front desk.

milder than a white onion.

You can use the white part of a green onion, but it will be fairly bland.

A recipe often calls for a certain size of onion or a measured amount. Both can be difficult in knowing what they measure out to be. A small onion is around ½ cup of chopped onion or about four ounces by weight. A medium onion is one cup chopped, or eight ounces. A large is 1½ cups, at 12 ounces and an extra-large is 16 ounces, or two cups of chopped onion. If you have only used a portion of an onion, refrigerate the remaining onion in a sealed container for up to a week. Or chop it up, bag it and store in the freezer for a later use.

When needing to substitute dried onion for fresh, keep this in mind. Use between one and two tablespoons of dried minced onion for every 1/4 cup of fresh onion called for in a recipe.

Reconstitute the onions before adding them to a dish by soaking them in water for ten to 15 minutes, or until they reach the desired texture. Add dried minced onions straight from the jar to recipes with a lot of liquid. Reconstituted onion never regains the crunch of fresh onion, so avoid using the dried version in uncooked dishes, such as salads, gazpacho or fresh salsa.

Another question folks have is what are onion flakes, onion powder and onion salt?

Onion flakes are simply dehydrated chopped onions. If the

recipe calls for ½ cup of c h o p p e d onion, you can use one tablespoon of onion flakes. Onion powder is made by grinding dehydrated onion into a powder. It isn’t as pungent as fresh onions, but it’s a great timesaver. It is available yearround. For substitution, you can use one teaspoon onion powder to equal one tablespoon dried onion flakes, or one teaspoon onion powder to equal 1/3 cup chopped onion. Onion salt is a mixture of onion powder and salt.

When using it, cut the table salt in a recipe back to keep your dish from being too salty.

Here is an onion recipe that would be great for a cold winter night: Healthy French Onion Soup 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 cups thinly vertically sliced Walla Walla, or other sweet onion 4 cups thinly vertically sliced red onion 1/2 tsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 cup dry white wine 8 cups low-sodium beef broth ¼ tsp. chopped fresh thyme 8 1-ounce slices French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes 8 1-ounce slices reduced-fat, reduced-sodium Swiss cheese Directions: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over mediumhigh heat. Add onions to pan; sauté for five minutes or until tender. Stir in sugar, pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to medium; cook 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Increase heat to medium-high, and sauté for five minutes or until onion is golden brown.

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Museum Update

Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum Curator Stanley McGill brought in this photo of Hugoton Boy Scouts taken in the 1950’s. Left to right, front row, are Charles White, Charles Hansen, Jimmy Chilcott, Gary Langley, Robert Submitted by Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum Curator Stanley McGill, taken from “The People’s Home Recipe Book” published in 1915.

The Housekeeper’s Creed I believe housekeeping and cooking is and should be interesting and worthy work and that the majority of women would enjoy it if they had the opportunity to know more of its science; that it must be considered elevating--the highest art--and not a menial and brainless occu-

Patton, Tommy Heidlar, Tommy Gregg and Donny Gregg. On the back row are James Flummerfelt, Ronald White, Larry Mantzke, Mike May, John Richerson, John Akers, Jimmy Kramer and Larry Dunlap.

pation. If a man is not ashamed of his profession or work, there is no reason why a woman should be ashamed of hers.

I believe before marriage every woman should show to the man she is to marry that she thoroughly understands the work of making and keeping the home on a perfectly systematic and business basis, as much as the man has shown her that he has a profession or business capable of providing the income for the maintenance of

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home and family.

I believe that marriage is a life partnership with mutual interests as well as love; a partnership of square dealing and equally shared responsibilities, and should not be entered into from any other motive.

It is reasonable to suppose that the young woman should be able and willing to keep house as conscientiously as she has taught school or music or used the typewriter.

Can you use the salary of the young man wisely, economically and so that each of you may live comfortable, besides saving a little for the proverbial “rainy day?” This question should be answered before marriage.

I believe homemaking, housekeeping and all that goes with it is not drudgery, is not a narrow sphere for the woman, but that it is the highest type of living.

“He who gives us better homes, better books, better tools-a fairer outlook and wider hope--him will we crown with laurel.” --Emerson

The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is open Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Memories from yesteryear

Sherman and Ruth Brollier Sherman “Sherm” Brollier was born April 20, 1907 in a “soddy” on the homestead of his parents Jim and Nora (Mason) Brollier, located in the north part of Stevens County.

He has lived in Stevens County since his birth except while attending college and law school.

His grade school education was obtained in a one-room, one-teacher, country school where there were sometimes more than 30 pupils. He graduated from Moscow High School in 1924.

After his college education at Kansas University, he married Ruth Funk June 16, 1929.

She was then a Moscow grade school teacher from Kingman County. He enrolled in Washburn law school in Topeka that fall. He says that Ruth’s savings

Ruth and Sherman Brollier and her salary while she was employed in Topeka enabled him to stay in law school until he graduated with honors and was licensed to practice law in June of 1932. Immediately after graduation, he and Ruth moved to Hugoton where they now reside and where he practiced his legal profession until

his retirement in 1972.

Both Ruth and Sherm have always been active in community and church affairs. He was county attorney for six years, director of the High School board for more than ten years and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Stevens County Hospital for more than 20 years. Sherm was a member of the Hugoton Rotary Club since its charter was issued in March of 1937.

Sherm says he and Ruth will continue to live in Hugoton because they know they wouldn’t be happy or satisfied elsewhere. They say the best and friendliest people on earth live in Stevens County and other parts of southwest Kansas.

Taken from the “History of Stevens County and its People”, published in 1979.

History from the Hermes Thursday, January 16, 2003 Stevens County Community Health Office’s General Transportation van went into service February 1, 2002. As of December 31, 2002, the van had provided rides to 787 Stevens County residents. The majority of the rides had been in Stevens County. The van also provides rides to persons needing medical care in Liberal, Garden City and Dodge City.

Thursday, January 15, 1998 Two city employees, Dwayne Anderson and Floyd Knox each received a 40years-of-service award at the 1997 League of Kansas Municipalities annual convention.

Thursday, January 21, 1988 Eight year old David Ward swept the Kansas State Bowling Tournament in December, re-

by Ruthie Winget ceiving first place in all events.

The tournament took place in Wichita and four young teams from Hugoton participated.

David’s accomplishment is all the more incredible when you learn he bowled for the first time last year. His parents are Dr. and Mrs. John Ward.

Thursday, January 18, 1968 Stevens County’s 1967 wheat production averaged 13.45 bushels per acre, according to 1968 figures released by the Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service.

Mrs. Paul Wolf was named “Artist of the Month” for January by the Southwest Kansas Art Association. She has five of her pictures displayed in Dodge City business houses during this month.

Friday, January 16, 1948

A new line of Ford trucks is being shown at the Hugoton Auto Company this week. The streamlined models, new from the wheels up, represent the first post-war products of Ford Motor Company. Earl Bigbee is the manager of Hugoton Auto Company.

Friday, January 13, 1938 The annual stockholders meeting of the Citizens State Bank was held last week. The officers elected were W.R. Reynolds, President; S.F. Gish, Acting Vice President; T.A. Dudley, Cashier and E.A. Reardon, Assistant Cashier.

Friday, January 22, 1932 AD: The persons who stole the alcohol from our basement may keep the alcohol but please return Grandma’s appendix.

Magazines, manners and sex education Rolla History from David Stout

At the beginning of my freshman year at Rolla High School in 1959, my class elected me to be our class representative on the school student council. Unfortunately, they elected someone who had no idea what the school council was or what I was supposed to do. Equally unfortunate was the fact that I was quickly assigned to a student council committee of two to explore magazine options for the school library (Jerold Hubbard being the other appointment): were we getting the most interesting magazines? Could we get more? Could we discontinue the boring ones?

Like I, Jerold seemed to have no more of an idea what we were ‘posta be doing, so the only thing to happen was a “committee meeting” between the two of us, acknowledging we had no idea of how to evaluate other students’ interest in the library magazines, nor did we have an understanding of how to approach the school administration to explore the budget for magazines, or how to propose alternatives. As a consequence, our report back to the full council was weak and ineffectual; plus we weren’t given any more committee assignments that year (or at least, I wasn’t).

But not long after this embarrassing escapade came another exploration of possibilities, except this time it was the school administration approaching the student council for some guidance. Gene Atwood was the faculty liaison to the student council, and during one of our meetings he informed us the school had hired an outside consultant who would be coming to RHS for a full day of presentations on various topics, one of the subjects having to do with sex education. He explained to us the administration was exploring the cut-off age of how young students should be in order to participate in this special event.

Should eighth graders be included? What about seventh

Standing are eighth grade representative Marlyese Milburn, Superintendent “Prof Veatch”, President “Frosty” Chamness, Jerold Hubbard, David Stout, Kent Niles and Sponsor Gene Atwood. Sitting are Jo Anne Boekhaus, Bill Von Hemet, Carolyn Claassen, Vice President Lynn Veatch, Secretary Wilma Vogt, Treasurer Connie Sullivan, Duane Holcomb and Raymon Littell. graders?

One of the members of the student council was Carolyn Claassen, a senior from Richfield, and she explained to Mr. Atwood her little brother, Wayne Claassen, was a seventh grader in the Richfield grade school, and from what he had been privately revealing to her suggested he was in dire need of some accurate education on this subject. She recommended, therefore, that not only should all of Rolla High School be included in this special occasion, but that the seventh and eighth grades should also be included – maybe even those from Richfield.

I don’t remember what the eventual decision was by the school administration about how “low” to go with this “special education” experiment, but I do remember the day being like no other. All of our regular classes were suspended while we attended various seminars, presentations, films, and discussion groups throughout the day. The woman who was hired to conduct this day even included a short presentation during lunch in the school cafeteria where she educated us about table manners and etiquette. I believe that was the first time in my life I was shown the correct way to use a soup spoon as well as a napkin.

Later in the day when it came time to discuss sex, however, boys and girls were sepa-

rated into different groups.

Back in 1959 it was still “improper” for the two different sexes to discuss sex together.

The main thing I remember about the film presentation and the follow-up discussion was the subject of “VD,” which was what sexually transmitted diseases were called back in those days. The message seemed to be, “boys can catch VD from bad girls and pass it on to good girls, so don’t do that”. I erroneously concluded (along with other guys, I’m sure), “don’t mess around with ‘bad’ girls, only ‘good’ girls, and you’ll be clean as a whistle”.

One of the invariable questions to come up was, “Can you catch VD from a toilet seat?”

The answer was, “No. Umm…, that is, not unless you’re a contortionist.”

The last couple of hours of the day were reserved for private chats with this counselor, and although I stood in line outside the door waiting to talk to her, my cousin Merlin Stout came by, grinned at me, wondering what I wanted to discuss with her. I didn’t tell him, but he suggested that instead of talking to her, we should just play hooky for the rest of the day, go find our fathers, and then go pheasant hunting.

Which we did – and with that, my formal sex education came to an end (at least until I got to graduate school at KU in 1976).

MOSCOW

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The Hugoton Hermes | Thursday, January 18, 2018 |

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The girls basketball team is lined up to honor the flag during the National Anthem before the

Moscow Wildcats face Bulldogs Moscow high school hosted the Syracuse Bulldogs at home Tuesday. First the JV boys played and unfortunately lost 35-55. Isaac Clifft had 11 points. Gerardo Garcia had nine points. Adan Granillo had eight points. JD Robson had five points and Ryan Penrod had two points.

The JV girls also lost to the Lady Bulldogs putting up 18

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Jessie James had eight points. Stacey Enns and Paola Gomez each had three points and Tina Cantu and Molleigh McCormack each had two points.

The varsity girls lost 17-41 with Adriana Salcedo scoring six points. Monica Gonzalez had five points. Morgan Robson made four points

Monica Gonzalez shoots a free throw against Syracuse. Photo courtesy of Marcie Knoll.

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The varsity girls lost to the Trojans 31-37 with Monica Gonzalez leading the scoring with 11 points. Jessie James followed up with nine points. Morgan Robson and Adriana Salcedo each scored four points and Brittney Stuckey with three points.

The varsity boys also lost to the Trojans 36-49. Axel Granillo led the scoring with 16 points. Jalen Shaddix had six points and Javi Marquez had four points. Jaylen Mendez and JJ Gonzalez each scored three points and Adan Granillo and Trenton Davidson contributed two points apiece.

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By Phoebe Brummett

Allyson Norton invited to compete in Australia

Kevin Horner presents a bullying presentation to elementary students and preschool thru fifth grade. Photo courtesy of USD 217 Facebook page.

Down Under Sports is pleased to announce that Allyson Norton from Rolla High School has been invited to represent Kansas on the 2018 Volleyball Team.

Allyson will depart for Queensland, Australia Monday, July 16, 2018, to compete down under for individual honors and a team championship title.

Each participant must raise money to cover the cost of the ten day Australia Tournament Package. Fundraising is an important step to achieve the goal of competing on the international stage. Allyson is the daughter of Phillip and Jessi Norton and is a senior at Rolla High School this year.

Congratulations Allyson!

Jessie Slaughter, first and second grade teacher, is ready to help out in whatever way possible. Photo courtesy of USD 217 Facebook page.

made possible with the help of some area businesses; Musgrove Insurance, Morton County Farm BureauJulie Grice, State FarmMindy Dougherty, Walrod Insurance and USD 217.

The students all learned a lot and are ready to stand up for others.

Cleo Clinesmith is named 2018 Pioneer Woman of the Year Allyson Norton Photo courtesy of USD 217 Yearbook staff

Charles Milburn is chosen as 2018 Pioneer Man of the Year Rolla Resident Charles Milburn was chosen as Morton County’s Pioneer Man of the Year for 2018 Monday, January 8. Charles was born September 24, 1941 to Elver “Slim” and Estelene Milburn in Hugoton. He grew up and still resides at Dermot, a small community north of Rolla about 19 miles.

Charles attended school at Dermot until eighth grade.

He then continued his education at Rolla. He also attended one semester at Oklahoma Panhandle State Univeristy. His father’s illness caused him to return to the family farm to help out.

Charlie, as he is affectionately known, developed a love for model airplanes during his youth, a hobby that has continued to this day. He has an airplane shop and his own runway north of the Dermot school house known as the Milburn Air Field. He loves to build and fly the planes. One of his favorite childhood memories is helping his Uncle Howard build the Drew cabin in Colorado. He spent the entire summer of 1957 working on it.

Charlie also has devel-

oped a love for mechanics and farming. In 1972, Slim passed the family farm to him and his brother John.

He has been farming and ranching ever since. Charlie Rosalie Dixon married January 1, 1961. To this union, three children were born; Ronnie, Charla and Kent.

The family is expanded to include eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Today Charlie can be found working on the farm at age 76. He loves to pass on his knowledge to his grandchildren, such as explaining how to get a belt on with no tensioner to rewiring a tractor that caught on fire. He still enjoys driving the combine for harvest and drinking coffee with the guys at the Dermot Co-op.

Charlie has served on several boards throughout his life and to this day serves on the Morton County Grazing Association, the Richfield Township Board, the Richfield Cemetery Board, the Morton County Historical Society and the one he is most proud to be a part of, the Pioneer Electric Board of Trustees.

While he has

Honor Rolls are announced Rolla Junior High and High Schools have released their honor rolls for the first semester of the 2017-2018 school year.

Principal’s Honor Roll (3.3-3.9 GPA) Sixth Grade Samantha Martinez and Elena Reza Seventh Grade Matthew Garcia and Jaxen Mauk Eighth Grade Chaseton Wasson

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Ninth Grade McKenzie Hinds, Alec Langley, Audra Langley, Gavin LaRue, Lena Martens, Fernando Martinez, Melanie Norton and Jamie Sheedy Tenth Grade Alexandra Hart Eleventh Grade Jonathan Cruz, Kaberlin Hull, Brookelynne Hinds, Raegan Hinds, Cacee Milburn, Nayeli Ochoa, Jourdan Riley and Oscar Silva Twelfth Grade Paige Claassen, Troikeyia Cooper, Angelina Fosdick, Onolee Halstead, Carson Milburn, Vanessa Reza and Deserae Schwindt Superintendent’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA) Seventh Grade Tina Martens, Ashley Paniagua and Carissa Sohm Ninth Grade Aspen Sohm Twelfth Grade Allyson Norton, Sandra Ruelas and Henry Wiebe

Gene Higgins presents Charles Milburn with the Pioneer Man of the Year award 2018. Photo courtesy of Charla Milburn Mills. served on this board, two of his grandchildren have had the chance to visit Washington D.C. and Steamboat Springs, Co., through youth leadership trips that they had to apply and interview for. His integrity has helped him become a pillar of the Dermot Community and to his family.

Congratulations to Charlie and the whole family on this stellar award!

Article written with assistance from Kent Milburn and Morton County History Book.

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Thursday, January 18 B. French Toast Sticks w/Syrup, Fruit Cocktail L. Country Style Beef Pattie, M. Potatoes & Gravy, Steamed Broccoli, Pineapple, Roll & Jelly Monday, January 22 B. Cereal,Apple Frudel, Rosy Applesauce L. Pig-n-Blanket, Roasted Red Potatoes, Broccoli w/Cheese, Baby Carrots, Apple Slices Tuesday, January 23 B. Mini Waffles w/Syrup, Apricot Halves L. Chicken Wrap, Spanish Rice, Lettuce/ Tomato, Sauteed Zucchini, Tropical Fruit, Oatmeal Cookie Wednesday, January 24 B. Breakfast Pizza, Peach Slices L. Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Green Beans, Salad, Mandarin Oranges, Garlic Bread

Jorge Herrera, Gabby Boling, Carissa Sohm and Tina Martens.

Fourth and fifth grade spelling bee participants in back left to right are Genesis Hernandez, Aidan Allen, Tyne Ellis and Kylie Brummett. In front are Cayli Crowl, Geminis Hernandez, Samantha Dunn and Jose Alvarado.

Cleo Clinesmith and Myrna Barnes pose after the Pioneer Woman presentation in Elkhart Monday, January 8.

Photo courtesy of Rick Clinesmith.

Keven Horner discusses bullying Tuesday, January 9, Kevin Horner visited the Rolla Elementary to discuss bullying.

The students watched a puppet presentation and interacted with the presenter.

Kevin is part of an anti-bullying campaign that Rolla began implementing several years ago. This program was

Sixth, seventh and eighth grade spellers left to right are Dasean Lewis , Jennifer Guerrero, Owen Shores, Jaxen Mauk, Kenneth Fosdick,

Rolla resident Cleo Clinesmith was chosen as the 2018 Pioneer Woman of the Year January 8. Cleo was born in Morton County, at Rolla March 28, 1925. She was one of 11 children born to Fannie and Charley Ipson.

She attended Rolla Schools for all 12 years. After she graduated from high school, she traveled to California and worked at Douglas Aircraft in Long Beach, then returned to Wichita for a few months during World War II before returning to Rolla, where she vowed to never leave again, and she never has.

She worked for the US Postal Service in Rolla and for the Credit Union at Rolla.

She met her husband Keith in 1947. They were married at the Rolla Methodist Church January 18, 1948.

Keith began farming and keeping cattle while Cleo continued working both in and out of the home and began raising their family of four; Ramona, Rick, Rhonda and Rusty. Her family has expanded to include 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Family is the most important thing to Cleo, as she stresses to her family even today.

She has been a blessing to all who have known her. Congratulations to Cleo and her family! Rolla is proud to call you our own!

Parts taken from Karly Clinesmith’s speech she wrote for her grandma Cleo and from the Morton County History Book.

Community Calendar Thursday, January 18 High School Basketball at Hi-Plains Tourn. (GCCC) at 3:00 p.m.

Friday, January 19 Driver's Ed at 8:30-11:30 a.m.

No School Saturday, Janary 20 High School Basketball at Hi-Plains Tourn. (GCCC) at 12:00 p.m.

Junior High Choir at KMEA in Dodge City Monday, January 22 Junior High Basketball at Yarbroughat 4:00 p.m.

High School Basketball at Yarbrough at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 23 Junior High Scholars’ Bowl at Dodge City at 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 24 High School Band at SCCC

Spelling Bee students are named Rolla’s school spelling bee’s have been held and the following students will represent the school at the county spelling bee Tuesday, January 16 at Elkhart. For fourth grade, Samantha Dunn, Genesis Hernandez and Geminis Hernandez will compete, and Cayli Crowl will fill in as an alternate. For fifth grade, Aidan Allen, Jose Alvarado and Kylie Brummett will represent

Rolla with Tyne Ellis as alternate. Sixth grade spellers will be Jorge Herrera, Jennifer Guerrero and Dasean Lewis with Gabby Bolin as alternate. Seventh grade participants will be Tina Martens, Jaxen Mauk and Carissa Sohm with Kenneth Fosdick as alternate. Owen Shores will represent the eighth grade. Good luck to all! Results will be shared in next week’s paper.

Scholars Bowl team wins first place Rolla’s high school Scholars’ Bowl team traveled to Sublette Saturday, January 13 to participate in the meet there. Rolla was once again victorious, bringing home the first place trophy. Coach Becky Sohm could not be more proud of her students as they continue to achieve

their goals of winning as many meets as possible.

Those who participated during this meet were Allyson Norton, Paige Claassen, Henry Wiebe and Aspen Sohm.

Congratulations and keep up the good work!

Allyson Norton, Paige Claassen, Henry Wiebe and Aspen Sohm pose with their medals and trophy after the Sublette meet.

Photo courtesy of Becky Sohm.

Allyson and Alexandra hosts fundraiser for volleyball trip to Australia Allyson Norton and Alexandra Hart and their families will be hosting a free will donation fundraiser dinner Sunday, January 28, beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Alexandra and Allyson have

been chosen to play volleyball down under this summer. They will be serving chicken and noodles with all the trimmings! Come out and support these two on their trip to Australia!

Rolla Rec again having”Biggest Loser” Rolla Recreation will be once again having their “Biggest Loser” contest.

Anyone wishing to participate can weigh in Friday, February 16 at the Homecoming Game for a minimal fee. There will not be teams this year but there will be three male winners and

three female winners. The final weigh in day will be May 3. If you have any questions, please contact the Rolla Recreation Commission, either via their Facebook page or by phone and leave a message. Let’s have some real “losers” this year!

Rolla competes against Deerfield School is back in session and the students and their teachers and coaches have hit the ground running.

Rolla hosted Deerfield’s junior high and high school basketball teams Friday, January 12, 2018. The junior high teams played first, but sadly both girls and boys fell to the Deerfield Spartans. The girls’ score was 17-19 and the boys’ score was 14-31. Keep

your heads up and keep playing!

The high school girls followed the junior high boys.

The girls were on fire and defeated the Spartans with a final score of 41-27. The final game of the evening was the varsity boys.

The score bounced all over and the Pirates narrowly won with a final score of 49-48! Great job teams!

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Boys defeat two rivals in one week

HHS’s Carlos Montiel flies high against the Ulysses Tigers during an away game last Tuesday.

The Hugoton Eagles went 2 and 0 on the week against league rivals Ulysses and Scott City. The wins move the Eagles to 4 and 4 on the season and 2 and 2 in League play. The Eagles beat Ulysses 41 to 35 and edged Scott by two with a 67 to 65 win.

Tuesday night the Eagles played a back and forth contest and then converted ten of 14 free throws in the fourth to help take down the Tigers. Mitchell Hamlin led the Eagles with 11 points followed by Carlos Montiel’s 10.

The Eagles won the rebound battle over the Tigers with 38 for HHS to UHS’s 25.

Friday night, the Eagles held off a the Beavers’ fourth quarter rally to get the win.

Hugoton dominated the visiting Beavers for three quarters of the game. The Eagles had three players scoring in double digits with Montiel leading the pack with 21 followed by Damien Lewis’ 20 and Hamlin’s 16.

The Eagles will be playing

in the Sterling Invitational this week. The Eagles are sitting in a three-way tie in the GWAC race.

Hugoton Recreation Lions Basketball team members are pictured in the front left to right, Brayden Matheson, Grant Niehues, Jose Calleja and Carter McClure. In the second row are Levi

Jagger Hertel soars above the defenders for a basket against Ulysses last Tuesday.

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HHS girls win one, lose one in tough competition The Lady Eagles went 1 and 1 on the week with a win versus Ulysses and a loss to Scott City. The two games put the Lady Eagles at 4 and 4 on the season and 2 and 2 in league play. The Lady Eagles sit in fourth place in GWAC behind Scott, Ulysses, and Colby.

Tuesday night the Lady Eagles had to use a 15 to 6 fourth quarter to help get past the Lady Tigers, 47 to 43.

Brooklyn Harper had her best game of the season going six of 11 from three point range for 25 points and adding eight rebounds.

JoHanna Rawlins had a double double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Jordyn Beard grabbed 11 boards of her own and had four blocked shots. The Lady Eagles out rebounded Ulysses 42 to 30.

Friday, the Lady Eagles started the game as if they were the team of old, hitting shots and handling the post taking an early 12 to 8 lead after one quarter. However

Toby McClure sprints along the baseline as she attempts to score for the Lady Eagles during action at home Friday.

unlike teams from the past, the Lady Eagles are still very young and were not able to break Scott City’s will with a few made baskets. The Lady Beavers chipped away in the game and continued to fight.

Eventually the Lady Beavers pulled ahead, and every time the Lady Eagles looked to have something going for them, Scott knocked down crucial baskets or had a short run to eventually put the Lady Eagles away 50 to 41.

This broke a 13 game winning streak against the Lady Beavers.

The Lady Eagles’ freshman Beard had a big first quarter and ended the game with six points and six rebounds. Rawlins showed her inside dominance with 17 points and nine rebounds while making the inside game a little tough for the Lady Beavers.

After the game Coach Adigun commented, “The girls have done very well in the rebounding department and outrebounded Scott City 35 to 27. It’s the unforced turnovers that are hurting the team right now . . . bad passes, traveling, double dribble . . . where the opponent didn’t really do anything to cause the turnover.

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Laney Hoskinson drives to the basket against Ulysses Tuesday.

Good Luck on Your Winter Sports Thursday, January 25 Thursday, January 18 HHS Basketball Boys & Girls Varsity at HMS Basketball Boys 8a & 7a vs. Ulysses Sterling at Home, 4:00 p.m.

23 4:00pm Baseball: January JV() (Date Changed (Away)Basketball Boys 8b & 7b vs.

Friday, 19 to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal HMS 4:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) Ulysses at Home, 5:00 p.m.

HHS Basketball Boys & Girls Varsity at 4:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) Sterling 4:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) Friday, January 26 6:00pm JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) at Garden City, HHS Wrestling Varsity at Baseball: Hays 2:30 p.m.

HHS Wrestling Varsity 6:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal HHS Wrestling JV at Cimarron 3:00 p.m.

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6:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) Saturday, January 20 Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South HHS Basketball Boys & Girls JV 6:00pm Softball: Western Heights (Away) at vs.

Liberal, HHS Wrestling Varsity at Hays 8:00 a.m.

7:00pm:00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs.Liberal 4:00 (Away) p.m.

4:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) HHS Basketball Girls & Boys C Team at Monday, January 22 4:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) Liberal, 5:45 p.m.

HMS Basketball Boys 8a & 7a vs. Scott 4:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) Basketball City at Home, 4:00 p.m.JV() (Date ChangedHHS 6:00pm Baseball: to 03-21-17) vs. vs.LiberalGirls (Away)Varsity at Liberal, 6:00(Away) p.m.

HMS Basketball Boys 8b & 7bVarsity() vs. Scott 6:00pm Baseball: (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal 6:00pm Heights (Away) HHSWestern Basketball Boys Varsity at Liberal, City at Home, 5:00Softball: p.m. JV vs. vs.Kismet-South 6:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 23 7:00pm HMS - Social (Home):00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) Saturday, January 27 HMS Basketball Boys 8a & 7aVarsity() vs. Dodge 4:00pm Baseball: (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) 4:00pm Heights (Away) City at Home, 4:00Softball: p.m. JV vs. vs.Kismet-South HHSWestern Wrestling JV at Larned, 9:00 a.m.

4:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) at Garden City, HMS Basketball Boys 8b & 7b vs. Dodge HHS Wrestling Varsity 6:00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) City at Home, 5:00 p.m.

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6:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal 6:00pm

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2B | The Hugoton Hermes | Thursday, January 18, 2018

SPORTS

Eagle grapplers take third at Scott The Eagles took flight Saturday to Scott City to compete in Scott’s annual tournament that hosted 16 teams. The Eagles traveled with bodies down and a few wrestlers suffering from the flu bug. Hugoton continued their success on the mat as a team and individually with six of the ten competing wrestlers medaling and earning third place as a team.

Two Eagle wrestlers came out in first for the tournament. Bradan Slemp, who suffered through the day with flu like symptoms, easily dispatched his first couple foes to set up yet another rematch against Lakin’s

Kayden Christinsen in the finals. Slemp took an early 2-0 lead but gave up a point for a stalling call. Slemp had to take a couple stops because of the illness but he managed to hold on and win with a 3 to 1 score to take first.

Marcos Baeza continued his undefeated season as he breezed through his first two matches but finally got some competion that tough dragged his last couple of matches through three rounds, which has not happened all season. Baeza got the pin in the finals match against Larned’s Caleb East.

Hugoton’s other medalists were Manny Mendoza who finished third at 170 pound

weight class, Michael Mendoza second place at 160 pound weight class, David Cruz second at 220 pound weight class, and Nathan Leininger third at

113 pound weight class.

The Eagles varsity will be traveling to Hays Friday for the Bob Kuhn Prairie Classic, while JV will travel to Cimarron.

Manny Mendoza successfully pins his opponent on the mat at the Scott City tournament last weekend. Mendoza ended the day with a third place medal.

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Hugoton’s undefeated Marcos Baeza faces tough competition at Scott, but ends up the victor - after three rounds - earning first place for the Eagles!

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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, January 18, 2018) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY V. LYNCH, DECEASED Case No. 2018 PR 2 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified a petition has been filed on January 11, 2018, in this Court by Janet K. Sutton and Roger E. Lynch, as heirs of the will and estate of Dorothy V. Lynch, deceased, and as co-executors named in her will, praying for admission to probate of the Last Will and Testament of Dorothy V. Lynch,

dated April 15, 1999, and for informal administration, which is filed with the petition.

You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 12th day of February, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. of said day, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. All parties interested in the estate will govern themselves accordingly.

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Full-time LPN at the Stevens County Medical Clinic. Candidate will be involved with direct patient care in clinc with one of our providers. Position includes a complete benefits package.

Full-time Dietary Homemaker to join our team at Pioneer Manor. The homemaker performs the duties of dining services (including preparing breakfast, salad and dessert preparation, cleaning and sanitizing the household kitchen area, and assuring adequate stock of snacks for residents are available). As cook, the homemaker will prepare food for household meals, serving in a timely manner, maintaining high quality standards and portion control using standardized recipes as directed by the menu. The homemaker assists with serving resident meals, snacks and nourishments and facilitates activities for elders and the household that involve food preparation or other activities specific to the kitchen.

RNs and LPNs for all shifts at the Stevens County Hospital and Pioneer Manor. Qualified candidates must have Kansas RN/LPN licensure to be eligible. We offer competitive wages, shift differentials of $2.50/$3.50 for RNs; $1.50/$2.25 for LPNs; and mileage reimbursement to RNs and LPNs living 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County.

Full-time CNAs to work at Pioneer Manor, both day and night shifts are available. Qualified candidates must have current Kansas CNA licensure, a love of the elderly and the willingness to work as a valued part of our team. We offer an exceptional benefits package, shift differentials and a set rotation with every other weekend off.

Full-time Housekeeper to work at Stevens County Hospital and Pioneer Manor. This position is 40 hours each week (Noon-8 pm) and includes a full benefits package. Interested candidates must be willing to work flexible hours, including some weekends.

Full-time RNs or LPNs to work both shifts at Pioneer Manor. Qualified candidates must have Kansas RN/LPN licensure to be eligible. We offer competitive wages, shift differentials or $2.50/$3.50 for RNs; $1.50/$2.25 for LPNs; and mileage reimbursement to RNs and LPNs living 15 miles or more outside of Stevens County.

Applications may be obtained at the Information Desk, located next to the Medical Clinic inside Stevens County Hospital.

Resumes may be emailed to dmangels@stevenscountyhospital.com or you may call Human Resources at 620-544-6141 for more information regarding any current openings.

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Truck Driver Wanted Must have CDL and clean MVR. You are home every night, health insurance provided and 401K available.

You must fill out application at office 1 mile south of Cimarron at Tim Dewey Trucking Office: 620-855-3188 or Darren 620-357-1710 (tfc26)

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Responsible for oversight of receiving and shipping of cattle, processing, feeding programs, feed mill operation, feed ingredient inventory, animal health & nutrition, equipment needs, maintenance, people resources, farm management, waste management, and all other operations. Assures all activities are within company guidelines and applicable laws/regulations. Assists General Manager in customer origination, feeder cattle procurement, risk management, feed ingredient procurement and finished cattle.

Covers all responsibilities in the absence of the General Manager.

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PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, January 18, 2018) 1t BEFORE THE STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF KANSAS NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATION RE: BEREXCO LLC - - Application for an exception to the 10 year time limitation of K.A.R. 82-3-111 for the Hicks “A” #16, located in Stevens County, Kansas.

TO: All Oil & Gas Producers, Unleased Mineral Interest Owners, Landowners, and all persons whomever concerned.

You, and each of you, are hereby notified that Berexco LLC has filed an application for an exception to the 10 year time limitation of K.A.R. 82-3-111 for the Hicks “A” #1-6, located in the NE NE NW of Section 6-34S-38W, Stevens County, Kansas.

Any persons who object to or protest this application shall be required to file their objections or protest with the Conservation Division of the State Corporation Commission of the State of Kansas within fifteen (15) days from the date of this publication. These protests shall be filed pursuant to Commission regulations and must state specific reasons why the grant of the application may cause waste, violate correlative rights or pollute the natural resources of the State of Kansas.

All persons interested or concerned shall take notice of the foregoing and shall govern themselves accordingly.

BEREXCO LLC 2020 No Bramblewood Wichita, Kansas 67206 316-265-3311

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, January 18, 2018) 3t

interested in the estate will govern themselves accordingly.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS

All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within the later of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice under K.S.A. 592236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, within 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands is not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALMETA G. THOMPSON, DECEASED Case No. 18PR1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You and each of you will take notice that on the 11th day of January, 2018, Phillip W. Thompson was appointed as the Executor of the Estate of Almeta G. Thompson, deceased, and duly qualified as such Executor; and letters testamentary were issued to him on January 11, 2018, by the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas. All parties

Phillip W. Thompson Executor TATE & KITZKE L.L.C. 1024 S. Trindle, P. O. Box 909 Hugoton, KS 67951-0909 (620) 544-2103 Attorneys for the Executor

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FOR RENT FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer & dryer and cable.

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PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Call Birthright of Garden City, 620-276-3605 or Birthline of Liberal, 1404 N. Western, 620-626-6763. (tfc3) -------------ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS will help you if you sincerely want to stop drinking. Call 544-9047. (tfc1) ---------------

AL-Anon Family Group

Support for family & friends of problem drinkers meet Mondays & Thursdays at 8 pm 1405 Cemetery Road 544-2610 or 544-2854 kansas-al-anon.org tfc

Project Hope Open Tues & Thurs 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

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Heater’s Sprinklers LLC nd da e fi i t d Cer nsure ates I stim eE e r F

Farmers invited to the Kansas Commodity Classic

Your Local Lawn Sprinkler Expert Sprinkler Repairs and Maintenance New Lawn Installs

Austin Heaton, Owner

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Market Report At the Close Tuesday Brought to you by:

Wheat . . . . . . . . . . . .3.72 Milo . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.20 Corn . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.36 Soybeans . . . . . . . . .8.41

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The 2018 Kansas Birding Big Year Contest is underway

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The 2018 Kansas Birding Big Year hosted by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism is underway and you are invited too participate in the fun.

Karen Yoder, Agency Manager 600 S. Main • Hugoton

The 2018 Kansas Birding Big Year, hosted by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), is underway and you’re invited to participate in the fun. Unlike other big year competitions that span the U.S. in a calendar year, participants in the 2018 Kansas Birding Big Year try to observe as many species of birds as they can within the borders of Kansas from January 1 - December 31.

Participants of all skill levels may compete in one of three age groups: youth (17 and under), adult (18-64), and senior (65 and up). The winners from each category will receive prizes to be awarded next January. See guidelines below.

Participation Guidelines 1. Participants must register via email with the event coordinator Mike Rader at KDWPT: mike.rader@ks.gov on or before April 1 to be part of the program for 2018.

2. Participants must read and abide by the set of rules governing the competition (available at ksoutdoors. com/Services/Wildlife-Di versity/2018-Kansas-Bird ing-Big-Year). These rules are adapted from the Ameri-

APPLICATIONS OF AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS, SEEDING AND FERTILIZING

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can Birding Association Recording Rules and Interpretations and include the Code of Birding Ethics.

Breaking or disregard for these rules will disqualify the participant from the competition.

3. Participants are required to log their data into the online service, eBird, available on the Cornell University website, www.ebird.org.

Each participant will need to create an individual profile, with sign-in and password to begin the submission of sightings.

4. Participants will need to submit a running total list of observed species quarterly to the coordinator of the program. This is to help track progress and provide quality control. The program coordinator and competition committee have final say on list totals. Dates for 2018 submission will be: June 30, September 30 and December 31.

5. Winners of the competition in each category will be determined by a committee selected by the program coordinator. Winners will be recognized and prizes will be awarded in mid-January of the following calendar year.

Categories are defined as: Youth – 16 and under Adult – 17-64 (3 skill levels: Novice, Intermediate and Advanced) Senior – 65 and up 6. Prizes will be awarded based on availability and appropriateness per division, as determined by program coordinator and competition committee.

For more information, visit ksoutdoors.com/Ser v i c e s / W i l d l i f e Diversity/2018-Kansas-Bird ing-Big-Year.

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All Kansas farmers are invited and encouraged to attend the Kansas Commodity Classic Friday, January 26, 2018.

The Commodity Classic is the annual convention of the Kansas Corn, Wheat and Grain Sorghum Associations, and will take place at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, 530 Richards Drive, Manhattan, with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. It is free to attend and includes a complimentary lunch; however pre-registration is requested.

The Classic will be emceed by Greg Akagi of WIBW 580 Radio and Kansas Agriculture Network.

The program will begin at 9:00 a.m. Welcoming remarks will be given by the Executive Directors of the Kansas Corn Growers Association, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers and the Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Association.

At 9:15, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran will take the stage to give attendees an update on issues in Washington.

Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist for INTL FCStone will provide a markets update. During the 10:30 break, attendees will have an opportunity to visit with sponsors and growers from across Kansas.

Trade is an important topic for Kansas agriculture, and speakers from the national commodity organizations will address it. Molly O'Connor, Biotech, Food and Trade Policy Advisor with the National Associa-

tion of Wheat Growers, and Mike Dwyer, Chief Economist with the U.S. Grains Council, will tackle the subject.

At 11:30, U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, U.S. Senate Ag Committee Chairman, will provide an agriculture and Farm Bill update.

Dr. Barry Flinchbaugh, Professor Emeritus, Kansas State University Department of Agricultural Economics, will be the featured keynote speaker during the lunch. Dr. Flinchbaugh is a renowned expert on agricultural policy and an award-winning professor of agricultural economics at KSU. He has been a long-time advisor on ag policy to politicians of both parties. Drawing on his authority and expertise, Dr. Flinchbaugh will look at lessons learned from the historically long debate on the 2014 farm bill and will look forward to the upcoming farm bill discussions.

The Kansas Commodity Classic is hosted by the Kansas Corn Growers Association, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers and Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Association. The event is sponsored by the following: Kansas Department of Agriculture, Farm Credit Associations of Kansas, Monsanto, Syngenta, Shield Ag Equipment, AgriGold and Perten Instruments, Inc./ Fairbanks Scales, Inc. The event is free to attend, but pre-registration is requested.

Visit kswheat.com/kscom modityclassic18 for an agenda and to register.

Cotton meeting planned for January 29 Thanks to growing interest in the crop over th past few years, as well as a shrinking water supply, more and more Kansas producers are committing acreage to cotton. Whether you’re following that trend or if you’re just a little curious about cotton, you can find answers at the Cotton Info Meeting Monday, January 29, hosted

by Seaman Crop Consulting.

Find out all the “Dos and Don’ts” of the burgeoning cotton industry, starting at 9:00 a.m. at Memorial Hall.

Seaman Crop Consulting boasts 20 years of cotton experience in the area.

Topics include the following: • Seeding, Pop and Varieties

by Maturity • Weed Control • Insect Control • Disease Control • Irrigation and Growth Regulation • Preharvest Treatments • Harvesting • Crop Insurance • Marketing The meeting will adjourn at approximately 3:00 p.m. A lunch by Oklahoma Smoke will be provided.

If you’re interested in starting a cotton crop or growing your current one, please attend! Guests are asked to RSVP by January 27 to 620-544-2949, 620-5449638 or 620-544-9639.

Jay D’s Satellite FREE CELL PHONE with activation of new service Ask about $25 off your bill for LIFE & up to $47 off your bill for 12 mos!

FREE Movies and NFL Sunday Ticket

Call 800-952-9634 or text 620-360-0520

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, January 18, 2018)

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